ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN THE EDUCATION OF ADULTS AGED 50 AND OVER: AN ASSISTIVE APPROACH
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Artificial Intelligence, Education for Individuals 50+, Personalization, Digital InclusionAbstract
Artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionized education by offering personalized and inclusive solutions, but its potential in the education of people aged 50 and over remains largely unexplored. In the educational context, this work explores the potential of combining active methodologies and AI in the education of adults aged fifty and over and thus recognizes the particularities and challenges of the learning process in this age group. Through a literature review and analysis of the opportunities and challenges of implementation, it was found that adults in their fifties are increasingly seeking to return to school. This research, in this sense, aims to analyze how AI can facilitate the process and construction of continuous knowledge, promote digital inclusion and overcome specific challenges of this age group, such as technological barriers and emotional needs. Through SWOT analysis, opportunities were identified, such as the personalization of teaching and automation of administrative tasks. However, there are threats such as technological dependence and ethical issues. It is concluded that AI can transform education for this audience aged 50 or over and facilitate their definitive inclusion in an active and productive society.
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