Revising the future of classroom-based learning: Bridging human connection and digital innovation

In an era where AI, remote learning, and hybrid education models are reshaping the fabric of education, what does the future hold for classroom-based learning?

Three though leaders come together to discuss their visions for the future of learning spaces:

Azlina Kamal, Education Specialist with UNICEF, brings a global humanitarian lens, advocating for equity, inclusion, and the role of the classroom as a sanctuary for social and emotional development, especially in underserved communities.

Jeff Sandhu, COO at 42 Malaysia, offers a disruptive perspective grounded in peer-to-peer, project-based learning and questions whether structured classroom environments still serve today’s digital-native learners.

Charlie Radman, a global EdTech expert and former Head of Education at HP, draws from deep experience at the intersection of education and technology, emphasising the importance of blended ecosystems and the evolving role of teachers as facilitators of personalised, tech-enabled learning.

Together, they will explore the critical skills and mindsets educators need to thrive in a modern classroom: adaptability, digital fluency, empathy, and a commitment to lifelong learning. The session will also examine emerging teaching methods, including competency-based learning, tech-integrated pedagogy, and learner agency, and debate how these can be realistically implemented across diverse educational contexts.

Thursday 02 October 10:00 - 10:30 Leadership Summit: Plenary

Add to calendar 10/02/2025 10:00 10/02/2025 10:30 Revising the future of classroom-based learning: Bridging human connection and digital innovation A discussion about the relevance of classrooms and whether they are in need of a reinvention. Leadership Summit: Plenary Asia/Shanghai