Pragyan Talks 1.0 | Episode 5 | Blueprint for Education 4.0

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Published Aug 17, 2020

The common factor for the exponential advances of human society is education. Today, education faces an unprecedented crisis - forced online learning, dwindling post-college employment, an international student exodus and no clear way ahead in the post-COVID era.

Who better to address this issue than the distinguished Professor of Management and the former founding Dean of the SC Johnson College of Business at Cornell University, and a member of panels advising the European Commission?

In its 5th episode, Pragyan Talks presents Dr. Soumitra Dutta, Light of India and Global Innovation Leader awardee, and the Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum's Global Future Council on Innovation Ecosystems. Watch as he talks about the challenges faced by education and the innovations required in the field to keep up with the times.

00:00 - Introduction
01:36 - COVID-19, beginning of a COVID generation and increased adoption of technology in education
05:35 - Imminent shifts in admission process for the new few years
08:05 - Effect of H1B Visa suspension and stricter immigration policies in US on students already enrolled in US universities
12:02 - Alternate destinations abroad for higher studies for Indian students
16:25 - Join online remote coursework or defer admissions?
20:00 - How can universities strike a balance between the finances and the extracurricular services provided remotely?
21:58 - Will professional certificate courses replace traditional long form degrees?
25:21 - Amidst layoffs, rescinded job offers, and a struggling global economy, how will the future play out?
30:16 - Possible impact of the pandemic on innovation - will it be bolstered. or see a slump due to reduced investment?
33:25 - Shift in hiring practices due to the new 'WFH' regulations, and how to tackle them
37:10 - Advice to students

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