The Website-based Information Literacy system and Application in Education Facing the Age of Industrial Revolution 4.0

Abstract

This article discusses about the importance of web-based information literacy systems in the era of the industrial revolution 4.0. This era was built on the integration of intellectual (artificial intelligence) with the physical world by opening unlimited space and opportunities for humans to access information and interact virtually fast and easily and very low cost. Therefore, the industrial revolution 4.0 is perceived as a new age that will open opportunities as well as challenges for human life, including for education. In facing this era, high intelligence is needed to explore educational resources and to apply technology that is relevant to the evolving virtual reality. This web-based education information literacy system is one solution to facilitate students in obtaining, designing and processing knowledge and skills needed in their future lives. Education managers must innovate and utilize this system by continuously updating the latest so that the outputs and outcomes of education will be ready to face the rapidly advancing technological developments. Education is not only maintaining and preserving the tradition (culture) of society about learning but it is carving and engineering the future of the young generation in the face of global world competition that continues to roll without any time and space limits.