Edward Elgar Publishing Reimagining Teacher Digital Competence: Unpacking the Complexities of the Digital Transformation Agenda

This insightful book expands understanding of teachers' professional digital competence by exploring the wider social, psychological, educational, legal and ethical dimensions of digital technology use in schools. Discussing the impact of digital technologies in education and wider society, expert contributing authors call for a broader professional knowledge base for teachers. They explore the impact of social media use on students’ psychological well being, their increasing exposure to misinformation and disinformation, as well as the continuing expansion of technology corporations in education. Authors advocate for a comprehensive view that transcends a narrow focus on technological innovations and takes into account the new, complex regulatory environments that exist as a result of digital technology. This book underscores the importance of teachers making informed decisions and ethical judgments in the digital age, to enhance their professional status and identity as educators in the twenty-first century. Reimagining Teacher Digital Competence is a vital tool for education scholars, particularly those researching teacher education and technology-enhanced learning. It will also benefit policy makers and practitioners looking to gain insight into the evolving nature of technologies' impact on education.