Angelo Maggi (Dr.)
Educator
Italy
Angelo Maggi holds a Bachelor’s degree in Physics, a Master of Science in Theoretical Physics, and a Ph.D. in Theoretical Cosmology. He has extensive experience in science communication and a strong track record of producing engaging educational content across various platforms. Angelo led the science communication project Canebabbuino and collaborated with the Italian Ministry of Education to develop a podcast on quantum physics. He has also worked as a teaching assistant and private tutor, bringing clarity and enthusiasm to complex scientific concepts.
From Chalk to Cloud: Three Moves to Reboot Italian Schools
26/07/2025 17:00 UTC
Digital natives learn in centuries-old classrooms with no broadband; half of Italian teachers are over 50 and rarely touch a computer; curricula still centre on rote Latin rather than coding. I will present a three-step path to rebuild the system: fibre-to-school clouds that stream VR labs, year-long peer-coached digital clinics to upskill teachers, and an open-source, student-co-designed syllabus assessed through projects, not paper tests. Italy can leap from chalk to cloud—if we dare.
Key takeaways:
Immersive Infrastructure
Teacher–Student Co-Design Clinics
Open-Source, Project-Based Curriculum