FormaDIG: design and evaluation of a microlearning proposal based on the digital needs of teachers in training

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https://doi.org/10.31637/epsir-2027-3104

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Digital Literacy, Teacher Education, Higher Education, Distance Education, Educational Technology, College Students

Abstract

Introduction: Digital competence is a relevant component of initial teacher education. This study analyses digital needs and describes the design and evaluation of FormaDIG, a microlearning proposal. Methodology: A two-phase descriptive-exploratory quantitative study was conducted. First, the self-perceived digital competence of 144 students enrolled in education programmes was examined using a questionnaire based on the five DigComp areas. FormaDIG, comprising 18 microlearning resources, was then designed from the diagnostic results. Subsequently, 95 participants assessed their satisfaction. Descriptive analyses, Mann-Whitney U tests, and effect sizes were used. Results: Self-perceived digital competence was moderate, with greater needs in information literacy, digital content creation, and problem solving. Differences by gender, degree programme, and professional status were isolated and generally small. Satisfaction was high, particularly with programme organisation and teaching staff. Discussion: The findings support a needs-based training design, although satisfaction does not demonstrate improvement in digital competence. Conclusions: FormaDIG was well accepted by participants and may help guide digital teacher education; its effectiveness should be assessed through specific evaluation designs.

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Verónica Basilotta Gómez-Pablos, Universidad del Atlántico Medio

She holds a PhD in Education with an International Distinction and an Extraordinary Award from the University of Salamanca, and is a lecturer at the Faculty of Education at the University of the Middle Atlantic. She has experience in teaching, research and university management. She has served as Director of the Doctorate in Education and Technology at the Distance Learning University of Madrid and as Vice-Rector for Research and Knowledge Transfer at the University of the Middle Atlantic. Her research focuses on educational technology, digital competence, media literacy, teacher training and educational innovation. She has participated in national and international projects and is the author of numerous publications in these fields.

María Brígido-Mero, Universidad a Distancia de Madrid

PhD in Education from the University of Extremadura. Director of the Master’s Degree in Education and Digital Resources (E-learning) at the Distance Learning University of Madrid (UDIMA). She has taken part in three national research projects and has been a member of three competitive research groups. Her main areas of research relate to the study of the affective domain (beliefs, attitudes and emotions) in teacher training.

José-Luis Estévez-Méndez, Universidad a Distancia de Madrid

He holds a PhD in Educational Sciences from Camilo José Cela University. He currently holds the position of Contracted Professor (PhD) accredited by ANECA and teaches at the Distance Learning University of Madrid (UDIMA). His research interests centre on educational technology and educational innovation.

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Published

2026-10-19

How to Cite

Basilotta Gómez-Pablos, V., Brígido-Mero, M., & Estévez-Méndez, J.-L. (2026). FormaDIG: design and evaluation of a microlearning proposal based on the digital needs of teachers in training. European Public & Social Innovation Review, 12, 1–19. https://doi.org/10.31637/epsir-2027-3104

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INNOVATIONS IN THE INTEGRATION OF DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES IN EDUCATION: POLICIES, PRACTICES AND CHALLENGES