Digital pedagogy: the use of digital technologies in contemporary education

In: SpringerBriefs in Education

In: SpringerBriefs in Open and Distance Education

Abstract

This book systematically approaches the topic of the relatively new field of digital pedagogy and provides valuable insights for teachers and students, education policymakers, leaders in education, and others whose professional engagement is related to education in modern society. It discusses topics including what digital pedagogy involves as well as its main characteristics and significance for the future of education, the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the teaching and learning process, digital literacy and digital citizenship, development of digital competencies of teachers, and the reasons for and challenges of the digital transformation of education systems. The findings presented in this book help education policymakers to adopt effective strategies for digitalization of educational institutions. Furthermore, this book enables experts involved in the development and improvement of curricula to respond well to modern challenges and to adapt them to the modern needs of students, society, and scientific fields. This book also serves as a useful resource for pre-service and in-service teachers in their development of digital competencies.