Reimagining teacher digital competence : unpacking the complexities of the digital transformation agenda / edited by Alison Egan (PhD, Director IT and eLearning, Marino Institute of Education), Keith Johnston (PhD, Associate Professor, School of Education, Trinity College Dublin) and Oliver McGarr (PhD, Professor, School of Education, University of Limerick, Ireland).

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Egan, Alison, editor.

Johnston, Keith, editor.

McGarr, Oliver, editor.

Edward Elgar Publishing, publisher.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Educational innovations.

Educational technology.

Artificial intelligence--Educational applications.

Artificial intelligence.

Competency-based education.

Genre:

Electronic books.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (164 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Northampton : Edward Elgar Publishing, 2025.

Summary:

"This insightful book expands understanding of teachers' professional digital competence by exploring the wider social, psychological, educational, legal and ethical dimensions of digital technology use in schools. Discussing the impact of digital technologies in education and wider society, expert contributing authors call for a broader professional knowledge base for teachers. They explore the impact of social media use on students' psychological well being, their increasing exposure to misinformation and disinformation, as well as the continuing expansion of technology corporations in education. Authors advocate for a comprehensive view that transcends a narrow focus on technological innovations and takes into account the new, complex regulatory environments that exist as a result of digital technology. This book underscores the importance of teachers making informed decisions and ethical judgments in the digital age, to enhance their professional status and identity as educators in the twenty-first century. Reimagining Teacher Digital Competence is a vital tool for education scholars, particularly those researching teacher education and technology-enhanced learning. It will also benefit policy makers and practitioners looking to gain insight into the evolving nature of technologies' impact on education"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Contents: Preface

1. The trajectory of digital competence within education: From literacy to competence / Oliver McGarr, Alison Egan and Keith Johnston

2. Key models and frameworks: Understanding the theory and practice of professional digital competence / Keith Johnston

3. Digital competence and teacher education: Teacher identity, tensions and agency / Ottavia Trevisan

4. Teachers' professional digital competence: Ensuring legal compliance and protection / Alison Egan

5. Teachers' professional digital competence: Exploring issues of social justice and fairness / Ann Marcus-Quinn

6. Teachers' professional digital competence: The importance of understanding the wider commercial context / Enda Donlon

7. Teachers' professional digital competence and sustainability: Understanding the human and environmental costs of digital technology consumption / Oliver McGarr

8. Teachers' professional digital competence: The case for psychological digital competence / Emma Jones and Christopher Lomas

9. Teachers' professional digital competence: The implications for academic integrity in the age of artificial intelligence / Ann Rogerson

10. The digitally competent teacher: Agentic professional in the digital age or digitally compliant learning technician? / Oliver McGarr, Keith Johnston and Alison Egan.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print record.

ISBN:

9781035337514 (e-book)

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.