Mức độ sẵn sàng chuyển đổi số của sinh viên dân tộc thiểu số tại các trường đại học khu vực miền núi phía Bắc Việt Nam

Tóm tắt

In recent years, Vietnam has prioritized digital transformation in higher education to modernize teaching, expand access, and enhance digital skills. However, ethnic minority students in northern mountainous regions remain at a disadvantage due to persistent economic, infrastructural, and educational gaps. This study investigates the digital readiness of ethnic minority students at some universities in Northern mountainous regions of Vietnam, identifying influencing factors and proposing improvement solutions. Using the mixedmethods design, data were collected from 392 students through a questionnaire and in-depth interviews with 13 ethnic minority students. The findings reveal that ethnic minority students have lower digital readiness levels compared to their Kinh counterparts, particularly in technology access, digital skills, and attitudes toward digital transformation. Economic, social, and educational factors were identified as key determinants influencing digital readiness. The study recommends enhancing access to technological devices, providing digital skills training, and fostering a supportive learning environment to improve the adaptability of ethnic minority students in the context of digital transformation in higher education.