The Impact of Digital Innovation on Education in Romanian Education

  • Emilia Ţiţan Department of Statistics and Econometrics, The Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania; Institute of National Economy, Romania
  • Daniela-Ioana Manea Department of Statistics and Econometrics, The Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania; Institute of National Economy, Romania
  • Mihaela Mihai Department of Statistics and Econometrics, The Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania; Institute of National Economy, Romania
  • Cristina Cărămidaru The Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania
Keywords: Digital innovation, Education, Logistic regression, Digital competences

Abstract

Due to the accelerated pace of information and communication technology developments, the digital society and the digital economy have become real and, in turn, pose specific challenges. In this environment, digital skills and competences are essential to achieve the professional success and personal development of any individual. The positive impact that information and communication technology has on education cannot be disputed, but there are also some obstacles that need to be overcome in order to make the most of these benefits. An essential aspect to consider is that technology has repercussions not only on pupils and students, but also on teachers, who must adapt and acquire the knowledge necessary to disseminate information.

Having as the main objective of reflecting the impact of digitalization on the educational sector, the paper highlights the basic concepts in the field of digital technology and, at the same time, the current implications on educational processes. At the same time, through logistic regression, the way in which the means of digital innovation influence the education in Romania is analysed and to determine the factors with the highest degree of influence.

Modern technology can be considered as synonymous with the future and that is why it is essential that all young students acquire the digital knowledge necessary to revolutionize the educational process and at the same time redefine the recruitment of the labour market.

Author Biographies

Emilia Ţiţan, Department of Statistics and Econometrics, The Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania; Institute of National Economy, Romania

Department of Statistics and Econometrics, The Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania; Institute of National Economy, Romania

Daniela-Ioana Manea, Department of Statistics and Econometrics, The Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania; Institute of National Economy, Romania

Department of Statistics and Econometrics, The Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania; Institute of National Economy, Romania

Mihaela Mihai, Department of Statistics and Econometrics, The Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania; Institute of National Economy, Romania

Department of Statistics and Econometrics, The Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania; Institute of National Economy, Romania

Cristina Cărămidaru, The Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania

The Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania

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Published
2020-12-17
How to Cite
Ţiţan, E., Manea, D.-I., Mihai, M., & Cărămidaru, C. (2020). The Impact of Digital Innovation on Education in Romanian Education. LUMEN Proceedings, 14, 394-413. https://doi.org/10.18662/lumproc/ibmage2020/29