Review of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) Nexus COVID-19 Pandemic in African Education Sector
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Authors
Uleanya, Chinaza
Taiwo, Samuel
Uleanya, Mofoluwake
Issue Date
2021
Type
Article
Language
en
Keywords
Research Subject Categories::SOCIAL SCIENCES , Research Subject Categories::HUMANITIES and RELIGION
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Abstract
The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) is fast growing in different sectors
and nations, especially the western and developed world. Meanwhile, the 4IR is grossly
less embraced in the African continent. However, with the outbreak of the COVID-19
pandemic, the education sector, amongst many others, is beginning to embrace the
technologies of the 4IR. Hence, this study explores the connection between the
adoption of the technologies of the 4IR and COVID-19 pandemic. A review method
was adopted for the study. The findings of the study that the education sector of many
African nations was reluctant to accept any form of advancement coming from 4IR due
to various reasons and challenges. However, with the outbreak of the COVID-19
pandemic, the narrative is fast changing.
Description
The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) is fast growing in different sectors
and nations, especially the western and developed world. Meanwhile, the 4IR is grossly
less embraced in the African continent. However, with the outbreak of the COVID-19
pandemic, the education sector, amongst many others, is beginning to embrace the
technologies of the 4IR. Hence, this study explores the connection between the
adoption of the technologies of the 4IR and COVID-19 pandemic. A review method
was adopted for the study. The findings of the study that the education sector of many
African nations was reluctant to accept any form of advancement coming from 4IR due
to various reasons and challenges. However, with the outbreak of the COVID-19
pandemic, the narrative is fast changing.
Citation
8. Uleanya, C., Taiwo, S.O., & Uleanya, M.O. (2021). Review of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) Nexus COVID-19 Pandemic in African Education Sector. International Journal of Educational Excellence (IJEE), 7(1). 61-77. doi: 10.18562/IJEE.063
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Universidad Metropolitana
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2373-5929