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Developing Digital Competences of Vocational Teachers

Developing Digital Competences of Vocational Teachers

Sabine Seufert, Nina Scheffler
Copyright: © 2016 |Volume: 7 |Issue: 1 |Pages: 16
ISSN: 1947-3494|EISSN: 1947-3508|EISBN13: 9781466692305|DOI: 10.4018/IJDLDC.2016010104
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Seufert, Sabine, and Nina Scheffler. "Developing Digital Competences of Vocational Teachers." IJDLDC vol.7, no.1 2016: pp.50-65. http://doi.org/10.4018/IJDLDC.2016010104

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Seufert, S. & Scheffler, N. (2016). Developing Digital Competences of Vocational Teachers. International Journal of Digital Literacy and Digital Competence (IJDLDC), 7(1), 50-65. http://doi.org/10.4018/IJDLDC.2016010104

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Seufert, Sabine, and Nina Scheffler. "Developing Digital Competences of Vocational Teachers," International Journal of Digital Literacy and Digital Competence (IJDLDC) 7, no.1: 50-65. http://doi.org/10.4018/IJDLDC.2016010104

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Abstract

In the context of corporate learning digital media and digital tools have become more accepted than in the field of education systems. Particularly vocational schools are obviously under pressure to deal with changes due to digitalization in many sectors and professions. One reason why technology-based learning is still underdeveloped in schools could be the insufficient digital competences of teachers. Presently most teachers gain their knowledge on how to use digital media for learning and teaching informally. In the implementation of formal educational efforts, a low practical feasibility in specific working context as well as time and financial aspects are criticized. Present research shows that non-formal and informal learning should be better linked in order to develop teachers' digital competences sustainably. The present contribution introduces a necessary framework to include informal learning processes in teacher education at vocational schools and furthermore fosters a school culture of learning together and from each other.

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