Different definitions of digital resources & models/ theories in Education research identified in 2023

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DIFFERENT DEFINITIONS OF DIGITAL RESOURCES
MODELS/ THEORIES IN EDUCATION RESEARCH IDENTIFIED
IN 2023
An Academic presentation by Dr. Nancy Agnes,
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INTRODUCTION

• The digital era has influenced education and
  students of the present generation with
  technology and instructional methods for
  digital learning .
• Therefore, the responsibility to instil skills
  for building digital competence in students lies
  on the teachers. The paper "Digital resources as
  an aspect of teacher professional digital
  competence
• One term, different definitions a systematic
  review", published in Education and Information
  Technologies, 2022, identifies several different
  definitions of digital resources as an aspect of
  a teacher's professional digital competence.
  These definitions are as follows

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• Digital resources as tools This definition views
  digital resources as tools teachers can use to
  support teaching and learning.
• Digital resources as content This definition
  views digital resources as digital content
  teachers can use to support teaching and
  learning. Examples of digital resources in this
  context include e-learning aids like e-books,
  online articles, and multimedia resources such as
  videos and images.
• Digital resources as communication channels This
  definition views digital resources as
  communication channels teachers can use to
  interact with students, parents, and other
  stakeholders. Examples of digital resources in
  this context include email, social network
  platforms, and online discussion forums.

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• Digital resources as sources of information This
  definition views digital resources as information
  sources teachers can use to stay up-to-date with
  the latest developments in their field
• Digital resources as data sources This
  definition views digital resources as data
  sources teachers can use to inform their practice

The paper "Digital resources as an aspect of
teacher professional digital competence One
term, different definitions a systematic
review", published in Education and Information
Technologies, 2022, identifies several different
models and frameworks that can be used to
understand and develop teachers' professional
digital competence regarding digital resources.
These models and frameworks are as follows
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• The Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge
  (TPACK) framework This framework emphasises the
  importance of teachers' knowledge of the
  interactions between technology, pedagogy, and
  content. It suggests that effective use of
  digital resources requires teachers to deeply
  understand how Engineering technology can
  enhance teaching and learning in specific subject
  areas.
• The Digital Competence Framework for Educators
  (DigCompEdu) This framework provides a set of
  competencies teachers should possess to use
  digital resources effectively in their teaching
  practice.

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• The Community of Inquiry (CoI) framework This
  framework emphasises the importance of social
  presence, cognitive presence, and teaching
  presence in online learning environments.
• The SAMR model This model provides a framework
  for understanding the different levels of
  technology integration in teaching and learning.
• The 5Es model This model provides a framework
  for designing and delivering engaging and
  practical science lessons.

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