Professor Debbie Reinvented. How IA Bots are Changing Teaching and Learning

Education 4.0 is conceptualised as a set of choices through a lifelong pathway whereby learners have ownership and control of their studies, as they weave seamlessly between education and employment. (FICCI and EY  Vision 2040). With the learner firmly placed at the centre of educational programs, instructional approaches, learning experiences and academic support strategies that are aligned to the learner’s distinct needs, aspirations and interests, what are the opportunities and challenges for a redefinition of  the education ecosystem? Will we launch the ‘Brave New World’ of Aldous Huxley (1932), set out in his dystopian futuristic world state novel which anticipated huge scientific advancements, with  citizens being environmentally engineered into an intelligence based social hierarchy?  or will we draw upon technologies to  enrich the student learning experience by focusing on employability and providing opportunities for research excellence? Responding to the evolving student needs coupled with rapidly changing industry demands, HEIs now have a greater onus to develop an ecosystem that will provide a high-quality educational experience. #education #IA #IAbots #Education4.0 #BedfordshireUniversity