Study goals
The objective of this article is to investigate how the use of AI tools by high school students contributes to the development of their digital competencies.
Relevance / originality
The increasing presence of AI tools in education requires understanding their impact on the digital competencies of high school students Analyzing these uses provides insights to improve pedagogical practices and prepare young people for the technical, critical, and ethical demands of the
Methodology / approach
A quantitative empirical method will be adopted, using a survey based on Conde (2017) and DigComp (Ferrari, 2013) After an in-person pre-test, the final questionnaire will be applied online, using a five-point Likert scale to test hypotheses through descriptive and inferential analysis
Main results
The study will assess the digital competence of high school students, identify patterns of AI use in learning, and provide support for pedagogical practices, linking market readiness and highlighting AI’s potential as an educational and professional mediator.
Theoretical / methodological contributions
This study contributes theoretically by integrating digital competence models with AI use in high school and methodologically by adapting and validating instruments.
Social / management contributions
The research strengthens digital inclusion and student empowerment while guiding managers in the effective implementation of policies, innovative pedagogical practices, and strategic investments in technological infrastructure, ensuring the conscious and productive use of AI tools in high school education.