CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES OF EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION IN CAMBODIAN HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS: A LITERATURE REVIEW

Abstract

This review investigates the challenges and opportunities for integrating educational technology into Cambodian higher education institutions. It seeks to identify the most effective ways to incorporate technology into the teaching and learning processes. This review identifies challenges and opportunities by systematically analysing data from 2007 to 2023, which includes research studies, academic publications, and empirical investigations. Identified challenges encompass technical issues, limited access to digital tools, cultural misalignments, inadequate digital competence, high costs, and insufficient infrastructure. On the other hand, educational technology has the potential to significantly enhance learning by increasing student engagement, providing expansive resources, promoting self-directed learning, and developing critical 21st-century skills. It also enables global communication, thus enriching educational experiences. The findings suggest that the optimal integration of technology into Cambodian higher education involves overcoming the outlined challenges and leveraging the identified opportunities. In implementing these strategies, it is crucial for school administrators to strictly enforce school and classroom policies to prevent students' ineffective use of digital tools, thereby ensuring that both educators and learners benefit from enhanced educational outcomes.