MICRO BIT AS AN INNOVATIVE TOOL IN FULFILLING THE DIGITAL COMPETENCIES OF STUDENTS

Author Name: Senad Orhani

Volume/Issue: 04/02

Country: Kosovo

DOI NO.: 08.2020-25662434 DOI Link: https://doi-ds.org/doilink/07.2023-32671759/UIJIR

Affiliation:

1. Faculty of Education, University of Prishtina “Hasan Prishtina”, Prishtina, Kosovo

ABSTRACT

This scientific paper focuses on the use of Micro Bit as an innovative tool in fulfilling the digital competencies of students. Analysis of technical specifications and key features of Micro Bit shows that this tool provides an easy platform for programming and project development. Through applications and examples of using Micro Bit in the classroom, students develop programming skills, digital creativity, online communication, and collaboration, as well as digital security. These digital competencies are important for the adaptation of students in today's digital world. The purpose of this scientific paper is to investigate how Micro Bit affects the fulfillment of students' digital competencies. The methodology used to examine the role of Micro The key to fulfilling the digital competencies of students is the exemplary study methodology. The selected sample is the primary and lower secondary school "Heronjte e Lumė " in the village of Vërmicë with parallels separated in Shkoza and Dobrushte in the city of Prizren from the Republic of Kosovo. The data for this research will be qualitative, which aims to evaluate practical examples of the use of Micro Bit in fulfilling the digital competencies of students. To collect the data, interviews with teachers, focus group interviews with students, and classroom observations were used. The results of the research showed that the use of Micro Bit in fulfilling the digital competencies of students brings obvious benefits.

Key words: Competencies, digital, innovative, Micro Bit, students, tool.