DETERMINING THE DIGITAL LITERACY LEVELS OF TEACHERS AND STUDENTS: A CRITICAL ANALYSIS

Аннотация

The rapid digital transformation of education systems globally has heightened the importance of digital literacy for both teachers and students. Digital literacy is no longer a supplementary skill but a fundamental competency required to navigate, communicate, and create in 21st-century learning environments. This thesis explores methods for assessing digital literacy levels among teachers and students, underscores the critical components of digital literacy frameworks, and evaluates their relevance to contemporary education. Furthermore, it provides a comparative analysis of assessment methodologies, highlights key challenges in determining digital literacy levels, and proposes actionable recommendations for policymaking and capacity-building initiatives.