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COVI0-19: ACCELERATING THE CHANGE, ESCALATING THE CHALLENGE
Covid-19 has added to the existing challenges of preparing for 4IR. Education leaders must ensure the physical and emotional well-being of teachers and students.
Covid-19 has fast-tracked 4IR, forcing education to go online, almost 100% globally.
Social distancing and sanitising
Education leaders must set up their schools and facilities in line with Covid-19 restrictions. They must encourage students and teachers to practice social distancing and sanitising.
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Alternative methods for education
This may mean smaller class sizes, additional teachers, and/or alternative teaching models, such as blended education.
The race between technology and education
Emotional welI­ being of students and teachers
Leaders must also ensure not only students, but teachers as well receive adequate support for their mental well-being to cope with the extreme stress.
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Future technology
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Source: Inspired by "The race between technology and education". Goldin and Katz (2010p1).
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