Evaluar la Competencia Digital de Futuros Maestros: diseño y validación de un cuestionario adaptado al italiano en la Universidad de Bolonia

The article presents the validation of a questionnaire designed to assess the digital competences of future teachers at the University of Bologna, specifically targeting students in the Pedagogy, Primary Education, and Early Childhood Education programs at the Giovanni Maria Bertin Faculty. Given the increasing use of technology in various domains, measuring individuals' digital competences is crucial, especially for future educators. The questionnaire was based on Cabero-Almenara et al., (2020) " Cuestionario de Competencia Digital para Futuros Maestros" (CCDFM) and was adapted to Italian for this study. The validation process included cultural adaptation, expert review, and a pilot test. To ensure the reliability of the collected data, analysis techniques such as reliability analysis using Cronbach's α coefficient, assessment of sampling adequacy through KMO, and Bartlett's sphericity tests were applied. Additionally, factorial analysis and factorial rotation were used to examine the item structure in each dimension of the questionnaire, along with factorial load tests to assess the relationship of each item with its respective factor. In an era where technological integration in education is paramount, this validated instrument holds promise for enhancing teacher preparation and refining methodologies for assessing digital competences. The study's results underscore its significance for both education professionals and researchers, reaffirming its potential to contribute to the advancement of practices in teacher training and broader research on digital competence. El artículo presenta la validación de un cuestionario diseñado para evaluar las competencias digitales de los futuros maestros en la Universidad de Bolonia, dirigiéndose específicamente a estudiantes de los programas de Pedagogía, Educación Primaria y Educación Infantil en la Facultad Giovanni Maria Bertin. Dado el creciente uso de la tecnología en diversos ámbitos, medir las competencias digitales de las personas es crucial, especialmente para los futuros educadores. El cuestionario se basó en el "Cuestionario de Competencia Digital para Futuros Maestros" (CCDFM) de Cabero-Almenara et al., (2020) y se adaptó al italiano para este estudio. El proceso de validación incluyó la adaptación cultural, revisión de expertos y una prueba piloto. Para asegurar la confiabilidad de los datos recopilados, se aplicaron técnicas de análisis, como el análisis de fiabilidad mediante el coeficiente α de Cronba