Archive · 1 Sep 2026
IIT Madras, UNESCO MGIEP Partner on AI Learning Tools
IIT Madras and UNESCO MGIEP are joining together to create new ways for students to learn.
They want to use artificial intelligence, virtual experiences and digital games.
These tools could turn lessons into simulations and interactive activities.
This may help students understand difficult subjects more easily.
UNESCO MGIEP will help include skills such as empathy, teamwork and responsible decision-making.
IIT Madras will work on the technology needed for the tools.
The partners hope the tools can support different learning styles and needs.
Their goal is to make education more engaging and useful for the future.
IIT Madras and UNESCO MGIEP are collaborating to improve education through technology.
The partnership will explore artificial intelligence, extended reality and digital gaming for learning.
The institutions plan to transform traditional educational content into interactive experiences.
UNESCO MGIEP will contribute expertise in social and emotional learning skills.
IIT Madras will provide technical expertise in AI, immersive technologies and digital solutions.
- Who
- IIT Madras and the UNESCO Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable Development.
- What
- They are partnering to develop AI-, extended reality- and gaming-based learning tools.
- Why
- To create more interactive, inclusive and flexible education while combining academic learning with social and emotional skills.
- Partners
- IIT Madras and UNESCO MGIEP
- Technologies
- Artificial intelligence, extended reality and digital gaming
- Educational focus
- Interactive learning experiences and redesigned educational content
- UNESCO MGIEP contribution
- Expertise in social and emotional learning
- IIT Madras contribution
- Technical expertise in AI, immersive technologies and digital solutions
- Intended outcome
- More meaningful, engaging and inclusive learning for different student needs