Michał Oronowicz
A day in class in 20 years — studios, AI tutors and the teacher as mentor
A typical class 20 years from now is built around active engagement, personalized learning and a seamless blend of digital and physical space. Instead of passive lectures, sessions resemble collaborative studios or design labs: students arrive having already worked through foundational materials (videos, simulations), so in-person time goes to application, experimentation and peer-to-peer learning. The room itself is flexible and reconfigurable — movable walls, modular furniture, embedded augmented reality — while data-rich personalized dashboards steer each student toward activities matched to their goals, skill gaps and pace, with AI tutors giving adaptive feedback throughout the day. The teacher’s role shifts from information provider to mentor, facilitator and designer of learning experiences. Days also include immersive simulations, cross-border teamwork and structured reflection time, with progress captured in digital portfolios, and assessment becomes continuous and embedded in daily tasks rather than concentrated in high-stakes exams — technology serving deep learning, agency and creativity rather than being an end in itself.
The teacher’s role will shift from information provider to mentor, facilitator and designer of learning experiences.