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The revolution in education

Education, as an essential part of human capital, is on the verge of a global transformation, which is called the Fourth Educational Revolution — Learning 4.0. During this revolution, education and technology merge into a single ecosystem, changing not only the ways of knowledge transfer, but also the very nature of educational processes, the role of universities and teachers. These changes occur at the junction of several global processes.: the rapid development of artificial intelligence, digitalization, changes in the structure of the global labor market and a new approach to life in the context of rapid technological progress.

The modern educational system is not just adapting to a new technological environment. In the era of Industry 4.0, universities are becoming drivers of change, not just transmitters of knowledge. Teachers who learn new skills and approaches turn into free market agents who create personalized courses and consultations. It is this transition to a market system that requires fundamental restructuring from educational institutions: they must not only teach, but also integrate knowledge with business, research centers and government agencies.

Education is becoming more flexible and accessible every year, and its demands are growing. One of the clearest signs of this is the growth of online education. Following this, technologies of virtual and augmented reality, artificial intelligence, Big Data and other new technologies are rapidly developing, which are changing the very essence of educational processes. The evolution of educational platforms, learning in hybrid formats, personalized approaches, and the integration of smart technologies are just some of what is happening in this process.

This transformation is taking place against the background of foresight research, which helps to predict the future of education and understand which key trends will determine the development of educational processes in the coming decades. At foresight forums such as EdTech 2030, scientists, technologists, and educational experts discuss how innovative solutions can affect the education system, predicting what education will be like in 2025, 2030, and beyond. These studies help not only to plan for the future, but also to identify current problems that may slow down or complicate the transformation processes.

Innovations in educational technologies are being actively introduced into universities, schools and other educational institutions. Hybrid forms of education are increasingly being used, combining online courses and traditional lectures, which opens up new horizons for educational institutions and gives students the opportunity to study according to individual programs. But beyond digital technology, a key aspect of the transformation is the philosophy of personalizing learning, which is being developed using artificial intelligence (AI).

It is AI that allows you to create a fully personalized educational path for each student, and big data analysis allows teachers and accounting systems to adapt courses to the individual preferences and level of knowledge of students. For example, the use of AI algorithms to analyze student success and automatically adjust educational trajectories opens up new horizons for improving the effectiveness of education and adapting educational materials to the needs of each student.

However, this raises a new problem: the role of educational institutions. While universities have historically been centers of knowledge and the main sources of qualified personnel, today the educational services market is increasingly being taken over by private companies. The most striking examples are EdTech companies that develop educational platforms for businesses and individuals, providing specialized courses focused on the development of highly specialized competencies.

These companies, often on the edge of technology and business, quickly adapt to changing conditions by offering more practice-oriented courses, as well as innovative practices such as virtual training and simulations using VR/AR technologies. In turn, this creates new challenges for universities, which need to adapt and integrate such practices into their curricula.

Thus, foresight forecasts give a clear picture of the fact that we are already on the verge of large-scale changes in education. This is not just a technological transformation, but also a radical change in views on the role of educational institutions. If a couple of decades ago universities were perceived as permanent authorities, now they are starting to compete with other institutions that require flexibility and quick solutions.

The transformation of education leads to the creation of a new model of universities. Previously, they were the main centers of theoretical knowledge, but now they should become "flexible educational ecosystems" that integrate knowledge from different fields and interact with the corporate sector, scientific institutions and government agencies. The advantage of this model is that it allows you to quickly respond to the challenges of the time and adapt educational programs in accordance with the current needs of the labor market.

Flexible universities are no longer just places where knowledge is transferred. These are real innovation hubs where students are taught not only academic disciplines, but also important skills such as critical thinking, creativity, digital literacy, and teamwork. These skills are becoming the basis for training a new generation of specialists who will be able to work in conditions of instability, innovative changes and rapidly changing technologies.

In the course of such changes, an important challenge arises for educational organizations — the need to ensure the integration of new technologies and approaches into the learning process. This requires not only updating curricula, but also creating new formats for interaction between students and teachers. These can include virtual lectures, online learning platforms, interactive simulators for practicing practical skills, and, finally, deeper cooperation with businesses.

Such cooperation is already becoming vital for universities, especially in times of crisis and the unpredictability of the economic situation. For example, many companies have started to create their own educational courses for employees, which reduces the need for formal university education, but opens up opportunities for universities to develop corporate programs integrated into business processes.

One of the most striking examples of this trend is the collaboration between universities and large corporations, which creates new educational formats focused on skills in demand in business. This aims to fill the shortage of highly qualified specialists, as well as increase the flow of new innovative ideas through joint research and start-ups.

In the future, universities will not only be educational institutions, but also platforms for interaction between business and science. It is important to understand that successful universities of the new generation are those that will be able to integrate scientific achievements into commercial startups, providing students with not only knowledge, but also practical skills to develop innovative solutions.

Meanwhile, micro-education and online courses continue to gain popularity, especially among those who are looking for convenient formats to improve their skills without wasting time. This creates a space for intensive educational programs where a person can master the specific skills needed to work in a particular field. This approach allows not only to reduce the cost of training, but also to make the educational process more accessible to a wide audience.

Of course, new challenges appear in this dynamic picture: insufficient integration of universities with business, lack of effective mechanisms for interaction between public and private structures, as well as mental barriers for students who are not ready to perceive education as an ongoing process.

At the same time, it is precisely such foresight studies as those conducted at foresight forums and educational centers that help identify critical issues and set up educational institutions for an effective future. In 2025, these technologies will be so integrated into the learning process that education will become a real guide in a world of change, preparing students to quickly learn new technologies and adapt to a global, technologically saturated society.

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