“Pure mathematics is, in its way, the poetry of logical ideas”- Albert Einstein When the most influential physicist ever born on this planet feels this way, then why do so many children fear this poetry? It might be disheartening to learn that most children actually hate numbers! According to Steve Chinn, a consultant specializing in […]
Are you one of those parents who fears the onset of long vacations from school for their children? Yes, many of us feel that our little ones can be quite a handful when they have no routine to stick to and seemingly endless leisure time. The worry is more for working parents, who fear the […]
Tablets are not just cool portable devices through which you can you can play those NFS games and click high resolution pictures to put up on social media. They are versatile and powerful tools that can provide both teachers and students interactive learning materials and tons of educational apps. While most of us grew up […]
December 2016 brought in so much excitement for people all over the world with Amazon announcing the launch of its revolutionary, “No Line, No Checkout” chain of grocery stores, under the brand name Amazon Go. We are now into July of 2017 and the concept still appears to be in its beta stage, according to […]
On November 9, 2016, a 40-minute speech by PM Narendra Modi wiped off more than 85% of India’s monetary base. What could once guarantee you a lavish meal at the choicest 5-star hotel overnight became as good as toilet paper. The demonetization of Rs.500 and Rs.1,000 notes took India by storm, and would probably be […]
A Physics Professor at Harvard University confessed to changing his methods of teaching from informative to one that involved peer interaction after 7 years of pupils being disinterested in learning. Interactive learning makes a child learn without getting bored, since it requires them to engage in activities. Benefits of Interactive Learning For complete child development, […]
In June 2016, the CEO of Amazon, Jeff Bazos, announced an investment of US$3 billion in India and in less than a month, the company opened six new fulfillment centers across five Indian cities, Chennai, Coimbatore, Delhi, Jaipur and Mumbai. In addition to this, the company also announced an investment of US $300 million in […]
Recently I saw a TED Talk by Will Richardson: The Surprising Truth About Learning in Schools. Here I’ve shared the crux of what got me thinking the most. Here are some of the things that most people say helps learning… Guess what people never say they love about learning… So, why do most schools follow […]
