Hole in the Wall is an educational project that aims to provide quality education to underprivileged children in rural areas through the use of technology. The project was started by Dr. [[Sugata Mitra]], an Indian educational researcher and professor of educational technology. The concept behind [[Hole in the Wall]] is based on the idea that children can learn on their own if they are given access to the right resources and tools. It involves setting up computer systems with internet access in public spaces such as walls or kiosks in remote villages. These computers are then made freely accessible to children, allowing them to explore and learn independently. The project's name, "Hole in the Wall," comes from the initial experiment conducted by Dr. [[Sugata Mitra]] in 1999. He installed a computer with internet connectivity into a wall facing a slum area in New Delhi, India, and observed how children interacted with it. To his surprise, he found that even without any prior exposure or formal training, children quickly taught themselves how to use the computer and began exploring various educational content available online. This experiment led to further research and expansion of the project across different locations in India and eventually globally. Hole in the Wall has been implemented in several countries, including Cambodia, South Africa, Nigeria, and Peru. The project's main objective is to bridge the digital divide by providing access to technology and empowering children to take charge of their own learning. It emphasizes self-directed learning, collaboration among peers, critical thinking skills, and problem-solving abilities. Hole in the Wall has received recognition worldwide for its innovative approach to education and its positive impact on disadvantaged communities. It has inspired similar initiatives and contributed significantly to discussions surrounding technology-enabled learning opportunities for all children regardless of their socio-economic background. # References ```dataview Table title as Title, authors as Authors where contains(subject, "Hole in the Wall") or contains(title, "Hole in the Wall") or contains(subject, "hole in the wall") or contains(title, "hole in the wall") or contains(authors, "Sugata Mitra") ```