Digital Transformation in Education: Discovering the Barriers that Prevent Teachers from Adopting Emerging Technologies

Sarah Youssef Abou Karroum, Nour Eldin Mohamed Elshaiekh

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Abstract

Artificial intelligence (AI) language competency and digital literacy are critical with respect to the rapid advancement of technology and the number of new high-tech solutions that have popped up. Recently, a digital transformation took place which requested digital literacy and language proficiency in artificial intelligence (AI). Despite the many advantages of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered educational tools, many educators still struggle to keep up with the demands of digital literacy and need to upgrade. This review paper seeks to outline the challenges that educators face as they progress toward digital literacy and highligts the obstacles that prevent the effective integration of modern technological teaching techniques. There are quite a number of challenges associated with the use of digital devices in education, including inadequate training and support, limited access to technology, infrastructure issues, time limits, cost concerns, and opposition to change. The findings shows the value of incorporating technology into contemporary classrooms and exhort educators to recognize digital literacy as a crucial skill that will lead to progress improve student academic achievement and foster teachers' development as professionals and individuals in the twenty-first century.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2023 24th International Arab Conference on Information Technology, ACIT 2023
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9798350384307
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2023
Event24th International Arab Conference on Information Technology, ACIT 2023 - Ajman, United Arab Emirates
Duration: Dec 6 2023Dec 8 2023

Publication series

Name2023 24th International Arab Conference on Information Technology, ACIT 2023

Conference

Conference24th International Arab Conference on Information Technology, ACIT 2023
Country/TerritoryUnited Arab Emirates
CityAjman
Period12/6/2312/8/23

Keywords

  • Digital Transformation
  • Education
  • Emerging technologies

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Marketing
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Computer Networks and Communications
  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • Information Systems
  • Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality
  • Control and Optimization
  • Modelling and Simulation

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