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MSRIT inaugurates the First Semester Bachelor of Engineering

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M S Ramaiah Institute of Technology (MSRIT), Bangalore, inaugurated the first semester Bachelor of Engineering / B. Arch classes for the academic year 2010-11. Jasbir Singh, Director, GMW Group of Companies & an alumnus of MSRIT, was the Guest of Honour & Prof. P. Balaram, Director, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore was the Chief Guest. The function was presided by Dr. M. R. Jayaram, Chairman, Gokula Education Foundation.

MSRIT is a self financing Institution established in Bangalore in the year 1962 by the industrialist and philanthropist Late Dr MS Ramaiah. MSRIT as well as 17 other reputed institutions offering Medical, Dental, Pharmacy, Hotel Management, Business Management and Legal Education are managed by the Gokula Education Foundation (GEF). The mission statement of GEF is 'To deliver education and health for the betterment of mankind.' MSRIT has an ISO 9001:2008 certification from BVQI. The institution is a participant of the Technical Education Quality Improvement Programme (TEQIP). MSRIT is a member of DELNET and AICTE-INDEST Consortium.

$330 million for new academic tests to consortiums

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In a drive to replace the country's patchwork system of academic tests with new national exams, the U.S. Department of Education has awarded about $330 million to two consortium representing 44 states, including Missouri and Kansas, and the District of Columbia to develop exams based on voluntary national academic standards in language arts and mathematics.

The efforts are being directed in this direction to enhance student achievement nationwide. Presently, every state is facilitating a different test to its students. One consortium, a Florida-led group of 26 states, will receive $170 million from the Education Department. Another $160 million grant will go to a Washington state-led group of 31 states. The U.S. Education Department said the assessments will be ready for use by the 2014-15 school year.

Societe Generale Global Solution Centre launches unique CSR initiative

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Bangalore based Societe Generale Global Solution Centre (SG GSC), has launched a unique scholarship program, as part of its ongoing CSR initiatives, to promote professional education for needy individuals. Called the 'SG GSC India Talent Scholarship', this program is for needy individuals who have been selected for a full time course in one of the highly accredited universities & who do not have the financial means to enroll. Currently, SG GSC has tied up with IIM-B, IIM-Kozhikode, IIIT-B & IIT-Chennai to sponsor a total of 10 students for the current academic year. SG GSC would validate & endorse the proposed candidates & present the scholarships to the candidates in a specially organized function. Each of the selected candidates would be assigned a mentor from SG GSC to track progress on an on-going basis. SG GSC would sponsor the full course fees for the full term / duration of the course. On completion, successful candidates will be offered employment (which is optional to the students) with SG GSC or Societe Generale India.

Said Nippi Kochhar, CEO of SG GSC, 'There are thousands of students who are brilliant and get admission to top Tier Engineering Colleges & Management Schools but end up enrolling in mediocre institutions as they do not have the financial resources to pay the huge amount of fees. SG GSC has taken a major step in bridging this gap.'

'Unlike other corporates who only partly finance the fees, SG GSC is paying for the complete fees for the full term / duration of the course. The thinking behind this is that the student should focus entirely on his studies and not be burdened by the loan amount that he / his family has to repay.' added Nippi Kochhar. Well-known academicians like Prof Sadagopan of IIIT-B and Prof. Pankaj Chandra of IIM-B are whole-heartedly endorsing & supporting the initiative by SG GSC. Headquartered in Bangalore, Societe Generale Global Solution Centre (SG GSC) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Societe Generale Group. It has been setup as a strategic arm of the bank and currently provides services in the areas of IT, BPO & Infrastructure Management Services.

Pearson Education conducts a workshop on New Ways of Teaching Grammar

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Pearson Education, the global leader in educational publishing, conducted a workshop today on 'New ways of looking at and Teaching Grammar' by an international training consultant Richard Cooper. The event was graced by the presence of school principals and English language faculties. Richard Cooper, an International Training Consultant gave an overview of grammar and the new trends in the field, and emphasized the challenges in teaching this subject. He shared some methods for making the subject interesting and interactive from both the instructors and the students' point of view. On this occasion Pearson Education introduced Pearson's A Comprehensive Grammar of the English Language. It is the most thorough and most definitive grammar of modern English ever written with a completely up-to-date and authoritative treatment of British and American English.

Speaking on the occasion, Richard Cooper said, 'Grammar is as necessary to language as water is to the making of tea. We need it to carry our messages on for example the difference between tea and coffee and so on. Yet the study of grammar can sometimes discourage students as it is potentially far less interesting then the taste of words themselves. It can seem too technical,. Too much legalism. Teachers however can work on ways to demonstrate the flavor of grammar while reflecting on it. Because grammar is not inherently uninteresting, far from it. Getting learners attention through engaging reflections on lexis, meaning and grammar will go along way in stimulating learners' own natural acquisition strategies, the way they have learned their mother tongue by the age of five.' 'Grammar is important because it is the language that makes it possible for us to talk about language. Grammar names the types of words and word groups that make up sentences not only in English but in any language. Thus it is necessary that teachers and faculties are introduced to the new developments in the field of English grammar, for a well educated population tomorrow.'

Accenture and ICRI enter into a strategic partnership

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Accenture will lend its expertise in terms of training the trainer, curriculum content development, curriculum execution and delivery through periodical guest lectures, periodic certification and re-assessment of trainers based on predefined standards to ensure consistent quality of training and up gradation of course content as per industry requirements. The Accenture-ICRI diploma programme is targeted towards post graduate students from Tier I to Tier IV cities. The minimum eligibility criterion for an applicant is Graduate/Post Graduate in Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy & Life sciences. Applicants will need to have passed the Accenture-ICRI certificate course in PG Diploma in Clinical Research & Pharmacovigilance. Depending on the performance, Accenture will screen applicants through campus interviews for employment at Accenture.

The Millennium School organizes Umeed, friendship transcending boundaries

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In a first of its kind school exchange program between Pakistan and India, The Millennium School (TMS) Noida played host to a delegation of school children from across the border. Indo-Pak Peace Project through Education is an initiative by The Millennium School to nurture relationships between the younger generations in both countries through educational exchange. Present at the occasion were Baela Raza Jamil, Trustee of the Sanjan Nagar Public Education Trust and Faiza Shahrukh, Principal of Sanjan Nagar School, Lahore, a renowned school in Pakistan, along with Rita Kaul, Principal, The Millennium School, Noida.

The Millennium School, Noida has undertaken a path breaking initiative by extending a hand of friendship and collaborative learning with delegates from Sanjan Nagar School, Lahore. The school will host the delegation for three days extending the renowned Indian hospitality while exposing them to the spectacular Indian culture. The three day journey started on a euphoric note with a fine display of 'Umeed', a cultural event incorporating hope for Indo- Pakistan friendship with music, dance, drama and a lively interaction. The highlight of the event was the skit 'Tootengee Sarhade” motivating the youth to shun prejudices and stride together towards a great future. All present luminaries from field of education inspired the audience to shed their inhibitions and progress towards a harmonious and peaceful coexistence.

A range of constructive activities have been scheduled for the visiting school children from Pakistan at TMS Noida to promote peace and understanding between the two countries. Stalwarts like Prof. Krishna Kumar, Former Director, NCERT, Professor Anil Sethi, Head, History Department, NCERT and representatives from the reputed NGO Pravah would be enlightening the Millennium school students and the Pakistani delegation on learning from conflicts, role of the identity in the human existence and the relationship of self and conflict. An Iftaar Party is being hosted by The Millennium School for the visiting delegation from Pakistan in the evening.

Aveco Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

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Aveco Technologies Pvt. Ltd., Hyderabad is a trusted name in the AV market in India with over 17 years of experience in distribution. With a network of over 500 dealers pan India, it has established itself as a leading AV distribution house in India.

AVECO represent Sanyo range of multimedia projectors, LCD/plasma TV,  and security & surveillance products and DGS&D rate contract holders of Sanyo multimedia projectors.

Aligning itself to cater to the booming educational market in India, Aveco launched AVECO  eGuru range for interactive white boards and wireless tablets these come in different sizes from 67″ to 105″ diagonal and it is also for the first time that a dual pen model is being launched in the market.

Further , tying up with Korea Based Pen and Free Co., Ltd  AVECO launches its range of portable interactive white board products in India. The range consists of uBoard  & eBoard, portable interactive white board systems that transforms any flat surface into an INTERACTIVE whiteboard instantly and DUO which offers the tablet PC functionalities on your PC.

Contact Details:
Name: P Vinodh
Designation: GM

Empower your School with Information Management System

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One of the hardest challenges for Parents and Policy-maker today is finding the right school for children.

A new Talenticon-Spiral School Management Product backed with Growth Model is all set to soon make their choice much easier. The student-level data provided by the growth model can be summarized at the school level to provide policy-makers and other interested groups with a school average growth. When viewed over multiple years, policy-makers and parents can identify schools that are consistently strong in growing their student's level of knowledge, or those that are consistently weak. The Talenticon-Spiral Universe school management suite boasts, among other components: intuitive data analysis tools, integrated student and parent communication features, a robust reporting engine with support for state and federal standards, teacher grade books and schedules, a framework for remediation, and detailed medical records.

Talenticon is introducing “Spiral” in India on the SaaS (Software as a Service) model.

Spiral is an integrated software suite used by schools to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve their management and administration. Our platform is designed to be used by K-12 public, independent, and charter schools, as well as small colleges and universities.

Talenticon-Spiral 2.0 integrates a range of customizable features:

Admission, Assessments, Alumni, Course Management, Parent Portal, Scheduling(Time Table), Email, File sharing, Grade book, Calendar, Reporting, Report Cards, School Work, Online Learning, Medical, Students Records, Fundraising into one versatile software suite delivered through a state-of-the-art WebTop interface and is designed to meet the demands of all members of a school's community.

Traditional education systems still works then why use “Talenticon-Spiral”?

Research indicates that educational institutes are rapidly embracing technology and moving towards integrating IT with the educational system to enable them to:

  • Align with International standards

  • Higher involvement of Stakeholders – Parents, Students, Teachers

  • A Greener solution

Want to make your school standout of the crowd of emerging schools?

Unlike every other school; your school can stand out of the crowd by:

  • Having a really effective School-Parent Interaction

  • Considerably reducing overall expenditure

  • Bringing down the efforts of teachers, students, parents and institute's management

  • Having a High Value Branding and Internationalization

What does Spiral have to offer you?

A highly researched, stable and successful international product by Spiral Universe Inc. (USA) specially made for School Information Management.

  • Web Based – No Software to download or install

  • Flexible, Customizable, Scalable and Secure

  • User Friendly and Easy Implementation

  • No Server needed to use Spiral Software

  • Available in Indian Regional Languages

Talenticon Spiral looks interesting, but is it costly?

  • Trial Package is FREE and available in different packages.

  • No Capital Investment.

  • Return of Investment for You:

  • 50-60% savings on paper

  • 25-30% savings in faculty efforts

  • 30-40% savings in student time

  • 20-30% Increase in overall infrastructure usage optimization

  • 60-70% increase in parent satisfaction

  • Reduce Electricity Bills and Save Energy

If your institution uses Talenticon-Spiral, what cost do you avoid?

  • Recurring monthly costs of approximately 40,000/month (including the consolidated man hours for all teachers, support staff and paper cost).

  • Other intangible attributes.

  • Server Cost for Software and infrastructure maintenance.

Quantify results and savings:

  • Report generation by consolidating feedbacks, suggestions and mapping to the planned action. Time Saver (students, teacher and parents time)

  • Operational ability (Quick reports and ease of management for teachers and school management).

Road Map:

  • Making Spiral available on Nokia mobile phones within 6 months.

  • Athletics Cafeteria/Catering Human Resources Yearbook Designer Transportation Library Accounting Dormitory Guidance Purchasing/Inventory School Store Special Education Mid-Day Meal

  • School Interoperability framework.

News national: September 2010

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IIT Bombay and US University partner for exchange programme

Brown University from the United States and Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay are planning to sign an agreement to start a student exchange programme in October 2010. Representatives of the university are currently in India to explore the possibility of tie-ups with educational institutions.

42 New faculty members join DTU

There has been a recent recruitment of about 42 new faculty members at Delhi Technological University (DTU) as lecturers with the commencement of the new academic session. Out of these almost 23 faculty members are PhD degree holders.

NIIT launches GNIIT for engineers in Delhi

NIIT, leading Global Talent Development Corporation and Asia’s largest IT trainer, today, launched the ‘industry endorsed’ multiple track GNIIT for Engineers in Delhi. G. Raghavan, President-Global Individual Learning Solutions, NIIT, announced the launch of the program. GNIIT for Engineers is aimed at enhancing employability of engineering graduates by bridging the skill gap.

8 varsities by ICFAI with INR 400 crore

Known for its chain of B Schools, the ICFAI Group, is planning to set up eight universities in as many states in the next two years with an investment of INR 400 crore. It has received the necessary approvals from the governments of Chattisgarh, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Orissa, Gujarat, Assam, Madhya Pradesh and Punjab, said SK Sharma, director, planning and coordination, ICFAI.

iDiscoveri raising $10M

Supporting schools develop their curriculum, Lighthouse Funds May be leading the race for iDiscoveri. The leading contender for investing into education services firm iDiscoveri Education Pvt Ltd is the private equity firm Lighthouse Funds. iDiscoveri helps schools develop curriculum through its programme called X-SEED and is also involved in corporate training. iDiscoveri also provides outdoor programmes for children through a separate company called Youreka and also runs some pre-schools. Investment Light house carries in India is channeled through its $125-million India 2020 Fund. Emails sent to Lighthouse Funds and iDiscoveri remained unanswered at the time of posting this article. BMR Advisors is running the fundraising process. iDiscoveri has been founded by former worldwide marketing director of Group Danone Ashish Rajpal. The X-seed initiative has expanded to more than 400 schools. It involves services like student curriculum, assessment, teacher education and instructional leadership.

All Medical Colleges to have Single entrance exam

It was recently conveyed to the Supreme Court on Friday, that the Medical Council of India (MCI) has taken a decision to introduce one common entrance test for all medical courses in India has been accepted by the Union Ministry and would be introduced from the next year, that is, 2011.

CCE assessment in other schools with new CBSE Programme

A new programme has been brought into action by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) to asses whether the schools have been successful in implementing the Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE). According to the circular issued by CBSE across India, the school principals have been asked to act as ‘peer assessors’ and act as monitors responsible for capacity building and learning by gathering experiences from all the schools.

In last five years, preschool fee has increased by 120 percent

Through a survey, it has been discovered that between 2005 to 2010, the branded pre-schools across the country have managed to hike the fee structure to 120 percent. The average fees for the kindergarten segment have gone up from INR 1,500 to over 3,500 per month, the survey by the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) described.

digitalLEARNING INDIA 2010 Report on Plenary Sessions

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The day one of the mega event eINDIA 2010, the largest ICT conference of the country took place on August 4, 2010 at Hyderabad International Convention Centre, Hyderabad. The day began with a gala inauguration ceremony and marked opening of a three day tech-exhibition which was open to one and all. The latter half of the day saw the beginning of three day track

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