Towards Digital Literacy: Exploring Teacher Candidates^ Challenges in Digital Content Creation
Christine Helena Natalia, Yuni Khairina, Immanuel Prasetya Gintings, Anni Holila Pulungan, Khairunnisa Br. Batubara

Universitas Negeri Medan

Abstract

This study examines the challenges encountered by English Education Program students in creating digital educational content for their teaching. As teacher candidates design more effective, individualized, and engaging learning experiences and prepare their students for a digital future, digital literacy is crucial. Students must be able to provide captivating and practical content, as the demand for digital learning resources is expected to grow significantly. However, many students encounter significant difficulties during this process. This study aims to offer detailed insights into these issues and to direct the development of more effective training materials and programs for education technology. This qualitative study was carried out at the English Education Department at UNIMED. 40 students completed questionnaires addressing the difficulties they encounter when producing digital educational content concerning the difficulties they encounter when developing digital instructional content. According to the research, students face challenges in editing, time limitations, location limitations, and equipment limitations. The findings contribute to the wider discussion on enhancing digital literacy and teacher training.

Keywords: Digital literacy, digital educational content, education technology

Topic: Creativity, Arts and English in Education