As technological change accelerates, there is an urgent need for supporting education systems in managing new opportunities and risks. If managed well, technology - particularly artificial intelligence (AI) - offers a unique opportunity to help education systems enable Education 4.0 - teaching and learning approach that focuses on providing learners with the abilities, skills, attitudes and values fit for the future. Developed by a global coalition of education experts, practitioners, policy-makers and business leaders, Education 4.0 serves as a comprehensive framework that outlines key transf
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As technological change accelerates, there is an urgent need for supporting education systems in managing new opportunities and risks. If managed well, technology - particularly artificial intelligence (AI) - offers a unique opportunity to help education systems enable Education 4.0 - teaching and learning approach that focuses on providing learners with the abilities, skills, attitudes and values fit for the future. Developed by a global coalition of education experts, practitioners, policy-makers and business leaders, Education 4.0 serves as a comprehensive framework that outlines key transformations needed in primary and secondary education to promote better education outcomes. AI can help broaden the reach of future-ready education systems and enhance their effectiveness in preparing students for the future. Yet, there are challenges and risks, for teachers and learners alike, that must be addressed and overcome to deliver on the promise of educational technology.
The adoption of emerging technologies in education, particularly AI, holds immense potential to revolutionize teaching methodologies, personalize learning experiences and streamline administrative processes. However, while AI can excel at tasks like presenting differentiated content and assuming many administrative duties, the complex process of facilitating learning requires more than mere dissemination of information. AI should therefore serve to enhance, not replace, the role of the teacher. By freeing educators from routine tasks, AI empowers them to focus on building relationships, understanding individual student needs and fostering motivation. This paper is the first in a series on education and AI and sets out to consider specific areas where AI may enable Education 4.0 and showcases practical examples that can serve as inspiration for global leaders and practitioners.
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