INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION (IR) 4.0 IMPACT ON E-LEARNING TO PROMOTE EDUCATION FOR ALL (EFA): A PARADIGM SHIFT FROM TRADITIONAL TEACHING TO E-LEARNING

Abstract

Industrial revolution 4.0 and latest Information technologies have affected every aspect of human activity and have a potential role to play in the field of education and training, specially, in e-learning to transform it into an innovative form of learning and experience. The need of new technologies in teaching learning process grows stronger and faster. Today’s information age becomes an era of knowledge providing sound and unmatched feasibility for discovery, exchange of information, communication and exploration to strengthen the teaching learning process more convenient after IR 4.0. IR 4.0 helps in promoting opportunities of knowledge sharing and fast communication throughout the world. These can help the teachers and learners having up-to-date live information, knowledge and smart classes. Accurate and right information is necessary for effective teaching and learning; and IR 4.0 has “set of tools that can help provide the right people with the right information at the right time.” Learners are independent and they can make best decisions possible about their studies, learning time, place and resources. Learners are able to work in collaborative and interactive live learning environments, effective communication, sharing information and exchanging ideas and learning experiences with all in the environment[1]. IR 4.0 helps in promoting EFA.