Adoption of I4.0 technologies in Mexican education

challenges and opportunities

Abstract

This research analyzed the challenges and opportunities associated with the adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies in education in Mexico, focusing on how these technologies can transform the country's educational landscape. Based on a bibliographic analysis of reports, initiatives, and research articles, the implementation of Industry 4.0 technologies in education was addressed, highlighting the implications for teachers, students, and school administrators. Despite global trends toward automation and digitalization in Mexico, a focus was observed on education, manufacturing, the automotive sector, and cybersecurity. This report emphasized how Mexican education, through the adoption of advanced technologies, can improve the quality of teaching and prepare students for the challenges of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Current federal and state initiatives seeking to incorporate these technologies into classrooms were explored, and the relevant industrial sectors that closely interact with education were analyzed. In addition, a critical overview was offered of the obstacles the country faces, such as the lack of adequate technological infrastructure, teacher training in new digital skills, and resistance to change. Finally, strategies were proposed to overcome these barriers, with the goal of enabling Mexico to fully take advantage of the benefits of emerging technologies and improve the training of its future workforce.