-Familiarity with various instructional design principles that support technology-rich learning environments, including blended, hybrid, and online learning.

-Awareness of technology trends in education, including emerging tools like artificial intelligence, virtual/augmented reality, and adaptive learning technologies.

-Understanding of digital literacy, media literacy, and computational thinking as essential components of modern education.

-Knowledge of digital citizenship concepts, including safe, ethical, and responsible use of technology by educators and students.

-Ability to demonstrate the use of instructional technologies in real-world classroom settings, showing how tools like learning management systems (LMS), digital collaboration platforms, and educational apps can be used effectively.

-Skill in using technology to differentiate instruction, personalize learning, and promote student engagement through interactive, multimedia-rich experiences.

-Providing constructive feedback on pre-service teachers’ use of technology, guiding them through reflective practices and helping them improve their instructional design with digital tools.

-Competence in data literacy, including analyzing and interpreting data from digital assessments to inform teaching and learning.

-Advocates for innovative teaching practices that leverage technology to transform traditional teaching methods.

-Regularly participates in professional learning communities and networks to stay updated on best practices in educational technology.

-Designs and implements learning experiences that are accessible, using technology to support students with disabilities or those from underserved communities.

-Strong interpersonal communication skills that facilitate discussions around technology use, challenges, and best practices in teaching and learning.

-Promotes a culture of ethical digital citizenship, encouraging pre-service teachers to be role models for their future students in terms of digital responsibility.