Dispatches From North Of The Border

7 Characteristics of a Digitally Competent Teacher

1. You can integrate digital skills into everyday life: digital skills are transferable.
2. You have a balanced attitude: you are a teacher not a techie.
3. You are open to using and trying new stuff: find digital tools and explore how they work.
4. You are a digital communicator: you can use email and social media with ease.
5. You know how to do a digital assessment: you’re a sound judge of the quality of information, apps and tools
6. You understand and respect privacy: you treat personal data with the respect it deserves
7. You are a digital citizen: you know how to behave online appropriately and you’ll pass it on to your pupils