Session
Digital Health Associates Pvt Ltd
Kopal Gupta - Digital Health Associates Pvt Ltd, Private Sector, Asia-Pacific May Siksik - Innovation Canada, Civil Society Organization, Canada Carol Banks - CB Health for Africa, Private Sector, Africa Mevish P Vaishnav - Academy of Digital Health Sciences, Private Sector, Asia-Pacific Reyansh Gupta - AISquare, Private Sector, Asia-Pacific
Kopal Gupta - Digital Health Associates Pvt Ltd, Private Sector, Asia-Pacific May Siksik - Innovation Canada, Civil Society Organization, Canada Carol Banks - CB Health for Africa, Private Sector, Africa Mevish P Vaishnav - Academy of Digital Health Sciences, Private Sector, Asia-Pacific Reyansh Gupta - AISquare, Private Sector, Asia-Pacific
Organization's Website
Speakers
Kopal Gupta - Digital Health Associates Pvt Ltd, Private Sector, Asia-Pacific
May Siksik - Innovation Canada, Civil Society Organization, Canada
Carol Banks - CB Health for Africa, Private Sector, Africa
Mevish P Vaishnav - Academy of Digital Health Sciences, Private Sector, Asia-Pacific
Reyansh Gupta - AISquare, Private Sector, Asia-Pacific
Onsite Moderator
Kopal Gupta
Rapporteur
Reyansh Gupta
SDGs
4. Quality Education
Targets: Developing metacognition—the ability to think about one’s thinking—is crucial in the age of AI, where critical analysis, problem-solving, and adaptability are essential. This aligns directly with SDG Target 4.4, which aims to increase the number of youth and adults with relevant skills for employment, decent jobs, and entrepreneurship. AI-driven automation is reshaping the workforce, making metacognitive skills essential for lifelong learning, digital literacy, and ethical decision-making. By fostering self-awareness in learning, individuals can better navigate AI-enhanced education and work environments, ensuring they remain adaptable in a rapidly evolving world. Metacognitive strategies also contribute to SDG Target 4.7, which promotes education for sustainable development, global citizenship, and critical thinking. Integrating AI with metacognitive learning ensures equitable, high-quality education, empowering individuals to use AI responsibly and creatively.
Targets: Developing metacognition—the ability to think about one’s thinking—is crucial in the age of AI, where critical analysis, problem-solving, and adaptability are essential. This aligns directly with SDG Target 4.4, which aims to increase the number of youth and adults with relevant skills for employment, decent jobs, and entrepreneurship. AI-driven automation is reshaping the workforce, making metacognitive skills essential for lifelong learning, digital literacy, and ethical decision-making. By fostering self-awareness in learning, individuals can better navigate AI-enhanced education and work environments, ensuring they remain adaptable in a rapidly evolving world. Metacognitive strategies also contribute to SDG Target 4.7, which promotes education for sustainable development, global citizenship, and critical thinking. Integrating AI with metacognitive learning ensures equitable, high-quality education, empowering individuals to use AI responsibly and creatively.
Format
Introduction
Interactive Poll
Expert Talk
Group Activity
Experts & participants engage in Q&A.
Duration (minutes)
30
Description
In this session, we will delve into the importance of metacognition—thinking about one’s thinking—in the context of an AI-driven world. As AI technologies continue to shape various sectors, from education to healthcare, the ability to critically assess our cognitive processes becomes increasingly crucial. This session will focus on enhancing individuals' metacognitive skills to help them understand, evaluate, and optimize their interactions with AI, ensuring responsible and informed decision-making.
The approach will include a blend of theoretical insights and practical strategies, drawing on key themes from the Internet Governance Forum 2025. By fostering self-awareness and critical thinking, participants will learn to navigate the complexities of AI tools, ensuring they contribute to a more equitable and informed digital society.
Facilitating Interaction: Moderator to ensure balanced engagement. Group Discussion and Q&A, and polls to connect onsite and online participants. Enhancing Experience: Live polling and structured discussions to ensure engagement.
Facilitating Interaction: Moderator to ensure balanced engagement. Group Discussion and Q&A, and polls to connect onsite and online participants. Enhancing Experience: Live polling and structured discussions to ensure engagement.