The Role of Humans in the 21st Century
6 – 8
July 2024
STEM
21 Days
About Project
As data, technology and AI make a splash in everyday news, how can we pause to think about the Role of Humans in the 21st Century? In a world where most mundane and functional tasks will be handled by an AI, how do young adults think about their education and lives ahead? What must Education Institutes do today to prepare young people for their role in this changing world? This project is about grappling with these questions with the World Renowned Professor Sugata Mitra. As students reflect on these questions, they will create a revamped curriculum for their own grades that aligns with the Role of Humans in the 21st Century. A revamped curriculum may focus on students learning the art of leisure, building a community, creating artworks and other activities which allow them to thrive in an AI-led world.
Expert Profile
Sugata Mitra is an emeritus professor at Newcastle University, UK, renowned for his groundbreaking research in education technology and self-directed learning. He is best known for the “Hole in the Wall” experiment, which demonstrated children’s ability to learn independently using digital tools, influencing the global Minimally Invasive Education movement.
A TED Prize winner, Prof. Sugata Mitra pioneered the School in the Cloud project, revolutionizing learning through self-organized learning environments (SOLEs). His work has shaped innovative approaches to education, emphasizing curiosity, collaboration, and the power of technology in bridging learning gaps.
Prof. Sugata Mitra has received numerous accolades for his contributions to education and continues to inspire future-ready learning methodologies worldwide.
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