DOI:- https://doi.org/10.64880/shikshasamvad.v3i4.01

Author(s) : Dr. Manohar Kumar Das¹, Tapas Goswami²

ABSTRACT

                   Quality education for preservice and in-service teachers can be assured by integration of Digital Technology in teacher education, as emphasized in the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The study is a qualitative study that aims to analyse NEP 2020 to identify elements of digital technology with thematic analysis and content analysis methods with inter-coder method maintaining consistency. A single policy document of NEP 2020 of English version was used as a secondary source of data for analysis. Findings revealed 30 major elements of ‘Technology’ reduced to 8 major themes of ‘Digital Technology’. Findings emphasize on the elements of core technology concept for teacher education, along with fostering integration of advanced and emerging technologies. It was found to show essentiality of data analytics technologies, importance of digital technologies in creating digital ecosystem in education. Findings show digital devices and online tools, educational platforms and resources, essential for digital integration for educational assessment and evaluation. findings emphasize on Continuous Professional Development through technology infused approach including online modes and online platforms for multidisciplinary teacher preparation with pedagogical innovation and bridging digital divide. Findings shows its implications in redesigning of curriculum for educational technology incorporating emerging digital tools, and policy framework for educational training and research incorporating disruptive technologies for teachers.

Keywords: Digital technology, NEP-2020, teacher education, pre-service teachers, in-service teachers

Cite this Article: 

Dr. Manohar Kumar Das¹, Tapas Goswami², “NEP-2020 oriented digital technology integration to teacher education for teachers ” Shiksha Samvad International Open Access Peer-Reviewed & Refereed Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, ISSN: 2584-0983 (Online), Volume 03, Issue 04, Pp.01-14, June-2026. Journal URL: https://shikshasamvad.com/