Tales from Tomorrow - The adventures of robot girl Ada & her dog Turing

In the ever-evolving landscape of higher education, where the quest for cultivating 21st-century skills is paramount, storytelling emerges not just as an art but as a strategic pedagogical tool. With her input session "Tales from Tomorrow" - Bettina guides us beyond the Storybook, navigating the Labyrinth of Tomorrow's Skills, and takes us on a captivating journey into the heart of innovative teaching, where narratives become the bridge between knowledge and imagination, fostering creativity, structured and critical thinking among learners. Envision a dynamic dialogue between an inquisitive robot girl, Ada, and her wise dog companion, Turing, as they navigate the realms of learning through stories. Ada, with her insatiable curiosity about the world and her place in the future workforce, and Turing, with his sage-like wisdom, encapsulate the essence of our exploration into how storytelling can revolutionise education. As Ada and Turing delve into tales of scientific discovery, historical events, and futuristic scenarios, they illuminate how storytelling: Engages students more deeply by making abstract concepts tangible and relatable, Encourages critical thinking by presenting complex problems within stories, prompting students to propose and debate solutions, Enhances creativity by inviting students to imagine alternate endings, explore diverse perspectives, and create their narratives, Cultivates empathy and emotional intelligence by exposing students to different cultures, experiences, and emotional journeys through characters and plots, Promotes structured thinking by analysing the components of a story, such as plot, character development, and thematic elements, which parallels the structuring of research and argumentation in academic work. Discover how we can all contribute to a future where teaching and learning are enriched with the magic of stories, paving the way for a new generation of thinkers, creators, and innovators.

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