The destiny of India is being shaped in its classrooms…quoted the Kothari Commission as the Indian Education Commission in 1964-66. And now an ironic coincidence has occurred in the remarkable year 2020, as there are no physical classrooms and the reigning government has come up with the NEP 2020. So then, where is the destiny of India now, when there are no classrooms as such? Well, digital classrooms are eminent now. The most incredible thing about this transformation has been that there hasn’t been any long term planning or piloting in place prior to its implementation. It can be remarked here that the education ministry cautiously involves piloting for new textbooks and curriculum before its implementation. Also adding to it is an unprecedented formulation of consultation, for The New National Education Policy 2020 which has been formulated, after it involved around 2 lakh suggestions from 2.5 lakh Gram Panchayats, 6600 Blocks, 6000 ULBs, 676 Districts of India.
[Read more…] about Education in the Pandemic – Trust The TransitionCommunicating Effectively – Learning to Adapt to Your Student’s Learning Style
As a student, we all learn through a combination of different learning styles, and over time, we develop our own preferred way of learning. Some of us are visual learners, some of us are auditory learners, and others may prefer a kinesthetic or physical approach to learning. No one style is better than another.
Many people adapt a particular learning style depending on the actual learning situation. How we go about processing information is dictated by this learning style. As a teacher, you need to keep in mind that not all students learn in the same way. Each of your students may have different learning styles. You need to take these different learning styles into consideration. Although some students may prefer to see lots of visual aids, other students may prefer to just sit back and listen to your presentation. Some student love to take notes. Others may hate to take notes.
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Educational professionals know that whenever you open your mouth, whether you’re talking to one person or one hundred, you want to get your message across. What’s the best way to do this when you deliver a virtual presentation?
These strategies for presenting virtually will help you get your message across, maximize your impact, and catch and keep the attention of remote students and audiences.
1. Nothing Happens If You Don’t Understand the Technology
Educational and business entities use different technologies. They include Zoom, WebEx, GoToMeetings, and Teams. Even a seasoned presenter who is superb at delivering live presentations can find the shift nerve-racking.
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