Aline de Oliveira Sousa

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Aline de Oliveira Sousa is a leading voice in the integration of emerging technologies with pedagogical innovation, with her work centrally focused on Education 4.0 and the development of 21st-century skills. Her most cited research, "Education 4.0: Robotics Projects to Encourage 21st Century Skills," defines a student-centered learning model that prepares young people for a rapidly evolving technological landscape. In this influential case study, she demonstrated how hands-on robotics projects can systematically foster critical competencies such as collaboration, creativity, and problem-solving. This work, which has garnered 10 citations, serves as a practical blueprint for educators seeking to move beyond traditional curricula. Sousa’s major contribution lies in bridging the gap between theoretical frameworks of Education 4.0 and actionable classroom strategies, showing that robotics is not merely a technical subject but a powerful vehicle for holistic skill development. Her research is particularly notable for its emphasis on empowering students to become active creators rather than passive consumers of technology, making her a key figure in the movement to reshape education for the digital age.