Provocations Revisited: Double-Edged Sword: How Digital Technology Is Reshaping and Transforming Our Modern Society

Group Submission Type: Special Session

Description of Session

Envisioning Education in a Digital Society, the CIES 2025 conference theme, is inspired by rapid transformations taking place due to technological advancements (e.g., generative artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, and connectivity technologies) that are reshaping our daily lives, the future of work and our society, all of which have profound impacts on education. These advancements bring complex challenges, including adopting technology in educational settings, ethical concerns, and the new digital divide that technologies can create. Moreover, the growth of connectivity and the widespread use of devices and digital applications are pushing forward digital transformations in education at a rapid pace.

In this session, the panelists will explore three topics to provoke conversations on the latest trends, practices and challenges related to technology in comparative international education. Three topics ground this conversation: First, what is technology's role in shifting and changing local culture? Second, how does science inform teaching and learning, and how can technology equalize the playing field? Third, how should technology guide educational changes?

Sub Unit

• General Pool

Chair

• Jeffrey Lee, Community Development Network, NGO

Invited Speakers

• Jeffrey Lee, Community Development Network, NGO

• Jayson W. Richardson, William & Mary School of Education

• Jessica Lowden, EdTech Hub