Prime Highlights
- Intel and The Times of India have introduced “The Learning Curve” to address learning and digital trust issues and ensure responsible usage of AI-based PCs.
- The campaign aims to equip teachers and families with content, guidance, and adoption of ethical technology.
Key Fact
- More than 100,000 parents and teachers were surveyed, and it led to increased concerns regarding screen time, abuse of AI, and disconnection of teachers and students.
- It is based on three pillars – Empowerment Through Education, Ethical Use of Technology, and Human-Centered Design.
Key Background
India’s education system is being transformed on a mass scale, but the teachers and parents alike are suffering from a digital trust deficit. India has over 248 million school-going children enrolled and awe-inspiring infrastructural shortages – only a paltry 57.2% of schools have functioning computers and 53.9% have internet. It is not only in the delivery area, but there is this mindset deficiency. Parents and educators are concerned with potential problems in learning quality and critical-thinking ability due to technology and AI.
To counter these obstacles, Intel and The Times of India launched “The Learning Curve”, a campaign that would build faith in technology and facilitate proper digital adoption. A survey across the country indicated that more than 55% of the interviewed people are worried about the impact of AI on critical thinking, and 43% refer to experts for guidance on responsibly using technology. The campaign is aimed to put technology neither in place of nor competitive with learning, but as a partner.
The project is structured around three strategic pillars. The first one, Empowerment Through Education, is targeting how AI-powered PCs can provide personalized and creative learning experiences. The second pillar, Ethical and Safe Use of Technology, is targeting privacy, parental control, and secure content consumption. The third pillar, Human-Centered Design, is implementing measures for ensuring that technology supports teacher-student interaction and does not substitute it.
To fuel adoption and trust, the campaign uses real experiences of parents and education leaders. Public personalities like Soha Ali Khan, Priti Ashwin, and Kranti Redkar give personal experiences of utilizing technology in their kids’ learning experience. Education pioneers like Ranjitsinh Disale, 2020 Global Teacher Prize winner, demonstrate how technology can bridge rural education divides and enhance engagement.
As per NEP 2020 and online learning websites, the program will equip students, teachers, and families with the skills and knowledge necessary to thrive in the digital world.
