Métricas alternativas
Keywords
Vocational Education and Training
Digital Capacity
QCA
NCA Transformación digital
Formación Profesional
Capacidad digital
QCA
NCA
How to Cite
Abstract
VET institutions are involved in a rapid process of digital transformation, but despite the investments, expected changes have not been achieved. Thus, this study identifies the necessary and sufficient conditions for a high digital capacity of schools. For this, NCA and QCA were conducted from 21 basic VET institutions, analysing data from SELFIE, INCOTIC 2.0 and COMDID A. Considering students' digital competence (SDC) perception, teachers’ digital competence (TDC) perception, infrastructure, digital plan and leadership as conditions for a high digital capacity of school, the results revealed that a high level of TDC and digital plan level are necessary for a full degree or digital capacity. According to sufficient conditions, infrastructure is essential for successful digital implementation in schools, but SDC or TDC are also crucial to ensure effective technology use. As a conclusion, the article provides valuable insights into VET institutions' digitalisation to benefit their digital transformation processes.
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