Our Global Brain

  (OERs) give us professionally produced media, often well-tested and researched, that we would not be able to replicate due to cost. These resources, break down barriers to education by eliminating cost constraints for learners and educators worldwide. In regions with limited access to traditional educational materials, OERs provide an invaluable opportunity for individuals to access high-quality learning materials regardless of their socio-economic background. By leveraging OERs, we can adapt and customize content to suit diverse cultural contexts and learning needs, ultimately enhancing the quality and relevance of education on a global scale. This gives us the potential to democratize education, empower learners, and drive positive social and economic change worldwide.

 AI Chatbots for Enhanced Learning: By emphasizing character and competencies such as critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration, this approach ensures that these skills are imparted within relevant contexts, enhancing their effectiveness. Designed by Dr. Ron Beghetto https://ronald-beghetto.squarespace.com/ who is one of the Top 200 University-Based Scholars in Education. His work explores the following themes:

• using GenAI as a partner in possibility thinking      (designing and using custom bots); preparing young people for possible futures; 
• encouraging possibility thinking in education;
• democratizing creative educational experiences;
• developing new and dynamic creativity research      methods. 

 Mobile Learning (mLearning) refers to the use of Mobile technologies, such as cell phones, or any hand devices that are used as a learning instrument to enhance interactive collaborative learning. Mobile learning is important for several reasons. It can be inexpensive when compared to traditional learning and it is as far-reaching as there are people with mobile devices (current mobile networks are currently accessible to upward of 90% of the world‟s population.) mLearning is unique in that it can accommodate both formal and informal learning in collaborative or individual learning modes, and within almost any context but it requires student user-centric design to be effective. https://adlnet.gov/projects/mobile-learning-overview/ 

 Strengths-Based Approach: Utilizing the OER Positive Personality Profiles https://www.authentichappiness.sas.upenn.edu/testcenter developed by UPenn, this solution employs a strengths-based approach. Through assessments, students identify their strengths, fostering confidence and enabling them to actively contribute to collaborative efforts. This approach not only benefits educational settings but also holds the potential for adaptation in employment contexts to support collaboration and ideation among teams. An individual creates an account, with privacy assured, that they can use to support personal reflections and growth for lifelong learning. The assessments are available in 6 languages.

  Learning is facilitated through "Short Burst" modules, designed to extend learning over a period longer than traditional programs. This approach, as advocated by Harvard Business Review, promotes greater retention and application of knowledge. Our modules are versatile, and suitable for integration into various learning environments or as standalone self-development practices. Weekly prompts focusing on character strengths serve as practical examples to reinforce learning. They are ideal for global education initiatives in regions with limited access to traditional educational resources. 

Neurodiversity is a critical component of transforming education and the workplace. True inclusivity goes beyond visible disabilities and encompasses the strengths and perspectives of neurodivergent individuals. By recognizing and embracing neurodiversity, stigmas associated with non-apparent disabilities can be overcome, fostering a more inclusive environment.True inclusivity requires recognizing the unique strengths and perspectives that neurodivergent individuals bring.  With at least 20% of the adult population being neurodiverse, it's clear that neurodiversity transcends race, gender, and orientation. The various ways individuals think fuel innovation and progress. When people from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives come together to tackle complex challenges, they bring a wealth of ideas and insights.