Teacher Educators' Use of Digital Tools and Needs

Abstract

Background: Teacher educators are crucial in educating teachers to serve as role models for information- and communication-based education in addition to preparing them to become instructors.

Objective: This paper's main objective was to draw attention to the ways in which teacher educators use digital technology and the consequent requirement for digital competency in higher education.

Methodology: A digital poll was sent through email to each teacher educator from two faculties at two different universities in Karachi. Teachers who are educators reported (multiple answers possible). The instrument has five background variables (sex, age, highest education level, years of employment, and task assignment).

Results: Majority of the study participants found it problematic.

Conclusion: It is concluded that Digitalization is an important aspect of learning and professional growth. Especially in this tech world one who does not adapt themselves with the fast changing environment they will be left far behind. In teacher’s learning technology plays a key role. Teachers are building the future of a nation so it is mandatory for them to familiarize themselves with digital tolls and equipment. Higher authorities should also play their role in this.