Author: Hemanta Chakraborty
DOI Link: https://doi.org/10.70798/Bijmrd/04010051
Abstract: In this century, digital readiness has become a vital requirement for teacher education. This study aims to investigate the digital readiness level of trainee teachers in Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal. Methodology: This study adopts descriptive survey as its research method. Respondents for this study are B.Ed. trainees. Research will assess their access to digital resources, their technological competencies, and their readiness to use digital technologies for teaching-learning process. Results: This study indicates that although most of the trainee teachers have basic digital skills and are equipped with smartphones, there is still a presence of a digital pedagogical gap in terms of their digital readiness. Recommendations: The study suggests the provision of structured training and institutional infrastructure to improve the digital readiness of future teachers.
Keywords: Digital Readiness, Trainee Teachers, ICT, Teacher Education, Purba Medinipur.
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