Reconceptualization of Digital Competence for Educators

• In Event: Marriott Roundtable Session Seven
  In Roundtable Session: Interrogating Digital Citizenship Research in Pursuit of Truth: Changing Technological Agency for Teaching and Learning (Table 6)

Abstract

Educators decisions about using digital technologies in the learning process enable or challenge equity and inclusion of the learners. These decisions are too often made based on limited research or conceptualization of existing practices. We propose based on a thematic literature review a re-conceptualized framework of digital competence for educators to increase equity and inclusion in learning context. In this framework we distinguish between basic, contextual and transformative competence. The innovativeness of the framework lays in the dimension of transformative competence that consists in creative adaptation of digital technologies in professional contexts and ethical and responsible use of digital technologies. We show how critical ethical and responsible use of technology should lead to better equity and inclusion in education.

Authors

• Margus Pedaste, University of Tartu
  Presenting Author

• Äli Leijen, University of Tartu
  Non-Presenting Author

• Külli Kallas, University of Tartu
  Non-Presenting Author