The Development of Digital Competencies in Pre-Service Teachers

Even before the Covid-19 pandemic created a historic pivotal moment for teacher training programmes on global scale, development of digital competencies has been regarded as focal point teachers. Tertiary institutions had just become accustomed to including technology in their curricula when forced critical re-evaluation current practice. In mere matter days, use was not only discussion anymore; it lived. The ability educators teach with direct impact student success. Connectivity, access suitable devices and sustainable support were now important considerations educators. harsh reality soon became clear: Although some tertiary could pre-service teachers regarding access, connectivity devices, many students lacked required academic progress It is evident that, post-Covid-19 academia, enhancement will remain priority programmes. integration content pedagogical knowledge essential successful future This article thus reflects efforts institution South Africa address inclusion its curriculum through newly developed that focuses competency. Recommendations indicate effective does have include major curricular changes but should rather embedded within modules such teaching