Digital learning: Developing skills for digital transformation of organizations

By Maria José Sousa, Á. Rocha. Future generations computer systems, 2019

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Abstract The primary goal of this paper is to contribute to the discussion of an effective digital transformation of organizations based on the latest trends of skills. It also intends to analyze the perceptions of individuals regarding the challenges faced by organizations and opportunities for new disruptive business. A literature review about the digital learning contexts and the identification of skills needed for organizations digital transformation was made. Moreover, it was also launched an online survey to identify the importance of skills for an effective digital transformation. As primary results, the main skills identified were artificial intelligence, nanotechnology, robotization, internet of things, augmented reality, digitalization; and the main digital learning contexts were mobile technologies, tablets, and smartphone applications — which are becoming more and more popular among the employees. This study will help organizations to rethink their strategies according to skills development to respond to the challenges of digital transformation.

Subfields: Computer Science Applications, Education

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The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Workers' Skills: Upskilling and Reskilling in Organisations (2023, background): “Sec-on d, AI systems can promote the acquisition or improvement of measurement and digital skills among employees by providing access to real - time data and insights generated by AI itself (Sousa & Rocha, 2019).”
Preparing Workplaces for Digital Transformation: An Integrative Review and Framework of Multi-Level Factors (2021, background): “(2018) found that soft-skills such as problem-solving, organizational skills, customer service, and writing feature more prominently in job ads (Sousa and Rocha, 2019).”