Overcoming Barriers in Developing Digital Skills for Higher Education Teachers: Challenges and Solutions

Abstract

Objective: Investigate barriers to higher education teachers' development of digital competencies and propose solutions. Method: A survey was conducted among teachers at the National Research University "MPEI" to classify barriers into organizational, technical, methodological, and psychological categories. Results: The survey identified significant organizational and psychological barriers. Proposed solutions include assessing teachers' digital competencies and incorporating these assessments into performance indicators, alongside comprehensive support systems for teachers. Practical Implications: Emphasizes the need for collaborative efforts between university administration and teachers to enhance digital competencies, crucial for adapting to digital education. Conclusions: Developing digital competencies among higher education teachers is vital for successful digital education adaptation, requiring joint efforts to overcome identified barriers and improve educational quality.