Digital Educational Mechanisms for the Formation of National and Regional Identity in a Technological Environment

Abstract

In the current context of global digitalization of education, the formation of national and regional educational identities that integrate technological, cultural, and value-based dimensions has become a critical issue. The relevance of this study is determined by the growing need to align digital educational transformation with cultural heritage preservation and social cohesion within educational communities. This challenge is particularly significant for the European educational space as well as for Ukraine, which is pursuing a strategic course toward digital integration while maintaining its cultural identity. The purpose of the study is to identify key trends and mechanisms involved in the formation of educational identity under conditions of digital transformation, with the object of analysis being national and regional education systems that implement culturally oriented development strategies. The methodological framework is based on logical-analytical, comparative-institutional, and descriptive statistical approaches applied to international educational and statistical datasets. The results demonstrate a substantial expansion of digital integration in education alongside the strengthening of the cultural dimension of identity. The proportion of educational institutions implementing intercultural digital modules increased from 34 to 63 percent, while the educational autonomy index rose from 0.57 to 0.74. In countries with high levels of digital readiness, more than ninety percent of students participate in programs aimed at cultural self-realization, whereas in Ukraine digital initiatives primarily emphasize the development of national and cultural self-identification. Based on comparative trend analysis of aggregated international data, parallel developments were observed between the expansion of digital education initiatives and the reinforcement of cultural integration indicators, reflecting a descriptive alignment between technological development and socio-cultural cohesion without implying inferential statistical relationships. The practical significance of the study lies in the application of its findings to educational policy design, program modernization, and the integration of digital competencies with civic and cultural awareness.