JEE Main July Examination results declared recently

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August 10, 2021

The results of the Joint Entrance Test (JEE) have been announced recently by the National Testing Agency (NTA). The results of JEE main is available on the official website jeemain.nta.nic.in.

The examination was conducted on July 20, 22, 25 and 27 throughout India. However, the number of cities also has increased from 232 to 334 along with the number of examination centres in each shift increased from 660 to 828. The number of candidates registered for Session 3 is 7.09 lacs.

Moreover, the exams were conducted in 13 languages (English, Hindi, Gujarati along with Assamese, Bengali, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu).

Also read: JEE Main 2021 Admit Card for third session released

The exams will be conducted four times a year in order to offer flexibility to students and also they will have a chance to improve their scores. The candidates clearing JEE main will take admissions in Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs), National Institutes of Technology (NITs), and other Government Funded Technical Institutions (GFTIs).

All Covid 19 protocols have been closely monitored and maintained for the students at the exam centre. All seats and computers have been sanitized. Common places, furniture and fixtures have been sanitized before and after the JEE Main exams. The examination centre had open windows and fans for proper circulation. Proper social distancing norms and wearing facemasks have been maintained.

Rajasthan Government to create best environment for higher education

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August 9, 2021

The Rajasthan government is ensuring to create the best environment for higher education in the state. The state is continuously working towards building facilities for higher education.

While addressing the foundation stone laying ceremony of Jai Minesh Tribal University, Kota and the inauguration ceremony of Tribal Meena Girls Hostel, Pratapnagar, Jaipur through video conference on Sunday, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said that in the last two and a half years, 123 new government colleges have been opened to provide education to the youth. It has helped them to get access to higher education in the nearby villages.

“During our previous government, in the year 2013, Urban Development Trust Kota had allotted 30 acres of land for this university at a concessional rate. It is a matter of happiness that today the foundation stone of this university building to be built at a cost of 15 crores has been laid,” he added.

The Minister of State for Higher Education Bhanwar Singh Bhati also said the state government has taken several measures to promote higher education in the state. In fact, 32 new colleges for girls have been opened as well.

Karnataka Board announces Class 10 results, boys outshines girls

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August 9, 2021

The Karnataka Secondary Education Examination Board (KSEEB) has announced the class 10 results today. The pass percentage is the highest ever.

The boys have performed better than girls with a pass percentage of 100 percent. The pass percentage of girls is at 99.99 percent. The results were declared by the new Karnataka Primary and Secondary Education Minister BC Nagesh during a media briefing.

The results will be available on the official website at sslc.karnataka.gov.in, kseeb.kar.nic.in and karresults.nic.in. However, KSEEB conducted an offline examination amid covid pandemic. The exams were conducted on July 19 and 22 in an objective type format.

The state government ensured that all COVID protocols are followed properly while conducting the examinations. The exams were conducted in two days rather than six days. Students can check the results with their exam hall ticket number or roll number to download the marksheet.

More than 8.7 lakh students will check their results today.

NEET 2021 application process to end on August 10

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August 9, 2021

The application window for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test, or NEET 2021 will be closed on August 10. The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts the examination and it will close the process tomorrow.

However, the entrance examination will be conducted on September 12.

To fill the NEET application form, below are steps you should follow:

Visit neet.nta.nic.in and fill the registration form
Enter the required details as mentioned on the form
Create the login and password for registration as mentioned by the NTA.
After submitting the details, a provisional application will be generated
Fill all the required details by entering personal details, academic and contact details, choosing the exam centre, dress code details
Upload all the scanned passport size photos as required
Make the necessary payments. The application fee is Rs 1500 for General/OBC candidates, Rs 1400 for General-EWS/ OBC-NCL and Rs 800 for SC/ST/PH candidates.
Keep a printout of the application submission for future reference.

The Chintels School – Confronting the Status Quo

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August 9, 2021

The role of a good institution is not only to impart good education but to also focus on the holistic development of a child, says Smita Dhawan, Principal, The Chintels School, Kalyanpur, Kanpur to Elets News Network (ENN).

The role of a good, institution is not only to impart good education but to also focus on the holistic development of a child. The talent, skills and abilities of each student needs to be identified, nurtured and encouraged so that he or she is able to reach greater heights. Students need to be provided with a platform to think, express and exhibit their skills.

The vision of The Chintels School was established by its founder, Ms. Anurag Vij, and it remains the same today:

the pursuit of academic excellence,
the development of each individual’s talents in creative, physical and social skills, and
to believe in dreaming and doing our best.

Rendering education with all possible amenities and accommodating each child with top grades is the paramount goal of The Chintels School. The school provides an amalgamation of scholastic and co-scholastic activities that are instrumental in converting every individual into a self-reliant and independent citizen ready to push his or her boundaries!

Also read: The Chintels School: Nurturing Academic Excellence

These days being a progressive school is all about providing an education that creates an appetite for life and develops the talent to live it productively. Nurtured by teachers who are leading lights in their chosen fields, the school focuses on maturing the individual, both emotionally and spiritually, while preparing them for life after school at their chosen university and beyond – equipping them to become suitably qualified and confident to lead, serve and be of good influence. We strive to strengthen our reputation as one of the finest schools in the country by integrating the best of the past with a focus on the future!

Adapting to Online Learning

Covid 19 forced the schools to make profound changes in their methods of disseminating education and design their online teaching and learning activities in such a way that pupils were fully engaged in their learning and that teachers were equipped to bring out the best in every learner.

Our online learning programme includes the flexibility of self paced learning and extracurricular activities. We ensure that the study materials are tailored to the needs of every student so that no child is left behind. Even the parents are provided with opportunities to act as co-teachers and have a clear understanding of their children’s performance in studies.

Students are encouraged to build their own unique schedules, so that they can become independent learners and balance their studies with other commitments.

The impact of remote learning will be felt for a long period of time in future hence we need to explore novel skills and develop resources for implementing sustainable learning programmes for long term success of our students.

A Progressive Evolution towards Quality Education

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August 9, 2021

SSVM has been a steadfast torchbearer of quality education since 1998, thanks to a stimulating environment, highly competent teachers, world-class facilities, and creative-global curricula initiated by Dr Manimekalai Mohan, the founder, visionary, and Managing Trustee of SSVM Institutions.

Over the years, the SSVM chain of schools, including the Shree Sarasswathi Vidhyaah Mandheer – CBSE & Matriculation Higher Secondary School, at Mettupalayam, SSVM World School and SSVM School of Excellence at Coimbatore, have become tantamount to a world-class 21st-Century educational infrastructure and holistic brilliance. SSVM PREPVERSITY, an innovative wing, expands professional placements for learners and provides career guidance for their future.

SSVM World School – A Cambridge International School is the first Early Years Centre in South India and offers Cambridge Early Years (KG) and Primary (Grade 1 to 5) in Coimbatore, and classes will be driven up to IGCSE and A level in the years to come.

Also read: SSVM Institutions’ success story during lockdown

SSVM INSTITUTIONS operates a charitable unit for differentlyabled children called ‘Athma Seva.’Reeds World School in Coimbatore functions under the aegis of the SSVM Institutions. The Open Schooling-NIOS facility has also been extended at SSVM.

Creating Progressive Learners with Futuristic Insight!

SSVM enhances academic acumen, proficiency in communication skills, multi-sports culture, and innovative activities, thereby raising confident learners to become thoughtful global leaders. The school has produced brilliant results in the AISSE & AISSCE every year, along with an exceptional selection rate in IIT-JEE (Mains) and NEET. The boarding culture at SSVM, Mettupalayam, is unique and has aspiring learners from all over India and overseas.

Preparedness for 21st-Century Learners

SSVM focuses on the overall development of learners; it believes in a strong learning culture and encourages learners to be independent, bold, face challenges, and take ownership of their education and career.

During these trying times, the education system at SSVM involves effective e-learning platforms with policies to maintain learners’ privacy and newer modalities to take care of balanced academic learning, healthy living, nutrition and fitness with relevant digital infrastructure. SSVM is fully prepared and has also implemented a uniform approach to maintain social distancing, new-normal etiquette, and usher in new education modalities to facilitate the safest environment for all learners. SSVM engrains an innovation culture among learners by providing knowledge, values, skill sets, expertise and support systems that students need to become successful thought leaders and global citizens of tomorrow.

SSVM with “Global Vision and Indian Values”

SSVM is renowned for creating student-leaders with international mindedness and intercultural understanding to attain global citizenship through an experiential and blended learning approach. The status earned over 22 years as one of the topmost institutions demonstrates the accomplishment of SSVM’s Educational Model as an institute with an international paradigm with Indian roots.

A Saga of Excellence

The schools’ high-tech campuses in Coimbatore and Mettu palayam are teeming with world-class 21st-century classrooms, majestic auditoriums for performing grandiose theatre, music, and art, digital conference halls, languages, science, and technology labs, outdoor gardens, an indoor swimming pool, a rifle range, play areas, athletic fields, stunning open spaces for study and recreation, and many other amenities.These experiences prepare students to gain real-world skills based on their individual interests, while also improving overall personality, social skills, and time management, allowing students to ‘evaluate’ their own potential and set goals for the future.

Need for Progressive Attitude to Change the Education System

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August 9, 2021

Innovative educators realise the need to transit from offline learning to remote learning, which will help in the growth of the education sector. A progressive attitude will bring a change, says Dr Amrita Vohra, Director Education-Gems India & Executive Principal- GEMS International School, Gurgaon to Elets News Network (ENN).

The advent of the global pandemic has been a watershed moment for educators across the globe. Much awaited ‘rethinking’ and ‘substantial change’ is taking place as we navigate challenges and respond to the crisis.

Progressive educators have been propagating ideas like student voice and choice, meta-cognition, students’ ownership of their learning, global collaborations amidst learners, real-life connections and experiential learning, blended learning etc. since long. Many of these genuinely became a reality in 2020 as classrooms transcended space and time. In numberless instances, this was purely out of necessity. Many felt ill-prepared and struggled. The digital divide has become even more starkly evident and the learning loss is insurmountable. Yet for many learners and educators, this adversity spelt opportunity.

Also read: Revolution of technology-based education in K12 education system

Innovative educators realised the incredible potential of this transition and ensured that technology, and the positive aspects of remote learning, were utilised to the fullest. Students are widely engaged in virtual collaboration and communication across cultures and socio-economic boundaries. Virtual tours, augmented reality and virtual reality made multiple ideas come alive in digitally vibrant classrooms. The transcended classroom, with its plethora of new tools for the teacher and learner, needed a fresh pedagogical approach. Amidst lockdowns, while ideas and thinking flourished, teachers and students were forced to manage readily available resources. Endless innovations were evidenced each day as various stakeholders engaged in problem-solving and crisis-response. The year of the pandemic indeed became the year of Innovation for educators.

It is critical to understand now the difference between ‘emergency response remote learning’ and actually ‘effective blended / hybrid earning” that has a far-reaching positive impact. It is critical to reflect on what went well and what didn’t and Why? We must rethink the new pedagogy in consultation with various stakeholders. The most important among all stakeholders are the students. While they are usually forthcoming with ideas, very often they may not have been able to analyse their own learning process. Thus, it is critical to integrate meta cognitive practices and Visual Thinking routines that help learners reflect on their own process of learning. After all, the skill they need the most in rapidly changing paradigms is “learning to learn.” The more crystallised their reflections, the better informed our new pedagogical approaches will be.

Learning experiences should certainly never be limited to textbooks and mindless testing of rote-memory and very basic understanding. Learning doesn’t happen unless the learner is in the driver’s seat, taking ownership and responsibility, thinking, analyzing, observing, evaluating, making critical decisions, testing hypotheses and generating fresh ideas. Thus, learning needs to become an experience that allows for all of these in environments that encourage the development of communication and collaboration. Real-life simulations for learning are meaningless in the confines of subject boundaries. Thus, a transdisciplinary approach becomes imperative to the experience. The exploration of creative arts and scientific phenomena must coexist alongside an understanding of nuances of social structure, sustainability and potential impact. It is also critical for students to consider and respect multiple perspectives, as there is almost never any single version of the truth in the complex real-world dynamics.

Change is indeed the only constant and as educators, innovation must become our second nature.

Philip Murray: Technology Can Push The Boundaries Of Learning

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India must aspire and continue to dream about achieving higher levels of literacy, quality education and integration of technology into the sector, says Philip Murray, Regional Vice President, ASIA – Blackboard in an interview with Elets News Network (ENN).

How can the edtech industry transform education in the 21st Century?

2020 saw an accelerated adoption of technology across the globe with education institutions forced to rapidly move their teaching and learning online. Educators had to learn new skills like mastering video tools, adopting online teaching platforms and more.

We also saw institutions struggling to not just create online teaching models but also conduct online examinations and assessments and bring the entire student admissions process online. In 2020, the education industry has seen an unprecedented growth in digital transformation, and this is just the beginning.

Now in 2021, educational institutions are likely to face many more challenges including student retention, student engagement, collaborative learning requirements as well as competitive models from other international institutions. This is where edtech has a major role to play.

As an edtech company I believe the onus lies on us to connect a deep understanding of education with power of technology to continuously push the boundaries of learning. At Blackboard we partner with education clients around the globe to drive student and educator success through an integrated technology stack, robust data and analytics capabilities and best in class service.

In a country like India, where internet is not accessible to every student, how will edtech firms grow?

While e-commerce took seven years to pick momentum in India and billions of dollars to change consumer behaviour, this occurred almost overnight for the edtech sector.

A developing economy such as India must aspire and continue to dream about achieving higher levels of literacy, quality education and integration of technology into the sector. Periodic assessments, redressal mechanisms, stakeholder consultation, and timely policy changes can prepare us in facing the challenges posed by the education sector in the future.

However all these welcome policy changes and enhancements still have one major caveat – “How do I get to my critical course information if I don’t have a regular internet connection?”. When it comes to course content, this combines two foundational changes:

Make the content engaging but don’t rely on video to replace a well-designed and accessible course
Ensure that students have an option to store or save their courses into their devices offline (laptop, tablet, mobile phone) to be consumed and synchronised the next time a reliable internet connection is available.

There is a technological gap in knowledge; how can edtech firms bridge that?

Edtech firms have opened many avenues for knowledge seekers whether students, faculty or working professionals. Access to skills training and courses designed by industry experts is made available online through portals like Udemy and Coursera which otherwise would not be accessible to student at his own university. Edtech firms help break barriers of acquiring knowledge irrespective of where the student is physically present.

We are helping to drive technical fluency and skills development through our Blackboard Digital Teaching and Learning Series (DTLS), a global, solution-agnostic professional development offering. By addressing pedagogical and instructional design, best practices for digital course development, the professional development series ensures instructors can continue to drive student success and maintain the same high-quality instruction as in-class courses.

DTLS provides a robust training portfolio of skills transfers to help faculty design world-class content without having to rely on substantial technological resources, a great course that is well-designed, easy to consume and has measurable outcomes – technology does not replace that.

How can we bridge learning barriers in using online platforms for education?

Barriers to learning generally fall into one of four categories:

Access to the baseline technology (internet, LMS or other content distribution solutions).
Relevancy of content (based on what is currently needed and not just a repeat of something that is no longer valid such as old video lectures).
Accessibility of course content to all students (e.g: alternative formats)
Support for online platforms from institutions (changing the impression of those that have a negative notion of online teaching and learning solutions).

Each of these challenges has local and regional / global components, and requires involvement from many groups to improve their parts of the puzzle.

Here at Blackboard, we have developed Ally, an LMS-agnostic solution that helps institutions build a more inclusive learning environment. Ally helps to improve the student experience by helping them take clear control of course content with usability, accessibility and quality in mind. It automatically checks for accessibility issues and generates alternative formats including Semantic HTML, audio, ePub, electronic Braille, and a translated version that are engineered to work better with assistive technologies, mobile devices, and study tools. Ally also provides feedback to guide instructors on how to improve the accessibility of their course content and institution-wide reporting on course content accessibility to drive further improvements at the institution.

What will be the future of edtech in India post-COVID?

Fueled by the pandemic, India’s edtech segment has seen a massive uptick in demand in 2020. According to an analysis, the market size of edtech in India is estimated to grow 3.7x in the next five years, from $2.8 B (2020) to $10.4 B (2025). India has the world’s largest population of about 500 million in the age bracket of 5-24 years, which provides a great opportunity for the edtech sector going forward. Global investors are betting on India’s large base of school-going kids and fuelling the valuation of Indian edtech companies. Also India’s higher education segment is expected to increase to Rs. 2,44,824 crore (US$ 35.03 billion) by 2025.

The future of edtech therefore looks promising but it depends on the sector’s ability to quickly adapt to the changing times and offer personalized solutions in diverse categories. With the current education setup, online learning is here to stay. Therefore, to keep the momentum going it is important for the sector to constantly keep innovating to capitalize on the opportunities of blended learning which will be high in demand going forward. This innovation will spark critical thinking, collaboration, and creativity in the classroom.

Engage, collaborate, flip, assess, and communicate are the components that embrace blended learning. At Blackboard, we help institutions with solutions that encompass all these components thus providing a holistic and robust offering to the learners.

Blackboard Learn

Designed with an intuitive, personalized interface, Blackboard Learn engages learners and eases the burden on instructors. With time saving tools and a streamlined design, it’s never been easier to teach and learn.

Blackboard Collaborate

A fully redesigned, high definition, browser-based web conferencing solution that makes distance teaching and learning simple, crystal clear and worry-free. Now with mobile-friendly recording and playback.

Karnataka board will declare Class 10 results today

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The Karnataka Secondary Education Examination Board (KSEEB) will declare Class 10 results today. The results will be available on the official website at sslc.karnataka.gov.in, kseeb.kar.nic.in and karresults.nic.in.

A total of 99.6 percent of students appeared for the examination this year. The other state board examinations were cancelled due to the ongoing COVID 19 pandemic. However, KSEEB conducted an offline examination amid covid pandemic.

The state government ensured that all COVID protocols are followed properly while conducting the examinations. The exams were conducted in two days rather than six days. The students can check the results with their exam hall ticket number or roll number to download the marksheet.

Kothari International focuses on innovation and educational transformation

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Kothari International School has great vision for students and feels that teamwork, identification and collaborative solving of teaching and learning problems are vital, says Dr. Sangeeta Arora, Principal, Kothari International School, Noida to Elets News Network (ENN).

The Ceaseless Journey of Kothari International School

Since its inception in 2006, our family at KIS has followed the distinction and clarity in objectives set forward by our Founder – Shri M. M. Kothari. Over the years, we have been continually endeavoring towards bringing in dynamic transformation and innovation in all the facets of academia. Our sovereign mission has always been to usher our students to become thoughtful, kind, intellectual, and resourceful citizens to the nation.

What makes the Kothari Journey special?

The school has a thriving ecosystem comprising cohesive team of committed professionals who bring out positivity and vibrancy in the learning environment. With a balanced, holistic curriculum embodying the native foundation of a futuristic education, KIS is a beacon of global education.

Our entire curriculum revolve around into four central core values:-

Oxygenated Sphere
Preferred Future
Excellence All-Around
Zero Conflict World

Equal opportunities are provided to all individuals, and specialized training is offered to all. Our students participate in a plethora of coscholastic activities at all levels. Excelling in them is a distinction, raking in awards, medals, and certificates at the highest levels. At KIS, there is a beautiful blend of collaboration and communication, camaraderie and comradeship, laughter and joyful learning, purpose and quality, change and constancy. We pride ourselves in the collaborative and constructive School-Teacher-Parent-Student engagement.

Latest Innovations to make education more accessible and interactive for students in the current pandemic situation

The unprecedented times called for innovative ways to let the lantern of learning blaze. We introduced the licensed version of the Google Classroom, G-Suite, in our school. Our teachers were trained to practice and employ cutting-edge teaching tools/software like Nearpod, Padlet, Mentimeter, Quizizz, Edpuzzle, etc., making our virtual classrooms enjoyable and interactive. We are now moving ahead to inculcate blended/hybrid learning at our school.

Our take on STEM-based education

STEM education has brought an exemplary shift in the learning styles of students. They have begun to question, experiment, observe, analyze, conclude, infer and then design leading them to learn vitally better and more profoundly. Furthermore, other essential skills like problem-solving, critical thinking and design thinking are augmented by providing students a platform to explore the transdisciplinary tasks through annual celebrations of STEM Fests.

Our thoughts on NEP 2020

NEP 2020 focuses on developing competencies and enhancing skills through a transdisciplinary approach and experiential learning strategies more than content delivery. NEP envisages an equitable and vibrant society by providing high-quality education to all and making AIL (Art Integrated Learning) a part of the teaching-learning process.

Our Vision for the future of Education

The overall dimension of the distance learning environment and the advent of newly adopted teaching tools will stimulate a paradigm shift in the future of education. Schools will soon become a nerve center of innovative pedagogies through hybrid and blended learning, amplifying community participation, Art Education, experiential learning; therefore, we envisage a transformative and life-changing educational journey ahead.

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