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PM Modi Highlights India’s Inclusive Tech Initiatives and Global Impact

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In an interview with a news agency, Prime Minister Modi discussed how India’s digital public infrastructure is promoting social inclusion and democratizing technology. He emphasized that India’s efforts have gained global recognition and are paving the way for a broader global movement. Prime Minister Modi highlighted the success of the CoWIN initiative, which facilitated the world’s largest vaccine drive, providing over 200 crore free doses. The platform, CoWIN, was even made open source for other countries to adopt. Referring to the UPI initiative, Modi noted that digital transactions are empowering businesses of all sizes, from street vendors to major banks, and contributing to financial inclusion. He praised India’s Digital Public Infrastructure for its role in delivering public services during the pandemic, citing the Jan Dhan-Aadhar-Mobile (JAM) Trinity’s effectiveness in ensuring financial inclusion and benefit transfers. Modi also mentioned the ONDC e-commerce initiative, which is seen as a significant step in democratizing digital platforms and creating a level playing field. He discussed the adoption of India’s digital public infrastructure by the G20 forum, which has established principles for a secure digital economy and laid the foundation for the One Future Alliance to coordinate global efforts in this regard. Prime Minister Modi highlighted the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission’s impact on healthcare service delivery and India’s commitment to global health through the G20’s Global Digital Health Initiative. He stressed India’s approach of using technology to promote inclusion and equality, turning it into a force for good. Modi also addressed the government’s efforts to enhance cybersecurity, acknowledging the challenges posed by technology in combating illicit financial activities and terrorism. The Prime Minister celebrated India’s achievements across various domains, including the space sector, startups, sports, and education, expressing optimism about India’s economic prospects in the near future. This interview provides valuable insights into India’s efforts to leverage technology for social inclusion and global cooperation. Interview link: https://www.pmindia.gov.in/en/news_updates/ptis-exclusive-interview-with-prime-minister-narendra-modi/

NCERT Granted Deemed University Status

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In a significant development, the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has been granted the prestigious status of a deemed university, as announced by the Union Minister for Education and Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Dharmendra Pradhan. This announcement was made during the commemoration of NCERT’s 63rd foundation day in the national capital. Over the years, NCERT has played a pivotal role in educational research and has actively influenced various aspects of school education, teacher training, and adult literacy. With this new status as a research university, NCERT will have the opportunity to engage in global collaborations and contribute to the international educational landscape. Minister Pradhan also highlighted the significance of “Jadui Pitara,” an innovative play-based learning-teaching material designed for children aged 3 to 8 years, which has the potential to positively impact 10 crore children across the country. During his address, Minister Pradhan stressed the importance of creating educational content in native languages. He proposed the establishment of Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, and Artificial Intelligence labs in all seven regional NCERT centres to foster research and innovation in India. These centres should be equipped with state-of-the-art technologies from around the world and have infrastructure ready for the future. He also urged NCERT to standardize teacher training curricula in Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE). Recognizing the significance of the fourth industrial revolution, Minister Pradhan suggested the creation of concise booklets covering various subjects, including recent developments like India’s Covid-19 management and Chandrayaan 3. He emphasized the importance of imparting knowledge about the latest advancements alongside Indian values and traditions to the new generation. During the event, students from the Regional Institute of Education in Bhopal performed a skit and song in 22 languages, showcasing the educational impact of “Jadui Pitara.” Additionally, a short film highlighted several noteworthy initiatives and achievements of NCERT. Minister Pradhan also inaugurated a new Information and Communication Technology (ICT) laboratory at the Central Institute of Educational Technology (CIET) as part of the celebrations. NCERT, established in 1961 under the Society Act, has been instrumental in advising and assisting the government in matters related to school education. This recent recognition as a deemed university marks a significant milestone in its educational journey.

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.

Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan Unveils New Curriculum Framework: Board Exams Twice a Year, Best Scores to Count

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Union Minister for Education, Dharmendra Pradhan, has unveiled the finalized curriculum framework in line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. Under this new framework, textbooks corresponding to these changes will be created and introduced for the academic session starting in 2024. According to the NCF, board exams will now be held twice a year, allowing students to retain their best scores. This adjustment aims to provide students with ample time and opportunities to excel academically. It empowers students to choose when to sit for board exams in subjects they feel confident about. The focus of these board exams will shift towards assessing students’ understanding and competency rather than encouraging rote learning and memorization. Another significant change is that students in classes 11 and 12 will be required to study two languages, with at least one being an Indian language. The traditional limitations on subject choices based on academic streams will also be eliminated, granting students more flexibility. Moreover, there are plans for school boards to eventually offer ‘on-demand’ exams. Additionally, those involved in designing and evaluating board exams will need to complete university-certified courses to enhance their skills in this area. Furthermore, the new framework discourages the practice of covering textbooks in classrooms, emphasizing the need to optimize textbook costs. These changes signal a comprehensive transformation in the education system, with a focus on holistic learning and flexibility.

IIT Kanpur to Host Udghosh 2023 Sports Festival, Featuring National School Quiz

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IIT Kanpur is preparing for its annual sports festival, Udghosh 2023, and to make it more accessible to school students, the institute has introduced the Udghosh National Open School Quiz (UNOSQ) for students in grades 5 to 12. The competition consists of two phases, where participants will need to demonstrate their logical thinking, problem-solving skills, general knowledge, and sports acumen. The quiz is segmented into four categories to cater to different age groups: Pool A for younger students (grades 5 and 6), Pool B for emerging talents (grades 7 and 8), Pool C for champions (grades 9 and 10), and Pool D for pioneers (grades 11 and 12). In the first phase, participants will engage in intellectual challenges, featuring a mix of logic, aptitude, problem-solving, general awareness, and sports knowledge. It promises to be a mental adventure that sharpens thinking skills. The first phase is scheduled for August 27. The second phase, set for September 3, is exclusively for the top 100 students. It will present even more demanding questions to test participants’ mettle and knowledge. The UNOSQ will conclude on September 7, with the final winners announced on that day. Participants will also have the opportunity to attend interactive sessions with industry experts and thought leaders. A felicitation ceremony is planned at IIT Kanpur on October 8 as part of the closing celebrations for Udghosh 2023. Winners will receive prizes worth over Rs 50,000, along with various merchandise and goodies.

Wipro Collaborates with IIT Delhi to Establish Centre of Excellence in Generative AI

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 Wipro, a prominent IT company, has unveiled a centre of excellence centred around generative artificial intelligence (AI) in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi (IIT Delhi). The newly established centre is situated within the Yardi School of Artificial Intelligence at IIT Delhi and is intended to foster applied research in the realm of generative AI. According to an official statement, the primary objective of this Centre of Excellence (CoE) is to foster and enhance research and development capabilities in emerging domains like generative AI, while also facilitating connections between candidates and a pool of talented individuals. Wipro’s Chief Technology Officer, Subha Tatavarti, emphasized the aim of this initiative. Working collaboratively, Wipro’s CoE teams will engage in the creation of inventive solutions employing AI, Machine Learning (ML), and other cutting-edge technologies, as stated by the company. Experts suggest that this centre of excellence will offer students the opportunity to gain practical insight into industry-specific problems, thereby equipping them with both understanding and solutions. Professor Mausam, the Head of the Yardi School of AI at IIT Delhi, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, noting that it will provide valuable learning and growth prospects for students. This collaboration is anticipated to yield mutual benefits and significantly contribute to India’s progress in these pivotal new technology domains.

New Normal – ELSA Series: Education Summit & Awards in Delhi NCR 2023 Education Conference

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New Normal – Education Leadership Summit & Awards 2023 #ELSANewDelhi #ELSAGurugram Theme:: “INDIA Vision 2030: A Move to Improve Education & Skills in 21st Century Workplace” ArdorComm Media Group, a growing media organisation in India, invites you to join the “New Normal- Education Leadership Summit & Awards 2023”, at Gurugram, Delhi NCR on 21st & 22nd July 2023. The Indian Education System is one of the largest in the world. There are cities in India that are known for their literacy, education institutions and are ranked in educational hubs of the country like Mumbai, New Delhi, Bengaluru, Pune, Chennai, Hyderabad, Dehradun, Kota, Manipal, Kanpur, Ahmedabad, Coimbatore, Visakhapatnam to name a few. The State and Central Government, through various schemes and enactments of policies, make certain that every child is given an opportunity to study. The government aspires to promote India as a global study destination providing premium education at affordable costs. India’s National Education Policy (NEP) implemented in 2023 will drive significant educational reforms. The government’s purpose to launch this policy was to develop 21st-century skills in the students of India. The amendments in NEP from the previous education policy strive for Research, Innovation, and Quality. Its motto is to Educate, Encourage and Enlighten. Internationalisation & globalisation is expanding the boundaries of an Indian Institution, and vice versa. This will help in collaborative research and teaching along with greater faculty and student exchange with high-quality foreign institutions. India is at par when it comes to match the global standards of quality education, technology, Infrastructure, resources, and other facilities. With all these benefits and assistance provided by the Government, India has become one of the top educational destinations in the world. At this Knowledge forum, we invite policymakers, government dignitaries, academicians, educators, edtech corporate, start-ups and industry experts. All will unite under one roof to share their experiences, ideas, and innovations that have facilitated the growth of the education community. The prestigious ‘ArdorComm Education Leadership Awards 2023’ seeks to recognise individuals, educational institutions, Edtech, and start-ups who have worked diligently and selflessly for the development of the education community. PARTICIPATION FROM Government Dignitaries Academicians Educators Corporate EdTech Startups HRs KEY DISCUSSION POINTS Day 1- Higher Education New-Age Technology: A Boon to E-Learning How to Cultivate 21st Century Skills Including Critical Thinking and Digital Literacy? How can NEP 2020 can help build the Skilled Workforce? Syllabus-driven Education vs 21st Century Employability. Its Relevance & Adoptability. Future Facing Edtech to Drive Teaching-Learning Outcomes Day 2- School Education Disruptive Technologies Transforming Education in the 21st Century How NEP 2020 Policy Aims to make Education More Inclusive, Equitable, and Holistic? STEM-based learning and skill-based education, most progressive education trends Need of an Effective Early Childhood (ECE) Curriculum for a Sustainable Development Goal. Rethinking Curriculum and Pedagogy to Reflect the Accelerated use of Technology. KEY HIGHLIGHTS DAY 0 SESSIONS 0 + SPEAKERS 0 + SCHOOLS 0 + GOVERNMENT DIGNITARIES 0 + HIGHER EDUCATION 0 + EDTECH STARTUPS 0 + CORPORATE 0 + OUR SPEAKERS OUR PARTNERS ORGANISER Government Supporting Partner Government Supporting Partner Representing institutions Presenting Partner Co-Presenting Partner Gold Partner EdTech Partner Online Learning Partner Payroll Partner Admission Automation Partner Associate Partner Associate Partner Associate Partner CREDENTIAL PARTNER UNIVERSITY PARTNER UNIVERSITY PARTNER UNIVERSITY PARTNER SCHOOL PARTNER SCHOOL PARTNER SCHOOL PARTNER SCHOOL PARTNER PRESCHOOL PARTNER Exhibitor Exhibitor COMMUNITY PARTNERS EDUCATION HEALTH & WELLNESS HUMAN RESOURCE GOVERNANCE MEDIA ENTERTAINMENT & ART ARDORCOMM EDUCATION LEADERSHIP AWARDS 2023 Indian Educators, Academicians, Institutions, EdTech companies & Startups have set an incredible example of excellence in front of the whole world during this unprecedented times, by adapting changes, transforming, re-skilling & re-inventing, ArdorComm Media, a growing media company in India has announced  New Normal event as ‘EDUCATION LEADERSHIP SUMMIT & AWARDS 2023’ to recognize & felicitate the exemplary contributions and innovative initiatives taken by the Preschools, Schools, Higher educational institutions, Corporate  and EdTech Startups associated with the education sector. ArdorComm Media would like to honor the Trend setters, Innovators, Education Leaders, Institutions and Organizations that have been providing excellence and outstanding accomplishment in the education sector; despite the tough times we faced since last two and a half year. Ardorcomm Media Awards 2023 aims to acknowledge those individuals, educational institutions, and EdTech companies that have played a key role in transforming the teaching, learning and employability outcomes. The prestigious award will bring recognition and visibility for an institution/ organization across the sector. This summit will bring together the top notch industry leaders and key decision makers from the education sector, to enrich the community by sharing their insights and knowledge with the stakeholders, which will eventually bring a paradigm shift in the education sphere within various parts of the country. AGENDA Day 1 – Higher Education Day 2 – School Education Time Topic 9:30 AM – 10:45 AM Inaugural Session :- INDIA’s Vision 2030: A Move to Improve Education & Skills in 21st Century Workplace 10:45 AM – 11:00 AM Networking Tea 11:00 AM – 11:10 AM Industry Speech 1 11:10 AM – 12:10 PM Panel 1 :- New-Age Technology: A Boon to E-Learning 12:10 PM – 12:20 PM Industry Speech 2 12:20 PM – 12:30 PM Industry Speech 3 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM Panel 2 :- Interactive Learning in the Digital Age: Fostering Critical Thinking Online 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM Networking Lunch 2:15 PM – 3:15 PM Panel 3 :- How can NEP 2020 help build the Skilled Workforce? 3:15 PM – 3:25 PM Industry Speech 4 3:25 PM – 3:35 PM Industry Speech 5 3:35 PM – 4:35 PM Panel 4 :- How to Cultivate 21st Century Skills Including Critical Thinking and Digital Literacy? 4:35 PM – 4:50 PM Networking Tea 4:50 PM – 5:35 PM Panel 5 :- Future Facing Edtech to Drive Teaching-Learning Outcomes 5:35 PM – 6:20 PM Panel 6 :- Effect & Impact of ‘Education 4.0’ on innovative pedagogy and industry ready skills 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM Valedictory, Felicitation & Award Ceremony 7:30 PM Networking Dinner Time Topic 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM …

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ArdorComm Media Group celebrates its 1st Anniversary, reminiscing the glorious journey from July 2021-22

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On 15th July 2022 ArdorComm Media Group celebrated its 1st Anniversary as it completed its glorious journey of one year. To give a background of ArdorComm Media, it’s a growing media company enabling communities of Education, HR, Healthcare & Wellness, Governance, Media, Entertainment & Art (abbreviate as MEA) to Effectively Advance their Businesses and Strategic Interests by becoming their Collaboration Catalyst. Our Passion is to Co-create, Co-learn and Collaborate for Innovation & Socio-digital Transformation. ARDOR means Passion- Zeal, COMM stands for Community- Communication. Our 5 Core Values are Aspiration, Reimagination, Digitalisation, Opportunity, and Readiness, abbreviated as ARDOR. We are a team of passionate enthusiasts who have taken an effort to co-creating positive changes in society by collaborating with community leaders to help co-create knowledge-sharing platforms. We aim to become India’s Leading and Most Desirable ‘Media Voice’ by Enriching Communities with the Ecosystem of Knowledge Sharing Platforms, Information & News and also opening doors of networking & collaborations. Under the guidance and vision of Mr. Chandan Anand the founder, CEO & founding editor of ArdorComm Media Pvt. Ltd. the venture started a year back when the industries were going through a tough time due to the pandemic. With his passion to Co-create, Co-learn and Collaborate for Innovation & Socio-digital Transformation, he started the journey of ArdorComm Media along with Mr. Ashish Jain, Co-Founder & COO and his team. In this 1st Anniversary year, ArdorComm Media Group has officially launched 3 Communities, Education, HR and Healthcare & Wellness. Along with the Soft launch for 5 communities: Education, HR, Healthcare & Wellness, Governance, Media, Entertainment & Art (MEA). Being the media voice for these communities ArdorComm Media drives content through its website for community engagement and amplifies it through its social media handles to provide a 360-degree coverage. Our prime focus is on publishing news, articles, blogs, interviews, press releases, product launches & stories. Promoting Socio-Digital transformation. Amplifying reach via social media & digital media campaigns. Regular emailer campaigns. Newsletters postings – highlighting weekly community updates. ArdorComm Media has created many community groups for knowledge sharing, networking & collaboration opportunities. ArdorComm Media has successfully hosted 4 Physical Events, around 34 Webinars/ Online Symposiums and 7 Prestigious Award Ceremonies. Few highlights of our Summits & Symposiums are given below: India’s 1st and Biggest ‘New Normal – Educational Leadership Summit & Awards’, held on 30th Sep & 1st Oct 2021 ArdorComm Media Group hosted India’s First & Biggest ‘New Normal Education Leadership Summit & Awards 2021’ (#ELSA2021) on 30th Sep & 1st Oct 2021 at Hotel Radisson, Gurugram. AICTE (Under Ministry of Education, Govt. of India), Department of Collegiate & Technical Education, Government of Telangana associated as ’Government supporting partners’ and National Book Trust (Under Ministry of Education, Govt. of India) associated as ‘Knowledge Partner’. India’s 1st & Biggest ‘New Normal-Education Leadership Summit & Awards 2021’ built the congregation of Indian Education Community from pan India as a re-union after a long gap of almost 2 years. The event witnessed the convergence of education leaders and innovators from various institutions, schools, organizations, universities, EdTech &startups. The Summit’s theme was focused on ‘Empowering Education Community with Socio-Digital Transformation & 21st-century skills in VUCA World’. New Normal – Education Leadership Summit & Awards 2022’, held on 7th and 8th January 2022 ArdorComm Media Group hosted the second edition of India’s First & Biggest ‘New Normal Education Leadership Summit & Awards 2022’ (#ELSA2022) on 7th & 8th January 2022 as a Virtual event. AICTE (Under Ministry of Education, Govt. of India) and Higher Education Department, Government of Telangana associated as the ‘Government supporting partners’ in this event. The virtual symposium of ‘New Normal Education Leadership Summit & Awards 2022’ built the congregation of the Indian Education Community from pan India to discuss and explore the possibilities of innovation in education, the future trends and the existing scenario of the education sector. The event witnessed the convergence of education leaders and innovators from various institutions, schools, organizations, universities, EdTech & startups. The two-day virtual symposium witnessed the powerful deliberation of the leaders from apex government bodies, academicians and educators from universities, colleges, engineering institutes, B-schools, K-12 & pre-schools, experts from corporate, EdTech companies & start-ups. ArdorComm – Education Leadership Symposium, #ELS2022 The education sector is witnessing a major shift due to digitalization. In order to propel necessary discussions between the major education stakeholders, ArdorComm Media in collaboration with ‘Financepeer’ organized a 3 months education webinar series featured as ‘ArdorComm Education Leadership Symposium’ from February’22 to April’22. The deliberation aimed to acknowledge that how technology and new-age learning is leading the next wave of value creation in overall education sector i.e. school, higher & technical education. Meaningful implementation of technology, innovation & financial assistance helps the teaching-learning process to be more affordable & accessible. It really aids in bridging the digital-gap. This gap is one of the most important factors that also determine the economy of the country. This webinar series helped to understand how meaningful implementation of technology, innovation & financial assistance is making teaching-learning process more affordable & accessible. ArdorComm – Higher Education and EdTech Conclave & Awards 2022 held on 6th May 2022 at Pune, Maharashtra; #HEETpune ArdorComm Media Group hosted the ‘HIGHER EDUCATION and EDTECH CONCLAVE & AWARDS 2022’ as the 1st & Biggest ‘Physical Event’ in Pune, Maharashtra on 6th May 2022. The Summit’s theme focused on ‘Empowering Higher Education community with Ed-Tech collaboration to voyage from Education 4.0 to Education 5.0’. This Knowledge forum invited policymakers, higher education leaders, innovators, and Edtech experts to share their experiences, ideas, and accomplishments that have helped the growth of the education community during the tough times of the COVID-19 pandemic. More than 250 attendees from over 135 institutions from Maharashtra & rest of India united under one roof for a mission to co-create, co-learn, and collaborate for Innovation & growth of the Higher Education sector. Thus, Featuring Maharashtra as a ‘Higher Education & EdTech Hub’ of the Country. ArdorComm – Education Leadership Symposium 2022 held on …

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The Trend of Lifelong Learning In Education 4.0

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When a human being comes to life, the desire to develop personally and professionally starts taking shape. As we all know by now, education is one of the most important aspects of life. In order to help the society, contribute to the world economy, establish your standard of living, you need good education. Most importantly, to be an asset for yourself and those around you, you need a goal which automatically comes from learning and development throughout the years.  Let’s take a look at what lifelong learning really means.  What is lifelong learning? In layman terms, lifelong learning simply means a desire to initiate a self-induced education focused on personal development. Mostly, lifelong learning is associated with learning and development that occurs outside a formal institution. However, there’s no standard definition to the term. Lifelong learning can also mean a formal education with the voluntary desire to achieve personal fulfilment.  After the COVID-19 pandemic, the demand for online education and distance learning skyrocketed. As a result, not only are people learning new things apart from their formal education, they are actually choosing career streams and job opportunities based on other sources of education and learning.  In a way, it can be said that the pandemic has produced a generation of youth that is multitalented with varied interests. Also, in a country like India where lakhs and crores of graduates go into the market every year, it is the need of the hour to optimize, upgrade and upskill yourself.  Therefore, the demand for skilled individuals has boosted the concept of lifelong learning. Nowadays, corporates, universities and schools constantly encourage their stakeholders to familiarize themselves with the latest trends and tools in the market. When a person enthusiastically partakes in the quest for constant and continued learning, then it can be termed as a perfect example of lifelong learning.  What is the importance of lifelong learning in a person’s life? It doesn’t matter if you are pursuing your personal or professional interests, lifelong learning can help you achieve inner satisfaction. It aims at bringing out the natural human drive to be curious and explore new things.  Lifelong learning can help you by: It can help you recognize your true passion, drive and interest It can help you achieve mental, emotional, social and intellectual satisfaction Constant learning and growing will help you improve your self-worth It will help you by defining and working towards your goals more clearly and concisely Who are lifelong learners? The answer to the above question is not tricky! We are all lifelong learners in some or the other way. Our schools, colleges, institutions, jobs and most importantly – life – are constantly teaching us something new a mile a minute.  Everyday socialization, formal trainings, self-studies or research on new trends and topics are all examples of lifelong learning. In the end, we learn for ourselves, not for others, because one can only impart knowledge when they themselves know about the topic at length. Thus, a forever quest of learning and gaining knowledge for personal fulfilment is lifelong learning.  Why are people indulging in lifelong learning? Despite formal education and training at various levels, a person may have deviated interests which may require him or her to be skilled at something niche. In addition, a person or a student may just be curious to know about new things. With the advancement in technology, penetration of internet and presence on social media, people can easily identify the latest trends and topics. Therefore, it can be said that as people are becoming increasingly self-aware, the hunger to power through, discover new things, network and invent is escalating. To quench this thirst, people are engaging in lifelong learning through various mediums. With the click of a button, you can have easy access to courses, knowledge and insights.  What are some real-time examples of lifelong learning in Education 4.0? For better understanding, let’s take a look at some simple examples that can be classified under lifelong learning in modern-day education.  Learning a new technology: Adapting to and learning new software, tools and smart devices Developing new skills: cooking, sewing, programming, dancing, singing, painting, etc.  Learning a new sport: Cricket, basketball, football, martial arts, self-defense, etc.  Self-taught learning: Learning a new language, starting a podcast, researching and writing on topic of interests and the list goes on…  Platforms that enable lifelong learning Almost all internet platforms encourage users to engage in lifelong learning. The major source for lifelong learning is the web or the internet.  Platforms like Udemy, Lifelong Learning Platform (LLP), Coursera, Skillshare, Edx, MasterClass, General Assembly, Khan Academy, Byjus and much more encourage learning from anywhere and everywhere. Due to their flexibility, personalized and user-centric patterns, they are the most popular lifelong learning and development platforms in Education 4.0.  Final words In order to figure out your personal and professional goals, you must always keep an open mind and be reciprocative towards change. In a time when the world is going through multiple upheavals, you must always be ready to upskill, learn and help out. In a herd full of sheep, if you want to be a game changer, you must constantly learn and develop through any means possible. Engaging in lifelong learning is already a major trend and you must undergo at least some sort of learning everyday to achieve inner and mental peace. 

Brian Cooklin, Managing Director, Nord Anglia Education India tells about how they overcame the obstacles imposed by the pandemic.

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Switching seamlessly from physical to online delivery of teaching and learning was achieved because of the level of educational technology already in place and in use says Brian Cooklin, Managing Director, Nord Anglia Education India in an interview with ArdorComm News Network (ANN). What are the steps your schools are taking to complement NEP 2020? A review of the details of the NEP was undertaken for each Oakridge school which showed that 80% of the targets and the stipulations in the policy were already operational. Each school has an action plan to implement the rest of the policy, and this is being monitored and supported by a senior member of the staff. What are the obstacles that you have faced during the pandemic and how did you overcome them? There were many obstacles to be faced for example, a)Switching seamlessly from physical to online delivery of teaching and learning was achieved because of the level of educational technology already in place and in use, reinforced by the support given and experience of Nord Anglia Education colleagues around the world. b)Safety protocols were introduced and observed stringently for the safe return to buildings overseen and supported by our head office safeguarding team. What are the benefits of digital media during online classes? The benefits are the greater use of a variety of methods-flipped learning, interactive quizzes, and a focus on wellbeing. Some groups have flourished online and made outstanding progress, so we want to capitalise on that success. What strategic EdTech/ Industry/ Global partnerships have you led this year? We have integrated Century Tech-Artificial Intelligence software,Callido benchmarking and developing approaches to teaching and learning skills and GL assessments to enhance over personalised approaches. What are the long-term objectives that you have planned for your school? We have a detailed short- and long-term Educational Technology Strategy which will deliver enhancements and 21st century skills