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ICT Teachers’ Vision and Experience in Developing Digital Skills of Primary School Students in Computer Science Lessons

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The rapid development of technology sets its own rules not only for adults but also for children. At the same time, the former need to develop digital skills to improve their competitiveness in the labour market or to continue working in the changing conditions of global digitalization; for elementary schoolchildren, acquiring such skills from elementary school will give them the confidence to apply correctly in middle and high school, and at university. The development of digital literacy in elementary school students is considered relevant and timely in the article. Schools should be interested in providing the necessary conditions to develop children's digital skills. Teachers can equip them with the basic skills needed to live successfully in the digital age by teaching them digital literacy skills. They can help children move consciously in the digital environment. This article examines the vision and experiences of elementary school computer science teachers in developing students' digital skills in informatics classes. The article discusses research methods such as questionnaires, interviewing information and communication technologies (ICT) teachers, observation and participation in computer science lessons, and qualitative analysis of teachers' responses. The study's results will be helpful for schools and are suggested for improving computer science curricula.

Source: Computers

DOI: 10.3390/computers14030092

Authors: Katyetova Aliya, Issabayeva Symbat

Institutions: Eötvös Loránd University, Astana IT University

Language: English

Topic: Digital literacy in education

Subfield: Information Systems

Field: Computer Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,172