Kolkata-based institute aims to introduce children to STEM
Kolkata/IBNS: Kolkata-based The Logical Lamp aims to introduce the city’s children to the new educational approach called STEM.
UNESCO chief calls for transforming education, with 244 million still out of school
New York: The bell is ringing for the start of a new school year in many countries, but inequalities in access to education are keeping some 244 million children out of the classroom, according to data published on Thursday by the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
2022 will be the year of educational transformation for JK: CS Mehta
Jammu/IBNS: Chief Secretary Arun Kumar Mehta Monday chaired a meeting to take stock of arrangements for reopening of educational institutions and resuming offline teaching in Jammu and Kashmir.
Leadership development programme for heads of school in West Bengal
Kolkata/IBNS: Prof. Uttam Kumar Sarkar, Director of IIM Calcutta, recently inaugurated a training programme which is part of an initiative by the School Education Department of West Bengal government.
NCERT textbook-based videos in Indian Sign Language soon
New Delhi/IBNS: The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Sign Language Research and Training Centre (ISLRTC) for developing NCERT textbook-based videos in Indian Sign Language.
Protecting education, means ‘we protect the future’: UN chief
New York: The global community needs to say with one voice that “attacks on schools must stop”, the UN chief urged a virtual event on Thursday commemorating the International Day to Protect Education from Attack.
Stalin starts textbooks distribution, launches new progs of Kalvi TV
Chennai/UNI: The online classes for the academic year 2021-22 commenced on Saturday with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin allowing the free books distribution scheme for government school students and videos of the new syllabus to be telecasted through the Kalvi TV channel.
Tips for Becoming a Better Online Educator
The concept of online classrooms is comparatively new and unexplored for teachers and students. In addition to the logistical changes, the methodology also undergoes a drastic change when it comes to virtual education. In keeping with the changing times, educators need to familiarize themselves with this new medium of education but as it turns out, things can be slightly different when it comes to teaching students virtually. You may need to alter your teaching pace, clear doubts over virtualsessions, use audio-visual teaching aids and so on.Here are a few tips on how you can refine your teaching methods and keep students engaged.
Toronto/IBNS: Although the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the economy has taken precedence over matters, its impact on the education sector has not been any less. In fact, developing countries like India are still trying to come to terms with the shift from traditional classroom teaching to that online.
'Will announce the CBSE 2021 board exam dates on Dec 31': Ramesh Pokhriyal
New Delhi/IBNS: Union Education minister Ramesh Chandra Pokhriyal Nishank will announce the dates of CBSE board exams on December 31, the Ministry of Education informed on Twitter.
New Delhi/IBNS: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will not hold examinations for for classes 10 and 12 in the month of January and February and the decision on the date of tests will be taken later based on the circumstances, Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank said on Tuesday, reported media.
Reimagine education to achieve quality learning for all, UN and partners urge
New York: Now is the time to “think beyond COVID-19” to reimagine education and realize the goal of providing all students with access to quality learning, UN agencies and their partners said on Monday in a joint statement to mark World Teachers’ Day.
Public provisioning for child education needs a relook amid COVID pandemic: Study
New Delhi:With the nationwide lockdown gradually easing off but schools yet to open, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic looms large on children’s education.
Divine Foundation Trust launches mobile apps for health and education sector
Kolkata/IBNS: Divine Foundation and Charitable Trust has launched mobile phone applications named Vidyang App for complete paperless schooling and Medicure App which will provide end to end services regarding any health problems.
Attacks on education during times of conflict must stop: UN chief
New York: Education is a fundamental human right and an essential driver for peace and development, yet armed attacks targeting teachers, students and education facilities are on the rise, with some 11,000 incidents reported between 2015 and 2019, the UN Secretary-General said on Wednesday.