Digital transformation in education: Critical components for leaders of system change

Aidan Michael McCarthy; Dorit Maor; Andrew McConney; Cathy Cavanaugh

doi:10.1016/j.ssaho.2023.100479

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Digital transformation in education: Critical components for leaders of system change

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Digital transformation in education: Critical components for leaders of system change

Aidan Michael McCarthy, Dorit Maor, Andrew McConney and Cathy Cavanaugh

Social sciences & humanities open, Vol.8(1), 100479

2023

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ssaho.2023.100479

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Abstract

Change management

Digital strategy

Digital transformation

Education

Framework

School system

Synthesis

Leaders recognize that digital transformation is required for efficiency and effectiveness of the information, services, and personal experiences vital among stakeholders. A global pandemic is reshaping society, demonstrating that agility with digital technologies is advantageous. Education leaders and policymakers have felt pressure to adopt a systematic approach to transformation enabled by digital innovation. Decision-makers across sectors seek clarity about digital transformation in complex systems. This article examines economic, political, social, and technological trends affecting primary and secondary education. It acknowledges that school system leaders and policymakers want to transcend siloed digital innovations and embrace a transformation mindset, leveraging technology as an enabler. This article defines digital transformation for learning organizations and identifies critical components required for successful digital transformational change. Critical components are informed by thematic analysis of digital transformation frameworks. This paper is recommended as a conversation starter that aims to inform strategic thinking and reflection on digital transformation in school systems for contemporary challenges.

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Title: Digital transformation in education: Critical components for leaders of system change
Authors/Creators: Aidan Michael McCarthy - School of Education, Murdoch University, 90 South Street, Murdoch, Western Australia, 6150, Australia
Dorit Maor - School of Education, Murdoch University, 90 South Street, Murdoch, Western Australia, 6150, Australia
Andrew McConney - School of Education, Murdoch University, 90 South Street, Murdoch, Western Australia, 6150, Australia
Cathy Cavanaugh - Lastinger Center for Learning, University of Florida, 618 SW 12th Street - 0711 Norman Hall, Gainesville, FL, 32611, USA
Publication Details: Social sciences & humanities open, Vol.8(1), 100479
Publisher: Elsevier Ltd
Identifiers: 991005601868107891
Murdoch Affiliation: School of Education
Language: English
Resource Type: Journal article

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