This builds upon prior work from Project Lighthouse in Thailand to use powerful digital technologies to design, model and build artifacts of interest and importance locally. This not only provides a powerful, creative, active learning environment but also potentially helps improve the living conditions of the local residents along the lines they want. Tools for Learning and Health Dr. David Cavallo and Anindita Basu New technologies potentially open pathways to better understanding of health for more people. Since preventive care and successful treatment of chronic diseases rely upon the sophisticated understanding by the general public, learning plays a key role. In this project we are developing new devices and environments to help further such learning and understanding.
Digital technology takes away many of the reasons for large schools.
For example, the social and moral advantages of small schools no longer have to be balanced against needs such as libraries, laboratory resources, or access to specialists. However, it is not enough to inject modern technology into old-fashioned schools. This project focuses on developing an alternative concept for small schools, and is being tackled by nurturing change in a few small schools in different parts of the world. We have already seen dramatic early results among a population that, for the most part, has not done well in traditional school settings. It is evident that the sustainability of our planet is a major challenge that is only increasing in importance.