Digital Transformation and Current Challenges of Higher Education

Abstract

Higher education institutions are facing increasing challenges in adapting to changing capabilities brought on by technology improvements, increasing technological interconnection, worldwide market expansion, mobility and migration, and workplace diversity. The paper deciphers significant initiatives at the European Union level with regard to digital readiness as well as summarizes the state of play for Romania's higher education sector in the context of current challenges posed by the development of digital skills. The results fill in the knowledge gap by systematically analysing the country's performance indicators that chart the progress toward green and digital transition.

A Systematic Literature Review on Digital Transformation in Higher Education: Revealing Key Success Factors

“…Digital Capabilities [8], [17], [22], [31], [50], [52], [53], [56], [88], [96], [97], [100]- [103] • Since most of the present day students are digital natives, teachers need to be more imaginative and inventive in their digital teaching skills [52]. • Due to generational differences between students and faculty in adopting technology, there is a need for policies that support infrastructure and creative learning arrangements to address changing trends in expertise [52].…”

“…• Training must be provided to faculty [8], [22], [52], [103] Pedagogical Innovation [8], [22], [38], [49], [56], [88], [94], [96], [98], [103]- [105] • A digital teaching culture must be developed [96].…”

“…• Teachers should be more open to new learning models and dare to invest in innovation and experimentation. [83], [103]. • Management should receive feedback and analyze information from teachers and students, both formally and informally, about difficulties in using technology in learning to develop effective digital learning [98], [104].…”

“…• Management should receive feedback and analyze information from teachers and students, both formally and informally, about difficulties in using technology in learning to develop effective digital learning [98], [104]. • Digital learning encompasses more than technical innovations; it necessitates academic, organizational, and structural changes [98], [103].…”

National innovation efficiency: a DEA-based measurement of OECD countries

“…To achieve these three main growths, countries should increase their investment in information and communication technologies, and in research and development activities, give the necessary importance to innovation and ensure an efficient and competitive business environment. Innovation is seen as an essential means of fostering the industrial competitiveness needed to achieve the Europe 2020 goals and to achieve the well-being of society as a whole (Fleacă, 2018).…”