SCERT Uttarakhand's Ramesh Prasad Badoni joins expert panel on the future of education, AI integration and human-centred learning
Dehradun, 7 November 2026: The Canva World Tour – Imagine a World of Learning, an interactive orientation and knowledge-sharing event organised by Canva, was held at Fylfot Public School, Dehradun. The event brought together approximately 100 educators, academic professionals and other stakeholders to explore the evolving role of artificial intelligence, digital creativity and innovative teaching practices in education.
The programme provided a platform for educators to exchange ideas, explore Canva's educational possibilities and reflect on how emerging technologies can make classroom learning more engaging, inclusive and future-ready.
Expert Panel Discussion: The Future of Education in the Age of AI
One of the key highlights of the event was an engaging panel discussion on “The Future of Education in the Age of AI.”
Ramesh Prasad Badoni, IT Department, SCERT Uttarakhand, National ICT Awardee and recipient of the President's Award, participated as a distinguished panellist. He shared insights from his experience in digital education, ICT-enabled teacher professional development, AI integration and educational innovation.
The discussion was moderated by Manvi Tyagi, Assistant Professor at Quantum University, with fellow panellists including Soumyadeep Pramanik. The session encouraged meaningful conversations about how schools, teachers and educational institutions can prepare learners for an increasingly AI-driven world.
Badoni emphasised that while AI is transforming the way knowledge is accessed, created and delivered, the human role of teachers remains irreplaceable. Teachers must increasingly become mentors, facilitators, innovators and guides who help learners develop creativity, empathy, ethical awareness and independent thinking.
Beyond Technology: Keeping Education Human
A central theme emerging from the discussion was that the future of education is not simply about adopting advanced technology, but about developing human capabilities alongside technological competence.
The panellists reflected on several important priorities:
Emotional intelligence: Empathy, compassion and interpersonal understanding must remain central to education.
Critical and solution-oriented thinking: Students should learn not only to identify problems but also to design meaningful solutions.
Adaptability and lifelong learning: Continuous learning and the ability to respond to change are essential in the AI era.
Creativity and innovation: Digital tools should empower students to explore ideas, experiment and create rather than merely consume information.
Human–AI collaboration: Artificial intelligence should support teachers and learners without replacing human judgment, relationships and values.
An important question discussed during the session was: “What will happen to existing jobs as artificial intelligence becomes capable of performing more human tasks?”
The discussion highlighted the need to continuously upgrade skills, embrace emerging opportunities and prepare young learners for professions and challenges that may not yet exist.
Canva as a Creative Platform for Educators
The Canva World Tour also offered educators an opportunity to understand the potential of digital design and AI-assisted content creation in teaching and learning.
The orientation highlighted how platforms such as Canva can support teachers in developing visually engaging presentations, educational resources, classroom activities, infographics and creative learning materials.
The programme reinforced the importance of moving beyond conventional textbook-based teaching towards experiential, collaborative and creativity-driven learning environments.
Canva India's Engagement and Guidance
The programme benefited from the involvement of the Canva team, with Sagrika, representing Canva India's leadership, providing virtual guidance and sharing perspectives on the event and Canva's educational initiatives.
The engagement reflected Canva's efforts to connect with educators and support the adoption of creative digital tools in classrooms.
The presence of fellow educators and academic colleagues, including Dr. Srishti Raturi, further contributed to the collaborative and encouraging atmosphere of the event.
SCERT Uttarakhand's Perspective on Future-Ready Education
During the interaction, Badoni connected the discussion with ongoing efforts in Uttarakhand to strengthen digital competencies, teacher capacity building and innovation-oriented education.
He highlighted the importance of empowering teachers through continuous professional development, meaningful AI integration and opportunities for students to apply their learning to real-world challenges.
He further emphasised that technology should not merely make education faster or more automated; it should make learning more meaningful, accessible, inclusive and creative.
A Meaningful Learning Experience
The Canva World Tour at Dehradun was more than a technology orientation. It created an opportunity for educators to reflect on the changing nature of teaching, learning, employment and human capabilities in the age of artificial intelligence.
The interaction left participants with an important message:
“The future of education is not about choosing between humans and artificial intelligence. It is about empowering human intelligence, creativity and compassion through the responsible use of technology.”
The event concluded with meaningful exchanges, new perspectives, and renewed enthusiasm for building classrooms where technology and humanity work together to shape a better future for every learner.
Keywords: Canva World Tour 2026, SCERT Uttarakhand, Ramesh Prasad Badoni, AI in Education, Future of Learning, Canva for Education, Digital Creativity, Teacher Empowerment, Fylfot Public School Dehradun.
