Free learning

Many people say that the education system as a whole in the country needs to be changed.The question is how and on what basis? Do we put in more infrastructure? More contents with more practicals? Do we pump in more teachers into the system? If none of these,the one final question...Do we give the child a chance to study himself,taking his own time and effort? I guess this question has got relevance.. we need to give the child a platform where they can get the maximum knowledge,understand it in their own ways and impart it in their life,as and how they wish..Let me tell you about 2 interesting projects about this 'free learning'.One is the 'hole in the wall' project.I dont know how many are aware of this,but anyway briefing on it.The team carved a hole in the wall that seperated the NIIT building (in kalkaji,new delhi)from the adjoining slum area.Through this a freely accessible computer was put into use.The kids gradually started using the system and with no prior learning the kids educated themselves on the computer usage.You can search for the 'hole in the wall' and get more details on it.The second one,is the OLPC project or even called XO.The idea evolved from MIT.Its not a computer nor a toy.Its a tool for every child to study themselves.The founder of OLPC,Mr.Nicholas strongly say ' teach people how to learn and they'll invent opportunities'.. Yes,we need to put an end to the static and old ways of mugging up education system.Let the child think freely,learn the concepts and move ahead in life.. One day he sure will create an opportunity for all.Lets join to promote 'free thinking and free learning'.