Opportunities And Challenges of Learning During the Fourth Industrial Revolution

Abstract

The present time is regarded as the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) which has created opportunities as well as challenges for individuals as well as the nations and countries. Opportunities are for those who have prepared themselves or are preparing themselves to assume their roles during the 4IR. Generally, those who do not develop themselves; they lag behind and face the challenges of 4IR. The 4IR has promoted opportunities of learning by empowering the learners in their academic life. They can use different Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) which have revolutionized the entire landscape of education including teaching and learning. The leaners, now can access the learning materials according to their own need at anytime from anywhere. A large number of opportunities have been created by the 4IR besides its challenges. These opportunities opened up new horizons of learning and jobs; whereas the challenges can be overcome by understanding their nature and intensity.