FROM CHALKS TO CLICKS: ENHANCING EDUCATOR SKILLS THROUGH DIGITAL COMPETENCE
Abstract
Purpose:
This study explores how educator skills can be enhanced through digital competence, highlighting its importance in the evolving landscape of higher education with a focus on business studies, while aiming to equip educators with the necessary digital skills to effectively prepare students for today’s globalized business environment.
Design/methodology/approach:
Employing a systematic literature review, the research scrutinizes digital competence levels among educators, leveraging key studies and frameworks like DigCompEdu and the Kirkpatrick Model, and examining real-life case studies to assess the impact of digital technologies in education.
Findings:
The findings illuminate the transformative effect of digital technology in business education and propose a Conceptual Model identifying key factors for educators' digital skill enhancement. This model emphasizes the role of training programs, digital infrastructure, and policy frameworks as facilitators, emphasizing the integration of technology in teaching and the development of global business competencies.
Originality:
The paper contributes a novel perspective to develop the skills of educators today by integrating various frameworks and empirical insights, offering insights into the development of a more digitally competent teaching workforce in business schools, aligning with the demands of the changing global business sector.
Practical implications:
Recommendations are provided for integrating technology in education, with a focus on business studies, professional development and policy adjustments to enhance digital competencies among educators.
Social implications:
The enhancement of digital skills in education has broader societal implications, fostering a digitally literate workforce of educators who are adept in navigating and contributing to a technology-centric world, thereby empowering the next generation of students with the skills necessary for success.
