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University Faculty Digital Literacy and Technology Integration

observed in the previous research, where students noted that instructors’
digital literacy has not significantly improved over time.
In conclusion, while some advancements have been made, there is still a
need for ongoing support and professional development for faculty to en-
sure more consistent and progressive use of digital tools in teaching. These
findings highlight the gradual pace of digitalization in education and the
need for more effective integration of technology across courses.
We may conclude that the level of digital literacy among teachers at the
University of Primorska is lower than desired. Given the nearly two decades
of experience with the Moodle learning management system and the recent
forced transition to remote learning during the pandemic, one would expect
teachers to have integrated Moodle into their teaching practices at a more
effective level. However, as stated above, this is not the case.
To address this issue and enhance digital literacy among university teach-
ers, it is imperative to establish an effective training system that goes beyond
simply encouraging participation in relevant training programs and acquir-
ing necessary competencies. As the current situation demonstrates, this ap-
proach has proven ineffective.
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