Digital Pedagogy in Practice: Insights from Teacher Training Workshops

Abstract

This study investigates the prerequisites of an effective digital pedagogy and aims to find solutions to the challenges encountered during its implementation. This study utilized a qualitative research approach, and the data was acquired through interaction with 25 teachers from 5 higher education institutions across different European countries, as well as through direct observations of teacher-training workshops—face-to-face and online. The results of this study indicate that the primary requirements of effective digital pedagogy are essential cognitive and social skills, effective teaching strategies, institutional support, technology and infrastructure, and collaboration. Furthermore, it also suggests solutions for overcoming challenges in the implementation of effective digital pedagogy. The findings of this study contribute to the field of digital pedagogy by providing an evidence-based approach that captures educators’ lived experiences in hybrid workshop-styled events and offering recommendations for educators for fostering effective digital pedagogy.