Digital Transformation Drives the Innovation and Improvement of Teachers' Digital Literacy

Genyuan Wang; Jiafa Liu

doi:10.70088/hgv6c992

Authors

Genyuan Wang Hainan Vocational University of Science and Technology, Haikou, Hainan, 571126, China Author
Jiafa Liu Hainan Vocational University of Science and Technology, Haikou, Hainan, 571126, China Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.70088/hgv6c992

Keywords:

digital transformation, teacher digital literacy, integration of teaching and technology, development of digital resources, digital ethics

Abstract

In the context of educational digital transformation, teachers' digital literacy has become a pivotal element in advancing pedagogical reforms and fostering high-quality education. This study defines the core concepts of educational digital transformation and teachers' digital literacy, clarifies their intrinsic interdependence and synergistic development, and systematically analyzes prominent challenges in three key dimensions: digital application proficiency, resource management capabilities, and pedagogical philosophy understanding. By proposing four innovative approaches-innovative training systems, optimized digital resource development and utilization, implementation of digital teaching models, and cultivation of digital ethics and security awareness-the research establishes pathways for enhancing teachers' digital literacy in the digital transformation era. The findings provide practical frameworks for cultivating teachers' digital literacy in the context of educational digitalization, facilitating the deep integration of digital technologies with teaching practices, and driving the successful realization of educational digital transformation objectives.

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