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LEAD Group’s National Championships 2024: Empowering Students to Discover Their Voice

Nov 22, 2024 by Sujata 0 Comments #every, #STUDENT

Mumbai, 22 November 2024: What if every Indian child could turn their dreams into achievements?

LEAD Group, India’s largest School Edtech company, proudly announces the launch of National Championships 2024, the sixth edition of its prestigious national-level platform where students showcase their creativity, talent and growth! With participation open to 1.5 million students from over 3,000 LEAD Group partner schools, the championship is much more than a competition—it’s a platform for leaders, thinkers and innovators of tomorrow to discover their true potential.

This year, the National Championships introduces an expanded vision for student development, focusing on 21st-century skills such as Communication, Critical Thinking, Creativity, Confidence, and Coding proficiency.  The National Championships 2024 is open to students from pre-primary to Class 9 and aligns with the well-rounded development recommended by the National Curriculum Framework 2023.

The championship spans five categories that build essential life skills and encourage participants to step confidently into the future.  The categories are designed to inspire students to think outside the box, address real-world challenges, and explore themes such as Innovation, Space Exploration, Technology, and Environmental Sustainability.

  • L’il Champs (Nursery – Class 2) – Individual: Building confidence, creativity, and speaking skills.
  • Speech Champs (Junior: Classes 3-5; Senior: Classes 6-9) – Individual: Focused on content, pronunciation, and eloquence.
  • Coding Champs (Junior: Classes 3-5) – Team of two: Fostering technical skills, creativity, and collaboration.
  • Spelling Champs (Junior: Classes 3-5; Senior: Classes 6-9) – Individual: Enhancing knowledge of the English language.
  • English Quiz Champs (Junior: Classes 3-5; Senior: Classes 6-9) – Individual: Promoting communication, critical thinking, and       knowledge.

Sumeet Mehta, Co-Founder and CEO of LEAD Group, shared, “Imagine a nursery student presenting an idea with the confidence of a keynote speaker, or a Class 5 student developing a tech solution that sparks change. These opportunities are not available to students in small towns! The National Championships 2024 brings this exposure to 1.5 million students!”

The grand finale in January 2025 promises exciting prizes worth up to ₹10 lakhs, including laptops, tablets, kindles, trophies, and merchandise. In addition, Zonal Winners will be declared, ensuring recognition at every stage. This initiative is aligned with LEAD Group’s larger mission to revolutionize education through innovations like the TECHBOOK, an intelligent book that makes personalized, immersive, and adaptive learning a reality in India’s schools.

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Kidzee Unveils Children’s Day TVC Celebrating Holistic Development of Students

Nov 18, 2024 by Sujata 0 Comments #Growth, #STUDENT

18 November 2024 – Kidzee, India’s leading preschool chain, has launched a heartfelt 360-degree campaign celebrating Children’s Day. Alongside this, Kidzee has also unveiled Kidzee Elementary School (KES), catering to students from Classes 1 to 5. While the campaign celebrates the joy and spirit of children, KES reflects Kidzee’s commitment to fostering holistic student growth through innovative curricula and supportive learning environments.

The newly released commercial beautifully encapsulates Kidzee’s approach to learning, showcasing how children are encouraged to use their imagination, making education an enjoyable and engaging experience. This philosophy is central to Kidzee Elementary School, which offers education from pre-primary through to Grade 5, seamlessly aligning with the National Education Policy to foster early childhood care and comprehensive development.

At the heart of this new offering is the Pentemind approach, a comprehensive pedagogy and curriculum that integrates academic rigour with emotional intelligence, creativity, and curiosity. Accompanied by a user-friendly app, Pentemind focuses on experiential and inquiry-based learning, providing a strong foundation for lifelong learning while equipping children with a balanced mix of cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development. This approach embodies Kidzee’s commitment to nurturing resilient, empathetic, and intellectually empowered learners who thrive both academically and personally.

As part of the celebrations, Kidzee hosted a Rewards and Recognition (R&R) ceremony to honour the dedication of its educators and to showcase the transformative impact of its flagship Pinnacle programme. The highlight was the premiere of a captivating TVC that encapsulates how Pentemind nurtures children’s potential through its focus on experiential and inquiry-based learning, fostering holistic development and empowering young learners.

Manish Rastogi, CEO of Kidzee, remarked : “We’re delighted to launch this initiative, which embodies Kidzee’s vision of fostering learning spaces that celebrate individuality while equipping children with essential life skills. With KES and the transformative Pinnacle programme, we’re extending our vision to empower young learners with creativity, curiosity, and confidence.”

This 360 degree campaign and KES launch mark a step forward in redefining early and primary education in India, moving beyond traditional methods to create environments that nurture well-rounded individuals ready to embrace life’s challenges.

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University Living & Apple Store Online Partner to Enhance International Student Experience

Sep 10, 2024 by Sujata 0 Comments #Apple Store, #STUDENT

New Delhi, 10th September 2024: University Living, the global student housing managed marketplace, is thrilled to announce its strategic collaboration with Apple Store Online. This exciting partnership aims to revolutionize the student experience by providing seamless access to cutting-edge technology products at competitive prices. Their commitment to enhancing learning experiences goes beyond comfortable accommodation.

“Navigating a new country can be challenging, but our collaboration ensures a smooth transition. From laptops forlate-night study sessions to iPads for creative projects, we’ve got students covered,” says Saurabh Arora, CEO of University Living. “By leveraging Apple’s technology, we offer more than just a place to stay – we provide a comprehensive support system.

With University Living’s integration of Apple’s innovative products, students gain exclusive access to the latest technology. Whether it’s a sleek MacBook, a powerful iPad, or any other Apple device, they can equip themselves with the tools they need for their academic success.

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How 3 Educators Are Using Generative AI

May 16, 2024 by Sujata 0 Comments #AI, #EDUCATIONAL TOOLS, #Educators, #FOUNDATIONAL COURSES, #Generative AI, #Gloria Washington, #HALLUCINATIONS – FACTS, #MATERIAL, #PLAYING FIELD, #Poonam Chaudhary, #STUDENT, #Suélia Fleury

When generative AI tools first entered the public sphere in late 2022, many schools and educators gave them icy receptions. Students were passing off AI-generated essays as their own work. And it was very hard to tell the difference.

But relations between educators and generative AI tools have thawed as educators have taken steps to incorporate generative AI into their lessons and allow students to use generative AI tools in class work. Those steps, however, are taken with caution. On one hand, teachers say they want to acknowledge that generative AI will likely be used extensively in professional life. On the other hand, they also need to design coursework that helps students demonstrate their mastery of the subject using their intellect, without the aid of tools.

Here, three educators from different parts of the world – IEEE Senior Member Suélia Fleury from Brazil, IEEE Member Gloria Washington from the U.S., and IEEE Member Poonam Chaudhary from India – discuss how they use AI in the classroom.

SOME SEE GENERATIVE AI AS INEVITABLE

“The use of artificial intelligence is inevitable in educational teaching,” said Fleury. “I have not yet incorporated the application of AI into teaching and lesson plans, but I do not prohibit its use, as I believe it is necessary to address this integration.”

USING GENERATIVE AI REQUIRES DISCLOSURE

“Universities now allow students to use generative AI if they cite it in the homework and assignments they turn in,” Washington said.

IT MAY NOT BE APPROPRIATE FOR FOUNDATIONAL COURSES

“Some courses like ‘introduction to programming’ do not allow first-year students to use tools to generate code,” Washington said. “This is because they are dependent on learning the basics before use of these tools.”

CAN GENERATIVE AI LEVEL THE PLAYING FIELD?

“Generative AI offers students a way to validate their skills, thought processes and knowledge, while simultaneously automating tasks that may not align with their strengths,” Chaudhary said. “Not all students possess every skill set. This diversity can relieve the pressure of achieving mastery in all areas.”

TEACHERS DEFINITELY SEE VALUE IN HELPING THEM TEACH

“The thought of AI in education takes me to a future where it helps me create on-the-fly frequently asked questions, gathers materials that learners with different styles can utilize to practice their skills and allows students ways to interactively verify the theory that underlines topics and concepts,” Washington said.

HOW DO HALLUCINATIONS – FACTS AN AI MODEL MAKES UP – IMPACT THE USEFULNESS OF AI?

“If a person requests [from AI] a brief description of a particular term without having grasped the topic fully, they may end up repeating incorrect and disjointed information generated by the AI,” said Fleury.

VERIFICATION AND VALIDATION ARE STRONG EDUCATIONAL TOOLS

“Teachers and professors are using generative AI to help students teach applied theory,” Washington said. “Essentially, they are starting with a solution or output from the generative AI and asking students to verify the solution via the principles and techniques in class. They have to decide whether the output is valid or not. This is from the standpoint of programming classes, data science techniques and user interface design techniques.”

IF A STUDENT USES AI, CAN WE SAY THAT THE WORK DOES OR DOES NOT REFLECT THEIR MASTERY OF THE MATERIAL?

“The work submitted by students using chatbots can obscure the individual capabilities of each student,” said Chaudhary. “By relying heavily on these tools, students might not engage in critical thinking or explore beyond the information provided by the AI. This reliance on chatbots without validating the information can lead to a superficial understanding of the material.”

 

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