EDUCATION
Delhi schools to reopen from Monday, parents still hesitant
The Delhi government has decided to reopen schools, shut since the first 21 day nationwide lockdown was imposed in March, 2020, in the view of the upcoming CBSE board exams. Schools that reopen will have to follow the standard operating procedures (SOP) issued in view of the Covid-19 pandemic, including social distancing, compulsory mask wearing and sanitisation and others.
IIT students develop digital health system for remote areas
Charm Health Innovation Challenge is a Digital Healthcare focused technology competition organised by two California-based organisations, 'Charm Health' and 'iValley'.
Schools in Delhi to open for classes 10, 12 from January 18
The Delhi government has also prepared a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for all Delhi schools and it would be mandatory for schools to follow these SOPs. The schools need to maintain a record of how many children are coming to schools. However, this record would not be used as a means of marking the attendance of students.
Uttar Pradesh's primary teachers to get corporate appraisal system
According to the government spokesman, the basic education department has asked teachers and headteachers to fill in a self-evaluation form based on nine parameters on the Manav Sampada portal latest by April 15.
'Amazon Academy' launched to aid students with JEE preparations
In a statement, Amazon India said that the online preparation offering will equip students with in-depth knowledge and practice routines required for the JEE, through the curated learning material, live lectures and comprehensive assessments in Math, Physics and Chemistry.
IIHMR University concludes Health Next 2021 conference
The conference was organised with an aim of providing a platform to healthcare start-ups students, alumni or people at large who have a business idea in healthcare, health tech space and want to get it nurtured at the IIHMR University's Innovation and Incubation Centre.
Delhi HC asks govt to treat plea on postponement of nursery admissions as representation
A single-judge bench of the high court presided by Justice Prateek Jalan disposed of the matter after recording the statement of the Delhi government's counsel.
US Embassy to improve English teaching in Delhi government schools
Regional English language officer Ruth Goode from the US Embassy was also present during the launch. She acknowledged the long association of US Embassy with Delhi government and appreciated the efforts taken by the Deputy CM in ensuring that Delhi government teachers learn from the best.
Hyderabad-based Practically raises $4 million
Practically is an intelligent, interactive and immersive learning app for students of classes 6-12 with a focus on STEM learning. It is the only experiential learning app that brings learning alive through immersive videos, interactive augmented reality and 3D simulations.
Education trends to look out for in 2021
As per Antonius Raghubansie, Director of Learning Services, British Council India. the year 2020 saw people turning to online resources to pursue their love for reading in the ongoing challenges posed by the pandemic, this was fuelled by the need for safety and reduced access to physical libraries and stores.
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