Advantages and challenges in implementing digital transformation  in some high schools in the Mekong Delta

Lam Thi Thanh Vo; Vuong Van Ly; Trang Bao Nguyen; Hang Thi Thuy Nguyen; Phuong Thi Ha  Tran; Quang Minh Dinh

Authors

Lam Thi Thanh Vo Faculty of Biology Education, School of Education, Can Tho University, Ninh Kieu, Can Tho 900000, Vietnam
Vuong Van Ly Faculty of Biology Education, School of Education, Can Tho University, Ninh Kieu, Can Tho 900000, Vietnam
Trang Bao Nguyen Faculty of Biology Education, School of Education, Can Tho University, Ninh Kieu, Can Tho 900000, Vietnam
Hang Thi Thuy Nguyen Faculty of Biology Education, School of Education, Can Tho University, Ninh Kieu, Can Tho 900000, Vietnam
Phuong Thi Ha Tran Faculty of Biology Education, School of Education, Can Tho University, Ninh Kieu, Can Tho 900000, Vietnam
Quang Minh Dinh Faculty of Biology Education, School of Education, Can Tho University, Ninh Kieu, Can Tho 900000, Vietnam

Keywords:

advantages, challenges, digital transformation, high school, Mekong Delta

Abstract

The rapid advancement of technology has significantly accelerated the digital
transformation in Vietnamese education, introducing innovative teaching
methods and yielding promising results. This study involved surveying 45 high
school teachers from three different provinces and cities in the Mekong Delta:
Can Tho, Soc Trang, and Ca Mau. The aim was to evaluate their perspectives
on the benefits and challenges of digital transformation in educational
institutions. The findings indicate that while digital transformation offers
several advantages—such as enhancing student engagement, streamlining
document preparation, and improving student management—teachers still face
notable challenges, particularly concerning inadequate infrastructure and a lack
of reference materials. Further research involving a broader participant base
and a more extensive exploration of the root causes is recommended to gain a
deeper understanding of these issues.