Transformation Of Higher Education Research Articles

Optimization of the Educational Experience in Higher Education Using Predictive Artificial Intelligence Models

Aim: This study investigates the application of machine learning-based predictive models in university education, in order to improve student experience and satisfaction, evaluating the effectiveness of these tools in a modern educational context. Theoretical Framework: The research analyzes the strategic transformation in higher education, driven by digitalization and the evolving expectations of students and the labor market. The crucial role of AI-based predictive models in this change is explored. Methodology: A methodology combining opportunity identification and business case development in educational settings is employed. The approach focuses on business design and experimental machine learning techniques, emphasizing model accuracy, evaluation of the costs of inaccurate predictions, and ethics in data manipulation. Results: The predictive models achieved 95.7% accuracy in predicting student satisfaction, showing a significant positive correlation between teaching personalization and student satisfaction. These results highlight the ability of the models to influence educational decisions that improve the student experience and underscore their adaptability to specific learning needs, thus contributing to a more personalized and effective education. Discussion: The importance of balancing the adoption of advanced technologies with the maintenance of a student-centered pedagogical approach is emphasized. The methodology used to identify modeling heuristics highlights how strategic decisions can guide the technical development of AI models, ensuring that solutions are not only innovative, but also aligned with educational needs. Research Implications: The approach taken suggests that the application of predictive models has the potential to radically transform teaching and learning, aligning them with the demands of the digital future. Originality/Value: The proposed machine learning model is revealed as an effective tool to identify areas for improvement in university education. Its high accuracy in classifying students provides a unique perspective on how to improve educational quality and student satisfaction, emphasizing the importance of addressing individual needs for educational improvement.

Transformation of Higher Education: Discussion of the Dimensions, Trends and Scenarios of Change in Ibero-America

Transformation of Higher Education: Discussion of the Dimensions, Trends and Scenarios of Change in Ibero-America

Nutrition Messaging by Healthcare Students: A Mixed-Methods Study Exploring Social Media Usage and Digital Competence.

The COVID-19 pandemic leads to a significant digital transformation in higher education and healthcare practices. This study aimed to investigate the level of digital competence, views and experiences, social media usage, and perceived barriers to digital communication among healthcare students. Employing a mixed-methods approach, quantitative data were gathered through an online survey, while qualitative insights were gleaned from semi-structured questionnaire responses obtained during focus group discussions. A total of 143 nursing and midwifery students from Turkey, along with 54 dietetics students from various European countries, participated in the study. A significant proportion of nursing (43.5%) and midwifery (55.2%) students advocated for integrating digital technology training into university curricula. Instagram has emerged as the predominant platform for sharing healthcare/nutrition information among students. However, concerns have been raised regarding the prevalence of "before/after" posts on social media promoting weight loss, which were identified as low-quality content by participants. These findings underscore the importance of integrating digital technologies and social media into healthcare, nutrition education, and practice. Additionally, there is a pressing need to establish professional and ethical standards for digital nutritional communication. By addressing these challenges, educators can better equip healthcare students to navigate the complexities of modern healthcare practices and enhance patient-care outcomes.

THE USE OF DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY IN UNIVERSITY LEARNING THROUGH A BIBLIOMETRIC APPROACH

The article proposes a bibliometric analysis of digitalization in higher education. Based on research conducted in October 2023, the study explored 967 articles in the Web of Science (WOS) database. It highlights the growing importance of digitalization in higher education institutions and explores emerging trends in teaching practices and learning patterns. The study reveals a spike in publications in 2021-2022, likely in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the transition to online learning. The most active countries in publications on the subject are Russia and Germany accounting for more than 45% of articles. In addition, the analysis of bibliographic networks identified collaborations between authors and the most cited articles, while the analysis of key terms highlighted important research topics such as e-learning and digitalization. This bibliometric study sheds valuable light on an abundant field of research at the heart of the current transformations in higher education. However, additional analyses are needed to follow the rapid evolution of digital education in all its richness and diversity.

V ALL-UKRAINIAN SCIENTIFIC AND PRACTICAL CONFERENCE WITH INTERNATIONAL PARTICIPATION «PERSONALITY IN THE EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT OF MODERN SOCIETY»

In recent years, we have openly declared our move away from the Soviet legacy in the educational sphere. And today it is important to offer interesting practice-oriented classes to the participants of the educational process that would not push a person away from the learning process, but rather encourage them to actively immerse themselves in it. After all, the high-tech world has long recognized the special importance of science and knowledge in the civilization processes of scientific and technological progress, sustainable development of national economies, and improvement of citizens' lives. The modern interactive and meaningful educational environment has a positive impact on all participants in the educational process, from children who become more confident, curious and open-minded to adults who do not stop but continue to improve and develop professionally. Despite the fact that today Ukraine is experiencing military actions of the occupier, more than a hundred destroyed and damaged schools and higher education institutions, we must lay a stable foundation for democracy, civic engagement and professional environment of people who will continue to build the Ukrainian state. Education and science predict the prospects for human development and prepare people for tomorrow, so we must start today to form conscious citizens who will rebuild the country after our victory. We are active participants in reforms in secondary education under the New Ukrainian School Concept and transformations in higher education, which are focused on the future of Ukraine and a democratic society. Therefore, the entire education system of the region and the country is balanced and focused on the optimal network of educational institutions, on improving the content and quality of educational services, which will outline new dimensions of educational activities and performance, and provide space for the use of new digital resources for the educational development of the individual. In these areas, we find the experience of European national models of education, practices of educational activities and teaching life competencies quite interesting. 16 Ukrainian science and education is gaining unique European integration experience that promotes the use of innovative pedagogical teaching methods, the development of algorithms for using digital technologies and supporting individual entrepreneurial thinking, and the development of personal language skills as a means of active communication and professional development. All of this is done to expand educational opportunities for students' learning and development. In the above contexts, the question arises: is a new strategy in the field of education and science needed? We can confidently answer that we need a strategic plan and, in general, we need to fully adopt European principles of strategic planning - to actively fill them with new principles, plans and results of the education reform. Everything is aimed at developing and building the state and a person.

Driving transformation in higher education: Exploring the process and impact of educational innovations for sustainability through interdisciplinary studies

AbstractIn recent years, there has been a growing focus on innovation research, particularly in the manufacturing and information technology sectors in the US and Europe. However, the disruptions caused by the recent pandemic called for more innovations, especially in the education industry. Innovation is viewed as an outcome of a set of various drivers. This study explored faculty perspectives on the drivers of innovation that can transform the curriculum into an interdisciplinary model to promote sustainability in education. Additionally, it examined the relationship between these drivers and the outcome of innovation, particularly at the process level. An explanatory sequential mixed‐method approach was employed to collect quantitative and qualitative data from a purposeful sample of 60 faculty members at one federal higher education institution in the United Arab Emirates. Findings indicated that while there is a correlation between the drivers and process of innovation and sustainability in education, other factors played a more significant role in facilitating this transformation. Empowering faculty members and involving them in the process of transformation, connecting them with the institutional vision and mission for innovation, fostering a clear understanding of the value of the transformation, providing faculty with continuous professional learning and development opportunities to promote the use of innovative pedagogical methods, are among the key factors.

Cosmopolitanism, Digital Readiness, and Faculty Engagement in Higher Education Transformation

Cosmopolitanism, Digital Readiness, and Faculty Engagement in Higher Education Transformation

Digital Transformation in Higher Education: Integration of Online and Hybrid Practices into Traditional Education Systems

Bu araştırma, eğitimde dijital dönüşüm kavramından yola çıkarak çevrimiçi ve hibrit eğitimin Türk Yükseköğretim sistemine entegrasyonunu incelemeyi amaçlamaktadır. Çalışmada, nitel araştırma yöntemlerinden geleneksel alanyazın taraması benimsenmiştir. Bu doğrultuda, çevrimiçi ve hibrit öğrenmenin Türk yükseköğretim sistemine entegrasyonu ile ilgili araştırmalar bir araya getirilerek analiz edilmiş ve konu bağlamında tartışılmıştır. Bu kapsamda, öncelikle yükseköğretimde dijital dönüşümün temelleri ele alınmıştır. Daha sonra, yükseköğretimde çevrimiçi ve hibrit eğitimin özellikleri değerlendirilmiş, bu süreçte önem kazanan ölçme değerlendirme, dijital okuryazarlık ve teknolojik yeterlik, öğrencinin iyi oluş hali konuları irdelenmiştir. Son olarak, çevrimiçi ve hibrit eğitim yönteminin Türk yükseköğretim sistemine entegrasyon süreci Covid-19 öncesi ve sonrası dönemde konu ile ilgili çalışmalar çerçevesinde tartışılmıştır. Çalışmanın bulguları doğrultusunda, öğretmenler ve öğrencilere yönelik dijital beceri eğitim programlarının geliştirilmesi, öğretmenlere ve yöneticilere yapay zekâ gibi yeni teknolojilere yönelik eğitim sunulması ve eğitim paydaşlarının bu araçları etkili bir şekilde kullanmaları için desteklenmeleri önerilmektedir. Ayrıca, araştırmacıların, eğitimde kullanılan çeşitli dijital araçlar ve teknolojilerin öğrenme süreçlerine etkilerini değerlendirmesi, dijitalleşmenin öğrenci deneyimi üzerindeki etkilerini ve öğrenci memnuniyetini incelemesi, dijitalleşme uygulamalarının öğrenci motivasyonu, etkileşimi ve genel memnuniyet düzeyi üzerindeki etkilerinin anlaşılmasına yönelik çalışmalar yapması önerilmektedir.

Digital Renaissance in Education: Unveiling the Transformative Potential of Digitization in Educational Institutions

Abstract This paper examines the ongoing trend of digitization within educational institutions, analyzing the potential opportunities that lie ahead. As educational landscapes evolve, embracing digitization offers institutions a pathway to unlock a myriad of prospects. This research explores the current state of digitization in educational settings, highlighting the opportunities that arise from the integration of digital technologies. The driving forces behind significant changes in higher education include escalating operating costs, the emergence of micro and nano degrees, the surge in online learning, the influx of digitally-native students, and the overarching wave of digital transformation. Students are increasingly leveraging digital technologies to showcase a diverse array of tools, integrating structured learning environments into the fabric of higher education teaching. This research provides a comprehensive overview of digital transformation in higher education, evaluating the potential of digitalization and forecasting its prospects in the near future. Key concepts such as digital transformation, virtual reality (VR) technology, artificial intelligence (AI), and Technology, Entertainment, Design (TED) courses are examined as practical and indispensable elements shaping the future of education. Through a meticulous analysis, it becomes evident that digitalization marks only the initial phase in a broader process wherein institutions harness new technologies not merely to replicate old tasks but to redefine educational paradigms. Furthermore, the paper emphasizes that digital transformation necessitates the infusion of new management practices capable of harnessing the full potential of information and communication technologies (ICT). The journey towards the digital transformation of educational institutions involves a profound shift in mindset, encompassing innovative approaches to teaching, learning, and administration. As institutions embrace this transformative journey, they position themselves to create enhanced value for students and forge dynamic collaborations with partners in the evolving landscape of higher education.

The Barriers and Readiness to Deal With Digital Transformation in Higher Education

During the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, stakeholders in higher education institutions have been encouraged to adapt to the changes caused by digital transformation. This study employs a case study approach to investigate the barriers and readiness of students, educators, and higher education institutions for digital transformation. Data were collected through questionnaires and interviews with stakeholders in a higher education institution in Indonesia. The data from the questionnaire were analysed using qualitative descriptive analysis, while the transcripts of the interview data were run into the ATLAS.ti Qualitative Data Analysis application and analysed thematically. Codes developed from digital transformation barriers were suggested by Volgesang and later interpolated during data analysis into readiness and strategy codes. The emerging themes related to students and lecturers, and universities obstacles, readiness and strategies in dealing with digital transformation could then be identified. The findings are crucial for higher education institutions to thrive in the digitally evolving environment. Understanding how the university's stakeholders perceive the transformation would help anticipate a more knowledgeable and organized method to handle the intricacies and difficulties associated with such a profound change.

Digital Transformation in Higher Education in Developing Countries to Promote Sustainable Development

Digital Transformation in Higher Education in Developing Countries to Promote Sustainable Development

Digital transformation in higher education: A comprehensive review of e-learning adoption

BACKGROUND: Data-driven practices are now crucial in the digital age for streamlining operations and boosting output across a range of industries. With e-Learning emerging as a cutting-edge and promising strategy to improve educational delivery and student engagement, higher education institutions are also adopting this trend. Despite the potential advantages, e-Learning adoption in higher education is still a developing topic with scant published research. OBJECTIVE: This study aims to conduct a thorough analysis of existing literature, seeking to determine the present status of e-Learning adoption in higher education while also identifying promising avenues for further research. METHODS: In this study, a systematic literature review methodology and a bibliometric approach are utilized to examine 63 papers sourced from the Scopus database, encompassing the years 2017 to 2021. These papers were specifically chosen due to their pertinence to e-Learning adoption in higher education institutions, following the exclusion and inclusion criteria outlined in the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses (PRISMA) framework. The analysis techniques employed include descriptive overviews, citation analysis, and keyword co-occurrence. RESULTS: The systematic review of the literature revealed a significant increase in e-Learning adoption within higher education institutions (HEIs) in recent times. The findings highlighted several crucial factors influencing e-Learning adoption, including perceived ease of use, usefulness, learner attitude, self-efficacy, and facilitating conditions. However, further investigation is needed to better understand the impact of perceived learning and teaching styles on e-Learning acceptance in higher education settings. CONCLUSION: This study suggests conducting future investigations on e-Learning in developing countries, with a specific focus on intention, usage, adoption, and impact. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of exploring the influence of learning and teaching styles on e-Learning acceptance within higher education institutions. These valuable insights will facilitate the development of effective strategies for the successful implementation of e-Learning in higher education settings.

Technical Guidance for Student Creativity and Achievement Program

The purpose of the student creativity program in general is to prepare future-oriented student resources and forged with higher education transformation so that they become superior, competitive, adaptive, flexible, productive, competitive graduates with Pancasila character, and guide students to become individuals who know and obey the rules, creative and innovative, as well as objective and cooperative in building intellectual diversity. While the objectives of the Student Achievement Program are: 1) giving awards to students who have achieved high achievements; 2) motivating students to carry out curricular, co-curricular, and extra-curricular activities as a vehicle for synergizing student hard skills and soft skills; 3) encouraging universities to develop a campus life climate that can facilitate students to achieve proud achievements on an ongoing basis; 4) Student entrepreneurship; and 5) MBKM activities in higher education. The method of delivering the material in the zoom meeting and offline, accompanied directly by selected expert presenters who are able to provide motivation and strategies and often participate in the intended achievement event in the FKIP Hall, Classroom, and other rooms that are useful in implementing activities that are planned to be carried out continuously or sustainably between April and December 2023. The activities are in the form of continuous technical guidance periodically until students are proficient in uploading activity websites, making implementation proposals, and creating achievement and entrepreneurial ideas. The data collection technique is observation, interview, and documentation. With data collection tools in the form of observation sheets, interviews, and documentation sheets. The target audience is students and lecturers, especially the mathematics education study program at FKIP Tanjungpura University. With the results obtained are: 1) many students are ready to make a team of service implementers starting from the preparation of proposals to the hope that the product will be accepted by the ministry and other institutions that oversee it; 2) students play an active role in participating in competitions or student achievement activities and compete starting from the institutional, regional, national, and international levels. The product of the service activity is in the form of a Student Creativity Program (PKM) proposal and empirical evidence of students participating in outstanding student activities then articles made and then published in the National Journal of Community Service.

Concept Analysis and Implementation of “Kampus Merdeka” in Civics Learning for PGMI Study Program Students

This research aims to investigate the implementation of Kampus Merdeka as an innovation in higher education in Indonesia, with a focus on Civic Education (Pendidikan Kewarganegaraan or PKN) learning. The research method used is qualitative with a literature review approach, exploring the concepts and implementation of Kampus Merdeka and its impact on the development of students' skills. The results show that Kampus Merdeka provides autonomy and flexibility to students, stimulates innovation, and creates an adaptive learning environment. The implementation of this program in PKN has successfully made a positive contribution to the demographic bonus through mandatory learning and integrating service learning to enhance student engagement in the community. Despite facing challenges such as efficient academic management and limited resources, Kampus Merdeka Belajar is considered a strategic step in the transformation of higher education. In conclusion, Kampus Merdeka serves as an innovative platform supporting student development, aligning learning with the demands of the times, and reaffirming commitment to the quality of higher education in Indonesia.

TRANSFORMATIVE INNOVATIONS, VIRTUAL EXCHANGE, AND COLLABORATIVE LEADERSHIP: RESHAPING HIGHER EDUCATION FOR THE GLOBAL DIGITAL WORLD WEB 4.0

INTRODUCTION AND RESEARCH PURPOSE: This research stems from the increasing importance of innovation in higher education and the growing role of virtual connections and collaborative initiatives in shaping the global educational landscape. Building upon prior research in this field, this study aims to provide a comprehensive exploration of how these elements come together to create a more interconnected and inclusive world of education. The central question addressed in this study is: How can innovation in higher education, particularly through virtual connections and collaborative initiatives like VEHUB4YOU, contribute to bridging educational gaps and fostering global unity? To investigate this question, we examine the objectives, methods, and impact of VEHUB4YOU as the subject of our study.
 HYPOTHESIS: The hypothesis of this research anticipates that innovations in higher education, aimed at using virtual connections and collaborative initiatives, particularly through programs like VEHUB4YOU, have the potential to create a more interconnected and inclusive world of education. We assume that such initiatives not only enhance accessibility and the quality of education but also stimulate innovation, promote knowledge exchange, and foster collaboration among educational institutions, contributing to global unity and the development of the educational sector.
 RESEARCH METHODS: The research employs a qualitative approach, including a review of existing literature, case studies, and interviews with key participants involved in VEHUB4YOU. This multifaceted methodology allows us to gather comprehensive insights into the program's objectives, implementation, and its impact on higher education within the African context.
 RESULTS: The study uncovers multifaceted aspects of innovation in higher education, highlighting the evolution of virtual connections in overcoming geographical barriers. It investigates collaborative initiatives as driving forces for positive change, facilitating the creation of inclusive and diverse learning environments. The case of VEHUB4YOU demonstrates how such programs assist educational institutions and individuals in joining global educational networks, thereby enhancing accessibility, fostering collaboration, and driving innovation.
 CONCLUSIONS: In conclusion, this research underscores the transformative potential of innovation, virtual connections, and collaborative initiatives in higher education. VEHUB4YOU in Africa serves as an example of how such initiatives can overcome barriers, promote global unity, and contribute to the creation of a more interconnected world of education. The study encourages further research and the implementation of innovative approaches in higher education to ensure accessibility, relevance, and the impact of education in an increasingly interconnected world.
 KEYWORDS: virtual connections; collaborative initiatives; transformative power; global engagement; higher education transformation; virtual exchange; cross-border collaboration.

Digital Transformation in Higher Education: Solutions for Improving Online Teaching Competencies of Foreign Language Lecturers

As rapid technological advance associated with the context of post covid-19 pandemic, digital transformation in higher education in Vietnam is considered as an inevitable trend, in which lecturers, especially lecturers’ online teaching competencies play a decisive role for the success of this process. This study proposes a model of factors constituting the online teaching competencies of lecturers that affect students’ satisfaction with the online teaching activities of foreign language lecturers in some public universities in Ho Chi Minh City. As the data collected from 203 students at some public universities in Ho Chi Minh city through questionnaire, then analyzed via SPSS 20 software, there’re 06 factors affecting students’ satisfaction with online teaching competencies of lecturers, including pedagogy skills, technological skills, design skills, content skills, management and institutional skills, and social and communication skills. Accordingly, some implications are suggested based on the research findings to enhance the online teaching competencies of foreign language lecturers in some public universities in Ho Chi Minh city.

INDUSTRY 5.0 AND THE TRANSFORMATION OF HIGHER EDUCATION: CONCEPTS, APPLICATIONS AND CHALLENGES OF THE FUTURE

INDUSTRY 5.0 AND THE TRANSFORMATION OF HIGHER EDUCATION: CONCEPTS, APPLICATIONS AND CHALLENGES OF THE FUTURE

Конструктивні та деструктивні наслідки цифровізації закладів вищої освіти

The article substantiates that the formation of a single information and educational space of higher education institutions will have a positive impact on the content, organizational forms and tools for managing the process of providing educational services, as well as will help stimulate scientific and pedagogical workers to introduce innovative digital technologies in various components of the educational process. The risks associated with the digitalization of universities are analyzed; the advantages of digital transformation in higher education are outlined. The article considers digital tools that provide student-teacher communication, learning and efficiency in the educational process, including: video conferencing, electronic platforms, virtual laboratories, video classes, systems for tracking educational achievements. The authors emphasize that under martial law, the most risky situation is that of higher education institutions located in the border and/or frontline regions of Ukraine, most of which still continue blended or online learning, which is possible only through digitalization. The article systematizes both the constructive and the destructive consequences of digitalization with the allocation of endogenous and exogenous consequences among them, which allows to balance approaches to the introduction of digital technologies in higher education and ensure the maximum efficiency of this process. The constructive endogenous consequences of digitalization of higher education institutions include: improving the quality of education, the efficiency of administrative processes and competitiveness, the sustainable development of universities; constructive exogenous consequences include expanding access to education, innovative development and cooperation, involvement of students of border universities in the educational process. In turn, the destructive endogenous consequences are defined as follows: threats to academic integrity, violation of privacy and data security, remoteness of students and teachers, significant workload on teachers, and destructive exogenous consequences – problems of student socialization, digital divide and reduction of motivational aspects in learning. The tasks are outlined, the need to solve which is due to the digital transformation of universities and the development and implementation of digital technologies in their activities. The article substantiates the importance of combining innovative approaches with the preservation of the values and missions of universities, while ensuring equal access to quality higher education and the protection of data of higher education students and teachers, as well as promoting the development of universities on the basis of sustainability.

Exploration of the Path to Financial Digital Transformation in Higher Education: A Case Study of H University

Exploration of the Path to Financial Digital Transformation in Higher Education: A Case Study of H University

A study on the impact of digital transformation on student empowerment in higher education of India

This study delves into the transformative influence of digital technologies on student empowerment within the landscape of higher education. As educational institutions increasingly integrate digital tools into teaching, learning, and administrative processes, it becomes imperative to scrutinize the ramifications of this digital transformation on student experiences. The research evaluates the extent of digital adoption in higher education, exploring its impact on student engagement, participation, and interaction. Through a comprehensive analysis of curriculum integration, learning management systems, and technology-enhanced teaching methods, the study aims to discern how digital initiatives contribute to student empowerment. Furthermore, the research investigates the influence of digital platforms on collaborative learning, real-time interaction, and adaptive learning experiences. By assessing the accessibility and inclusivity of these tools, the study explores their potential to bridge educational disparities. Additionally, the study scrutinizes the feedback from students and faculty, providing valuable insights into the perceived effectiveness and challenges associated with digital transformation. The findings of this study contribute to the scholarly discourse on the intersection of technology and education, offering recommendations for optimizing digital strategies to enhance student empowerment. This research not only sheds light on the current state of digital transformation in higher education but also serves as a guide for institutions seeking to create an inclusive, engaging, and empowering learning environment through effective technological integration.