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Lifelong learning in the era of digital transformation : how digitalization is changing the education sector
Citation Link: https://doi.org/10.15480/882.4327
Publikationstyp
Journal Article
Date Issued
2021-12
Sprache
English
Author(s)
Herausgeber*innen
TORE-DOI
Journal
Volume
[2021.2022]
Start Page
36
End Page
45
Citation
À propos 2021/2022 : 36-45 (2021)
Publisher
Hochschule Fresenius
Peer Reviewed
true
The ongoing digital transformation does not spare universities. Quite the contrary, higher education institutions could be even more affected by it than some other organizations due to their unique position in society as seats of learning, as educators of the workforce and as a key enabler of technological advancement. This article discusses disruptive changes in the field of higher education that include changing learner profiles, new competence requirements and the emerging competition from non-conventional actors. Furthermore, it examines the potential effect of digital transformation in ensuring affordable and inclusive access to tertiary education. These trends will significantly shape the higher education of the future. It is therefore even more important to proactively recognize the opportunities and challenges, but also the relevant stakeholders for cooperation. The article draws on a study conducted within the framework of an EU-funded project (“VISION”).
Subjects
Digital Transformation
Lifelong Learning
Tertiary Education
Immersive Learning
Ubiquitous Education
DDC Class
370: Erziehung, Schul- und Bildungswesen
More Funding Information
This article draws on insights generated within the European Commission-funded project “VISION” – Envisioning the Future of Teaching and Training for Creativity, Innovation and Entrepreneurship (ERASMUS+ grant number 612537-EPP-1-2019-1-SI-EPPKA2-KA). The author was a part of this project at Hamburg University of Technology (TUHH) and presented an early version of these results under the title of Promoting Creativity, Innovation and Entrepreneurship with Frugal Means: An Investigation into the Role of Digital Transformation at the R&D Management Conference 2021. The author thankfully acknowledges the contribution of all participants of the expert interviews and validation workshops, as well as of all consortium members of the project. The opinions expressed here do not necessarily represent those of the European Commission or of the project consortium.
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