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Journal : Southeast Asia Journal on Open and Distance Learning

Dynamics of Implementing Digital Technology Development in Sociology Learning Andrias Yovi Eka Listyawan; Ravik Karsidi; Argyo Demartoto
Southeast Asian Journal on Open and Distance Learning Vol. 3 No. 02 (2025): Empowering Learning in the Digital Era: Innovation, Equity, and Transformation
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The development of technology in the era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution has brought significant changes in various aspects of human life, one of which is in the field of education. The integration of education is key in transforming the paradigm of education. With rapid changes, it demands a more innovative education system, not only in the use of technology but also in ensuring sustainability and access to education for everyone. However, challenges such as the digital divide, infrastructure readiness, and the lack of digital literacy among teachers and students remain major obstacles. This research aims to understand the role of training in enhancing the digital competence of Sociology teachers. The main theory used is Paulo Freire's liberating education. This research method uses descriptive qualitative with a case study method. Data were collected through observation, documentation, and questionnaires from the training participants. Then the data was analyzed using the Miles and Huberman model. The research results show that: (1) the training is able to enhance teachers' understanding of digital technology, (2) there is a transformation of learning into a student-oriented approach through problem-based learning, (3) teachers are starting to integrate artificial intelligence to prepare teaching materials and assessments.
Digitalization and Social Inequality in Japanese Education Akihito Fujiwara; Ravik Karsidi
Southeast Asian Journal on Open and Distance Learning Vol. 3 No. 02 (2025): Empowering Learning in the Digital Era: Innovation, Equity, and Transformation
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This article critically analyzes the digital transformation of education in Japan through the lens of educational sociology. Using literature-based qualitative analysis, the study focuses on the GIGA School Program as a national policy intended to enhance equity through digital infrastructure. Despite universal device distribution and high-speed internet development, the study reveals significant disparities in implementation, especially concerning teacher readiness, household digital literacy, and regional differences. The findings indicate that digital education tends to reinforce social stratification through unequal access to cultural capital, which is consistent with Bourdieu's theory of symbolic violence. Moreover, the growing influence of EdTech companies has led to the marketization of learning, shifting students into passive consumers of standardized content. This phenomenon also erodes the humanistic and dialogical dimensions of education emphasized by thinkers such as Freire and Durkheim. The article concludes that technological reform must be grounded in social equity and educational philosophy to ensure just and meaningful learning. Recommendations include reforming teacher training, strengthening local educational support, and safeguarding education from commercial domination. Keywords:digital education, cultural capital, educational inequality, symbolic violence, EdTech