Edtech: The scientific and educational platform for training digital personnel for the cyber economy

Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this chapter is to develop a conceptual model for a university based on EdTech and a scientific and educational platform to train digital personnel for the cyber economy. Design/methodology/approach: The authors use the case method to analyze Russia’s experience to date with the EdTech sector. In addition, through the use of the statistical data of the World Economic Forum for 2016 and the IMD for 2018 the authors assess the efficiency of the scientific and educational platform for training digital personnel for the cyber economy. Findings: It is substantiated that the existing paradigm for training digital personnel for the cyber economy does not offer universal practical solutions. The generally accepted theory on the division of scientific and educational functions for EdTech subjects do not conform to the needs of modern Russia and instead of stimulating the development of digital personnel restrain digital modernization due to a deficit of competencies and the low effectiveness of the scientific and educational infrastructure for digital business. Originality/value: The authors specify the conceptual foundations of the process for the formation of EdTech—which is to become a scientific and educational platform to train digital personnel for the cyber economy. The developed conceptual model of a hi-tech university using EdTech and a scientific and educational platform to train digital personnel reduces uncertainty and provides solutions to current training problems.