Learning for Sustainable Development in the Fourth Industrial Revolution
Learning for Sustainable Development in the Fourth Industrial Revolution
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2019-09
Authors
Ally, Mohamed
Wark, Norine
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Commonwealth of Learning (COL)
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Abstract
There is a growing sense of urgency to adopt Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) technologies
, such as artificial
intelligence (AI), robotics, the Internet of T
hings
(IoT), a
nd data analytics in education. Yet there appears to be no
clear direction on what technologies should be adopted, how they should be i
ntegrated, or what effect their inclusion
may have on the field of education or on learners. A research project exploring
various 4IR technologies
, and the
benefits and challenges of employing these technologies for global sustainable development
and education is
underway. As part of the project, this paper
presents initial findings from a thematic review of 28
academic peer
-
reviewed journal articles from 2017 to 2019 on the use of 4IR technologies for attaining the United Nations’
2030
Sustainable Developm
ent Goals (SDGs)
and in education
around the world
. Findings include e
xamples
on the
beneficial use
s and implementation challenges
of 4IR technologies for sustai
nable development and education. The
aim is to develop an informed, collective understanding of
the benefits, challenges, and other issues arising from
adoption of 4IR technologies for achieving the SDGs, especially in relation to education. Recommendations for
future projects and research initiatives are also considered. // Paper ID 92
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Sustainable Development,
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM),
Technology and Innovation
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Pan-Commonwealth