WHAT IS EDUCATIONAL 4.0?

PABLITO N. MALAGA

The term "Educational 4.0" describes the revolutionary period in education brought about by the incorporation of state-of-the-art tools and creative teaching strategies. With this evolution, established educational paradigms are significantly shifted in favor of a more dynamic, tech-infused approach that adjusts to the needs of the digital age. With the use of cutting-edge technologies like robotics, big data, augmented and virtual reality, machine learning, and artificial intelligence (AI), educational 4.0 aims to completely transform the way information is acquired, used, and taught in classrooms.

In Educational 4.0, technology is not the main focus; rather, it is the planned and intentional integration of technology to improve learning outcomes and experiences. This method seeks to customize instruction by meeting the requirements and learning preferences of each student and encouraging creativity, cooperation, critical thinking, and problem-solving. Additionally, it promotes the acquisition of digital literacy and other critical skills required for the workforce of the twenty-first century, equipping students to prosper in a fast-changing global environment where flexibility and never-ending education are critical. A move toward more dynamic, adaptable, and inclusive learning settings that give students the tools they need to thrive in a digitally advanced, globally networked society is known as "Educational 4.0."

-oOoTeacher II at San Vicente Pilot School for Philippine Craftsmen