Measuring digital skills for everyday life

with Kiran Kappeler

6 Nov 2024 | Media and Communication

In this episode, Kiran Kapppeler (Department of Communication and Media Research, University of Zurich, Switzerland) takes us on a deep dive into the evolving role of digital skills in our increasingly connected world. From how algorithms shape the content we see, to the importance of understanding data in everyday life, we explore why digital skills are essential. Using insights from a recent study on Swiss internet users, we uncover the impact of these skills on social inclusion, online engagement, and how digital literacy is a crucial asset in our contemporary society.

Episode based on the article

A Longitudinal Perspective on Digital Skills for Everyday Life: Measurement and Empirical Evidence
By Kiran Kappeler

About the Speaker

Kiran Kappeler (MA) is a research and teaching associate at the Department of Communication and Media Research (IKMZ), University of Zurich, Switzerland. Her research interests are related to social and digital inequalities in a highly digitized and increasingly algorithmic society. More specifically, she researches internet users’ digital practices regarding risks and opportunities related to digital technologies, individuals’ perceptions of data-related surveillance and algorithms in everyday internet use, and the role that digital skills play in digital practices.