A systematic review on measurement instruments of digital competencies of university teachers in English Teaching majors

The research presents a systematic review of measurement instruments for assessing digital competencies among university teachers in English teaching majors in Costa Rica. The study aimed to analyze the digital competencies of educators across various models and regions, identifying the most common...

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Main Author: Mario Esteban Alpizar Rodriguez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral 2024-12-01
Series:Revista Tecnológica
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Online Access:https://rte.espol.edu.ec/index.php/tecnologica/article/view/1200
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description The research presents a systematic review of measurement instruments for assessing digital competencies among university teachers in English teaching majors in Costa Rica. The study aimed to analyze the digital competencies of educators across various models and regions, identifying the most common competences and categorizing them into distinct dimensions. Data were gathered using a systematic bibliographic review methodology, and relevant literature was analyzed qualitatively. The findings reveal key elements contributing to an ideal measurement instrument, highlighting essential competencies university teachers should possess to effectively integrate digital tools into their teaching practices. This review sheds light on the current state of digital competence among educators and serves as a foundation for developing robust assessment tools tailored to the specific needs of English teaching professionals in Costa Rica. By delineating the critical dimensions of digital competencies, this research provides valuable insights for educational institutions aiming to enhance the digital proficiency of their teaching staff.
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spelling doaj-art-d6ee9f0613f3437696698a2bb4f6befd2025-08-20T03:49:45ZengEscuela Superior Politécnica del LitoralRevista Tecnológica0257-17491390-36592024-12-0136210.37815/rte.v36n2.1200A systematic review on measurement instruments of digital competencies of university teachers in English Teaching majorsMario Esteban Alpizar Rodriguez0https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0254-5680Universidad Americana de Costa Rica The research presents a systematic review of measurement instruments for assessing digital competencies among university teachers in English teaching majors in Costa Rica. The study aimed to analyze the digital competencies of educators across various models and regions, identifying the most common competences and categorizing them into distinct dimensions. Data were gathered using a systematic bibliographic review methodology, and relevant literature was analyzed qualitatively. The findings reveal key elements contributing to an ideal measurement instrument, highlighting essential competencies university teachers should possess to effectively integrate digital tools into their teaching practices. This review sheds light on the current state of digital competence among educators and serves as a foundation for developing robust assessment tools tailored to the specific needs of English teaching professionals in Costa Rica. By delineating the critical dimensions of digital competencies, this research provides valuable insights for educational institutions aiming to enhance the digital proficiency of their teaching staff. https://rte.espol.edu.ec/index.php/tecnologica/article/view/1200Digital competencesteachers' competenciesuse of didactic resourcestechnological competenciesInformation and Communication Technologies
spellingShingle Mario Esteban Alpizar Rodriguez
A systematic review on measurement instruments of digital competencies of university teachers in English Teaching majors
Revista Tecnológica
Digital competences
teachers' competencies
use of didactic resources
technological competencies
Information and Communication Technologies
title A systematic review on measurement instruments of digital competencies of university teachers in English Teaching majors
title_full A systematic review on measurement instruments of digital competencies of university teachers in English Teaching majors
title_fullStr A systematic review on measurement instruments of digital competencies of university teachers in English Teaching majors
title_full_unstemmed A systematic review on measurement instruments of digital competencies of university teachers in English Teaching majors
title_short A systematic review on measurement instruments of digital competencies of university teachers in English Teaching majors
title_sort systematic review on measurement instruments of digital competencies of university teachers in english teaching majors
topic Digital competences
teachers' competencies
use of didactic resources
technological competencies
Information and Communication Technologies
url https://rte.espol.edu.ec/index.php/tecnologica/article/view/1200
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