Education is an essential pillar of any society. Sharing economy approaches bear the potential for bold advancements in many areas of life, education, knowledge management and science being amongst them. In today’s world, robust and high-speed internet access is essential for the education of children and adults alike. The digital era has given rise to innovative forms of education: online courses, virtual classrooms and digital libraries have already redefined how we acquire knowledge. Open educational resources (OERs) continue to play a pivotal role in this ecosystem, promoting collaboration and resource sharing among educators. Broadening the access to knowledge and the way we address the digital divide between different parts of the world population will play a fundamental role in contributing to a fairer future. 250 million children worldwide still have no access to education. To “ensure inclusive and equitable quality education”, as expressed in the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, globally accessible solutions need to be established. One form to improve upon the current status quo could be a godparent system, on a one-to-one basis, or other community support measures and networks for learners. If every person with access to education supports someone without, global barriers to education could be reduced. Such support can go beyond educational resource sharing and mentorship as it might also encompass financial assistance. By voluntarily contributing slightly higher tuition fees, financially privileged students could help those with disadvantaged backgrounds gain access to education. This mutual exchange fosters personal connections, encouraging increased generosity, participation, and the sharing of intercultural knowledge.
This blog article on education and knowledge is part of a four-part blog series created with masters students receiving a Hirschmann foundation scholarship. The goal for the multidisciplinary group of future decision-makers was to develop visions on where sharing economy approaches could be implemented to improve our society as a whole
Authors: Deborah Beer, Timo Paris, Valentina Elisia Zarra, Giulia Zumstein, Regula Bähler, Jan Kreuzer, Michael Weiss and Larissa Platz
Cover Image: Linn Nora Henz (2023)
Bringing together 27 young thinkers from a variety of academic fields, we used Policy Kitchen to dive into sharing economy approaches. The result is a four-part blog series on areas of life where we can share more today, to leave behind a world worth living for the generation of our grandchildren. This project is made possible by the Hirschmann foundation.
Education is an essential pillar of any society. Sharing economy approaches bear the potential for bold advancements in many areas of life, education, knowledge management and science being amongst them. In today’s world, robust and high-speed internet access is essential for the education of children and adults alike. The digital era has given rise to innovative forms of education: online courses, virtual classrooms and digital libraries have already redefined how we acquire knowledge. Open educational resources (OERs) continue to play a pivotal role in this ecosystem, promoting collaboration and resource sharing among educators. Broadening the access to knowledge and the way we address the digital divide between different parts of the world population will play a fundamental role in contributing to a fairer future. 250 million children worldwide still have no access to education. To “ensure inclusive and equitable quality education”, as expressed in the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, globally accessible solutions need to be established. One form to improve upon the current status quo could be a godparent system, on a one-to-one basis, or other community support measures and networks for learners. If every person with access to education supports someone without, global barriers to education could be reduced. Such support can go beyond educational resource sharing and mentorship as it might also encompass financial assistance. By voluntarily contributing slightly higher tuition fees, financially privileged students could help those with disadvantaged backgrounds gain access to education. This mutual exchange fosters personal connections, encouraging increased generosity, participation, and the sharing of intercultural knowledge.
Education is an essential pillar of any society. Sharing economy approaches bear the potential for bold advancements in many areas of life, education, knowledge management and science being amongst them. In today’s world, robust and high-speed internet access is essential for the education of children and adults alike. The digital era has given rise to innovative forms of education: online courses, virtual classrooms and digital libraries have already redefined how we acquire knowledge. Open educational resources (OERs) continue to play a pivotal role in this ecosystem, promoting collaboration and resource sharing among educators. Broadening the access to knowledge and the way we address the digital divide between different parts of the world population will play a fundamental role in contributing to a fairer future. 250 million children worldwide still have no access to education. To “ensure inclusive and equitable quality education”, as expressed in the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, globally accessible solutions need to be established. One form to improve upon the current status quo could be a godparent system, on a one-to-one basis, or other community support measures and networks for learners. If every person with access to education supports someone without, global barriers to education could be reduced. Such support can go beyond educational resource sharing and mentorship as it might also encompass financial assistance. By voluntarily contributing slightly higher tuition fees, financially privileged students could help those with disadvantaged backgrounds gain access to education. This mutual exchange fosters personal connections, encouraging increased generosity, participation, and the sharing of intercultural knowledge.
