FLIPPED LEARNING IN CORPORATE TRAINING TO SUPPORT INDUSTRY 4.0

Much of the research and experimentation on Flipped Learning (FL) has been conducted on its application in schools, first and second cycles, and universities. Similarly, to what happens in these contexts, the criteria set up at the basis of this model can be adopted with great success in corporate training by combining asynchronous and synchronous distance learning. Flipped Learning, in particular, can be a very helpful approach as it increases the interactivity during the learning process. Another advantage that is particularly beneficial in this context is the support for teamwork, which is fundamental in business contexts. At the basis of the choice of adopting FL in business and production contexts, there is first of all the awareness that this model increases students' interest by stimulating their motivation and increasing their involvement and interaction. The paper aims at highlighting the potential advantages and challenges of the model to study its applicability to Industry 4.0 education. The new industrial revolution requires a transformation of business models and processes by adding more automation to the organization, thus a Digital Transformation process is needed. The research is a first approach to the issue: is Flipped Learning applicable to corporate training in support of Industry 4.0?