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Exploring the Future of Education and Technology: Highlights from Prof. Sugata Mitra’s Visit to NIIT University
NIIT University recently had the privilege of visit by renowned educator, Prof. Sugata Mitra, Professor Emeritus, NIIT University. The visit provided opportunity to NUtons and NUrturers to hear on the technology of AI and how it would be leveraged in education.
Dr. Mitra met the Educational Technology Area faculty. He raised the crucial topic of Assessment and Evaluation, in particular using technology, in the current environment. There was a very insightful discussion on this. ET Area’s latest pedagogic innovation, the Additive Curriculum, that NU is putting in place was shared with Dr. Sugata. He was very positive about it and said that it was the right approach to take.
The highlight of the visit was Prof. Sugata Mitra’s talk on ChatGPT: AI and Learning. He shared his insights on the integration of artificial intelligence in education and how it can be used to enhance the learning experience. His talk was thought-provoking and provided a roadmap for future research and development in the field of education and technology.
Prof. Sugata Mitra’s talk on AI and Learning was a testament to his expertise and experience in the field. He provided a comprehensive overview of the potential of artificial intelligence in education and how it can be used to create more personalized and engaging learning experiences. The talk opened up new avenues for collaboration between the university and industry.
As professor Emeritus, NIIT University, Prof. Sugata promised to visit NU regularly in future and stay engaged with students and faculty of NIIT University.
Prof Ratna, Dean Research and colleagues presented the research and development projects currently being pursued and done in the past. The presentation of R&D projects was well received by Prof. Sugata Mitra, who appreciated the efforts and creativity of NUtons in pursuing cutting-edge research in technology. The discussion was informative and provided new insights on the formulation of good ideas for undertaking R&D projects in future.
His insights on the integration of artificial intelligence in education and his ideas for future R&D projects benefitted NU faculty.
The visit of Prof. Sugata Mitra was a momentous occasion for NIIT University and provided a wealth of knowledge and exciting opportunities for collaboration and learning. The university community looks forward to his future visits.
