Not only the field of education and teaching, but the entire society has been revolutionized year after year through the emergence of new technologies.
If we compare, for example, the current context of remote teaching with the teaching of a few decades ago, it is possible to observe that there are few similarities between the two periods, so that technology played a drastic role in education.
A great example of this can be seen in the use of digital tools in the daily routine of schools and universities, represented by the use of projectors, multimedia material and countless other resources.
Therefore, the trend is that in the future, society will continue to witness revolutions caused by the emergence of new technologies.
But specifically in the field of education, what will the future years look like? Will the teaching method be drastically changed? Will classes be entirely digital and remote?
There are several questions that can be asked within this context and, in this report, we will try to clarify some of these points about what is currently called Society 5.0.
Furthermore, the theme of education and the use of new technologies in education has been widely discussed in society, creating significant possibilities for various entrance exams and competitions to request a dissertative essay on distance education in their tests.
Therefore, it is extremely important to be aware of the subject, thinking about the preparation for different tests and competitions that can present this theme.
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What are Society 4.0 and Society 5.0?
Our journey to understand the definition of these concepts begins in JapanTherefore, the country will be broadly analyzed throughout this report, also to understand the context of the origin of this concept.
As seen above, technology is increasingly present in all sectors of society, so that today various technologies and digital tools are used in teaching, commerce, services and in the most varied sectors of society.
A priori, it is essential to understand what the values 4.0 and 5.0 refer to in these concepts. Both values are related to industrial and technological revolutions, so Sociedade 4.0 is a result of the fourth industrial revolution, while Sociedade 5.0 is seen as an evolution of the former.
So, to understand exactly the implications of these concepts, it is necessary that we understand what were the advents of each of these phenomena.
The fourth industrial revolution, also called Industry 4.0, or Society 4.0, is marked by technological advances such as:
- Robotics
- Digital communication
- Cloud Storage
- Internet of Things
When we think about the fruits harvested from these technological advancements, that's when we start to understand the concept of Society 5.0
Therefore, the technological and digital revolution experienced in Society 5.0 is guided by technological advents such as:
- Big Data
- Smart Cities
- Education 5.0
- Smart Home
- Robotic Medicine
Emergence of the concept of Society 5.0
As it was noted at the beginning of the report, our starting point to understand the emergence of this concept is Japan.
In 2016, the Japanese government launched a government and investment plan called The Fifth Basic Plan for Science and Technology, which outlined a series of policies and innovations that should be drawn up by the country by this year.
Inserted in this Plan was the concept of Society 5.0, which should be a model of society to be aspired to by Japan in the near future.
Still, it is possible to say that the goals of Society 5.0 are to bring, in addition to facilities through technology, health, social well-being, emergency medical assistance and, all this, for the majority of the global population, not only for those who has a high income.
A table published on the Cabinet Office platform, which according to the FIA blog is managed by the Japanese Prime Minister, brings us examples of problematic situations and a model of measures to be taken by Society 5.0.
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| Problems | Solutions |
| Increase in energy demand | Reduction in greenhouse gases |
| Increase in food demand | Reduced waste and increase production |
| International Competition | Healthy and renewable industrialization |
| Income and wealth concentration | Income redistribution and poverty alleviation |
Therefore, according to the creators of this concept, technology should be used for social well-being, income and wealth distribution, reduction of environmental wear and tear, aiming, in this way, to promote social equality, environmental well-being and population longevity.
Final considerations and education in the future
In addition to all the social well-being promoted by this new technological revolution, education will be impacted and transformed in an extremely positive way.
This is due to the fact that, according to a report by G1, the new era of education, or Education 5.0, will take into the psycho-emotional well-being of students.
In addition, developments in skills such as environmental awareness, citizen posture, inclusion and empathy will be encouraged, which should be on the agenda of educators, aided by various technological resources already used in Education 4.0.
