Author name: admin

“Nowadays, we associate math with fear and phobia, so our program is unique and meant to remove math phobia,” says Sudindra Rao, Director- Finance, Chrysaalis I-Maths India Pvt Ltd in an interview with Pratik Ghosh, Content Writer, ArdorComm Media Group at the ‘New Normal – Education Leadership Summit & Awards 2023’ #ELSAChennai #ELSATamilNadu How are you feeling about witnessing the New Normal Education Leadership Summit and Awards in Chennai? It has been very good, actually. So many heads of schools and educators have come and visited our stall. They have appreciated it. I find it a very good opportunity to showcase my business and put it across to many people there. Could you explain what services your company offers? We basically offer a math program called Intelligent Mathematics. This program is meant for children in the age group of four years to eight years. Primarily, we are targeting children from preschool and pre-primary school sections. The program is aimed at removing math phobia among children and making them enjoy the subject. Nowadays, we associate math with fear and phobia, so our program is unique and meant to remove math phobia. We are a 17-year-old company and so far, more than one lakh children have benefited from this program. What is the USP (Unique Selling Proposition) of your company? The USP is the actual, literal, practical removing of math phobia and enabling children to excel in math Olympiad competitions. We have first standard children who have won gold and silver medals in the math Olympiad competitions conducted by the Science Olympiad Foundation. First standard children winning gold medals in math Olympiads is something great. That is the best part of our program. As you can see in this kind of forum where we bring together industry experts, education leaders, and the government, how does this kind of amalgamation benefit the education sector? It enables holistic and joint ventures to happen. Through coordination and collaboration, we can give more benefit to society and children. Bringing together industry experts, education leaders, and the government allows for better coordination and helps in benefiting the education sector as a whole. Any message you want to share for ArdorComm Media Group? It has been a fantastic program. I would like to thank ArdorComm Media for organizing such an event. I am a regular fan of your media company, and wherever you organize such programs, I will definitely be participating. I look forward to more coordination and help from your team.

“Teaching and learning methods are transforming into new dimensions, says Dr. K. Porkumaran, Principal, Sri Sairam Engineering College in an interview with Pratik Ghosh, Content Writer, ArdorComm Media Group at the ‘New Normal – Education Leadership Summit & Awards 2023’ #ELSAChennai #ELSATamilNadu How are you feeling to witness the New Normal Education Leadership Summit and Awards in Chennai? It’s a great event, a wonderful gathering connecting corporates to campuses. As the principal of Sri Sairam Engineering College and the Chairman of IEEE Madras Section, I believe that these types of events enhance connectivity and allow us to stay updated on the recent trends and advancements in higher education reforms. Especially, we get insights into the modern pedagogical methodologies being used by teaching faculty. Instead of just thinking about what to learn and what to teach, we are now focusing on how to learn and how to teach. This shift brings new innovative teaching methodologies into the system, particularly the creation of a participative and collaborative learning environment. In the past, the student-faculty relationship relied solely on the expertise of the faculty as the primary resource. However, now there are many resources available, including teaching aids, tools, and methodologies. Teaching and learning methods are transforming into new dimensions. For example, when we talk about outcome-based education, there are three important metrics: knowledge, skill, and attitude. Knowledge is based on conventional teaching and learning methods, while skill is developed through hands-on experiences and industry exposure. This holistic education system ensures that students gain educational experiences and learning that they will remember for a lifetime. It equips them with problem-solving abilities and the capacity to develop innovative products with creativity, affordability, and societal impact. To foster industry collaborations, many organizations are establishing industry-powered innovative campuses. At Sairam Institutions, we have several industry-powered centers of excellence and research laboratories. These facilities provide hands-on training for students and involve industry experts in the board. LinkedIn has become a prominent platform for professional networking and knowledge sharing. Previously, it mainly consisted of professionals, but now students are actively involved. In my campus alone, all 1,500+ students are actively using LinkedIn to professionally share content and connect with educational leaders, vice-chancellors, deans, directors, and industry experts. Such interactions provide new insights into the higher education system, aligned with the National Education Policy of the government. This connection with industry and educational leaders helps us incorporate an industry-driven curriculum into the campus. The curriculum becomes adaptive, converting industry experiences into knowledge, following the theory-to-practice approach. This transformation is facilitating the implementation of industry-based curriculum and innovative teaching practices. At Sairam, we have established the Sai Ram Innovation Ecosystem, which is now part of the curriculum. It includes the Sai Ram Techno Incubator Foundation, supporting startups and entrepreneurship. We have successfully created 100+ entrepreneurs and incubated 85+ startups. Our achievements include winning the AICTE Smart India Hackathon and Defense Innovation Hackathon Startup Challenge. We are collaborating with the Indian Navy on various projects involving faculty and students. The entire transformation is focused on shifting from conventional teaching to technology-enabled teaching and learning practices. This approach has resulted in numerous products and innovations benefiting the community. Moreover, we are actively connected to society

“I think it is important to give more emphasis to moral education,” says Md Azizur Rahman, Chairman, Tarbiyah Cambridge International School in an interview with Pratik Ghosh, Content Writer, ArdorComm Media Group at the ‘New Normal – Education Leadership Summit & Awards 2023’ #ELSAChennai #ELSATamilNadu How are you feeling to witness this New Normal Education Leadership Summit and Awards in Chennai? Yeah, this type of education event is very much needed for society. Actually, South is of course, advanced, but we feel that our Eastern part is in a gap. So, it is very good. I am feeling good. Can you tell us about your institution? Yes, our institution was actually started in 2014. Our intention is to provide digital education to the interior parts of India, especially the villages and remote areas. We focus on these areas because nobody is giving attention to the interior side of our country. So, our goal is to work on education in these neglected regions. In this kind of forum, where education leaders, EdTech players, and government officials come together, how do you think it benefits the education sector? Of course, it will benefit the community and the country. However, I feel there is a gap. While all the speakers talk about the quality of education, nobody is giving emphasis to moral-based education, the repair of the soul. So, I think it is important to give more emphasis to moral education. We are a media startup, and in a few months, we will be completing two years of our existence. Any message you want to give to ArdorComm Media Group? I believe it will be beneficial for our community, society, and our country. So, I also hope that you can keep more focus on our country.  

“It was indeed a wonderful session with insightful discussions and a great panel session,” says Mincy Varghese, Principal, St. Joseph Matric Hr Sec School in an interview with Pratik Ghosh, Content Writer, ArdorComm Media Group at the ‘New Normal – Education Leadership Summit & Awards 2023’ #ELSAChennai #ELSATamilNadu How are you feeling witnessing The New Normal Education Leadership Summit and Awards in Chennai? It’s an amazing program and much needed for the current academic year. It’s really important for children’s development and their future employability. The bridging of education with employment was particularly impressive. Educating the educators first is a crucial step, as you mentioned. We believe we need your help in developing our technology capabilities. Other than that, everything was great and much needed. How are you implementing technology in your institution? We have smart classes, internet connectivity, and various programs like the English lab and STEM program. As you can see in forums like this, we bring together education leaders, EdTech leaders, and government officials. How does it benefit the education sector? These forums play a vital role in benefiting the education sector by brainstorming ideas and discussing how to implement and upgrade the education system to make it more skill-oriented. Yes, it was indeed a wonderful session with insightful discussions and a great panel session. It was an eye-opener for all of us, making us realize the need for action and implementation in education. Any message you want to give to ArdorComm Media Group? Absolutely! I believe it is crucial to reach out to more people and spread awareness about the benefits of technology in education. Many people haven’t had the opportunity to attend events like this, so we need to educate and inform them about the possibilities and advancements in education through technology. Top of Form