Cultural and Social Effects of Advanced Learning Technologies
Keywords:
Advanced learning technologies, cultural transformation, social impacts, digital cultural literacy, educational artificial intelligenceAbstract
This study aims to systematically examine the cultural and social dimensions of advanced learning technologies and analyze their implications for values, identities, and social interactions in contemporary educational systems. This qualitative review employed a systematic literature analysis approach. Data were gathered from 12 peer-reviewed articles published between 2015 and 2025 focusing on the cultural and social effects of advanced learning technologies. Thematic analysis was conducted through open, axial, and selective coding using NVivo software version 14. Articles were selected until theoretical saturation was achieved. Thematic analysis revealed three major themes: (1) cultural transformation within digital learning, including shifts in learner identity, educational values, and cultural reproduction; (2) social consequences of technology, including redefined teacher–learner relationships, digital inequality, and ethical challenges; and (3) emerging socio-cultural impacts such as the influence of AI, virtual reality, and the metaverse on creating new learning cultures. Findings indicated that while advanced learning technologies enhance educational effectiveness, they also deeply reshape cultural values, social norms, and learner identities. The results suggest that advanced learning technologies function not merely as educational tools but as transformative cultural and social forces. Effective integration requires attention to cultural sensitivity and ethical design to promote equitable learning while preventing cultural homogenization and social disparities.
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