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Technology adoption inducing innovative teaching methodology

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Educators are inclined towards technology for teaching methods massively now. Though the technological availability in the education ecosystem is still in its beginning stage, but it is going to take the landscape to a higher stage. Shifting from “Chalk & talk” to an era of smart classes with projectors and screens, we have already come a long way. There are a lot of schools that already have transformed their schools into e-campuses. The changes are for good and yet to flourish with a lot more novel opportunities for students, educators and the entire education sector. To delve deeper, Sheeba Chauhan of Elets News Network interacted with Umesh Harbola, Principal, Delhi Public School, Numaligarh, Assam. Edited excerpts:

The admission procedure for entering into DPS shows the quality of education DPS posses. Do you think, there is any need to evolve the admission process?

Yes, the admission procedures show the quality, standards and culture followed. We’re selecting children on the basis of academics mostly. I feel we need to also test their aptitude and identify the skills that will help them to contribute for the development of individuals, schools, society and country.

Apart from academics, what are the other areas that your school focuses on to develop and stir the talent of students in the right direction?

Our school tries to work on the all-around development of our students. We have a well-trained music department, NCC cadre, and physical education department with well-trained faculty and coach who gives the opportunity for children to explore their skills and talents. We organise different extracurricular programs and various competitions for children to make them confident individuals. We also conduct and organise workshops on career programs, educational tours, and interactive programs with motivational speakers for children and parents which help them to decide the right path for students. We have facilities like inclusions, and special education for Children With Special Needs (CWSN) and we provide required accommodation and relaxation for CWSN as per Rights of Person’s With Disabilty (RPWD) act 2016.

We also look into developing the emotional quotient of students. We have expertise in counseling support services for students to overcome their difficult emotions and any mental health problems.

We also have a well-being team that looks after different awareness programs and the needs of growing adolescents and little budding children to get more exposure.

Amendments in the education policy were much needed. What amendments do you still think are left unattended and not focused up to the mark?

Much has been done in the field of education but still, sometimes I feel that most policies are only given on paper not followed practically. I feel much more is required in the field of special education and to make inclusive education a success. So, we will have a society of equity, not equality.

How is your school planning to foster innovation and new-age pedagogy in your students?

Our school will be consistently focused on what it is doing at present. It will be focusing on all four most important perspectives of human development 1) Intelligence Quotient (IQ),2) Emotional Quotient (EQ),3) Social Quotient (SQ),4) Adversity Quotient (AQ). These four will bring holistic development in children to be responsible citizens of our country. The school will work more on innovative methods of teaching and learning. Like more of experiential learning that should application base and providing or creating a flexible learning environment where children can collaborate with their teacher and peer group while learning. The school can invite people who have overcome their failures and achieved success in their life is in difficult situations like entrepreneurs, Innovators, and leaders in different organisation. Inducing various teaching methodologies in which the child can learn with understanding and fun.

What is your idea of evaluation? Is self-evaluation or online evaluation fit into the education ecosystem of schools?

I feel both are important self-evaluation and online evaluation by teachers for the quality output of students’ skill set achieved. This helps students and teachers to analyse better themselves and to find their strengths and weaknesses.

Adopting technology driven education: Beginning of a new era

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digitalLEARNING Network
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jouti

Education has the most profound impact on the growth of a nation. As a part of education, along with leadership and vision as well as building the capacity of teachers and the millennials, creating the right learning infrastructure is equally important. Access to technology can facilitate and empower educators to build 21st-century skills, which are around critical thinking, problem-solving, attention to detail, collaboration and teamwork among several others. 21st-century skills strongly postulates a competency-based approach to learning and teaching. Learning and teaching should not only focus on exposure to knowledge but also build competencies that matter for employability and entrepreneurship. To delve deeper into the infrastructure of education, Sheeba Chauhan of Elets News Network had an exclusive conversation with Joutishman Dutta, Managing Trustee, Assam Down Town University, Guwahati, Assam. Edited excerpts:

As the world is pacing fast toward technology driven education, one such application of technology is the “gamification of learning”. What are your thoughts on using gamification as a way of teaching and learning?

Anything that engages the students gets their attention and helps in learning is always welcome. Learning must be delivered in the best way the existing generation can relate to. If we accept that the customer is king then we also have to accept that the student is also King. From gamification to using blended models to even using social media platforms, all can be used to help the students get a better learning experience.

India has the second-largest market for online education. According to the recent National Achievement Survey, there is a decline in learning levels. Do you consider digital transformation as a catalyst for a decline in learning results?

It is difficult to put the blame on a medium. The online medium is critical for India if it has to achieve a GER of 50 per cent as planned by NEP. It is cost-effective and negates geographical disadvantages for India’s population. It does come with certain shortcomings but if these shortcomings like method of delivery, full proof assessing system and some sort of added practical exposure, OJT then the results will be definitely better then what is today.

It is witnessed that there is a huge gap in learning practices for fresh graduates to perform well in the industry. How could we bridge the gap between colleges and cubicles?

I think this statement has been overused. There will always be some variation in what the industry wants and what the institutions teach, as institutions don’t prepare all for on specific industry and even within one industry there are multiple requirements. In terms of skilling the students in the last decade much work has been done from adopting new teaching methodologies to revamping syllabuses to increasing industry or practical exposure. Most good institutions and even regulatory bodies have made a lot of changes and more such changes are being adopted.

How is your university planning to implement technology-driven education?

Our university has been adopting technology-driven education for a long time. We have been having LMS for 5,6 years now and that has greatly aided the learning and also supported students with content. Besides the LMS support, the University also takes aid of MOOC platforms to open up the students learning to things beyond the syllabus and class. Besides this, we try to have the most technology-enabled labs available like simulation labs to experiential labs to support the students.

India is getting applause for its New Education Policy globally. According to you, how far we have reached, and what are the pointers that are still untouched in the new education policy?

Honestly, till now the policy is still in a very nascent stage. The document is quite forward-looking but it will have to be implemented pan India by all stakeholders in the same spirit. If education has to grow we have to look at ways of not differentiating between government-run and self-financed institutions. That may help better usage of resources and also maybe better utilisation of funds. As infrastructure and HR costs will rise even further it will have an impact on the cost of education. The policy does not talk much about the ways of handling the costs of education from setting up costs to costs per student. This has to be looked into.

Education in North-East India: Technology Transforming Future Delivery

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Sheeba Chauhan, Senior Sub Editor
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Education in North-East India

North-East India has made great strides in the field of education in recent years. The region has some of the best educational institutions in the country, producing top-notch professionals who are making a mark globally. Technology has also played a crucial role in enhancing the education landscape in north-east India.

The significance of the north-east lies in its rich history and the geographical bounds. The seven states of the north-east popularly known as the seven sisters, namely Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura and Sikkim together have a population of over 45 million. These states are not merely called the seven sisters; but they are interdependent. The unique geography is its biggest antiquity and connotation. Though the outlook of education in the north-east is challenging, the youth of the region and the varied prestigious institutions are swaying the quality of education to the heights.

Present education landscape

Looking at the present scenario of education in northeast India and the future growth opportunities, the region has many coveted educational institutions that offer quality education at par with national and international standards. These institutions are not only lucrative for regional students but also for students from other parts of the nation and the globe.

Some of the leading educational institutes in the north east are Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati: Established in 1994, IIT Guwahati is one of the top engineering institutes in India. It offers B. Tech, M. Tech, MBA and PhD programs in various disciplines.

The region also has National Institute of Technology (NIT) Silchar: NIT Silchar is one of the 31 NITs established by the Government of India. It offers undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programs in engineering, sciences and humanities.

Assam University: Established in 1994, Assam University is a central university located in Silchar, Assam. It offers undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programs in various disciplines including arts, sciences, commerce, management and law. For students who want to pursue science and technology, the best institute is North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology (NERIST): NERIST is a Deemed University located in Nirjuli, Arunachal Pradesh. It offers diploma, undergraduate and postgraduate programs in engineering and technology.

Opening doors to future possibilities

As history has witnessed, education is the foundation stone of all future growth and success. Alongside the same thought, the education sector in the north east has seen an immense spurt in recent years and is ultimately providing the right set of circumstances to enhance, enrich and increase the growth of the region. Highlighting the future fortuity, the region has a large pool of talented young individuals who have the potential to make a mark globally. With good educational institutions and adequate support from the government, they will rise high to their full potential and contribute towards developing north-east India.

Some of the factors which will drive the growth of the education sector in north-east India include:

  • Increasing number of aspirants: There is a growing number of young people who aspire to pursue higher studies and make a career in academics or research.
  • Improved infrastructure: The government is investing heavily to better the infrastructure of educational institutions in north-east India. This will help attract more students from other parts of the country as well as abroad.
  • Favourable policies: The government has introduced several conducive policies for promoting higher education in north east India. These policies are helping attract more investment into the sector, which will lead to further growth and development.
  • Availability of scholarships: There are many scholarships available for students from northeastern states which helps them pursue higher studies without any financial burden.

Despite the challenges faced by educators in north-east India, there are many potential growth opportunities in the sector. One major opportunity lies in increasing access to education using technology. With internet penetration rates increasing across India, there is a growing number of people who have access to online resources and services. Educators can take advantage of this by developing online courses and other educational materials that can be accessed by students anywhere with an internet connection. This would enable more people to receive an education without having to physically attend a school or college.

Technology – enhancing the last mile connectivity

The education landscape in north-eastern India is unique. While the literacy rate in the region has increased in recent years, there are still many challenges that need to be addressed. Technology is also one of the major tools that needs to flourish fully across the region to enhance last mile connectivity and better educational growth for the region. In addition to increasing access to education using technology, it can also be used to improve educational outcomes. For example, educators can use data collected from student performance on tests and quizzes to tailor instruction and better meet students needs. Apart from that educators can use video conferencing and other tools to connect with experts from around the world and bring new perspectives into the classroom. When used effectively, technology can enhance every aspect of education , from administration and operations to teaching and learning.

Another initiative started by UGC through MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses) helping a large section of the populace get benefit in non – traditional ways. Improving connectivity, especially last mile connectivity, also invites investments providing betterment opportunities for NE youth.

Technology is helping students irrespective of anything. It is even granting access to pupils with disabilities to have better access to education. Through the various high-tech tools like VR (virtual Reality) glasses, smart boards, which is also a fun way of learning while watching the interactive videos and lectures.

The government is also supporting technology intervention in education. Most recently, the Chief Minister of Meghalaya launched 50 government lower and upper primary schools that were upgraded under Phase 1 of the Meghalaya School Infrastructure Improvement Scheme. CM Conrad K Sangma stated that though only 50 schools had been upgraded currently, the impact of it will be immense. “It will bring about important changes in the field of education.” The entire shift of the education sector towards technology is aiming for a massive metamorphosis in the landscape of education. It will transform the way India used to teach, learn and grow.

Through the glance of educators

As we came across myriad educational institutions that are doing wonders in the field of education and facing some challenges at the same time. Elets News Network reached out to educators across the north-east region to talk about using technology in education in their institutions and other models used considering the recent paradigm shift in education.

Dr. Manoj Kumar Choudhury, Principal, Kaziranga English Academy, Guwahati said “The incorporation of the aforementioned techniques in teaching allows the learners to take ownership in their learning resulting in optimised academic excellence. It makes the learners intrinsically motivated and highly curious about the subject. Such an approach engages the hearts and minds of learners enabling better concept retention, and promotion of critical learning and managerial skills.”

While talking about the same, Sailesh Sarmah, President-All Assam Private School Association, Director – Our ABC Group of Institutions, said, “Education is not really tech-driven. It is about inspiration from teachers. The best teachers arouse the curiosity of the students that makes them ‘want’ to learn a subject. A tech-driven methodology may enable a student to learn alone. In fact, many do that. There are students who do brilliantly while passing from open schools. Technology is a tool. And like any tool, teachers need to use it well.

“ICT and innovation in schools trains students to meet the challenges in the world. Lack of digital knowledge definitely keeps students unconnected with the progressive world. At Springdale School , we strongly believe that technology has to be integrated in the learning cycle hence, we empower teachers and students to use it well. Different technological innovations are being adopted in our school for the holistic development of the students”, said Shahnaz Ahmed, Chairman & Founder Principal, Springdale Sr. Sec School, Jorhat, Assam.

Looking ahead

The present scenario of education in north-east India is very encouraging with many good educational institutions catering to local as well as global aspirants. The sector holds great promise for future growth as well with adequate support from government policies and investments. With favorable conditions like these, it is achieving a lot right now and will aim for even bigger in the coming years.

While there are many challenges faced by educators in north-eastern India , there are also many potential growth opportunities. One major opportunity lies in increased access, which is only possible by technology reach and by government initiatives such as Digital India. The north-east has become digitally literate & skilled. Now, they are prepared for technical advancements taking such provision of ICT devices in each district & every classroom.

Medical textbooks in Marathi from next academic year, says Maharashtra govt

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Medical textbooks in Marathi

Medical education in Maharashtra will soon be imparted in Marathi. According to a senior official, The Maharashtra Medical Education Department has decided to make textbooks for the first two years of medical degree courses available in Marathi.

Confirming the decision, Dr Ashwini Joshi, Secretary, Medical Education Department, said, “The first phase of this plan will be to prepare Marathi textbooks for the first and second year of medical degree courses. These will be optional, reference textbooks, a facility for students coming from vernacular (Marathi) medium for better understanding of the texts. Experts from specific fields will work for perfect translations from English to Marathi textbooks. The translators will be a combination of language experts and doctors because the content must be verified by medical practitioners, especially focusing on terminologies used.”

At this stage, the plan is to offer optional reference textbooks, aiming at a smooth transition for students of Marathi medium schooling background as per officials. Maharashtra will be the fourth state in India to offer medical education in a regional language. Decisions on whether Marathi can be used as a medium of instruction in medical courses will be taken in due course of time.

Under the plan, these reference textbooks are expected to be ready when the next academic year begins.When asked if there will be an option for students to appear for exams in Marathi, “Currently, the plan is to prepare reference textbooks in Marathi. Other decisions will be made in the future”, said Dr Joshi.

More than 4000 schools to get new infrastructure: Assam CM

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Assam Chief Minister

Assam Chief Minister in an official statement says all government schools in the state will soon get new infrastructure. More than 4000 schools will be covered under this initiative as per the announcement made on Oct 20, 2022.

Sarma tweeted, “We are trying to convert educational institutes of our State into centres for human resources development.” Furthermore, Sarma, along with Education Minister Ranoj Pegu, the state government’s education advisor, Nani Gopal Mahanta and senior officials, visited several old government schools in Guwahati and inspected the existing facilities. Among the other schools, he also visited Kamrup Academy, where he had studied.

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“Visited Kamrup Academy, Guwahati, and reviewed its infrastructure. Established in 1930, I had the privilege of seeking education from this historical institute in my childhood. The school building will be reconstructed and also get a new auditorium,” Sarma said during his visit to his childhood school.

Sonaram Higher Secondary School, Cotton Collegiate Government HS School, Tarini Choudhury Govt Girls’ HS and MP School, and Gopal Boro Govt Higher Secondary School were the other schools that the CM visited. He reviewed the present scenario of the buildings and asked to draft a plan for constructing new ones.

Apeejay Stya University signs MoU with Amarant Life Sciences to provide professional training

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Apeejay Stya University signs MoU

Apeejay Stya University, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Gurugram, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Amarant Life Sciences Pvt Ltd, a Delhi-based pharmaceutical company, to provide students with suitable professional training and enrichment which will prepare them for success in the pharmaceutical industry.

The main objective of MoU was to develop the required skills & acumen among the students and act as an effective manifestation of an industry-academia partnership that can add value in the rapidly growing pharmaceutical sector.

The tie-up will enable knowledge sharing via exposure of regulatory affairs and skill development in the area of project management, compliance, documentation, processes and systems. Further, domain-specific workshops and training will also be provided to the students.

School of Pharmaceutical Sciences offers career-focused Pharmacy courses that have been designed in collaboration with the Pharmaceutical organisations of repute. The R&D centre for pharmaceutical research ensures holistic and experiential learning for the students who are familiarised with the knowledge of formulation development comprising basic drug designing to the final stages of clinical trials.

Amarant Life Sciences Pvt Ltd, will provide technical know-how (in online and offline mode) through company experts to the students, on and beyond the pharmacy curriculum, technology trends and industrial requirements. Also, they will train the students on the emerging technologies, thereby, bridging the skill gap and make them industry-ready.

The budding pharmacy graduates from the School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Apeejay Stya University, could play a key role in technological upgradation, innovation and competitiveness of an industry not only locally, but at a global level.

NEP aims at delinking degree from education says Union Minister Jitendra Singh

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digitalLEARNING Network
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Jitendra Singh

The National Education Policy is aimed at delinking degrees from education and livelihood opportunities said Union State Minister of Science & Technology Jitendra Singh on Thursday.

The policy also supplements start-up ecosystem with the promise to open new career and entrepreneurship opportunities for youngsters in India. Singh, the Minister of State for Personnel, said the NEP-2020 introduced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi will reorient India’s education policy as per global benchmarks, he said addressing students and the youth at Krishna Mahavidyalaya at Thakurdwar.

He said linking degrees with education has taken a heavy toll on our education system and society as well and one of the fallouts has been an increasing number of educated unemployed. Describing it as the biggest path-breaking reform in India since independence, the minister said the new policy is not only progressive and visionary but is also in keeping with the emerging needs and requirements of 21st-century India.

He further mentioned that it gives due priority to the inherent talent, knowledge, skill and aptitude of the students, rather than focusing only on degrees. NEP-2020 is having provision of multiple entry/exit options, thus providing academic flexibility to the students.

The students need to imbibe multiple skills to be successful in life as there are ample examples to show that those equipped with the latest skills are doing wonders in the world today, referring to Skill India Mission, Dr Jitendra Singh said.

UGC: BBA, MBA most preferred for online course

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digitalLEARNING Network
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Jagadesh Kumar

UGC Chairman M Jagadesh Kumar reveals that as per official data of UGC, Business Administration (BBA) and Bachelors of Computer Application (BCA) are two of the most popular online undergraduate courses.

BBA course counts an enrollment number of 13,764 students while 5,166 students enrolled for BCA and 4,028 for Bachelor of Arts. There has also been a significant increase in the number of students who enrolled in online courses from 2020-21 to 2021-22. In 2020-21, a total of 25,905 students registered for online programmes which nearly tripled to 72,400 enrolments in 2021-22.

In the meantime, the most preferred post-graduate course in online mode is Masters of Business Administration (MBA) with a total of 28,956 students enrolled. A total of 5,430 students enrolled in the Masters of Computer Application followed by Masters of Commerce with 3300 students enrolled. India and abroad both applicants are included in the enrolment data.

Jagadesh Kumar took to Twitter and wrote, “Online programmes provide a window of opportunity to many students who are unable to join physically in a college or University. There is a steady increase in the number of enrolments in online programmes. However, this will pick up further once we announce the National Digital University together with flexible online education regulations.”

IIM Indore collaborates with Jaro Education to launch certification programme

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Indian Institute of Management Indore gate

The Indian Institute of Management Indore launches a certification programme on Public and Corporate Leadership in the VUCA world. IIM Indore collaborates with Jaro Education to launch this programme. The certification programme will consist of a mix of lectures, case discussions, project work, term papers, assignments and more. The lectures will be delivered by the IIM Indore faculty.

The eligibility criteria for this programme are as follows-

  • Applicants should be working professionals or entrepreneurs and should possess three years of work experience.
  • They must have a diploma (10+2+3), graduation degree, post-graduation in any discipline with minimum aggregate marks of 50 per cent.
  • The certification programme will be eight months long and interested candidates can register at the official website — landingpages.jaroeducation.com.

The programme will highlight various aspects of public administration from a diverse range of social science disciplines, such as psychology, political sociology, public policy, and international relations. With this programme, the major objective is to upskill professionals and public leaders to lead in the VUCA world, that is, vulnerability, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity.

The training intends to aid managers in comprehending the idea of political risks and areas, as well as their progress in the past and future, and to provide competent frameworks and methods for managing political risk. After completing the training, managers will be able to evaluate political risks in various circumstances, identify blind spots, and take the necessary action to resolve the problem.

For three days, participants in the Corporate and Public Leadership Programme in VUCA World will be given a campus experience. Direct-to-device (D2D) mode will be used to deliver more than 75 hours of instruction at the same time through the Jaro Education learning experience platform.

IIT Madras launches ‘Punch the Plastic’ campaign

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digitalLEARNING Network
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IIT Madras launches

‘Punch the Plastic’ campaign was launched by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras, on the occasion of World Sustainability Day, observed on October 26, 2022.

This special campaign was launched on October 25, 2022 in the gracious presence of Shanti Sheela Nair, retired IAS officer, Ligy Philip, professor, dean (planning), Nilesh J. Vasa, professor, dean (students) and Indumathi Nambi, professor, faculty advisor, Sustainable Campus Collective, IIT Madras, faculty and students.

The objective of the campaign is to deploy a new method to collect clean and dry plastic packaging for recycling options such as pyrolysis. As a part of the campaign students, faculty members and staff at IIT Madras have formed a ‘Sustainable Campus Collective’, According to an official statement. The drive further aims to raise awareness among the campus residents on waste segregation, minimising water and energy usage.

On the launch, Indumathi Nambi said, “We believe that every individual in IIT Madras community should contribute their bit and strengthen the administration’s efforts towards making the campus the best in the country in terms of practising sustainability.”

the sustainability drive aims at making IIT Madras a truly sustainable campus in three aspects – zero waste campus, low carbon and low water footprint, she added.

She further added, “The drive takes into its fold hostels, academic zones, residential zones, places of worship, shops and schools. It encourages all students, staff, faculty, residents, school kids, and supporting contract workers to voluntarily participate and make it successful.”

Further, Ligy Philip elaborated on the institute’s initiatives in Wastewater recycling and a proposed bio-methnation plant for food waste.

Along with Punch the Plastic Drive, two other major drives were launched, Monkey Proof Food Waste Dustbin Hackathon, and Sustainability Champions Contest.

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