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Navigating Paradoxes: The Double-edged Impact of Digital Technology on Education

Navigating Paradoxes: The Double-edged Impact of Digital Technology on Education
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Author(s): Marcela Vilela França (Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Portugal)
Copyright: 2026
Pages: 32
Source title: Digital Tools and Platforms for Effective and Personalized Learning
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Alexandre Duarte (NOVA University of Lisbon, Portugal), José Gabriel Andrade (University of Minho, Portugal)and Patricia Dias (Catholic University of Portugal, Portugal)
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3373-6013-3.ch002

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Abstract

This work explores the dual nature of digital technologies in education, highlighting both their transformative potential and the challenges they pose. While digital transformation enhances teaching and learning through tools such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing, big data, and the Internet of Things, it also amplifies issues like the digital divide and social inequality. It critically examines how these technologies reshape educational practices, emphasizing their capacity to drive innovation, engagement, and efficiency. However, successfully integrating digital tools requires educators and learners to navigate the digital landscape with critical thinking, responsibility, and efficacy, maximizing benefits while mitigating drawbacks. Drawing on global case studies, it underscores the need for inclusive strategies that balance technological advancements with equity and access. Ultimately, the chapter advocates for collaborative efforts among stakeholders to foster an equitable, inclusive, and future-ready educational ecosystem.

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