Hole-in-the-Wall

I wanted to briefly talk about a fantastic project that I was introduced to on my last trip to India, the Hole-in-the-Wall. No, this is not an ATM, but an educational revolution that has had amazing results since the idea first came about in 1999. Dr. Sugata Mitra, Chief Scientist at NIIT, is credited with the discovery of Hole-in-the-Wall and has subsequently developed the concept of Minimally Invasive Education. Hole-in-the-wall Learning Stations seek to create a new paradigm in the learning process by providing unrestricted computer access to groups of children in an open playground setting. The results have been impressive and show a significant positive impact on the children involved. This is a great example of how technology can be used to revolutionise our environment and should be considered as a case study for School 2.0.