AI literacy is becoming a core competency like reading and math because jobs, classrooms, and public services now assume people can use, supervise, and question AI—not just “use a tool,” but delegate, verify, and act ethically with it. Employers and education leaders are already prioritizing AI fluency as a hiring and teaching baseline. What AI … Read more
Core idea Digital literacy is essential because schooling, work, and civic life now run on digital and AI‑mediated tools; students must be able to find, evaluate, create, and collaborate online safely and ethically, with growing emphasis on AI literacy as a core, cross‑curricular competency. What digital literacy covers today 2024–2025 signals Why it matters Design … Read more
Core idea Digital skills are now foundational because AI‑driven transformation is reshaping how people live, learn, and work—making competencies in using, evaluating, and creating with digital tools essential for employability, participation in society, and equitable access to opportunity. What “digital skills” include 2024–2025 signals Why it matters Design principles that work India spotlight Guardrails Implementation … Read more
Core idea Digital simulations accelerate skill acquisition by letting learners practice real tasks in safe, repeatable environments with immediate feedback and data—improving performance, retention, and confidence while reducing risk, cost, and time to competence compared with purely traditional methods. Why simulations work for skills Evidence of impact High‑impact use cases Design principles that matter Implementation … Read more
Core idea Digital inclusion underpins equitable access to modern education and jobs: without affordable connectivity, devices, skills, and accessible design, technology widens gaps instead of closing them, undermining student success and social mobility. What digital inclusion means in education Why it’s critical now Policy and leadership actions India and global momentum Bottom line Digital inclusion … Read more
Core idea Coding is moving to core‑subject status because it builds computational thinking and problem‑solving, underpins digital literacy in an AI‑centric economy, and boosts career readiness across fields—not just tech—making it as foundational as reading, writing, and mathematics for modern life and work. What coding adds beyond “tech skills” Drivers behind global adoption Implementation principles … Read more
Core idea Digital transformation is no longer optional for schools because it enables better learning and equity at scale—personalizing instruction, widening access, boosting operational efficiency, and ensuring continuity during disruptions—while preparing learners for a digital economy under tightening governance expectations. What’s different in 2025 Benefits schools realize India spotlight What leaders must implement Risks and … Read more
Introduction: From Seat Time to Skill Mastery Traditional schooling measures progress by time spent in class—semesters, credit hours, grade levels. Competency-Based Education (CBE) flips that model: students advance only after demonstrating mastery of clearly defined skills and knowledge. This shift is gaining momentum worldwide as educators seek more personalized, equitable, and workforce-aligned learning pathways. 1. What Exactly … Read more