4 days ago
- Science
- South China Morning Post
Write to Win (Round 4): What do you think schools will be like in 50 years?
Read the responses to this week's Write to Win prompt, and choose the answer you like most on this form.
Hong Kong: I think in 50 years, artificial intelligence (AI) will play a huge role in the education system. As AI teachers and learning assistants have become more common today, I envision in 50 years, AI systems will provide personalised and adaptive learning for students with different learning styles, catering to neurodivergent students as well. Furthermore, I can see AI grading our assessments and homework, freeing up teachers' schedules and allowing them to spend more time with students and emotionally connect with them. Lastly, I also believe that schools will include more life-related education, such as woodwork, cooking and finance management, helping to refine and develop skills that will stick with students for the rest of their lives.
London: Hong Kong's sea level is likely to rise in 50 years due to glaciers melting. It would be unsurprising if the total area of the sea surface exceeds the total area of the land surface. Therefore, underwater schools could help conserve land area. These types of schools immersed in water could provide a quiet and calm learning environment for students. Acrylic underwater windows installed on ceilings would allow natural light to enter, saving electricity and providing students with stunning scenery to relieve stress. Additionally, underwater schools might give students a deeper understanding of nature, teaching them the importance of protecting marine life.
Write to Win (Round 3): What isn't a subject in school that you think should be?
Sydney: Schools will be powered by advanced artificial intelligence that adapts to each student's learning style. Classrooms may exist in virtual or augmented reality, turning history, science and art into immersive experiences. Traditional exams will be replaced by real-world projects and digital portfolios. Students will learn empathy, climate awareness and financial literacy. Learning will be curiosity-driven, collaborative and personalised – connecting students worldwide and preparing us for an innovative and inclusive future.
Berlin: Schools will be unrecognisable in comparison to what they are today. Buildings will be large and pretty, with a technological appearance, and there will be a magical back garden with a dozen types of flowers and a stream that runs through the blooms. Traditional classrooms will be replaced by rooms filled with technology, where blackboards are substituted by huge screens. Artificial intelligence is our teacher, transforming into famous scientists, mathematicians, philosophers and writers from history as well as professors from countries far away. There are no longer any tests or examinations because a machine will be able to read students' minds and see how much knowledge they have and remember.
Write to Win (Round 2): Describe your dream bedroom
Seoul: I think due to the development of artificial intelligence and technology, soon, instead of human teachers, robots will teach us. We might not even have school buildings. Instead, we will have to buy virtual reality goggles and attend school in that realm. The design and facilities of schools will also be much more advanced. Everyone will use tablets to take notes and exams. Maybe there will be a teleporter to transport our books from home to school, if we physically attend school. In tuck shops, there will be ice cream, ramen and other yummy treats. Students will get to order meals online, which is a lot more convenient. Wouldn't that be cool?
