Teaching for the Fourth Industrial Revolution
Are you preparing your learners to live successfully in the Fifth Industrial Revolution? Just as we were becoming used to the idea of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) we find technology moving so fast that we are at the start of the Fifth Industrial Revolution (5IR)! While there are lots of frightening statistics and scary stories, there is not a great deal of understanding of what people are speaking about when they say “the Fourth Industrial Revolution” or “the Fifth Industrial Revolution”. Education is meant to be the way to facilitate a positive future for our youth; but what does that mean for you, the educator? This course has been written specifically for educators to help you prepare yourself, and your learners, for successful and effective lives as we continue deeper into the Fifth Industrial Revolution.
Sessions
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Session 1
Getting to the Fourth Industrial Revolution
Learn about how we got to the Fourth Industrial Revolution, and what it is.
R125
Required existing laptop/tablet skills:
Entry Level BasicPoints gained:
5 PD Points
Required prior knowledge:
None.
Session description:
After the session, you will:
• understand how the first three Industrial Revolutions laid a foundation for the latest innovations and emerging technologies
• be able to explain the difference between the Third and the Fourth Industrial Revolution
• have a basic understanding of a selection of Fourth Industrial Revolution
(4IR) terminologies and technologies (big data, coding, the internet of things, augmented reality, virtual reality, artificial intelligence and robotics) within an educational context
• appreciate the concept of the Fifth Industrial Revolution. -
Session 2
Augmented Reality (AR)
Learn what Augmented Reality (AR) is, and how you can use it in your teaching.
R125
Required existing laptop/tablet skills:
Entry Level BasicPoints gained:
5 PD Points
Required prior knowledge:
Session 1 of this course would be useful.
Session description:
After the session, you will:
• be able to define AR and identify AR-related concepts and implementations
• have a clear understanding of the current and potential future use of AR within an educational context as well as the world at large
• understand that specific skills will be involved in using AR, but that these skills are not necessarily technology-specific
• be able to assist learners and their parents in understanding the value of ARrelated skills in terms of current and future work and life opportunities
• appreciate AR and/or AR-related activities within an educational context. -
Session 3
Virtual Reality (VR)
Learn what Virtual Reality (VR) is, and how you can use it in your teaching.
R125
Required existing laptop/tablet skills:
Entry Level BasicPoints gained:
5 PD Points
Required prior knowledge:
Session 1 of this course would be useful.
Session description:
After the session, you will:
• be able to define VR and identify VR-related concepts and implementations
• have a clear understanding of the current and potential future use of VR within an educational context as well as the world at large
• understand that specific skills will be involved in using VR, but that these skills are not necessarily technology-specific
• be able to assist learners and their parents in understanding the value of VR-related skills in terms of current and future work and life opportunities
• appreciate VR and/or VR-related activities within an educational context. -
Session 4
Big data
What’s all the hype around Big Data about? Find out in this introductory session.
R125
Required existing laptop/tablet skills:
Entry Level BasicPoints gained:
5 PD Points
Required prior knowledge:
Session 1 of this course would be useful.
Session description:
After the session, you will:
• be able to define big data and identify big data-related concepts and implementations
• have a clear understanding of the current and potential future use of big data within an educational context as well as the world at large
• understand that specific skills will be involved in using big data, but that these skills are not necessarily technology-specific
• be able to assist learners and their parents in understanding the value of big data-related skills in terms of current and future work and life opportunities
• appreciate big data-related activities within an educational context. -
Session 5
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Everyone’s talking about AI. Join the conversation by learning the fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence in this session.
R125
Required existing laptop/tablet skills:
Entry Level BasicPoints gained:
5 PD Points
Required prior knowledge:
Session 1 of this course would be useful.
Session description:
After the session, you will:
• be able to define AI and identify AI-related concepts and implementations
• have a clear understanding of the current and potential future use of AI within an educational context as well as the world at large
• understand that specific skills will be involved in working with AI, but that these skills are not necessarily technology-specific
• be able to assist learners and their parents in understanding the value of AI-related skills in terms of current and future work and life opportunities
• appreciate AI-related activities within an educational context. -
Session 6
Coding
Coding is a key technology required to excel in the 21st Century. This session explains what it is, and why it’s important for you.
R125
Required existing laptop/tablet skills:
Entry Level BasicPoints gained:
5 PD Points
Required prior knowledge:
Session 1 of this course would be useful.
Session description:
After the session, you will:
• be able to define coding and identify coding-related concepts and implementations
• have a clear understanding of the current and potential future use of coding within an educational context as well as the world at large
• understand that specific skills will be involved in coding, but that these skills are not necessarily technology-specific
• be able to assist learners and their parents in understanding the value of coding-related skills in terms of current and future work and life
opportunities
• appreciate coding and/or coding-related activities within an educational context. -
Session 7
Robotics
What are robots? Will they take over the world? How do we use robotics in the classroom? Do this session to find out.
R125
Required existing laptop/tablet skills:
Entry Level BasicPoints gained:
5 PD Points
Required prior knowledge:
Session 1 of this course would be useful.
Session description:
After the session, you will:
• be able to define robotics and identify robotics-related concepts and implementations
• have a clear understanding of the current and potential future use of robotics within an educational context as well as the world at large
• understand that specific skills will be involved in robotics, but that these skills are not necessarily technology-specific
• be able to assist learners and their parents in understanding the value of robotics-related skills in terms of current and future work and life opportunities
• appreciate robotics-related activities within an educational context. -
Session 8
GenReady for the 4IR
How do you make sure that you’re ready to teach effectively in the Fourth Industrial Revolution? How to you maximise on trends, technologies and tools in your 21st Century classroom?
R125
Required existing laptop/tablet skills:
Entry Level BasicPoints gained:
5 PD Points
Required prior knowledge:
Basic knowledge of teaching and learning strategies. Session 1 of this course would be useful.
Session description:
After the session, you will:
• have a clear understanding of what it means to be Genready for the 4IR
• be able to define and identify the general trends and skills related to the 4IR and how this can be applied within an educational context
• be able to evaluate 4IR-related teaching and learning strategies and understand personal and professional development concepts needed to bring 4IR into the classroom. -
Session 9
Other 4IR technologies and applications
Now that you’re a member of GenReady, it’s time to explore more technologies and their application in an educational context.
R125
Required existing laptop/tablet skills:
Entry Level BasicPoints gained:
5 PD Points
Required prior knowledge:
Session 1 of this course would be useful.
Session description:
After the session, you will:
• be able to define and identify concepts and implementations related to chosen other 4IR technologies
• have a clear understanding of the current and potential future use of these 4IR technologies within an educational context as well as the world at
large
• understand that specific skills will be involved in using these 4IR technologies, but that these skills are not necessarily technology-specific
• be able to assist learners and their parents in understanding the value of skills related to these 4IR technologies in terms of current and future work and life opportunities
• appreciate these 4IR technologies and applications within an educational context. -
Session 10
An introduction to Generative AI and ChatGPT
This session will introduce you to the concept of Generative AI, and develop the skills and knowledge you need to work effectively with Generative AI like ChatGPT.
R125
Required existing laptop/tablet skills:
Entry Level StandardPoints gained:
5 PD Points
Required prior knowledge:
None.
Session description:
After the session, you will:
• be able to explain what AI, Generative AI and ChatGPT are
• be able to discuss the similarities and differences between Generative AI applications: Google Gemini, Microsoft Copilot
• be able to talk about the pros and cons of using Generative AI
• be able to access ChatGPT on the web and apps
• be able to create a basic prompt and understand how output is created
• understand the importance of verifying information from Generative AI
• understand what prompt engineering is and why it is important to do skilfully
• be able to create various prompts. -
Session 11
Taking Generative AI and ChatGPT into education
Learn how to use Generative AI, and ChatGPT in particular in ways that make your life in class easier.
R125
Required existing laptop/tablet skills:
Entry Level StandardPoints gained:
5 PD Points
Required prior knowledge:
Session 10 of this course is required.
Session description:
After the session, you will:
• appreciate the use of AI in education as not necessarily cheating
• be able to develop an acceptable and unacceptable use of AI policy
• appreciate how to use Revised Bloom’s Taxonomy (reviewed for AI)
• be able to use AI to personalise learners’ education: interactive tutor, reading aid
• be able to appreciate the use of MagicSchool.ai as an application of generative AI.
R1375
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