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Abstract
Information technology is developing deeply in the field of education. Digital teaching has become an important direction for the reform of English education. The digital teaching ability of English teachers affects classroom efficiency. It concerns students’ learning experience. It also involves educational quality and teachers’ professional development. Refer to relevant research at home and abroad. This article systematically analyzes the connotation, current situation, influencing factors and improvement paths of digital teaching ability of English teachers. The research found that. The digital capabilities of English teachers mainly include technical knowledge, teaching integration ability, digital literacy, and innovative application awareness. Most studies show that. Teachers generally possess certain technical operation capabilities. However, there are still deficiencies in teaching design and innovative application. The key to enhancing the digital teaching ability of English teachers: systematic training, continuous support, and reflective practice. Finally. This article puts forward suggestions. Build a diversified training system. Optimize the school support environment. Strengthen teachers’ awareness of self-growth. These provide references for the digital transformation of English education.
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