The main goal of this special issue is to present international perspectives on new educational realities in the digital era, reflecting on the themes discussed at EDUsummIT 2023.
Methods: The special issue includes nine articles written by 73 authors from 28 countries, addressing various aspects of technology in education. Methods used across the articles include literature reviews, case studies, Delphi method, and conceptual analyses.
Key Findings:
- AI and data analytics are transforming educational processes and outcomes.
- Technology implementation must address diversity, inclusion, and social-emotional aspects of learning.
- New pedagogical approaches are needed for both in-school and out-of-school education using technology.
- Educational policies and teacher education need to align with new digital realities.
Implications: The findings contribute to understanding how to effectively integrate technology in education across various contexts, informing educators, researchers, and policymakers in making evidence-based decisions.
Limitations: The special issue does not explicitly mention limitations, but the diverse nature of the articles and contexts studied may limit generalizability.
Future Directions: Future research should continue to explore the evolving role of AI in education, ways to promote inclusivity and address social-emotional aspects, and strategies for aligning educational policies with new technological realities.
Title and Authors: "Moving Forward to New Educational Realities in the Digital Era: An International Perspective" by Alona Forkosh-Baruch, Joke Voogt, and Gerald Knezek
Published On: September 9, 2024
Published By: Technology, Knowledge and Learning