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Research Summary: Preparing pre-service teachers to understand and address cybersecurity challenges and promote digital citizenship in resource-constrained educational contexts: the role of 21st-century skills and technological knowledge

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Frontiers in Education
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3 October 2026
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The integration of affordable mobile technologies in resource-constrained educational settings presents significant opportunities but also introduces cybersecurity risks. This study examines the preparedness of pre-service teachers (PSTs) to address these cybersecurity challenges and promote digital citizenship, focusing on their 21st-century skills and technological knowledge. The effective use of these digital tools cannot be assumed, and their inherent risks require specific preparation.

Why it matters

The effective and secure adoption of digital technologies is critical for advancing educational outcomes globally, especially in developing regions. Ensuring educators are equipped to navigate cybersecurity threats and champion digital citizenship directly impacts the safety and efficacy of technology-enabled learning environments, safeguarding both data and individuals.

Key insights

  • Affordable mobile technologies enable greater technology integration in education, particularly in resource-constrained environments.
  • The increased use of digital tools exposes both teachers and learners to cybersecurity risks.
  • Pre-service teachers' readiness to manage these risks and foster digital citizenship cannot be taken for granted.
  • Preparation for pre-service teachers in this domain is evaluated based on their 21st-century skills and technological knowledge (TK).

Source

Frontiers in Education — https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/feduc.2026.1943352

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Preparing pre-service teachers to understand and address cybersecurity challenges and promote digital citizenship in resource-constrained educational contexts: the role of 21st-century skills and technological knowledge
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