HIGHER EDUCATION MANAGEMENT IN THE DIGITAL AGE
Keywords:
Higher education; Digital age; Educational technology; Blended learning; Digital skillsAbstract
In the present era, there are rapid changes in technology, which affects every organization to continuously develop itself. In order to keep up with this change, education must also cope with and manage the educational system to keep up with the digital age. The management of higher education in the digital age is a very important and challenging issue in the 21st century. This study aims to present an overview of the changes, challenges, and approaches to managing higher education amidst rapid technological changes. The results of the study found that the management of higher education in the digital age requires changes in many dimensions, including (1) adjusting the teaching and learning model by integrating digital technologies, such as blended learning and open online courses, (2) developing digital skills necessary for learners and educational personnel, (3) improving the curriculum to be in line with the needs of the digital labor market, (4) investing in information technology infrastructure, (5) developing an educational quality assurance system that is appropriate for digital teaching and learning, and (6) promoting educational research and innovation. The main challenges of education in the digital age were found to be addressing the digital divide, maintaining a balance between technology use and human interaction, and developing analytical and creative thinking skills amidst overwhelming information. The conclusion of the study is that the management of higher education in the digital age requires intelligent integration of technology and the development of necessary skills. and creating collaboration between various sectors to prepare learners to cope with future changes and effectively respond to the needs of society in the digital age.
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