How to Shape Digital Competences among Pre-Service Teachers: A Global Expert Analysis

Overview & Synopsis

The article explores how to shape digital competences among pre-service teachers within the university education system. It addresses the challenges posed by the rapid development of the information society and the growing digitisation of education, necessitating the redefinition of existing teacher education models. Using the Delphi method, 36 media education experts from six continents were interviewed between June and August 2022. They identified 12 versatile solutions to enhance the effectiveness of digital competence formation in academia. These solutions aim to improve the content, methods, and forms of teacher education, ensuring future pedagogical staff are better prepared to integrate ICT into education. Additionally, the article highlights the multidimensional opportunities for fostering digital competences, which are essential skills in K12 and university education and integral to lifelong learning. The study underscores the global significance of equipping pre-service teachers with these competencies to meet the demands of contemporary education systems.