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Do you run an educational institution and worry that your center is not able to respond to new technological demands and needs? You are not alone. The digital transformation in education<\/strong> has driven centers to develop competencies and incorporate digital tools at all stages of student life.<\/p>\n

Although the education sector foresees challenges on the road to digitalization, they are prepared to face them due to the advantages it offers, such as more enriching learning experiences or more effective teaching methods.<\/p>\n

Challenges and advantages of digital transformation in education<\/span><\/h2>\n

The digitization of the education sector faces challenges. The most obvious one was witnessed during the pandemic: there is a large digital divide<\/strong> in faculty, students and environments. Online and hybrid classes showed that institutions have problems in taking advantage of, or even incorporating, technological possibilities. Difficulties that are compounded by a lack of knowledge<\/strong>, limited resources<\/strong> or a certain resistance to changing the teaching model<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

But there are also challenges related to security<\/strong> and its risks<\/strong>. Considering that educational centers handle data on hundreds or thousands of students, \u201cit is essential to address cybersecurity<\/strong> from the design of IT architectures and digital platforms,\u201d says the report The education sector, in continuous technological learning<\/em><\/a> (2024).<\/p>\n

A good practice is to choose technology providers or partners that develop more secure systems, although experts stress that security risks can arise both in schools and at home. To this end, educating, raising awareness and fostering a culture of security<\/strong> in the educational environment must be a priority.<\/p>\n

Digital transformation: a key to inclusion and employability<\/span><\/h3>\n

However, where there are challenges, there are also great opportunities. In-house staff and student training can help teachers design more personalized instruction and foster inclusion based on the needs<\/strong> of individual students by learning about their concerns and issues.<\/p>\n

For students, it prepares them to enter adulthood and the job market<\/strong>. As technology advances, there are new jobs to be filled; but, in addition, companies demand digitally qualified employees who know how to respond using the available tools. Therefore, incorporating digital skills in their academic curriculum would help them to integrate as active participants in society<\/strong> and facilitate their labor market insertion.<\/p>\n

The digital environment, closer than far away\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Educational institutions have already begun to take advantage of technological possibilities. Below, we explain the main tools that can benefit them in the future, but also in the present;<\/p>\n