Examining the Digital Gap: Pre-service Teachers’ Needs and Expectations

Portuguese teachers are expected to be digitally proficient, however pre-service training in digital competency is not mandatory in Portugal. Recognizing the need to improve prepare teachers for the digital agenda, a postgraduate training program tailored to the specific needs of pre-service English language teachers was developed. To gather insights from pre-service teachers about the perceived benefits and weaknesses of the course module, a qualitative study was carried out, based on the pre-service teachers’ responses to an online survey. The results of this study strongly advocate for the implementation of a targeted digital agenda within pre-service teacher education programs.