THE CURRENT STATE AND FACTORS INFLUENCING THE DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION OF VIETNAMESE HIGHER EDUCATION POST-COVID-19
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https://doi.org/10.34238/tnu-jst.14379Abstract
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about profound changes in higher education worldwide, particularly in Vietnam, where digital transformation has been significantly accelerated. This study aims to examine the current state of digital transformation and identify key factors influencing the effectiveness of digital integration in Vietnamese higher education in the post-COVID-19 period. A mixed-methods research design was employed, involving a survey of 500 lecturers and students from 10 universities, along with in-depth interviews with 25 institutional leaders and administrators. The findings indicate that Vietnamese universities have achieved a moderately high level of digital transformation; however, substantial disparities exist across regions and types of institutions. Five major factors were found to influence the effectiveness of digital transformation: digital competence, infrastructure and technical support, policies and governance, instructional design, and organizational culture. Also, regional and institutional disparities in digital transformation were highlighted and a context-specific digital integration model for Vietnam were proposed.Downloads
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