Gulnara Ibrahim Abdulazimova

THE IMPACT OF DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION ON EDUCATION IN AZERBAIJAN: OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES

Abstract. In the contemporary period, the rapid development of information and communication technologies has led to profound structural changes in the field of education. Digital transformation creates significant opportunities for improving the quality of education, personalizing the learning process, and expanding access to education. However, this process also brings a number of challenges, such as inadequate infrastructure, the level of digital maturity of teaching staff, security risks, and digital inequality. The article analyzes the current state of digital transformation in general and higher education in Azerbaijan, examines projects implemented within the framework of state policy, and proposes solutions to existing problems based on a comparative analysis of international experience.

Keywords: digital transformation, information and communication technologies, education system, quality of education, access to education, digital inequality, educational infrastructure