A Role of Technology Integration in Improvizing Pedagogical Skills of Prospective Teachers to Meet the Challenges of 21st Century

Abstract

The 21^st century has ushered in a wave of technological advancements that has raised revamping and reshaping the educational landscapes across the Globe. Teachers of the day are expected not only to be content-proficient but also techno-pedagogically proficient. By integrating technology into pedagogy one can foster engaging, inclusive and effective learning. The integration of Technology in teacher education has emerged as a pivotal factor in improvising and upgrading the pedagogical skills of prospective teachers to effectively address the dynamic demands of 21st century classrooms. This paper seeks to assess, how technology integration can upgrade and enhance the pedagogical skills and efficacy of teachers and prepare them combat the multifaceted challenges of 21^st-century classrooms. The study explores various tools, platforms and resources available to assist teachers and learners in the advanced learning environment. The systematic review reveals the positive and strong correlation between the development of pedagogical competencies and the level of technology integration, emphasizing the need of institutional support, advanced training cum development programs and robust digital infrastructure.

This paper reveals the role of technology in transforming conventional teaching approaches, fostering innovative instructional practices and equipping the future educators with the requisite competencies for the Digital-age teaching and learning process. A thorough review of related literature and case studies the study highlights how technology integration supports critical thinking, collaborative learning, differentiated instructions, real time assessment strategies, classroom management and innovative teaching learning approaches with the integration of various digital and AI tools, furthermore the research underscores the importance of institutional support, continuous professional development and curriculum redesign in fostering technology-enriched pedagogy. The findings suggest that purposeful and strategic use of technology improves teaching efficacy and prepares prospective teachers to navigate and thrive in increasingly complex educational setups of the present Technology-thriven era.