Track description

Digitization is changing both the way we learn in the workplace and the demands placed on the training of tomorrow's workforce. But not only individuals, but also organizations must evolve to be successful in the digital age. The track "Digital Education & Capabilities" is intended to provide a platform for discussing current research on these topics, for example from a (business) economic, organizational, social, technological and societal perspective. We welcome the submission of conceptual-theoretical, design-oriented or behavioral contributions. The track welcomes research on "Digital Education" that deals with the impact of digitization on (higher) education. This includes both the influence of digital tools on the design of the teaching-learning process, starting with smaller blended learning solutions, flipped classrooms, and SPOCs or MOOCs, where the learning process is completely digital. In addition, questions also arise about the competencies and skills that learners in the digital age need in order to be successful in the labor market and how these competencies and skills can be systematically built up (e.g. embedded in an existing teaching-learning process or through dedicated, new course or qualification offerings). In this context, organizations also face the challenge of building digital capabilities. On the one hand, this involves recognizing the opportunities offered by digitization, building up appropriate skills and adapting business processes and business models. On the other hand, digitization also brings with it new risks. In digital value chains, for example, control over exchanged data can quickly be lost and critical knowledge can flow away. New cybersecurity challenges are also emerging. Companies must therefore build up capabilities to deal with both the challenges and the potential of digitization. Companies must design and manage digital workplaces in such a way that employees can develop their skills and the organization develops the necessary capabilities to tap into this knowledge. In this context, the Track particularly welcomes research with disruptive technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), virtual and augmented realities, etc.