DIGITALLY PROFICIENT TEACHERS: A REVIEW

Integration of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in the education system and digitally empowered teachers play a vital role in paving the way for digital citizenship. The 21st century is called the age of technology as new technologies are being invented rapidly. The progress in technological field has made people's lives enjoyable and congenial. Digital proficiency and availability of ICT resources are essential to make the teaching-learning process effective and interesting. Teachers' optimistic outlook significantly influences their willingness to adopt ICT in classrooms. In the light of ever-changing usage of digital technology, the concept of teachers’ digital competence still appears to be vague and elusive. However, the integration of ICT resources depends on teachers' attitudes as well as other factors such as teachers' digital proficiency, technical skills, diverse teaching needs and optimal use of technology. Academic research on teachers' digital competency is expanding in this current era. The primarily focus of present paper is better understanding of the current status of digitally proficient teachers, and their attitude towards utilizing ICT resources along with the integration of ICT resources in teaching, and different factors impacting digital proficiency among teachers. Furthermore, by reviewing existing literature, the paper underlines the importance of equipping teachers with digital competencies to promote a future-ready learning environment.