Sugata Mitra
Sugata Mitra is an Indian educator and researcher known for his work in the field of education technology. He gained international recognition for his "Hole in the Wall" experiment, where he placed a computer in a wall in a slum in Delhi, allowing children to explore and learn independently. This experiment demonstrated the potential of self-directed learning and the power of curiosity.
Mitra's research emphasizes the importance of collaborative learning and the role of technology in education. He has proposed the concept of Self-Organized Learning Environments (SOLEs), where children can work together to solve problems and learn from each other, fostering creativity and critical thinking skills.