교육 분야 디지털 전환 사례 연구: 해외 사례를 중심으로

Digital transformation, actively progressing in various fields, is also being applied to the education sector, bringing positive changes in many schools and education settings. However, despite continued discussions and efforts, the pace of digital transformation in Korean education has been very slow. In contrast, countries showing smooth digital transformation processes are successfully digitalizing their educational environments through continuous research, technology development, and implementation efforts. This paper aims to study international cases of successful digital transformation in the education sector and explore best applicable solutions for digital transformation in the domestic education field. The study classifies case studies into government-led and private-led initiatives based on the main drivers of digital transformation in education, considering solutions that take into account Korea's educational structure and environment. The key insights derived from the cases are as follows. First, the government-led digital transformation in domestic education lacks sustainability and consistency in its policies, overly focusing on infrastructure development. There is a need to concentrate more on the development of diverse digital transformation technologies and high-quality content. Second, countries that have successfully implemented government-led digital transformation operate excellent online integrated learning platforms that provide new technologies and digital content. It is necessary for the government to consider the development and operation of such platforms. Third, there is a need to open up the public education that is mainly led and controlled by government to the private sector further through the support of education-related venture companies and startups, while also enhancing the autonomy of individual local schools. This would facilitate technological advancement and a swift digital transformation in education through the activation of the edutech market. This research, based on the analysis of international cases, contributes to establishing the direction of digital transformation policies in Korean education and provides effective solutions for more successful implementation.