Michael Furdyk: Open Education: Future-friendly schools

Michael Furdyk's vision of the future is what he calls the porous classroom - where the world can flow in to give students access to a diversity of ideas, resources and people. Beyond providing context to curriculum, Furdyk believes technology can build empathy by connecting students with their global peers and by facilitating conversations about current issues and shared concerns -- conflicts on the ground, social issues and environment. And for teachers, the "future-friendly school" model changes their role from a content-deliverer to a creativity-inspirer.

Michael Furdyk is the co-founder of TakingITGlobal, an international online education community for youth. He has a wealth of experience in engaging youth on issues related to social innovation using technology, social media, and educational platforms.