Abstract
The advancement of new information technologies, the acceleration of information production, the facilitation of access to information and the increasing speed of information diffusion are all explained within the concept of information economy. While the use of information and information technology is the frontline in the knowledge economy; now the fourth industrial revolution, that makes possible the “intelligent” use of information and the Internet, is coming to the forefront. In this study, the changing role of the academic faculty “Faculty Member 4.0” within this global transformation, who will be exposed to teaching and learning using Technology Enhanced Learning Environments and the importance of developing them for this role is discussed. Other studies have been investigated with a literature review and suggestions have been made to take this issue urgent within higher education institutions. In the study, it has been discussed that the main elements forming educational technology should be applied in the system integrity; additionally special regulations emphasizing the creativity and productivity of the students should be used.
Presenters
Gokhan OfluogluAssociate Professor, Labour Economics and Administrative Sciences, Bulent Ecevit University, Zonguldak, Turkey
Details
Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
KEYWORDS
INDUSTRY 4.0, GLOBALIZATION, HIGHER EDUCATION
