The Necessary Revolution in Higher Education in the Face of Advances in Artificial Intelligence
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Higher education, Artificial intelligence, Change managementAbstract
Higher education dates back several centuries and has been forced to evolve over the years in response to technological and social changes. In recent decades, as the pace of technological change has increased, the need for a change in higher education has also increased. With the emergence of artificial intelligence, the need to transform the entire higher education system has become even more evident. Teaching methods oriented toward the development of memory, theoretical analysis, and computational skills must be replaced with skills that foster questioning, critical thinking, and creativity. This new demand requires changing not only with the curriculum design but also the competencies of the teaching staff and the assessment system used to verify the achievement of results. This research presents the results of an exploratory study conducted to assess the progress made in implementing these changes at higher education institutions in the province of Santo Domingo, Ecuador. It shows that, while progress has been made in some areas, these are still insufficient to meet the demands of the environment.
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