Digital Competence: A Challenge for Special Education Teachers

The discussion on digital competence has become a hot topic nowadays as technologies are penetrating deeply into our lives. Technologies play an essential role in enabling learners to access knowledge; however, it prompts teachers to rethink their digital literacy training to adapt to the needs of their learners in a digital society. This study conducts a systematic review with the aim of providing the academic community with a current overview of research on digital competence in the context of special education (2012 to 2022). The review indicates that special education teachers have a basic level of digital competence. Furthermore, higher education institutions are encouraged to focus on developing the digital competence of future teachers, as well as developing in-service training plans for special education teachers. This training is crucial to be able to use appropriate digital tools to achieve academic success and respond to the educational needs of their students.