The Future of Education

Explore the future of education in this thought-provoking 18-minute TEDx talk by Yılmaz Köylü, a lecturer at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. Discover how artificial intelligence is reshaping education and the job market, and learn about the crucial role teachers play in developing "AI-proof" skills in students. Gain insights into the importance of critical thinking, creativity, curiosity, and lifelong learning as distinctively human abilities that will remain relevant in an AI-driven world. Understand the balance between leveraging AI and nurturing human creativity to drive innovation. Drawing from his 16 years of teaching experience and research in linguistics and second language studies, Köylü emphasizes the need for educators to adapt and evolve in response to new teaching and learning contexts. Delve into strategies for empowering students to become lifelong learners and prepare for a future where AI and human skills coexist and complement each other.