From digital literacy to digital competence: The structure of Teacher Digital Competence (TDC)

This study investigates the impact of digital literacy on the digital competence of 380 Chinese university teachers. Using the Scale of Digital Literacy (SDL) and Scale of Teacher Digital Competence (STDC), the study implements a training programme based on the Teacher Digital Competence (TDC) framework. Results show that higher digital literacy correlates with increased STDC indicators. Group A, with lower initial digital literacy, sees minimal improvements, emphasising the importance of baseline digital literacy. However, Groups B and C, with intermediate to advanced digital literacy, exhibit significant enhancements in all sub-scales. The study highlights the effectiveness of tailored training for teachers with varying digital literacy levels, offering valuable insights for educational initiatives.