The  Digital Frontier within Islamic Education: Research Gaps Overview in Digital Competence

Mussa Saidi Abubakari

doi:10.24191/jcrinn.v9i2.435

The Digital Frontier within Islamic Education: Research Gaps Overview in Digital Competence

Authors

Mussa Saidi Abubakari Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Institute of Education, Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3782-281X

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24191/jcrinn.v9i2.435

Keywords:

Digital Competence, Digital Gaps, DigComp Framework, Islamic Education, Digital Divide

Abstract

In a pervasive digitalised society, integrating digital technologies (DT) within educational environments has become imperative for nurturing effective educational outcomes. Given the widespread use of DT, educational institutions, including those in Islamic education, are increasingly valuing digital competence (DC), a comprehensive set of skills. However, there are significant gaps in the literature regarding the effective understanding and application of digital technologies in Islamic education, as well as a shortage of studies on DC in Islamic educational contexts. This paper, through a comprehensive analysis of the existing literature, underscores the urgency of bridging the digital divide in Islamic educational settings. It aims to provide an overview of the current state of digital competence in Islamic education, identify crucial areas for further investigations, and propose directions for future research works. It charts the future paths for research endeavours and offers insights into potential strategies for enhancing DC among educators and learners in Islamic educational environments.

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Mussa Saidi Abubakari, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Institute of Education, Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam

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