Interview: A Rearview Mirror to See the Future of Education

The International Centre for Higher Education Innovation under UNESCO (UNESCO-ICHEI) has published an interview with me in their quarterly publication, CLOUD. This platform connects global higher education professionals, facilitating the sharing of knowledge, project updates, data, and best practices related to the digital transformation of higher education.

CLOUD provides insights and innovative approaches to enhance education in the digital era. [You can find the full publication here]. This article is available in English, Français, Español, русский язык (Russian), العربية (Arabic), and 中文 (Chinese). Join us in this conversation about the future of higher education worldwide [Download publication, Interview pp.73-81].

In this interview, Cristóbal Cobo explores the effective and appropriate use of new technologies in education, particularly in middle- and low-income countries.

Dr. Cobo delves into key discussions surrounding the effective and appropriate use of new technologies in education, emphasizing the need to balance traditional academic pathways with dynamic spaces for knowledge sharing. Drawing from his experiences in EdTech, he discusses leveraging technology to empower education professionals and enhance learning outcomes in emerging markets. Dr. Cobo highlights the importance of understanding diverse perspectives in the dissemination of educational technology.

His perspective on the application of technology to education underscores its potential to enhance educational opportunities and efficiencies. However, he also cautions against the risk of technology replacing human roles in education. The interview explores strategies for embracing rapid technological changes, emphasizing the need to balance technological utilization to extend capabilities while maintaining consistency and relevance in the evolving educational landscape.

Special thanks to Chen Huang for the interview and post-production.