D Y Patil International School in Worli hosted a co-creation session with the International Baccalaureate on hybrid learning. Attended by global IB leaders and educators, the discussion focused on fostering independent thinking and “learning how to learn.” Participants emphasised equity, accessibility, and designing student-centric environments for future-ready education.
Mumbai: D Y Patil International School, Worli, hosted a significant co-creation session in collaboration with the International Baccalaureate (IB), bringing together global leadership, 12 IB officials, and Heads and Coordinators from nine IB schools across Mumbai. Titled “Shaping the Future of Hybrid Learning,” the session focused on preparing students to think independently and adapt in an evolving educational landscape.
IB Director General Attends, Highlighting India’s Growing Role
The event was attended by Olli-Pekka Heinonen, director general of the IB, and Mahesh Balakrishnan, senior manager for business development (India & Nepal), highlighting India’s growing role in global education discourse. Designed as a collaborative platform rather than a traditional policy forum, the session encouraged educators to exchange ideas on leveraging hybrid learning to nurture self-directed learners.
Discussions underscored that the value of hybrid learning lies beyond simply combining online and offline methods. Participants emphasised its role in cultivating the critical skill of “learning how to learn,” essential for higher education and the modern workplace. The dialogue also addressed the need for equity, accessibility, and
Heinonen Praises School’s Collaborative Model for Global Replication
Reflecting on the session, Heinonen commended the school’s facilitation, suggesting that its collaborative model should be replicated globally. Kinnari Shah, principal of the school, highlighted the importance of fostering independent thinking and embracing technology as a key component of future-ready education.
“Education today must move beyond delivering knowledge to developing thinkers,” Shah said, adding that schools must empower students to question, adapt, and grow independently.
The session marks a step forward in reimagining education in Mumbai, reinforcing the city’s emergence as a hub for innovative and globally aligned learning practices, the organisers stated.
