Sugata Mitra: Build a School in the Cloud

Onstage at TED2013, Sugata Mitra makes his bold TED Prize wish: Help me design the School in the Cloud, a learning lab in India, where children can explore and learn from each other -- using resources and mentoring from the cloud. Hear his inspiring vision for Self Organized Learning Environments (SOLE), and learn more at tedprize.org.
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[@taeka]

"It's not about making the learning happen, but LETTING it happen." YES😍

[@daisycypresstulipgarden2131]

This is the very best presentation about school reforming I have ever seen in my life. It touched me to tears. What an amazing, kind and humble person. This is true love.

[@SuperMemoVideo]

my feelings exactly!

[@NemoPajama]

i interviewed that guy kindest person you'll ever meet

[@MQureshi]

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[@katya8369]

"It's Not About Making Learning Happen, It's About LETTING Learning Happen." SOLE 💙

[@MelanieAnneAhern]

Such an intelligent, humble man with such an important message.

[@bacecil5889]

According to Mr. Mitra -- the future of learning is not a competition -- it's asking great questions and encouraging the answers. He reminds us that the most profound ideas are often the simplest. Thank you, Mr. Mitra.

[@DudeTheMighty]

This talk makes me think of the Khan Academy, a website that has a bunch of different curricula that anyone is free to study from. I'm currently studying math on that site. I did really bad in math classes in secondary school, but I'm hoping that learning it at my own pace will help. I have ADD, so school tends to be really hard for me; I tend to learn better when I'm studying on my own since I can take breaks when I need to and don't have to worry about stressful tests and quizzes while I'm trying to learn. I guess what I'm saying is that this kind of school could also be very helpful for adults, not just for children. Some of us don't do very well in a traditional school but learn very well in a self-directed environment. I hope that this kind of school becomes established. In fact, I hope that this idea of self-directed education becomes more widespread. It's a very valuable idea for the future of education.

[@StephenBeale]

Good for you!

[@SEThatered]

Loved this talk! Love the wise man! He literally answered all the questions I had on this topic about "boring education" and "lack of motivation". I kept smiling all the way through the video out of delight and enjoyment. I want Sugata Mitra and Salman Khan to be a ministers of the education in the world, because they not only know what they are doing, they also love it!

[@milworker]

Excellent talk! I completely understand this teaching method. I use it EVERY SINGLE DAY as an adult. Problem, research, solution. Not Problem, go to school to learn 10,000 useless things barely associated with my problem, focus group, solution. Collaboration, idea sharing toward a common goal...great stuff.

[@afookinpunkasskid3696]

This needs more views, wow.

[@BrigSushilBhasin]

who? he? You? or who?

[@SkateSafeNow]

I'm revisiting this video with a co-learning person for about the 8th time, 8 years later, it still brings tears to my eyes.

[@AmeyaBenare]

We are looking at the man who is changing the world right now. This guy must be mentioned in text books of future. Oh wait, but will there be text books if there wont be any schools! :) :) Anyway, if every teacher and parent on earth listens to Sugata, the world would be drastically better place in no time, i don't care if you agree with me or not.

[@BrigSushilBhasin]

I agree, 100%

[@JimmyLeBrown]

He doesn't care

[@capitancodigo2165]

in the future there will be no text books didnt you get anything!!

[@tombuckley7467]

If you read more extensively about these hole-in-the-wall projects, you'll actually find that most failed. Many computers were vandalized, computers broke down (without anyone to fix them), and electricity was cut off when bills weren't paid for the excessive usage. Here's one such piece about what happened. donaldclarkplanb.blogspot.com/2013/03/sugata-mitra-slum-chic-7-reasons-for.html Mitra is a wonderful speaker - inspirational and thought-provoking. But his presentation masks the reality of these sorts of endeavors.

[@skydragon23101979]

Tom Buckley The whole webpage that you linked the blogger never talk about anything that is of concrete evidence against his whole idea. The idea that computers breakdown with no one fixing them, and electricity cutout when the bills were not paid. All those come down to funding and running a proper system. Computers were vandalised that‘s why when you noticed him saying at the end of his speech you need real life mediators.

[@irinabiologija]

I don't have a word beautiful enough to describe how beautiful talk this is

[@prempillay]

An exciting concept for learning in the 21st century, "a school in the cloud." Found Mr Mitra's talk inspiring and entertaining. As a retired teacher and grandma I endorse the fact that the best learning happens when students are inspired, encouraged, and praised for their curiosity and discovery. Modern day technology inspires excitement to learn. An engaging teacher /facilitator/grandma is an important part of the process.

[@SanieTheGreat]

This made me cry it' is so insightful and beautiful

[@CarolGCummings]

30 years ago, University of Georgia's science education philosophy was to capture the imagination of middle school learners (especially females) by making science hands-on and fun. Every year since then, I've incorporated ideas and activities to achieve this goal. SOLE is yet one more way to capture the minds of our youth.

[@pepeolivergener1507]

This is an amazing proposal! I truly enjoyed this TED TALK and its radical view of education. As a secondary school teacher, my feeling is that before we built the School in the Cloud, we need to reimagine our schools. We should be there to provide a positive environment rather than threatening children with exams and distrust. After all, exams are too frequently a way to instil fear. Surely we should start by celebrating our students and facilitating their learning. We only prepare them for this every day more uncertain world if we teach them how to think for themselves!

[@drcarlossanchezcalixto]

I've seen this video 10 times, and keep ketting moved by the wisdom of Mr Sugata Mitra. I love seeing the kids playing with the computer.

[@fanaramichela6568]

Amazing l was speaking with a friend about school system and I remembered this experience. So actual in nowadays

[@conservativedoggo28]

Who else watching this amazing video in 2019? Omg I love this granny cloud! XD

[@sallyr8048]

.... 2020. 😳

[@digitalageteacher6466]

Incredible! This is the future of education - flipped classrooms, and enabling children to learn rather than forcing them. Once of the best TED talks I've seen 👌

[@sundarramans8931]

What a share Dipak. Awesome. So sweet of you to share what you cherished... Eight years ago.. amazing..so relevant today.. hatsoff to you Prof SugataMitra .. I take a bow.. a must watch..❤🙏👌

[@icaroibere2098]

Excelente, me emocionei profundamente! " Vá em frente"

[@Thewater9766]

Sugata is a highly intelligent and engaging speaker/educator. This mind bending video is geared towards teaching professionals and educational leaders who support innovative and creative pedagogical change. Thank you Sugata.

[@austinesimon9197]

This is a global world where we learn everywhere, anywhere and anytime. Education FOR all..... MMM Wonderful

[@NKEMJIKAFUL]

I have never seen anything close to this. This is so great

[@tinatavares8091]

I love this man, since 2010 when I discovered his project Hole in the wall , a wonderful teacher Mr Sugata Mitra, inspiring and true

[@brandonr1371]

As a father to 3 young children Im beyond inspired. I’ve been a big critic of our education system but haven’t had a solution. This is the solution.

[@CumulusSkies]

This is brilliant! What an amazing human being. This is one of the most inspirational Ted Talks I've heard yet. Thank you thank you for the work you do! 🙏

[@joannajorge5810]

A heartfelt, thought-provoking and inspirational speech. Thank you Mr. Mitra.

[@brendaochoaparra7239]

Un concepto emocionante para aprender en el siglo XXI, "una escuela en la nube". La plática del Sr. Mitra inspiradora y entretenida. Estoy de acuerdo en el hecho de que el mejor aprendizaje ocurre cuando los estudiantes son inspirados, animados y elogiados por su curiosidad y descubrimiento. La tecnología moderna inspira emoción para aprender.

[@akdo89]

This is the best TED video i've ever seen. This guy is so genuine and witty I can't even... These videos makes me want to learn any Indian language!!

[@samueloye3967]

wow... i'm so moved by this video. with your idea and mine, we can make the world a better place

[@meenupandey1216]

An absolutely wonderful talk on self-oriented learning environments .

[@landontucker2866]

I found this to be a little eye opening for how slow are education isn’t changing! And still doing the same things 200 years ago in school. So having children or student teach each other and learn with others can make it easier to learn? My favorite teachers are the ones who propose a question while not telling you the answer. It gets you really thinking. I find preachers or pastors do this a lot when talking anything Christian related. What if we had students work together like a group project on homework forcing kids to learns with each other.

[@ilmarsabele]

One of the most eye opening speeches I have ever heard!

[@ritachilota9617]

Amazing!!! What a beautiful achievement!

[@AltairDhauglu]

Please continue with this project, I teared imagining how beautiful the world could be...

[@benjaminbedford8702]

great, the future of learning. there is so much we can achieve when we are open to learn irrespective of the age of the teacher

[@rafiakase8940]

I really salute At the same time touched. It's so inspiring for me.. Let me carry that hope too.

[@Abdultreaty]

First time am commenting on a TED Talk... this man is just great. He is like an alien from a special planet with the solution of the world

[@oche_ii]

Awesome, insightful and motivating...

[@mamamiachannel3706]

thanks for your lesson. Mr,,

[@obinnaodoh5453]

Truly gifted... What a blessing to mankind!

[@vikalpagg2011]

One of the best TED talks i've ever seen. Understood current education from the scratch. I & my friends have always been complaining about "EDUCATION SYSTEM" but he approached it very sophisticatedly..

[@noorashikinbintishahrommoe7685]

it great. I love the info for my classes. It amazing and inspired me as teacher too.

[@manfredbazarov6417]

I met this guy a couple of years ago. Really nice person with some great ideas.

[@BrigSushilBhasin]

I am so so so impressed with this humble, simple, genius. A revolution in education

[@nokxyluthuli3921]

This is unbelievable, we are really fortunate with such important information we need to keep with time and as S Mavrodi says we are living in the world that is unfair and unjust. The cloud school is a sound idea because the syllabus is not moving with this technological time we live in. We will be lead by greatest of them all leaders who are all ready bringing a true change in all of our lives. We are forever grateful.

[@Monica-nc7hx]

I found this acutely useful for nowadays education. What is better than learn from each other? Share life experiences, knowlegde, art... and connect with the correct people shall be amazing.

[@rohitsingh-fk2dv]

This is a pure content that KZbin provides.

[@martithaayala6637]

Quien diría que la realidad de la escuela en la nube, se llevaría a cabo en todo el mundo a raíz de la pandemia COVID en el 2020. Nos alcanzó el futuro. Gracias profesor por su aporte y compartir el fruto de su trabajo de varios años. Éxito.

[@sonwabonamba2975]

it is wonderful presentation that need to be absorb for learning and how to keep your audience listening

[@ilmarsabele]

Makes me reconsider going back to school tomorrow~`!

[@kariprieto4073]

Blessings for inspiring me so deeply, thank you.

[@darin_hagre]

Incredibly inspirational! We all learn so much because TED talks are all shared in the cloud. It's amazing to think of the potential that technology holds for the future!

[@nelsonmonday5989]

Amazing presentation

[@obimichael8091]

Excellent,Great and Glorious lecture.Together we will change the world.long live MMM

[@tharinithiagaraja1495]

Just wow! Sir, you’re amazing 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@MariaD90]

This is amazing! I am feeling so inspired right now.

[@JakeBroe]

Very inspiring!

[@erickledesma3326]

Para los que desean leerlo en español, debajo del video esta la opción de "transcripción" al ladeo del la opción "Añadir a"... de ahi despliega el discurso, en ella den clic derecho y ñas abrirá una miniventana, den clic en "Traducir a español" y listo!! SALUDOS

[@diabetaokemute5708]

I love this video, this video change my mind and my brain, this life will been better for every body

[@adeosunadeola97]

this is professor of self independent with one major unique that differentiate him from Schools professors. kudos to you and learning from you here

[@JOHNPAULOKAFOR]

I really enjoyed this talk.

[@kingdavidjapan]

What a wonderful, wonderful man!

[@nonnankobra]

My favourite talk in a long time.

[@adetunjiajayi7679]

Very insightful, educative and motivating

[@user-zj8is4mh4w]

Good! I completely understand this teaching method. I hope to learn some in MMM-global.That`s great.

[@neojohnson113]

I totally agree with him. We need to think about the future of education now.

[@thamsanqabuthelezi8187]

Very inspiring indeed and no doubt this is the future of education

[@trifenaallaina]

Awesome video and solution! we need this for learning process nowadays.

[@idoghorferdnard9379]

Pure enlightenment, true eye opener

[@omakokoakpevwe1062]

What a great idea. I love it

[@GweneverElektra]

Absolutely brilliant! Thank you!

[@222Afaf]

Well presented. I loved it and loved his way of giving the speech. Well done.

[@fariha192]

he is ahead of our time! this is great

[@HecKaTorN]

absolutely amazing talk

[@glockman1727ak47]

Incredibly powerful! This gives me hope for the future.

[@cosmasaribigbola7794]

Indeed a wonderful inspiration. That's one of the sources that changes the financial unfair world for Mankind. TOHETHER WE CHANGE THE WORLD

[@polcavaller3238]

I really liked this man's video. I think it has taught us that with very little you can learn, and I was surprised by the idea of the computer on the wall. I think Sugata-san's idea of a new kind of school is very good. I think in the future we'll be pretty useless and just learn to read. When we need something, all we have to do is go on the Internet to solve our doubts.

[@ikerparrona9363]

This is unbelievable, we are really fortunate with such important information we need to keep with time and as S.Mavrodi says we are living in the world that is unfair and unjust. The cloud school is a sound idea because the syllabus is not moving with this technological time we live in. We will be lead by greatest of them all leaders who are all ready bringing a true change in all of our lives.

[@muhlengwenya2489]

Love this

[@RichardBland]

Brilliantly simple... I can't wait for this future.

[@hendraanderson1]

very inspiring school in the cloud. very wonderful

[@sbongilebaloyi2970]

this is wonderfull people must watch and gain knowledge

Gracias erick, estimaba ejecutar varias reproducción, tu explicación me facilito la compresión. agradecido

[@maroofsyed9543]

Lost for words to describe this Ted Talk. Simply amazing! 👏👏👏

[@NemoPajama]

i interviewed that guy kindest person you'll ever meet

[@rebeccachinofamba6185]

Wow great staff ,thank you

[@user-ft1nt8xh4f]

This is a great idea! I admire you!! Thank you for the wonderful idea that you came up with. I am looking forward to it!

[@graceinnocent4448]

absolutely great

[@kangpiao7837]

A lecture that is valuable to watch

[@bertramnnagozie8791]

Wow what a message, love it

[@anthonyudeze221]

Good Lecture from a Great Being. Bless You

[@jin6093]

very inspiring and full of insight

[@akinrodoyeakinsinaa.8062]

This is great indeed..

[@xDreams227]

woah he's amazing

[@lasisiadekunley1851]

this is absolute interesting the future is brighter in learning God bless you

[@abusyuhada8179]

is very a good education, inspiration....!

[@samuelpaul5039]

Great words of inspiration

[@adamlopez2339]

Thanks for this amazing Ted Talk, I really enjoyed it. I generally agree with the idea being proposed. It's specially interesting for me because I was home schooled, I studied at home until I was 12 years old. And I think, the actual way to educate the children is not the best, it could be so much better, mainly because of the way to evaluate, the exams. The exams make a lot of pressure on the children, and at that age they shouldn't have that pressure. I really hope that in the future, the way of learning changes and that the children go happy to school.

[@tosinoni6736]

this man is amazing