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We previously brought you some ways in which technology is changing the way we learn. But not all schools have access to expensive gadgets. And not all learning and experience necessarily has to be gained in the classroom.
There are plenty of other ways that learning can be made fun and accessible. In fact, many Live UnLtd projects have been set up to share knowledge and teach people, such as Beyond The Classroom. And when people set up these projects, they also learn a lot for themselves.
Below are some other ideas we’ve come across that we hope you will find inspiring.
Farm in a classroom
Stephen Ritz is a teacher from New York’s tough South Bronx who is fizzing with energy. Along with groups of young people, Stephen grows lush gardens for food, visually pleasant greenery, and to create jobs.
Education for the world we live in today
Lastly, you may have seen this brilliant and entertaining animation of Sir Ken Robinson’s Ted Talk on RSA before.
Sir Ken’s argument for new methods in education is a powerful and convincing one. After all, he says, the basis of our education system is hundreds of years old and so was designed for a world that is very different to that of the 21st century.
So where might education go next? Come back tomorrow to find out about some possible futures for education. And keep updated with us on Twitter and Facebook to be the first to know.
