Impact of Educational Technology on the Future of Innovation and Government Leadership:
The Future of Innovation is Linked to Shaping the Minds of Future Generations, as per participants in WGS 2024.
Moreover, they highlighted the role of technology in this process.
Stating that technology can be used to develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity skills of young people.
The sessions also highlighted the role of the private sector in shaping the minds of future generations.
Noting that private sector companies that rely on modern technology in their operations can play a positive role in this process.
As they are providing educational opportunities and training programs that equip the youth with the skills they need to succeed in the future workforce.
Udacity’s Role in Providing Educational Opportunities:
Udacity is one of the largest online education platforms in the world.
Dr. Ki Rommelt, CEO of Udacity presented a number of ideas about the opportunities that the platform offers to people worldwide.
Including those who have not completed their university education to keep pace with the current job market.
Even university graduates can benefit from Udacity.
He said that Udacity provides many training courses including:
Aata science, technology, and artificial intelligence skills.
While its biggest success story is the “Million Arab Coders” initiative.
He added that Udacity aims to provide its trainees with multiple skills that qualify them for the future.
Mentioning that one of its main goals is to raise the skills of government employees.
In addition to provide content that qualifies them to become experts in their fields.
Privacy Protection and the Private Sector’s Responsibility in Shaping the Minds of Future Generations
The World Wide Web has helped over 600 million people in low- and middle-income countries access the internet.
As this network is working with decision-makers in governments and industries to shape policies and practices.
While TikTok is not just a platform for entertainment and leisure, but it also encourages children and youth to learn.
TikTok has provided 500 educational videos in collaboration with non-profit organizations to help students learn.
Talking about ZOOM, education is a fundamental pillar for ZOOM.
Moreover, ZOOM empowers many children who are unable to attend school to learn.
Mentioning that it has a presence in 46 out of 50 universities in the United States.
The top 25 companies in the United States use the ZOOM application.
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Sustainable Technology Reinforces The Future of Innovation
The technology will surely affect the minds of future generations.
However, it’s impact depends on the way of use.
Everyone has the right to own a computer, and sustainable technology should be available at affordable prices.
Enabling various communities to have secure and continuous access to the information network is really important.
In addition, teaching children 21st-century skills is a key factor in shaping their future job.
For example: programming, design, digital art, and management are required in the market.
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