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Digital Transformation of Education for Sustainable Development

A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Sustainable Education and Approaches".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (22 September 2023) | Viewed by 14719

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Kornelia Batko

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Institute of Political Science, University of Silesia in Katowice, Katowice, Poland
Interests: big data analytics; healthcare information systems; e-commerce; e-education; social media marketing
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Dr. Kamila Bartuś

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Department of Business Informatics, University of Economics in Katowice, Katowice, Poland
Interests: decision support systems; business intelligence; competitive intelligence; customer experience management

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

We are pleased to announce the forthcoming Special Issue "Digital Transformation of Education for Sustainable Development".

This Special Issue of Sustainability will consolidate researchers and their contributions to the field of digital transformation in the education of the individual, society, business and public administration in relation to sustainable development. Thus, this issue is primarily aimed at people from the scientific and business areas of economics, management, finance, law, information technology and HR departments, as well as scientists who gain knowledge from theory and practice and are able to combine the two. 

We are undoubtedly witnessing the increased digital transformation of education, which directly affects sustainable development by creating new challenges. Thus, it is necessary to examine the opportunities and threats that occur in the field of education and the mechanisms that cause them. Therefore, this Special Issue focuses on concerns related to the description of these phenomena, their assessment, and identification of best practices.

In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Topics may include (but are not limited to) the following:

  • What is education for sustainable development?
  • The impact of digital transformation on the management of sustainable education.
  • The use of digital technologies in the area of sustainable business models, finance, economics, management, human resources, and law.
  • Digital transformation in education—best practices and experiences.
  • Digital transformation in business training and career path development.
  • The impact, role, and place of digital transformation of education on the sustainable development of the individual, society, and civilization.
  • Methods and techniques to support the digital transformation of education in terms of sustainable development.
  • Which competencies of students and educators are necessary for education to be successful in the coming years and how do these competencies need to be developed?
  • What content best supports sustainable education and how do modern digital technologies promote sustainability?
  • What digital technologies best support and promote sustainable education?
  • Information and Communication Technology for sustainable education.
  • Risk management in digital transformation of sustainable education.
  • Law in digital transformation of education in sustainable development.
  • What are the benefits and challenges of digital transformation for sustainable development of education?

Dr. Kornelia Batko
Dr. Kamila Bartuś
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.

Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Sustainability is an international peer-reviewed open access semimonthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2400 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

Keywords

  • education
  • digital transformation
  • sustainability
  • business
  • economics
  • ICT
  • governance
  • law
  • society

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The Implementation Mechanism and Effectiveness of a National Plan of a Digital Competence Training Program for Chinese Primary and Secondary School Teachers
by Qian Shi, Min Lan and Xiulan Wan
Sustainability 2023, 15(24), 16944; https://doi.org/10.3390/su152416944 - 18 Dec 2023
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This study investigated the implementation and effectiveness of a national plan for a digital competence training program (DCTP) aimed at Chinese teachers. A relational content analysis was performed using policy documents, observations, and assessments to identify four DCTP implementation stages. Local educational departments [...] Read more.
This study investigated the implementation and effectiveness of a national plan for a digital competence training program (DCTP) aimed at Chinese teachers. A relational content analysis was performed using policy documents, observations, and assessments to identify four DCTP implementation stages. Local educational departments and training institutes were afforded a moderate degree of autonomy to organize training activities. A t-test indicated disparities in the effectiveness of training between privately funded and publicly funded institutes, with the latter demonstrating stronger assessment outcomes in certain subject areas. The study examined the advantages and disadvantages of this implementation process, proposing collaborative efforts between privately funded and publicly funded training institutions. Full article
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Students Digital Maturity and Its Implications for Sustainable Behavior
by Marcin Awdziej, Magdalena Jaciow, Marcin Lipowski, Jolanta Tkaczyk and Robert Wolny
Sustainability 2023, 15(9), 7269; https://doi.org/10.3390/su15097269 - 27 Apr 2023
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The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the transition to remote and hybrid teaching and learning, highlighting the importance of digital maturity among university staff and students. Digital maturity includes technological proficiency and skills necessary to navigate and use digital tools for personal learning and [...] Read more.
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the transition to remote and hybrid teaching and learning, highlighting the importance of digital maturity among university staff and students. Digital maturity includes technological proficiency and skills necessary to navigate and use digital tools for personal learning and development, as well as responsible and ethical use of technology, digital citizenship, and critical thinking. Developing digital maturity among students is critical to promoting sustainable practices and success in a digitally connected world. This article examines the impact of students’ digital maturity on online learning engagement and explores the relationship between digital maturity, acceptance of universities’ digital transformation, online education satisfaction, student engagement, and sustainable behavior. The study randomly selected 358 students from three Polish universities who completed an online survey (CAWI). The results indicate that digital competences positively affect the students’ acceptance of the digital transformation of the university. Personal innovation and motivation for formal digital learning also influence acceptance. Accepting the digital transformation has a positive impact on online learning satisfaction. Engagement in online learning has minimal impact on informal digital learning. The positive moderating effects of commitment to sustainable development on satisfaction and commitment to distance learning and informal digital learning were insignificant. The study suggests that universities need to promote digital maturity among all stakeholders, and students need to improve their digital competences to take full advantage of the educational offer of universities. Full article
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Creation of Virtual Reality for Education Purposes
by Peter Kuna, Alena Hašková and Ľuboš Borza
Sustainability 2023, 15(9), 7153; https://doi.org/10.3390/su15097153 - 25 Apr 2023
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Virtual reality systems have been developed primarily for the entertainment sector. However, they are being increasingly considered as high potential tools for use in industry and education. In this context, schools are now facing a challenge to introduce virtual-reality-supported teaching into their processes. [...] Read more.
Virtual reality systems have been developed primarily for the entertainment sector. However, they are being increasingly considered as high potential tools for use in industry and education. In this context, schools are now facing a challenge to introduce virtual-reality-supported teaching into their processes. With this in mind, the authors, in their paper, focus on the possibility for using virtual excursions as part of vocational education and training. For this purpose, they analyze the suitability and usability of selected virtual reality systems, as well as relevant camera systems, for the creation of virtual reality software products designed for industrial practice in upper secondary vocational schools’ apprenticeships (vocational education and training). The main results of their analyses are summarized in the form of tabularized SWOT parameters. Full article
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Use of Maturity Model to Create an Effective Marketing Mix with a Focus on Educational Facilities
by Dušan Gonda and Peter Poór
Sustainability 2023, 15(8), 6806; https://doi.org/10.3390/su15086806 - 18 Apr 2023
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The presented article focuses on the acute topics of process management in educational institutions. A maturity model is here proposed in order to develop an effective marketing mix for educational facilities. It is used to assess the current state of each element of [...] Read more.
The presented article focuses on the acute topics of process management in educational institutions. A maturity model is here proposed in order to develop an effective marketing mix for educational facilities. It is used to assess the current state of each element of the marketing mix and identify areas for improvement. The main contribution is the detailed description of why it is necessary to create a maturity model when creating a marketing mix in the school sector. To achieve this, individual process information programs are analyzed and specifics for the educational sector are given. The article focuses on educational facilities, such as schools, universities, and training centers. By utilizing a maturity model, educational facilities can identify gaps in their marketing strategies and develop a more effective marketing mix to attract and retain students. Furthermore, up-to-date maturity models were analyzed and, as a result of the research, a new, separate model was created with detailed description. Part of the new model is also an analysis of practical use by employees in selected school establishments. The results of this study can provide insights for educational institutions to enhance their marketing strategies and better meet the needs of their target audience. Full article
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Does Teachers’ Intention Translate to Actual Usage? Investigating the Predictors of K-12 Teachers’ Usage of Open Educational Resources in China
by Huiying Cai, Haixia Dong, Xin Li and Lung-Hsiang Wong
Sustainability 2023, 15(2), 1027; https://doi.org/10.3390/su15021027 - 05 Jan 2023
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Education stakeholders around the world have been promoting the use of open educational resources (OER) by K-12 teachers to improve the quality of classroom instruction. Prior research identified individual and contextual factors that influenced teachers’ use of OER yet ignored the factor of [...] Read more.
Education stakeholders around the world have been promoting the use of open educational resources (OER) by K-12 teachers to improve the quality of classroom instruction. Prior research identified individual and contextual factors that influenced teachers’ use of OER yet ignored the factor of quality. The aim of this survey study was to investigate how three categories of factors (quality of OER, teacher-related factors, and school-related factors) influence teachers’ use of OER based on the framework of the integrative model of behavior prediction. Multiple regression analysis and structural equation modeling of survey data from 1398 Chinese teachers yielded unexpected findings that contradict the understanding of the issue as reported in the prior literature. That is, compared with the distal school-related factors, the distal OER-related factor is a stronger predictor of teachers’ use of OER. Among the proximal teacher-related factors, the effects of the two types of distal factors on teachers’ use of OER were positively mediated by their self-efficacy in using OER and negatively mediated by their intention to use and attitude toward using OER. This reflects how the salient features of the Chinese educational landscape may have distorted previously known factors conducive to teachers’ use of OER among scholars and practitioners worldwide. Recommendations for future improvement of teachers’ OER adoption in Chinese K-12 education are discussed. Full article
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Systematic Review of Education Sustainable Development in Higher Education Institutions
by Chen Kim Lim, Martin Shafiihuna Haufiku, Kian Lam Tan, Minhaz Farid Ahmed and Theam Foo Ng
Sustainability 2022, 14(20), 13241; https://doi.org/10.3390/su142013241 - 14 Oct 2022
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It is vital to enforce the distinguished assimilation of sustainability entities in higher education (HE) and establish an academia-wide collective curriculum on sustainability in an efficient manner, in order to disseminate and stimulate thoughts with forthcoming generations. The remit of this paper is [...] Read more.
It is vital to enforce the distinguished assimilation of sustainability entities in higher education (HE) and establish an academia-wide collective curriculum on sustainability in an efficient manner, in order to disseminate and stimulate thoughts with forthcoming generations. The remit of this paper is to document the available literature and map the research landscape into a coherent taxonomy. This research adds to the available literature; moreover, it could also aid in the community comprehension of education in sustainable development (ESD) implementation and/or integration into higher education institutions (HEIs). We perform an attentive search in relation to education sustainable development (ESD) in three relevant electronic databases, namely, Web of Science (WoS), ScienceDirect and IEEE Xplore. The result of the review is a taxonomy that includes 148 articles published between early 2014 and mid-2019 that were then categorized into six classes, namely, the accomplishment of SD, awareness and commitment, evaluation and commentary, structural transformation, course coordination and university management. Additionally, we acknowledge varied involvement from different levels of communities supporting and promoting education to achieve sustainable development (SD). Full article
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