Cultural Considerations for Effective Digital Transformation in Education - Hardcover

 
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Synopsis

As educational institutions undergo rapid digital transformation, cultural considerations have emerged as critical factors and influence technological integration. Beyond infrastructure and innovation, effective digital transformation requires an understanding of the diverse cultural values and social dynamics that shape how educators and communities engage with technology. Ignoring these cultural dimensions can lead to rersistance and misalignment between digital tools and educational tools. The importance of cultural sensitivity in digital education initiatives, emphasizing strategies to foster inclusive, context-aware transformations that resonate with local and global learning communities. Cultural Considerations for Effective Digital Transformation in Education explores the intersection of education and culture in this rapidly evolving digital age. This book connects design, digital technology, education, and culture, and it provides a versatile space for exploring how these domains can shape the future of learning and innovation. Covering topics such as digital transformation, education, and culture, this book is an excellent resource for educators, technologists, designers, and researchers from diverse fields.

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About the Authors

Shaoxu Du is a Ph.D. candidate at the Centre for Instructional Technology and Multimedia, Universiti Sains Malaysia. His research interests include Augmented Reality/Virtual reality, Human-Computer Interaction, and Intangible cultural heritage learning.

Nurul Maziah Mohd Barkhaya acquired her B.IT. (Hons) in Software Engineering from Universiti Malaysia Terengganu in 2011 and Master's Degree in Education (TVET) in 2013 from Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia and Ph.D in Educational Technology in 2023 from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. She worked as an educator in International Secondary schools from 2019 - 2023, before being appointed as a Senior Lecturer in the Centre for Instructional Technology and Multimedia, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia started on 2024. Her research interests include the educational technology, creative multimedia, and e-Learning.

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