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LU V-C to play lead in implementing NEP in Central zone universities

Lucknow University

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh

Giving a lead role to the Lucknow University in the implementation of New Education Policy, the University Grants Commission (UGC) has given Lucknow University (LU) a big role in implementation of the New Education Policy in universities of the Central Zone.

Vice Chancellor of Lucknow University Prof Alok Kumar Rai has been given the responsibility of being the lead coordinator of the central zone universities. These include universities of Chattisgarh, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. Other members of this zone include the vice-chancellors of Vikram University Ujjain, Shiv Nadar University Gautam Buddh Nagar, Guru Ghasiadas University Bilaspur, Banaras Hindu University Varanasi and Graphic Era Deemed to be University Dehradoon.

In an official statement, Prof Rai said that “it is a proud moment for the University of Lucknow to be recognised for its achievements and an honour for me to be given this responsibility.”

LU is recognised for being the first to implement the NEP structure initially at the post-graduate level from 2020-21 session followed by the under-graduate level from 2021-22.

Rai said that team work and right intent was a major factor and without the support of the faculty, achieving a feat like this would not have been possible.

CBSE term-2 board exams for Class 10 & 12 to commence on April 26

CBSE term-2 board exams

New Delhi

The Central Board of Seconday Education (CBSE) will conduct the term II board examinations for classes 10 and 12 from April 26. The exams would be held in offline mode at the allotted exam centres. A detailed timetable will soon be released by the board on the official website – cbse.gov.in

The board had earlier released the term II sample papers for both classes 10 and 12. The exams will be conducted in a descriptive model with long and short-form questions.

As soon as the date sheet for the term II exams is finalised, CBSE will release the dates on these official websites and on official social media accounts of the board. Students can also reach out to their school officials to confirm any information about the term 1 result or the term 2 exam date sheet.

Mumbai’s Universal Business School organises case study teaching workshop for management students

Case Mania 2022

Mumbai, Maharashtra

Mumbai’s Universal Business School organised ‘Case Mania 2022’- a business management case study teaching workshop for management students to mark the first anniversary of the Universal Case Research Centre on the occasion of World Case Teaching Day on 2nd February 2022.

An initiative of Universal Case Research Centre, the virtual workshop was attended by over 40 students mentored by faculty members. The participating students were exposed to broadened perspectives from the professors of their respective team while drafting and unridding a case, improving their problem-solving abilities and the capability of handling pressure of dealing with cases based on topics that might be new to them.

“The primary objective of this case study teaching workshop is to provide the participants an opportunity to draft and solve caselets on different academic areas, under the guidance of our professors. Case studies is an excellent way of engaging the students by bringing real life experiences to class. It helps in building their analytical skills,” said Dr Asha Bhatia, Director- Universal Case Research Centre.

Tarun Anand, Founder and Chairman, Universal Business School believes that the case study method of teaching in higher education management programs has helped students and teachers to achieve learning objectives along with achieving higher student engagement. “This kind of a workshop is an endeavour to develop a case writing culture in Indian B schools,” shared Mr Anand.

While talking about her experience, Aakriti Kushwaha, a senior year management student pursuing Global MBA said, “It was a great opportunity for all of us to write a caselet as we were continuously mentored by the professors. We could show our creativity, managerial and problem solving skills.”

Launched in February 2021, Universal Case Research Centre is a not-for-profit initiative of Universal business School that works in the area of research, case writing, industry-academia collaboration and teaching methods in business education. The Centre is focussing on Indian and Asian case studies in areas such as business, operations, innovation, finance, marketing, organisation culture, ethics, family owned business, social enterprises, corporate governance, and e-commerce.

AICTE has created several platforms for advancement of education : Prof Rajive Kumar

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National education policy and this pandemic have opened new gates and avenues not in the country but worldwide. A lot of technological inventions have been done in the pandemic with respect to education.” This was stated by Prof. Rajive Kumar, Member Secretary, All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), who was delivering the inaugural address of the 22nd World Education Summit, organised by Elets Technomedia at New Delhi recently.

Prof. Rajive mentioned the platform AICTE has created in the pandemic. He said, “A lot of technological invention has been done in the pandemic. The source material is available in the market. We created a platform at AICTE from the Ministry side i.e. National Educational Alliance for Technology. All the ed-tech companies are invited to be on the platform.” He further elaborated on the importance of sharing expertise with the masses. “The new initiative AICTE has taken is a unique type of initiative i.e. volunteerism. We have created a portal. If you wish to volunteer your expertise in the nearby school and college, but you are unable to connect with them this portal will help. The portal is called Vidyanjali for higher education. The idea is to take this portal to all school levels.”

He added, “Another thing AICTE has done is to revise the curriculum. We don’t want our students to sit in the classes all the time. The basic aim is that we want to bring our students out of the classes so they can think differently. Most of the universities in the country have adopted that curriculum.“

Highlighting the importance and use of technology especially post pandemic Prof Rajive said, “Another important initiative AICTE has recently taken is to make a prospective plan of the technical education in the country. As per the recommendation of Dr. BVR Mohan Reddy who is the chairman of IIT Hyderabad we should not start any technical institution in the traditional area, we accepted their recommendation.” He further added, “We have a Committee of academic experts. The committee said that starting a four year program will not be a feasible thing. So as per the recommendation from the committee, AICTE should start the concept of minors. The student can get a degree with a specialization in a particular thrust area.”

He also spoke about how there was a need to train the faculty and how AICTE conducted faculty development programs. “After the decision of giving approvals only in the thrust areas, the challenge was who will teach these thrust areas. The faculty took their degree 15 to 20 years back. So our task was to train faculty in these thrust areas. We started teaching training faculty and we took the help of institutes like IIT and NITs. We conducted faculty development programs in the thrust areas.” He added “In the second year, we could train 1,50,000 faculty members in the thrust areas which was a tremendous jump. The achievement was recognized by the World Book record and AICTE was awarded. Next year we trained 1,80,000 faculty members, again a World book record. Now, we are conducting faculty development programs in all thrust areas.”

Concluding the address Prof Rajive said, “We are supporting students in terms of fellowship, especially students who lost their parents during the pandemic. We are also supporting around 10,000 girls per year. Girls from Jammu and Kashmir and northeastern states are also eligible for this scholarship. The main aim is to increase the participation of girls in technical education.

Leading School in Online Teaching Practices

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MD International School, Bijnor was established in 2014 by Manorama Devi Memorial Charitable Trust whereas Late Mr. S K Jain as founder Chairman, Mrs. Samta Jain as President, Mr. Navneet Jain as Secretary and Ms. Naina Jain as an Additional Secretary played a significant role in helping the school reach the top. The teachers under the direction of Principal Mrs. Ritu Kochhar are motivating and continously guiding the students to use their full potential across all key learning areas.

As overnight schools around the world were closed due to COVID-19 pandemic. Teachers were scrambling to try and come up with ways to teach and connect with their students online. Those days, Students were simply flipping open a laptop, turning on a tablet or unlocking their phones. In order to provide the best practices of technology integration in the classroom, Our teachers were incorporating multiple strategies, following new trends and utilizing the strategies that they were the most comfortable with.

During the pandemic, technology has helped us with a lot of things today in education like learning at home, sharing ideas, research and having an app for everything. Many schools and coaching centres throughout the world have been closed due to this pandemic but because of careful planning and strategic initiatives by the MDIS team, we were “ahead” of the curve and had solutions for these unforeseen challenges.

School may have looked different during the pandemic but still, our students have participated in many virtual activities and competitions during pandemic. such as: Earth day activity, Mother’s day celebration, Morning assembly on different topics, Science projects, Father’s Day celebration, Rhyme competition, Dance competition, Singing competition, Educational webinars and Olympiads etc…. As an organization, we are incessantly looking for ways to improve our services. Since 2014, M D International School has made significant progress and investments for providing best Education and mentoring the staff members.

We are proud to announce that MDIS has successfully enrolled around 750 new admissions during the lockdown period and full salary was provided to all staff members. Also, the school has received many awards in the field of Academics, Cultural activities, Sports and Infrastructure from renowned education companies such as Education world, Education Today, NSA, AKS, Digital Learning, My brand better, BlueBerry and many more. We are committed to pushing ahead during the Corona virus shutdowns to make sure that our organization not only survives but comes out on the other side of this stronger than before.

Although many people believe that e-learning brings many negative effects to the society, there are actually many positive effects of e-learning. Firstly, E-learning can help to develop knowledge of the internet and computer skills that will help learners throughout their lives and careers.

At MDIS, virtual classes are being conducted successfully through Zoom and WhatsApp groups. This multi-platform approach ensures that no student suffers due to poor connectivity. To ensure academic excellence among our students, we have adopted a number of learning practices such as syllabus completion on time, written exams, maintaining discipline in online classes and emphasis on the holistic development of students.

Our teachers encourage and promote online research, send emails and messages to the students and parents through online portals, provide homework and assignments online . The teachers also encourage parents’ participation by updating them , involving them and connecting with them from time to time as it is essential for the holistic growth and development of the students. We are providing quality education during online classes at a nominal fee structure which is easily affordable by parents . We strongly believe that MDIS is providing best online teaching practices to the students.

Madhya Pradesh to introduce MBBS in Hindi

Madhya Pradesh to introduce MBBS

Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh

The Madhya Pradesh government is all set to launch MBBS in the Hindi language. Bhopal’s Gandhi Medical College will be the first institution to have the course in Hindi from the next academic session. The state medical education minister Vishwas Sarang announced that MP will be the first state to offer a Hindi-medium course.

Talking about the curriculum, he said, “Directives have been issued to start the MBBS course in Bhopal’s Gandhi Medical College in Hindi from the next session starting within two months. A 14-member committee headed by Medical Education Director Dr. Jiten Shukla has been constituted to prepare the work plan for the MBBS Hindi curriculum.”

He also mentioned that this step has been taken after the state Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan made an announcement this Republic Day that the state will launch MBBS and other medical courses in Hindi.

In a statement issued by the state public relations department, lectures will also be delivered in Hindi apart from English. The minister had spoken to the experts a few days ago in order to get books prepared in Hindi for first-year MBBS students, in the presence of functionaries from Atal Bihari Hindi University and Gandhi Medical College.

 

IIM Kozhikode, NITI Aayog join hands to boost monitoring and evaluation ecosystem in India

IIM Kozhikode, NITI Aayog join hands

New Delhi

The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Kozhikode and government think-tank NITI Ayog have signed a Statement of Interest (SOI) to focus on the strategic and technical collaboration that will be strengthening the overall monitoring and evaluation environment in India. The main focus will be on data monitoring and evaluation stack.

According to the official information, the objective of this partnership between IIM-K and the Development Monitoring and Evaluation Office (DMEO) of NITI Aayog is to the “establish framework for cooperative institutional relations to encourage and promote cooperation in the area of the technical development, support appropriate capacity building and joint studies in the field of monitoring and evaluation of government policies and programs through econometric evaluation and monitoring.”

The SOI was signed between Director IIM-K Professor Debashis Chatterjee and Director General, DMEO Dr Sekhar Bonu. IIM Kozhikode will be organising capacity building programs, workshops, forums, seminars and other activities. The target group for this exercise would be public officials at the centre and states in partnership with ministries, departments, institutions and others.

23rd World Education Summit, happening this March

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After the successful 22nd World Education Summit held in December 2021 at New Delhi, DigitalLearning is back with the 23rd World Education Summit this March. Being organised in virtual mode this time, the event is one of the biggest meetup and networking events, organised by Elets Technomedia Pvt Ltd and focuses on innovations in education innovation, majorly after the pandemic made an appearance.

The summit is scheduled in virtual mode on 9-10-11 March, 2022 for Schools and 24-25-26 March, 2022 for Higher Education.

As we all know, the education sector has undergone a major metamorphosis during the pandemic times. There has been a rise in e-learning and technology is playing a key role in transforming the education ecosystem in a big way. The event would focus on the need for technology and how it can adapted in the modern day teaching and learning process.

After the COVID 19 hit across the globe, there has been a rapid adoption of technology and e-learning has seen a different scenario altogether. Last two years have been challenging times for learners, staff and educators. Nonetheless educators are exploring best practices and solutions that can transform the education sector.

The Edtech sector has revolutionalised the way education is seen and delivered. Through Artificial Intelligence (AI) enabled solutions, they have been able to support training in a digital mode. As schools are reopening, there is a need for smart technologies in order to make learning more digitally accessible and user-friendly.

The event would be a platform that will discuss the tech-based solutions and their rapid adoption across the sector in length by the best names in the industry. The summit will be a platform where attendees will gain knowledge, learn about best practices, get policy updates, find appropriate solutions and become aware of the latest technical know-how. ‘

The event will focus on the gap in the education system, lack of quality research work, shortage of faculty, availability of quality institutions, less collaboration and many vital topics that need attention and development in the higher education space. The event will be an inspiration for all who will be attending it.

Be a part of this transformational event and get a chance to witness the latest innovations in the field of education.

Realise your Study Abroad Dream at Education in Ireland’s Virtual Fair

Realise your Study Abroad Dream

Education in Ireland, the national brand for Enterprise Ireland responsible for the promotion of Irish Higher Education Institutions overseas, announces a virtual fair for students in South Asia. This fair offers a glimpse of the many opportunities Ireland has to offer to students looking to study overseas in 2022 and beyond. The event will take place on Saturday, 26th February 2022 from 13:00 to 17:00 IST.

The Virtual Showcase by Education in Ireland is an official Government of Ireland event for students in India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Bangladesh. At the event, prospective students will get a chance to speak privately through text and video chat with representatives from Ireland’s top 18 higher education institutions who will help them map their study abroad plans. Colleges, universities, and institutions of technology present offer globally recognized UG and PG programmes in Business, Science, Engineering, Arts, Creatives Media, and Humanities.

Students and parents have the opportunity to learn about admission guidelines, understand the visa process, and the post-study stay back option offered to international students. In addition to interacting with Irish Visa Office representatives, participants can also tune into handy and informative seminars on education loans, visa application, student accommodation, and post-study employment opportunities.

Ireland’s Ambassador to India, Mr. Brendan Ward said, “With a strategic public health framework, Ireland has reduced almost all its restrictions. A majority of the population has been fully vaccinated, and more than 50% have also received a booster shot. While international students have been coming to Ireland since 2020 when the pandemic hit, we can proudly say that we are continuing the safe welcome of international students and staff this year as well. With eased restrictions and the opening of most public spaces in Ireland, it is a golden opportunity for students from all around the world to fully experience and pursue their study abroad dream in Ireland.”

Mr. Barry O’Driscoll, Regional Manager, India & South Asia for Education in Ireland mentioned, “Ireland is committed to providing excellence in education, and to making its graduates market ready for the future. Education in Ireland’s fourth edition of the Virtual Showcase will once again present students with an opportunity to explore and find the right courses with job prospects when they interact directly with representatives of Irish higher education institutions. While COVID-19 has posed numerous hurdles for international students seeking to study elsewhere in the world, Ireland’s secure initiatives have been successful in helping students in pursuing their plans here. Presently over 40,000 students from 160 countries around the world are studying in Ireland, including roughly 15% from India. Besides, most Indian students have chosen to stay back in Ireland for work since the beginning of the pandemic, and have secured jobs locally.”

The fair will provide a free platform for all students to gauge their prospects, apply directly to the below mentioned leading Irish institutions, and receive first-hand information on courses, admission process, intakes and so on.

Participants

Dublin Business School

National College of Ireland

Dublin City University

Technological University of the Shannon

Dundalk Institute of Technology

Trinity College Dublin

Griffith College

University College Cork

ICD Business School

University College Dublin

Independent College Dublin

University of Limerick

Institute of Technology Carlow

Waterford Institute of Technology

IT Sligo

Letterkenny Institute of Technology

NUI Galway

Maynooth University

The Virtual Showcase is the perfect opportunity for students to speak with admission officials and academic staff from Ireland’s top institutions, and have their queries answered directly.

Participation in the Education in Ireland Virtual Showcase is free, and students can register on https://india.educationinireland.live/

Niti Aayog appoints Dr. Shashank Shah as Director Senior Specialist-Higher Education

Dr. Shashank Shah

Dr Shashank Shah has been appointed as the Director-Specialist Higher Education of the NITI Aayog. Dr Shah announced his new role through a LinkedIn post and thanked the Aayog.

In his post, Dr Shah said, “I am delighted to share that I have been appointed as Director Senior Specialist – Higher Education at NITI Aayog, India’s apex public policy think tank, chaired by Honorable Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi.”

He added, “The education system is a bank on which the nation draws a cheque for strong, reliable, and skilled citizens. In this new role, it will be my endeavour to give my very best to the world’s third-largest Higher Education System, such that it can enhance equity and access, foster excellence, create impact, and mould young Indians with the ability and nobility.”

Dr. Shah has done his bachelor’s from the University of Mumbai. He is a post graduate and doctor in Business Management from Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning. He is a stakeholder management strategist, researcher, and published business author. He has developed strategic perspectives and operational frameworks on leading multinational and Indian public and private sector firms, including Fortune 500 companies.

It is noteworthy that the NITI (National Institution for Transforming India) Aayog is a premier policy and think tank of India. They are responsible for a number of transformational initiatives. The three main functions of Niti Aayog include policy and knowledge, innovation or monitoring, and evaluation.

 

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