In the view of the Covid-19 outbreak, schools have been shut down all over the world. It was anticipated that this lockdown would impact the learning process of students. However, it proved to be the other way round. Technology became a boon during this pandemic period. From school children to college children to office goers, everyone is relying on technology. Although, the sector which has benefited the most from this technology is the education sector. The education sector has taken the full-fledged advantage of online learning. Schools and colleges are conducting online classes for every subject and recording the attendance as well, so that it won't hamper their progress in the future. Advantages of Online Learning • Flexibility: Online learning has offered students the freedom to attend the classes at…

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued a notification announcing the introduction of three new subjects for students of class 11 – Design Thinking, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Physical Activity Trainer courses – which will be applicable from the 2020–21 academic session. The notification states that the introduction of these 3 new subjects will help students explore more options in creativity, innovation and physical fitness. What is more, competency and aptitude in these subjects will keep students abreast of the latest trends in the job market. In other words, these skills will improve their employability as industries are constantly looking for fresh talent with skill sets in Design Thinking and Artificial Intelligence. In the words of Biswajit Saha, Director Training and Skill Education – CBSE, “while thinking is…

Schools are closed; and students are unable to attend school owing to the unprecedented circumstances we are living in now. But learning should go on. As schools have started teaching through online classes, students can continue their momentum of learning as per the curriculum calendar. In this new order of doing things, we have to unlearn and relearn how we have lived life. Teaching learning will now need to bank on a third partner – parents. Reiterating the importance of parents’ participation in students’ online learning, the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has prepared a subject-wise Activity Planner for Primary Classes that will help parents take an active role in monitoring and supporting students’ learning process at home together with teachers via digital platforms. A similar calendar…