Category: Education

Becomes Gujarat’s first school to associate with NASA to celebrate International Space Week

More than 600 students from Gujarat, Kerala & Maharashtra participated in a week-long program to celebrate International Space Week

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], October 08: Zebar School For Children, one of the leading schools in Ahmedabad, had booked virtual tours with NASA – Goddard Space Flight Center located in Greenbelt, Maryland, and offers virtual field trip programs for students. More than 600 students from Gujarat, Kerala & Maharashtra had participated in a week-long program to celebrate International Space Week.

The center offered three virtual trips as per the age and grade of the child. The discussion was held on topics like living and working in space, how to build a satellite, and Goddard overviews were conducted for primary, middle, and secondary sections, respectively.

The virtual program was conducted in three parts. The YouTube videos shared by the NASA team, live interaction with the NASA team, and self-guided activities using everyday items had been made available at home. In addition, science educators discussed these videos with students to create interest in science, space, and astronomy.

The tour takes place in the evening as there is a 9 hours and 30 mins time difference, but this doesn’t deter the young science enthusiasts as they log in to view the virtual event and ask questions to NASA Team.

The program was began with the first trip for the primary section, wherein students had asked multiple questions to NASA regarding their upcoming space expedition programs and their plans of life on the Moon and Mars.

https://www.zebarschool.com/

There are many immigration and study abroad consultancies mushrooming in India. However, amidst numerous dreams each year, several face disappointment. This could be due to denied admission or denied visa. A director of one of the premier consultancies in the country has decoded the reason for these disappointments. She had been in the industry for over 20 years and has concluded that a major mistake that most candidates commit is to rely solely on documents for visa approval. According to Diamond Sodhi, visa approval or denial depends on how the individual case is presented. She has worked closely on the recruitment difficulties the Americans faced, particularly for students from India and China. This is how she got the idea of coming up with the student recruitment consultation business, ‘CAANWINGS Consultants”.

She has concluded that consultants focus mainly on filing the application but fail to review it critically. According to a recently released official statement, a meticulous approach needs to be followed to bring down the rejection rate.

According to experts, language acumen is a major reason that people struggle with. While many trainers claim to have the key to entrance test success, they barely are proficient in the language themselves. The attractive promise of 7 bands by these self-proclaimed trainers is what catches the students unarmed. It sells a dream that is difficult to fulfil with such English skills.

‘Englingua’ is a premier language training institute that intends to offer an effective English learning experience to the students. The trainers here are proficient in English. Top institutes that aim to bridge the gap between students and visa approval employ certified IELTS trainers and PTE trainers. It is important for students to choose consultants that have seen the highs and lows of student visas and the immigration industry.

CAANWINGS specializes in immigration consulting for countries i.e. Canada, Australia, New Zealand, UK, etc. They also work on student visas for the USA, Canada, UK, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, Singapore, and European countries. Over the years, they have studied the market and redefined the process to ensure higher visa success. Their primary way of operation is providing an unbiased perspective to their clients. Australia Migration is another niche area for her company.

She maintains that all consultancies must follow this approach of providing genuine and factual advice to their clients. The focus must be on recommending a visa product that is most beneficial for the client. The case selection must undergo stringent scrutinization so high visa success is consistently maintained.

New Delhi (India), October 01: The Indian National Memory Championship, an Online Memory Championship, will be held on 31st October 2021 Sunday. It is open for participation for all Indian and foreign citizens of all ages.

Our ability to remember is being eroded day by day. Most of the students are not aware of scientific methods of memorisation; hence they are going through a lot of stress and failure. Be it a student, a professional or any adult, memory is at the heart of everything we do – academics, examinations, communication, creativity, and thinking – indeed, it is the root of our existence. Hence, there is a need to train and practice memory as a sport, as a hobby so that we remain active throughout our life. Participation in this Memory championship will give an opportunity for the students to master these techniques and excel in their examinations.

India has hosted 10 Offline and 1 Online National Memory Championships so far. Due to the existing Global Pandemic, the World Memory Sports Council for India is organising the Indian Open Memory Championship 2021 also ONLINE. This year Online Memory Championship is the improvised version of the last year Online Memory Championship with the best security features and most user friendly without any technical hiccups.

World Memory Sports Council for India :

World Memory Sports Council for India is headed by Squadron Leader Jayasimha, Multiple Guinness World Record Holder. He had been training and conducting students for Memory Championships from a Decade. He has Trained more than 1M People across the globe and is known for memory, Speed Training & Mentalism. He got featured on BBC, National Geographic Channel & All Major Publications. With a vision to create World Memory Champions from India, he has organising Memory Championships in India.

The Highlights of Indian National Memory Championship 2021 (Online) :

• The Winner of the National Open Memory Championship-2021 will be awarded the title “Indian National Memory Champion – 2021”.
•   A prize worth Rs 10,000,00/- allocated for the winners (Cash Prize & Digital Courses).
• Award certificates of Recognition & Medals to the overall top 10 participants of the championship will be awarded in each category & a Participation Certificate for everyone who Participates.
• The contestants would be awarded National Rankings. The individual scores and the rankings will be put up at the official website www.nationalmemorycouncilofindia.com

Categories of IMC 2021 :

The Indian Memory Championship will be organized under the following four categories :

Kids: Age 12 years or under: Born in 2009 or after

Junior: Age 13 to 17 years: Born 2003 – 2008

Adults: Age 18 to 59 years: Born 1961 – 2000

Senior: Age 60 years and above: Born before 1961

First Prize: Rs 50,000/- & Trophy & a certificate (Lifetime Membership, Courses Worth 35,000/- + 15K Cash Prize)

Second Prize: Rs 40,000/- & Trophy & a certificate (Lifetime Membership, Courses Worth 30,000/- + 10K Cash Prize)

Third Prize: Rs 30,000/- & Trophy & a certificate (Lifetime Membership, Courses Worth 25,000/- + 5K Cash Prize)

Different Disciplines :

There will be overall five disciplines for winning the Memory Championships:

1. Memorising Random Numbers
2. Memorising Random Words
3. Memorising Binary Numbers
4. Memorising Playing Cards
5. Memorising Historic / Future Dates

There will be marks allotted for each discipline. The Memory Athlete with the highest score of these five disciplines will be declared the Indian Memory Champion 2021.

Prize Fund & the Title:

The overall winner will be awarded the title, “The Indian National Memory Champion – 2021”.

The overall Prizes Worth Rs 10,000,00/- will be distributed as below:

Overall Winners :

First Prize Worth Rs 100,000/- & Trophy & a Certificate ( Lifetime Courses Access Worth 75K + 25K Cash Prizes)

Second Prize :Rs 75,000/- & Trophy & a Certificate ( Lifetime Courses Access Worth 60K + 15K Cash Prizes)

Third Prize :Rs 50,000/- & Trophy & a Certificate ( Lifetime Courses Access Worth 40K + 10K Cash Prizes)

Special Prize: Youngest Memory Kid will get All Access Junior Pass Worth Rs. 25000/-

Who can Participate & How to Register? 

The championship is open-to-all Indian & Foreign Nationals to compete in the Kids, Junior, Adult and Senior Category. You may visit the OFFICIAL National Memory Council of India website: Register at: www.jayasimha.in  or www.nationalmemorycouncilofindia.com or call us on 9985031777, 9985041777 or 9866018989.

Competition Schedule & Procedure:

This is an online Championship. The date of the Championship is 31st October 2021, Sunday at 10 am.

The venue will be your house, school, or office at any location that is convenient to you so anyone across the world can attend.

 

Vajiram and Ravi have been producing AIR 1 rank in the Civil Services Exam, almost every year for the past more than 20 years

New Delhi (India), September 27: With UPSC 2020 results declared last Friday, the temperament of civil service aspirants has been jubilant. Calls, hugs, sweets, happy tears are all over the place as these aspirants see their dreams of entering civil services fulfilled. While parents, families and friends praise the sincerity, dedication and perseverance of these aspirants who have cracked the examination, candidates credit this success to their mentors. One such institute which has been mentoring IAS aspirants for the last four decades is Vajiram and Ravi.

This year, a total of 761 out of which 216 female and 545 male candidates have been recommended for appointment. A total of 10564 candidates qualified for appearance in the Written (Main) Examination which was held in January 2021. A total of 2053 candidates qualified for the Personality Test of the examination.

Building strong candidature based on quality preparation & teaching excellence is Vajiram& Ravi’s core ethos since 1976. Vajiram and Ravi has once again continued with their glorious performance this year as well. This year in Civil Services Exam 2020, its students have achieved six ranks in the top 10 ranks, 31 students in the top 50 ranks and 64 students in the top 100 ranks. Overall, more than 400 candidates out of 761 have secured ranks in the final merit list of CSE 2020.

“Many congratulations to all the successful candidates of the Civil Services Exam 2020. Now you are entering the world of challenges, opportunities, and responsibilities. We wish you all the best in serving the people of this nation. It is a matter of immense pride for us that 6 out of 10 CSE 2020 toppers are Vajiram and Ravi Students, Including Shubham Kumar, Jagrati Awasthi and Ankita Jain, who have secured All India Rank 1,2 & 3 respectively. For those students who did not get the desired result in the Civil Services Exam 2020, be consistent in your preparation. With perseverance, you shall succeed. Vajiram& Ravi promises its continued high standards in coaching for the success of its aspirants. ” Said, Ravindran, Director of Vajiram& Ravi

Women are conquering the world. With surpassing every realm women are now taking centre stage in civil services as well. From dominating the skies to breaking age-old tradition women are doing it all.

Ankita Jain, Mamta Yadav, Apala Mishra and Ria Dabi have followed examples set by Tina Dabi, 2015 IAS Topper. Incidentally, all these three women toppers have been mentored by Vajiram& Ravi.

Ecstatic at how these three bright women have scored at the UPSC, Mr. Ravindran couldn’t control his happiness. Wishing them, he said, “Congratulations to Ankita Jain, Mamta Yadav, Apala Mishra and Ria Dabi for securing 3rd, 5th, 9th and 15th Ranks in Civil Services Examination 2020. They had studied General Studies Prelim & Mains programme at Vajiram & Ravi. We are proud of your achievement.

Tina and Ria Dabi, both topper sisters, studied at Vajiram and Ravi. They both were students of the General Studies Prelims cum Main programme 2014-15 and 2019-20, respectively. Both sisters got into IAS on their first attempt.

 

U.S. enrollment sees decrease of 4 percent: IIE-IC3 joint report

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 29: Canada saw a 431 per cent growth in international student enrollment from India in five years, increasing 161,351 students from 2015 to 2020, says a joint report by the IC3 Movement and the International Institute of Education (IIE) titled “International Student Mobility Flows and COVID-19 Realities”.

The rapid growth in Canada is evident when compared with the United States. The United States also saw an increase in the total number of students from India. However, the increase of 60,236 students only resulted in a 45 per cent growth, signalling that over the past five years, students from India enrolled at higher education institutions in Canada in greater numbers and a much faster rate than in the United States. In 2020, Canada surpassed the United States and became the leading host of students from India pursuing higher education.

The number of Indian students in the United States declined for the first time in seven years, decreasing by 4 per cent in 2019/2020, driven primarily by declines in Indian graduate students and those pursuing Optional Practical Training.

The flow of international students crossing borders to pursue educational opportunities has been significantly affected by the COVID‐19 pandemic, causing higher education systems worldwide to consider the context and realities of global academic mobility before and after the health crisis. The joint paper by the Institute of International Education (IIE) and IC3 analyze significant international student mobility trends before the COVID‐19 pandemic, the role of host countries in offering academic opportunities to international students, and the increased competitiveness among countries to attract international students. The report provides an overview of the global mobility flows to and from major world regions in the 2019/2020 academic year and considers the effects of COVID‐19 on global student mobility and how the pandemic has comparatively affected international students and the countries that serve as their hosts.

Vivek Mansukhani, Head, IIE India, said, “The challenges of the pandemic will create opportunities for a breakthrough in international education. Higher education institutions worldwide are working hard to provide options for international students, including hybrid instruction models and other options for study. Their efforts to support international students and maintain a welcome environment through increased communications, mental health and well-being services, financial support, and other actions will prove incredibly important in the years to come. The focus will shift to ensure that knowledge furthers happiness and peace, helps us appreciate the reality of interconnectedness and cultivates our dormant human potential to the fullest.”

You can read the full report here.

About IC3 Movement

The IC3 (short form for International Career and College Counseling) Movement, with its mission to bring counseling in every school, is at its core, dedicated to helping young people across the globe find career paths through education that will lead to fulfilled happy and productive lives. Comprising four key, volunteer-driven initiatives — the Annual IC3 Conference, IC3 Regional Forums, IC3 Live, and the IC3 Institute — the IC3 Movement aims to empower every school to run a robust, fully functioning career and college counseling department.

About IIE (Institute of International Education)

IIE has been a world leader in international education since 1919. IIE works to build more peaceful and equitable societies by advancing scholarship, building economies and promoting access to opportunity. As a not-for-profit with 18 offices and affiliates worldwide, IIE collaborates with a range of corporate, government and foundation partners across the globe to design and manage scholarship, study abroad, workforce training and leadership development programs. For more information, visit www.iie.org.

Vrudhi Edtech provide online education for children with differential needs & training for teachers

September 29: Vrudhi Edtech, a Mumbai based ed-tech startup that provides online education & training, has made great strides within a year of its launch in September 2020. The company has impacted over 7000 teachers, parents and children with their programs and services in the first year of their operations. The company provides online education for children with differential needs like Learning Disability, ADHD and Autism while also providing training courses for teachers of such children.

Keeping in mind how the pandemic caused over 92% of children to lose their literacy skills and 82% of numeracy skills due to the absence of technical support, infrastructure and limited awareness of online teaching, Vrudhi Edtech has attempted to up-skill teachers and bridge the gap for children with different needs. The company has also launched 15 courses for teachers through their teacher training platform named ‘Learn Studio’, in partnership with Missouri State University and Hashu Advani College of Special Education.

“We contributed significantly towards better inclusion by upskilling teachers and parents, thus improving awareness and better acceptance in both schools and homes.” says Dr. Dhaval Mody, CEO, Vrudhi Edtech Pvt Ltd. “Our services aim to provide easy access to world-class special education to children with differential needs,” he adds.

Over the course of their first year, around 1000 teachers have been trained and the online special education platform now has the capacity to train at least 500 children with special needs.

For more information visit – https://spedathome.com/

 

 

 

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], September 28: In the recent results announced by UPSC for Civil Services Exam 2020, more than 50 students got selected from AKS IAS Academy as stated by its director Mr M.S Shashank.

According to him, 10,57,948 candidates appeared for the prelims exam, out of which 10,564 qualified for mains, 2,047 candidates qualified for the interview, and 796 candidates were on the final list. With outstanding dedication and perseverance, our students came out with flying colours during this Covid Pandemic period.

Rankers have expressed their gratitude towards the AKS IAS institute for providing impeccable Faculty and personalised Mentorship support throughout their preparation. As said by AKS IAS Director, approximately 150 students appeared for UPSC 2020 Civil Services interview from both the Telugu States, around 70-80 candidates were on the final list. He proudly announced that students from across the country from AKS IAS succeeded in the exam. ‘The free content and resources provided on https://aksias.com are helping many civil services aspirants all over India,’ said All India Rank 5 Mamta Yadav.

With the Best Faculty from all over India and round the clock mentorship, the highly enriched study material and Test Series brought immense success to the students of the AKS this year.

At AKS IAS, we provide performance-oriented offline & online tutoring till the candidates succeed in the exam. Top Ranker Ms P. Gouthami (Rank 317) mentioned how AKS IAS Academy and their mobile app helped her UPSC preparation. She thanked M S Shashank Sir for the expert guidance that helped her crack the prestigious examination.

Toppers acknowledged that AKS IAS’s Classroom Program provided expert guidance at Hyderabad itself, which saved them valuable time and money. ‘AKS IAS is a one of a kind IAS coaching institute that offers a well-planned curriculum combined with supportive Faculty, excellent material and test series. It fetched me a good score in my exam,’ says Civils 2020 ranker K. Rahul Reddy (Rank 218).

At AKS IAS, we make sure that we give individual attention to all the aspirants. To do so, we ensure in conducting regular mock tests and other evaluation methods, which help us understand each student’s capability and focus more on the areas where there can be an improvement.

AKS IAS offers post-course support, so the aspirants are well acquainted with any changes in the examination trends.

The mentorship program is a personalised hand-holding initiative by AKS IAS to guide the aspirants throughout the preparation. ‘The personal mentorship, finest test series, online coaching and choicest material played a great role in my success’ mentioned Civils 2020 Rank 84, Ravi Kumar.

Planning is one of the most underrated techniques for success. We help every aspirant in devising a plan for the best possible result.

Our Ranker C. Yaswanth Kumar Reddy (UPSC 2020 Rank 93) has expressed his gratitude to Shashank Sir and AKS IAS for paving the way to his success in the examination.

We at AKS IAS are delighted with our students’ achievements and wish everyone success in all future endeavors.

Few of our UPSC 2020 Rankers

1. Vaibhav Rawat – 25
2. Ravi Kumar – 84
3. Yaswanth Reddy – 93
4. Richa Kulkarni – 134
5. K Rahul Reddy – 218
6. Pujari Gouthami – 317
7. Soumith Raju Kanchanapalli – 355
8. Varshitha Adepu – 413
9. Thirupathi Rao Ghanta – 441
10. S Prashanth Kumar – 498
11. I Madhusudhan – 489
12. Korte Anil Kumar – 584
13. Nelli Harika – 700

‘AKS IAS academy provides useful, constructive information about any topic and gives exact techniques to learn for Civils; overall, a notable destination for civil services training.’

1. Surya Teja (AIR 96)

‘AKS IAS general studies classes and test series were very helpful for me to crack UPSC. Their material in Telugu and English medium is a great boon to aspirants. The modules, training material, classroom notes, if followed diligently, will fetch great results.’

Daripelli Ramesh (CSE 2019, RANK 690)

‘The Comprehensive Guidance from the Classroom programme and Test series of AKS IAS made me strong in all fields with no weaknesses as I could analyse my strengths and weaknesses and work upon areas to improve.’

1. Laxmi Pavana Gayatri (CSE – 2019, RANK 427)

For more information, visit: https://aksias.com

Email id- info@aksias.com

Contact: 8955177997, 8448449709

Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], September 24: Indian Chess Grandmaster and Padma Vibhushan Mr Vishwanathan Anand said the reaction to failure and perception of success was crucial to everyone’s lives. On Thursday, he spoke at the online conclave as the chief guest of the Jaipur Engineering College and Research Centre (JECRC) University Orientation Programme 2021. The orientation session is conducted to acclimatise the new batch of students to university life for their next academic year.

“Failure is not what happened to you but how you felt after it happened. Only when you fail do you have a memory of it, and it is the same memory that will stop you from repeating the mistake in future. Everyone experiences failure in one way or the other, but recognising how you feel or behave during a failure is important,” he said, adding, “One should enjoy success but never take it for granted because things tend to get wrong when you least expect it. Success doesn’t mean you did everything right.”

Mr Anand also said while everyone should follow their passion, they should not turn their backs on everything else. “Do what you really enjoy doing and where your passion really lies, but do not ignore things that are of no interest to you. It may come in handy in future. A university is the best place to learn this as it is your network for the future,” he said. He also said that the learning never stops and that the novel COVID-19 pandemic was a whole new learning experience.

The virtual conclave’s this year’s theme was, ‘Learn to Lead’. Around 3,500 students, along with their parents, had virtually attended the session.

Commenting on the JECRC Orient ’21, Arpit Agarwal, Director, Vice-President, JECRC Foundation, said, “This is an outstanding opportunity for students to get used to the university campus along with champions and masters of the country. I thank Mr Vishwanathan Anand for sparing his valuable time to inspire the learning and career development of the students. Such first-hand experience gives valuable inputs to students’ perceptions and outlook. We, at JECRC, do not just teach students, but we groom them to be the future leaders in their respective fields.”

The new batch of students discovered the ecosystem of innovation, coding, entrepreneurship, international internships, and social work through the programme. The freshers also got an opportunity to interact with the university’s alumni, expert faculty members and experts across industries.

Hyderabad (India), September 23: CMR Engineering College is the perfect institution for budding engineers aiming to emerge in the field of emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Data Science, Cyber Security, Information Technology, and others. The institution has adapted to the most vibrant teaching-learning process, which would completely revolutionize the learning experience of the students. The institution is committed to bringing innovations in the teaching-learning process that would develop skills driving students towards sound technical knowledge, employability, productivity, and well-being in the time to come, ensuring golden India. The institution currently offers courses of B. Tech in ECE, CSE, IT, and in novel emerging technologies like CSE (Data Science), CSE (AI&ML), CSE (CS), and CSE (AI&DS) apart from courses in M.Tech level.

CMR Engineering College, established in the year 2010 under the aegis of CMR Educational Society, is a UGC Autonomous institution with NBA and NAAC accreditation. The institute received an All India Rank of 25-50 band in the Atal Ranking of Institutions on Innovations Achievements (ARIIA 2020). The lush green 10 Acres Campus, situated in Kandlakoya, Medchal Road, has been the first choice for both urban and rural students of Telangana. With the augment of innovative teaching & learning processes, the most appropriate technical knowledge is imparted to the students. Academic research activities and innovative practices have been an integral part of the institution. The research grants received from various funding agencies, industrial collaborations, the center of excellence, and MoUs illustrate the institution’s success story. The NSS Unit and other social-cultural clubs of the institution give a new dimension towards the fulfilment of social responsibilities of the institution and inculcates social values among the students and faculty fraternity. The world-class training and facilities pertaining to sports have fetched many national and regional awards and laurels for the institution. Several Clubs across the department of the institution provide room for co-academic practices by making the students be active members of such clubs. The institution’s Tagline states, “Think Placements, Think CMR”, CMREC has been in the frontier position in training and placing the students in many reputed companies with high emoluments. The year 2021 has witnessed over 700 plus placement offers with the highest pay package of 21 lakhs per annum. CMREC is an institution that nurtures the student’s inherited skills and hones it to make them globally employable.

Engineering education aspiring students can now directly apply through EAMCET/ICET/PGECET counselling and use the code “CMRN” for the application process. “CMREC Welcomes all the aspiring Engineers to its vibrant Campus to experience the Dynamic and Innovative Learning Process”.

“The pandemic has torn apart the country’s economy, but at the same time created several opportunities for alternative modes of living, which has become a ray of hope for humanity and time will justify whether it could be successful in changing the discourse.” says, Mr. Ch. Srisailam Reddy, the Secretary and Correspondent of CMREC, believes that technology is the key to eliminating poverty and making India a superpower. He is also of the opinion that sound technical knowledge can foster the much-needed transformation quickly in the post-pandemic era. Highly qualified faculty and world-class infrastructure are the strength of CMREC. The rich experience and expertise the faculty members possess paves the path for imparting quality technical education, fostering academic research and consultancy. These activities have resulted in taking the institution to greater heights. Dr. A. Srinivasula Reddy, Principal of CMREC is a seasoned academician. He has over two decades of teaching and research experience. He has always been a guiding force for the faculty members and students to excel in academic and co-academic practices.

This NIRF 2021 ranked institution has achieved various recognitions and achievements in the past and will continue in its endeavours in times to come. A few of CMREC recognitions are; Careers360 rated AA and ranked 2nd among the top most reviewed accredited institutions. CMREC has also been ranked as the 8th among the top emerging engineering colleges in India by Silicon India and the Centre of Excellence Award by Human Resource Club Mumbai. CMR Engineering College is also recognized as the Best Accredited Student Branch Award by CSI of Region – V consecutively for four years and Ranked 10th among Emerging Private Engineering Colleges in India by The Week. Times of India has Ranked the college 2nd among Top Private Emerging Engineering Institutes in Telangana. CMREC has also won the College of the Year award by Trinity Media & Marketing Solutions during 3D Printing World Awards. It bagged First Place in AICTE – ISTE Chhatra Vishwakarma Award at Regional Convention in 2019.

CMREC has an impeccable Placement Record in 2021 with 700+ Placements, 3000+ Internships till date.

For more information visit: www.cmrec.ac.in (https://cmrec.ac.in/)

Five teachers from SSFC got entitled as Microsoft Innovative Educators Experts (MIEEs) out of the 22000 innovative educators worldwide &4258 innovative teachers from all schools and preschools in India

Criteria for Microsoft Showcase Schools

• 60% of educators & leaders have a MEC profile, at least 25% of educators are MIEs & Certified MCE, and 3% of educators are MIE Experts
• Meeting every student needs and focus on realizing everyone’s potential
• Insights provide guidance for education improvements and visibility into progress
• Actively working on developing students’ future-ready skills
• 60% of total students, staff, and teachers uses Microsoft Teams, 90% of students & teachers use Microsoft Office 365 exclusively &60% of all devices are Windows

Ahmedabad, September 21: Satellite School for Children is the first preschool in Gujarat to be recognized as a Microsoft Showcase School. Microsoft-recognized schools are known for excellence in transforming their learning environment to deliver more personalized education to students and using mobile and cloud technology to better prepare students for success in the workplace.

Microsoft Showcase Schools are a global community of K-12 schools using digital transformation to create immersive, inclusive experiences that inspire lifelong learning and empower students to achieve more. The diverse members of this program have served Microsoft’s Education Transformation Framework to drive a culture of learning, innovation, and continuous improvement. Their hard work is reflected in improved learning outcomes for their students and an increased focus on future-ready skills. It has also provided them with the resiliency and agility needed to effectively transition to remote and hybrid learning during disruptions such as the COVID-19 crisis. Each school that enters the Showcase School program starts at some point on the Showcase School Rubric and continues their education transformation journey at their own pace, with the support of their peers, Microsoft, and its partners all along the way.

Of the total 22000 innovative educators worldwide, five teachers from Satellite School for Children got entitled as Microsoft Innovative Educators Experts (MIEEs), of which 4258 innovative teachers are from schools and preschools in India.

Commenting on this, Manan Choksi, Executive Director, Satellite School for Children, said, “It is a proud moment for us to be recognized as the first Microsoft Showcase preschool in Gujarat. This gives us an opportunity to work closely with Microsoft to lead innovation and communicate a vision for education enabled by technology through the hosting and mentoring of other schools in the global community on transformational educational practices.”

“Microsoft Showcase Schools are shining examples of those applying purpose-driven innovation in a variety of ways to build connection, motivate students, and create a community in and out of school. These schools are truly transforming learning and providing more personalized education to students, empowering them to achieve more,” said Anthony Salcito, Vice president, Worldwide Education, Microsoft.