Digital innovation center (DIC), Africa’s Post

In a digitized ecosystem shaped by stories, learning, and digital breakthroughs, we stand at the crossroads of innovation and impact. Let's rewrite the narrative on this International Education Day with educational experiences that connect hearts, inspire minds, and transcend borders. Because when we learn together, we rise together. www.canvasdigital.net #CanvasDigital #EducationForChange #EducationDay2025

During my time in the Monash Innovation Guarantee, I had the privilege to discover the many ways which innovation can relate to my academic journey alongside a diverse body of fellow innovators. As a result, a concept which really stood out to me was interdisciplinary collaboration.     As many of us do, I once withheld the belief that a problem is best solved by individuals with specific expertise in a relevant field. However, I have now come to recognise the incredible value of bringing together multiple backgrounds of expertise to help solve a problem more effectively. Furthermore, it is often only by curating a team consisting of diverse disciplinary and personal backgrounds that assumptions are tested, and more creative ideas are generated. For instance, within my innovation challenge in collaboration with industry partners AiLECS Lab, a Research Centre of Monash University and the Australian Federal Police, my incredible team consisted of many diverse individuals, from fields such as law, criminology, commerce, political sciences, health sciences and more. Ultimately, by looking at our industry challenge from the different lenses provided by our diverse skill sets, our unique insights in marketing, critical thinking, human-centred design and communicative skills helped each other overcome roadblocks when discovering how to increase engagement with the My Pictures Matter campaign.   Looking ahead at my future path as an innovator, interdisciplinary collaboration is definitely something I will strive to incorporate into my academic future, particularly when it comes to diversifying the way I approach problem solving. Overall, #MIG2024 has reshaped my view of innovation from being a highly scientific process, to an exciting challenge which is reliant on multiple disciplinary ideologies coming together. Ultimately, by working alongside a diverse team, this can lead to incredible and vital solutions to some of our world's greatest issues.

I’m honored to represent Learning Planet Institute and speak at i50y’s event this week! Thank you Gaël Van Weyenbergh and Antonina Douannes for the invitation to join the esteemed speakers, moderated by Lily Edinam Botsyoe. I spoke about: (video below) 🔸increasing internet accessibility 🔸improving AI governance 🔸enhancing digital literacy 🔸supporting youth wellness 🔸empowering youth leaders to shift from dialogue to action 🔸leveraging the internet for social good and a human-centered digital future. Thank you to Edward Stevenette 🌏 and Dr. François Taddei for the opportunity to speak about how Learning Planet Institute harnesses the power of digital tools to make learning more accessible, so that youth worldwide can contribute to an inclusive and innovative future. The Youth Design Challenge is a testament to Learning Planet’s commitment to including youth as partners in co-designing the future of learning. To meet global challenges, young people must join forces on creative solutions. I50y provides important online spaces for solutions-oriented discussions and collective problem-solving, which ultimately lead to tangible changes in our own communities. We must empower youth to collaborate in shaping the internet to serve as a powerful force for positive impact. The event was at capacity and for those of you couldn’t join the meeting, we want to hear your thoughts! What are your hopes for the internet for the next 50 years? #technology #innovation #creativity

Equipping the young generation with a digital skill set is one of the best gifts we can give them. It's a sure way to maximize their potential and prepare them for the future #SDG4 #Innovation #Digitalskill

99Days Project Challenge Order Letter Presentation Following the IGEN Industry Challenge Meet 2024, the achievers will be given the opportunity to initiate 99Days project challenges to find solutions to industry-defined challenges. #theigen #sdgs #sdg9 #research #innovation

The European EdTech Ecosystem faces a number of barriers to digital innovation. We have identified seven main areas in our most recent EmpowerED report: ⚠️ Establishing Common Definitions and Terminologies ⚠️Addressing Fragmentation through European Frameworks ⚠️Improving Access to Market Data ⚠️Enhancing Digital Competence in Education ⚠️Creating Balanced and Representative Datasets ⚠️Strategic Funding and Support Mechanisms ⚠️Building Trust and Evidence The report is the first of two planned versions in the EmpowerED project and not only highlights the current gaps and challenges, but also provides example solutions to foster collaboration, drive innovation, and ensure that educational technologies meet the diverse needs of learners across the continent. Read the full report here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eW6EEaf4 It was my pleasure to work on this together with Antonia Clary on behalf of the European Edtech Alliance

Today, we recognize the innovation and determination of young minds shaping tomorrow’s world. Together, let’s invest in skills that empower, inspire, and transform lives. #innovation #fmn #worldyouthskillsday

🎓 Building Confidence in Educational Technology Transformation: Strategies for Success In today’s fast-paced educational landscape, technology is a catalyst for transformation. But true success comes not from simply adopting new tools—it requires strategic planning, transparency, and collaboration. Join us for an exclusive roundtable networking dinner, hosted by TransforMATive and CloudClevr at The Ivy Asia Leeds. This event is tailored for education leaders committed to navigating the complexities of technology transformation with confidence and clarity. ✨ What’s in it for you? 🔹 Learn how to craft measurable technology roadmaps aligned with your institution’s goals. 🔹 Discover strategies to enhance transparency, trust, and security within your tech ecosystem. 🔹 Gain insights into CloudClevr’s innovative Clevr360 platform and world-class solutions designed to boost collaboration, productivity, and satisfaction in education. 🔹 Collaborate with peers to share experiences, tackle challenges, and explore actionable strategies that elevate educational outcomes. 🚨 This is the final roundtable dinner of 2024! Don’t miss this opportunity to close the year with impactful discussions and actionable takeaways. 📅 Date: 28th Nov 📍 Location: The Ivy Asia, Leeds 🔗 Register your interest today: https://lnkd.in/ecnG8mtx Together, let’s ensure technology drives not just change but meaningful, measurable transformation in education. #EducationTransformation #EdTech #LeadershipNetworking #EdTechStrategy #DigitalTransformation

Excited to share insights from the "Designing Learning Ecosystems" playbook by World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE)! This comprehensive guide explores how we can reshape education through community-based, lifelong learning. Key takeaways include the importance of collaboration, the power of stakeholder engagement, and the need for innovative pathways to connect learners with opportunities. Let's rethink our approach to education and empower learners to thrive in our interconnected world! #LearningEcosystems #EducationInnovation #CommunityEngagement #LifelongLearning

"𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝𝐧'𝐭 𝐁𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐞: 𝐃𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰" In my work as a Futurist and innovation expert am 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐟𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐭𝐨 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐦 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠, ensuring it doesn't become an elitist preserve. Too often, our focus in future thinking gravitates towards technology, recognizing it as a significant driver of change. While this is undeniably important, I firmly believe that addressing the 𝐡𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬  and understanding what fundamentally motivates us to initiate real transformations is even more crucial. Moreover, my approach emphasizes 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐠𝐚𝐩. I see the skills associated with future thinking as capabilities that should be globally disseminated, not reserved for a select few. Today it is still too much kept to the lucky few, and seen as a skill that can increase ones business advantages only. not create a better world together. 𝐈 𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡, It is essential to acknowledge that these skills can be acquired by anyone, anywhere, challenging the notion that they are beyond the reach of the general populace. Even stronger we as futurist should make it our live mission to make sure they are accessible to all. Within Wandering the Future we work on democratizing future thinking and make these vital skills accessible to everyone, fostering a more inclusive and equitable future for all. Some of our current project where we actively share future skills for a better tomorrow: - #MissionFuture: educational program for ground school kids about future thinking and innovation, successful piloted with Stichting Campus Nederland. - #K12 program Saudi Arabia for Adhlal: educational program development to increase creativity and innovation amongst youngsters. - #Futureforward Program; a innovation journey to explore, learn and embed future skills in corporate strategy teams. Currently running at Wonen Limburg - Keynote: A hopeful Future which you can book through Speakers Academy® Feel free to connect with me to discuss how we can collaborate on this mission. #FutureThinking #Futurism #DemocratizingFuture #InclusiveInnovation #KnowledgeForAll #HumanCenteredChange #TechAndSociety #BridgeTheGap #FutureSkills #EquitableFuture