Pix and digital skills: where does AI fit in?
Pix is the public online service for assessing and certifying digital skills, aligned with the European DigComp framework, which now integrates AI-related competencies. The article explains what Pix evaluates, how students and adults can use it, and how it fits with AI acculturation more broadly.
Pix is the French public online service for digital skills assessment and certification, based on the European DigComp reference framework. It allows you to test your skills, progress, and earn a recognized certification. The DigComp framework that Pix uses integrates AI-related skills, notably critical use of AI systems and data protection. Pix concerns both students and adults, and offers a concrete entry point for assessing and developing digital skills, including in the context of AI.
What Pix is
Pix is a public platform that assesses digital skills through practical scenarios, offers progression pathways, and delivers a recognized certification. It is used in the education system and accessible to adults.
The DigComp framework
Pix is based on the European Digital Competence Framework DigComp, which structures digital skills into key areas: information and data, communication, content creation, safety, problem-solving. This framework integrates AI-related dimensions, such as critical use and data protection.
Where AI fits in Pix
AI-related skills fall under several DigComp areas: evaluating AI-generated information, protecting data when using AI systems, understanding AI challenges. Pix assesses these cross-cutting competencies, which align with AI acculturation.
What it is for
For students, Pix supports the development and certification of digital skills. For adults, it helps assess one's level, progress and gain recognition for skills, including in a professional context.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Pix assess AI skills?
It assesses cross-cutting digital skills that incorporate AI-related dimensions, such as critical use and data protection.
Is Pix free?
Pix is a public service. Check access conditions based on your situation.
Is Pix enough to master AI?
It covers broad digital skills. For deep AI acculturation, supplement with dedicated resources.
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