A Letter to the Future of Learning
Hi Learning,
My name is Srishti and I am a learning experience designer. You might not know me really well but you have been an integral part of my entire life and I have gotten to know you very closely. From being a fan girl to someone who is actively in your service, it’s been an interesting knowing you so far.
Over the past few weeks I’ve seen a lot of buzz around how you will evolve in the future. Some people are hopeful, while others are bleak. If you ask me - I am in the hopeful camp always! A colleague had once told me - “You need to have hope if you’re working with learning” and that has stuck with me.
The last few years have been nothing short of a world wind for you! First with the pandemic and now with the influx of AI. I can’t imagine how you are coping with so much rapid change. If you’re confused, anxious and nervous - know that you have many friends in the world who always have your back. I hope you can count me in one of them.
I feel people often misunderstand you.
As the world is getting smaller and smaller, I see people are running behind the next big thing. People forget that at a fundamental level, you symbolise change in an individual. And that is more than just AI, more than content or micro-learning or whatever is the new tool or fad that is trending. And while we keep evolving ways of interacting with you - you are everlasting. You are as omnipresent as our breath - present even if people don’t acknowledge your existence. Don’t you ever forget that.
I know it’s hard given the pressure but don’t try to become someone you are not. Don’t try to succumb to change you’re not ready for.
I know I will keep reminding the world of who you really are. Your are more than books or CBCs or AI or content - or whatever things people mistake you for. You are ephemeral! Every single living thing has a relationship with you - whether they know it or not. You are special and unique - don’t let anyone tell you otherwise.
Know I’m here if you ever need a friend.
Love, always
Srishti
Whether you’re someone who works in learning or a learner - I invite you to write a letter to the future of learning. What conversation would you have with learning? Write it and tag me - I would love to hear from you!