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Why self-directed learning is the need of the hour

Sriraghavan S M 2 July 2021 2 Comments 21st-century learning Learning Experiences

Self-directed learning – what comes to mind when we hear this? It sounds like a complex pedagogical concept. In simple terms, it is the process of a learner learning independently. Imagine a scenario where you choose what to learn, how to learn, when to learn and go about it without…

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To drink water or not to drink – that is the question

Water Water everywhere “What! Is it time to drink water again? Why should I drink so much water?” Does this question sound like one your child would ask? It surely does to me. I know of many parents who need to constantly remind children to drink water throughout the day.…

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Learning English Spellings through Phonics

Dr. Soumya Sreehari 25 December 2020 No Comments 21st-century learning alphabet letter sounds fun with phonics Learning Experiences learning is fun learning phonics phonic sounds a to z phonics activity phonics flashcards phonics for beginners phonics for kids phonics for kindergarten phonics reading

English spellings can be confusing to learn. Given that English has a non-ideal phonemic orthography, the pronunciation and the spelling do not have a one-to-one relation also. Why are put and cut pronounced differently, even though they have the same vowel? This is one of the few common questions that…

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3 reasons why you should learn English through Phonics

Dr. Soumya Sreehari 11 December 2020 No Comments 21st-century learning alphabet letter sounds fun with phonics Learning Experiences learning is fun learning phonics phonic sounds a to z phonics activity phonics flashcards phonics for beginners phonics for kids phonics for kindergarten phonics reading

Learn English with Phonics When a strong foundation of basic concepts is laid at a young age, complex concepts can be learned effectively. Our team’s experience at NumberNagar® tells us that this is possible when we learn English through Phonics. When I was in primary and pre-primary school, English learning…

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3 Science concepts that help you in traffic

Dr. Soumya Sreehari 4 December 2020 No Comments 21st-century learning applications learning is fun real life

Science concepts I often come across students and parents who complain about the Science and Maths concepts learned in school. They think that learning such concepts is a waste of time and these concepts do not have real-life applications. These comments are usually peppered with doses of righteous indignation. A…

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Let us build a village

Sriraghavan S M 2 May 2020 No Comments 21st-century learning Adaptive Learning Blended Learning Experiential Learning Personalised learning

“It takes a village to raise a child.” African proverb Churning thoughts The current situation, when schools are encouraging online learning, has kept me thinking and this article is the result of my pondering over learning in general and alternative learning spaces in particular. With our primary focus on R…

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Blended Learning: A discovery-driven approach to learning

Parimita Krishna 7 December 2018 No Comments 21st-century learning Blended Learning Blended Learning Strategies Constructivist Learning Design-make-play Flipped Classroom Innovation Learning Experiences Maker Movement Online Learning ThinkSchools

“Education is what remains after one has forgotten what one has learned in school.” — Albert Einstein Learning is always evolving; especially in the age of the Internet. It is now instant, online, self-driven and on the go. Probably a decade later down the lane, it would not matter how…

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Coffee, collaboration and connectivity: Bringing the startup culture in your classroom

Parimita Krishna 23 November 2018 No Comments 21st-century learning collaboration communications Connectivity disruptive change DIY methods free-thinking Innovation organisational culture startup culture

What’s it like working while sitting on a couch, and igniting ideas? Inspired by the passion and a desire to bring significant positive changes in workplaces, startup culture has redefined the world of business. The same technique can be applied to education. No wonder, many educators, teachers and schools are…

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Social Media as Learning and Engagement Tool – A Perspective

Parimita Krishna 26 October 2018 1 Comment 21st-century learning 5C Methodology Formative assessment Open communication Social media Visual literacy

Technology and Social Media have become essential parts of our lives. I recall the excitement when we bought our first TV followed by those Sunday serials. I often had to hear my parents saying, “don’t watch TV for long, it will spoil your eyes”, or “watch it from at least…