The Role of Digital Literacy in the Professional Development of Teachers and Educational Managers

Abstract

This study aimed to examine the role of digital literacy in the professional development of teachers and educational managers. This research was a qualitative systematic review based on content analysis and thematic coding. Data were extracted from 12 relevant scientific articles and analyzed using NVivo version 14 with open, axial, and selective coding until theoretical saturation was achieved. The results indicated that digital literacy plays a significant role in enhancing teachers’ professional skills, increasing technological competence, digital self-efficacy, lifelong learning, and educational innovation. Educational managers with digital literacy were able to lead organizational transformation, improve data-driven decision-making, develop digital communication, and strengthen managerial resilience. At the organizational level, digital literacy contributed to improving educational quality, increasing educational equity, fostering sustainable professional growth, creating a learning organizational culture, enhancing productivity, and supporting institutional innovation. The findings also revealed that digital literacy increases job satisfaction and organizational commitment among teachers and managers. Digital literacy is a key factor in the professional development of teachers and educational managers and can enhance teaching quality, organizational performance, and educational equity. Therefore, incorporating digital skills development into educational and professional programs is essential and strategic.