Research group Digitalisation plays a central role across various sector of society and educational practices. Schools, universities, law enforcement, emergency services, and private companies are just a few examples of institutions where digital solutions are used for learning and broader organisational development.
Within the academic group Education in a Digital World, at the Department of Education, we have, for several decades, engaged in questions into how digitalisation and the use of digital technologies shape educational practices. We highlight considerable opportunities digitalisation offers for learning and development, while also recognising challenges that require to be identified and addressed.
Digitalisation is a central, transformative part of society and educational practices. Schools, universities, law enforcement, emergency services, and private companies are just a few examples of organisations and institutions where digital solutions are used to support learning and broader organisational development.
Examples of research questions
How do organisations engage strategically and operationally with digitalisation to sustainable organisational development and workplace learning?
What methods can be developed and applied to evaluate various aspects of technology implementation and usage across public and private sectors?
In what ways can technology-rich environments be designed to encourage specific teaching and learning processes, as well as enhance academic outcomes?
How do digitalisation in educational and workplace settings influence the understanding of assessment and methodologies used to evaluate organisational practices?
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