Future Learning Design Podcast

Creating New Institutional Architectures - A Conversation with Sir Geoff Mulgan

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Dec 15, 2024
Sir Geoff Mulgan, a Professor at University College London and former Chief Executive of Nesta, shares insights on the pressing need for educational reform. He discusses the challenges formal education faces, particularly in adapting to modern demands like AI and the pandemic. Mulgan critiques current structures and advocates for a collaborative approach, emphasizing the roles of intermediaries in fostering innovation. He also calls for designing more flexible institutions that prioritize human relationships and local contexts, paving the way for impactful change.
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INSIGHT

Institutional Relevance

  • Current institutions are often ill-equipped to handle modern challenges.
  • Reinventing these institutions is crucial for addressing global crises.
INSIGHT

Schools' Lack of Organized Intelligence

  • School systems lack effective intelligence organization for observing, interpreting, and analyzing information.
  • This hinders their ability to adapt to new challenges and opportunities, like pandemics or AI.
ADVICE

Experimental Approach in Education

  • Try small educational experiments, varying teaching methods with different classes.
  • Share data from these experiments to gain collective intelligence about what works.
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