FROM BLACKBOARD TO BYTES TRANSFORMATION OF COMMERCE AND MANAGEMENT EDUCATION IN DIGITAL ERA

The adoption of digital technologies has profoundly reshaped commerce and management education, transitioning from traditional methods involving blackboards and textbooks to a more dynamic, interactive approach enhanced by digital tools. This shift has redefined the roles of educators and institutions, emphasizing the need for integrating Information Technology (IT) into educational practices. This paper examines how digital transformation impacts commerce and management education, highlighting the necessity of updating educational frameworks to include IT. Key topics discussed include the evolution of digital learning environments, the emergence of online and hybrid learning models, the personalization of education through artificial intelligence, and the significance of data analytics. Additionally, the paper reviews various Government of India initiatives aimed at advancing digital education and addresses the opportunities and challenges associated with this transformation. The paper offers recommendations for infrastructure development, curriculum updates, and ongoing professional training to ensure commerce education meets the demands of a technology-driven economy.