Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) and UNESCO Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable Development (UNESCO MGIEP) partner to develop AI tools for immersive SEL-based learning

Key facts

• The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) and UNESCO Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable Development (UNESCO MGIEP) have partnered to develop AI and immersive learning technologies that integrate Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) into existing curricula.
• The collaboration will develop AI-powered tools that can analyze existing curricula and generate gamified and immersive learning experiences incorporating SEL concepts.
• The tools are intended to help teachers integrate SEL into regular lessons without treating it as a separate subject.
• The project will explore open-source AI tools that can operate at lower cost and in low-bandwidth environments to expand access to AI-enabled learning.
• The proposed technology will cover SEL components such as self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship building, and responsible decision-making.
• The initiative aligns with United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 4.7, which calls for learners to acquire knowledge and skills for sustainable development.