Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: This paper addresses the urgent need to redefine education strategies for the Net Generation in the context of rapid technological and societal changes. First, the educational challenge is placed within a broader philosophical and cultural framework, focusing on the fluid and evolving nature of knowledge and human experience. Building on the paradigm shift from Web 2.0 to Web 4.0 and the emergence of Education 5.0, this paper investigates the pedagogical implications of these developments. Through conceptual analysis supported by contemporary educational theory, this paper proposes a model of education that integrates personalized learning, real-time feedback, and collaborative, interdisciplinary environments. A special focus is placed on the role of educators as mentors, rather than mere transmitters of information, and on the ethical, social, and emotional dimensions of digital learning. This article highlights the importance of adjusting educational practices to real-life contexts and future challenges of young learners while ensuring that the humanistic essence of education is not lost.
Source: Information
DOI: 10.3390/info16090756
Authors: Andrej Flogie, Boris Aberšek, Igor Pesek
Institution: University of Maribor
Language: English
Subfield: Information Systems
Field: Computer Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $1,930
OpenAlex ID: W4413910476