We live in a time of accelerated technological change, and at the heart of this revolution is Artificial Intelligence (AI). AI is rapidly reshaping industries, economies, and the fabric of society. Education cannot afford to stand still. Why Change is Needed The current educational model, though successful in many ways, was largely designed for an […]
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I was fortunate enough to study computing aged 12 in an Indian school and that led me to study Computer Engineering for my undergrad degree in Singapore back in the 90’s. Nearly three decades later and with AI transforming work and life, girls made up only 17.5% of A level Computer Science entries and 21% […]
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The global literacy rate has come a long way. From a mere 10% in 1800, to today: 87% of adults worldwide possess basic reading and writing skills. This remarkable shift means that only one in ten people remain illiterate, a stark contrast from two centuries ago. In today’s digital world, new forms of literacy such […]
Read More Beyond traditional literacy in the digital age
How can AI help with measuring what is important (social and emotional skills, creativity, collaboration, critical thinking) and not just want is easy to measure (literacy and numeracy)? How do we promote equity between different groups and not discriminate against any learners? Where could we be in 10 years with the right guidance, support and […]
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COVID has accelerated the shift to digital, compressing what would likely have been a decade of incremental change into just a few weeks. There are two distinct digital skills gaps — basic and advanced – and we know that narrowing both will be vitally important to the UK’s and London’s recovery, which is why we are tackling them in different ways. […]
Read More Two ways that we’re helping London bridge the digital skills divide
‘You can’t stop the wave, but you can learn to surf.’ – Jon Kabat-Zinn The pandemic has brought about a huge surge in unemployment and those who were already facing systemic hurdles have been hardest hit. Young people and women have felt the devastating shockwaves of COVID-19. The unprecedented economic fallout has made the government […]
Read More How to ensure that the future of work is fair and inclusive for all?
This opinion piece is part of Reinventing Schools for the Future and was originally published on Nesta, a global innovation foundation. For so long in education, reliance on rigid testing methods has led to an overemphasis on academic achievement at the expense of our children’s wellbeing. Some of the most valuable aspects of education are […]
Read More Can we build a more inclusive education system as part of our recovery from the pandemic?
We live in a world driven by automation.They call it the 4th industrial revolution. Education system needs a transformation.Schools want to teach empathy & collaboration. China and Japan, once leaders in memorisation,Have now reversed this to skills in innovation. We live in a knowledge economy with AI adoption & data proliferation. The irony is that […]
Read More UK Finally Acts to Prevent a Lost GenerationExam results days ought to be days of celebration. The culmination of countless hours of hard work, excitement over the future and congratulatory Tweets from MP’s that no one getting their results will read. For those of us working on improving diversity in technology, results day has become a significantly less joyous occasion. In large […]
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It was a privilege to be invited to the APPG AI evidence meeting, chaired by Stephen Metcalfe and Lord Tim Clement-Jones, this week at the House of Lords. Sir Anthony Seldon, Professor Rose Luckin, Priya Lakhani, and I gave evidence on how artificial intelligence (AI) tools can be used to improve learner experience, teaching practice and education system design. Commonly referred to […]
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