SMART EDUCATION IN THE DIGITAL AGE: ITS IMPACT ON STUDENT ENGAGEMENT AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE
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As digital transformation reshapes the education sector, Smart Education has emerged as a key approach to enhancing student engagement and academic performance through artificial intelligence (AI), big data analytics, the Internet of Things (IoT), and cloud computing. This study explores educators' perceptions of Smart Education, exploring its effectiveness, challenges, and implications in modern learning environments. Using a qualitative research approach, in-depth interviews were conducted with ten educators who have experience implementing Smart Education technologies. Content analysis was performed.
The findings reveal that interactive digital tools and AI-driven learning platforms significantly enhance student motivation, participation, and knowledge retention. However, challenges such as technological disparities, faculty resistance, and ethical concerns related to AI-generated assessments and data privacy remain key barriers to successful implementation. The findings contribute to ongoing discussions on digital learning innovations and offer practical recommendations for educators, policymakers, and technology developers to optimize Smart Education in diverse academic settings.
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