Digital literacy teacher
Also known as: teacher of digital literacy, digital literacy teaching practitioner, educator in digital literacy, digital literacy instructor, computer literacy instructor, computer literacy teacher
About this occupation
Digital literacy teachers instruct students in the theory and practice of (basic) computer usage. They teach students digital literacy and, optionally, more advanced principles of computer science. They prepare the students with knowledge of software programmes ensure that computer hardware equipment is properly used. Digital literacy teachers construct and revise course content and assignments, and update them according to technological developments.
A specialisation of ICT trainer.
Essential skills and knowledge
- adapt teaching to target group
- guarantee students' safety
- adapt teaching to student's capabilities
- give constructive feedback
- assess students
- provide lesson materials
- develop digital educational materials
- apply teaching strategies
- observe student's progress
- design web-based courses
- curriculum objectives
- assessment processes
Typical tasks and preparation
From the related US occupation profile Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary (O*NET 25-1021.00). Linked by an official crosswalk: related, not identical; details vary by country.
- Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
- Compile, administer, and grade examinations or assign this work to others.
- Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as programming, data structures, and software design.
- Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, and papers.
- Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
- Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
- Typical education (US)
- Master's Degree
- Preparation
- Job Zone 5 of 5
- Interests
- Social, Investigative, Conventional
Top skills: Instructing, Reading Comprehension, Writing, Speaking, Active Listening, Critical Thinking
US median pay: US$96,980 a year (2025), 35,480 employed. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.
Subjects this work relies on
How important each subject's knowledge is in the job itself, rated by people doing it (1 to 5).
- Computer StudiesO*NET: Computers and ElectronicsExtremely important (4.8)
- English or Literature in EnglishO*NET: English LanguageVery important (4.2)
- Mathematics or StatisticsO*NET: MathematicsVery important (3.9)
- Business Studies or EntrepreneurshipO*NET: Administration and ManagementVery important (3.8)
- Design and TechnologyO*NET: Design + Engineering and TechnologyVery important (3.7)
- Technical DrawingO*NET: DesignVery important (3.5)
- Media StudiesO*NET: Communications and MediaImportant (3.4)
- Economics or AccountingO*NET: Economics and AccountingImportant (3.0)
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Preparation needed
Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed
- Most common education (US)
- Master's Degree
- Education
- Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).
- Experience
- Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience are needed for these occupations. Many require more than five years of experience. For example, surgeons must complete four years of college and an additional five to seven years of specialized medical training to be able to do their job.
- Training
- Employees may need some on-the-job training, but most of these occupations assume that the person will already have the required skills, knowledge, work-related experience, and/or training.
O*NET data describe work in the United States; requirements differ by country. This page includes information from the O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. CareerProof Global has modified all or some of this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.
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Occupations O*NET links to this one by similar work, skills and knowledge.
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- Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary
- Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary
- Software Developers
- Physics Teachers, Postsecondary
- Computer and Information Research Scientists
- Computer Systems Engineers/Architects
- Computer Hardware Engineers
O*NET data describe work in the United States; requirements differ by country. This page includes information from the O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. CareerProof Global has modified all or some of this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.