This research evaluates existing body of knowledge on societal researches for the future of education and set shared values for social actions. It is aimed that social actions have changed during Covid 19 period and future of education relies on basic steps in relation to solidarity, shared core values for the shared futures. In this respect, it is seen that emerging technologies connect people and give an opportunity to merge values and actions of people though social works. In addition, social (...) works enhance awareness for the solidarity for the shared futures. Technology and education become key factors to shape social actions. It is important to underline social responsibility become needed skill for learners to shape social values for the future. Bibliometric analysis was conducted to evaluate conducted research related to societal values and actions in education within digitalization. It can be concluded that evaluating the themes of societal research puts an emphasis on core needed values for shaping the shared future based on collaboration and solidarity. It is crucial to put emphasis on emerging technologies and research in order to enrich practices for the future of education. It is revealed that digitalization, trust, social work, social inequality, challenges, collaboration, emergency education are key words to be considered as existing body of knowledge. (shrink)

The COVID-19 pandemic is still a major global health problem that had substantial consequences on people’s daily lives. This paper evaluates the impact of education and institutional management on Vocational Education and Training schools in Oman during the COVID-19 period. The purpose of this study is to understand the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and identify possible challenges that may affect its impact on economic growth. This qualitative research is used as the main methodology of the study. Qualitative data are (...) collected through convenience sampling of 108 VET college students and staff using interviews and questionnaires. The study revealed that the administration plays an important role in economic growth. The students suggested that the national educational administration of the government of Oman plays an important role in their education and that this in turn churns out industry-ready individuals who will impact the economic growth. The government’s role, especially financially post-pandemic lockdown, will be a critical determinant of VET’s impact on economic growth. This study introduces a new perspective on education administration from the perspective of students and staff of VET colleges. (shrink)