Tag: UNESCO

UNESCO issues urgent call for appropriate use of technology in education

Stuart Mitchell

A new global UNESCO report on technology in education highlights the lack of appropriate governance and regulation. Countries are urged to set their own terms for the way technology is designed and used in education so that it never replaces in-person, teacher-led instruction, and supports the shared objective of quality education for all. The digital revolution holds immeasurable potential but, just as warnings have been voiced for how it should be regulated in society, similar attention must be paid to the way it is used in education. Its use must…

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UNESCO issues urgent call for appropriate use of technology in education

Stuart Mitchell

A new global UNESCO report on technology in education highlights the lack of appropriate governance and regulation. Countries are urged to set their own terms for the way technology is designed and used in education so that it never replaces in-person, teacher-led instruction, and supports the shared objective of quality education for all. The digital revolution holds immeasurable potential but, just as warnings have been voiced for how it should be regulated in society, similar attention must be paid to the way it is used in education. Its use must…

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UNESCO mobilizes education ministers from around the world for a co-ordinated response to ChatGPT

Stuart Mitchell

In response to the rapid emergence of new and powerful generative AI tools, on Thursday 25 May, UNESCO held the first global meeting of Ministers of Education to explore the immediate as well as far-reaching opportunities, challenges and risks that AI applications pose to education systems. Over 40 Ministers came together to share policy approaches and plans on how best to integrate these tools into education. During the online discussion on 25 May 2023, UNESCO presented a roadmap on generative AI and education, including open multistakeholder dialogue. Generative AI opens…

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UNESCO names 18 new Global Geoparks

Stuart Mitchell

The UNESCO Global Geopark designation was created in 2015, and recognizes “geological heritage of international significance”. Geoparks serve local communities by combining the conservation with public outreach and a sustainable approach to development. The 18 new designations brings the total up to 195 Geoparks, covering a total surface area of 486,709 km2, equivalent to twice the size of the United Kingdom. Two UNESCO Member States are joining the network for the first time: New Zealand and the Philippines. Here’s a full list of the newcomers:    Brazil: Caçapava Geopark Caçapava Geopark Caçapava UNESCO Global Geopark in…

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UNESCO launches Women4Ethical AI expert platform to advance gender equality

Stuart Mitchell

At a time when digital technologies are reshaping everyday life, women are under-represented in the research and design of these technologies, Their needs and experiences are also overlooked by designers, and the data used to train AI is often biased against women and girls. Today, globally, women and girls are 25% less likely than men to know how to leverage digital technology for basic purposes, 4 times less likely to know how to programme computers and 13 times less likely to file for an ICT patent. Only 20% of employees…

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