Development of digital competences in teacher training

Abstract

One of the challenges of the 21st century is the effective use of digital tools in the educational process. An essential condition for this is the development of digital competence. The definition of this concept has expanded in recent decades, so today we mean not only the use of digital tools, but also a system of knowledge, skills and attitudes. The European Commission has developed a digital framework called DigComp which has 21 key sub-competencies under 5 competence. This framework can increase the competitiveness of the individual in the labour market. The given sub-competencies are also relevant for training teacher in higher education. The Department of Digital Pedagogy within ELTE TÓK offers courses that prepares their students for pedagogical careers in accordance with the European standard digital competence framework.