Shiv Nadar Foundation / Shiksha Initiative

 

Shiv Nadar Foundation  /  Shiksha Initiative

 

Dear Shri Robin Sarkarji ,

[  robin.sarkar@hcl.com  /  robin.sarkar@shivnadarfoundation.org  / foundationconnect@shivnadarfoundation.org ]

 

I just came across your following interview :

Transforming rural education through digital technology to empower underserved communities

Eco Times  …… 06 Nov 2024

 

In this , you have said :

Ø  Our goal is to change how educational programs are implemented, utilizing technology to enhance learning and retention among students in rural areas

Ø  ..aims to transform rural education in India through inclusive literacy and empowerment. 

Ø  Our efforts include training over 10,000 government teachers to deliver technology-enabled lessons, which has significantly improved educational outcomes.

Ø  Our training program is designed to be both theoretical and hands-on, focusing on integrating information and communication technology (ICT) into teaching practices.

Ø  We empower teachers to use digital content effectively, even in areas with limited internet access, to enhance students' understanding of subjects like science and mathematics. 

Ø  This will be facilitated by 300 trained master trainers who will ensure effective use of the latest educational technologies.

Ø  I believe that with continued investment in technology and training, we can significantly improve educational outcomes in rural India

Dear Shri Sarkar :

Congratulations for achievements so far in “ empowering “ students of village schools , through :

Ø  Use of “  technology-enabled lessons “

Ø  integrating information and communication technology (ICT) into teaching practices.

Ø  Use of digital content

Ø  Effective use of the latest educational technologies.

Ø  Investment in technology

Whereas there can be no minimizing the contribution being made by your Master Trainers and Volunteers, as you have repeatedly stressed in your interview, much depends upon the integration of TECHNOLOGY into teaching practices

It is possible that your Shiksha Initiative has installed in those class-rooms , internet connected :

Ø  Computers or Interactive panels

Many congratulations if you have , but now there is a much cheaper and elegant alternative in the form of : www.My-Teacher.in

Why www.My-Teacher.in  ?

·         AI-Based Learning Tool :

This ultimate AI-driven tool is designed for self-education, encompassing all the

essential attributes of modern education.

·         Multilingual Support :

A student can ask questions in any of 9 Indian languages and receive instant

answers in both text and speech.

·         Comprehensive Coverage :

Covers the entire syllabus of the 5 + 3 + 3 + 4 curriculum for students from

1st to 12th standard.

·         No Registration Required :

Completely FREE to use with no need for registering, email, OTP, or login.

How to Use:

1.     Visit www.My-Teacher.in from any mobile device.

2.     Select the subject and standard.

3.     Ask any question by speaking in the language of your choice.

4.     Receive instant answers that can be listened to or shared.

Dear Shri Sarkar :

By next week , we will be adding a feature called :  Surprise Exams :

It will enable any teacher to :

Ø  Using AI, create a MCQ exam ( for 9^th to 12^th Standard ) on her mobile ( on any subject of syllabus )

Ø  Deliver it to her students “ Online “ or “ Offline ( by printing on any nearby printer )

Ø  Have AI “ rate / give marks “, when exam is attempted by the students

Ø  Digitally deliver to the teacher ( and Principal ), AI “ rated “ answer paper of each student

 

Why am I offering all of this, absolutely FREE ?

Because my following vision resonates with Shiksha Initiative :

 

 

#   In India, we have 28 crore school students studying in 15 lakh schools

 

#   Of these, some 20 crore study in 12 lakh Village Schools

 

#   Most of these Village Schools have just 1 / 2 teachers or NONE

 

#   Teaching method used by these Village School teachers :

 

      >   Ask a student to stand up and read aloud a chapter from Text Book

 

      #  Result > 20 crore students must " Self Educate " like the ELKAVYA who

          self-learned archery from a grass Statue of Guru Dronacharya

 

          ( who would not agree to teach a SHUDRA from a village )

 

        

#   It is for these 20 crore EKLAVYAS , that I have launched 

     > www.My-Teacher.in

      

 

 

At age of 91 , I will not last very long but my VISION will endure !

 

With regards,

Hemen Parekh

hcp@RecruitGuru.com  /  www.HemenParekh.ai  /  www.HemenParekh.in  

06 Nov 2024