This article was originally published as: Education 4.0 (ED4.0): A Global Higher Educational Paradigm for BRICS Countries
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Abstract
The importance of digitalisation in teaching and learning, which is addressed in Education 4.0 systems, is a relatively recent concept. Education 4.0 involves integrating advanced digital technologies, such as artificial intelligence, big data, the Internet of Things, and automation, into the teaching and learning process. The need to transform the perception of educational resources arose from the transformation of productive resources, which is exemplified by Industry 4.0. Digitalisation in education has been rapidly advancing in recent years, regardless of a country’s level of development, and has transformed how education is accessed and delivered. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on higher education institutions worldwide, accelerating the use of digital tools in education. The BRICS countries face the immense challenge of maintaining their growing influence in the global order renewal, which requires bridging the educational technological gap with best practices from developed countries in line with Society 4.0. This article highlights the undeniable need for Education 4.0 in BRICS countries and the importance of striking a delicate balance between embracing technological advancement and preserving national cultural identities to promote sustainable development.
Authors
- Renitha Rampersad (Cape Peninsula University of Technology, South Africa)
- Mauricio Maynard do Lago (Centro Federal de Educação Tecnológica Celso Suckow da Fonseca, Brazil)
- Elton Fernandes (Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)
Keywords
digitalisation, education 4.0, higher education, BRICS countries
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