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The digital transformation process has brought profound changes across diverse social and professional domains, reshaping traditional processes through the use of technologies that increase efficiency, accuracy, and adaptability. Learning systems are among the areas significantly affected by technological progress. Therefore, technology-enhanced learning (TEL) has become a key concept in higher education, providing better access to learning materials, individualized learning pathways and greater flexibility in learning and teaching.
Despite these developments, student performance is still predominantly measured by academic grading systems, which tend to focus strictly on exam results and theoretical knowledge. This approach often fails to fully capture a student's professional potential or personal development. Recent studies highlight a growing gap between the skills developed in academic environments and those expected by employers, who are increasingly valuing transversal skills, practical experience, communication skills and adaptability.
This paper examines the limitations of current evaluation models in higher education and proposes an alternative student classification system that incorporates both academic achievements and accomplishments in extracurricular activities. These include volunteering, internships, involvement in research projects, participation in academic conferences, and academic publishing. The proposed model aims to provide a more holistic understanding of student development, taking into account not only intellectual progress but also practical engagement and civic responsibility.
The article is based on a systematic review of academic literature, conducted through targeted searches in the Scopus database. The research is supported by a theoretical framework for identifying relevant evaluation criteria and structuring them into a new, multidimensional assessment model. This model is intended to better align educational outcomes with labor market expectations and contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals set by the United Nations by promoting inclusive, equitable education and supporting student employability and lifelong learning.
