Industry 4.0, also known as the 4th Industrial Revolution, is transforming industries across Southwestern Pennsylvania and beyond, with manufacturing experiencing significant advancements due to emerging technologies. To bring educators into this evolving conversation, the Industry 4.0 Teacher Academy is being launched as a four-day pilot program. This Academy will focus on three key technologies shaping the future of manufacturing: additive manufacturing (3D printing), robotics/automation, and the Internet of Things (IoT).
The Academy will provide participants with an inside look at how these technologies are applied in industry, offer classroom resources, and deliver training on inquiry-based educational practices. Additionally, participants will explore the four key design principles of Industry 4.0—interconnection, information transparency, technical assistance, and decentralized decision-making—and discuss how they apply both in industry and in the classroom.
Teachers are encouraged to attend with a colleague, whether from a related subject area, a different grade level, or a cross-curricular discipline.
The Industry 4.0 Teacher Academy is made possible through partnerships with regional organizations and manufacturing companies:
To Learn more about Industry 4.0, watch the video on the link below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXVqeDq_Jos
For questions regarding this training, contact Scott Dietz, Director of Workforce Education at Catalyst Connection. sdietz@catalystconnection.org