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
Computer science is evolving at a much faster pace than a rigid school curriculum can keep up with. By the time students graduate, the digital skills needed for future jobs would be very different. Back in 2014, the broad subject of Computing – covering the three vital areas of Computer Science, Digital Literacy and Information […]
Read More How to make Computer Science more engaging, relevant and accessible?
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 […]
Read More What are the opportunities for radically transforming educator and learner experiences?
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 […]
Read More How artificial intelligence tools can be used to improve education
In 2018, I submitted written evidence by Nesta to the Education Select Committee on the fourth industrial revolution inquiry. The evidence was on how best to prepare young people for future opportunities brought about by technological change and ensure lifelong learning. I was excited about my first appearance in UK Parliament for an oral evidence, along with Prof. Rose Luckin and Brian […]
Read More Reflections on AI in Education and looking forward to 2019
Education has remained the same over the centuries. Formal structures in schools and universities have followed the “sage on a stage” and “assembly line” models. We see industries like transportation, e-commerce, media, consumer electronics, and healthcare being disrupted by Artificial Intelligence (AI). Would Education be the next big opportunity? Given that education is the foundation that […]
Read More AI in Education – Digital Revolution Still Needs Humans