Dr Colonel Atul Bhandari, School Management Expert Introduction Schools are as essential to a nation as the health care industry, or as important as providing food and water to the citizens. Regardless of the political party in power and regardless of the effects of inflation, Schools are and always will be a priority domain for the country. Market Trends As a natural process of evolution, the key market trends in the School Industry are enumerated below. Growth: Because of demographic reasons, there is a big market for Education in India. It is the largest Education system in the world. The ..read more

Dr. George Arvind, Vice Chairman, Sunbeam group of schools  Emotional Intelligence, or EQ, is becoming an increasingly influential concept in our society. Workplaces and higher education institutions have been shown to favour individuals with a high EQ over those with a higher IQ. Individuals with higher levels of emotional intelligence have stronger, healthier relationships and also tend to maintain excellent careers as well. In fact, according to a study by Dr. Travis Bradberry, having high emotional intelligence can increase your pay by about $29 000 annually. It’s clear that in order ..read more

Amit Attry, Vice President – Marketing and Corporate Relations, Jaipuria Institute of Management In the rapidly evolving landscape of education, the advent of ChatGPT has sparked a vibrant debate on its impact on student learning and critical thinking. As educators and administrators at the forefront of integrating technology into learning environments, it is imperative to dissect both the opportunities and challenges presented by ChatGPT. This exploration is crucial not only for harnessing its potential to enhance education but also for mitigating the risks associated with its misuse. Enhanc ..read more

Dr Manpreet Manna, Vice Chancellor, Chandigarh University In today’s fast-paced world, technology plays an indispensable role in shaping our lives and transforming various sectors, including education. The positives of technology in education are undeniable. It enables personalized learning experiences, facilitates access to vast knowledge resources, and enhances collaboration among students and educators. Interactive learning platforms and educational apps offer personalized learning experiences, accommodating individual learning styles and preferences. Technology facilitates access to a wea ..read more

If you are having trouble reading this email, read the online version. Vol - 8 | Issue - 3   IN THE SPOTLIGHT Register Now   EDUCATOR'S CORNER Promoting Student Well-Being By Developing Their Readiness For Artificial Intelligence Age   Vineeta Garg, IT Head, SRDAV Public school Gunjan Tomar, Activities and Service as Action Coordinator, DPS International Gurugram Read More ..read more

Navneet Mehta, Director, Kanhya Lal Nirmal Kumar T. Pvt. Ltd. Human Nature is a powerful thing, yet our lives seem to be littered with initiatives that encourage us to go against our nature- our human nature. In our elementary schools, we expect a ten-year-old boy full of energy and curiosity to sit still for hours and perform repetitive tasks. Students worldwide would rather play much than study. Why do students put up to ten times as much energy and effort into playing games as compared to their studies? Here at K N Trophies, we term it the Five Principles of Sports Motivation. Clearly def ..read more

Navneet Mehta, Director, Kanhya Lal Nirmal Kumar T. Pvt. Ltd. Human Nature is a powerful thing, yet our lives seem to be littered with initiatives that encourage us to go against our nature- our human nature. In our elementary schools, we expect a ten-year-old boy full of energy and curiosity to sit still for hours and perform repetitive tasks. Students worldwide would rather play much than study. Why do students put up to ten times as much energy and effort into playing games as compared to their studies? Here at K N Trophies, we term it the Five Principles of Sports Motivation. Clearly def ..read more

Mridul Batra, School Leader, Prakriti School Mathematics is abstract Period. Teachers around the world find unique and innovative ways to make it real as long as they can, using concrete objects, objects that they use – pens, boxes, apples, oranges, counters, sticks, and whatnot. This mostly lasts well till Grade 3 (age 8) and beyond that, we teachers are slowly pushed to accept the abstractness of it until finally it gets to upper secondary level where math teaching quite often resembles handing out algorithms – something that we don’t like doing! Imagine how long you can force fit examples ..read more

Neera Kanojia, Cambridge Head, Summer Fields International In the ever-evolving landscape of education, the concept of healthy learning has emerged as a cornerstone for the holistic development of students. As an educator, I believe that fostering a positive and supportive learning environment is not just about imparting knowledge but also about nurturing the overall well-being of learners. First and foremost, healthy learning begins with the recognition that each student is unique, possessing their own set of strengths, challenges, and learning styles. Embracing diversity in the classro ..read more

Manju Balasubramanyam, Principal, DPS Bangalore North   We are living in the most unprecedented times ever – a world that has seen a climate change every day, a world where disparity between the haves and have-nots is steadily increasing and a world where conflict and war is accelerating the loss of lives of young people. The children from this world will be young adults in 2040.  How do we prepare them to navigate this VUCA world with confidence so that they thrive, move forward with optimism in the phase of adversity. How do we equip them with knowledge, skills and attitude that w ..read more