Social Imperatives for Regulating the Development of Education in the Context of University Digital Transformation

Abstract

Digital transformation of higher education is one of the determining factors of its development in the context of Industry 4.0. It provides expanded access to knowledge, personalization of the learning process, and increased efficiency of educational technologies. At the same time, the digitalization of education causes significant social effects that affect the interaction of participants in the educational process, changes in teaching strategies, and the adaptation of pedagogical techniques to new realities. The research is aimed at analyzing the social imperatives that determine the features of digital education, including the level of digital literacy, the role of network technologies in the learning environment, and the social risks of digital transformation. A qualitative approach is used, including the analysis of scientific sources and conceptual models of digital education. It has been established that the effectiveness of the university digital transformation largely depends on the ability to adapt educational processes to digital challenges, while maintaining a balance between technological progress and social needs.