Date of Award

8-2024

Document Type

Project

Degree Name

Master of Science in Information Systems and Technology

Department

Information and Decision Sciences

First Reader/Committee Chair

Shayo, Conrad

Abstract

Amid the brisk advancement of digital technologies, higher educational institutions and universities are finding themselves at a crucial turning point, with significant obstacles and new prospects in the realm of digital transformation. This culminating experience project delves deeply into the compounded terrain of digital transformation in higher education, emphasizing the need for sustainable practices in the face of rapidly evolving technical advancements. The research questions are: (Q1) What strategies can universities adopt to foster digital literacy among students and faculty while promoting sustainability values within their digital education programs and Why? (Q2) What ethical considerations, concerning data privacy and digital equity arise in utilizing online platforms and Why?

The findings are that: (Q1) Platforms like RiPPLE and Intrepid promote sustainability in education by optimizing resource utilization and reducing environmental impact with a cost-effective nature. (Q2) Box ensures ethical data handling and promotes digital equity by providing secure storage, compliant data protection measures, and equitable access to educational resources. The conclusions are: (Q1) Adaptive learning platforms demonstrate effective strategies for universities to enhance digital literacy, cost effectiveness and sustainability through innovative educational practices. (Q2) Digitally secure storage platforms play a crucial role in safeguarding data privacy, promoting digital equity, and upholding ethical standards through secure storage solutions and transparent data handling practices in educational contexts. The long-term effects of programs such as RiPPLE and Intrepid on transition and student learning experiences, digital literacy, and sustainability education could be further researched. Additionally, further detailed research can be performed on how data localization requirements like laws mandating data storage within a specific geographic region affect the security and accessibility of educational data.

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