AI-based Practical Approach to the Development of the Digital Competencies of Educators

Abstract

This paper presents a methodology for the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in higher education as a virtual assistant to contribute to the development of the Digital Competencies of Educators (DigCompEdu). To achieve this, the contribution’s context is provided, including a general description of the various Competencies involved, a review of the most relevant state of the art proposals, and the identification of the Competencies in which the use of AI can contribute. Additionally, a series of practical examples are contextualized to demonstrate the usefulness and potential of AI and modern AI-based tools as virtual assistants for the development and improvement of the Digital Competencies of Educators.