Digital transformation of education in Croatia: current state, economic aspects, and development potential

Zoran Ježić; Renee Škulić Ažić; Mia Simić

doi:10.71159/icemit2531J

Authors

Zoran Ježić University of Rijeka, Faculty of Economics and Business, Croatia
Renee Škulić Ažić University of Rijeka, Faculty of Economics and Business, Croatia
Mia Simić University of Rijeka, Faculty of Economics and Business, Croatia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.71159/icemit2531J

Keywords:

digitalisation of education, digital competencies, educational technology, Croatia, online teaching

Abstract

This paper analyses the state of digitalisation in Croatian education, focusing on the availability of digital tools, teachers’ perceptions of their use and the economic impact of technology-enhanced teaching. The study includes survey results from the educational staff, which analysed how they perceive access to and use of digital tools, the quality of online teaching compared to traditional teaching and general readiness for further digital transformation. The results confirm that access to technology and well-developed digital skills have a positive impact on teaching quality, while strategic investment in digitalisation brings long-term educational and economic benefits. It concludes with recommendations for a more balanced and effective implementation of digital technologies that are aligned with the educational needs of 21st century learners.

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