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Digital transformation in the higher education system: situation, experiences, advantages, successfulness, and opportunities of distance learning at the Faculty of Agrobiotechnical Sciences Osijek

The paper provides an overview of the current situation of teaching courses, functioning of teaching, implementation of teaching and distance learning at the Faculty of Agrobiotechnical Sciences Osijek. For the purpose of this paper, research has been conducted regarding the satisfaction with distance learning, current state, challenges, and opportunities in two academic years (i.e., 2019–20 and 2020–21, respectively). In this paper, the experiences with the implementation of distance learning, assessment, and evaluation of performance of the first‐year students attending the English Language teaching module of a bachelor study program are presented. Accordingly, two analytical measuring instruments have been designed and implemented at the Faculty in order to review the current situation of digitization, advantages, and disadvantages for the purpose of emerging needs and trends in higher education—that is, for the purpose of adaptation to the new social norms and codes of conduct. The first instrument was intended for students, and the second one was intended for the academic staff. The results of the studies point to the challenges and opportunities in distance learning related to digital education but also to the information technology (IT) support. Further to the analysis and comparison of research results, recommendations followed, directed toward the implementation of new platforms in certain modules, as well as toward the adjusted teaching methods within a distance learning system. New knowledge and innovative technologies are, namely, a prerequisite for the development of digital transformation, which should offer greater opportunities and more extensive knowledge in accordance with a globalized environment.

distance learning ; digital transformation ; higher education ; teaching methods ; English for Specific Purposes (ESP)

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