The Role of Digital Media in Education and the Social Transformation of the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Abstract

The paper deals with the topic of DRC educational sector and the degree of implementation of digital technologies in school education. The aim is to analyse the government measures of DRC which have been taken in connection with the global spread of digital technologies and which led to the restructuring of the educational sector. An especially key role is attributed to Internet technology, bringing cultural and global changes. Investing in ICT requires significant capital, vision, and the political will of government officials, which follows from an analysis of the structure of DRC expenditure for the education sector. The result of the study evaluates whether the government's actions contribute to the development of the educational system and the revitalization of the educational sector through ICT, enabling the economic growth of society, and thus the social transformation of the state.

Economic benefits of using digital technologies in the education process

“…At the same time, digital technologies can reduce inequality, especially between urban and rural communities (Unwin, 2009). Based on some empirical researchers, digital technologies in the educational process can serve to restructure the learning system, diversify teaching methods and procedures, involve all stakeholders in education and quickly adapt to changes in society, increase the effectiveness and productivity of learning, and lead to transformations in the educational and social system ( Abrahamyan, 2022). In line with the implementation of digital technologies, self-directed learning can be encouraged, learners can be given immediate feedback and information can be easily accessed, providing practice for further education or future employment (Reeve & Lee, 2014).…”