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Amol Arora, MD of Shemrock & Shemford Group of Schools, Shares his views on NEP Implementation and Role of Teacher Training

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“What really helped me and I feel for the country is that it has aligned everybody,” says Amol Arora, MD of Shemrock & Shemford Group of Schools, in an Interview with Pratik Ghosh, Content Writer, ArdorComm Media Group at the ‘New Normal – Education Leadership Summit & Awards 2023’ #ELSANewDelhi #ELSAGurugram How are you feeling to witness the New Normal Education Leadership Summit and Award in Delhi? First of all, thank you for inviting me here, and I’m really happy to be here. It’s an opportunity for me to give back to the community by sharing what I’ve been doing in my schools. I think it’s also a time well spent because I’m not only sharing but also learning a lot. There are so many amazing speakers and a lot of industry presentations where it helps you learn and grow as an individual. It’ll surely help my schools, and of course, you meet your fellow educators. I think socialization is even more important, and we’ve realized how important those social friendships are, especially after two years of COVID. Last year, your conference was all about masks and everything, and today, it’s so nice and relaxing. I was looking forward to meeting everybody, and everyone from the industry is over here today, so brilliant work done there. And of course, in terms of your return on investment of time, I think the biggest one for me was that you guys have shortlisted some amazing vendors here. You have shortlisted some great products for schools and colleges as well. The reason why I came here was that in a short period of time I can just find out partners that I feel are right for my school. I don’t want to spend two hours with each company evaluating what is good and bad. Also, there are things that I was not even aware existed. I mean, you can search for something on Google, I can Google it, but there are things I don’t even know existed. So that’s the best thing that you are getting really updated with things, and I think it’s very, very important for educators to take time out for these summits. I think everyone should come here because you’ll never be free in the school. So please take this one day out to learn, refresh yourself, and I’m sure that will give you so much momentum for at least the next few months. It’s a day very well spent for me. I think it’s one of the best investments of my time. How are you implementing NEP in your chain of schools? The NEP is a vision document. It’s not a policy document. It’s not something that progressive schools have not seen before. So, it’s something that I think we’ve already been doing, and everyone’s working on the same lines anyways. So, this is nothing but an outlining the advantage that NEP has given us for a school chain. We were already doing this for many years. What really helped me and I feel for the country is that it has aligned everybody. Now everybody is saying NEP is the way forward, so now when it comes to hiring teachers, hiring team members, we are all aligned as a country. Otherwise, I have a vision for my schools and what I want, which is that we want you to learn while having fun. They learn by hands-on learning. You have to use multiple ways of teaching – visual, auditory, kinesthetics learners. So, we’re doing all that, but then you get a teacher who doesn’t understand this thing, not aware of this, maybe a school principal who’s not aligned with what you want. She has her own philosophy here. But now because of NEP, the whole country is aligned, and I think that’s where the real value as this document has come. Now it comes to implementation. Governments have always been poor in implementing policies, and that’s what we have to understand that this is what we have to work with. But I think that’s a brilliant document, very well drafted. How well it could implementation, in terms of there are schools where there’s one teacher for class one to eight, only one teacher teaching all subjects, right? So, as a country, we have bigger problems than the NEP will solve. But I think it’s a step in the right direction. I really appreciate this document. I think alignment is the biggest thing that has happened for, for me, and when I’m hiring, I can see everybody’s on the same page. Otherwise, it was a challenge to orient them to my vision. How does teacher training play an important role in this? I think teacher training has always been important, and I think a lot of people underestimate the value of teacher training because it comes down to, who pays for that good quality training. One is just training for the sake of training. If you talk about genuine teacher training, I think a lot of entrepreneurs, school leaders tend to avoid investing in that. Why should I pay? Let the teacher pay. The teacher says, why should I? So, I think we all have to understand that ultimately, tools, technology, gadgets, buildings, what matters is what’s happening in the classroom. And a good teacher, motivated, inspired, well-aware of teaching techniques, which are low-cost teaching techniques, can do a much better job than the teachers sitting in an air-conditioned school, everything five-star, smart board, everything, and she has no idea what to actually do. And how will this work? It is going to happen through training. So, training is an investment, which I really feel sad that no one really values that. And I think that is very, very important. Although if I can be a bit positive on this, but because of COVID, I think it was a big shake-up for everybody that we need to change. And then everybody was invested online. So, now that openness

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Hema Harchandani, Founder & Managing Director, Canvas International School, Delhi, Highlights on Technology Implementation in Education

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“We cannot escape from technology; it’s an integral part of education now,” says Hema Harchandani, Founder & Managing Director, Canvas International School, Delhi, in an Interview with Pratik Ghosh, Content Writer, ArdorComm Media Group at the ‘New Normal – Education Leadership Summit & Awards 2023’ #ELSANewDelhi #ELSAGurugram How are you feeling to witness the New Normal Education Leadership Summit and Awards in Delhi? The summit is very exciting, and I think we should keep doing these kinds of conferences because it’s an opportunity for every educator to come together on one forum and discuss their experiences in running their schools. We can share how we are implementing learning-based programs and developing knowledge and skills. It’s wonderful, and I’m enjoying it. The theme of our event is India Vision 2030. According to you, what should be the vision for the school education sector going down the line? We have to understand that schools need to create a value system aligned with the goals for 2030 because we are shaping the leaders of the future. The processes and systems must be clearly defined. We need to follow a curriculum that emphasizes critical thinking, communication, creativity, and collaboration. The education system should be learner-centric, and teachers should continuously upskill to ensure our children are future-ready for 2030. What’s your take on the implementation of technologies like AI, VR, and MR in education? We cannot escape from technology; it’s an integral part of education now. However, it should be implemented in a blended learning process, both inside and outside the classroom. We need to strike a balance. We cannot tell the new generation to stay away from technology; instead, we should adapt and use it to enhance their learning experiences. This forum brings together education leaders, EdTech players, and the government. How does this benefit the education sector? This kind of forum is very beneficial because it brings together different educators, government representatives, and tech companies. It provides an opportunity to learn from each other. We can incorporate new ideas and technologies into our curriculum and education systems. It’s a platform where we can all learn and grow together. Any message for ArdorComm Media Group on its 2nd? Congratulations to Chandan and the entire team. You guys are working hard, so keep doing what you’re doing, and keep inviting us to these events.

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Major General (Dr.) Mandip Singh, SM, VSM, President Strategic Alliances, DroneAcharya, Shares the USP of the Company

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“We want to train any youth who wants to fly a drone,” says Major General (Dr.) Mandip Singh, SM, VSM, President Strategic Alliances, DroneAcharya, in an Interview with Pratik Ghosh, Content Writer, ArdorComm Media Group at the ‘New Normal – Education Leadership Summit & Awards 2023’ #ELSANewDelhi #ELSAGurugram How are you feeling to witness the New Normal Education Leadership Summit and Awards in Delhi? It’s truly amazing. In fact, I am so glad that we got an opportunity to come here. It’s something that I think the idea has come, and I’m so glad that the new education policy, which is focusing so much on skills, is being actually talked about at length in this seminar and gathering, both at the university level and at the school level. As far as we are concerned at Dronacharya, we are basically a company that is into training and services, and our view is that we must inculcate the idea of aviation and drone technology at the school level, starting from class six. So I am here to propagate this idea. You must be aware that the Prime Minister has a mission and vision that India must be the global hub of drones by 2030. So, we would like to actively contribute to that vision. What’s the USP of Dronacharya? Dronacharya is a training company, it’s derived from guru ‘Dronacharya’ in the Mahabharata who was the guru of the Pandavas and the Kauravas. We picked up from there, and that’s how we are into training. We want to train any youth who wants to fly a drone. Today, it’s very simple. If you want to drive a car or a scooter, you need a license. Similarly, if you want to fly a drone, you need a license. We are a qualified RPTO (Remotely Piloted Aircraft Operator), and we provide DGCA-certified training. Once you complete the course, you get a qualified DGCA certificate and a license to fly a drone for 10 years. Any message for ArdorComm Media Group on its 2nd anniversary? More power to ArdorComm Media! If this is the second anniversary, let’s hope that every year it only improves and gets better. Thank you so much for inviting me; it’s been a pleasure to interact with you.

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Prof. Pratyusha Kumar Mandal, Secretary, NCERT, MoE, Govt. of India, Shares Insights on Transformative steps taken by NCERT

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“Textbooks developed by NCERT are available online, and the digital versions are enriched with additional information as learning aids,” says Prof. Pratyusha Kumar Mandal, Secretary, NCERT, MoE, Govt. of India, in an interview with Chandan Anand, CEO & Group Editor, ArdorComm Media Group at the ‘New Normal – Education Leadership Summit & Awards 2023’ #ELSANewDelhi #ELSAGurugram What has been your takeaway, and experience at today’s event? I must say that this is a wonderful effort by you to bring so many people who are holding leadership positions in their respective schools and other organizations on one common platform to share their experiences. It’s only after sharing such experiences that we can find the way to implement the National Education Policy 2020. In today’s e-learning and digital era, there are a lot of changes happening in the publication sector. In what ways is NCERT working to make reading habits more interesting and engaging for kids? This is inevitable because the two worlds are now merging with each other—the traditional way of learning from textbooks and the new way of learning from digital platforms. NCERT is actively engaged in the work of bringing the two together. Textbooks developed by NCERT are available online, and the digital versions are enriched with additional information as learning aids. You can find a scan code in every textbook that provides access to additional material on the NROER platform. The two worlds are joining together seamlessly. When it comes to selecting educational publications, schools often have choices. What criteria should schools keep in mind when selecting publications? It’s essential to see whether the textbook you’ve chosen fulfils the expectations laid down in the learning outcomes of the curriculum. If the textbook meets those standards, you are free to choose it. NCERT makes every endeavour to develop curricular material that meets the expectations of the curriculum in terms of learning outcomes. If another publication meets these demands, you can choose it without any problem. Parents often consider the thickness or weight of a book when selecting textbooks for their children. How has NCERT addressed this concern? The thickness of a book depends on the number of case studies or examples needed to understand a particular concept thoroughly. India is a vast country, and textbooks need to reach every child. Therefore, case studies must come from areas where children reside, so they can connect with the textbook. The focus should not be on the number of pages but on whether the core concepts are well explained. The intention is not to overwhelm students with a proliferation of concepts but to focus on core concepts to ensure their learning progression. We are celebrating the third year of the National Education Policy’s announcement under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. How are you looking forward to this event? Many such events are required because the message of the National Education Policy needs to reach the last person in the country and beyond, considering India’s large diaspora. The policy has been designed to address the needs and aspirations of people living in India and abroad. NCERT has been relentlessly pioneering this effort. The National Curriculum Framework for the Foundational Stage has already been released, along with the required curricular materials. Foundational stage education has been institutionally recognized and empowered with the necessary curricular material for teachers and young learners. Any message you’d like to give to ArdorComm Media on its 2nd anniversary? It was quite a surprise for me. It was such a beautiful convention, and I wish all the best to you and your team. I look forward to many more such conventions in the future.

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Roshni Vijayan, Principal of The Cambridge International School in Bangalore, Shares Insights at Education Leadership Summit

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“We encourage our students to apply their learning across different disciplines with an entrepreneurial mindset,” says Roshni Vijayan, Principal of The Cambridge International School in Bangalore, in an Interview with Pratik Ghosh, Content Writer, ArdorComm Media Group at the ‘New Normal – Education Leadership Summit & Awards 2023’ #ELSANewDelhi #ELSAGurugram How are you feeling about witnessing the New Normal Education Leadership Summit and Awards in Delhi? Thank you for inviting me over, and it’s a great pleasure to be here, to understand the future of education with regard to the National Education Policy (NEP) and its implementation. At the same time how are we going to be futuristic about implementing the various skill educations that are required to get our children future ready for 2030. How are you implementing technology in your school? We’ve implemented technology in an interdisciplinary manner. All our classrooms are smart classrooms, and our teachers are Microsoft certified, making us a digitally aware school. We encourage our students to apply their learning across different disciplines with an entrepreneurial mindset. In forums like this, where education leaders, EdTech players, and government representatives come together, how do you think such events benefit the education sector? Such forums are crucial for educators as they provide opportunities to network and understand the various learning platforms available in the market. Having speakers who work directly with the government, like Dr. Anup and Dr. Pratyusha from NCERT today, is encouraging. These events promote joyful learning for children, reduce the fear of examinations, and emphasize practical application of knowledge. Any message for our ArdorComm Media Group on its 2nd anniversary? ArdorComm Media is doing a wonderful job in bringing educators together, motivating us to be abreast with the latest technologies in learning and also bringing awareness in terms of what education has to offer on a nationwide forum and also helping us to collaborate and understand how we can implement it further in our schools.

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Shruti Sharma, HOS, Delhi International School, Dwarka, Highlights on the Vision for School Education

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“I feel that the vision should be to skill every individual,” says Shruti Sharma, HOS, Delhi International School, Dwarka, in an Interview with Pratik Ghosh, Content Writer, ArdorComm Media Group at the ‘New Normal – Education Leadership Summit & Awards 2023’ #ELSANewDelhi #ELSAGurugram How are you feeling about witnessing the New Normal Education Leadership Summit and Awards in Delhi? I think it is very informative and carries a lot of insights. Every school and educational institute would benefit from it because the information, anecdotes, and examples being shared are valuable. The theme of our event is India Vision 2030. What should be the vision for the school education sector going forward? I feel that the vision should be to skill every individual. So, as of now we are doing teaching learning and now we have started to move on that pathway of focusing on every individual but yet a long way to go. So, I would state that skills as per the individual should be encouraged. In forums like this, where we bring together education leaders, EdTech players, and government representatives, how do you think such events benefit the education sector? It does as I already stated that there are a lot of anecdotes and there are a lot of stories and examples that are getting exchanged. The example that I shared in speaking panel today was applauded a lot and probably even if one out of these many would adhere to that it is going to make a huge change. Any message for ArdorComm Media Group on its 2nd anniversary? I would say it’s a phenomenal job and work done by you all, gathering all the educationalists and panellists on this forum for making us further skilled. So, thank you and all the best.

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Shweta Rastogi, British Council Certified, Career Coach, Soft Skills Trainer, Faculty, IIMT University, Shares Insights on Technology Implementation at IIMT

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“We have technology embedded in various aspects of our university,” says Shweta Rastogi, British Council Certified, Career Coach, Soft Skills Trainer, Faculty IIMT University, in an Interview with Pratik Ghosh, Content Writer, ArdorComm Media Group at the ‘New Normal – Education Leadership Summit & Awards 2023’ #ELSANewDelhi #ELSAGurugram How are you feeling about witnessing the New Normal Education Leadership Summit and Awards in Delhi? Thank you for this bright opportunity. It’s a vibrant platform where people from different universities have come together. I’m looking forward to it, and such events give us a boost. How are you implementing technology in your University? We have technology embedded in various aspects of our university. We have a digital library, we focus on research and development. We recently got the diamond ranking in terms of outcome-based education and all these are the testimonies where IIMT stands upright and like among top 100 in India among those universities in NIRF ranking and as well as when you talk about other ranking also we are among the top 36 universities. So, I think I carry it with pride that I am a part of the university with such a legacy which has been there from 1994. The event’s theme is India Vision 2030. What’s your take on the NEP, which shares a similar vision? Implementing the new education policy is a significant task. The NEP aligns with the vision of 2030, and it’s crucial to consider sustainable development goals, including education and equality, which we’re discussing at this forum. In forums like this, where education leaders, industry experts, and government representatives come together, how does this benefit the education sector? Such forums provide a common platform for networking and collaboration. Participants from various universities, organizations, and startups can build relationships and work together to enhance the education sector. Any message for ArdorComm Media Group on its 2nd anniversary? You’re doing great work, and I appreciate the organizers for their efforts. Congratulations on your two-year anniversary. It’s a significant milestone, and events like these provide a platform for us to showcase our efforts to the world.

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Gurshaan Singh Sarla, Lead – Growth, ExtraaEdge, Highlights the USP of the Company

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“ExtraaEdge is a CRM software that automates the entire marketing automation of a company,” says Gurshaan Singh Sarla, Lead – Growth, ExtraaEdge, in an Interview with Pratik Ghosh, Content Writer, ArdorComm Media Group at the ‘New Normal – Education Leadership Summit & Awards 2023’ #ELSANewDelhi #ELSAGurugram How are you feeling about witnessing the New Normal Education Leadership Summit and Awards in Delhi? It has been a good experience since yesterday. We’ve had many colleges, universities, standalone institutes, and schools visiting. It’s been interesting to learn about their vision for the transformation of education in the years to come, especially looking ahead to 2030. What is ExtraaEdge offering for the higher education as well as the school education sector? ExtraaEdge is a CRM software that automates the entire marketing automation of a company enabling a company and an Institute specifically or a university, optimizing their marketing the resources and funds that they have reducing their funds from 100 to 80 to 70 percent so that the resources are used the right way and we ensure there is no lead leakage no lead duplicacy and the entirely nurturing and lead management is done the right way. We also have special features like WhatsApp bot, superbot, live chat that other companies are not giving right now so we try to optimize the maximum possibility of any University in terms of the leads are nurtured the right way so entire pre-admission process and post application process is handled by ExtraaEdge. We are based out of Pune and we have many centres across India right now. Many companies operate in the same space as ExtraaEdge. What is your unique selling proposition (USP)? Our USP is WhatsApp bot, live chat and our 100 percent capacity to optimize your marketing funds that you have decided for your University for any specific season, our duty is reducing that to 20 to 30 percent. Any message for ArdorComm Media Group on its 2nd anniversary? Congratulations to Ashish and Chandan for this grand success. We look forward to better events in the coming years and for better footfalls in the years ahead.

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Dr. Harshita Sharma, Founder Director, Brainstorm International, Pune, shares her views on aligning SDGs in Pre-School Education

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“In the early years, I think if we align sustainability goals, in simple steps, we don’t have to have a very heavy curriculum,” says Dr. Harshita Sharma, Founder Director, Brainstorm International, Pune, in an interview with Chandan Anand, CEO & Group Editor, ArdorComm Media Group at the ‘New Normal – Education Leadership Summit & Awards 2023’ #ELSANewDelhi #ELSAGurugram How are you feeling to witness this summit? First of all, congratulations to you for a wonderful, amazing, and very insightful event. ArdorComm is doing a wonderful job connecting so many educators. I think this was a very different experience because I have never seen people from the NCERT team staying and talking, sharing their insights the way they have given the inputs. Everybody was in the room, and nobody walked out, and that shows what kind of speakers you had since morning. Amazing panel and warm hospitality. So, congratulations to you. What were the learnings and takeaways from the topics on which the discussion happened? I think you have touched on the core topics, beginning with technology being so transformative and what are the new things transforming in technology. Moving on to the foundation stage, early years, and how we can align with the sustainable goals. What we can do at the ground level, and what are all the stakeholders doing, their best practices and insights. This was just amazing. Moving forward to the K-12 schools, it’s all about how the new education policy (NEP) and National Curriculum Framework (NCF) are being implemented. The best practices shared by schools were amazing. I really liked that slogan “Issue of a tissue,” which was something very interesting. They were saying that a small spark in a child can lead the discussion to a completely new revolution of sustainability and making the planet the safest planet. What is the message for the people who are entering the preschool section and what will be the sustainability advice for them? In the early years, I think if we align sustainability goals, in simple steps, we don’t have to have a very heavy curriculum. With the new NEP, you have the first five years based on play, themes, stories, and experiential learning. If we can combine that along with the Panchakoshas (five layers of development) in a simple way, engaging the community together so that all our pillars and stakeholders are aligned, it becomes easier to implement. We also need to ensure that parents are aligned with our vision and mission. Make them the most important stakeholders who should be aligned with your vision, which is crucial. Any message for ArdorComm Media Group on its 2nd anniversary? As a human being, I think I relate to you more than anything else. The kind of passion you have for the entire organization that brings us here from all the way from Pune, and I think the event and the content, both the combination when it comes together, it becomes worth coming all the way from wherever all the educators are coming from. Congratulations to you and thank you for connecting such wonderful people. It’s not easy, and you all are doing an amazing job. Congratulations once again and keep up the good work.

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Geetika Bahuguna, COO, Millennium Education, Gurugram, Emphasizes on Technology Implementation in Schools

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Geetika Bahuguna, COO, Millennium Education, Gurugram, Emphasizes on Technology Implementation in Schools “We also provide training to teachers on using technology effectively for their own growth and enhancing the students’ experience,” says Geetika Bahuguna, COO, Millennium Education, Gurugram, in an Interview with Pratik Ghosh, Content Writer, ArdorComm Media Group at the ‘New Normal – Education Leadership Summit & Awards 2023’ #ELSANewDelhi #ELSAGurugram How are you feeling to witness the New Normal Education Leadership Summit and Awards in Delhi? It’s always a great learning opportunity and a chance to connect with many thought leaders. It’s been going very well since the morning. What should be the vision for the school education sector going forward? Every school has its own vision so now with technology intervention and SDGs integration, schools have to align their vision with the national mission and take it forward. How are you implementing technology in your school? We have been using technology extensively since the pandemic. Since we have chain of schools so we use platforms like Zoom and Microsoft for connecting thought leaders and students. In the classroom, we adopt a hybrid mode. We also provide training to teachers on using technology effectively for their own growth and enhancing the students’ experience. Could you explain the process of training teachers? We provide training both physically and virtually. Virtual platforms are used not only for group training but also for one-on-one mentoring and coaching. This personalized approach has been a significant advantage, especially for addressing individual doubts and clarifications. In forums like these, where the education leaders, EdTech players, and government come together, how does it benefit the education sector? Such forums are highly beneficial. I think the government sector and the policy makers when they are there you can clarify a lot of your doubts. Like today also we could find out as to what’s happening when is the new NCF coming up what would be the trajectory of the concepts like, so whatever doubts you have you are on the same page as them and you are able to plan better for your own schools. Any message for ArdorComm Media Group on its 2nd anniversary? ArdorComm Media is doing a great job in bringing together thought leaders effectively. I’ve been part of it both times, and I wish the entire team continued growth and success.

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