Neuroscience, AI and the Future of Education | Scott Bolland | TEDxSouthBank

Currently around 63% of students are disengaged at school, meaning that they withdrawal either physically or mentally before they have mastered the skills that are required to flourish in later life. In this talk Scott Bolland explores the science of learning, the mismatch between how we teach and how the brain natural learns, and the important role that artificial intelligence could take in addressing the limitations in our current education system.

Dr Scott Bolland is the founder of New Dawn Technologies, a high-tech software company aiming to revolutionise education through the use of artificial intelligence. He has spent the last 20 years actively researching and teaching in the field of cognitive science – the scientific study of how the mind works – which spans disciplines such as psychology, philosophy, neuroscience, artificial intelligence and computer science. He holds a PhD in this field, as well as a university medal for outstanding academic scholarship.

[renehenriksen]

Quote: " - There´s a mismatch between the way learning is tought and the way the brain naturally learns." So true.

[EhsanAmini]

"We need less standardization and more personalization." Very well said.

[rifatulislamhimel]

I concur with Dr. Bolland's perspective that tailoring learning materials and teaching approaches to suit each student's needs is essential. "We need less standardization and more personalization." Very well said.

[dr.chrisperry]

Showed how play of children is the basis of learning, even to each AI. How awesome is that.

[raulbsharma]

One of the best lectures I ve watched on paradigm shift in education.

[wolfferoni]

As a student teacher, I believe this is genius. There's a big focus now on how to make the classroom more engaging with PBL, active learning, differentiation of abilities etc. I'm excited that this tech is to be released soon.

[yuzhang]

I was touched by his last sentence. I feel that it is actually what I need during my education, someone to guide me to find my own path.

[lkd]

"someone to delight in them" - most important ingredient in education, for the children themselves - best quote

[lakshent]

Fantastic ! Content great, delivery masterful and timing perfect for all us educators to take action. 👍

[askyeshka]

You did not end up with your successes and achievement you earned them and owning that you gained something from hard work is not arrogance. You deserve to reward and congratulate yourself for what you did to get you where you are. L'Chaim!

[joeschroedernz]

Looks like this would be a helpful addition to khan academy

[marcusmaschke]

It's not just kids that need education adults do aswell people of all ages.

[shake]

great talk and best of luck to you!! i have a new born and i welcome the day that robots can teach him anything from the comfort of his home so that i can spend more time with him, taking him to museums and around the world so as to kindle his flame.

[yinmei]

Students, especially younger ones will be beneficial the most from Personal E-learning +Personal Group object learning module . Can not wait for this tech to be released and operated in all elementary schools .

[CitricAstrid]

It's sad this gets so little views...

[masaqader]

What a beautiful ted talk. The information regarding why some students do not succeed is so important, yet overlooked by most teaching institutions.

[Nigel]

This a truly inspiring lecture! Scott you are an inspiration!

[msbuff]

4 years later, a pandemic, and I can't even get a solid internet connection in my classroom to teach hybrid.

[lifegenius]

Excellent Ted talk 😊 really informative 🙏

[theurbanwolf]

Home was horror because they tried to beat the ADHD out of me. Blood was drawn dramatically. I was explained how horrible it was at a group home looking for foster parents.18th birthday came and got a Christmas job I left on payday (2nd paycheck)That’s why I am so compatible with psychologists, they can appreciate %110