Teacher Professional Development based on the DigCompEdu Framework

Abstract

The European Framework for the Digital Competence of Educators (DigCompEdu) describes in six competence areas, which digital competences educators need specific to their profession in order to be able to integrate digital technologies in education. By referring to DigCompEdu we examine how a teacher professional development (TPD) course should be designed to promote them. Current research results on effective TPD courses, were used as a basis for the design of TPD courses to promote DigCompEdu competences. In three iterations the TPD concept was analysed, conducted and further developed. The last iteration of the execution was paused due to Covid-19. Preliminary results suggest that the TPD supports teachers in improving their digital competence. A final analysis of the data is expected in early 2021.