Educators’ ICT Literacy: A Prerequisite for the Future of Education Post-COVID-19

Authors

  • Gerby Parra Graduate Studies of the University of Santo Tomas, Tagaytay Montessori School, Inc.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24203/ajeel.v9i2.6543

Keywords:

COVID-19 Pandemic, ICT Literacy

Abstract

The education ecosystem was highly disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic last March 2020, which forced school leaders and stakeholders to adopt an online learning platform to cope with learning continuity. However, educators encountered challenges in using technology to manage digital curriculum and technology-driven instruction due to the lack of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) skills and knowledge.  This concept paper aims to highlight the need for educators' ICT literacy, which requires the support of new policies for educators to upgrade skills in managing the digital curriculum and effective online lessons delivery. Possessing ICT literacy skills will help educators be ready to transition to the new normal in education. ICT will be an integral component of the future of school education system after the pandemic,

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2021-04-30

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Parra, G. (2021). Educators’ ICT Literacy: A Prerequisite for the Future of Education Post-COVID-19. Asian Journal of Education and E-Learning, 9(2). https://doi.org/10.24203/ajeel.v9i2.6543

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