Tag: challenges

My first lessons as a teacher

Shamma Kalodi
What is it like to transition from student to teacher? Shamma Kalodi reflects on the highs and lows of her first few weeks in the classroom. She writes about the chaos of an unplanned first day to finding her footing amidst structural challenges and academic expectations.

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Finding peace of mind with nature

Adithi Muralidhar
Whether it’s the thrill of spotting a wild animal or simply watching the sun set, moments in nature can deeply transform our mental and physical well-being. Adithi Muralidhar writes how nature is a refuge for peace and calmness in the endless digital noise of our fast-paced lives.

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Who will win this game?

Smitha Prasad
These days you will find a variety of online games that will help you improve your language, logical abilities, mathematical skills, learn and play music. There are games that will also help you bust your stress and calm down. So they have to be good right? When anything becomes an addiction, then the bad of it outweighs the good.

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Working with technology: digital tools for teachers

Aanya Kapoor
Aanya Kapoor writes about how technologies like Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality are reshaping classrooms. She writes how using these tools can help teachers transform their classrooms and enhance the learning experience for students.

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STEM education in Indian regional languages

Anuradha C
India’s journey towards inclusive STEM education is taking a significant turn with a growing emphasis on regional languages. The NEP 2020, AICTE initiatives, and the various state government efforts are making STEM education accessible in over 22 regional languages. Improved comprehension, inclusivity, and cultural relevance, are just some of the benefits of learning STEM in mother tongues, writes Anuradha C. Read on to find out how this shift is shaping the future of learning in India.

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The harm that AI can cause

Neerja Singh
Privacy, cyberbullying, and technology misuse has raised serious concerns among students. Neerja Singh writes about a growing global trend where AI-generated and altered images are used to harrass minors. How can schools educate students, teachers, and parents about online privacy and the responsible use of technology?

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The three Cs of modern education

Neerja Singh
In an age marked by technological advancements and globalization, Neerja Singh highlights the need for modern education to focus on the three Cs: critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration. She writes about how these essential skills can be nurtured in the classroom to prepare students for an increasingly complex world.

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Climate crisis and the battle for imagination

Urvi Desai
Even though climate crisis has been upon us for a while now, we don’t see any serious intent among people or governments to tackle the problem. Climate change is a unique challenge facing mankind. It is a problem whose effects will be felt not now but later. Perhaps that is why people don’t feel the need to act now? So, we need to imagine new ways to instill the urgency of the problem in people. We need to change the way we tell the climate crisis story.

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