Digital Competences in Teacher Training: Challenges and Opportunities from the Students' Perspective

This qualitative study explores the perceptions and experiences of pedagogy students and future teachers regarding digital competencies. Through an online questionnaire with open-ended questions, we investigated how these students from the Faculty of Education of Bologna perceive the importance of digital competencies, their training experiences, and the strategies they consider most effective for their development. The findings reveal a widespread recognition of the importance of digital competencies, but also highlight challenges in their integration into teacher training and practice. Students emphasize the need for a balanced approach that combines technology with traditional methods and stress the importance of practical training and critical reflection. The study provides valuable insights for designing effective teacher training programs that foster the development of solid and contextualized digital competencies, empowering future educators to navigate the complexities of the digital age.