Abstract

The rapid evolution of digital technologies has led to significant transformations in various industries, including higher education. This study explores the role of Agile Enterprise Architecture (AEA) in supporting digital transformation initiatives within Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). AEA provides a flexible, adaptive, and iterative framework to manage the complex and dynamic nature of digital transformation. We conducted a qualitative study using a multiple case-study approach, investigating four HEIs that implemented AEA in their digital transformation initiatives. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews, document analysis, and participant observation. We employed thematic analysis to identify the key factors contributing to the successful implementation of AEA in these institutions. Our findings revealed that AEA plays a crucial role in facilitating digital transformation by providing a holistic, systematic, and adaptive framework. The AEA approach enables HEIs to effectively manage the complexities of digital transformation, enhance their agility, and respond to changing stakeholder needs. Key success factors include strong leadership, effective communication, a skilled workforce, and a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. The study contributes to the understanding of AEA’s role in promoting digital transformation in higher education and offers practical implications for HEIs looking to leverage digital technologies for improved performance and stakeholder satisfaction. Further research is needed to explore the generalizability of these findings to other contexts and industries.

Sirinuch Sararuch, Panita Wannapiroon and Prachyanun Nilsook (2023)
The Development of Agile Enterprise Architecture for Digital Transformation in Higher Education Institutions.
Higher Education Studies. Vol. 13, No. 3 (2023) ; pp 69-83.
https://doi.org/10.5539/hes.v13n3p69

ABSTRACT
This research aims to design and develop a mobile-learning training kit for assessing the depression risk of elderly Muslims using the spiritual dimension of human security. In this research, we compare the achievements before and after the training of village health volunteers using mobilelearning training kits in a simple, random way. The sample is divided into two groups: a sample of 30 individuals is used to determine the performance and the academic achievement of the mobilelearning training kit. In addition, 33 other people are used to assess user satisfaction with the mobile learning training kit. The research indicates that the design and development of the training kits
involving digital storytelling are characterized by two languages: Thai and Malay, consisting of 4 modules, with an efficiency of 81.56. In terms of achievement in a series of training sessions using the mobile-learning training kit, it was found that after training, the results were statistically significantly higher than before training at .05 and that the users’ satisfaction with the training kit was extremely high.

Keywords: mobile learning training kits; digital storytelling; depression risk; spiritual dimensions; Muslim Elderly

Katekeaw Pradit, Anong Phibral and Prachyanun Nilsook (2022)
Digital storytelling training kit for assessing depression risk for the elderly. International Journal of Education and Development using Information and Communication Technology.
(IJEDICT), 2022, Vol. 18, Issue 3, pp. 173-190. (ERIC)
http://ijedict.dec.uwi.edu/

Competency Experience-Based Training (CEBT) Model with Ubiquitous Community of Practice (U-CoP) to Enhance Transformation Digital Supervisor

•  Chutirut Prasongmanee    
•  Panita Wannapiroon    
•  Prachyanun Nilsook    

Abstract

Research subject Competency Experience-Based Training (CEBT) Model with Ubiquitous Community of Practice (U-CoP) to Enhance Transformation Digital Supervisor. This research aims to evaluate the digital supervisor competency trained with the Competency Experience-Based Training (CEBT) Model with Ubiquitous Community of Practice (U-CoP). The researcher has divided the research process into 3 steps as follows: Step 1: To develop the Competency Experience-Based Training (CEBT) Model with Ubiquitous Community of Practice (U-CoP) to enhance transformation digital supervisor. Step 2: To develop the Competency Experience-Based Training course with Ubiquitous Community of Practice (U-CoP) to enhance transformation digital supervisor. Step 3: Evaluate the digital supervisor competency trained with the Competency Experience-Based Training (CEBT) Model with Ubiquitous Community of Practice (U-CoP). The results of the research were as follows: 1) the Competency Experience-Based Training course with Ubiquitous Community of Practice (U-CoP) to enhance transformation digital supervisor, it consists of 3 main processes and 10 sub-steps. Ubiquitous community of practice consists of 2 parts. 1) Community of practice, and Ubiquitous technology 2) Competency Experience-Based Training course with Ubiquitous Community of Practice (U-CoP) to enhance transformation digital supervisor consisting of 6 components. The results of the evaluation of digital supervisor competency in training participants with a model developed using pre-training and post-training surveys showed that trainees scored higher than their pre-training digital supervisor competency at a statistically significant .01 level.

Chutirut Prasongmanee, Panita Wannapiroon and Prachyanun Nilsook (2022) Competency Experience-Based Training (CEBT) Model with Ubiquitous Community of Practice (U-CoP) to Enhance Transformation Digital Supervisor.
International Education Studies; Vol. 15, No. 5; 2022. pp.146-152.
https://doi.org/10.5539/ies.v15n5p146

Abstract

The research titled career skills and entrepreneurship for students by collaborative project-based learning management model aimed to study the results of learning management to develop students to have career skills and entrepreneurship by collaborative project-based pedagogy. The population consisted of 15 undergraduates who were teacher students at the Business Education Program, the Faculty of Education, Chiang Mai University, Thailand. This group of students had to attend an internship at schools after enrolling in this course in, and they had to teach career subjects at schools. The instruments used for data collection consisted of a lesson plan for the self-employment course, a behavior observation form, a journal form after teaching, student products from assignment tasks, students’ reflections in a journal, an in-depth interview, a focus group, and a questionnaire to gauge the level of satisfaction of students, writing and presenting reflections on students’ learning, and projects evaluation. The research separated students into three groups upon their interests, each group was composed of 5 students volunteer, they learned better in a small group. Students learned the theory of the self-employment program and the principles of project work step by step. After that, students studied field trips for data collection from career surveys and entrepreneurs’ interviews, and a special lecture from an entrepreneur, students conducted self-employment projects for selling products both on-site and online, then analyzed the results presented, to listen to suggestions for improvement, and developed knowledge and skills on the self-employment program. Data were analyzed by using content analysis, statistical calculation, and percentage, and were presented in the form of a description and table. The findings showed the results of the collaborative project-based learning to train students to have career skills and entrepreneurship and conduct projects for selling products successfully. The students had a change in their attitudes, behaviors, knowledge, career skills, and experiences in conducting self-employment projects, and their satisfaction with collaborative project-based learning showed at the highest level (100%). Students were satisfied with the project-based learning at the highest level (90%). and especially the opportunity to gain knowledge and experiences from conducting self-employ programs at the highest level (95%).

Phetcharee Rupavijetra, Prachyanun Nilsook, Jira Jitsupa and Uraiwan Hanwong (2022) Career Skills and Entrepreneurship for Students by Collaborative Project-Based Learning Management Model. Journal of Education and Learning.Vol. 11, No. 6 (2022), pp.48-61.
https://doi.org/10.5539/jel.v11n6p48

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This research aims to apply confirmatory factor analysis to identify the digital transformation components for higher education institutions. The research sample consisted of 300 personnel from agencies within higher education institutions, which are higher education institutions under the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation, Thailand that use the database system on educational quality assurance called Commission on Higher Education Quality Assessment online system (CHE QA Online). The selection was the result of multi-stage random sampling from 100 higher education instructions. The research tool was an online questionnaire form on factors influencing the success of information systems in the digital transformation for higher education institutions by 5-level rating scale based on the Likert’s scale. The result revealed that digital transformation factor consistent with empirical data (p-value = 0.860), which consist of 6 components: 1) Strategy 2) Process 3) Product/Service 4) People 5) Data) and 6) Technology. The research findings help higher education institutions prepare for the elements necessary for the institutional transformation to a digital organization.

Chanin Tungpantong, Prachyanun Nilsook and Panita Wannapiroon. (2022) Factors Influencing Digital Transformation Adoption among Higher Education Institutions during Digital Disruption. Higher Education Studies. Vol. 12, No. 2 (2022) ; pp.9-19.
https://doi.org/10.5539/hes.v12n2p9