The Development of the Ukrainian Teachers’ Digital Competence in the Context of the Lifelong Learning in the Conditions of War

Teachers’ ability to use ICT is crucial in the modern conditions for the Ukrainian teachers. This is caused by many factors, including the long quarantine and transition to distance and blended learning in 2020–2022, and military actions caused by Russian aggression. In Ukraine, teachers are faced with the challenge of teaching online, as many schools cannot organize classroom learning, and part of the school infrastructure is destroyed. The digital skills of teachers today are extremely important and require constant updating due to the development of evolving technologies. For Ukrainian teachers, who felt not only the consequences after the long quarantine period of 2020–2022, but also the consequences of military actions that continue to this day, increasing the level of professional skills in the use of ICT is critical. To understand the specific needs of teachers, a public survey was conducted in 2022 and 2023 to identify needs and gaps in their digital skills. The study, based on a public survey of the needs and on the identification of the level of digital competence of Ukrainian teachers, allowed to make recommendations for professional development institutions and educational policymakers in view of the importance of developing digital competence in the context of lifelong learning.