Digitalisation of learning: a driving force for higher education modernisation or a humanitarian threat?

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Keywords:

higher education, digitalisation of education, humanitarian threat, modernisation, pandemic, competitiveness, distance learning
Supporting Agencies
The research was supported by the Belarusian Republican Foundation for Fundamental Research (project No. Г21AРM-020).

Abstract

The article discusses the problems of modernisation of the system of higher education in the Republic of Belarus related to the implementation of digital forms and methods of education. The inextricable link between the digitalisation of education and the ongoing fourth industrial revolution is revealed. On the basis of empirical data from studies carried out at Belarusian State University, it is shown that Belarusian and foreign students have increased their level of knowledge, skills and competencies in the use of information and communication technologies during a year of study in a pandemic period. Students appreciate the transfer to distance methods of a significant proportion of classes. The author noted that effective digitalisation of education contributes to the growth of the competitiveness of educational institutions. It is concluded that the active use of digitalisation is consistent with the goals of modernisation of the higher education system and does not pose a significant threat to the self-development of students. The results obtained can be used in research of the digitalisation of higher education in Belarus and other EAEU countries, and in teaching the Belarusian and foreign students studying in Belarusian universities.

Author Biography

  • Larissa G. Titarenko, Belarusian State University, 4 Niezaliežnasci Avenue, Minsk 220030, Belarus

    doctor of science (sociology), full professor; professor at the department of sociology, faculty of philosophy and social sciences

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2022-03-15

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No. 1 (2022): Journal of the Belarusian State University. Sociology

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Titarenko, L.G. 2022. Digitalisation of learning: a driving force for higher education modernisation or a humanitarian threat?. Journal of the Belarusian State University. Sociology. 1 (Mar. 2022), 33–41. DOI:https://doi.org/10.33581/2521-6821-2022-1-33-41.