The disruption of educational paradigms from the digital protopy

Abstract

Educational paradigms, which have traditionally served as models to understand and analyze teaching-learning methods, are being radically influenced in the 21st century due to the exponential growth of technologies. In recent decades, advancements in Artificial Intelligence, 3D Printing, Robotics, Nanotechnology, Virtual and Augmented Reality, Blockchain, and others have redefined how we live, work, interact, and learn. These innovations have catalyzed the fusion of physical, biological, and digital systems, propelling society toward the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Within Industry 4.0, significant disruptions are occurring across sectors, ushering in a Protopic future. This research aims to explore how digital Protopia contributes to the disruption of educational paradigms. The study was conducted in two stages: first, a documentary review of the theoretical foundation, followed by expert validation using the Delphi technique. The findings indicate a strong consensus between the literature and experts on how technological advancements—such as immersive and augmented multimedia, intelligent systems, and converging technologies—transform and even replace traditional educational models.