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The digital edge: examining the relationship between digital competency and language learning outcomes.

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Digital competency significantly enhances language learning outcomes in smart education settings. Teachers with higher digital skills and use of sustainable digital practices achieve better student results.

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Area of Science:

  • Educational Technology
  • Language Pedagogy
  • Digital Learning

Background:

  • The increasing integration of technology in education necessitates digital competency for teachers.
  • Effective technology integration can enhance language teaching through authentic materials and interactive tools.
  • Challenges exist for educators in adopting new digital tools for language instruction.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of digital competency on language learning outcomes.
  • To examine the role of digital competency within a "smart education" framework.
  • To assess the influence of sustainable digital practices on language acquisition.

Main Methods:

  • Quantitative research approach.
  • Survey data collected from 344 language teachers using a digital competency questionnaire.
  • Data analyzed with descriptive statistics and structural equation modeling.

Main Results:

  • A positive correlation was found between digital competency and language proficiency outcomes.
  • Teachers with higher digital competency demonstrated superior language learning results.
  • Sustainable digital practices, like virtual classrooms, also positively impacted learning outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • Digital competency is crucial for effective language learning in smart education environments.
  • Educators should prioritize developing digital skills and integrating sustainable practices.
  • The findings support the strategic use of technology to improve language education.