The new economic and social manner of dealing with the rapid development of information and communication
technologies (ICT) and their wide usage in all areas of life provoke new requirements and changes in education. For
several decades computers were transformed from exotic tools into the symbol of the society and its progress. The
most important component of contemporary education is the initial forming and development of competences that
provide a high level of realization of personality in a competitive environment with respect to solid knowledge,
intelligence, mobility, adaptability, entrepreneurship, and confidence in one’s own abilities. “A competent
individual is able to combine knowledge, skills and attitudes, and to apply and make use of prior learning (whether
acquired formally, non-formally or informally) in new situations.” (Council conclusions, 2010)
In (Key competences, 2007) key competences are defined as a “combination of knowledge, skills and attitudes
appropriate to the context. Key competences are those which all individuals need for personal fulfillment and
development, active citizenship, social inclusion and employment.” The Reference Framework (Key competences,
2007) sets out eight key competences: 1) Communication in the mother tongue; 2) Communication in foreign
languages; 3) Mathematical competence and basic competences in science and technology; 4) Digital competence;