DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION OF EDUCATION: AN ANALYSIS OF CONTEMPORARY TRENDS IN EDTECH

O.A.  Gudkova; O.A.  Nikitina

doi:10.55956/DLNA2815

Authors

O.A. Gudkova Lev Tolstoy Pedagogical University
O.A. Nikitina Lev Tolstoy Pedagogical University,

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55956/DLNA2815

Keywords:

EdTech, artificial intelligence, micro-credentials, nano-degrees, just-in-time learning, metaverse, lifelong learning, educational technologies, adaptive learning

Abstract

This The article analyzes key trends in the field of educational technologies (EdTech) that are projected to shape the development of education over the coming decades. It examines such directions as the implementation of artificial intelligence (AI)-based adaptive learning systems, the development of micro-credentials and nano-degrees, the concept of just-in-time learning, as well as the formation of an educational metaverse. Particular attention is given to the transformation of the educational paradigm in the context of lifelong learning and technological inclusivity. Based on a systematic analysis of scholarly literature and current practices, the study identifies the primary vectors of digital transformation in education that enhance its personalization, accessibility, and practical orientation.

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DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION OF EDUCATION: AN ANALYSIS OF CONTEMPORARY TRENDS IN EDTECH