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The use of technology in higher education: Implications of the Fourth Industrial Revolution

Authors
Mabasa Fumani Donald1, *, Hlongwane Bophelo1, Maluka Harriet Rivalani1
1Department of Business Management, University of Limpopo, Turfloop, South Africa
*Corresponding author. Email: fumani.mabasa@ul.ac.za
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Mabasa Fumani Donald
Available Online 6 November 2023.
DOI
10.2991/978-2-38476-134-0_28How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Fourth Industrial Revolution; Technology; Higher education institution; Online learning; South Africa
Abstract

This study examines the implications of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) on the use of technology in higher education. With the increasing integration of technology into all aspects of society, higher education institutions are facing new opportunities and challenges. This study utilises a qualitative research design, analysing existing literature on the use of technology in higher education and the impact of 4IR. The findings suggest that the use of technology in higher education has significant implications for teaching and learning, including the need for new pedagogical approaches and the development of new skills for both educators and learners. Additionally, the study identifies several challenges associated with the use of technology in higher education, including issues related to privacy, security, and the digital divide. The study concludes that institutions of higher education must be proactive in adapting to the changes brought about by 4IR, developing strategies and policies that promote the effective and responsible use of technology in teaching and learning. The implications of 4IR on the use of technology in higher education are significant, and institutions must take action to ensure that they are able to meet the needs of learners and prepare them for the challenges of the digital age.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the 10th Focus Conference (TFC 2023)
Series
Advances in Social Science, Education and Humanities Research
Publication Date
6 November 2023
ISBN
10.2991/978-2-38476-134-0_28
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2352-5398
DOI
10.2991/978-2-38476-134-0_28How to use a DOI?
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© 2023 The Author(s)
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Open Access This chapter is licensed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/), which permits any noncommercial use, sharing, adaptation, distribution and reproduction in any medium or format, as long as you give appropriate credit to the original author(s) and the source, provide a link to the Creative Commons license and indicate if changes were made.

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