Digital Transitions in Education: Resilience, Gender Dynamics, and Technological Impacts

Group Submission Type: Paper Session

Description of Session

This session explores the transformative impacts of digital technology on education, focusing on issues of resilience, gender dynamics, and the influence of digital competencies on educational outcomes. It includes an examination of how teacher and parental support impacts math achievement and school belonging among students in South Korea and the U.S., highlighting how different forms of support contribute to resilience in varied socio-economic contexts. Another key focus is the under-representation of women in STEM fields in India, analyzing how socio-economic factors and English fluency affect female students' decisions to pursue STEM majors, shedding light on the interplay between cultural expectations and educational opportunities. Furthermore, the session delves into how students' digital competencies influence their perceptions of teachers, exploring the impact of digital skills on student-teacher dynamics and the potential for digital tools to reshape educational interactions. By addressing these diverse themes, the session aims to provide insights into the critical role digital technologies play in shaping contemporary educational practices and policies.

Sub Unit

• Large-Scale Cross-National Studies in Education SIG

Chair

• Ellen Claes, KU Leuven

Individual Presentations

• The Complementarity of STEM Skills and English Fluency: Female Representation in College STEM in India - Kazumi Homma, The George Washington University

• The relationship between science enjoyment and science performance in high-performing Eastern and Western economies - LIFEN HU, SUNY Albany