Guidelines for Developing Digital Competencies of Teachers at Wat Samaram School

Abstract

This article aims to propose strategies for developing teachers’ digital competence in educational institutions to enable effective use of digital technology. Based on a review of relevant documents and research, teachers’ digital competence comprises three key components: digital knowledge, digital skills, and digital attitudes. These components play a crucial role in empowering teachers to use digital tools effectively in teaching and learning. The development of digital competence is carried out systematically at three levels: the policy level, which provides resources and sets strategic directions; the institutional level, which fosters an environment conducive to technology use; and the individual level, where teachers continuously develop themselves. Key supporting factors include digital leadership from administrators, teachers’ motivation to use digital tools in learning management, positive attitudes toward digital technology, and an organizational culture that embraces innovation. Therefore, the strategies for enhancing teachers’ digital competence encompass digital learning management, professional training and development, improvement of digital infrastructure, integration of digital tools in teaching, and self-directed learning through online resources. These efforts enable teachers to become a driving force in advancing Thai education toward sustainability in the digital economy era in a concrete and effective manner.