Digital Transformation: Increasing the Involvement of International Students in their Studies
https://doi.org/10.26907/esd.20.2.11
EDN: WHDUDK
Abstract
This study aims to address the challenge of identifying the potential of the universities’ digital environment in relation to increasing the level of international students’ engagement in the educational process. The assessment of the existing experience of using digital tools in teaching is presented, and the difficulties of their use in teaching are revealed. The authors identify the possibilities of universities for digitalization, as well as the potential of improving the digital environment of the university to increase the involvement of foreign students in the learning process. According to the results of the study, the main aspects of digital transformation have been determined to increase the involvement of students in the educational process, such as improving the quality and accessibility of multimedia and visual content, including creative tasks in digital resources, using various services, improving online communication interaction, and using simulation computer environments.
About the Authors
I. Golovanova
Kazan (Volga region) Federal University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Inna Golovanova
Kazan
T. Gorskaya
Kazan State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Tatiana Gorskaya
Kazan
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Golovanova I., Gorskaya T. Digital Transformation: Increasing the Involvement of International Students in their Studies. Title. 2025;20(2):141-157. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.26907/esd.20.2.11. EDN: WHDUDK
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