Ahmed Al Khateeb
Measuring Digital Competence and ICT Literacy: An Exploratory Study of In-Service English Language Teachers in the Context of Saudi Arabia
King Faisal University
purpose research measure inservice english language teachers digital competence particularly enhancement teaching english secondforeign language schools saudi arabia information communication technology ict knowledge currently considered vital skill foreign language teachers addition linguistic competence recently focus digital competence since regarded gateway enriching knowledge economies societies individuals also massive need teachers assess digital competence according nonconventional norms ie ability share content manage information light rationale paper investigates following research question extent english language teachers saudi arabia digitally competent aspects study used standardized questionnaire constructed using validated comprehensive framework instrument designed assess professional capability english language teachers terms willingness readiness use icts along current digital competence used throughout teaching educational practices research included diverse range participants come various backgrounds genders experiences study concluded presentation useful recommendations key research questions future research