Volume 2, 2024 – Issue 3
Adapting Education for the Digital Era: Critical Insights and Reflections
Filamant Tombolaza Canut 
1, Raherinirina Angelo Fulgence 2, and Totohasina André 3
1 Thematic Doctoral School “Science, Culture, Society, and Development”, University of Toamasina, Madagascar.
2 Research Center of Mathematics Education, University of Fianarantsoa, Madagascar.
3 Department of Mathematics and Informatics, University of Antsiranana, Madagascar.
Corresponding author: canut.filamantt@gmail.com
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.14796923
Abstract
This article examines the adaptation of educational paradigms in the digital age, focusing on the advantages and challenges posed by digital technologies in educational environments. It highlights the urgent need for educational systems worldwide to evolve in response to rapid technological advancements. Key findings suggest that while digital tools can enhance learning experiences, they also present risks that must be managed. The implications for educators and policymakers are discussed, emphasizing the importance of thoughtful technology integration to foster effective learning environments.
Keywords: digital education, technology integration, educational equity, personalized learning, teacher training.
Published
2024/10/28
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Section
Research Papers
How to Cite (APA)
Filamant, T. C., Raherinirina, A. F., & Totohasina, A. (2024). Adapting education for the digital era: Critical insights and reflections. The International Journal of Technology, Innovation, and Education, 2(3), 89-97. https://ijtie.com/v203/n56
Filamant, T. C., Raherinirina, A. F., & Totohasina, A. (2024). Adapting education for the digital era: Critical insights and reflections. The International Journal of Technology, Innovation, and Education, 2(3), 89-97. https://ijtie.com/v203/n56
Filamant, T. C., Raherinirina, A. F., & Totohasina, A. (2024). Adapting education for the digital era: Critical insights and reflections. The International Journal of Technology, Innovation, and Education, 2(3), 89-97. https://ijtie.com/v203/n56
Filamant, T. C., Raherinirina, A. F., & Totohasina, A. (2024). Adapting education for the digital era: Critical insights and reflections. The International Journal of Technology, Innovation, and Education, 2(3), 89-97. https://ijtie.com/v203/n56
Filamant, T. C., Raherinirina, A. F., & Totohasina, A. (2024). Adapting education for the digital era: Critical insights and reflections. The International Journal of Technology, Innovation, and Education, 2(3), 89-97. https://ijtie.com/v203/n56
Filamant, T. C., Raherinirina, A. F., & Totohasina, A. (2024). Adapting education for the digital era: Critical insights and reflections. The International Journal of Technology, Innovation, and Education, 2(3), 89-97. https://ijtie.com/v203/n56
Filamant, T. C., Raherinirina, A. F., & Totohasina, A. (2024). Adapting education for the digital era: Critical insights and reflections. The International Journal of Technology, Innovation, and Education, 2(3), 89-97. https://ijtie.com/v203/n56
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About the authors
- Filamant Tombolaza Canut, Thematic Doctoral School “Science, Culture, Society, and Development”, University of Toamasina, Madagascar.
canut.filamantt@gmail.com
↩︎ - Raherinirina Angelo Fulgence, Following the completion of his doctoral thesis in Applied Mathematics, he was appointed as a professor at the University of Fianarantsoa in 2013. After several years of teaching and research, he successfully defended his “Habilitation” to Supervise Research in December 2021. He is currently a full university professor.
From 2016 to 2021, he served as the Director of Training and LMD System Support at the University of Fianarantsoa. His role involved leading the development and implementation of support strategies for the university’s transition to the LMD system. These strategies specifically focused on establishing digital teaching and learning infrastructure and enhancing university pedagogy skills among faculty members.
His research interests primarily lie in the mathematical modeling of complex systems, mathematics didactics, and digital educational engineering.
angelo.raherinirina@univ-fianarantsoa.mg
↩︎ - Totohasina André, Education-Learning-Didactics and Engineering in Mathematics and Informatics, University of Antsiranana, Antsiranana I, Madagascar.
andre.totohasina@gmail.com
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