Emerging technologies for digitalized learning in higher education

Abstract

Purpose Academic institutions, for the most part, discontinued face-to-face classes in favor of adopting and deploying online learning modalities that allowed for immediate participation. The pandemic has hastened the pace of implementation as well as the utilization of and reliance on technology. Artificial intelligence (AI) is important for higher education business continuity. Currently, some institutions are utilizing these resources to strengthen their student recruitment and retention efforts. Others use them to make the classroom more accessible or to construct tailored learning programs. Design/methodology/approach The rapid spread of the deadly COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020 has compelled many countries to enact stringent measures to halt the virus’s spread. The pandemic has hastened the adoption of online teaching and remote work technology. While a combination of online and face-to-face learning is the way of the future, it will necessitate additional resources to support program development and delivery, as well as increased collaboration between IT and subject matter experts. Findings This successful technological integration, which includes a smooth transition from face-to-face training to digital e-courses, provides a variety of benefits, including money saved on travel expenses. Top technological developments will continue to enhance company innovation and efficiency while also improving service efficiency. The top strategic technology trends for this year fall into three categories: human centricity, location independence, and resilient delivery, and are expected to be significant for the next five to ten years. Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) will need to establish a technological ecosystem that is dependable, cloud-based, data-integrated, and learning-focused to compete successfully in this “new normal.” After the epidemic, when classes resume on campus, a hybrid approach to virtual learning is likely to become the new normal. While it is unlikely that campuses would be totally virtual, they will also be unlikely to be entirely physical. Originality/value A blend of actual and virtual classrooms, as well as online learning, is the long-term solution, and strategic decisions made now will be critical in preparing for a post-pandemic world.

Utilizing Emerging Technology Trends and Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education

“…In addition, according to the Association of American Universities (AAU) Report, the online learning modality has experienced an increase in recent years, mentioning that 30% of college students in the United States participated in at least one online course during the year 2020 (Cerratto Pargman et al, 2023). According to the NMC (New Media Consortium) Horizon Report emphasizes that artificial intelligence and other technologies will have a profound impact on higher education within 5 to 10 years (Janahi et al, 2023). Consequently, these data highlight the need to understand and prepare for this ever-evolving educational transformation (Hajirasouli & Banihashemi, 2022).…”

Digital twins in MOOCs: exploring ways to enhance interactivity

“…At present, with advancements in technology, there has been a significant increase in the data sources for measuring learner engagement that includes the design of machine learning algorithms to automatically measure behavioral, cognitive, and emotional engagement of learners in MOOC environments. Outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic triggered the large-scale adoption and deployment of online learning modalities in the higher education landscape (Janahi et al , 2023), and it eventually led to the emergence of cutting-edge industry 4.0 technologies such as virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR), chatbots, gamification and adaptive learning, into the MOOC environment.…”

Using Analytical Hierarchy Process for Double Auction to Optimize Financial Performance of Private Higher Education Institutions

“…Current developments in technology encourage all stakeholders to enhance every aspect, including the social, political, commercial, educational, and financial spheres [1][2][3]. Technological advancements are also the foundation for the success of every organization, both private and public, for-profit and non-profit [4]. With these technological advancements compel leaders to improve every organization they oversee, including educational institutions.…”

“…With these technological advancements compel leaders to improve every organization they oversee, including educational institutions. There are both governmentowned and private universities [4].…”

“…Internal factors and external factors are utilized to measure the efficacy of higher education institutions. Internal factors are internal performance measurement factors, whereas external factors are performance measurements based on criteria from outside the organization [4,[6][7]. From these two factors, it is necessary to derive measurement criteria that can aid in the development and expansion of competence in tertiary institutions [9][10][11].…”