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Exploring ICT Readiness Among Teacher Educators in Lao PDR Through a DigCompEdu-Based Competency Mapping Approach (105478)
Session Chair: Suchart Saenpich
Wednesday, 25 March 2026 14:50
Session: Session 4
Room: Room 603 (6F)
Presentation Type: Oral Presentation
In response to system-wide challenges exposed during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Lao government has intensified efforts to strengthen ICT infrastructure and enhance teacher capacity. However, empirical evidence concerning teacher educators’ ICT competencies remains limited, particularly in the early stages of national ICT standards implementation. Drawing on data from 140 teacher training college (TTC) educators across Laos, this study examines educators’ self-evaluated ICT competencies using the DigCompEdu framework. Quantitative analyses indicate that educators generally position themselves within the "Exploratory to Integrative" range, suggesting that foundational ICT skills are emerging but not yet consistently integrated into pedagogical practice. Higher levels of confidence are reported for ICT-supported lesson preparation, while comparatively lower levels appear in digital assessment, learner engagement, and the use of digital tools to promote active learning. Institutional differences, as well as subject- and age-related patterns also emerge, revealing uneven progress in ICT competency development across the TTC system. These preliminary findings identify critical gaps in the pedagogical use of ICT among TTC educators and underscore the need for more targeted professional development aligned with national ICT standards. The study provides early empirical insights to inform the design of competency-based ICT training programs and to support strategic efforts aimed at strengthening the digital readiness of teacher education systems in developing contexts. Future stages of the research will incorporate non-cognitive dimensions to deepen understanding of the internal processes that shape ICT competency growth.
Authors:
Xiaodong Meng, Hiroshima University, Japan
About the Presenter(s)
Ms Xiaodong Meng is a University Doctoral Student at Kobe University in Japan
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