"Children will learn to do what they want to learn to do."

As you watch this thought-provoking TED talk by education scientist Sugata Mitra, you might consider the following questions:

• What is the video saying about the idea that our children are now digital natives, meaning that they do not need to be taught how to use technology because for them it is a largely intuitive process? How does this impact the way we view the teaching and learning process?
• What does the premise of his talk say in terms of educational and social justice implications? Might it be possible, with the use of some fairly simple and inexpensive technology, to educate young people in places where, as Mitra says, "the good teachers won't go?"
• Is there anything in this video that you find especially hopeful? Or disturbing? Or both?

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