The future of learning is in the good hands of the next generation of leaders, who are changing and equalising the playing field through education
We live in a time of unprecedented change and uncertainty. The world faces complex and interconnected challenges such as technological disruption, globalisation, climate change and social inequality. These challenges require new skills, mindsets and approaches to learning and work.
The traditional education model, designed for the industrial age, no longer fits this purpose. It is based on standardisation, memorisation and testing rather than creativity, collaboration and problem-solving. With the advancing challenges we face today, many have lamented that it does not prepare learners for the future nor foster their passion, curiosity and agency.
Learning in the new age has to be adaptable, tailored, meaningful and fun. To develop these critical skills for the road ahead, learners need to be able to design their own learning paths based on their passions, talents and aspirations.
Here are seven Gen.T honourees who are changing the way we learn and encouraging lifelong learning.
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Dita Aisyah
Co-founder and chief business development officer, Binar Academy
Today’s job seekers need tech skills, but not everyone gets to learn them in a nurturing, positive environment. In 2017, Dita Aisyah co-founded Binar Academy, an edtech company that provides online boot camps, webinars and certified courses but avoids the hyper-competitive ranking system many Indonesians grow up with. Binar aims to make studying digital marketing, software development and data analysis fun and even addictive—and high-tech careers easier to get.
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