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### [Why AI Role Play Should Teach Students to Question, Not Just Answer](https://www.edtechreview.in/voices/practices/why-ai-role-play-should-teach-students-to-question-not-just-answer/)

**Published:** October 16, 2026
**Author:** site-dev-api

**Excerpt:** Explore how AI role play can encourage students to ask better questions, investigate historical events, evaluate evidence, and develop critical thinking skills through guided classroom activities.

**Content:**

Generative AI has made it very easy for students to get answers. Ask a chatbot why the French Revolution happened and it can give an explanation in seconds. Ask it to compare two figures and it will make a neat list of similarities and differences. But there is a problem with making answers so easy to get: students may become less involved in the process of finding them. The challenge for teachers is not just to make AI explanations more accurate or more interesting. It is to create learning experiences where students stay intellectually active.

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Over the past few months, I have been looking into one possible way: letting students explore historical questions by talking to a variety of AI simulated characters. The experience has taught me something. The best use of AI in education may not be its ability to answer questions but its ability to create situations in which students want to ask them.

### From Getting Information to Solving a Problem

Think about a classroom activity about a historical event. Students read a document listen to an explanation and answer questions to check what they know. Now imagine another starting point where students are given a mystery. They can ask characters who represent different views look at clues and slowly find out what happened.

Instead of asking an AI assistant to explain an event, pupils could speak to a shopkeeper, a politician or an ordinary person who experienced it first-hand. Each character has a point of view, limited knowledge, and different goals. A student who gets answers must decide what to check next. Why do the stories not match? Which parts can be checked? What is missing? The learning activity becomes less about getting the answer and more about building a reasoned understanding. This difference is important because understanding history is not about remembering facts. It also involves looking at evidence understanding the background seeing points of view and knowing what we know from what we think.

Conversational AI enables some of these skills to be put into practice, provided the activity is carefully prepared.

### The Need to Give Students a Reason to Ask Questions

One problem with ended educational chatbots is that students may not know what to ask. A blank conversation window gives a lot of freedom. Freedom alone does not create curiosity. In an activity the student has a clear goal. A character may have information but the student must find the right questions to get it.

The difference is small but important. Instead of asking, "Tell me about the Enlightenment " a student might ask a simulated eighteenth-century thinker why established political power should be questioned. That answer could lead to another question about tolerance, education or the relationship between reason and power. The conversation now has a purpose. Students are not just taking in an explanation; they are leading an investigation.

This does not happen on its own. A planned activity can quickly become a series of random talks. Students need a goal, helpful clues and a way to see if they are making progress. This was one of the important lessons from our first classroom test.

### What an Early Classroom Test Showed

I recently made a prototype of an AI based investigation activity and got a chance to see it in a real classroom. The first feedback was good. Students rated the experience an average of 4 out of 5. The teacher wanted to try it with two more classes.

The feedback also showed a big problem. Some students found it hard to understand what they were supposed to do. The overall idea of the activity was not always clear. What was the goal? Which information was important? How would they know if they were getting somewhere? This was a reminder that an interesting idea is not always an easy learning experience.

For the person who made the activity the purpose can seem clear. For a student who sees it for the time it may be confusing. After this feedback I changed the experience to make the goals clearer the steps visible and the talks more guided. That new version is currently being tested in classrooms.

For now, these thoughts do not prove that AI role play improves learning but they suggest an important idea: students need enough structure to understand what they are doing while still having freedom to make important choices.

### Why AI Characters Should Not Always Be Trusted

There is also an educational challenge with AI simulated historical characters. Large language models can make statements that seem correct but are not accurate. They may make up events give quotes or present uncertain ideas as facts. In an educational chatbot these mistakes are a big problem. In an investigation they are still a problem but they can also be a chance to teach how to check things carefully—if students are taught how to find and check doubtful statements.

A simulated character should never be treated as a source. It is a computer made version based on a model, not someone who saw the past. Even if its answers match history they are not proof on their own. Students therefore need to use sources: historical documents, letters, images, first-hand accounts or carefully chosen books.

For instance, after asking a philosopher students might be asked to compare what the character said with a real text. Does the source back up the claim? Is the wording, right? Did the simulation make the original idea simpler. Change it? The goal is not to make students distrust everything the AI says but rather build the habit of asking how a statement can be proven.

This idea goes beyond history. In a world where convincing AI content is more and more common the ability to tell an answer from a well-supported one is a key skill.

### The Teacher Is Still Essential

AI role play can make it look like learning's on its own and that the teachers’ job is smaller. I would say the opposite. The more open the conversation the more important the learning plan becomes. Teachers choose which historical questions are worth exploring, which views students should meet and which sources are needed to check the answers. They also help students think about what happened during the activity.

A conversation with an AI character may feel interesting at the moment. Being interested is not the same as understanding. The important learning may happen later when the class talks about why some answers were wrong how different groups saw the same event and what proof supports a certain idea. Teachers can also use students’ questions and problems to find misunderstandings that might otherwise stay hidden. In this way conversational AI should not replace the teacher’s explanation or choice. It should offer material for talks.

### Creating AI Activities Around Brain Work

My first experience suggests some ideas worth thinking about when making AI based learning activities. First start with a question or problem not just an open chat. Second make the goal clear. Students should use their brain to find out not to understand the system. Third let paths through the activity. If every talk leads to the answer the experience may feel interactive but not require much thinking. Fourth include chances to check claims with sources. AI talks should help with history not replace history. Finally measure learning separately from fun. A good rating from students is helpful. It does not tell if they have better thinking skills or remember more.

These questions need classroom observation and testing.

### From Answers to Better Questions

The educational value of generative AI is often described in terms of speed: faster explanations, personal exercises, quick feedback and content that fits individual needs. These can be helpful but school is not just about giving information in the fastest way. Sometimes the hard work of finding an answer is exactly what makes learning useful. A student who has to choose who to ask, see differences, check evidence, and back up a conclusion is doing something important to develop their learning skills.

AI role play is not a fix. It can have problems with history, confusion and shallow involvement. Its success will depend on design and careful testing. Still, it shows a way to think about AI in education. Instead of making systems that always know the answer, maybe we should make more learning experiences that make students curious enough to find the questions.

The best educational chatbot may not be the one that answers every question but the one that helps students find out which questions are worth asking.

**Categories:** Practices

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Chatbot, Critical Thinking, History, Inquiry Based Learning, Simulation Based Learning, Teachers/Educators

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### [Yasmin Sarwar on the Teenage Body Clock and Why Sleep Belongs on the Revision Timetable](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/yasmin-sarwar-on-the-teenage-body-clock-and-why-sleep-belongs-on-the-revision-timetable/)

**Published:** October 15, 2026
**Author:** site-dev-api

**Excerpt:** Yasmin Sarwar explains how the teenage body clock affects sleep, memory, and exam preparation, and why healthy sleep habits deserve a place in every student's revision timetable.

**Content:**

Somewhere around the start of puberty, the human body clock moves. The shift is far from subtle. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, most adolescents develop a delay of up to two hours in the times they fall asleep and wake compared with middle childhood, driven partly by the brain releasing the sleep hormone melatonin later in the evening. Their need for sleep does not shrink to match. The academy’s 2014 policy statement put the optimal amount for most teenagers at between eight and a half and nine and a half hours a night, and concluded that the average teenager finds it difficult to fall asleep before 11pm.

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That single finding changes the meaning of a scene repeated in thousands of homes every school night. The fifteen-year-old who is wide awake at half past eleven, and who has to be prised out of bed at seven, is usually cast as undisciplined. Biology offers a kinder reading. For [Yasmin Sarwar](https://ideamensch.com/yasmin-sarwar/), sleep is the most neglected part of almost every conversation about studying, and one of the few areas where small, unglamorous changes tend to make a large difference to how a student learns.

### The Work the Brain Does Overnight

Sleep is generally treated as whatever time is left once homework, revision and everything else are finished. The research on memory suggests it belongs inside the work instead. In a 2016 study published in Psychological Science, researchers at the University of Lyon asked 40 volunteers to learn 16 pairs of words in an unfamiliar language and then relearn them twelve hours later. Half learned in the morning and relearned that evening. The other half learned in the evening, slept, and relearned the following morning.

The sleepers had a clear advantage. They remembered more at the start of the second session and needed roughly half as many attempts to relearn the full list. A week later they could recall about 15 of the 16 pairs, compared with about 11 for the group who had stayed awake, and the gap was still visible six months on. Sleep, in effect, had done part of the studying for them.

The Lyon experiment was small, and learning word pairs is a long way from mastering the Tudor succession or a page of organic chemistry. Its findings sit comfortably, though, within decades of laboratory work showing that the sleeping brain replays and strengthens what it encountered during the day. The material a student meets in the evening is, in a real sense, still being worked on after the lights go out.

For teenagers, the lesson is that an hour of revision taken from sleep is often a poor exchange. A student who stays up until one in the morning going over a chemistry topic may feel virtuous, but is cutting into the very process that would have fixed the material in place. The extra hour at the desk can end up undoing more than it adds.

### The Competitor on the Pillow

The body clock explains why teenagers are awake late. It does not explain everything they are doing while awake. Phones arrive in the bedroom at almost exactly the age the body clock begins to drift, and they make the drift worse. Bright light late in the evening can hold back melatonin further, although sleep researchers increasingly point out that what is on the screen matters as much as the light it gives off. A group chat still buzzing at midnight, a video that rolls straight into the next one or a message that lands just as the lights go out are all built to hold attention, and a teenage brain that is already wide awake is an easy audience.

Sarwar’s view is that banning phones outright usually starts an argument nobody wins. A more workable approach is to agree where the phone sleeps. A charger on the landing or in the kitchen, rather than beside the pillow, removes the temptation without turning every evening into a negotiation. It works best when the adults in the house follow the same rule, and when the phone goes out of the room a little before bed rather than at the moment of switching off the light.

### Working With the Clock

The more useful shift is to plan study around the body clock rather than against it. Late evening, when many teenagers feel most alert, can suit lighter tasks such as reading or looking over notes they will come back to the next day. Effortful new work is often better placed earlier, before tiredness sets in. The Lyon findings also point to a simple habit: a short burst of self-testing the morning after an evening’s study, which builds on whatever sleep has already consolidated.

Consistency matters as well. A teenager who sleeps until noon on Saturday and Sunday is effectively changing time zones every weekend, and Monday morning can feel like jet lag because, in body clock terms, it is something close to it. Keeping weekend wake-up times within an hour or two of weekday ones is dull advice, but it makes the school week noticeably easier to face. Morning daylight helps too. A walk to the bus stop or breakfast by a bright window nudges the body clock earlier, which is the one direction a teenager’s clock rarely moves on its own.

### The Exam Season Trap

Sleep is most likely to be sacrificed at the very moment it matters most. In the weeks before mocks and summer exams, plenty of students cut back on sleep to make room for extra revision, and plenty of parents quietly admire the effort. The memory research points the other way. A student who walks into the exam hall after a full night’s sleep has given their brain the chance to organise what they learned, while one who revised until two is relying on material that was never properly stored.

In Sarwar’s experience, the students who cope best with a heavy workload are rarely the ones who work latest. They tend to be the ones who have settled into a rhythm, with a fixed finishing time, a short wind-down away from screens and a wake-up time that does not lurch about at weekends. None of it looks like hard work from the outside, which is part of the reason it is so easily overlooked. The night before an exam is the clearest test. A student who closes the books at a sensible hour, with the knowledge that sleep will finish the job, usually arrives calmer and clearer than one still cramming at midnight.

### Lights Out

Parents are right to notice the teenager who is still awake at midnight. The question is what they conclude from it. Seen as laziness, it becomes a nightly battle over bedtimes. Seen as biology, with a phone making things worse, it becomes a problem with practical answers.

[Yasmin Sarwar](https://www.linkedin.com/in/yasmin-sarwar?originalSubdomain=uk)’s argument is that sleep deserves a place on the revision timetable alongside every subject on it. On the landing, a phone lights up once on its charger and then goes dark. Behind the bedroom door, the most productive part of the evening’s study is only just getting started.

**Categories:** Insight

**Tags:** Exam Preparation, K-12, Learning Science, Parents, Screen Time, Student Wellbeing, Students

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### [Taz publishes parent guides for exploring science and coding together](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/taz-publishes-parent-guides-for-exploring-science-and-coding-together/)

**Published:** October 14, 2026
**Author:** site-dev-api

**Excerpt:** Taz has published parent guides featuring interactive science simulations, coding activities, and alternatives to passive scrolling to help families explore STEM learning together.

**Content:**

12 October 2026: Taz, an interactive STEM learning platform for K–12 students, has published practical parent guides for exploring science activities, coding and alternatives to passive scrolling. The resources give grown-ups a starting activity to discuss with a child.

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The science guide introduces browser-based activities for comparing pendulum lengths, observing compasses around a magnet and exploring white light through a prism. It asks children to predict what will happen, change a setting and compare the result with their prediction. Prompts help a grown-up ask questions before and after the experiment.

The coding guide offers a starting point for making rather than only watching. A companion guide explores ways to turn time spent scrolling into a question or an activity that a child can investigate.

The guides are publicly readable. The account-based platform is currently available in India and the United States, with an adult creating the account. Its learning activities include science simulations and coding experiments.

The resources explain that simulations are simplified models and that AI explanations can be wrong. They do not replace teachers or adult supervision. Families can use the prompts to discuss what a model shows, what it leaves out and how they might check an explanation.

The announcement describes the availability and contents of the guides. It makes no claim about improved learning outcomes or adoption.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Computer Programming/Coding, EdTech Startups/Companies, K-12, Parents, Science, Screen Time, Simulation Based Learning, STEM

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### [What is Student Employability?](https://www.edtechreview.in/dictionary/what-is-student-employability/)

**Published:** September 18, 2026
**Author:** Site Admin

**Excerpt:** Student employability goes beyond academic performance. Learn the key skills students need to become job-ready and how colleges can improve campus placement outcomes.

**Content:**

The same issue arises every year during placement season when strong academic performance does not necessarily lead to employment opportunities. Candidates who appear impressive on the resume but fail in face-to-face interviews, group discussions, and job-day scenarios are increasingly being turned down by recruiters. This gap is what student employability addresses, and understanding it is crucial to running a successful placement cell.

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## What Is Student Employability?

Student employability is the ability of students to secure a job, perform effectively in the workplace, and grow in their careers. It goes beyond academic scores and includes technical knowledge, communication, problem-solving, adaptability, and professional behaviour. For placement officers, employability means preparing students to meet real industry expectations before campus recruitment begins. Students who are job-ready improve placement success rates and enhance recruiter confidence in the institution. By focusing on employability throughout the academic journey, colleges can build stronger employer relationships and achieve better long-term placement outcomes.

### Student Employability Key Skills You Need

The gaps are consistently highlighted by recruiters on campus, regardless of branch or degree. Placement officers are responsible for monitoring and reporting on:

**Communication**: The clarity of communication is crucial in situations such as interviews, group discussions and written evaluations, not just fluency in English.' The skill is typically the first to be sought after by recruiters during mock interviews, and should be scored as a distinct and coachable ability.

**Problem-solving:** How can a student effectively deal with an unfamiliar case study or technical question when faced with time constraints? Case-study rounds should be introduced early, as recruiters are closely monitoring the reasoning process and not just the final answer.

**Teamwork:** Teamwork is characterized by collaborative behavior, with a preference for listening and building on other people's ideas rather than dominating others. The occurrence of this characteristic is still prevalent in the shortlisting process, particularly in group discussions.

**Time management:** Managing time abiding by the deadlines for applications, assessments, and pre-placement documentation. Recruiters consider this to be a measure of workplace dependability, not just administrative expertise.

**Adaptability**: Comfort with new tools, interview formats, or schedule changes from recruiters is a key factor in adaptability. The same level of inflexibility that students experience during these shifts is being reported by them later on.

### Benefits of Developing Student Employability Skills

| Benefits | What It Means | Why It Matters to Placement Officers |
|---|---|---|
| Higher offer-to-interview ratio | Students convert more interview opportunities into actual offers | Directly improves the placement percentage reported to management and prospective students |
| Stronger recruiter relationships | Companies return year after year when past hires perform well | Reduces the effort spent each season chasing new recruiters to replace ones who didn't return |
| Reduced offer drop-outs | Students understand workplace expectations, so fewer struggle and exit early | Protects the relationship with that recruiter for future hiring cycles |
| Better rankings and accreditation data | Structured skill programs generate concrete evidence for institutional audits | Strengthens NAAC, NBA, or NIRF submissions with documented proof, not just claims |
| Reduced dependency on placement officers post-hire | Employable students need less hand-holding once they join | Builds informal institutional reputation through alumni feedback and recruiter word-of-mouth |

### Importance of Student Employability.

The results of last season's placement percentage are a leading indicator and not an occasional hindrance, while the predictability of job offers this season is determined by employability.

A batch with high employability skills can improve conversion rates by converting more interview calls into actual offers, which is beneficial for both the management and prospective students.

Companies encourage recruiters to maintain their relationships with colleges that have a history of successful recruitment, not just those who conducted well-prepared interviews.

This can protect against future placement seasons, as poor employment prospects may result in a successful season followed by fewer companies coming back next year.

Employability programs provide placement offices with tangible evidence to include in institutional audits and submissions, rather than just claims.

### How to Build It.

Structured placement arrangements such as negotiating internship pipelines with hiring firms, rather than allowing students to handle the search for internships; tracking completion and feedback is central to the process.

Mock interviews and resume reviews are conducted on a schedule with scoring by career services, which is truly accountable. These reviews should not be isolated workshops before placement week.

Following each drive, recruiters collect structured feedback from company panels about candidate shortcomings and integrate it into the training plan for the next group.

Track student involvement in technical clubs, case competitions, and projects to ensure their participation is accurate, as these are frequently used as talking points during interviews and sought by recruiters. Additionally, they should be documented.

### Conclusion

Student employability is no longer a minor component of placement work, but rather the determining factor for your institution's placement numbers. This is why it remains an essential factor. Employability is measured, tracked, and actively built by placement officers, which keeps recruiters from returning and offer numbers increasing. By integrating this information into your placement cell's schedule, rather than just recalling your pre-placement notes, you can differentiate between a successful and unsuccessful placement.

**FAQ’s**

##### What is student employability?

Student employability is a student's ability to secure a job, perform effectively in the workplace, and grow in their career. It includes technical skills, communication, problem-solving, adaptability, and professional behaviour beyond academic performance.

##### Why is student employability important for placement officers?

Student employability helps placement officers improve placement rates, strengthen recruiter relationships, reduce offer drop-outs, and build the institution's reputation with employers.

##### What Are the Biggest Employability Challenges Faced by Students?

Common challenges include poor communication skills, lack of practical experience, weak problem-solving ability, limited industry exposure, and inadequate interview preparation.

##### How Does Student Employability Impact Campus Placements?

Students with strong employability skills perform better in recruitment processes, resulting in higher interview-to-offer conversion rates, improved placement percentages, and increased recruiter satisfaction.

##### Is Student Employability More Important Than Academic Performance?

Academic performance remains important, but recruiters increasingly value students who can apply their knowledge, communicate effectively, and adapt to workplace challenges. Developing both leads to better placement outcomes.

**Categories:** Dictionary

**Tags:** Career Readiness, Employability Skills, Employment Skills, Higher Education, Job-ready Skills, Students

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### [AI in LMS: Practical Use Cases Beyond the Hype](https://www.edtechreview.in/elearning/ai-in-lms-practical-use-cases-beyond-the-hype/)

**Published:** October 8, 2026
**Author:** Sergiy Movchan

**Excerpt:** Cut through the AI-in-education hype. See where AI genuinely improves LMS analytics, adaptive experiences, and support — and where it's still a marketing label.

**Content:**

If you look at almost any product page for an LMS, you will see the phrase ‘AI-powered’. The problem is that it doesn’t always have the same meaning.

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For instance, one system applies machine learning to detect patterns from thousands of learner interactions, while another displays an ‘AI’ badge on a recommendation list that hasn’t changed since launch. Whether or not you are assessing the AI features of LMS platforms, this difference determines exactly what you are paying for.

You can run a simple mechanism test. What kind of data is input? What happens to that data? Does the output change in a significant way from one learner or one situation to the next? And can you measure the result?

### Where AI Can Materially Change What an LMS Can Do

It was never impossible to have any of the capabilities listed below; AI increases scale, improves inference, and adds the ability to respond to context.

#### Predictive Learning Analytics, Not Just Dashboards

Most learning analytics tells you what has already happened: completion rates, average scores, and time spent. Useful, sure. But what if you could spot learners at risk of dropping out? Predictive analytics brings together grades, login patterns, and assignment submissions to flag early warning signs.

[A Finnish study of 8,813 students](https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0160791X24000228) found that LMS activity had helped predict outcomes when combined with earned credits and failed courses.

There’s a catch, though. Your predictions will only be useful if you’ve collected enough relevant data, validated the model, and accounted for differences between learner groups. You’ll also need to decide how many false alarms your support team can handle.

#### Adaptive Experiences, Not Just Rule-Based Gamification

Not all e-learning gamification uses AI. “Complete five lessons and earn a badge” follows a simple, useful rule.

Adaptive learning adjusts challenges, content, and support based on learner behavior. AI adds value when it detects patterns designers haven’t programmed.

In corporate training, skill gap analysis can update employee profiles and recommend modules. Yet without sufficient learner data, AI may offer little advantage over static rules.

#### Contextual AI Assistants for Learners and Admins

A useful AI teaching assistant operates within a well-defined context, within the scope of a particular course, using only approved materials, following established policies, handling assessments, and accounting for learners’ progress.

Under these constraints, it can answer ordinary questions, explain a difficult idea in a different way, bring up relevant content, and remove repetitive tasks from instructors’ duties.

Grounding can also mean criteria set by the instructor. [Raccoon Gang’s AI Assistant for Open edX](https://raccoongang.com/ai-assistant/), for example, evaluates open-response assignments against the instructor’s rubric and generates feedback for learners, so every result can be checked against a standard the course team has already defined. A general AI chatbot for education bolted onto the platform has no such reference point. The narrower and better grounded the assistant, the easier it is to verify its output and see whether it actually saves instructors time.

### Where “AI-Powered” Is Mostly a Label

There are some features that bear the AI label even though they lack a specific mechanism. Three common situations:

**The one labeled “recommended”.** The course catalog has a tag that says “AI-recommended”. In reality, it’s simply a list that has been sorted according to enrollment figures. All learners see the same courses, so the only personalized element is the badge.

**The drafting shortcut** involves a vendor offering AI-generated content for use in creating courses. Because the drafts are rather generic, instructors have to rewrite most of them.

The time savings are never compared with the additional work required by the reviews, so the claim regarding efficiency has never been tested. The [advantages and disadvantages of using AI in learning and development](https://raccoongang.com/blog/ai-in-learning-and-development-pros-and-cons/) often boil down to costs such as this one.

**The FAQ bot.** The AI chatbot, which has been trained solely on the help-center FAQ, provides fewer useful answers than the search bar it had replaced; as a result, learners once again choose to email support.

The situation is similar with a great deal of LMS automation, for example, with scheduled reminders or alerts that trigger when a threshold is reached. Such features are useful, but they are essentially rules. In all these cases, “AI” is merely a marketing term added to functionality that was already there. This doesn’t mean the feature is inferior; it just means the label gives you no additional information.

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### Questions to Ask Before You Buy an “AI-Powered” LMS Feature

1. **What data does the feature actually use?** Ask which fields, events, or xAPI learning data it reads, and how much history it needs before results become reliable.
2. **What is the model actually doing?** Is it predicting, generating, classifying, or recommending? If the straightforward answer is that it’s applying a rule, then that is merely automation.
3. **How is quality measured?** The way in which quality is assessed should be by asking about accuracy, the rate of false positives, or feedback from actual deployments. A 2026 review of research into dropout prediction points out that most models were tested using data from a single institution, so the results may not apply to your situation.
4. **Does it actually reduce the workload or merely shift it?** An alert that generates three further tasks has not cut down on anyone’s working time.
5. **What becomes of learner data?** Data privacy in the edtech sector raises concerns about storage, how long data is retained, third-party model providers, and whether learner data is used to train systems outside your organization.

### Conclusion

AI features in learning management systems should be included only if they are narrowly focused, based on suitable data, linked to a clear method, and measurable. This standard does not oppose the use of AI, and it doesn’t require every feature to involve complicated technology. A basic rule-based alert that consistently reaches the right learner can perform better than a complex model no one trusts. The person who is buying should ask the vendors to show them the method and the results, not just be given an ‘AI-powered’ label.

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**FAQ**

##### What does “AI-powered LMS” actually mean?

It depends on the vendor. True AI-powered features use learner data to predict, generate, or adapt outputs to context, such as risk scores or answers grounded in course materials. Many “AI” features are rule-based automation.

##### Can predictive analytics reliably forecast learner dropout?

It can flag learners who are more likely to disengage, but it can’t guarantee a result. Reliability depends on historical data, similar cohorts, validation, and acceptable error rates, so predictions should trigger a human follow-up, not an automatic decision.

##### Is it safe to use AI-generated course content without review?

No. AI can speed up first drafts, but outputs may include factual errors, generic examples, or off-target material. A subject-matter expert should check every draft, and teams should track review time to confirm real savings.

##### How can you tell whether an LMS AI feature is useful or mostly marketing?

Ask the vendor to show the mechanism: what data the feature uses, what the model does with it, and how it measures quality. If removing the “AI” label changes nothing, it’s automation.

**Categories:** eLearning

**Tags:** Adaptive Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Chatbot, Learning Analytics, Learning Management System, LMS, Machine Learning

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### [2U Wins Online Education Solution Provider of the Year as AI Reshapes Digital Learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/2u-wins-online-education-solution-provider-of-the-year-as-ai-reshapes-digital-learning/)

**Published:** October 7, 2026
**Author:** Editorial Team

**Excerpt:** 2U has been named Online Education Solution Provider of the Year at the 2026 EdTech Breakthrough Awards, highlighting its edX platform and evolving role in AI-driven digital learning.

**Content:**

The 2026 EdTech Breakthrough Awards drew a record field of nominations from companies across more than 20 countries. When the winners were announced on June 10, [2U](https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/2u-refinances-raises-growth-capital-210726575.html) took the category that speaks most directly to its core business: Online Education Solution Provider of the Year.

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The recognition lands at a moment when the question facing every education company is less about whether technology belongs in learning and more about which uses of it actually help people finish a credential and get a job. For 2U, which operates the edX platform, the award is a marker of where the company has chosen to compete: the infrastructure behind online programs rather than any single app or feature.

## What the EdTech Breakthrough Award Recognizes

The EdTech Breakthrough Awards, now in their eighth year, are run by a market-intelligence group that evaluates the global education-technology field across dozens of categories, from adaptive learning and STEM to enterprise training and online education. The 2026 cycle was the program's largest and most competitive field yet, with thousands of entries evaluated across dozens of categories.

"This year's EdTech Breakthrough Award winners represent the very best of what's possible when technology meets educational purpose," said Steve Johansson, managing director of [EdTech Breakthrough](https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/06/10/3309859/0/en/Global-Educational-Technology-Innovators-Honored-in-2026-EdTech-Breakthrough-Awards-Program.html). The same release named winners spanning K-12 classrooms, university campuses, and corporate training, a spread that reflects how broad the category of "education technology" has become.

Within the Online Learning grouping, the awards separate individual products from the companies that build and run them at scale. 2U was named the solution provider of the year, the tier meant to recognize the organization behind a body of programs rather than one standout tool.

## Why "Solution Provider of the Year" Fits 2U and edX

The distinction matters for understanding what 2U actually does. The company doesn't grant degrees or set curricula. It partners with universities and companies to design, market, support, and deliver their online programs, with the institutions retaining academic control.

That model runs at a scale few others in the sector can claim. Through edX, 2U works with more than 250 university and company partners on over 5,300 programs and reaches a learner network above 100 million people worldwide. The catalog spans open courses, professional certificates, MicroMasters programs, executive education, and full degrees across fields like business, technology, and healthcare.

A "solution provider" award rewards that breadth. It's a judgment about the engine behind many programs at once: the platform, the data, the learning design, and the operational machinery that lets a single university reach learners it could never recruit, enroll, and support on its own. Recognizing 2U at the provider level, rather than for one product, points at the part of the business the company has spent more than a decade building.

## Online Education in an AI-driven Market

The award also arrives as artificial intelligence rewires the market 2U serves. Gartner has projected that traditional search engine volume will fall 25% by 2026 as people shift to AI chatbots and other virtual agents, which turns visibility inside those tools into a competitive question for any education provider. Generative tools have become the starting point for many learners deciding what to study, putting a premium on whether a program is accurate, credible, and easy to find in the places those systems draw from.

2U has leaned into that shift rather than away from it. In May, the company launched an edX app inside ChatGPT that puts programs from its partners in front of the platform's more than 800 million users at the moment they begin exploring what to learn next. "In a world where AI is creating an explosion of learning content, deep credentialled learning, guidance and credibility are what will set the best programs apart," said Anant Agarwal, 2U's chief academic officer and the founder of edX.

That framing connects directly to the kind of recognition the EdTech Breakthrough program is built to confer. As AI floods the market with courses and content, the value of a vetted catalog from named universities goes up, and so does the value of the company organizing it.

## What the Recognition Signals for 2U's University Partners

For the universities and companies that work with 2U, third-party recognition carries practical weight. Prospective learners increasingly form impressions of a program before they ever reach its page. Those impressions draw on rankings, reviews, and AI-generated summaries. An industry award is one more credibility signal feeding that judgment, and a useful one for partners whose programs sit inside 2U's platform.

The win also fits a pattern. Earlier in 2026, 2U was recognized by the WorldWiDE EdTech Awards for its AI-powered Xpert Learning Assistant, and the company has continued to frame its strategy around durable, human-centered uses of technology rather than novelty. Awards do not enroll students. But they reinforce the case 2U makes to partners: that scale, data, and a trusted brand are what convert institutional strength into visibility, and visibility into enrollment.

For 2U, the award marks where the company has placed its bet: the platform layer behind online programs. The harder test is the one playing out in how learners now search, and that is where being trusted and easy to find will count.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Awards, Digital Learning, EdTech Startups/Companies, Higher Education, Online Education, Online Learning, Online Programs

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### [6 Human Quality Gates for AI-Generated Learning Videos](https://www.edtechreview.in/elearning/6-human-quality-gates-for-ai-generated-learning-videos/)

**Published:** October 1, 2026
**Author:** Site Admin

**Excerpt:** AI can generate learning videos quickly, but quality still requires human judgment. Explore six review gates for source accuracy, instructional structure, visuals, production, and approval.

**Content:**

AI can quickly draft learning-video material from source content. That does not mean the video is ready to teach.

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Between a PDF and an MP4 sit several decisions: what the learner needs, which claims belong in the lesson, how the explanation should be ordered, what each visual should communicate, and where uncertainty must be acknowledged. If those decisions are hidden inside one generation step, mistakes become harder to detect precisely when the output begins to look authoritative.

A safer model treats video production as a sequence of reviewable quality gates. Automation can propose. A qualified person must still inspect, revise, and approve.

![A source-bound scene exposes details a reviewer can check directly provenance ranges labels scientific meaning and narration](https://www.edtechreview.in/wp-content/uploads/6-human-quality-gates-for-ai-generated-learning-videos-1.webp "a Source-bound Scene Exposes Details a Reviewer Can Check Directly: Provenance, Ranges, Labels, Scientific Meaning, and Narration.")

### Gate 1: Confirm the Source Boundary

The first question is not “What can the system generate?” It is “What is the approved source for this lesson?”

A source packet may include a syllabus, slide deck, policy, manual, and references. It may also contain contradictions, old statistics, or incomplete bullet points.

- Before generation begins, record:
- the documents that are in scope;
- their owners, dates, and versions;
- the intended learner and use case;
- claims that require a newer or primary source;
- ·material that must not appear in the video.

Source grounding reduces the space in which a system can improvise. It does not perform fact-checking. A reviewer still needs to compare material claims with authoritative evidence.

### Gate 2: Approve the Learning Structure

A document’s order is not automatically a good teaching sequence. Reports lead with findings. Manuals are organized for reference. Slide decks rely on a speaker to fill gaps. Syllabi describe a course rather than explain each concept.

An outline therefore needs its own review before anyone spends time polishing narration or visuals.

- For each proposed section, ask:
- What should the learner be able to explain or do?
- What prior knowledge does the section assume?
- Which source supports its central claim?
- Does it belong in this video, another chapter, or a separate resource?
- What practice or follow-up activity will happen outside the video?

This prevents a familiar failure: preserving every heading because it appeared in the input. Good editing removes material that does not serve the learning outcome.

Teachers and learners should retain agency to interpret patterns and choose actions, while teachers remain responsible for major instructional decisions. Approving the structure is one such decision.

### Gate 3: Give Every Scene an Evidence Card

The most useful review unit is not the completed video. It is the individual scene.

Each scene should have a compact evidence card:

**Purpose:** What changes in the learner’s understanding?

**Claim:** What factual or procedural statement is made?

**Source:** Where can a reviewer verify it?

**Narration:** What is explained aloud?

**On-screen text:** What needs to remain visible?

**Visual role:** What does the visual clarify?

**Open question:** What still requires expert judgment?

**Status:** Draft, revised, approved, or blocked.

This card makes revision specific. A subject-matter expert can challenge one claim without reopening the whole video. An instructional designer can move a scene without rewriting unrelated material. When a policy changes, the team can locate affected scenes without watching every exported file.

### Gate 4: Review Visual Meaning, Not Just Visual Quality

A polished visual can still teach the wrong relationship. An animation may imply a sequence where events are simultaneous. A chart may omit its time period. A generated interface may place controls incorrectly.

The issue is not whether a scene looks professional. The issue is whether the learner will infer the intended meaning.

For each visual, ask:

- Does it explain a relationship, process, comparison, or example?
- Is it synchronized with the relevant narration?
- Are labels readable and present when needed?
- Could a viewer draw an incorrect conclusion from the motion?
- Is the image evidence, an illustration, or a hypothetical example?

When approved visual scene code is rendered with Remotion under the same rendering configuration, the rendering layer can be repeatable. This does not establish factual accuracy.

### Gate 5: Separate Content Approval From Production Approval

Different reviewers look for different failures. Content review should cover source alignment, terminology, sequence, examples, and qualifications. Production review should cover narration, synchronization, captions, contrast, pronunciation, and export settings.

Keep the two approvals visible. A scene should not become factually “approved” merely because an editor fixed its timing. Likewise, correct narration should not release a video with unreadable labels or inaccurate captions.

### Gate 6: Define What the MP4 Does Not Prove

Export is a delivery event, not proof of learning.

A finished MP4 does not show that learners watched, understood, remembered, or can apply the material. It does not provide assessment, learner records, instructor feedback, or a complete curriculum. Those functions belong in the wider learning design and delivery system.

The release record should therefore include:

- approved source versions
- reviewer and approval date
- final scene or project version
- caption status
- delivery location
- review date or change triggers
- the activity or assessment that follows the video

### What Quality Looks Like in an AI Learning Video Workflow

Generation speed is easy to demonstrate. Reviewability is more important to sustain.

A responsible workflow lets people trace claims, change the outline, edit scenes, block uncertain material, preview the sequence, and approve the version to be exported. It also preserves the boundary between a learning asset and its larger course.

In practice, that means preferring production systems that keep those review objects visible. [X-Pilot’s reviewable course and training video workflow](https://www.x-pilot.ai/products/accuracy) is one example: supported source material informs an editable outline and scenes, a person reviews and previews the draft, and only then is an MP4 exported. The product does not verify facts or create a complete course on its own.

The goal is not to keep humans busy with work a system can assist. It is to place human judgment at the points where fluency, polish, and speed can conceal a consequential error.

When those gates remain visible, AI can help move material from source to screen without pretending that generation itself is instructional quality.

**Categories:** eLearning

**Tags:** AI Tools, Artificial Intelligence, Educational Content, Educational Videos, Fact-checking, Instructional Designer, Video-based Learning

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### [Optimizing Knowledge Retention in Modern Education Through Cognitive AI](https://www.edtechreview.in/elearning/optimizing-knowledge-retention-in-modern-education-through-cognitive-ai/)

**Published:** October 1, 2026
**Author:** Site Admin

**Excerpt:** Discover how cognitive AI can improve knowledge retention by combining active recall, spaced repetition, automated study materials, and personalized review schedules.

**Content:**

### Introduction: The Digital Information and Retention Paradox

The rapid digital transformation of global education has fundamentally altered how learning materials are delivered and consumed. Today, students and educators have instant access to vast digital libraries, interactive lectures, and automated study resources. However, abundant access to information has not automatically solved the challenge of **long-term knowledge retention**.

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Modern learners often struggle with cognitive overload, finding it difficult to internalize complex concepts while managing heavy academic workloads. To address this gap, educational technology is increasingly looking toward cognitive science to create more impactful learning environments.

### The Pedagogical Science Behind Active Recall and Spaced Repetition

For decades, cognitive psychologists have highlighted the limitations of traditional study habits such as passive re-reading, highlighting text, or copying lecture slides. While these practices create a temporary feeling of familiarity, research shows they fail to **build durable neural connections**.

In contrast, evidence-based techniques like active recall and **spaced repetition** actively strengthen memory retrieval. **Active recall** forces the brain to retrieve information without looking at the source, while spaced repetition schedules review sessions right before a memory is likely to fade.

Despite their proven efficacy, adopting these methods manually requires significant time and organizational effort. Students must manually draft hundreds of question and answer **flashcards** and maintain complex review schedules across multiple subjects. In demanding academic environments, this administrative friction often causes learners to default back to passive, less effective study habits.

### Automating Cognitive Workflows With AI

Artificial Intelligence is now stepping in to eliminate this administrative burden by combining natural language processing with cognitive algorithms. Advanced platforms utilize Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and advanced Optical Character Recognition (OCR) to transform static course materials into structured study modules instantly. By parsing uploaded textbooks, lecture slides, research papers, images, infographics and handwritten notes, these systems **automatically generate balanced retrieval questions**.

An example of this pedagogical integration is the [LongTerMemory AI Study Tool](https://longtermemory.com), which bridges document management with automated spacing algorithms. Systems of this type **analyze raw educational content and construct personalized review queues** based on individual user performance.

When a student answers a question correctly, the interval before the next review automatically expands. If a concept proves challenging, the system contracts the interval to ensure timely reinforcement. This dynamic adjustment allows learners to focus their cognitive effort entirely on mastering difficult concepts rather than managing study schedules.

### The Evolution of Student-Centric EdTech

As artificial intelligence continues to mature, its role in education is shifting from passive content generation toward **active cognitive** support. Rather than doing the intellectual work for the student, modern EdTech frameworks are designed to optimize the human learning process itself.

By removing the friction of manual prep work and grounding generated content in verified course materials, AI tools help students and professionals build genuine, long-term mastery. The integration of cognitive psychology and intelligent automation represents a promising step forward for the future of digital learning.

**Categories:** eLearning

**Tags:** AI Tools, Artificial Intelligence, Cognitive Learning, Learning Science, Personalized Learning, Students, Tools for Students

---

### [How to Find the Greatest Common Factor (GCF): Steps and Examples](https://www.edtechreview.in/elearning/how-to-find-the-greatest-common-factor-gcf-steps-and-examples/)

**Published:** September 29, 2026
**Author:** Site Admin

**Excerpt:** Learn how to find the greatest common factor (GCF) by listing factors or using prime factorization, with step-by-step examples, fraction simplification, and classroom problems.

**Content:**

When students simplify a fraction or split supplies into equal groups, they’re often using the greatest common factor (GCF), even if they don’t call it that. Finding the GCF is pretty quick. The harder part is explaining why their answer is the greatest, and that’s usually how you can tell if a student really understands the concept or just got lucky. There are two ways to find it that make students show their reasoning: listing factors and comparing prime factorizations.

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### What Is the Greatest Common Factor

For positive whole numbers, the greatest common factor (GCF) is the biggest number that divides into each of them evenly with no remainder. You’ll also see it called the highest common factor or the greatest common divisor. A factor divides into a number, and a multiple is what you get when you multiply that number by a whole number. Students mix these two up a lot, so it’s worth keeping them straight from the start.

### Find the GCF by Listing Factors

Say you want the GCF of 18 and 24. Start by writing out every positive factor of each number. Going through factor pairs helps you not miss any. For 18, the pairs are 1 and 18, 2 and 9, and 3 and 6.

Factors of 18: 1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 18.
Factors of 24: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 24.

Now compare the two lists. The factors they share are 1, 2, 3, and 6. The biggest one is 6, so the GCF is 6. Watch for students who stop at 3. It does divide both numbers, but it’s only a common factor, not the greatest one. This method works well when the numbers are small and the factor lists are short.

### Find the GCF Using Prime Factorization

Prime factorization means breaking a number down into prime numbers multiplied together. For 24 and 36, you’d write:

24 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 3

36 = 2 × 2 × 3 × 3

Next, match up the prime factors that show up in both lines. Both numbers have two 2s and one 3 in common, so multiply those together:

2 × 2 × 3 = 12

So the GCF is 12. The rule is to use the smaller count of each shared prime. You can’t take a third 2 because 36 only has two of them, and you can’t take a second 3 because 24 only has one. The nice part about this method is you don’t have to list out every factor.

### Use the GCF to Simplify a Fraction

To simplify a fraction, divide the numerator and denominator by their GCF. For 18 over 24, the GCF is 6:

1824=18 ÷ 624 ÷ 6=34

Dividing the top and bottom by the same nonzero number doesn’t change the fraction’s value. The result is in simplest form because 3 and 4 don’t share any factor bigger than 1. If a student divides by 3 first, they get 6 over 8. That’s equivalent, but they’d still have to simplify it again.

### Turn the Calculation Into a Classroom Problem

Ask students to split 24 pencils and 36 erasers into as many identical supply kits as they can, with nothing left over. The number of kits has to divide evenly into both numbers. Since the GCF of 24 and 36 is 12, they can make 12 kits with 2 pencils and 3 erasers in each.

Then have them explain why 6 kits would also work but isn’t the most they can make. To check their answer, they can multiply what’s in one kit by 12 and make sure they get back to 24 pencils and 36 erasers. That way they can see what the 12 actually stands for.

### Check the Answer With a GCF Calculator

After students solve a problem, they can use [Julius’s free GCF calculator](https://julius.ai/home/gcf-calculator) to check their answers and compare steps. It takes two or more numbers and runs right in the browser, no account needed. For example, if you enter 12, 18, and 30, you’ll get 6, because all three numbers have 1, 2, 3, and 6 as common factors. I’d still have students explain which factors are shared, so they’re checking their method and not just the answer.

**Common Questions**

##### Can the GCF be 1?

Yes. The numbers 8 and 15 only have 1 as a common factor. Numbers like that are called coprime, even though neither one is actually prime.

##### Can you find the GCF of three numbers?

Yes. You can [compare the factors of all three](https://julius.ai/home/gcf-calculator), or find the GCF of the first two and then find the GCF of that answer and the third number.

**Categories:** eLearning

**Tags:** Math, Mathematics, Maths Learning, Problem Solving, Students, Teachers/Educators, Tips for Teachers/Educators

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### [Top 7 AI for Educators Courses in India: (2026-27 Edition) Fees, Duration, Mode & Certification Details](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/top-7-ai-for-educators-courses-in-india-2026-27-edition/)

**Published:** September 28, 2026
**Author:** Site Admin

**Excerpt:** Compare the top 7 AI courses for educators in India for 2026-27, including fees, duration, learning mode, certifications, hands-on training, and key features.

**Content:**

**Pune, India:** With the **rise of Artificial Intelligence in education**, teachers across the country are actively looking for AI in teaching courses that genuinely prepare them to integrate AI into their day-to-day teaching.

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However, the challenge they face is choosing between two very different types of AI training available. On one side, there are **self-paced AI courses** — free, flexible, and easy to fit around a busy school schedule. On the other, there are **live, instructor-led AI programmes** that follow a fixed schedule and are conducted by real trainers.

And here’s what’s interesting: even though free, self-paced options are perfectly good starting points, **live courses are gaining significant momentum** because they offer one-on-one mentorship, personalised feedback, instant doubt resolution, intensive hands-on training, peer discussions, and an up-to-date course curriculum, including all the latest tools and features. This often results in higher completion rates and better practical application of what educators learn.

### Criteria Used For Ranking The AI Courses

We have ranked the courses based on the following factors:

1. Certifications Offered
2. Course Affordability
3. Flexible Learning Modes
4. Placement Support
5. Hands-on Learning
6. Trainers & Mentorship
7. Access to Technology
8. Reviews & Ratings

### Live & Instructor-Led AI Courses

These courses involve scheduled live sessions, expert mentorship, and a structured curriculum, ideal for educators who want in-depth training and recognised credentials.

#### upEducators

**Mode:** Live, Instructor-Led Online \| **Duration:** 6 Weeks \| **Fees:** ₹9,900

This Government-approved course offers **live and interactive sessions with practical classroom integration**. It is one of the few AI training programmes in India built entirely around a teacher’s real workflow — covering lesson planning, assessment, content creation, classroom management, and professional branding.

The curriculum spans **13 modules**, giving participants hands-on experience with **50+ AI tools** along with access to 100+ AI prompts.

**Key Highlights:**

- **Government Recognition:** Accredited by NASSCOM FutureSkills
- **Additional Certifications:** Google Gemini and Intel
- **Cash Incentive:** ₹5,000 from the Government upon completing the NASSCOM assessment
- Honoured as **“Best Teacher Training Institute”** at the Economic Times Education Excellence Awards 2026

**Visit:** [upeducators.com/advanced-ai-course-for-educators](http://upeducators.com/advanced-ai-course-for-educators)

#### IITM Pravartak

**Mode:** Live Online \| **Duration:** 4–5 Months \| **Fees:** ₹1,25,000 + GST

Offered by the IIT Madras Technology Innovation Hub in collaboration with Emeritus, this is a deep-dive, technical programme for educators who want a rigorous academic qualification. It covers advanced topics like building intelligent AI agents that can plan, reason, act, and adapt.

A post-course MCQ-based, virtually proctored exam is conducted by IITM Pravartak Technologies Foundation, and successful participants receive a certificate issued by IITM Pravartak.

**Key Highlights:**

- Curriculum: 21 modules, 20+ real-world projects, and a comprehensive capstone project
- Certification: IITM Pravartak Certificate + IBM credential
- Ideal for educators seeking IIT-level academic rigour

**Visit:** <https://iitmpravartak.org.in/AI-Educators>

### Self-Paced AI Courses

These courses are completely free (or very affordable) and allow you to learn at your own pace, perfect for busy teachers looking to build foundational AI skills without any financial commitment.

#### Grow with Google

**Mode:** Self-Paced Online \| **Duration:** 2 Hours \| **Fees:** Free

Developed by AI experts at Google, this short workshop is designed to help teachers build essential AI skills quickly. It focuses on practical applications, teaching educators how to use Gemini and NotebookLM to save time on everyday tasks, personalise instruction, and enhance lessons and activities in creative ways.

Designed for middle and high school teachers, no technical background is required.

**Key Highlights:**

- Completely Free
- Google Certification

#### Skill India — AI & Digital Literacy Courses

**Mode:** Self-Paced Online \| **Duration:** Varies \| **Fees:** Free

The Skill India Digital Hub, an initiative by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, offers free AI and digital literacy courses for Indian citizens, including teachers. Courses are NSDC-aligned and are designed to be accessible even to educators in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities. Completing courses can contribute to professional upskilling recognised under government skilling frameworks.

**Key Highlights:**

- Free for Indian educators
- Skill India Certification

### Comparison Table of the Top AI Courses (2026-27 Edition)

(Sourced from: Official websites, Shiksha.com & Google)

| Course | Mode | Duration | Approx. Fees (INR) | Best For | Certification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #### upEducators | Live Online | 6 Weeks | ₹9,900 (₹5,000 Govt. cash incentive) | Complete, classroom-ready AI programme | NASSCOM, Google Gemini, Intel |
| #### IITM Pravartak | Live Online | 4–5 Months | ₹1,25,000 + GST | Deep technical qualification | IITM Pravartak + IBM |
| #### Grow with Google | Self-Paced | 2 Hours | Free | Quick, accessible introduction | Google Certificate |
| #### Skill India | Self-Paced | Varies | Free | Government-backed foundational AI | NSDC / Skill India Certificate |
| #### Microsoft Ignite | Self-Paced | 2–10 Hrs/ module | Free | Microsoft tools & Copilot integration | Microsoft Badge / Certificate |
| #### DIKSHA | Self-Paced | Varies | Free | School teachers (K–12), regional languages | Ministry of Education Certificate |
| #### Alison | Self-Paced | 3–6 Hrs | Free (certificate may cost extra) | AI fundamentals, internationally recognised | Alison Certificate |

### Conclusion

The **free self-paced courses** are excellent starting points that cost nothing and can be completed at your own pace. Once you are comfortable with the basics, investing in a **live, instructor-led programme** can significantly elevate your professional standing and classroom impact.

**FAQs**

##### Which is the best AI Course for Teachers?

Based on certifications offered, fees, trainers, placement support, and flexibility, upEducators clearly ranks as the best institute offering the AI Course for Teachers in India.

##### How is AI used for teachers?

AI is transforming the way teachers teach. Here’s how AI empowers educators today:

Lesson Planning, Personalised Learning, Smart Assessments, Classroom Engagement, Administrative Tasks, Real-Time Feedback, Content Creation.

##### How much does an AI teacher earn?

AI-trained educators are among the highest-paid professionals in the education sector today! In India, AI teachers can earn anywhere from ₹4 – ₹10 LPA, while those with specialised skills and certifications can earn significantly more globally.

##### What is the duration of an AI Course for teachers?

The program can typically be completed in 2 to 12 weeks, depending on the module and learning pace you choose. With flexible online learning, you don’t have to pause your career to upskill.

##### What are the career options after completing the AI Course?

The AI Course unlocks exciting possibilities such as: AI-Integrated Classroom Teacher, EdTech Content Developer, AI Tools Trainer for Educators, Online Teaching & E-Learning Specialist, Curriculum Designer (AI-Based Learning), School Technology Coordinator, Corporate Learning & Development Trainer, Freelance AI Education Consultant.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** AI Courses, Artificial Intelligence, Certification, Courses, Online Courses, Teacher Training, Teachers/Educators

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### [How to Enhance Student Project Videos Shot on Phones](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/trends/how-to-enhance-student-project-videos-shot-on-phones/)

**Published:** September 28, 2026
**Author:** Site Admin

**Excerpt:** Improve students project videos shot on phones through some simple tips for lighting, sound, framing, stability, and overall video.

**Content:**

Ever finished a student project video on your phone but… “Content seems good, and video looks bad?”

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You know you probably had a room that was too dark, or the camera shook a bit.

It is not necessary to have a professional camera or a complicated editing setup if you want to fix such problems. Just make sure your phone footage is clean, and the content is good enough to get attention from your viewers.

This article will show you real tips that are able to boost your student video project level even without the effort of editing your videos.

![Students editing a phone-shot project video on a laptop with a phone on a tripod and a ring light](https://www.edtechreview.in/wp-content/uploads/how-to-enhance-student-project-videos-shot-on-phones-1.webp "Students Editing a Phone-shot Project Video on a Laptop, with a Phone on a Tripod and a Ring Light")

## Why Do Student Project Videos Shot on Phones Look Low-Quality?

Ever watched your own project video and thought, “Why does it look so much worse than it did in real life?”

### Lighting

Very often, in classrooms or labs, the lighting is just not good enough. Shadows, faces too dark, colors too dull, or backgrounds too bright can all be factors that obscure the project features.

### Blur

Shaky footage and blur are two big factors that get in the way.

It is quite easy to get blurry or shaky video if one is holding a phone camera. Details from tiny parts, charts, prototypes and shows will get washed out. Besides that, compression from social apps or messaging platforms will also make things look a lot worse.

### Bad Audio

People conversing in the background, room echoes, wind, or fluctuating volume, any of these can make the video very challenging.

So, though enhancing the video is a good move, it would make sense to get good sound as well as to pick a quiet environment for filming.

## How Zawa Can Improve Phone-Shot Student Project Videos

### Enhance Blurry or Low-Quality Footage

Everything looks clear on your phone screen… until you play the recording on a bigger screen. Sound familiar?

That’s what Zawa’s [video quality enhancer](https://zawa.ai/video-enhancer) is good for. Upload a phone-shot project video and get the improved version without mastering all kinds of editing software. It can increase soft details, make the overall image clearer, lighten dark footage, and clean up poor-quality recordings, all of which can be helpful.

![The same video frame shown at 1080p and enhanced to 4K](https://www.edtechreview.in/wp-content/uploads/how-to-enhance-student-project-videos-shot-on-phones-2.webp "the Same Video Frame Shown at 1080p and Enhanced to 4k")

Consider your project may involve various small parts, illustrations or just a model of something.

You want everything to be visible enough so that the audience knows what a particular element represents. Zawa can upscale footage up to 1080p or 4K, helping make those important details easier to see.

## Step-by-Step: Enhance a Student Project Video With Zawa

### Start With the Best Original Footage

Got the original phone video? Use that one.

Don’t use a version that saved from messaging apps, because the file might already be compressed. High-quality video footage provides Zawa with better details to process.

### Identify the Clips That Need Improvement

Identify clips that appear blurry, dark, out-of-focus, low-resolution, or over-compressed. Prioritize clips where an increase in quality will greatly improve the overall visibility of the work.

### Upload the Video to Zawa’s Video Enhancer

Visit Zawa Video Enhancer’s website. Press the **“Upload Video”** button, and select MP4, MOV, or M4V file from your computer. Choose quality such as 1K, 2K or 4K. Click **Start Enhancing.**

### Review and Export

Quickly review sections such as project description, text, portrait, and example. If the outcome meets your expectations regarding clarity and naturalness, click **“Download full video”** to save the enhanced video in HD resolution.

## What About Watermarks in Student Project Videos?

### When Should Students Remove a Watermark?

That little watermark can be pretty distracting, right?

It is common to see watermarks when using free or trial video editors. Deleting a watermark from a video is acceptable:

- If you are the owner of the video
- It was made with your own editing tool.
- You have the right to alter it.

But don’t remove the copyright notice, author credit, or ownership markings of someone else’s video.

### Clean Up Your Own Project Video With Zawa

Zawa keeps it easy to [remove watermark from video](https://zawa.ai/video-watermark-remover)!

It can remove logos, text, stamps, overlays, and hardcoded subtitles from your video with three different removal modes: Smart, Watermarks and Subtitles.

But how?… Zawa can even recognize watermarks and logo movements and is able to eliminate semi-transparent watermarks or partially visible ones.

This tool supports batch uploading without any problems. Besides that, Zawa also provides the opportunity to preview the results by watching the first 5 seconds for free. The full videos can be downloaded in HD or 4K resolution if you are a Premium customer.

## Quick Framework to Get Better Results From Phone-Shot Videos

### Get the Recording Right First

Doing a few things carefully while filming may help you save a great deal of trouble during editing.

Clean your lens, avoid handholding, use adequate light, and capture the scene at the best resolution achievable.

And you know what? Be sure that your subject is not lit only from the window in the background.

### Keep Enhancement Natural

No need to overdo things!

Sometimes, more isn’t better if it comes down to sharpening. For instance, over-sharpening may create artificial-looking edges, and excessive brightening may result in loss of details.

### Pay Attention to Audio

Excellent videos are of no use if students can barely hear the speaker because background noise is so loud.

Pick a spot free of noise or distraction for video recording; hold the phone close to you (not too far away) while recording for better voice clarity.

## Final Checklist Before Submitting a Student Project Video

| Check | What to Look For |
|---|---|
| Visual | Project details, faces, and text are clear; lighting and colors look natural. |
| Presentation | Viewers can follow the project easily; captions are readable and audio is clear. |
| Distractions | Remove anything that blocks or takes attention away from the project. |
| Quality | Use a suitable resolution and avoid unnecessary compression. |
| Final File | Make sure the format is accepted and the exported video plays properly from start to finish. |

## Conclusion

There’s no need for perfection in your student project video. A little imperfection is fine as long as it is clear, natural, and not hard to follow.

If the footage you recorded by your phone camera appears to be blurry, too dark or has noise then you may use Zawa to restore video quality. Zawa gives your videos a new twist by enhancing details, brightening lighting, improving colors, removing noise and enlarging the video resolution up to 4k.

All you need to do is upload your clip, choose the enhancements, see how it looks, and then export it. Compared to redoing your entire project shoot, isn’t it a much better idea to take advantage of such software as this?

**Categories:** Trends

**Tags:** AI Tools, Educational Videos, Multimedia, Project Based Learning, Tips for Students, Tools for Students, Videos

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### [What Is AI Video Analysis? How AI Helps Understand Video Content](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/trends/what-is-ai-video-analysis-how-ai-helps-understand-video-content/)

**Published:** September 25, 2026
**Author:** Site Admin

**Excerpt:** AI video analysis helps identify objects, scenes, speech, movement, and other details in footage, making large video libraries easier to search, organize, and review.

**Content:**

Multi-camera shoots demand hours of playback before editing even begins. This turns initial sessions into tedious reviews. Review time also scales worse than editing time, because every extra card of footage has to be played in full. **AI video analysis** can reduce this workload by examining footage and extracting useful information from its content.

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It detects objects, actions, and other details while linking findings to relevant moments in the footage. Instead of relying entirely on manual logging, AI can turn analyzed content into searchable information. Filmora brings this capability into its media workspace, helping editors search and review imported footage without maintaining a separate catalog.

### Part 1. What Is AI Video Analysis?

**AI media analysis** is the process of using artificial intelligence to examine video content and identify information from visual and audio data. According to Filmora, AI video analysis refers to a machine’s ability to analyze, obtain, and process information from visual sources. The technology can help identify objects, scenes, actions, speech, and other details that appear throughout a recording.

Manual video review becomes harder as footage grows, especially with multi-camera projects. AI media analysis can help creators find useful moments faster by turning footage into structured information, such as detected objects, scenes, speech, or other content details.

#### AI Video Analysis vs. Video Editing

The difference becomes clearer with larger projects. For a short personal clip, manually checking the footage may be faster. **AI video recognition** can reduce the time needed to locate specific scenes, people, or phrases. The table below explains the difference further:

| Video Analysis | Video Editing |
|---|---|
| Examines footage and extracts useful information | Changes footage to create a finished video |
| Detects objects, scenes, speech, and key moments | Cuts clips, adds effects, and adjusts visuals |
| Can generate tags, descriptions, or searchable data | Produces an edited video for viewing or sharing |
| Helps users find relevant moments in footage | Shapes pacing, sequence, and the final story |

### Part 2. How AI Can Help Analyze Video Content

Once footage volume increases, the main challenge becomes finding the right information quickly. **AI video analysis** helps by scanning video content, detecting important details, and turning footage into searchable data.

#### What the Analysis Reads

AI-powered **video content analysis** usually works through several recognition tasks. Each task answers a different question about what appears in the footage.

- **Image Classification:** Categorizes video frames by their overall content, helping identify broad scenes such as indoor, outdoor, or nature footage.
- **Localization:** Identifies where a specific object appears within a frame, rather than simply detecting its presence.
- **Object Detection:** Recognizes different objects and identifies their positions within a frame, combining classification and localization.
- **Object Identification:** Distinguishes a specific object or person from others instead of recognizing only a general category.
- **Object Tracking:** Follows a detected object across multiple frames, helping determine its movement and presence throughout a video sequence.

#### Where Video Content Analysis Is Already Used

The value of **AI video recognition** becomes clearer as footage grows beyond what people can review efficiently. Industries use video content analysis to monitor live feeds, organize large video libraries, and extract useful information from recordings. Security systems can detect objects, movement patterns, and unusual activity. Media teams can tag and search footage, while retail and advertising platforms use recognition tools to identify relevant on-screen content.

#### What It Changes in an Editing Workflow

For editors, [AI media analysis](https://filmora.wondershare.com/ai-video-analysis.html) changes the way footage is searched and organized. Instead of opening clips one by one to find a specific take, editors can use searchable footage information to quickly locate relevant scenes, dialogue, or moments from a larger media library.

It also reduces the time spent organizing files manually. By creating metadata, tags, and searchable details from recorded footage, AI-assisted tools make it easier to manage projects and return to important clips during the editing process.

### Part 3. AI Video Analysis vs. Manual Video Review

Both **video content analysis** and manual review aim to find useful information inside footage. However, the difference comes down to the time and effort required.

| Point of Comparison | AI-Assisted Analysis | Manual Video Review |
|---|---|---|
| Time Required | Processes large amounts of footage faster and can run without constant supervision. | Requires watching clips in real time and creating notes manually. |
| Handling Large Projects | Scales better when working with hundreds of clips or long recordings. | Becomes slower as footage volume increases. |
| Finding Details | Helps locate objects, people, speech, text, and timestamps. | Can understand context, emotion, timing, and creative details. |
| Consistency | Applies the same detection process across reviewed footage. | Results can vary depending on focus, workload, and reviewer experience. |
| Role in Editing | Useful for the first pass, searching, and organizing footage. | Important for selecting the final shots and shaping the story. |

#### How AI and Human Review Work Together

**AI video recognition** is especially useful during the first stage of footage review, when editors need to find relevant clips and organize large media libraries. It can narrow extensive footage into a more manageable selection. Human editors still guide creative decisions, including choosing strong performances, setting the right pacing, and interpreting the context of each scene.

AI supports editors rather than replacing them. Software can **analyze videos** and identify relevant content, but choosing which take best serves the story still requires human judgment. This makes AI analysis a useful capability within a [video editor](https://filmora.wondershare.com/video-editor/) rather than a substitute for the editor.

### Part 4. How Filmora’s AI Media Analysis Helps Find Relevant Footage

Finding useful clips can become difficult when a project contains a large amount of footage. Filmora’s **AI Media Analysis** helps examine imported videos and identify relevant content before editors spend time reviewing every clip manually.

The feature works directly with videos in the Media panel. Right-click an imported video and select “**AI Media Analysis**.” Filmora then opens a separate window where you can select the media, review the required credits, and click “**Generate”** to start processing.

![Filmora Media panel right-click menu with AI Media Analysis highlighted](https://www.edtechreview.in/wp-content/uploads/what-is-ai-video-analysis-how-ai-helps-understand-video-content-1.webp "Filmora Media Panel Right-click Menu with Ai Media Analysis Highlighted")

Once processing finishes, open “**Media Analysis Results”** from the left panel. Filmora displays the analyzed media with detected “**Keywords”** describing its content. These keywords make the footage easier to understand and help editors identify potentially relevant clips before continuing with the edit.

![Filmora AI Media Analysis results showing keywords subject and scene for a clip](https://www.edtechreview.in/wp-content/uploads/what-is-ai-video-analysis-how-ai-helps-understand-video-content-2.webp "Filmora Ai Media Analysis Results Showing Keywords, Subject and Scene for a Clip")

### Conclusion

**AI video analysis** turns large amounts of footage into useful information, helping creators find relevant clips and organize media more efficiently. Filmora brings this capability into the editing workflow by analyzing imported footage and generating descriptive keywords. AI can reduce time spent reviewing media, while storytelling, pacing, and final editing decisions remain with the editor.

**FAQs About AI Video Analysis**

##### 1. What is AI video analysis?

AI video analysis uses artificial intelligence to examine video content and extract useful information. Depending on the system, it can identify objects, people, scenes, speech, text, movement, and other details that help users understand and organize footage.

##### 2. How is video content analysis different from video editing?

Editing alters the footage and outputs a finished video, while analysis leaves the source untouched and outputs information about it. One practical consequence is that analysis can run across material you never intend to use, since examining a clip changes nothing.

##### 3. What can AI video recognition detect in footage?

Filmora describes the underlying tasks as classifying images, locating and detecting objects, identifying specific instances, and tracking movement across frames. Inside an editor, those combine into searching footage for objects, people, on-screen text, and dialogue.

##### 4. Does AI analysis replace watching the footage yourself?

AI analysis can reduce the work involved in the first review, but it does not replace human judgment. Editors still need to assess pacing, tone, performance, and which takes best support the final story.

**Categories:** Trends

**Tags:** AI Tools, Artificial Intelligence, Content Creator, Machine Learning, Multimedia, Videos, Workflow Automation

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### [What I Learned Scoring 2,000 EdTech Websites on Whether They Can Actually Close](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/edtech-bottom-of-funnel-gap-decision-stage-content/)

**Published:** September 22, 2026
**Author:** Site Admin

**Excerpt:** I scored close to 2,000 education company websites. Comparison pages appeared on 5%, pricing on fewer than 1 in 4, deep compliance content on 2%. What that gap costs edtech vendors.

**Content:**

I spent a large part of this year looking at education company websites. Close to 2,000 of them, each scored against one question. Does the content here help anyone decide?

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I expected a publishing problem, which is the standard diagnosis in education and was sitting in my own notes before I started. The sector under-invests and does not publish enough.

I knew that was wrong by about the second week. These companies had blogs, resource hubs, webinars, customer videos, university logos. One higher-ed vendor I audited even had the competitor comparison page almost nobody builds, alongside a real product story and marquee references. The raw material was there. The gap sat one step further down, where a buyer decides.

Three in five ran a genuine content operation. By the usual test, the sector passes comfortably. The full numbers are in [The State of Content Marketing for Education Companies in 2026](https://contentrevops.com/resources/state-of-content-marketing-in-education-2026).

Then I sorted everything by the job it was doing, and the floor gave way.

### The Content That Closes Is the Content Nobody Makes

Awareness content outnumbered decision-stage content by more than two to one. At format level:

- - Pricing on fewer than one in four sites
    - Case studies on about 35%
    - Objection-handling content on about 30%
    - Comparison pages on about 5%
    - ROI calculators on about 3%

Sales enablement, scored as one dimension, came out at 1.57 out of 4. That was the lowest measure in the study by a clear margin.

The comparison-page number is the one I keep returning to. Somebody is comparing your platform to a competitor right now, and that page exists whether or not you wrote it. When 95% of a market declines to write it, the page your buyer reads belongs to a competitor, or to an affiliate who has never put either product in front of a class.

The strangest version I found was a vendor that had done the work. It had built the comparison page against its largest rival, which puts it in the top few percent of the sector. Then an auto-launching promotional modal covered the hero and the primary call to action on load. Every crawler and every assistant that visited captured the overlay. They had paid for the rare asset and then hidden it from the machines now summarising their category.

### Why This Costs More in EdTech Than Almost Anywhere

In most industries a missing ROI calculator is a small gap. In education technology it is structural, and the reason is who signs.

A curriculum lead champions it, an IT director assesses security, a business manager approves the spend, and a principal or superintendent decides, usually against a budget window that opens once a year. So your champion is almost never your signatory. They argue your case in a room you are not in, to people who never saw the demo. Publish nothing that helps them and you have handed over unpaid homework. Plenty never do it. The deal stops moving, and you file it under “went quiet”.

The clearest version I have seen recently was a test-prep company of about seventy people. I wrote to the founder about how their site converts. He replied inside a week, interested, and passed it to a principal architect to assess. Not a marketer. An infrastructure engineer, because there was no marketing owner to pass it to. Across a good part of this sector, that is who evaluates a content problem and then has to carry it back upstairs.

Pricing opacity behaves the same way. Institutional buyers work to allocated budgets, and a procurement officer with four platforms on a list needs to know early whether you fit the envelope. Withholding it gets you removed before anyone speaks to you.

### The Compliance Content Almost Nobody Writes

One finding surprised me more than the rest, and it is specific to this sector. Regulatory content appeared in some form on about 82% of sites. GDPR on roughly 63%, FERPA on about 62%, COPPA on about 47%. Looks well covered. Depth is another matter. Around 49% offered a mention, a privacy-policy line, a badge. Genuinely deep coverage, a real hub answering what a data protection officer actually asks, appeared on about 2%.

The IT director assessing you has the same list every time. Where student data sits, who processes it, what happens at termination, how parental consent works, which sub-processors you use. Those arrive in every serious procurement, and most vendors answer them reactively, six weeks in, in a questionnaire. Answer them publicly instead and you take weeks out of your own sales cycle while occupying territory nobody has claimed.

### Why I Think the AI Gap Stays Open

AI Overviews now appear on roughly 85% of high-intent education queries. Traditional featured snippets, about 5% of the same searches. Meanwhile answer-engine optimisation appeared in about one in eighty education marketing job specs. TikTok appeared roughly ten times more often.

The comfortable reading is that this corrects itself, because rankings carry over into AI answers. I think that is wrong, and I have stopped assuming it.

In July I ran the same category questions through ChatGPT and Perplexity for one test-prep vendor. On Google it sat sixth on page one for a state assessment term doing about 5,400 searches a month. Perplexity cited it. ChatGPT, asked what a district should shortlist, named six vendors and a couple of state portals, and did not mention it once.

Rank and AI presence are becoming separate assets that have to be earned separately. Almost nobody is being hired to earn the second one. That is why I think this window stays open longer than people expect, and why I would rather a client spent this quarter on citable comparison and category pages than on another channel experiment.

### Why Universal Weakness Is Worth Something

None of these gaps belongs to a weak segment of the market. They are close to universal, which is why they are worth acting on at all. Fixing what everybody neglects mostly means showing up where nobody is.

Higher-growth companies scored better on every dimension, with steady rather than spectacular margins. Content presence 52% against 43%, sales enablement 1.66 against 1.52. No single gap is large, and they move together. Funding status barely moved any of them, which points at operating habits rather than budget.

Most edtech companies already own the raw material. Outcomes sit in customer success notes. Security answers sit in finished questionnaires, and the objections live in the head of whoever runs the demos. Almost none of it reaches the site. For your own position against the benchmark, we built a [short diagnostic](https://contentrevops.com/resources/education-content-benchmarking-tool) scoring a site on twelve of the study’s measures.

**Frequently Asked Questions**

##### What Counts as Decision-stage Content for an EdTech Company?

Material a buyer uses to choose between options rather than to understand a problem. In edtech: pricing, comparison pages, implementation guides, compliance documentation, business-case tools, and case studies naming real institutions and outcomes.

##### Why Do Comparison Pages Matter in Education Technology?

Buyers compare platforms before contacting vendors, and that content exists whether you publish it or not. It sits on roughly 5% of education company websites, so it is usually a competitor’s page they read.

[Benchmark your content](https://contentrevops.com/resources/education-content-benchmarking-tool)

**Categories:** Insight

**Tags:** AI, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Marketing, EdTech Business Models, EdTech Market, EdTech Startups/Companies, Education Marketing, Sales/Selling

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### [A Student Doesn't Need Another Score. They Need to Know What to Do Next.](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/a-student-doesnt-need-another-score/)

**Published:** September 25, 2026
**Author:** Site Admin

**Excerpt:** Students already have scores, analytics, and AI feedback. The real opportunity for EdTech is turning that information into clear, actionable next steps that help students improve.

**Content:**

Students today can measure almost everything. We can see our grades, our percentile, practice-test scores, expected examination results, estimations for admissions outcomes, streaks, progress bars, and more and more detailed artificial intelligence feedback. Educational technology today is good at informing students about where they stand.

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### But What Is the Student Supposed to Do Next?

As a student myself, I have seen plenty of educational tools that could identify what my weaknesses were. But knowing that I scored poorly on a certain topic does little to actually tell me how to fix it.

Say I finish a practice assessment and get a 68 percent.

A slightly more advanced system might be able to tell that I'm in the 42nd percentile, tell me that algebra was the lowest-scoring category, graph my progress, and even predict what I might get on a future test.

That seems pretty cool, except that now the student can close their device and think, okay, what do I actually do now?

![Students using laptops in a classroom Alena Darmel  Pexels 4](https://www.edtechreview.in/wp-content/uploads/a-student-doesnt-need-another-score-1.webp "Students Using Laptops in a Classroom. Alena Darmel / Pexels [4].")

### The Five-Minute Test

I believe that educational technology should be judged based on one main question:

**After five minutes of using this information, what can the student do that they weren't previously able to do?**

Does the comprehension score recognize a specific type of weakness?

If an AI reviews an essay, does it know specifically what the student should fix and why?

If a practice test identifies a mathematical weakness, does it identify what the student should do next?

If a college-planning tool gives an estimated chance of getting into a school, does it identify what realistic steps the student could take next?

The difference seems minor, but one focuses on describing the student while the other focuses on guiding them. Metrics are helpful, sure, but descriptive statistics are not the same as prescriptive statistics.

### Measurement Is Not the Same as Guidance

Scores are easy to read, easy to understand, and easy to compare – a single number captures a complex process. That is all well and good, but the learning process itself is rarely that straightforward.

Students can receive the same score for wildly different reasons. One student might not truly understand the subject; another might have understood it but was distracted on test day; and a third might understand it but simply work more slowly.

Giving the same advice to students with the exact same result can be as unhelpful as describing a group of dissimilar people in exactly the same way.

Educational technology should focus more on diagnosis and more on actionable items. That idea lines up with research on effective feedback: Hattie and Timperley's model emphasizes not only how a learner is doing, but also where they should go next, while the Education Endowment Foundation recommends specific next steps and opportunities for learners to act on feedback. \[1\]\[2\]

### The Metric Should Be the Catalyst, Not the End-all-be-all.

![A teacher provides one-on-one guidance to a student using a laptop Mikhail Nilov  Pexels 5](https://www.edtechreview.in/wp-content/uploads/a-student-doesnt-need-another-score-2.webp "a Teacher Provides One-on-one Guidance to a Student Using a Laptop. Mikhail Nilov / Pexels [5].")

### AI Makes This Challenge More Important, Not Easier

Artificial intelligence can give education technology more ways to personalize support. But at the same time, it gives us the ability to create more information without a strong reason to do so.

Longer feedback is not necessarily better feedback.

More analytics is not necessarily better guidance.

A student might not need a three-paragraph description of a weakness in an essay. Sometimes, the most important thing is to recognize the weakest paragraph, understand why it's weak, and address it.

Good educational AI should be able to prioritize – to recognize the difference between what is interesting and what actually matters. UNESCO's guidance on generative AI in education similarly emphasizes human-centered and pedagogically appropriate uses of AI that genuinely benefit learners. \[3\]

![A student participates in an online lesson via laptop Max Fischer  Pexels 6](https://www.edtechreview.in/wp-content/uploads/a-student-doesnt-need-another-score-3-e1789742695658.webp "a Student Participates in an Online Lesson Via Laptop. Max Fischer / Pexels [6].")

### Design Backwards From the Next Step

If we start with the question, "What information do we show the student?" then we will design systems that tell the user what they want to know.

If we instead start from "What decision should this information help the student make?" then we will get systems that tell the user what they need to know.

If the goal is to help them improve at an activity, the output should lead toward the next thing to practice. If the goal is to prepare for a test, the result should lead directly into the next form of practice. If the goal is to keep them informed, the dashboard should make it clear what they should focus on first.

It doesn't mean scores, analytics, or predictions are useless – they can all be extremely useful and valuable. But it does mean that these systems should be designed to get the student to the next step, whatever it is, faster.

### The Metric I Would Rather Optimize

Educational technology often focuses on engagement, completion rates, time spent, scores, and more.

But I think there is another metric that might be more valuable:

**After interacting with this technology, is the student more prepared to make progress? Is the student less confused about what they should do next?**

That is harder to track than a retention rate, sure, but it might be an equally important metric to track in the long run.

Students already get a ton of information about what they are doing right and wrong.

The next generation of educational technology should not be focused on being better at describing who we are, but instead on helping us move forward.

**References**

```
[1] Hattie, J., & Timperley, H. (2007). The Power of Feedback. Review of Educational Research, 77(1), 81-112. https://doi.org/10.3102/003465430298487
[2] Education Endowment Foundation. Feedback: How can feedback develop independence? https://educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/16-19/developing-independent-learners/feedback
[3] UNESCO. (2023). Guidance for generative AI in education and research. https://unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/pf0000386693
[4] Darmel, Alena. Students Busy Using Laptops in the Classroom. Pexels. https://www.pexels.com/photo/students-busy-using-laptops-in-the-classroom-7742816/
[5] Nilov, Mikhail. A Teacher Pointing at a Student's Laptop During Class. Pexels. https://www.pexels.com/photo/a-teacher-pointing-at-a-student-s-laptop-during-class-9159087/
[6] Fischer, Max. A Teacher Talking to Her Student Using a Laptop. Pexels. https://www.pexels.com/photo/a-teacher-talking-to-her-student-using-a-laptop-5212657/
[7] Pexels. Free Stock Photo & Video License. https://www.pexels.com/license/
```

**Categories:** Insight

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Assessments, Learning Analytics, Personalized Learning, Student Feedback, Students

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### [One-on-One Doesn’t Mean Personalized](https://www.edtechreview.in/voices/practices/one-on-one-doesnt-mean-personalized/)

**Published:** September 23, 2026
**Author:** Site Admin

**Excerpt:** One-on-one learning creates the opportunity for personalization, but individual attention alone isn’t enough. True personalization means adapting the learning path to each student.

**Content:**

One of the easiest mistakes in one-on-one education is assuming that because the lesson is private, it is personalized.

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I have seen students spend ten weeks working individually with a mentor and need completely different things from the experience. One may arrive with an ambitious research question that needs to be narrowed quickly, while another may be a strong writer who spends weeks moving between topics because nothing has clicked yet. Put both students through the same milestones at the same pace, and they may each receive plenty of individual attention without receiving particularly personalized education.

That is the distinction I think we sometimes miss. One-on-one describes how many people are in the room. Personalization describes what changes because of the person in front of you.

### The Ratio Matters, but It Is Not the Whole Story

Strong evidence shows that individual tutoring can help students. According to the Education Endowment Foundation’s review of one-to-one tuition, which draws on 123 studies, students receiving one-to-one support make about five additional months of progress on average \[1\]. The results become less straightforward, however, when one-to-one tutoring is compared with groups of two or three students, since some studies found that small groups performed just as well or better.

Assigning one student to one teacher creates the opportunity for personalization, but what happens during that hour still matters. A RAND study of personalized-learning schools examined learner profiles, individualized goals, flexible pathways, and different types of student data \[2\]. One finding stood out to me: 61% of teachers surveyed said they had plenty of student data but needed help turning it into instructional decisions, suggesting that knowing more about a student does not automatically tell an educator what to do differently.

### Personalization Sometimes Means Responding Differently to the Same Problem

Two students might arrive at a mentoring session without finishing the work they agreed to do and still need completely different responses. One may normally be reliable and have simply misunderstood the assignment. Another may understand exactly what needs to be done but have avoided the same task for several weeks because it is the hardest part of the project.

A mentor who knows that history is going to approach those conversations differently. One student may need the instructions explained in another way, while the other may need less explanation and firmer accountability around finally working through the part they have been avoiding.

The Search Institute’s Developmental Relationships Framework describes strong relationships with young people as involving support, challenging growth, sharing power, and expanding possibilities \[3\]. Personalization does not always mean giving a student more help. Sometimes the better response is recognizing that they are ready to do more on their own.

The OECD Learning Compass 2030 also emphasizes student agency and the ability to navigate unfamiliar situations \[4\]. There is a point where personalization can become too helpful. If every next step is chosen for the student, they have fewer chances to figure out what to do when nobody is guiding them.

### Technology Could Give Educators Better Context

When a mentor works with several students, details from different meetings can start to blur together. They may remember that a project has been moving slowly without realizing that the same milestone has now been missed three times, or that the student has already changed direction twice. Looking back across those sessions can change what the mentor decides to spend the next hour discussing.

AI could help with that kind of memory. Before a session, it could pull together what has happened over the past several weeks and point out patterns that might otherwise be easy to overlook. The mentor would still decide whether the student needs more structure, a different goal, or simply some encouragement to move forward, but they would not have to rely entirely on what they happen to remember from the previous meeting.

Both the U.S. Department of Education and UNESCO have argued that people should remain involved in important educational decisions when AI is used \[5\]\[6\]. In one-on-one learning, that may be one of the more useful jobs for the technology: helping an educator notice what has been happening over time without asking the system to decide what the student needs.

### Personalization Is About the Path, Not the Headcount

One-on-one education can be extremely valuable because an educator has time to notice things that would be much harder to spot in a classroom of thirty students. But simply lowering the student-to-teacher ratio doesn't guarantee the experience itself changes.

A student who receives the same process, milestones, interventions, and level of support as everyone else may have an educator entirely to themselves while still following a standardized path.

More one-on-one time can help, but it does not make learning personal on its own. What matters is whether the educator knows the student well enough to realize when an approach that worked for someone else won't work for them.

**References**

```
[1] One to One Tuition — Teaching and Learning Toolkit (Education Endowment Foundation): https://educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/education-evidence/teaching-learning-toolkit/one-to-one-tuition
[2] Informing Progress: Insights on Personalized Learning Implementation and Effects (RAND): https://www.rand.org/content/dam/rand/pubs/research_reports/RR1300/RR1365/RAND_RR1365.pdf
[3] Developmental Relationships Framework (Search Institute): https://searchinstitute.org/resources-hub/developmental-relationships-framework
[4] OECD Learning Compass 2030: https://www.oecd.org/en/data/tools/oecd-learning-compass-2030.html
[5] Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Teaching and Learning (U.S. Department of Education): https://www.ed.gov/media/document/ai-reportpdf-43861.pdf
[6] Guidance for Generative AI in Education and Research (UNESCO): https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/guidance-generative-ai-education-and-research
```

**Categories:** Practices

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Mentorship, Personalized Learning, Personalized Tutoring, Students, Tutoring

---

### [How Digital Learning is Redefining Excellence in Indian Education - The Schools That Win This Decade](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/trends/how-digital-learning-is-redefining-excellence-in-indian-education/)

**Published:** September 21, 2026
**Author:** Site Admin

**Excerpt:** Digital learning is extending education beyond school hours. See how Indian schools can support curiosity, continuous learning, and stronger student experiences beyond the classroom.

**Content:**

For fifty years, an Indian school’s reputation rested on three things: results, faculty and buildings. The parents choosing a school today are quietly asking a fourth question — and the schools that answer it well will define the decade ahead.

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### Learning Does Not Stop at the School Gate

A school has a child for only a few hours a day. But the moments that decide whether a subject is loved or abandoned happen at home — like the evening a child gets stuck on one step of a sum, one word in a paragraph, one "but why?" that nobody is around to answer. These questions arrive at eight in the evening, over a half-finished worksheet. They arrive on the way back home, prompted by something seen around them.

For most of the history of Indian schooling, those moments were simply lost. The child waited for the next class, and by then the question had gone cold — or worse, had been answered badly by the first result on a search page.

Today the child already has a device and is already asking. The only question is whether the school is present in that moment. Parents have started to notice which.

![Schools That Stay Inside the Classroom vs Schools That Go Beyond It](https://www.edtechreview.in/wp-content/uploads/how-digital-learning-is-redefining-excellence-in-indian-education-1.webp "Schools That Stay Inside the Classroom Vs Schools That Go Beyond It")

### What Changes When Learning Has No Walls

Schools that have taken this seriously report the same three shifts. None of them is about technology for its own sake.

#### 1. The Doubt Gets Answered While It Is Still Alive.

Curiosity has a half-life. A question asked at eight in the evening and answered at eight in the evening reinforces the lesson; the same question parked until Thursday usually dissolves into a shrug. Closing that gap does not replace the teacher — it protects the teacher’s work from evaporating between classes.

#### 2. Questions Outside the Syllabus Stop Being 'Not Important.' They Become the Lesson.

Every teacher knows the question that is genuinely interesting and genuinely off-topic, and every teacher has had to set it aside. When a child has somewhere to take that question, the classroom no longer has to be the only place learning is permitted to happen — and the child learns that wanting to know more is not an inconvenience.

![Parents don't pick a school for its four walls. They pick it for how far learning goes beyond them.](https://www.edtechreview.in/wp-content/uploads/how-digital-learning-is-redefining-excellence-in-indian-education-2.webp "Parents Don't Pick a School for Its Four Walls. They Pick It for How Far Learning Goes Beyond Them.")

### One Line Schools Must Not Cross

Some tools hand over answers. The good ones hand over understanding. The difference is visible the next day: one student copies, the other explains.

Before any digital learning tool reaches your students, insist that it:

![What a digital learning tool must do meet the child at their level explain rather than hand over leave the thinking with the student work on any phone or laptop offer something new every day](https://www.edtechreview.in/wp-content/uploads/how-digital-learning-is-redefining-excellence-in-indian-education-3.webp "What a Digital Learning Tool Must Do: Meet the Child at Their Level, Explain Rather Than Hand Over, Leave the Thinking with the Student, Work on Any Phone or Laptop, Offer Something New Every Day")

### The Decade Ahead

The schools that win this decade will not be the ones with the most screens. They will be the ones that understood, earlier than their peers, that their responsibility for a child’s learning did not end at the gate — and then did something practical about it.

That is an admissions story, and it is a far more durable one than a results table. Buildings can be matched. Toppers vary by year. A school that can honestly say learning does not stop at its gates is describing something a competitor cannot buy in a single budget cycle.

The parents in your admissions queue next year are already living the evening version of this problem. The only question is whether your school is part of how they solve it.

**Categories:** Trends

**Tags:** Administrators, AI Education, Digital Learning, Indian Education, K-12, Technology in Education

---

### [The Teacher Answers to Everyone](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/the-teacher-answers-to-everyone/)

**Published:** September 19, 2026
**Author:** Site Admin

**Excerpt:** Teachers spend hours marking, recording, and checking assessments. AI can reduce the clerical burden without replacing the human judgement that meaningful evaluation requires.

**Content:**

Marking is the part of a teacher's job that takes the most time and teaches them the least. The 2026 CBSE on-screen marking rollout showed what happens when technology is aimed at the wrong part of that problem.

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Consider what a school teacher is actually accountable for.

Every school needs results, records and reports, and it needs them on time. Parents want to know why their child scored what they scored, and they want that answer by evening. Students want attention, one at a time. All three are reasonable asks, and all three land on the same person.

The teacher absorbs all of it, then carries home a bag of answer sheets. Nobody in this arrangement is responsible for protecting the teacher's time. It is treated as an unlimited input, so it gets spent on whatever happens to be loudest that week.

### Why Evaluation Eats More of the Week Than Teaching Does

A study by the National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration found that Indian teachers spend roughly 19 percent of their working time on teaching and teaching-related activity. Over 42 percent goes to non-teaching core work, and the balance to school management and department tasks. That is the ratio we have quietly accepted.

Accountability Initiative's time-use study with 200 Delhi government school teachers found **93 percent saying paperwork ate a large share of the day**, much of it because the same records were kept twice, on paper and on a computer. The National Achievement Survey of 2021 found 65 percent of teachers overloaded.

Evaluation sits in the middle of this. A 2025 Learnosity survey put marking at 9.9 hours a week, with 95 percent of teachers taking it home. But what matters is not only how many hours evaluation takes. It is what kind of hours they are.

A teacher reading the first twenty scripts of a paper is learning something. By the two hundredth, they are doing data entry. Totalling marks. Transcribing them onto award lists. Cross-checking roll numbers. Filling report formats someone in the office designed. None of it makes a person better at teaching.

Dylan Wiliam wrote that "assessment is the bridge between teaching and learning." The bridge is worth building. But most of what teachers do under the heading of assessment is clerical work wearing the costume of academic rigour, and we have never separated the two.

### Why CBSE's On-Screen Marking Failed the Teachers It Was Built For

On 9 February 2026, CBSE mandated on-screen marking for Class 12 answer books. **Around 98.66 lakh sheets were scanned and sent to roughly 70,000 evaluators.** Trouble started with the examiners, before a single result was out. Teachers said one week of training was nowhere near enough. The software demanded strict colour codes for each category of error, and one wrong action could undo an entire answer. An examiner in Pune told Careers360 that adapting to it was "beyond irritating". The Delhi Government School Teachers' Association asked the board to defer the rollout by a session but the board still went ahead.

**Results came on 13 May and the pass percentage fell from 88.39 to 85.2**. Then the complaints. Blurred scans. Missing pages. Answers left unmarked. Students receiving another student's script. Over four lakh students applied for scanned copies of their answer books, far above the previous year, which measures trust more accurately than it measures error. The chairman and secretary were moved out within weeks.

> Despite the multistep OSM procedure, CBSE failed to meet expectations. They claimed evaluation was clear, but many answer sheets were blurred, affecting proper checking. Many students even wrote correct answers yet received low marks.[@cbseindia29](https://x.com/cbseindia29?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [\#CBSE](https://x.com/hashtag/CBSE?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [\#OSM](https://x.com/hashtag/OSM?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [pic.twitter.com/eJxcPrtYk1](https://t.co/eJxcPrtYk1)
> 
> — Lakshyaa (@Lakshya59025641) [May 21, 2026](https://x.com/Lakshya59025641/status/2057345893268128135?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

CBSE did not fail because it used technology. It failed because it changed the medium and left the work untouched. The teacher got a harder interface, the same deadline, and new ways to lose an hour to a misclick. Digitisation was applied to the layer that hurt least.

### What a Working Marking System Actually Does

Boards elsewhere have run on-screen marking for two decades without a controversy like this. England's exam regulator, Ofqual, publishes exactly how the machinery works.

No single teacher gets a whole answer sheet. The paper is broken up question by question and sent to different examiners, so no student's result rests on one person's standard. Names and roll numbers are hidden before marking begins.

Senior examiners then mark a small set of answers themselves and agree on the correct score for each. These are called seeds. Copies of them are quietly mixed into every examiner's pile, roughly one in twenty, and nobody knows which one is a seed. Score a seed too far from the agreed mark and the system stops you until you are marking correctly again. An examiner who is steadily a little too generous or too harsh gets all their scores adjusted by that gap. All of it happens while the marking is going on, not in a review afterwards.

That is what you build when marking is treated as a measurement process rather than a chore pushed down onto teachers. CBSE bought the screen and skipped the measurement.

### Put AI on the Clerical Work, Not on the Judgement

There is a version of this argument that ends with "let the machine mark the papers." That version repeats CBSE's mistake facing the other direction. It automates the part of evaluation that needs a person and leaves the clerical part where it was.

The useful application is narrower and more boring. Several platforms now read a scanned answer sheet, segment it question by question, match each response against the marking scheme and hand the teacher a draft score with the reasoning attached. What that takes off the teacher's plate, in rough order of how much time it currently eats:

- **Producing the first mark.** The teacher opens a screen holding the proposed score and the rubric side by side, and confirms or changes it, instead of starting from a blank page on every answer.
- **Totalling and transcription.** Marks add themselves and carry through to the award list, which is where most clerical errors enter the system.
- **Catching what was missed.** Skipped and unmarked answers get flagged before submission rather than surfacing after results.
- **Checking consistency.** Whether two teachers of the same subject are marking to the same standard becomes measurable instead of assumed.

The practical test is whether a teacher spends their evaluation hours deciding or transcribing. A tool that leaves that ratio unchanged is the CBSE mistake in a nicer interface.

Two things separate a tool that helps from one that just moves the work around. The first is whether it reads handwriting at all, since most automated marking was built for typed text or multiple choice, and a CBSE answer book is neither. The second is whether it admits what it does not know. A system that flags its low-confidence answers and sends the teacher to those specifically is useful. One that returns a confident number for every answer has moved the guesswork somewhere the teacher cannot see it.

The evidence supports this. A randomised trial across four undergraduate courses, covering 271 students and 3,080 short answers, **found AI-assisted grading closely reproduced what an instructor would do with the time of a small-class teacher**. The interesting result is not the model's accuracy. It is that the teacher stays in the loop while doing far less of the work that never needed a teacher.

The line is clear enough. When a student understood the concept but lost marks to clumsy phrasing, a teacher should catch it. When half a class makes the identical error, that is a teaching problem, not a marking problem. Today that judgement is the first thing squeezed out, because deadlines reward speed and nothing rewards insight.

### Fixing Evaluation Pays Off for Teachers, Principals and Parents

The case for fixing evaluation is usually made on the teacher's behalf. But the teacher is not the only one who gains from it:

- **Teachers get back the hours that taught them nothing.** Four hours reviewing draft marks instead of eleven hours writing them from scratch returns seven hours to the chapter that did not land, or to the students who have quietly stopped asking questions.
- **Principals get a view of quality before the term ends.** Marking captured question by question shows which chapters went badly across sections, and whether two teachers of the same subject are marking to the same standard.
- **Parents get a reason instead of a number.** Hand a parent a breakdown of which questions their child lost marks on and the argument about the total tends to end.
- **Students get feedback while the paper is still fresh.** A correction two days later teaches more than the same one two weeks later.

### Conclusion

Indian education treats teacher time as free. It is the input we assume is infinite, so we keep adding to it. Election duty. Census work. Data entry in triplicate. A marking season that runs on evenings and weekends. Then we survey teachers, find 65 percent overloaded, and add something else the next year.

The 2026 failure was not caused by digitisation. It was caused by digitising the wrong layer, at national scale, with no pilot and no check capable of catching its own mistakes. The lesson is not that boards should retreat to paper. It is that anything touching evaluation should be judged on two questions. Does it give the teacher time back? Does it give the student a mark they can trust? CBSE's version failed both, and whatever gets built next should be measured against both before nine million scripts are riding on it.

**Categories:** Insight

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Assessments, Exams, Indian Education, K-12, Teachers/Educators

---

### [What Is Career Assessment and Guidance? Challenges, Key components, Benefits](https://www.edtechreview.in/elearning/what-is-career-assessment-and-guidance-challenges-key-components-benefits/)

**Published:** September 16, 2026
**Author:** Site Admin

**Excerpt:** Learn what career assessment and guidance is, its key components, challenges, and benefits for students and placement officers, from skill mapping to AI-driven insights.

**Content:**

During each placement season, there is always a challenge faced by hundreds or thousands of students, each with their own strengths and interests and career aspirations, who are assigned to securing the best positions. If there is no structured way to explain what each student is genuinely suited for, guidance becomes generic, placements become a numbers game, and mismatches between role and student become the norm. The role of this is to provide career assessment and guidance. It is not just a support mechanism for placement officers, but also the foundation for the successful completion of placements.

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## What Is Career Assessment and Guidance?

Career assessment and guidance means figuring out a student's strengths, interests, and gaps, then pointing them toward roles that fit through tests, checks, and real conversations. For students, it replaces guesswork with confidence; for placement officers, it replaces one-size-fits-all training with structure. AI platforms now pull all this into one dashboard, cutting the manual work of reading every report.

### Common Challenges in Career Assessment and Guidance

Even with the right platform, a few problems tend to show up again and again.

**Low student engagement:** Many students treat assessments as just another form to fill out, rushing through questions without really thinking about their answers — which means the recommendations that come out the other end aren't worth much either.

**Data that doesn't reflect reality:** If the skill mapping or job-market data behind a platform is outdated, it starts pointing students toward roles that don't actually exist anymore, or missing ones that do.

**Staff who don't trust the tool:** Some counselors and placement officers, used to doing this the old way for years, are skeptical of letting an algorithm weigh in on something as personal as a student's career and without buy-in from the people using it, even a great platform ends up ignored.

**Reports nobody follows up on:** It's easy to run an assessment, generate a report, and move to the next student. But if nobody sits down with them afterward to talk through what it actually means, the exercise doesn't change much.

### Effectiveness of Career Assessment and Guidance

Career assessment and guidance deliver measurable outcomes that help placement officers improve student employability, placement readiness, and recruiter satisfaction.

| Key Outcome | Description | Impact on Placement Officers |
|---|---|---|
| Improved Student-Role Matching | Students are guided toward career opportunities that align with their skills, interests, and strengths. | Improves interview success rates and reduces role mismatches during placements. |
| Reduced Post-Placement Attrition | Students make informed career decisions based on career fit rather than external influences. | Increases offer-to-joining ratios and improves long-term placement success. |
| Stronger Recruiter Relationships | Recruiters receive candidates who are better aligned with job requirements and organisational expectations. | Builds recruiter trust and encourages repeat campus hiring. |
| Early Identification of Skill Gaps | Assessment insights identify competency gaps early, allowing students to upskill before placement season. | Helps placement officers plan targeted training and improve placement readiness. |
| Data-Driven Career Guidance | Career recommendations are supported by assessment data instead of assumptions or intuition. | Enables placement officers to make informed decisions and provide personalised career guidance. |

### Key Components of an Assessment and Guidance Platform

**Psychometric and aptitude testing** : the baseline layer, measuring reasoning ability, personality, and work-style preferences that everything else builds on.

**Skill mapping** : a real inventory of what a student can actually do, checked against what target roles genuinely require.

**A recommendation engine** : usually AI-driven now that turns all that data into specific, ranked role suggestions instead of generic advice.

**Gap analysis with a plan attached** : not just flagging what's missing, but pairing it with a course, certification, or project to actually close it.

### Benefits Career Assessment and Guidance for Placement Officers

| Key Benefit | Description | Benefit to Placement Officers |
|---|---|---|
| Better Student-Role Matching | Students are guided toward roles that align with their assessed strengths and interests, rather than applying everywhere and hoping. | Leads to stronger interview performance and fewer offers rejected mid-process. |
| Reduced Post-Placement Attrition | Guidance addresses the root cause of early exits students taking roles for the wrong reasons, like peer pressure or lack of alternatives. | Improves offer-to-joining ratios and long-term placement outcomes. |
| Stronger Recruiter Relationships | Well-matched candidates mean fewer complaints and mismatched hires from the companies that visit campus. | Builds recruiter trust, encouraging companies to return year after year. |
| Evidence-Based Guidance | Assessment data gives officers objective backing when advising students or discussing candidate fit with recruiters. | Replaces gut-feeling recommendations with data officers can actually stand behind. |

### Conclusion

Career assessment and guidance isn't some extra add-on anymore it's become part of how placement cells actually get things done. Less guessing, better matches, recruiters who keep coming back. AI just makes it possible to do this for every single student instead of a lucky few, giving officers real data to back up their calls instead of gut feel. And at the end of the day, the institutions that really win aren't the ones with the longest list of recruiters they're the ones whose students already know they belong in that interview room before they even sit down.

**FAQ’s**

##### What Is Career Assessment and Guidance?

Career Assessment and Guidance is the process of evaluating a student's skills, interests, personality, aptitude, and career aspirations to recommend suitable career paths. It helps students make informed career decisions while enabling placement officers to improve placement outcomes through data-driven guidance.

##### Why Is Career Assessment and Guidance Important for Placement Officers?

Career assessment helps placement officers identify students' strengths, skill gaps, and career readiness. This enables them to provide personalised guidance, improve student-role matching, and increase campus placement success.

##### How Does Career Assessment and Guidance Work?

It evaluates a student's skills, aptitude, personality, and interests through assessments to identify strengths, skill gaps, and suitable career paths. AI-powered platforms provide personalised recommendations based on these insights.

##### What Is the Impact of Career Assessment and Guidance?

Career Assessment and Guidance improves placement readiness, enhances student-role matching, reduces skill gaps, and helps placement officers achieve better placement outcomes and recruiter satisfaction.

##### What Is the Future of Career Assessment and Guidance?

The future of Career Assessment and Guidance lies in AI-driven insights, predictive analytics, and personalised career recommendations, helping placement officers prepare students for evolving industry demands and future job roles.

**Categories:** eLearning

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Career Assessment, Career Guidance, Career Readiness, Employability Skills, Higher Education

---

### [Most Teachers Use AI. Most Have Never Been Told How.](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/most-teachers-use-ai-most-have-never-been-told-how/)

**Published:** September 13, 2026
**Author:** Site Admin

**Excerpt:** Teachers are adopting AI faster than schools are creating formal guidance. What minimum AI policies do educators need for responsible classroom use?

**Content:**

Teachers have adopted AI faster than schools have written rules for it. Two Gallup surveys, conducted a year apart, give a reasonable measure of the gap.

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The first, run with the Walton Family Foundation in spring 2025, surveyed 2,232 U.S. public school teachers \[1\]. Sixty percent had used AI for work during the school year, and 30 percent used it at least weekly. Weekly users estimated they saved 5.9 hours a week, which the researchers converted into about six weeks across a school year. That estimate is self-reported rather than observed, so it describes how teachers experience the tools rather than an audit of their time. Even discounted, it helps explain the speed of adoption.

The second survey, conducted in February and March 2026 with 2,069 teachers, asked what guidance those teachers had received \[2\]. Eighteen percent reported any formal guidance from school administrators on how AI tools should be used. Across ten tasks the researchers asked about, 34 percent received no guidance at all and 48 percent received only informal guidance.

For most teachers using AI, then, the operative policy is something a colleague or an administrator said once in passing.

### Why Informal Guidance Causes Problems

Informal guidance creates three problems for schools.

- It is distributed unevenly. A teacher whose department head takes an interest in AI develops a working sense of what is acceptable. A teacher in the next department may develop none. Both are subject to the same expectations, and only one has any basis for meeting them.
- It shifts responsibility to the individual. When guidance is verbal and imprecise, responsibility for a bad outcome falls on whichever teacher used the tool rather than on the institution that never made a decision.
- No one can tell whether the guidance is actually being followed. If a school has never stated what teachers should do with student information in an AI tool, it cannot meaningfully check whether staff are handling that information consistently.

In most systems, AI tools became free and useful before institutions had any position on them, and adoption ran ahead of governance.

### What Minimum Guidance Covers

The policy gap has already had a practical consequence: teachers have spent the last two years making these decisions themselves. Which tools are safe enough to use? What student information can go into them? How closely does the output need to be checked? When does a student need to disclose AI assistance?

Schools do not need a comprehensive AI strategy to answer those questions. A few clear decisions would cover most of what teachers are currently missing.

- **Write rules for tasks rather than tools.** Teachers use AI for lesson planning, worksheet generation, adapting materials, drafting parent communication and assessment design. Those uses are more stable than the products themselves. Schools should decide which tasks are permitted, which require additional review and which are not allowed.
- **State what student information can be entered.** Can a teacher put a student's name into an AI tool? Their grades? An assessment record or special education documentation? A disciplinary record? Teachers should not have to make those decisions individually.
- **Say who is responsible for the output.** If AI drafts a report card comment and the comment is wrong, someone is still responsible for sending it. Teachers should remain responsible for material sent under their name.
- **Set disclosure rules for both students and teachers.** Schools should decide when students must disclose AI use in submitted work, and when teachers should tell students or families that AI was involved in something they received. Most discussion has focused on the first question.
- **Keep the prohibited list clear and short.** A policy does not need to predict every legitimate use of a new tool. It is more useful to be explicit about what teachers should not do and leave room for uses the school has not yet anticipated.

These decisions will need to be revisited as the tools change. But once a school has made them, teachers no longer have to make the same decisions independently, with no way to know whether their answer matches the school's or the teacher next door.

### The Underlying Issue

Written guidance does not undo the fact that teachers have already spent two years figuring out these questions for themselves. It does, however, mean that they do not have to keep answering them alone.

Teachers are already making decisions about AI every day. The question is whether schools are going to leave those decisions to individual judgment or decide which ones should be made collectively.

**References**

```
[1] Three in 10 Teachers Use AI Weekly, Saving Six Weeks a Year: https://news.gallup.com/poll/691967/three-teachers-weekly-saving-six-weeks-year.aspx
[2] Most Teachers Receive No Formal Guidance on AI Use: https://news.gallup.com/poll/710534/teachers-receive-no-formal-guidance.aspx
```

**Categories:** Insight

**Tags:** Administrators, AI Education, Artificial Intelligence, K-12, Teacher Training, Teachers/Educators

---

### [Stop Building AI Mentors. Fix Human Mentorship First.](https://www.edtechreview.in/voices/practices/stop-building-ai-mentors-fix-human-mentorship-first/)

**Published:** September 7, 2026
**Author:** Site Admin

**Excerpt:** AI may not need to replace human mentors. By improving mentorship infrastructure, AI can help mentors spot problems earlier and make better decisions.

**Content:**

By the time I realized one student’s research project was in trouble, more than half of the mentorship program was already over.

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The student was working one-on-one with a mentor to complete an independent research project, and on paper, things were going well. The mentor was engaged, the student was showing up, and each weekly conversation was productive. But when I stepped back and looked at the project, the mismatch was obvious: the research question was still too broad, substantial work remained, and the timeline no longer matched the goal.

Nothing had gone dramatically wrong in any single session. That was exactly the problem. Everyone had been focused on the next meeting, while no system was clearly showing where the project was headed.

The mentor was not failing. The infrastructure around the mentorship was.

That experience made me wonder whether the race to build AI mentors is solving the wrong problem. In many mentorship programs, the problem is not the quality of the mentor. It is the infrastructure around them.

Even a great mentor needs the right support. Good mentorship is not just about having meaningful conversations. It is about remembering what came before, keeping the student moving forward, and recognizing when something is no longer working and needs to change.

### Good Sessions Can Still Produce a Bad Outcome

Mentorship is surprisingly easy to evaluate one meeting at a time. Was the student engaged? Did the mentor give useful feedback? Did they leave with something to work on? Those are reasonable questions, but they can create a false sense that everything is going well.

Research projects rarely fall behind all at once. A student can leave each meeting having made progress, but a few weeks later, the project is still much bigger than the time left to finish it. The question has not narrowed enough, new ideas keep getting added, and suddenly there are only a handful of sessions left.

That drift can be hard to see. A mentor may see one version of the project during a Zoom call, another in a shared document, and a few more updates through messages or notes. Each piece can look fine on its own. It is only when you put them together that you realize the project is no longer going where you thought it was.

### The Appeal of an AI Mentor

It is easy to see why AI mentors are appealing. Tools such as Khan Academy’s Khanmigo can give students individualized support on demand, helping them work through problems rather than simply handing them an answer. A human mentor has limited time, while an AI tutor can be available whenever a student gets stuck.

AI is also becoming good at some of the most visible parts of mentorship. It can brainstorm research questions, suggest revisions, explain unfamiliar concepts, create a project plan, and recommend next steps.

But these may also be the easiest parts of mentorship to replicate.

A mentor’s value does not always come from answering a student’s question. Sometimes it comes from recognizing that the student is asking the wrong question. An AI mentor might help a student narrow a research topic. A human mentor may realize that the student should abandon that topic entirely.

Research on developmental relationships points to something similar. Young people do not just need adults to give them answers. They need adults who challenge them, encourage them, and notice when they are stuck or capable of more than they think.

A mentor might realize that a project is technically doable but not actually interesting to the student. Or they may notice that the student keeps putting off the hardest part of the work. Sometimes slow progress means the student needs to work harder. Other times, it means the project itself needs to change.

Knowing the difference takes judgment.

If judgment is where the human mentor adds the most value, then technology should give that mentor better information to act on.

### This Is Where AI Could Be More Useful

Instead of trying to recreate the mentor, AI could improve the infrastructure surrounding the mentorship.

Imagine a system that looks across session notes, milestones, project plans, and student progress. It could surface patterns that are easy to miss when those pieces are scattered across different places.

In a case like the research project I described, that might mean flagging that a student is several sessions into the program, the research question is still too broad, and major stages of the project have not yet begun.

The point would not be for AI to decide that the project should be narrowed. It would be to make sure the mentor or program team sees the pattern early enough to make that judgment themselves.

I believe the better question is not, “How can AI give students better advice?” but “How can AI help mentors notice when something is going wrong?”

Helping a mentor catch a problem earlier may matter more than giving the student another source of advice.

### Make the Human Better

The student whose project fell behind did not need another voice giving him advice. He needed the right person to see the problem sooner.

There is enormous value in making high-quality support more accessible, and AI will likely play an increasingly important role in helping students learn independently. But we should be careful not to confuse the most visible parts of mentorship with the most valuable ones.

The future of AI mentorship may not be a better artificial mentor.

It may be a better-equipped human one.

**References**

```
Search Institute — Developmental Relationships Framework: https://searchinstitute.org/resources-hub/developmental-relationships-framework
```

**Categories:** Practices

**Tags:** AI Education, Artificial Intelligence, Mentorship, Online Mentorship, Personalized Learning, Project Based Learning

---

### [Schools Went Digital. Why Is Student Transportation Still So Fragmented?](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/schools-went-digital-why-is-student-transportation-still-so-fragmented/)

**Published:** September 8, 2026
**Author:** Site Admin

**Excerpt:** Schools are digitizing education, but student transportation remains fragmented. Explore how connected technology can improve school bus safety, visibility, accountability, and communication.

**Content:**

Schools have spent the last decade digitizing almost every part of their operations.

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Admissions are online. Attendance is increasingly digital. Parents receive updates through apps and portals. Learning platforms have become common across classrooms. Fees, assessments, student records and communication are increasingly connected.

Yet for many schools, the student’s journey between home and school remains a separate operational world.

That journey involves children, parents, drivers, vehicles, routes, transport operators and school administrators. It also involves some of the most time-sensitive decisions a school has to make every day.

India’s school education system is enormous. According to UDISE+ 2024-25, the country has nearly **14.71 lakh schools and 24.69 crore students**, with more than 1 crore teachers. The scale alone makes transportation a significant operational challenge for many institutions.

At the same time, schools are becoming more connected. UDISE+ 2024-25 reports that internet facilities are available in 63.5% of schools nationally. In Maharashtra, the figure is higher, at 72.1%.

The infrastructure for digital operations is expanding.

So why does school transportation still feel so fragmented?

### The School Is Digital. The Journey Often Is Not.

Think about the typical digital school experience.

A parent may receive attendance information, academic updates, circulars, fee notifications and messages through a school platform.

But once the child leaves home in the morning, transportation may be managed through a combination of a GPS device, a driver’s phone, spreadsheets, CCTV, WhatsApp messages, phone calls and manual records.

Each tool may work perfectly well on its own.

The problem is that they do not necessarily create one coherent picture.

A school may know where a bus is without knowing exactly who has boarded it.

A parent may know the bus is five minutes away without knowing whether the right student boarded.

A transport operator may know that a vehicle completed its route without having a complete record of what happened during that journey.

This is the difference between **having data** and **having operational visibility**.

### GPS Answered an Important Question. It Did Not Answer Every Question.

GPS transformed school transportation.

Knowing the real-time location of a vehicle helps schools and parents estimate arrival times, monitor routes and respond to delays.

But location is only one dimension of safety.

Ask a school: **Where is the bus?**

A GPS system can answer that.

Now ask:

- **Which students boarded?**
- **Did they board the correct route?**
- **Who was responsible for the vehicle?**
- **Was the journey operated as expected?**
- **Was an incident reported?**
- **What happened afterward?**

These are different questions.

They involve identity, accountability, communication and response.

That distinction matters because India’s regulatory framework already treats school buses as a special safety category. AIS-063 establishes additional requirements for school buses beyond general bus standards, with the stated objective of maximizing safety and addressing the specific needs of school-going children. The standard includes requirements relating to identification, speed control and other school-bus-specific safety features.

The challenge is therefore not simply whether safety standards exist.

It is whether schools and operators have enough day-to-day visibility to consistently manage what those standards are intended to protect.

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### Transportation Is Not One Process. It Is a Chain.

School transportation works because several stakeholders perform different roles.

**Student** needs a safe and predictable journey.

**Parent** needs timely information and confidence that the child has arrived safely.

**Driver** needs clear instructions and a defined operating process.

**Transport operator** needs visibility into vehicles, routes and drivers.

**School** needs oversight, communication and the ability to respond to incidents.

When these stakeholders work from disconnected systems, the school can end up with multiple versions of the same event.

A driver may know something happened.

The operator may have a vehicle record.

The school may receive a phone call.

The parent may have a WhatsApp message.

The real question is: **Can anyone see the complete picture?**

That is where transportation technology has an opportunity to evolve.

### Student-level Data Changes the Way Schools Can Think About the Journey

One of the most important developments in Indian school technology is the increasing use of student-level digital information.

The Ministry of Education says that UDISE+ began collecting individual student-wise data nationally from 2022-23. The 2024-25 system records 24.69 crore students. The stated purpose includes better tracking of students and improved management of the education system.

The underlying idea is important: education systems increasingly need to understand the individual student, not just the institution or classroom.

The same thinking can be applied to transportation.

A bus is not simply a vehicle moving between two coordinates.

It is carrying specific students through a specific journey.

That creates a more useful set of questions:

- Was the student assigned to this route?
- Was the student recorded as boarding?
- Was the expected stop reached?
- Was an unusual event detected?
- Was the appropriate person informed?
- Was the incident documented?

This moves transportation from vehicle tracking toward **student journey management**.

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### More Connectivity Does Not Automatically Mean Better Integration

It is tempting to assume that adding technology will solve the problem.

It often does not.

A school could have a GPS system, CCTV, RFID, spreadsheets, phone calls, messaging groups and multiple software platforms and still struggle to answer a basic question quickly.

**What is happening right now?**

This is a common problem in digital transformation.

The objective is not to collect more information. It is to make the right information available to the right person when a decision needs to be made.

For school transportation, that means moving toward a shared operational picture.

The technology does not necessarily have to replace existing systems. It needs to connect the relevant pieces.

### What Should School Leaders Evaluate?

When schools evaluate transportation technology, live location should be only one part of the conversation.

A useful evaluation framework should include seven questions.

- **Identity:** Can the school verify which student is using a route?
- **Visibility:** Can authorised stakeholders understand the current journey?
- **Accountability:** Can the school access relevant driver, vehicle and operational information?
- **Response:** Can incidents be reported, escalated and documented?
- **Communication:** Can the right people receive timely information?
- **History:** Can the school reconstruct what happened after an event?
- **Integration:** Can transportation connect with the broader digital ecosystem instead of becoming another isolated tool?

This changes the purchasing conversation.

The question is no longer: **Do we need GPS?**

The better question is: **What information does the school need to operate a safe, accountable transportation system every day?**

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### The Next Step Is Not More Technology. It Is Better-connected Technology.

Digital transformation in education should not stop at the school gate.

The home-to-school journey is part of the student’s experience too.

India already has a large and increasingly data-driven school education system. UDISE+ has moved toward student-level information, while school connectivity continues to expand.

The next challenge is turning that digital capability into better-connected operations.

For transportation, that means thinking beyond the bus as a moving object.

It means thinking about the **journey** as a system.

The future of school transportation should not be defined only by whether a bus has GPS.

It should be defined by whether a school can confidently answer four questions:

- **Who is travelling?**
- **Where are they?**
- **Is the journey being operated safely?**
- **What happens when something goes wrong?**

When those answers become visible and connected, transportation stops being a separate logistics function and becomes part of the digital student experience.

That may be the next meaningful step in school technology: not simply digitizing what happens inside the classroom, but creating a more connected and accountable journey to and from it.

**Categories:** Insight

**Tags:** Digital Transformation, School Management, School Safety, School Transport, Student Safety & Wellness

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### [Top 10 Montessori Teacher Training (MTT) Courses in India: 2026-27 Edition](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/top-10-montessori-teacher-training-mtt-courses-in-india-2026-27-edition/)

**Published:** September 9, 2026
**Author:** Site Admin

**Excerpt:** Compare the top 10 Montessori teacher training courses in India for 2026-27 based on fees, duration, certification, learning mode, and placement support.

**Content:**

**Pune, India:** With NEP 2020 placing early childhood care and education at the foundation of India’s education system, the demand for trained Montessori educators in India is rising. This comparison of the **Top 10 Montessori Teacher Training (MTT) Courses in India: 2026-27** will help you select the right one for yourself based on factors like duration, certifications, mode, fees, suitability, and placement.

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### Criteria We Used For Ranking The Top MTT Courses

After speaking with educators and schools across India, we have ranked the top MTT courses based on the following important factors:-

1. Certifications Offered
2. Hands-on Learning
3. Trainers & Mentorship
4. Placement Support
5. Course Fees
6. Flexible Learning Modes
7. Kit & Additional Training
8. Access to Technology

### Best Montessori Teacher Training Courses in India (2026-27)

Based on certification, recognition, affordability, and future-ready training, upEducators ranks as the best Montessori teacher training course in India for 2026-27. It is also honoured as the “Best Teacher Training Institute” in India by the Economic Times Education Excellence Awards 2026.

#### **1.upEducators** 

**upEducators** offers a live-online Montessori Teacher Training course with a **Government-recognised NCVET Skill India Certification** in two formats: a 6-month Diploma and a 12-month Postgraduate Diploma. The program **also includes AI in education training** with Government of India-accredited NASSCOM FutureSkills certification, making it one of the very few Montessori courses in India that formally includes AI readiness as part of the curriculum. The course also offers a **cash incentive of Rs.5000 from the Government of India** after clearing the NASSCOM Examination.

The **Diploma** course fee is **₹18,900,** and the **PG Diploma is ₹25,900**, both all-inclusive with free Montessori kits as a valuable addition for learners who want to practise hands-on without separately purchasing materials. The curriculum is updated, covering Montessori philosophy, child development, lesson planning, journals & Jolly Phonics. **Placement assistance** and professional mentoring are also provided.

**Visit:** [www.upeducators.com/montessori-teachers-training](http://www.upeducators.com/montessori-teachers-training)

#### **2. Sir Ratan Tata Institute (RTI), Mumbai** 

Established in 1928 and located in South Mumbai, the Sir Ratan Tata Institute is one of India’s **oldest Montessori training institutions**. It is also one of only four AMI-authorised training centres in the country. The institute offers **two AMI-accredited programs**: one for the 3–6 years age group and another for the 0–3 years age group, both led by experienced AMI-trained faculty and delivered entirely in person on its Mumbai campus.

Fees range from **₹1,30,000 to ₹2,50,000** depending on nationality, with partial scholarships available for deserving candidates. For those seeking the most globally recognised Montessori qualification available in India, RTI remains the gold standard.

**Visit:** [srti.in/montessori](http://srti.in/montessori)

#### **3. JFA Montessori Teacher Training Centre (JFA MTTC), Kolkata**

JFA MTTC holds the distinction of being Kolkata’s first and only **AMI-affiliated Montessori training centre**, officially listed on AMI’s global register of authorised centres. All training is delivered by AMI-certified international educators with extensive classroom experience in India and abroad.

The fees for Indian nationals are **₹1,43,370**, and for the Elementary Diploma, the standard course fee is **₹2,14,170** with discounts. Placement support is provided for students based in Kolkata.

For all the course details, kindly refer to the comparison table below (2026-27).

### Top 10 MTT Courses: Comparison Table (2026-27 Edition)

(Sourced from: Shiksha.com, Official websites & Google)

| Institute | Certification | Mode of Learning | Approx. Fee Range | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #### upEducators | NCVET Skill India & NASSCOM AI Educator | Live Online + Distance Learning | ₹18,900 (Diploma) & ₹25,900 (PG Diploma) | Government- recognised certification with AI integration & placement support |
| #### Sir Ratan Tata Institute (RTI), Mumbai | AMI Diploma (International) | In-person (Mumbai) | ₹1.8 Lakh | Globally recognised AMI diploma |
| #### JFA MTTC, Kolkata | AMI Diploma (International) | Blended (In-person + Online) | ₹1.4 – 2.1Lakh | AMI elementary diploma with blended modular format |
| #### Coursera | University Certificates | Online (Self-paced) | ₹5,000 – 20,000 | Flexible self-paced learning from global universities |
| #### AIPSA (All India Private Schools Association) | University Authorised Certificate | Blended | ₹35,000 | School owners and educators seeking authorised university certification |
| #### International Montessori Teacher Training Institute (IMTTI) | Institute Diploma | In-person (Franchise-based) | ₹18,000 | Placement support with global job assistance |
| #### NCTA (National Council of Training Academy) | Certificate | Online | ₹10,000 | Budget-conscious learners seeking foundational Montessori knowledge |
| #### Supraja Montessori Study Centre, Chennai | AMI Diploma (International) | In-person (Chennai) | ₹1,55,500 (For Indians) ₹2,05,500 (For Foreign Nationals) | South India-based educators seeking AMI diploma |
| #### Udemy | Course Completion Certificate | Online (Self-paced) | ₹500 – 5,000 | Exploring Montessori concepts at minimal cost |
| #### Montessori Institute of Bangalore | AMI Diploma (International) | In-person (Bangalore) | ₹1,52,550 | Bangalore- based educators seeking AMI diploma with practice school access |

### Conclusion

The landscape of Montessori teacher training in India offers diverse options to suit various needs, from internationally recognised diplomas to accessible online certifications. Ultimately, the best programme is one that aligns with your career goals, learning preferences, and commitment level.

**FAQ**

##### Which is the best Montessori Course in India?

Based on certifications offered, fees, trainers, placement, flexibility, kit, and technology integration, upEducators clearly ranks the best institute offering the Montessori Course in India.

##### How can I train to become a Montessori Teacher?

Complete an accredited Montessori training program aligned with your preferred age group. upEducators’ government-accredited program offers expert-led live sessions, with a free hands-on learning kit. Coursera and Udemy also offer Montessori courses.

##### Which is better: B.ed or Montessori?

Both have value, but a Montessori certification gives you a specialized edge with a child-centered approach that modern schools actively seek. It’s the smarter step toward a more impactful teaching career.

##### What is the salary of a Montessori Teacher in India?

Freshers can expect to start at ₹2 – ₹3 LPA, while experienced and certified Montessori teachers can earn ₹5 – ₹8 LPA or more in reputed schools. The key to unlocking better pay is the right certification!

##### What is the duration of the Montessori Teacher Training Course in India?

The duration of the MTT course is usually 6 months for a diploma and 12 months for a PG Diploma.

##### What are the Career Options After Completing the MTT Course?

The MTT Course opens doors to a world of exciting opportunities such as: Montessori Classroom Teacher, Montessori School Administrator, Early Childhood Educator, Curriculum Developer, Child Development Specialist, Montessori Home Tutor, Daycare & Preschool Director.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Certification, Early Childhood, Online Courses, Preschool, Teacher Training, Teachers/Educators

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### [Top 10 Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) Courses for Teachers in India 2026-27](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/top-10-early-childhood-care-and-education-ecce-courses-for-teachers-in-india-2026-27/)

**Published:** September 5, 2026
**Author:** Site Admin

**Excerpt:** Compare the top 10 ECCE courses in India for 2026-27 based on fees, duration, certification, learning mode, training, and career support.

**Content:**

**Pune, India:** Demand for teachers in India’s preschool sector is growing. After the implementation of NEP 2020, there’s a real need for trained ECCE professionals from anganwadis to international schools. But with so many options around, it’s tough to know where your money’s well spent and which institutes give you the right career start. So, this article compares the **Top 10 Early Childhood & Care Education ECCE courses in India: 2026-27** by fees, duration, mode, and certification, so you can figure out which one fits your needs.

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### Criteria We Used For Ranking The Top ECCE Courses

After speaking with educators and schools across India, we have ranked the top ECCE courses based on the following important factors:-

1. Certifications Offered
2. Hands-on Learning
3. Trainers & Mentorship
4. Placement Support
5. Course Fees
6. Flexible Learning Modes
7. Kit & Additional Training
8. Access to Technology

### Best ECCE Teachers Training Courses in India (2026-27)

Based on certification, recognition, affordability, and future-ready training, upEducators ranks as the best ECCE teacher training course in India for 2026-27. It is also honoured as the “Best Teacher Training Institute” in India by the Economic Times Education Excellence Awards 2026.

#### **1.upEducators** 

**upEducators** offers its Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) course as one of India’s most comprehensive teacher training programs, with **government-recognised certification** from **NCVET under Skill India.** The program comes in two formats: a 6-month Diploma and a 12-month Postgraduate Diploma.

The **Diploma** course is priced at **₹16,900**, and the **PG Diploma** at **₹23,900**. It includes a free hands-on ECCE Learning Kit valued at ₹13,500 and ₹19,500 respectively, including 10+ items like Multipurpose Felt Mount Board, Phonics Spin Board, Flashcards, Finger puppets, Story Teller box, Wooden puzzles, Movable alphabets & Sandpaper numbers. It also includes an additional AI training Course worth ₹10,000 with certification from **Government-accredited** NASSCOM FutureSkills. Learners who clear the NASSCOM examination are additionally eligible for a **government cash incentive of ₹5,000**. Placement assistance is built into the program and includes portfolio building, resume creation, demo and interview preparation.

Visit: [www.upeducators.com/ecced-course](http://www.upeducators.com/ecced-course)

#### **2. SWAYAM** 

SWAYAM is the **Government of India’s platform** run under the Ministry of Education. Its ECCE course is **fully free to access** and covers foundational ECCE topics including child development theories, play-based learning, curriculum planning, and hands-on practice through assignments, portfolio work, and internship tasks.

Learners who want an official certificate **need to register for a proctored exam,** which comes with a nominal fee. Certificates from SWAYAM are recognised for academic credit transfer at UGC-approved universities across India.

Visit: [swayam.gov.in](http://swayam.gov.in)

#### **3. Lovely Professional University (LPU)**

LPU offers an online Diploma in ECCE through its distance education division. This is a **UGC-recognised program** designed for working professionals who prefer a structured online format.

The course is delivered through a mix of live and recorded lectures, along with digital study materials and online assessments. It typically runs for one year, with **fees estimated** between **₹30,000 and ₹50,000**. LPU is known for its placement assistance, which is available even for online students, including access to their career support services.

For all the other course details, please refer to the comparison table below (2026-27).

### Top 10 ECCE Courses: Comparison Table (2026-27 Edition)

(Sourced from: Official pages, Shiksha.com, Google)

| Institute & Mode | Fees (INR) | Certification | Suitability |
|---|---|---|---|
| #### upEducators  Online (Live-interactive) | ₹16,900 (Diploma) & ₹23,900 (PG Diploma) | Government-Recognised NCVET + NASSCOM FutureSkills AI Educator Certificate | Anyone who wants a government-recognised certification with AI training & placement support |
| #### SWAYAM  Online, self-paced | Free to learn (proctored exam fee: ~₹1,200 for certificate) | SWAYAM Certificate | Free, government-backed certification |
| #### Lovely Professional University  Online | ₹30,000 – ₹50,000 (approx.) | Diploma from LPU | Working professionals who want a branded university degree |
| #### National Academy, Mumbai  Online (Live) / Offline / Hybrid | ₹29,000 | National Academy Diploma | Mumbai-based aspirants |
| #### YCMOU  Nashik Distance | ₹41,988 | YCMOU Certificate | Maharashtra-based learners |
| #### IGNOU DECE  Distance/Open Learning | ₹3,500 | IGNOU Diploma | Learners and professionals on a very tight budget |
| #### SNDT Women’s University, Mumbai  Distance/Online | ₹6,000 – ₹17,990 | UGC-approved Diploma / PG Diploma | Women learners across India |
| #### Jamia Millia Islamia – CDOE, New Delhi  Distance/Online | ₹8,000 | JMI Diploma | Learners who want a central-university -issued diploma |
| #### The Foundation School of Education  Online / Correspondence | ₹12,500 | TFSE Diploma | Learners wanting a flexible diploma |
| #### Vidhyanidhi Education Society, Mumbai  Regular (Mumbai campus) | Not specified | VES Diploma / PG Diploma | Mumbai-based learners or those preferring in-person training |

### Conclusion

The landscape of Early Childhood & Care Education Courses in India offers diverse options to suit various needs, from internationally recognised diplomas to accessible online certifications. Ultimately, the best programme is the one that aligns with your career goals, learning preferences, and commitment level.

**FAQ**

##### Which is the best ECCE Course in India?

Based on certifications offered, fees, trainers, placement, flexibility, kit, and technology integration, upEducators clearly ranks the best institute offering the ECCE Course in India.

##### Are ECCE courses government-recognised?

Some programs, like the upEducators’ program, are recognised by NCVET; SWAYAM is a Ministry of Education platform, and IGNOU, SNDT, and Jamia Millia Islamia carry UGC-recognised or central-university-issued diplomas.

##### What is the duration of an ECCE course in India?

The duration of the ECCE course is usually 6 months for a diploma and 12 months for a PG Diploma.

##### What is the difference between ECCE and NTT?

ECCE is a comprehensive programme that combines early childhood education with childcare.

NTT is a foundational teacher training programme that prepares you to teach young children.

##### What are the career options after completing the ECCE Course?

The most common path is to become a Pre-Primay or a Montessori Educator. You can also become a Daycare Coordination, Curriculum Developer, Special Educator or an Entrepreneur.

##### How much is the salary of an ECCE Educator?

Entry-level positions of preschool teachers can earn around Rs 12,000-25,000 a month. Experienced educators can earn up to Rs 50,000 a month.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Certification, Courses, Early Childhood, Online Courses, Teacher Training, Teachers/Educators

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### [QR Codes for Interactive Learning in the Classroom](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/trends/qr-codes-for-interactive-learning-in-the-classroom/)

**Published:** September 3, 2026
**Author:** Site Admin

**Excerpt:** See how QR codes for interactive learning turn printed lessons into videos, quizzes, and self-paced tasks students can access with a phone.

**Content:**

A teacher tapes a worksheet to the board. A student scans the small square in the corner, and a two-minute clip starts playing. No login, no handout, just a scan.

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That square is a QR code, and it turns static printed material into a doorway to digital resources. QR codes for interactive learning let students move from a page to a video, quiz, or recording at their own pace. This guide covers why they work, where they fit, and what to check first.

**Key Takeaways**

- QR codes for interactive learning let students scan printed material to reach videos, quizzes, and audio.
- They run on phones and tablets students already own, avoiding new hardware costs.
- Dynamic codes let teachers edit the linked content and track scans without reprinting a page.
- Classroom uses include self-paced revision, digital assignments, feedback, attendance, and gamified activities.

## Why Interactive Lessons Outperform Passive Reading

Students learn more when they act on material instead of only reading it. A 2014 meta-analysis of 225 studies by Scott Freeman and colleagues at the University of Washington, published in PNAS, found that students in traditional lectures were 1.5 times more likely to fail than peers in active learning classes.

A scan sends a student to a short explainer, a quiz, or an audio guide that asks for a response. The action, not the code, does the teaching.

## Where QR Codes Support Interactive Learning

You can attach a code to almost any printed item. Teachers commonly use them to:

- Link textbook pages to explainer videos for revision.
- Turn worksheets into assignments students open on a phone.
- Add model answers or feedback to returned assessments.
- Mark attendance with a quick scan at the start of class.
- Build quizzes and scavenger hunts that reward each scan.

The University of Manchester uses QR codes for lecture podcasts, course materials, and attendance.

Dynamic QR codes make this practical over a full term. You can edit the destination anytime, so one printed code can point to a new resource each week without reprinting. You can also track scans by time and device, showing which materials students actually use. Scanova offers this on a 14-day free trial, and its guide to [QR codes in the classroom](https://scanova.io/qr-code-in-education/) shows the setup.

## What to Check Before You Print

QR codes only help when students can scan them easily. Print each code at least one inch wide, keep strong contrast, and test it on a phone before making copies.

Students also need reliable Wi-Fi, and the linked page must open cleanly on a phone. A slow or desktop-only page loses the class fast.

Used well, QR codes turn ordinary handouts into interactive, self-paced learning without new budgets or devices. They will not rescue a weak lesson, but they give students an easy way to act on what they read.

**Categories:** Trends

**Tags:** Classroom Activities, Digital Learning, Interactive Learning, Mobile Learning, Student Engagement, Technology in Classroom

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### [How to Create Consistent AI Videos with a Reference-to-Video Generator](https://www.edtechreview.in/reviews/how-to-create-consistent-ai-videos-with-a-reference-to-video-generator/)

**Published:** September 2, 2026
**Author:** Editorial Team

**Excerpt:** Learn how reference-to-video AI generators preserve characters, products, and visual details across scenes while turning still images into consistent video content.

**Content:**

Maintaining a consistent character or object across different scenes is one of the biggest challenges in AI video generation. This guide shows you how to use a reference-to-video generator to preserve subject consistency throughout your videos, even if you have no previous editing experience.

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## What Is a Reference to Video Generator?

A reference to video generator is an AI tool that analyzes a primary image (a character, product, or object) and locks its core visual features. When you generate a new video clip, the AI preserves the reference subject—including facial structure, expressions, clothing, or product textures—while generating natural movements and new backgrounds.

Platforms like Pollo AI specialize in this technology. By using advanced reference-mapping algorithms, Pollo AI’s [reference to video generator](https://pollo.ai/reference-to-video) allows you to create fluid, natural motion without altering the identity of your main character or item.
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## Practical Ways to Use Reference-Based Video Generation

Using a reference to video tool opens up several practical workflows that save time and cut editing costs by up to 65%.

### 1. Place the Same Character in New Contexts

If you are working on a short film or an advertisement, you often need the same person in multiple locations. With Pollo AI, you can upload a single image of your character and place them in completely different environments.

- Example: Take a photo of a woman wearing a straw hat and cycle her through a rose garden in one scene, then show her walking near the Eiffel Tower in the next—all while keeping her face and outfit identical.

### 2. Seamlessly Add Objects and Characters to Existing Scenes

You do not always need to build a scene from scratch. If you already have a background you like, you can introduce new elements without disrupting the lighting or style.

- Example: Insert a steaming mug onto a café table or add a puppy playing beside a child in a park scene. The AI automatically matches the lighting, shadows, and perspective of the original image.

### 3. Remix Multiple Images Into a Cohesive Storyboard

If you have a collection of photos—such as family vacation shots or product lifestyle stills—you can combine them into a single continuous video narrative. Pollo AI bridges the gaps between different uploaded images, generating smooth transitions and natural motion from shot to shot.

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## Explore Pollo AI’s Full Ecosystem of Video Apps

While maintaining subject consistency with the reference to video tool is essential for storytelling, Pollo AI offers a complete suite of specialized AI video apps to expand your creative toolkit.

If you are working on promotional content or narrative projects, you can use the [movie trailer maker](https://pollo.ai/app/movie-trailer-maker) to combine your consistent character clips into high-energy, cinematic previews complete with dynamic camera angles and dramatic pacing. Whether you need specialized face-swapping, B-roll generation, or styled animation, having access to multiple targeted apps inside one platform keeps your visual style uniform across all channels.

## Step-by-Step: How to Generate Consistent Videos With Pollo AI

Creating your first consistent AI video with Pollo AI takes just three straightforward steps:

### Step 1: Upload Your Reference Image

Select one or more clear images representing the character, product, or scene you want to animate. Higher quality source images yield sharper video outputs.

### Step 2: Select the Anchor Subject

Choose which specific element you want the AI to keep consistent throughout the clip. This tells the system to freeze the design of that face, person, or object while generating the rest of the scene.

### Step 3: Describe the Motion and Generate

Type a clear prompt describing what action should happen. Click generate, and Pollo AI will produce a video clip with smooth movement and consistent details.

## Who Benefits Most From Consistency-Focused AI Tools?

- Video Editors & Storytellers: Eliminate expensive reshoots and maintain continuity across narrative scenes, short films, and AI anime projects.
- Brand Marketers: Scale product promotions by showcasing the exact same item across dozens of different lifestyle settings, boosting output while reducing production budgets.
- Game Designers & Animators: Quickly test character concepts and storyboard sequences before committing to full 3D rendering.
- Social Media Creators: Create recognizable virtual personas and recurring characters for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts to build stronger viewer loyalty.

By leveraging a reference to video workflow with tools like Pollo AI, you can generate consistent, professional-quality videos directly from your source images in just a few clicks.

**FAQs**

##### What is Pollo AI’s reference to video generator?

Pollo AI’s reference to video generator is an AI tool that analyses a primary image — a character, product or object — and locks its core visual features. Using reference-mapping algorithms, Pollo AI preserves facial structure, expressions, clothing and product textures while generating natural movement and new backgrounds.

##### How do you create a consistent AI video with Pollo AI?

Pollo AI takes three steps. Upload one or more clear reference images of the character, product or scene — higher-quality sources give sharper video. Select the anchor subject, telling Pollo AI which face, person or object to freeze. Then describe the motion you want and generate. No previous editing experience is needed.

##### What can you build with Pollo AI’s reference to video generator?

Pollo AI supports three workflows, and reference-based video generation can cut editing costs by up to 65%. Place the same character in new contexts — a woman in a straw hat in a rose garden, then near the Eiffel Tower, face and outfit unchanged. Add objects or characters to an existing scene, such as a mug on a café table or a puppy beside a child, with Pollo AI matching the original lighting, shadows and perspective. Or remix a set of images into one continuous video.

##### Who is Pollo AI for, and what other video apps does it include?

Pollo AI suits four groups: video editors and storytellers avoiding reshoots; brand marketers showing one product across dozens of settings; game designers and animators testing concepts before full 3D rendering; and social media creators building recurring personas for TikTok, Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts. Beyond reference to video, Pollo AI is a full suite — a movie trailer maker for cinematic previews, plus face-swapping, B-roll generation and styled animation, keeping one visual style across every channel.

**Categories:** Reviews

**Tags:** AI Tools, Artificial Intelligence, Content Creator, Creator Economy, Multimedia, Videos

---

### [Top 12 PDF Tools Every Teacher and Administrator Must Have](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/top-12-pdf-tools-every-teacher-and-administrator-must-have/)

**Published:** December 24, 2013
**Author:** Editorial Team

**Excerpt:** PDF documents have become a standard for almost for all purposes. When the PDF was first introduced, it was difficult to make any manipulation to the documents due to lack of proper


**Content:**

PDF documents have become a standard for almost all purposes. When PDF was first introduced, it was difficult to manipulate documents due to the lack of proper PDF tools. The options available were also minimal. The only use for PDF documents at that time was reading the content. PDF has come a long way since its introduction, and today there are many tools available for teachers, administrators, and students to enhance its usage.

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The emergence of multiple PDF tools has made PDFs highly utility-oriented. These tools make PDFs so convenient that you will hardly want to give them up. They are increasingly being used by all sections of users, such as teachers, administrators, and students. Below is a list of 12 PDF tools along with a brief description of their usefulness.

### Adobe Acrobat Online

[Adobe Acrobat Online](https://www.adobe.com/in/acrobat/online.html) is an amazing tool that can be used to carry out a wide variety of PDF editing tasks. You can merge and compress PDF files, [sign PDF](https://www.adobe.com/acrobat/online/sign-pdf.html) documents electronically, and even password-protect PDF files for secure sharing.

Acrobat’s online platform has also proved its mettle when used on long documents. We highly recommend using the tool’s AI PDF summarizer to make quick work of writing up key takeaways from lengthy PDF documents like policies or contracts.

### Web2PDF

The salient feature of this tool is its ability to convert web pages into PDF documents. Being portable, the document can be viewed anywhere and is ideal for reference purposes. Users find it useful because they do not have to take the trouble of bookmarking important web pages. Another benefit is that internet data usage is reduced significantly.

### Blogbooker

BlogBooker is a must-have tool for blog owners, and you will realize its benefits the moment you start using it. It is particularly useful if you maintain an archive of your blog for later use and reference. Users increasingly use it to save their blogs as PDF documents. Another use of BlogBooker is that it is helpful for changing the look of your blog or shifting to another platform. It is also useful when changing your hosting provider.

### Debenu

There are two versions of Debenu: paid and free. With this tool, maintaining and managing PDF documents becomes easy. Users have found Debenu useful for merging multiple PDF documents into one, converting images into PDF formats, checking document fonts, and making changes to PDF documents without opening them. The paid version offers many additional advanced features.

### DigSigner

As the name suggests, DigiSigner is used for adding signatures to PDF documents. This is ideal in situations where document security is of paramount importance. Companies use DigiSigner to store PDF documents containing confidential information. Manipulating PDF documents is not an easy task, but certain methods exist to do so. DigiSigner helps protect documents from being manipulated, even through such methods.

### PDF Reader

Just as Instagram for PC has flourished among photo lovers, PDF Reader is one of the most popular tools among PDF users. It is widely used by professionals and amateurs alike due to its ease of use. It is considered useful because it allows users to add annotations to documents, with a wide range of annotation options available.

### PDFEscape

If you want to enhance a PDF document, PDFescape is a useful tool to have. It is a practical tool for designing documents. Whether you want to include a form or give a different shape to enhance its appearance, PDFescape can accomplish it. It is widely used for form-filling purposes, including registration and enquiry forms. Users can also blank out portions of a document, add text, or insert links within and outside the document area

### PDF to Flash Page Flip

This tool has much in common with PageFlipFlap. Users find it useful for adding animations to documents. This is particularly helpful when you need to include illustrations or create a how-to effect for readers. If your document is aimed at school-going children, this tool can be very effective. It is also suitable for scientific presentations.

### Cute PDF

This is a highly utility-oriented tool and is cute as well. When used creatively, it can make documents both visually appealing and more readable. With this tool, you can merge multiple PDF documents into a single file. You can also selectively extract pages from different PDF documents and combine them into one PDF book. Cute PDF is an exciting tool that you should not miss

### PDF Ripper

As the name suggests, PDF Ripper does exactly what it implies—it rips PDF documents into different segments. Once the text, images, illustrations, charts, and other components are separated, they can be reassembled according to your preference. PDF Ripper is ideal for users who want to reorganize their PDF documents into a different order from the original.

### PDF Find

There is little need to emphasize the importance of PDF Find. The internet contains millions of documents in PDF format, and PDFs are valued for their versatility in digital transfer. PDF Find is an ideal tool for locating PDF documents on the internet. By using PDF Find, you can locate your desired document in no time.

### Slim PDF Reader

Slim PDF Reader is designed for users who keep multiple documents open on their monitor. It helps make PDF documents lightweight and easily accessible. When all you need is a basic view of multiple documents, Slim PDF Reader is indispensable. It is ideal for composing documents using multiple PDF pages.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Tools for Administrators, Tools for Schools, Tools for Students, Tools for Teachers/Educators, Tools in Education

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### [12 Best PDF Tools to Use in 2026 (Updated & Practical Guide)](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/trends/12-best-pdf-tools-to-use-in-2026-updated-practical-guide/)

**Published:** December 22, 2025
**Author:** Editorial Team

**Excerpt:** The best PDF tools in 2026 go beyond viewing—offering editing, signing, collaboration, and publishing features for work, education, and everyday use.

**Content:**

PDFs are everywhere—classrooms, offices, contracts, applications, manuals, and more. For many of us, they are part of everyday work. Yet not too long ago, PDFs were frustratingly limited. You could open them, read them, and that was about it. Editing, signing, organizing, or reusing content often felt impossible without expensive or complex software.

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That has changed.

Today, PDF tools are no longer just about viewing documents. They help people collaborate, teach, archive knowledge, secure sensitive information, and work more efficiently—whether you’re a teacher preparing study material, an administrator handling forms, or a professional managing contracts.

This 2026 list of best PDF tools focuses on practical, widely used, and actively maintained tools. Each tool below solves a real problem users face with PDFs, without unnecessary complexity.

### Smallpdf

Smallpdf is one of the most popular all-in-one PDF tools used globally. It allows users to convert files and web content into PDFs, compress large documents, merge files, and make quick edits—all from a browser. Because it is cloud-based, users can access their documents from anywhere, making it ideal for reference, sharing, and everyday PDF tasks. Its clean interface and fast processing make it especially appealing for non-technical users.

### Adobe Acrobat

Adobe Acrobat is the industry-standard tool for professional PDF editing, combining deep editing capabilities with an AI Assistant that generates cited summaries and can analyze multiple documents at once. Its [sign a PDF](https://www.adobe.com/acrobat/online/sign-pdf.html) feature offers legally binding e-signatures with full audit trails, backed by enterprise-grade security and strong OCR for scanned documents. It’s built for professionals and teams who need reliability over simplicity, though its advanced AI features typically require a paid add-on.

### PrintFriendly & PDF

PrintFriendly & PDF is widely used to turn web pages, blog posts, and articles into clean, distraction-free PDFs. It removes ads, unnecessary formatting, and navigation elements, resulting in documents that are easy to read and archive. Educators, bloggers, and researchers often rely on it to save long-form content for offline use or structured sharing.

### Foxit PDF Editor

Foxit PDF Editor is a modern, professional-grade tool for creating, editing, and managing PDF documents. It supports advanced features such as merging files, converting images to PDFs, editing text, and inspecting fonts. Trusted by businesses and institutions, Foxit is known for its balance of performance, security, and regular updates, making it a reliable long-term PDF solution.

### DigiSigner

DigiSigner is designed specifically for securely signing PDF documents. It is commonly used in business environments where document authenticity and confidentiality matter. Contracts, agreements, and approvals can be signed electronically with ease. DigiSigner’s straightforward workflow and compliance with digital signature standards make it a dependable choice for remote and paperless operations.

### Foxit PDF Reader

Foxit PDF Reader is a fast and lightweight tool for viewing and annotating PDF documents. It is widely used by professionals, students, and casual users alike. Beyond simple viewing, it allows users to highlight text, add comments, and collaborate on documents. Its speed and intuitive interface make it suitable for handling large or multiple PDFs without slowing down.

### PDFescape

PDFescape is a practical online tool for editing and enhancing PDF documents without installing software. Users can create and fill forms, add text, insert links, and redact sensitive information directly in the browser. It is commonly used for registrations, applications, and quick edits, especially when flexibility and speed are important.

### FlipHTML5

FlipHTML5 is a modern HTML5-based tool that transforms PDFs into interactive, flip-style digital publications. Unlike older Flash-based solutions, it works smoothly across devices and browsers. It is often used for educational content, brochures, catalogs, and presentations where visual engagement and interactivity enhance the reading experience.

### CutePDF

CutePDF is a simple yet reliable utility for creating and merging PDF documents. It allows users to combine multiple PDFs into one file or extract selected pages to form a new document. Its straightforward functionality makes it a useful option for users who need basic PDF management without advanced features.

### iLovePDF

iLovePDF is a widely trusted platform for splitting, extracting, and reorganizing PDF content. Users can easily separate pages, rearrange document order, or combine files into a new structure. It provides a legitimate and user-friendly way to work with PDF content while staying compliant and secure.

### Google PDF Search (Advanced Operators)

Finding PDF documents online no longer requires a dedicated search tool. Google’s advanced search operators, such as filetype:pdf, allow users to quickly locate relevant PDF documents across the internet. This method is widely used by students, researchers, and professionals to discover reports, academic papers, manuals, and official documents efficiently.

### SumatraPDF

SumatraPDF is a lightweight PDF reader designed for speed and simplicity. It is ideal for users who keep multiple documents open or need quick access without advanced editing features. Because it uses minimal system resources, it works well even on older or low-spec machines, making it a practical choice for focused reading and reference.

### DocHub (Bonus)

DocHub is a collaborative PDF platform that allows users to edit, annotate, sign, and share documents in real time. It is widely used in education and business workflows where multiple people need to work on the same document. With cloud integration and intuitive collaboration features, DocHub completes a modern, well-rounded PDF toolkit for 2026.

**Final Takeaway**

PDF tools in 2026 are no longer about just opening files—they are about working smarter, collaborating better, and managing information efficiently. Whether you need simple viewing, secure signing, document organization, or interactive publishing, the tools listed above cover real-world needs without relying on outdated or unsupported technology.

**Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)**
**What are the best PDF tools to use in 2026?**

The best PDF tools in 2026 are those that are actively maintained, browser-compatible, and easy to use. Popular options include Smallpdf for everyday tasks, Adobe Acrobat for professional-grade editing and AI-powered summaries, DigiSigner for secure digital signatures, and DocHub for collaboration and workflow-based PDF management.

**Which PDF tool is best for editing documents online?**

For online PDF editing, tools like Foxit PDF Editor, PDFescape, and DocHub are widely used. These tools allow users to edit text, add forms, annotate content, and manage PDFs directly in the browser without installing heavy software.

**Are free PDF tools safe to use?**

Yes, many free PDF tools are safe when used from reputable providers. Tools such as Smallpdf, iLovePDF, PDFescape, and SumatraPDF are widely trusted. Users should still avoid uploading sensitive documents to unknown platforms and always review privacy policies.

**What is the best PDF tool for students and teachers?**

Students and teachers often prefer lightweight and practical tools such as Foxit PDF Reader for annotations, PrintFriendly & PDF for saving study material, and DocHub for collaborative assignments. These tools support learning workflows without unnecessary complexity.

**How can I securely sign PDF documents?**

To securely sign PDF documents, tools like Adobe Acrobat, DigiSigner, and DocHub are commonly used. They support electronic signatures, document authentication, and secure storage, making them suitable for contracts, approvals, and official paperwork.

**How do I find PDF documents on Google easily?**

You can find PDF documents using Google’s advanced search operators. Typing `filetype:pdf` along with your search query helps locate reports, research papers, manuals, and official documents published in PDF format.

**What is the lightest PDF reader for older computers?**

SumatraPDF is considered one of the lightest PDF readers available. It uses minimal system resources and is ideal for users who need fast access to multiple documents without advanced editing features.

**Categories:** Trends

**Tags:** Digital Tools in Education, Free Apps and Tools, Tools for Administrators, Tools for Schools, Tools for Students, Tools for Teachers/Educators, Tools in Education

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### [How Learning Gaps Can Be Identified Before Assessment (AI-Powered Insights)](https://www.edtechreview.in/research/how-learning-gaps-can-be-identified-before-assessment-ai-powered-insights/)

**Published:** August 28, 2026
**Author:** Geetanjali Shrivastava

**Excerpt:** AI can help educators identify potential learning gaps before formal assessments by analysing response patterns, errors, engagement, and learning progress.

**Content:**

Assessments tell you where a student struggled. They rarely tell you when the struggle began. By the time a test result confirms a gap, it may have been developing quietly for weeks or months, the assessment simply arrived late to a problem already in progress.

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AI offers an opportunity to look at learning a little earlier. Instead of waiting for a formal assessment, learning platforms can observe patterns in how students respond, practise, hesitate and progress. These act as leading indicators, helping educators notice that a gap may be forming before a test confirms it.

The purpose is not to predict a student’s performance with certainty. It is to give educators an earlier indication of where a learner may need attention, while there is still an opportunity to provide meaningful support.

### The Signals AI Actually Picks up On

One useful signal is response latency. Taking longer than usual to answer, repeatedly rereading a question or hesitating over something that would normally be familiar may indicate uncertainty. Time alone cannot explain the reason, but a change in response behaviour can give educators a useful place to begin looking.

AI can also identify patterns in errors. A student who consistently confuses place value may be experiencing a conceptual difficulty, while an occasional arithmetic mistake may simply be an isolated error. Looking at repeated errors that help distinguish a possible root-cause gap from a careless slip.

Engagement and interaction data can provide another perspective. Skipping questions, repeatedly guessing, using guess-and-check behaviour, clicking rapidly through an exercise or gradually disengaging offer clues about how a learner is experiencing the task. There is also micro-progression tracking through short, ungraded practice activities, exit tickets and adaptive quizzes can reveal changes in understanding without requiring students to wait for a major assessment.

AI can further look across topics to identify cross-topic connections. A learner struggling with fractions, for example, may actually be carrying forward an earlier difficulty with division. Recognising that connection helps educators address the underlying skill before it appears more clearly on a report card.

### How This Works Mechanically

AI learning platforms can adjust the difficulty of questions according to how a learner responds. The way performance changes as the difficulty increases itself becomes diagnostic data, offering insight into how confidently a student is progressing in studies.

Natural language processing brings another dimension to open-ended responses. Rather than looking only for spelling or grammatical errors, AI can examine essays and short answers for patterns that may suggest conceptual confusion.

Predictive models also compare current learning behaviour with patterns observed across historical cohorts. Similar approaches have been used to identify students who may be on an at-risk trajectory, including in dropout-prediction systems. In learning environments, the value lies in recognising a concerning pattern early enough for educators to consider an appropriate response.

### Why Early Identification Matters Pedagogically

When a learning gap is identified early, educators have more opportunity to respond before it becomes more difficult to address. Instead of blanket re-teaching, support can be directed towards the particular concept or skill where a learner appears to need help.

This is especially important in sequential subjects such as mathematics, where one unresolved concept influences several steps that can follow. A small gap, if left unaddressed, it gradually compounded into a larger learning challenge.

Early identification also gives teachers more time for what matters most in teaching. If AI assists with detecting patterns and highlighting areas that may need attention. Educators can spend more time understanding the learner and deciding how best to intervene. The technology supports detection, but the human still makes the judgement call.

### The Necessary Caveats

AI signals should be treated as indicators rather than diagnoses. A longer response time or repeated error can suggest where an educator should look more closely, but it cannot definitively explain why a learner is struggling. Importantly, human judgement remains essential in confirming the root cause. There is also a risk of over-fitting to test-taking behaviour rather than genuine understanding. Some patterns are easy to measure, while other aspects of learning are more difficult to capture through data alone.

Equity is another important consideration. A model trained on one group’s behavioural patterns may not interpret hesitation, guessing or engagement in the same way across different groups. Behavioral data therefore needs to be interpreted carefully and in a contextual way.

For educators to trust these systems, interpretability and teacher buy-in are also essential. A black-box risk score is far less useful than a transparent view of which skill appears uncertain, what behaviour contributed to that observation and why the system has flagged it.

The promise of AI in education is not only in replacing assessment or the judgement of teachers, but in helping educators notice learning needs earlier. When it’s used thoughtfully, AI can bring together small patterns that might otherwise take weeks to become visible. It also surfaces the pattern, while the teacher brings the context, experience and human understanding needed to decide what comes next.

Ultimately, early identification is not about predicting which students will struggle. It is about recognising when a learner may need support early enough for that support to make a meaningful difference in today’s learning system.

**Categories:** Research

**Tags:** Adaptive Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Assessments, Learning Analytics, Personalized Learning, Teachers/Educators

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### [How to Build Educational Apps That Drive Real Teacher and Student Adoption in 2026](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/how-to-build-an-educational-app-that-teachers-and-students-use/)

**Published:** September 1, 2026
**Author:** Site Admin

**Excerpt:** Learn how to build educational apps that teachers and students actually adopt, with practical insights on offline access, accessibility, UX, engagement, and classroom workflows.

**Content:**

Every school district has at least one app that was purchased with enthusiasm, rolled out with a training session, and abandoned by October. The license renews anyway, because switching costs more political capital than nobody using it quietly does. This pattern is so common in education technology that “shelfware” has become its own budget line item.

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The uncomfortable truth is that most of these tools weren’t badly built. They passed procurement. They demoed well. They had the features on the RFP checklist. What they didn’t have was a development process that treated the people using them every day as more than end users to be onboarded after the fact.

Adoption in EdTech isn’t a marketing problem or a training problem. It’s a series of technical and design decisions made months before launch decisions about connectivity, accessibility, information hierarchy, and incentive design. Get these wrong and no amount of professional development will save the rollout. Get them right, and the app becomes invisible infrastructure that teachers stop noticing because it simply works.

### Why Most EdTech Apps Fail at Adoption, Not at Launch

Launch day metrics are almost always good. Everyone logs in once. The failure happens in week three, when the novelty wears off, and the tool has to compete with a teacher’s existing workflow the one built from paper, muscle memory, and whatever worked last year.

The apps that survive that competition share a pattern: they were built around how a classroom actually operates, not around an idealized version of one. That means accounting for shared devices, unreliable Wi-Fi, thirty-second passing periods, and a teacher who has four minutes before the bell to check whether anyone finished last night’s assignment. An app designed in a well-lit product meeting, tested on fast office internet, rarely survives contact with a real school building.

The fix isn’t a better feature set. It’s building with constraints from the actual environment baked in from the first sprint, not patched in after complaints arrive.

### Build for Unreliable Connectivity With an Offline-First Architecture

School Wi-Fi is not office Wi-Fi. Bandwidth gets divided across hundreds of devices, older buildings have dead zones in specific classrooms, and IT departments often throttle or block traffic unpredictably. An app that assumes a stable connection will fail exactly when a teacher needs it most mid-lesson, in front of thirty students.

Offline-first architecture means the app’s core functions viewing assignments, entering grades, submitting work, tracking progress work fully without a live connection, syncing automatically once one is available. This is a foundational architecture decision, not a feature that gets added later. Retrofitting offline support onto an app built assuming constant connectivity usually means rebuilding the data layer from scratch.

The practical test: can a teacher take attendance, assign work, and record a grade during a network outage, with everything reconciling cleanly when the connection returns? If the honest answer is no, the app will get used exactly until the first outage, and then it won’t.

### Build Accessibility Into Educational Apps From Day One

Accessibility in education isn’t a compliance checkbox; it’s a legal requirement and a practical necessity, because classrooms include students with a wide range of visual, auditory, motor, and cognitive needs, often without formal documentation reaching every teacher who needs it.

Building to WCAG 2.2 AA standards from the first wireframe is dramatically cheaper than retrofitting it after launch. Screen reader compatibility, keyboard navigation, sufficient color contrast, resizable text without layout breakage, and captioning for any audio or video content all need to be architectural decisions, not QA tickets filed after a complaint.

There’s also a second-order effect worth noting: interfaces designed for accessibility tend to be clearer for everyone. Larger touch targets, unambiguous labeling, and reduced reliance on color alone to convey meaning make the app easier to use in a noisy classroom on a scratched tablet screen, not just for students with documented needs.

### Design Teacher Dashboards Around Daily Classroom Decisions

Teacher dashboards are where most EdTech products reveal whether they were designed for the classroom or for the sales deck. A dashboard that surfaces every metric the platform can technically capture is not more useful; it’s a wall of noise that a teacher has to parse during a planning period that barely exists.

What teachers consistently need, in order of urgency:

- Who needs help right now, flagged students, incomplete work, or performance dropping below a threshold- visible without digging
- What needs grading or reviewing today, sorted by deadline, not alphabetically by student name
- A fast path to communicate with a student or parent from the same screen where the issue was spotted
- Trends over time that are skimmable in seconds, not dashboards requiring a filtering session to interpret

Every additional data point competes for attention with these four things. The design question isn’t “what can we show,” it’s “what can we justify making a teacher look at instead of their next lesson plan.” Progressive disclosure surfacing detail only when someone drills in tends to outperform comprehensive default views in actual usage data, even when comprehensive views test better in demos.

### Student Engagement That Supports Learning, Not Just Gamification

Points, badges, and leaderboards are the easiest engagement mechanics to build and the least durable. They produce a burst of activity when novel and a measurable drop-off once students calibrate to how little the rewards actually mean. Leaderboards in particular can actively discourage struggling students, who learn quickly that they’ll never appear near the top and disengage rather than compete.

Mechanics that hold up over a full school year tend to share different properties:

- **Visible progress toward a concrete goal** a skill tree or mastery map students can see themselves moving through, rather than an abstract point total
- **Low-stakes retry loops:** the ability to attempt a problem again without penalty, which keeps students in a productive struggle rather than avoiding attempts they might fail.
- **Peer visibility without ranking**: seeing that classmates are also working, without a scoreboard that turns it into a public comparison.
- **Immediate, specific feedback** telling a student what to fix, not just whether they got a red X

The pattern across all of these is that they reinforce the actual learning goal instead of sitting on top of it as an unrelated reward layer. Gamification that works is barely distinguishable from good instructional design; gamification that fails is a layer of shiny mechanics bolted onto content that hasn’t changed.

### Involve Teachers Before Development Decisions Are Locked In

The single highest-leverage decision in EdTech development is when teachers enter the process. Most projects bring them in for training, once the product is built and the roadmap is locked. By then, every fix is a workaround rather than a redesign.

Involving teachers earlier looks like:

- **Shadowing before wireframing:** Spending time in actual classrooms, watching the workflow the app will replace or augment, before a single screen is designed.
- **Working prototypes in real classrooms, not focus groups:** A prototype tested in a conference room with adults giving polite feedback behaves nothing like one tested with thirty students and a ringing bell.
- **A standing feedback channel that closes the loop visibly:** Teachers who report a problem and see it addressed keep reporting problems. Teachers who report a problem into a void stop bothering, and stop trusting the tool.
- **Piloting with a range of teachers, not just the enthusiastic ones:** The teacher who’s skeptical of new technology will surface friction that the early adopters won’t notice, because they’ve already adapted around it.

This isn’t a nicety that improves morale. It’s the mechanism by which the technical decisions above offline behavior, accessibility, dashboard hierarchy, engagement design get validated against reality instead of assumption. Every EdTech tool that reaches its second and third year of genuine use was shaped by people who had to use it, arguing with the people who built it, well before launch day.

The tools that get abandoned after one term were usually built correctly by every internal metric the team was tracking. They just weren’t built with the classroom in the room.

### Conclusion

None of the decisions covered here are exotic. Offline-first architecture, WCAG compliance, restrained dashboards, engagement mechanics tied to real progress, and early teacher involvement are all well-understood practices; none of them require a technical breakthrough. What separates the EdTech tools still in use three years after launch from the ones quietly dropped after one term is not access to better technology. It’s whether these decisions were treated as foundational, made before a line of code was written, instead of as fixes bolted on after adoption numbers started slipping.

For administrators evaluating a custom build or an existing vendor, the questions worth asking are simple: What happens when the Wi-Fi drops mid-lesson? Can a screen reader user complete the same tasks as everyone else? What does a teacher actually see first when they log in, and did any teacher help decide that? The answers reveal more about whether a tool will still be running in September of next year than any feature list ever will.

**Categories:** Insight

**Tags:** Accessibility, App Development, EdTech Startups/Companies, Student Engagement, Teachers/Educators, User Experience

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### [Why AI Lesson Planning Tools Are Only Solving Half the Problem](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/why-ai-lesson-planning-tools-are-only-solving-half-the-problem/)

**Published:** August 31, 2026
**Author:** Site Admin

**Excerpt:** AI lesson planning tools save teachers time on one task — but grading, attendance, and parent communication remain untouched. Here's why that gap matters.

**Content:**

Walk into any teachers’ WhatsApp group in India right now, and you’ll find someone sharing an AI prompt for lesson planning. It’s become the go-to productivity hack of the past year — type in a topic and grade level, and ChatGPT or Claude hands back a structured lesson plan in under a minute. For a profession that has long complained about being buried in paperwork, this feels like a genuine win.

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And it is, to a point. But the enthusiasm around AI lesson planning has quietly skipped over a bigger question: what happens to that plan once it leaves the screen?

### The Planning Stage Was Never the Real Bottleneck

Ask any teacher where their time actually goes during a school week, and lesson planning is rarely at the top of the list. It’s real work, certainly — but it competes with far more time-consuming tasks: taking attendance across multiple sections, correcting papers, updating progress records, responding to parent queries, and managing the dozens of small administrative tasks that don’t show up in any curriculum document.

AI tools are genuinely useful at compressing the planning stage — turning a blank page into a structured first draft in a fraction of the time it used to take. That’s a real efficiency gain. But it’s solving the smaller half of a much larger time problem, and treating it as the whole solution risks distracting from where the actual hours are being lost.

### A Lesson Plan Is Not the Same as a Taught, Tracked, and Reported Lesson

Consider the full lifecycle of a single lesson: it has to be planned, delivered, assessed, graded, recorded, and eventually communicated to parents in some form — a report card, a message, a parent-teacher conversation. AI can meaningfully assist with exactly one of those six steps. The other five remain almost entirely manual in most Indian schools and coaching institutes today, regardless of how sophisticated the lesson plan itself was.

This matters because efficiency gains that don’t touch the full workflow tend to just shift bottlenecks rather than remove them. A teacher who can now generate five lesson plans in the time it used to take to write one still has to manually grade five sets of papers, track five sets of attendance, and follow up with five sets of parents. The time saved at the front end doesn’t necessarily translate into less total workload — it just moves the pressure point downstream

### What a More Complete Picture of “AI-assisted Teaching” Should Include

If the goal is genuinely reducing teacher workload — not just making one visible task faster — the conversation needs to expand well past prompt engineering. A few things worth more attention in edtech discourse:

- **Assessment and grading**, particularly for objective/MCQ-style tests, is one of the most time-consuming and most automatable parts of a teacher’s week, yet it gets far less attention than lesson-plan prompts in most “AI for teachers” content.
- **Attendance and record-keeping** remain largely manual across a huge share of Indian institutes, despite being one of the simplest processes to digitize.
- **Parent communication** is often treated as an afterthought, even though inconsistent updates are frequently the single biggest source of parent dissatisfaction with schools and coaching centres.

None of these are particularly novel problems — institutes have been trying to solve them for years, with varying degrees of success. But they deserve at least as much attention in the current AI-in-education conversation as prompt libraries do, because they represent a much larger share of where a teacher’s actual time goes.

### A More Honest Framing

AI lesson planning tools are a genuinely useful development, and there’s no reason to be dismissive of them. But it’s worth being precise about what they actually solve: they compress one relatively small part of a teacher’s week, while leaving the larger, more time-consuming parts of the job — grading, tracking, reporting, communicating — largely untouched

The institutes that will see the biggest gains from AI and digital tools over the next few years likely won’t be the ones that adopted the flashiest lesson-planning prompt library first. They’ll be the ones that looked at the entire workflow — from planning through to parent communication — and found ways to reduce friction at every step, not just the one that happens to be easiest to demo.

**Categories:** Insight

**Tags:** AI Teaching Tools, Artificial Intelligence, Lesson Planning, Parent Teacher Communication, School Management, Teachers/Educators

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### [The Future Belongs to Children Who Can Change Their Minds](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/the-future-belongs-to-children-who-can-change-their-minds/)

**Published:** August 26, 2026
**Author:** Site Admin

**Excerpt:** Teaching children that changing their minds is a strength helps them form confident principles instead of rigid opinions.

**Content:**

A ten-year-old once spent twenty minutes arguing with her teacher about Pluto being a planet. She had learned that it was a planet from her first-grade teacher, and she was not going to be persuaded otherwise. Her teacher finally pulled up the official report from the International Astronomical Union, explaining why Pluto had ceased to be a planet, and the girl conceded, remarking that it all made sense now.

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At dinner, she eagerly explained the situation to her parents. She was not embarrassed about her error; she was rather happy about it. That little girl’s parents were lucky, for in that moment, they witnessed a display of intellectual humility, one of the most sought-after traits in a child that is also one of the most difficult to obtain.

### What Is Intellectual Humility?

The ability to think critically begins when a person learns to think through evidence, and that quality is what allows them to recognize when one’s mind may be changed.

**In a digital era where information is abundant, but good information is scarce, we must teach our children the skills to differentiate the two.**

A ten-year old can read something on Google and believe it to be true without a second thought. Misinformation moves faster than rebuttals. Various studies on the sharing of social media posts have shown that fake news is shared, on average, five times more than genuine stories. A child who is unable to think through this will simply accept the louder opinion, and the loudest opinions are not always the right ones. This is especially important when considering the long-term effects of our choices; from the most basic decisions on whether to accept the terms of an end-user license agreement to higher-level decisions like medical diagnoses and the evaluation of job offers.

This is what underlies all of these decisions: **the ability to understand one’s evidence-based opinion and to apply the same to others’ evidence-based opinions**. It is what prevents us from being taken advantage of, as advertisers and manipulators of all kinds exploit weaker thought processes to get their answers across.

### What Is Not Intellectual Humility?

Intellectual Humility is not being indecisive or not having an opinion, but rather holding one’s thoughts and opinions close enough to be acted upon, while being able to keep them loose enough to be improved.

An example of this can be seen in the works of naturalist pioneer Charles Darwin. He kept meticulous records of observations he made as he traveled the world to better understand life on earth. However, when he published Origin of Species, he included a detailed list of evidence that would contradict his own claims in order to prove to his peers and the greater public that his words, however right they might have been from a higher power, were backed by actual science.

### How Can Kids Learn?

Having a parent or a teacher make an honest mistake in front of a child and then admit it can be very valuable, allowing the child to understand what it means when someone is mistaken, and how to accept such information in their own lives.

Praising the ability to come around to a new perspective or the ability to recognize good evidence when one sees it is equally important.

An example of this can be seen in children’s debating clubs, where kids are required to argue from the viewpoint of a specific character. Many of these debaters will say that they found being on the opposite side of a debate and having to argue it was the most useful thing they’ve experienced, as it taught them to truly understand and respect an opposing viewpoint rather than simply dismissing it outright.

### What Can It Lead To?

Beyond helping people grow into balanced and thoughtful adults, intellectual humility also fosters growth in other areas of life.

Resilience is one such area, as the ability to hold on to one’s principles rather than one’s opinions provides a kind of padding from which one grows stronger. People also tend to become more empathetic, as they are more able to listen to others’ concerns without immediately disagreeing.

By teaching a child how to change their mind, we raise them not to be unshakable and unbending in everything they believe, but be balanced and confident in their principles. It teaches them that being right is not always important, while being just is always necessary.

**Categories:** Insight

**Tags:** 21st Century Skills, Critical Thinking, K-12, Life Skills, Media Literacy, Parents

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### [Best Online Career Counselling in India 2026: Why Career Counselling Online Is the No.1 Choice for Students and Parents](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/best-online-career-counselling-in-india/)

**Published:** August 21, 2026
**Author:** Site Admin

**Excerpt:** Rated 4.9/5 by 1,474 families across 90+ cities. Founder-led sessions, psychometric + brain mapping, pricing from ₹5,000. India's No.1 online career counselling.

**Content:**

Every year, lakhs of Indian students choose a stream, a course, or a college based on peer pressure, board marks, or a well-meaning relative’s advice — and regret it by the second semester. [Career Counselling Online](https://www.careercounsellingonline.com/) (CCO) was built to end that guesswork, and today it stands as the No.1 online career counselling platform in India, trusted by families in more than 90 cities from Delhi and Mumbai to Kochi, Guwahati, and Indore.

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## Rated 4.9/5 by 1,474 Verified Families

Rankings mean little without proof. CCO holds a 4.9/5 rating from 1,474 verified families — parents who arrived confused about Science versus Commerce and left with a written, defensible plan. Reviews repeat the same word: honest. No inflated promises, no pushing a student towards whichever college pays the highest commission. That refusal to sell is precisely why referrals now drive most of our bookings.

## Science, Not Guesswork

Most platforms hand over a generic aptitude test. CCO combines a full career assessment test online with a brain mapping test, layering five proven frameworks — RIASEC/Holland Code, the Big Five personality model, Gardner’s multiple intelligences, aptitude clustering across verbal, numerical, abstract and spatial reasoning, and left/right brain dominance profiling. The result is a 360-degree picture of how your child actually thinks, not a label pulled from a 20-question quiz.

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This is the difference families notice most. At CCO, you are not passed to a junior counsellor reading from a script. Every session is conducted by founder Varun Vohra, an IIFT Delhi MBA and certified career counsellor who spent years in corporate strategy at Wipro, Lanco Infratech, and MMTC before completing 1,000+ counselling sessions. He knows what industries reward, because he worked inside them.

## Transparent Pricing, Zero Hidden Charges

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## What the Process Looks Like

It takes five simple steps: a free 20-minute discovery call, a 60–90 minute psychometric and brain mapping assessment, a 90-minute one-on-one counselling session with parents included, a complete career–course–college roadmap, and continued support long after the report is delivered. Everything happens online, so a student in Patna receives exactly the same quality of guidance as one in Gurgaon.

## Guidance for Every Stage

CCO supports Class 8–9 students exploring early, Class 10 students choosing a stream, Class 11–12 students planning entrance exams like JEE, NEET, CUET, CLAT, and NIFT, graduates deciding their next move, and working professionals planning a career transition. Admission guidance covers CUET, Delhi University, IPU, private universities, liberal arts programmes, and study abroad options across the UK, Canada, and Australia.

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**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Career Assessment, Career Counselling, Career Guidance, Online Career Counselling, Parents, Students

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### [We're Teaching Children for Jobs That Won't Exist, Here's What We Should Teach Instead](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/were-teaching-children-for-jobs-that-wont-exist-heres-what-we-should-teach-instead/)

**Published:** August 15, 2026
**Author:** Site Admin

**Excerpt:** A child starting nursery today won't join the workforce for 20 years. Here's which skills AI is making less valuable, and what we should teach children instead.

**Content:**

When I look at a classroom today, I often wonder: **Are we preparing children for their exams, or for their future?**

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A child starting Nursery this year may not enter the workforce for another 20 years. By then, the world will look very different from today.

No one can predict the future perfectly. But one thing is becoming increasingly clear: technology, especially artificial intelligence, will change almost every profession.

The question isn't whether AI will replace people.

The real question is: **What skills will still make humans valuable?**

### The World Is Changing Faster Than Our Classrooms

A few decades ago, success depended on memorizing information.

Today, almost every answer is available within seconds.

Tomorrow, AI won't just answer questions—it will write reports, design presentations, create software, analyze data, translate languages, and even generate ideas.

If machines become better at repeating knowledge, why are we still asking children to spend so much time memorizing facts?

Knowledge is still important.

But knowing **how to think** is becoming more valuable than simply knowing **what to remember**.

### Some Skills Will Become Less Valuable

Many routine tasks are already being automated.

These include:

- Basic data entry
- Repetitive paperwork
- Simple content creation
- Basic coding
- Translation
- Standard customer support
- Information retrieval

These jobs may not disappear completely, but they will require far fewer people than they do today.

Children entering school now will compete in a very different job market.

### The Skills That Will Become More Valuable

Technology changes, but human strengths remain.

The future will reward people who can:

- Solve problems that don't have obvious answers.
- Think creatively.
- Communicate ideas clearly.
- Work with people from different backgrounds.
- Adapt quickly to change.
- Learn new skills throughout life.
- Make ethical decisions.
- Show empathy and emotional intelligence.
- Ask meaningful questions.
- Use AI as a tool instead of competing against it.

These are difficult for machines to replicate, and they will become increasingly important.

### What Should We Teach From an Early Age?

We often ask children to find the correct answer.

Perhaps we should spend more time encouraging them to ask better questions.

Instead of rewarding only accuracy, we should also celebrate curiosity.

Instead of expecting every child to learn at the same pace, we should help them discover how they learn best.

Schools should continue teaching mathematics, reading, science, and languages.

But alongside these subjects, children should also develop:

- Critical thinking
- Financial literacy
- Digital literacy
- AI literacy
- Creativity
- Collaboration
- Communication
- Emotional resilience
- Healthy habits
- Responsible technology use

These aren't "extra" skills anymore—they are becoming essential life skills.

### AI Should Be a Learning Partner, Not a Shortcut

Some people worry that AI will make children lazy.

That risk exists.

But calculators didn't eliminate mathematics.

The internet didn't eliminate learning.

Likewise, AI doesn't have to replace thinking—it can strengthen it when used wisely.

The goal shouldn't be to keep children away from AI.

The goal should be to teach them how to question it, verify it, and use it responsibly.

Children who understand AI will likely have an advantage over those who ignore it.

### The Responsibility Belongs to All of Us

Preparing children for the future isn't only the responsibility of schools.

Parents, educators, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and technology companies all have a role to play.

The future won't reward children simply because they scored high marks.

It will reward those who continue learning, adapt to change, think independently, and work well with others.

That is the kind of education we should start building today.

Because the children sitting in our classrooms today won't just inherit the future.

They will create it.

**Categories:** Insight

**Tags:** 21st Century Skills, Artificial Intelligence, Critical Thinking, Early Childhood, Future of Learning, Future Ready Students

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### [Best English Speaking Apps in 2026: Which One Fits Your Goal?](https://www.edtechreview.in/reviews/best-english-speaking-apps-in-2026-which-one-fits-your-goal/)

**Published:** August 10, 2026
**Author:** Site Admin

**Excerpt:** Compare the best English speaking apps in 2026 for live conversation, pronunciation, AI practice, beginners, exam prep, and speaking with native speakers.

**Content:**

Most app roundups rank English apps in one line from best to worst. That is not how learning works. A vocabulary game, a pronunciation coach and a live speaking platform are not competitors — they solve different problems, and picking the wrong category costs learners months. The honest question is not “which app is best?” but “best for what?” This guide matches seven leading apps to the goals learners actually search for.

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### Quick Summary

- **Best app to practice English speaking with real people:** EngVarta
- **Best English speaking app for beginners:** Duolingo to build first vocabulary; EngVarta once you understand English but freeze when speaking
- **Best app for English conversation practice:** EngVarta with a real person; Speak with AI
- **Best for pronunciation and accent training:** ELSA Speak
- **Best for speaking with native speakers:** Cambly
- **Best for structured lessons and exam prep:** Preply
- **Best free starting point:** ChatGPT Voice

### How We Compared

Four factors, weighted for spoken fluency: **actual speaking minutes** a learner gets per session (watching lessons is not speaking), **correction quality** (whether mistakes are caught while you speak or scored afterwards), **schedule fit** for students and working professionals, and **real cost in INR** for daily use over months, not a one-off download.

| App | Best for | Format | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| EngVarta | Speaking practice with real people | Live 1-on-1 audio with English experts, on demand | ₹69 refundable trial; ₹2,700 for 25 sessions |
| Duolingo | Absolute beginners | Gamified self-study lessons | Free; optional paid tier |
| ELSA Speak | Pronunciation and accent | AI speech analysis | Subscription |
| Speak | AI conversation practice | AI-guided speaking lessons | Subscription |
| Cambly | Native-speaker conversation | 1-on-1 video with native speakers | Premium plans |
| Preply | Structured lessons and exam prep | Tutor marketplace | Per lesson |
| ChatGPT Voice | Free conversation rehearsal | AI voice chat | Free; Plus $20/month |

### 1. EngVarta — Best for Practicing English Speaking With Real People

EngVarta takes the top spot for one reason: it is built around live conversations with English experts, designed for Indian learners who understand English but hesitate to speak it. You connect in minutes — no scheduling required — to a TESOL/ESL-certified English Expert and simply talk. The Expert corrects you in real time during the call and recaps your patterns at the end, and session recordings stay available for 30 days so you can hear your own progress.

Running since 2017 with over 2 million learners across India, the US and the Middle East, it fits around real life: sessions of 15, 25 or 50 minutes, available 7 AM to midnight IST every day, audio-only so you can practice on a walk or between meetings — it even works over a regular phone call when data is patchy. Plans start at ₹2,700 for 25 sessions, with a ₹69 refundable trial. A fuller comparison of its home market sits in its own guide to the [best English speaking apps in India](https://engvarta.com/best-english-speaking-apps-in-india/).

The honest limitation: it is paid — there’s a small refundable trial but no free tier — and it suits learners who can already form basic sentences rather than absolute beginners.

**Verdict:** if the gap between understanding English and speaking it is your problem, this is the app that closes it.

### 2. Duolingo — Best for Absolute Beginners

If you are starting from very little English, Duolingo’s game-like lessons build vocabulary and grammar habits better than anything else free. Its limitation is the flip side of its strength: tapping tiles is not talking, and learners who already understand English gain little speaking ability from it.

**Verdict:** the right first app — and the wrong only app.

### 3. ELSA Speak — Best for Pronunciation and Accent Training

ELSA analyses speech at the level of individual sounds and drills the ones Indian learners most often need to adjust. It is a precision tool, not a conversation partner — it cannot push back or ask you an unexpected question.

**Verdict:** ten minutes a day on ELSA sharpens sounds; pair it with live practice for fluency.

### 4. Speak — Best AI Conversation Practice

Speak runs guided speaking lessons with an AI coach and instant feedback, on your own clock. For solo rehearsal it is the most polished AI option. Practice against software stays consequence-free, though — nothing in the conversation is ever at stake the way it is with a person.

**Verdict:** excellent reps between live sessions, not a replacement for them.

### 5. Cambly — Best for Speaking With Native Speakers

Cambly connects you over video with native speakers from the US, UK, Canada and Australia, around the clock. It sits at the premium end for Indian budgets, and tutors are not required to hold teaching qualifications, so quality varies by tutor.

**Verdict:** worth it for learners polishing their ear for native accents; expensive as a daily habit.

### 6. Preply — Best for Structured Lessons and Exam Prep

Preply is a tutor marketplace with lesson plans, homework and per-lesson billing — strong for goal-bound preparation like IELTS or a scheduled presentation, better suited to a weekly appointment than a daily speaking habit.

**Verdict:** pick it when you need a syllabus and a deadline.

### 7. ChatGPT Voice — Best Free Starting Point

ChatGPT’s voice mode holds open-ended conversations, corrects grammar on request, and costs nothing to try. It needs reasonable English to be useful, and like every AI partner it carries no social stakes — which is precisely what nervous speakers eventually need to face.

**Verdict:** the best zero-budget rehearsal room available today.

### Final Thoughts

The pattern across every goal is the same: apps that teach about English are supplements; speaking improves through speaking. A sensible 2026 stack is one foundation or drill tool matched to your level — Duolingo, ELSA or ChatGPT Voice — plus regular live practice with a real person, whether that is EngVarta’s daily 1-on-1 sessions, a Cambly native speaker, or a Preply tutor before an exam. Match the app to the goal, and change apps when the goal changes.

**FAQ**

##### What is the best app to practice English speaking with real people?

EngVarta is the strongest option for Indian learners — every session is a live 1-on-1 audio conversation with a TESOL/ESL-certified English expert who corrects you as you speak, available on demand from 7 AM to midnight IST. Cambly is the alternative if you specifically want native speakers over video.

##### Which app is best for English conversation practice?

For conversation with a real person who corrects you as you speak, EngVarta leads for Indian learners; for solo AI conversation, Speak and ChatGPT Voice are the strongest options. Most learners progress fastest combining one of each — this comparison of [English conversation practice apps](https://engvarta.com/best-apps-for-english-conversation-practice/) covers both types in depth.

##### Can a beginner start with live speaking practice?

Yes, once they understand spoken English even partially. Absolute beginners should build first vocabulary with an app like Duolingo, then move to live practice — the understand-but-hesitate stage is exactly when real conversation starts paying off.

**Categories:** Reviews

**Tags:** Android/iOS Apps, English Learning App, Indian Education, Language Learning, Online English Learning, Spoken English

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### [Beyond the Examination Crisis: Structural Reforms Must Take Precedence in India's Education Ecosystem](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/beyond-the-examination-crisis-structural-reforms-india-education/)

**Published:** August 9, 2026
**Author:** Site Admin

**Excerpt:** Beyond exam controversies, India's education system needs structural reforms that strengthen governance, transparency, and long-term institutional credibility.

**Content:**

The administrative failures related to national competitions revealed much more than merely technical weaknesses in the system of examinations. The fundamental crisis of trust and good governance has been revealed, which public policy can no longer dismiss as an isolated incident.

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India is at a historical turning point in its academic system. In the past few years, the country has witnessed a great deal of student activism, prolonged legal battles in courts of law, and increasing scepticism about the legitimacy of central entrance examinations. The solution to this tension lies not only in the successful conduct of the next examinations free from any technical issues, but rather in restoring faith in the social contract between the academic institutions and youth expectations.

### Consequences of Extreme Test Centralisation

While public discussion typically revolves around paper leaks, security issues, and quick administrative fixes, the latter two are symptoms of a bigger disease, which is the concentration of the destinies of millions into one ultra-critical testing period.

Statistics of the National Testing Agency show how this funnel works. Over 24 lakh candidates applied for NEET-UG to secure about 1.1 lakh seats in undergraduate medicine programs offered by both government and private institutions. One single three-hour test determines years of hard work in terms of finance, mental state, and personal life. In case when this extremely concentrated assessment process fails due to either security or administrative reasons, the consequences go far beyond the cut-off scores. **It breeds a general distrust in meritocracy, compelling parents to doubt that hard work can still be an instrument of social ascent.**

### Balancing Systemic Expansion With Institutional Credibility

India has seen considerable advancements in terms of its systemic expansion and accessibility to its higher education institutions. According to the **All-India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE), the total enrolment numbers in higher education in India have reached 4.5 crore,** thereby showing an increase of 31.5% from that of 2014-15. This growth has been made possible because the federal budget allocation to the education sector in 2026-27 has reached ₹1.39 lakh crore.

Nonetheless, systematic expansion proves ineffective in its utility once it becomes detached from institutional credibility. Households in middle and lower-middle classes spend more than just tuition payments for higher education. They save money, borrow, and make sacrifices for years to come. When public evaluation measures become less credible, the usefulness of physical expansion decreases correspondingly.

### The Structural Imbalance of the Shadow Education Economy

The most evident criticism of the current evaluation structure is the rapid rise of the private coaching sector. According to recent market research conducted by Technavio, the test preparation market in India is estimated at more than ₹96,000 crore annually and has been consistently growing due to fierce competition for professional admission.

As families have been spending from ₹2 lakh to ₹10 lakh over several years on specialised test training, secondary schools no longer become the main route for educational progress. The existence of such a shadow structure is justified, as it addresses the functional needs of the market. Nevertheless, it demonstrates an imbalance in terms of equity: access to higher education may become an economic war game that depends more on family ability to pay for specialised classes rather than on academic abilities and secondary school results.

### Institutional Accountability in National Testing Infrastructure

Common approaches to dealing with misconduct in exams include the imposition of surveillance on students, greater biometric checks, and punishment for any misbehaviour among students. While integrity of the test is vital, a mere emphasis on adherence by students does not take into consideration the importance of institutional accountability.

While high standards of transparency that are expected from students are important, these should also be adhered to by institutions in charge of administering the test. The nation has established secure digital infrastructure for public purposes like payments, document verification, and health logistics on a nationwide scale. Such standards are required for administering the test on a nationwide scale.

### Realigning Evaluation Methods With Workforce Capabilities

While the emphasis on entrance tests highlights one major issue, there is another issue that remains overlooked: the mismatch between performance in tests and employment capabilities. According to the India Skills Report, graduate employability stands at around 54.8%, indicating that nearly half of the soon-to-graduate individuals need additional training before entering the workforce.

Testing methods developed specifically for pattern recognition and memorisation usually fail to assess the ability to think critically, adapt to new technologies, and solve problems in collaboration with others. Although the NEP 2020 lays down a multidisciplinary learning and assessment system, its intentions need to be implemented in classrooms.

### Policy Reform Priorities for the Long-Term

To tackle the aforementioned issues, it is necessary to transition from short-term crisis management to policy reform:

- **Governance Reform of Testing Agencies:** Testing agencies need new forms of administration, which include oversight boards, mandated audits and a proper legal framework for managing operational problems.
- **Diversification of Assessment Periods**: Policy framework needs to consider the option of multi-period testing, standardised evaluation of aptitude over several different days and normalised weighting of secondary school performance.
- **Creation of a Quality and Integrity Framework**: Universities need to be assessed not only based on the number of their enrolled students, but also in terms of governance, graduates’ success, university infrastructure and assessment integrity.

Building back confidence in the education system requires showing that merit, transparency and equality of opportunities are still the foundational principles of the nation’s academic system.

**Categories:** Insight

**Tags:** Assessments, Education Reform, Entrance Exam, Higher Education, Indian Education, National Education Policy 2020

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### [Education Crisis 2026: Protests Signal a Looming Economic Disaster for India’s Youth](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/education-crisis-2026-protests-economic-disaster-india-youth/)

**Published:** August 8, 2026
**Author:** Site Admin

**Excerpt:** India's education crisis extends beyond exam leaks. Discover how student protests, policy failures, and skills gaps threaten the country's economic future.

**Content:**

India has a demographic dividend due to its millions of young people, which is considered to ensure the country’s success in the 21st century. In 2026, the same dividend has become a rotting promise that does not look inviting. The protests sparked by the paper leak of NEET-UG 2026 show that the education system is heavily flawed, leading to further implications. Looking at the situation from the point of view of business and economy, such events are not random episodes, but rather an indicator of loss of productivity, talent wastage, and an unfavourable position on the global market.

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### The Beginning of the Crisis: From Leaks to Protests

The beginning of the crisis was marked by the cancellation of the NEET-UG exam, which was supposed to take place on 3rd May, 2026, due to the charges of a leak, and **more than 2.28 million students were affected.** Thereafter came another examination, but trust has been lost. **The agitation at Jantar Mantar in Delhi is spearheaded by the Cockroach Janta Party, with opposition parties joining in. It demands the resignation of the Minister for Education, Dharmendra Pradhan and an overhaul of the system.**

These agitations have brought to light the persistent problems that exist, such as regular leakages, improper re-evaluation, like the problem with the CBSE on-screen marking and poor infrastructure facilities. Competing examinations for millions are the only way out into a future of success as doctors, engineers, or even as civil servants.

### Human Capital at Stake: The Demographic Dividend Under Threat

India has close to **367 million youths aged 15-29 years**, with **graduate unemployment hovering dangerously at 40 per cent between ages 15-25 years and 20 per cent between 25-29 years in recent surveys**. The unemployment rate for youth in the **15-29 age bracket was near 15-16 per cent in early 2026**. Very few end up getting employed in positions that require skills for which they have trained. The economic consequences of a delay in the flow of talent are substantial.

Any disruption to NEET and other examinations like JEE creates hurdles. Healthcare faces a problem with a doctor shortage while industry suffers from a skill shortage. Delayed semesters mean delay in entering the workforce, with lower lifetime earnings and taxation. When aggregated for a cohort, opportunity cost adds up to billions of rupees lost in annual productivity.

Public expenditure on education remains inadequate at about 4.1 per cent of GDP as a whole for centre and states, falling short of the NEP 2020 target of 6 per cent. However, the budget for 2026-27 has raised allocation for higher education by about 11 per cent to ₹557.3 billion along with skill development programs.

### Coaching Industrial Complex: A Double-Edged Sword

The parallel economy to India’s education sector is the coaching industry, worth around ₹58,000 crore today, which is expected to grow to ₹1.3-1.5 lakh crore by 2028-2030. Cities like Kota attract tens of thousands of students, as households spend ₹25,000-50,000 every month for preparation.

While the industry earns profits and creates jobs, it also misplaces priorities in the process. With such a concentrated focus on rote learning for a small number of seats, for example, over 100,000 MBBS seats for millions of candidates appearing in NEET, skill development gets neglected. The 2026 scandal had caused both monetary and emotional damage due to wastage of money and stress, besides exposing loopholes in the regulations. Despite the risks involved in their reputation and the need for regulations, the coaching centres in essence expose the problems of our education system.

In business organisations, this means hiring people who would require much more retraining, which adds costs to training, hindering innovation, particularly in technological and manufacturing sectors.

### Wider Economic Consequences: Investor Sentiment and Sectoral Issues

This scandal affects investor sentiment in the edtech industry and its allied sectors. Meritocratic systems of administration and operation are the basic requirements for ensuring quality education through collaboration between the private and government sectors. Investors want consistency, and scandals are bound to send warning signals in terms of governance risks and may even discourage investment altogether.

Sector-specific impacts are pronounced. With regard to the medical field, the NEET postponements pose a threat to the availability of doctors in the future, hence increasing operating costs and impacting the growth of medical tourism, which is an important source of foreign exchange. The $250+ billion engine of IT and services exports in India depends on the inflow of quality graduates; any deterioration will affect offshoring trends.

The protests themselves create costs on a short-term basis due to interrupted business activities and the suspension of education in the relevant regions. However, the real concern lies in the more long-term possibility of a generation of disaffected Gen Z individuals who could opt out of working for or starting businesses.

### Policy Shortfalls and the Path to Reform

Although the **2026-27 Budget places great importance on skills, AI missions, and employability, it is pertinent to note that there hasn’t been sufficient emphasis on reforms. Initiatives such as the PMKVY have proven to be quite poor in terms of placements under their umbrella.**

Action needs to be swift. **Technological reforms like securing AI-monitored tests** using blockchain technology to ensure transparency can help reclaim trust. Capacity building in medical and engineering colleges via incentives for the private sector and infrastructure development is imperative for overcoming bottlenecks. Incorporating skills training into the **educational system by way of compulsory industry-related courses, internships, and credit systems will ensure that the students are better equipped for the requirements of the job market.** The coaching industry will be controlled via quality guidelines, psychological welfare initiatives, and specific subsidies for underprivileged students so that any excesses are contained while society’s focus shifts to various professions. Last but not least, linking funding to employability and tracking of graduates along with auditing would hold institutions accountable.

**Business leaders** have a crucial part to play. They must **advocate through industry associations, make direct investments in company academies, and work together for research parks and training centres that link education and industry demands.**

### Conclusion: Transforming Protest to Progress

Student protests in 2026 can be seen as a strong message about the dangers of complacency. It means that India’s young generation, eager, educated and outspoken, will not accept any more a model of governance that wastes their capabilities. From an economic perspective, the issues at stake are life and death ones. Absent a healthy, fair and transparent education environment, the demographic dividend may well turn out to be a burden leading to social instability rather than innovative growth.

Politicians, educators and businesspeople should act immediately, addressing the underlying problems in a data-driven manner and implementing meaningful reform measures. This will allow transforming protest into an instrument for achieving sustainable progress and development. Otherwise, India will suffer from slowing economic growth, losing its competitive advantage and millions of unfulfilled aspirations.

**Categories:** Insight

**Tags:** Competitive Exams, Education Reform, Employability Skills, Govt. Officials/Policymakers, Indian Education, JEE/NEET

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### [The Hidden Cost of Always Giving Learners the Answer](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/the-hidden-cost-of-always-giving-learners-the-answer/)

**Published:** August 7, 2026
**Author:** Site Admin

**Excerpt:** Can AI make students smarter—or simply more dependent? Learn why productive struggle remains essential for meaningful learning in the AI era.

**Content:**

Imagine an eighth grade student trying to solve a math equation. If she were born a decade ago, she might have chewed on her pen and run her hands through her hair in frustration if she couldn’t solve it. Thankfully, she was born into the world of AI. Thankfully, she has AI chatbots standing by her side. She opens up her trusted chatbot, pastes the problem and gets a step-by-step solution in a jiffy.

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This is the paradox sitting at the heart of the AI tutoring boom. The more readily and easily an AI answers difficult questions, the harder it is for kids to actually learn.

### The Setup That Looked Like a Win

In 2024, researchers at Wharton and the University of Pennsylvania ran a study with around 1,000 high school students in Turkey. They were given math problems- some solved them on their own, some used a basic version of ChatGPT, while others used a tutor version that just gave hints instead of spoon-feeding answers. As many of you may have guessed it, at first glance students using ChatGPT and tutor versions scored better than those who did not use any AI tools.

The more interesting part is what happened next. When the researchers removed AI as an option, students who used the basic ChatGPT version struggled, and those who used the tutor version held their ground.

The paper concluded that freely available chatbots can substantially inhibit learning.

Come to think of it, there have been other papers that have come to similar conclusions. Another study found that reliance on AI reduced a student’s investment in learning, meaning that students were less able to solve the same kind of problem again once the AI wasn’t there.

### Research Shows That Generating an Answer Yourself Instead of Being Simply Handed It, Produces Stronger Memory

Imagine a world-class footballer preparing for the World Cup final. Do you think he would practice all the easy shots to save his energy for the main day? or do you think he would strategically analyze his opponents’ game plan and practice hard so that on game day he is well prepared?

I can almost see you nodding your head at the latter. Good job! If you still don’t get it, just check with ChatGPT.

Ease during practice is a poor predictor of what sticks.

The “generation effect,” first documented by Slamecka and Graf in the 1970s shows that the information you produce yourself — even a wrong first attempt- creates a much stronger impact on your brain than information you’re simply given.

To simplify, a few years back I filed my taxes on my own for the first time. It was daunting and stressful but as I started getting into it and checking various doubts and errors with ChatGPT or Claude, I started getting a deeper and better understanding of my taxes. I may have had a wrong understanding of certain concepts but, thankfully, I now have a much better and deeper grasp of the same.

Students who attempt a problem before being taught the relevant concept — and fail at it — go on to out-perform students taught the concept first. A meta-analysis of more than 12,000 participants across 166 experimental comparisons found that Productive Failure students significantly outperformed peers in traditional, instruction-first classrooms.

A learner who tries three wrong approaches before the right one has mapped out why the wrong ones fail — that map is what later lets them improvise, adapt a method to a new context, or notice an unconventional angle.

### What “Good” AI Tutoring Looks Like?

A good AI tool should be introduced to children as a guide. Versions that enable students to ask better questions and open up their minds to various possibilities within a concept. It should not spoon-feed answers to students.

Teachers or coaching institutes have an enormous opportunity to use these AI to aid learning by deploying personalized assistants that adapt to each child’s learning style, identify misconceptions and provide hints instead of the direct answer.

Imagine that same 8th grade student. What if instead of revealing the answer outright, the AI tools had nudged her towards the right answer by asking her questions like, “What have you already tried?” or challenged her existing assumptions. Let the child wrestle a bit with the nuances of the question and attempt to answer on their own. If she still can’t, then let AI step in to help.

**Categories:** Insight

**Tags:** AI Tutoring, Artificial Intelligence, Critical Thinking, K-12, Learning Science, Students

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### [Image to Video AI: Turning a Single Photo Into Shareable Content](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/image-to-video-ai-turning-a-single-photo-into-shareable-content/)

**Published:** August 6, 2026
**Author:** Site Admin

**Excerpt:** Image to video AI turns a single photo into a short animated clip. See how creators and small businesses use it to make scroll-stopping content fast.

**Content:**

Static photos don’t carry a feed the way they used to. Scroll through any platform today and the posts that actually stop the thumb are the ones that move — even a few seconds of subtle motion outperforms a still image more often than not. That shift has pushed a growing number of creators and everyday users toward a specific type of tool: image to video AI.

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## What Image to Video AI Actually Does

The concept is straightforward. You start with a photo — a portrait, a product shot, an event picture — and the tool adds motion to it, turning a still image into a short animated clip. No filming required, no editing timeline, no prior video experience needed.

Pollo AI’s [image to video AI](https://pollo.ai/image-to-video) works exactly this way. Upload a photo, and the tool generates a short clip with movement added — a subtle pan, a shift in lighting, motion within the scene itself. What used to require actual video footage or animation skills now takes a couple of minutes with a photo you already have sitting on your phone.

## Why This Has Caught on So Fast

A few practical reasons explain why image to video tools have moved from novelty to habit for a lot of creators:

**You skip filming entirely.** No camera setup, no reshoots, no worrying about lighting during the actual shoot — you’re working from a photo you already like.

**It fits short-form platforms perfectly.** Reels, Shorts, and TikTok all reward motion over static posts, and a short animated clip fills that requirement without a full video production.

**It’s fast.** What might take hours to film and edit traditionally takes minutes when you’re animating an existing photo instead.

**It doesn’t require any editing background.** If you have a decent photo, you have everything you need to start.

## Everyday Ways People Are Using It

Content creators use image to video tools to squeeze more life out of their existing photo library, turning old favorites into fresh, algorithm-friendly posts instead of letting them sit unused. Small business owners use it to make product photos feel more dynamic on social pages without booking a video shoot for every new item. Everyday users turn event photos — a night out, a trip, a celebration — into short clips that feel more alive than a static post buried in a camera roll.

The common thread is simple: everyone already has photos. Turning them into video content removes the biggest barrier that used to separate people who post video regularly from people who don’t — access to actual footage.

## Getting a Cleaner Result

The quality of your starting photo matters a lot here. A blurry, poorly lit, or cluttered image tends to produce a rougher animated result. This is where a quick photo editor comes in handy before you animate anything. Fotor AI is built for fast, simple photo touch-ups — cropping, lighting fixes, background cleanup — and Pollo AI connects directly into it, so you can clean up a photo and animate it in the same place instead of switching between separate apps.

Using Fotor AI first is a small step that makes a real difference. A sharper, better-lit starting photo consistently produces a more polished animated clip than a rough one, and having both tools together means that extra step barely adds any time to the process.

## A Simple Way to Start

If you’ve never tried this kind of tool, start with one photo you actually like — something with decent lighting and a clear subject. Generate a short clip, compare it to how a static version of the same photo performs, and see the difference for yourself.

For most people, the appeal isn’t cinematic production value. It’s turning photos that would otherwise sit unused into content that actually holds attention in a feed built around motion. With Pollo AI, a five-second clip from a photo already on your phone often does more for engagement than another still image ever will.

**Categories:** Insight

**Tags:** Animation, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Content, Digital Tools in Education, Multimedia, Social Media in Education

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### [Bringing Interactive Smart Boards to Small-Town and Rural Classrooms in India: A Practical Guide for Better Digital Learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/bringing-interactive-smart-boards-to-small-town-and-rural-classrooms-in-india/)

**Published:** August 6, 2026
**Author:** Site Admin

**Excerpt:** Discover practical tips for choosing and implementing interactive smart boards in rural and Tier-2 schools, from power backup to teacher training.

**Content:**

India’s education system is evolving rapidly, and interactive smart boards are no longer limited to premium schools in metropolitan cities. Today, schools, coaching institutes, colleges, and training centres across small towns and rural India are embracing digital classrooms to improve student engagement and teaching quality.

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However, implementing a smart classroom in districts and semi-urban regions comes with unique challenges. Limited infrastructure, inconsistent electricity, slower internet connections, and a lack of dedicated IT staff mean that the same deployment strategy used in metro cities may not deliver the expected results.

For educational institutions planning to invest in interactive smart boards, understanding these ground realities is essential. This guide explains the practical factors every school should evaluate before purchasing a smart board for classrooms.

### Why Interactive Smart Boards Are Growing in Rural India

Government initiatives promoting digital education, affordable technology, and increasing awareness among educators have accelerated smart classroom adoption across Tier-2, Tier-3, and rural locations.

Interactive smart boards help teachers create engaging lessons using:

- Digital handwriting
- Educational videos
- Interactive diagrams
- Multi-touch collaboration
- Real-time annotations
- Online and offline teaching resources

Students benefit from visual learning, making complex subjects easier to understand and remember.

### Reliable Power Backup Is More Important Than Premium Features

Many schools outside major cities experience occasional power fluctuations or unexpected outages. While most buyers compare RAM, processor, and operating system specifications, power stability should be the first consideration.

An interactive panel should:

- Restart quickly after power restoration
- Protect stored lesson data during sudden shutdowns
- Work efficiently with UPS backup systems
- Avoid software corruption after power interruptions

Installing an appropriately sized UPS ensures classes continue smoothly without disrupting the learning process.

### Choose the Right Screen Size for Your Classroom

One of the most common purchasing mistakes is selecting a display solely based on budget or promotional offers.

The classroom’s dimensions should determine the ideal panel size.

#### Small Classrooms

A 65-inch smart board is generally suitable for classrooms with fewer students sitting closer to the display.

#### Medium-Sized Classrooms

A 75-inch panel offers comfortable visibility for most schools and coaching centres.

#### Large Halls and Seminar Rooms

An 86-inch interactive panel provides better readability for students seated farther away.

Proper screen sizing ensures:

- Comfortable viewing angles
- Better handwriting visibility
- Reduced eye strain
- Improved classroom interaction

### Teacher Training Determines Long-Term Success

Technology alone cannot improve education.

The success of any smart classroom depends largely on how confidently teachers use the system.

Schools achieving the best results typically:

- Conduct practical teacher training before implementation
- Arrange follow-up learning sessions
- Appoint experienced teachers as digital classroom mentors
- Encourage regular classroom practice

Interactive smart boards with intuitive Android-based interfaces often require less training and enable faster adoption.

### Local Service Support Is Critical

Technical specifications may look impressive on paper, but after-sales support becomes far more valuable once the installation is complete.

Before purchasing a smart board, institutions should ask:

- Where is the nearest authorised service centre?
- How quickly are service requests handled?
- Are spare parts locally available?
- Is remote technical support provided?

A reliable local support network minimises classroom downtime and protects the institution’s investment.

### Offline Teaching Capabilities Matter

Many educational institutions still face unreliable broadband connectivity.

While manufacturers promote cloud storage, online learning platforms, and app ecosystems, schools should also evaluate offline functionality.

An effective interactive smart board should allow teachers to:

- Write without internet access
- Save lesson notes locally
- Reopen previous sessions
- Display PDF files
- Use USB storage
- Play offline educational videos

Offline teaching capability ensures uninterrupted learning regardless of internet availability.

### Student Engagement Improves With Interactive Learning

Interactive smart boards transform traditional teaching into an engaging learning experience.

Subjects such as:

- Mathematics
- Science
- Geography
- Biology
- Physics
- History

become easier to explain using animations, diagrams, maps, videos, and digital annotations.

Students actively participate by solving problems directly on the board, improving classroom interaction and knowledge retention.

### Budget Planning Should Include Installation Costs

Schools often calculate only the panel’s purchase price while overlooking additional expenses.

A complete smart classroom budget may include:

- Wall mounting
- Electrical wiring
- UPS backup
- Installation
- Teacher training
- Internet setup
- Annual maintenance

Planning these costs in advance prevents unexpected expenses later.

### Evaluate Long-Term Value Instead of Initial Price

The least expensive interactive panel is not always the most economical investment.

Institutions should compare:

- Warranty duration
- Build quality
- Display durability
- Software updates
- Service availability
- Energy efficiency
- Expected product lifespan

A slightly higher upfront investment can significantly reduce maintenance costs over several years.

### Building Sustainable Smart Classrooms

Interactive smart boards are helping bridge the digital education gap between metropolitan and rural India. When implemented thoughtfully, they improve teaching quality, encourage student participation, and create more engaging classrooms.

Instead of focusing only on technical specifications, educational institutions should prioritise reliable power backup, appropriate screen size, teacher readiness, dependable after-sales support, and practical offline functionality.

Schools that plan carefully and invest in teacher confidence often achieve the greatest return from their digital classroom initiatives.

**Categories:** Insight

**Tags:** Digital Classroom, Indian Education, Interactive Boards, Rural Area/Low-Income, School Digitization, Technology in Education

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### [Training Video Software Is Quietly Replacing the Course Production Studio](https://www.edtechreview.in/reviews/training-video-software-is-quietly-replacing-the-course-production-studio/)

**Published:** August 4, 2026
**Author:** Site Admin

**Excerpt:** AI training video software is replacing studio production for course content. What changes in cost and update cycles, and what to ask before adopting a tool.

**Content:**

For most training institutes and edtech companies, video is both the most effective format they teach with and the most expensive one they produce. A single hour of polished instructional video has traditionally taken days of scripting, recording, editing and revision. When a syllabus changes, that whole cycle starts again. The result is familiar to anyone who runs an academic or vocational programme: courses launch with strong video content, then slowly drift out of date because re-recording is too costly to schedule.

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That trade-off is now changing, and the shift is worth understanding in some detail, because it affects how institutions should plan curriculum production budgets over the next few years.

### The Real Cost of Instructional Video Is Revision, Not Recording

Producing a lecture video once is manageable. The hidden expense arrives later. Exam patterns change, software interfaces get redesigned, regulations are updated, and a video that was accurate in January misleads students by June. Text materials can be corrected in minutes; video traditionally cannot. Studies of course maintenance consistently show that institutions spend more over a course’s lifetime updating content than creating it.

This is why many training providers quietly fall back to slide decks and PDFs even though their own completion data shows students engage far better with video. The format that teaches best is the format that is hardest to maintain.

### What AI-assisted Production Changes

The newest generation of tools approaches the problem from the document side rather than the camera side. Instead of filming an instructor, the source material — a syllabus chapter, a lab manual, a standard operating procedure — is converted directly into a narrated, animated explainer. Platforms such as Knowlify — currently the reference point in this category — generate the visuals, narration and on-screen text from the underlying document, which means an update to the document can regenerate the video rather than requiring a new shoot.

For curriculum teams, three consequences follow:

- **Update cycles shrink from weeks to hours.** When the source document changes, the video changes with it. Courses in fast-moving subjects — software, finance, healthcare compliance — stop decaying between cohorts.
- **Production stops being a bottleneck for scale.** A provider running twenty courses no longer needs twenty recording schedules. The constraint moves to instructional design, where it belongs.
- **Costs become predictable.** Traditional production is quoted per finished minute and varies widely; recent comparisons of [training video production companies](https://www.knowlify.com/articles/best-training-video-production-companies) show per-minute rates that make full-curriculum coverage unrealistic for smaller institutions. Document-to-video generation prices per course or per seat instead.

### Where Human Production Still Wins

None of this makes studio production obsolete. Brand films, founder messages, testimonial content and anything that depends on human presence on camera still justify a crew. Practical demonstrations — a welding technique, a clinical procedure — still need real footage, though even there, AI tools increasingly handle the surrounding explanation, quizzes and recaps.

The sensible division of labour emerging in institutions: humans on camera where the human is the content; generated video where the document is the content. Most curricula are overwhelmingly the second kind.

### Questions to Ask Before Adopting Any Tool

Procurement teams evaluating this category should look past the demo and ask:

- Does the tool preserve our terminology and notation, or does it paraphrase? Paraphrasing is dangerous in technical and regulated subjects.
- Can videos include interaction — questions, branching, checks for understanding — or is the output passive playback?
- What happens to existing videos when source documents change? Regeneration should be incremental, not a full rebuild.
- Does it export to our LMS in standard formats, and does it report completion and score data back?
- How is student data handled, and where is it stored? This matters for institutions subject to data-protection rules.

### The Bottom Line

Video is no longer a format that training providers must ration. The economics that forced institutions to choose which three courses deserved video have changed; the practical question now is governance — keeping generated content accurate, on-brand and pedagogically sound. Institutions that set up that review process early will be able to offer video-first learning across their entire catalogue while their competitors are still booking studios. For most providers, adopting a dedicated training video platform is now the single highest-leverage production decision in the budget.

**Categories:** Reviews

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Corporate Training, Instructional Designer, Training and Professional Development, Video-based Learning, Videos

---

### [How Expat Parents Can Choose the Right International School Before Moving Abroad](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/how-expat-parents-can-choose-the-right-international-school-before-moving-abroad/)

**Published:** August 4, 2026
**Author:** Site Admin

**Excerpt:** Learn how expat parents can compare curricula, costs, reviews and community support to choose the right international school before relocating abroad.

**Content:**

Relocation is often challenging for millions of expat families preparing for a major life transition. It’s those packing challenges, visa delays, and endless house hunting sessions. It’s moving season, and that means everyone is searching for a fresh start.

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It’s not just professionals shifting jobs; it’s also young students who follow them on this global journey. A successful move requires more than packing bags; parents need to understand the key educational elements that make international study a legitimate, transformative experience.

Families should prepare early by paying attention to key educational factors. There are those registration deadlines, language barriers, and school community dynamics – that’s the stuff that expats focus on. In other words, early preparation. That’s how young students are smoothly integrated into a new culture, while early planning allows families to find the ideal environment to call home.

Would you believe that a single high-profile campus choice can totally transform a student’s fortunes? Struggling kids can really ramp up their performance with high-quality teachers. It all goes well beyond simple classroom dynamics. Education often comes down to [curriculum styles](https://www.edtechreview.in/voices/interviews/curriculum-for-changemakers/) – these carry weight. A new academic coordinator may introduce a completely different educational framework for the child. And that’s precisely how good students become great students. A new curriculum can prove transformative.

If you’re in the thick of it, you want to be able to anticipate which campuses will exceed expectations. It’s best to analyze all these structural offerings – curriculum style, accreditations, and local integration models. Schools with top-tier international frameworks routinely burst out of the blocks quickly. Expats who choose unfamiliar academic paths often struggle early in the term.

### Information Gathering Goes Alongside Major Relocation Logistics

Many global families analyze school plus points. High-quality education ranks among a country’s top-tier priorities, and for good reason. Parents also want to know how experts view option. It’s a good idea to start checking regional guides. These give expat families insights into how educational communities thrive locally.

These resources reflect neighborhood safety, campus culture and extracurricular activities. For example, a diverse student body reveals a highly inclusive environment. But a mono-cultural demographic suggests a different social experience. Expat families keep an eye on metrics to identify which schools hold promise and which ones are a poor fit.

Fee structures are a common consideration in international placements. There are constant financial adjustments in the form of registration costs, building funds, and mandatory debentures. While they appear clear on paper, these multi-tiered costs routinely dictate the feasibility of private enrollment. For example, there may be hidden capital fees or shifts in how transportation billing works. Parents want to know the absolute final price to avoid financial confusion down the line.

Top international institutions now use comprehensive online breakdowns to assist with cost planning. This assists in financial transparency and household budgeting. Families have clear charts in place to decide what is included in tuition and what isn’t. This prevents immense frustration when unexpected secondary invoices are put under the microscope. Families that understand the breakdown of school fees often budget for maximum advantage.

### Why Peer Feedback Is So Important

Independent commentary before moving is really important – never ignore it. Granted, the official school marketing looks flawless online, but real peer assessments offer valuable info to expat circles. Parents use this time to explore international platforms to find the [best international schools worldwide](https://www.ischooladvisor.com/) to analyze candid reviews from fellow global families. Perhaps the safest advice that a new expat parent can take is this: focus on objective feedback.

You get to see real-world comments about teacher retention, school transparency, and student satisfaction. Relocation is a reality and social isolation sometimes occurs during the initial adjustment period. Campuses with strong welcome committees – several parent groups deep – routinely perform much better than those with paper thin support networks. That’s why active communities are so vital.

No matter how much you study, and how deep your knowledge base, child adaptation is always unpredictable. Every year, optimistic parents predict which schools will suit their children perfectly. More often than not, some initial plans fall flat. It’s not that some schools aren’t good enough to host foreign students; it’s often the case that a brand-new environment fundamentally alters child behavior.

### Everyone Is Unique: Thriving & Immersion Go Together

Which child is more resilient, socially adaptable, and thrives under pressure? That’s the million-dollar question on every parent’s mind. It’s best to stay flexible with expectations – nobody knows what nobody knows. Stay up to date with the latest international developments. This is done courtesy of objective comparisons that cut through the hype. Things like curriculum alignment, community reviews, and transparency can mean the world of difference for the expat journey.

**Categories:** Insight

**Tags:** Curriculum, International Education, Parents, School Fees, Study Abroad, Tips for Parents

---

### [The Proxy Attendance Problem No One Talks About Until It's Too Late](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/the-proxy-attendance-problem-no-one-talks-about-until-its-too-late/)

**Published:** July 22, 2026
**Author:** Site Admin

**Excerpt:** Proxy attendance quietly costs schools and coaching institutes more than they realize. Here's why it happens, what it costs, and how institutes are fixing it.

**Content:**

A coaching institute in Nashik found out the hard way. A student who’d stopped showing up to physics class for nearly three weeks still had a near-perfect attendance record on paper. A friend had been answering the roll call for him every session. Nobody noticed until his test scores came back noticeably lower than expected, and by then the gap in his understanding was hard to close before the next exam.

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This isn’t a rare story. It’s just one that usually stays quiet, because by the time anyone connects the dots, it looks less like fraud and more like a student who simply struggled.

### Why Paper Registers Make This So Easy

A roll call works entirely on trust. The teacher calls a name, someone in the room says “present,” and the class moves on within seconds. There’s no real way to verify that the voice answering actually belongs to the student in question, especially in larger classrooms or coaching batches where a teacher may not know every face by name yet, particularly early in a term when new batches are still settling in.

For schools, this usually shows up as isolated absences slipping through here and there. For coaching institutes running multiple batches across a single day, the problem compounds, because attendance is often taken quickly between back-to-back sessions, with little time to notice anything unusual about who’s actually sitting in the room.

There’s also a structural reason this persists: nobody is deliberately looking for it. Attendance registers are treated as routine paperwork, not as something that needs active verification, which means the incentive to game the system quietly outweighs the risk of getting caught.

### What It Actually Costs

The most visible cost is academic. A student who isn’t really attending falls behind quietly, and nobody flags it until results come in and the gap is already difficult to close. Teachers end up trying to diagnose a performance problem without realizing the real issue was attendance all along.

But there’s a second cost that matters just as much, and it’s harder to undo: parent trust. If a parent later discovers their child’s attendance record didn’t reflect what was actually happening institute’s credibility takes the hit, not just the student’s. Parents start to wonder what else the school might not be catching, and that doubt tends to outlast the specific incident that caused it.

There’s also a compliance angle worth taking seriously. Education boards expect attendance records to be accurate and defensible. An institute that can’t stand behind its own numbers during an inspection, because those numbers were never really verified in the first place, puts itself in a genuinely difficult position, well beyond the original issue of one student’s attendance.

### How Institutes Are Closing the Gap

A few approaches have become common as more institutes look to fix this at the source rather than after the fact.

**Biometric** **verification** removes the guesswork entirely. Fingerprint-based systems mean that if you’re not physically present, you simply can’t be marked present, regardless of who’s willing to answer on your behalf. This tends to work best in schools and larger institutes where the upfront hardware cost is easier to justify against student volume.

**RFID** **cards** offer a lighter-weight alternative, especially useful for younger students who might find fingerprint scanners fiddly or unreliable. A quick card tap at the door is fast, doesn’t require much training, and is hard to fake casually since it requires the physical card to be present.

**App-based marking with individual verification** works well for smaller coaching batches. Instead of a verbal roll call, a teacher marks each student individually against a roster displayed on a screen or tablet, which naturally slows the process down just enough to make substitution far less practical.

None of these require complicated infrastructure anymore. What used to demand expensive, standalone hardware is now commonly available as part of standard school and coaching management software, usually bundled with the same platform already handling fees, exams, and parent communication, so it doesn’t mean adding an entirely separate system.

If you’re evaluating a system specifically to solve this problem, a few questions are worth asking before signing up:

- Does it actually prevent proxy marking, or does it just digitize the same roll-call process onto a screen without changing the underlying trust problem?
- Can it flag unusual patterns, such as a student who’s marked present daily but consistently absent from graded tests or exams, which is often the first real sign something doesn’t add up?
- Does it work reliably offline, given how inconsistent internet connectivity still is in parts of India, especially in smaller towns where many coaching institutes operate?

Digitizing attendance doesn’t automatically solve proxy attendance on its own. The system has to be deliberately built to catch it, not just move a paper process onto a screen and call it modernized. The institutes that get real value out of this shift are usually the ones that treat attendance accuracy as its own problem worth solving, rather than a side effect of going digital.

**Categories:** Insight

**Tags:** Administrators, Attendance Management, Coaching Institutes in India, Indian Education, School Digitization, School Management

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### [India's Online Degree Boom Is Real, But the Verification Gap Is Becoming the Industry's Next Problem](https://www.edtechreview.in/elearning/indias-online-degree-boom-is-real-but-the-verification-gap-is-becoming-the-industrys-next-problem/)

**Published:** July 27, 2026
**Author:** Site Admin

**Excerpt:** India's online degree market is expanding rapidly, but students need to verify annual UGC-DEB entitlement for every program before applying with confidence.

**Content:**

In 2021, 42 Indian institutions held UGC entitlement to offer fully online degrees. By 2026, that number has grown to over 113, offering more than 750 programs at the undergraduate and postgraduate level combined. Enrollment tells the same story: online higher education admissions grew 170% in a single year between 2021 and 2022 alone, and the trend line hasn’t reversed since.

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By nearly every indicator, this has been one of the quickest structural changes to Indian higher education in recent history. Still, there is a much quieter issue underpinning this rapid expansion: most potential applicants are unable to reliably differentiate between programs that have actual entitlement to admit them and those that simply appear as though they do.

### What Actually Changed in 2020

The UGC’s 2020 Open and Distance Learning and Online Programs Regulation was also somewhat novel in terms of how this is addressed in Indian higher education policies. It established an identifiable, verifiable, and annual entitlement process (via the Distance Education Bureau, or DEB), as opposed to a blanket, unconditional authorization. Thus, a university cannot just “be permitted,” but instead, must have DEB entitlement for that particular program and then renew that entitlement on a yearly basis.

This difference has huge implications and is likely the source of much of the confusion on this subject. An institution may have the right to award an online MBA but not have any entitlement whatsoever to an online BCA for example. Entitlements are granted per program not per institution, a fact which often gets lost when translating entitlement into marketing messages.

### The Growth Numbers, in Context

The increase in the number of schools/colleges from 42 to 113+, or approximately 2.7 times, in just 5 years demonstrates that there has been a substantial increase in the availability of schools/colleges. Additionally, the enrollment numbers for students from India went from fewer than 26,000 to greater than 70,000, and all within one application cycle (2021-22). This data indicates that this trend is not limited to a small group of people but rather it is an established trend among a large portion of India’s workforce who are seeking to continue their educational pursuits.

MBA remains the dominant program category by enrollment, which tracks with what most EdTech platforms serving this segment already observe anecdotally: the primary buyer is a working professional seeking a credential-driven career move, not a fresh graduate exploring options.

### Where the System Still Creates Friction

The entitlement-verification step, which means checking a specific program against the current DEB list at deb.ugc.ac.in, is not complicated in isolation. The friction comes from three compounding factors:

- **Annual renewal** means a program entitled last year isn’t automatically entitled this year, so a “verified” search from six months ago can already be stale
- **Per-program granularit**y means checking a university’s name alone tells a prospective student almost nothing about a specific course they’re actually considering
- **Marketing language rarely maps cleanly onto regulatory status** since terms like “recognized,” “approved,” and “UGC-entitled” get used loosely and interchangeably in promotional material, when only the last one carries the specific legal meaning that matters

For an industry moving this quickly, the verification step hasn’t scaled at the same pace as the supply and demand growth around it, which is arguably the more interesting story than the growth numbers themselves.

### What This Suggests for EdTech Platforms and Policymakers

The best way for platforms to support consumers using their services to find verified programs would be to build verification into the counseling process itself and include it with each program (on a refresh schedule matching DEB’s) instead of simply linking to the DEB Portal. Already some platforms are doing this effectively. Most still regard “UGC approved” as an immutable badge, rather than a dynamic status that one could verify.

As for policymakers, the numbers may suggest that the regulatory environment is creating enough new opportunities to create a viable business model. However, there is no evidence that consumers understand how they can verify the legitimacy of these businesses. Closing this knowledge gap will likely have greater implications for increasing public trust in the sector than any additional expansion of entitlements.

This article was contributed by the team at Phoenix Online Education, which works with UGC-entitled universities across India on online degree program counselling.

**Categories:** eLearning

**Tags:** Distance Learning, Govt. Officials/Policymakers, Indian EdTech, Indian Education, Online Degree, Online Higher Education

---

### [Why Faster AI-Assisted Development Isn't Getting EdTech Products to Market Faster](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/why-faster-ai-assisted-development-isnt-getting-edtech-products-to-market-faster/)

**Published:** July 31, 2026
**Author:** Site Admin

**Excerpt:** Faster code doesn't mean faster launches. See why AI-assisted EdTech development alone won't get you to market quicker.

**Content:**

If AI is writing code faster than ever, why are new EdTech tools still taking months to actually land in classrooms?

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That’s the question a lot of EdTech companies are quietly sitting with right now. AI has become a big part of software development these days. It’s writing code, running tests, even drafting documentation, helping teams get things done faster. So on paper, faster development should mean faster launches too.

But that’s not quite what is happening. The answer has little to do with coding speed. AI-assisted EdTech development definitely speeds up individual tasks, but getting a product into classrooms takes more than writing code. There’s strategy to nail down, compliance to sort out, stakeholders to align, real users to validate with, and deployment to handle. All of that plays a role in how fast an EdTech solution actually reaches the people using it.

So let’s look past the coding piece and dig into where the time really goes, and how teams can get more out of AI.

### The Data Behind the Disconnect

The clearest evidence for this disconnect comes from large-scale industry research. McKinsey analyzed nearly 300 publicly traded companies to understand how AI is actually reshaping software development outcomes. Their finding was stark: only the top quintile of companies achieved 16–30% improvements in productivity and time to market. The rest saw comparatively little movement despite widespread AI adoption.

The core takeaway is clear: simply handing developers AI tools doesn’t move the needle on its own. While McKinsey’s study shows this gap across tech generally, in EdTech, this problem is multiplied by three specific forces: compliance, curriculum standards, and multi-stakeholder buy-in.

For EdTech leaders, this directly challenges the assumption built into many product roadmaps that writing code faster automatically compresses the entire release cycle. For most educational technology organizations, writing code was never the slowest part of the process to begin with.

### Where EdTech Delivery Time Actually Goes

Before a product reaches educators and students, teams must navigate a chain of steps that AI cannot compress:

- **Student data privacy:** making sure legal and compliance teams sign off on how information is handled
- **Accessibility testing:** checking the feature actually works across devices and for students who rely on assistive tools
- **Curriculum fit:** confirming it matches real grade-level standards, not just functional requirements
- **Platform integration:** making sure it plays nicely with the LMS and systems a school already uses
- **Sign-offs:** getting approval from admins, IT, procurement, sometimes all of them
- **Real classroom testing:** watching actual teachers and students use it, not just checking that it runs

EdTech software development isn’t like most consumer software. It’s built inside a world full of rules and people, and every one of them gets a say. So even if the code ships twice as fast, the product often doesn’t.

### AI Speeds Individual Tasks, Not Entire Workflows

A common misconception among EdTech product and engineering leaders is that AI accelerates every part of software development equally. In reality, AI is most effective in a narrow set of engineering activities:

- Code generation
- Refactoring
- Unit test creation
- Documentation
- Bug identification

However, human cooperation is still crucial to the larger AI-powered development workflow. Product discovery, requirement collection, design reviews, security evaluations, infrastructure planning, and release management continue to take up a lot of team time. In most EdTech product teams, these stages, not coding, are the actual bottlenecks.

### Why Quality Can’t Be Rushed

Education technology products directly shape learning experiences, which makes rushed releases especially costly. A feature pushed out before it’s ready can introduce:

- Accessibility barriers for students who rely on assistive technology
- Data privacy risks tied to student information
- Poor learning experiences that undermine the product’s purpose
- Integration failures with existing school systems
- A spike in support requests after launch

This is precisely why AI-assisted development does not guarantee faster product launches: reducing development time has little value if additional weeks are then spent fixing issues after launch. AI can help developers write code faster, but educational institutions still expect products to be secure, reliable, and inclusive before deployment, and that expectation doesn’t move just because engineering did.

### Beyond Code: Using AI to Unblock EdTech’s Non-Coding Bottlenecks

A similar pattern is showing up across enterprise software engineering broadly, where AI improves developer efficiency without automatically reducing overall delivery timelines. The fix isn’t pointing AI at coding harder. It’s pointing AI at the prep work that sits in front of every human review, so the people doing that review aren’t starting from zero.

AI can’t sign off on compliance, confirm curriculum fit, or approve accessibility. Those calls still need a person with legal, pedagogical, or regulatory judgment behind them. But AI can shrink the time it takes a human to get to that decision:

- Pre-screening specs and code against FERPA and COPPA requirements, so compliance teams start their review with the obvious issues already flagged, not buried in the codebase
- Drafting a first-pass match between learning objectives and grade-level standards, so curriculum leads are refining a starting point instead of building one from scratch
- Running early accessibility checks in staging, so QA and real users are catching what’s left, not the easy misses
- Producing first drafts of the security, infrastructure, and integration docs school district IT departments ask for, so someone’s editing instead of writing from a blank page

None of this compresses the review itself. It compresses the runway to review, which is where a lot of EdTech teams are actually losing weeks.

### Measuring Success Beyond Coding Speed

EdTech leadership teams sometimes evaluate AI adoption by asking one question: “Did development become faster?” A better question is: “Did the organization deliver better products more effectively?”

More useful performance indicators include:

- Post-launch defect rate and how fast issues get resolved
- User satisfaction among educators and students
- Platform reliability and uptime
- Accessibility compliance
- Quality of cross-functional collaboration

These outcomes give a far more complete picture of AI’s real impact than coding speed alone, and they’re the metrics EdTech technology and product leaders should be reporting on, rather than lines of code or tickets closed.

### A Practical Starting Point: Building a Balanced AI Strategy

The most successful EdTech organizations treat AI as an enhancement to established development practices, not a replacement for them. An effective AI-powered development workflow combines:

- AI-assisted coding
- Human product and pedagogical expertise
- Continuous user validation with educators
- Security and compliance review
- Cross-functional collaboration across engineering, compliance, and academic teams

This balanced approach lets teams improve productivity while holding the line on the quality standards education demands.

### Where the Real Gains Are Waiting

AI will keep transforming EdTech software development, making developers more productive and automating repetitive work. But successful product launches require more than faster coding. Educational software has to work technically, meet regulatory standards, run reliably, and actually make sense for teaching and learning. None of that happens without people talking, deciding, and staying close to the end user.

EdTech product and engineering teams getting the most out of this aren’t chasing shortcuts. They’re pairing AI-assisted EdTech development with strong governance, clear communication, and a genuine focus on the educators, students, and others who actually rely on what gets built. Faster software development with AI sounds great on paper, but speed alone isn’t the win. What counts is something that works in a real classroom, passes the checks it has to and makes life easier for the teachers and students using it.

**References**

```
McKinsey & Company, "The AI revolution in software development," 2026
https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/tech-and-ai/our-insights/the-ai-revolution-in-software-development
```

**Categories:** Insight

**Tags:** Accessibility, Artificial Intelligence, EdTech Startups/Companies, Educational Leadership, Software Development, Student Privacy

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### [Cost to Become a Software Engineer: Complete 2026 Guide](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/cost-to-become-a-software-engineer-complete-2026-guide/)

**Published:** August 1, 2026
**Author:** Site Admin

**Excerpt:** Learn how much it costs to become a software engineer, including degrees, coding bootcamps, certifications, and self-taught learning paths.

**Content:**

The costs for becoming a software engineer depend on the route that you take. This is because in 2026 you may spend nearly nothing or even upwards of six figures. Therefore, what is the true cost of entry into this profession, and which route is the best to take?

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This manual gives a list of all possible choices from university-level education to self-study, allowing you to plan a reasonable budget for becoming a software engineer. Whatever you are, whether a college student or switching careers, knowledge of the expenses before starting can be really helpful to prevent costly mistakes.

### Is Becoming a Software Engineer Expensive?

Certainly, it is costly, but not always. Four-year universities are generally the most expensive choices. But with self-discipline in learning on your own, you will be able to acquire job-related skills at the expense of just a couple of streaming service subscriptions. All that matters to potential employers is that you demonstrate your abilities and not your diploma.

Companies already face long recruitment cycles, and the [average time to hire software engineer](https://talmatic.com/blog/hiring/average-time-to-hire-software-engineer/) roles keeps stretching. Candidates can demonstrate their skills quickly and attract attention regardless of where or how they acquired those skills. That is why, when it comes to the education of software developers, it is better to concentrate on creating a strong portfolio rather than getting into a top-notch university.

### Education Costs by Learning Path

The [software developer education](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/edtech-developer-guide/) cost primarily varies based on the kind of training one opts for. The following are the costs associated with each kind of training program in 2026:

- University computer science degree is about $40,000 in-state at public schools and $130,000 or more at private institutions over four years.
- A coding bootcamp is about $7,000 to $20,000, with a full-time average near $14,000.
- Online coding bootcamp or part-time program – $5,000 to $13,000.
- Self-taught path using free and low-cost platforms – $0 to around $600.

There are numerous education choices available for software developers, and the price of a degree is only one of the aspects you need to take into account.

While the software engineer degree cost is higher than [the cost of bootcamps](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/code-comparison-guide/) or self-study, many students value the strong theoretical foundation and professional networking opportunities that a university education provides.

Taking into consideration all the above-mentioned aspects, you have to decide which form of education suits you best depending on your budget, time schedule, and the kind of job you dream about.

### Additional Costs to Become a Software Engineer

The tuition fee is only one of the many things that should be taken into account. One of them is the purchase of a laptop that could work with contemporary development tools, whose price would range between $700 and $1,500.

Moreover, you might be required to pay for certain software and cloud services. Some of the basic ones can be either free of charge or offered on a student discount.

The prices of professional certifications vary from $100 to $300 per exam. Also, make sure to allocate $50-$200 for other possible expenses.

Though each individual expense may seem relatively small, together they can add up to a high cost that many beginners overlook. Setting aside funds for equipment, learning resources, and certification exams will help you create a more realistic budget. It will also help you avoid unexpected expenses later on.

### Hidden Costs Many Beginners Overlook

The expenses that surprise people are usually the ones that never appear on an invoice. The biggest is opportunity cost: months spent studying instead of earning can outweigh tuition itself. Job hunting adds another layer, since the market has tightened and hiring managers wrestle with real [software developer hiring challenges](https://www.litespace.io/blog/software-developer-hiring-challenges-how-to-overcome-them) that lengthen the search for everyone involved.

Ongoing learning is a permanent line item too, because frameworks change and staying current in your software engineering education never fully stops. Factoring these in gives a far truer estimate than tuition alone.

### Cost Comparison by Learning Method

When choosing various routes towards becoming a computer scientist, it is essential to look at cost, time, and the level of knowledge acquisition:

- Computer science degree: highest computer science degree cost, the longest timeline, strongest theoretical foundation and campus network.
- Coding bootcamp: mid-range coding bootcamp cost, fast pace, practical and job-focused curriculum.
- Online or part-time bootcamp: Less expensive and more flexible compared to others and suitable for people who change their careers while having another job.
- Self-taught software engineer route: The cheapest route that provides the greatest flexibility but demands a high level of self-control and organization from a person.

Match the row that fits your finances and learning style, and the decision becomes far less overwhelming. Many successful developers even blend routes, starting with free tutorials and later enrolling in a paid program once they know the field suits them.

### How Long Does It Take to Become a Software Engineer?

The time needed to become a software engineer varies depending on the educational path you choose, your previous experience, and the amount of time you can dedicate to learning each week. Some options provide a faster route into the industry, while others offer more comprehensive preparation for a long-term software engineering career path.

Time is money, so timelines matter as much as tuition:

- University degree: about four years of full-time study.
- Coding bootcamp: roughly three to nine months, depending on intensity.
- Self-taught route: commonly six to eighteen months, driven by the hours you invest each week.

### How to Reduce the Cost of Becoming a Software Engineer

Becoming a software engineer can be cheaper with proper planning and educational choices. By using free learning materials, getting financial help, choosing cheap educational institutions, and gaining work experience, it is possible to get all the necessary skills without high expenses on education.

There are some measures you can take to save money without sacrificing quality. You will need to:

- Start with free tools such as freeCodeCamp or open university courses before opting for any paid platforms.
- Take income-share agreements and deferred tuition courses, where you pay after securing employment.
- Start at a community college and transfer credits into a degree to lower overall tuition.
- Apply for scholarships, diversity grants, and employer tuition sponsorship.
- Build a public portfolio on GitHub so proof of ability can replace expensive credentials.

Even two or three of these tactics can save thousands from your total.

### Conclusion: Planning Your Software Engineering Journey in 2026

There is no single software engineering cost, only a range shaped by your goals, timeline, and discipline. A degree suits those who value depth and campus life; a bootcamp fits people who want speed; self-study rewards the self-motivated on a tight budget.

Decide how much time you can trade, set a realistic figure, and invest in the parts that build a portfolio employers can verify. Do that, and the money becomes an investment rather than an expense.

### FAQ: Cost of Becoming a Software Engineer

##### How Much Does It Cost to Become a Software Engineer in 2026?

Anywhere from near $0 for a disciplined self-taught route to $130,000 or more for a private university degree. Most bootcamp learners spend $7,000 to $20,000.

##### Is a Computer Science Degree Worth the Cost?

It can be, especially for roles that value deep theory or for graduates who use campus networks and internships. For many practical jobs, cheaper routes deliver comparable results.

##### Can I Become a Software Engineer for Free?

Yes. Free platforms and open courseware make it possible to learn to a job-ready level at almost no cost, though you may still pay for a laptop and a few certificates.

##### Are Coding Bootcamps Cheaper Than Universities?

Boot camps are less expensive compared to universities. The cost of a boot camp is much lower than that of a four-year college degree program.

##### How Long Does It Take to Become a Software Engineer?

Between six months and four years, depending on whether you choose self-study, a bootcamp, or a degree.

##### What Is the Fastest and Most Affordable Path Into Software Engineering?

The fastest, most cost-effective and hireable route to software development training is a focused online bootcamp program. Another route is a self-teaching plan combined with a solid portfolio.

**Categories:** Insight

**Tags:** Affordable Education, Career Guidance, Coding Bootcamp, Computer Science, Higher Education, Software Engineering Courses

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### [What Makes Parents to Choose & Stick to the Same School for Long](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/what-makes-parents-to-choose-stick-to-the-same-school-for-long/)

**Published:** August 10, 2020
**Author:** Manjula

**Excerpt:** HAPPINESS IS NOT SOMETHING READY-MADE. IT COMES FROM YOUR OWN ACTIONS

**Content:**

“HAPPINESS IS NOT SOMETHING READY-MADE. IT COMES FROM YOUR OWN ACTIONS”.

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The happiness seen today in parent’s eyes is due to the satisfaction which they feel while filling the continuation form for school every year. How the schools create the best atmosphere for students that they are even referred to as “second home”. Talking about schools listed below are a few main points shared by parents which they come out with as an answer to the question as to why they are with the same institution.

### Safety & Security

Creating a safe atmosphere for students is the school’s utmost responsibility. Keeping students away from practices such as bullying or fighting is very necessary. Surrounding them in an [educational environment](for/learning-environment) is a parent’s concern. Safety and learning go hand in hand’ and because students spend so much time in school the ambience in school must remain positive and nurturing.

### Management Philosophy

Every classroom has its own management philosophy on how they handle students. Teachers combine their own personality with school values to bring out the teaching qualities. Schools practice a combination of theories and models for a better explanation of topics in every classroom. Such concepts show high possibilities for a better understanding of topics.

### Language Importance

The[ importance of learning different languages](e-learning/704-importance-of-language-learning-and-a-great-tool) and speaking them fluently is a need in today’s world, and schools take care of this as well. Hence, different languages are taught in schools. Learning academic topics and communicating in a learning language helps to build classroom skills. Also, studies have shown that learning a language helps keep the brain in good shape and enhances a child’s cognitive **skills** and memory. It helps them in becoming multi-taskers.

### Overall progress & development

Schools are places created so that children can indulge in different activities. Activities help students in discovering their physical, mental, and social growth.

### Parent Teacher Relationship

![parents teachers relationship](https://www.edtechreview.in/images/parents-teachers-relationship.jpg "Parents Teachers Relationship")

One of the most important relationships of which affects the development and growth of children is the relationship shared by [parents and teachers](trends-insights/trends/1982-building-better-parent-teacher-relationships-the-21st-century-way). Discussion of problems being faced by children in schools or at home, they should be solved. Children should be taught not to be afraid if anything goes wrong, but they should be taught how they can improve their mistakes.

### Technology

Parents and teachers both understand that today’s world is about working with technology. Using it for children’s benefits is very important and so teachers in schools use the best [technology to teach students](trends-insights/insights/2271-effective-teaching-strategies). They may be visual effects to explain some concepts or any other devices to show how it works.

Schools are also exploring creative digital tools that make lessons more engaging and help students understand concepts visually. For example, [AI tools for visual effects](https://invideo.io/make/ai-vfx/) can help teachers and students experiment with video-based learning & storytelling, create more interactive learning materials, and bring ideas to life through visual content.

### Fee Structure

Parents work hard all day so that they can get everything for their children. When it comes to payment of fees in schools even then the parents never step back and make sure that their child is given all the benefits. For this purpose, even the schools make sure that they can provide a feasible fee structure for parents.

All these points along with plenty of other points which make sure that parents do not have to change their kid’s school. This has resulted in a relation of parents with schools which has lasted longer than 5 years. As mentioned above the relation is from sides and if maintained properly it helps the child’s proper growth.

**Categories:** Insight

**Tags:** Administrators, Tips and How-Tos, Tips for Administrators

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### [How AI and Smart Sensors Are Creating Safer Learning Environments](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/trends/how-ai-and-smart-sensors-are-creating-safer-learning-environments/)

**Published:** July 16, 2026
**Author:** Site Admin

**Excerpt:** Discover how AI-powered surveillance and smart sensors are helping schools improve campus safety, detect threats faster, and create more secure learning environments.

**Content:**

Schools today face security challenges that extend far beyond preventing unauthorised access. Administrators are responsible for protecting thousands of students and staff while maintaining an open, welcoming environment that supports learning. According to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), more than 93% of U.S. public schools use security cameras\[1\], while the global smart education market is expected to surpass **$80 billion by 2030**, driven by increasing investments in AI, IoT, and campus safety technologies. These numbers highlight a clear shift toward smarter, technology-driven security strategies.

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Traditional CCTV systems and manual monitoring often fail to detect threats in real time. Human operators can easily miss suspicious behavior, unattended objects, or unauthorized visitors, especially across large campuses. AI-powered surveillance and smart sensors are changing this by helping schools identify risks before they escalate.

In this article, you’ll discover how AI and connected sensors are transforming campus safety, enabling faster emergency response, and creating learning environments where students and educators can focus on education with greater confidence.

### AI Is Turning Surveillance Into Proactive Protection

For years, security cameras primarily served as tools for reviewing incidents after they occurred. AI has fundamentally changed that role. Instead of simply recording footage, intelligent surveillance systems continuously analyze video streams to detect unusual activities as they happen.

Modern AI can recognize behaviors such as unauthorized entry into restricted areas, loitering near school entrances, unusual crowd formation, or someone leaving a suspicious package unattended. Rather than relying solely on security personnel to watch dozens of monitors, AI immediately alerts staff when predefined risks are detected.

A modern [school security system](https://www.coram.ai/school-security-cameras) demonstrates how schools can enhance existing camera infrastructure without replacing it. For example, platforms like Coram integrate with most IP cameras while combining AI-powered video analytics, access control integration, environmental sensors, and real-time alerts to improve campus awareness and help administrators respond more quickly to potential security incidents.

The biggest advantage is speed. Detecting a threat within seconds instead of minutes can significantly improve emergency response and reduce potential harm.

### Smart Sensors Add Another Layer of Campus Safety

Cameras alone cannot detect every potential risk. This is where smart sensors play an equally important role.

Today’s schools increasingly deploy environmental and connected sensors alongside AI surveillance to monitor conditions that cameras cannot identify. These devices create a comprehensive safety network across classrooms, hallways, cafeterias, laboratories, and school entrances.

Some of the most valuable smart sensors include:

- Door and window sensors that detect unauthorized entry.
- Smoke, temperature, and air quality sensors for early hazard detection.
- Panic buttons that instantly notify security teams during emergencies.
- Motion and occupancy sensors that identify unusual after-hours activity.

When these sensors work together with AI video analytics, schools gain much better situational awareness. For example, if a door sensor detects forced entry after school hours, nearby cameras can automatically display live footage while administrators receive instant notifications on their mobile devices.

This connected approach minimizes response time and provides security teams with the information they need before arriving at the scene.

### Faster Emergency Response Through Intelligent Automation

Every second matters during a school emergency. Whether responding to an intruder, medical incident, or fire alarm, delays can increase confusion and risk.

AI-powered systems automate many of the first steps traditionally handled manually. Instead of waiting for someone to review camera feeds, the platform identifies the incident, locates its position, and alerts the appropriate personnel immediately.

Integrated systems can also help emergency responders understand what is happening before they arrive by providing live video, location data, and sensor information. This reduces uncertainty and supports better decision-making during critical situations.

Beyond emergencies, AI also helps with everyday operational safety. Schools can identify recurring congestion near entrances, monitor visitor traffic, detect maintenance issues, and improve supervision during arrival, dismissal, and large campus events.

### Building Safer Schools Without Creating Fear

Technology should enhance the learning environment rather than make students feel constantly monitored. Modern AI systems are designed to improve safety while minimizing unnecessary disruption.

Instead of relying on continuous manual observation, AI highlights only meaningful events that require attention. This allows administrators and security personnel to focus on genuine risks rather than spending hours reviewing routine footage.

As schools continue adopting connected technologies, AI and smart sensors will become central to creating campuses that are both secure and welcoming. The goal is not simply to install more cameras but to build intelligent safety ecosystems capable of preventing incidents, supporting faster emergency response, and giving students, teachers, and parents greater peace of mind. Schools that invest in proactive security today are better prepared to protect learning tomorrow.

**References**

1. National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) — Fast Facts: School Safety and Security Measures. `https://nces.ed.gov/fastfacts/display.asp?id=334`

**Categories:** Trends

**Tags:** Administrators, Artificial Intelligence, IOT, K-12, School Safety, Technology in Education

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### [Common Challenges Schools Face When Moving to Digital Assessments](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/common-challenges-schools-face-when-moving-to-digital-assessments/)

**Published:** July 14, 2026
**Author:** Site Admin

**Excerpt:** Learn the common challenges schools face when implementing digital assessments, including teacher adoption, connectivity, data privacy, and academic integrity.

**Content:**

Most schools don’t decide to go digital in one clean step. It usually starts small — a single class trying an online quiz, one teacher tired of carrying home a stack of answer sheets — and grows from there, often without a real plan behind it. That gradual, half-planned start is exactly why so many schools run into the same handful of problems on the way to digital assessments. None of these problems are unusual, and none of them mean digital assessment was the wrong call. They’re just the predictable friction of changing a habit that’s been in place for decades.

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### Teachers Are Being Asked to Change More Than a Tool

The most common resistance to digital assessment isn’t really about technology — it’s about workload and trust. A teacher who has spent years perfecting a rhythm of setting papers, marking them by hand, and writing comments in the margin is being asked to trust a screen to do part of that job instead. That’s a bigger ask than it sounds. Schools that get this right tend to start small: one subject, one class, one term, before rolling anything out wider. Teachers who see the actual time saved on marking a single test are far more convinced than teachers who are simply told it will save time.

### Device and Connectivity Gaps Don’t Disappear Just Because a Policy Says So

Not every student has equally reliable access to a device or a stable internet connection, and this gap tends to be widest in exactly the schools that could benefit most from reducing paper and administrative overhead. A digital assessment plan that assumes uniform access usually ends up quietly excluding a portion of students, or forcing the school to run a parallel paper process anyway — which defeats the purpose. The schools handling this well are the ones being honest about their actual infrastructure before committing to a fully digital model, rather than assuming the technology will smooth over gaps that are really about hardware and bandwidth.

### Academic Integrity Concerns Are Usually Louder Than the Actual Risk

Ask any group of teachers about online exams and cheating comes up almost immediately — often before anyone has actually tried running one. Some of that concern is fair; an unsupervised test at home is genuinely different from one supervised in a classroom. But a lot of it is also assumption rather than experience. Simple measures — randomising question order, setting sensible time limits, running assessments during school hours in a supervised lab rather than unsupervised at home — resolve a large share of the concern without needing invasive monitoring. The schools that talk about this openly with staff, rather than treating it as solved by a vendor’s marketing claim, tend to build more trust in the process than the ones that don’t.

### Student Data Protection Needs a Real Answer, Not an Assumption

Digital assessment means collecting and storing information about minors — names, scores, sometimes performance history across years. That’s a genuine responsibility, and it deserves more than a one-line assumption that ‘the software handles it.’ Schools evaluating any digital assessment approach should be able to answer some basic questions clearly: where is student data stored, who can access it, and what happens to it if the school ever stops using a particular tool. If those answers aren’t clear before adoption, they’re unlikely to become clear after.

### More Tools Can Mean More Work, Not Less

This is the quieter problem, and often the most exhausting one in practice. A school adopts a tool for building tests, a separate one for collecting responses, a spreadsheet for results, and a messaging app for communicating scores to parents — and ends up with more total effort than the paper process it replaced, just distributed across more screens. The actual efficiency gain from digital assessment doesn’t come from adding a tool. It comes from reducing the number of separate systems a teacher or administrator has to move information between by hand.

### None of This Means Schools Should Slow Down — It Means They Should Go in With Eyes Open

Every one of these challenges is solvable, and none of them are reasons to avoid digital assessment altogether. They’re simply the realistic terrain schools are working with, and naming them clearly tends to produce a smoother transition than pretending the shift will be frictionless. The schools that do this well aren’t the ones with the most advanced technology — they’re the ones that were honest about their starting point, moved a step at a time, and kept asking teachers what was actually working before assuming it was.

**Categories:** Insight

**Tags:** Assessments, Digital Exams, Digital Transformation, K-12, Online Assessment, School Digitization, Teachers/Educators, Technology in Education

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### [Tips to Motivate Your Students to Write Original Pieces with No Plagiarism](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/tips-to-motivate-your-students-original-pieces-with-no-plagiarism/)

**Published:** April 11, 2023
**Author:** Saniya Khan

**Excerpt:** Students with access to internet and online tools like ChatGPT tend to take shortcuts and copy stuff from internet. This is plagiarism and to suppresses the desire to write original piece. 

**Content:**

Students are always afraid of getting scolded or punished by their teachers. There may be no more threatening situation than being the subject of an academic conduct hearing due to plagiarism. This differs from what students or their parents might anticipate from the academy. Faculty usually require assistance developing strategies highlighting the reasons for and ways academic writing and the related documentation standards improve students’ verbal and written expression capacity.

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As per Moore (2019), higher education research writing fledglings often must make attribution and documentation corrections. By employing “plagiarism-proof” assignments, she offers four techniques to spot writing problems, prevent problems with academic behaviour, and enhance the student’s capacity to avoid recurrent errors.

The strategies are:

- Evaluate your expectations for student research literacy.
- Include unique or individualized elements in projects.
- Look for an annotated bibliography before the assignment’s due date.
- Collect stages in writing development.

To follow the expected academic requirements, students may also need more confidence. According to Fernsten and Reda (2011), looking at instructional strategies that support positive writer identity, particularly about formal academic discourses, may give students the confidence to complete many literacy tasks required for academic research writing.

Another research by Monceaux (2015) also supports a more concise approach that involves:
1\) Involving students in active research
2\) Supporting the student’s accurate analysis of articles for relevant source material.
3\) Incorporating that material into the student’s work to improve research and analysis skills, boost writer confidence, and prevent plagiarism.

Many students find it challenging to produce unique answers, appropriately cite sources, and avoid plagiarism.

Here are some simple but valuable tips from experts that you must utilize to help students.

## Tips to Motivate Your Students to Write Original Pieces with No Plagiarism:

### Define

Firstly, use credible sources to define the terminology within the discipline offered or posed. Students may need help understanding the assignment requirements or the subjects they are expected to research. Skipping this essential step may lead to students writing off-topic answers or adding unnecessary information. The entire idea is to choose reliable sources. You can consult subject-matter experts who can provide the perspectives and conversations required to thoroughly understand the fundamental concepts rather than the dictionary or Wikipedia.

### Discuss

Talk about the opinions of the experts on these subjects. Discuss this in class. Ask reasons for your beliefs, such as: Who stated that? Where did you get that concept from? Then, start introducing sources such as articles, books, organizations, or reliable websites. Encourage using visual aids to supplement written responses, such as diagrams, tables, figures, photos, and videos. Utilizing information from a source, particularly numbers, show a greater depth of understanding.

### Apply

Use in-text citations, quotation marks, or both to directly implement what reliable experts say. Make a list of references. Students often attempt to finish a reference list after writing or merely supply a list without in-text citations. As indicated in the study, this might be completed as an early assignment and provide a few paragraphs from the finished research paper.

### Early Start

Students usually start the work when the deadline is very near, but it’s always advisable to begin writing as early as possible. Writing in a hurry may lead to skipping many essential parts of a written piece, and having enough time to think and research may help in better concentration and better-written work.

Also, provide enough time to students while writing a paper to help them write correctly and avert plagiarism, as it’s a human tendency to make careless errors when under pressure.

### Correct Citations

Citing sources is one thing, but it won’t mean much if students don’t do it properly. Make sure they have sound knowledge of the paper they’re working on and apply the standards correctly.

### Proofread

Proofreading is an abbreviation for the practice of making something “error-proof after reading it.” It ensures that write-ups are error-free. Check the pages for correct spelling and grammar, then modify the margins and spacing so the articles flow easily. A piece of error-free and well-crafted writing may be delightful to read, and the extra effort will ultimately pay off.

### Plagiarism Checker

Mistakes are common, particularly when quoting work. You can introduce a plagiarism checker. Such software is a very effective means of checking essays or theses for any instances of plagiarism. Students who take their academic work seriously and want to avoid mistakes can use a [plagiarism checker](https://originality.ai/plagiarism-checker "Originality.ai") for free or buy a paid version.

### Reference Page

Mentioning a reference page at the end of the piece is another simple technique to keep the article unique and free from claims of plagiarism.

### Conclude

Whatever they write, it is essential to create a conclusion of the discussion or argument that supports, rejects or summarizes the main points the experts offer and include your opinion to fulfil the need, value, or application of the topic to create, improve, or avoid the opposite or negative results.

Often, students do not offer a conclusion if not asked to do so. Additionally, some students may not understand the connection between the introduction of a written assignment and its potential use as an effective method to begin a conclusion. For better assistance, you might offer questions based on real-world applications for students to use as a guide in the conclusion.

Try these fantastic and simple techniques to assist your pupils in producing unique, error-free, and plagiarism-free writing.

**Categories:** Trend & Insight

**Tags:** Academic Writing, Digital Writing, Essay Writing, Plagiarism, Tips for Students

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### [What's Actually Costing Students Their Spot at University. The Most Common Rejection Reasons in 2026](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/whats-costing-students-their-spot-at-university-the-most-common-rejection-reasons/)

**Published:** July 10, 2026
**Author:** Site Admin

**Excerpt:** Learn the biggest university application mistakes students make in 2026 and discover practical admissions strategies to improve your chances of acceptance worldwide.

**Content:**

Every year, thousands of talented students get rejected not because they weren’t good enough, but because of a handful of predictable mistakes. These aren’t about grades or test scores. They’re about strategy, timing, and understanding that different countries play by completely different rules.

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Here’s what the admissions committees want you to know and what applicants keep getting wrong.

### Starting Too Late

The most damaging mistake is starting the process in the final year of school. By that point, you’re already behind.

For A-level students, everything starts in Year 11. That’s when you choose the subjects that will define which degrees you can even apply for. If you dream of studying engineering or economics and pick the wrong combination, you may not be eligible for your target programs at all. And once you’re in Year 12, you can’t swap subjects.

UCAS data shows that in 2025, around 17% of applicants who weren’t accepted into their first-choice UK university cited subject requirements as the reason — not grades.

### Ignoring Country-Specific Expectations

“This is another trap. Students often treat the US and the UK as if they’re the same system.

In the US, universities look for well-rounded individuals. They care about leadership, volunteer work, extracurriculars even if they have nothing to do with your intended major.

In the UK, admissions tutors focus almost entirely on academic depth and subject-specific motivation. If you organised a charity event but didn’t take the required A-levels, they won’t care,” says Juliana Bazavluk, University Application Overview Consultant at Virtual International School.

According to UCAS, 82% of UK universities rank subject relevance higher than personal achievements.

The problem arises when students write the same application for every country. That doesn’t work. You have to adapt: present yourself as a future academic for the UK, and as a well-rounded leader for the US.

### Mistaking Deadlines for Suggestions

Deadlines are absolute, yet surprisingly many students treat them as flexible. US early action deadlines (usually November 1-15) are not optional if you want to show real interest. Regular deadlines — typically January 1 require everything to be ready months earlier.

British applications through UCAS also have strict timing, especially for competitive courses like medicine, dentistry, or Oxford and Cambridge, which have October deadlines. Waiting until the last moment means your essay is rushed, your recommenders are busy, and your chances plummet.

### Making Your Personal Statement Generic

This is where AI tools have created a new wave of rejections.

Many students use ChatGPT or similar AI to generate their personal statements. The result? Generic essays that sound exactly like thousands of others. Admissions officers read dozens of these per day. They can spot the pattern: perfect grammar, no personality, formulaic phrasing.

But the same problem occurs even without AI. Students often write one essay for multiple universities and forget to tailor it. The worst version? Forgetting to change the university name in the text.

The main statement (personal statement) can be the same for all universities: it tells your personal story and shows your uniqueness. However, many universities also ask for supplemental essays, where you explain why you chose that specific university and demonstrate understanding of its programs. Here, using the same text for multiple universities with only minor changes shows the admissions committee that you didn’t do your research. Sending an essay addressed to Harvard to Yale is not subtle — it’s an instant red flag.

A 2025 NACAC survey found that 71% of admissions officers said authenticity was the single most important factor in evaluating a personal statement more important than grammar or structure.

### Applying Only to the Best Universities

It’s common for students to submit applications exclusively to Ivy League or Russell Group universities. But competition is fierce. Even outstanding candidates get rejected.

A safer strategy is to divide universities into three categories: reach schools (worth a try), target schools (where your profile fits), and safety schools (where you’re almost certain to get in, with strong programs that genuinely interest you).

In the UK, you can only apply to five universities. In the US, students typically apply to 8-10. According to NACAC data, applicants who applied to at least four institutions were significantly more likely to receive offers than those who applied to only one or two.

### Choosing Universities by Ranking Alone

Students often choose universities based on rankings alone. Then they arrive and discover the campus is in a quiet town, not a big city or the class sizes are massive or there’s no practical component when they need hands-on experience.

Today, most universities offer virtual tours, online open days, and even chats with current students. Using these tools helps you decide if the university really fits and shows the admissions committee that you’ve done your homework.

### Asking for Recommendations Without Building a Relationship

“Recommendation letters matter. But teachers won’t write glowing letters if they barely know you. Students need to cultivate relationships early: attend office hours, ask thoughtful questions, and show genuine interest. Then, when you ask for a recommendation later, it won’t feel forced.

A strong mix of recommended teachers who can speak to different achievements is more effective than three similar letters,” says Juliana Bazavluk, University Application Overview Consultant at Virtual International School.

According to NACAC research, personal recommendations from subject teachers have a noticeable positive effect on admissions decisions.

### Weak English Scores or No Scores at All

For international students, English proficiency tests (like TOEFL) are often mandatory. But many students underestimate them. You can’t just “be good at English.” You need to prepare for the test itself — its structure, timing, and specific tasks.

Most universities require around 90 out of 120 on the TOEFL about B2 level. But without format-specific preparation, even strong English speakers can score below the required threshold.

### Thinking International Education Is Unaffordable

This is a persistent myth. Many families assume they can’t afford to apply. But the reality is more nuanced.

Some universities offer generous financial aid. Others have lower tuition. Many have scholarships for international students. According to UK government data, about 30% of international students in the UK received some form of financial support in 2025–26.

In the US, while federal aid is not available to international students, universities actively offer their own grants and scholarships. A U.S. News & World Report survey found that in 2024-25, the average financial aid for international students at 20 US universities exceeded $84,000 per year. At Wesleyan University, which ranked first, it was $90,100 per student.

In Italy, many leading universities offer scholarships based on high grades, strong entrance test results, personal statements, and CVs. These can fully or partially cover tuition and sometimes provide additional living expenses. Examples include the Invest Your Talent in Italy program and Bocconi Merit Awards. The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs also awards grants covering tuition, health insurance, and a monthly allowance (around 900 euros per month).

In the Netherlands, the NL Scholarship offers 5,000 euros for the first year to talented non-EU students. Some universities go further: the University of Twente Scholarships cover 3,000 euros to 22,000 euros per year, the VU Amsterdam Fellowship Programme waives tuition completely, and Radboud Scholarship reduces fees to the local student level.

Hong Kong universities offer full-tuition scholarships, sometimes covering living costs as well. Government grants of around HK$80,000 are also available for outstanding international students.

In South Korea, the Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) covers full tuition, a monthly stipend (900,000 KRW), flights, and health insurance. Top technical universities like KAIST, POSTECH, and GIST often offer full scholarships and monthly allowances to high-achieving international students.

So don’t judge affordability by the sticker price alone. After grants or discounts, the final cost is often much lower than expected.

### Wrap Up

Most mistakes in 2026 aren’t about a lack of talent. They’re about a lack of information, planning, or strategy. The students who succeed are those who start early, understand the different systems, and approach each application as a unique task — not a copy-paste job.

Your application isn’t a checklist. It’s a story. And the admissions committee wants to see that you know where you’re going — not just that you want to go.

**Categories:** Insight

**Tags:** College Admissions, Higher Education, International Student, Students, Study Abroad, University Admissions

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### [Why is upEducators the Top Choice for Nursery Teacher Training (NTT) Course in India?](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/upeducators-top-choice-for-becoming-a-nursery-teacher-in-india/)

**Published:** July 7, 2026
**Author:** Site Admin

**Excerpt:** As demand for qualified nursery teachers continues to grow, upEducators is emerging as a leading teacher training institute in India. Discover how its Nursery Teacher Training (NTT) program combines expert-led instruction, Skill India certification, AI-focused learning, and placement support to prepare future educators.

**Content:**

Trusted by 1 Lakh+ Educators and recognised as the Best Teacher Training Institute in India at the Economic Times Education Awards 2026

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**Pune, India:** As demand for qualified nursery teachers increases in India, teachers are exploring pre-primary teaching courses to open new doors in their teaching careers. One name that stands out among the few options available in Nursery Teacher Training is upEducators.

In the past few years, upEducators has grown into the country’s most trusted teacher training institute. It has trained **1 lakh+ educators** across **20,000 pre-schools and schools** and has a 4.8/5 rating on Google from 4700+ verified educators. It has also been recognised as the **Best Teacher Training Institute in India** at the Economic Times Education Awards 2026.

### World-Class Partnerships & Government Recognition

upEducators has partnerships with organisations like Cambridge, Intel, Google for Education, NCVET Skill India, and MeitY-accredited NASSCOM, and is committed to advancing excellence in education and skills development.

As a Nursery Teacher Training provider, upEducators offers both live-interactive online sessions by experienced trainers and distance learning options with **Skill India certification backed by the National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET)** that carries genuine government credibility. The NTT program also provides an additional Advanced AI Course with certification by **Government of India-accredited NASSCOM** to help participants gain expertise in AI integration and advanced pedagogy.

### Expert-Led Training

What truly sets upEducators apart is its faculty. Every trainer brings 10+ years of hands-on experience in Early Childhood Education, Occupational Therapy (OT), Curriculum Design, and Pedagogy. Its lead trainers include **Ms Upasana Parihar** and **Ms Nishita Israni,** who are experienced Early Childhood Education specialists with 10+ years in curriculum design, educator training, innovative teaching practices and educational leadership.

**Mr Ruta Ingale, Principal of Ankuram Educational Foundation, Nashik,** shares, “Though the classes were online, we got personal attention. All the sessions were very interactive and engaging, and all doubts were cleared immediately. Initially, I was very confident that I already knew many things, but as the course progressed, I learned so many new things.”

### The NTT Course: Flexible and Future-Ready

upEducators offers two NTT pathways to suit different learner needs:

- Diploma in Nursery Teacher Training — ideal for beginners
- Advanced Diploma in Nursery Teacher Training — for those seeking deeper experience and leadership roles

#### Key Features of the Program Include

- **6 Months of Live Online Training by Industry Experts**Learn directly from experienced educators and professionals through interactive live sessions designed to build practical teaching skills.
- **Additional Advanced AI Certification**Gain expertise in the latest AI tools and enhance your profile with Government of India-accredited NASSCOM Certification.
- **Learning Kit Worth ₹19,500 Included** Receive a comprehensive learning kit featuring flashcards, finger puppets, ESL cards, a phonics spin board, a storyteller box, a wooden seriation puzzle, and more.
- **Flexible Learning Options** Choose between live online classes and distance learning modes, allowing you to study at your own pace and convenience.
- **Comprehensive Curriculum** Master child development, early learning theories, classroom management, and occupational therapy (OT)-integrated teaching methodologies.
- **Masterclasses by India’s Leading Educators**

Benefit from exclusive masterclasses by award-winning teachers, gaining valuable insights from the best in the field.

- **100% Placement Assistance** Receive dedicated support for resume building, interview preparation, and job placement to help you launch your teaching career confidently.
- **Open to 10+2 Qualified Candidates** Anyone who has completed 10+2 with a minimum of 50% marks is eligible to enrol and begin their journey towards becoming an early childhood educator.

> At upEducators, we believe teachers grow when trained with the right support. Our NTT course helps educators build a strong understanding of early childhood education and gives them the skills to shine in their teaching career. — Ms Manju Borkar, Academic Head, upEducators

### About upEducators

upEducators is India’s leading teacher training and professional development platform, upskilling educators with online courses in digital pedagogy, AI, advanced teaching practices, and pre-school teacher training with globally recognised certifications.

Explore more about the upEducators Nursery Teacher Training Course at [www.upeducators.com/nursery-teachers-training](http://www.upeducators.com/nursery-teachers-training)

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**Tags:** Certification, Early Childhood, Online Courses, Teacher Training, Teachers/Educators, Training and Professional Development

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### [How Students Can Turn Learning Into a Job-Ready Resume](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/how-students-can-turn-learning-into-a-job-ready-resume/)

**Published:** July 8, 2026
**Author:** Site Admin

**Excerpt:** Learn how to turn academic projects, internships, extracurricular activities, and online certifications into a job-ready resume that showcases your skills and career potential.

**Content:**

College is a whirlwind of exams, late-night study sessions, and endless group projects. As graduation approaches, many students face the same question: How do I prove I can actually do the job? When you lack years of traditional office experience, looking at a blank document can feel intimidating. However, you possess more valuable material than you realize.

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Every research paper, laboratory experiment, campus club activity, and online certificate course can help you build professional skills, and even an online certificate course is one more step toward gaining professional skills. The problem is how to present your academic achievements in terms that are understandable to employers. Turning your college education into a career-ready marketing tool requires strategy, and using a tool like [Jobseeker’s online resume builder](https://www.jobseeker.com/en/resume) can help organize your layout so you can focus on the content.

Here is exactly how to unpack your student experiences and showcase them effectively to future employers.

### Audit Your Academic Journey

Before typing a single word, take a step back and audit your college career. Think beyond your GPA. Look closely at your elective courses, major design projects, and specialized training.

Have you helped manage a budget for a student organization or club? Have you analyzed data sets for a sociology assignment? Note them all down. According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), it identifies career-readiness competencies such as critical thinking, teamwork, communication, and digital technology. These are always among the top skills sought after, and fortunately, your coursework may already include examples of these competencies in action. The key is to identify those examples and describe them clearly.

### Transform Class Projects Into Real Results

A common mistake students make is simply listing course titles. Saying you took “Advanced Marketing 401” tells a recruiter very little. Instead, treat your significant academic projects like project-based client work.

Use action verbs to describe what you built, analyzed, or managed. If you collaborated with a team of four to build a working e-commerce application prototype using Python, state that explicitly. If your business communication proposal was selected as the best in class, highlight that achievement. Focus heavily on the outcome of your efforts, not just the steps you took to complete the assignment.

### Frame Internships and Part-Time Roles With Metrics

Whether you completed a formal corporate internship or worked a part-time job at a campus coffee shop, retail store, or restaurant, your daily tasks hold professional value. The secret to making these roles stand out on your resume is quantification.

Rather than writing that you were “responsible for answering phones and assisting customers,” give the recruiter a clearer sense of the role: “Handled up to 50 customer questions per shift in a busy campus retail environment, helping resolve issues quickly and professionally.” Specific details like this make the experience easier to understand without overstating it.

### Leverage Extracurriculars and Volunteer Work

Do not underestimate the activities that take place outside the classroom as well. For example, being involved in leadership positions within students’ associations, volunteering in non-profit organizations, or participating in case study competitions can show initiative, responsibility, teamwork, and communication skills.

If you helped organize a campus food drive, you would develop your skills in logistics, project management, and interaction with the community. If you managed social media pages for a student organization, you gained experience in creating and managing online content. Describe these roles with the same level of professionalism you would use for paid experience, detailing your specific responsibilities and the direct results you achieved.

### Showcase Certifications and Continuous Learning

The current job market requires constant learning. If you have done more to enhance your skills by using online platforms, such as Coursera, LinkedIn Learning, or industry-recognized courses from organizations, such as Google, HubSpot, or Microsoft, make sure to emphasize this.

Relevant certifications can help show recruiters that you are self-motivated and interested in your chosen field. to recruiters that you are self-motivated and genuinely curious about your chosen field. Create a dedicated section for your credentials so hiring managers can instantly see that you possess practical knowledge that supports your academic background.

### Connect the Dots for Recruiters

Recruiters skim applications in less than ten seconds. They will not spend time trying to guess how your biology lab skills translate to a project management role. You must explicitly bridge that gap for them by tailoring your text to match the phrases found directly inside the job description.

When you connect your academic achievements to the needs of the role, your resume becomes more than a summary of your student background.

### Conclusion: Stepping Boldly Into the Market

Transitioning from college into the job market can be difficult, but not having years of corporate experience does not mean you have nothing valuable to offer. Use your education as evidence of the practical skills, achievements, and results you have already built and create a story showing how prepared you are for success right away. Be proud of your educational projects, be confident in your unique experience, and demonstrate your readiness without any doubts.

**Categories:** Insight

**Tags:** Career Readiness, Employability Skills, Higher Education, Internships, Job-ready Skills, Students

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### [Top 10 Spoken English Classes Online in India (Complete Guide)](https://www.edtechreview.in/elearning/top-10-spoken-english-classes-online-in-india/)

**Published:** February 4, 2026
**Author:** Ajlal Khan

**Excerpt:** Discover the top 10 spoken English classes online in India. Compare fees, features, and learning styles to choose the best course for you.

**Content:**

Are you looking to improve your English speaking skills from the comfort of your home? You’re not alone. In today’s digital age, learning English has become easier, more flexible, and more practical. Whether you’re a student, a job seeker, or a working professional, the right [online English speaking course for beginners](https://speakingfever.com/basic-english-speaking-course/) in India can help you gain confidence, fluency, and real communication skills.

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In this blog, we’ve curated the top 10 spoken English classes online in India to help you find the right fit. From beginner-friendly programs to advanced professional communication courses, these platforms cover everything you need.

## Why Choose Online Spoken English Classes in India?

Before we dive into the list, let’s quickly talk about why spoken English classes online in India have become so popular:

- **Flexible Learning:** You can learn from anywhere, at your own pace.
- **Daily Speaking Practice:** Many platforms offer regular practice sessions to build fluency.
- **Affordable Options:** Online courses are often cheaper than traditional coaching centers.
- **Practical Focus:** Most modern courses emphasize conversation and real-life speaking rather than just grammar.

Whether you want English speaking lessons online in India for personal growth or career advancement, choosing the right platform can make all the difference.

![Why Choose Online Spoken English Classes in India](https://www.edtechreview.in/wp-content/uploads/why-choose-online-spoken-english-classes-in-india.jpg "Why Choose Online Spoken English Classes in India")

## Here are the Top 10 spoken English classes online in India:

### 1. Speaking Fever

If your goal is to start speaking confidently from day one, Speaking Fever is the perfect choice. Unlike traditional courses that focus heavily on theory, Speaking Fever prioritizes conversation-based learning.

**Why it stands out:**

- **1-on-1 personalized coaching:** Get undivided attention and tailored feedback.
- **Daily speaking practice:** Speak every day to build confidence and fluency.
- **Real-life scenarios:** Practice English for daily conversations, interviews, calls, and more.
- **Beginner-friendly approach:** Simple explanations, no jargon, and step-by-step guidance.

[Speaking Fever](http://speakingfever.com/) provides the tools and support you need to make noticeable progress quickly, whether you’re a beginner or someone looking to improve your spoken English course online in India, they have beginner to advanced level courses designed as per the needs and the requirements of the learners.

You can explore this platform if you want affordable online spoken English classes with a decent live 1-on-1 English learning experience with expert tutors.

### 2. Cambly

If you want to experience natural English conversation, Cambly is an excellent choice. This platform connects you with native English speakers for real-time conversations.

**Highlights:**

- One-on-one live sessions with native speakers.
- Flexible schedule to fit your lifestyle.
- Fluency-focused learning with practical conversations.
- Ideal for intermediate and advanced learners who want exposure to authentic accents.

For anyone looking for a spoken English course online in India with a focus on real-life conversation, Cambly gives you the freedom to practice English anytime.

### 3. EngVarta

If you want daily online spoken English classes with real-time correction, EngVarta is a strong choice for live, 1-on-1 speaking practice with TESOL/ESL-certified Experts. Running since 2017, it has 2M+ learners and a 4.5 rating on Google Play.

**Highlights:**

- **Corrected as you speak:** An Expert corrects you in real time and recaps at the end.
- **On-demand:** Connect with an available Expert in minutes — no scheduling.
- **Replay & progress:** 30-day session recordings, plus milestone practice-hour certificates.
- **Flexible & affordable:** 15, 25, or 50 minute sessions, 7 AM–midnight IST; refundable ₹69 trial (₹2,700 for 25 sessions).

EngVarta suits students, job seekers, and working professionals who want an online spoken English course in India built on daily live practice with certified Experts.

### 4. British Council

The British Council is perfect if you want a structured learning path with certification. Their courses combine grammar, vocabulary, and speaking practice.

**Why learners choose it:**

- Internationally recognized curriculum.
- Certified trainers with years of experience.
- Clear progression from beginner to advanced.
- Balanced focus on grammar and communication.

If you’re looking for a credible English language speaking course in India, the British Council ensures a strong foundation and globally accepted certification.

### 5. ELSA Speak

Pronunciation matters when speaking confidently. ELSA Speak uses AI to help learners speak clearly and reduce their accent.

**Key features:**

- AI-driven speech analysis with instant feedback.
- Focus on accent and clarity improvement.
- Short, mobile-friendly lessons for on-the-go learning.

This is a great spoken English language course in India for learners who struggle with pronunciation and want to sound more natural.

### 6. PlanetSpark

For personalized guidance and live interaction, PlanetSpark is a strong option. The platform emphasizes active participation in each session.

**Highlights:**

- One-on-one live sessions for individual attention.
- Confidence-building exercises during every lesson.
- Structured beginner programs with a speaking focus.

If you’re searching for online English speaking classes in India, PlanetSpark ensures you’re always practicing and improving.

### 7. Italki

Italki isn’t India‑specific, but it’s a well‑known global platform for language learning that gives you access to native speakers and professional tutors for 1‑on‑1 conversation practice.

**What you’ll love:**

- Choose tutors based on style, price, and experience
- One-on-one speaking sessions
- Global community for language learning

With italki, you get real conversation practice, perfect for learners who want to improve spoken English fluency with a diverse set of teachers.

### 8. Preply

Preply is not India‑only but offers one of the most flexible and effective English speaking lessons online in India and globally. It connects you with experienced tutors who tailor lessons to your needs, whether beginner or advanced.

**Why it stands out:**

- Thousands of tutors to choose from
- Personalized 1-on-1 English lessons
- Flexible pricing and scheduling
- Real-time speaking practice with an expert

Because every tutor creates a lesson based on your goals, Preply is ideal for people who want a personalized, outcome‑focused spoken English course online in India.

### 9. Duolingo

For absolute beginners or those who want a stress-free introduction to English, Duolingo is a top choice. Its game-like approach makes learning vocabulary, sentence structure, and basic speaking skills fun and engaging.

**What makes it effective:**

- Short daily lessons you can complete in 5–10 minutes
- Game-like structure that motivates daily practice
- Vocabulary, sentence building, and beginner-level pronunciation exercises
- Easy to follow for learners who are starting their spoken English course online in India

**Perfect for:** Beginners who want to build confidence before joining live or advanced online English speaking classes in India.

### 10. SpeakIn

If your goal is to improve English for the workplace, SpeakIn is a fantastic choice. This platform is designed for working professionals, job seekers, and career-driven learners who want to communicate confidently in real-life professional settings.

**Why SpeakIn stands out:**

- Career-focused modules covering presentations, meetings, and interviews
- Live mentor-led sessions for personalized guidance
- Flexible schedules to fit your work routine
- Practical speaking exercises that are directly applicable at your job

**Perfect for:** Anyone looking for a spoken English course online in India that goes beyond casual conversation and prepares you for workplace success.

### Udemy (Bonus)

If you prefer learning at your own pace and choosing from a variety of instructors, Udemy is a great option. It offers a wide range of English speaking lessons online in India, from beginner to advanced levels.

**Why Udemy works well:**

- Self-paced courses with lifetime access
- Affordable options for learners on a budget
- Lessons range from basic conversation to professional English
- Learn anytime, anywhere without rigid schedules

**Perfect for:** Independent learners who want flexibility, a wide range of course options, and a spoken English course online in India that fits their pace and learning style.

## **Quick Comparison of Top Platforms in India**

| **Platform** | **Mode** | **Fees (Approx.)** | **Highlights** |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speaking Fever | Live 1-on-1 Online | ₹3,999 – ₹12,000 | Conversation-focused, Personalized Coaching |
| British Council | Online/Offline | ₹10,000 – ₹20,000 | Certification, Structured Learning |
| Cambly | Live 1-on-1 Online | ₹8,000 – ₹15,000 | Native Speaker Practice |
| PlanetSpark | Live 1-on-1 Online | ₹6,000 – ₹14,000 | Interactive, Guided Speaking |
| SpeakIn | Live Mentor-Led | ₹5,000 – ₹12,000 | Career-Focused Communication |

## How to Choose the Right Online Spoken English Course in India

When selecting a platform, keep these factors in mind:

- **Daily speaking opportunities** – Practice makes perfect.
- **Beginner-friendly environment** – Avoid getting stuck in grammar-heavy lessons.
- **Feedback and interaction** – One-on-one sessions accelerate learning.
- **Flexible schedules** – Learn at your own pace without stress.

If you’re unsure where to start, a 1-on-1 online spoken English course in India like Speaking Fever is often the best choice. Personalized guidance helps you gain confidence faster. Whether you are a beginner or someone looking for an [advanced spoken English course](https://speakingfever.com/online-advanced-english-speaking-course/), the platform provides classes for all levels of learners.

## Final Thoughts

Learning English is easier than ever with so many online English speaking classes in India. Whether you want to improve daily conversation, professional communication, or pronunciation, there’s a platform for every need.

Speaking Fever stands out for its 1-on-1 coaching and real-life conversation practice, while platforms like Cambly, EngVarta, Udemy, Duolingo, and Preply offer flexibility, personalized learning, and different ways to improve spoken English.

The key is consistency; even 30–35 minutes of daily speaking practice can boost your confidence and fluency. Pick a platform that fits your style, practice regularly, and speaking English will soon feel natural and enjoyable.

Visit here to [Book a Trial](https://speakingfever.com/education/signup.php), and start speaking English confidently today.

## FAQ

##### **Which is the best English course for beginners in India?**

The best beginner English course focuses on daily speaking practice, simple learning, and feedback. Platforms like Speaking Fever, British Council, and PlanetSpark offer beginner-friendly spoken English courses in India.

##### **How do I choose the best online English course in India?**

Choose a course with live speaking sessions, flexible schedules, practical communication focus, and feedback. Speaking Fever, Cambly, and Preply are popular choices in India.

##### **What is the best platform to learn English online in India?**

The best platform depends on your goal. Speaking Fever suits confidence building, Cambly offers native conversations, and British Council provides structured certification.

##### **Which is the best online spoken English course for adults in India?**

Adults benefit from flexible 1-on-1 courses focused on workplace communication. Speaking Fever, SpeakIn, and Preply are effective options for practical improvement.

##### **Which is the best English speaking course online for kids in India?**

For kids, interactive platforms like PlanetSpark work well, while structured 1-on-1 models help build confidence, fluency, and early speaking habits, while Speaking Fever also offers kids English classes in India.

##### **Can I learn English speaking in 3 months?**

Yes, with daily speaking practice and guided learning from platforms like Speaking Fever, Cambly, or Preply, noticeable confidence and fluency improvement is possible.

**Categories:** eLearning

**Tags:** English Learning, English Learning App, English Teaching Platform, Online English Learning, Spoken English

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### [What Schools Really Pay Without Language Access Systems in Place](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/what-schools-really-pay-without-language-access-systems-in-place/)

**Published:** July 4, 2026
**Author:** Site Admin

**Excerpt:** Discover the hidden costs of poor language access in schools and how AI-powered translation, multilingual communication systems, and language access infrastructure can improve family engagement, compliance, and educational equity.

**Content:**

You hired your one district interpreter to cover IEP meetings. Your front-office staffer is fielding calls in three languages she doesn’t fully speak. A bilingual teacher down the hall is being pulled out of class again to translate a disciplinary hearing. None of these expenses shows up as a line item in your language access budget. All these moments cost you.

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These aren’t edge cases. Across England, 20.8% of state-school pupils have a first language other than English, with 44% of London pupils\[1\] carrying that profile in 2024. In US public schools, 5.3 million students, 10.6% of K-12 enrollment\[2\], are English Learners.

At that scale, most schools treat language access as a staffing problem, hire more interpreters (which is hard), train more bilingual staff, and end up paying a hidden tax in burnout, compliance risk, and family disengagement that infrastructure would have prevented.

### Most Schools Cover the Calendar Events and Miss Everything Else

The surface area of language access is the entire school day, not the calendared events. Schedule an interpreter for the IEP meeting and you’ve covered one interaction. The other forty in that family’s school year go untranslated or get patched by whoever is nearby.

Take Greene County Schools in North Carolina, a 2,700-student district where 35.4% of pupils are Hispanic or Latino. Patrick Greene, in his 12th year as principal there, told The 74 Million\[3\] he has to schedule “more official” meetings, like disciplinary hearings, around the schedule of the district’s lone interpreter. Everything else, nurse calls, daily front-office conversations, the registration desk, the parent who shows up at 3 pm with a question about her kid’s grades, runs on improvisation.

### What Schools Actually Pay When There’s No Language Infrastructure

When administrators benchmark language access cost, they look at what they spent on interpreters this year. That number misses most of what’s actually being spent. Four hidden line items make up the workaround tax.

![School Budget vs What They Actually Pay](https://www.edtechreview.in/wp-content/uploads/what-schools-really-pay-without-language-access-systems-in-place-1.webp "School Budget Vs What They Actually Pay")

#### Bilingual Staff Burnout

Karla Vázquez Baur taught for Miami-Dade County Public Schools from 2017 to 2019. She was repeatedly called out of her own classroom to interpret for other teachers’ parent-teacher conferences and parent phone calls. As she told The 74\[3\], “I did not realize that them calling me down for parent-teacher conferences for other teachers and calling parents for all the different things was against their right.”

In Seattle, the issue reached a breaking point. The Seattle Education Association picketed and delayed the start of school in 2022\[4\]. One of the demands in the contract they eventually settled: the district had to provide proper interpretation services, so bilingual staff would stop being pulled in to translate outside their actual jobs. A union went on strike to stop the workaround.

That’s the cost showing up where you can see it. The less visible things are the turnover, the disengagement, and the bilingual front-office staffer who, as one advocate described, grew increasingly emotional and began to cry\[3\] during an expulsion hearing she had no training to interpret.

#### Compliance Exposure

In the US, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act requires districts to communicate essential information to LEP parents in a language they understand. The Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights has been explicit about what that means. From a recent OCR letter, schools may violate Title VI when they “rely on students, siblings, friends, or untrained school staff to translate or interpret for parents/guardians” or “fail to provide translation or an interpreter at IEP meetings, parent-teacher conferences, enrollment or career fairs, or disciplinary proceedings.”

This isn’t theoretical. In February 2022, OCR reached a settlement with Dayton Public Schools\[5\] that required the district to translate registration forms, disciplinary notices, emergency notifications, report cards, IEPs, parent handbooks, and more. The complaint had been filed by Advocates for Basic Legal Equality.

In the UK, schools and universities sit under the Equality Act 2010. Under the Equality Act 2010, once an institution is aware that a language barrier is preventing meaningful participation, failure to implement a practicable adjustment can itself constitute indirect discrimination on grounds of national origin, a principle the courts have applied strictly in analogous duty-to-adjust cases.

#### Family Disengagement and Student Outcomes

A 2019 meta-analysis in Psychological Bulletin\[6\] pooled 448 studies covering 480,830 families. It found small but consistent positive associations between parental involvement and student achievement, engagement, and motivation. The point worth dwelling on: those associations held across age groups, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status.

So when language access is rationed to formal events, what gets cut isn’t a nice-to-have. It’s the everyday relationship that the evidence base says actually moves outcomes. The parent who can’t follow up on a behavior note, can’t ask the school nurse why her kid was sent home, can’t decode the report card, isn’t disengaged by choice.

### From Patchwork to Infrastructure

Language access infrastructure means treating language access the way you already treat IT or accessibility: an always-on operational layer that’s budgeted, owned by someone, and covering the whole communication surface by default. Not a series of bookings you assemble each time a multilingual family walks in.

Until recently, that was hard and expensive to reach. Always-on coverage meant an interpreter on call for every language, every hour, which no school could afford.

Real-time AI voice translation reaching human-level quality is what changes the math. Even in a demanding test, the gap with human interpreters is smaller than you’d think and closing fast. In a 2025 comprehension study\[7\], journalists followed either a human interpreter or a leading AI service through a climate press conference; the human group scored 4.5 out of 10, the AI group 3.7, in a high-stakes setting built to expose exactly the kind of nuance AI handles worst.

Studies like this lag the product cycle by a year or more, so the tools available today already sit ahead of that result. For the routine, high-volume conversations that make up most of a school’s day, the front-office call, the nurse’s note, the registration question, real-time AI is now good enough to build on.

That’s what makes the infrastructure shift possible: the tooling underneath it finally works.

![Staffing Model vs Infrastructure Model](https://www.edtechreview.in/wp-content/uploads/what-schools-really-pay-without-language-access-systems-in-place-2.webp "Staffing Model Vs Infrastructure Model")

### Where to Start

- The first move is to map the surface. Which interactions in your school require translation, in what languages, and at what frequency?
- Then look at who is actually doing the work today, interpreters, bilingual staff, Google Translate, and sometimes children.
- Then cost the gap properly: interpreter spend plus staff time plus compliance exposure plus the parent engagement you’re losing. That number is almost always bigger than the line item your board sees.
- Compare the patchwork against always-on. Once you can see the full surface and what it costs to patch, the question becomes whether a real-time tool covering the whole day is cheaper than the patchwork. For most multilingual schools, that math now works in a way it didn’t a few years ago

**References**

1. British Council — Language Trends England 2025.
2. NCES — English Learners in Public Schools (Condition of Education).
3. The 74 Million — “Left Powerless: Non-English-Speaking Parents Denied Vital Translation Services.”
4. Hechinger Report — “Lost in Translation: Parents of Special-Ed Students Who Don’t Speak English Often Left in the Dark.”
5. AbleLaw — U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights settlement with Dayton Public Schools (2022).
6. Psychological Bulletin — 2019 meta-analysis (PubMed).
7. L@TIC ejournal — 2025 comprehension study.

**Categories:** Insight

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, ESL, K-12, Parents, School Communication, Special Education

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### [Indian EdTech Has Been Solving the Problem It Can Bill For, Not The One Children Have](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/indian-edtech-has-been-solving-the-problem-it-can-bill-for-not-the-one-children-have/)

**Published:** July 2, 2026
**Author:** Site Admin

**Excerpt:** Explore why India's EdTech industry must move beyond content delivery to focus on experiential learning, teacher empowerment, education equity, and measurable learning outcomes for every student.

**Content:**

A company that was once worth twenty-two billion dollars is now, by its own founder’s admission, worth zero.

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I am not writing this to dance on BYJU’S grave. I am writing it because I think we — the people who build education technology in this country — have quietly agreed not to ask the obvious question. We raised the capital, ran the ads, booked the cricketers, filled the funnels. And at the end of it, the honest measure of any education company is brutally simple: did children understand more, and did that understanding reach the child who had the least? On that measure, most of what we built does not pass. BYJU’S is not the exception. It is the clearest mirror the industry has.

I build inside this industry. I run a learning-technology company in Chennai. So take everything that follows as a man implicating himself, not lecturing from the stands.

I am also the father of three daughters — my eldest in Class 11, my younger twins in Class 6. The intent, every single day, is that they understand what they are taught rather than mug it up. They mug it up anyway, because neither they, nor their teachers, nor their schools have a tool that turns a concept into something you can experience. I can watch the attention span shrinking even in the gap between my eldest and my youngest. And here is the detail that strips me of any excuse: as a filmmaker and a content creator for television and OTT, my entire craft for twenty years was holding attention and increasing view-time. I assumed I could carry that craft into education — with new-media technology like AR, VR and 360° — and make the difference. Hundreds of conversations later, with students, teachers and schools across every board, the field humbled me. The tool, on its own, is not the answer. That is what sent me looking for what the answer actually is.

### The Problem We Chose, and the Problem We Avoided

There are two problems in Indian education.

The first is a distribution problem. Not enough content, not enough reach, not enough access to good explanations. This problem is fundable. You can solve it with an app, a video library, a subscription, a sales team. You can put a number on it — downloads, daily active users, watch-time, completion badges, “lessons delivered.” Venture capital understands these numbers. So this is the problem the industry chose.

The second is a learning problem. Children sit through years of school and do not understand what they were taught. This problem is not easily fundable. You cannot ship understanding as a file. It does not move with a marketing budget. It is slow, human, stubborn, and it resists the dashboard. So this is the problem the industry quietly walked around.

For a decade, Indian edtech optimised for the first problem and called it progress on the second. We confused distribution with pedagogy. We confused engagement with learning. We measured the things that were easy to measure and hoped they were the things that mattered.

They were not.

### What “Engagement” Was Actually Measuring

Here is the uncomfortable centre of it. An app can hold a child’s attention for forty minutes and teach her almost nothing. Watch-time is not understanding. A streak is not a skill. A completion certificate is not competence. We know this, and we built business models that depended on not saying it out loud.

BYJU’S is the monument to this confusion. India’s advertising watchdog, ASCI, repeatedly flagged its campaigns for misleading claims about learning outcomes. Reports described sales teams telling parents their children would fail without the product. That is not pedagogy. That is fear, packaged and sold by the lakh. The mood among parents has since flipped from FOMO, the fear of missing out, to what people now call FOGS, the fear of getting scammed. We earned that suspicion. The whole category earned it.

And now, before we have even sat with that lesson, a new wave is making the same move with a new noun. Swap “video lessons” for “AI tutor” and the pitch is identical: personalised, scalable, available to every child, learning reimagined. Some of it will be genuinely useful. But most of it is once again solving the distribution problem — delivering content faster and cheaper — and once again calling it learning. We are about to automate the wrong thing at scale.

### What the Science Says the Real Lever Is — And It Is Not a Screen

Step away from the pitch decks and into the research, and a clear hierarchy appears. It has been sitting there for forty years.

In 1984, the educational psychologist Benjamin Bloom published what is still the most important finding in the field. A child tutored one-to-one, with constant feedback and correction, performs about two standard deviations better than the same child in a conventional classroom. Two sigma. It means the average tutored child outperforms 98% of children taught the ordinary way. Bloom did not present this as a triumph. He presented it as a problem — his challenge to the world was to find a way to give every child something close to one-to-one mastery, at the scale of a whole system. Forty years later, that is still the real brief. Everything else is a footnote to it.

When John Hattie synthesised more than 1,200 meta-analyses covering over 300 million students, the pattern held. The largest, most reliable levers on learning are human and pedagogical — feedback, the quality of teaching, a teacher who can see where a child actually is. Hardware, by itself, barely moves the needle. The device is not the variable. What the device asks the child to do, and whether a skilled adult is in the loop, is the variable.

And underneath all of it is the biology. Hermann Ebbinghaus mapped the forgetting curve in 1885: without active effort, we lose roughly 70% of what we passively take in within a day. Memory is built by doing — by generating, retrieving, manipulating, by the body being involved, by genuine curiosity firing the chemistry of attention. A child who acts on a concept remembers it. A child who watches a polished video of someone else acting on it mostly does not. This is not ideology. It is the most replicated result in cognitive science, and almost every “engaging” edtech product is built as though it were not true.

So the science says: the lever is participation, feedback, and a human who teaches. The industry sold passive content, delivered to a screen, at scale. We did not misunderstand the research. We ignored it, because the research did not fit the business model.

### The Teacher We Keep Trying to Delete

Every few years our industry rediscovers an old fantasy: that technology can route around the teacher. It is a seductive idea in a country short of good teachers, and it is almost always sold as empowerment for the child.

It is worth being honest about where this comes from, because the most famous Indian experiment in the genre is real and remarkable. In 1999, Sugata Mitra cut a hole in a wall in a Delhi slum, embedded an internet-connected computer, and walked away. Children who had never seen a PC taught themselves and each other to use it. His “Hole in the Wall” work proved something genuine — that curiosity and peer learning are powerful engines, especially where there is no school worth the name.

But the lesson the industry took from it was the wrong one. We heard “children don’t need teachers.” That is not what the work shows. It shows that children are extraordinary learners when curiosity is switched on — and that in the absence of any functioning system, self-organised learning beats nothing at all. “Better than nothing” is a moral emergency measure, not a national education strategy. Hattie’s 300 million students say the opposite of the fantasy: the teacher is the most powerful lever we have. The right role for technology is not to replace her. It is to hand her a sharper instrument and get out of the way of the relationship.

I saw this with my own eyes. We had built our pilot session expecting that perhaps four students would actively engage while the rest of the class watched them — passivity by another name. What happened instead has stayed with me: the teacher running the session pulled the entire class in. Not the technology — the teacher, with the technology in her hands. I walked out of that room certain of one thing. The teacher does not need replacing. She needs the right instrument.

A school is not a content-delivery node. It is the one place a child is known — by a teacher who notices the kid in the back row going quiet, by classmates who argue a wrong answer into a right one. Strip that out and call it personalised learning, and you have not modernised education. You have hollowed it out and put a logo on the hole.

### The Test That Actually Matters: The Last Child, in the Last Village

Here is the line I want every founder and every investor in this sector to sit with.

A solution that only works for the child who already has the most is not a solution. It is a privilege with a subscription button.

Look at where our industry actually reaches. Only about 24% of rural households in India have internet access, against 66% in cities. Fewer than one in five rural schools — 18% — has a working internet connection. Less than half of rural households own a smartphone, and the one in the home usually belongs to a working adult, not the child who needs it at study time. Yes, mobile use among 11-to-17-year-olds has shot up. But access to a glowing rectangle is not access to learning — the same surveys that celebrate the smartphone numbers also find that more than half of rural 14-to-18-year-olds cannot do a division problem expected of a Class 3 child.

An app-first, device-per-child, data-hungry model does not reach that child. It was never built to. It was built for the metro household with wi-fi, a spare tablet, and a parent who can pay.

When I visited government schools for field research, I came away with a conviction I had not gone looking for: some of our richest talent sits in government and rural schools, where children and teachers wring the maximum result from the minimum infrastructure. I know that world from the inside. In 1997, an English-literature student about to drop out of college, I took a night job running an internet browsing centre simply to survive. I knew nothing about computers. I learned the entire machine by doing — and that learning is the reason I can still absorb every new technology that arrives at my door. Experiential learning teaches adaptability. It is the most durable thing I own.

If the goal is real, it has to survive contact with the hardest case: a girl in a government school in a village at the end of a bad road, with one shared phone in the house, intermittent power, no broadband, and a teacher carrying a hundred children. Whatever we build has to reach her — affordably, on the infrastructure that is actually there, with her teacher empowered rather than bypassed, alongside the classmates she already learns with. Design for her, and the product is forced to become cheaper, more social, less dependent on each child owning a device, and more respectful of the teacher. Design for the metro child, and you build one more beautiful thing the last village will never see.

That is the test. Most of Indian edtech, including some of what I have built, has not yet passed it. I would rather say that plainly than add to the pile of decks that pretend otherwise.

### What Honest Looks Like From Here

I am not anti-technology — I have bet my working life on it. I have lived through nearly every transition my craft has been put through: splicing celluloid by hand on a Steenbeck, then editing non-destructively on a screen; film cameras, then digital sensors; optical effects, then VFX, and now AI. I adopted each of them without flinching. So when I say the problem is not the technology, understand that I am not romanticising the past. I am against technology that dresses up the easy problem as the hard one. Three commitments, then, that I believe this industry owes Indian children — and that I am trying to hold myself to.

**Measure understanding, not attention.** Before-and-after learning, ideally checked by someone with no stake in the result, published whether it flatters us or not. When we ran an early classroom session in Chennai, the honest summary was “a thirteen-student signal, not a study.” Engagement metrics that merely prove a thing is fun should embarrass us, not satisfy us.

After that pilot we sat through a feedback session — the most brutal I have been put through. The teachers tore the product apart. And yet the data said the thing their criticism could not: even for the harshest critic in that room, engagement with the subject and understanding of it had measurably risen. Both were true in the same breath. That is what honest measurement buys you — it lets a product be flawed and effective at once, and it tells you precisely what to fix next.

**Keep the teacher at the centre.** If a product only works by removing the human, it is not solving Indian education; it is abandoning the one thing the research says works.

**Build for the last child first.** Not the headset, not the premium tier, not the metro pilot that photographs well. The version that reaches the village. If it cannot reach her, it is not done.

A company can be worth twenty-two billion dollars and then worth zero, and in between teach a generation of children almost nothing durable. That is the cautionary tale we were handed for free. The question is whether we treat it as a one-off failure of one company, or as what it actually is — a verdict on an entire industry that spent ten years answering the question it could bill for, instead of the one the child in the last classroom was actually asking.

We know which problem matters. We have always known. The only thing left to decide is whether we are finally willing to build for it.

There is a line from Avvaiyar, the Sangam-era Tamil poet our grandmothers raised us on: Karkai nandre, karkai nandre, pichai pukinum karkai nandre — it is good to learn, it is good to learn; even if you must beg, it is good to learn. Knowledge is worth pursuing no matter the poverty around it. Let us listen to her golden words, and make learning reach every last child in this country.

**References & Further Reading**

- BYJU’S valuation collapse and the founder’s “worth zero” remark (October 2024); NCLT insolvency proceedings, 2024 — Inc42, TechFundingNews.
- ASCI rulings on misleading BYJU’S learning-outcome claims; reporting on high-pressure sales tactics.
- Benjamin Bloom, “The 2 Sigma Problem,” Educational Researcher, 1984.
- John Hattie, Visible Learning — synthesis of 1,200+ meta-analyses; effect size 0.40 ≈ one year’s growth; teaching and feedback among the largest levers.
- Hermann Ebbinghaus, the forgetting curve (1885); the generation effect and embodied-cognition literature.
- Sugata Mitra, “Hole in the Wall” / self-organised learning environments, New Delhi, 1999 onward.
- Rural–urban digital divide: ~24% rural vs 66% urban household internet; 18.47% rural vs 47.29% urban school internet; rural smartphone ~45%; 11–17 mobile use 29%→81% — Education Ministry data / ASER 2024 / CEDA, Ashoka University.
- ASER 2024 on foundational numeracy among rural 14–18-year-olds.

**Categories:** Insight

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Digital Education India, EdTech Startups/Companies, Experiential Learning, K-12, Teachers/Educators

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### [Stop Teaching Students More Apps, Teach Them How to Handle Files](https://www.edtechreview.in/elearning/stop-teaching-students-more-apps-teach-them-how-to-handle-files/)

**Published:** July 3, 2026
**Author:** Site Admin

**Excerpt:** Digital literacy is about more than using apps. This article explains why teaching students practical file management skills—from naming files and creating searchable PDFs to protecting sensitive documents—is becoming an essential part of modern education.

**Content:**

A practical argument for teaching document workflow hygiene as part of digital literacy.

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> The problem is not that students lack apps. The problem is that students lack workflow habits.

### EdTech Has a Strange Blind Spot

We keep giving students more platforms, more dashboards, more apps, more portals, and now more AI tools. But many students still do not know how to submit a clean PDF.

That sounds too simple to matter, which is exactly why it keeps getting ignored.

A student scans handwritten work, but the result is blurry. Another submits a file named assignment-final-final-real.pdf. Someone uploads a huge PDF five minutes before the deadline, and the portal rejects it. A teacher asks for a searchable document, but gets a screenshot inside a PDF. A student uploads a certificate or ID to a random online tool because nobody ever explained why that might be a bad idea.

These are not rare edge cases. They are part of normal digital education. And they say something uncomfortable about the way we talk about EdTech.

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### The Problem Is Not a Lack of Apps

The usual answer to a classroom problem is to introduce another tool. A new submission platform. A new note-taking app. A new scanner. A new AI assistant. A new dashboard. Sometimes those tools help. Sometimes they are necessary. But they do not automatically create capable digital learners.

A student does not become digitally fluent just because they can log into an LMS. Digital fluency also means knowing how to prepare, name, check, protect, and submit the files that carry their actual work.

That part is far less exciting than a new platform launch. It does not make a good product demo. It does not sound futuristic. But it is what students deal with every week: assignments, lecture notes, scanned pages, research PDFs, certificates, application forms, feedback sheets, internship documents, and scholarship files all pass through the same messy everyday workflow.

### File Handling Is a Digital Literacy Skill

We have made digital literacy sound bigger than it is in some places and smaller than it is in others. Bigger, because we often attach it to every new trend. Smaller, because we forget the practical habits students actually need.

Knowing how to handle files is one of those habits. It includes simple things: naming a file clearly, checking whether a scan is readable, reducing file size before upload, keeping drafts separate from final versions, highlighting a reading without destroying the original, and understanding whether a PDF can be searched or copied from.

It also includes judgment. A worksheet is not the same as an ID card. A public handout is not the same as a medical certificate. A class presentation is not the same as a signed financial document. Students should learn that not every file belongs in every tool, especially when that tool is found through a rushed search five minutes before a deadline.

### Teachers Pay the Price Too

This is not only a student problem. Teachers pay for it in time.

They receive files that are unreadable, incorrectly named, too large, missing pages, or submitted in the wrong format. They open a PDF and find that it is actually a photo of a page placed inside a document. They try to search for a phrase and cannot. They leave feedback on one version while the student has already sent another. They spend minutes on each avoidable issue, and those minutes add up.

When we talk about teacher workload, we often discuss grading, planning, reporting, meetings, and classroom management. We should also talk about small technical friction that sits around assignments. A badly handled file can turn a simple submission into a support task.

### The Privacy Lesson Is Usually Missing

There is another reason this matters: privacy.

Students are often told to be safe online in broad terms. Do not share passwords. Watch out for scams. Be careful with social media. But file privacy is rarely explained in the same practical way. What should a student do with a scanned ID? A certificate? A bank document for a scholarship application? A medical record? A private academic transcript?

In real life, students often treat all files the same. If a tool solves the immediate problem, they use it. That habit is understandable, but not always safe. Schools do not need to scare students away from every online tool. They do need to teach students to pause and ask: what is inside this file, and where is it going?

### A Ten-Minute Module Could Fix a Lot

This does not need to become a full course. It does not need a committee. It does not need a new platform.

A school could teach the basics in a ten-minute module at the start of a semester, inside assignment guidelines, or during digital orientation. Show students a blurry scan and a readable scan. Show them what a searchable PDF means. Show them how a clear file name helps a teacher. Show them why file size matters. Show them the difference between a draft and a final version. Show them examples of files that should be handled with extra care.

The lesson is not, ‘Use this specific app.’ The lesson is, ‘Understand the task before choosing the tool.’ That is a far better habit.

### A Simple Checklist for Students

Before submitting or sharing a document, students can ask a few plain questions:

- Is this the final version?
- Is the file name clear?
- Is the document readable?
- Is the file size accepted by the portal?
- Is the format correct?
- Does this document contain private information?
- Can the teacher open, read, search, and assess it without extra effort?

That checklist is not glamorous. It is not a breakthrough. It is just useful. And useful is underrated.

### Stop Assuming Students Already Know This

The biggest mistake is assuming students already know these things because they are young or because they use phones all day. Being comfortable with screens is not the same as being competent with digital work.

Many students can use social apps quickly but still struggle with formal documents. That should not be surprising. Academic file workflows are learned behaviors. If nobody teaches them, students copy whatever works once, even if it is messy.

The same is true for teachers and institutions. If the instructions are vague, submissions will be messy. If the workflow is never explained, students will improvise. If privacy is only discussed in abstract terms, students will not connect it to the files they handle every week.

### The Bigger EdTech Lesson

EdTech does not need to stop building ambitious tools. But it does need to stop treating basic workflows as too boring to matter.

A student who can use five classroom apps but cannot prepare and submit a clean, readable, properly named PDF has still been left with a gap. A teacher who has to fix file problems before giving feedback is dealing with friction that should have been prevented. A school that talks about digital transformation but never teaches document habits is missing part of the foundation.

Sometimes the most valuable digital skill is not learning another app. Sometimes it is learning how to handle the file in front of you.

That is not a small thing. In digital education, it is one of the basics. And the basics deserve more respect.

**Categories:** eLearning

**Tags:** 21st Century Skills, Digital Skills Training, Digital Tools in Education, K-12, Students, Technology in Education, Tips for Teachers/Educators, Tools for Schools, Tools in Education

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### [From Consumers to Creators: How to Turn Your Kid’s Summer Screen Addiction Into a Productive 'Skill Lab'](https://www.edtechreview.in/elearning/from-consumers-to-creators-turn-your-kids-screen-addiction-into-a-productive-skill-lab/)

**Published:** June 30, 2026
**Author:** Site Admin

**Excerpt:** Learn how to transform your child's summer screen time into a productive Skill Lab with coding, digital creativity, STEM projects, and future-ready learning activities that build lifelong skills.

**Content:**

The summer months give us so much freedom to explore new activities outside of school. But many parents know that the beginning of summer vacation means that they have to enter into another battle, and that battle is increased screen time for the kids! According to the study, 68% of children use more technology during the summer breaks than at any other point in the school year, with 62% spending more than an hour each day online. For teens in the 8-12 age group, the average time spent on screen is close to six hours per day, while teens that are 13 and older average almost nine hours per day on screen. Overly passive use (scrolling, gaming, binge-watching, etc.) of screen time suggests some potential negative outcomes if exceeded above seven hours per day, including disrupted sleep patterns, increased difficulty concentrating, decreased ability to recognize emotions in others, and a significantly higher likelihood of experiencing depression and anxiety.

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Instead of fighting against screen time, parents have an opportunity to utilize this time as an essential resource. Through the creation of a “Skill Lab,” parents can create a unique environment that will encourage kids to use their device as a tool for developing skills that will help them later in life. Thus, creating a space where their children will move from being a consumer of content to a producer will help their child develop both digital and real-world skills that are necessary to enter the workforce in relatively short order in today’s world; where approximately 92% of all jobs will require some level of digital skills.

### Why Passive Summer Screens Are a Problem

With the elimination of the school structure in the summer months, students experience unstructured days filled with screen time as a substitute to this lack of structure during the day. Data indicates that over 50% of teens spend four or more hours using screens at school; therefore, many teens will likely do the same thing in summer. Excessive passive screen time displaces essential child-developmental activities such as physical play, face-to-face interaction with peers and creative problem-solving.

The learning loss over the summer, or “Summer Slide,” further adds to this sedentary issue, however the reality is that screens aren’t inherently bad; it is about quality of use versus quantity of use. When children are creating content such as coding computer games, editing video and designing digital art, they are developing cognitive, creative and technical skills that exceed their use of screens as a passive consumer.

### Why a Skill Lab Works

A Skill Lab can create a space within the home, whether physical or digital for kids to experiment and create using digital media. Because kids are attracted to digital devices, a Skill Lab changes the way kids use their screens, placing an emphasis on using screens productively. Research has shown that when kids engage in active use of screens, they have the opportunity to develop problem-solving skills, creativity, collaboration skills, and digital literacy. Tools, such as Scratch (MIT), enable kids to create interactive stories and animations and develop computational thinking skills in a playful way.

A Skill Lab at home has numerous advantages that can help children develop their cognitive, emotional, and creative skills. Some of these benefits include:

1. **Cognitive Development** – The development of the cognitive skills needed to code or edit video also develops logic and attentiveness to detail.
2. **Improved Ability for Creative Expression** – Digital tools provide children with additional outlets for creatively expressing themselves through music, graphics, and storytelling.
3. **Career Readiness** – Many of today’s most valued skills in today’s workplace include information literacy, digital content creation, and problem-solving skills. Purposeful early use of technology develops confidence in children who pursue careers in technology, design, marketing, etc.
4. **Emotional Development** – Finishing a project creates success for children, and also helps build resilience, the same type of resilience that is required to replace the “high” they receive from the dopamine release associated with mindlessly scrolling through their social media.

According to parents, purposeful summer use of technology helps to reduce the summer slide, and that there is widespread belief that using educational apps during the summer is an effective method for keeping their child academically engaged during those months.

### Practical Tips for Building a Family Skill Lab

1. **Assess Your Family (And Set Some Limits)** – Use your screens to track the amount of time your family spends using each device and app. Start conservatively and reduce the amount of time you spend on each device and app by half and give yourself at least two hours of “Skill Lab” time each week, allowing your family to create rather than consume. Also, create Tech-Free Zones for family dinners and bedrooms. It has been proven that children closely mimic the behaviors of their parents when it comes to technology use.
2. **Choose Creation-Focused Tools**
    - **For kids and teens; ages 6-10** – Scratch Jr. or Tinkercad (to learn basic coding or how to create 3D designs) and digital drawing or stop-motion animation apps.
    - **For teens/adults; ages 11+** – Scratch, Canva (for design), iMovie or CapCut (for video editing) or beginner level python coding on specific platforms geared towards kids.
    - **Hybrid** – Combine a digital-based job (like making a video game) with a physical product (making a board game based on the video game).
    
    Use as many open-ended types of tools that promote creativity as possible and minimize use of rigid-type apps that promote structured, reward-based action.
3. **Create Project Themes**
    Transform summer into challenged-themed challenges: 
    - Week of story creation: Create and animate a short story.
    - Week of making: Create a simple application or game for a hobby.
    - Eco-Lab: Investigate climate change and develop an awareness video or an infographic.
    
    Weekly milestone setting. Celebrate completion with outings or reward with no-screentime.
4. **Blend Digital with Real-World Skills**
    Balance is key. Once you have created a path for your robot using code, create it physically using cardboard for actual robot testing. Use digital tools to create a photo collection, then create a scrapbook with the physical pictures. Collaborative co-creation between children creating videos together, and creating and running a family “podcast.” Incorporate movement by creating a physical nature documentary by filming outdoors.
5. **Involve Family & Community**
    Make it a social event. Host a “skill lab showcase” for children to show their creations. Join safe moderated online groups or join a local maker’s group. Discuss co-viewing, online safety, and critical thinking.
6. **Monitor Progress and Adjust**
    Children will maintain a simple journal of things they have learned. Review these journals on a bi-weekly basis and determine whether or not this was successful, and if not why there was not success. Be patient; these are changes that occur slowly over time. Provide positive feedback to children about their effort rather than perfection.

### The Bigger Picture

We are creating an entire generation of digital natives. Just like we cannot and don’t want to stop our children from using screens; we also do not want to keep them from developing into adults in the digital age when they will be living, working, creating and connecting with other people around the world.

As a parent, it is not your job to take away your children’s screen time, instead, it is your job to help your children understand how to intentionally use their screens. The conversation needs to be reframed. Instead of being focused on limiting screen time, it needs to be focused on using screen time better.

Instead of limiting the use of a device during the summer months, make the most of the device and create lifelong skills by turning consumption into creation, turning distraction into direction and turning a screen addiction into a launching pad for lifelong skills.

**Categories:** eLearning

**Tags:** Computer Programming/Coding, Digital Skills Training, K-12, Parents, Skill Development, STEM

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### [The Most Important Variable in Education Isn’t AI - What Building Live Instruction at Scale Actually Taught Me](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/the-most-important-variable-in-education-isnt-ai/)

**Published:** June 26, 2026
**Author:** Site Admin

**Excerpt:** Discover why the future of AI in education is not replacing teachers but empowering them. Learn how AI-driven teaching tools improve teacher effectiveness, productivity, and student learning outcomes.

**Content:**

Sal Khan made the case at TED a few years ago that AI could be every student’s personal tutor: a one-on-one experience, available to anyone, that research suggests could dramatically lift learning outcomes. Spending time at tech events across Silicon Valley and San Diego this year, I found that idea had become close to consensus. Founders, educators, and investors broadly agree: AI will raise the floor of teaching quality in ways we have not seen before.

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I find myself increasingly aligned with that view. The evidence behind it is not nothing. Recent AI tutoring trials have shown meaningful effect sizes. The optimism is grounded in something real, and I think the educators and technologists making this case are pointing in the right direction.

Where I want to add some texture is on the question of where exactly the leverage sits.

Having built a live coding instruction platform at scale, I have been on the inside of this deployment: AI tutors, lesson plan generators, disengagement signals, automated progress reports, adaptive content. I have watched what these features do and, more importantly, what they do not do. That experience has shaped a view: AI’s biggest opportunity in education is not in what it does for students directly, but in what it makes possible for the teachers who reach them.

### What the AI Actually Does

The AI being deployed across edtech does a few things well. It generates content. It automates reports that used to take teachers hours. It surfaces completion metrics for parents. It routes students toward practice problems based on past performance.

I am not writing from outside this pattern. We have built all of these.

These are real efficiencies. But having watched their effect on actual learning, here is what we found: they improve the infrastructure around teaching. They do not improve the teaching itself. They make existing systems run faster. They do not change what is fundamentally happening between a learner and a teacher in a live session.

### What the Operational Reality of Live Instruction Actually Looks Like

Scaling live instruction is not a software problem. It is a human coordination problem that software helps you manage, imperfectly.

When you are running live instruction at this scale, the coordination challenges are unrelenting. Teachers and students coordinate across time zones, academic calendars, and home environments on both sides of every session. The matching problem alone involves variables that no algorithm captures cleanly: finding the right teacher for a given child requires matching on teaching style, pace, personality fit, and subject depth.

And then there is the texture of live instruction at scale. Connectivity is unreliable in ways that vary by region but never fully go away. Students’ and teachers’ availability shifts with academic calendars, school commitments, and the competing demands that come with professional teaching roles. Home environments introduce their own variability on both sides of the screen.
![Infographic Live Global Sessions vs John Hattie's Synthesis](https://www.edtechreview.in/wp-content/uploads/infographic-live-global-sessions-vs-john-hatties-synthesis.webp "Infographic: Live Global Sessions Vs. John Hattie's Synthesis")

### The Variable That Keeps Winning

Through all of this, the pattern that held most consistently was not about the tools. It was about the teacher.

John Hattie’s synthesis of over 800 meta-analyses places teacher effectiveness at the top of what drives student achievement, well above class size, technology access, or curriculum design.\[1\] Across the millions of sessions we have run, that finding held: teacher quality was the most consistent predictor of outcome, across geographies, age groups, and subject areas. The quality of the teacher is the quality of the product.

### Building Culture at Scale

At a small team you can know each teacher personally. At a large one, that is no longer possible. What scales is the system that carries the culture: how you onboard, how you give feedback, how you recognize good sessions.

The teachers who thrive in this model are the ones who feel genuine ownership over their classroom, who receive feedback that makes them better, and who have a peer community they can learn from. Building that infrastructure of trust took longer than building the product did.

### The Better Investment: AI for Teachers, Not Instead of Them

The most effective AI applications in this space are not the ones students interact with directly. They are the ones that make the teacher’s job better.

AI that gives a teacher two hours back from lesson preparation shows up in the classroom as patience and presence. AI that surfaces early signals of student disengagement gives the teacher information they would have taken weeks to notice on their own. AI that generates a progress report in seconds means the teacher spends that time talking to the parent instead of writing the report.

This is the version of AI in education that actually compounds into better learning outcomes, because it routes its benefits through the one variable the data keeps pointing to.

### The Final Verdict: The Case for the “Centaur” Teacher

There is a concept in chess called **“Centaur Play,”** where a human and an AI collaborate to make moves that neither could achieve alone. For too long, the edtech narrative has been a tug-of-war: the vision of AI replacing the human tutor versus the vision of technology as a mere digital textbook.

My experience has convinced me that both sides are missing the mark. The future of education is a race to see who can build the best **Centaur Teacher.**

The standalone AI tutor lacks the “human nudge”- the ability to recognize a student’s frustration through a micro-expression or to motivate a discouraged child through a shared cultural reference. Conversely, even the best human teacher is limited by their own cognitive load. They cannot track the micro-progression of 30 students simultaneously or recall every specific error a child made months ago.

**When we point AI toward the teacher, we solve both sides of the equation:**
![Infographic Teacher Workflow Transformation - Impact of AI on Efficiency and Presence](https://www.edtechreview.in/wp-content/uploads/infographic-teacher-workflow-transformation-impact-of-ai-on-efficiency-and-presence.webp "Infographic: Teacher Workflow Transformation - Impact of Ai on Efficiency and Presence")

- **The Teacher provides the bridge:** Empathy, social-emotional guidance, and the mentorship that makes a student want to learn.
- **The AI provides the infrastructure:** Real-time data, automated prep, and the “second pair of eyes” that ensures no student falls through the cracks.

The right question to ask of any edtech platform is not how much AI it has. It is whether that AI makes the teacher better, and by extension, whether it makes learning better for every student that teacher reaches.

AI is the most powerful tool we have ever had to democratize high-quality education, but its power is as an **amplifier**, not a replacement. By automating the process, we finally liberate the professional. The best technology in education doesn’t ask the student to look at a screen; it helps the student be truly seen by their teacher.

**References**

```
[1] Hattie, J. (2009). Visible Learning: A Synthesis of Over 800 Meta-Analyses Relating to Achievement.

[2] RAND Corporation. (2024). New RAND Research Reveals a Growing AI Training Gap.

[3] UNESCO. (2024). AI and the Futures of Education.

[4] Escueta, M. et al. (2017). Education Technology: An Evidence-Based Review.
```

**Categories:** Insight

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, K-12, Personalized Learning, Teacher Training, Teachers/Educators, Tools for Teachers/Educators

---

### [Why AI-Powered Personalized Learning Is Becoming the New Standard in EdTech](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/why-ai-powered-personalized-learning-is-becoming-the-new-standard-in-edtech/)

**Published:** June 25, 2026
**Author:** Site Admin

**Excerpt:** Discover how AI-powered personalized learning is transforming EdTech through adaptive learning, intelligent tutoring, predictive analytics, and student-centered education to improve learning outcomes.

**Content:**

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming education, making learning more personalized and accessible. At the same time, digital education depends on stable connectivity, especially as students increasingly study, travel and work remotely. Solutions like [eSIM Plus](https://esimplus.me/) make it easier to stay connected across countries without switching physical SIM cards or paying high roaming fees. Together, advances in connectivity and AI help shape a more flexible, student-centered learning experience.

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EdTech companies are driving this shift by integrating AI into educational platforms. But how exactly do these technologies work, and what challenges come with their implementation?

### Why AI Is a Necessity in Education

Modern education faces a number of challenges: overworked teachers, outdated methods, and a lack of individualized approach. AI solves these problems by improving the quality of learning and simplifying administration.

- **24/7 access for students:** AI provides 24/7 access to learning: chatbots and virtual assistants are always available, answering questions and helping with study materials.
- **Personalized learning:** AI analyzes data about each student, including academic performance, learning pace, and learning preferences.
- **Automating routine tasks:** AI frees teachers from routine work by automating grading, progress tracking, and administrative tasks.
- **Virtual teachers and chatbots:** chatbots assist students at any time of day by answering questions, explaining difficult topics, and providing additional materials.
- **Performance analytics and forecasting:** AI analyzes student performance and predicts outcomes.
- **Creating interactive content:** AI helps create interactive courses tailored to students’ needs, making learning more engaging.

### How AI Works in Educational Platforms

AI in EdTech is based on several key technologies: machine learning, neural networks, and big data analysis. Let’s look at how this works in practice.

**Data collection and processing**

AI-based educational platforms start with data — and the more data they have, the better. The system collects data about each user:

- Academic performance and course completion rates.
- Time spent on the platform.
- The number and types of errors in tests and assignments.
- Preferences in learning methods (video, text, interactive activities).

**Machine learning and model development**

Machine learning is the foundation of AI in EdTech. Algorithms process the collected data and identify patterns that a person may not notice.

**Neural networks and deep learning**

Neural networks are used for complex tasks such as speech recognition or text analysis.

**Big data analysis and predictive analytics**

AI-powered educational platforms use big data for analysis and forecasting. This helps identify trends and predict student success or learning difficulties.

**Continuous adaptation and self-learning**

The greatest strength of AI is the ability to learn based on feedback. The more users interact with the platform, the better the algorithms understand their needs and preferences.

### Mistakes in AI Implementation

Despite the advantages, in practice, the process of AI integration is often accompanied by mistakes that can negate all efforts and investments.

- **Insufficient data quality and volume** — AI depends on data to function and improve. If the data is incomplete, inaccurate, or poorly structured, the AI will not be able to learn and make decisions correctly.
- **Ignoring user needs** — AI solutions fail to address the real problems of students and teachers. When technology is introduced for the sake of trend rather than real benefit, learning becomes more complicated and inconvenient.
- **High development and implementation costs** — creating and maintaining AI-based educational platforms requires significant financial and time investment. Not every EdTech company or educational institution is ready to invest in such complex technological solutions.
- **Privacy and data security issues** — educational platforms store large amounts of personal data: academic performance, behavioral data, and interaction history. Data leakage or misuse can lead to serious consequences.
- **Lack of a clear implementation strategy** — sometimes EdTech companies implement AI without a clear goal or strategy.

### Conclusion

AI is already changing the educational industry, making learning more personalized, accessible, and high-quality. For EdTech companies, this is an opportunity to create innovative products that truly solve users’ problems. If you work in EdTech, it’s time to act — the future is already here.

**Categories:** Insight

**Tags:** Adaptive Learning, AI Education, Artificial Intelligence, Personalized Learning, Students, Technology in Education

---

### [Top 7 AI Leadership & Business Administration Programs for Executives in 2026](https://www.edtechreview.in/elearning/top-7-ai-leadership-business-administration-programs-for-executives-in-2026/)

**Published:** June 25, 2026
**Author:** Editorial Team

**Excerpt:** Discover the top AI leadership and business administration programs for executives in 2026. Compare leading DBA degrees, executive certifications, and AI management courses designed to help business leaders drive digital transformation and enterprise AI adoption.

**Content:**

According to Gartner, 40% of enterprise applications will embed task-specific AI agents by 2026. However, integrating technology is just the beginning. IDC projects that over 90% of organizations will face critical AI skills shortages this year, causing stalled transformations and project failures.

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To succeed, leaders and executives must move beyond basic tech trends and master strategic implementation. Below are the top programs evaluated for their ability to bridge the gap between technical data science and operational business strategy..

### How We Selected These Business Administration in AI and AI Leadership Courses?

- Focus on practical, real-world skills, not theory alone
- Alignment with tools, frameworks, or workflows used in 2026
- Strong relevance to U.S. job market expectations
- Courses offered by reputable platforms, universities, or industry providers
- Emphasis on hands-on projects, exercises, or applied learning

### Overview: Best Business Administration in AI and AI Leadership Courses for 2026

| **\#** | **Program** | **Provider** | **Primary Focus** | **Delivery** | **Ideal For** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Doctor of Business Administration in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning | Walsh College | Applied AI Research | Online | R&D Leaders |
| 2 | Doctor of Business Administration | S.P. Jain School of Global Management | Global Tech Strategy | Flexible Online | International Execs |
| 3 | Executive Fellow Programme (EFPM) | Xavier School of Management | Tech Ethics & Governance | Part-time Residency | HR/Ops Leaders |
| 4 | AI for Leaders | IIT Bombay | Organizational Transformation | Online | Senior Executives |
| 5 | AI for Business Leaders | Udacity | Platform Economics | Online | C-Suite Leaders |
| 6 | AI for Business Specialization | Wharton School | AI Implementation | Live Online | Tech Managers |
| 7 | AI and Data Science for Leaders | Chicago Booth | Financial AI Modeling | Blended | Financial Executives |

### Best courses for Mastering Business Administration in AI and AI Leadership Skills in 2026

### 1. Doctor of Business Administration in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning — Walsh College

This [DBA course](https://www.mygreatlearning.com/dba-aiml-online) is designed for senior leaders who wish to contribute to the academic and practical body of knowledge in artificial intelligence. It teaches research methodologies with an applied business context, allowing executives to transition into academic thought leadership or head major R&D divisions.

- Delivery & Duration: Online, 3 Years
- Credentials: Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning degree from Walsh College.
- Instructional Quality & Design: Dissertation defense and advanced research workshops.
- Support: 1:1 research guide mentorship and academic committee reviews.

**Key Outcomes / Strengths**

- Conduct original research to solve novel industry problems using AI
- Publish authoritative white papers that define industry standards
- Lead high-level R&D initiatives with academic rigor and validity
- Bridge the gap between theoretical AI advancements and practical commercialization

### 2. Doctor of Business Administration — S.P. Jain School of Global Management

This global doctorate is built for international executives who need to bridge the gap between local technology rollouts and global market shifts. Focusing heavily on applied corporate research equips leaders to resolve complex, cross-border technology integrations

- Delivery & Duration: Flexible Online, 3 Years
- Credentials: Doctor of Business Administration
- Instructional Quality & Design: Applied research model where every assignment targets an immediate corporate problem.
- Support: Global faculty mentors and dedicated research workshops.

**Key Outcomes / Strengths**

- Publish research in respected international business journals
- Solve messy, cross-border organizational tech challenges
- Sharpen high-level strategic thinking for global boardrooms
- Build a personal brand as a leading global authority

### 3. Executive Fellow Program — Xavier School of Management

XLRI’s doctoral-level program is ideal for senior operations and HR leaders navigating the friction between machine automation and human workforce management. It dives deep into technology governance, data privacy ethics, and the management of organizational restructuring caused by AI integration.

- Delivery & Duration: Part-time Residency, 4 Years
- Credentials: Fellow in Management
- Instructional Quality & Design: Strong emphasis on ethical leadership, governance, and organizational design in a tech-first world.
- Support: Intense faculty backing and rigorous peer-review sessions.

**Key Outcomes / Strengths**

- Lead the future of work initiatives at your company
- Master the tricky ethical problems of AI and data privacy
- Build modern change management strategies that actually work
- Carve out a specialized career in corporate technology governance

### 4. AI for Leaders — IIT Bombay

Launched specifically for the modern enterprise, this [AI for leaders](https://www.mygreatlearning.com/iit-bombay-certificate-leadership-with-ai) course emphasizes leading digital transformations over writing code. It targets professionals who need to cultivate an AI-first corporate culture, manage the scaling of generative AI, and align technological innovation with strict business compliance.

- Delivery & Duration: Online, 4 Months
- Credentials: Certificate of Completion from IIT Bombay
- Instructional Quality & Design: Faculty-led sessions on AI-ready leadership combined with sector-specific capstone projects.
- Support: Access to masterclasses by IIT Bombay faculty and industry experts.

**Key Outcomes / Strengths**

- Cultivate an organizational culture that embraces algorithmic insights
- Strategize market positioning using GenAI to disrupt traditional models
- Govern AI initiatives with a focus on fairness and regulatory compliance
- Scale AI solutions from isolated experiments to enterprise-wide systems

### 5. AI for Business Leaders — Udacity

This nanodegree program bridges the communication gap between business executives and technical data scientists. It provides a comprehensive executive for evaluating data infrastructure and deploying machine learning models across complex corporate environments.

- Delivery & Duration: Online, 2 Months
- Credentials: Udacity Nanodegree Certificate
- Instructional Quality & Design: Applied projects evaluated by industry experts, focusing on business strategy and data architecture.
- Support: Technical mentor support and career services.

**Key Outcomes / Strengths**

- Calculate accurate financial returns for potential AI investments
- Speak the language of data scientists to eliminate operational friction
- Design robust data architectures necessary for machine learning
- Pitch comprehensive AI integration plans to the C-suite and board members

### 6. AI for Business Specialization — Wharton School

This program focuses on the strategic deployment of machine learning and big data within corporate frameworks. Developed by the Wharton School, it gives leaders a non-technical yet data-informed foundation to integrate algorithms into marketing, human resources, finance, and operational structures.

- Delivery & Duration: Online, 4 Months
- Credentials: Wharton School Specialization Certificate
- Instructional Quality & Design: Interactive lecture videos, real-world corporate case studies, and applied strategic projects.
- Support: Peer discussion forums and Coursera technical assistance.

**Key Outcomes / Strengths**

- Understand data analytics fundamentals to drive executive decisions
- Manage organizational shifts caused by machine learning integrations
- Deploy ethical AI governance models for data-sensitive business units
- Formulate scalable AI strategies tailored to market positioning

### 7. AI and Data Science for Leaders — Chicago Booth

This program is geared toward operational executives who demand concrete metrics behind their technology budgets. It focuses heavily on data analytics, predictive modeling from a managerial perspective, and the raw economics of scaling AI tools within traditional, legacy enterprises.

- Delivery & Duration: Blended, 6 Weeks
- Credentials: Chicago Booth Executive Education Certificate
- Instructional Quality & Design: Heavily quantitative curriculum applied to business forecasting and resource allocation.
- Support: Faculty office hours and collaborative peer learning circles.

**Key Outcomes / Strengths**

- Translate raw data science into actionable financial forecasts
- Assess the economic impact of scaling generative AI tools
- Optimize supply chains and operations using predictive modeling
- Secure stakeholder buy-in by presenting data-backed AI strategies

### Final Thoughts

The era of the generalist leader is over; surviving the modern economy requires executives who can confidently merge long-term corporate strategy with algorithmic execution. The top DBA and AI Leadership courses highlighted here offer the exact frameworks needed to master DBA and AI Leadership and Executive Skills in 2026.

**Categories:** eLearning

**Tags:** AI Education, Artificial Intelligence, Executive Education, Higher Education, Online Courses, Upskilling

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### [EdTech in 2026 - Are We Actually Learning or Just Watching?](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/edtech-in-2026-are-we-actually-learning-or-just-watching/)

**Published:** June 24, 2026
**Author:** Site Admin

**Excerpt:** Explore whether modern EdTech platforms are improving learning outcomes or encouraging passive content consumption. Learn how AI, online learning, and student engagement are shaping the future of education.

**Content:**

Let me be honest with you. Something feels off about the way we’re doing education online right now, and I think we all quietly know it — but nobody’s really saying it out loud.

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### The Star Teacher Problem

Open any EdTech platform today and you’ll find them — the star teachers. Charismatic, funny, incredibly watchable. Their live classes feel more like entertainment shows than lectures. Students tune in by the thousands, the comment sections are wild, and everyone’s having a good time.

And look, I’m not here to bash these teachers. Genuinely. Most of them are impressive human beings. The subject they actually specialise in? They explain it beautifully. And when real crises hit — remember the NEET paper leak situation — several of these educators stepped forward, extended support, offered free resources, reassured panicking students. That’s not nothing. That matters.

But here’s the uncomfortable truth that the data keeps showing us.

Out of every 100 students watching those entertaining live sessions, roughly 89 to 91 are failing. Only about 9 students from that same cohort are actually clearing their exams. And if you look closely at those 9 — most of them were either self-studying on the side or were simply bright enough to extract what they needed and fill the rest themselves.

The videos aren’t the problem exactly. The culture around the videos is.

Students aren’t always watching to study. They’re watching because everyone else is watching. Because missing a class feels like missing out on an inside joke. Because the teacher said something hilarious last session and the group chat hasn’t stopped talking about it. That FOMO is real — and the platforms know it, and honestly they’re kind of built around it.

### What Parents Think Is Happening vs. What’s Actually Happening

Parents are paying. A lot. EdTech subscriptions, coaching centre fees, test series packages, crash courses — the numbers add up fast, and families are spending serious money believing their child is studying.

But is anyone asking the actual question?

### Is your child studying — or is your child watching?

Because those are two very different things, and a screen doing something educational-looking doesn’t mean learning is happening. A student can sit through three hours of video content, feel productive, close the laptop and retain almost nothing — because passive watching is not the same as active engagement with difficult material. And if they’re just playing the video to show a parent “I’m studying” before switching tabs? That’s a problem no subscription fee fixes.

### On AI Tools — They’re Good, But Let’s Be Real

ChatGPT. Gemini. Acazen. Yes, they’re genuinely impressive. For clearing doubts at 2am, for checking homework, for getting a quick explanation of a concept you half-understood — brilliant. Use them.

But calling an AI chatbot your main educator is like calling Google Maps your driving instructor. It can guide you, it can answer you, it will never lose patience with you — but it doesn’t actually know you. It doesn’t notice that you’ve been struggling with the same type of question for three weeks. It doesn’t pick up on the fact that you stopped asking questions because you gave up, not because you understood.

There’s something a serious human teacher does that no current AI replicates cleanly — the emotional weight of accountability. When a real teacher looks at you and says “you can do better than this,” something happens in your head that a chatbot response simply cannot trigger.

### Where Is This All Going, Though?

Here’s where I’ll give EdTech its fair credit — the trajectory isn’t finished.

Companies like OpenAI, Google, Acazen and others are actively working on making AI that doesn’t just answer questions but actually teaches. Adaptive learning, emotional detection, personalised pacing — these aren’t science fiction concepts anymore. EdTech is one of the fastest growing categories globally right now, there’s real market potential, real investment, and genuinely smart people trying to solve the human-teacher problem through technology.

It’s not impossible. If tech ever manages to genuinely replicate the feeling of a serious, emotionally invested human educator — not just the information delivery but the relationship — then yes, EdTech will be something extraordinary.

Right now though? EdTech is mostly videos and chatbots. Some great, some average, most of it passive.

### So What Should a Student Actually Do?

Watch the entertaining teacher if it helps you stay interested. Use the AI for doubt clearing. Fine. Nobody’s stopping you.

But stop lying to yourself that watching is studying. Stop letting a progress bar on a video player feel like preparation. And stop letting your parents believe a ₹50,000 subscription is doing the work that you aren’t.

The exam doesn’t care how funny your teacher was. The result sheet doesn’t care how many live classes you attended. It only cares what you actually know when you sit down alone in that hall with a pen and a question paper.

EdTech is a tool. A good one. But a hammer doesn’t build the house — you do.

And if you’re waiting for technology to care about your future the way a real teacher would — keep waiting. Because right now, it doesn’t. Not yet.

The screen won’t sit in that exam hall for you. The algorithm won’t feel your parents’ silence when the result comes. Only you will. So maybe, just once — close the tab and actually study.

**Categories:** Insight

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Indian EdTech, Online Education, Online Learning, Student Engagement, Students

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### [Shortening The Software Learning Cycle in a World of Rapid Releases](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/shortening-the-software-learning-cycle-in-a-world-of-rapid-releases/)

**Published:** June 23, 2026
**Author:** Site Admin

**Excerpt:** As software release cycles accelerate, organizations must rethink customer education by focusing on hands-on training, feature adoption, and continuous learning to ensure users gain confidence and realize product value.

**Content:**

Software teams have never moved faster. Between AI coding assistants and modern dev pipelines, release cycles that once took months now happen in days. Vendors are releasing new features to increase the value and stickiness of their solutions for customers and AI is streamlining this, making it easier than ever to experiment, innovate and launch.

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But shipping new features is only half the battle. Your long-term success depends on whether your customers actually feel confident enough to use them.

When training fails to keep pace with development, adoption stalls and frustration rises. This is why [Deloitte](https://www.deloitte.com/us/en/insights/industry/technology/technology-media-telecom-outlooks/software-industry-outlook.html) suggests doubling down on customer success and education to drive growth this year.

### Training has become the bottleneck

Most customer education models are stuck in the past. They rely on passive demos and static videos that show people what a feature is, rather than how to work with it. That approach struggles when software changes continuously and use cases grow more complex.

True proficiency doesn’t come from watching; it comes from doing. Users need to make decisions and even fix mistakes in a safe environment. Without that hands-on experience, they might understand a feature in principle but lack the confidence to use it in practice. As Bryan Ochs of Pearson VUE puts it, “You have to give people a safe place to practice as they’re learning, or they’re going back to work and they’re practicing in production environments.”

Worse still, your training program might look great on the surface, showing that customers “know” about your latest features. Your webinar attendance might be high, and completion rates on learning pathways might look healthy. All of that is a great start, but to get your customers to full adoption, training and enablement needs to move closer to real work.

### Delivering hands-on training at scale

To close the gap between “launch” and “adoption,” there are several tactics that you can use, and it’s likely that a mix of these will fit your customer and organization’s needs best.

- Hands-on virtual IT labs and simulations: Providing users with labs gives them a space to interact with your product in an experience that’s as close to “live” as possible. Customers don’t just see how a feature works; they experience it first-hand through scenarios they’ll actually encounter in the real world. For example, they could analyze data and come to a recommendation for a price promotion using a new AI agent. It’s vital that this happens in a non-production environment that reflects your latest release without risking operations or data. That way, users feel safe to experiment and make mistakes. This also provides amazing feedback for your product teams; you can see exactly where users get stuck, which helps distinguish between features that look good on a roadmap and those that actually improve outcomes.
- User conferences: These are those key moments when your customers are all in one place, ready to learn. Especially in person, these events are the perfect blend of product launches, teaching, and peer networking. Building your conference around a launch and supporting it with the right training can significantly boost your adoption.
- Certification and other credentials: For your large product releases, consider adding a specific use case or challenge into a certification. This is particularly relevant for high-stakes tasks where a configuration error causes huge risk—like ensuring cybersecurity resilience through AI-powered threat detection.
- Peer communities and teaching: When customers share how they use new capabilities or troubleshoot together, learning becomes social. This builds a culture where learning isn’t something customers “catch up on,” but something they do regularly as part of using the software.

### Rethinking success in customer education

At the end of the day, successful education hinges on whether your users feel they can use new features effectively to achieve their unique goals. It isn’t about content consumption; it’s about feature adoption and readiness.

In a world where software development continues to accelerate, customer education is a strategic differentiator. The teams that succeed will be those that treat learning as a continuous, hands-on experience that evolves right alongside the product itself. Because, innovation only creates value when people are actually ready to use it.

**Categories:** Insight

**Tags:** Corporate Learning, Experiential Learning, Hands on Learning, SaaS, Technology in Education, Training and Professional Development

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### [VR Teacher Training: Preparing Educators for Future-Ready Classrooms](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/trends/vr-teacher-training-preparing-educators-for-future-ready-classrooms/)

**Published:** June 16, 2026
**Author:** Site Admin

**Excerpt:** Virtual Reality is transforming teacher training by providing immersive classroom simulations that help educators develop confidence, classroom management skills, and readiness for future-focused learning environments.

**Content:**

### What if teachers could practice handling a difficult classroom before ever stepping into one?

With changing technology, there is a need for a change in the requirements expected from educators. Educators in modern times have been assigned multiple roles other than that of a mere facilitator of knowledge. It is not possible to prepare educators using conventional methods alone. In this scenario, Virtual Reality can play an important part.

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### Rethinking Teacher Preparation in a Changing World

Traditional teacher training usually emphasizes theoretical knowledge, lesson planning, and observation within the classroom. Although important, these methods do not fully address the uncertainty of real-life classes, which include diverse students, behavioral issues, and making decisions quickly.

The difference between theory and practical application may result in teachers feeling insecure about their first teaching experiences.

### How Virtual Reality Changes the Training Experience

Virtual Reality adds a new dimension to teaching by adding an experience aspect to the training of teachers. Teachers will no longer have to rely on imagining themselves in classroom situations but will be able to immerse themselves in virtual classrooms.

Teachers will be able to:

- Engage with virtual students with different personalities
- Test out different teaching techniques
- Gain instant feedback

### Where VR Makes the Biggest Difference

**1.Classroom Behavior Management**

Distractions, gaining student’s attention, and time management are some of the basic skills that need to be acquired by the teachers. With the help of virtual reality, teachers can undergo the same scenario many times without the feeling of stress.

**2. Acquisition of skills in inclusive education**

Modern classrooms comprise many different kinds of students. Using VR, one is able to create virtual learners with different needs and attributes. Consequently, this becomes important to the teacher with regard to learning how to teach all kinds of students.

**3. Making lessons better**

The more you practise, the better you get at explaining difficult ideas clearly. VR gives teachers a safe place to try out new ways of teaching

### Beyond Skills: Building Confidence and Readiness

Building confidence is one of the best things about VR-based training. When teachers practise realistic situations over and over again, they are better able to deal with similar situations in real classrooms.

Also:

- Mistakes are chances to learn.
- Training can be done at your own pace and over and over again.
- Before going into real-life situations, teachers feel more ready.

### Issues to Consider

Even with the huge potential for VR in educational contexts, there is still much work to be done. The key issues are listed below:

**Availability of infrastructure:** There are institutions that cannot afford necessary equipment.

**Complexity of use:** Some instructors will need help in using VR software.

**Quality of simulation:** For VR to work, high-quality simulations must be developed.

These issues need to be addressed to increase the adoption of VR technology.

### Looking Ahead: The Future of Teacher Training

As immersive technologies get better, they will probably play a bigger role in education. VR could become an important part of teacher training programs, working with traditional methods instead of replacing them.

Teachers who are ready for the future will need chances to:

Keep practicing

Get used to new places where you can learn

Improve both your technical and people skills.

### Conclusion

Preparing educators for modern classrooms requires more than theoretical knowledge it demand experience, adaptability, and confidence. Virtual Reality offers a powerful way to bridge this gap by transforming how teachers learn and practice their craft.

As institutions explore innovative approaches to training, VR stands out as a promising tool to create more prepared, confident, and future-ready educators.

**Categories:** Trends

**Tags:** Immersive Learning, Teacher Training, Teachers/Educators, Technology in Education, Training and Professional Development, Virtual Reality

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### [How EdTech Platforms Are Empowering Students with Flexible Learning Opportunities](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/how-edtech-platforms-are-empowering-students-with-flexible-learning-opportunities/)

**Published:** June 22, 2026
**Author:** Site Admin

**Excerpt:** EdTech platforms are empowering students through flexible, personalized, and accessible learning opportunities, helping bridge educational gaps while supporting the goals of India's National Education Policy 2020.

**Content:**

The conversation around EdTech is often framed around technology, but its real significance lies in what it helps enable- access, flexibility, and continuity in learning. For many students in India, especially those in remote and low-income school systems, the challenge is not the willingness to learn, but consistent access to quality teaching.

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India’s National Education Policy 2020 recognises this gap and places strong emphasis on the role of technology in bridging inequities in access and learning outcomes. It calls for the integration of digital tools to support personalised learning, teacher development, and wider outreach, particularly for students in underserved regions.

This need is reflected in data as well. As per the Unified District Information System for Education Plus, a large number of schools in the country are facing a shortage of subject teachers, particularly in mathematics and science subjects in upper primary and secondary classes. At the same time, the pandemic has caused massive disruptions, creating a learning gap in the country, as highlighted in several studies, including those done by ASER Center. It is in this backdrop that the role of EdTech is beginning to make a difference.

However, at the same time, flexibility in learning is not just a matter of access but also a matter of relevance. Many students face challenges with access to grade-level appropriate learning due to disrupted educational paths. This is in line with the NEP 2020 focus on competency-based learning and the need to break away from the traditional classroom model of teaching and learning.

Another significant change that EdTech introduces, in terms of time management, is that there is no longer a one-size-fits-all approach to teaching and learning, where students learn at their own rate, and EdTech enables students to learn at a rate that feels comfortable to them. It is argued that this has particular relevance to first-gen students, where there is a need to ensure that students are able to learn additional material outside of school.

In addition, digital learning spaces contribute to the development of critical skills, including self-directed learning, digital literacy, and time management, which are becoming more and more relevant in today’s rapidly changing workforce.

But the role of EdTech is to enhance the classroom. The National Education Policy itself states that the role of technology is to enable, and that is what EdTech is supposed to do, enable the teacher and the outcome.

When integrated thoughtfully by combining teacher-led instruction with digital delivery, contextualised content, and continuous assessment, EdTech can help create a more inclusive and resilient education system.

For many students, especially those in underserved communities, this flexibility is not just an added advantage. It is what ensures that learning continues, adapts, and remains accessible, regardless of their location or circumstances.

**Categories:** Insight

**Tags:** Digital Learning, NEP 2020, Personalized Learning, Students, Teachers/Educators, Technology in Education

---

### [Why Most Online Courses Don’t Have a Content Problem, They Have a Completion Problem.](https://www.edtechreview.in/elearning/why-most-online-courses-dont-have-a-content-problem-they-have-a-completion-problem/)

**Published:** June 18, 2026
**Author:** Site Admin

**Excerpt:** Most online courses don’t fail because of poor content. They fail because learners never finish. Here’s how educators can improve completion rates.

**Content:**

A few years ago, I believed what many people in online education still believe today.

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If students weren’t succeeding, the course probably needed more content.

More lessons. More resources. More assignments. More depth.

It sounds logical.

After all, if learners need help, giving them more information should improve outcomes.

But after spending time in edtech and watching how students actually behave, I’ve become convinced that many online courses don’t have a content problem at all.

They have a completion problem.

The gap between enrollment and completion is one of the least discussed challenges in online education. Yet it has a direct impact on learner outcomes, course reviews, referrals, and long-term success.

### The Obsession With More Content

Course creators care deeply about quality.

That’s a good thing.

The problem is that quality often gets confused with quantity.

I’ve seen courses with dozens of hours of video content, extensive reading material, multiple projects, and comprehensive assessments. On paper, they look impressive.

Yet many learners never make it beyond the first few modules.

At the same time, I’ve seen shorter programs with significantly higher completion rates and better outcomes.

The difference wasn’t necessarily the content itself.

It was the learning experience.

Many educators assume students are asking for more information. In reality, most learners are asking for clarity, structure, and momentum.

Those are very different things.

### Why Students Stop Learning

When a student drops off midway through a course, the explanation is usually more complicated than a lack of motivation.

Most people who enroll genuinely want to learn.

They spend money, dedicate time, and start with good intentions.

The challenge is maintaining that commitment over weeks or months.

#### Information Overload

Online education has made knowledge incredibly accessible.

Ironically, that accessibility can become a problem.

When learners are presented with ten hours of videos, multiple PDFs, discussion forums, assignments, bonus resources, and recommended readings, the experience can quickly become overwhelming.

More content often feels valuable to the creator.

It doesn’t always feel valuable to the learner.

#### Learning Without Accountability

Traditional classrooms naturally create accountability.

Students have schedules. They have peers. They have instructors who notice when they stop showing up.

Online learning removes many of these structures.

Without clear checkpoints, it’s surprisingly easy for a learner to miss one lesson and then gradually disengage altogether.

Most people don’t consciously decide to quit a course.

They simply stop coming back.

#### The Isolation Factor

One observation that continues to stand out in online learning is how important community has become.

Many students struggle not because the material is difficult but because they’re learning alone.

There’s a difference between watching educational content and feeling part of a learning journey.

The second experience is much more likely to keep learners engaged.

### Completion Is a Better Success Metric Than Enrollment

Enrollment numbers are easy to celebrate.

They’re visible, measurable, and often used as indicators of growth.

Completion rates are less glamorous.

But they’re usually a much stronger indicator of educational effectiveness.

Imagine two programs:

- Program A enrolls 1,000 students and 15% complete it.
- Program B enrolls 500 students and 70% complete it.

Most educators would agree that Program B is creating more value.

The challenge is that many organizations spend significantly more time optimizing acquisition than improving learner engagement.

That’s understandable. Enrollment growth is easier to measure.

Learning outcomes require patience.

### What High-Performing Online Courses Do Differently

Some of the most effective online learning experiences I’ve encountered share a few common characteristics.

Interestingly, none of them involve adding endless amounts of content.

#### They Focus on Early Wins

The first week matters more than most educators realize.

When learners experience progress quickly, they’re more likely to continue.

This could be:

- Completing a small project
- Solving a practical problem
- Receiving feedback
- Participating in a discussion

Momentum is a powerful motivator.

#### They Create Visible Progress

People like seeing progress.

Fitness apps understand this.

Language learning apps understand this.

Online education sometimes forgets it.

Simple indicators such as milestones, project completion, progress tracking, and achievement markers can make a meaningful difference in engagement.

#### They Build Community Into the Product

For years, online learning was viewed primarily as content delivery.

That mindset is changing.

Increasingly, successful programs are investing in:

- Mentorship
- Cohort-based learning
- Peer discussions
- Live interactions
- Community engagement

The content remains important.

But the surrounding ecosystem often determines whether learners stay engaged.

This shift is becoming visible across the broader online education industry. Many learning providers are moving beyond self-paced video libraries and experimenting with structured mentorship, accountability systems, and community-driven learning models. Several career-focused learning platforms and organizations have increasingly adopted these approaches to improve learner engagement and completion outcomes.

### Three Practical Changes Educators Can Make Today

Course completion doesn’t require a complete redesign.

Small changes often create significant improvements.

#### 1. Reduce Friction

If something feels difficult to start, people postpone it.

Break longer lessons into smaller modules.

Make the next step obvious.

Remove unnecessary complexity wherever possible.

#### 2. Create Accountability Loops

Learners benefit from regular check-ins.

This can include:

- Weekly milestones
- Group discussions
- Instructor feedback
- Peer accountability

People are more likely to continue when they feel someone notices their progress.

#### 3. Design for Consistency, Not Intensity

Many courses ask for too much effort upfront.

Consistency tends to outperform intensity.

A learner who spends thirty minutes each day for several months often achieves better results than someone attempting to complete everything in a single weekend.

### The Future of Online Learning

The future of online learning isn’t just about creating better content.

Information is already abundant.

The bigger opportunity lies in helping learners stay engaged long enough to turn information into outcomes.

We’re already seeing this shift happen through:

- Cohort-based programs
- Community-led learning
- Personalized learning paths
- Mentorship-driven models
- AI-powered support tools

Technology will continue to evolve.

Human behavior won’t change nearly as quickly.

Students will still need motivation, accountability, and support.

The educators who understand that reality will be the ones who create the most meaningful learning experiences.

### Conclusion

For years, online education has focused heavily on access.

Today, almost anyone can access world-class information from anywhere.

The next challenge isn’t access.

It’s completion.

The most successful courses of the future may not be the ones with the largest content libraries. They may be the ones that help learners consistently show up, stay engaged, and reach the finish line.

Because at the end of the day, unfinished learning creates very little value.

Completed learning changes lives.

**Categories:** eLearning

**Tags:** E-Learning, Online Courses, Online Education, Online Learning, Student Retention, Students

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### [Why Enrollment Strategy Is Becoming a Campus-Wide Conversation](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/why-enrollment-strategy-is-becoming-a-campus-wide-conversation/)

**Published:** June 12, 2026
**Author:** Site Admin

**Excerpt:** Discover why enrollment strategy is becoming a campus-wide priority in higher education, influencing student success, institutional planning, retention, and long-term sustainability.

**Content:**

For much of its history, enrollment lived in a single building. It was the domain of admissions officers and recruiters, measured by application counts, deposit deadlines, and first-day “starts.” If students showed up in August, institutions celebrated. What happened after that largely belonged to someone else.

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That model no longer reflects reality. Enrollment strategy has moved out of the admissions office and into cabinet-level conversations, budget planning sessions, and academic strategy meetings. Presidents, provosts, and chief financial officers have always tracked enrollment closely. What has changed is the degree to which it now determines financial sustainability and strategic flexibility, and what that means for everyone connected to the learning ecosystem, from edtech developers building tools for these institutions to policymakers shaping workforce pipelines.

The shift is not cosmetic. It reflects a structural change in how institutions must think about growth and relevance in a volatile market, and it raises a larger question about how enrollment now shapes decisions across the entire campus.

**Key Takeaways:**

- Enrollment strategy has expanded beyond admissions to become a cabinet-level priority that influences institutional finances, planning, and long-term strategy.
- Changing demographics and learner expectations are pushing institutions to shift from a volume mindset to a portfolio mindset focused on serving diverse student populations.
- Integrated data and shared infrastructure allow enrollment to function as a planning tool that connects recruitment, academic programs, and student success.
- Modern enrollment strategy now spans the full student lifecycle—from inquiry to completion and lifelong engagement—linking institutional growth with student outcomes.

### Why Enrollment Now Shapes Everything

Demographic contraction, rising student acquisition costs, shifting learner expectations, and intensifying competition have changed the stakes. Higher education leadership teams increasingly recognize that enrollment outcomes influence far more than incoming class size. They shape revenue predictability, faculty workload, program viability, and long-term institutional identity.

Most institutions can no longer depend on a single traditional pipeline. The fastest-growing learner populations today do not resemble the historical majority. Adult learners, career changers, degree completers, and working professionals are reshaping demand at nearly every credential level.

When the market changes, strategy must change with it. This requires a move from a volume mindset to a portfolio mindset. Instead of asking how to enroll more students, institutions are asking which learners they are best positioned to serve and how programs, delivery models, and support systems must evolve to meet those learners where they are.

What makes this shift possible is that institutions can now see enrollment’s ripple effects more clearly than ever before.

### Enrollment as a Planning Tool, Not a Pipeline

Institutions now have greater insight into how recruitment activity, marketing engagement, program demand, and student behavior connect. When leaders can see those relationships in a shared data environment, enrollment serves as a planning instrument that determines institutional strategy.

It informs which programs grow and which contract. It influences hiring decisions, shapes investment in online and hybrid delivery models, and reframes leadership and digital transformation conversations around evidence instead of intuition.

At this point, enrollment cannot live in a silo.

Institutions that treat enrollment as a cabinet-level strategy expand the work beyond recruitment, redesigning their management model so enrollment is integrated with academic planning, student support, and financial forecasting. Innovation and digital transformation, in this context, advance structural alignment across the institution.

### What Shared Responsibility Actually Means

Shared responsibility for enrollment is often misunderstood. It does not mean distributing tasks more widely or asking faculty to attend additional open houses. It means aligning strategy across units.

Academic leaders shape program relevance and value, marketing communicates differentiation, student support teams influence persistence, and enrollment leaders facilitate the journey from inquiry through completion. Alignment occurs when each team understands how its work influences both institutional growth and student success.

Many institutions struggle with visibility. Departments often operate with partial information, separate systems, or metrics that do not connect. Collaboration then depends on meetings and goodwill rather than shared insight.

Integrated infrastructure changes that dynamic. When recruitment activity, student behavior, market signals, and outcome indicators are visible across teams, collaboration becomes operational. Leaders can see how many students are entering the funnel and how they are progressing once enrolled. Enrollment decisions can inform academic strategy in real time.

### Expanding the Definition of Enrollment

The portfolio shift is only part of the story. If enrollment now shapes institutional strategy, it must also extend beyond recruitment alone.

For years, success was measured at the start of the term. If students arrived on day one, admissions had done its job. Today’s most forward-thinking institutions recognize that a student who starts but does not persist represents a breakdown in alignment across recruitment, support, and academic delivery.

Enrollment strategy is increasingly viewed as a lifecycle responsibility. It begins with first inquiry and extends through retention, completion, and even alumni engagement. Institutions are building lifelong learning partnerships rather than transactional relationships. When enrollment strategy is aligned with student success from the outset, institutions cultivate deeper loyalty and sustained engagement long after graduation.

Institutions are now using advanced data, like predictive analytics, to understand who is most likely to enroll and thrive. Early signals about academic risk or disengagement can prompt coordinated intervention from advising, faculty, and support services. That connection between enrollment intelligence and persistence strategy is a hallmark of emerging higher education thought leadership.

When institutions connect enrollment strategy with persistence intelligence, they stop thinking in terms of starts and begin thinking in terms of trajectories. Growth becomes measured not only in headcount but also in momentum toward completion and career outcomes.

### Innovation Without Losing Humanity

A common concern surfaces whenever technology enters the conversation: Will innovation make the student experience less personal? In my experience, the opposite is true when systems are implemented thoughtfully.

Data allows institutions to see patterns, anticipate needs, and coordinate responses before students have to advocate for themselves. Faculty and staff spend less time searching for information and more time mentoring, guiding, and encouraging. Technology, in this context, equips human connection.

Early in my career, personalization meant remembering a student’s name and perhaps one detail from their application. Today, institutions can understand far more about a learner’s goals, concerns, and potential barriers. When that insight is shared across admissions, advising, and faculty teams, planning conversations begin from real understanding. In that way, empathy becomes operational, and institutional alignment becomes achievable at scale.

### Enrollment as the Foundation for Higher Education’s Vision for the Future

Enrollment strategy has become a campus-wide conversation because the stakes have changed. Growth, sustainability, student success, and institutional relevance are now tightly interconnected. When enrollment is approached as a shared strategy, it clarifies priorities across the institution and strengthens coordination in moments of uncertainty.

But the implications of this shift extend beyond any single campus. For edtech founders, it signals where institutions are investing and what kinds of tools actually move the needle. For policymakers, it highlights how enrollment intelligence connects to workforce outcomes and economic mobility. For educators at every level, it reframes student success as a systemic responsibility, not a finish line crossed on the first day of class.

Higher education leadership in this era requires more than effective recruitment. It requires designing systems, roles, and decisions around a shared understanding of the learners an institution intends to serve. Enrollment, once contained within a single building, now shapes how entire institutions—and the broader ecosystems around them—define their future.

**Categories:** Insight

**Tags:** Administrators, Admissions, Data-Driven, Educational Leadership, Higher Education, Student Enrolment/Recruitment, Student Retention, Universities

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### [The Role of a Career Counsellor: Why Career Guidance and Career Counselling Matter More Than Ever in Indian Schools](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/the-role-of-a-career-counsellor-why-career-guidance-and-career-counselling-matter-more-than-ever-in-indian-schools/)

**Published:** June 2, 2026
**Author:** Site Admin

**Excerpt:** Why career guidance and career counselling matter in Indian schools. Mindgroom's expert counsellors help students move from confusion to clear career choices.

**Content:**

Every year, millions of Indian students choose streams and careers based on peer pressure, parental expectations, or guesswork — leaving many confused, switching courses, or stuck in the wrong field. Closing this gap is what a trained career counsellor does, and why structured career guidance now belongs in every Indian school.

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### What Does a Career Counsellor Actually Do?

A career counsellor does far more than hand a student a list of “good” careers. The job is to understand the individual first — aptitude, interests, personality, and strengths — then map those to realistic, future-ready options. Effective career counselling pairs scientific assessment with one-on-one guidance, so a student learns not just *what* to pursue, but *why* it fits and *how* to get there. The best counsellors also plan for uncertainty, building a Plan A, Plan B, and Plan C so no student is left without direction.

### Why Career Guidance Matters More Than Ever

The world of work is changing faster than school curricula can keep up. New roles in AI, data, design, and green industries appear every year while older ones fade. Without guidance, students default to a few “safe” options they know — medicine, engineering, government jobs — and miss careers that suit them better. Exploring their strengths in middle and senior school, rather than after Class 12, helps them make calmer, better-informed decisions and waste fewer years correcting course.

### How Scientific Career Counselling Improves Outcomes

The difference between generic advice and real clarity lies in method. Platforms like [Mindgroom Career Counselling](https://www.mindgroom.com/) use a five-intelligence career-mapping approach that combines psychometric analysis with inborn intelligence assessment to deliver data-backed recommendations tailored to each student. Having guided over 5 million students across 500+ cities through 8 lakh+ sessions, and backed by 1,800+ certified counsellors and psychologists, this model shows what schools should expect from a counselling partner: measurable outcomes, not generic suggestions. Building an in-house career counselling cell also aligns with NEP 2020’s focus on holistic development.

### Meet Varun Vohra: A Leading Career Counsellor in India

For parents and students seeking the best career counsellor in Delhi who pairs corporate depth with scientific methodology, Varun Vohra is a trusted name. As Director of Mindgroom Career Counselling, he holds an MBA from the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), Delhi — Class of 2009 — and spent over a decade in leadership roles at Wipro Technologies, Lanco Group, and MMTC before founding Mindgroom. That corporate lens informs every recommendation he makes, guiding students towards paths that are both fulfilling and professionally viable. His goal was simple: to make scientific, evidence-based career guidance accessible to every student. Under his leadership, Mindgroom has delivered 8 lakh+ sessions, impacted 5 million+ students, and earned 10,000+ verified five-star reviews.

### The Takeaway

A career counsellor turns confusion into clarity. As students face more options and uncertainty than any generation before them, career guidance and career counselling are no longer optional extras — they are essential to confident, future-ready choices. Schools that embed this support today prepare students not just for exams, but for life.

**Categories:** Insight

**Tags:** Career Advising, Career Counselling, Career Discovery, Career Guidance, Career Mentoring

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### [Career Counselling Near Me – An Interface Recently Launched by Mindgroom for Face-to-Face Career Guidance](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/trends/career-counselling-near-me-mindgroom-interface/)

**Published:** June 10, 2026
**Author:** Site Admin

**Excerpt:** Searching for career counselling near me? Mindgroom's new interface connects you with verified experts for face-to-face career guidance across India.

**Content:**

Every day, thousands of students and professionals across India search for the same thing: ***career counselling near me****.* Behind that search is a simple need — to sit across from a qualified expert, ask honest questions, and walk away with a clear plan. Recognising this rising demand for local, in-person support, Mindgroom has recently launched a dedicated interface that connects individuals with verified career experts in their own city.

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## Why People Search for “Career Counselling Near Me”

People no longer want generic advice — they want a real human expert they can meet. When someone types ***career counsellor near me*** or ***career guidance near me****,* they are usually at a turning point: a student choosing a stream, a graduate weighing higher studies, or a professional planning a switch. These are personal decisions, and a face-to-face conversation builds the trust and clarity that online forms cannot.

## What Is Mindgroom’s New Interface?

**Mindgroom is one of India’s most trusted career counselling brands**, having guided over 5+ million students, graduates, and working professionals through counsellors present in more than **500+ cities**. The new interface acts as a smart bridge between you and the nearest Mindgroom-certified expert. Instead of scrolling through unverified listings, you are instantly connected with a qualified professional in your area.

### How It Works

The process is simple. Enter your location, view verified counsellor profiles nearby, book a convenient time, and meet your expert for a **one-on-one session** tailored to your strengths. If you have been looking for a reliable [career counsellor near me](https://www.mindgroom.in/), this interface puts a trusted expert within easy reach — no endless searching.

### **Why Face-to-Face Guidance Matters**

Career decisions involve emotions, family expectations, and confidence, not data alone. Meeting an expert in person allows them to read cues, address doubts instantly, and build real rapport. A good counsellor doesn’t just hand you a report; they help you understand it, weigh your options, and feel confident about the path ahead. This is exactly why so many people still prefer to **search for *career guidance near me*** and meet a counsellor face-to-face.

### Who Is It For?

The interface suits **school students choosing a stream**, **graduates planning their next step**, **working professionals considering a change**, and **parents seeking unbiased guidance for their child**.

## What Makes Mindgroom Different?

Mindgroom uses scientific tools — **5I Career Mapping Tools** (**the Inborn intelligence & Acquired intelligence tests**), also the IKIGAI framework — to match careers with your strengths and market demand. As an **ISO-certified brand**, it offers completely unbiased advice and never pushes a particular course or college. Every recommendation is based purely on what is right for you.

## FAQs – Career Counselling Near Me

### Is face-to-face counselling better than online?

Both work well, but many prefer in-person sessions for important, sensitive decisions. Mindgroom offers both.

### How does Mindgroom choose the right career for me?

It combines inborn and acquired intelligence assessments with the IKIGAI framework to match your strengths with real market demand.

So the next time you **search for *career counselling near me****,* remember that expert, face-to-face help is now just a few clicks away — **backed by one of India’s most trusted names in career counselling**.

**Categories:** Trends

**Tags:** Career Advising, Career Counselling, Career Development, Career Discovery, Career Guidance

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### [How AI Tools Are Changing the Way We Work, Learn, and Create](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/trends/how-ai-tools-are-changing-the-way-we-work-learn-and-create/)

**Published:** June 9, 2026
**Author:** Site Admin

**Excerpt:** Modern AI productivity tools help users save time by automating repetitive tasks and simplifying complex workflows.

**Content:**

AI tools have quickly moved from novelty to everyday infrastructure. They now help people write emails, summarize research, build presentations, generate code, analyze data, design images, translate content, plan lessons, automate customer support, and make faster decisions. What makes this shift important is not only the speed of the technology, but the way it changes the relationship between people and work. Instead of replacing every human task, the best AI tools remove friction from repetitive steps so people can spend more energy on judgment, creativity, strategy, and communication.

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One of the biggest benefits of AI tools is their ability to turn a rough idea into a usable first draft. A business owner can outline a marketing campaign in minutes. A student can break down a complex topic into simpler explanations. A manager can convert meeting notes into action items. A developer can use AI to spot bugs, write test cases, or understand unfamiliar code. These tools do not automatically produce perfect work, but they reduce the blank-page problem and give users a starting point they can refine with their own expertise.

AI tools are also becoming powerful research and productivity assistants. They can scan large amounts of information, identify patterns, compare options, and present summaries in plain language. This is especially valuable in industries where people deal with constant information overload, such as law, healthcare, finance, education, and media. Used well, AI can help professionals save time, ask better questions, and make more informed decisions. However, users still need to check sources, verify facts, and understand the limits of automated answers, especially when accuracy has real consequences.

The rise of AI has also created new responsibilities. Because AI can generate polished text, realistic images, and convincing analysis, people need stronger digital literacy. They should understand how prompts shape outputs, how bias can appear in generated content, and why human review matters. Tools such as an [AI detector](https://www.zerogpt.com) can support transparency in certain contexts, but they should not be treated as final judges. The more realistic approach is to combine technology with clear policies, ethical standards, and human judgment.

For companies, the real opportunity is not simply buying more AI software. It is redesigning workflows so AI becomes useful instead of distracting. Teams should identify repetitive tasks, choose tools that solve specific problems, train employees to use them responsibly, and measure results. A tool that saves ten minutes a day across an entire organization can create meaningful gains, but only when it fits naturally into how people already work.

AI tools are not magic shortcuts. They are accelerators. Their value depends on the quality of the person using them, the clarity of the task, and the standards applied to the final result. The future will not belong to people who use AI blindly. It will belong to people who know when to use it, when to question it, and how to combine machine efficiency with human insight.

**Categories:** Trends

**Tags:** AI Tools, AI Writing, Digital Tools in Education, Digital Writing, Tools for Schools, Tools for Teachers/Educators, Tools in Education, Workflow Automation

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### [Why Nonprofits and Schools Struggle with Fundraising Campaigns and How to Fix It](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/fundraising-campaign-strategy-for-schools-nonprofit/)

**Published:** May 8, 2026
**Author:** Site Admin

**Excerpt:** Struggling with fundraising campaigns? Learn how schools & Nonprofit centralize campaigns, improve donor engagement, and streamline operations with the right strategy.

**Content:**

Fundraising has never been a simple endeavor but managing it has become significantly more complicated. Private schools and nonprofits across the U.S. are running more campaigns than ever before, engaging more donors across more channels, and doing it with teams that are stretched thin. The tools and processes that worked five years ago are increasingly showing their limitations.

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In response, a growing number of mission-driven organizations are stepping back to rethink not just which campaigns they run, but how they manage them at an operational level. Some are making structural changes that are yielding real, measurable results.

## The Starting Point: How Campaigns Were Previously Managed

Picture a mid-sized independent school running four or five active fundraising campaigns at once — an annual fund, a capital campaign, a scholarship drive, a gala, and a year-end appeal. Each is managed by a different staff member or volunteer committee, with its own spreadsheet, communication thread, and donor list.

For many schools and nonprofits, this is the norm. Campaign data lives in separate files. Donation tracking happens manually, often after the fact. The development office operates as a collection of parallel efforts rather than a unified team.

When donor engagement needs to be reviewed, someone has to pull information from multiple sources by hand. When a new campaign launches, there’s no reliable way to see which donors are already being contacted or what their recent giving history looks like. While the intent behind each campaign was strong, the structure made it difficult to sustain momentum.

## The Challenge: Where the Gaps Became Visible

The real cost of this fragmented approach reveals itself gradually — not in a single crisis, but in a steady accumulation of small failures.

Donors who made gifts six months ago don’t receive timely acknowledgement because no one has a centralized view of who gave what and when. Follow-up calls get delayed by days because the relevant information isn’t easily accessible. Messaging becomes inconsistent — a donor giving to the scholarship fund may receive a completely different communication style than from the annual fund team, even though it’s the same person with the same relationship to the organization.

Meanwhile, staff hours that could be spent on relationship-building are consumed by data reconciliation. Measuring overall fundraising effectiveness requires pulling reports from multiple places and hoping the numbers align. Over time, these gaps impact both efficiency and donor experience.

## The Turning Point: Rethinking Fundraising Campaign Strategy

For many organizations, the moment of reckoning comes when the number of active campaigns simply outpaces what the existing system can handle. A team that was managing two campaigns reasonably well suddenly finds itself managing five. The spreadsheets multiply. The manual work compounds.

That’s often what triggers a fundamental rethink of fundraising campaign strategy — not a single dramatic failure, but the quiet recognition that growth has exposed the limits of the current approach.

For some schools and nonprofits, this has meant asking a harder question: Is the problem with the tools, or is it the structure? More often than not, the answer is both. The tools aren’t designed to work together, and the processes around them haven’t been designed; they’ve just evolved organically as new campaigns were added.

The organizations seeing the most meaningful improvement are the ones that have recognized centralization isn’t just a technology upgrade. It’s a process change. And the goal isn’t simply efficiency — it’s coherence.

## What Is Centralized Fundraising?

Centralized fundraising is an operational approach where all campaigns — regardless of size, audience, or purpose are planned, tracked, and managed within a single shared system rather than in silos.

In a traditional setup, each initiative develops its own processes, tools, and data records. Centralized fundraising replaces that fragmented structure with a unified framework: one place for donor data, one set of reporting standards, and one consistent view of campaign performance across the entire organization.

For private schools exploring fundraising ideas, this model is particularly valuable. Schools often run several simultaneous initiatives — annual funds, endowment campaigns, event-based fundraisers, and scholarship drives — each touching the same parent and alumni donor base. Without a centralized structure, those efforts can easily conflict with one another. For nonprofits, the benefit is the same: leadership sees the full picture at any time; staff coordinate without duplicating effort, and donors experience consistent communication across every campaign.

Put simply, centralized fundraising turns a collection of independent campaigns into a coherent, organization-wide strategy.

![Fundraising Campaign Strategy for Schools & Nonprofit](https://www.edtechreview.in/wp-content/uploads/fundraising-campaign-strategy-for-schools-nonprofit.png "Fundraising Campaign Strategy for Schools & Nonprofit")

## The Approach: Moving Toward Centralization

What does centralization actually look like in practice? It starts with a deceptively simple idea: all campaigns should operate within a shared framework, not as separate entities that happen to coexist.

That means bringing campaign planning into a unified structure where timelines, goals, donor segments, and communication plans are visible across the entire development function. In practical terms, this involves standardizing the way campaigns are set up, tracked, and reported on — ensuring information flows into a single system where it can be viewed in context. A gift made to one campaign should be immediately visible to whoever is managing another, because both represent the same donor relationship.

It also means creating a unified view of donor interactions: who has given, who has been contacted, who is due for follow-up, and what their full engagement history looks like. For schools evaluating private school fundraising ideas, this kind of structured visibility is what separates a one-time successful campaign from a consistently high-performing fundraising program. A purpose-built [fundraising software](https://www.mentissoft.com/fundthrive/) for schools makes this unified approach far more achievable, replacing disconnected spreadsheets with a single system designed around how development teams work.

This shift creates a foundation for more structured and consistent campaign execution.

## The Impact: What Changed After Centralization

Organizations that have made this structural shift report improvements across four key areas:

- **Operational Efficiency** — When campaign data flows into one system, staff no longer spend hours pulling reports from multiple sources. Duplicate data entry is eliminated, updates happen in one place, and teams spend less time maintaining systems and more time using them.
- **Improved Visibility** — Leadership gains a real-time picture of fundraising performance that simply wasn’t possible before — how individual campaigns are tracking, how total fundraising compares to goals, and how donor engagement is trending, all from a single view.
- **Stronger Donor Experience** — When donor interactions are tracked in one place, personalized communication becomes achievable at scale. Staff can see a donor’s full relationship with the organization before reaching out, making every touchpoint thoughtful rather than generic. Donors notice the difference — and it builds trust that sustains long-term giving.
- **Better Decision-Making** — Consolidated data changes the quality of strategic decisions. Development leaders can adjust resource allocation, refine messaging, and identify high-potential donors more effectively. The insight that drives action is no longer buried in a spreadsheet.

The improvements were not just incremental — they reshaped how campaigns were managed.

## Key Takeaways for Other Schools and Nonprofits

For organizations considering a similar shift, the experience of those who’ve gone through it offers some practical guidance:

- **Centralization is as much about the process as tools.** The organizations seeing the strongest results have redesigned their workflows alongside their technology — defining how campaigns are set up, how data is entered, and how results are reviewed.
- **Visibility across campaigns is critical.** The inability to see the full picture is one of the most significant barriers to effective fundraising. Organizations that solve this consistently find it unlocks improvements they didn’t initially anticipate.
- **Small structural changes unlock significant efficiency.** The biggest gains often come from straightforward changes: standardizing how donor data is captured, creating shared timelines, and giving teams access to the same reports.
- **Donor experience improves when systems are aligned.** When your team has a complete, accurate view of each donor, the quality of every interaction improves — and donors respond to that.

These lessons are increasingly relevant for organizations navigating similar challenges.

## Conclusion: A Replicable Model for Modern Fundraising

What makes this approach worth paying attention to is not that it’s exceptional — it’s that it’s replicable. The organizations making these shifts are not unusually well-resourced. They’re schools and nonprofits dealing with the same staffing constraints, donor expectations, and reporting demands that most mission-driven organizations face.

What sets them apart is a willingness to examine the structure behind their campaigns, not just the campaigns themselves. And increasingly, that structural thinking is being supported by purpose-built fundraising software for schools and nonprofits — platforms like MentisSoft’s FundThrive, bringing fundraising management, donor tracking, and campaign coordination into a unified system that integrates directly with school accounting.

Among the many private school fundraising ideas being explored today, centralized campaign management stands out not as a trend but as a structural shift — one that addresses root causes rather than applying surface-level fixes. Sustainable fundraising requires more than good intentions and active outreach — it requires a connected, coherent operational foundation.

MentisSoft provides [school accounting and donation management software](https://www.mentissoft.com/) for private schools and nonprofits across the United States. To learn more about FundThrive and how it supports centralized campaigns, book a demo to see it in action.

**Categories:** Insight

**Tags:** Education Software, Educational Fundraising, Fundraising Tool, Tools for Schools

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### [Creative Ways to Use Calendars for Better Daily Productivity and Focus](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/creative-ways-to-use-calendars-for-better-daily-productivity-and-focus/)

**Published:** May 7, 2026
**Author:** Site Admin

**Excerpt:** Using calendars strategically through time blocking, color coding, and weekly reviews can improve focus, reduce stress, and help people manage their daily productivity more effectively.

**Content:**

Most of us use calendars just to remember a doctor’s visit or a quick meeting. But if you use it with a bit more planning, a calendar becomes a great tool to win back your time. If your days feel messy, it is time to change how you look at those dates and boxes.

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Here is a simple calendar productivity tips guide to help you stay on track and keep your focus sharp.

## 1. Embrace Time Blocking

Instead of creating and following a long and overwhelming to-do list, try time blocking. Time blocking works by creating specific time periods that a person must use to complete their work tasks. When you see “Writing Report” scheduled from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM, it creates a mental commitment. It prevents “task switching”, that productivity killer where you jump between emails and projects without finishing anything.

## 2. Schedule Your “White Space”

People associate productivity with increased work output but actual productivity depends on maintaining sufficient energy for completing tasks. It’s not just a feeling; **[nearly 30% of U.S. workers report feeling stressed at work always or often](https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/bulletin/2024/workplace-psychosocial-hazards.html)**, according to the CDC’s National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).

## 3. Try Using Color Coding for Clarity

A wall of black text can be intimidating. Try color-coding your entries by category:

- Blue for deep work and projects.
- Green for personal habits or fitness.
- Red for urgent deadlines.
- Yellow for social time or family.

You will understand your weekly time distribution between balanced activities and excessive time spent on particular activities.

## 4. The Power of a Physical Backup

Digital alerts provide useful notifications, but people find pleasure in writing down their important information. A physical calendar allows you to visualize your whole month. The **[calendar for May 2026](https://calendarkart.com/may-2026-calendars/)** shows you which weeks will become busy so that you can make the necessary preparations. The act of completing tasks through pen usage delivers a dopamine rush that digital “delete” functions fail to provide.

## 5. Review and Reflect

Spend five minutes each week in order to examine your calendar. Did your time blocks receive your complete attention? Where did you lose focus? Your calendar transforms from a passive list into an active growth tool through this particular habit.

Your focus control improves through using your calendar as a daily schedule instead of treating it as a list of tasks to complete. Free minimalist templates at **Calendarkart** provide users with multiple options to create their own **[planning systems](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/most-used-lesson-planning-tools-by-teachers/)**.

**Categories:** Insight

**Tags:** Digital Tools in Education, Productivity Tips, Tips and How-Tos

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### [How AI Is Transforming Short-Form Video for EdTech Marketing & Learning Creators](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/trends/how-ai-is-transforming-short-form-video-for-edtech-marketing-learning-creators/)

**Published:** January 30, 2026
**Author:** Site Admin

**Excerpt:** Short-form video for EdTech helps educators and platforms reach learners faster with authentic, trend-ready content powered by AI.

**Content:**

Thanks in large part to the emergence of [AI short video](https://www.topview.ai/ai-short-video-generator?via=edtechreview) technologies, How AI Is Transforming Short-Form Video has marked a paradigm shift in how training reaches novices today. In a scrolling world, the ability to study no longer has to wait for those long webinars or classrooms.

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Instead, a new educational software can be announced over an Instagram Reel, a YouTube Short can lead viewers to ask more questions and dig deeper, and a 30-second TikTok video can break down a difficult topic.

For educators, edtech companies and learning content producers, short-form video is a key avenue to engage and be discovered.

### The Educational Content Speed Challenge

Short-form platforms are rapidly evolving. Formats and sounds, as well as trends, change all in a matter of hours. Scripts, videotaping, editing and ‘versioning’ of traditional video production are not enough.

As a result, many training-oriented teams hope to live secretly as far as the inexperienced are concerned.

Enter AI and video technology – that is precisely where it comes in.

### Why Conventional Video Production Is Unsuccessful in a World of Short-Form Education

Short-form systems reward immediacy, relevance and authenticity. When it’s real and feels like it belongs on the platform, not a regurgitated lecture series or slick corporate explainer, it operates at a very high level.

But educators and the marketing groups of edtech vendors are in the same boat:

#### Scarcity to Provide Consistent Video Content on a Regular Basis

- Product, pedagogy and promoting for tiny teams
- Trend windows are missed due to long lead times for production.

Content that matches contemporary formats and trends always gets much higher engagement, data shows. This leads to more student engagement, better app discovery and greater route registration in-class.

Speed is essential, but not at the expense of trust. Stuff that is too commercial or inappropriate, Peter gets out quickly. When it comes to educational short-form video content, the videos have to be authentic, relatable, and culturally relevant.

That space is occupied by artificial intelligent video devices, which provide a high-speed production without affecting quality and name.

#### From Trend to AI-Powered Teaching Moment

Rather than reproduce content, modern AI video systems focus instead on popular style elements (hooks, pace, transitions…).

Teachers can also plug diagrams, app recordings, or path graphics into these systems. The result is organic, platform-native, and instructional. With tools like “invideo”, educators can even use a [script to video AI](https://invideo.io/make/add-text-to-video-online/ "https://invideo.io/make/add-text-to-video-online/") approach to turn educational scripts into engaging instructional videos, course content, and tutorial explainers without complex editing.

Brands can create a couple of short versions for TikTok, Reels, or Shorts within a few minutes. Platforms and TopView’s AI Ad Generator illustrate how this increasingly ubiquitous format can be turned into brand-safe, educational content at scale.

#### AI UGC and Avatars for Authenticity at Scale

In training, authenticity is crucial. UGC-fashion clips generated by AI can imitate the learning in context, peer justifications and testimonials.

In the meantime, AI avatars make for a consistent online teacher, so they are perfect for onboarding, international audiences and first training.

Rather than replacing teachers, this tool boosts them.

#### Data-Driven Flexibility for EdTech Development

AI makes experimenting possible. This way, teams can review presentations and hooks, images and pacing before improving on what works (and doesn’t). It’s this cycle, this “get to know you” arrangement: see, change and improve.

### Conclusion: Getting to Know Students Where They Scroll

How AI Is Changing Short-Form Video is strategic more than anything else to advertising.

Teachers can turn superficial parameters into transformative learning experiences by blending human imagination and AI implementation. Learning is a diligent, flexible, place-based enterprise above all.

**Categories:** Trends

**Tags:** AI Teaching Tools, AI Tools, Video Enabled Learning, Video-based Learning

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### [10 Best Online Education Master's Programs to Advance Your Teaching Career](https://www.edtechreview.in/elearning/10-best-online-education-masters-programs-to-advance-your-teaching-career/)

**Published:** April 16, 2026
**Author:** Site Admin

**Excerpt:** The best online education master’s programs from institutions like Johns Hopkins University and Arizona State University help teachers advance into leadership roles while balancing work and study.

**Content:**

Most teachers reach a point where experience alone stops opening new doors.

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The next role, the better salary, and the leadership position all tend to require a credential that a bachelor’s degree cannot provide. That is why more educators are turning to graduate school and completing it online.

Before comparing options, it helps to know what makes a graduate program worth your time and money. Enrolling in one of the [best online education master’s programs](https://internationalteachers.university/programs/masters-in-education) can unlock leadership roles, higher pay, and subject-specific expertise, but only if the program is built with working teachers in mind.

## 10 Online M.Ed. Programs That Experienced Teachers Should Know About

Here are some of the **best online education master’s programs** currently available:

### 1. International Teachers University (ITU)

ITU offers one of the **best online m.ed in educational services** for teachers aiming for global opportunities. The program includes 33 credits across 10 courses and can be completed in one year. Specializations include:

- English language and literacy
- Mathematics and numeracy
- Early years education
- Subject-specific teaching

### 2. Johns Hopkins University

Johns Hopkins offers an online M.S. in Education through its School of Education, with concentrations in teaching, learning, and curriculum design. The program draws on a strong research foundation and the university’s long history in education policy and reform.

### 3. University of Southern California (USC)

USC’s Rossier School of Education offers an online Master of Arts in Teaching focused on urban and high-need school environments. The program is known for its emphasis on culturally responsive pedagogy and real-world classroom application.

### 4. Vanderbilt University

Vanderbilt’s Peabody College offers an online M.Ed. in Leadership and Organizational Performance, suited for teachers moving toward administrative roles. The program blends education theory with practical organizational management skills.

### 5. University of Florida

UF’s online M.Ed. offers multiple specializations including curriculum and instruction, educational technology, and reading education. It is a solid option for teachers who want a state-accredited program with a broad range of focus areas.

### 6. Penn State World Campus

Penn State offers an online M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction with emphasis areas in educational technology and literacy. Its reputation and flexible delivery make it a practical choice for teachers who cannot step away from work.

### 7. George Mason University

George Mason’s College of Education and Human Development offers online graduate programs in special education, curriculum and instruction, and literacy. It is particularly well-suited for teachers who work with diverse learner populations.

### 8. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

UIUC’s online M.Ed. in Educational Administration and Leadership is designed for teachers ready to move into principal or assistant principal roles. It consistently ranks among the top graduate education programs in national assessments.

### 9. Western Governors University (WGU)

WGU’s competency-based M.A. in Teaching allows educators to move at their own pace. The program is affordable, fully online, and regionally accredited, making it a practical choice for U.S.-based teachers who prioritize flexibility and cost.

### 10. Arizona State University (ASU)

ASU’s Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College offers online master’s programs in educational technology, curriculum and instruction, and K-12 school counseling. ASU is consistently recognized for online program innovation and accessibility.

## How to Match a Program to Your Career Goals Before You Apply

A list of the best online m.ed. programs is only useful if you know what you are looking for. Before applying, get clear on these questions:

- **Your next role:** Are you staying in the classroom, moving into leadership, or targeting international schools? The right program type depends on your answer.
- **Geographic scope:** If you want to teach internationally, look for programs built on global benchmarks rather than a single national curriculum framework.
- **Specialization fit:** Match the program’s focus areas to the subject, age group, or school environment you work in.
- **Time and format:** A one-year fully online program looks very different from a two-year hybrid degree. Choose what realistically fits your schedule.
- **Accreditation and recognition:** Confirm the degree will be accepted by the schools, districts, or licensing bodies relevant to your goals.

## Why the Right M.Ed. Decision Pays Off Over the Long Term

The 51 percent of U.S. public school teachers who now hold a master’s degree all had different reasons. Some wanted higher pay. Others wanted leadership roles. Many simply wanted to become better teachers.

An online degree offers flexibility, but the real value comes from choosing the right one. The **best online m.ed in educational services** provides the skills, knowledge, and credentials needed to grow beyond a bachelor’s degree.

Teachers who succeed long term choose programs that match their goals, not just what is easy or affordable. The [**best online education master’s programs**](https://internationalteachers.university/programs/masters-in-education) help you build real skills you can apply from day one.

**Categories:** eLearning

**Tags:** Career Development, elearning, For/Educators, Online Classes, Online Courses, Tips for Teachers/Educators, Upskilling, Upskilling Programs

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### [India's Children's Activities Economy Awaits Its Platform Moment](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/indias-childrens-activities-economy-awaits-its-platform-moment/)

**Published:** April 18, 2026
**Author:** Site Admin

**Excerpt:** India’s $3–3.5 billion children’s activities market is growing rapidly, but the lack of scalable platforms highlights a major opportunity to transform how kids access sports, arts, and skill-based learning.

**Content:**

India’s children’s extracurricular activities market – spanning sports, dance, swimming, music, martial arts, art, skating, and other skill-based learning – with over 10 million active children is estimated to be a $3–3.5 billion category.

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The market exists. The spending is real. The demand is active. The platforms are not. Understanding why – and what it will take to build one – requires looking beyond the TAM and into the structural nature of this category.

## The Structural Tailwinds: Why This Market Is Inflecting Now

At roughly 10% penetration among the urban population, this market has significant headroom. And the conditions for a category inflection are falling into place simultaneously.

**The millennial parenting shift.** Millennials form the core of India’s consuming class today. Raised with traditional values but shaped by modern exposure, they learned early that being well-rounded matters as much as academic credentials. That awareness now drives spending behavior at scale. Parents today do not view sports, dance, music, or swimming as optional enrichment. They see it as essential infrastructure for their child’s development – confidence, discipline, physical literacy, social skills. This is not a trend. It is a generational rewiring of how Indian families think about what children need.

**Urbanization and the gated community boom.** India’s urban population has crossed 36% and is projected to reach 40% by 2030 (World Bank). But the more telling data point is gated communities. According to RedSeer, 16 million households in India’s top 50 cities lived in gated communities in 2021 – expected to reach 24 million in 2026 (a 7% CAGR), constituting 43% of all households in these cities. These gated communities alone represent $200 billion in annual consumption spend, projected to grow 2.5x in five years. More importantly, they create natural demand density – clusters of families within walkable distance, all seeking structured activities for their children. The gated community is, in many ways, the new catchment area for coaching businesses.

**NEP 2020 and institutional legitimacy.** The National Education Policy’s emphasis on holistic and experiential learning has given formal recognition to what parents already believed – that education extends well beyond textbooks. Schools are integrating activity-based learning into curricula, creating a reinforcing loop that normalizes extracurricular spending.

## Where Scale Has Worked: The Online Distribution Playbook

Some segments of the broader children’s learning space have achieved meaningful scale – and they share a common trait: they found a way to distribute online.

Public speaking platforms are perhaps an instructive example. Children’s communication skills – public speaking, creative writing, debating, spoken English, storytelling – has quietly emerged as one of the fastest-growing segments in India’s children’s learning economy. The reason this vertical scaled is structural: communication skills can be effectively taught through a screen. A child can practice debating, storytelling, or spoken English in a live 1:1 format from home. The platform controls the supply (trained teachers), the delivery (its own live classroom), and the curriculum. The experience translates well to a digital format.

But the bulk of the children’s activities market – sport, dance, swimming, martial arts, music (especially with instruments), skating, gymnastics – is fundamentally physical. You cannot learn badminton on a Zoom call. You cannot build a child’s comfort in water through a screen. You cannot replicate the energy of a group dance class through a laptop.

These categories, which constitute the overwhelming majority of the market, resist online distribution entirely. And that is precisely where the platform gap exists.

## The Disconnect: Why No Platform Has Scaled in Physical Activities

If adjacent learning categories have produced breakout companies – Classplus in tutoring, PlanetSpark in online communication skills – why has no one cracked the physical activities market for children?

Consider the landscape. Classplus, powers tutors and coaching centres with a white-labelled app – but it serves the academic tutoring segment, where the product is content delivery and test preparation. These are categories where the supply is somewhat fungible and the experience can be systematized.

Children’s physical activities are structurally different. Every coach is different. Every child’s comfort level is different. And the purchase cycle is long, trust-dependent, and driven as much by emotion as by logic.

Globally, the pattern repeats. ClassPass built a successful model for adult fitness by treating supply as interchangeable – any spin class can substitute for another. But it has never expanded into children’s activities, because in this category, supply is not interchangeable. A child who loves their football coach will play football; the same child with a different coach might want to switch to cricket.

The pattern is clear: when the experience is physical, relationship-driven, and trust-led, traditional marketplace and aggregation models hit a structural ceiling.

## Why Traditional Marketplace Models Fail in This Category

The standard playbook in Indian consumer internet has been; aggregate supply, generate demand, take a commission. It works for standardized, transactional categories.

In children’s activities, this model breaks down at every layer.

**Marketplaces become lead generation platforms with no LTV.** The most recent example is Swiggy’s Pyng – a professional services marketplace launched in early 2025 and shut down within six months, citing unit economics challenges and low customer retention. The fundamental problem: Pyng could generate the first connection between service provider and customer, but once the relationship was established, the platform had no ongoing role. The provider and customer transacted directly, and the platform’s lifetime value collapsed to near zero.

This is the exact failure mode for any listing or lead-generation platform in children’s activities. A parent finds a coach through the platform, attends a trial, enrolls – and then the platform disappears from the equation. The parent pays the coach directly. The coach communicates via WhatsApp. The platform is left trying to re-acquire the same parent for a different activity, burning CAC repeatedly with no retention. In a category where a child may attend football classes for two years, ceding that relationship after the first touchpoint is catastrophic for economics.

**The experience happens offline, beyond the platform’s view.** In food delivery, the platform controls the last mile. In e-commerce, it controls fulfilment. In children’s activities, the entire experience – the coaching, the interaction, the environment – happens in a physical space that the platform does not own. Quality variance is high, feedback loops are slow, and the platform has no lever to improve outcomes.

**Discovery is experiential, not informational.** Over 7 million search queries are made every month by Indians looking for activity solutions. But when a parent searches for “football class near me,” what they need is far more layered than what any search result can deliver: a coach their child feels comfortable with, timings that work with school schedules, a group the child feels they belong to, and visible progress over time. The demand exists in abundance – but no listing page can convert it. Only a structured trial experience can.

## What I Learnt Building in This Space

Over the last year, I have had hundreds of conversations with parents, coaches, and academy owners across sports, arts, and skill-based learning. I have also lived this as a parent navigating the same ecosystem. Some of the most important insights have reshaped how I think about this category.

**Parents are buying trust, not a time slot.** When a parent says they want a badminton class, what they really mean is: something close enough to be practical, a coach their child feels comfortable with, timings that work with school and sibling routines, a setup that feels safe, and some visible sense of progress over time. They are not buying a class. They are buying consistency.

**Children seek belonging, not subjects.** Between the ages of 4 and 12, children go by instinct. Do I feel comfortable with this coach? Do I feel part of this group? The subject itself is often a distant priority in the formative years. A child should not be penalised for wanting to switch – it is part of the journey of exploration. Discovery, for a child, is not about finding an activity. It is about finding a fit.

**Coaches are exceptional at their craft but drowning in operations.** Most coaches carry a clear distinction in their minds between “commercial coaching” and “competitive coaching.” Their deepest validation comes from seeing students excel. But to get there, they need functioning businesses – and most are running everything on WhatsApp groups, mental notes, and informal fee collection. Lead generation, trial conversion, attendance, fee follow-ups, parent communication, scheduling across batches and venues – operational chaos consumes their best energy. The coaches who scale are not necessarily the best teachers. They are the ones who figured out operations. That should not be the filter.

**Continuity beats excitement.** Parents are not looking for a flashy first experience. They want regularity and rhythm. Will the class happen on time? Will the same coach show up? Will my child stay engaged beyond the first month? A dependable ongoing experience matters infinitely more than a memorable first trial.

**Progress needs to be made visible.** Parents want more than attendance confirmations. They want to know if their child is improving, becoming more confident, building discipline. Progress in extracurriculars is inherently less structured than in academics – and when it is not made tangible, the parent’s default response is to stop and try something else.

## What Will It Take to Build the Category-Defining Platform?

If marketplaces structurally fail in this category, what will work?

The highest-leverage intervention is not connecting parents to coaches. It is making coaches effective at everything around the coaching and delivering an elevated consumer experience.

Consider the analogy from food-tech. Zomato and Swiggy built marketplaces that own demand and fulfilment. But alongside them, companies like Petpooja built restaurant operating systems – that powers menus, billing, kitchen management, and analytics. Both are viable businesses, but they solve fundamentally different problems. One owns the transaction. The other owns the workflow.

In children’s activities, the equivalent is a platform that replaces the WhatsApp chaos with structured tools for growth, operations, and student management. That means:

**Discovery that goes beyond listings.** Not just “find a football class near you,” but structured trial experiences where the child and parent can evaluate fit before committing. Discovery in this category must be experiential.

**Operational infrastructure for coaches.** Lead management, batch scheduling, attendance tracking, fee collection, parent communication – in one place, embedded in the coach’s daily workflow. Replacing the ten different apps and manual processes that consume hours every week.

**Progress visibility for parents.** Structured feedback that makes development tangible. Not just “attended 12 of 15 sessions” but “showing improved consistency” or “ready for the next level.” When parents can see progress, they stay. When they cannot, they leave – regardless of how good the coaching is.

**Continuity and retention systems.** Automated reminders, flexible rescheduling, sibling management, seasonal batch adjustments. All the small operational details that prevent drop-offs caused by logistics and friction, not lack of interest.

The business model shifts from commission-per-transaction – where the platform loses the customer after the first interaction – to a sustained relationship where the platform becomes embedded in the coach’s daily operations. When you are the system, a coach runs their business on, you do not fight for each transaction. You earn through sustained value delivery.

## The Opportunity Ahead

India’s children’s activities economy is a multi-billion-dollar market growing structurally.

The category is ready for its platform moment. The structural conditions – demand density, digital readiness, willingness to pay, and a fragmented supply side seeking better tools – are all in place. What remains is for the right approach to emerge.

**Categories:** Insight

**Tags:** Coaching Program, Education Marketplace, Extracurricular Learning, Professional Coaching

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### [How Language Labs Improve Communication Skills and Boost Student Placement Success](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/how-language-labs-improve-communication-skills-and-boost-student-placement-success/)

**Published:** April 16, 2026
**Author:** Site Admin

**Excerpt:** Communication skills are as critical as technical knowledge, and structured language lab training helps students master speaking, listening, and presentation skills for real-world success

**Content:**

The significance of Good Communication Skills cannot be undermined in the Modern Era. When we prepare the professionals of tomorrow, it becomes all the more important to understand the kind of pedagogy that caters to their requirements. Communication Skills are equally important as their technical subjects. Before they step into Placement Drives, they must be well equipped with good Communication Skills-listening, speaking, reading and writing. English at Under graduation level should not be taught just as a subject, but a skill to be honed to perfection, so that the students can fare well in their work life.

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Language Lab can play a key role in shaping the complete future of our students. Only we should know how to use it optimally. Language Lab should be a platform for each of the students to excel in their Communication Skills and emerge as successful candidates, all ready to take on the world. These candidates, when well prepared, are sure to hold high-profile jobs in future. This is sure to bring glory to themselves as well as the institution where they study. An ideal Language Lab has to have a peaceful, conducive ambience with all the necessary equipment to conduct various Language Development Activities. By the end of the semester, we make sure that all the students have attained appropriate grades in these activities.

Even the slow learners should be able to score above average. Then, we are assured that the students we are preparing are all set for good Placement. Communication Skills count as much as their Academic degrees and certificates.
Language Lab sessions need to be intensive. The faculty needs to be geared up beforehand with all the material ready for the session. According to the number of students in a particular batch, the activities should be thoughtfully framed. It must be ensured that all the students get a chance to participate in each activity. The faculty must keep a written record of each student’s progress day by day. It is to be ensured that there shouldn’t be any blank moments during the activities. The students have to be trained to generate ideas one after the other.

### Equipment

A well-planned Language Lab ought to have the following equipment by all means

- Smart Board: Smart Boards can be highly beneficial for vocabulary building. Synonyms, antonyms, prepositions, conjunctions and various other Grammar Concepts can be taught very well with the help of Smart Boards.
- LCD Screen: An LCD is a must-have in a Language Lab. It can be very well used to provide visuals for generating ideas during a group discussion.

### Activities

#### Group Discussions

GDs play a decisive role during a Placement Drive. It is the most crucial part of students’ lives. Utmost care is to be taken while preparing the students for GDs. Here, the faculty has to do a bit of preparation beforehand. Pick some good, relevant GD topics and gather all the essential data and statistics related to the topic. Visuals can prove to be very effective in initiating and generating the discussion.

For example, a GD on Climate Change can be a highly informative one with adequate data and statistics regarding climate change over the past few years. Some appropriate visuals on Environmental Pollution, Glacial Meltdown and Global Warming can be very effective in generating a GD. After the GD is over, the students should be given handouts bearing all the relevant data and statistics related to the topic discussed in the GD.

#### Presentations

Presentations are very important these days in Corporates. Before our students step into the corporate world, they ought to be well-equipped with Presentation Skills to do well in everyday work-life. In order to hone Presentation Skills, it is essential to give them enough opportunity to practise and excel. The topic for the presentation should be announced there and then. A span of 10 minutes should be given to prepare the slides. Another 5 minutes will be given for preparation before they come on stage. They must be made aware of the right method of preparing slides-visuals, data and very little writing. And of course, the right training in Body Language, Clarity and Intonation. The audience should grade each of the presenters and review as well. A round of applause for the good ones can work wonders.

#### Mock Interviews

Language Lab is just the right place to make our students adept at Job Interview Skills. An interview questionnaire can be mounted on the LCD screen, and the students can be prepared to answer each of the questions appropriately. The teacher must guide them about the body language, posture and the right method of putting the answers across to the panel. Once the students are prepared well, they can be put through a Mock Interview by a panel of students from amongst themselves.

#### Public Speaking

Yes, we are preparing the Company Heads for tomorrow. So, it is essential to get them prepared in Public Speaking. Only good public speakers can be good leaders. They can chair Meetings. Seminars and Conferences. While we prepare them in Speaking Skills, we are imbibing in them an air about themselves that they are sure to carry with them all through. The visions that we show them today are the foundations for their future. Moreover, practice in Public Speaking can help them go through the extempore round during the Placement Drives.

A little planned effort on our part can carve the future of all of our students. The only thing to be remembered is how to make the most of the resources available to us and how we can optimally use them to the benefit of our students. Not a very difficult task to accomplish. All the above-mentioned activities are successfully Classroom Tested.

**Categories:** Insight

**Tags:** Communication Skills, English Learning, Language Learning, Public Speaking, Soft Skills, Spoken English

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### [Prep Edu - British Council's Top 3 Partners in East Asia](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/prep-edu-british-councils-top-3-partners-in-east-asia/)

**Published:** April 14, 2026
**Author:** Editorial Team

**Excerpt:** Prep Edu, an AI-powered IELTS platform, was recognized by the British Council as one of the top three partners in East Asia, highlighting its rapid growth and global impact.

**Content:**

*Prep Edu recently received the “Joint Highest Growth in East Asia 2026” award at the British Council’s IELTS Global Partner Gathering in London from March 23 to 28, 2026. Notably, Prep Edu stands out as one of the three leading East Asian partners and the only AI EdTech startup in attendance at this event.*

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## The IELTS Market in Asia

The British Council is the global co-owner of IELTS and the leading authority on English language standards. Recognition from this organization serves as a gold standard for assessing the academic quality and training capacity of English language companies.

In the global IELTS ecosystem, Vietnam continues to solidify its position as the largest market in East Asia. This trend highlights the strong demand for international integration among Vietnamese students, while simultaneously raising the benchmark for test preparation providers in the region.

## Prep Edu secures top growth award in East Asia

Prep Edu was invited to the gathering as one of the British Council’s top three partners in East Asia. Moreover, as the only AI EdTech associate at the event, the company showcased an advanced learning technology with high accuracy, distinguishing itself within the global education community.

![Prep Edu and other global top partners at British Councils headquarters in London](https://www.edtechreview.in/wp-content/uploads/prep-edu-and-other-global-top-partners-at-british-councils-headquarters-in-london.jpg "Prep Edu and Other Global Top Partners at British Council’s Headquarters in London")Prep Edu and other global top partners at British Council’s headquarters in LondonAt the Global Awards Dinner, Prep Edu officially received the “Joint Highest Growth in East Asia 2026” award. This milestone underscores the company’s rapid expansion and reflects the profound trust learners place in AI-powered learning solutions.

## Expanding global presence through international meetings

This one-week event offered significant networking opportunities. Alongside outstanding partners from Vietnam, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Pakistan, Prep Edu’s representative visited and engaged in discussions at the British Council headquarters in London. These sessions allowed for the exchange of operational insights and strengthened strategic partnerships on a global scale.

Furthermore, Prep Edu expanded its international footprint at the PIE Live Europe 2026 – a premier education conference, and also a drinks reception hosted by Cambridge University Press & Assessment. This forum allowed for direct dialogue with industry leaders, such as Ms. Pamela Baxter (Managing Director for IELTS – Cambridge) and the British Council IELTS UK team, to stay ahead of the latest trends shaping the future of international education.

![Top 3 partners of British Council at the PIE Live Europe 2026](https://www.edtechreview.in/wp-content/uploads/top-3-partners-of-british-council-at-the-pie-live-europe-2026.jpeg "Top 3 Partners of British Council at the Pie Live Europe 2026")Top 3 partners of British Council at the PIE Live Europe 2026The British Council’s recognition reaffirms that Prep Edu’s training quality and technological system align with rigorous international benchmarks. As the only AI EdTech startup at the gathering, the company remains open to new partnership opportunities to expand its global reach. “Prep Edu aims to deliver increasingly effective support for IELTS learners worldwide through our accurate and personalized AI-powered solutions,” shared Ms. Nguyen Hien Mi, Prep Edu’s representative.

Prep Edu is an AI-powered language learning, teaching, and testing platform that offers a wide range of courses from [IELTS](https://prepedu.com/en/ielts), [TOEIC](https://prepedu.com/en/toeic), and HSK to [PrepTalk (English communication)](https://prepedu.com/en/prep-talk-english). The platform provides a diverse range of mock tests that closely mirror real exam conditions. Its Virtual Speaking Room and Virtual Writing Room further support these efforts by delivering instant, criteria-based feedback on each attempt. Learners also benefit from personalized study plans and 24/7 assistant Teacher Bee AI, enabling them to study independently with clear direction at every stage of their journey.

Discover more about Prep Edu at [prepedu.com](http://prepedu.com/)

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** AI Teaching Tools, AI Tools, AI-Assisted Learning, IELTS, Online Preparation for IELTS, Personalized Learning

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### [Education Has Nowhere to Hide in the Agentic Era](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/education-has-nowhere-to-hide-in-the-agentic-era/)

**Published:** April 15, 2026
**Author:** Russell John Cailey

**Excerpt:** As the agentic era accelerates, autonomous AI systems - championed by leaders like Jensen Huang - are redefining how institutions operate, forcing education to confront a future it can no longer delay

**Content:**

### The Last Sectors to Know

Every sector that has ever been dismantled by a new compute layer had one thing in common. The people inside it were the last to know. Not because they were stupid. Because they were invested. Kodak’s engineers invented the digital camera and buried it. The music industry had Napster’s source code and called the lawyers. Education has something neither of them had: a moral argument for its own indispensability. That argument is about to be tested in ways the sector is not prepared for.

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### What Is Actually Happening

Let me be precise, because vagueness is how the sector escapes accountability.

Jensen Huang, chief executive of Nvidia, the company that builds the physical substrate on which artificial intelligence runs, recently described OpenClaw, an open-source agentic framework, as “the new computer.” Not a useful application. Not a productivity enhancement. The new computer. At Nvidia’s GTC 2026 conference, Huang declared it “the most popular open-source project in the history of humanity”, one that reached that status faster than Linux, Kubernetes, or HTML did across decades.

Huang has spent his career building the infrastructure beneath technological revolutions. When he reaches for that particular register of language, it is worth pausing to consider what he means.

What he means is this: the unit of computation has changed. The PC era gave individuals access to processing power. The internet era gave them access to each other and to information. In what I am calling the agentic era, individuals gain access to autonomous action at a scale we have not truly grasped. A solo founder running OpenClaw can now execute, continuously and without sleep, what previously required a staffed operation. The leverage is not incremental. It is categorical.

This is the context in which education continues to hold its conferences.

![The Sharjah Summit on International Education](https://www.edtechreview.in/wp-content/uploads/the-sharjah-summit-on-international-education.jpg "the Sharjah Summit on International Education")The Sharjah Summit on International Education, where I explained we were sadly lacking in education-agentic case studies### What This Means for Schools

Consider what this technology actually does at the organisational level. An agentic system can conduct and synthesise candidate research before a hiring manager has opened their inbox. It can model school financing scenarios against live market data, identify gaps in a curriculum against emerging labour market intelligence, manage asset pipelines, stress-test strategic plans, and surface board-level decisions before a leadership team has even framed the question.

This is not automation in the narrow sense of replacing repetitive tasks. It is the wholesale augmentation of institutional intelligence. Every function that currently requires a specialist, a consultant, or a committee sitting through three rounds of revision is now within reach of a single operator who understands how to deploy these systems. The organisations that grasp this first will not merely be more efficient. They will be structurally different from those that do not.

### The Honest Qualification

And yet honesty demands a qualification. For all the structural possibility this infrastructure represents, we are woefully short of real examples. We do not yet have a documented case of an agentic system running a school’s marketing strategy end-to-end. We do not have the case study of a faculty team replaced by an operator and a well-deployed agent.

The proof of concept exists at the component level. The integrated institutional demonstration does not. This is not a reason to wait. It is a reason to be the one who builds it first. The educators and operators who generate those case studies in the next two years will not just have a competitive advantage. They will have written the playbook everyone else follows.

### The Broken Glow

Education assumed for decades that knowledge was scarce, that the future was largely predictable, and that five-year plans were a sign of strategic maturity rather than a defence mechanism against uncertainty. Those assumptions produced the sector we have now. One that measures progress in academic years, rewards compliance over curiosity, and treats the contrarian as a problem to be managed rather than a signal to be read.

The research on AI tutoring confirms the pattern. The variable is not the technology. The variable is the intelligence applied to its use.

### The Collapse of Time

What compounds this is what I would call the Collapse of Time, the accelerating gap between the pace at which the world changes and the pace at which institutions respond. The careful timelines education built around itself were never really about quality or rigour. They were about comfort. When survival was at stake during the pandemic, vaccine development compressed from five years to six months. The timelines moved because they had to.

What the agentic shift is now demonstrating is that the same compression is available to every knowledge institution on earth. The institutions choosing not to use it are not being cautious. They are betting that the risk of moving stays lower than the risk of standing still. That tipping point has almost certainly already passed, and most of the sector hasn’t noticed.

### Performing Concern Is Not the Same as Taking Action

I have spent fifteen years working inside international education, designing curriculum, advising school founders, working with institutions across Asia and the Gulf. I have sat in enough strategy meetings to recognise the characteristic sound of an industry performing concern without incurring the cost of action. The language is always the same: implications, frameworks, guardrails, consultation. The effect is always the same. Time passes, the world moves, and the institution issues a statement.

OpenAI, Anthropic and Nvidia are not pausing their roadmaps while curriculum committees deliberate. The agentic infrastructure is being built at a pace that makes institutional response times not merely slow but structurally irrelevant. By the time most schools have agreed on a policy, the policy will be addressing a technology that no longer describes the frontier.

### The Moral Argument Won’t Hold

There is a temptation in pieces like this to soften the conclusion. To acknowledge complexity, to grant good faith to the institutions under scrutiny, to end on a note of cautious optimism. I understand the temptation and I am not going to indulge it.

Education does not get a grace period because it feels important. The sector’s social weight — its connection to children, to development, to the long arc of human potential — is precisely why its failure to engage seriously with this transition is not merely a strategic error but a moral one. The students sitting in classrooms designed for a world that no longer exists are not abstractions. They are the cost of the sector’s comfort with its own inertia

![The School Environment Must Change](https://www.edtechreview.in/wp-content/uploads/the-school-environment-must-change.png "the School Environment Must Change")The School Environment Must ChangeThe agentic era is not coming. It is here. Imperfect and without enough case studies, but here nevertheless. Increasingly running on consumer hardware rather than the cloud, accessible through messaging applications, trained on the sum of recorded human knowledge, and available to anyone willing to spend a couple of days learning how it works.

What it is not doing is waiting for education to decide whether it has concerns.

**Categories:** Insight

**Tags:** Agentic AI, AI Agents, AI Education, AI Tools, Workflow Automation

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### [Sustainable AI and Making Tech Work For Students](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/sustainable-ai-and-making-tech-work-for-students/)

**Published:** April 11, 2026
**Author:** Site Admin

**Excerpt:** Sustainable AI and explainable AI are helping schools identify at-risk students early, enabling timely interventions and improving learning outcomes.

**Content:**

Every school year, a worrying number of students slip from “slightly behind” to “at risk,” often without a timely lifeline. By the time those red flags show up in end-of-term grades, the fixes required are not just more expensive, but also less effective and a real disruption to the learning process. But here is the silver lining: recent advances in explainable, privacy-conscious AI present a golden opportunity to catch these issues earlier, using the routine data schools already gather. Research shows that these systems can accurately spot risks while keeping their reasoning transparent, empowering educators to step in decisively.

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Enter explainable AI (XAI)[\[1\]](#_ftn1), a potential game-changer for schools and teachers striving to support their most vulnerable students. In layman’s terms, XAI is all about clarity. It explains what has been done, what is happening now, and what is coming next, along with the information that drives those decisions. This level of transparency allows teachers to confirm existing knowledge, challenge assumptions, and develop new insights to spot learning challenges early. Think of it as a reliable GPS for educational support, steering teachers toward timely interventions before problems spiral out of control.

A 2024 study backs this up, revealing that these systems can predict course outcomes and identify at-risk students with a remarkable accuracy of around 93%[\[1\]](#_ftn1). This level of transparency means educators can actually see the reasoning behind alerts—treating outputs as actionable insights rather than mind-boggling black-box judgments. In short, XAI helps schools pinpoint which students are cruising along and which ones need a bit more attention, along with the reasons why.

The data fuelling these insights comes from straightforward measures of student interaction, like clicks on materials, frequency of access, and other simple traces in virtual learning environments. These patterns have emerged as solid predictors of student success, echoing what educators have long known: participation is a leading indicator of learning outcomes. Because these signals are generated continuously rather than at fixed testing intervals, they enable timely responses. The mix of ongoing engagement data and easy-to-understand models transforms everyday interactions into early warnings that teachers can act on right away.

But it’s not just about model performance; the way these systems are operationalized is crucial. Platforms such as RADAR integrate academic records, current progress, attendance, and selected soft-skill indicators to keep a constant eye on students. They send alerts to advisors and instructors when a learner’s path diverges from expectations[\[2\]](#_ftn2). Thanks to XAI, these platforms reveal the specific factors behind each alert, allowing schools to align their responses with real needs—be it study skills referrals, workload adjustments, or targeted tutoring. The real magic happens in the workflow that connects these signals to quick, effective actions.

The broader picture reinforces the need to scale these systems. Reviews of AI in education highlight that early identification driven by data not only cuts down on academic harm but also reduces socio-economic costs. This proactive approach allows for tailored interventions instead of one-size-fits-all solutions that come too late[\[3\]](#_ftn3). The potential of natural language processing to identify reading and language challenges and computer vision to spot errors in problem-solving is game-changing.

Of course, critics raise valid concerns about early-warning systems potentially stigmatising students, automating bias, or nudging schools toward surveillance without clear benefits. But these worries can be handled with thoughtful design. First, systems should explain their decision to flag a student in plain language and keep a human in the loop. If teachers can understand why a student was flagged, they can scrutinise and validate the signal before any action is taken. Second, known failure modes need tight management with strict thresholds and ongoing evaluation. A notable example is the mix-up between “withdrawn” and “pass” in one study, underscoring the need for cautious deployment and teacher validation rather than blind faith in automated recommendations. Lastly, equity and privacy safeguards should be built in from the start: minimise data collection, secure it, test for bias, and give families a way to challenge decisions. When combined with timely support services, continuous monitoring can truly revolutionize teaching and create a more inclusive, adaptable learning environment.[\[4\]](#_ftn4)

For everyone else, the stakes couldn’t be clearer: late identification of educational struggles is both costly and unfair. When problems are only acknowledged after high-stakes exams, students face unnecessary stress, families lose faith in schools, and institutions end up spending more for less effective solutions. Early identification through XAI, paired with timely support, keeps student motivation high and boosts learning outcomes—benefits that matter not just for classrooms but also for society’s future workforce.

The research is apparent, showing that well-designed models can accurately forecast academic risks. XAI can clarify these forecasts for educators, and routine engagement data can provide signals without invading student privacy. The way forward isn’t about waiting for the perfect tech; it’s about rolling out the systems we know can help right now, complete with clear safeguards and ongoing evaluation. By prioritizing sustainable AI practices in education, we can ensure that technology truly serves humanity, creating a fairer and more effective learning environment for all students.

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<strong>References:</strong>

<a href="#_ftnref1" name="_ftn1">[1]</a> Berat Ujkani et al., “Course Success Prediction and Early Identification of At-Risk Students Using Explainable Artificial Intelligence,” Electronics, October 23, 2024.

<a href="#_ftnref2" name="_ftn2">[2]</a> Ossama H. Embarak and Shatha Hawarna, “Enhancing Student Success with XAI-Powered RADAR: An Automated AI-Driven System for Early Detection of At-Risk Students Automated AI-Driven System for Early Detection of At-Risk Students,” Elsevier, 2024.

<a href="#_ftnref3" name="_ftn3">[3]</a>  Chun Wang et al., “AI-Powered Educational Data Analysis for Early Identification of Learning Difficulties,” in Methodological Aspects of Education: Achievements and Prospects (International Science Group, 2024).

<a href="#_ftnref4" name="_ftn4">[4]</a> Berat Ujkani et al., “Course Success Prediction and Early Identification of At-Risk Students Using Explainable Artificial Intelligence.”
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**Categories:** Insight

**Tags:** AI Education, AI Tutoring, AI-Assisted Learning, AI-based Learning, Data-Driven

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### [AI Voice Agents for EdTech: Making Learning More Interactive and Accessible](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/trends/ai-voice-agents-for-edtech-making-learning-more-interactive-and-accessible/)

**Published:** March 31, 2026
**Author:** Site Admin

**Excerpt:** AI voice agents in EdTech enable students to interact, ask questions, and receive real-time explanations through conversational learning.

**Content:**

The way we learn has evolved over the past few years. Classrooms no longer have to be restricted to a four-wall space while learning no longer is a singular process. Students today want interactions, flexible responses, and speedy responses. This is where technology is coming in.

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EdTech platforms are always seeking ways to make learning more enjoyable. Videos, gamified tests and live sessions have all helped improve the learning user experience. However, a lot of students have difficulty focusing on accessibility and personal help.

This is the place where AI voices are beginning to play a significant role. They provide a human-like experience into digital learning, which makes the learning process more natural and receptive.

### What Are AI Voice Agents in EdTech?

AI voice assistants are smart machines capable of understanding, processing and react to spoken words. They function as virtual tutors that can communicate with students in real-time.

Instead of reading lengthy text or watching videos that are passive learners are now able to interact with the voice. Students are able to ask questions, get explanations, and even try out conversations.

In contrast to basic voice assistants these are specifically designed to provide more interaction. They can adjust to the user’s behavior, comprehend the context of their users, and offer relevant responses that get better with time.

### Why AI Voice Agents Are Gaining Attention

There’s a good reason for why EdTech companies are investing heavily in AI technology. Learning is more effective when it is personal and engaging.

Here are some of the main factors that are driving their increasing popularity:

- Students are more engaged when they talk and listen, instead of just reading.
- Voice interaction can help reduce screen fatigue, particularly when you are studying for long periods of time.
- It can accommodate various learning styles, such as auditory learners.
- Real-time responses help in learning faster as well as more effectively.

These benefits are not only theory based. Many platforms have already experienced greater completion rates and higher satisfaction of students after incorporating features that use voice.

### Making Learning More Interactive

One of the greatest challenges associated with online education is keeping students interested and involved with activity. Many register for classes but do not complete them, leading them to abandon these efforts all together.

Artificial Intelligent voice agents offer one solution by engaging students directly. Instead of passively viewing content, students actively take part in discussions.

Children learning English could take advantage of AI agents that improve pronunciation while giving real-time feedback, while students learning code could pose questions while working through problems and receive step-by-step directions from AI agents.

Interacting this way helps learners build trust while keeping them interested for extended periods.

### Improving Accessibility for Every Learner

Accessibility is an important issue in the field of education. Every student is not taught in the same manner and not all students have the same resources.

AI voice agents aid in bridging this gap in a variety of ways:

- They assist students with visual impairments through the conversion of texts into spoken.
- They assist students struggling in reading by presenting concepts in a way that is spoken.
- They allow hands-free learning which is beneficial for multi-tasking learners.
- They help make education more accessible for those with different abilities.

In many areas, particularly in areas where literacy levels aren’t the same the use of voice-based learning can significantly improve the quality of life. It makes complex subjects easier to comprehend and makes them more accessible.

### Real-World Use Cases in EdTech

AI voice assistants are employed in various areas of the educational system. The use of [AI voice agents](https://murf.ai/ai-voice-agent) is practical and expanding rapidly.

A few common examples of use are:

- Virtual tutors who provide answers to questions and explain subjects in real-time.
- Platforms for language learning that permit the practice of conversation.
- Exam tools for preparation which simulate oral exams and interviews.
- Student support systems handle questions about schedules, courses and course advancement.

These examples show that the technology of voice isn’t just an added-on feature. It’s becoming a central component of the modern learning platforms.

### The Technology Behind AI Voice Agents

The efficiency in AI voice agents stems from the use of a variety of technologies together. Speech recognition and natural language processing and text-to speech systems are all essential to.

They recognize spoken words and process it to understand the meaning and then generate human-like responses. In time, they gain knowledge from their interactions and improve their accuracy.

Platforms looking to incorporate this feature often consider methods like the AI voice agent that allows instant communication, automate responses, and provide easier learning experiences that do not add to the complexity of users.

This type of integration can allow EdTech businesses to increase support while keeping the personal contact.

### Benefits for Educators and Platforms

AI voice agents aren’t just beneficial to students. They also provide clear benefits for teachers and platform owners.

- Teachers can cut down on their time through automation of repetitive questions.
- Platforms are able to provide 24/7 support without requiring more staff.
- Learning analytics are improved when voice interactions give greater insight.
- The rate of retention and engagement in courses improve.

For EdTech companies this translates to better results and more satisfied customers, without significantly affecting operational expenses.

### Challenges to Consider

Although AI voice agents provide a variety of benefits, there are certain challenges to overcome.

The accuracy of a speech can be affected by background noise, accents or unclear speech. Continuous improvement is necessary to deal with various user groups efficiently.

Privacy is an additional factor. Because voice data is highly sensitive platforms need to ensure adequate security for data as well as compliance with the laws.

In the end, there is a necessity of a thoughtful implementation. Simply adding features for voice isn’t enough. The user experience should be seamless as well as relevant and beneficial for students.

### The Future of AI Voice in Education

Future of EdTech appears more personal and conversational. When AI voice agents improve their capabilities, they’ll become more natural and easy to use.

We can anticipate higher-end features like emotion-based understanding, live translation and a more personalized approach. Learning will not feel like an activity but more of a conversation with a guide.

In the long term, AI voice agents can assist in making quality education available to a wider range of people. This is especially crucial in areas where traditional learning resources are scarce.

Conclusion

AI voice agents have revolutionized the ways we view online learning. They bring accessibility, interaction and personalization in an easy but powerful manner.

Students benefit from greater engagement and better understanding. for educators as well as platforms this means more support that is scalable and better outcomes.

With technology continuing to advance and improve, voice-based learning is likely to be a common feature in EdTech. The focus will not only be on the delivery of educational content, but instead in creating engaging learning experiences that are truly connected with the users.

**FAQs**

**Q1. What Is AI Voice Agent Technology (EVAT) In EdTech?**

AI voice agents provide students with a way to access learning platforms using speech interaction. They can answer queries, explain topics and guide learners in real time.

**Q2. How do AI voice agents enhance learning?**

AI voice agents make learning more interactive by engaging students through conversations instead of passive reading, helping students remain engaged with topics better and gain deeper understanding.

**Q3. Can AI voice agents provide accessibility services?**

Yes. AI voice agents assist learners who experience visual or reading impairment by providing spoken explanations and hands-free interaction.

**Q4. Can AI voice agents replace teachers?**

No. Their purpose is to complement teachers rather than replace them, providing routine assistance while teachers focus on providing deeper guidance.

**Q5. What can AI voice agents bring to education?**

In terms of AI voice agents in education, the future includes more natural conversations, improved personalization, wider adoption across platforms and making education more accessible to everyone.

**Categories:** Trends

**Tags:** Accessibility, Agentic AI, AI Agents, AI Teaching Tools, AI-Assisted Learning, AI-based Learning, Conversational Learning, Interactive Learning, Voice based tools

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### [K-12 EdTech Startup Qweebi Raises $500k To Bring Hands-On STEM & Robotics To Millions Of Students](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/k-12-edtech-startup-qweebi-raises-500k-to-bring-hands-on-stem-robotics-to-millions-of-students/)

**Published:** March 29, 2026
**Author:** Editorial Team

**Excerpt:** EdTech Startup Qweebi raises $500k to expand its browser-based STEM platform, enabling schools to deliver hands-on robotics and engineering projects without physical infrastructure.

**Content:**

**Singapore, 16 March 2026:** Qweebi, an online STEM learning platform that enables schools to run hands-on engineering and robotics projects entirely through a web browser, has raised $500,000 in a seed funding round led by Inflection Point Ventures (IPV). The round also saw participation from global leaders including Jeroen Tas, former Co-founder of Mphasis and Chief Innovation & Strategy Officer at Philips, and Arpit Jain, Co-founder & CEO of SplashLearn, a leading K-12 math platform in the United States.

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The company plans to use the funds to further develop its product and expand adoption across U.S. school districts. More than 5,200 schools across all 50 U.S. states, representing roughly 4% of schools nationwide, have signed up to use Qweebi, with the platform serving over 100,000 students to date. This growth has been entirely organic, driven by teachers spreading the word on social media.

**Commenting on the investment, Mitesh Shah, Co-founder, Inflection Point Ventures said,**

> “STEM education is becoming increasingly important in preparing students for the future workforce, yet schools often struggle with the costs and logistics involved in delivering hands-on learning. Qweebi’s browser-based approach removes these barriers by making engineering and robotics education accessible without requiring physical infrastructure. Their strong organic adoption across U.S. schools demonstrates the real demand for scalable digital STEM learning solutions, and we believe the team is well positioned to expand this model globally.”

Implementing hands-on engineering and robotics projects in real classrooms is far more difficult than it appears. For a STEM teacher, it often means spending many hours preparing, searching for lesson plans, sourcing batteries, motors, and sensors for hundreds of students.

Running these projects in class is just as challenging. In a typical 45-minute class period, students spend so much time setting up materials and packing them away that very little time is left for meaningful learning.

As a result, it becomes difficult for teachers to consistently deliver high-quality hands-on learning experiences in their classrooms.

Qweebi brings hands-on engineering and robotics learning fully online.

Teachers can choose from a library of ready-to-run projects that come with everything they need, from lesson plans to teacher guides, cutting prep time from several hours to under 30 minutes.

In the classroom, students build virtual prototypes that function just like in the real world, without physical supplies. By eliminating setup and cleanup, students spend far more class time actually building and learning.

As a result, teachers can consistently deliver rich hands-on projects within just 3-4 class periods, experiences that would otherwise take weeks to coordinate or are often replaced with simpler activities.

**Vivek Seetharaman, CEO of Qweebi, said**

> “If you really want to master something, you have to actually do it, you can’t just read about it or watch someone else do it. That’s something we all know, and it’s the essence of hands-on learning. School systems around the world are increasingly moving beyond books and videos toward hands-on experiences. But in real classrooms, cost and friction still make it extremely difficult for teachers to run these projects at scale. At Qweebi, we’re removing these barriers to make hands-on learning simple and accessible, so every child has the opportunity to truly learn-by-doing.”

**Qweebi was founded by a team with deep experience building interactive 3D platforms and scaling venture-backed startups.**

**Vivek Seetharaman, CEO of Qweebi,** is a 2x entrepreneur who previously founded Doowup, a virtual interior design platform acquired by Sequoia-backed HomeLane.com. He later served as CTO and CPO at HomeLane, where he built one of India’s largest virtual interior design platforms, enabling the design of over 20,000 homes to date. **Aman Bansal, CBO** at Qweebi and a founding member of Doowup, previously served as AVP and Business Unit Head at HomeLane, where he led revenue and operations across three major cities and scaled a new category from $1M to $10M in annual revenue. **Abhishek Avana, Chief Design Officer at Qweebi**, previously led 3D design at LiveLikeVR, a virtual reality sports streaming platform, where he designed immersive 3D interfaces for broadcasters including BBC and Fox Sports.

**About Qweebi**

Qweebi is an online makerspace that enables K-12 schools and teachers to run hands-on STEM projects directly in a web browser. The platform allows students to design, build, and test engineering & robotics projects in a virtual environment, helping schools deliver cutting-edge STEM learning without the cost and logistics challenges of physical materials.

**About Inflection Point Ventures:**

Inflection Point Ventures (IPV) is an angel investing platform with over 24,000+ CXOs, HNIs, and professionals who invest in startups. The firm supports new-age entrepreneurs with monetary and experiential capital and connects them with a diverse group of investors. IPV has launched a $50 Mn CAT 2 VC fund, Physis Capital, to invest in Pre-Series A to Series B growth-stage start-ups. The fund has already deployed capital in six startups so far, with more deals in the advanced pipeline.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** EdTech Funding, EdTech Startups/Companies, Funding, Robotics, STEM, STEM Education

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### [How Indian EdTech Platforms Are Filling Skill Gaps for Global Job Markets](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/how-indian-edtech-platforms-are-filling-skill-gaps-for-global-job-markets/)

**Published:** March 28, 2026
**Author:** Site Admin

**Excerpt:** Indian EdTech platforms are addressing global skill gaps by offering scalable, job-aligned learning programs.

**Content:**

The world’s labor markets are currently experiencing a structural shift in their skill development, validation, and application processes. By 2026, employers in the technology, healthcare, finance, logistics, and professional sectors are facing skill gaps despite an increase in the number of degree-holding individuals. This has led to a gap between the output of the education system and the needs of the labor market. The Indian EdTech industry is being positioned at the forefront of this shift, not as a substitute for higher education but as a system that converts labor market demand into scalable learning paths.

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### Skill Shortages, Not Talent Shortages, Are Driving Change

According to empirical data on the workforce, more than 40 percent of employers across the globe face difficulties in filling jobs because of a lack of skills in candidates rather than a lack of candidates. The most rapidly increasing skill gaps are in digital skills, analytical thinking, cross-functional problem-solving, and job-execution skills. The conventional education paradigm, which was based on a long-term curriculum and non-changing structures of qualifications, has had trouble keeping up with the required pace of the global job market. Indian EdTech companies have stepped into this arena with a focus on modularity, speed, and alignment with employer-defined skills.

### Scale and Employability Are Being Addressed Simultaneously

One of the most defining features of the evolution of the Indian EdTech industry has been its approach to scale. India churns out millions of graduates every year, but the employability rates are still unbalanced on a global scale. The EdTech industry has capitalized on this scale advantage by developing learning infrastructure that is standardized and flexible, with a focus on skill development rather than degree acquisition. Learning programs are being increasingly aligned with job roles and industry standards, so that learners can develop specific skills in a shorter period of time. The data on learning outcomes shows that learners who complete EdTech programs aligned with a job role have better job readiness scores than those who don’t.

### Verifiable Skill Signals Are Improving Global Hiring Confidence

The global job market also requires consistency and verifiability. Employers recruiting globally are faced with challenges in assessing the readiness of candidates because of differences in education structures and grading scales. Indian EdTech companies have addressed this issue by adopting learning models that are assessment-driven, where the development of skills is constantly assessed through application exercises, simulations, and performance assessments. The result is a skill signal that is verifiable and eliminates ambiguity for global employers. The adoption of this model has been linked to enhanced hiring efficiency and reduced early turnover in remote teams.

### Accessibility Is Expanding for the Working Professional

Another domain where Indian EdTech companies are bridging the divide is in terms of accessibility. The global upskilling requirement is increasingly driven by professionals who cannot leave the workforce to pursue higher education. The flexible and online-first approach enables professionals to access high-demand skills without having to leave the workforce. The data on participation rates reflects robust adoption among early- and mid-career professionals looking to move into global roles.

### Applied Learning Is Driving Employer Acceptance

The global applicability of Indian EdTech has also been influenced by its emphasis on applied learning. Unlike conventional education, which focuses on theoretical knowledge, EdTech courses are increasingly incorporating real-world projects, case studies, and tool-based learning. These aspects reflect real-world work environments, allowing students to not only gain knowledge but also the confidence to execute it. Employer feedback data has consistently shown applied learning exposure as an important differentiator while assessing candidates from non-traditional learning backgrounds.

### Policy and Economic Shifts Are Accelerating Skills-Based Hiring

Changes in policies and the economy have also fueled this convergence. Employers across the globe are rethinking the need for degrees in favor of skills demonstration, especially in sectors impacted by automation and the pace of technological change. With degree inflation becoming a hindrance rather than a benefit, EdTech platforms offering role-specific skills are gaining acceptance as alternative talent sources. This is particularly evident in the global job market, where skills portability and the ability to be immediately productive take precedence over degree hierarchies.

### Quality and Governance Will Determine Long-Term Impact

However, the success of EdTech in addressing the skill gaps in the global workforce is contingent on quality and governance. Not all platforms are working within proven frameworks or employer-centric standards. The most effective platforms are those that are regularly updating their curricula to reflect labor market trends, incorporating rigor in assessment, and keeping their offerings aligned with shifting job roles. Feedback loops between learners, platforms, and employers, fueled by data insights, are essential to keeping offerings relevant at scale.

I have repeatedly argued that the future of education is in its capacity to link learning outcomes directly to employability results. The true power of EdTech, in this sense, is not in the technology itself but in its ability to dynamically adapt to the shifting nature of work itself. When learning platforms are built around skill demand rather than academic tradition, they become tools of economic mobility rather than degree factories.

### Conclusion: Indian EdTech as a Global Skills Infrastructure

As the world’s job markets become increasingly fractured and specialized, the importance of Indian EdTech companies is becoming more and more strategic. They are doing more than simply filling a void left by the traditional education system – they are reshaping the very way in which skills are assessed, acquired, and certified on a global level. The ultimate effect of this paradigm shift will not be measured by the number of students, but by the efficacy with which learning networks convert skill into opportunity on a global level.

**Categories:** Insight

**Tags:** 21st Century Skills, Digital Skilling, Digital Skills Training, Global Skills Gap, Upskilling, Workforce Upskilling

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### [Typing Fluency: The Overlooked Foundation of Digital Learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/typing-fluency-the-overlooked-foundation-of-digital-learning/)

**Published:** March 21, 2026
**Author:** Site Admin

**Excerpt:** Typing fluency is a critical digital literacy skill, enabling students to write, think, and interact with learning platforms more efficiently in modern education.

**Content:**

Across the global education sector, discussions about educational technology often focus on artificial intelligence, immersive learning environments, and adaptive learning systems. These innovations are reshaping how students learn and how teachers deliver instruction. Yet beneath many of these developments lies a fundamental skill that rarely receives significant attention: typing fluency.

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While voice interfaces and automation tools continue to evolve, keyboard-based input remains one of the most common ways people interact with digital systems. Students write assignments, conduct research, collaborate in shared documents, communicate with teachers, and engage with learning platforms primarily through typed input. For this reason, typing proficiency plays a larger role in digital learning outcomes than is often recognized.

### Typing as a Core Digital Literacy Skill

Digital literacy is generally defined as the ability to access, evaluate, create, and communicate information using digital technologies. However, a practical component of digital literacy is how efficiently students can interact with those technologies.

![Digital Literacy Skill - Typical Typing Speed Distribution](https://www.edtechreview.in/wp-content/uploads/digital-literacy-skill-typical-typing-speed-distribution.png "Digital Literacy Skill - Typical Typing Speed Distribution")

Typing speed and accuracy influence how quickly learners can translate ideas into written form. When students type slowly, the effort of locating keys and correcting errors can interrupt the thinking process involved in writing, reasoning, and problem-solving. This interruption can create friction in learning activities that depend heavily on written communication.

In contrast, when typing becomes more automatic, students are able to focus on their ideas rather than the mechanics of the keyboard. Once muscle memory develops, writing and thinking can occur more fluidly, allowing learners to maintain concentration on the content they want to produce.

### Understanding Typing Performance

Typing performance varies widely depending on experience and exposure to computers. In general, beginners tend to type at slower speeds, often between 15 and 25 words per minute. Average adult typing speeds are typically estimated around 35 to 45 words per minute, while individuals who regularly work with computers may reach speeds of 60 words per minute or higher.

Accuracy is just as important as speed. Frequent typing errors require time for correction, which can slow overall productivity and interrupt the writing process. Maintaining a high level of accuracy reduces the need for revisions and helps sustain writing flow during longer tasks.

These patterns reveal an interesting gap in many educational systems. Although students increasingly rely on digital devices for learning activities, structured instruction in typing is not always included in modern curricula.

### Typing and Cognitive Load

Learning science provides another perspective on the importance of typing proficiency. Cognitive load refers to the amount of mental effort required to perform a task.

When students are still searching for keys on the keyboard, their attention must be divided between generating ideas and managing the mechanics of typing. This split attention can make writing tasks more demanding and may reduce the quality or clarity of written work.

Touch typing—the ability to type without looking at the keyboard—reduces this burden significantly. As typing movements become automated through practice, fewer mental resources are required for the mechanical aspects of typing. This allows the brain to focus more fully on higher-level processes such as organizing ideas, analyzing information, and expressing complex thoughts.

### The Continued Importance of Typing in Modern Education

Despite the rapid development of new educational technologies, many core learning activities remain text-based. Students regularly:

- Write essays, reports, and assignments
- Participate in online discussions or collaborative documents
- Complete digital assessments
- Conduct research and summarize information
- Work with coding or structured responses in technical subjects

Even many emerging digital tools rely on written interaction, requiring users to enter prompts, questions, or instructions through a keyboard. As a result, typing continues to function as a primary interface between learners and digital systems.

When students lack typing fluency, their interaction with digital tools can become slower and more effortful, which may reduce efficiency during learning activities.

Approaches to Developing Typing Skills

Typing is a practical skill that can improve with regular practice. Educational approaches that focus on consistent and structured training tend to be most effective.

Several practices are commonly associated with successful skill development:

**Structured instruction:** Students learn correct finger placement and keyboard orientation using established typing techniques.

**Short, regular practice sessions:** Daily practice periods of 10 to 15 minutes can gradually build both speed and accuracy.

**Feedback and progress tracking:** Monitoring typing speed and accuracy allows learners to see improvements over time.

**Interactive learning activities:** Practice exercises that involve challenges or interactive tasks can help maintain engagement, particularly among younger students.

Because these activities require relatively little time, typing practice can be integrated into broader digital literacy initiatives without significantly affecting curriculum schedules.

### Looking Ahead

As digital technologies continue to shape education, foundational interaction skills will remain important. Artificial intelligence, collaborative platforms, and cloud-based learning environments are transforming how knowledge is created and shared. However, the effectiveness with which learners engage with these systems still depends on practical input skills.

Typing fluency is one of those foundational abilities. When students can type efficiently and accurately, they encounter fewer barriers when expressing ideas, completing assignments, and interacting with digital tools.

By recognizing typing proficiency as part of digital literacy, educators can help students navigate modern learning environments with greater confidence and efficiency. In an increasingly digital world, the ability to type effectively remains a valuable skill for both education and future professional life.

**Categories:** Insight

**Tags:** Digital Learning, Digital Skilling, Online Literacy, Typing

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### [From Manual Salaries to Smart Systems: The Evolution of Payroll in Schools and Universities](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/trends/from-manual-salaries-to-smart-systems-the-evolution-of-payroll-in-schools-and-universities/)

**Published:** March 19, 2026
**Author:** Site Admin

**Excerpt:** Explore the evolution of payroll systems in education. Learn how shifting from manual ledgers to smart, cloud-based systems improves accuracy, compliance, and staff transparency.

**Content:**

Payroll management has always been a critical administrative function in schools and universities. Teachers, administrative staff, support workers, and part-time instructors all rely on accurate and timely salary payments. However, the way educational institutions manage payroll has changed significantly over the years. From manual calculations and paper records to modern digital solutions, payroll systems in education have evolved to meet growing demands for accuracy, efficiency, and transparency.

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Understanding this evolution helps school administrators and education leaders recognize how technology can streamline payroll processes, reduce errors, and save valuable time.

### The Era of Manual Payroll Systems

Several decades ago, payroll management in schools was entirely manual. Payroll staff relied on handwritten records, paper timesheets, and physical ledgers to calculate employee wages. Every detail, including hours worked, overtime, deductions, and benefits, had to be calculated by hand.

This process was not only time-consuming but also error-prone. A single calculation error could result in incorrect payments, requiring additional time to correct. Schools with large teaching staffs faced an even greater challenge because payroll administrators had to process hundreds of records each pay period.

Record keeping also presented difficulties. Storing physical files required space and organization, and retrieving past payroll information could take hours or even days. Compliance with tax regulations and labor laws also added complexity, as administrators had to track deductions and reporting requirements manually.

### The Shift Toward Digital Spreadsheets

As computers became more common in offices during the late twentieth century, many schools began moving payroll records to digital spreadsheets. Programs such as spreadsheet software enabled payroll administrators to automate calculations and maintain organized digital records.

This shift marked an important step toward modernization. Automated formulas reduced the likelihood of mathematical errors and made it easier to calculate taxes, overtime pay, and benefit deductions. Digital records also improved accessibility, as files could be stored electronically and searched quickly as needed.

However, spreadsheets still required significant manual input. Payroll administrators had to enter employee data, update hours worked, and verify deductions each pay cycle. While spreadsheets improved efficiency, they did not eliminate the administrative burden.

### The Introduction of Dedicated Payroll Software

The next major stage in payroll evolution came with the introduction of dedicated payroll management software. These systems were designed specifically to automate payroll tasks, including salary calculations, tax deductions, and report generation.

Educational institutions quickly recognized the value of these tools. Payroll software reduced manual work by automatically applying tax rules and calculating deductions based on pre-configured settings. This allowed payroll teams to focus on verification and oversight rather than repetitive calculations.

For schools and universities that employ a mix of full-time faculty, adjunct instructors, and hourly staff, automated payroll systems made it easier to manage different compensation structures. Institutions could define pay schedules, manage overtime policies, and track leave balances within a single system.

Digital payroll systems also improved transparency. Employees could review their earnings statements and tax deductions with greater clarity, often through online portals.

### Cloud-Based Payroll Solutions in Education

Today, many educational institutions rely on cloud-based payroll systems. These platforms enable administrators to access payroll tools from any location while maintaining secure, centralized records.

Cloud solutions are particularly useful for universities with multiple campuses or distributed departments. Payroll data can be managed centrally while still allowing authorized administrators to update employee information when necessary.

Automation plays an even larger role in modern payroll systems. Attendance data can be integrated directly from time-tracking systems, reducing manual data entry. Tax updates are often handled automatically by the software provider to ensure compliance with evolving regulations.

Cloud-based platforms also support digital documentation. Instead of printing physical earnings statements, institutions can generate records electronically using tools such as a [paystub creator](https://www.paystubcreator.net/). These solutions allow payroll teams to produce professional pay statements quickly while maintaining organized digital archives.

### Improved Employee Access and Transparency

One of the most significant advantages of modern payroll systems is the level of access they provide to employees. Many institutions now offer self-service portals where staff members can review their payroll history, download earnings statements, and update personal information.

This accessibility benefits both employees and administrators. Staff members can find the information they need without contacting the payroll department, while administrators spend less time responding to routine inquiries.

Digital payroll platforms also make it easier for employees to store important financial records. For example, educators may need documentation of their earnings when applying for loans, renting housing, or filing taxes. Having access to a digital [paystub template](https://www.paystubs.net/paystub-templates) enables institutions to maintain consistent, professional documentation that employees can download as needed.

### Compliance and Data Security

Payroll systems in educational institutions must also address strict regulatory requirements. Schools must comply with labor laws, tax reporting standards, and employee benefit regulations. Manual processes made compliance challenging because administrators had to monitor changing rules and update calculations themselves.

Modern payroll software helps institutions stay compliant by automatically applying updated tax rates and deduction rules. Built-in reporting tools also simplify the process of generating required financial reports for audits and government filings.

Data security has also improved significantly. Cloud-based payroll systems use encryption, access controls, and secure backups to protect sensitive employee information. This is particularly important for universities that manage large workforces and handle extensive financial data.

### The Future of Payroll in Education

The evolution of payroll systems in schools and universities remains incomplete. Emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and advanced automation are expected to streamline administrative processes further.

Future payroll platforms may include predictive analytics that help institutions forecast labor costs, identify payroll anomalies, and optimize budgeting. Integration with other administrative systems, such as human resources, scheduling, and accounting, will further improve operational efficiency.

For educational institutions, adopting modern payroll technology is no longer just a convenience. It is a strategic decision that supports transparency, compliance, and administrative efficiency.

### Conclusion

Payroll management in schools and universities has come a long way from the days of handwritten ledgers and manual calculations. The transition from paper records to spreadsheets, and eventually to fully automated cloud systems, reflects the growing need for efficiency and accuracy in educational administration.

Today’s payroll technologies allow institutions to manage complex salary structures, maintain secure financial records, and provide employees with convenient access to their earnings information. As technology continues to evolve, payroll systems will play an increasingly important role in helping educational institutions operate smoothly while supporting the educators and staff who make learning possible.

**Categories:** Trends

**Tags:** Higher Education, Payroll, School Automation, Tools for Administrators, Tools for Schools, Tools in Education

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### [SchoolStatus Launches Literacy Solution to Help Districts Engage Families in Improving Reading Outcomes](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/schoolstatus-launches-literacy-solution-to-help-districts-engage-families-in-improving-reading-outcomes/)

**Published:** March 12, 2026
**Author:** Editorial Team

**Excerpt:** Explore the launch of SchoolStatus Literacy, a new solution connecting attendance and reading data to help K-12 districts engage families and improve student proficiency levels.

**Content:**

*New structured literacy communications connect district initiatives, family engagement, and attendance efforts.*

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[SchoolStatus](https://www.schoolstatus.com/?utm_campaign=literacy_release&utm_source=press%20release&utm_medium=pr), the K-12 company focused on connecting educators and families on the topics that matter most, today announced a new solution that helps districts start critical conversations about student literacy progress. Launching during National Reading Month, this solution addresses a critical turning point.

While districts nationwide are intensifying efforts to boost literacy, spring 2024 [state assessment data](https://www.nwea.org/uploads/From-loss-to-recovery-diverring-paths-and-uneven-gains-across-schools_NWEA_researchBrief.pdf) reveals a sobering trend: reading gaps have widened since the pandemic, with only 11% of students currently attending districts that have returned to 2019 proficiency levels.

### The link between attendance and literacy

SchoolStatus Literacy was shaped by direct input from districts across the country. Steve Hornick, SchoolStatus’s Chief Technology & Product Officer, routinely heard from district leaders, “Students with low literacy scores are missing more school, which affects their ability to catch up to their peers and further entrenches chronic absenteeism.”

This observation is confirmed in research. A [recent study published by the Annenberg Institute](https://edworkingpapers.com/sites/default/files/ai26-1380.pdf) at Brown University followed nearly 9,000 students from Pre-K through eighth grade. The research shows that students with higher rates of absenteeism, especially unexcused absences, were significantly more likely to score below expectations in English Language Arts, a core measure of reading and literacy. This correlation plays out in NAEP scores as well. According to research conducted by Alan Ginsburg, a “fourth grader who said they missed three or more days in the previous month scored 17 points lower on the reading test than those who missed no days.”

That interconnectedness of literacy attainment and attendance prompted SchoolStatus to base the new Literacy solution on its industry-leading attendance product. Like SchoolStatus Attend, this new solution brings together disparate data sources to help educators and families understand what’s holding students back—so they can partner on solutions.

### The literacy perception gap

A focus on improving literacy home learning environments sets SchoolStatus’s new solution apart.

While districts are launching initiatives to improve literacy scores, parents are in the dark. Nearly 9 in 10 U.S. parents believe their child is at or above grade level in reading, even though [national achievement data](https://www.uschamberfoundation.org/education/new-data-show-that-majority-of-parents-unaware-of-their-childs-performance) shows far fewer students are performing at grade level.

> “There’s a large gap between families’ perception of reading progress and where students actually are,” said Dr. Kara Stern, Director of Education at SchoolStatus.

> “According to a report from Learning Heroes and Gallup, 64% of parents say report cards are their main measure for determining whether a child is on grade level, and 79% report their child receives B’s or better. At the same time, standardized tests show that less than half of students are actually grade-level proficient. Until districts solve that disconnect, families can’t be true partners in pushing reading progress forward. I’m excited that we’re offering a way for districts to get communication out to families, without a large manual overhead.”

> “If families don’t know that their child needs support in reading, they can’t be part of the solution,” said Dr. Stern.

SchoolStatus Literacy brings in student literacy scores from assessment platforms already in use by districts and sends personalized updates to families that include their child’s scores and reading level. This ensures families know their child’s reading scores, how they compare with their peers, and have the resources to encourage reading at home.

Literacy messages are flexible, ensuring all families can receive the messages and help accelerate reading progress. Reading progress updates can be delivered through the mail and digital channels. All communications are translated into families’ preferred home languages and designed to be culturally relevant.

This flexibility ensures that neither language nor location is a barrier to families partnering with schools to improve literacy.

SchoolStatus Literacy also allows districts to get families to the resources they’ve already created. Messages can be customized to include links to assessment portals, district at-home literacy resources, or leadership updates.

This new solution in the SchoolStatus suite furthers the company’s core mission of connecting families and educators around the topics that matter most. Districts can start utilizing SchoolStatus Literacy to build trust and partner with families beginning in March 2026.

Learn more at [schoolstatus.com/literacy](http://schoolstatus.com/literacy).

**Media Contact**

Annmarie Ely, Associate Director
0to5 for SchoolStatus
267.454.4686
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**About SchoolStatus**

SchoolStatus connects educators and families around the topics that matter most. The company partners with K–12 districts to improve attendance, engage families, and build trust so students can succeed. A recognized leader in data-driven attendance and family engagement solutions, SchoolStatus enables districts and educators to engage families with relevant, timely communications and proactive support on important topics including absenteeism, literacy progress, and overall student readiness. Today, SchoolStatus supports districts in all 50 states and serves more than 22 million students nationwide as a trusted partner in driving better student outcomes.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** AI Teaching Tools, AI Tools, AI-based Learning, Grading Software, Tools for Administrators, Tools for Schools, Tools for Teachers/Educators

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### [How One Canadian Startup Is Reinventing Language Learning with AI](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/how-one-canadian-startup-is-reinventing-language-learning-with-ai/)

**Published:** March 12, 2026
**Author:** Editorial Team

**Excerpt:** Discover how language learning with AI is transforming education. Explore how Canadian startup Mocko.ai uses adaptive technology to reinvent exam prep and student fluency.

**Content:**

Artificial intelligence is reshaping nearly every corner of education. While a lot of attention has gone to AI tutors for math and science, another quiet revolution is happening in language learning. Around the world, new AI tools are changing how people practice, test, and improve their language skills.

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For decades, preparing for language exams meant working through textbooks, memorizing vocabulary lists, and waiting for teachers to grade essays or speaking exercises. Progress was often slow, and feedback could take days or even weeks.

Today, that process is starting to look very different. AI-powered language platforms can evaluate a learner’s writing, pronunciation, grammar, and fluency in seconds. Instead of waiting for a teacher, students receive immediate feedback and can quickly see where they need to improve. The result is a much faster learning loop, and for many learners, a far more engaging experience.

### From One-Size-Fits-All to Adaptive Learning

One of the biggest advantages of modern education technology is personalization. Traditional language courses, like Duolingo, usually follow the same curriculum for everyone. But learners rarely struggle with the same things. Some students may need help with grammar, others with pronunciation or writing structure.

AI platforms can analyze a learner’s performance in real time and adjust the practice accordingly. If someone repeatedly struggles with verb conjugation or pronunciation, the system can automatically generate exercises targeting those weaknesses.

This kind of adaptive learning is particularly valuable for people preparing for high-stakes language exams, tests that can determine whether someone gets admitted to a university or qualifies for immigration. Instead of simply taking occasional practice exams, learners can continuously test themselves and track their improvement over time.

### Making Practice Feel Like the Real Exam

Another challenge in language learning has always been recreating the pressure and format of real exams. Most practice materials don’t fully capture the experience of the actual test. And evaluating open-ended responses, like speaking or essay writing,has traditionally required human examiners.

Advances in natural language processing and speech recognition are beginning to close that gap. AI systems can now analyze spoken responses, evaluate pronunciation, measure fluency, and score written answers based on grammar, vocabulary, and coherence.

That means learners can simulate real exam conditions while receiving detailed feedback instantly. One example of this new generation of tools is [Mocko.ai](http://mocko.ai), a Canada-based startup building an AI platform for language exam preparation. The platform allows users to take full-length mock exams that closely replicate the format and timing of official language tests.

After completing a section, users receive immediate analysis of their performance, including feedback on writing quality, pronunciation, and overall fluency. Instead of waiting days for results, learners can immediately see where they stand and start improving.

### A Focus on Real-World Exams

AI tools are becoming especially valuable when they are built around specific exams. Many language tests have unique structures, scoring criteria, and types of questions. Preparing effectively requires familiarity with the exact format of the exam.

For example, immigrants to Canada often need to demonstrate French proficiency through tests such as [TEF Canada](https://mocko.ai/tef) or [TCF Canada](https://mocko.ai/tcf). Each exam has its own sections, timing rules, and scoring system.

Platforms like Mocko.ai focus specifically on these tests, allowing learners to practice in environments that mirror the real exam. By replicating the structure and scoring criteria, the platform helps candidates better understand their readiness before they sit for the official test.

### The Next Phase of AI Language Learning

As AI models continue to improve, [language learning](https://mocko.ai/blog) platforms are likely to become even more interactive. Future systems may include conversational AI that can hold unscripted discussions with learners, evaluating their ability to communicate naturally rather than simply answering predefined questions. That could make practice sessions feel much closer to real conversations.

At the same time, the data generated by millions of practice sessions could offer new insights into how people learn languages, helping educators design better teaching methods and learning tools.

What’s clear is that language education is entering a new phase. AI isn’t replacing teachers, but it is changing how learners practice and prepare.

And for anyone facing a high-stakes language exam, the ability to receive instant, personalized feedback might be one of the biggest advantages technology has brought to education in years.

##### How is Mocko.ai reinventing language learning with AI?

Mocko.ai uses advanced natural language processing to provide an “instant feedback loop.” Unlike traditional methods, it evaluates a learner’s pronunciation, grammar, and fluency in seconds, specifically for high-stakes exams like TEF Canada.

##### Can AI platforms help with TEF Canada and TCF Canada preparation?

Yes, specialized platforms like Mocko.ai are built to mirror the exact structure and scoring criteria of TEF and TCF Canada, allowing immigrants to practice in a simulated exam environment before the official test.

##### What is the benefit of adaptive learning in AI language tools?

Adaptive learning allows the AI to analyze a student’s specific weaknesses—such as verb conjugation or sentence structure—and automatically generate targeted exercises to fix those gaps, making study time more efficient.

##### Why is instant feedback important for language learners?

Immediate feedback allows learners to correct mistakes in real-time, preventing the reinforcement of bad habits and significantly speeding up the time it takes to reach proficiency.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Adaptive Learning, AI Teaching Tools, AI Tools, AI-based Learning, Exam Preparation, Language Learning

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### [Why AI Grading Tools Are Changing the Game for K-12 Teachers](https://www.edtechreview.in/reviews/why-ai-grading-tools-are-changing-the-game-for-k-12-teachers/)

**Published:** March 11, 2026
**Author:** Editorial Team

**Excerpt:** AI grading tools are helping K-12 teachers save hours each week by automating scoring while preserving human oversight and meaningful feedback for students.

**Content:**

For years, teachers have viewed automated grading with a healthy skepticism, promising time savings, but often delivering rigid, unreliable results. Early tools struggled with anything beyond multiple-choice questions, and most educators stuck with traditional methods as a result. That’s changed. Powered by more sophisticated language models and real-world classroom testing, today’s AI grading tools have matured into something genuinely useful: systems that save hours without sacrificing the quality of feedback students actually need.

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#### The Weight of the Workload

The numbers are telling. A 2025 Gallup-Walton Family Foundation survey of over 2,200 U.S. public school teachers found that six in ten now use AI tools daily, saving an average of nearly six hours per week, roughly six full working weeks a year. Grading alone accounts for nearly ten of those weekly hours, frequently spilling into evenings and weekends.

It’s no surprise, then, that the AI education market has grown sharply, from $3.6 billion in 2023 and projected to exceed $73 billion by 2033. But growth doesn’t equal trust. Teachers are right to ask: can these tools handle the real range of classroom assignments, from math worksheets to open-ended essays, accurately and fairly?

#### Honest About the Limitations

Any responsible conversation about AI grading has to acknowledge where it falls short. Research from MIT Sloan’s instructional technology team found that some tools grade leniently on weaker writing and harshly on stronger work, the opposite of what you’d want. Tools trained on narrow datasets can also carry biases, and feedback on complex, open-ended work can feel generic.

These are legitimate concerns, particularly in K-12 settings where grading decisions carry real weight. Before adopting any platform, educators should ask: What data was this trained on? How does it compare to human graders? Can teachers override scores easily? Is it FERPA-compliant? The best tools answer these questions openly and position AI as support for teacher judgment, not a substitute for it.

#### A Model That Works: Human + AI

The most effective implementations follow a hybrid approach. AI handles the initial scoring, teachers review and adjust. This keeps grading consistent while preserving the contextual judgment that no algorithm fully replicates. The features that distinguish trustworthy platforms tend to be practical ones:

- **Customizable rubrics** that align with Common Core or NGSS standards, including partial credit and evidence-based feedback
- **Full transparency** into how scores are generated, with easy overrides for edge cases
- **Academic integrity tools** that flag both copied and AI-generated content
- **Strong data privacy** — FERPA/COPPA compliant, with student work never used for model training
- **Rigorous validation** across diverse, real-world assignment types, including handwritten work

Done well, this approach can reduce scoring subjectivity by up to 40%, while freeing teachers to focus on reteaching, small-group support, and the kind of relationship-building that actually moves students forward.

#### A Closer Look: Feedback

GradingPal is one platform built with this philosophy in mind. Designed for K-12 classrooms across grades and subjects, it handles essays, quizzes, math, science labs, and more, with automatic alignment to standards-based grading frameworks.

The development process reflects genuine care for accuracy: the team tested six language models against over 1,500 essays and ran beta trials with more than 500 educators before launch, achieving strong alignment with human grader scores. OCR support for handwritten assignments makes it practical for everyday classroom use, and a built-in integrity checker adds a useful layer of oversight. Teachers using it report saving around eight hours a week, time they’re redirecting toward individualized instruction and lesson planning.

One 8th-grade ELA teacher put it simply: “Feedback is spot-on, and I can override anything. My weekends are mine again.” You can explore more about [GradingPal](http://www.gradingpal.com) on their website.

#### Where This Is Headed

AI won’t replace teachers, but for many, the current workload is unsustainable, and that’s a problem worth solving. Tools that are transparent about their limitations, respectful of teacher expertise, and genuinely validated against real classroom conditions can make a meaningful difference. If you’re curious, the lowest-risk starting point is a single assignment type. Measure the time saved, check the feedback quality, and go from there.

**Categories:** Reviews

**Tags:** AI Teaching Tools, AI Tools, Feedback Software Tool, Grading Software, Teachers/Educators, Tools for Teachers/Educators

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### [How AI Transcript Evaluation Automates GPA Re-calculations and Curriculum Matching](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/how-ai-transcript-evaluation-automates-gpa-re-calculations-and-curriculum-matching/)

**Published:** February 27, 2026
**Author:** Editorial Team

**Excerpt:** AI transcript evaluation automates GPA re-calculations eliminates manual errors, standardizing grading conversions across domestic and international applicants.

**Content:**

As application volumes surge and academic mobility accelerate, transcript evaluation has become the weakest link in modern admissions.

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Universities have invested heavily in digital transformation over the past decade. Applicant portals are sleek. CRMs are sophisticated. Compliance systems are automated.

Yet one of the most consequential steps in admissions remains stubbornly manual: transcript evaluation.

Behind every admission or transfer decision is a workflow built around reviewing PDFs, re-entering data, converting grading systems, and recalculating GPAs by hand. While other systems evolved, transcript processing largely did not.

Now, the strain is showing.

Nearly every aspect of U.S. higher education admissions has been modernized, from CRMs and applicant portals to compliance and reporting systems. Yet one critical step remains largely unchanged: transcript processing.

Behind countless admissions decisions lies a labor-intensive process of reviewing PDFs, manually entering data, and converting grading systems. These steps directly impact GPA calculations, transfer credit evaluations, and academic planning. Despite advancements elsewhere, this workflow still resembles something from 2005.

And the pressure is mounting.

Application volumes continue to grow. Applicant pools are more geographically and academically diverse than ever. Institutions are operating with leaner teams, tighter budgets, and expanding compliance obligations. At the same time, credentials are becoming more complex, and fraud is becoming more sophisticated.

The result? A widening operational gap.

### Why Automated Transcript Processing Is Still Manual in Higher Education

Admissions teams are increasingly overwhelmed by what appears to be a simple issue: recalculating GPAs and normalizing credit hours.

Generative AI has made it easier to fabricate convincing academic documents. Diploma mills have evolved. Fraud that once seemed occasional is now systemic. And while international applicants present obvious complexity, domestic transfers bring similar challenges, particularly when instant GPA recalculations and credit validations are required.

Grading scales vary dramatically. Some institutions report marks, other percentages, class rank, narrative performance, or hybrid systems. Applicants often struggle to translate their records into U.S. standards, leading to thousands of inquiries about GPA recalculation and credit equivalencies.

Multiplied across large applicant pools, this creates a significant bottleneck. Highly skilled admissions and registrar professionals end up performing repetitive data entry and manual calculations instead of focusing on higher-value evaluation tasks.

The issue isn’t a lack of tools; it’s a lack of structured transcript data. Because most transcripts arrive as unstructured PDFs, institutions repeatedly recreate “calculator logic” files by file.

### The Challenge of GPA Re-calculations and GPA Conversion Scales

GPA normalization is only part of the problem. Credit interpretation presents its own layer of inconsistency, especially for transfer and international applicants.

Transfer evaluation hinges on one key question: How does external coursework map to internal degree requirements?

This requires programmatic articulation rules and automated workflows. But automation is impossible when transcript data remains locked in static documents. Without structured course-level data flowing directly into degree audit systems, institutions must rely on manual review.

And errors here are costly.

Misinterpreted credits or incorrect grading conversions can delay admissions decisions, require rework across departments, and even result in in inaccurate enrollment outcomes.

### Why Transcript Complexity Is Accelerating

Transcript evaluation is no longer confined to international admissions. Domestic mobility, cross-institution transfers, and internal credit reviews all require consistent, defensible interpretation of coursework, grades, and credit hours.

Institutions must align multiple grading systems, converting international metrics to U.S. scales while accounting for edge cases like rank-only reporting or non-numeric evaluations. Even verifying an institution’s legitimacy or a document’s authenticity can become a maze.

While third-party credential evaluation services play a vital role in legitimacy checks, they often encounter the same upstream challenge: unstructured documents that require manual preprocessing before evaluation can even begin.

### International Transcript Processing and Automated Translations

International transcript processing requires automated translations, GPA conversion scales, and structured AI transcript evaluation workflows. These workflows address multilingual formats, unfamiliar grading systems, and higher fraud exposure.

Domestic transfer workflows present a different friction point. Fraud risk may be lower and formats more familiar, but curriculum matching becomes the primary obstacle.

Automated domestic transfers require standardized domestic transfer scales and structured course work matching systems to eliminate manual articulation bottlenecks.

The real question isn’t just “What grade did this student earn?”, it’s “Does this course satisfy our requirement?”

That involves analyzing prerequisites, lab components, contact hours, term length, departmental policies, and articulation agreements. Inconsistently labeled courses and edge-case syllabi create delays that slow decision-making.

Modern transcript platforms increasingly address this by separating the challenge into two layers:

1. Automated, auditable GPA and credit normalization to eliminate manual calculations.
2. AI-assisted curriculum matching workflows that remain institution-specific and subject to human oversight.

### What Is AI Transcript Evaluation? From Document Handling to Credential Infrastructure

AI Transcript Evaluation is fundamentally redefining automated transcript processing across higher education.

Advanced systems can now extract course-level data, interpret multilingual layouts, identify grading structures, and convert transcripts into system-ready formats. When implemented responsibly, this enables consistent GPA calculations, faster evaluations, and improved accuracy, without removing human review.

Advanced AI systems can translate transcripts automatically while preserving grading context and academic terminology.

The objective isn’t to replace admissions teams. It’s to eliminate repetitive tasks and increase confidence in decisions.

Modern capabilities include:

- Automated parsing for complex grading scale normalization across secondary and post-secondary credentials
- Defensible conversion logic aligned with established articulation rules and standards such as AACRAO EDGE
- Transparent audit trails that allow users to see and adjust how calculations were generated

AI-driven workflows are also expanding to include fraud detection signals, institutional legitimacy checks, document re-classification, and structured curriculum matching, ensuring that non-standard documents don’t stall pipelines. Document re-classifications powered by AI help identify miscategorized or manipulated credentials

Platforms like [TruEnroll](https://truenroll.com/)™ by [Trential](https://trential.com/) illustrate this evolution. With ISO 27001 certification and SOC 2 Type II compliance, such systems transform static transcript PDFs into structured, verified data that integrates directly with institutional systems, while preserving auditability and human oversight.

Operational tools such as advanced OCR, fraud detection, automated curriculum matching, and instant GPA recalculation allow institutions to process diverse credentials at scale without imposing rigid, one-size-fits-all rules.

### Security and Privacy Are Now Foundational

As AI becomes embedded in transcript workflows, institutions are rightly focused on governance and compliance.

Where is the data processed? Who has access? How is it protected?

Transcript records are not merely documents; they are regulating student data.

Certifications such as ISO 27001 and SOC 2 demonstrate formal security controls and independent assurance around data protection. ISO 27701 extends these controls into privacy governance, clarifying how personal data is handled across AI-enabled systems.

For admissions and registrar teams, these certifications are no longer optional; they are baseline indicators of vendor’s accountability and operational maturity.

### The Future of Admissions Technology

Transcript processing is no longer a quiet back-office function. Under growing application volumes, rising fraud risks, and expanding credential diversity, it is becoming core admissions infrastructure.

Institutions that modernize this layer won’t simply reduce manual workload. They will:

- Standardize evaluation at scale
- Strengthen fraud defenses
- Enable instant, auditable GPA recalculations
- Accelerate transfer mobility
- Improve time-to-decision

In the next decade, competitive advantages in admissions won’t come from better CRMs alone. It will come from better credential data.

**About**

Trential is a technology company that builds secure digital infrastructure for global credential management, verification, and evaluation. We serve universities, admissions teams, and credential agencies with AI-powered solutions that simplify complex documents and data workflows.

Our flagship platform, TruEnroll™, automates transcript processing, authentication, grade normalization, and fraud detection across global education systems, and integrates with CRMs like Slate, Salesforce, and HubSpot to enable faster, compliant admissions decisions at scale.

Follow us on [linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/company/trential/)

**Press Contacts**

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**Tags:** Admissions, AI Tools, Workflow Automation

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### [Why Hands-On Training is an Essential Part of Your Technology Skills Strategy](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/why-hands-on-training-is-an-essential-part-of-your-technology-skills-strategy/)

**Published:** March 4, 2026
**Author:** Site Admin

**Excerpt:** Hands-on training in technology builds real confidence, helping employees move from theory to practical performance in enterprise systems

**Content:**

For HR and learning leaders, one truth has become unavoidable, organisations are rolling out more technology – faster – than employees can comfortably absorb. ERP, HCM, CRM, cybersecurity tools, AI copilots, workflow automation platforms, the list keeps expanding. It’s little wonder that leaders and employees cannot keep up.

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It’s not because employees are unwilling. It’s because traditional training methods like videos, simulations, slide decks, classroom walkthroughs, teach the theory of what to do, but rarely build the confidence to actually do it. Many employees can pass a knowledge check but freeze at a login screen.

That’s the gap HR leaders must close to build a truly tech-enabled workforce.

Today’s most successful organizations are moving beyond passive instruction and replacing it with hands-on, immersive training environments such as virtual IT labs where employees learn by doing. And the impact is reshaping everything from system rollouts to onboarding to continuous skill development.

#### What are modern virtual IT labs?

Modern hands-on labs are secure, live environments that mirror real enterprise systems but in a non-production, safe, environment. Unlike simulations or screenshot walkthroughs, labs let employees click real buttons, configure real settings, and see authentic system responses.

This realism matters. Enterprise workflows are interconnected: a field update in an HCM system can impact payroll, analytics, access controls, or downstream integrations. Labs allow employees to safely explore those connections and understand consequences in a low-risk space.

And today’s platforms go far beyond simple access. Guided challenges, contextual hints, automation, adaptive difficulty, and real-time feedback make the experience dynamic, personalised, and measurable.

#### 70% of learning happens through experiences

The 70–20–10 model has long guided leadership and talent development:

- 70% of learning comes from experiential practice
- 20% through coaching and collaboration
- 10% through formal learning

In many organizations, the 10% portion remains disproportionately emphasised. Employees absorb information but rarely get enough real-world practice before they’re expected to perform.

Virtual labs directly strengthen the 70% in a controlled, scalable way. They give learners access to the actual workflows, data structures, and decision points they’ll face on the job. Instead of memorising steps, learners are immersed in the scenarios and challenges they will encounter in their roles. They can practice, make mistakes and get feedback, in a way that doesn’t threaten customer data or business continuity. Errors become learning opportunities, not production risks.

Labs also reinforce the other parts of the 70–20–10 model. They can be paired with coaching, peer learning, and shadowing, and they make formal instruction more meaningful by giving employees a place to immediately apply what they just learned.

Because labs can adapt to different skill levels, they challenge beginners and experienced employees appropriately, creating a scalable way to build confidence and capability before anyone touches production systems.

#### Getting started

Launching a virtual lab program doesn’t have to be complex. Organisations that succeed typically begin with a quick win, such as a process that is mission-critical, error-prone or often used. Processing payroll adjustments, onboarding in new software, cleaning and analysing data or working on customer support requests are all examples of processes that can benefit from hands-on training.

Once you’ve chosen your process, L&D can work with functional experts to define what “good” looks like: the steps involved, the decisions the user needs to make, and the outcomes that indicate competence. The scenario is then built into a lab where learners can practice the task as many times as needed.

The final step is pairing labs with in-app reinforcement during and after go-live. When learners encounter the live system, contextual reminders help them recall what they practiced. Adoption increases because the knowledge is fresh and rooted in real experience.

#### Integrating with wider learning systems

Because modern labs plug into most LMS and LXP environments, learners can move seamlessly from theory to practice within the same interface, completing short conceptual modules and immediately applying what they’ve learned in a realistic environment. This tight sequencing significantly improves retention and reduces the common drop-off that occurs when learners wait days or weeks to try a new skill.

Labs also boost instructor-led and coaching-based learning. Instructors can use them to shift sessions from passive explanation to active practice, reinforcing concepts with hands-on application. The performance data that labs generate (scoring, telemetry, and error patterns) gives instructors, managers and trainers clear insight into where learners excel and where they need support. That makes follow-up coaching, shadowing, and stretch assignments far more targeted and meaningful, because decisions are based on demonstrated skill rather than guesswork.

Finally, integrating labs into onboarding, role transitions, and internal mobility pathways gives HR leaders reliable, performance-based skill signals. These signals reflect how well someone can apply a skill in realistic conditions, offering a much more accurate picture of readiness than course completions or video views.

#### Empowering the tech-savvy workforce

For employees to feel truly empowered to use workplace technology, they need training that gives them the space to experiment, make mistakes safely, and build real confidence long before they touch production systems. Virtual IT labs are helping to bring the 70–20–10 model to life by giving people what they need most: a place to practice before the stakes are real.

**Categories:** Insight

**Tags:** Digital Transformation, Employee Development, Employee Training, Experiential Learning, Hands on Learning, Hands-on Labs, Skills Development, Virtual Labs, Workforce Development, Workforce Training, Workforce Upskilling

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### [Analysis: 85% Digital Gap in India’s Premier Residential Schools](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/digital-gap-in-indias-premier-residential-schools/)

**Published:** March 2, 2026
**Author:** Site Admin

**Excerpt:** An 85% digital gap in India’s premier boarding schools reveals residential care still runs on paper logs and WhatsApp groups.

**Content:**

Last week, I stood in the lobby of Vivanta Guwahati during a premier schools exhibition, looking at a banner filled with the most prestigious names in Indian education – Harrow, Assam Valley, Miles Bronson, and The Lawrence School, Sanawar. These institutions are the gold standard for academics and infrastructure.

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However, after speaking with leaders from 20 of these schools, a startling reality emerged: **17 out of 20 elite boarding schools are still managing their high-stakes residential operations via fragmented WhatsApp groups and manual paper registers.**

While we’ve digitized the classroom, the “Care Layer” – the 16 hours a student spends in the hostel – remains a digital black box.

#### The Hidden Cost of Paper: 30 Hours Stolen from Mentorship

Residential staff are the heartbeat of a boarding school. They are hired to be guardians and mentors. Yet, my research shows that these professionals are currently drowning in an **administrative drain of 30+ hours per month**.

Every hour a warden spends filling out a manual health log or a paper attendance sheet is an hour taken away from a student who might need emotional support. By automating these “Digital Logs,” schools aren’t just buying software; they are buying back time for their staff to actually care for students.

#### Bridging the “Parent Anxiety Gap”

In 2026, the modern parent’s relationship with a boarding school has changed. “No news is good news” is no longer an acceptable standard for families paying premier fees.

Relying on WhatsApp for student updates creates a dangerous “Anxiety Gap.” Information gets buried, data privacy is compromised, and the communication often feels unprofessional. A centralized digital interface provides the secure, real-time transparency that restores parental trust without adding a single minute to the school office’s workload.

#### The NEP 2020 Mandate: Beyond the School Bell

The **National Education Policy (NEP) 2020** focuses on “Holistic Progress Cards”. But how can an assessment be truly holistic if it ignores a student’s life after 3:00 PM?.

True holistic reporting requires tracking a student’s social-emotional growth, leadership in the dorms, and behavioural patterns. Transitioning to a digital care layer allows schools to capture these “Whole Child” data points, transforming a manual burden into a strategic asset for compliance and student talent discovery.

**Categories:** Insight

**Tags:** Administrators, Digital Transformation, For/Educators, NEP 2020, School Digitization, School Management

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### [AI in EdTech: Disrupting Traditional Teaching Models in India and Abroad](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/trends/ai-in-edtech-disrupting-traditional-teaching-models-in-india-and-abroad/)

**Published:** February 28, 2026
**Author:** Site Admin

**Excerpt:** AI in EdTech India is reshaping classrooms through personalized learning, adaptive systems, and data-driven assessment models.

**Content:**

Artificial intelligence is not something people are trying out in education technology anymore. It is actually changing the way things are done in teaching and learning. This is happening in India and in education systems around the world. What is different about intelligence in education now is that it is being used a lot and we have proof that it works. We have data that shows artificial intelligence is helping with things like getting students interested in learning, making sure they finish their work and making teaching more efficient. It is also helping to save money. All of this is changing the way we think about classrooms. Artificial intelligence in education is really making a difference in how students learn and how teachers teach.

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#### India Has Become One of the Largest AI-Enabled Learning Markets

In India the use of Artificial Intelligence in education is happening fast. This started to happen a lot since 2021. If we look at the numbers India now has one of the groups of students learning on computers or phones in the world. Artificial Intelligence in education is used by over 300 million students every year. They use classes or a mix of online and regular classes.

At the time companies that provide education services are using Artificial Intelligence tools a lot. These Artificial Intelligence tools include computer programs that help students learn at their own pace and systems that grade tests automatically. Artificial Intelligence is being used in schools, colleges and in special courses that help people learn new skills, for their jobs. This is all happening quickly. The driver is really important, not something new. The usual way of teaching where everyone is taught the thing is not working well in India. This is because India has a lot of types of people and languages. Traditional teaching methods are struggling to work for all of India’s people with all the languages and backgrounds that India has.

#### Personalized Learning Is Delivering Measurable Outcome Gains

Learning outcome data shows us that things are changing. Big studies of learning platforms show that students do better when their lessons are tailored to them. They get about 20 to 30 percent better at understanding things when their teachers use their behavior and test results to guide them.

#### Adaptive Systems Are Replacing One-Size-Fits-All Instruction

AI systems change the order of lessons. Make them easier or harder based on what the student needs. This means we do not have to teach every student the same thing at the same time.

This is a change in the way we teach. Now we focus on the student. What they need to learn, not just on the lessons we have to teach. The way we teach changes all the time, not every now and then because adaptive learning platforms, like these, are based on learning outcome data and adaptive learning platforms.

#### Global Adoption Patterns Mirror India’s Experience

Around the world we see the same things happening in education. In Europe, North America and some parts of Asia, colleges and universities are using Artificial Intelligence to help design courses for big classes. When we look at how the schools are doing we can see that classes that use Artificial Intelligence to help with tutoring and give feedback automatically have fewer students dropping out and more students finishing. This is really important for classes, like math and science, data and business where a lot of students have given up in the past. Artificial Intelligence is being used in these areas to make a difference.

#### Assessment Models Are Evolving Beyond Traditional Examinations

Assessment models are changing a lot. The old way of testing people with examinations only shows a little bit of what they have learned. This is often not connected to the world and how they can actually use what they have learned. Now we have ways of assessing people that use artificial intelligence. These new methods allow us to check on people all the time with tests, simulations and tasks that show how well they can do things.

#### Continuous Evaluation Is Improving Confidence and Skill Visibility

When we look at the education system we can see that using these assessment models with artificial intelligence is a good thing. It helps us get an idea of what skills people really have. It also means that people do not have to worry much about doing well on one big exam. This makes people feel more confident about what they can do. It helps teachers know what they are doing right. Assessment models like these are very helpful. Assessment models are making a difference in education.

#### Faculty Roles Are Being Redefined, Not Replaced

Faculty roles are changing because of Artificial Intelligence integration. At first people were worried that Artificial Intelligence would take the place of teachers. But studies that looked at how much work teachers do show that Artificial Intelligence does not replace teachers it just changes what they do. Artificial Intelligence can do things like grade papers, keep track of attendance and teach material. This means teachers have time to do more important things like helping students one on one making new classes and helping students learn by doing things. In some universities using Artificial Intelligence to do administrative tasks has made teachers more efficient and productive. Artificial Intelligence is helping teachers to focus on valuable tasks and this is good for students and teachers. Faculty roles are really changing because of Artificial Intelligence integration. It is making a big difference in how teachers work.

#### Cost Structures Are Driving Scalable Education Models

The way things cost money is. That is making this shift happen. When we look at the money spent on education we can see that using intelligence for a mix of teaching methods can bring down the cost per student by 15 to 25 percent. This does not affect how much the students learn. This has effects on how many people can get an education and how many people the schools can teach, especially in countries, like India. In India a lot of people want to get an education that they can afford but the schools cannot teach that many people. Around the world schools are able to teach students without having to build a lot more classrooms and buildings. Education finance data and artificial intelligence are making this possible for education. That is why artificial intelligence and education finance data are so important.

#### Skill-Based Learning Has Seen Faster AI Adoption

The way things are changing is not the same for every subject. Artificial Intelligence is being used a lot in areas where people learn skills and get results like getting a certification, executive education and learning new things for a job. When people look at how many students are enrolling and finishing these programs they see that students in these areas really like it when they can learn in their own way, get feedback right away and learn things that will help them get a job. On the other hand the old way of teaching where a teacher just talks to the class is not working as well in areas where things are changing really fast. Artificial Intelligence is helping to change the way people learn skills.

#### Education Is Shifting Toward Continuous and Adaptive Learning

From a point of view this change shows that the way we teach is being rethought. Education is changing in ways. It is moving away from teaching students in bursts and towards helping them learn all the time. It is also moving away from making all students learn the things at the same time and instead letting them learn at their own pace. It is moving away from teachers being the only ones in charge to using data to help students learn. These changes are not just ideas, they are actually happening. We can see this because of the results we have gotten over years from schools in India and other countries.

#### AI’s Role Is Being Reframed Around Employability and Equity

The real value of Artificial Intelligence in education technology is about making sure education is connected to getting a job, being fair to everyone and helping a lot of people. The big change that is happening is not about getting rid of classrooms. The big change that is happening is about making teaching by using methods that really work for students and really work for the economy. Artificial Intelligence in education technology is important because it helps students learn the skills that the economy really needs.

In conclusion, AI is not dismantling traditional education overnight, but it is systematically reshaping its foundations. Empirical evidence from India and abroad points to improved learning outcomes, higher efficiency, and greater personalization through AI-enabled models. As adoption deepens, the defining question for education systems will not be whether to integrate AI, but how effectively teaching models evolve to harness its measurable benefits.

**Categories:** Trends

**Tags:** AI Education, AI-based Learning, Digital Transformation, Future of Learning, Outcome-based learning

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### [What Ails the Indian Educational System?](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/what-ails-the-indian-educational-system/)

**Published:** February 27, 2026
**Author:** Professor M. S. Rao

**Excerpt:** Indian education system challenges stem from rote learning, weak teacher training, and limited focus on creativity and critical thinking.

**Content:**

Currently, there is considerable debate about the Indian educational system. Many people view that the present system has several flaws and, as a result, we cannot produce world-class leaders. In this regard, it is pertinent to understand the current challenges.

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Currently, the Indian education system focuses too much on facts and figures, thereby killing the creativity, analytical, and reasoning skills among children. It does not encourage questioning by the students. The mindset is so developed that whatever is said by the teachers has to be taken as correct without any cross-questioning. In fact, the mindset is developed by parents themselves as they don’t encourage their children to question elders. All these things lead to regimented and conditioned mindsets among children at the initial stage itself. In fact, it is at this stage that children develop their inquisitiveness, logical, analytical, and thinking skills.

We are all to be blamed for the present mess in the Indian education system, such as parents, teachers, authorities, and the system. Besides, there is less focus on research and development in India.

### Psychology of Indian Children

At home, too, parents order their children to obey what the elders say. Although it is good in terms of building character and values, it adversely affects their creativity. They develop a fear of posing questions. In the classroom, asking questions is not encouraged by teachers. Some children don’t ask questions in class as they think that others may think of the questions to be foolish. Some children don’t ask questions because they think that the teacher may get angry. Some children don’t ask as they think that others may treat it as irrelevant.

Children at a tender age don’t have social obligations of failure. They don’t have guilt or shame as their minds are fresh. This is the age where we need to encourage questioning and help them explore themselves without any command and control.

### The Role of Teachers

Teach them about the concepts fully. Don’t encourage them to mug up mere texts. Teachers must inspire students. Bring in the live examples and anecdotes that help in content assimilation and absorption among the children. Encouraging conceptual education is the need of the hour.

In a few cases, the students adopt self-preparation. Even if the teachers don’t teach, the students are competent to learn through a standardized mechanism. It is a boon in disguise.

Teachers should refer number of books on each topic to have diversified and extensive knowledge on the subject. It helps them to widen their intellectual faculties and also enhances their confidence in handling questions in the classroom.

### Overcoming Challenges

We still follow the old pattern of the educational system, which we adopted from the West. There have been drastic changes in their educational system with the changing times. Unfortunately, we have not overhauled our educational system for a long time. Commercialization of the Indian educational system is another cause for concern. Of course, we need funds to run educational institutions, but there is a limit for everything. Somewhere, some lines have to be drawn to professionalize Indian educational institutions.

There is a shortage of teachers and a dearth of infrastructure. The proportional ratio between the teacher and the students in a classroom is widening, which requires attention.

The Indian educational system should emphasize ethical values and principles more. Focus more on personality development, life skills, leadership development, and motivation, which enable the students to get tuned with the industry immediately after completion of their education. In addition, it builds a strong work culture and professionalism.

It is a matter of regret that even after 79 years of independence, we stand nowhere in the quality of education. Teachers should be made more accountable and responsible for the performance of their students. They need to be educated first so that they can educate students. Provide proper training to teachers who are not up to the standards. Instead of laying them off for non-performance, train and groom them until they come up to the required standards. In addition, continuous training of teachers will also help in getting updated with the changing technology. It also helps them to know the latest tools and techniques in teaching methodologies, thus making them competent and confident teachers.

Recruit competent teachers. The authorities should take adequate care in the selection of teachers. They should check their aptitude and passion for teaching during the selection process. When teachers take to teaching by choice but not by chance, the quality of teaching will go up in India.

Taking feedback should be made mandatory even at the primary school level itself as it encourages more accountability and responsibility among the teachers.

Salaries for teachers are very low. If you pay peanuts, you get monkeys. Even if tigers join, they turn out to be monkeys over time. When you pay the best, you get the best. Therefore, salaries have to be fixed as per the accepted guidelines and standards to make teaching careers lucrative and attractive.

There should be a change in the mindset of teachers. Teachers don’t encourage questioning. Mere dictation of the notes from textbooks in the classroom does not carry any meaning. In some cases, teachers postpone the questions raised by students. In some cases, questioning students are penalized.

Teachers should be taught with psychology as it helps in gauging the potential of the students and tailoring their teaching methodology. Indians are poor team workers. They should be taught about team spirit, and they should also be taught how to manage group dynamics.

The same teacher should not take too many sessions continuously, as it decreases the attention span for students, thereby defeating the very purpose of teaching. Teachers also get stressed out from continuous teaching.

Teachers should motivate and inspire students with live examples, anecdotes, and short stories. It excites the teaching process.

It is unjust for parents to force their dreams on their children. It stifles their creativity. It is necessary to find out what their children are passionate about and encourage them along the same lines.

### A Take-Home Message

Indian children work very hard right from the primary educational level itself. The strength of children should not be judged by the weight of their books but by their wealth of knowledge. Their merit should not be judged by their memory but by their analysis, logic, and reasoning. The value of the students should not be judged by their paper degrees but by their application. Only when we look at this perspective can we can have qualitative education which will be superior to the developed countries.

Don’t force children to learn. Encourage and facilitate them to learn. Don’t dump them with a lot of stuff. Instead, encourage their imagination. And finally, don’t force Indian children to work hard, but make them work smart.

Indian professionals are in great demand across the world. It is not basically because they hail from reputed educational institutions, but because they put in a lot of hard work at the workplace in the initial years to prove themselves. That is the case for professionals in the workplace. When we look at the students, it is their hard-working abilities and self-preparation that enable them to succeed at the academic level. Even though the quality faculty is not inducted at professional institutions, the Indian students excel by dint of their hard work and self-preparation.

We tend to highlight problems, not solutions; we tend to talk of barriers, not bridges; we tend to talk of challenges, but not overcoming them. How can we progress with such a mindset?

It is regrettable to note that India, with a billion-plus population don’t have a proportional representation of Noble Laureates. It is time for India to walk the walk and talk the talk.

**Categories:** Insight

**Tags:** Challenges, Education Reform, Future of Learning, Indian Education

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### [Top 4 Online Schools Redefining Education for the Digital Generation](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/trends/top-4-online-schools-redefining-education-for-the-digital-generation/)

**Published:** February 26, 2026
**Author:** Site Admin

**Excerpt:** Online schools in India are redefining digital learning with experiential, structured, and holistic models tailored to modern learners.

**Content:**

As education systems evolve to meet the needs of 21st-century learners, online schools in India are moving beyond convenience to offer meaningful, student-centric learning experiences. Rather than simply digitising textbooks or classrooms, leading online schools are rethinking pedagogy, engagement, and outcomes.

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Below are four online schools that are redefining digital education in India, each with a distinct educational philosophy and delivery model.

### Vikalp India

**Experiential Online Schooling Designed Around the Child**

Vikalp India is the only online school in India built exclusively for experiential learning. Unlike many online schools that replicate physical classrooms over video calls, Vikalp has been designed from the ground up as a child-centric online school that blends structured academics with hands-on, activity-based learning.

At Vikalp Online School, concepts are introduced through learning-by-doing before formal theory is taught. Each student receives a specially curated Vikalp Learning Kit containing physical tools for subjects such as Mathematics, Language, Science, and Social Science. This approach transforms online learning into a tactile, multisensory experience, addressing one of the biggest gaps in digital education.

The school places strong emphasis on critical thinking rather than rote memorisation. Through guided questioning, discussions, and reflection, students learn to analyse, apply, and internalise concepts. Small batch sizes enable personalised attention, allowing educators to adapt pace and methodology to individual learning needs.

A key differentiator is Vikalp’s in-house teacher training and mentoring framework, where educators are trained specifically for experiential online facilitation. Founded in 2015, Vikalp is among India’s early pioneers in online schooling and has built a strong reputation for nurturing confident, independent, and future-ready learners.

### The World Ecademy

**International Perspective in Online Education**

The World Ecademy offers an online learning model with a strong global orientation. Designed for internationally minded families, the school integrates academic learning with exposure to diverse cultures, perspectives, and global practices.

Alongside academics, the school focuses on communication skills, creativity, and leadership development. Interactive sessions and collaborative projects encourage students to engage actively with content while developing global awareness and adaptability.

The World Ecademy is well suited for families seeking an internationally aligned online education experience with flexibility and breadth.

### K8 School

**Structured and Curriculum-Aligned Online Schooling**

K8 School is one of India’s early formal online schools, offering a structured academic framework for primary and middle school students. Its model closely mirrors conventional schooling, making it a comfortable transition for families moving to online education.

The school delivers live classes, assessments, and regular teacher interaction within a disciplined digital environment. This structured approach provides academic continuity while offering the flexibility of learning from home.

K8 School is a preferred choice for parents seeking a predictable, curriculum-driven online schooling option.

### AOL Online School

**Values-Based and Well-Being-Oriented Learning**

AOL Online School combines academics with values education and emotional well-being. Rooted in a holistic philosophy, the school integrates mindfulness, life skills, and character education alongside formal academics.

The model emphasises balanced development, supporting students’ emotional, social, and academic growth. This approach addresses the growing importance of well-being in digital learning environments.

AOL Online School appeals to families looking for an education model that nurtures both intellect and character.

**The Growing Acceptance of Student-Centric Online Schools**

Online schooling in India is steadily gaining acceptance as families seek flexibility, personalisation, and relevance in education. Schools such as Vikalp India, The World Ecademy, K8 School, and AOL Online School represent different approaches within this evolving landscape.

Together, they highlight a shift from content delivery to meaningful learning, demonstrating that effective education is defined not by physical classrooms, but by how deeply students engage with concepts and develop essential life skills.

**Categories:** Trends

**Tags:** Digital Education, Future, Online Learning, Online School, Online Schooling, Student Centered Learning

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### [Webinar: Getting Started with Khan Academy](https://www.edtechreview.in/voices/webinar/khan-academy-getting-started/)

**Published:** April 7, 2013
**Author:** Editorial Team

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### [Webinar: Create Awesome Presentations on iPad](https://www.edtechreview.in/voices/webinar/create-presentations-on-ipad/)

**Published:** April 11, 2013
**Author:** Editorial Team

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**Date:** Saturday, April 13, 2013 @ 1:00:00 PM EDT

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### [Webinar: Web Tools for 21st Century Principal](https://www.edtechreview.in/voices/webinar/webtools-for-21st-century-principal/)

**Published:** April 12, 2013
**Author:** Editorial Team

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### [Webinar: How to Manage and Implement a BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) Initiative](https://www.edtechreview.in/voices/webinar/byod-initiative-implementation/)

**Published:** April 16, 2013
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**Date:** Wednesday, April 17, 2013 @ 3:00:00 PM EDT

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### [Webinar: iPad Apps for the Special Needs Classroom](https://www.edtechreview.in/voices/webinar/ipad-apps-for-special-needs/)

**Published:** April 20, 2013
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**Categories:** iPads, Mobile Learning, [**Special Education**](index.php/news/news/e-learning/147-special-education-blogs)

The latest version of the iPad is equipped with a camera capable of capturing both high resolution images and video. Like previous

versions, it also has a built-in microphone that can be used to record audio for podcasts and other digital story telling projects. Using these content creation tools, students can more fully express their creativity, and teachers can present information in a way that meets the needs of diverse learners. In this webinar, Luis Perez will share a number of iPad apps that leverage the unique content creation features of the device in order to implement key principles of Universal Design for Learning. Participants will learn how to use the iPad to provide multiple and flexible means of representation for content, as well as multiple means for students to show what they have learned.

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**Categories:** Webinar

**Tags:** Android/iOS Apps, iPad in Classroom, Mobile Learning, Special Education, Webinar

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### [Webinar: Wiki Makes Online Collaboration Simple](https://www.edtechreview.in/voices/webinar/wiki-online-colaboration/)

**Published:** May 5, 2013
**Author:** Editorial Team

**Excerpt:** <p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><strong>Date:</strong> Monday, May 13, 2013 @ 5:00:00 PM EDT</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><strong>Duration:</strong> 0.5 hr</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><strong>Categories:</strong> <a href="index.php/component/search/?searchword=Online%20Collaboration%20Tool&areas[0]=tortags&Itemid=685" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Online Colaboration</strong></span></a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">Have you been looking for an easy way for you and your students to post, publish, and share information? Discover how easy it is to create a wiki - a </span></p>


**Content:**

**Date:** Monday, May 13, 2013 @ 5:00:00 PM EDT

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**Duration:** 0.5 hr

**Categories:** [**Online Colaboration**](index.php/component/search/?searchword=Online%20Collaboration%20Tool&areas%5B0%5D=tortags&Itemid=685)

Have you been looking for an easy way for you and your students to post, publish, and share information? Discover how easy it is to create a wiki – a

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collaborative web page that anyone can edit. We will cover how to use Wikispaces to post information, publish student work, and **embed multimedia** such as videos. Learn to collaborate with other classrooms by also seeing examples of wikis other teachers have created across other subject areas.

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**Categories:** Webinar

**Tags:** Collaboration, Teachers/Educators, Tips for Teachers/Educators, Webinar, Wiki

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### [Webinar: Flip Your Classroom with Khan Academy](https://www.edtechreview.in/voices/webinar/flipped-classroom-using-khan-academy/)

**Published:** April 1, 2013
**Author:** Editorial Team

**Excerpt:** <p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><strong>Date:</strong> Monday, April 08, 2013 @ 3:00:00 PM EDT</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><strong>Duration:</strong> 0.5 hr</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><strong>Categories:</strong> Flipped Classroom, Tips for Teachers, Blended Learning</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">Have you ever wished that you had more time for hands-on work, collaborative projects, or labs during class? Perhaps you </span></p>


**Content:**

**Date:** Monday, April 08, 2013 @ 3:00:00 PM EDT

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**Duration:** 0.5 hr

**Categories:** Flipped Classroom, Tips for Teachers, Blended Learning

Have you ever wished that you had more time for hands-on work, collaborative projects, or labs during class? Perhaps you

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have heard about the [**Flipped Classroom** ](index.php/dictionary/142-what-is-flipped-classroom)  concept, but weren’t really sure what it is or if it could work in your classroom. In this webinar, you will learn not only what a flipped classroom is, but also how it can support Response to Intervention (RTI) Tier 2 and Tier 3 intervention strategies. We will also show how it fits within the Rigor/Relevance framework. As an example of what can be done, we will explore the [**Khan Academy**](index.php/reviews/163-khan-academy-online-video-library) and show ways in which their pre-made materials can be used in your Flipped Classroom. Lastly, we will explore ways you or your students can produce customized Flipped Classroom materials from your own classroom.

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**Categories:** Webinar

**Tags:** Blended Learning, Flipped Classroom, Teachers/Educators, Tips for Teachers/Educators, Webinar

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### [How to Teach Online 24/7/365](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/how-to-teach-online-24-7-365/)

**Published:** January 31, 2014
**Author:** Editorial Team

**Excerpt:** <p>As online education literally explodes, the issue facing the education system is that teaching online is not the same as teaching face to face.  If you’re a teacher, be it home school, public school, Bible study teacher, or someone who teaches a special skill or subject, you know this.</p>


**Content:**

As online education literally explodes, the issue facing the education system is that teaching online is not the same as teaching face to face. If you’re a teacher, be it home school, public school, Bible study teacher, or someone who teaches a special skill or subject, you know this.

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The question for many people wishing to transition to teaching in a virtual classroom is a very simple one: How do I do an effective job of teaching online?

That’s the question this course is designed to answer. In this course, University of Phoenix Advanced Certified Online Instructor David Lantz walks you through the teaching strategies being used by the best online college instructors to teach in an asynchronous online course.

**Lesson Materials**

A total of 17 video lessons divided between 3 course modules constitute the core of the learning materials. These videos are recorded power point presentations converted to video designed to emphasize key learning objectives. Additionally, each module is accompanied by an ebook (PDF) designed to round out the video presentations. Each module is introduced and concluded by a video of the course creator, David Lantz.

A fourth module, Next Steps, concludes the course, and offers several other resources the student may wish to take advantage of.

Depending on the pace of the online learner, one should plan to spend about four hours going through the materials.

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**Categories:** News

**Tags:** 21st Century Teaching, Courses, Online Courses, Teachers/Educators, Tips for Teachers/Educators

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### [How to Teach With Technology](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/how-to-teach-with-technology/)

**Published:** February 21, 2014
**Author:** Editorial Team

**Excerpt:** <p>Start teaching with technology in a purposeful way and transform your lessons by this weekend. We’ll go beyond how to use technology in the classroom and create beautiful, engaging presentations that take your teaching to a whole new level.</p>


**Content:**

Start teaching with technology in a purposeful way and transform your lessons by this weekend. We’ll go beyond how to use technology in the classroom and create beautiful, engaging presentations that take your teaching to a whole new level.

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This step-by-step guide will walk you through the process of designing and creating engaging products for your classroom or ecourse.

We’ll start by:

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- Saving you time by showing you how to create online presentations right the first time. Then I’ll explain how you can make these products work harder so you won’t have to.
- Making you look like a Rockstar by building products for students that also serve secondary audiences. You’ll create a collection of materials in this course that will also position you as a tech-savvy teacher in the eyes of your community, your administration, and anyone who might consider you for a grant or a promotion.

Having worked with thousands of students and teachers, I may have some valuable information to share with you. Be sure to check out the course preview to learn more.

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**Categories:** News

**Tags:** 21st Century Teaching, Courses, Teachers/Educators, Technology in Classroom, Technology in Education, Tips for Teachers/Educators, Tools for Teachers/Educators

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### [Transforming Education with Google - Gmail and Calendar](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/transforming-education-with-google-gmail-and-calendar/)

**Published:** March 12, 2014
**Author:** Editorial Team

**Excerpt:** <p>This comprehensive Google Gmail and Google Calendar course covers all Things Gmail and Calendar. Make your life easier and more efficient. Everything from Login to Labs is covered. </p>


**Content:**

This comprehensive Google Gmail and Google Calendar course covers all Things Gmail and Calendar. Make your life easier and more efficient. Everything from Login to Labs is covered.

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This course has 13 separate lesson topics with video lessons and printable cheatsheets for each lesson. All video lessons are between 5 and 14 minutes long and you can work through each of them at your own pace, referencing the printable sheets along the way.

This course is designed for beginners and intermediate users alike, testing and reinforcing skills with formative quizzes and embedded questions along the way.

Students are offered the opportunity to convert their work to credit at the end of the course, by following the course syllabus submission protocol.

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**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Administrators, Courses, Teachers/Educators, Tools for Administrators, Tools for Teachers/Educators

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### [Innovative Education: 10 Must Have Apps for the Classroom](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/innovative-education-10-must-have-apps-for-the-classroom/)

**Published:** February 7, 2014
**Author:** Editorial Team

**Excerpt:** <p>There is much that has been said about the iPad and how this technology can make a difference to teaching and the classroom. Its design, functionality and capabilities certainly offer lots of possibilities for the education arena, however how effective is the iPad technology really as a teaching tool?</p>


**Content:**

There is much that has been said about the iPad and how this technology can make a difference to teaching and the classroom. Its design, functionality and capabilities certainly offer lots of possibilities for the education arena, however how effective is the iPad technology really as a teaching tool?

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This course explores how the iPad works and looks at some specific applications that can make your lessons more interesting, inspiring and motivating for students. The technology is then linked with the new ‘Common Core Standards’ and provides opportunities for teachers taking this course to:

- Learn how some selected specific iPads applications work
- Understand how applications can reflect the ‘Core Standards’ and learning outcomes.
- Learn how to incorporate iPads into your daily lesson plans
- Learn how to use these iPad applications for Flip Teaching
- Develop the use of iPad applications as an assessment tool
- Develop the concept of 21st Century education.
- Appreciate the benefits for students.

This iPad course is different to any other as it not only provides instruction on applications and how to use them; it demonstrates how using the iPad and applications can be implemented into the Core Standards; and then links the Core Standards to classroom content through providing opportunities for practical lesson design and assessment.

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**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Android/iOS Apps, Courses, iPad in Classroom, Online Courses, Teachers/Educators, Tools for Teachers/Educators, Tools in Education

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### [Emotional Intelligence in the Classroom](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/emotional-intelligence-in-the-classroom/)

**Published:** March 24, 2014
**Author:** Editorial Team

**Excerpt:** <p>'Emotional Intelligence in the Classroom' explains the critical place of emotional intelligence in behaviour management in order to create an effective classroom climate for effective teaching-and-learning to occur.</p>


**Content:**

‘Emotional Intelligence in the Classroom’ explains the critical place of emotional intelligence in behaviour management in order to create an effective classroom climate for effective teaching-and-learning to occur.

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The course includes video materials and Word documents and will take approximately 1 hour to complete.

The course is structured into six parts:

1\. ‘Emotional Intelligence in the Classroom’ – an introduction

2\. Emotional Intelligence and The Learning Brain

3\. The 3 Phases of Maturity

4\. The 6 Emotional Intelligence Skills for the Classroom

5\. A Booklet of Practical Strategies for the Classroom

6\. The Emotional Intelligence Quiz

7\. Plenary/Conclusion

The course also explains the hierarchy of learning and where emotional intelligence is within this hierarchy. In addition, the course explains how the teaching of emotional intelligence forms the foundations for the empowerment of students’ learning.

Imagine your teaching day with no behaviour issues….

Imagine having a unique insight into each student’s learning brain – how it works and how you can develop it to make every student you teach engaged, successful students…

Well, this has been happening in thousands of schools for over ten years so join the ‘Readiness-to-Learn’ revolution!

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**Categories:** Insight

**Tags:** 21st Century Teaching, Courses, Emotional Intelligence, Insights, Practices, Teachers/Educators, Tips for Teachers/Educators

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### [Faculty Guide to Online Teaching](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/faculty-guide-to-online-teaching/)

**Published:** February 1, 2014
**Author:** Editorial Team

**Excerpt:** <p><strong>New to online teaching?</strong></p>
<p>You're currently a faculty member teaching at college or university level.</p>


**Content:**

**New to online teaching?**

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You’re currently a faculty member teaching at college or university level.

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You’ve heard a lot about online learning and are interested in developing your own online course. But you have no prior experience of online teaching and have little idea where to start.

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Creating your own online course and getting started in teaching online is not as hard as you might think. Sure, you can spend significant amounts of money hiring a team of instructional designers to build snazzy looking e-learning courseware, but that isn’t really necessary in most cases.

Designed by a team of faculty members with over a decade of experience in online education, this course shares with you the essentials of what it takes to be an effective online educator.

Combining relevant theory and professional practice, we take you through the following steps:

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2. Learning design – how to design your online course
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4. Online facilitation and interaction – getting learners to interact
5. Online assessment – evaluating what learners have learned
6. Academic integrity – what you should know about cheating

This course will provide you with the basics, and the confidence, to start developing your own online courses and begin the journey to becoming an effective online educator.

More details about the course here.

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**Tags:** Courses, Teachers/Educators, Technology in Classroom, Technology in Education, Tips for Teachers/Educators

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### [How to Use Online Video to Flip the Classroom](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/how-to-use-online-video-to-flip-the-classroom/)

**Published:** March 23, 2014
**Author:** Editorial Team

**Excerpt:** <p>Providing practical classroom examples and step-by-step instruction,this flipped classroom video making course will help you and your school, college or institution embrace online video and flip the classroom.</p>


**Content:**

Providing practical classroom examples and step-by-step instruction,this flipped classroom video making course will help you and your school, college or institution embrace online video and flip the classroom.

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Teacher, video guru and ‘flipped classroom’ thought-leader Brian Bennett presents a comprehensive course on the tools (free and paid) and flipped classroom resources he is using to revolutionize learning and flip the classroom. Covering seven key areas, Brian will explore how to engage students and build a ‘flipped’ environment using online video that promotes discussion, interaction and a whole lot of fun.

What is covered in this course?

1. YouTube
2. Vimeo
3. Animoto
4. Jing
5. Camtasia
6. Web Screencast Tools
7. TED Ed

What will you master on successful completion of this course?

- Setting up and creating a safe and secure environment for students
- Building high quality, interactive and engaging video
- Uploading, embedding and sharing video on blogs, social networks and the broader web
- Managing, tracking and organizing lesson material
- Finding the best video content and applying it in your lessons
- Linking your playlists and collections to lesson material and class work
- Engaging with online video communities and building your PLN
- Understanding the key differences between video platforms
- Applying practical examples with your students and across the whole school

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**Tags:** Courses, Flipped Classroom, Teachers/Educators, Tips for Teachers/Educators, Tools for Teachers/Educators

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### [Thinking Skills for Students](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/thinking-skills-for-students/)

**Published:** March 22, 2014
**Author:** Editorial Team

**Excerpt:** <p>Thinking Skills is a critical element in developing students' independence.</p>
<p>In this course you will learn six thinking skills to unlock your students' creativity and problem-solving skills to make them successful, independent learners.</p>


**Content:**

Thinking Skills is a critical element in developing students’ independence.

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In this course you will learn six thinking skills to unlock your students’ creativity and problem-solving skills to make them successful, independent learners.

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The course includes video materials and downloadable Word documents for your use.

The course is structured into three sessions: 1. an introduction 2. a tutorial on the six thinking skills 3. a conclusion/plenary for you to reflect on your learning.

Why is this course for you? If you are a teacher who wants to unlock your students’ learning potential, or a student who wants to use your brain in a much more powerful way – then this course is for you!

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### [How to use Udemy to Flip Your Classroom](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/how-to-use-udemy-to-flip-your-classroom/)

**Published:** March 25, 2014
**Author:** Editorial Team

**Excerpt:** <p>Enhance learning and boost student achievement in your classroom by using free applications and services.</p>


**Content:**

Enhance learning and boost student achievement in your classroom by using free applications and services.

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With teacher-created videos and interactive lessons, instruction that used to occur in class is now accessible at home, prior to class. Class becomes the place to work through problems, advance concepts, and engage in collaborative learning. Most importantly, all aspects of instruction can be rethought to best maximize the scarcest learning resource, time. This course will help you build your own virtual classroom “library” of video resources that will help you students achieve measurable success. This course also includes links to over 100 video sources for you to curate and use in your virtual classroom.

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### [How to Build an Online Teaching Career and Make Money Online](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/how-to-build-an-online-teaching-career-and-make-money-online/)

**Published:** March 1, 2014
**Author:** Editorial Team

**Excerpt:** <p>In this complete guide to teaching online courses, I break down how I got started teaching online, how I built my own brand, and how I make recurring passive income from teaching online.</p>


**Content:**

In this complete guide to teaching online courses, I break down how I got started teaching online, how I built my own brand, and how I make recurring passive income from teaching online.

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The course is broken down into 4 sections: THINK, CREATE, SHARE, BUILD. Here’s what is taught in each category:

**THINK**

- Do you really want to be an online teacher?
- What can you teach?
- How to get in the right mindset of an online teacher
- Coming up with class topics that will sell
- Brainstorming your first course
- and more!

**CREATE**

- Developing powerful teaching presentation
- Understanding the power of video and audio
- Learning about design skills
- Proper video lighting
- Proper audio recording
- Finding a good background
- Creating your first course
- and more!

**SHARE**

- Where to sell your online course
- How to get your first, second, and xxxx student
- Getting your first paying students
- Specific actions to take for getting paying students
- Using social media and blogs effectively to get new students
- How to write a killer reddit post
- How to market your course for the long run
- and more!

**BUILD**

- Building an online brand – beyond your course
- Building an email list
- Building a user-friendly website
- Building awesome content that people love
- Using YouTube to grow your audience
- Using a blog to get new followers
- Creating a self-hosted website
- Preparing yourself for the future
- and more!

###  More details about the course here.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Courses, E-Learning, Teachers/Educators, Tips for Teachers/Educators

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### [Amazing Course - Getting Started Teaching Online](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/amazing-course-getting-started-teaching-online/)

**Published:** March 5, 2014
**Author:** Editorial Team

**Excerpt:** <p>Learn how to find an online teaching job and best practices for the classroom.</p>
<p>Learn from one of the country’s leading distance education experts what it takes to be successful in distance learning and online teaching jobs as he reveals his teaching strategies and systematic approach to online teaching and eLearning.</p>


**Content:**

Learn how to find an online teaching job and best practices for the classroom.

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Learn from one of the country’s leading distance education experts what it takes to be successful in distance learning and online teaching jobs as he reveals his teaching strategies and systematic approach to online teaching and eLearning.

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Finding teaching jobs online can be difficult and very competitive. Jobs in online education are extremely rewarding and allow many individuals to work from home and make money virtually anywhere.

Online education is one of the fastest growing fields in the world! It is also one of the most competitive. It is vital that you stand out from the others and become one of the best! Brian serves as a personal coach to many top educators and successful people throughout the country. His experiences provide an expansive insight not seen anywhere else before. His unmatched experience is here for you to draw upon for your success! Allow yourself to have the life and the career that you have always wanted and that you deserve!

### Sign up for Online Teaching Jobs now and get a free copy of Brian’s book “Getting Started Teaching Online”.

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**Categories:** Insight

**Tags:** Courses, Distance Learning, E-Learning, Practices, Teachers/Educators, Tips for Teachers/Educators

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### [Why AI Testing Will Define the Next Generation of EdTech](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/why-ai-testing-will-define-the-next-generation-of-edtech/)

**Published:** January 27, 2026
**Author:** Editorial Team

**Excerpt:** This article explores the importance of AI testing in EdTech systems with a basic understanding of how AI testing helps systems and what the future holds for it.

**Content:**

The education technology landscape is currently undergoing its most profound transformation in decades. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a supporting feature, but is becoming the core engine behind personalized learning, intelligent tutoring systems, automated assessments, and adaptive content delivery. As AI reshapes students’ learning and educators’ teaching, one critical discipline is emerging as a defining factor for success: AI Testing.

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In the next generation of EdTech, the quality, trustworthiness, and scalability of [AI-driven systems](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/how-ai-powered-learning-is-reshaping-classrooms-across-india/) will depend not just on innovation but also on how rigorously they are tested.

### AI Is Changing What “Quality” Means in EdTech

Traditional EdTech platforms relied on predictable workflows: static content, rule-based grading, and deterministic results. Testing these systems involved verifying expected inputs and outputs.

AI-driven EdTech changes that paradigm entirely.

Modern AI-based platforms now:

- Adapt learning paths based on student behavior (personalized learning).
- Generate explanations, questions, and feedback dynamically (as per the queries or questions asked).
- Evaluate open-ended responses using large language models(LLMs).
- Make probabilistic decisions rather than fixed ones.

In this latest environment, quality is no longer binary. An AI tutor’s response may be technically correct but pedagogically inappropriate. An assessment may be unbiased in isolation but unfair at scale. This probabilistic nature of responses demands testing strategies that go beyond pass/fail logic and evaluate correctness, relevance, fairness, safety, and learning impact.

#### The Stakes Are Higher Than Ever

EdTech systems influence real academic outcomes, student confidence, and long-term learning trajectories. When AI fails in this context, the consequences will not just be broken UI or slow load times.

Poorly tested AI can lead to:

- Hallucinated or incorrect explanations of concepts.
- Bias against specific student demographics, including those based on economic status, caste, and racial features.
- Inconsistent grading and feedback leading to dissatisfaction.
- Erosion of trust among educators and learners due to unexpected outcomes.
- Compliance and data privacy violations.

Hence, testing becomes the primary mechanism of accountability as AI becomes more autonomous.

### How AI Testing Differs From Traditional Testing?

There are several challenges in testing AI-powered EdTech systems that conventional QA practices were never designed to handle:

- Non-deterministic Outputs: The same prompt may yield different responses every time it is submitted.
- Context Sensitivity: Responses are influenced by prior interactions and user profiles.
- Scale and Diversity: AI must serve millions of learners with diverse abilities, languages, and cultural contexts.
- Model Drift: As AI models are continuously updated or retrained, performance can change over time.

To tackle these challenges, next-generation AI testing must focus on:

- Behavior validation of data rather than exact matches
- Scenario-based and intent-driven testing instead of running test cases one-by-one to verify the working of UI and other components.
- Large-scale variation and edge-case coverage to validate the boundary conditions.
- Continuous testing in production-like environments

In the coming years, most EdTech platforms will claim to be “AI-based.” In this situation, market leaders will be differentiated based on trust.

As more and more AI-powered EdTech platforms emerge in the market, Institutions, educators, and parents will ask:

- Can this AI be relied on for fair assessment without any bias?
- Does it adapt responsibly to student needs or act on its own?
- Is it safe for young learners as far as content is concerned?
- Can its behavior be explained and validated with a real-life scenario?

Companies investing deeply in AI testing will have answers to these questions, while those who don’t will struggle with adoption, regulation, and reputation.

#### AI Testing Enables Responsible Innovation

AI testing is often seen as a bottleneck, but in reality, it is an innovation enabler.

AI-based test automation tools like [testRigor](https://testrigor.com/) allow EdTech teams to:

- Experiment faster without compromising safety and security.
- Deploy AI features with confidence.
- Catch bias and failure modes early so they can be fixed.
- Continuously improve learning outcomes by retraining the models.

By shifting testing left and embedding it throughout the AI lifecycle, from requirements gathering and data validation to prompt design and post-deployment monitoring, teams can innovate responsibly at scale.

### How testRigor Helps With AI Testing

testRigor supports both [AI-powered application testing](https://testrigor.com/ai-in-software-testing/) and the use of AI to improve the testing process itself. Here are the testRigor features that help with AI testing.

1. Testing AI & LLM-based Features (What most people mean by “AI testing”)

testRigor validates non-deterministic and AI-driven behavior, which is difficult with traditional tools.

Using testRigor, you can test:

- LLMs and chatbots (intent, correctness, hallucinations, tone)
- AI recommendations and adaptive UI
- Sentiment detection (positive/negative/neutral)
- True/false and probabilistic outputs
- AI-generated text, images, graphs, and visual content

Tests are written in plain English, for example:
`check that chatbot response answers the question and is not offensive`
`check that response sentiment is positive`
This allows validation at the behavior and outcome level, not brittle implementation details

2. 2. Validating AI-Generated Code & AI-Accelerated Development

With AI writing more production code, testRigor acts as a governance and safety layer:

- Verifies that AI-generated UI and backend logic behave correctly
- Confirms business requirements independently of how code was generated
- Prevents “AI slop” (working-looking but incorrect features)

Because tests are written from a user and business perspective, they remain stable and functional even when AI rewrites large portions of the codebase

3. Self-Healing Tests for Rapidly Changing AI Interfaces

AI-driven apps evolve frequently. testRigor uses:

- Natural Language Processing (NLP)
- Vision AI
- AI context
- Semantic element identification

This enables self-healing tests that adapt automatically when:

- UI structure changes
- Labels change
- Layouts shift
- AI-generated content varies slightly

As a result, there is up to a 99.5% reduction in test maintenance compared to locator-based tools.

4. AI-Powered Test Creation (Using AI to Test Faster)

testRigor also uses AI to help testers:

- Generate test cases from feature descriptions that are in plain English.
- Convert manual tests to automated tests, saving significant time and effort.
- Record flows and translate them into plain English so that even non-technical stakeholders can understand.
- Allow non-technical users to author tests.

This makes AI testing accessible to QA, BAs, PMs, and domain experts, not just automation engineers and software testers.

5. End-to-End AI Testing Across Platforms

AI features rarely live in isolation. testRigor lets you test AI in real user journeys:

- Web
- Mobile (native & hybrid)
- Desktop
- APIs
- Mainframe

All-in-one tool, using the same English-based approach

In essence, testRigor helps with AI testing by:

- Validating AI outputs, not just UI mechanics.
- Testing LLMs, chatbots, sentiment, and AI-driven workflows.
- Governing AI-generated code before it reaches production
- Reducing flakiness and maintenance via self-healing AI
- Enabling non-technical teams to test AI systems confidently

### The Future of EdTech Is Test-Driven AI

Just as test-driven development shaped modern software engineering, AI-driven education will be shaped by test-driven intelligence.

In the next generation of EdTech:

- AI testing will be a core product competency, not a support function, and will be responsible for testing end-to-end workflows of EdTech platforms.
- QA teams will collaborate closely with educators, data scientists, and ethicists to collect data for training AI models.
- Success metrics will include learning quality, fairness, and explainability, and not just mechanical values.
- Trust and reliability will matter as much as feature richness.

AI will define the future of education, but AI testing will define whether that future is equitable, effective, and worthy of trust.

**Categories:** Insight

**Tags:** AI Tools, Testing, Tools for Business

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### [When Career Advice Becomes Career Misguidance: How to Tell the Difference](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/when-career-advice-becomes-career-misguidance-how-to-tell-the-difference/)

**Published:** January 18, 2026
**Author:** Site Admin

**Excerpt:** Career misguidance in India leaves millions of students choosing blindly, driven by pressure, outdated advice, and a lack of coherent guidance systems.

**Content:**

India’s education system trains students to clear exams, not to navigate careers. But does the nation really suffer from a guidance deficit or a guidance coherence crisis?

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### The Crisis Nobody’s Talking About

In India’s bustling classrooms and coaching centers, a quiet catastrophe unfolds every day. A student sits across from a well-meaning parent or teacher and makes a decision that will define the next two decades of their life, based on information so incomplete it borders on reckless.

The statistics are brutal. 90% of Indian students choose careers blindly. Only 10% receive professional career counseling. Yet 86% of graduates report regret or lack clarity about their work. Most shocking of all: graduate unemployment stands at 35%, higher than illiterate unemployment at 3.4%. This isn’t a career guidance deficit. It’s a career coherence crisis, a systemic breakdown where education and employment operate in parallel universes, rarely intersecting, never aligning. Misguidance typically manifests in five ways:

#### Advice based on Familiarity and Not Aptitude

The first source of misguided advice is from people you trust: parents, older siblings, and the “successful relative.” The advice may be well-intended, but it is profoundly flawed.

#### Societal Pressure Disguised as Wisdom

“Beta, just do engineering or medicine or IAS. These are secure paths.” This advice was relevant in 1990. It’s career suicide in 2026. The “Holy Trinity” exists by virtue of being understood as prestigious and a story of stability. Conversely, new frontiers such as AI, climate tech, renewables, digital content, UX, and data analytics remain unexplored not because they are less valid, but simply because they are unknown.

#### Information Without Interpretation

The internet has democratised access to career information. A student scrolls through career websites, finds 50 job descriptions, and is no closer to clarity, often more confused.

Real misguidance happens when information arrives without expert interpretation. Nobody helps the student understand the hidden skill requirements, the actual day-to-day reality, the personality fit, or the market trajectory of a given role.

##### One-Time Advice vs. Ongoing Support

“Choose your stream after 10th, then figure out college, then get a job.” Instead of viewing a career as a continuous process, this linear perspective views it as a single choice.

Real career planning is iterative. A student’s interests evolve. Market demands shift. The world transforms (as we saw during COVID). Yet the guidance ecosystem treats career selection as a box to check, not a process to nurture. Most career “counseling” in Indian schools amounts to a single session with an overburdened teacher playing counselor, if it happens at all. The good guidance is continuous, adaptive, and supported by the trained professionals, while misguidance is transactional, one-off, and too often delivered by the unqualified.

#### Ignoring the Complete Picture

A good counselor understands that career choice isn’t purely about aptitude. It intersects with financial reality (can your family support this education?) and geographic constraints, does your family support this choice? Will this role align with your well-being? And does this career serve what matters to you? Misguidance comes from advice that isolates one factor, usually academic performance, and treats it as the deciding variable.

### The Infrastructure Catastrophe

India needs 1.4 million career counselors to serve 315 million students at international standards. It has approximately 500. This means one counselor for every 630,000 students, against a recommended ratio of 1:250. The math is stark: India is 2,500 times under-resourced.

The National Education Policy 2020 mandates that every school provide career guidance starting from Grade 6. Yet 9 out of 10 school leaders have no idea how to implement it. The policy exists on paper; the infrastructure doesn’t exist in classrooms.

### The Credential Gap

Unlike mathematics or science teachers, career counselors have no standardised national certification in India. This means anyone can call themselves a “career advisor,” from genuinely trained professionals to someone who read a book once. The consequence: you can’t distinguish expert from charlatan. Parents in need of assistance lack a framework for assessing reliability.

### Red Flags: How to Identify Bad Advice Before It’s Too Late

As a parent or student, keep an eye out for these red flags that indicate you’re getting false advice instead of real career support: advice that works for everyone, No psychometric evaluation, prioritising prestige over fit, out-of-date data, pressure to make a decision right away, and absence of backup plans.

### The Bottom Line

Career misguidance isn’t a personal failing; it’s a systemic failure. When 90% of students choose blindly, the problem isn’t the students; it’s the absence of coherent guidance infrastructure. But the tide is turning. NEP 2020 is mandating change. Thought leaders are proving that structured career guidance transforms outcomes. Technology is democratizing access through AI-powered assessments and online counseling. The real question isn’t whether India can create better career guidance. It’s whether India will.

Every student, whether from a metro city or rural district, whether privileged or underprivileged, whether academically conventional or creatively unique, deserves the clarity to choose their path, not stumble into it. That’s not a luxury. In a nation racing toward 2047, it’s a necessity.

**Categories:** Insight

**Tags:** Career Advising, Career Counselling, Career Guidance, Career Mentoring, Employability Gaps

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### [Emversity Raises $30 Million (₹271 Crore) in Series A funding](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/emversity-raises-30-million-₹271-crore-in-series-a-funding/)

**Published:** January 17, 2026
**Author:** Editorial Team

**Excerpt:** Emversity raises $30M in Series A funding to scale its education-to-employment platform, strengthening industry-aligned skilling across India.

**Content:**

Emversity, a higher-education embedded training and employability platform operated by Beyond Odds Technologies Pvt. Ltd., has raised $30 million (₹271 crore) in a Series A round led by Premji Invest, with participation from Lightspeed and Z47, taking total funding raised to $46 million.

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Emversity acts as a bridge between universities and employers, working with higher-education institutions to strengthen the link between academic learning and workforce readiness. By embedding industry-aligned curricula, work-integrated training, and advanced learning infrastructure—including simulation-based and AR/VR-enabled learning—the platform helps universities deliver more employable graduates. In parallel, Emversity works directly with employers and operates dedicated skill centres in affiliation with the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), offering short-term training programs for healthcare and hospitality. Together, these efforts address workforce shortages in critical sectors while enabling predictable education-to-employment outcomes.

In under two years, Emversity has scaled into a category-leading platform, supporting over 4,500 learners across 40+ campuses through employer-co-created workforce pipelines. Its healthcare and hospitality programs are developed in collaboration with leading employers to ensure curriculum relevance and job readiness, with early cohorts working at organisations such as Fortis Healthcare, Apollo Hospitals, Aster, KIMS, IHCL (Taj Hotels), and Lemon Tree Hotels. This employer-integrated model spans university-embedded programs and Emversity-operated skill centres, strengthening employability outcomes while enabling predictable, job-ready talent pipelines at scale.

The company plans to deploy the capital toward long-term priorities, including:

- Expanding Emversity’s campus footprint from 40+ to over 200 locations
- Deepening its leadership position in healthcare and hospitality skilling
- Launching skilling programs for infrastructure-led EPC and manufacturing industries
- Continuing to strengthen its technology-enabled careers platform spanning career discovery, training, employability, and workforce mobility

**Vivek Sinha, Founder & CEO, Emversity** said,

> India has added significant capacity in higher education over the past decade, but the alignment between education and employability has not kept pace with the needs of a rapidly changing economy. Universities have built academic scale and depth, while skill requirements across sectors have evolved far more quickly. Emversity was created to work alongside universities—adding industry relevance, applied training, and employer linkage where it is most needed.
> 
> This funding allows us to scale that model responsibly: strengthening proven sectors, extending it to new areas of workforce demand, and continuing to build a durable institution focused on employability outcomes. Our objective is to enable a capital-efficient education-to-employment platform that leverages existing university infrastructure and can operate at a global scale over the long term.

**Kaveesh Chawla, Partner at Premji Invest**, said,

> Our investment in Emversity reflects our strong conviction in the role of outcome-oriented education and skilling in driving long-term social and economic impact in India. As the need to bridge the gap between academic learning and real-world employability grows, Emversity’s student-centric approach, focus on apprenticeships, and strong alignment with industry partners position it well to address this gap at scale.

**Rajat Agarwal, Managing Director at Z47**, added,

> Emversity is building employability infrastructure in sectors that are critical to India’s long-term growth and capacity. The team has demonstrated consistency and resilience in a complex operating environment, and this round supports the next phase of scaling a durable, employment-led higher education platform. We believe Emversity is well positioned to strengthen employability outcomes in India, and we’re pleased to continue partnering with the team.

**Harsha Kumar, Partner at Lightspeed**, said,

> Emversity is addressing a fundamental gap between education and employability in India by working within existing institutions rather than around them. Vivek and the team have built a disciplined, outcomes-led platform that aligns universities, employers, and learners over the long term. We believe this approach is well suited to building education-to-employment infrastructure at scale, and we’re pleased to continue supporting Emversity in its next phase.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** EdTech Funding, Employability Skills, Funding, Higher Education, Upskilling Platform, Workforce Upskilling

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### [3 AI-Powered Platforms Transforming The Way Learners Master Languages](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/trends/3-ai-powered-platforms-transforming-the-way-learners-master-languages/)

**Published:** January 14, 2026
**Author:** Editorial Team

**Excerpt:** I-powered language learning is transforming how students build fluency, offering real-time feedback, personalized study paths, and continuous support.

**Content:**

*AI is reshaping how we learn languages, offering features that adapt to each learner’s goals and pace. With personalized and real-time support, AI makes progress more achievable than ever.*

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In recent years, AI has opened a new chapter in language learning, enabling learners to make progress faster and more effectively. According to a report by the Digital Education Council (2024), AI has become deeply embedded in students’ daily study habits, with 86% of learners worldwide now relying on AI tools in their studies. Research by Cambridge University Press & Assessment (2024) highlights that AI-powered learning tools can significantly support the language learning process, serving as a writing assistant, conversation partner, personalized tutor, and even a source of motivation.

![AI is reshaping the language learning experience](https://www.edtechreview.in/wp-content/uploads/ai-is-reshaping-the-language-learning-experience.jpg "Ai is Reshaping the Language Learning Experience")AI is reshaping the language learning experienceToday, learners have access to an ever-growing number of AI-powered products for language study, which can make choosing the right one feel overwhelming. To help simplify the decision, here are three platforms that are transforming the way learners build and strengthen their language skills.

### Prep Edu

Prep Edu, an AI-powered language learning, teaching, and testing platform, **[offers a wide range of courses from IELTS](https://prepedu.com/en/ielts)**, TOEIC, and HSK to PrepTalk (English communication). Through proprietary AI technology, Prep Edu addresses the challenges of conventional language learning methods and empowers learners to achieve their goals faster.

With traditional approaches, learners often have to wait days to receive feedback on speaking and writing. Prep Edu changes this experience with its AI Virtual Rooms, where feedback is delivered instantly. Designed to support independent practice, the Virtual Speaking Room and Virtual Writing Room recreate real exam conditions and evaluate performance across 12 key criteria. After each practice session, learners receive immediate results along with clear, detailed feedback that highlights strengths, points out areas for improvement, and offers practical recommendations to help them progress more effectively.

Prep Edu also reshapes the online learning experience through AI, bringing structure and guidance into every stage of the journey. The platform offers a personalized study plan tailored to specific goals, giving each learner a clear and structured path from the very beginning. Throughout their learning experience with Prep Edu, students receive 24/7 support from **[Teacher Bee AI](https://prepedu.com/en/news/teacher-bee-ai-by-prep)**. This AI tutor provides clear academic explanations, concise lesson summaries, and extra practice activities to strengthen their understanding. As a result, learners can study independently with clear direction and continuous guidance throughout the learning process.

### **Grammarly**

Grammarly is an AI-powered writing assistant designed to help learners write English confidently.

For many language learners, writing has long been one of the most challenging skills to master. Practice often focused on producing a final piece without timely support and feedback. Grammarly has changed this approach by turning writing into a guided learning process.

More than just checking spelling and grammar, the platform helps learners plan and draft their content using generative AI prompts, rewrite text, and proofread their work. It also guides users in making subtle editorial choices, such as adjusting tone, varying sentence structures, and improving overall flow to make their writing more engaging and effective. In addition, Grammarly includes plagiarism detection and citation support to ensure their work remains original and properly referenced.

### Notion

Notion is a flexible workspace that allows learners to design their own personalized, AI-supported learning environment.

Before tools like Notion, language learning materials were often scattered across notebooks, documents, and apps, making it difficult for learners to stay organized and keep everything connected. As one of the most powerful platforms for note-taking and knowledge organization, Notion enables users to capture information in formats that fit their workflow, ranging from simple text to tables and databases. It also supports language study by enabling learners to create tailored vocabulary boards or flashcards enriched with definitions, examples, and practice prompts.

Learners can further enhance their writing skills by leveraging the support of Notion AI. It serves as a collaborative co-writer by helping brainstorm ideas, structure arguments, and polish sentences.

As AI technology reshapes the way we learn a new language, the opportunity to build a more effective, personalized language journey is now within reach. All it takes is choosing the right support and letting it unlock your full language potential.

**Categories:** Trends

**Tags:** AI Education, AI Teaching Tools, AI Writing, AI-based Learning, English as a Second Language, English Learning, Language Learning, Personalized Learning

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### [Dive Into Digital: The Top 5 E-Learning Platforms You Can't Miss](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/trends/the-top-5-e-learning-platforms-you-cant-miss/)

**Published:** December 30, 2025
**Author:** Amalia

**Excerpt:** Discover the top 5 e-learning platforms to boost your career and acquire new skills. From Coursera's accredited courses to Udemy's affordable options, find the perfect platform to achieve your educational goals. 

**Content:**

Since 2000, the e-learning industry has grown by a whopping 900%. Today, this market is growing even faster than ever after millions of people have explored the unique benefits of remote learning after the pandemic.

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The beauty of [e-learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/e-learning/) is that it’s accessible to everyone, affordable, and, most importantly, lets you acquire crucial professional skills in a time-efficient manner. You can even combine it with your full-time studies in college to ensure that you graduate fully prepared for the labor market.

If that’s the plan, find a reliable “[Do my paper for me](https://writepaper.com/)” service for better time and [homework](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/homework/) management, and let’s explore the top five e-learning platforms that can help you accomplish your goals!

### Studocu.AI – Best for Peer-Shared Study Materials (Bonus)

Studocu is a student-driven platform with over 50 million study documents shared by learners from 15,000+ universities worldwide. You can find course-specific notes, past exams, and study guides that match your exact curriculum. The platform’s highlight is [Studocu AI](http://studocu.com/en-us/ai), which turns your uploaded materials into practice quizzes, flashcards, and mock exams automatically. It also condenses lengthy readings into summaries and provides explanations for tricky concepts. The main advantage here is combining peer resources with AI tools to make studying more efficient and interactive, though you’ll want to verify peer-uploaded content against your official course materials.

### Coursera – Best for Top-Notch Accredited Education

If you want to learn marketing with Google, explore data engineering with Duke University, or get a certification in machine learning from Stanford, Coursera is for you! This platform was started in 2012 and offers a huge list of accredited courses with certificates recognized by employers.

### Grow With Google – Best for Top-of-the-Class Free Training

If you’re interested in digital skills, Google is the platform you need. Grow With Google offers a decent collection of learning tools and training programs, including those with worldwide-recognized certifications. The platform offers training in many fields, including AI, online sales, [digital marketing](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/digital-marketing/), and many others. And it’s absolutely free of charge!

### Skillshare – Best for Creative Skills

If you’re dreaming about a career in a creative field, Skillshare can help. It’s a trusted platform that offers accessible lessons and courses on various creative skills, including design, digital art, etc. The best part is that most courses on this platform are project-based. That is, you don’t just study the theory but also receive immediate hands-on experience.

### edX – Best for Formal Education

If you’re not in college but want to receive a formal education, edX is your best bet. The main highlight of this platform is that it offers full-fledged Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees apart from typical [online courses](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-courses/) and certifications. With edX, you can earn a degree from the world’s leading schools more cheaply and flexibly.

### Udemy – Best for Affordability

Udemy is known for its vast catalogue of courses from the world’s top schools and teachers in nearly any subject field. Here, you can study pretty much anything, from arts to data science, and earn a certificate which will become a good addition to your resume.

The best part about this platform is that it’s highly affordable. The cost of every course ranges from $10 to $200, which should suit almost every budget.

**The Bottom Line**

Whether you’re seeking affordable degrees or are already in college looking to future-proof your career with additional knowledge and skills, e-learning is a wise solution that can help! Now, you have a list of the top five platforms to try today to acquire new skills with ease.

**Categories:** Trends

**Tags:** Certification, Digital Marketing, E-Learning, education, Homework, New Age Skills, Online Courses, Online Learning

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### [Educational Symbiosis: When Minds and Machines Think as One](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/educational-symbiosis-when-minds-and-machines-think-as-one/)

**Published:** December 29, 2025
**Author:** Site Admin

**Excerpt:** Educational symbiosis envisions a future where human minds and AI think together—machines handle patterns while humans focus on creativity and ethics.

**Content:**

I have never been a great fan of AI taking over the one thing that truly separates human beings from all other life forms — the mind. Yes, there is a genuine fear of AI overpowering us. And yet, as educators and leaders, we are challenged to look beyond anxiety… to search for meaning instead of menace. And that’s where the relief came. There is a positive side.

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Let me take you to 2040. A young girl sits by a window, watching the rain. She isn’t “studying” in the way we once did. She doesn’t have the heavy school bag, there are no timetables pinned to the fridge, and there is no frantic cramming before exams. Yet, she is learning.

Beside her is an invisible companion. It’s not the teacher or a device. It’s a thinking partner!

This is **educational symbiosis**. This is a future where human minds and intelligent machines *collaborate*.

For those of you who are still learning to be tech savvy, let’s put your fears at the corner for a moment. Let’s be objective and see, that for decades, we treated technology as a tool, a calculator, a search engine, a digital blackboard. But technology today, especially in the domain of education, has grown by leaps and is far more personal.

By 2040, learning will feel less like instruction and more like **conversation**. Your AI learning companion will not dump information into your brain. It will listen. It will observe how you think, where you hesitate, what excites you, what confuses you. And then, like a wise friend, it will respond.

If you struggle with math, it won’t say, “You’re weak.” It will say, “You think in stories. Let me explain numbers like a story.”

If you learn best while walking, it will shift learning into motion.

If your curiosity peaks at midnight, it will be wide awake with you. (Unlike most teachers we know.)

This is not science fiction. This is a reality already knocking at our door. The good part about this transformation isn’t that we will have smarter machines. It’s that we will become **freer humans**.

In this symbiotic model, machines handle memory, speed, repetition, and pattern detection, the things they’re brilliant at. Humans focus on imagination, judgment, ethics, empathy, creativity, the things only humans can do.

So it would be fair to say that the machine becomes your *exoskeleton for the mind*.

You still walk. You still choose the direction. But you walk further, faster, and with less fatigue.

Sure, we will ask uncomfortable questions:

– If a machine helps you think better, where does your intelligence begin and end?

– If effort looks different, how do we measure merit?

– If everyone has access to a brilliant thinking partner, what truly makes someone exceptional?

The answer may surprise us.

In the future, intelligence won’t be judged by how much you know. That metrics is slowly losing it’s value. Intelligence will be measured by **how wisely you think, how ethically you act**, and **how creatively you solve problems** that machines alone cannot.

Education will no longer be about keeping up with content and rote memory. It will be about keeping up with **your own evolution**.

And perhaps the most beautiful shift of all? Learning will finally feel human again, where curiosity, exploration and growth will replace pressure, fear and grades.

I’m not saying that the classroom will disappear. It will simply dissolve—into life. The opportunity ahead is to build an era of AI where minds and machines think as one; education is no longer preparation for life. It *is life*.

**Categories:** Insight

**Tags:** AI Education, AI-based Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Future of Learning

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### [Top 6 Digital Learning Platforms Used by Students to Master Global Courses](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/trends/top-6-digital-learning-platforms-used-by-students-to-master-global-courses/)

**Published:** December 21, 2025
**Author:** Site Admin

**Excerpt:** Here are the top 6 Digital learning platforms for global courses that help students manage test prep, admissions, and visas with AI-driven guidance and personalized support.

**Content:**

The right digital platform can turn a complex overseas education journey into a structured and successful experience. Whether you need AI-driven course matching, expert test prep, or end-to-end application support, these tools provide tailored solutions for every student’s needs. With continuous innovation and expanding global reach, such platforms are reshaping how learners access world-class education. Ultimately, they empower students to turn their aspirations of studying abroad into reality, efficiently and confidently. A global education has, therefore, gradually become more accessible with the innovative use of digital learning platforms. Equipped with personalized mentorship, AI-powered matching, and comprehensive support, such platforms help students achieve their goals. This would involve test preparation, university selection, visa assistance, and even cultural transition-every step can be better managed with the right platform. The following list outlines five major platforms students rely on to undertake international courses with confidence.

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### Masterclass Space

Masterclass Space offers flexible, unlimited online coaching for exams like SAT, AP, and BITSAT delivered by experienced faculty. Its personalized approach helps students score top grades and secure admissions into highly regarded global universities that include Ivy League schools. The company integrates academics with well-being through its music-driven initiatives and is expanding its learning experience with upcoming AI-based tools.

### Leverage Edu

Leverage Edu makes the study-abroad journey easy with powerful AI-driven tools. The Course Finder at Leverage Edu automatically suggests the best program a student is looking for, based on his/her profile. The core services include university shortlisting, counseling, and visa guidance-all absolutely free. Students can choose premium plans that provide additional advantages like scholarship support, test preparation, and expedited processing.

### Yocket

Yocket simplifies overseas higher education, enabled with a set of tools to help students in choosing universities, comparing programs, follow application statuses, and staying connected with a large peer community. Supporting students through every step of the study-abroad process, the platform helps in preparation for tests, arranging loans, visas, and expert counseling through Yocket Premium.

### Edwise International

Edwise International provides counselling for studies abroad, right from university selection and application to visa, scholarship, travel, and foreign exchange guidance. Backed by an experience spanning hundreds of global institutions, its counseling ensures that students make confident and well-informed choices right from the beginning of their international education.

### Leap Scholar

Leap Scholar offers end-to-end overseas education, from university shortlisting to admissions guidance, IELTS preparation, and visa support, with education-loan solutions. Supported by a large learning community and robust global partnerships, the platform guides students through every stage of the overseas education journey with clarity and personalized support.

The right digital platform can change a cumbersome overseas education journey into an organized and successful one. Be it AI-driven course matching, expert test preparation, or end-to-end application support, the tools are tailor-made to fit each student’s requirements. Through innovation, continuous development, and growth of reach, such platforms have come to reshape how learners gain access to world-class education. Ultimately, it empowers the students to fulfill their ambition of studying abroad with efficiency and confidence.

**Categories:** Trends

**Tags:** Digital Learning, Digital Learning Program, International Education, International Student, Overseas Education, Study Abroad

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### [Should AI Write Your Master Schedule for You?](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/should-ai-write-your-master-schedule-for-you/)

**Published:** December 19, 2025
**Author:** Erin Werra

**Excerpt:** AI in school scheduling can handle complex calculations, but thoughtful educators must lead decisions to ensure humanity, equity, and wellbeing come first.

**Content:**

No, but AI’s skillful summarizing and organization blend beautifully with the nuance and expertise of educator instinct.

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Can AI independently design an ecosystem in which students can grow and thrive?

Dr Ashanti Bryant Foster once said, “A master schedule must be built with the same level of care and attention as a new home where a family will spend the next 20 years growing together.”

And that’s a tall order for a string of code that will never understand the emotional concept of family, growing, or indeed the next 20 years passing.

What if, instead of delegating something sensitive to cut costs, AI and brilliant educators shared the load?

### The pros

Outsourcing calculations saves on time and effort. Saving time adds up for wellbeing, which every educator must guard these days.

Leaders walk a thin budget line, and it’s getting thinner by the week. By thinking strategically and outsourcing the number crunching to AI, district leaders are able to make the most of funding, tailor class size, and even increase teacher retention.

80% of the budget goes to staffing, so using every minute teachers spend thoughtfully and assigning FTE and 9-month roles with precision, a master schedule can meet more needs without burning out teachers, over-relying on substitutes, scrambling to hire mid-year and more.

Time spent on making a master schedule is important, but deadlines loom. The crunch and uncertainty often lead educators to punt and roll over last year’s schedule, prolonging headaches without even realizing. Thoughtful edtech solutions can offer ways to limit effort and resources—or at least make it seem quicker for end users in busy classrooms.

### The cons

If we mention the danger of rolling over the master schedule without a second thought, we also have to caution against the unchecked use of AI. Same as any technology solution, some AI champions have become more choosy about what they delegate and remove their own nuance from.

Humanity always comes first in K–12. AI cannot empathize with a teacher who is struggling—but thoughtful leaders can keep individual coaching needs in mind. AI will never become an expert in child development when it can only look back in history, not down at it occurring.

Most of the budget goes to paying humans, and 100% of the impact made in classrooms comes from building caring relationships, so while things sound good on paper, reality is a different (flesh, blood, snacks, and tears) animal.

### The compromise

🧠 Let’s not overthink it, but let’s give it our full imagination and heart.

🎢 Thoughtful admin leads the process with expert teams and makes it hum along.

🧮 AI can help with the logic puzzling of it all.

🚦 Thoughtful experts (a fresh group? Design your best process.) double- or even triple-check. Every human agrees before it moves to prime time.

### The future

The truth about artificial intelligence tools is that they will tempt some users to opt out of the humanity of it all: doing important work for people who matter. As with everything else in K–12, what you get out is what you put in. Does that mean phoning in a master schedule freshly spat from ChatGPT?

Or does it look like smart, intuitive educators using high-tech tools to create the perfect master schedule home for your school family to thrive?

The choice is yours. Good luck!

**Categories:** Insight

**Tags:** AI Teaching Tools, AI Tools, AI Writing, School Administration

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### [Teaching Crypto Literacy in Classrooms and How EdTech Helps Students Understand Digital Money](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/trends/teaching-crypto-literacy-in-classrooms-and-how-edtech-helps-students-understand-digital-money/)

**Published:** December 18, 2025
**Author:** Editorial Team

**Excerpt:** Crypto literacy in education helps students understand digital money, risks, and value—using real examples and EdTech tools to build critical thinking.

**Content:**

If you are an educator wondering whether to bring cryptocurrency into your curriculum, you are not alone. As digital money becomes part of everyday conversations, students are hearing about coins like [Dogecoin](https://www.binance.com/en-IN/price/dogecoin) long before they understand what money really is in the modern world. That early exposure creates the risk that young people will make decisions without understanding the basics. When you introduce crypto literacy in your classroom, you give students a chance to build real digital financial skills.

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This gap between interest and knowledge is larger than many people realise. According to the OECD’s International Survey of Adult Financial Literacy back in 2023, [only 29% of adults across 39 economies](https://www.oecd.org/en/publications/oecd-infe-2023-international-survey-of-adult-financial-literacy_56003a32-en.html) meet the minimum target for digital financial literacy. These findings reflect everyday adults who already manage income and expenses. Teenagers naturally start at an even lower level. When you use familiar examples like Dogecoin in class and in discussions, students can look past memes and online hype and focus on basic questions. What makes digital money different from cash? Why do prices change? How do transactions actually move online?

### Why students need crypto literacy

Most [financial education](https://www.investopedia.com/terms/f/financial-literacy.asp) materials still focus on saving accounts, interest rates, taxes and a little bit of investing. These topics matter, but students today need more. Many of them already use mobile wallets or payment apps. Some have used gift-card style crypto purchases or have watched friends try out trading platforms. Their financial world is a lot more digital than the one adults grew up with.

Crypto brings both excitement and confusion. It can be used for fast payments or digital ownership, but it can also lose value quickly. The OECD has also warned that people with low digital financial literacy face more risk. They may not know how to evaluate information or spot scams. Students see dramatic price swings online and think they know what is happening, but most cannot explain what determines the value of a cryptocurrency or why it changes. That is where teachers and EdTech tools can make a real difference.

### How EdTech makes crypto easier to teach

When you use [digital learning tools](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/mastercard-academy-launches-free-online-financial-literacy-course/), students can explore ideas that are difficult to explain through a lecture alone. Instead of memorising definitions, they can move through interactive lessons that show how digital transactions work. They can follow a transaction from one digital wallet to another. They can see how a network confirms the movement of money. These activities turn abstract ideas into something they can touch and understand.

You can start with something straightforward that students already know about. Dogecoin is a good example because students recognise it and are not intimidated by it. When you talk about how it began as a joke and later turned into a real digital asset that people trade, the class starts to ask better questions. Why did people buy it? What gives anything value? How does a digital coin move from one person to another? These questions lead naturally into lessons about supply, demand, transparency, community influence and risk.

Some researchers are also exploring visual or block-based coding tools that let younger learners experiment with simplified blockchain ideas. With these tools, a student can piece together the basic logic of how digital records are stored. This is a gentle way to introduce technical concepts without overwhelming them.

### What crypto learning looks like in practice

Here are a few activities that tend to work well in classrooms.

**Simulations**
Use an app or learning tool where students send small virtual coins to one another. They watch the time it takes, check if the network is busy, and see how a simple action creates a record.

**Case discussions**
Share a short story about how Dogecoin rose in popularity. Ask students to guess what caused the changes. Encourage them to look for different explanations instead of accepting the first answer.

**Risk conversations**
Show a chart of a real cryptocurrency and ask the class how they would feel if they owned it. Would they buy? Would they wait? Would they sell? This helps them think about decision-making rather than guessing.

**Digital citizenship**
Talk about privacy, responsibility and how people behave online. Students already spend a lot of time on the internet, so they can connect these ideas with their own experiences.

These activities help students think for themselves. Instead of telling them what to believe, you let them build understanding through practice and conversation.

### What current data tells us

Crypto awareness is high around the world. Young people tend to be especially active in digital finance, often preferring mobile banking or fintech apps. At the same time, surveys show that basic knowledge is low. Many people do not know if crypto assets are legal tender in their country. Others do not understand fees, security risks, or how markets work. This combination of high interest and low understanding shows why schools need to step in.

You are not teaching students how to make money. You are teaching them how to think critically about information that affects their future. That is the real goal of crypto literacy.

### How you can start

If you want to bring crypto education into your lessons, here are some steps that help.

- Start with simple financial ideas.
- Use neutral tools designed for learning.
- Let students ask questions and follow their curiosity.
- Bring in real examples such as Dogecoin, but keep the focus on understanding, not investing.
- Connect crypto to broader digital citizenship topics such as online safety and research skills.

### Preparing students for the future

No one knows exactly how money will change in the next decade, but we know it is becoming more digital every year. When you give students a clear and thoughtful introduction to crypto, you prepare them to make smarter choices. Maybe a student who once heard about Dogecoin in a meme will now understand how value forms and why markets move. That small shift in understanding can make a big difference later in life.

If you can help your students navigate the digital world with confidence, you have already given them a skill that will stay with them long after they leave your classroom.

**Categories:** Trends

**Tags:** Crypto, Cryptocurrency, Financial Education, Financial Literacy

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### [The Missing Ingredient in EdTech for Neurodivergent Kids: Emotional Safety](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/the-missing-ingredient-in-edtech-for-neurodivergent-kids-emotional-safety/)

**Published:** December 3, 2025
**Author:** Site Admin

**Excerpt:** Emotional safety in EdTech is the missing ingredient neurodivergent kids need—tools must feel supportive, respectful, and safe before real learning can happen.

**Content:**

A thirteen-year-old looked at me during one of our sessions and said, “I’m 13, but apps treat me like I’m 6.”

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He wasn’t talking about reading levels. He was talking about dignity.

Over the past few months, I’ve listened to a very large number of families with neurodivergent children – kids with autism, dyslexia, ADHD, or twice-exceptionality. Each story is different. But the emotional landscape is remarkably consistent. Nearly every parent describes a child who has learned to associate learning with stress. Nearly every child tells me some version of the same thing: *learning tools don’t feel safe*.

**When Apps Become Threat Signals**

Most EdTech platforms are built around performance. They measure, track, grade, and compare. They assume a child arrives regulated and ready to learn. An assumption that excludes neurodivergent learners who navigate the world with heightened sensory, cognitive, or emotional load. For these kids, learning isn’t a straight line. It’s a state that depends entirely on how safe they feel in that moment.

The patterns I’ve observed are impossible to ignore. Children repeatedly describe digital tools as evaluative rather than supportive. One child told me, “It feels like I’m being tested, not helped.” A parent described her son shutting down the moment instructions appear because he *anticipates failure before he even tries*. These aren’t isolated reactions. They point to a fundamental need most tools aren’t designed to meet.

Neurodivergent learners often describe a mismatch between their internal rhythm and the rhythm the app demands. Several children told me they wished they could control the pace or pause without being penalized. by timers or automated corrections. Families kept repeating the same idea: *the learning experience needs to adapt to the child, not the other way around*.

**The Dignity Gap**

Many children explained that instructions assume invisible knowledge. One girl told me she could understand the concept but not the “how.” When she missed the nuance, it felt like a personal failure rather than a gap in design. Her mother described it as “falling through cracks that no one else sees.”

Perhaps most painful is how tools interpret dysregulation. When neurodivergent children feel anxious or overstimulated, most platforms simply read it as disengagement. A parent once told me, “The app thinks he’s not trying. That’s not the truth. He’s overwhelmed.” The tool doesn’t acknowledge this emotional shift, so the child believes the failure is theirs alone.

Older neurodivergent learners face another burden: infantilization. A fourteen-year-old summed it up clearly: “I can’t read very well, but I’m not stupid.” I’ve seen twelve-year-olds who can discuss quantum physics struggle with “The cat sat on the mat.” When digital tools wrap simple phonics in cartoon animals and primary colours, they strip away the sense of identity these older learners are desperately trying to build.

**What Emotional Safety Actually Means**

All these experiences point to the same missing element: **emotional safety**. It’s the condition in which a child feels seen, respected, and unthreatened. It’s the foundation for any genuine learning with neurodivergent children.

Emotional safety isn’t a soft concept or a bonus feature. It’s a design principle. When it’s absent, children protect themselves by withdrawing. When it’s present, they attempt things they usually avoid. They take risks. They stay curious. The entire learning system changes.

Designing for emotional safety means specific, concrete choices:

- **Empower children to manage their own pace.** Include visible pause buttons, let kids set their own timer intervals, and avoid automatic advancement. Children should decide when to continue.
- **Offer clear, step-by-step explanations.** Assume nothing is obvious. When a child doesn’t understand, the design failed. Not the child.
- **Build age-respectful content.** A twelve-year-old struggling with simple words can engage with stories about space exploration or ancient civilizations, as long as the sentence structures meet them where they are.
- **Remove comparison.** No leaderboards. No streaks that shame when broken. Private progress tracking that celebrates what they *can* do, not what they can’t.
- **Recognize emotional state as part of learning.** A child’s mood on Tuesday might require completely different content than their mood on Thursday; even if their skill level hasn’t changed.

**From Accessibility to Dignity**

Most important, emotional safety requires listening before building. Every meaningful change I’ve seen has come from listening to children explain what hurts. Emotional safety can’t be added at the end. It grows out of understanding what overwhelms, what confuses, and what restores confidence.

We talk a lot about accessibility. We talk far less about dignity. Yet dignity might be exactly what neurodivergent learners need most. A learning tool that treats a child with respect changes how that child sees themselves. It gives them permission to grow without fear of being judged or misunderstood.

The future of neurodivergent learning won’t be built only on content, algorithms, or interfaces. It will be built on the quiet, patient work of helping children feel safe enough to learn in the first place.

**Categories:** Insight

**Tags:** Accessibility, Adaptive Learning, Digital Learning, Emotional Intelligence, Learning Environment, Social &amp; Emotional Development, Social Emotional Learning, Special Education

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### [Key Technical and Soft Skills for Freshers Thriving in India’s Booming Electronics Sector](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/key-technical-and-soft-skills-for-freshers-thriving-in-indias-booming-electronics-sector/)

**Published:** December 2, 2025
**Author:** Site Admin

**Excerpt:** Technical and Soft Skills for Freshers: Electronics sector skills in India now demand a mix of embedded systems, circuit design, and adaptable soft skills as the industry scales globally.

**Content:**

India’s electronics industry is growing rapidly, powered by automation, AI, and IoT across sectors such as semiconductors, consumer electronics, and manufacturing. With a projected CAGR of 25–30% by 2030, PCBAs demand expected to reach $139 billion, and semiconductor consumption poised at $110 billion, the sector is attracting strong investments and global interest. Yet, this growth has revealed a widening skill gap employers are now looking for professionals who can blend deep technical expertise with adaptive, innovative soft skills. Bridging this gap through structured apprenticeships is essential to build a future-ready electronics workforce.

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Dr Nipun Sharma shares key skills for India’s booming electronics sector

### Technical Skills

1. **Embedded Systems and Programming:** As IoT and smart devices proliferate, employers seek candidates skilled in embedded C, C++, and hardware platforms like ARM, Arduino, and Raspberry Pi. A working knowledge of Python is increasingly valued for automation, AI integration, and data-driven electronics applications.
2. **Circuit Design, Simulation, and Debugging:** A strong grasp of analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuits is essential. Hands-on experience with tools such as PSPICE, Altium, or KiCAD, along with the ability to test, troubleshoot, and repair electronic systems using oscilloscopes and multimeters, sets candidates apart.
3. **Hardware Design and VLSI Proficiency:** For roles in semiconductor and integrated circuit design, familiarity with Hardware Description Languages (HDLs) like Verilog and VHDL is crucial. Understanding circuit behavior, layout, and testing processes bridges the gap between design and practical implementation.
4. **Production, Design, and R&D Exposure:** Modern electronics roles demand awareness of the full product lifecycle from concept and design to fabrication and production. Candidates who understand manufacturability, cost optimization, and product testing methodologies are more likely to thrive in R&D and production environments.
5. **Smart Manufacturing and Industry 5.0 Practices:** Industry 5.0 combines human expertise with AI, automation, and cyber-physical systems to create intelligent, adaptive manufacturing environments. Candidates need to be proficient in technologies like digital twins, IoT, predictive analytics, machine learning, edge computing, and cloud-connected systems for real-time optimisation and smarter decision-making. Employers also seek candidates who merge efficient resource use, reduced waste, responsible operations, and sustainable production practices as these are essential to thrive in modern smart factory environments.

### Soft skills

1. **Problem-solving and critical thinking:** Employers value engineers who can analytically and creatively tackle complex, real-world issues, not just textbook problems.
2. **Project management and organization:** The ability to prioritize tasks and manage projects efficiently is critical. Strong organizational skills ensure timely delivery and help lay the foundation for future leadership roles.
3. **Adaptability and a willingness to learn:** The electronics field is constantly evolving. Employers seek candidates who are curious, flexible, and have the initiative for continuous learning to keep up with new technologies.
4. **Teamwork and interpersonal skills:** Modern engineering is highly collaborative. Employers seek freshers who can work effectively in cross-functional teams, communicate technical ideas clearly, and collaborate seamlessly with colleagues across different functions.
5. **Attention to detail:** From circuit design to code review, even minor errors can cause major problems. Employers desire thoroughness and accuracy in all aspects of a new hire’s work.

As India’s electronics sector accelerates, success will increasingly depend on professionals who balance strong technical foundations with essential human skills. Mastery in embedded systems, circuit design, production, and safety coupled with adaptability, problem-solving, and teamwork will define the next generation of engineers. Those who cultivate both technical depth and soft skill agility through practical, apprenticeship-based learning will not only meet industry expectations but also drive India’s transformation into a global electronics manufacturing powerhouse.

**Categories:** Insight

**Tags:** Adaptive Learning, Communication Skills, Critical Thinking, Employability Skills, Problem Solving, Skill Development, Soft Skills, Team Based Learning, Technical Skills

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### [Understanding How AI Strengthens The Role Of Educators In This Interview With Osasenaga Usoh - Founder Of FasTutorAI](https://www.edtechreview.in/voices/interviews/understanding-how-ai-strengthens-the-role-of-educators-in-this-interview-with-osasenaga-usoh-founder-of-fastutorai/)

**Published:** July 6, 2025
**Author:** Editorial Team

**Excerpt:** AI in education is shifting from automation to true support—FasTutorAI shows how adaptive AI can boost comprehension while strengthening teachers’ roles.

**Content:**

Artificial intelligence is reshaping nearly every industry, but education remains one of the sectors with the greatest need for thoughtful, learner-centered innovation. While many EdTech tools focus on content delivery or automation, the deeper issue educators continue to highlight is the gap between teaching and actual understanding.

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[FasTutorAI](https://fastutorai.com), an emerging intelligent learning platform, aims to reduce that gap. Designed around adaptive support, step-by-step explanations, and interactive practice, the platform empowers students across STEM, data literacy, coding, and exam preparation. Its model prioritizes comprehension, confidence, and equitable access rather than rote completion.

We spoke with Osasenaga Usoh, founder of FasTutorAI, about the origin of the platform, its growing reach, and how AI can strengthen—rather than replace—the role of educators.

**Q1. What inspired the creation of FasTutorAI?**

**Osasenaga Usoh:**

The earliest idea came from observing a pattern that repeated across different learning environments. Students were not failing because they lacked ability; they were struggling because personalized support was limited. In many classrooms, especially where class sizes are large, students hesitate to ask questions or seek clarification. They turn to search engines or fragmented online resources instead of guided explanations.

I wanted to build a system that behaves more like a patient tutor: meeting students at their level, breaking down concepts step by step, and allowing them to iterate without fear. What started as a small experiment evolved into a comprehensive learning platform serving students and educators in different parts of the world.

**Q2. How does FasTutorAI support learning differently from traditional EdTech platforms?**

**Usoh:**

Many platforms are designed primarily to deliver information. FasTutorAI is built to support the thinking process behind it. Instead of providing immediate answers, the AI tutor helps learners work through the logic of a problem, explore variations, and understand why a solution works.

The platform integrates interactive coding notebooks, auto-graded quizzes with explanations, career-oriented learning tracks, analytics for identifying learning gaps, and classroom tools that help teachers guide instruction. The focus is comprehension rather than passive consumption.

**Q3. Who is currently using FasTutorAI, and what results have you seen?**

**Usoh:**

We serve a broad range of learners. Including high-school students preparing for WAEC, NECO, JAMB, SAT, and AP; university students studying computing and STEM; and professionals reskilling into AI and data science. Educators have also integrated FasTutorAI for practice assignments and after-hours help.

The feedback has been consistent: students grasp difficult concepts more quickly, teachers save time, and learners stay engaged because the platform responds immediately to their needs. Many students mention that FasTutorAI is the first platform that makes them feel academically supported.

![FasTutorAI Learning Dashboard](https://www.edtechreview.in/wp-content/uploads/FasTutorAI-learning-dashboard-scaled.png "Fastutorai Learning Dashboard")A view of the FasTutorAI learning dashboard, showing personalized progress tracking and project-based tools.**Q4. Some users say AI explanations can still feel too technical or unfamiliar at times. How are you addressing this?**

**Usoh:**

That is a fair concern, and it is something we take seriously. Not every learner processes information the same way, so we’re continually refining how explanations are generated. Our approach has been to simplify language where appropriate, introduce more examples for difficult topics, and build adaptive pathways that respond when a student is struggling. We want the AI to feel supportive, not overwhelming, and we make ongoing improvements based directly on user feedback.

**Q5. How do educators fit into the FasTutorAI ecosystem?**

**Usoh:**

Educators are central to how we design the platform. FasTutorAI extends instruction rather than replacing it. Teachers assign practice, review real-time insights, and guide discussions based on patterns they observe.

Some use the platform as structured after-hours support to reduce the learning gaps that appear between lessons. Our focus has been on giving teachers meaningful insights without overloading them with analytics or dashboards.

**Q6. FasTutorAI spans multiple countries. How intentional was the platform’s global design?**

**Usoh:**

Global accessibility has always been foundational. Although curriculums differ, students face many of the same challenges when it comes to understanding concepts or preparing for exams. FasTutorAI is designed to be adaptable so that learning support is not limited by region or school resources.

**Q7. AI in education often raises ethical and practical concerns. How do you approach these responsibilities?**

**Usoh:**

We prioritize transparency, privacy, and academic integrity. Students are shown clear steps for how concepts work, and we avoid features that would bypass the learning process. Users retain control over their learning data, and we ensure that AI support aligns with instructional goals rather than shortcuts.

**Q8. What excites you most about the future of AI in education?**

**Usoh:**

For the first time, personalized academic support can be offered at scale. This shifts opportunity for students who may not have access to traditional tutoring. Over time, AI will help learners build confidence, understand strengths, and pursue fields they previously felt unprepared for. The future of AI in education is less about automation and more about expanding access.

**Q9. What’s next for FasTutorAI?**

**Usoh:**

We are strengthening school and institutional partnerships and enhancing learning pathways in STEM, AI, and exam preparation. A major current initiative is training curriculum-aligned content for schools across different countries so students see coursework and explanations that match their classroom instruction.

We are also expanding real-world project opportunities and building enhanced tools for educator collaboration. Our long-term vision is to improve instructional quality while increasing global accessibility.

As AI becomes foundational to how students learn and how institutions operate, platforms like FasTutorAI offer a grounded example of responsible innovation. By combining personalized support, adaptable curriculum pathways, and thoughtful design, the platform demonstrates how technology can enhance—not diminish—the role of educators. Its growing adoption across learning environments suggests a future in which academic support is accessible, contextual, and built with student success in mind.

**Categories:** Interviews

**Tags:** Adaptive Learning, Adaptive Tutoring, AI Education, AI Teaching Tools, AI Tutoring, AI-based Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Assistive Technology, Personalized Learning, Personalized Tutoring, STEM, STEM Education

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### [EGF: An Open File Format for Educational Games](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/egf-an-open-file-format-for-educational-games/)

**Published:** November 26, 2025
**Author:** Editorial Team

**Excerpt:** The Educational Game Format (EGF) is an open standard that simplifies creating, packaging, and sharing educational games across any platform or LMS.

**Content:**

The Educational Game Format (EGF) is an open file format designed to simplify the packaging of educational games. It was published with the DOI [10.5281/zenodo.17635411](https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17635411) by computer scientist Hervé Yvis. It provides a standardized way to represent, package, and play educational games.

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The format is specifically designed for interoperability. EGF files can be created with any EGF editor. A game packaged as an EGF file is not tied to any specific app or platform, it lives in an open format that any EGF reader can open and run.

For teachers and institutions, EGF means less dependence on a single vendor, a higher likelihood that their games will actually reach learners, and a much simpler way to create educational games than using a game engine.

For learners, EGF means easier access to educational games and potentially more educational games to choose from, thus giving them a better chance to learn.

For edtech companies, EGF offers a common language for game-based learning. Authoring tools can export in EGF, platforms can import it, and content providers can distribute the same game to multiple environments. This makes it easier to build catalogues of serious games, integrate them into LMSs, and move content between systems.

Unlike generic e-learning standards, EGF is designed from the ground up specifically for educational games. It takes into account the way learners move through a game, receive feedback, and experience narrative or interactive scenarios. In short, [EGF](https://www.egf-format.org/) aims to be a shared foundation the whole edtech ecosystem can build on to make game-based learning more open, sustainable, and scalable.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** E-Learning, Education Standards, elearning, Game Based Learning, Gamification, Gamified Learning, LMS, Open Educational Resources, Open Source Learning

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### [DeeVid AI Video Generator: Turning Everyday Lessons into Engaging Micro-Videos](https://www.edtechreview.in/reviews/deevid-ai-video-generator-turning-everyday-lessons-into-engaging-micro-videos/)

**Published:** November 24, 2025
**Author:** Editorial Team

**Excerpt:** An AI video generator for education, DeeVid turns lesson prompts into polished micro-videos in minutes, helping teachers save time while boosting student engagement.

**Content:**

In many classrooms, great lesson ideas are held back by one simple constraint: time. Teachers and instructional designers know that short, focused videos can boost understanding and retention—but planning, shooting, and editing them is often unrealistic on top of regular workloads. DeeVid [AI Video Generator](https://deevid.ai/) is designed to close that gap, helping schools, universities, and training providers turn curriculum content into polished learning videos in minutes, not weeks.

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With DeeVid, educators can start from a simple text prompt (“Explain photosynthesis for Grade 8 in under 60 seconds”), an existing image (a diagram, slide, or textbook visual), or a short clip, and automatically generate an explainer or concept video around it. The platform uses AI to handle visuals and motion, while keeping educators in control of the structure, tone, and length. This makes it easy to build bite-sized content for flipped classrooms, homework support, revision capsules, or LMS micro-modules—without needing editing expertise.

For institutions working across diverse learner groups, DeeVid can also support consistent visual identity and content reuse. A single concept can quickly be adapted into multiple versions (for different grades, exam boards, or skill levels), helping teams standardize quality while still personalizing for specific cohorts. Instead of starting from scratch each time, teachers can iterate on successful videos, updating examples, pacing, or on-screen text as curricula evolve.

AI video generation is particularly powerful in resource-constrained contexts: where bandwidth, devices, and classroom time are all limited. Short, platform-friendly videos are easier to stream on low connections, integrate inside existing LMS or messaging workflows, and reuse across subjects and terms. For students, that means clearer explanations, more visual pathways into abstract topics, and the ability to revisit key ideas on their own time.

Ultimately, DeeVid AI Video Generator is less about replacing teaching and more about amplifying it. By taking the heavy lifting out of video production, it gives educators back something extremely valuable: time to focus on pedagogy, feedback, and relationships with learners—while still delivering the rich, multimedia experiences today’s students expect.

**Categories:** Reviews

**Tags:** Adaptive Learning, AI Tools, E-Learning, Future of Learning, Personalized Learning, Video-based Learning, Video-on-Demand, Videos

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### [Prep Edu - From a Young Startup to a Leading EdTech Company in Asia](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/prep-edu-from-a-young-startup-to-a-leading-edtech-company-in-asia/)

**Published:** November 20, 2025
**Author:** Editorial Team

**Excerpt:** Prep Edu AI learning is transforming language education across Asia, helping over 1M learners personalize their journey with innovative AI-powered tools.

**Content:**

*Beyond traditional classrooms, Prep Edu is redefining language learning with AI-powered solutions, inspiring over 1 million learners across Asia.*

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In the midst of rapid digital transformation, education is undergoing significant changes. Moving beyond traditional, one-size-fits-all methods, today’s learners are seeking personalized, efficient, and engaging experiences that adapt to their unique goals and learning pace. Prep Edu was developed as an AI-powered platform, offering innovative learning solutions and supporting Asian students on their journey to mastering languages.

**Technology and core values make a difference**

By combining cutting-edge AI technology with teaching expertise, Prep Edu has created a comprehensive learning system that stands out in the EdTech landscape. The platform offers a wide range of language and test preparation courses including IELTS, TOEIC, [HSK](https://prepedu.com/en/hsk), and PrepTalk – [English communication](https://prepedu.com/en/prep-talk-english). Each course is carefully designed to suit different levels and learning goals.

Prep Edu is also distinguished by its core values of Dedication, Recognition, and Excellence. These values are reflected in every aspect of the learning experience, from the thoughtfully designed courses to the constant support learners throughout their journey. More than just a learning platform, Prep Edu serves as a trusted companion, recognizing each learner’s achievements and encouraging sustainable growth in both skills and confidence.

**Breakthrough with AI-powered features**

Throughout its development, Prep Edu has consistently introduced pioneering features designed to assist learners in personalizing learning paths and methods that best suit their individual needs, including:

- **Virtual Speaking Room and Virtual Writing Room:** simulate real exam conditions and assess learners’ performance based on 12 criteria. The Virtual Rooms clearly highlight strengths and weaknesses while providing specific suggestions for improvement.
- **Teacher Bee AI – a personalized AI Tutor:** provides learners with 24/7 support, answers questions in real time, quickly summarizes lessons, and generates additional exercises with a single click.
- **Accurate AI Scoring & Feedback:** delivers precise scoring and comprehensive feedback on grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation through proprietary AI technology, supporting learners in making consistent daily progress.
- **Personalized Study Plan:** generates a personalized study plan that tailors to each learner’s level and goals, ensuring a clear, manageable, and consistently effective study experience.

Thanks to these innovations, over 1,000,000 learners have chosen Prep Edu to achieve their language goals and attain international certifications, allowing them to unlock their educational and career opportunities.

![Prep Edu at Asia EdTech Summit](https://www.edtechreview.in/wp-content/uploads/Prep-Edu-at-Asia-EdTech-Summit.jpg "Prep Edu at Asia Edtech Summit")Prep Edu’s CEO & Founder, Mr. Tu Pham, joined EdTech leaders discussion panel**Expansion across Asia with an ultimate vision**

From late 2024 to 2025, Prep Edu began expanding into Thailand, Indonesia, and Taiwan, driven by the growing demand for AI-powered language learning and test preparation in the region. This expansion not only demonstrates Prep Edu’s commitment to making AI-powered learning accessible to more students but also marks an important step toward the platform’s long-term vision of every learner being supported by a dedicated personal AI tutor.

Since its expansion, Prep Edu has achieved promising results and received positive feedback from learners across new markets. In Thailand, Prep Edu has established a strong presence, attracting more than 2,000 learners and partnering with leading organizations such as IDP, British Council, and Dek-D. In Indonesia and Taiwan, the surge in trial sign-ups and app downloads reflects how learners are embracing Prep Edu’s AI-powered language learning experience.

**Recognition from the Asian EdTech industry**

Prep Edu is not only trusted by learners but has also made a significant impact in the EdTech community. In recent years, the platform has received multiple international recognitions, such as the representative of Southeast Asian at the Global EdTech Startup Awards (2024), Top 50 Most Promising EdTech Startups across Southeast Asia by HolonIQ (2024), NextGen Tech 30 Award (2024), and Most Promising and Pioneering AI-powered Application in education award at EdTech Asia (2023).

Each award represents not just a recognition of Prep Edu’s accomplishments but also a demonstration to its effectiveness, highlighting the platform’s role in empowering learners to achieve greater success in their language journey with AI. From a young startup, Prep Edu has grown into a symbol of educational innovation in the Asian EdTech community.

Discover more about Prep Edu at **prepedu.com**

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Adaptive Learning, AI Teaching Tools, AI-based Learning, Asia, Language Learning, Personalized Learning, Personalized Tutoring, Student Feedback

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### [Agentic AI in Education: Building Self-Learning E-Learning Systems that Adapt in Real Time](https://www.edtechreview.in/elearning/agentic-ai-in-education-building-self-learning-e-learning-systems-that-adapt-in-real-time/)

**Published:** November 21, 2025
**Author:** Site Admin

**Excerpt:** Agentic AI in education enables self-learning systems that adapt in real time, offering personalized paths and transforming how students learn and teachers teach.

**Content:**

The​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ education sector is changing at a speed never seen before, and artificial intelligence (AI) is the core of this change. Agentic AI, among the new AI paradigms, is the one that has the most potential to change e-learning radically. Whereas traditional adaptive learning platforms are only responsive to pre-defined triggers, agentic AI gives the systems the ability to learn, reason, and make decisions on their own, thus, fostering a genuinely self-learning environment for students.

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We will take a look at the agentic AI concept first, then analyze the ways in which it can revolutionize the learning process, and finally come up with some practical ideas for schools and institutions to utilize this technology to create adaptive, real-time learning ​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌experiences.

### What Is Agentic AI?

Agentic​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ AI is about AI systems that take initiative and are not merely reactive. They don’t just operate within pre-programmed instructions but instead these systems monitor, learn, and make decisions on their own to accomplish objectives. Translated into the field of education, AI would be able ​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌to:

- Recognize​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ the parts of the material that a student does not understand right away.
- Change teaching material temporarily according to each student’s way of learning.
- Rework or supplementary material to a learner without being prompted, if necessary, by means of suggestion.

In fact, the usage of agentic AI in online learning makes the platforms keep going and changing with the learner, thus being able to provide a personalized experience which is out of the reach of traditional adaptive learning ​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌systems.

### Why Traditional E-Learning Needs Agentic AI

Traditional​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ e-learning platforms have been known to use fixed rules and static algorithms that work to a certain extent but have considerable limitations. Generally, students go through regular modules without any consideration for their individual learning difficulties, assessments are only done after a while or in a generalized manner, and the content is personalized to a very limited extent thus different learners with different abilities, interests, and paces receive the same material which discourages them and they retain less. Agentic AI solves the problem by continuously monitoring student behavior, changing learning paths on the fly, and giving timely interventions.

As an example, when a student faces difficulties with a concept, the system can independently guide the student through an interactive simulation, provide an alternative explanation, or encourage a study group thus making the student more engaged and his learning experience more adaptive and he gets it without the help of a ​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌teacher.

### Benefits​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ of Agentic AI for Students and Educators

For Students:

- Adaptive learning paths that change with their development of skills.
- Make sure to support on the spot so that students do not get frustrated or lose interest.
- Development of self-directed learning and critical thinking skills.

For Educators:

- Information about students’ progress and difficulties without the need for constant checking by hand.
- The means to plan highly engaging, data-driven courses.
- The power to concentrate on mentorship, creativity, and complex problem-solving skills instead of giving lessons of a routine ​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌nature.

### Challenges​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ and Considerations

Agentic AI, on the one hand, has the power to completely change the game, but on the other hand, it comes with quite a few considerations.

- **Data Privacy and Ethics:** Educating every day will mean that the AI will need to access the data of students. Schools and other learning institutions must be extremely keen to observe the privacy standards.
- **Equity in Access:** AI-driven solutions need to be available to every student, even those living in the most disadvantaged areas.
- **Teacher Involvement:** Teachers should decide how and where AI can be used in the classroom so that it is in line with the pedagogy and the students are not overly dependent on technology.
- **Quality of Content:** The effectiveness of an adaptive learning platform depends on the quality and standard of the educational materials that go with it.

There are different sides to these issues, and overcoming them depends on good planning, having set rules, and the partnership of the people behind the technology and the ​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌teachers.

### Practical​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ Steps to Implement Agentic AI in E-Learning

**Start Small:** Test AI capabilities and collect the user’s impressions by a pilot module or course only.

**Integrate with Existing LMS:** Utilize present Learning Management Systems and simply upgrade them with agentic AI functionalities instead of completely changing the current structure.

**Use Analytics Wisely:** Keep an eye on the learning process through real-time learning analytics that can reveal trends, challenges, and different possibilities for improvement.

**Focus on Human-AI Co-operation:** Teachers will be incorporated into the process, in which they assist in developing AI propositions and verifying findings.

**Invest in Professional Development:** Give educators the necessary access and skills through which they will be able to understand AI-generated data and change their teaching methods accordingly.

Institutions, by implementing these measures, are capable of creating digitally advanced and pedagogically effective e-learning ​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌environments.

### Looking Ahead: The Future of Adaptive Learning

The​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ use of agentic AI in learning is less of a technological change and more of a fundamental change of a shift towards systems that not only interact with learners but also predict their needs, manage learning journeys, and develop learners’ autonomy. As a result, we will have completely individualized programs for every student from elementary school to universities; AI-driven guidance that equips teachers with insights to facilitate students’ learning; and collaborative AI systems that enable different organizations to mutually benefit from anonymized data, thus, enhancing the proficiency of the system. The primary intention, however, is not to substitute teachers but, rather, to extend their power by having them create learning experiences that students find more engaging, are more effective, and have greater equality of access than ​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌before.

### Conclusion

Agentic​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ AI could fundamentally change education by developing adaptive, self-learning e-learning modules that respond instantly to the user’s needs. It offers students tailor-made, motivating, and efficient learning paths. Teachers get a bunch of elaborate, insightful and handy methods to upgrade instruction and results through the same system. Although there are still some obstacles, considerate deployment can make sure that agentic AI is a reliable co-worker in creating the forthcoming way of ​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌learning.

**Categories:** eLearning

**Tags:** Adaptive Learning, Agentic AI, AI Education, AI Tools, Data-Driven, E-Learning, LMS, Professional Development, Reskilling, Upskilling

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### [Building Student Success Ecosystems Through EdTech](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/building-student-success-ecosystems-through-edtech/)

**Published:** November 13, 2025
**Author:** Site Admin

**Excerpt:** EdTech ecosystems—not isolated tools—are helping institutions boost engagement, retention, and employability by unifying LMS, video, and learning analytics

**Content:**

EdTech is reshaping how universities and colleges build “student success ecosystems,” as institutions in India and major destination countries shift from standalone tools to integrated platforms that link the LMS, video, analytics, and student support to improve outcomes.

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More Indian students are studying abroad. They want flexible, hybrid learning and a clear path to jobs. Universities and colleges are simplifying their tech, using learning data to find who needs help, and tracking what actually improves engagement, completion, and job outcomes.

### Why Ecosystems, Not Just Tools

Surveys of online leaders report continued growth in demand for online and hybrid formats, with lower demand for fully face-to-face courses. This is prompting campus strategies that align investments around a core digital backbone rather than a patchwork of apps.

Video has become central to that backbone. Recent research finds that two-thirds of students prefer enrolling in classes that include video, particularly where lectures are available on demand with captions and search. Institutions that standardize on one LMS and one video platform report cleaner data and better adoption across departments.

### India’s Learners are Setting the Pace

India is still a top source of international students: about 1.3 million are studying abroad, and some reports put the broader figure above 1.8 million depending on what’s counted and when. The flow is diversifying beyond the traditional “big four” to European and emerging destinations, which puts fresh pressure on universities to offer flexible, skills-oriented learning with clear employability links.

For institutions courting Indian talent, ecosystems matter. Consistent course delivery, reliable video access from any time zone, and transparent progress data help students plan study around work, family, and visa timelines.

### Learning Analytics as the Feedback Loop

Colleges use learning data to find struggling students, tailor help, and improve courses. Studies show that better use of this data improves feedback and helps teams step in earlier, results that are linked to stronger retention. The benefit comes not from dashboards alone but from the loop: collect usage and performance data, act on it through mentoring or course tweaks, and review results each term.

### What Students Expect

Institutions should focus on simplicity and evidence. Students do not experience technology as separate systems. They experience a journey. When universities consolidate the core stack and measure what moves completion and employability, the whole journey becomes clearer and fairer for learners.

Hybrid delivery and video access are now baseline expectations. Their flexible access is helping working students, caregivers and international learners who navigate time zones and part-time work. The institutions that standardize on an LMS, integrate video deeply and use learning analytics to close gaps are the ones who are building true student success ecosystems.

### How To Build One

Sector guidance points to a practical sequence. Start by naming outcomes such as completion, equity, and early-course engagement. Audit current tools and usage. Use one LMS and one integrated video tool so more people use them, and your data stays clean. Edtech platforms should create a small cross-team group to act on what the data shows, from nudges and tutoring to reworking assessments. Each term, review results, drop low-impact tools and focus on the growth of what works.

### The Road Ahead

As Indian student mobility shifts and universities compete on value, the full ecosystem matters more than any single app. The aim isn’t to chase new tools, but to make learning reliable, easy to find, and well supported, from first login to first job. The signals are clear: students keep asking for hybrid options, they prefer video, and data-guided support is quickly becoming the norm. The institutions that align around these signals will be best placed to serve the next cohort of global learners.

**Categories:** Insight

**Tags:** Hybrid Learning, Student Feedback, Student Success, Video Enabled Learning

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### [How AI-Powered Learning Is Reshaping Classrooms Across India](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/how-ai-powered-learning-is-reshaping-classrooms-across-india/)

**Published:** November 10, 2025
**Author:** Site Admin

**Excerpt:** AI-powered learning is transforming Indian classrooms with adaptive lessons, automated assessments, and data-led support that helps every student thrive.

**Content:**

**Introduction: The Rise of Smart Classrooms**

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India’s education landscape is evolving faster than ever. From digital boards to personalized dashboards, artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept — it’s a classroom reality. Schools and educators are discovering that AI tools can simplify teaching, personalize learning, and give students the confidence to explore their full potential.
But what does this transformation truly look like in action? Let’s explore how AI is redefining the way Indian students learn and teachers teach.

### Personalized Learning: Every Student Learns Differently

One of AI’s biggest impacts is its ability to adapt lessons to individual learning speeds and styles. Traditional classrooms often struggle to balance fast and slow learners, but AI-driven platforms now analyze performance data to adjust the difficulty, pace, and type of content each student receives.
Teachers, in turn, get real-time dashboards highlighting which students need more help — making learning more human, not less.

### Empowering Teachers, Not Replacing Them

AI is not about replacing teachers; it’s about helping them teach smarter. Automated assessments, instant grading, and progress analytics save valuable time that can be redirected toward creative and critical thinking activities.
By managing repetitive tasks, teachers gain the freedom to mentor, motivate, and innovate — strengthening the student-teacher relationship.

### From Data to Insight: Smarter Academic Decisions

AI transforms academic data into actionable insights. School leaders can now track attendance, performance, and engagement patterns across classes and subjects. These insights help identify learning gaps early, plan targeted interventions, and improve school-wide results.
The focus is shifting from reactive to proactive education management.

### AI for Exam Preparation: Confidence Through Practice

Beyond classrooms, AI is empowering competitive exam aspirants with data-driven preparation tools. From adaptive practice tests to instant feedback, technology ensures that students focus on improvement, not memorization.
It’s a shift from “How many hours you study” to “How effectively you learn.”

### Bridging Urban-Rural Learning Gaps

One of AI’s most promising contributions is its potential to bring quality education to every corner of India. With affordable internet access and mobile-first learning platforms, even small-town schools can now offer top-tier learning experiences once limited to urban centers.
This democratization of education is where the true power of technology lies — equal opportunity for every learner.

### The Road Ahead: Human + AI = The Future of Learning

As AI continues to evolve, it’s essential to maintain a balance — keeping human empathy at the heart of technological advancement.
The future of learning in India will not be purely digital or purely traditional. It will be a harmonious blend of human intelligence and artificial intelligence, building classrooms that are smart, inclusive, and emotionally aware.

**Conclusion**

AI in education is not about replacing blackboards with screens; it’s about creating smarter ways to teach, learn, and grow.
India stands at the forefront of this transformation — led by passionate educators, visionary institutions, and technology innovators working together to redefine the classroom of tomorrow.

**Categories:** Insight

**Tags:** AI Education, AI Tutoring, AI-based Learning, Data-Driven, Future of Learning, Personalized Learning

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### [Top Career Opportunities in Data Science and AI](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/trends/top-career-opportunities-in-data-science-and-ai/)

**Published:** November 19, 2025
**Author:** Editorial Team

**Excerpt:** Explore top Career Opportunities in Data Science as AI reshapes every industry, creating high-demand roles from data scientist to BI developer.

**Content:**

Data science and artificial intelligence are the backbone of today’s digital economy. From finance and healthcare to e-commerce and entertainment, there’s hardly any industry that doesn’t use data and AI. This sudden shift to data- and AI-powered processes and approaches has created new job roles. Every company now is looking for professionals who can work with data, build AI-driven solutions, and make intelligent business predictions. If you are planning to enter this high-growth field, this blog is for you. Here, we will look at some of the top career opportunities for you to explore.

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## 5 Career Opportunities in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence

### Data Scientist

Data scientists help companies make decisions by analyzing data and providing solutions to their problems. They analyze complex data and transform it into actionable insights that drive business strategy. They are experts in machine learning and statistical analysis, which helps companies stay competitive in a data-driven world.

The main work is to analyze large sets of structured and unstructured data to identify trends and patterns. They collaborate with product teams, communicate their findings, and provide data-driven solutions through reports and visualizations.

**Key skills required:**

- Proficiency in Python, R, and SQL
- Understanding of machine learning algorithms and statistical modeling techniques
- Experience with data visualization tools
- Ability to convey complex problems to a non-technical audience

### Machine Learning Engineer

Machine learning engineers design AI systems that learn and improve over time. While data scientists’ main work is research and experimentation, machine learning engineers are more focused on practical implementation. A structured [Data Science and AI program ](https://executive-ed.xpro.mit.edu/post-graduate-program-in-data-science-and-ai)is ideal for mastering machine learning algorithms and automation tools that are used across real-world industries.

Engineers integrate external data sets to enhance model performance and build APIs to make models more accessible to users. They implement machine learning algorithms to solve problems and conduct tests and experiments to monitor and improve model performance.

**Key skills required:**

- Proficiency in programming languages like Python and C++
- Understanding of machine learning frameworks
- Building efficient models with data structures and algorithms
- Familiarity with cloud platforms

### Data Analyst

Data Analyst is a great entry-level career option that uses visual tools and statistical techniques to convert data into actionable insights. By transforming data into actionable insights, they enable companies to support strategic business decisions. It involves collecting data from various sources, correcting errors, and then applying various techniques to identify patterns.

It is a versatile role that involves everything from collecting data to presenting the findings. Their work mainly involves collecting data from spreadsheets, performing predictive analytics, or simply solving problems with data-driven insights.

**Key skills required:**

- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R
- Expertise in various tools, like Power BI
- Ability to collect data from different resources, such as databases, spreadsheets like Excel, Google Sheets, or specialized data collection tools
- Familiar with techniques like statistical analysis and data mining

### AI Engineer

Nowadays, Artificial Intelligence is transforming industries, and AI engineers design and deploy AI-driven solutions. This helps businesses automate processes and make smarter decisions. Engineers are mainly focused on broadening and developing new machine learning models. They are optimizing existing algorithms to improve accuracy.

To ensure proper AI system integration, they collaborate with software developers and data scientists. This provides a meaningful improvement to business performance. They also evaluate model performance and make iterative improvements based on data-driven feedback.

**Key skills required:**

- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or C++
- Strong mathematical foundation
- Expertise in machine learning frameworks
- Ability to manage machine learning models in cloud environments
- Analytical thinking skills

### Business Intelligence Developer

BI developers help organizations make data-backed decisions through forecasting and reporting. Instead of predicting the future, they analyze historical information and show how the company can improve or has been improving. They build BI solutions that are tailored to the company’s specific needs. They also develop user-friendly BI and analytics tools for easy data access and maintain high data integrity and reliability across all platforms.

**Key skills required:**

- Expertise in BI tools such as Power BI
- Knowledge of SQL and database management
- Data modeling abilities to support effective BI solutions

### Conclusion

Data science roles are in high demand, and everyone is enrolling in [Data science courses](https://emeritus.org/in/programmes/data-science-courses/) to build future-ready careers. AI and data science skills can be applied in almost every sector, including healthcare, marketing, finance, and sports, and also offer flexibility in choosing industries. With the right learning path, you can unlock global career opportunities across all these industries.

**Categories:** Trends

**Tags:** 21st Century Careers, 21st Century Skills, AI Courses, AI Education, Career Development, Data Analytics, Data Science Course, Digital Skilling, Employability Skills, Machine Learning

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### [Ensuring Quality and Compliance in EdTech with Advanced Technologies](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/ensuring-quality-and-compliance-in-edtech-with-advanced-technologies/)

**Published:** November 15, 2025
**Author:** Editorial Team

**Excerpt:** Advanced technologies like AI and cloud solutions are transforming EdTech quality and compliance, helping institutions ensure reliable, safe, and effective learning tools.

**Content:**

As educational institutions increasingly integrate technology into their operations, maintaining high standards of quality and compliance becomes paramount. Advanced technologies play a crucial role in ensuring these standards are met, providing tools that enhance both the reliability and effectiveness of educational products. Understanding how these technologies work can significantly impact your approach to EdTech solutions.

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The integration of technology in education has transformed how learning is delivered and managed. Ensuring quality and compliance in educational technology is vital for effective learning outcomes. Advanced technologies, such as AI and cloud-based solutions, are pivotal in maintaining these high standards, offering automated and precise methods for evaluation. These technologies provide the necessary tools to verify the integrity and functionality of educational products, ensuring they meet industry standards. For instance, [visual inspection](https://opsiocloud.com/in/visual-inspection/) solutions powered by AI can enhance quality control by providing scalable technology to improve operational efficiencies across various sectors.

### Challenges in Maintaining Quality Standards

Educational institutions face significant challenges in maintaining high-quality standards amid rapid technological advancements. Ensuring tech tools comply with industry standards is critical for guaranteeing safety and effectiveness. Without rigorous [quality assurance measures](https://dev.to/metamorphedu/why-quality-assurance-is-crucial-for-business-success-and-product-quality-515b#:~:text=The%20Importance%20of%20Quality%20Assurance&text=When%20businesses%20fail%20to%20prioritize,difficult%20to%20recover%20customer%20trust.), there is a risk of deploying subpar or non-compliant products, which can compromise student learning experiences and institutional reputation.

Quality assurance directly impacts the learning experience by enhancing trust in educational technology tools. When tech products meet established standards, they facilitate better learning outcomes by providing reliable and efficient educational solutions. Compliance ensures that these tools are safe to use and deliver what they promise, thereby maintaining the institution’s reputation and securing its future operations.

Another significant challenge lies in the rapidly evolving nature of educational technology itself. As new platforms, learning management systems, and digital tools emerge at an unprecedented pace, educational institutions must continuously adapt their quality assurance frameworks to accommodate these innovations. This constant evolution requires dedicated resources, specialised expertise, and ongoing training for staff members responsible for evaluating and implementing new technologies. Furthermore, the diversity of EdTech solutions (ranging from simple mobile applications to complex virtual reality learning environments) demands varied assessment criteria and testing methodologies. Institutions must balance the need for thorough evaluation with the pressure to quickly adopt new technologies that can enhance learning outcomes, creating a tension between innovation speed and quality assurance rigour.

### The Role of Advanced Technologies in Quality Control

Advanced [technologies like artificial intelligence](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/trends/ai-in-business-understanding-the-role-of-artificial-intelligence-in-shaping-future-careers/) and cloud solutions have revolutionised quality control processes in EdTech. These innovations offer streamlined methods that not only improve accuracy but also enhance efficiency across various operations. By automating routine tasks, these technologies minimise human error and allow for more precise inspections.

Integrating such technologies into EdTech products is becoming increasingly common. AI-driven analytics can assess product performance in real-time, while cloud-based systems facilitate seamless updates and maintenance. These capabilities ensure that educational institutions can swiftly adapt to changes without compromising on quality or compliance standards.

### Benefits of Utilising Advanced Technologies

The benefits of employing advanced technologies in quality control are numerous. Improved efficiency through automation reduces errors during inspections, ensuring that high standards are consistently met. Additionally, advanced technologies enhance the ability to meet stringent compliance requirements, providing a reliable framework for educational institutions.

Implementing [cloud migration services](https://opsiocloud.com/in/cloud-migration-services/) within an institution’s infrastructure can further boost reliability and trust in educational products. This integration facilitates regular updates and security checks, ensuring that all tools remain compliant with evolving industry standards. As a result, there is increased confidence in technology solutions, which enhances overall institutional credibility.

### The Future of Quality Assurance in EdTech

Maintaining high-quality standards in EdTech is essential for the success of educational institutions. Adopting advanced technologies offers a clear path toward achieving excellence in both product development and delivery. These tools provide robust mechanisms to ensure compliance and boost trust in educational offerings.

Educational institutions should consider integrating these technologies into their operations to stay competitive. [Embracing innovation is key to sustaining growth](https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667010025000290) and meeting the ever-changing demands of the education sector. As the landscape evolves, the role of advanced technologies in ensuring quality and compliance will continue to grow, providing valuable support to educational institutions worldwide.

**Categories:** Insight

**Tags:** AI Education, AI Tools, Educational Assessment, Outcome-based learning, Quality Education, Technology in Education

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### [The ROI of Great Learning Design in EdTech Products](https://www.edtechreview.in/elearning/roi-learning-design-in-edtech-products/)

**Published:** November 4, 2025
**Author:** Bianca Raby

**Excerpt:** Discover how great learning design drives 327% ROI in EdTech through learner engagement, adaptive design, and accessibility-led innovation.

**Content:**

Have you ever noticed how some EdTech products look amazing but don’t actually teach anything meaningful? Slick UX, gamified dashboards, shiny integrations, but when you look at learner data, completion rates are low, retention is slipping, and engagement drops after week two. Here’s the thing… It’s not about the tech. It’s about design… [Learning design](https://oppida.co/)!

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Across hundreds of studies and real-world examples, the evidence tells a clear story:

When EdTech teams design with the learner in mind, ROI increases. Completion rates improve by up to 30%, revenue rises by nearly 25%, and companies can see returns of over 327% within six months of launch (Coursera for Business, 2025).

To learn a learner-centric learning design process, check out this video:

So, let’s unpack what that really means and why learning design is not a cost centre, but your greatest growth strategy.

### How thoughtful Learning Design increases engagement and retention

Think about the last course you didn’t finish. Was it the topic or the experience?

Good learning design makes learning sticky. It’s what turns a one-time user into a lifelong learner. Coursera’s research found that optimised courses (around four weeks long, short video content, hands-on activities) achieve 55.4% completion rates compared to industry averages that hover under 20% ([Coursera’s *Drivers of Quality* report, 2020](https://about.coursera.org/press/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Coursera_DriversOfQuality_Book_MCR-1126-V4-lr.pdf)).

The design details matter:

- Videos under 10 minutes? 16% higher completion
- In-browser activities? 20% more learners finishing
- Social learning moments (like discussion forums)? 25% boost in engagement

And when you get that early engagement right, particularly in the first two weeks, completion nearly doubles (Coursera’s *Drivers of Quality* report, 2020).

Adaptive learning also has a measurable edge. By adjusting to a learner’s progress in real time, adaptive systems cut time-to-competency by 40–60% (Codebridge Tech, 2024) and improve knowledge retention by up to 75% compared to passive formats (Byju’s, 2024).

Design, not luck, drives those outcomes.

### The financial ROI of Learning Design

What does great learning design mean for your bottom line?

When done well, learning design pays for itself. Corporate programs that prioritise structure, feedback, and active learning achieve an average ROI of 327%, with a payback period of less than six months (Forrester’s Total Economic Impact Study for Coursera).

And it’s not just internal training. Digital learning products in the edtech space are generating 353% ROI (about $4.53 for every $1 invested) (Illumina Interactive’s analysis).

Add accessibility and usability improvements to the mix, and you could see $100 back for every $1 spent (BOIA, 2024).
Yes, accessibility is now a business strategy, not just a compliance line item.

Companies that invest in accessible, inclusive learning design see 23–28% revenue increases within a few years. That’s not a coincidence. That’s design driving growth.

### Learning outcomes *Are* business outcomes

We used to talk about learner outcomes as a “nice to have.” Not anymore.

When 91% of learners on well-designed platforms report [positive career outcomes](https://biancaraby.com/) and 46% report salary increases (Coursera Learner Outcomes Report, 2025). That becomes a brand story.

Think about it:

- 73% of completers say their course directly led to professional benefits.
- 27% gained higher-level job roles.
- 71% of unemployed learners found jobs within six months of completing their programs.

These stats are marketing gold. They build trust, retention, and word-of-mouth growth.

### Proven examples of EdTech success powered by Learning Design

#### Duolingo: Engagement by design

With over 500 million users, Duolingo are masters at the art of learning design.
Their streak feature alone increases two-week retention by 14%, and microlearning keeps learners 75% more motivated than in traditional classrooms (Scrimmage, 2024).
Every design choice, from adaptive content to feedback loops, reinforces habit formation (Health Matters & Me, 2024).

#### Coursera: Scaling quality

Coursera’s “Quality Framework” distils learning science into measurable design principles:

- Engagement
- Satisfaction
- Skill development
- Career outcomes

Courses that apply all four are six times more likely to achieve learner success.
With 70 million learners worldwide, this isn’t theory, but proof that pedagogy and profit go hand in hand.

#### Kahoot & Quizlet: The science of retention

Kahoot’s meta-analysis showed learning performance improved by 0.72 standard deviations. That’s the equivalent of jumping a full letter grade.
Quizlet’s studies report moderate-to-strong gains in learning (g = 0.62) and retention (g = 0.74).
Both platforms combine play with purpose, proving that interactive design can result in measurable learning and business impact.

### Why accessibility and Universal Design boost ROI and reach

Accessibility is often seen as the ethical choice. It’s also the smart one.
WCAG-compliant learning environments don’t just reach more learners. They outperform others on visibility, SEO, and customer loyalty.

Accessible sites achieve 23% higher organic traffic and 27% more keyword rankings, driving ROI beyond 200% (Accessibility Works).
They also reduce support costs, expand market reach to 26% of adults with disabilities, and tap into the $548 billion discretionary spending of older users (Make It Fable, 2025).

Inclusivity scales.

### How adaptive and personalised learning accelerate competency and ROI

Adaptive learning technology personalises learning for every user, and that personalisation translates directly into retention and speed.

At Arizona State University, implementing adaptive tools led to a 10% increase in student retention (Vorecol, 2024). DreamBox Learning users improved math proficiency by 25% with just 60 minutes a week (Omniplex Learning).

Students in adaptive programs consistently show 15–20% higher knowledge retention, 30% greater engagement, and up to 60% faster time-to-competence.

When design meets data, the ROI speaks for itself.

### Learning Design as a strategic advantage in the evolving EdTech market

Learning design isn’t just a capability, it’s an investment category.
Between 2021 and 2025, job openings for instructional designers grew by 43%, with 6–9% annual growth projected through 2030 (TechGuide, 2025).

And organisations are backing this shift with capital: spending on external learning products jumped 23% to $12.4 billion, while global EdTech funding surpassed $1 billion in 2024 (Classter, 2024).

Companies that embed design thinking into their learning ecosystems outperform peers in engagement, satisfaction, and scalability metrics.

The data couldn’t be clearer: learning design is now a business competency.

### Design is the future of ROI in education technology

From Duolingo to Coursera, from corporate learning to global EdTech, every success story has one thing in common: design that teaches.

The numbers say it all:

- 55–70% completion rates
- 30% higher skill development
- 327% ROI within six months

In a market on track to exceed $400 billion by 2029, EdTech companies can’t afford to treat learning design as optional (Grand View Research, 2025).

Because at the end of the day, when learning works, so does everything else.

If you’re looking to embed Learning Design into your offering, check Oppida’s free, on-demand webinar to understand the four hidden costs every team needs to consider when [building online educational offerings](https://oppida.co/course-development). Our team has helped over 100 organisations design and deliver 250+ online courses, each built with a clear business case and measurable ROI. We’ve seen what drives profitability, what scales sustainably, and what stalls, and have distilled those lessons into this focused 8-minute session:

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### References

1. https://about.coursera.org/press/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Coursera\_DriversOfQuality\_Book\_MCR-1126-V4-lr.pdf
2. https://blog.coursera.org/coursera-for-business-delivers-327-roi-key-findings-from-new-forrester-total-economic-impact-study/
3. https://assets.ctfassets.net/00atxywtfxvd/2eocGVEBKQlIHuLNaSuK1l/18f31949bff069d78a22daf8869566b7/2025-coursera-learner-outcomes-report.pdf
4. https://www.boia.org/blog/roi-of-web-accessibility
5. https://www.grandviewresearch.com/industry-analysis/education-technology-market

**Categories:** eLearning

**Tags:** Accessibility, Adaptive Learning, Corporate Learning, Corporate Training, Digital Learning, Digital Transformation, edtech, Future of Learning, Gamified Learning, Inclusive Education, Instructional Designer, Learning Analytics, Outcome-based learning, Personalized Learning, Workforce Upskilling

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### [Beyond the Textbook: Integrating Social Media Analytics into the Modern Marketing Curriculum](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/beyond-the-textbook-integrating-social-media-analytics-into-the-modern-marketing-curriculum/)

**Published:** October 28, 2025
**Author:** Site Admin

**Excerpt:** Integrating social media analytics into the modern marketing curriculum for beyond the textbook learning experience for professional development.

**Content:**

The modern marketing landscape is a fast-moving torrent of data, a stark contrast to the static case studies found in many traditional textbooks. While foundational principles remain essential, today’s marketing graduates are expected to enter the workforce not just as creative thinkers, but as data-literate strategists. They need to speak the language of metrics, understand the narrative behind the numbers, and pivot strategies based on real-time feedback. This reality presents a clear and urgent need for higher education to evolve its approach.

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For educators, this rapid evolution presents a significant challenge. The goal is to equip students with skills that are immediately applicable, ensuring they are not just qualified on paper but are genuinely prepared for the demands of a digital-first marketing role.

### The Disconnect Between Theory and Practice

For decades, marketing education has been anchored in established frameworks. While concepts like the marketing mix or SWOT analysis are timeless, their application has been fundamentally [altered by technology](https://appinventiv.com/blog/technologies-making-social-media-better/). A student might be able to perfectly define “brand awareness,” but can they interpret the impression, reach, and engagement rate data that actually measures it? This is where the gap often lies. Students graduate with a robust theoretical vocabulary but can feel overwhelmed when faced with a real analytics dashboard. This disconnect not only affects their confidence but also their value to potential employers, who increasingly prioritize candidates with demonstrable, hands-on experience.

So, how can educators effectively bridge this gap? The answer lies in embedding real-world analytics tools directly into the curriculum, transforming the classroom into a dynamic marketing lab.

### Fostering Data Literacy and Critical Thinking

When students engage with live data, they are forced to move beyond memorization. They must analyze trends, formulate hypotheses, and draw conclusions based on evidence. A sudden drop in video watch time is no longer a theoretical problem; it’s a puzzle that requires them to investigate potential causes, from a weak introduction to [poor audience targeting](https://www.marketingevolution.com/marketing-essentials/target-audience). This process hones their critical thinking and problem-solving skills in a context that is both relevant and engaging.

### Developing In-Demand Technical Skills

Proficiency with analytics platforms is no longer a “nice-to-have” skill—it’s a core competency. By working with these tools, students gain practical experience in navigating dashboards, understanding key performance indicators (KPIs), and generating insightful reports. According to a report by the Digital Marketing Institute, analytics skills are among the most sought-after by employers. This hands-on practice makes their resumes more competitive and significantly shortens their on-the-job learning curve. If you’d like to explore more ways [to strengthen your presence click here](https://views4you.com/).

### Simulating Real-World Marketing Scenarios

The classroom can become a microcosm of a marketing agency. Imagine a student team tasked with promoting a university event on YouTube. They create content, monitor performance, and use analytics to make data-driven decisions. They might notice one video thumbnail has a 50% higher click-through rate and apply that learning to future content. This type of experiential learning is invaluable, teaching collaboration, adaptability, and the direct financial and strategic impact of their decisions.

The theoretical benefits are clear, but the practical implementation can seem daunting. Which tools are best suited for an educational setting?

### Choosing the Right Tools for the Classroom

The ideal educational tool should be accessible, intuitive, and focused on core analytical principles rather than overwhelming users with enterprise-level complexity. The goal is to teach the “why” behind the data, not just the “how” of a specific platform. Many platforms offer free or “freemium” tiers that are perfectly suited for classroom use. Given that a Wyzowl study found that 91% of businesses use video as a marketing tool, understanding video analytics is non-negotiable.

Educators can leverage accessible, AI-powered tools for YouTube creators to give students a sandbox environment for analyzing video performance metrics without requiring a budget. Furthermore, resources like Google Analytics Academy provide free, structured courses that can supplement classroom instruction and offer students a path to industry-recognized certifications. The key is to select tools that empower students to explore and interpret data independently.

Integrating new technology into any curriculum is not without its hurdles. However, with a strategic approach, these challenges can be easily managed.

### Overcoming Implementation Challenges

The primary concerns for educators often revolve around the learning curve for both themselves and their students, the rapid pace of platform updates, and the difficulty of assessing student work. A practical approach is to start small. Focus on one platform and a handful of core metrics for the first semester. Emphasize the underlying principles of data analysis, which are transferable across platforms.

When it comes to assessment, shift the focus from the raw numbers students achieve to the quality of their analysis. Grade them on their ability to interpret the data, explain the “why” behind the results, and propose actionable, data-backed recommendations for improvement. This method assesses their strategic thinking rather than their ability to simply game an algorithm.

### Frequently Asked Questions

##### What are the most crucial social media metrics for students to learn?

Students should start with foundational engagement and reach metrics. For platforms like YouTube, focus on Click-Through Rate (CTR), Average View Duration, and Audience Retention. For others, Impressions, Engagement Rate (likes, comments, shares), and Follower Growth are key. The goal is to teach them how these metrics work together to tell a story about content performance and audience behavior.

##### How can I assess student projects that use live social media data?

Focus on the process and the analysis, not just the final numbers. Ask students to submit a report that outlines their initial strategy, presents the data they collected, interprets what that data means, and proposes specific, evidence-based recommendations for future actions. This assesses their critical thinking and strategic application of the analytics.

##### Are free analytics tools powerful enough for a university-level course?

Absolutely. For educational purposes, free tools are often ideal. They provide access to the essential metrics needed to teach core principles of data analysis without the overwhelming complexity (and cost) of enterprise-level software. The native analytics within platforms like YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook, along with free third-party tools, offer more than enough depth for a robust academic project.

##### Beyond marketing, which other disciplines can benefit from learning social media analytics?

The skills are highly transferable. Journalism and communications students can use analytics to understand audience engagement and content distribution. Business and entrepreneurship students can learn to measure brand health and ROI. Even students in sociology or political science can use social data to analyze public sentiment and the spread of information.

**Categories:** Insight

**Tags:** Corporate Training, Critical Thinking, Digital Marketing, Digital Skilling, Problem Solving, Professional Upskilling, Skill Development, Social Media in Education, Technical Skills, Upskilling

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### [AI in Business: Understanding the Role of Artificial Intelligence in Shaping Future Careers](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/trends/ai-in-business-understanding-the-role-of-artificial-intelligence-in-shaping-future-careers/)

**Published:** October 16, 2025
**Author:** Site Admin

**Excerpt:** Explore how AI tools like Tableau and Grammarly Business are shaping future careers. Learn to automate tasks, analyze data, and drive success in the modern digital economy.

**Content:**

Today, AI technologies are becoming popular in most spheres of our lives. There is hardly a person who does not use AI helpers in their daily routine because these can ease their lives and make the results more effective and beneficial in most cases.

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From childhood, young learners use AI helpers to study, entertain, and relax. If you visit a modern school, you can see a large number of devices that help teachers get young learners involved as well as present the material more effectively. College students use tools like [college essay review](https://sharkwriter.ai/services/college-essay-reviewer) to get assistance with their academic workload, and even adult people, especially those with disabilities, use AI tools to live their lives to the fullest.

Of course, these helpers can come in handy in other spheres as well; business people use AI tools to run their projects, get better results, and stay aware of all the essential changes in the required field.

### Why is AI so important for modern businesses?

We have already mentioned that business people often turn to AI tools for assistance to run their businesses effectively, but how these tools can exactly help them out? Let’s take a look at some of the issues that artificial intelligence can solve today in order to understand if such tools really deserve our attention.

- **AI makes smarter, data-driven decisions**. AI tools can analyze large datasets, provide real-time insights, and predict market trends. AI can improve SEO, content marketing, and social media campaigns because it can predict trends and optimize ad performance.
- **AI helps save time and reduce human error**. Automate repetitive tasks like email responses, scheduling, invoicing, and customer support with the help of AI helpers.
- **AI can improve targeting and boost customer satisfaction**. AI tools can analyze customer behavior, feedback, and market trends to personalize experiences for you. AI can help your business gain a tech-driven edge, innovate faster, optimize strategies for you, and assess your competitors.
- **AI makes businesses more profitable**. This is a great opportunity to optimize workflows to reduce operational costs, cut labor costs, and minimize financial wastage. With AI, you can effectively automate different budgeting issues, tax calculations, and financial forecasting.
- **AI can protect from cyber threats**. Fraud detection and safeguarding sensitive business information won’t be a problem anymore if you utilize AI-driven security systems.

Well, as you can see, AI is no longer a luxury, but it’s a necessity for businesses looking to thrive in the digital economy as well as overall success.

### Top 5 AI tools to learn right now and benefit in the future

From college years, students learn how to run businesses, how to solve various problems, and where to get assistance. Thus, in this section, we will discuss some of the most effective AI helpers that you should try. Learn to utilize these tools right from your academic journey so that as soon as you join a company, you know how to benefit from them to the fullest.

#### Tableau AI (Business Analytics & Data Visualization)

Of course, you know that data analysis is crucial in business. AI, though, can come in handy to build a competitive edge in **marketing, finance, and strategic planning**. Tableau AI is a powerful data analytics tool that can help businesses make data-driven decisions. It can provide you with real-time insights, predictive analytics, and interactive dashboards. Use this tool to understand market trends, optimize business strategies, and visualize data effectively.

#### Grammarly Business (Professional Writing & Resume Checking)

Business students need **strong communication skills** for job applications, negotiations, and business proposals. Grammarly Business uses AI and can easily assist you with refining business writing in order to help you produce professional emails, reports, and resumes. It can effectively detect grammar mistakes, better clarity, and suggest tone adjustments. Moreover, plagiarism detection is also available to premium users, which can help you make sure your content is 100% original.

#### HubSpot AI (Marketing & Customer Relationship Management)

Understanding **digital marketing and CRM** is vital for business students aiming for careers in **sales, entrepreneurship, or marketing management**. HubSpot AI can help you automate marketing, sales, and customer relationship management with ease. With the help of this tool, you will learn how to attract customers, analyze marketing campaigns, and get personalized insights. Based on reviews available today, users highly appreciate AI chatbots, automated emails, SEO tools, and CRM analytics offered by the tool.

#### QuickBooks AI (Finance Tracking & Accounting)

Financial literacy is crucial in business, for sure, and everyone has to master their skills for roles in **finance, accounting, and business management**. QuickBooks AI can automate financial management, expense tracking, invoicing, and tax calculations. If you are interested in accounting, entrepreneurship, or financial planning, this is definitely a must-have tool for you!

#### MonkeyLearn (AI-Powered Market Research & Sentiment Analysis)

Market research is crucial for business success because **consumer behavior analysis, brand perception, and industry trends** are the elements that should build your performance. MonkeyLearn can help you analyze online reviews and social media sentiment in a few clicks because it uses AI to extract insights from text. Thus, it is a powerful tool for market research and business intelligence.

Being a business student is pretty challenging because you have to get ready for a large number of issues you may face on your way to a successful career. Thus, you have to try all the possible helpers to make sure you are armed with the most effective tools and know how to stay out from the crowd and provide top results.

**Categories:** Trends

**Tags:** AI Tools, AI Writing, Tools for Business

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### [Brooklyn Friends School's Approach to AI and the Future of Learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/brooklyn-friends-schools-approach-to-ai-and-the-future-of-learning/)

**Published:** October 13, 2025
**Author:** Editorial Team

**Excerpt:** Explore how Brooklyn Friends School integrates AI through Quaker values, championing educational equity and values-based learning.

**Content:**

Brooklyn Friends School addresses artificial intelligence as a tool for educational equity rather than a threat to traditional learning. Head of School Crissy Cáceres frames the technology debate within her institution’s broader commitment to providing resources that enhance student capabilities while maintaining values-based decision making.

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“Everything that is in service to the students in a way that is values-aligned would be allowed,” Cáceres states regarding technology policies. “So the bigger answer that I will always give you is, in assessing any tool, so long as it is not in violation of the values that we hold as a school, is developmentally minded and guided, and is in service to the growth and development of their learning, then we merit to make way for that to be utilized.”

[Brooklyn Friends School](https://www.ceotodaymagazine.com/2025/08/crissy-caceres-explains-the-nuanced-pedagogy-of-brooklyn-friends-school-and-why-it-matters-more-than-ever/), which serves approximately 705 students from ages two through 12th grade, addresses AI integration through the lens of Quaker principles that emphasize integrity, community, and stewardship. Rather than blanket prohibitions or uncritical adoption, the institution develops policies that align with its educational mission and values structure.

### Technology as Equalizing Force

Cáceres views artificial intelligence through the perspective of her background as a national debate champion, an experience that shapes her understanding of how tools can level competitive playing fields. “I believe that artificial intelligence used in its best form is about equalizing the playing field,” she explains.

Her perspective reflects Brooklyn Friends School’s commitment to diversity, equity, and belonging—one of the institution’s three foundational pillars. School leadership recognizes that AI tools can provide students with different learning needs and backgrounds access to resources that might otherwise require financial investment or specialized tutoring.

Equalizing potential of AI extends beyond individual student support to broader questions of educational access. Cáceres sees technology as potentially addressing systemic inequities in educational opportunity, consistent with Quaker testimonies of equality and social justice that guide institutional decision-making.

Director of Technology Ray Shay leads Brooklyn Friends School’s AI integration efforts. Shay brings relevant experience as a former national debate champion, sharing with Cáceres an understanding of how tools and resources can enhance rather than replace human capability and critical thinking.

### Values-Based Implementation Guidelines

Brooklyn Friends School permits AI use in academic work with explicit requirements for transparency and educational purpose. Students may utilize artificial intelligence tools for research papers provided they document how they employed the technology in their work process.

“We do not bar students from utilizing AI in a research paper so long as they are crediting how they used AI,” Cáceres explains. School leadership distinguishes between appropriate applications—such as expanding thoughts or exploring ideas—and inappropriate uses like generating complete assignments without student intellectual contribution.

Requirements teach students to develop critical thinking about technology use rather than simply following prohibition rules. Brooklyn Friends School guides children to evaluate when AI serves their learning objectives and when it might undermine their educational development.

Transparency requirements reflect Quaker values of integrity that permeate all aspects of school life. Students learn to acknowledge their use of technological assistance just as they would cite human sources or collaborative contributions to their work.

### Age-Appropriate Technology Integration

Brooklyn Friends School implements technology policies that respond to developmental considerations across its four divisions: Early Childhood, Lower School, Middle School, and Upper School. Cell phone use in middle school was discontinued nine years ago, well before broader public conversations about smartphone impacts on adolescent development.

Upper School students also face restrictions on cell phone access throughout the school day, though this policy implementation occurred more recently. Decisions reflect the school’s commitment to creating learning environments that prioritize human interaction and community building.

AI policies follow similar developmental structures. Younger students receive more structured guidance about technology use, while older students gradually assume greater responsibility for making values-aligned choices about digital tools.

Cáceres emphasizes that technology policies must serve children’s developmental needs rather than adult convenience or fear. “It is not about yes to this and no to that because there’s a fear-based level of engagement around that. This is not our journey, we had it. It’s theirs. Our job is to learn about how they’re meeting the world tomorrow, not how we met it.”

### Student-Centered Technology Learning

Brooklyn Friends School recognizes that children often possess greater familiarity with emerging technologies than their educators. Rather than positioning this knowledge gap as problematic, the institution embraces opportunities for intergenerational learning.

“They know more than we do. So as long as our arrogance is out of the way, educators in particular have the stage on the stage, what is it called? Stereotype of wanting to be a sage on the stage,” Cáceres observes. Her perspective challenges traditional power dynamics between teachers and students regarding technology expertise.

Circular classroom arrangements support collaborative technology learning where students share knowledge with peers and educators. Models encourage lifelong learning practices while honoring the Quaker belief that each person possesses valuable insights and capabilities.

Cáceres actively seeks student guidance about contemporary digital platforms and tools. “I want no more as partners for TikTok than my middle schoolers. I’ve been begging. It is time that I do a TikTok dance,” she shares, illustrating her commitment to learning from student expertise rather than dismissing their technological fluency.

### Critical Analysis of AI Systems

Brooklyn Friends School teaches students to examine the societal implications of artificial intelligence rather than simply focusing on individual use applications. Critical perspectives reflect the school’s commitment to global social impact and social justice education.

“Our greatest challenge is the way society is aiming to have AI influence the lives of young people and adults alike. It’s based on algorithms. It’s based on systems of social control. It’s based upon money. It is based upon capitalism. That is why AI exists,” Cáceres explains.

Analysis connects AI education to broader curriculum themes about power, equity, and social responsibility. Students learn to question who benefits from particular technological developments and how digital tools might perpetuate or challenge existing inequalities.

Brooklyn Friends School draws connections between AI and historical examples of how technological advancement can serve various social purposes. Cáceres wrote her college essay on “Education As a System of Social Control,” bringing this analytical perspective to contemporary technology discussions.

Brooklyn Friends School prepares students to engage thoughtfully with AI development throughout their lives rather than simply learning current applications. Educational goals reflect the institution’s commitment to educating children who will contribute to creating more just and equitable technological systems.

Ethical technology use serves as essential preparation for citizenship in an increasingly digital world. Students develop skills to evaluate new tools through values-based approaches that will serve them long after they graduate from Brooklyn Friends School.

**Categories:** Insight

**Tags:** AI Education, AI-based Learning, Digital Training, Student Centered Learning, teacher, Technology in Education

---

### [AI-Powered Writing Assistants: Do They Really Help Students Learn English?](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/ai-powered-writing-assistants-do-they-really-help-students-learn-english/)

**Published:** October 6, 2025
**Author:** Site Admin

**Excerpt:** BestKru, one of the largest EdTech companies in Thailand, which unlike other AI-powered writing assistants like Grammarly, Quillbot, and ChatGPT promise to fix your grammar instantly and make your English writing better.

**Content:**

Modern AI-powered writing assistants like Grammarly, Quillbot, and ChatGPT promise to fix your grammar instantly and make your English writing better. But do these tools actually help students learn English, or are they just digital crutches?

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Let’s take a sober look at both sides of the story.

#### What AI Writing Assistants Do Well

**1. Catching Obvious Mistake**s

Missing articles, wrong verb tenses, or spelling errors—AI is great at spotting these. A student who writes “She go to market yesterday” will get an instant suggestion: “She went to the market yesterday.” That’s feedback in real time, faster than a teacher can mark homework.

**2. Boosting Confidence**

Students often feel embarrassed about their writing. With AI, they can test ideas privately before sharing with others. It’s like whispering your English to a friendly robot before speaking to the class.

**3. Expanding Vocabulary**

Some tools suggest alternative words or phrases. If you keep writing “good,” the assistant may nudge you towards “excellent,” “outstanding,” or “effective.” For learners stuck in the land of “nice” and “very,” this can be refreshing.

**4. Saving Teachers’ Time**

Let’s be honest: correcting piles of essays is exhausting. With AI handling the basic grammar issues, teachers can focus on deeper aspects—like argument structure, creativity, and critical thinking.

#### The Pitfalls Nobody Talks About Enough

**1. Passive Learning**

If a tool fixes every mistake for you, are you really learning? Students often just click “accept” without understanding why the correction is made. Imagine trying to learn to cook by watching someone else stir the soup, but never holding the spoon yourself.

**2. Over-Polishing**

AI tends to make student writing sound… well, a bit robotic. Everyone starts producing the same “perfect” sentences, stripped of personality. The joy of language is in its quirks and creativity, and AI doesn’t always respect that.

**3. False Confidence**

AI sometimes gives wrong suggestions—very confidently. I’ve seen tools insist on changing perfectly correct sentences into nonsense. A student who blindly trusts the machine may end up less accurate than before.

**4. Dependence**

Here’s the danger: once you rely on AI for every sentence, writing without it feels impossible. Just like calculators made some students forget their multiplication tables, AI might make you forget how to write a simple paragraph on your own.

#### How to Use AI Wisely in English Learning

So, should we embrace AI or run away from it? At the language tutoring company [BestKru English](https://bestkru.com/%E0%B8%A0%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%A9%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%B1%E0%B8%87%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%A4%E0%B8%A9/), where I teach, we choose neither. We use it — but wisely. Here are some simple guidelines on AI we give to our teachers and students:

**1. Use It as a Mirror, Not a Crutch**

Treat AI feedback like looking in a mirror: it shows you what’s wrong, but you still have to fix your hair yourself. When AI corrects your grammar, don’t just accept it—write down why the change was made. This builds awareness.

**2. Set Boundaries**

Don’t let AI rewrite your entire essay. Use it for grammar checks, not for generating full paragraphs. If you let it do all the heavy lifting, your muscles (a.k.a. your writing skills) won’t grow.

**3. Compare Versions**

After AI makes suggestions, compare them with your original. Ask yourself: Which one do I like more? Which one sounds more like me? This keeps your voice alive.

**4. Teachers Should Guide, Not Ban**

Some teachers panic and ban AI altogether. I think that’s like banning calculators in a math class—unrealistic. Instead, teach students how to use AI critically. For example:

- First, write an essay without AI.
- Then, run it through AI and analyse the differences.
- Finally, reflect: What did I learn?

This process turns AI into a learning partner, not a lazy shortcut.

**5. Focus on Output Beyond Writing**

Remember: writing is not the final goal. Communication is. Students should still read books, join discussions, and speak in real contexts. No AI can replace that.

#### Final Thoughts

So, do AI-powered writing assistants really help students learn English?

- Yes, if they are used as guides, mirrors, and practice partners.
- No, if they are used as shortcuts, ghostwriters, or unquestioned authorities.

The choice is in our hands. Let’s not fear the machine, and let’s not worship it either. Instead, let’s teach students—and ourselves—how to stay human while using the smartest tools we’ve ever built.

And remember: your English doesn’t need to be perfect to be powerful. Even Shakespeare broke grammar rules. I doubt any AI would have let him get away with “To be or not to be” without suggesting a smoother sentence. But luckily, he didn’t listen.

**Categories:** Insight

**Tags:** AI Teaching Tools, AI-based Learning, English as a Second Language, English Learning App, Foreign Language, Language Learning, Online English Learning

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### [EdVentures Invests in LRNOVA to Drive AI-Powered Transformation in EdTech](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/edventures-invests-in-lrnova-to-drive-ai-powered-transformation-in-edtech/)

**Published:** September 19, 2025
**Author:** Editorial Team

**Excerpt:** EdVentures, the corporate venture capital arm of Nahdet Misr Group and the region’s leading EdTech focused CVC, has announced a strategic investment in LRNOVA, a cutting-edge startup harnessing the power of artificial intelligence to transform how educational content is created.

**Content:**

Cairo, Egypt: EdVentures, the corporate venture capital arm of Nahdet Misr Group and the region’s leading EdTech focused CVC, has announced a strategic investment in LRNOVA, a cutting-edge startup harnessing the power of artificial intelligence to transform how educational content is created.

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This investment was made through the EdTech Venture Studio (EDVS) program, launched by EdVentures in partnership with the Challenge Fund for Youth Employment (CFYE). The program is designed to foster digital innovation, empower youth, and generate new employment opportunities within Egypt’s growing EdTech ecosystem.

LRNOVA’s platform enables organizations and individuals to transform traditional curricula and training materials into high-quality, interactive digital content—at a fraction of the usual time and cost by leveraging AI. The solution also supports the creation of complete training courses, offers a wide range of culturally tailored avatars, and is available in multiple languages, including Arabic. With its AI-powered virtual tutor, LRNOVA delivers personalized learning experiences adapted to each user’s needs.

The investment reflects EdVentures’ evolving strategy of backing AI-driven innovations that enhance both the quality and accessibility of education. This builds on the company’s long-standing mission of supporting pioneering Edtech solutions and reinforces its commitment to empowering startups driving digital transformation in the sector.

Dalia Ibrahim, Founder and CEO of EdVentures, commented: “We strongly believe in the transformative potential of AI in education. Our investment in LRNOVA is not simply financial support; it represents a clear step in our new strategic direction. We are excited about the platform’s ability to dramatically reduce the time and cost of producing high-quality educational content, enabling institutions and individuals to design more modern, engaging, and interactive learning experiences.”

Mohamed Amer, Founder and CEO of LRNOVA, added: “This investment from EdVentures is a major milestone for us. Beyond funding, it brings valuable strategic expertise and partnerships that will accelerate our regional expansion. With this support, we can pursue our vision of making content creation more accessible, diverse, and impactful across the Arab world.”

As part of its growth plan, LRNOVA is prioritizing the Saudi market, with further expansion into the Gulf on the horizon. Its business model combines subscriptions with enterprise packages designed for universities, schools, and corporate training departments.

**About EdVentures:** Established in 2017, EdVentures is the investment arm of Nahdet Misr Group and the leading EdTech specialized corporate venture capital firm in the MENA region. The company supports startups and young entrepreneurs operating in the education and EdTech sectors through its incubation, acceleration, and investment programs. Since its launch, EdVentures has supported over 95 startups and invested in 28 of them.

**About LRNOVA:** LRNOVA is an AI-powered platform that enables rapid, cost-efficient creation of interactive educational and training content. Its solutions include course digitization, avatar-based videos, and virtual tutoring in multiple languages, including Arabic.

**About the Challenge Fund for Youth Employment (CFYE):** Funded by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, CFYE supports inclusive and sustainable youth employment, with a focus on empowering women across MENA and beyond.

**About the EdTech Venture Studio (EDVS):** A joint initiative by EdVentures and CFYE, EDVS aims to transform the Edtech sector by promoting digital innovation, youth empowerment, and job creation across the region.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** AI-based Learning, Authoring, Content Creator, Digital Content, EdTech Funding, Egyptian EdTech, Funding

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### [How AI-Powered Course Authoring Helps Universities Cut Costs and Unlock New Revenue](https://www.edtechreview.in/reviews/how-ai-powered-course-authoring-helps-universities-cut-costs-and-unlock-new-revenue/)

**Published:** September 22, 2025
**Author:** Site Admin

**Excerpt:** Mexty, an AI-powered, no-code course authoring platform, gives higher-education institutions a practical way to meet these pressures. 

**Content:**

Universities everywhere face a dual challenge: delivering engaging, high-quality learning while keeping budgets under control. Faculty workloads, technology investments, and rising student expectations make this balance harder every year.

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[**Mexty**](https://mexty.ai), an AI-powered, no-code course authoring platform, gives higher-education institutions a practical way to meet these pressures. By dramatically reducing the time and expense of course development—and by enabling new program models—Mexty turns instructional design into a strategic advantage.

###  **Slash Course Development Costs**

Building a single online course traditionally takes **100+ hours** of work across faculty, instructional designers, media specialists, and IT teams. Budgets of **$8,000–$15,000 per course** are common.

**How Mexty changes the equation**

- AI-assisted content generation produces a structured, interactive course draft from a simple outline. You can incorporate your own or legacy materials, follow an official program, or prototype a new course without heavy upfront investment.
- Built-in design templates remove most third-party costs and include free access to Mexty’s own LMS.
- No coding is required to build interactive lessons or release new apps, freeing IT staff for higher-priority projects.

A university producing 50 new courses annually can cut development time by 60–70%, saving an estimated **$250K–$400K each year**.

###  **Extend the Life of Existing Content**

Many institutions rebuild courses every few years just to stay current—an expensive cycle.

With Mexty:

- Faculty can update individual sections or activities in minutes.
- Fresh case studies, quizzes, and examples drop in without reworking the entire course.
- Updates flow automatically to SCORM packages and any LMS.

This quick-refresh model keeps content academically relevant while avoiding thousands in redevelopment costs.

###  **Create New Revenue Streams with Short Courses & Micro-Credentials**

Professional learners and industry partners are seeking concise, skills-based learning experiences.

Mexty makes it easy to:

- Produce **2–10-hour micro-courses** or certificate bundles quickly.
- Offer multilingual versions to reach global audiences.
- Integrate seamlessly with e-commerce tools and LMS platforms.

For example, a 6-hour “Sustainable Business Practices” micro-course priced at **€120** and enrolling 500 learners annually generates about **$60,000**. Ten such courses could exceed **$500K in new revenue** with minimal additional staff.

###  **Optimize Faculty Time**

Faculty time is both limited and valuable. Mexty’s AI tools let instructors:

- Draft lessons, activities, and assessments in minutes.
- Update or localize existing courses quickly.
- Collaborate in real time with instructional designers and administrators, cutting down endless email chains.

Even a modest **five hours saved per month** equals **12,000 faculty hours a year** across 200 instructors—time that can be redirected to research, student mentoring, or new program creation.

### **Why It Matters**

Mexty is more than a content-creation tool—it’s a **strategic enabler** for higher education:

- **Financial impact:** lower development costs and extended content life.
- **Academic quality:** faster updates keep courses fresh and engaging.
- **Growth opportunities:** rapid launch of micro-credentials and international programs.
- **Faculty empowerment:** more time for high-value teaching and research.

As universities rethink their digital strategies, AI-first authoring platforms like Mexty provide a clear path to do more with less—while opening entirely new avenues for revenue and impact.

Ready to see how AI-powered authoring can transform your programs? **Explore Mexty and start creating for free at** [**Mexty.ai**](https://mexty.ai)**.**

**Categories:** Reviews

**Tags:** AI Teaching Tools, AI-based Learning, Authoring, Courses, Digital Tools in Education, Tools in Education

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### [“It’s Complicated: The Social Lives of Networked Teens” by Danah Boyd](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/it-s-complicated-the-social-lives-of-networked-teens-by-danah-boyd/)

**Published:** May 15, 2014
**Author:** Editorial Team

**Excerpt:** <p><a href="http://twitter.com/zephoria" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Danah Boyd's</a> book, <a href="http://twitter.com/zephoria" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">“It’s Complicated: The Social Lives of Networked Teens,”</a>should be required reading for every parent and educator today. Living as we do in a media-saturated society, many adults are prone to believe the hype and buy the overly-simplistic portrayal by mainstream media outlets of how technology is to blame for many ills which beset both teens and our society as a whole.</p>


**Content:**

[Danah Boyd’s](http://twitter.com/zephoria) book, [“It’s Complicated: The Social Lives of Networked Teens,”](http://twitter.com/zephoria)should be required reading for every parent and educator today. Living as we do in a media-saturated society, many adults are prone to believe the hype and buy the overly-simplistic portrayal by mainstream media outlets of how technology is to blame for many ills which beset both teens and our society as a whole.

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Dana has spent years interviewing hundreds of teens around the United States about their uses of social media. Her anecdotes as well as research conclusions paint an important picture (as her book title indicates) of a much more “complicated” landscape of teen social media use and social lives than many people perceive today.

Digital communication technologies, including social media, have definitely changed the landscape of adolescence and “coming of age” in the United States in the 21st century. Danah persausively argues in her book, however, that many of the challenges faced by teens and our society which get blamed on technologies stem from other root causes. She observes “For some adults, nostalgia can get in the way of understanding teens real relationship to social technologies today.” Reading her book, and following up that reading with personal discussions with teens you have contact with in your life, is one of the best ways to move beyond nostalgic, often overly-simplistic perceptions of teen feelings & desires about online privacy as well as social media use more generally.

***Read the full book review [here](http://www.speedofcreativity.org/2014/04/18/book-review-its-complicated-the-social-lives-of-networked-teens-by-danah-boyd/)***

## Grab your copy here.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Books, Social Learning, Social Media in Education, Social Networking, Students, Teachers/Educators, Technology in Education

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### [List of Digital Leaders You Must Follow on Twitter](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/digital-leaders-in-education/)

**Published:** November 12, 2015
**Author:** Priyanka Gupta

**Excerpt:** <p>“Digital Leaders are Made not Born.” </p>


**Content:**

“Digital Leaders are Made not Born.”

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Digital leaders are learners to help shaping the vision around the use of technology for efficient working in different spheres.

Below is a list of amazing digital leaders that you must follow on Twitter.

Check it out!

**1. Eric Sheninger [@E\_Sheninger](https://twitter.com/E_Sheninger)**

He is a Senior Fellow at International Center for Leadership in Education. An Award Winning Principal, Best Selling Author and a Keynote Speaker.

**2. Craig Kemp [@mrkempnz](https://twitter.com/mrkempnz)**

Technology and Innovation Educator. Leader. Speaker and a Google Innovator. Awardee of The Best Educational Tweeter for 2014.

**3. Ian Addison @ianaddison**

ICT Leader, Trainer of Google apps for Education. Author of Essentials: ICT.

**4. Dan McCabe [@danieldmccabe](https://twitter.com/danieldmccabe)**

Assistant Principal and a Lead Learner. Co-founder of edcamp. Moderator for [\#NYEDchat](https://twitter.com/hashtag/NYEDchat?src=hash). Finalist for Bammy Awards.

**5. Alan November [@globalearner](https://twitter.com/globalearner)**

Globe Wandering Educator, Founder, November Learning, author of Who Owns the Learning? Host of Building Learning Communities [conference](http://www.novemberlearning.com/blc).[http://www.novemberlearning.com/blc](http://t.co/AYKsBlGYj8 "http://www.novemberlearning.com/blc")

**6. George Couros [@gcouros](https://twitter.com/gcouros)**

Division Principal of Innovative Teaching & Learning for PSD. Speaker. Consultant. Author.

**7. David Lee EdTech [@davidleeedtech](https://twitter.com/davidleeedtech)**

STEM Coordinator at KIS, M.Ed. Educational Technology, Google Educator & EDU Trainer, Wix Certified Trainer, Former EdTech Specialist & Tech Educator.

**8. Shelly S Terrell – [@ShellTerrell](https://twitter.com/#!/ShellTerrell "ShellTerrell")**

Shelly is the 30 Goals Challenge author, teacher trainer, #Edchat founder and the host for AM TESOL Free Fri Webinars.

**9. Kasey Bell [@ShakeUpLearning](https://twitter.com/ShakeUpLearning)**

A Google Certified Trainer, Innovator and GEG leader. Blogger and EdCamp Organizer. Dedicated to make difference in student learning.

**10. Todd [@ToddWhitaker](https://twitter.com/ToddWhitaker)**

Writer of 40 books including What Great Teachers do Differently, Shifting Monkey, 10 Minutes Inservice and School Culture Rewired. Focuses on Leadership.

**11. Molly Spearman [@Molly\_Spearman](https://twitter.com/Molly_Spearman)**

Teacher and a Principal with over 35 years experience. State Superintendent of Education. Working towards better schools and a brighter future.

**12. Riley Johnson [@rmjohnson45](https://twitter.com/rmjohnson45)**

Principal at [@NewTechHigh](https://twitter.com/NewTechHigh) in Napa, California. Passionate about student learning and growth. [\#LeadWild](https://twitter.com/hashtag/LeadWild?src=hash)[\#NewTechNetwork](https://twitter.com/hashtag/NewTechNetwork?src=hash).

**13. Tom Murray [@thomascmurray](https://twitter.com/thomascmurray)**

State & District Digital Learning Dir. [@all4ed](https://twitter.com/all4ed), Author, Fmr. Tech Dir. & Principal, Blogger/Keynote/Consultant, Bammy winner. [\#FutureReady](https://twitter.com/hashtag/FutureReady?src=hash)

**14. Heidi Veal @[VealHeidi](https://twitter.com/VealHeidi)**

Administrator of #EarlyEd. Digital leader and learner.

**15. Dr. James Sarruda [@nbcsuper](https://twitter.com/nbcsuper)**

Superintendent Inspiring digital learners, NAFIS President, MTLL President, Awardee of Superintendent of the year, 2015 for Burlington Country.

**16. Vicki Davis [@coolcatteacher](https://twitter.com/coolcatteacher)**

Best teacher blog winner. Speaker and AUTHOR – Reinventing Writing. HOST Every Classroom Matters, [@Mashable](https://twitter.com/Mashable) Top Teacher on Twitter.

**17. Stuart Kelly [@stuuartkellynz](https://twitter.com/stuartkellynz)**

Deputy Principal, English teacher, digital leader. Founder of #digitaledchat. Passionate about EdTech.

**18. Debby Atwater [@atwaterd](https://twitter.com/atwaterd)**

Director of digital learning and library services at Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schools in North California.

**19. Paul Murray – [@komox37](https://twitter.com/komox37)**

Educator, consultant, public speaker – using the Web to make learning/teaching/working more fun/effective/efficient.

**20. Dr Timothy Purnell [@SchoolSup](https://twitter.com/SchoolSup)**

NJ State Superintendent for the year 2015. Superintendent of Somerville Public Schools.

**21. Zeina Chalich [@Zeina\_Chalich](https://twitter.com/ZeinaChalich)**

Leader of learning and innovation, K-6. EdTech Consultant & Speaker.

**22. Sean Markwith [@smarkwith](https://twitter.com/smarkwith)**

EdTech Artist, Educator, Digital Leader, innovator, problem solver & agent of change.

**23. Corey Aylen [@mr\_aylen](https://twitter.com/mr_aylen)**

Digital Learning Leader, Google Certified Trainer and Innovator, PE Teacher.

**24. John Jones [@mrjones\_EDU](https://twitter.com/mrjones_EDU)**

Head of Digital Learning and Computing. Pi Certified Educator.

**25. Gary Spracklen @nelkcarps**

Campus Leader and Director of Change and Innovation. SW Digital Educator for the year 2012. Member of the UK Gov’s Education Technology Action Group.

**26. Steven W. Anderson – [@web20classroom](https://twitter.com/web20classroom)**

Steven is an educator, speaker, blogger, #Edchat Co-Creator, #140Conf Character, Edublogs Twitterer Of The Year, ASCD Emerging Leader and amongst the top 50 Innovators in Education. Following him is a sure way to ensure you will receive all the very latest news and updates on EdTech.

**27. Lucy Gray – [@elemenous ](https://twitter.com/elemenous/followers_you_follow)**

Lucy is an Apple distinguished educator and an education technology and social media consultant. She is also the co-founder of the Global Education Conference. Her tweets focus on 21st century teaching and learning.

**28. Steve Wheeler – [@timbuckteeth](https://twitter.com/timbuckteeth)**

Steve is a Web 2.0 researcher, author of The Digital Classroom, Associate Professor of learning technology, international speaker and a disruptive activist. His tweets basically focus on social media and mobile technologies in education.

**29. Alan Mills – [@alanmills405 ](https://twitter.com/alanmills405)**

Alan is a speaker and adviser on new technology worldwide. Alan’s tweets inspire by global education, innovation and new technologies.

**30. Scott McLeod – [@mcleod](https://twitter.com/mcleod)**

Scott is the Director of Innovation, CASTLE Founder, blogger, idea generator and a solution builder. His tweets focus on technology leadership issues.

**31. Beth Holland – [@brholland](https://twitter.com/brholland)**

Beth is an educator, innovator and an instructor with EdTechTeacher. Her tweets discuss about latest trends in teaching and learning with EdTech.

**32. Larry Ferlazzo – [@larryferlazzo](https://twitter.com/Larryferlazzo)**

 Teach English, Social Studies and International Baccalaureate classes to English Language Learners and mainstream students at Luther Burbank High School in Sacramento, California. Grand prize winner of the 2007 International Reading Association Presidential Award for Reading and Technology.

Which ones do you follow? Share with us in the comment box below.

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**Categories:** News

**Tags:** 21st Century Leadership, Administrators, Digital Learning, Educational Leadership, Technology in Education

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### [5 Online Resources to Learn to Read with Phonics](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/online-resources-to-learn-to-read-with-phonics/)

**Published:** December 11, 2013
**Author:** Saomya Saxena

**Excerpt:** <p style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Phonics is a method to teach how to read and write the English language by developing the learner’s ability to hear, identify and manipulate ‘phonemes’, which are the basic linguistic units that bring about the change in <span id="887e57eb-a338-4407-aec0-6f23fc03e024" class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">meaning</span> of a word. </span><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">It enables</span></p>


**Content:**

Phonics is a method to teach how to read and write the English language by developing the learner’s ability to hear, identify and manipulate ‘phonemes’, which are the basic linguistic units that bring about the change in meaning of a word. It enables

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readers to decode the written words by sounding them out to blend the spelling patterns. When phonics is taught using a structured approach, which is to start with the easiest sounds and gradually progress to the complex ones, then it becomes the most effective way of teaching young children to read. The children who have a good understanding of phonics will learn the skills they need to tackle new words and can go on to read any kind of text fluently and confidently. Children who have been taught phonics also tend to read more accurately than those taught using other methods. There are various **resources available online which you can use to learn to read with phonics**. Here’s a list of 5 such resources:

[Phonics4free](http://www.phonics4free.org/%22target=%22_blank): It is a website which consists of 16 lessons with its developer, Mona McNee, teaching people of any age how to read by simple, intensive, systematic and multi-sensory phonics. With these lessons, everyone including those with dyslexia can learn to read and spell by phonics. The games and worksheets on this site are usually in PDF format, and are downloadable. The learning with phonics videos can also be downloaded directly for local playback. This phonics reading programmeis inspired by Mona’s book, [Step By Step](http://www.amazon.co.uk/Step-Reading-Guide-Synthetic-Phonics/dp/1902984838%22target=%22_blank), for teaching how to read with phonics. Each video is released with a Creative Commons License that allows phonics4free.org and other interested parties to share and redistribute.

[Starfall](http://www.starfall.com/%22target=%22_blank): Is a website which offers free services to teach children to read with phonics. It follows a systematic phonics approach, along with phonemic awareness practice and is relevant for preschool, kindergarten, first grade, second grade, special education, homeschool and English language development. It has four major sections; ABCs section: teaches letter-sound relationships with the help of a user-friendly interface that explicitly focuses on each letter of the alphabet, Learn to Read: it focuses on teaching the sounds of letters to form words, It’s Fun to Read: teaches reading through interesting concepts of making you read about yourself, art gallery, magic, music, poetry, tongue twisters, riddles, etc., I’m Reading: consists of little reading plays, fiction and non-fiction, comics, folk tales, Greek myths and Chinese fables. Along with these four sections, Starfall also has a variety of other reading resources, including the first grade Common Core Math and Reading and more.

[Foniks ](http://www.foniks.org/%22target=%22_blank): It is a phonics course using instant sound, for people who need to learn to read and also helps them to learn to spell and write. Browse over anything to hear it spoken. It is a comprehensive 120-page course which covers all major sounds in the English language with all ability levels from beginner to competent readers. It consists of 10 steps; Steps 1-4 are for beginning readers aged 3+, they teach letters of alphabet and how to spell simple sounds; Steps 5-7 are for intermediate readers aged 6+, who are already familiar with the letters of the alphabet, they teach how to spell clusters of sounds; Steps 8-10 are for learners who are already reading simple texts, they along with the appendix, consolidate the intermediate learner’s reading skills. At the end of each Step, learners should test themselves by reading the worksheets that they have written and looking back briefly to re-read the items on each page.

[Reading Bear](http://www.readingbear.org/%22target=%22_blank): Is a free online program to teach beginning readers vocabulary concepts while introducing the main phonetic patterns of written English, using innovative rich media. It makes use of presentations, covering phonics principles and illustrating vocabulary items. A presentation can either be a video or a slideshow and is available in seven different versions, which introduce phonic rules. As sounds are pronounced, the corresponding letters are highlighted. A picture is displayed illustrating the word, showing it in a sentence with the individual sounds highlighted. Presentations give this treatment to around 25 words. They aim at a thorough yet simple introduction to phonics principles, while teaching vocabulary at the same time.

[ABC Fast Phonics](http://www.abcfastphonics.com/index.html%22target=%22_blank): Teaches to read with phonics easily yet effectively. It only presents the basics of phonics, including rules for vowels, consonants and also contains practice exercises. It uses cartoons and sounds with audio narration and clickable words to teach phonics. Young children and beginner readers of all ages can navigate the site just by using hand buttons, although teachers and parents can help them learn shortcut menus. it can be used in the classroom, for home schooling, or other educational situations, to help prepare the way for a lifetime of reading.

Try your hands at these resources if you want to learn to read with phonics easily yet effectively. Share with us more such resources and also your experience of using the already mentioned apps. Make your comments in the Comment Box.

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**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Reading and Writing, Teachers/Educators, Tools for Teachers/Educators, Tools in Education

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### [BabyTV - Kindergarten Resource Library](https://www.edtechreview.in/reviews/babytv-kindergarten-resource-library/)

**Published:** April 28, 2013
**Author:** Editorial Team

**Excerpt:** <p style="margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 150%;"><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 150%;">Description:- </span></strong><a href="http://babytv.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"><span style="color: #0000ff;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 150%; color: #0000ff;">BabyTV</span></span></a><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 150%;"> is an Online TV Channel for small kids to learn their curriculum in a better, animated and exciting manner by easily accessing games, puzzles, books either online or on their TV sets.  </span></p>
<p style="margin: 5pt 0cm; line-height: 150%;"><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 150%;">Pain Point/Need:-</span></strong></p>
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<li style="margin-top: 5pt; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 5pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 150%;">Online TV Channels for Kids</span>

**Content:**

**Description:-** [BabyTV](http://babytv.com/) is an Online TV Channel for small kids to learn their curriculum in a better, animated and exciting manner by easily accessing games, puzzles, books either online or on their TV sets.

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**Pain Point/Need:-**

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2. Online Knowledge Centre for Kids

**Platform:-** Web, Android, IPhone and IPad

**Usability:-** BabyTv is an easy to use platform for small kids, parents and teachers that provides online animated learning resources. BabyTv is a TV channel which is run and managed by FOX International channels and is also available in digital TV connection in all countries but on selected service providers (the list is available online). The online platform is free and has the translation feature to deliver content in user’s preferred language. The site features content like learning programmes, games, stories, rhymes, puzzle books, etc. All the content here is free, except for the content that is covered under the products section, which is paid. This can be used by teachers to show and teach small kids with the help of videos and other engaging stuff like puzzles. Also, there is a free signup that is available for anyone to register and explore the platform in depth. BabyTV is home to animated tutorials, training videos, quizzes, puzzles, games and lot more to help teachers and parents teach their kids. With BabyTV programmes parents can easily schedule their child’s learning by scheduling for new and exciting animated rhymes, stories, games and concepts which helps in easy and quick learning.

**Walk-Through:-** [BabyTV](http://babytv.com/) is a very beautifully designed platform keeping in mind the kids’ engagement perspective. The home page has all the direct links that a parent or teacher may need to explore the resources on BabyTV such as Parents’ Section, Games, Videos, DVD’s, Apps, Songs and all that’s new. By switching to the learning center small kids can easily learn SHAPES, COLOURS, NUMBERS, ANIMALS and ABC alphabets in animated form with amazing engaging graphics, quizzes, Audio/Visual images & word highlighting. Mostly the content is story based animation and has been very gently created to help kids grasp easily and get engaged. Parents can also shop for the videos and lesson DVD’s from [amazon](http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/browse.html?ie=UTF8&marketplaceID=A1F83G8C2ARO7P&me=A2NLHDZQDCMMAT). One of the great things about BabyTV is that, it’s not just an online platform but also a TV channel which can be viewed almost anywhere in the world being a part of FOX International Channels. A user can sign up for an account and can subscribe to the BabyTV Newsletters. BabyTV has a play center where they have amazing games with different characters and subjects for small kids to help them practice all learning and memorize new things.

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**Prices:-** Free

**Our Review:-** BabyTV is an amazing learning platform for teachers and parents to engage and increase their kid’s knowledge in a quick, easy and fun way. By having an easy to use UI, animated characters telling stories, lessons, games and puzzles, kids get more engaged and interested in studies and hence the learning is more productive and effective. With a variety of content and mediums of delivery, the FOX International Channels have created a very versatile platform for people who are searching for educational material for small kids who are ready to jump into the learning process and experience knowledge. This versatility in levels of knowledge at every step makes this platform a complete solution for parents to train their small kids and prepare them for the 21st Century Learning Environment. Access to BabyTV on TV sets in different languages and locations with proper schedules allows users to have ease of accessibility to the content at home and even helps the parents to sit with their kids and teach them. Additionally, it is also available in the form of videos for purchase which can be viewed anytime; alongside, there are iDevice apps for rhymes and stories available on iTunes. It’s a great platform for parental teaching and a great aid for teachers.

**How to use it (Training Videos):-**

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**Categories:** Reviews

**Tags:** Animation, Elementary Education, Free Apps and Tools, Kindergarten, Students, Teachers/Educators, Tools for Students, Tools for Teachers/Educators, Tools in Education

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### [Indian Learners Prioritize AI and Role-Based Learning, Reveals Report](https://www.edtechreview.in/research/indian-learners-prioritize-ai-and-role-based-learning-reveals-report/)

**Published:** December 13, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Discover how Indian learners are embracing the future of work by prioritizing GenAI and job-specific skills. Coursera’s latest report reveals a surge in AI and ML enrollments, highlighting the country’s commitment to upskilling and staying competitive in the global job market.

**Content:**

Coursera, one of the world’s largest [online learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-learning/) platforms, recently released its yearly learner trends for India based on data from over 27 million enrolled learners. This year, India surpassed Europe in the overall number of Coursera learners, demonstrating Indian learners’ ambition and dedication to upskilling and being competitive in a fast-evolving global workforce. In 2024, two major trends emerged: unprecedented demand for GenAI learning and a growing preference for role-specific content to help prepare for specific professions.

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According to Microsoft’s Work Trend Index 2024, AI skills have become a top [hiring](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/hiring/) priority for Indian leaders – 75% stated they wouldn’t hire candidates lacking AI skills, and 80% would prefer less experienced candidates with AI skills over more experienced ones without them. Reflecting this shift, 60% of India’s top courses this year focused on AI and ML, cementing their position as must-have skills for professionals across industries.

In 2024, Coursera recorded a 4x increase in GenAI enrollments in India, totalling 1.1 million to date – the highest globally, followed by the US. On average, learners enrolled in GenAI content every minute – an impressive jump from one enrollment every three minutes in 2023. While foundational GenAI courses remained popular, the focus shifted to applying GenAI at work, signalling a maturing interest in practical applications of the technology.

Besides AI, [Indian students](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/indian-students/) continued to pursue longstanding favourites such as finance, project management, and data analytics, highlighting the significance of adaptability in today’s dynamic job market. Entry-level Professional Certificates, which require no prior experience or college degree, have also seen an increase in demand. Several NSQF-aligned credentials, such as Google Data Analytics, Google Project Management, IBM Data Science, and Google UX Design, are among the top ten in India.

Raghav Gupta, Managing Director, India and Asia Pacific, Coursera, shared his thoughts on the trend:

> **Indian learners embraced the future of work in 2024, prioritizing GenAI and job-aligned, mission-critical skills to stay competitive in an evolving job market. Their progress amidst GenAI’s disruption shows their resilience, adaptability and drive to lead on a global stage. In 2025, we expect the global race toward AI literacy to accelerate further, and we remain committed to [empowering Indian learners with accessible and transformative education](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/edutools-empowers-educators-and-learners-with-innovative-platform/) for success in the AI-powered world.**

The preliminary insights from Coursera’s Job Skills Report 2025 show that Indian enterprise learner efforts are closely linked with more significant learner trends. GenAI skills were in high demand among Indian learners, followed by cybersecurity, risk management and mitigation, and HR technology, highlighting attempts to establish robust, future-ready workplaces. These findings illustrate the rising convergence of [upskilling](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/upskilling/) initiatives led by Indian institutions with global workforce demand. The upcoming report will reveal the fastest-growing job skills for 2025 based on data from Coursera’s Enterprise learners.

**About Coursera**

Andrew Ng and Daphne Koller, two Stanford computer science professors, founded Coursera in 2012 to provide universal access to world-class learning. It is currently one of the world’s largest online learning platforms, with 162 million registered users as of September 30, 2024. The organization collaborates with more than 350 significant educational institutions and industry partners to provide diverse content and credentials, including courses, specializations, professional certificates, guided projects, and bachelor’s and master’s degrees. The platform is used by institutions worldwide to upskill and reskill their employees, citizens, and students in fields including data science, technology, and business.

**Categories:** Research

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, EdTech Startups/Companies, Hiring, HRTech, Indian Students, Online Education, Online Learning, Upskilling

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### [The AI Paradox: The More Technology, the Greater the Value of Human Skills](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/the-ai-paradox-the-more-technology-the-greater-the-value-of-human-skills/)

**Published:** July 1, 2025
**Author:** Site Admin

**Excerpt:** As AI handles technical tasks, human skills like creativity & empathy become education's priority. Discover why soft skills are irreplaceable and how platform like EdTool enhances teaching.

**Content:**

In a world where AI can recite every date in history or solve any equation, typically human skills, like creativity, empathy, and ethical thinking, suddenly become the most valuable. It’s like returning to the roots of education, but with advanced technology as support.

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With the rapid development of artificial intelligence, the worlds of education, work, and everyday life are changing in ways that seemed like science fiction just a decade ago. [AI tools write essays](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/trends/embracing-ai-tools-in-education-writers-detectors-and-the-future-of-learning/ "Embracing AI Tools in Education: Writers, Detectors, and the Future of Learning"), compose music, generate code, and even help diagnose diseases. In this increasingly automated world, it might seem that the human role is diminishing. But paradoxically, the more technology we use, the more we value everything that defines us as human.

#### Future-Proof Skills: Soft and (Ir)replaceable

Not so long ago, it was hard skills, like programming languages, data analysis, that practically guaranteed success. Today, as algorithms take over many technical tasks, much greater importance is being placed on skills that AI engines still lack:

- creative thinking,
- collaboration,
- emotional intelligence,
- and ethical awareness of the surrounding technological reality.

Why are soft skills irreplaceable? Because even the best algorithm cannot truly understand cultural context, emotions, or moral dilemmas. AI may offer suggestions, but only humans can judge what’s right, fair, and responsible. Take **collaboration**: it’s not just about dividing tasks, but about listening, managing conflict, and building trust… Processes that AI tools can support through shared lesson creation and peer feedback, but that only people truly bring to life. **Emotional intelligence**, likewise, goes beyond recognizing emotions – it enables learners to navigate relationships, reflect, and grow. Simulations built into AI applications can help, but real empathy comes from real interaction. And finally, **ethical awareness** is crucial in an AI-shaped world. Students must learn not only how to use tools like EdTool, but how to question their assumptions, spot potential biases, and reflect on their broader social impact. Together, these skills form the human core that no machine can replicate — and that future-ready education must place at its center.

#### Education Reimagined: Back to the Roots

Technology is often seen as a threat to the traditional model of education, replacing teachers, homogenizing teaching, and automating thinking. But the real challenge is not whether AI will take over certain educational tasks, but how to use it to return to the core purpose of education: developing the full potential of each learner.

In the past, schools were places where reasoning, values, reflection, and dialogue were taught. Over time, with the growing demands of the labor market and the need for objective progress assessment, greater emphasis was placed on measurable outcomes, standardization, and encyclopedic knowledge. Today, when machines can master facts and patterns faster than any of us, education has a chance to return to teaching that focuses on developing empathetic, creative, and conscious individuals, not just competent performers.

#### AI as a Partner, Not an Enemy

The goal isn’t to abandon technology. Quite the opposite! AI becomes a natural assistant for teachers and students, enriching the learning process in ways that were previously impossible. In many schools, teachers already use algorithms to personalize instruction, from apps that analyze student progress to chatbots that explain math concepts.

One example is [**EdTool**](https://www.edtool.com/), an AI-powered authoring and delivery platform designed to help educators create and share engaging content with minimal effort. Its intuitive drag-and-drop interface allows for instant creation of mobile-ready interactive lessons and tests (no coding skills required). What’s more, EdTool’s AI assistant can automatically generate structured and coherent lesson content from just a prompt or topic idea, helping educators save time while maintaining high-quality teaching materials. Educators also gain access to a vast, searchable library of over **50,000 interactive resources**, aligned with a wide range of textbooks and curricula. This makes it a powerful tool not only for schools and universities but also for publishers and education ministries looking to scale quality content delivery.

With built-in real-time delivery and student progress monitoring, [EdTool](https://www.edtool.com/) helps teachers respond quickly to learners’ needs. The platform’s multilingual interface and instant translation capabilities make it ideal for both global deployment and local adaptation, whether you’re teaching in Berlin, Bogotá, or Bangkok.

Importantly, by taking over repetitive or administrative work, platforms like EdTool give teachers more time to do what only humans can: lead meaningful discussions, build relationships, and mentor students on their educational journey.

#### Critical Thinking as the New Literacy

In the age of AI, information is no longer the problem, we have too much of it. The real challenge is the ability to filter, interpret, and evaluate information. That’s why [critical thinking](https://www.edtechreview.in/research/new-zealand-teens-rank-among-the-best-for-creative-thinking/ "New Zealand Teens Rank Among the Best for Creative Thinking") becomes one of the most vital skills: the ability to question sources, understand intent, and recognize manipulation and cognitive biases.

AI can be incredibly useful in data analysis, processing huge volumes of information, and identifying patterns that might escape human notice. But it is the human who must give meaning to that data, understand what it signifies in a specific context, and how to use it responsibly. Algorithms may show correlations, but interpreting their significance, especially in complex cultural, moral, or psychological contexts, remains the domain of human experience. What sets us apart is precisely the invaluable capacity for holistic thinking that considers not only data but also subtle social and ethical nuances.

#### Paralysis or Breakthrough?

This is the moment when the human role becomes more critical than ever. Teachers are no longer just transmitters of facts but have ecome inspirers of thought, mentors guiding the development of wisdom and character, and guardians of a critical approach to information. Students are no longer passive recipients of knowledge but active co-creators of education, question-askers, and conscious users of technology, shaping their skills for the future world of work. The great transformation we are experiencing requires the courage to redefine our roles and expectations. AI forces us to deeply reflect on what kind of people we want to be and what role we want to play in shaping the society of tomorrow. This can be a moment of uncertainty and paralysis or a breakthrough, if we find the courage to treat technology not as a threat to our identity, but as a catalyst for deepening the human dimension of education and work. After all, it is in the face of a technological revolution that what is most valuable in humans emerges – the ability to create meaning and make conscious, ethical decisions.

#### Conclusion: Human at the Center of the Digital World

The AI paradox lies in the fact that the more tasks machines take over, the more we begin to appreciate what only humans can do. Creativity, empathy, the ability to ask questions, and moral reasoning are skills that cannot be copied or automated. In a world full of algorithms, humanity itself becomes the ultimate competitive advantage. And perhaps – paradoxically – it is precisely the development of AI that will remind us that the goal of education is not to produce perfect executors, but wise, responsible human beings.

**Ready to see how AI can support, not replace, the human side of teaching?**

Discover [EdTool](https://www.edtool.com/), the AI-powered platform built for educators, and explore our [Partner Program](https://www.edtool.com/partners/) to bring it to your school, district, or region.

**Categories:** Insight

**Tags:** AI Education, AI Teaching Tools, AI-based Learning, Digital Skilling, Education Reform, for teachers, Reskilling

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### [Embracing AI Tools in Education: Writers, Detectors, and the Future of Learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/trends/embracing-ai-tools-in-education-writers-detectors-and-the-future-of-learning/)

**Published:** June 28, 2025
**Author:** Editorial Team

**Excerpt:** Beyond banning AI: How educators harness ChatGPT ethically while using detectors wisely. Practical approaches for maintaining authentic student learning.

**Content:**

Artificial intelligence is popping up everywhere these days, and education is no exception. From AI writers that help you write essays to tools that check if something was written by a chatbot. Educators and students are quickly becoming a whole lot more tech-savvy.

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Two types of AI tools are getting a lot of attention right now: AI writers and AI detectors. They may seem like opposites, but they’re both shaping the way students learn and teachers teach.

#### Let’s Talk About AI Writers

AI writing tools like ChatGPT, GrammarlyGO, Jasper, and others have become super popular among students. They can help with just about anything writing-related: brainstorming ideas, writing rough drafts, fixing grammar, even summarizing long articles or books. For a lot of students, it’s like having a digital writing buddy available 24/7.

But it’s not just students using these tools. Teachers are jumping on board too. Need to whip up a lesson plan fast? Done. Need help writing quiz questions or feedback on assignments? AI can lend a hand. These tools save time and help educators stay on top of their workloads.

Of course, there’s a catch. Some students rely on AI a little too much, like using it to write full essays and turning them in as their own work. That’s where the second type of AI tool comes in.

#### The Rise of AI Detectors

[AI detectors](https://undetectable.ai/) are exactly what they sound like—tools that try to figure out if a piece of writing was created by a human or a machine. Turnitin, GPTZero, and a few others have tools that analyze text to look for patterns that AI typically produces.

For teachers worried about academic honesty, these detectors can be helpful. They’re basically the next-gen version of plagiarism checkers. But they’re not perfect. Sometimes they flag writing that was not written by AI (false positives), and other times they miss stuff that was (false negatives). So while they’re useful, they shouldn’t be the only thing teachers rely on.

#### Finding the Right Balance

Here’s the thing: AI tools aren’t going anywhere. The goal isn’t to ban them or pretend they don’t exist—it’s to figure out how to use them in smart, ethical ways.

Some schools are already getting creative. For example, they might ask students to show their writing process, including how they used AI and what changes they made. Or teachers might assign projects that require personal reflection or in-class work—things that are harder to fake with a chatbot.

It also helps to talk openly with students about how to use AI responsibly. AI can be a great learning aid, but students still need to think for themselves, write in their own voices, and actually learn the material.

AI will keep growing and getting better. Eventually, we might see tools that combine writing help and detection, or AI tutors that guide students while also keeping them honest. The key is making sure AI stays a tool that supports learning—not one that replaces it.

In the end, it’s all about balance. Use the tech to your advantage, but don’t forget the importance of original thinking, creativity, and doing the work yourself. That’s what real learning is all about.

**Categories:** Trends

**Tags:** AI Teaching Tools, AI Writing, Chatbot, Digital Writing, Plagiarism

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### [The Rise of EdTech in India: Revolution or Replacement?](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/trends/the-rise-of-edtech-in-india-revolution-or-replacement/)

**Published:** June 24, 2025
**Author:** Site Admin

**Excerpt:** Is India's $10B EdTech sector revolutionizing learning or creating educational inequality? Examining the promise and perils of digital education.

**Content:**

In recent years, India has witnessed an educational revolution—driven not by classrooms or chalkboards, but by code, algorithms, and mobile apps. The EdTech sector in India is growing at an unprecedented pace, redefining how millions of students learn and how teachers teach. But the question lingers: Is EdTech truly a revolution that enhances learning, or is it gradually replacing traditional education in ways that may not be entirely beneficial?

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### Unprecedented Growth and Access

India’s EdTech boom can be traced back to increased smartphone penetration, affordable internet, and the urgent digital shift necessitated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Platforms like BYJU’S, Unacademy, Vedantu, and PhysicsWallah have brought structured learning to students across urban and rural India. They offer personalized learning experiences, on-demand video lectures, doubt-clearing sessions, and even AI-driven assessments—all from the comfort of one’s home.

This democratization of education is one of the biggest upsides of EdTech. A student in a small village now has access to the same quality of content as one in a metro city. Moreover, EdTech has created an ecosystem where learning is flexible, adaptive, and often more engaging than traditional rote-based methods.

### Challenges: The Digital Divide and Over-Reliance

However, the EdTech wave is not without challenges. India still faces a deep digital divide—millions of students lack smartphones, stable internet, or even electricity in some regions. For these students, online learning remains a distant dream, thereby widening the educational gap between the haves and have-nots.

Additionally, the effectiveness of learning via screens is still debated. While animations and gamification make lessons appealing, they can’t always substitute for the real-time interaction, emotional intelligence, and discipline instilled by physical classrooms and face-to-face teaching.

### Teachers: Empowered or Replaced?

Another pressing concern is the role of teachers in this new ecosystem. EdTech platforms claim to empower educators by giving them new tools and broader reach. Yet, many fear that automation and AI could reduce the need for human teachers, especially in standardized test prep and content delivery.

The real solution lies in **integration**, not **replacement**. Teachers should be trained to use technology as a complement to traditional methods, not as competition. Hybrid learning models that blend classroom teaching with digital tools seem to offer the best of both worlds.

### The Way Forward

The [future of education](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/top-advantages-of-online-learning-for-k-12-students-is-this-the-education-of-the-future/ "Top Advantages of Online Learning for K–12 Students: Is This the Education of the Future?") in India must be inclusive, equitable, and technology-enabled. Government initiatives like DIKSHA and PM eVidya are steps in the right direction, but much more needs to be done in terms of infrastructure, digital literacy, and regulation of the rapidly growing EdTech market.

In conclusion, EdTech is not a threat to traditional education, but a powerful ally. The challenge lies in ensuring that this revolution is not just urban-centric or profit-driven, but truly inclusive and empowering for all learners across India.

**Categories:** Trends

**Tags:** AI Education, AI-based Learning, Challenges, Digital Education, Digital Education India, Personalized Learning, Teacher Training, Teacher Upskilling

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### [5 Ways Good EdTech Puts People First](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/5-ways-good-edtech-puts-people-first/)

**Published:** June 2, 2021
**Author:** Erin Werra

**Excerpt:** <p>If sifting through edtech specs feels a bit cold, warm up with these user-centric traits.</p>


**Content:**

If sifting through edtech specs feels a bit cold, warm up with these user-centric traits.

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The search for high-quality edtech is top-of-mind for CTOs and administrators, especially during this era of remote learning.

Vendors worth their school-budget salt make it clear they’re embarking on a lasting partnership—at least years, and sometimes decades. How can school leaders make a wise decision that will last the test of time and tech upgrades? The vendor’s philosophy about user-centric edtech can provide clues. As initial research, RFP, demos, and meetings get underway, look for clues that help answer this question: “Do you create solutions for people or simply place technology in classrooms?”

## Clue one: User experience design (UX)

UX is a process, one that permeates every step of designing software, and one that revolves around one simple truth: Users are the experts. The process looks a little something like this:

1. **Strategic empathy**: This is a fancy way to say “listen to the user.” Okay, maybe there’s more to it than just listening. After all, knowing how to get a user talking about how they do their job isn’t always easy! During this process, software development teams abandon the idea that they have all the answers and schools are simply waiting for a solution. Instead, users offer vendors valuable insight into how they really work, resulting in features they actually want to use.
2. **Ideate**: Different design teams take feedback and use it to create an idea, which—you guessed it—they then run by the user to make sure they’re on the right track. More feedback leads to a better final product before any production even begins.
3. **Development and testing**: It’s time to actually build the feature. Then test it. Then learn from mistakes and repeat the process. Users let developers know if they got it right, or if they need to make improvements.
4. **Validation**: Vendors need feedback about what they created! Strong user partnerships provide deep insight into how users actually work.

The common thread to all the steps? Returning to the customer for that invaluable feedback.

## Clue two: Security training

No one wants to discover a data breach, least of all schools tasked with protecting children’s personally identifiable information. But during the latter part of 2020, K12 schools moved into the spotlight as the number one target for ransomware. Security training for all users benefits everyone in the symbiotic partnership of edtech and districts. A mention (or better yet, a focus) on security indicates a proactive vendor who cares about the data they’re charged with safeguarding.

## Clue three: People-first language

Teaching and learning is a social activity. Beware the vendors who feature article after article listing the top ways to improve a classroom—and all the strategies include something to download or install. Look for respect and celebration for the important work that happens between the people in school districts, even when technology is merely the scenery or (gasp!) barely mentioned at all.

## Clue four: Requesting your feedback

No telephone-style feedback mazes for you! Open channels of feedback take many forms these days, but the biggest clue a vendor actually wants to improve is the simple act of requesting feedback. This could be one-on-one, in a group or panel, or through an online survey. The possibilities are vast to account for the many ways different users are wired to present their experiences and opinions.

Truthfully, from a user’s perspective, the volume of feedback requests might even feel a little overwhelming. We ask because we care—and crave the opportunity to improve.

## Clue five: Shared purpose

Everyone in education technology shares the same guiding principle: help kids learn and grow more. There are many, many pieces to this puzzle, even some behind the scenes students will never see or interact with. Regardless, seeing the shared purpose of improving experiences for people in schools provides a common ground for building a partnership with an edtech vendor.

The search for high-quality edtech will always involve important specifications and requirements. Still, an important factor in a long search for the perfect solution may be a user-centric, teamwork approach to implementing, training, maintaining, and upgrading systems over time.

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**Categories:** Insight

**Tags:** EdTech Investors, EdTech Startups/Companies, Tips and How-Tos, Tips for Entrepreneurs/Startups, Training and Professional Development, User Experience

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### [How Much Should ChatGPT Know About Your District?](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/trends/how-much-should-chatgpt-know-about-your-district/)

**Published:** July 20, 2023
**Author:** Erin Werra

**Excerpt:** Discussion of the artificial intelligence language model ChatGPT seems impossible to escape these days. This article will help you understand how a business should use ChatGPT with illustrations. 

**Content:**

Discussion of the artificial intelligence language model ChatGPT seems impossible to escape these days.

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Examples of AI making humans uncomfortable abound, especially considering children and schools. The massively unpopular Snapchat My AI chatbot prompted a barrage[1](#1) of single-star reviews and warnings to parents from local law enforcement. Schools are already plagued by cheating[2](#2), which seems to be a chief argument against ChatGPT in classrooms (although its touch can be detected[3](#3)). Ultimately, artificial intelligence is the opposite of thought leadership[4](#4). It’s no wonder we feel the temptation to underestimate the impact of AI in school communication.

However, AI exists to be useful, like any other tool. It has the potential to help us do amazing things[5](#5) in school districts and beyond—evidenced by widely trusted edtech pioneer Sal Kahn’s foray into AI as a guide for students. Its insight may even prove useful to district leaders deciding how to handle AI in their schools.

When asked how a business should use [ChatGPT](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/trends/what-is-chatgpt-applications-in-education/), the AI did its job well and responded with thought-provoking answers.

### **I am not human**.

***“Firstly, relying solely on a language model for communication can lead to a loss of human touch.”***

The human touch the AI is referring to is both easy and hard to describe. The human touch feels like fallibility, humility, design thinking, mistakes, and imperfections. It is the spirit of collaboration. It is teamwork and dreamwork. It’s also the wisdom to understand the nuances of communication[6](#6): the differences between fact, rhetoric, opinion, and belief. The wherewithal to understand that not everything we read is true, and the education to identify what is research-based, peer-reviewed, and fact-checked vs. what is simply written.

Using AI to detect AI is not flawless either. In fact, even a paid model[7](#7) seems slightly more prone to credit AI even when humans generate the content. (A free model was closer to 60%[8](#8) accurate.)

Humans set the definition of reality. [Artificial intelligence](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/artificial-intelligence/) is, by default, a derivative of all the knowledge we’ve already discovered. The new horizons of thinking will come from humans adding knowledge, not AI thinking up something new.

**The lesson: Think of AI as a tool, nothing more.**

### **I am not secure.**

***“Secondly, the use of a language model raises concerns about data privacy and security.”***

The robot tells on itself. Listen.

By design, the AI takes in the data humans provide, keeps it, and creates answers based on what it has learned. It’s not in the business of forgetting confidential information and will build upon what it has been taught.

It will not evaluate its answers for objective accuracy or for security.

**The lesson: Never tell an AI confidential information.**

### **I am inaccurate.**

***“Thirdly, while I am capable of generating a large amount of content, the quality and accuracy of that content may vary.”***

Logic dictates what the model returns. You may have heard this described in computer science terms as garbage in, garbage out. The AI learns what people teach it, and if people teach it poorly, it will produce increasingly twisted results. It can only learn what it’s taught.

Plenty of people can talk a lot and say nothing, and this AI can too. It might not be fact, although we’re tempted to think of machines as infallibly accurate[9](#9).

Except it’s not. Google Bard’s inaugural demo inaccurately claimed[10](#10) the James Webb Space Telescope took the first pictures of exoplanets when it was actually the European Southern Observatory in 2004 (confirmed by NASA). ChatGPT’s limitations may also prevent it from answering prompts accurately to human knowledge unless they’re phrased very specifically—one example[11](#11) inquires how many countries start with the letter V, and the chatbot doubles down on its answer of zero (turns out Vietnam, Vatican City, and Venezuela don’t fit the definition of “country”—a rather pedantic distinction the average non-geographer would probably not make).

We already know how dangerous and isolating algorithms[12](#12) can be. To clarify, AI itself is not inherently bad or evil. It is simply providing a culmination of what humans have taught that particular engine. In the hands of trustworthy and ethical experts, the potential is limitless and ostensibly good—but there are no guarantees. An AI is not going to temper bias; on the contrary, AI is already being used to radicalize.

**The lesson: Always fact-check with real sources from humans.**

### **I am not going away.**

***AI is not going anywhere. The question is, what knowledge are you going to provide it with?***

A discerning reader may notice the ChatGPT language model is more human than we’d like to think it is: humans are notoriously inaccurate and pose the biggest threat to data security. So what’s the difference, really, between AI and humans, in terms of the danger of concocting and spreading misinformation and mishandling private data? (Training humans[13](#13) can help, for one.)

At least in school districts, the major difference might just be the ability to value the truth, each other, and humanity in general. Tread lightly.

### Links

1. https://techcrunch.com/2023/04/24/snapchat-sees-spike-in-1-star-reviews-as-users-pan-the-my-ai-feature-calling-for-its-removal/
2. https://study.com/resources/chatgpt-in-the-classroom
3. https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/gptzero-how-to-detect-chatgpt-plagiarism/
4. https://www.forbes.com/sites/shanesnow/2023/05/05/ai-writing-is-the-opposite-of-thought-leadership/?sh=423d97879eaf
5. https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/khan-academy-visions-humble-ai-to-be-students-special-guide-not-cheat
6. https://www.skyward.com/discover/blog/skyward-blogs/skyward-executive-blog/january-2019/7-news-literacy-strategies-for-all-ages
7. https://www.demandsage.com/how-to-identify-ai-written-content/
8. https://www.demandsage.com/how-to-identify-ai-written-content/
9. https://www.skyward.com/discover/blog/skyward-blogs/skyward-executive-blog/november-2021/do-we-do-our-best-work-for-machines
10. https://www.npr.org/2023/02/09/1155650909/google-chatbot–error-bard-shares
11. https://www.reddit.com/r/ChatGPT/comments/11709xq/chat\_gpt\_giving\_wrong\_answers\_to\_an\_easy\_question/
12. https://www.internetmatters.org/hub/news-blogs/what-are-algorithms-how-to-prevent-echo-chambers/#:~:text=Algorithms%20are%20an%20important%20part,online%20hate%2C%20misinformation%20and%20more.
13. https://www.skyward.com/discover/blog/skyward-blogs/skyward-executive-blog/september-2021-(1)/let-s-take-a-phishing-trip

**Categories:** Trends

**Tags:** 21st Century Education, 21st Century Learning, Artificial Intelliegnce, Chatbot

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### [What Research Says About AI and the Future of Work](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/what-research-says-about-ai-and-the-future-of-work/)

**Published:** June 13, 2024
**Author:** Erin Werra

**Excerpt:** Researches say that 60 per cent of jobs that exist today did not in the 1940s. With advancement in technology and AI taking center stage, the future of work cannot be predicted. Read this article to understand the big shifts impacting the future of work. 

**Content:**

There’s a lot we don’t know about workplaces of the future. After all, some [60 per cent](https://www.researchgate.net/figure/More-than-60-of-jobs-done-in-the-United-States-in-2018-had-not-yet-been-invented-in_fig6_360965560) of jobs that exist today did not in the 1940s. Still, K12 education aims to prepare kids for the future, whether that be in college or career—and the odds are pretty good that artificial intelligence (AI) will play some sort of role in that future. Researchers working with [Microsoft](https://aka.ms/nfw2023) estimate that 19% of workers may see at least half of their job tasks impacted by [AI tools](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/ai-teaching-tools/). How do educators prepare students for a road that doesn’t yet exist and is sure to be paved with AI?

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### The spectrum of K12 AI opinions: “steroids vs a coach”

As with so many new technologies, fears cloud our opinions of AI more than anything. Educators who grew up with card catalogues and Dewey decimal systems have witnessed data collection and sources change at breakneck speed ([is it okay yet to cite Wikipedia, given its stringent editing policies](https://www.scisdata.com/connections/issue-121/digital-literacy-using-wikipedia-as-a-fact-checking-tool/)?). It’s hard to undo years of training. These traditionalists are more likely to view AI as a threat, a usurper of students’ blossoming skills and knowledge. After all, why learn it if a word calculator in your pocket can give you the right answer on command?

These educators worry that students will turn to generative AI to do their thinking for them—and that’s a scary prospect, given that AI itself tells us it [cannot be trusted](https://www.skyward.com/blogs/ak12/2023/may/how-much-should-chatgpt-know-about-your-district)—and neglect to develop their own skills and master their own concepts. To them, the prospect of AI in the classroom is akin to the bodybuilder abusing performance-enhancing drugs: it’s not real progress, and the risk is too great for experimentation.

Educators with a slightly rosier view of AI hope students will take a more judicious approach: instead of over-reliance, students will learn to delegate necessary but tedious tasks such as summarization, translation, or analysis of a text, to name a few. Students will ideally use the time they saved and novel ideas they didn’t intuit at first to achieve a deeper understanding of both the course materials and their AI prompt writing. Two birds!

Finally, AI’s biggest cheerleaders have even greater dreams for the role of large language models (LLMs) in students’ learning. They envision personalized tutoring tailored to a student’s specific abilities, available at a low cost—a great equalizer for student access to one-on-one coaching.

With such a wide spectrum of opinions, how do K12 administrators proceed with crafting AI policies and expectations? A couple of cultural shifts can back you up.

### Two big shifts impacting the future of work

Since the COVID-19 pandemic upended life in 2020, American people have reached the collective realization that remote or hybrid work environments are possible (dubiously so in K12, but let’s keep our sights on the future workforce outside schools). Next, [generative AI](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/understanding-generative-ai-in-education/) is now capable of being helpful to the workplace instead of just a neat parlour trick or internet troll bridge.

These two enormous shifts have come to fruition recently and will change the workplace forever. Schools must shift along with them, but how?

First, the all-important mantra of working with AI: it’s faster but less accurate than people are. In one study of consultants using AI tools, those who took suggestions from AI were less likely to produce correct solutions by about 19 percentage points.

AI is a terrible sheriff, but it might be a pretty good deputy. AI can aid in critical thinking tasks by serving as a “provocateur” in addition to an assistant. Users can achieve this by changing the way they prompt the AI and the way they think of AI—by assigning it a debate opponent’s role, and students are less likely to consider it a flawless sidekick and more likely to question its responses deeply. Since the responses are, by definition, the opposite of their beliefs or thesis, students also stand to learn more than when AI serves as an assistant alone.

### And a UX shift to help cue healthy AI scepticism

The primary worry of people who distrust AI often centres around its hiccups in understanding: hallucinations, as the industry calls them, which result in errors that people are likely to fall for if they are too trusting with AI assistants. User experience designers are learning along with users. Recent data shows that simply
[highlighting AI responses](https://arxiv.org/abs/2307.03744) based on low confidence is enough to prompt users to double-check their sources. Imagine the red underlines that appear under a misspelt word: an AI can use the same UX principles to flag the pieces of information it is less confident about.

While it’s not yet possible to predict the future, we can certainly use the tools we have now in strategic ways to prepare students for what we think might be coming in their futures. As much as AI can seem daunting, scary, or just unsettling, students today must build skills in prompting, analyzing, and overthinking AI.

Their futures depend on it.

**Categories:** Insight

**Tags:** 21st Century Careers, 21st Century Education, 21st Century Learning, 21st Century Skills, Artificial Intelliegnce, K12

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### [Return Joy to Teaching and Learning with Thoughtful AI PD](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/return-joy-to-teaching-and-learning-with-thoughtful-ai-pd/)

**Published:** June 23, 2025
**Author:** Erin Werra

**Excerpt:** 58% of teachers lack AI training. Discover how thoughtful PD can turn AI into a teaching ally while preserving the irreplaceable human connection in education.

**Content:**

If we had a nickel for every time we read “AI” in conjunction with a veiled admonishment that we’re not as productive as we could be, we’d have so many nickels.

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Gripes aside, artificial intelligence (AI) can serve as an assistant to teachers, with the right support from the district. Let’s talk about it.

### AI tackles automation tasks—teachers tackle productive failure

To learn you must be willing to fail, to be corrected, to take feedback, to try again.

The yes-man of AI is not going to help very much with that process. Agreeable large language models (LLMs) mostly use word math to rearrange the most likely match for your prompt—and because they’re simply fulfilling a prompt without any type of oversight or fact-checking, there’s a lot of agreement.

It feels good to be heralded as a genius, but congratulating folks on the wrong answer is how AI gets away with hallucinations (a cutesy term for the misinformation LLM may generate when a good answer isn’t readily available).

Instead, not only are teachers expert coaches in their subject matter, but they’re also humans who know a thing or two about helping children learn the process of productive failure: try, try again.

This is why delegating automation, brainstorming, summarizing documents, and other administrative tasks to AI preserves time and energy for teachers’ expertise.

### AI without PD is not OK

In a 2024 survey for Edweek, 58 percent of teachers reported receiving no professional development to guide AI use in teaching. 68 percent said they are not using AI tools in the classroom. This makes perfect sense, because AI without proper PD is not helpful. In fact, it may be incredibly dangerous from a cybersecurity standpoint.

Data security is extra important in school districts because they’re a top threat for criminals looking to breach network structure and steal personal information from staff, students, families, and the school business office.

Before suggesting the use of AI to teachers, administrators and the school board must take the lead in creating:

- Policies for AI use in the district.
- Guidance for when not to use AI.
- Training for how to craft prompts that will actually result in useful responses.

### AI is a tool. You are a treasure.

It may feel like it goes without saying, but it’s important to say anyway: You do not need to embrace AI to be a successful teacher. Messaging around AI should not lead to feeling [compelled to use AI](https://www.edtechreview.in/research/educators-embrace-ai-based-tools-for-teaching-digii-survey/ "97% of Educators Embrace AI-Based Tools for Teaching: Digii Survey"), although it can make a person feel like they’re being left behind.

Whereas if people are truthful about all AI can and cannot do, it underscores the idea that AI is a good assistant, but a poor teacher. It cannot create anything new, cannot make sharp and student-centered decisions, and certainly cannot build a relationship with children as a safe adult. Not only do teachers have a responsibility to prepare children for a future in which AI tools are widely used, they can also empower children to embrace humanity as a superpower. Placing the emphasis on “artificial” rather than on intelligence can help maintain perspective—AI is only as smart as the data it rearranges, and the prompts people write.

Perhaps the students in your schools will grow up to wield that artificial magic, or better yet, create their own uniquely human contribution.

**Categories:** Insight

**Tags:** AI Education, AI-based Learning, Digital Skills Training, Educator Upskilling, Professional Development, Upskilling

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### [EmpowerEd: How Technology Helps English Language Learners Thrive](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/empowered-how-technology-helps-english-language-learners-thrive/)

**Published:** May 23, 2025
**Author:** Site Admin

**Excerpt:** How tech empowers English Language Learners: Smartphones & apps bridge gaps without replacing traditional learning. Why blanket bans hurt ELLs most.

**Content:**

In today’s multilingual classrooms, English Language Learners (ELLs) navigate not only the complexities of academic content but also the linguistic barriers that come with learning in a second (or third) language. As a secondary teacher and teacher educator, I’ve seen firsthand how digital technology can serve as a lifeline for these students—empowering them with tools that support comprehension, engagement, and autonomy.

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But I’ve also witnessed the unintended consequences of blanket policies, like cellphone bans, which can unintentionally cut off vital supports for ELLs. The conversation around technology in schools needs to be more nuanced—especially when it comes to meeting the needs of multilingual learners.

#### Technology as a Learning Tool—Not a Distraction

My research study with three Grade 11 ELLs offered powerful insights. Each student relied on digital tools like smartphones, laptops, and translation apps—not for entertainment, but to overcome language barriers, clarify key terms, and complete academic tasks. For them, technology wasn’t a bonus feature of learning; it was essential.

Students described how they used their phones to look up unfamiliar terms during lessons, access classroom materials through platforms like Google Classroom, or review visual aids like photos of notes on the board. These small acts of independence allowed them to stay connected to the lesson without constantly interrupting or falling behind. In many ways, digital tools gave them a sense of control—helping them bridge language gaps in real-time.

#### Balancing Tech and Tradition

Interestingly, these students didn’t want tech to replace everything. They valued traditional strategies too—like handwritten brainstorming, teacher-led board work, and fill-in-the-blank notes. For many, starting with pen and paper allowed them to generate ideas in their first language, before translating them into English using digital tools. Others found that writing by hand helped with memory and understanding.

The takeaway? ELLs appreciate balance. They want technology thoughtfully integrated—not just used for the sake of innovation. In fact, all three students shared a preference for teachers who blend digital tools with clear, visual instruction. Slides were helpful when paired with time to process. Videos were great—especially when shared in advance. Technology worked best when it enhanced, not overwhelmed, the learning process.

#### The Teacher’s Role Is Key

What stood out most from the student feedback was the role of the teacher in mediating technology use. When teachers made slides available ahead of time, students felt better prepared. When technology was used to support—not rush—learning, students were more engaged. And when teachers gave them space to choose how and when to use tools like phones or apps, students felt trusted.

As teachers, we often worry that phones are a distraction. And yes, for some students, they can be. But for others—especially ELLs—they are the bridge that keeps them connected to learning. The key isn’t banning phones outright, but setting expectations, teaching responsible use, and recognizing when those devices serve as more than just screens—they’re support systems.

#### Rethinking Restrictive Policies

In many schools, the push to ban personal devices is gaining momentum. The rationale is understandable: reduce distractions, improve focus, and bring back in-person connection. But we need to ask—at what cost?

For ELLs, personal devices are often the only tools they have for quick translation, language clarification, and access to resources in real time. Taking away their phones doesn’t just remove a distraction—it removes a support. A one-size-fits-all policy could disproportionately impact the very students who rely on those tools the most.

Instead of banning, let’s teach. Let’s show students how to use technology to enhance—not replace—learning. Let’s create policies that recognize the diverse needs of our learners, and allow room for flexibility when it matters most.

#### Final Thought

Technology won’t magically solve the challenges ELLs face. But used wisely, it can open doors. It can reduce anxiety, increase access, and offer students a sense of control over their own learning.

As classrooms grow more linguistically diverse, we need to move beyond debates about whether technology belongs in the classroom. It’s already here. The real question is: how do we use it to meet students where they are—and help them move forward?

For ELLs, the answer might just start with a simple, familiar device in their pocket. The goal isn’t to ban it—it’s to empower them to use it well.

**Categories:** Insight

**Tags:** Challenges, Digital Tools in Education, English Learning, English Learning App, Tools in Education

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### [How Indian EdTech Can Lead the World - If We Get One Thing Right](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/how-indian-edtech-can-lead-the-world-if-we-get-one-thing-right/)

**Published:** May 23, 2025
**Author:** Site Admin

**Excerpt:** Indian EdTech can lead the world—AI-driven learning, VR/AR, and scalable models are reshaping global education. Will 2030 be our breakthrough year?

**Content:**

For decades, the education system in India maintained a rigid and one-size-fits-all kind of policy that limited access to education and innovation. This has changed with EdTech that democratized education by making learning more engaging, accessible, and scalable.

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Recent industry reports show it’s about $7.5 billion as of 2024, projected to reach roughly $30 billion by 2030. But is just the rapid growth sufficient for positioning India above all as a global leader of education technologies?

Below, we explore some key elements determining whether India’s EdTech sector will move beyond being a fast-growing industry into becoming a global leader in digital education.

#### The foundation of a globally leading EdTech ecosystem

Indian EdTech has the potential to become a world leader because of its ability to innovate while maximizing accessibility. Here are the key elements that are going to define our leadership on the global EdTech stage.

#### **AI-driven learning and immersive technologies**

Education sector with the integration of AI in education has significantly improved personalization, with nearly 50% of all EdTech platforms adopting AI for adaptive learning. Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) also support this statement and help students in making the discussions more creative on difficult subjects like science and history.

Various studies have shown that a student trained using the AR/VR method would remember 35% more information than that imparted via the traditional technique; confirming that immersive technologies are not just a futuristic enhancement, but a necessity in education.

#### **Government policies fueling digital transformation**

The Indian government’s initiatives towards digital learning have been supporting EdTech expansion. The DIKSHA and SWAYAM programs have attracted over 5 crore (50 million) of enrolments, providing structured digital learning to millions. India is establishing itself as a global education powerhouse with a further enhanced budget allocation of ₹10,000 crore ($1.2 billion) for digital infrastructure.

#### **EdTech companies expanding beyond borders**

Indian EdTechs are rapidly scaling their operations beyond domestic markets. By now, About 12% of total EdTech revenues in India comes from exports, with numbers set to rise as more companies penetrate North America, the Middle East, and Africa. The global e-learning market is expected to reach around $460 billion by 2028, and India will contribute substantially with high-quality, cost-effective digital education.

#### **Bridging the digital divide in underserved regions**

Despite increasing digital adoption, nearly 40% of rural India still lacks stable internet access. However, mobile-first EdTech platforms are making a difference. Affordable data plans, AI-powered offline learning, and regional language courses have driven a 75% increase in rural EdTech adoption, ensuring that digital education is no longer limited to urban centers.

#### **Investor confidence driving sector growth**

India’s EdTech sector continues to attract significant investment. Even with market corrections, as per industry funding remains strong, reaching $2.5 billion in 2025. Projections suggest that by 2027, total EdTech investments will cross $5 billion, with upskilling, enterprise learning, and hybrid education leading the charge. This sustained investor interest highlights the industry’s long-term potential.

#### **Vernacular learning reshaping accessibility**

With over 60% of EdTech users preferring content in their native language, vernacular learning is no longer an afterthought but a necessity. AI-driven translations and voice-assisted tools are enhancing access, with platforms offering multilingual support witnessing a 40% rise in engagement and retention rates. This shift is crucial in making education truly inclusive for India’s diverse population.

#### **Hybrid learning models balancing digital and physical education**

The future of education isn’t fully digital—it’s hybrid. Over 80% of Indian universities and schools are integrating hybrid learning models, combining online platforms with in-person teaching. This approach has led to 25% higher course completion rates, proving that a blended model offers the best of both worlds: digital convenience with human interaction.

#### **The road ahead**

India’s EdTech revolution is at an inflection point. While technological advancements and supportive policies have set the stage, execution will determine whether India becomes the global leader in digital education. The focus must now be on sustainable growth, inclusive learning, and global scalability. As EdTech transforms the global learning landscape, we continue to drive initiatives that expand access, enhance engagement, and redefine the way the world learns.

**Categories:** Insight

**Tags:** AI Education, AI-based Learning, Digital Transformation, Hybrid Learning, Immersive Experience, Immersive Learning, Vernacular

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**Published:** April 16, 2025
**Author:** Site Admin

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### [6 Ways to Ensure Productivity with Technology Time in the Classroom](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/ways-to-ensure-productivity-with-technology-time-in-the-classroom/)

**Published:** April 22, 2025
**Author:** Site Admin

**Excerpt:** Tech tools alone don’t guarantee learning—effective systems do. Master 6 proven strategies to boost engagement, accountability, ROI & productivity with technology time in the classroom.

**Content:**

It is important to use technology to support learning, exploration, and discovery in the classroom. Anyone who has tried to adopt and use web-based tools knows that the tool is only as good as its implementation , but time on task can be squandered without the right foundation.

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Drawing on nearly four decades of experience helping schools, districts, and classroom teachers implement important technology software with students, we find these six practices as the foundation for productive platform time. Anyone who has tried to adopt and use web-based tools knows that the tool is only as good as its implementation. Successful use of a tool requires teachers to plan ahead so that the time allocated for students to use the tool is as productive as possible.

We start with goal-setting because even though teachers can often infer the goal, many students don’t, and therefore, the purpose is lost from the start.

### Setting a Purpose

The first step for productive platform use is to ensure that the students know why we’re using the platform. The answer is not always apparent through the nature of the platform itself. For example, suppose the platform is used for mathematics intervention, there are still many reasons we might be using the platform in a lesson: reviewing content students already know, testing to determine future needs, learning new content based on the lesson, etc.

For instance, a teacher might say, “Today, we’re using this math platform to review for the upcoming unit test. I want you to focus on the topics you’ve struggled with the most and use the explanations for each question that you need. This is meant to be individualized support for each of you.” Alternatively, a teacher might explain, “We’re using this reading platform to explore new vocabulary words, so as you work through the activities, I want you to pay close attention to the definitions and examples. Your task is to identify three new words you didn’t know before and use them in a sentence.” Being explicit with the platform’s purpose sets the stage for how students interact with it and promotes productive engagement for their time.

### Providing Structures

The second step to a productive implementation of an online tool is to create the organizational structures in which the students will use the tool. For example, if 3rd graders are using a gamified tool to explore career interests, an effective way to facilitate class time might be in station rotation. If the game is engaging, it will incentivize the work at the other stations, and playing the game might not require as much support from the teacher, allowing them to work more intensely with students at different stations. Online tools are often conducive to either independent practice or collaborative structures. Determining how and when students will interact with the tool is critical for its successful use.

### Creating Systems

The best teachers have systems for everything. They create systems for how students enter the classroom each day. They have systems for late assignments. They have systems for test corrections. On and on, they have systems, and they tweak their systems until they’re practically perfect. This systematic approach is also true for how they use technology in the classroom; all teachers can learn from that. Materials and logins are the simplest examples of effective systems for technology-based classroom tools. Students have clear guidance on when and how they use the technology, such as how Chromebooks are distributed at the start of class and what to do when the teacher needs everyone’s attention. Additionally, teachers must plan for the tiny details that could derail an individual student, such as what to do if their logins aren’t working or if they can’t remember their passwords. The point is to leave as little as possible to chance so that the time using the technology is productive, not wasted.

### Monitoring Accountability

When using tech tools, teachers must be clear about what they are monitoring and how to hold students accountable for achieving what we want them to achieve using the technology. A few questions emerge: Are there any outcomes from using the platform that we want to grade? How can we ensure that students spend the appropriate amount of time on the tasks we’re assigning? Do we have access to reports that indicate completion of a set of tasks? Is there a final product we want students to build to demonstrate competencies? And, at the next level of accountability: Are there ways for counselors and administrators to view caseloads to ensure that teachers have students complete tasks, making growth, and meeting milestones? Answering these questions and finding the correct reports to monitor technology usage is critical for both accountability and the return on investment we’re making when we purchase tools to support achievement.

### Planning for Issues

There’s a common saying about technology: “It’s great when it works.” The reality is that as much as we promote the use of systems to solve for wasted time, it’s also paramount that we adopt a mindset that it’s okay for issues to arise as long as we’re prepared.

When planning for issues, it’s best to assign internal “experts” who can be helpful when something goes wrong; essentially, this person becomes the resident expert for the platform implementation and navigation. There should be a designated person for login problems, content questions, and any other potential issue that can be solved in the moment or before the next scheduled usage of the tool. We don’t want teachers to throw out the use of the technology just because there were a few hiccups, especially at the beginning of the adoption process. Another important practice is requesting or creating a step-by-step how-to guide with screenshots and short directions that students can reference as they get acclimated to the technology. Problems shouldn’t linger, and teachers shouldn’t be frustrated in isolation without support..

### Celebrating Success

When we define the outcomes we want and we have ways to monitor the successful use of a technology tool, we should celebrate the bright spots. This celebration might be about a super user–a teacher who is really taking advantage of the tool. It could also be an outcome–academic growth, something students built, a specified number of minutes or hours logged, etc. The key point is that we celebrate when the goals we set at the beginning of adoption come to fruition and that celebrations are systematized through the use of predetermined checkpoints that we set based on when we believe certain goals should be met. Celebrations are fantastic ways to reinforce the use of tools, and they further communicate the goals that teachers, counselors, and administrators set when we adopt new technologies.

### Conclusion

Technology integration can be messy, but these six practices are meant to support the productive use of technology in the classroom, specifically the time teachers plan to use the tech as productive. There’s nothing worse than wasted time that students should be learning, exploring, and growing in schools. Instead, invest that time up front with strategic planning to ensure that classroom technology time remains sacred.

**Categories:** Insight

**Tags:** Digital Learning, For/Educators, K12, School Administration, Student Engagement, teaching strategy, Technology in Classroom

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### [Using Graphic Design to Enhance Online Learning and Course Development](https://www.edtechreview.in/elearning/using-graphic-design-to-enhance-online-learning-and-course-development/)

**Published:** April 18, 2025
**Author:** Editorial Team

**Excerpt:** Graphic design isn’t just aesthetics—it’s a cornerstone of effective online learning. Harness color theory, typography, and tools like Kuwait to boost engagement, retention, and global e-learning success.

**Content:**

Online education has revolutionized learning. Students all across the globe can easily learn anything from anywhere. That said, the success of online learning is not just a function of content but also of the presentation of information. Graphics have also made online learning interactive, engaging, and memorable. Carefully crafted visuals can enhance understanding and sustain learner interest for better retention.

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### The Role of Graphic Design in Online Learning

The human mind absorbs visuals quicker than text, and hence graphic design is an effective learning tool. Organized images assist learners in understanding complex concepts with less cognitive overload. Infographics, diagrams, and interactive features provide engaging learning experiences, promoting active engagement.

Most e-learning platforms successfully incorporate graphic design. For example, medical education employs precise diagrams to show anatomy, and coding lessons employ syntax color-coding for readability. By [aligning education with industry](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/how-to-align-education-with-industry/) requirements, teachers are able to develop visually appealing learning materials that lead to better outcomes.

### Key Graphic Design Principles

Applying graphic design fundamentals to instructional content guarantees legibility and usability. Typography, for instance, plays a major role in readability. Clear, readable fonts with the correct spacing enable students to concentrate on the content without distraction.

Color theory also comes into play in directing attention and affecting mood. Well-planned use of contrasting colors draws attention to important details, while a harmonious color scheme provides a pleasing as well as organized learning space. Layout design also dictates the extent to which information is conveyed. Well-organized design with sufficient white space aids understanding, so learners are not bogged down with too much text.

### Implementing Graphic Design in Course Development

Educators and instructional designers can integrate graphic design into online courses in several ways. An effective method is using visual storytelling to convey information. Teachers can use [storytelling apps and tools](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/trends/list-of-storytelling-apps-and-tools-for-students/) to draft engaging, attention-grabbing lessons. These tools create an immersive learning experience that the students will retain.

Another approach is implementing structured templates that promote consistency in course materials. Well-structured templates have a consistent appearance, supporting important ideas and making content more accessible. Quizzes, drag-and-drop exercises, and simulations make learning more interactive.

### Tools and Resources For Educators

The demand for high-quality digital education has driven teachers to study graphic design. Most rely on formal education to improve their skills and create engaging instructional materials. Institutes all over the world are offering short and long courses to help educators keep up. Take Kuwait as an example.

The country has seen significant growth in e-learning initiatives, with institutions and educators increasingly prioritizing visual content creation to enhance digital education. Teachers who want to [master graphic design in Kuwait](https://www.aiu.edu.kw/academics/graphic-design) can access a range of specialized training options.

Aside from location-based programs, several online resources facilitate teachers in incorporating graphic design in their curriculum. Applications like Canva and Adobe Spark give teachers straightforward access to producing academic graphics. Advanced tools such as Figma and Adobe Illustrator deliver professional-level design features. Online learning materials such as video tutorials, instructional blogs, and e-learning forums also offer excellent advice on best practices.

### Endnote

Graphic design is a basic element of successful online education. A quality digital learning space enhances understanding while promoting student participation and motivation. As online education continues to evolve, integrating graphic design remains essential in creating courses that are both educational and visually stimulating.

**Categories:** eLearning

**Tags:** Design, Design Thinking, elearning, Online Learning, Tools for Teachers/Educators, Tools in Education

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### [Why EdTech Must Embrace Data or Be Left Behind: Beyond SCORM](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/trends/why-edtech-must-embrace-data-or-be-left-behind-beyond-scorm/)

**Published:** April 16, 2025
**Author:** Site Admin

**Excerpt:** EdTech's clinging to outdated SCORM standards is a recipe for irrelevance. To rival TikTok-level engagement, learning platforms need AI-driven personalization, real-time analytics, and lifelong learning strategies. Evolve or die.

**Content:**

Let’s be blunt – EdTech is embarrassingly behind. While Netflix, TikTok, and Spotify serve up hyper-personalized content that keeps users hooked for hours, most learning platforms still use data standards from the early 2000s.

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The dominant standard in EdTech, SCORM (or its slightly newer cousin, xAPI), is laughably outdated. At best, it tells us if a learner completed a module. That’s it. There are no insights into engagement, adaptive learning paths, or intelligent recommendations – just a binary pass/fail metric in a world where AI can write essays, generate code, and hold entire conversations. Moreover, the data analytics dashboards that learning managers and instructional designers must rely on are relatively poor, offering only a shallow glimpse into learning processes and reducing complex educational experiences to simplistic, inadequate metrics.

The reality is this: education isn’t competing against other educational platforms. It’s competing against every other form of content – YouTube, Instagram, gaming, endless-scrolling dopamine hits – and right now, it’s losing.

### **The-SCORM-Only-Approach is Dead. Learning Platforms Need to Catch Up 

SCORM was created in an era when online learning meant clicking “Next” on a PowerPoint-like interface. Even Tin Can API (xAPI), which was supposed to modernize SCORM, doesn’t come close to the data sophistication that modern platforms require. It’s like trying to run a Formula 1 race with a horse and buggy.

Think about how other industries use data:

- TikTok learns from just a few swipes and instantly adjusts your feed.
- Netflix knows exactly when you stop watching a show and uses that to improve recommendations.
- E-commerce platforms track not just what you buy but what you hesitate on, how long you scroll, and what you compare it to.

Now compare that to EdTech. We have platforms that still expect users to select their learning paths manually, fill out surveys, and complete pre-tests to get a semi-customized experience. Imagine if TikTok made you take a quiz before showing you videos. No one would use it.

### **True Personalization Requires Data – Not Guesswork 

For years, “personalization” has been a buzzword in education. But let’s be honest – most EdTech personalization is barely more than glorified branching logic. A user picks a course from a list, maybe takes a short placement test, and that’s it. The system doesn’t evolve based on their behavior. It doesn’t learn. It doesn’t adapt.

True personalization isn’t a fancy menu of courses. It’s an AI-driven, dynamic experience that evolves in real time based on how users interact with content. It should:

- Track engagement patterns – where learners hesitate, what they skip, and what keeps them engaged.
- Recommend content dynamically, just like the TikTok ‘For You Page’.
- Adapt difficulty levels based on how learners interact, not just how they score on quizzes.

In a world where AI can generate entire lessons on demand, there’s no excuse for EdTech platforms to still rely on primitive, linear course structures.

### **Learning Data Shouldn’t Exist in a Vacuum 

One of the biggest failures of EdTech is its inability to integrate learning data with everything we know about users. Education doesn’t happen in isolation – it’s connected to career goals, job performance, and even daily habits. Yet, most EdTech systems don’t even attempt to tap into this broader information ecosystem.

Learning analytics dashboards should no longer be siloed within traditional boundaries. They must be comprehensive, drawing insights from multiple data sources – including CRM systems, HR databases, payment platforms, and people analytics. The most profound insights emerge at the intersection of these diverse business processes.

Why aren’t we pulling insights from marketing data? If an enterprise LMS knows that an employee is struggling with leadership skills based on past training, why isn’t that data being used to recommend content more smartly?

Why aren’t we using real-world job data? Platforms like LinkedIn know what skills are in demand. Learning platforms should be able to automatically adjust recommendations based on evolving industry needs.

Instead of treating learning data as a closed system that begins and ends within an LMS, we need a more holistic approach. By breaking down these artificial walls and integrating data across different organizational systems, we can create truly intelligent, adaptive learning experiences that respond to individual and organizational needs in real-time.

### **Lifelong Learning Is More Than a Buzzword – It’s a Business Strategy 

Right now, universities and learning platforms treat students like temporary customers. They spend enormous resources attracting students, educating them for a few years, and then… nothing. They let them go.

Why? In almost every other industry, businesses fight to maximize customer lifetime value (LTV). Streaming services, fitness apps, and e-commerce platforms all focus on keeping users engaged in the long term. Yet, in education, we still operate under an outdated model where learning is something you do for a few years and then stop.

Lifelong learning is a massive business opportunity. Imagine if universities, corporate L&D programs, and online platforms thought beyond short-term courses and instead focused on keeping learners engaged for decades.

This isn’t a theory. Companies like Coursera and LinkedIn Learning are already inching in this direction, offering continuous education options tailored to evolving career paths. However, most educational institutions and EdTech platforms are still stuck in the old way of thinking.

### **The Next Big Shift: Household Learning 

Here’s another idea EdTech needs to steal from other industries – stop thinking about individual learners and start thinking about learning households.

The telecom industry figured this out years ago. They used to sell mobile plans to individuals. Then they realized something: people don’t make decisions in isolation. They sell family plans, group bundles, and shared data packages because they understand that acquisition and retention are more manageable when you target groups, not just individuals.

Education is no different. A person taking a course is far more likely to recommend it to their partner, kids, and friends. Learning isn’t an isolated activity. So why aren’t more platforms creating learning bundles for families? Why aren’t universities offering continuous education memberships that extend beyond just alums?

If EdTech companies want to stop fighting for one-off enrollments and start building sustainable businesses, they must rethink their entire model.

### **AI Co-Pilots for Course Creation 

Let’s also discuss the other side of learning – content creation. Right now, educators and instructional designers are flying blind. They receive minimal feedback beyond completion rates and maybe quiz scores. But that’s like designing a product without user testing.

What if we had AI-driven course co-pilots that analyzed real learner behavior and provided actionable insights?

- Notice that 80% of learners drop off in Module 3? The system flags it for review.
- Found that a specific quiz question has an unusually high failure rate? The system suggests rewording it.
- Learners keep rewatching a specific video segment. That content might be particularly valuable – or particularly confusing.

If we’re serious about using data in education, we must treat content like a living, evolving product.

### **Continuous Course Improvement: The Living Learning Product 

The learning course itself is at the heart of education – a constant truth. This is the core product, the vessel of value transferred to learners. However, in our current EdTech landscape, courses are treated as static artifacts rather than dynamic, evolving experiences.

Courses must continuously improve based on comprehensive, real-time analytics. They should adapt based on learner feedback, detailed interaction data, and emerging contextual requirements. For instance, compliance courses must be immediately updated when regulations change, ensuring learners have the most current information.

Today, this improvement process is painfully manual. Instructional designers rely on minimal data, sporadic student surveys, customer feedback, and basic intuition. The result? A slow, inefficient process that fails to keep pace with rapidly changing learning needs.

In the modern world, a course must become a self-evolving system powered by complex, real-time data analytics. This doesn’t mean blind algorithmic changes but a transparent, curated approach with traceable reasons for modifications. Course evolution should maintain human oversight while leveraging advanced technological capabilities.

This isn’t a futuristic fantasy. The technical infrastructure to create such adaptive learning systems already exists. We need the will to break free from outdated EdTech paradigms and embrace a more intelligent, responsive approach to course design.

### **EdTech Needs to Evolve… or Be Replaced**

EdTech is at a crossroads. Platforms can either continue using outdated tracking methods and rigid course structures or embrace real-time, AI-driven, data-powered personalization that competes with modern digital experiences.

Education is a lifelong journey. It’s time for EdTech to start acting like it.

If learning platforms don’t evolve, they won’t just fall behind – they’ll be replaced.

**Categories:** Trends

**Tags:** Adaptive Learning, Data Analytics, Data-Driven, Education Data, Educational Data Mining, elearning, eLearning Solutions, Engagement, Learning Analytics, Trends

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### [The 8 Best Outcomes Assessment Tools for Higher Education](https://www.edtechreview.in/elearning/the-8-best-outcomes-assessment-tools-for-higher-education/)

**Published:** April 12, 2025
**Author:** Site Admin

**Excerpt:** In this article, discover the best outcomes assessment tools for higher education. Learn how Watermark, ExamSoft, and other platforms streamline accreditation, improve learning analytics, and drive data-backed decisions.

**Content:**

The best outcomes assessment tools for higher education help you track how well your students learn and how effectively your institution meets its academic goals. Whether you’re an administrator or faculty member, outcomes assessment gives you the insights to improve learning, support accreditation and show the value of your programs.

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It’s beyond collecting data — it involves using it to make better decisions, close performance gaps and drive continuous improvement. Manually pulling reports and piecing together spreadsheets isn’t enough anymore.

Today’s assessment platforms do the heavy lifting because they offer automated data collection and customizable dashboards. You get faster access to meaningful insights and a smoother way to measure student success across departments. If you’re serious about data-driven education, now is the time to find a tool that works smarter for you.

## 1. Watermark

If you’re looking for a reliable, all-in-one outcomes assessment tool, [Watermark](https://www.watermarkinsights.com?utm_source=edtechreview&utm_medium=partnerships&utm_campaign=em-geo&utm_term=best-outcomes-assessment-tools-for-higher-education) is a standout choice. Over 1,700 institutions use the program worldwide because it can simplify data collection and accreditation reporting.

With more than 32 million rubrics scored and 44 million personalized student engagement, Watermark helps you measure learning and how to make it better. Whether tracking student performance, managing curriculum reviews or preparing for an accreditation visit, it gives you the tools to do it better, easier and more confidently.

What makes Watermark especially powerful is its Educational Impact Suite. This platform automates time-consuming tasks so you can spend less time managing spreadsheets and more time focusing on meaningful improvement. The interface is clean, the setup is flexible and it can fit into your existing workflows.

You’ll also love how it promotes campus-wide collaboration, which helps departments stay aligned and informed. Whether getting started with outcomes assessment or looking to upgrade your current system, Watermark meets you where you are and enables you to level up from there.

## 2. ExamSoft

If secure, offline-capable testing is a priority for your institution, ExamSoft is a tool you’ll want on your radar. With a 98% client retention rate and over 2,100 programs worldwide, it’s trusted by schools that need rock-solid digital assessments and dependable performance data.

The platform has delivered more than 90 million exams and can work even without a persistent Wi-Fi connection. This is perfect for high-stakes testing environments where reliability matters most.

However, ExamSoft is more than a digital testing tool. It’s a powerful outcomes assessment platform that helps you make smarter, data-driven decisions. It gives detailed insights into student performance at the question, class and program levels. This feature allows you to identify learning gaps, adjust curriculum and improve results.

Class-wide trends and performance breakdowns reveal where students struggle, which makes aligning assessments with learning objectives easier. If you want a streamlined, secure way to measure learning outcomes, ExamSoft delivers on every front.

## 3. Anthology Portfolio

Anthology Portfolio is a flexible digital solution worth checking out if you’re looking for a smarter way to track student growth and improve course outcomes. This platform lets you create unlimited, fully customizable portfolios that make it easy to collect evidence of learning while keeping everything organized.

Whether evaluating student progress, refining your curriculum or preparing for accreditation, you’ll have all the tools you need in one place. It’s especially helpful if you’re in teacher education, as it’s an approved edTPA-integrated platform. This saves you time and reduces headaches during high-stakes assessment cycles.

Moreover, Anthology Portfolio works easily with your existing systems. It integrates smoothly with your LMS and offers robust analytics and reporting, which gives you instant access to the insights that matter most.

You’ll be able to identify learning trends, support reflective instruction and continuously improve your programs based on real data — not guesswork. Anthropology Portfolio is ideal if you’re ready to simplify portfolio management and take a more evidence-based approach to teaching and learning.

## 4. EAB

When you want data that drives action, EAB delivers insights that help you boost student success and hit your enrollment goals. With over 40 years of experience, it has built a reputation for pairing smart technology with strategic consulting that makes a real impact. Over 2,100 colleges and universities trust EAB to help them track outcomes. They also use that data to improve retention, guide academic advising and support long-term growth.

What makes EAB stand out is its focus on predictive analytics. It gives you the power to spot risks early, understand student behavior and make proactive decisions that keep learners on track. The platform is user-friendly, data-rich and designed to help institutions of all sizes get fast results.

And the loyalty speaks for itself — 95% of its partners return year after year because the tools work. If you’re looking for a partner to help you reach your goals with precision and purpose, EAB brings experience and innovation.

## 5. SPOL (Strategic Planning Online)

SPOL can help you if you’re looking for a platform that enables you to connect the dots between planning, budgeting and assessment. Created by educators who understand your real challenges, it gives you a central place to manage everything from institutional goals to program-level outcomes. Whether fine-tuning a strategic plan or evaluating academic performance, you’ll have a clear, organized system that keeps everyone aligned and moving in the same direction.

What you’ll appreciate is how SPOL turns complex processes into intuitive workflows. Its user-friendly framework makes it easy to conduct high-level analysis and make smart, data-informed decisions across your campus.

You get real-time insights at your fingertips — no more digging through disconnected systems or outdated spreadsheets. Suppose you want a tool that brings structure, clarity and simplicity to your planning and assessment efforts. SPOL helps you do that while freeing up more time to focus on what matters.

## 6. Xitracs

If you’re managing accreditation or strategic planning, Xitracs gives you a powerful, streamlined way to keep everything on track. The platform helps you map course outcomes, monitor progress and spot gaps or exceptions early — so you’re never caught off guard. Suppose you’re preparing for a review or building a long-term strategy. Xitracs simplifies the process with tools designed to keep your data organized and your team aligned.

One of the standout features is the user portal, which makes it easy for faculty to stay engaged without feeling overwhelmed. Teaching staff can enter student results directly, use built-in rubrics or pull data from your LMS.

When it’s time to report, you can publish your findings with just a click — no more scrambling to compile documents or chase down missing information. If you’re looking for a user-friendly, highly effective way to manage assessment, accreditation and planning all in one place, Xitracs is ready to deliver.

## 7. Nuventive

Nuventive can bring clarity and focus to your institution’s planning and assessment efforts. Its Improvement Platform pulls traditionally siloed data — like planning, measurement, and outcomes — into one easy-to-navigate screen.

You no longer have to jump between systems or manually piece together reports. Everything you need to monitor your goals, track progress and see how your initiatives are performing is right in front of you, all in real time.

What makes Nuventive especially useful is its powerful visualization features. You can view live dashboards or snapshot-in-time data, which gives you immediate updates and long-term perspective.

Whether leading a strategic planning team or supporting academic assessment, Nuventive helps you make smarter, faster decisions backed by real evidence. It’s a platform simplifying continuous improvement — and it does a great job keeping your entire campus aligned, engaged and moving forward.

## 8. ZogoTech

Suppose you’re part of an institutional research team and need fast, reliable data at your fingertips. ZogoTech is built to make your job easier. It has over 20 years of experience and partnerships with over 100 institutions.

In addition, it specializes in real-time reporting and analytics that keep up with your workload. You no longer have to wait days or weeks for the needed insights. Reports that took forever to compile can now be generated in just minutes.

ZogoTech is about helping you make smarter decisions without getting buried in manual processes. Suppose you’re analyzing student outcomes, enrollment trends or program performance. The platform gives you clean, clear data exactly when you need it.

It’s a breakthrough for anyone who wants to turn raw numbers into real institutional insights. If you’re ready to move faster and confidently make informed decisions, ZogoTech is a tool worth exploring.

## What Makes a Great Outcomes Assessment Tool

Choosing the best outcomes assessment tool for higher education involves finding a solution that makes your job easier and delivers real value. Here’s what to look for when evaluating the above options to find the right fit for your needs.

- **Smart data analytics:** Look for tools that turn raw data into clear insights so you can spot trends, gaps and opportunities for improvement.
- **Flexible reporting options:** You’ll want customizable reports that meet internal goals and external accreditation requirements.
- **Seamless integration:** Your platform should connect easily with your LMS and other key systems to keep everything in sync.
- **User-friendly interface:** If it’s not easy to use, your team won’t use it. Prioritize clean dashboards, intuitive navigation and minimal training time.
- **Built-in accreditation support:** Accreditation is a high-stakes process. A good tool helps you align learning outcomes with accreditor standards and confidently track your progress.
- **Evidence-based decision-making tools:** The best platforms support planning and strategy by making acting on the data you collect easy.
- **Cloud-based access:** You need the flexibility to work anytime, anywhere. Cloud-based systems are reliable, scalable and perfect for remote collaboration.
- **Real-time dashboards:** See what’s happening across your institution at a glance with live dashboards highlighting key performance indicators.

## How to Choose the Best Tool for Your Institution

The best outcomes assessment tools for higher education can turn complex tasks into a smooth, results-driven process. Be sure to explore demos, request trials and bring stakeholders into the decision early on.

**Categories:** eLearning

**Tags:** Data-Driven, Learning Analytics, Online Assessment, Outcome-based learning, Personalized Learning, Student Engagement, Student Success

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### [Programming for GenAI: Role of Tech Education in Supplementing India’s Booming IT Industry](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/programming-for-genai-role-of-tech-education-in-supplementing-indias-booming-it-industry/)

**Published:** April 1, 2025
**Author:** Arun Prakash

**Excerpt:** Discover how India’s tech education fuels AI growth, bridging skills gaps & empowering IT. Upskilling, startups, and policies drive innovation, positioning India as a global AI leader.

**Content:**

When Artificial Intelligence (AI) emerged for the first time in the form of Large Language Models (LLMs), it marked a watershed moment for India’s large tech industry. Prior to the launch of ChatGPT, the last few decades had seen India becoming one of the major IT hubs in the world. With AI becoming accessible to the public domain, it indicated the coming of a massive shift and tech education was identified as a catalyst for the Indian youth, to drive personal and professional ambitions for the years to come.

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Recent estimations project that Indian IT corporations’ demand for professionals with sufficient knowledge in AI will witness an annualised growth of 15% till 2027. Surveys have also found that in 2024, at least 420,000 IT professionals were employed for some form of AI function, the second highest in the world. This considerable penetration of AI as a primary employment opportunity has been made possible with upskilling, as India boasts of the highest skills penetration in AI globally, at least three times more than other nations. As in upskilling, Indians have registered a growth of 14 times since 2018, positioning the country in the top five globally and assisting the country’s tech industry to register a 15% growth in AI and ML jobs since 2022. Big Tech and Indian tech giants have played a key role in this aspect, with over 90% of the top 25 corporations operating in India having undertaken major GenAI upskilling operations.

As tech education becomes the focus of India’s bid to become the world’s Silicon Valley, it will act as the catalyst to position India’s talented youth on equal terms with the world’s best. With enhanced connectivity, modern pedagogy, digital learning and the emergence of new technologies, the role of India’s tech education is transforming rapidly as it positions itself to establish a robust supply chain of knowledgeable professionals aligning with industry requirements. It also prioritises the convergence of India’s diverse linguistic families under a united umbrella, helping students from different parts of India to learn new-age technology in a streamlined and methodical way. The objective of this shift is to supplement India’s booming tech and IT sectors, offering them the potential to scale and grow beyond imagination.

**Transformative education**

The emergence of new-age tech like AI and ML coincides with the school of thought to change how technology is perceived globally. To sustain this continuous development, modern tech education has been identified as the catalyst. In India, conventional tech education had been largely unchanged for a long time, however, the emergence of AI, ML and supportive technology offered a unique perspective. Driven by LLMs and advanced learning models, India’s tech education is transforming based on industry requirements. Leading Indian tech corporations have maintained their inability to fill in a significant part of their new-age employment opportunities like Prompt Engineers, AI researchers and others, owing to a lack of sufficient knowledge among candidates in recent years. This has prompted these companies to undertake upskilling initiatives internally, in a bid to position their existing workforce on equal grounds as compared to global professionals. This paradigm shift in establishing transformative education across levels has worked wonders, with similar initiatives being replicated in higher education curriculums.

While corporations began this transformative shift, educational authorities and institutions have furthered it, with support from policymakers. Initiatives like Digital India, National Skill Development Mission, NAREDCO Upskilling Initiative and others have created a robust ecosystem for the Indian youth to develop proficiency in AI, ML, Data Science and more. As these young aspirants begin their professional journey, it is indicating the establishment of a supply chain of talents, who are spearheading India’s bid to become a technology-driven nation.

**Impact**

The aftermath of modern tech education in supplementing India’s booming tech industry has been massive. In both the short and long term, it is offering India’s tech industry to not only become self-sufficient but also enabling them to infuse new ideas and innovations to drive advancements in AI, ML and automation. This aspect has become the driving force behind the establishment and sustenance of tech startups, which have witnessed significant growth in the last couple of years. As of 2024, over 6,000 AI startups were operating in India, a figure that is expected to witness considerable growth in the coming years. India’s revamped tech education has extended an olive branch to these startups, along with corporations, and the subsequent growth in employment opportunities has proved to be a mutually beneficial aspect — aimed at future growth.

**Future Outlook**

The importance of transformative tech education is expected to rise in the coming years. As technologies like AI and ML reshape the scope of work in the technology domain and drive India’s bid to become the world’s Silicon Valley, the impact of tech education will be subject to additional focus. This indicates a watershed moment for the talented Indian youth, as well as India’s booming tech industry, as both will mutually benefit from the favourable impact of a robust grassroots program aimed at supplementing growth and scalability.

**Categories:** Insight

**Tags:** AI Education, AI-based Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Future of Work, Machine Learning, Tech Education, Upskilling, Workforce Training

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### [How Do Online Courses Enhance Flexibility and Accessibility for Learners?](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/how-do-online-courses-enhance-flexibility-and-accessibility-for-learners/)

**Published:** March 26, 2025
**Author:** Site Admin

**Excerpt:** Online courses enhance flexibility and accessibility for learners, letting them study at their own pace, anytime, anywhere. This accessibility breaks down barriers, reaching diverse students globally, including those in remote areas or with unique needs.

**Content:**

In recent times, the global shift to online education is more than just a way of convenient learning. It has truly transformed the way knowledge is accessed and delivered. Unlike traditional classrooms that often bind students to a strict timetable—with set lecture hours, mandatory attendance, and unyielding deadlines—online learning allows for a more adaptable approach. Learners today have the freedom to study at their own pace while balancing their professional, personal, and academic commitments. In effect, online learning has democratized access to high-quality education by bringing in learners from remote locations, diverse economic backgrounds, and varied learning requirements into the mainstream.

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### Flexibility: Learning on Demand, Without Limits

The most important aspect of online education is the ability to set your own learning pace. In a typical classroom, the instructor sets the tempo of lessons, which may not suit everyone. Some students might need a little extra time to absorb complex concepts, while others prefer to move quickly through familiar material. Online courses accommodate both learning styles and allow learners to revisit lessons, pause when needed and progress according to their comfort level. This tailored approach is particularly beneficial for working professionals looking to upskill while managing full-time jobs and parents balancing household responsibilities. It not only enriches the learning journey but also boosts engagement and retention.

Beyond pacing, asynchronous learning removes the constraints of fixed class schedules. This eliminates geographical barriers and empowers learners from any part of the world to access top-tier programs without relocation. Learners hailing from remote areas and even emerging markets are now free to enroll in courses that once were out of their reach. By virtue of this systemic design, these virtual classrooms now also stand as a beacon of cultural diversity. With global and diverse perspectives converging, it makes a case for learners to have an engaging and enriching learning experience. Additionally, students from different time zones can join the same program without the inconvenience of attending live sessions at odd hours.

The integration of online learning in today’s modern, fast-paced lifestyle has been successful to a great extent. With mobile-first platforms enabling learning on-the-go and bite-sized learning modules paving the way for microlearning, the flexibility quotient has raised the bar for everyone. To further optimize the study schedules, AI-powered learning paths are enabling a deeper level of personalization for students.

### Accessibility: Expanding Opportunities for All

The 2nd pillar, and a key reason behind the rising popularity of e-learning platforms, is the ease with which learners can access online courses. More often than not, a physical institution might not be the best option because of geographic, financial, or even physical limitations. But the advent of online education has not only eliminated these barriers but also opened doors for individuals who might otherwise struggle to pursue formal education.

The accessibility is also visible in the way online education has been able to bridge the digital divide, while simultaneously promoting inclusive learning. Not all learners have access to high-end laptops or desktops. Mobile-first online courses narrow this gap by optimizing materials for smartphones or tablets and using lightweight apps that can run smoothly on such low-end devices. Many platforms allow for offline access to the course material for students with inconsistent internet connections.

In terms of inclusivity, online courses are designed to accommodate diverse needs. AI-powered screen readers and voice assistants have been incorporated into learning systems to help visually impaired students navigate the courses. Likewise, transcripts and subtitles support for hearing-impaired students, and customizable interfaces for learners with ADHD, dyslexia or autism have eased the learning process for these individuals.

### Affordability: Breaking the Financial Barriers

Affordable education is another aspect which ensures that flexibility and accessibility go hand in hand. When compared to the traditional system, operating costs of conventional universities are usually associated with high tuition fees, transportation costs, and materials expenses. On the other hand, the overhead costs for online courses are significantly lower. Many platforms facilitate subscription-based models that grant access to multiple courses for a fraction of the price of traditional programs. Some even offer free certifications, thereby opening new career pathways without requiring expensive degrees.

### A Future Shaped by E-learning

The evolution of online education continues to reshape how students learn. Today, e-learning is not just about gaining skills that matter. It is increasingly becoming a direct bridge to employment. Many courses now incorporate live projects, case studies, and direct partnerships with companies to facilitate real-world experience. AI-driven career matching tools further enhance job prospects by connecting learners to opportunities that align with their interests and qualifications.

With advancements in technology, the horizon of online education is poised to expand. We can expect an influx of a significant number of learners to turn to online courses. This growing demand for flexible learning options signals a shift towards a wholly student-centered approach. Thus, the frontrunners in the edtech space will be those who invest in innovation while prioritizing inclusive learning experiences.

**Categories:** Insight

**Tags:** Accessibility, AI Education, Career Development, elearning, Lifelong Learning, Mobile Learning, Online Courses

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### [Education Technology for Social Good: Bridging the Digital Divide and Empowering all Learners](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/education-technology-for-social-good-bridging-the-digital-divide-and-empowering-all-learners/)

**Published:** March 24, 2025
**Author:** Site Admin

**Excerpt:** Lifelong learning has become essential to meet the ever-evolving industry requirements. The article talks about how Education Technology can Bridging the Digital Divide and Empowering all Learners.

**Content:**

The Economic Survey 2024-25 recognized the urgent need for skill development to equip the workforce amid technological advancements. The survey also indicated that 75 million jobs globally are at complete risk of automation due to developments in the field of AI. This calls for an urgent need to shift the focus from job creation to upskilling and reskilling the workforce with industry-relevant expertise.

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Lifelong learning has become essential to meet the ever-evolving industry requirements. Education companies are at the forefront of fostering a culture of continuous learning, ensuring India’s workforce can adapt to new challenges and seize emerging opportunities. The education technology sector is experiencing exponential growth. Valued at $7.5 billion in 2024, the industry is projected to soar to $29 billion by 2030. With a projected increase in GDP contribution from 0.1% in 2020 to 0.4% by 2029, the sector is proving to be a catalyst in preparing the workforce for tomorrow.

**Breaking geographical barriers to create equal opportunities for all**

Reaching learners in Tier II and III towns has long been a barrier to the equitable distribution of education. And education companies have made an impactful contribution to overcome this challenge. We have witnessed its impact during unforeseen disruptions such as the Covid-19 pandemic, also leading to greater adoption and acceptance of online education across geographies.

Online learning platforms and AI-based educational tools are becoming more accessible, enabling students in smaller towns to engage from anywhere at any time. Increased internet penetration and affordable data plans have enabled students, particularly from rural areas, to access digital learning resources. Recent studies show that rural penetration has reached over 38%, improving access to online learning across Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities.

Education technology companies have ensured learners from diverse backgrounds and geographies acquire essential skills to succeed in their professional journeys. Additionally, the government has been a key player in increasing digital access through its Digital India initiative, supporting education through e-learning platforms like e-Pathshala and SWAYAM. Platforms like SWAYAM and Diksha have witnessed massive adoption with over 58 million registered users on SWAYAM by 2024.

**Tailoring education to individual needs**

With modern-day education companies, education is no longer a one-size-fits-all approach. They ensure that learners can pursue various courses at their own pace and based on their requirements. Artificial intelligence and new-age technologies have played a significant role in offering such personalized experiences to learners.

AI, along with the human intelligence of educators is able to analyze individual progress and learning style thereby delivering customized content to equip them with skills of the future. Adaptive learning platforms use AI algorithms to provide tailored recommendations, helping learners focus on areas they need to improve. A recent study found that 65% of educators recognize AI’s ability to transform learning experiences and personalize education. It also indicated that AI is already being used by 62% of educators for tasks like teaching, preparation, and student engagement.

**Empowering the workforce of tomorrow**

Government statistics reveal that India needs to create an additional 60-148 million jobs by 2030 owing to its population growth while revamping its education to improve the skills of its workforce. In this context, education companies are emerging as a critical enabler for creating a future-ready workforce that drives economic growth and innovation. By equipping learners with in-demand skills, it prepares individuals to meet the demands of rapidly evolving industries. The introduction of AI-powered platforms, coding boot camps, and specialized vocational training ensure learners acquire both technical and soft skills essential for thriving in today’s job market.

For example, courses in data analytics, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and digital marketing have seen massive adoption, helping individuals—especially those in Tier II and III towns—secure jobs in high-growth, emerging sectors. As industries adopt advanced technologies, education platforms are addressing the growing skills gap, ensuring India’s workforce remains competitive.

**The path ahead**

In her Union Budget speech, the Finance Minister unveiled several initiatives to empower youth with skilling opportunities, which will work towards job creation. Right from the announcement to create National Centers of Excellence for skilling to launching a comprehensive multi-sectoral rural prosperity and resilience program; the Government is committed to equipping our youth with the skills needed to meet evolving industry demands.

Besides, the launch of National Education Policy (NEP) initiatives such as the Academic Bank of Credits (ABC) aims to provide students with greater flexibility. Though the initiative holds immense promise, just 2,327 universities have registered for it so far. To fully realize its potential, more universities and institutions will have to come forward and join the framework.

Quality education and upskilling directly impact the economic prospects of individuals. A skilled workforce has the ability to drive innovation across industries. Besides, it also increases productivity and opens growth opportunities, thereby contributing significantly to the nation’s economic growth. With over 68% of India’s population in the working-age group, the country is uniquely positioned to achieve rapid economic growth compared to other major economies. However, to fully capitalize on this demographic dividend, it is essential to generate more employment opportunities and equip our youth with the skills needed to meet evolving industry demands.

By fostering inclusive skill development, expanding educational capabilities, and creating more jobs no one can stop India from realizing its vision of a “Viksit Bharat”.

**Categories:** Insight

**Tags:** AI Tutoring, AI-based Learning, Digital India, Online Learning, Personalized Learning, Reskilling, Skilling Gap, Upskilling

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### [A Training Revolution In The Insurance Industry](https://www.edtechreview.in/elearning/training-revolution-in-the-insurance-industry/)

**Published:** March 18, 2025
**Author:** Site Admin

**Excerpt:** eLearning transforms insurance training with flexible, interactive learning driving a training revolution. It ensures continuous skill development, regulatory compliance, and improved customer service. Professionals can stay updated with evolving industry trends, enhancing expertise and efficiency in a competitive market.

**Content:**

Like most modern-day industries, advancements in technology and software have dramatically impacted the fundamental cornerstones of the insurance sector. From the convenience and practicality of online comparison sites for [life insurance](https://www.tal.com.au/life-insurance) to the ability to research and compare insurance providers, the playing field looks very different than it once did. Training within the industry is no exception, and this article examines the rise of eLearning and how it is changing the game for the new generation of insurance experts driving the training revolution.

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### **What is eLearning?**

Although most of us are familiar with the concept of electronic learning, there may be aspects of it we have yet to consider or discover, including:

● Online Courses
Professionally created, structured, and informative courses can be delivered in various formats and easily amended as required.

● Webinars
Workshops, seminars, and lectures that once required physical attendance can now be conducted digitally, providing interactive learning options.

● Virtual Classrooms
Any effective educational system requires an aspect of collective learning where students can interact, question, and grow. Eschewing traditional classroom settings is now straightforward, using online spaces where students and teachers can interact in real time.

● Learning Management Systems (LMS)
Online programs and platforms can organise, deliver, and record educational content. They are an excellent way to organise material, assess responses, simplify communication, and track progress.

● Multimedia Content
Resources like interactive scenarios, videos, and podcasts can be employed to engage students and enhance their learning experience.

### What Makes eLearning Critical to Excellence in the Insurance Industry?

eLearning is invaluable in driving education efficiency, reach, and interactivity within the insurance industry. The sheer flexibility, unrivalled accessibility, and potential to reach students around the globe make it a formidable tool in the educational realm. Learners can study anywhere they like, access myriad digital teaching aids/formats, personalise their learning experience and complete their studies at their preferred pace.

### Keeping Pace with Ever-Changing Rules and Regulations

One significant feature of the insurance industry is that expected standards, requisite compliance, and regulatory requirements are constantly changing. Staying ahead of the curve with so many plates spinning simultaneously was the bane of many insurance professionals in the past. The online world eliminates that burden, facilitating rapid compliance.

Insurance companies can now easily ensure that their teams remain proficient in the latest mandates, and dynamic eLearning platforms allow them to update and reflect those changes in their educational courses rapidly. The unmatched speed, adaptability, and flexibility of eLearning solutions represent a significant improvement over traditional training methods, which are rigid and slow in accommodating regulatory amendments.

### The Advantages of Embracing eLearning in Insurance Training

There are many reasons why the shift towards eLearning is advantageous for the insurance industry, including:

● Keeping pace with regulatory changes

● Enhancing product knowledge

● Improving customer service

● Streamlining training processes

● Elevating the quality of service provided by industry professionals

eLearning not only affects how insurance professionals are trained, but it also shapes the way the workforce will grow and evolve. As eLearning strategies, software, and interactive tools improve, their ability to provide ongoing, fully accessible, and exceptionally engaging practical training will follow. The future is bright, and there is no denying that eLearning will further cement its position as a cornerstone of education and professional development within the industry.

### Establishing a Culture of Continuous Learning in the Insurance Industry

As advanced delivery methods, assessment, feedback, and interactive learning modules continue to be prevalent in insurance industry development, an understanding of the importance of continuous learning should follow. Education and professional development will cease to be viewed as one-off episodes or hurdles to be vaulted before moving on. As accessibility and effectiveness increase, companies will require employees to view their industry knowledge and competence as an ongoing concern.

### How eLearning Benefits the Insurance Industry as a Whole

Any new development that broadens students’ educational horizons, maximises their learning potential, and facilitates an inherent understanding that can be used to serve clients is to be welcomed. The very future of the insurance industry workforce is being transformed and optimised, giving them a solid footing in the subject matter and the ability to quickly adapt to new concepts and technologies in an ever-changing world.
Some fundamental, undeniable advantages of superior education through eLearning include:

● Improved Insurance Product Knowledge

eLearning can provide comprehensive, evolving information on a vast range of products and services, from straightforward life insurance to complex liability insurance. This level of knowledge and access to the latest amendments is critical in meeting and surpassing client needs and expectations. eLearning is a powerful tool in the never-ending need for industry knowledge and experience.

● Superior Customer Service

Top-tier customer service gives insurance providers a competitive edge in a fiercely contested industry. eLearning can be used to create tailored training content to address specific customer service issues and optimise outcomes.

### eLearning in the Insurance Industry: Final Thoughts

Through sophisticated, adaptable learning management systems, interactive learning methods, and customisable training courses, the insurance industry is charging headlong into a future where professional development and education are efficient, highly accessible, and perfectly aligned with the best interests of insurance providers and clients.

**Categories:** eLearning

**Tags:** Corporate Training, edtech, elearning, finance, Insights, Professional Training

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### [SmartSuite Raises $38M to Revolutionize Work Management Platform](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/smartsuite-raises-38m-to-revolutionize-work-management-platform/)

**Published:** February 28, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** SmartSuite, a next-generation work management platform that allows teams to manage any business process or project easily, has raised $38 million in funding.

**Content:**

SmartSuite, a next-generation work management platform that allows teams to manage any business process or project easily, has raised $38 million in funding. Canapi Ventures led the company’s latest $13 million Series A round, which included contributions from Sorenson Capital and High Alpha. This comes after a $25 million founder-led early investment, demonstrating significant venture capital belief in SmartSuite’s mission to improve work management.

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Founded by husband and wife Jon and Tara Darbyshire and their peer Peter Novosel, SmartSuite offers a suite of solutions for project management, process automation, and document collaboration to eliminate the need for disjointed point solutions. The platform is designed to serve as the central nervous system of an organization – integrating databases, spreadsheets, documents, collaboration tools, and automation into a single, intuitive platform. It integrates seamlessly with over 5,000 applications, including Slack, Microsoft, Google, Salesforce, HubSpot, Jira, Zapier, Make, and many more. Its robust automation engine enables teams to optimize workflows, reduce manual effort, and increase efficiency through AI-powered insights and real-time triggers.

Built with a no-code approach, the startup allows users to customize workflows to fit their unique needs without requiring technical expertise. With over 200 pre-built workflow templates developed with industry experts, it supports many use cases, including project management, Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC), HR, sales, IT, marketing, product, operations, finance, and many more. Major organizations already rely on the firm, including Apple Bank, Credit One Bank, UCLA, Georgetown University, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and the University of California Berkeley.

In 2024, SmartSuite witnessed a staggering 300% growth when it expanded its user base to over 50,000 professionals across 5,000 businesses in more than 100 countries.

With the new financing, the company aims to accelerate worldwide expansion, develop go-to-market strategies, develop product [innovations](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/innovation/), and establish its position as the ultimate enterprise collaboration platform.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Funding, Hiring, HRTech, Human Resources, Online Recruitment, Workflow Automation, Workforce Management Platform

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### [Jobizo Raises $1.4M Pre-Series Funding, Eyes Global Expansion](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/jobizo-raises-1-4m-pre-series-funding-eyes-global-expansion/)

**Published:** February 28, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Jobizo, a healthcare hiring platform designed to revolutionize the hiring process for healthcare businesses, has raised $1.4 million in pre-series funding led by Alkemi Growth Capital.

**Content:**

Jobizo, a healthcare [hiring](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/hiring/) platform designed to revolutionize the hiring process for healthcare businesses, has raised $1.4 million in pre-series funding led by Alkemi Growth Capital. This latest investment follows the $500,000 seed funding round led by AROA Ventures in 2022, which catalyzed the company’s growth by over 500%, facilitated over 20,000 jobs in India and International countries, and helped fill over 10 million job hours.

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Co-founded in 2021 by Naveen Trehan and Avishek Agarwal, Jobizo aims to revolutionize [talent acquisition](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/talent-acquisition/) in the Indian [healthcare](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/healthcare/) sector through an AI-powered platform that connects employers with skilled professionals. The platform has contributed to over 10 million additional patient care hours in India. It continues to address hiring challenges by reducing hiring timelines and costs while offering healthcare businesses access to a verified pool of candidates. The platform strives to create a friendly atmosphere for workers and address skill gaps by leveraging its growing investor network and industry knowledge.

Speaking on the fundraising, Jobizo co-founders Naveen Trehan and Avishek Agarwal said:

> **The fund allows us to enhance our platform’s offerings and expand Jobizo’s reach in both domestic and international job markets. We believe it will support us in building the required infrastructure to bridge the skills gap in the global healthcare sector and provide flexible job opportunities to qualified professionals. Meanwhile, we are working on strengthening our core team through strategic hiring and executing our expansion goal one city at a time.**

The company claims to have facilitated over 20,000 employment in India and other countries, filling over 10 million job hours. Its significant [Machine Learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/machine-learning/) module analyzes recruiting patterns in healthcare facilities and recommends skilled and verified individuals to employers based on their needs. Employers can also send appropriate exams and perform live interviews within the app to screen professionals before hiring. Jobizo’s unique technology is revolutionary, from automatic professional background verification to customized recruiting. It also aims to change how firms hire, and professionals select jobs in the healthcare industry.

Investment partner Alka Goel shared her views on the platform’s growth potential:

> **Jobizo is redefining healthcare talent recruitment and flexible work models in India and the US by leveraging technology to connect skilled medical and allied healthcare professionals with employers. Healthcare talent recruitment is a highly unorganized, large, and fast-growing market in India and globally. As healthcare businesses increasingly shift towards optimizing their hiring strategies, utilizing on-demand talent, and leveraging technology, specialized healthcare recruitment brands like Jobizo appear well-positioned to lead this pace.**

She added:

> **The company’s strong execution, combined with rapid client adoption across India and global markets, in a scalable business model, aligns with Alkemi’s investment strategy. We believe in backing market disruptors, and Jobizo’s data-driven solutions and proven talent engagement approaches address some of the most critical needs in the global healthcare recruitment market.**

With the funding, Jobizo aims to create over 100,000 jobs in India and 3,000 jobs abroad within 18 months. As part of its long-term goals, the platform aims to fill over 40 million job hours in the coming years.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Healthcare, Hiring, HRTech, Human Resources, Machine Learning, Online Recruitment, Talent Acquisition, Talent Recruitment

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### [English Test Scores in India Compromised by Bias, Reveals Survey](https://www.edtechreview.in/research/english-test-scores-in-india-compromised-by-bias-reveals-survey/)

**Published:** February 27, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Pearson, the world's lifelong learning company, and its English Language Learning business recently revealed findings from a social perception survey conducted by the Pearson Test of English, an English language test used for study, work, and migration visas.

**Content:**

Pearson, the world’s [lifelong learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/lifelong-learning/) company, and its English Language Learning business recently revealed findings from a social perception survey conducted by the Pearson Test of English, an English language test used for study, work, and migration visas. According to the survey, more than three-fifths (62%) of English test takers in India believe that their Indian accent will negatively impact their speaking outcomes, and nearly three-fourths (74%) believe that their appearance might impact their test score when a human examiner is present.

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The study demonstrates stark insights into test takers’ perceptions of biases, notably those connected to looks, accents, and appearances. It highlights the need for fairer systems that focus entirely on learners’ knowledge and abilities. This is especially important in high-stakes circumstances, such as English language tests, which might affect people’s futures.

Following are the insights from the survey

### **Different Biases, Different Treatments**

As per the survey, nearly 6 out of 10 (59%) respondents believe they will be treated differently based on their skin colour, calling out their fear of unconscious favouritism extended toward people with lighter skin. Almost 2 in 3 (64%) feel they can create a wrong impression based on their dress. These perceptions are especially strong among test-takers in Maharashtra, where 67% carry this belief. Job roles and educational background are also feared to impact how people are treated, with 7 in 10 respondents, especially those in Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, and Uttar Pradesh, believing they will be treated with more respect if they have a prestigious job or a strong educational background.

### Societal Perceptions Can Impact Test Scores

The impact of unconscious bias runs deep, especially in a diverse country like India, where how you speak is perceived as a reflection of how smart or knowledgeable you are. As per the survey, over 3 out of 5 (63%) test takers, especially in Andhra Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu, believe that removing their Indian accents while speaking English will positively impact test scores. One’s external appearance is also thought to impact outcomes. Punjab feels this most strongly, with 77% of respondents from the state believing appearance can impact the outcomes of their speaking test.

### Changing One’s Real Self to Make the Right Impression

Nearly 2 in 3 (64%) respondents think having a certain accent can help them get a better score on the speaking test. 35% of respondents, including those in Tamil Nadu, believe an American accent contributes to better test scores, while 21%, especially those in Uttar Pradesh, say a British accent will play to their advantage. Over 3 in 4 (76%) also believe that dressing up formally can create a ‘professional’ experience, leading to higher scores.

### Methodology

The results are based on a survey of 1,000 respondents who have taken or are planning to take an English proficiency test for work, study, or migration purposes. 96% of the respondents had experienced an English language test with a human examiner.

Prabhul Ravindran, Director of English Language Learning, Pearson India, commented on the recent survey:

> **For many years in India, people’s insecurities with their accents and appearances have determined their opportunities, ultimately impacting their earning potential. We have seen this play out even in the most critical situations where people’s futures are often at stake. The English language testing and the broader global mobility space are not immune to these challenges. However, at Pearson, we are transforming this landscape. Our evaluation system leverages responsible AI and language experts to focus solely on assessing language proficiency, free from face-to-face interviews with technology that recognizes more than 125 accents. By designing a test that eliminates biases and emphasizes English skills, we aim to foster a positive and inclusive environment where everyone has a fair opportunity to chase their dreams.**

### About Pearson

Pearson aims to assist individuals in learning so that they can live the lives they want. The organization believes that every learning opportunity represents a personal breakthrough. That is why Pearson’s 18,000 workers are dedicated to creating vibrant and rewarding learning experiences with a real-world effect. It provides consumers in approximately 200 countries with online content, examinations, qualifications, and data.

**Categories:** Research

**Tags:** Digital Content, English Language Learning Test, English Learning, Language Learning, Lifelong Learning, Online Learning, Research, Survey

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### [AI Mental Health Startup Sonar Secures Pre-Seed Funding](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/ai-mental-health-startup-sonar-secures-pre-seed-funding/)

**Published:** February 27, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Sonar Mental Health ("Sonar"), an AI-powered mental health platform that helps young people thrive, recently announced a $2.4 million pre-seed funding round led by Nina Capital.

**Content:**

Sonar Mental Health (“Sonar”), an AI-powered mental health platform that helps young people thrive, recently announced a $2.4 million pre-seed funding round led by Nina Capital, with participation from GSR Ventures and J4 Ventures, as well as support from the Stanford University Social Impact Founder Fellowship.

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Sonar’s preventative mental health support platform is designed to engage young people so that they use it and feel better as a result. Sonny, the company’s AI-powered Wellbeing Companion, communicates directly with students through text messages when they require assistance. The on-demand companion learns and adapts to each student’s specific needs through ongoing conversation, providing tailored, judgment-free responses that make them feel seen and heard, whether they’re stressed about college applications, in conflict with friends, or grieving a personal loss.

Speaking on the company, Drew Barvir, Co-founder and CEO of Sonar, said:

> **Sonar isn’t merely a project or a job for me; I see it as my mission to prevent another family or friend from experiencing the tragedy of losing a loved one to mental illness. Our team of experienced psychiatrists, counsellors, researchers, and AI experts is unwavering in this shared passion for providing adolescents with the support they need to improve lifelong mental wellbeing while empowering under-resourced schools with proactive mental health solutions. This funding round allows us to continue making strides in supporting the next generation with the resources they need to become their healthiest, happiest, most engaged selves.**

The mechanism in place to help young people with their mental health is ineffective:

- **Gen Z & Gen Alpha face a mental health crisis:** 49.5% of adolescents in the U.S. have a mental health disorder, with 20% of adolescents experiencing a major depressive episode each year.
- **School districts lack resources to solve the problem:** Despite the lifelong health risks associated with youth depression, anxiety, and behavioural disorders, data shows that 17% of high schools do not have a single school counsellor, and 48 out of 50 states are above the recommended student-to-school counsellor ratio of 250:1 — amounting to more than 600,000 students without this critical service.
- **Existing solutions don’t work for adolescents:** Although ChatGPT wasn’t designed to counsel teens in distress, 58% of students aged 12–18 have used ChatGPT for various purposes, including mental health support. Virtual counselling platforms remain challenging to scale and fail to provide students with on-demand care.
- **Schools suffer as a result:** Since 2018, the percentage of K-12 chronically absent students—defined as missing 18 days per year—nearly doubled nationally, from 15% to 28%. This underscores administrators’ struggles to manage their student bodies’ mental health and educators’ struggles to keep students engaged.

The company prepares students for long-term success beyond the [K-12](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/k-12/) experience, offering schools a cost-effective, scalable solution to increase [student engagement](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/student-engagement/) and academic performance while lowering chronic absenteeism. It collaborates with nine California, Texas, Illinois, Michigan, and Arkansas school districts, serving over 4,500 children. Following the implementation of Sonar, schools observe lower rates of chronic absenteeism. According to self-reported survey results, 20-40% of students at Sonar district partners use Sonny, and more than 75% of its users indicate enhanced wellbeing by more than 20%. Around 80 per cent of interactions with Sonny feature fresh moments of self-disclosure. 98% of school districts collaborating with Sonar expect to boost mental health spending.

Marta-Gaia Zanchi, Founder and Managing Partner of Nina Capital, added:

> **Nearly every school in the U.S. is under-resourced, with the mental health support system across school districts remaining completely disjointed. Sonar is bringing something new to the market, supporting students nationwide with desperately needed mental health resources and creating learning environments where students flourish, actively participate, and lay the foundation for successful futures. We’re proud to be part of Sonar’s journey as the company creates a model for mental health support in schools that works.**

Amid the rising teenage mental health crisis, Sonar plans to use this funding to speed its expansion across school districts across the country, invest in R&D and app development, and continue developing the most scalable, effective solution for preventative mental health support.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, EdTech Funding, EdTech Investors, EdTech Startups/Companies, K-12, Mental Wellness, Online Education, Student Engagement, Student Mental Health

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### [Moodle Joins Forces With EdLatam to Boost Latin American Education](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/moodle-joins-forces-with-edlatam-to-boost-latin-american-education/)

**Published:** February 27, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Moodle, one of the most scalable and trustworthy eLearning technologies that enable educators to enhance education worldwide, is pleased to announce a partnership with EdLatam Alliance.

**Content:**

Moodle, one of the most scalable and trustworthy [eLearning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/e-learning/) technologies that enable educators to enhance education worldwide, is pleased to announce a partnership with EdLatam Alliance, a premier organization dedicated to supporting educational innovation and collaboration throughout Latin America.

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As part of this collaboration, Moodle and EdLatam aim to provide opportunities for educators, technologists, and institutional leaders to collaborate, share information, and drive significant change in education across Latin America.

Expressing his excitement about the partnership, Nicolas Falus, Channel Manager LATAM at Moodle, said:

> **The way we come together defines our ability to solve challenges, drive innovation, and create meaningful impact. The collaboration between Moodle and the EdLatam Alliance is built on this belief: that learning is not just about technology but about people co-creating the future of education.**

Moodle was born to provide educators with an online platform for creating high-quality educational experiences. Since its inception in 1999, Moodle LMS has evolved through its dedication to pedagogy, open source philosophy, and a collaborative worldwide community of like-minded educators and developers. As a business, it is motivated to make decisions and implement policies that consider not only shareholder value but also the impact on educators, learners, employees, customers, the community, and the environment. Today, hundreds of millions of people in thousands of educational institutions and organizations worldwide use the platform as a toolset for managing [online learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-learning/).

Fernando Valenzuela, CEO of EdLatam Alliance, shared his vision:

> **Together, Moodle and EdLatam are building a future where education is digital and profoundly human—rooted in collaboration, adaptability, and inclusion. The most significant breakthroughs happen when people come together with purpose, and through our cooperation, we are shaping the future of education through open collaboration.**

Latin America holds immense potential for educational transformation, and Moodle’s connection with EdLatam Alliance will expand its reach to foster a more inclusive and impactful learning ecosystem in the region. By leveraging the strengths of both organizations, this collaboration will empower educators and institutions to navigate the evolving landscape of [education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/education/) with confidence and [innovation](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/innovation/).

Edlatam Alliance is a network of Latin American experts specialized in education innovation, united by the recognized regional expert and top voice Fernando Valenzuela (Mexico).

Edlatam Alliance is a network of Latin American experts specialized in education innovation, united by the recognized regional expert and top voice, Fernando Valenzuela (Mexico). The company’s clients include universities, schools, investment funds, startups, scale-ups, education platforms, and local and international governments and organizations. Some of its clients include Google, Tecnológico de Monterrey, IDB, Universidad de la Libertad, HolonIQ, Illumno, Udemy, UNESCO, and the Australian Government, among others.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Collaboration, Community, EdTech Startups/Companies, education, elearning, Higher Education, Innovation, Online Education, Online Learning, Partnership

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### [Vedam School of Technology Aims to Transform Computer Science Education in India](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/vedam-school-of-technology-aims-to-transform-computer-science-education-in-india/)

**Published:** February 27, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Vedam School of Technology (SOT) is launching a premier undergraduate programme that promises to redefine Computer Science education in India.

**Content:**

Vedam School of Technology (SOT) is launching a premier undergraduate programme that promises to redefine Computer Science education in India. The platform, which is focused on producing industry-ready graduates, begins with innovative curriculum design and continues with [hands-on learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/hands-on-learning/). Students get a B.Tech in [Computer Science](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/computer-science/) degree from a UGC-approved university.

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Vedam, which is based on the belief that “Coding Begins from Day 1,” breaks from standard theoretical models and focuses on solving real-world problems through application-driven learning. Students will develop over 100,000 lines of code during the course, providing them with real skills for the tech world in 2029 and beyond.

Piyush Nangru, Co-founder of Vedam, stated:

> **With Vedam School of Technology, we aim to set a new benchmark for Computer Science education in India. By combining a rigorous, hands-on coding curriculum with mentorship from industry leaders, we are equipping students with the skills they need to innovate and excel in the tech industry. Our focus is on fostering a generation of problem-solvers who will shape the future of technology.**

Vedam SOT offers state-of-the-art campus facilities that foster creativity, collaboration, and innovation. The learning spaces are crafted to inspire:

- Inspiring Classrooms that promote collaboration and creativity
- Breakout Labs for hands-on experimentation
- Coding Dens for focused, deep work and coding marathons
- Hangout Areas for peer-to-peer learning and networking
- Apple MacBooks for each student to enhance their coding experience

Ashish Munjal, Piyush Nangru, and Ankur Jain founded the Vedam School of Technology as an entrepreneurial endeavour. They have 6 years of experience running a Series C-funded [higher education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/higher-education/) company that has already trained over 10,000 students using education for the public strategy. They hope to develop a new aspirational brand, Vedam SOT, to revolutionize the future of computer science education in India. The institution takes pride in selecting only the top 5% of applicants, ensuring students learn in a competitive yet collaborative environment among equally passionate peers.

Beyond classroom learning, it offers unparalleled global exposure through participation in international competitions like Google Summer of Code, prestigious tech conferences, and global hackathons. The programme’s focus on placement readiness ensures that students graduate with the skills and confidence to secure positions at leading tech companies worldwide. Vedam School of Technology is poised to lead India’s technology education market by preparing the next generation of innovators and tech leaders through a future-ready approach to computer science education.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Coding Program, Computer Science, Curriculum, education, Future-ready Careers, Hands on Learning, Higher Education, Tech Education

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### [AI-Driven Tutoring Startup Medly AI Raises Seed Funding to Expand Its Reach](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/ai-driven-tutoring-startup-medly-ai-raises-seed-funding-to-expand-its-reach/)

**Published:** February 26, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Medly AI, an EdTech startup created by two doctors who left the NHS to try to solve the issue of equitable access to personalized education, has secured $1.7 million in a seed funding round led by Eka Ventures with participation from Ada Ventures.

**Content:**

Medly AI, an EdTech startup created by two doctors who left the NHS to try to solve the issue of equitable access to personalized education, has secured $1.7 million in a seed funding round led by Eka Ventures with participation from Ada Ventures.

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Medly AI was founded by doctors Paul Jung and Kavi Samra, who are from low-income backgrounds and have direct knowledge of society’s educational inequality. The platform aims to democratize education by making high-quality, [personalized learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/personalized-learning/) available to all students, regardless of financial status. It offers curriculum-aligned learning targeted to students’ unique requirements by combining AI, [neuroscience](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/neuroscience/), and traditional teaching approaches. Its AI-powered features include real-time exam paper marking, interactive question solving, [adaptive learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/adaptive-learning/) tools and [personalized tutoring](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/personalized-tutoring/).

Kavi Samra, Co-Founder and COO of Medly AI, announced the funding in a LinkedIn post, stating:

> **Myself and Paul Jung, PhD left medicine because we wanted to democratize access to personalized tutoring through technology. So far in our first year, we’ve developed and launched the first AI tutor specifically designed for GCSE & A-Level curriculum, grown to 30,000 monthly active users, and achieved retention metrics similar to Duolingo (49% D1, 21% D7).**

Samra added:

> **What sets Medly apart is our broad reach across the academic spectrum. While traditional tutoring services typically cater to either high or low performers, our user base reflects a normal distribution of academic achievement – making quality tutoring accessible to all students.**

Since its initial launch last year, the company has already significantly impacted by helping over 10,000 students improve their GCSE scores. Medly AI’s adaptive learning approach ensures that each student receives tailored support, addressing their strengths and weaknesses. Institutional partners, including UCL, Innovate UK, Microsoft, and Google, have provided grants totalling £400,000. At the same time, Eka Ventures previously led a £1.2 million investment into Medly, reinforcing confidence in its potential impact on AI-powered education.

With this funding, the company plans to expand its AI-driven tutoring platform designed for GCSE and A-Level students.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Adaptive Learning, Artificial Intelligence, EdTech Funding, EdTech Investors, EdTech Startups/Companies, Neuroscience, Online Courses, Online Education, Online Tutoring, Personalized Learning, Personalized Tutoring

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### [Cambridge and Vishwakarma University Sign MoU for Teacher Training Programme](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/cambridge-and-vishwakarma-university-sign-mou-for-teacher-training-programme/)

**Published:** February 26, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Cambridge University Press & Assessment has developed a pre-service professional development programme for teachers, which Pune-based Vishwakarma University will deliver as part of its commitment to transforming the community through education.

**Content:**

Cambridge University Press & Assessment has developed a pre-service [professional development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/professional-development/) programme for teachers, which Pune-based Vishwakarma University will deliver as part of its commitment to transforming the community through education.

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The Pre-Service Teacher Training Programme was officially launched on 18 February with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Cambridge and Vishwakarma University. This marks the first of several new partnerships Cambridge is planning to enhance its pre-service training offer for teachers and complement its existing professional development courses.

The short-certificated (three to four-month) course is designed for fresh B.Ed graduates and aspiring educators. It will focus on enhancing capacity and capability building. Internship opportunities will also be offered as part of the course.

Arun Rajamani, Managing Director of Cambridge University Press & Assessment, South Asia, said:

> **At Cambridge, we believe the future of education lies in empowering educators, and investing in teachers is crucial for better learning outcomes. Our Pre-Service Teacher Training Programme is designed to equip educators with the tools to nurture inquiry-based learning, critical thinking, socio-emotional learning, and the use of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence to support personalized learning. Cambridge has been consistently offering professional development programmes, which align with the vision of NEP 2020, and this initiative is another step towards further enhancing teacher capabilities.**

Designed in line with NEP 2020 and research-based best practices, the certified course launched on 18 February will prepare new teachers for diverse and dynamic classrooms. It will provide participants with practical exposure and a robust foundation in pedagogy, ultimately benefiting the classrooms of tomorrow.

Bharat Agarwal, President of Vishwakarma University, stated:

> **This collaboration with Cambridge University Press & Assessment provides aspiring teachers with a unique opportunity to gain exposure to best practices in teaching and learning. Such initiatives contribute significantly to teachers’ professional development and enhance primary and secondary education standards.**

The course offers a pathway to other [teacher training](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/teacher-training/) programmes at a national and international level. The key areas to be covered include pedagogical skills and child development, lesson planning and assessment strategies, [classroom management](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/classroom-management/) and [student engagement](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/student-engagement/), integrating technology and AI in teaching, and a holistic teacher role focusing on [social-emotional learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/social-emotional-learning/) and parent-community involvement. The new programme aligns with the dynamic needs of the educational landscape, ensuring that pre-service teachers are equipped to meet contemporary educational challenges.

Cambridge University Press and Assessment is a global assessment, education, research, and academic publication leader. It examines, collaborates, and innovates to discover new ways to disseminate knowledge, stimulate inquiry, and promote understanding. The institute assists people worldwide in realizing their full potential, which benefits society and the environment. Its goods and services inform action on some of the world’s most critical issues, such as climate change, and it is committed to decreasing its environmental impact.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Classroom Management, education, NEP 2020, Professional Development, Research, Social Emotional Learning, Student Engagement, Teacher Training

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### [NSDC & Get Set Learn Collaborate to Empower Students With Future Skills](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/nsdc-get-set-learn-collaborate-to-empower-students-with-future-skills/)

**Published:** February 26, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Get Set Learn (GSL), a future-skills learning company, has joined forces with the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) to launch the Skills for New Bharat initiative.

**Content:**

Get Set Learn (GSL), a future-skills learning company, has joined forces with the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) to launch the Skills for New Bharat initiative. The alliance aims to foster a mindset shift in schools, equipping 1 million [K-12](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/k-12/) students with an entrepreneurial mindset over five years and enabling them to thrive in a rapidly changing world impacted by AI, automation, and digital transformation.

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The partnership focuses on three key pillars: developing a **Future Skills Report** to identify in-demand competencies, establishing **Future Skills Tinkering Labs** across schools in India, and integrating Get Set Learn’s Industry challenges platform **SOLVEIT** with **NSDC Digital**. This will provide students with hands-on experience through real-world industry challenges, encouraging them to apply their knowledge and gain recognition for [problem-solving](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/problem-solving/) efforts.

The **Future Skills Tinkering Labs** will be established across schools nationwide, forming an interconnected hub-and-spoke model. These innovation labs will allow students to experiment, explore, and build hands-on projects to equip them with the skills, mindset, and toolset necessary for the [future of work](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/future-of-work/).

The collaboration’s critical element is also the launch of Get Set Learn’s **SolveIT X NSDC Digital industry** Challenges platform, where students can tackle global challenges, earning rewards and gaining valuable recognition. By prioritizing essential [21st-century skills](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/21st-century-skills/), [critical thinking](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/critical-thinking/), creativity, digital literacy, and AI proficiency—the initiative ensures that students are well-prepared for the challenges and opportunities that will define tomorrow’s workforce.

Commenting on the initiative, Ved Mani Tiwari, CEO of NSDC and MD of NSDC International, said:

> **I firmly believe that this partnership will prepare students for the future by building adaptable, resilient skills for upcoming challenges. By embedding future skills into the K-12 ecosystem, we are laying the foundation for a skilled and employable India. It is a key step in addressing the accelerating demand for future-ready skills in emerging technologies like AI, ML, and Robotics. It also profoundly aligns with the Prime Minister’s vision of making India a ‘Viksit Bharat’ by 2047.**

Launching Future Skills Tinkering Labs across schools will create a linked physical tinkering lab ecosystem. Get Set Learn, and the National Skills Development Council will offer specialized courses in entrepreneurship, design thinking, [artificial intelligence](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/artificial-intelligence/), [robotics](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/robotics/), leadership, and [soft skills](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/soft-skills/) like change management, resilience, and teamwork. These courses will be given in [experiential learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/experiential-learning/) forms such as programs, boot camps, immersions, and industry engagements, allowing students to transfer seamlessly from education to employment. Furthermore, hackathons will become commonplace, providing students with regular opportunities to engage with real-world difficulties.

Ameet Zaverii, CEO & Co-founder of Get Set Learn, added:

> **We are thrilled to partner with NSDC. This organization has been a pioneer in transforming India’s skill development landscape. NSDC’s vision and commitment to empowering the nation’s workforce are unparalleled. At Get Set Learn, we are passionate about bridging the gap between education and the skills required for the future. This partnership marks a monumental step in equipping students with the critical skills needed for India, helping build a future workforce and leading us into the next era of global excellence. We invite progressive schools to join us in this exciting journey and collaborate to shape the future of learning together.**

Get Set Learn was founded to create a future skills stack for K12 learners and offer schools a new-age approach to learning through immersive formats such as programmes, immersions, and boot camps. It is supported by the legendary Arvind Mafatlal Group, which has over 100 years of tradition. With a presence in over 30 cities, its programmes empower students in India with the skills needed for success in the future. The company has designed the curriculum and pedagogy with the help of modern teaching methodologies and integrating the core principles of NEP 2020, NCF, 21st-century skills, and the SDG goals, ensuring a holistic approach to education.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** 21st Century Skills, Artificial Intelligence, Critical Thinking, EdTech Partnership, EdTech Startups/Companies, Engagement, Entrepreneurship, Experiential Learning, Future of Work, K-12, Problem Solving, Robotics, Workforce Upskilling

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### [Edovu Ventures Launches New Online Tutoring Platform for Personalized Education](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/edovu-ventures-launches-new-online-tutoring-platform-for-personalized-education/)

**Published:** February 26, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Edovu Ventures, a pioneering force in the education sector, is pleased to announce the launch of EduGlobal Tuitions, a premium online tutoring platform that offers high-quality, personalized education to students globally.

**Content:**

Edovu Ventures, a pioneering force in the education sector, is pleased to announce the launch of EduGlobal Tuitions, a premium [online tutoring](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-learning/) platform that offers high-quality, personalized education to students globally. This cutting-edge initiative redefines traditional tutoring through AI-driven learning, interactive tools, and worldwide accessibility, catering to students in Classes 8-12 who follow internationally renowned curricula such as Cambridge (IGCSE, A/AS Levels) and the International Baccalaureate (IB).

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EduGlobal Tuitions leverages cutting-edge technology to offer an engaging, adaptive, and results-oriented learning experience. The AI-powered [Learning Management System](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/learning-management-system/) (LMS) ensures:

- **Personalized Learning Paths–** AI-driven recommendations tailor lessons to students’ strengths and pace.
- **Interactive Tools–** [Gamified learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/gamified-learning/), AR/VR simulations, and real-time feedback enhance [student engagement](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/student-engagement/).
- **Comprehensive Analytics–** Dashboards provide insights into student progress, helping educators refine teaching methods.
- **Scalability–** Cloud-based infrastructure enables seamless learning for students worldwide.

EduGlobal Tuitions’ one-on-one learning model allows students to conveniently plan sessions with qualified teachers. This personalized approach is bolstered by AI-powered learning tools that tailor lectures to each student’s abilities and weaknesses. Interactive simulations, guided examinations, and real-time feedback enable a thorough comprehension of complicated topics.

PK Samal, Founder and Managing Director of Edovu Ventures, spoke about the development:

> **Edovu Ventures has always been at the forefront of educational transformation. With EduGlobal Tuitions, we are setting a new benchmark in personalized and accessible online learning. We aim to become a premier global tuition provider by 2030, serving over one million students through strategic international expansion and innovative course offerings.**

EduGlobal Tuitions offers a highly [personalized learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/personalized-learning/) experience that empowers students to succeed academically through expert guidance and flexible study options. Key features include:

- **Expert Tutors–** Highly qualified educators specializing in IB, IGCSE, and A-Level subjects.
- **One-on-One & Small Group Sessions–** Tailored learning experiences that adapt to student needs.
- **Flexible Scheduling–** Students can choose convenient time slots, ensuring a stress-free learning experience.
- **Comprehensive Curriculum Support–** Focus on core subjects, exam preparation, and skill-building.
- **Global Reach–** Students from around the world can access top-tier tutors.

EduGlobal Tuitions is a flagship initiative of Edovu Ventures, a leader in [K12](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/k12/) education solutions. With a diverse portfolio, Edovu Ventures operates K12 Schools, serving students in over 50 countries, and partners with prestigious institutions like IIT Kanpur, IIM Rohtak, and IIT Roorkee through eduXLL for [higher education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/higher-education/) and skill-based learning. Their commitment to accessible, high-quality education continues with the launch of EduGlobal Tuitions, ensuring students worldwide receive the best academic support.

Edovu Ventures empowers the future through cutting-edge education solutions around the globe. As the parent company of K12 Schools and American EduGlobal Schools, it is a pioneer in shaping the educational landscape, providing world-class learning experiences from kindergarten to grade 12. The company aims to democratize education and strives to break down the barriers that hinder access to quality learning opportunities. The platform’s vision is to provide students, regardless of location, with a revolutionary educational experience through technology.

With this launch, Edovu Ventures reinforces its mission to provide world-class, technology-driven education that meets the evolving needs of students worldwide.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** EdTech Startups/Companies, education, Gamified Learning, Higher Education, K12, Learning Management System, Online Tutoring, Personalized Learning, Quality Education, Student Engagement

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### [How Can Short-Term New Courses Upskill the New-Age Talent?](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/how-can-short-term-new-courses-upskill-the-new-age-talent/)

**Published:** February 25, 2025
**Author:** Ashok Mittal

**Excerpt:** In today's rapidly changing job market, short-term courses are essential for professionals to stay relevant. Learn how these targeted programs provide the specific skills employers demand, boosting earning potential and ensuring career survival in the digital age.

**Content:**

The quick changes in the labor market are outpacing all predictions. Companies today require experts immediately and actively seek them out rather than [hiring](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/hiring/) employees with limited understanding. This transformation has demonstrated that relying on general talents is no longer adequate. Given the competitive global job market and rapid technological advancement, the workforce must constantly adapt. Unfortunately, standard schooling falls short, and many professionals struggle to remain relevant. Short-term courses can be very useful in this situation, providing an efficient and effective answer for the modern worker. These targeted programs are quickly turning into a preferred alternative for skill upgrading in today’s competitive job scenario.

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### The Necessity of Reskilling in the Digital Age

Employees can find themselves underperforming when industries such as technology, banking, and healthcare undergo major digital transformations and strive to pick the particular talents required for new roles. In these rapidly evolving sectors, staying ahead is no easy task. Almost 90% of companies are undergoing digital transformation, according to a McKinsey & Company study, which forces professionals to accept a difficult reality: they either must reskill or risk being left behind. As a consequence, short-term courses are filling in for those keen to pick the skills required for the future, enabling employees to remain competitive and relevant in their industries.

### The Flexibility Advantage of Short-Term Courses

Short-term courses are very beautiful in their adaptability. Unlike conventional degrees that could take years to finish, these courses provide quick, focused instruction with little effect on one’s job path. This flexibility is among the biggest benefits in a world where time is of paramount importance. After enrolment, these classes can be completed in some weeks or months, allowing students to move quickly and take advantage of new opportunities. Short-term classes can be useful for those who have work and other commitments, and this time, efficiency is a game changer. It is impossible to overestimate the convenience element: Internet tools let employees upskill from the comfort of their homes, and on their schedules. Learning can thus go on a continuous, reasonable schedule instead of stopping when employment starts, making [upskilling](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/upskilling/) an ongoing process that fits seamlessly into daily life.

### Industry-Specific Training for Career Advancement

Industry-specific short-term courses are changing career paths in surprising ways. Traditional education usually emphasizes broad knowledge, but now, professionals must concentrate on skills that apply directly to their fields. The era of general degrees with limited practical use is over. Professionals can now register for courses designed especially for the knowledge required in their field. Short-term courses offer the exact knowledge businesses are desperately looking for, whether it’s mastering cloud computing, delving deeply into data science, or grasping the complexity of [artificial intelligence](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/artificial-intelligence/). The Institute of Data claims that as companies rush to leverage big data, data science courses by themselves have seen explosive demand. Professionals who finish these specialized courses suddenly have information immediately relevant to the high-tech jobs of the future, giving them a clear edge in the job market.

### Upskilling as a Survival Strategy in a Rapidly Evolving Job Market

This expertise is about survival, not only about improving ability. In today’s ever-evolving job landscape, the stakes are higher than ever before. Employees cannot afford to be still in their professions while technology is advancing at explosive rates. While some jobs are redefined, others are becoming obsolete as automation and artificial intelligence grow. A report from SeLibeng claims that upskilling through short-term courses is no more discretionary; rather, it is a necessary step toward job survival. Professionals who neglect to keep ahead of these developments run the danger of becoming useless in a market that calls for constant creativity and flexibility, which is now crucial to long-term career success.

### The Economic Benefits of Short-Term Learning

The most surprising part is how short-term courses can boost a person’s ability to earn money. In today’s tough job market, it is quite clear that there is a big gap between those who stay updated with new trends in their industry and those who don’t. Individuals who take these targeted programs can earn significantly more than their less skilled peers, as employers prefer candidates with current, relevant skills. It’s now widely recognized that completing short-term certifications can lead to better job security, higher salaries, and opportunities for career advancement. In contrast, those who decide to stay still will find their chances limited in the competitive job market of today; those who embrace [lifelong learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/lifelong-learning/) will fly, opening the doors to greater opportunities and financial rewards.

In the end, short-term courses reflect the evolving needs of today’s workforce and offer solutions to remain agile in an ever-changing professional landscape. New-generation talent is embracing these programs as the secret to remaining competitive as sectors change faster than before. The issue now is not whether short-term courses are successful—they are changing the nature of employment going forward. And for those still reluctant to make investments in their abilities, the startling reality is straightforward: either adapt or fall behind.

**Categories:** Insight

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Career Development, Digital Learning, Employee, Healthcare, Hiring, Lifelong Learning, Professional Development, Upskilling

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### [Veranda Learning Buys Stakes in BB Virtuals and Navkar Digital to Expand Its Offerings](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/veranda-learning-buys-stakes-in-bb-virtuals-and-navkar-digital-to-expand-its-offerings/)

**Published:** February 25, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Veranda Learning Solutions, the leading EdTech company offering end-to-end solutions in education, has announced that it has acquired a 40.41% stake in BB Virtuals and a 65% stake in Ahmedabad-based online CA coaching institute Navkar Digital.

**Content:**

Veranda Learning Solutions, the leading EdTech company offering end-to-end solutions in [education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/education/), has announced that it has acquired a 40.41% stake in BB Virtuals and a 65% stake in Ahmedabad-based online CA coaching institute Navkar Digital. According to an official statement, the company intends to acquire an additional 10.59% stake in BB Virtuals by June 2025.

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The company said the acquisitions will amplify its position as a leader in commerce education across India. The company’s commerce vertical is expected to achieve a pro forma EBITDA exceeding Rs 120 crore for FY25.

BB Virtual is a comprehensive online platform founded by renowned chartered accountant (CA) educator Bhanwar Borana that offers lectures and [study materials](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/study-materials/) to CA and CMA candidates. The platform focuses on quality education by carefully selecting experienced faculty members. CA Bhanwar Borana, who has over 12 years of teaching experience and a track record of taking students to CA ranks, is a valuable guide, teacher, mentor, motivator, and friend to students as they pursue their aspirations and goals. The Mumbai-based company claims to have trained over 200,000 students online, resulting in over 500 all-India rank holders.

Speaking on the development, Bhanwar Borana, Founder of BB Virtuals, said:

> **We are thrilled to join forces with Veranda Learning. This partnership will allow us to extend our reach and provide top-notch resources and mentorship to CA and commerce students. Together, we aim to set new benchmarks in commerce education.**

Navkar Digital, founded by Hiteshkumar Shah, is a well-established [offline education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/offline-education/) platform for chartered accountancy (CA), company secretary (CS), and cost & management. The platform aims to meet the coaching needs of students in remote locations through a specially built Distance Learning Programme. Students can access detailed video lectures on every topic covered at all levels of CA. Each video lesson provides a complete conceptual analysis and solutions to Navkar’s exhaustive material, allowing students to get a competitive advantage in the CA exam and realize their dream of becoming professionals from the comfort of their homes.

Hitesh Shah, Managing Director of Navkar Institute, stated:

> **We are thrilled to be part of the Veranda ecosystem, leveraging our combined strengths to grow the business and continue supporting students in achieving their professional dreams. This partnership will allow us to integrate technology-driven learning methodologies while retaining the rigour and discipline of our offline teaching model.**

These acquisitions will further boost Veranda’s existing portfolio in CA and CMA and will be integrated with JK Shah Classes, a commerce-students-focused brand in Veranda’s portfolio.

Prof. J.K. Shah, Founder of JK Shah Classes, added:

> **By integrating BB Virtuals and Navkar Digital into the Veranda ecosystem and bringing these companies into JK Shah Classes, we are building a powerful alliance that provides students pursuing commerce education with unparalleled academic support.**

Veranda Learning Solutions Limited was founded in 2018 by the Kalpathi AGS Group and has rapidly grown into a prominent, publicly traded education firm. The company claims it has experienced a significant presence in schools and colleges, test preparation, [study abroad](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/study-abroad/), and software [upskilling](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/upskilling/). It integrates advanced technology, robust processes, and innovative methodologies to offer high-quality, [personalized learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/personalized-learning/) experiences.

Last year, the Chennai-based company acquired at least INR 362 crore (about $44 million) from educational services provider Tapasya Educational Institutions to expand its ecosystem by adding more options in commerce higher education.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** EdTech Acquisition, EdTech Startups/Companies, Exams, Higher Education, Mergers and Acquisition, Offline Education, Online Coaching, Online Courses, Online Education, Personalized Learning, Study Abroad, Test Prep, Upskilling

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### [FOAMfrat & Life Link III Partner for Medical Education](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/foamfrat-life-link-iii-partner-for-medical-education/)

**Published:** February 25, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** FOAMfrat, an industry-leading medical education provider, and Life Link III, a leader in air medical transport, have formed a cooperation to improve clinical education delivery.

**Content:**

FOAMfrat, an industry-leading [medical education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/medical-education/) provider, and Life Link III, a leader in air medical transport, have formed a cooperation to improve clinical education delivery. This agreement will bring together Life Link III’s commitment to clinical quality and FOAMfrat’s creative approach to online education, boosting its content library and expanding future educational offerings to a global audience.

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As part of this partnership, FOAMfrat will leverage shared resources to develop a customized, highly specialized training curriculum for Life Link III. Much of the new content featuring Life Link III flight personnel will be available to all FOAMfrat customers. It will include self-paced and virtual instructor-led training modules within FOAMfrat Studio.

Brian King, CEO of FOAMfrat, shared about the collaboration:

> **This partnership between FOAMfrat and Life Link III represents a shared commitment to elevating critical care education and advancing clinical excellence. At FOAMfrat, we are always focused on redefining how medical education is delivered, and our partnership with Life Link III takes that to the next level. This collaboration brings new resources and expertise to our platform and reinforces our commitment to empowering clinical providers with the best possible education.**

FOAMfrat’s experienced educators, medical professionals, and subject matter experts are committed to growing the profession through dynamic education, [critical thinking](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/critical-thinking/), and a [collaborative learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/collaborative-learning/) environment.

Dr. Bjorn Peterson, Life Link III’s Chief Medical Officer, added:

> **Our partnership with FOAMfrat represents a significant step forward in ensuring our teams access some of the best educational tools available. This collaboration will allow us to refine and expand our clinical training programmes to better serve our patients and communities.**

Life Link III operates eleven helicopter bases in Minnesota, including Alexandria, Blaine, Brainerd, Detroit Lakes, Duluth, Hibbing, Rush City, Willmar, Marshfield, Rhinelander, and Rice Lake in Wisconsin. The company’s helicopter and airplane services include on-scene emergency response and inter-facility transportation for critical care patients. It is a non-profit consortium comprised of the following member-owner organizations: Allina Health, CentraCare Health, Children’s Minnesota, Essentia Health, Fairview Health Services, Regions Hospital/HealthPartners®, Hennepin Healthcare, Marshfield Clinic Health System, Aspirus St. Luke’s, and Hospital Sisters Health System.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Clinical Skill, Collaborative Learning, Critical Thinking, Curriculum, Healthcare, Medical Education, Medical Training, Online Education

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### [EDGE Tutor Raises $1M Pre-Series A Round to Fuel Global Expansion](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/edge-tutor-raises-1m-pre-series-a-round-to-fuel-global-expansion/)

**Published:** February 25, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** EDGE Tutor International, Southeast Asia's fastest-growing online tutoring outsourcing company, has closed a $1 million pre-Series A fundraising round, building on its $800,000 seed round in 2023.

**Content:**

EDGE Tutor International, Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing [online tutoring](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-tutoring/) outsourcing company, has closed a $1 million pre-Series A fundraising round, building on its $800,000 seed round in 2023. The investment was led by Seaborne Capital and M Venture Partners, with participation from Kaya Founders, Orvel Ventures, IdeaSpace, Lorinet Foundation, and prominent angel investors.

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With this fresh funding, the company plans to expand operations into North America, Latin America, Europe, and the Middle East, reinforcing its aim of providing Filipino educators with worldwide career opportunities.

EDGE Tutor was founded by Harvard alumnus Henry Motte de la Motte. With offices in New York, London, Singapore, and Manila, the company has established itself as a pioneer in online tutoring outsourcing, bridging the gap between high-quality Filipino educators and [tutoring](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/tutoring/) companies globally. The platform offers trained tutors and end-to-end management in a [B2B](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/b2b/) format, allowing global education businesses to conduct live instruction at scale under their brand. The service is fully managed and white-labeled. Its stringent selection procedure admits only 3% of the thousands of licensed teachers who apply monthly, guaranteeing that only the best educators are linked with global education organizations.

Speaking about the company, Henry Motte de la Motte, CEO & Founder of EDGE Tutor, said:

> **There’s nothing artificial about the passion and dedication of our 1,000+ tutors. We see daily how they connect with students and make learning come alive. Our 50 clients across 30 countries are experiencing firsthand that live instruction isn’t just valuable—it’s in demand. AI makes for a great co-pilot and a powerful supplement between live sessions, but we (along with our clients and their learners) find that nothing replaces the power of human connection.**

While artificial intelligence is revolutionizing education, EDGE Tutor is a contrarian bet on what learners ultimately prefer: affordable, human-centred learning experiences. Since its introduction in 2023, EDGE Tutor has given 800,000 courses and is on track to achieve 1 million by early 2025. The platform has also received a 4.96/5 student satisfaction score and increased tutors’ disposable revenue by 2-3 times.

Jay Haendler of Seaborne Capital added:

> **We have been an active part of the high-growth BPO industry in the Philippines for the last 15 years and are convinced that the education and tutoring vertical is ready to leverage outsourcing to enhance learner outcomes, improve support for onshore teachers, and ensure tutoring becomes increasingly affordable.**

The new investment will help EDGE Tutor expand into the Americas, Europe, and the Middle East. Revenue has increased from 5% in 2022 to 30% in 2024 and is expected to reach 50% by 2026. The company aims to increase tutor capacity from 1,000 to 4,000 by 2026 and invest in AI-based automation for [teacher training](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/teacher-training/), quality control, curriculum development, and lesson delivery.

Commenting on the funding, Cecilia Calvo Lewis, COO of EDGE Tutor, said:

> **Every learner deserves a great teacher, and some of the best are right here in the Philippines. This investment allows us to expand global access to our world-class Filipino tutors while providing them with training, technology, and coaching to excel in online teaching.**

As EDGE Tutor expands, it seeks partnerships with organizations and institutions dedicated to empowering educators, advancing global education, and actively attracting partners around the world.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Affordable Education, B2B, EdTech Funding, EdTech Investors, EdTech Startups/Companies, Online Courses, Online Education, Online Tutoring, Teacher Training, Tutoring

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### [International Mother Language Day: Why Vernacular Language-Driven Tech Education Is the Need of the Hour Globally](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/international-mother-language-day-why-vernacular-language-driven-tech-education-is-the-need-of-the-hour-globally/)

**Published:** February 24, 2025
**Author:** Arun Prakash

**Excerpt:** Unlock the potential of global talent by integrating vernacular languages into tech education. This article explores the benefits of learning tech in your mother tongue, including improved comprehension and deeper understanding, and showcases successful initiatives worldwide.

**Content:**

The turn of the century was a significant milestone in global technological advancements. In the last decade, the emphasis on developing new-age digital technologies has received a considerable boost, leading to the development and growth of [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/artificial-intelligence/) (AI), [Machine Learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/machine-learning/) (ML), Blockchain, [Cloud Computing](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/cloud-computing/) and many more. While it is true that the global stakeholders, including governments and the private sector, have identified this technological shift as the critical enabler of a more tech-driven future, their comprehensive efforts are falling short owing to global linguistic diversity. As the world celebrates yet another International Mother Language Day, it is imperative that global authorities and stakeholders boost the scope of development by prioritizing the localization of the technologies. This will help bring millions of talents under a unified umbrella where vernacular languages are celebrated and integrated as a critical part of the communication and development of new technologies.

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At its foundation, languages are meant to connect individuals. This is why the world’s linguistic diversity must be celebrated and used strategically to offer the global youth an opportunity to enter the workforce. At its pinnacle, this mutually beneficial aspect provides millions of talented individuals with little to no comprehension of dominant languages in the workforce while integrating fresh ideas, innovation and originality in diverse sectors. Similarly, vernacular language-driven tech education helps to support these talented individuals in learning the basics and integrating their originality to drive development. This aspect has already been implemented in countries like South Korea, China, and Japan, where talented people use their respective mother languages to create unprecedented technologies like DeepSeek. This highlights the true functionality of International Mother Language Day, something that must be adopted and used by global industries.

### Promoting Diversity in Tech

Globally, the standards and frameworks of [tech education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/tech-education/) are shifting to integrate newly developed technologies to equip students with appropriate knowledge to drive this growth. While global standards in tech education have made unprecedented developments, India has adopted a gradual approach aimed at comprehensively benefiting its diverse population, which belongs to numerous linguistic families. To understand the reason for this gradual process, it is important to know that the 2001 census revealed that India boasts 122 major languages and 1,599 other languages. The 8th schedule of the Indian Constitution recognizes 22 official languages, while there are over 19,599 languages and dialects in total that are used for communication in India as mother tongues. While this significant variance of linguistic identity in the country makes it significantly challenging to implement new educational policies, this diversity also unites the Republic of India, the world’s largest democracy. The distinct cultures of the Indian subcontinent have developed throughout thousands of years based on linguistic identities, an aspect that the Government of India is prioritizing in the National Education Policy (NEP).

For tech education, this offers a unique opportunity to bring a significant number of Indian talents under a unified umbrella and equip them with relevant knowledge. Like languages, technology is also a great connector of humankind, and by integrating [vernacular](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/vernacular/) languages into Indian tech education, the country is setting an example for the rest of the world to follow. For instance, Africa boasts at least 3,000 registered languages, barring dialects. While the majority of the population in the continent has little or no comprehension of globally dominant languages owing to diverse challenges, integrating vernacular African languages in tech education will not only enhance the comprehension power of the youth but also empower millions of talents. This offers to create a global movement where vernacular languages are celebrated with enhanced functionality, as has already been witnessed in several East Asian countries.

Pursuing tech education in their respective mother languages positions the learners to better comprehend complex topics, complete their learning process relatively easily, recall concepts faster, and have an in-depth understanding that is otherwise impossible.

### The Present State of Vernacular Language-driven Tech Education Globally

The global education space has been completely revamped in the last couple of years owing to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. [Digital learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/digital-learning/) and the use of new-age technologies like AR and VR have become mainstream and adopted by conventional educational institutions. While the global EdTech domain has spearheaded this shift, its focus has gone beyond addressing accessibility and connectivity challenges. The education space globally is now focusing on creating an [immersive learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/immersive-learning/) experience for students, enhancing comprehension power through data-driven modern pedagogy and, most importantly, integrating vernacular language within the space. For tech education, this marks a significant milestone, as vernacular language enables students with little or no comprehension of dominant languages to compete with global peers.

As mentioned before, this model has been immensely successful in countries like South Korea, China, and Japan, where the integration of vernacular languages has boosted learning experiences. Localizing tech education across educational institutions to EdTech platforms has helped students in these nations to make advancements using their mother tongues. Similarly, localization of tech education elsewhere in the world has also gathered steam, leading to a programming language called ‘Qalb’ that enables users to code in Arabic. These initiatives have helped not only localize technological innovation but also democratize technology itself, enabling millions of talents to channel their ideas and originality in a methodical way. In India, this aspect is beginning to gather popularity and has received the support of stakeholders across levels, including the government. The National Education Policy outlines prioritizing Indian languages as the primary medium of education across regions, an aspect that is gradually transforming the scope of tech education in the country.

**Categories:** Insight

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Augmented Reality, Blockchain, Cloud Computing, Digital Learning, Immersive Learning, Indian Language, Machine Learning, Tech Education, Vernacular, Virtual Reality

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### [ASDC and Steinbeis University Ink MOU for 1+1 Master's Programme](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/asdc-and-steinbeis-university-ink-mou-for-11-masters-programme/)

**Published:** February 24, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** The Automotive Skill Development Council (ASDC), India's first sector skill council, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Steinbeis University in Germany to introduce a 1+1 Master's Programme.

**Content:**

The Automotive Skill Development Council (ASDC), India’s first sector skill council, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Steinbeis University in Germany to introduce a 1+1 Master’s Programme aimed at providing students with global exposure, industry-relevant [education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/education/), and enhanced career opportunities, including job prospects post-graduation before returning to The signing ceremony was recently held in New Delhi, in the presence of the ASDC Chairman, CEO, and Steinbeis University delegation.

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The 1+1 Master’s Programme will offer students a unique opportunity to pursue one year of study at a partnering Indian university, followed by a second year at Steinbeis University in Germany, leading to a dual-degree certification. Beyond academic excellence, the course aims to help students find jobs in Germany after graduation, allowing them to get international work experience before returning to India.

Speaking at the MoU signing ceremony, F R Singhvi, President of ASDC, emphasized the importance of this initiative, stating:

> **The automotive industry is undergoing rapid transformation with advancements in technology and increasing global integrations. This partnership with Steinbeis University will provide Indian students an unparalleled opportunity to gain international insights, engage in cutting-edge research, and strengthen their industry connections. We at ASDC are committed to fostering international collaborations that prepare students for the evolving mobility ecosystem and equip them with the skills needed for the future of the automotive industry.**

This collaboration transforms [higher education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/higher-education/) in the automotive industry by providing students with internationally recognized credentials, hands-on industry training, and exposure to cutting-edge global automotive technologies.

Dr. Prof. Bertram Lohmüller, Director, SUTM Steinbeis School for Sustainable Technology & Management GmbH, expressed his enthusiasm for the collaboration:

> **This partnership between Steinbeis University and ASDC represents a significant step towards creating a globally competitive workforce in the automotive sector. The 1+1 Master’s Programme is designed to provide students with academic excellence and industry exposure that aligns with the evolving needs of the mobility sector. By integrating applied research, innovation, and hands-on learning, we aim to equip students with the skills necessary to thrive in an international environment. We look forward to strengthening this collaboration and fostering new opportunities for academic and industry partnerships.**

Some of India’s leading institutions have already signed on to the initiative, including Sri Eshwar College of Engineering in Coimbatore, Sathyabama University in Chennai, and Karpagam Academy of Higher Education in Coimbatore. By joining this effort, these [universities](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/universities/) will improve their global academic reputation, attract top students seeking dual-degree options, and gain access to Steinbeis University’s enormous industry network.

The association will also help faculty development through specialized Trainer-of-Trainers (ToT) programmes, improving the universities’ teaching capabilities and research output.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Certification, education, Hands on Learning, Higher Education, Industry-relevant Skills, MOU, Online Programs, Partnership, Research, Universities

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### [Godrej and Tata IIS Team Up to Empower Next-Gen Workforce](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/godrej-and-tata-iis-team-up-to-empower-next-gen-workforce/)

**Published:** February 24, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** To meet the growing demand for skilled professionals in cutting-edge technologies, Godrej Enterprises Group (GEG) has partnered with the Tata Indian Institute of Skills (Tata IIS) to assist youth training in Industry 4.0 technologies, robotics, and automation.

**Content:**

To meet the growing demand for skilled professionals in cutting-edge technologies, Godrej Enterprises Group (GEG) has partnered with the Tata Indian Institute of Skills (Tata IIS) to assist youth training in Industry 4.0 technologies, [robotics](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/robotics/), and automation. As part of Godrej Enterprises Group’s ongoing CSR skilling project – DISHA- this cooperation directly helps the Indian government’s goal of adding 100 million skilled workers to the Indian workforce by 2030.

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Under this collaboration, Godrej Enterprises Group will support two key programmes at Tata IIS. The first is a comprehensive three-month Robotics and Automation course for 36 students. The second offers an extensive 100-hour Mechatronics and Automation programme for 100 students from six Premier Affiliated Technical (PAT) institutes in Mumbai.

Speaking about the development, Ashwini Deodeshmukh, Head of CSR & Sustainability Reporting, Godrej Enterprises Group, said:

> **Our goal is to equip youth—especially those from underserved backgrounds—with the skills they need to thrive in a technology-driven world. Robotics and automation are transforming industries; hands-on training in these areas can open new career pathways. Through this collaboration, we hope to make high-quality skilling more accessible and impactful, helping students build a future-ready skill set.**

The programmes stand out for their holistic, industry-aligned framework that emphasizes practical learning and real-world application. They combine 70% practical exposure with a multi-sectoral and multi-skilling approach. Through application-based learning, students gain hands-on experience, preparing them for real-world challenges. This well-rounded approach ensures the development of essential [21st-century skills](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/21st-century-skills/) such as digital proficiency, professional communication, collaboration, and [critical thinking](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/critical-thinking/).

The partnership was formalized through an MoU exchange that brought together key stakeholders from both organizations to discuss the future of [skill development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/skill-development/) and the growing importance of robotics and automation in today’s industrial landscape.

This association is an important milestone in closing India’s talent gap. It provides participants with hands-on experience in robotics, automation, and other essential Industry 4.0 technologies while reaffirming Godrej Enterprises’ commitment to developing a sustainable, future-ready workforce.

Since 1897, the Godrej Enterprises Group (comprising Godrej & Boyce and its affiliates) has contributed to India’s economic progress and self-reliance through complex engineering, design-led innovation, and sustainable manufacturing solutions. From the world’s first patented springless lock and safes to pioneering Indian-made typewriters and refrigerators, the conglomerate has set the path for the expansion of major industries such as aerospace, energy, and security. Currently, the Group operates on five continents. It has a market-leading presence in a wide range of consumer and industrial businesses, including aerospace, aviation, defense, energy, locks and security solutions, green building consulting, construction and EPC services, intralogistics, tooling, healthcare equipment, consumer durables, engines and motors, furniture, architectural fittings, IT solutions, and vending machines.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** 21st Century Skills, Communication, Critical Thinking, Engineering, Healthcare, Innovation, Partnership, Robotics, Skill Development, Workforce Upskilling

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### [KITE's New Online Course Makes AI Accessible to All](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/kites-new-online-course-makes-ai-accessible-to-all/)

**Published:** February 24, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Kerala Infrastructure and Technology for Education, a division of the state's General Education Department, is introducing an online training programme to enable people to use AI tools daily.

**Content:**

Kerala Infrastructure and Technology for Education, a division of the state’s General Education Department, is introducing an [online training](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-training/) programme to enable people to use AI tools daily. According to an official statement, the four-week “AI Essentials” course is designed to make [artificial intelligence](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/artificial-intelligence/) simple to grasp and apply.

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The statement added that each batch will have dedicated mentors, with one mentor for every twenty participants. The course will include video lessons, [study materials](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/study-materials/), and weekly online sessions where participants can ask questions and learn more. The training is open to everyone, including students. As mentioned in the statement, it will cover how to use AI for everyday tasks, office work, social media content creation, and creative fields like art, music, and writing.

The course will also teach prompt [engineering](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/engineering/) and responsible AI use. This is an improved version of the AI training KITE previously offered to 80,000 school teachers, now updated with new tools. The training will take place on the KOOL platform, which has already provided online courses to over 50,000 teachers.

The website has already opened registration for the first batch of 2,500 participants, and the deadline is March 5.

The release said the fee is Rs 2360, including GST, and payment must be made online.

KITE CEO K Anvar Sadath said that the classes will begin on March 10, and those who complete the course will receive a certificate.

KITE is a government-owned company that promotes, stimulates, and modernizes Kerala’s state-owned or government-aided educational institutions. The organization focuses on information and communication technology, capacity building, content development, connectivity, [e-learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/e-learning/), satellite-based education, support and maintenance mechanisms, e-governance, and other related operations. It aims to transform Kerala into a knowledge society by enhancing educational quality through inclusive, sustainable, and technology-enabled initiatives.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Communication, E-Learning, Engineering, Online Courses, Online Training, Social Media in Education, Study Materials

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### [IIC Lakshya & Nergy Vidya Unite for Experiential Commerce Education](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/iic-lakshya-nergy-vidya-unite-for-experiential-commerce-education/)

**Published:** February 21, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Indian Institute of Commerce Lakshya (IIC Lakshya), a leader in commerce education, has partnered with Nergy Vidya, an EdTech platform whose courses are endorsed by the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship under the Government of India, to launch an experiential learning curriculum for commerce students.

**Content:**

Indian Institute of Commerce Lakshya (IIC Lakshya), a leader in commerce education, has partnered with Nergy Vidya, an EdTech platform whose courses are endorsed by the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship under the Government of India, to launch an [experiential learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/experiential-learning/) curriculum for commerce students. This initiative addresses a longstanding gap in practical [skill development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/skill-development/) within the sector.

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Despite its academic rigour, commerce education in India has historically lacked hands-on training aligned with industry needs. IIC Lakshya’s new programme, which is supported by Nergy Vidya’s government-recognized technologies, incorporates simulations, real-world case studies, and compliance frameworks into its courses. The alliance intends to prepare students for [exams](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/exams/) such as CA, ACCA, and CPA, as well as for global finance careers.

Nergy Vidya’s curriculum is hosted on its SWAYAM Plus Platform under IIT Madras under the Ministry of Education and endorsed by the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, as part of Government of India’s Digital India Mission. These affiliations ensure students access standardized, industry-relevant content.

Orwell Lionel, Founder and Managing Director of IIC Lakshya commented:

> **Our vision is to place a ‘Lakshyan’—every student who walks through our doors—in top global organizations. This partnership with Nergy Vidya accelerates that mission. By merging our academic expertise with their government-backed experiential modules, we’re creating professionals who don’t just learn commerce but master its real-world applications.**

Nergy Vidya is innovated by Nergy India, the leader in commerce technology, revolutionizing the industry from education to application. The platform’s engaging and [immersive learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/immersive-learning/) experience allows its users to get a significant edge to become future leaders in commerce. It offers fully experiential courses and technology integration into commerce curriculum for universities, autonomous colleges, colleges, coaching centres & training centres and students across India. It has been promoting [upskilling](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/upskilling/), [reskilling](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/reskilling/) and cross-skilling learners nationwide, equipping them as competent professionals and entrepreneurs.

IIC Lakshya, established in 2011, provides career-focused programmes, including CA, ACCA, CMA, and integrated degrees (B.Com + ACCA, MBA + ACCA). With actor Mohanlal as its brand ambassador, the institute has six campuses in Kerala, including a flagship campus in Vytilla, Kochi, which allows for over 2,000 students. Since 2011, Lionel has led IIC Lakshya’s expansion as Kerala’s most prominent commerce educator, with six campuses, 100,000+ graduates, and 300+ national/global test rank holders. It recently hosted Excomium 2024, India’s largest commerce graduation event, granting over 2,000 degrees.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** EdTech Startups/Companies, education, Exams, Experiential Learning, Immersive Learning, Partnership, Reskilling, Skill Development, Universities, Upskilling

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### [Integem Launches AI Space Explorer Programme for K-12 Students](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/integem-launches-ai-space-explorer-programme-for-k-12-students/)

**Published:** February 21, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Integem has introduced the AI Space Explorer Programme, a STEM initiative designed to provide K-12 students with hands-on experience in artificial intelligence (AI), drone engineering, and aerospace applications.

**Content:**

Integem has introduced the AI Space Explorer Programme, a [STEM](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/stem/) initiative designed to provide [K-12](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/k-12/) students with hands-on experience in [artificial intelligence](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/artificial-intelligence/) (AI), drone engineering, and aerospace applications. The programme includes projects where students build and code autonomous drones and launch high-altitude balloons reaching 100,000 feet.

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The programme, developed by leading AI researchers, engineers, and educators, brings aerospace and AI technology to life through interactive projects that teach students to design, build, and programme autonomous drones. They will gain real-world engineering experience while tackling AI-driven navigation, stratospheric exploration, and drone applications in planetary research, environmental monitoring, and disaster response.

The programme meets students at their level, whether they are beginners or experienced in STEM. Elementary students start by building and flying drones while learning basic coding, AI concepts, and aerodynamics. Middle and high school students advance into AI-driven drone navigation, autonomous flight, and stratospheric experiments, collecting real-world data from near space. They can also earn an NVIDIA AI certification, boosting college applications and future STEM career opportunities.

Speaking about the development, Dr. Eliza Du, CEO of Integem, said:

> **At Integem, we don’t just teach students to fly drones—we empower them to innovate, explore, and shape the future of technology. This programme makes AI, aerospace, and drone engineering accessible and exciting, giving students the skills and confidence to lead in STEM fields.**

Students can join Integem’s in-person summer camps in 16 California locations, participate in online courses worldwide, or bring the initiative to their school or group through Integem’s licensing option. Schools and education businesses can include this available course in their curriculum, attracting more students and increasing income while providing cutting-edge [STEM education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/stem-education/). The platform offers [teacher training](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/teacher-training/), curriculum guides, hardware kits, and ongoing support.

The AI Space Explorer Programme ensures that students of all backgrounds can confidently dive into AI and space exploration. No prior coding or engineering experience is required. Whether flying a drone for the first time or programming an AI-driven system, students grow at their own pace. It is more than just an educational course; it’s a launchpad for the future. Whether in a summer camp, an online class, or through a school’s licensed programme, students will gain hands-on experience with the technology shaping tomorrow’s world.

Integem’s licensing option enables schools and organizations to introduce AI and aerospace education without developing a curriculum from scratch. Institutions can expand STEM offerings, attract more students, and increase revenue while providing an industry-leading programme in AI, drones, and aerospace technology.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Curriculum, Engineering, High School, K-12, Learning Spaces, Research, STEM, STEM Education, Teacher Training

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### [Imarticus Learning and SRMIST Launch Master's in FinTech Programme](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/imarticus-learning-and-srmist-launch-masters-in-fintech-programme/)

**Published:** February 21, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Imarticus Learning, India's foremost professional education company, has recently announced its partnership with the premier SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST) to launch an innovative Master's in FinTech Programme.

**Content:**

Imarticus Learning, India’s foremost professional education company, has recently announced its partnership with the premier SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST) to launch an innovative Master’s in FinTech Programme. The curriculum is designed to equip students with a deep understanding of emerging financial technologies and strategies.

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This programme, which covers essential areas such as Blockchain Applications, Digital Currencies, Financial Modeling, [Machine Learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/machine-learning/), AI in FinTech, Risk Management, InsurTech, and RegTech, aims to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application. The curriculum will also cover regulatory frameworks, payment systems, loans, and innovative technologies influencing the [Fintech](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/fintech/) industry.

Speaking on the collaboration, Nikhil Barshikar, Founder & CEO of Imarticus Learning, said:

> **The Fintech sector is a major driver of India’s economic transformation and is brimming with job opportunities. This requires fresh graduates to have the skills and knowledge of emerging trends, technologies, and strategies driving the fintech revolution. Our partnership with SRMIST is a significant step in creating future-ready leaders to help further the industry and help India achieve its vision of becoming a global Fintech powerhouse. By combining SRMIST’s academic excellence with our industry-driven approach, this programme will empower learners with the skills and insights required to excel in high-demand roles.**

The curriculum provides a unique combination of theoretical learning and hands-on practice. It features seminars led by FinTech professionals that offer real-world insights and experience learning and hands-on exercises, simulations, and practical projects that increase subject understanding. Furthermore, it will include industry workshops, networking events with professionals, and collaborative inter-college competitions to encourage innovation and teamwork so that students can graduate with competence and practical experience. This will be a two-year full-time programme with all sessions held on campus.

SRMIST’s Pro Vice-Chancellor (SBL), Prof. A. Vinay Kumar, added:

> **This collaboration with Imarticus Learning reflects our shared commitment to fostering innovation and excellence in education. The Master’s in FinTech Programme is tailored to address the financial sector’s evolving needs and prepare students for leadership roles. By integrating academic rigour with industry relevance, we are committed to shaping the future of fintech education in India.**

Nikhil Barshikar and Sonya Hooja founded Imarticus Learning in 2012 with the aim of [upskilling](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/upskilling/) professionals to meet current and future job market demands in a variety of industries. The organization provides programmes to educate students for successful finance, data science, analytics, technology, marketing, and management professions. Since its inception, the Mumbai-based company has impacted over one million careers, placing 75,000+ learners in major MNCs through its partnership with 3,500+ worldwide [hiring](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/hiring/) partners. With over 20 offices and training locations across India and a team of over 1,000 trained experts, the company continues to promote educational growth and innovation. It has cooperated with over 25 top institutes and industry leaders, including IIMs, IITs, ISB, XLRI, London Business School, Oxford, PwC, and KPMG.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Blockchain, Collaboration, EdTech Startups/Companies, Financial Education, FinTech, Hiring, Innovation, Machine Learning, Online Courses, Online Education

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### [50% of Students Worry About Online Education Fraud, Reveals Study](https://www.edtechreview.in/research/students-worry-about-online-education-fraud-reveals-study/)

**Published:** February 20, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** College Vidya study reveals 50% of students fear fraud in online education.  Concerns include payment security, degree validity, and placement claims.  Learn how students are protecting themselves.

**Content:**

College Vidya, a renowned online platform, recently conducted a study that revealed that half of all prospective students are concerned about potential fraudulent activities in [online education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-education/). A new study of 90,000 students uncovered considerable worries about fraud in online education.

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According to the comprehensive survey, five out of every ten students who inquire about [online courses](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-courses/) are concerned about fraud. These concerns centre on payment security, degree validity, and the authenticity of job placement claims.

Here are the insights from the survey

### Check for UGC Approval before considering any Online Programme

The Study highlights that 50% of students seek UGC approval before choosing any online programme, and 30% hesitate to make payments without sufficient verification. Furthermore, 20% of students doubt the reliability of online education providers’ placement and employment achievement claims.

These findings align with recent warnings from the University Grants Commission (UGC) regarding fraudulent online programmes. According to UGC’s official guidelines, several disciplines, including Engineering, Medical Sciences, Law, Architecture, and Pharmacy, are prohibited from being offered online or in Open and Distance Learning (ODL) modes. This restriction has been implemented to maintain educational standards and protect student interests.

### Careful Decision-Making Among Students

The survey also demonstrates a growing trend of thoughtful choices by students in online education. About 80 percent of students now take the time to verify institutional recognition on the Distance Education Bureau (DEB) website and ensure that their chosen programme is allowed under UGC guidelines. There is also an increasing emphasis on understanding fee structures and verifying placement records before making any commitments. The most significant move in this regard is the new requirement that students enrolling in authorized ODL and online programmes create a UGC-DEB ID. This legislation intends to provide additional protection and authentication for students seeking online education.

This research reveals students’ rising awareness of the need to select legitimate online education options while emphasizing the need for stricter measures to combat fraudulent behaviours in the field.

Commenting on these survey findings, Rohit Gupta, COO of College Vidya, said:

> **Students take several precautionary steps before enrolling in online programmes. These include thoroughly verifying institutional recognition through official channels, carefully evaluating placement claims, and maintaining vigilance against misleading advertisements. The Study emphasizes the importance of transparent fee structures and proper accreditation in building trust in online education.**

### About College Vidya

College Vidya, founded in 2019, is a pioneering [education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/education/) platform at the forefront of India’s online educational environment, headquartered in Noida. The online portal provides students with accurate and reliable information about numerous universities and courses, directing them to various exciting job opportunities. With a long history extending back to the prestigious Blackboard Education & Research Foundation, which was founded in 1996, the company has established itself as the nation’s leading and comprehensive option for making educated online education selections. Driven by an entrepreneurial mentality, the organization is dedicated to revolutionizing the traditional education system and democratizing access to high-quality learning experiences.

**Categories:** Research

**Tags:** Affordable Education, Career Growth, education, Employment Skills, Higher Education, Online Courses, Online Education, Quality Education, Survey

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### [CodeMonkey Unveils New Digital Literacy Programme for K-8 Students](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/codemonkey-unveils-new-digital-literacy-programme-for-k-8-students/)

**Published:** February 20, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** CodeMonkey, a globally recognized leader in coding and digital education platforms, has launched its brand-new Digital Literacy Curriculum designed for K-8 students.

**Content:**

CodeMonkey, a globally recognized leader in coding and [digital education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/digital-education/) platforms, has launched its brand-new Digital Literacy Curriculum designed for K-8 students. This innovative programme delivers a comprehensive approach to digital education, featuring over 130 engaging lessons on digital literacy, online safety, and responsible internet usage. The curriculum also includes more than 100 interactive typing lessons, ensuring young learners develop essential keyboarding skills alongside digital knowledge.

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In today’s technology-driven world, digital literacy has become a fundamental skill for students. CodeMonkey’s new curriculum is specifically designed to equip young learners with the knowledge and skills they need to navigate the digital landscape safely and effectively. Through a structured, age-appropriate learning pathway, students will explore critical topics such as:

- **Understanding Computers & the Internet –** How computers and the Internet work, including hardware, software, and connectivity basics.
- **Online Safety & Privacy –** The importance of secure passwords, recognizing scams, and protecting personal information online.
- **Responsible Digital Citizenship –** Ethical behaviour, digital etiquette, and strategies to combat cyberbullying.
- **Media Literacy & Critical Thinking –** Identifying reliable online sources, avoiding misinformation, and developing [critical thinking](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/critical-thinking/) skills.

By engaging students in interactive, gamified lessons, CodeMonkey makes learning about digital literacy fun and accessible and ensures students receive a high-quality education in preparation for the digital future. In addition to digital literacy and safety, the new curriculum prioritizes typing skills. With over 100 typing sessions, students will learn proper keyboarding skills and improve their typing speed and accuracy—a necessary skill for success in the modern classroom and beyond. Students will acquire confidence in their ability to use digital tools effectively through entertaining and adaptive typing activities.

CodeMonkey understands that educators are pivotal in preparing students for a digital world. That’s why the new Digital Literacy Curriculum is designed with teachers in mind, featuring:

- **Easy-to-Follow Lesson Plans –** Structured, step-by-step guides for teachers with little digital literacy experience.
- **Interactive and Self-Paced Learning –** Engaging activities, real-world scenarios, and game-based lessons that adapt to students’ learning pace.
- **Comprehensive Assessments –** Built-in quizzes, projects, and progress-tracking tools to measure student understanding and growth.

As technology continues to transform education and the workforce, CodeMonkey aims to ensure that every student, regardless of background, has access to high-quality digital literacy instruction. This innovative curriculum offers a comprehensive and engaging approach to helping students build the fundamental skills required for success in a digitally connected world. The platform paves the path for a generation of skilled and empowered digital citizens by encouraging responsible digital conduct, improving technological abilities, and supporting ethical internet usage.

CodeMonkey Digital Literacy Curriculum is now available to schools, districts, and individual educators. Schools and educators interested in incorporating this programme into their classrooms can contact the company through its website.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Computer Science, Critical Thinking, Curriculum, Digital Education, Digital Tools in Education, EdTech Startups/Companies, Literacy, Online Education

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### [JAIN Online Launches New 6-Month Generative AI Certificate Programme](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/jain-online-launches-new-6-month-generative-ai-certificate-programme/)

**Published:** February 20, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** JAIN Online, the e-learning platform of JAIN (Deemed-to-be-University), has introduced a new six-month Generative AI Certificate Programme.

**Content:**

JAIN Online, the [e-learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/e-learning/) platform of JAIN (Deemed-to-be-University), has introduced a new six-month **Generative AI Certificate Programme**. The programme aims to provide learners and professionals with the practical skills needed to excel in an AI-driven world. It is designed for individuals who want to upskill, transition careers, or use AI in their work and businesses to stay competitive in the fast-evolving AI landscape.

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The demand for AI professionals is soaring. According to recent reports, the AI job market has grown by 42% over the last two years, with AI [hiring](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/hiring/) projected to increase by 14% in 2025. With AI becoming a key economic driver, this curriculum aims to equip learners with the skills needed to participate in and benefit from this growing sector.

The programme covers a broad range of topics essential for mastering AI. Participants will learn the basics of Generative AI, explore AI and [Machine Learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/machine-learning/), and understand the evolution of these technologies. The programme goes beyond theory by focusing on practical applications, such as:

- Multi-modal AI, including image, audio, video generation, and 3D models
- Application development and UI/UX design using Generative AI, with no coding expertise required
- Identifying automation opportunities for improving business efficiency and productivity by reducing repetitive tasks and human error
- Real-world AI applications across marketing, operations, design, coding, and more

Dr. Raj Singh, Vice-Chancellor of JAIN (Deemed-to-be-University), highlighted the programme’s real-world focus:

> **The Generative AI Certificate Programme is designed to equip learners with the skills to thrive in today’s AI-driven world. From understanding the basics to applying AI in real-world scenarios, this program will prepare individuals and businesses to harness the potential of AI effectively. As AI continues to shape industries, this programme will offer a practical pathway to stay relevant and competitive.**

The **Generative AI Certificate Programme** is open to learners who have completed their 10+2 or are looking to upskill in their careers. At the cost of ₹30,000, it offers an affordable choice for people seeking to capitalize on the potential of AI and develop in their professional lives.

With the demand for AI skills soaring, this programme provides an invaluable opportunity for learners to stay ahead in the world of AI and remain competitive in a rapidly evolving job market.

JAIN Online is an educational technology firm that seeks to democratize education by providing high-quality education to all students, regardless of background or location. The company believes in the transformative potential of education. It is committed to making it more accessible, engaging, and thriving through its innovative platform, combining cutting-edge EdTech with devoted educators’ experience. Its mission is to empower educators and learners worldwide by bridging gaps and breaking down obstacles to provide world-class education to anybody who deserves it.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** E-Learning, EdTech Startups/Companies, education, Hiring, Machine Learning, Online Courses, Online Education, Quality Education

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### [Let's Talk About Educational Data Analytics](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/lets-talk-about-educational-data-analytics/)

**Published:** February 19, 2025
**Author:** Erin Werra

**Excerpt:** Explore how educational data analytics empowers K12 educators to make data-driven decisions. Learn about its uses, who benefits, and how it improves student success while maintaining data privacy.

**Content:**

Educators at all levels of [K12](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/k12/) schools are used to making decisions based on measurement and data. Let’s explore how educational data analytics are used.

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### What is it?

Education data in the cloud is analyzed and presented visually.

### What can I do with educational data analytics?

Instant, highly visual analysis using a wealth of cloud data to improve student success.

Educational data tells a story. When it all appears on a dashboard that’s easy to access, design, manage, and secure, these stories reveal a path toward improvement. Data can give us:

- Trends for resource allocation.
- Clues about intervention needs for academics and behavioural supports.
- K12 district performance metrics.
- The ability to predict outcomes and choose the next steps toward goals.

### Who uses educational data analytics?

In terms of tasks, different leaders use educational [data analytics](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/data-analytics/) to guide their decisions and increase efficiency without sacrificing effectiveness. Think of the primary users in three levels of K12 district leadership.

**Teachers** use educational data analytics to guide student learning, plan interventions, track student success, and map their upcoming lesson plans.

**Principals** use educational data analytics to track student success and behaviour, allocate resources, and use predictive analytics to support strategic decisions at the school level.

**Superintendents** use educational data analytics to make complex decisions about allocating resources and tracking district-level student success trends. District leaders use predictive analytics to support their strategic decisions.

It’s crucial for all of these educators to be able to access all types of relevant educational data beyond pre-made canned reports. Educational data analytics solutions must allow for customization and deeper dives into key variables.

### Who sees my data?

Educational data is subject to stringent privacy laws, such as FERPA, COPPA, and HIPAA. For this reason and many others, only those with permission-based roles can view data for students for whom they have a direct educational reason. Educational data analytics are also subject to the same laws regarding data privacy. Even if data is aggregated, it is still sensitive information that is only accessed for valid educational reasons.

Educational data analysis translates district achievements and needs into your own [data-driven](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/data-driven/) success story. When the process is highly visual, educators can spend less time working with data while still extracting maximum insight.

**Categories:** Insight

**Tags:** Cloud-based Assessment, Data Analytics, Data-Driven, education, Educational Assessment, K12, Leadership Skills

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### [Govt & Intel Partner to Empower Youth With AI Entrepreneurship Skills](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/govt-intel-partner-to-empower-youth-with-ai-entrepreneurship-skills/)

**Published:** February 19, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and American chip company Intel recently announced the launch of the 'AI for Entrepreneurship' micro-learning module for young innovators across India, with the aim of training 1 lakh youngsters through the initiative.

**Content:**

The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and American chip company Intel recently announced the launch of the ‘AI for Entrepreneurship’ micro-learning module for young innovators across India, with the aim of training 1 lakh youngsters through the initiative. This programme aims to make artificial intelligence (AI) easy to understand while encouraging young minds to think like entrepreneurs. The project also includes the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), a public-private partnership (PPP) institution overseen by the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship.

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This initiative is part of India’s larger plan to boost [innovation](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/innovation/), encourage inclusivity, and drive economic growth by equipping the next generation with essential skills for the digital age. Using Intel’s AI and business skills expertise, the programme aims to make advanced knowledge available to learners from all backgrounds, ensuring that no one is left behind in India’s tech revolution.

The “AI for Entrepreneurship” module aligns with the Indian government’s vision to empower young people with high-quality knowledge and tools to succeed in the [digital economy](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/digital-economy/). The main goals of this programme include:

- **Making AI Easy to Understand:** The programme breaks down AI concepts so they are simple and useful. It also clears up myths about AI and [entrepreneurship](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/entrepreneurship/) to help learners make informed choices.
- **Encouraging Entrepreneurial Thinking:** Helping learners develop a business mindset to find opportunities and solve real-world problems with innovative solutions.
- **Promoting Inclusivity:** Making sure people from all parts of India, whether urban or rural, get equal access to learning, bridging the digital divide.

Speaking about the initiative, Minister for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Jayant Chaudhary said:

> **This initiative embodies our commitment to fostering innovation, empowering individuals, and building a skilled workforce ready to shape the industries of tomorrow. Together, let us harness the power of AI to unlock potential, create jobs, and drive our nation towards a brighter, self-reliant future where talent and technology drive India’s growth story.**

The module is available on the Skill India Digital Hub (SIDH) and includes:

- **Interactive Learning:** Engaging content with multimedia to suit different learning styles.
- **Comprehensive Curriculum:** Covering how AI can help businesses, key business strategies, and creative [problem-solving](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/problem-solving/).
- **Easy Accessibility:** Designed to be simple and accessible for city and village learners.
- **Industry-Recognised Certification:** Participants will receive a certificate from MSDE, NSDC, Skill India, and Intel, improving their career opportunities.

Gokul Subramaniam, Intel India President & Vice President of Client Computing Group, added:

> **Collaboration with the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship provides this initiative with the scale, reach and advances our commitment to bringing AI everywhere. Our goal is to skill 100,000 youth through this programme.**

The cooperation between the Indian government and Intel is expected to play an essential role in India’s [skill development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/skill-development/) efforts. The initiative aims to train young people to be tomorrow’s changemakers by making AI simple to grasp and fostering entrepreneurial thinking.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Career Growth, Digital Economy, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Interactive Learning, Micro-learning, Problem Solving, Skill Development, Upskilling

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### [Medicaps University & Global Universities Unite on Innovative Student Exchange Programme](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/medicaps-university-global-universities-unite-on-innovative-student-exchange-programme/)

**Published:** February 19, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Medicaps University, an institution that empowers students and professionals in a diverse environment, has formed strategic partnerships with South Korea's Woosong University and Malaysia's INTI University to offer an innovative student exchange programme.

**Content:**

Medicaps University, an institution that empowers students and professionals in a diverse environment, has formed strategic partnerships with South Korea’s Woosong University and Malaysia’s INTI University to offer an innovative student exchange programme. Through this collaboration, five Computer Science Engineering and Management programme students will undertake semester-long studies abroad, combining [international education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/international-education/) with focused research on Indore’s urban development challenges.

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Following a rigorous 5-month selection process that evaluated over 26 applicants, candidates were assessed based on their academic performance, Statement of Purpose (SOP), and personal interviews. The selection committee, comprising the Head of Department, Dean, and Vice Chancellor, focused on identifying students with strong academic credentials and a clear vision for contributing to urban development.

The selected students and their destinations are:

- Nancy Srivastava – Computer Science Engineering, Woosong University
- Ayush Joshi – Computer Science Engineering, Woosong University
- Irifa Khaishagi – Computer Science Engineering, INTI University
- Sakina Bohra – Computer Science Engineering, INTI University
- Vanshika Soni – Management, INTI University

Dr D K Patnaik, Vice Chancellor of Medicaps University, said:

> **This programme represents our commitment to combining international education with local development. Our students will gain exposure to world-class education systems and bring back innovative solutions for Indore’s sustainable development. This initiative aligns perfectly with our vision of creating global citizens who contribute meaningfully to local communities.**

Indore’s Honorable Mayor Pushyamitra Bhargav conducted an interactive session with the selected students. The discussion focused on leveraging best practices for Indore’s Smart City initiatives, particularly in traffic management, waste disposal systems, and urban planning strategies.

Starting in February 2025, students will conduct educational course study and research work and do comparative research on urban development models during their stay abroad. The programme emphasizes studying South Korea’s advanced traffic management systems and Malaysia’s innovative waste management solutions. Upon return, they will present comprehensive recommendations to the Indore Municipal Corporation for practical implementation.

The initiative brings on Medicaps University’s outstanding track record of international partnership. It strengthens the institution’s standing as a leading global education hub while ensuring that worldwide best practices are modified to meet local needs. With over 25 years of excellence in [quality education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/quality-education/), the University, positioned in the heart of central India, employs contemporary pedagogical approaches and resources to ensure students’ modern and comprehensive development.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Academic Research, Computer Science, education, International Education, Overseas Education, Partnership, Quality Education, Research, Universities

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### [Jamboree Education Launches 4 New Centres Across India](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/jamboree-education-launches-4-new-centres-across-india/)

**Published:** February 19, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Jamboree Education, a leading provider of test prep and academic counselling for students aspiring to study abroad, has launched four new centres across India, bringing the total to 34 centres.

**Content:**

Jamboree Education, a leading provider of [test prep](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/test-prep/) and academic counselling for students aspiring to [study abroad](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/study-abroad/), has launched four new centres across India, bringing the total to 34 centres. These new locations in Bellandur (Bangalore), Salt Lake (Kolkata), Tarnaka (Hyderabad), and Hinjawadi (Pune) will cater to the growing demand for study-abroad counselling services and expert coaching in competitive exams such as GMAT, GRE, SAT, TOEFL, IELTS, and more.

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Jamboree Education’s new locations:

- **Bellandur (Bangalore):** Conveniently located for students and professionals in South Bangalore, this centre will offer [personalized coaching](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/personalized-coaching/) for various international entrance exams, along with admissions counselling for universities worldwide.
- **Salt Lake (Kolkata):** Situated in the IT hub of eastern India and one of Kolkata’s most prominent educational hubs, the Salt Lake Centre is poised to serve aspiring students from the east part of India.
- **Tarnaka (Hyderabad):** Located in a prime educational and residential zone, the Tarnaka centre will cater to students seeking [higher education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/higher-education/) abroad, providing them with world-class coaching and resources.
- **Hinjawadi (Pune):** Known for its thriving student community, the Hinjawadi Centre in Pune will offer students access to specialized courses designed to help them excel in their global education journey.

These new centres will offer Jamboree’s signature teaching methods, which combine classroom instruction, mock tests, and personalized mentoring to ensure the best results. Each location will be staffed with expert trainers and academic counsellors dedicated to guiding students through every stage of their [exam preparation](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/exam-preparation/) and application processes.

Speaking about the development, Aryama Dutta Saikia, CEO of Jamboree Education, said:

> **We are thrilled to open these new centres in four major cities across India. This expansion enables us to reach more students and provide personalized coaching and expert advice to help them succeed in their academic and professional pursuits. These new locations reflect our continued growth and commitment to supporting students’ journeys to study abroad.**

In addition to test preparation, Jamboree Education offers visa counselling, application assistance, and profile evaluation to ensure that students have a comprehensive support system as they pursue studies overseas.

Launching these centres is part of Jamboree Education’s larger strategy of providing students with the necessary resources and assistance to succeed in an increasingly competitive global education scene. With these four additional centres, the company plans to expand its footprint and continue assisting students in realizing their ambitions of studying at top international schools.

With over 30 years of experience, Jamboree Education offers coaching and counselling services for [exams](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/exams/) such as GRE, GMAT, SAT, IELTS, TOEFL, etc. Its expert faculty and comprehensive programmes have helped thousands of students gain admission to top universities across the globe. The firm is committed to empowering students with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to succeed in their academic and professional aspirations. Since 1993, the startup has helped lakhs of students achieve their dreams of studying at top universities worldwide. The expansion of its physical presence is a testament to its commitment to making high-quality education accessible to students across India.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** EdTech Startups/Companies, education, Exam Preparation, Exams, Online Courses, Online Education, Personalized Coaching, Study Abroad, Test Prep

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### [Polymath Raises $1M in New Funding to Expand Adaptive Math Platform](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/polymath-raises-1m-in-new-funding-to-expand-adaptive-math-platform/)

**Published:** February 18, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Polymath, a kid-focused app that transforms screen time into a healthy, productive, and enjoyable experience, has raised $1 million in funding.

**Content:**

Polymath, a kid-focused app that transforms screen time into a healthy, productive, and enjoyable experience, has raised $1 million in funding. This includes a significant investment from ClassDojo CTO Liam Don in their first angel round, followed by a venture-backed pre-seed round co-led by Blackbird Ventures and GD1.

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Polymath, founded by Sophie Silver and Christian Silver, is a learning game children like. Despite spending up to 4 hours every day on screens outside of school, children only spend an average of 6 minutes on educational apps. Instead, they play games, watch videos, and use social media. The platform addresses this by combining an [adaptive learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/adaptive-learning/) algorithm with a sandbox play environment, which keeps thousands of elementary-aged children engaged for an average of 30 minutes each session. Data demonstrate that regular Polymath users learn up to twice as quickly as non-users.

Speaking about the platform, Sophie Silver, the CEO and Co-founder of Polymath, said:

> **Polymath is kid-first. Our mission is to improve global education outcomes, and we can’t do that without children’s enthusiasm. We’re rebranding learning as exciting and developing a learning algorithm to simultaneously deliver results.**

The app is used both in the household and at schools, with the school version engaging students and serving as a gateway to the at-home experience, proving parents can trust the platform with genuine educational endorsement. It is used both at home and in classrooms. Teachers can adopt it for free, making it easy to integrate into lesson plans. U.S. teachers in states like AZ, VA, SF, FL, TX, and CA are already raving about the portal.

Liam Don, the CTO and co-founder of ClassDojo, first invested in Polymath during its angel round. ClassDojo is an EdTech unicorn with over 50 million users, namely teachers and families, whose app bridges the gap between home and school. Don champions Polymath’s ability to create a user-focused product:

> **Most learning products only have notional educational value. This team has developed a cutting-edge product that is already making a real impact. Their mission to transform education through tech that kids enjoy and a focus on meaningful learning outcomes is genuinely inspiring and sets a high bar for the future of products made for children.**

Polymath has a game-like environment with collecting, building, and multiplayer features. At its foundation, an adaptive algorithm tailors learning experiences to each child’s development. To complete a house, a youngster might need to measure its proportions. They need to recognize when they get a bad deal from a shop. It guides children toward activities that match their present ability.

Christian Silver, the CTO and Co-founder of Polymath added:

> **We’re constantly experimenting with new features in our game world. Trying a new character here, a new way to ask questions there. We’re pushing new ideas out almost daily. The team, engineers included, works with real kids to get immediate feedback on what’s fun and what’s not.**

Vignesh Kumar, Co-Managing Partner at GD1, commented on the funding:

> **GD1’s investment in Polymath was driven by the team’s apparent user obsession. Their rapid iteration and deep engagement with teachers and parents demonstrated a commitment to creating a product kids genuinely love. This tenacity and strong commitment to drive learning through understanding the early users was pivotal in enabling us to become early believers. We eagerly look forward to what Sophie, Christian and the team achieve over the coming years.**

With this funding, Polymath will expand in the United States and include collaborative play, improving the cooperative aspects of learning. The company, which has already been played by tens of thousands of children worldwide, is gaining popularity in the United States, the United Kingdom, New Zealand and Australia.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Adaptive Learning, EdTech Funding, EdTech Investors, EdTech Startups/Companies, Engagement, Maths Learning, Online Education, Social Media Resources

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### [Accenture and SAP Learning Team Up for AI-Driven Workforce Upskilling](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/accenture-and-sap-learning-team-up-for-ai-driven-workforce-upskilling/)

**Published:** February 18, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Accenture, a global professional services organization, has partnered with SAP Learning to offer customized training programmes to enhance employee skills and increase SAP solution adoption in enterprises.

**Content:**

Accenture, a global professional services organization, has partnered with SAP Learning to offer customized training programmes to enhance [employee](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/employee/) skills and increase SAP solution adoption in enterprises. Under the partnership, the company will operate as an approved worldwide services partner, providing organized learning experiences to help clients optimize SAP implementations.

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The collaboration integrates SAP’s learning resources with Accenture’s training expertise, offering businesses instructor-led courses, AI-driven learning pathways, and SAP certification programmes. These services will be available through scheduled training sessions and tailored learning journeys to meet industry-specific needs.

Andre Bechtold, Global Head of Solution and Innovation Experience at SAP, commented on the partnership:

> **Through our collaboration with Accenture to deliver the SAP Training and Adoption portfolio, we create new opportunities for our ecosystem and customers to elevate their workforce skills. This partnership combines the best of both worlds—Accenture’s deep expertise in industry processes and transformation projects, SAP’s innovation leadership, and comprehensive end-to-end process capabilities.**

**The features of the training programme include:**

- **Instructor-led SAP training:** Live sessions designed for [hands-on learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/hands-on-learning/).
- **SAP Nanodegree certification:** This certification is available through Udacity as part of Accenture LearnVantage.
- **Custom learning pathways:** Tailored courses to align with business objectives.
- **AI-powered learning:** Accenture plans to integrate AI into training programmes for [personalized learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/personalized-learning/) experiences.

The collaboration aims to help businesses make informed technology investments, adopt SAP solutions, and enhance workforce efficiency and retention.

Kishore Durg, Global Lead of Accenture LearnVantage, highlighted the need for [workforce upskilling](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/workforce-upskilling/) in the evolving business landscape:

> **As businesses reinvent with technology, data and AI, they must help their people learn and develop relevant skills to stay competitive, innovate and achieve more excellent business value. The collaboration between Accenture’s LearnVantage team and SAP reinforces our commitment to helping our clients become ‘talent creators’ by combining specialized content from SAP with the experience of Accenture’s skilled instructors. Together, we can help our clients’ skills, upskill and re-skill their people on the latest SAP solutions to drive growth.**

With this partnership, Accenture and SAP are also exploring ways to expand AI-driven learning pathways through Accenture’s LearnVantage platform, further integrating technology into [workforce training](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/workforce-training/).

Accenture is a talent and innovation-driven enterprise with more than 743,000 employees serving clients in more than 120 countries. The company combines cutting-edge technology, cloud, data, and AI leadership with industry knowledge, functional experience, and global delivery capabilities. Its diversified array of services, solutions, and assets in Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X, and Song puts it in a unique position to provide tangible outcomes.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Employee Upskilling, Hands on Learning, Innovation, Partnership, Personalized Learning, Reskilling, Upskilling, Workforce Training, Workforce Upskilling

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### [HiBob Acquires Mosaic to Drive Growth for Mid-Sized Companies](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/hibob-acquires-mosaic-to-drive-growth-for-mid-sized-companies/)

**Published:** February 18, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** HiBob, the company that developed Bob, the market-leading worldwide Human Capital Management (HCM) platform, recently announced the acquisition of Mosaic, a cloud-based Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) platform, subject to closing conditions.

**Content:**

HiBob, the company that developed Bob, the market-leading worldwide Human Capital Management (HCM) platform, recently announced the acquisition of Mosaic, a cloud-based Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) platform, subject to closing conditions. This acquisition allows HiBob to offer the first all-in-one solution for mid-sized companies to understand and improve the productivity and impact of their employees.

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This deal is part of HiBob’s commitment to leading innovation in the mid-market sector by offering personalized solutions that address the specific demands of expanding businesses.

Mid-sized businesses face increasing pressure to align financial planning with workforce strategy and forecast the impact of investments on business performance. By integrating HiBob’s powerful people management platform with Mosaic’s cutting-edge FP&A capabilities, organizations will gain real-time insights into how workforce productivity and [employee](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/employee/) engagement drive business outcomes, increasing efficiency, reducing cost, and fostering stronger alignment between HR and Finance teams for better cross-departmental decision-making.

Commenting on the acquisition, Ronni Zehavi, CEO of HiBob, said:

> **At HiBob, we’ve always believed that putting people first is how you put business first. By embedding Mosaic’s planning expertise in our platform, we’re introducing a fully integrated HR and financial planning solution that builds on our existing workforce planning, compensation management, payroll, and analytics offerings. This new, integrated offering will help CFOs embrace a modern, people-first approach to managing their business, turning their workforce from a line item in their P&L into a strategic growth driver. It marks an exciting step forward in bridging financial performance with human impact, giving managers and executives the visibility and tools they need to maximize their greatest asset: their people.**

HiBob will focus on maximizing product synergy between Mosaic and Bob, working to deepen the existing integration between the solutions and embed Mosaic’s planning capabilities into Bob to deliver maximum value. Its existing customers will continue to be fully supported throughout the transition.

Bijan Moallemi, CEO of Mosaic, also sttaed:

> **Mosaic was built on the vision of transforming financial planning into a more dynamic, forward-looking process that enables strategic decision-making. Joining forces with HiBob enables us to extend that vision to the people side of the business. Together, we’re giving people-first CFOs, CHROs, and CEOs the tools they need to lead confidently and clearly in an increasingly complex business environment.**

HiBob is at the forefront of HR innovation, redefining how firms operate in the modern workplace with its award-winning HCM ‘Bob’. Its modular architecture meets the needs of global corporations wanting flexible technology and strong analytics to support operations across scattered workforces in an ever-changing economic and workplace scenario. More than 4,400 global enterprises serving over one million employees, including Uala, The Josh Bersin Company, Fiverr, The&Partnership, and VaynerMedia, value its ease of use, high configurability, and ability to adjust based on company needs. The platform’s consumer-grade user interface demonstrates its high adaptability and focuses on people interaction and community formation, allowing for fast access to HR operations while encouraging [engagement](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/engagement/).

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Community, Employee, Engagement, HR, Innovation, Mergers and Acquisition, Workforce Management Platform

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### [TalentNeuron and WPI Forge Strategic Alliance for Workforce Planning](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/talentneuron-and-wpi-forge-strategic-alliance-for-workforce-planning/)

**Published:** February 18, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** The Workforce Planning Institute (WPI) and TalentNeuron, recently announced a strategic partnership establishing a new standard for workforce planning education and certification.

**Content:**

The Workforce Planning Institute (WPI), the leading global authority on strategic workforce planning, and TalentNeuron, the only solution that drives workforce transformation by combining internal talent intelligence and external market insight, recently announced a strategic partnership establishing a new standard for workforce planning [education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/education/) and [certification](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/certification/).

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This industry-first alliance between TalentNeuron and WPI will directly address the demand for strategic planning capabilities among enterprises and their HR teams as they prepare to reshape tomorrow’s workforce amid challenging market conditions. The partnership will advance strategic workforce planning through three core initiatives: expanding access to world-class learning materials and certification programmes, leveraging both organizations’ significant reach to emphasize the critical importance of strategic workforce planning capabilities globally, and promoting continuous [professional development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/professional-development/) through flexible learning solutions that meet diverse professional needs.

The Workforce Planning Institute operates as a global professional body for workforce planning to grow, support, and connect the strategic workforce planning community through the communication of ‘good practice’, industry stewardship, recognition of innovation and sector leadership, and providing a global platform for workforce planners to gather, communicate, and share knowledge, learning, and experience. The Institute was formed to promote collaboration, innovation, and workforce planning capabilities in the public, corporate, government, and non-profit sectors globally. Through expert-led training, industry research, and world-class events, WPI enables businesses to connect personnel strategy with organizational objectives.

Speaking about the development, David Wilkins, Chief Product and Strategy Officer of TalentNeuron, said:

> **We are at an inflection point in how organizations approach talent strategy. We face a unique combination of challenges, including artificial intelligence adoption, demographic shifts, the rise of gig work, and rapidly evolving skill requirements. While the CHRO is leading workforce strategy in the boardroom, there’s an urgent need for education at every level to navigate this period of change. Organizations need HR leaders who can adapt and guide them through periods of volatility and growth. We’re proud to partner with WPI to further their mission of educating HR and other business leaders in the best practices of strategic workforce planning.**

Based on WPI’s proven track record of delivering educational programmes to numerous in-house cohorts each year, the collaboration will enhance their recently launched [e-learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/e-learning/) platform with specialized material, including comprehensive workforce planning courses.

Interested participants can join the two firms’ Ask Us Anything-style webinar on Wednesday, March 12. Nick Kennedy and David Wilkins will address the significant trends in strategic workforce planning for 2025 and how this collaboration will help organizations remain competitive.

Nick Kennedy, Chief Executive of Workforce Planning Institute, added:

> **2025 is poised to be a transformative year as organizations shift from reactive to proactive workforce strategies. This collaboration empowers businesses to anticipate trends, make data-driven decisions, and build resilient, future-ready teams. This partnership is more than a collaboration — it catalyzes a more innovative approach to strategic workforce planning. There has never been a better time to embrace this initiative and redefine how we prepare for the future.**

Over 60% of Fortune 100 companies use TalentNeuron to transition from fragmented talent planning to a paradigm in which strategic workforce decisions are made using comprehensive analytics such as demand forecasts, automation impact analysis, scenario modelling, and talent optimization. Powered by powerful AI and machine learning, the platform provides real-time labour intelligence across markets accounting for more than 91% of the global GDP. TalentNeuron provides organizations with the knowledge to assess labour market and competition trends, identify current and future skill requirements and gaps, and design a future-ready workforce.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Certification, Collaboration, Communication, education, Future of Work, Innovation, Professional Development, Workforce Education

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### [Apna.co and AICTE Empower 3.5 Lakh Students With Career Opportunities](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/apna-co-and-aicte-empower-3-5-lakh-students-with-career-opportunities/)

**Published:** February 17, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Apna.Co, India's leading jobs and professional networking platform, has successfully facilitated employability prospects for lakhs of students nationwide in collaboration with the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).

**Content:**

Apna.Co, India’s leading jobs and [professional networking](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/professional-networking/) platform, has successfully facilitated employability prospects for lakhs of students nationwide in collaboration with the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). In just nine months, 3.5 lakh students across 6,000 colleges have been empowered with career opportunities, bridging the gap between [education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/education/) and employment.

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The AICTE Career Portal, launched as part of this collaboration, has become a transformative force connecting students with verified job opportunities. It has enabled over 8 lakh job applications across 44,000+ companies, including top industry giants like TCS, Infosys, Wipro, HDFC Bank, Deloitte, and Tata Motors. Furthermore, with 1.6 lakh job opportunities scheduled for campus recruiting between March and June 2025, the career portal is poised to provide a seamless transition from graduation to work, opening up career paths for millions of students.

Through the AICTE Career Portal, students have developed industry-relevant skills. Top [technical skills](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/technical-skills/) are in demand, including Python, Java, C++, [data analytics](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/data-analytics/), SQL, [cloud computing](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/cloud-computing/) (AWS, Azure), [cybersecurity](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/cybersecurity/), and AI/ML. The most sought-after soft skills remain communication, teamwork, and problem-solving. Sector-wise, job demand has been the highest in Technology & IT Services, BFSI, Retail & E-commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, and Logistics, underlining the need for a skilled and future-ready workforce.

Speaking on the partnership, Nirmit Parikh, Founder and CEO of Apna.co, said:

> **Apna.co is on a mission to build a future where every student, irrespective of their background, has an equal opportunity to thrive professionally. Our collaboration with AICTE is a testament to the power of technology in bridging skill gaps and making employment more accessible. CampusInc 2025 marked a significant milestone, bringing together key stakeholders to drive India’s workforce transformation. The event fostered impactful discussions that are set to shape hiring strategies and upskilling efforts for the next generation of professionals.**

The Career Portal has also addressed key [hiring](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/hiring/) challenges, particularly for students in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities, by eliminating geographical barriers and ensuring equal access to job opportunities. Additionally, free career masterclasses attended by over 30,000 students have helped bridge skill gaps, offering guidance on resume building, interview preparation, and emerging technologies.

Honorary Professor T.G. Sitharam, Chairman, AICTE, stated:

> **By bridging academia and industry, we are shaping a future-ready workforce equipped to navigate emerging challenges. CampusInc 2025 was a key platform for driving impactful discussions on India’s talent pipeline, ensuring students gain the skills needed for the digital age. Our continued partnership with Apna.co will be instrumental in transforming quality education into meaningful career opportunities.**

Following the success of this effort, Apna.Co and AICTE organized CampusInc 2025, an important initiative that brought together industry, government, and academics to build India’s future workforce. The event featured panel discussions exploring various topics, including AI, Tech & Automation: Industry Expectations from Campus Talent & Academia and Employing India’s Largest Generation: Strategies to Hire & Skill GenZ, offering deep insights into the evolving employment landscape.

Founded in 2019, Apna.co is committed to assisting India’s growing workforce in accessing unique professional networking and skilling possibilities. The company, which covers more than 40% of the country’s pin codes, is on a quest to provide livelihoods for billions of people in India. With over 59 million users in 900+ cities and over 700,000 employers trusting the organization, it has become India’s go-to site for job discovery, facilitating employment in over 200 job categories.

The success of Apna.co’s partnership with the AICTE is a key step toward a more open and dynamic job market. It also reaffirms the two organizations’ shared objective of building a strong workforce across India.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Career Growth, Cloud Computing, Data Analytics, education, Hiring, Machine Learning, Problem Solving, Professional Networking, Soft Skills, Technical Skills, Upskilling

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### [Plaksha University Unveils School of AI & Computer Science for Tech Education](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/plaksha-university-unveils-school-of-ai-computer-science-for-tech-education/)

**Published:** February 17, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Plaksha University, a technology university reimagining higher education and research in India, announced the launch of its pioneering School of AI & Computer Science on its Foundation Day, paving the way for India to become a global hub for emerging technology research and education.

**Content:**

Plaksha University, a technology university reimagining higher education and research in India, announced the launch of its pioneering **School of AI & Computer Science** on its Foundation Day, paving the way for India to become a global hub for emerging technology [research](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/research/) and [education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/education/). The announcement follows a ₹1500 crore fundraise milestone achieved through collaborative goodwill since its establishment.

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Rakesh Bharti Mittal (Bharti Foundation), Harish and Bina Shah Foundation, Axis Bank, Havells, Deepak Parekh (HT Parekh Foundation), Binny Bansal (Ex-Flipkart), Suchitra Lohia (Indorama Ventures), Hitesh Oberoi and Ambarish Raghuvanshi (Info Edge), Neeraj Aggarwal (BCG), and SK Jain (RatnaTraya Capital) are among India’s most influential business leaders and entrepreneurs.

This unprecedented collaboration reflects a shared vision among these industry titans to redefine the future of technology education in India. Their collective commitment highlights the crucial role of private philanthropy in building world-class academic institutions that focus on technical excellence and create societal impact.

The School of AI & Computer Science, backed by the Harish & Bina Shah Foundation, will be a global hub for interdisciplinary AI research and education. The school will focus on AI applications in healthcare, sustainability, and ethics while fostering [entrepreneurship](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/entrepreneurship/) and [robotics](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/robotics/). With strong industry partnerships and collaborations with top global institutions like Penn Engineering and the University of California, Berkeley, students will gain international exposure and hands-on experience with real-world challenges.

Harish Shah, Founder and Managing Director of Signet Capital, emphasized the transformative potential of [AI education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/ai-education/):

> **Artificial intelligence will be central to addressing the world’s most pressing issues, from healthcare to sustainability. Plaksha’s interdisciplinary approach will develop future AI leaders and ensure they are equipped to create meaningful global impact. We are proud to support this visionary initiative.**

Complementing the School of AI & Computer Science, Plaksha also inaugurated the HDFC Limited Innovation Hub, supported by the HT Parekh Foundation. Spanning 25,500 sq. ft. across two floors, the Innovation Hub is designed to be a beacon of entrepreneurial growth and technological advancement. It will foster [hands-on learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/hands-on-learning/), design thinking, and collaborative projects, bringing together students, faculty, and industry experts to tackle real-world problems and develop solutions with societal impact.

The ₹1500 crore obtained through the collective assistance effort will fund the establishment of cutting-edge research centres and labs and scholarships for meritorious students, ensuring access to world-class education without financial restrictions.

Prof. Rudra Pratap, Founding Vice Chancellor of Plaksha University, added:

> **With the launch of the School of AI & Computer Science and the HDFC Limited Innovation Hub, we are building an ecosystem where students are not only technically skilled but also socially conscious innovators.**

These landmark announcements were made during Plaksha University’s Foundation Day celebrations at its Mohali campus. The event brought together industry stalwarts, academic leaders, and policymakers, reflecting the university’s commitment to fostering collaboration between academia and industry.

The day’s highlights included a fireside chat with Deepak Parekh and Rakesh Bharti Mittal about the future of industry-academia collaboration and a keynote address by Shri B. V. R. Subrahmanyam, CEO of NITI Aayog, on India’s innovation landscape. Panel discussions focused on the transformative impact of AI and technology in societal development, including academics such as Prof. Chiranjib from IISc and industry executives such as Srikant Velamakanni, Founder of Fractal Analytics and Vice Chairperson of Nasscom, and Binny Bansal, Co-Founder of Flipkart.

Founded by a global community of more than 100 technology and business leaders, Plaksha envisions reimagining technology education and research for India and the world. With strong partnerships with UC Berkeley, Purdue, UC San Diego, Cornell University, Penn Engineering, IIT Kanpur and IISc Bengaluru, it aims to nurture and empower a generation of catalytic leaders and create an ecosystem of research and innovation. The university collapses the traditional boundaries of engineering and promotes interdisciplinary learning by combining technology, design and entrepreneurship.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** AI Education, Artificial Intelligence, Engineering, Entrepreneurship, Hands on Learning, Healthcare, Higher Education, Innovation, Research, Robotics, Scholarship, Tech Education

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### [ISRO Launches Free Python Course for Working Professionals and Students](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/isro-launches-free-python-course-for-working-professionals-and-students/)

**Published:** February 17, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has recently launched a free online course on the programming language Python.

**Content:**

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has recently launched a free online course on the programming language Python. The programme will focus on geographic data analysis and space technology. Candidates can get a unique chance to learn Python, [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/artificial-intelligence/) (AI), and [Machine Learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/machine-learning/) (ML) designed by ISRO professionals. The course is open to both working professionals and students.

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The curriculum covers Python fundamentals, data analysis, machine learning essentials, [deep learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/deep-learning/), AI, and geospatial data analysis. It also emphasizes processing satellite imagery and analyzing spatial data with Python. It has been designed to be approachable for beginners.

The course registration details and schedules are available on the IIRS [e-learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/e-learning/) platform. Working professionals, researchers, and tech enthusiasts interested in space technology and geospatial analysis can apply. After completing the course, participants will receive a certificate from ISRO with a minimum attendance of 70%.

The programme offers a valuable opportunity to gain skills in Python programming and its applications in space technology and geospatial analysis at zero cost. It will include opportunities for [hands-on learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/hands-on-learning/) experiences and projects, allowing participants to apply their knowledge and gain practical learning exposure.

The course is designed to address the skill gap due to the growing need for skilled professionals in Python, AI, and machine learning, thereby helping to bridge the skill gap in these vital areas.

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is India’s space agency. The organization works in science, engineering, and technology to reap the benefits of outer space for India and humanity. It is an essential aspect of the Indian government’s Department of Space (DOS). The department primarily executes the Indian Space Programme through ISRO’s many centres and components. Along with technological advancement, ISRO contributes to science and science education in the country. The Department of Space oversees several dedicated research centres and autonomous organizations focused on remote sensing, astronomy and astrophysics, atmospheric sciences, and space science in general. ISRO’s Lunar and interplanetary missions and other scientific initiatives support and promote [science](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/science/) education while contributing significant data to the scientific community, enriching science overall.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, E-Learning, Hands on Learning, Learning Spaces, Machine Learning, Online Courses, Research, Science

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### [upGrad and AWPO Collaborate to Skill Military Veterans](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/upgrad-and-awpo-collaborate-to-skill-military-veterans/)

**Published:** February 17, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** upGrad, one of Asia's largest integrated learning skilling and workforce development majors, has partnered strategically with the Army Welfare Placement Organisation (AWPO) to provide career opportunities for military veterans and their dependents.

**Content:**

upGrad, one of Asia’s largest integrated learning skilling and [workforce development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/workforce-development/) majors, has partnered strategically with the Army Welfare Placement Organisation (AWPO) to provide career opportunities for military veterans and their dependents. This initiative aims to support veterans, their spouses, young graduates, and widows of martyrs in transitioning smoothly into India’s corporate workforce.

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Through this alliance, upGrad will offer training programmes tailored to meet industry requirements. These programmes will cover key domains such as [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/artificial-intelligence/) (AI), [Digital Marketing](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/digital-marketing/), Data Science, and vocational courses. The initiative, which focuses on white-collar and blue-collar jobs, aims to promote robust economic and social involvement for military families.

AWPO, started in May 1999 under the Adjutant General’s Branch of the Integrated Headquarters of the Ministry of Defence (Army), is a non-profit organization dedicated to creating second careers for retired Army troops, their families, and widows. The organization facilitates employment placements in the government, semi-government, and private sectors. As of January 2025, AWPO had successfully placed over 1,30,000 veterans, including officers, junior commissioned officers (JCOs), other ranks (ORs), and their dependents, enhancing India’s ex-army placement ecosystem.

Major Gen Ajay Singh Chauhan, Shaurya Chakra, Sena Medal (Retd), and Head of AWPO stated:

> **Many military personnel retire between 35 and 40, making career transitions crucial for their financial stability. He noted that while veterans bring valuable experience, their skills need to be aligned with industry demands.**

The partnership with upGrad will enable veterans to enhance their skill sets, making them industry-ready and ensuring successful career transitions. AWPO operates through 17 regional offices, including in Jammu and Kashmir. In the past year, it has placed over 16,000 JCOs, 450 officers, and 300 widows or dependents in various corporate sectors.

Srikanth Iyengar, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of upGrad Enterprise, emphasized the company’s commitment to skilling and career development, stating:

> **This partnership aligns with India’s broader economic and workforce development goals. He highlighted that while army personnel bring unmatched discipline, leadership, and resilience, upGrad will provide tailored training to enhance their soft skills and business acumen, ensuring a seamless transition from military to corporate roles.**

The cooperation between upGrad and AWPO aims to establish a systematic pathway for military veterans to enter the workforce, thereby meeting the growing demand for trained individuals. As the Indian government prioritizes [skill development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/skill-development/), the initiative is a key step toward empowering military families and promoting economic inclusion.

upGrad, incorporated in 2015, provides various online and hybrid skilling programmes, certifications, and bootcamps under its B2C portfolio. It also enables leading Indian and international universities to offer diplomas, master’s degrees, and executive doctorates. In addition, the corporate skilling section offers chosen programmes specialized to Enterprise clients and additional recruitment and employment services.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Career Development, Corporate Learning, Digital Marketing, EdTech Startups/Companies, Online Education, Partnership, Skill Development, Vocational Education, Workforce Development

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### [HowNow Secures $9.42M to Enhance Workplace Learning With AI](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/hownow-secures-9-42m-to-enhance-workplace-learning-with-ai/)

**Published:** February 14, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** HowNow, an AI-powered learning and skills platform, has recently raised $9.42 million (£7.5 million) in its Series A funding.

**Content:**

HowNow, an AI-powered learning and skills platform, has recently raised $9.42 million (£7.5 million) in its Series A funding. The round was led by Mercia Ventures and Pearson in February 2023, following the two’s previous investment in 2023. This follows the £4 million seed funding and brings the company’s total investment to £11 million.

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HowNow was founded in 2015 in London by Nelson Sivalingam and Kuvera Sivalingam, British brothers of Sri Lankan heritage, along with Ashish Kumar. The platform is designed to help businesses and teams upskill, share knowledge, and access relevant learning resources efficiently. It helps organizations create a more innovative, accessible way for teams to learn and share knowledge while improving productivity.

Headquartered in London, HowNow serves clients in over 30 countries and is gaining traction among mid-market and enterprise organizations searching for more innovative ways to upskill their personnel. HowNow AI, a suite of intelligent learning agents, is at the heart of this growth. It can map and measure skills across organizations, identify real-time gaps, personalize learning pathways, and deliver learning within the flow of work, ensuring employees get the proper knowledge at the right time.

Commenting on the funding, Nelson Sivalingam, Co-founder & CEO of HowNow, said:

> **With this funding, we’re not doubling down on our commitment to upskill 10 million people by 2030 – we’re making it happen. Learning isn’t about endless courses and hours logged; it is about the progress you can see, the skills you can use, and the growth you can measure. We’re here to change how the world learns – connecting the dots between learning, skills, and real impact for people and organizations.**

With AI integration at the forefront, HowNow takes an approach that focuses on what employees need to learn rather than what is available. Following development comes expansion, and the company has doubled its personnel over the last year, now employing 75 individuals in its London and Mumbai locations. The company has also strengthened its leadership team with seasoned industry specialists, such as Sam Lawton (Head of Customer Experience), Chris Chesterman (Head of Sales), Kunal Gala (Head of Engineering), and Michael Whitfield (Chairman of the Board and former CEO of Thomsons Online Benefits).

HowNow is shaping the future of skills-led [workforce development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/workforce-development/) by increasing collaborations, perfecting AI-driven learning, and establishing a global presence. As organizations transition from traditional training to real-time, context-aware [upskilling](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/upskilling/), its approach could shape how companies remain competitive in the coming years.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Enterprise Learning, Funding, Personalized Learning, Upskilling, Workforce Development, Workplace Learning

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### [Pathify Secures $25M to Transform Student Engagement in Higher Education](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/pathify-secures-25m-to-transform-student-engagement-in-higher-education/)

**Published:** February 14, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Pathify, the leading digital engagement platform for higher education, has secured $25 million in growth equity from Five Elms Capital.

**Content:**

Pathify, the leading digital [engagement](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/engagement/) platform for [higher education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/higher-education/), has secured $25 million in growth equity from Five Elms Capital. With this capital, the company aims to improve its technological skills, develop system integration, and support workforce growth as it scales operations. It also plans to expand its platform and assist colleges and institutions in their efforts to boost digital engagement and student experience.

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Founded by experienced higher education executives and tech entrepreneurs, Pathify is dedicated to improving student engagement through personalized digital experiences. Its cloud-based platform delivers customized content, communications, and resources across multiple devices, ensuring timely and relevant interactions for students and faculty. The firm operates on core principles of impact, wit, contrast, technique, and care, emphasizing product quality and long-term client relationships. With a growing institutional footprint, it continues to expand its influence in the education sector.

As universities and colleges pursue digital transformation to improve [student engagement](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/student-engagement/), unified platforms that facilitate communication and system connections are needed more than ever. Pathify aims to address these issues by combining several products into a single, vendor-agnostic hub, allowing institutions to increase efficiency and create a more seamless user experience.

Speaking on the fundraising, Chase Williams, CEO and Co-founder of Pathify, said:

> **This latest round of funding marks the beginning of a pivotal period for Pathify as institutions increasingly prioritize technology solutions that deliver measurable ROI while enabling meaningful experiences for students, faculty, and admin. Partnering with Five Elms positions us to continue redefining the campus digital engagement experience and solidifying Pathify as a category leader.**

The startup also aims to expand its workforce, which has grown by 25% in the past year, to support its rapid scaling efforts. This investment in talent and infrastructure will enable Pathify to develop its solutions further and strengthen its position in the higher education technology market.

Stephanie Schneider, Partner at Five Elms Capital, added:

> **Pathify is revolutionizing the way higher education institutions engage their constituents, driving deep customer connections and long-term platform stickiness. There is an increasing demand for integrated, user-focused solutions that enhance engagement while replacing multiple fragmented tools within institutions.**

Five Elms Capital, a growth equity fund that focuses on high-growth [B2B](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/b2b/) software startups, views Pathify as a disruptive force in higher education technology.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Communication, EdTech Funding, EdTech Investors, EdTech Startups/Companies, Higher Education, Online Courses, Online Education, Student Engagement, Technical Skills

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### [IIT Delhi Alumni Launches PiFy, an AI-Powered Learning on WhatsApp](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/iit-delhi-alumni-launches-pify-an-ai-powered-learning-on-whatsapp/)

**Published:** February 13, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** IIT Delhi's former students introduce PiFy, India's first WhatsApp-based AI program for students, which provides innovative and affordable educational support. PiFy provides quick doubt resolution for both students and teachers.

**Content:**

IIT Delhi’s former students introduces PiFy, India’s first WhatsApp-based AI programme for students, which provides innovative and affordable educational support. PiFy provides quick doubt resolution for both students and teachers. Users can effortlessly scan a QR code to visit PiFy on WhatsApp, where they can obtain immediate, step-by-step solutions, produce mock test papers, and submit revision notes, all on a seamless and accessible platform.

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PiFy aims to address the challenges students face in accessing quality academic support. Many existing AI-based education tools are expensive or difficult to access and often do not offer real-time assistance. The platform overcomes these challenges by providing an affordable, accessible platform through WhatsApp, where students can send text or image queries and receive accurate, step-by-step solutions. This service is available 24/7, allowing students to resolve doubts anytime during study sessions or in preparation for exams.

The platform’s pay-per-use model makes it a highly cost-effective solution, allowing users to resolve up to 100 doubts for under INR 200. PiFy’s AI is designed to cater to various academic needs, covering all subjects, [competitive exams](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/competitive-exams/), and regional languages. Its advanced capabilities, including Natural Language Processing (NLP) and image recognition, enable it to provide personalized, context-aware solutions, making it a reliable companion for students at all levels. Focusing on affordability, accessibility, and real-time support empowers students to learn independently and confidently, enhancing their academic journey.

Rupesh Kumar, Co-Founder of PiFy and an IIT Delhi alumnus, stated:

> **We designed PiFy not just to answer queries but to think like a teacher, analyzing the question, breaking it down step by step, and delivering precise explanations in real-time. The real challenge was building an AI that genuinely understands students’ academic needs. Existing tools often struggle with accuracy, subject diversity, or accessibility, especially for students in remote areas. By integrating AI with WhatsApp, we removed these barriers, ensuring that any student, anywhere, can get instant, reliable academic support without extra apps or subscriptions.**

PiFy was developed with the assistance of DRIIV, the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA), Government of India, based at IIT Delhi. It provides a safe and confidential space for students to ask questions, which benefits individuals who may be hesitant to seek assistance in regular classroom settings. The platform, which requires no app downloads, is intended to be user-friendly and accessible to students at all levels.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Academic Resources, Affordable Education, AI Education, Artificial Intelligence, Competitive Exams, Exam Preparation, Test Prep

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### [Lancaster University Teams Up With 2U to Launch New Online Postgraduate Degrees](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/lancaster-university-teams-up-with-2u-to-launch-new-online-postgraduate-degrees/)

**Published:** February 13, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Lancaster University, a top-ranked, research-intensive school committed to academic quality and worldwide impact, and 2U, a global pioneer in education technology, have formed a new partnership to deliver 15 new online postgraduate degrees over the next three years.

**Content:**

Lancaster University, a top-ranked, research-intensive school committed to academic quality and worldwide impact, and 2U, a global pioneer in education technology, have formed a new partnership to deliver 15 new online postgraduate degrees over the next three years.

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This development expands on Lancaster University’s existing [online learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-learning/) offering for students. It represents a significant milestone in the University Global Lancaster programme, which aims to increase access to high-quality education while encouraging digital innovation in teaching and curriculum design. The first five new programmes include an MSc in security, an MSc in Data Science, an MSc in Global Finance, an MSc in Marketing, and an MSc in Management and Business.

Lancaster University, a top 15 UK university, has allied with 2U to combine its academic excellence with 2U’s expertise in delivering transformative education. These offerings, designed to meet the growing need for flexible, career-relevant learning, represent Lancaster’s dedication to continuing its leadership in [online education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-education/) while providing a great student experience.

Speaking about the collaboration, Professor Simon Guy, Pro-Vice Chancellor Global of Lancaster University, said:

> **This partnership represents a significant step to further Lancaster’s mission to enhance student choice internationally. By partnering with 2U, we deliver best-in-class online degrees that will empower students worldwide to achieve their goals backed by Lancaster’s gold-standard quality.**

The new online degrees will offer students worldwide access to Lancaster’s distinguished faculty and cutting-edge curricula, equipping them with the tools to excel in rapidly evolving fields. These programmes, which draw on Lancaster’s well-known strengths in [cyber security](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/cyber-security/) and data science and its expertise in management, finance, and marketing, will enable students to handle complex global challenges and generate meaningful change in their careers.

Lancaster University mission is to work with academic and professional service colleagues to ensure that it can confidently show and constantly improve the quality and standards of its teaching and learning activities, no matter where they take place. Headquartered in northwest England, the University is well-known for its expertise in cybersecurity, data science, and management education. Its dedication to innovation and student success fuels the ambitious “Global Lancaster” effort to broaden its reach and influence worldwide.

Andy Morgan, 2U’s Chief Partnerships Officer, added:

> **Our work with Lancaster University exemplifies how 2U’s model unlocks new opportunities for world-class institutions to expand their global impact. Lancaster’s academic strengths and dedication to innovation make it an exceptional partner. Together, we’re delivering transformative education that equips learners worldwide to thrive in an ever-changing world.**

The latest announcement contributes to the high demand for 2U’s flexible degree partnership model, which allows institutions to modify services and structures to meet their institutional goals. Lancaster will leverage 2U’s platform and [data-driven](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/data-driven/) insights to provide an excellent student experience while expanding educational access.

The partnership will also introduce additional courses in the future, including MicroMasters programmes, further strengthening Lancaster’s global presence.

Driven by its founding aim of increasing access to [higher education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/higher-education/), 2U has spent over 15 years developing technology and innovation to achieve world-class learning results at scale. Its online learning platform, edX, connects over 91 million people to thousands of affordable, career-aligned learning opportunities in collaboration with 260 of the world’s leading universities, institutes, and industry professionals.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Curriculum, Cyber Security, EdTech Partnership, EdTech Startups/Companies, education, Future-ready Careers, Innovation, Online Degree, Online Education, Online Learning, Universities

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### [Ascentium Buys Links International to Boost Asia-Pacific HR Offerings](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/ascentium-buys-links-international-to-boost-asia-pacific-hr-offerings/)

**Published:** February 13, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Ascentium, a leading global business services platform based in Singapore, has recently announced the acquisition of Links International (Links), Asia's top HR Outsourcing Technology Partner.

**Content:**

Ascentium, a leading global business services platform based in Singapore, has recently announced the acquisition of Links International (Links), Asia’s top HR Outsourcing Technology Partner. The strategic acquisition immediately increases Ascentium’s operating footprint in key areas such as Japan, Macau SAR, South Korea, and Thailand.

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With this deal, Ascentium Group aims to become the top corporate services platform for its clients and business partners in the Asia Pacific. This acquisition expands the platform’s HR offerings, including Employer of Record (EOR), recruitment, and unified platforms for clients with an enterprise HR platform across 20 locations.

Links International will become part of the Ascentium group, with Scott Thomson leading Links and Ascentium’s worldwide HR solutions division. The buyout creates an upgraded service platform that will serve over 30,000 active clients in various industries, with a workforce of over 1,800 specialists operating from 37 cities in 14 regions.

Commenting on the acquisition, Lennard Yong, Founding Management and Group CEO of Ascentium, stated:

> **Scott is a well-regarded leader in the HR solutions space in Asia Pacific. We are delighted to welcome Scott and Links International to the Ascentium group. Adding Links International to the Ascentium group is pivotal in our expansion strategy. Their technological capabilities and regional expertise perfectly complement our vision to deliver comprehensive business solutions throughout the Asia Pacific. This acquisition significantly enhances our ability to serve clients across multiple jurisdictions.**

Ascentium’s strategic move to acquire Links International highlights its commitment to expanding its platform across the Asia Pacific and offering a full range of corporate services, accounting, and [payroll](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/payroll/) solutions. The merger is essential to Ascentium’s HR and payroll services strategy, allowing it to provide superior support to clients and business partners throughout the region. With Links’ presence in 15 markets supporting over 20 locations in the APAC region, this acquisition represents a significant step in completing the diversification of Ascentium’s overall business strategy. By integrating Links into the Ascentium group, there is a clear path to enhance HR services and deliver value-added solutions to businesses in Asia Pacific.

Scott Thomson, Managing Director of Links International, added:

> **Links and Ascentium is a perfect strategic fit which enables Ascentium to leverage our award-winning HR tech and services and Links to offer a one-stop corporate services solution to our clients through Ascentium’s best-in-class corporate service offering. Becoming part of Ascentium creates immediate opportunities to introduce our services to emerging markets like India and the UAE. The team and I are excited to add Ascentium’ rocket fuel’ to rapidly grow Links’ market reach and our team’s careers in the Year of the Snake.**

The acquisition will occur in stages, focusing on ensuring service continuity for existing clients and gradually providing better services. Ascentium has significantly invested in supporting Links International’s technological roadmap and commercial expansion.

The deal boosts Ascentium’s position in the HR and payroll services market. Links International’s award-winning payroll system and in-country service delivery methodology will benefit from Ascentium’s resources and sizeable regional network. Links International, now owned by Ascentium, will continue to invest in creative solutions to meet the changing demands of businesses in Asia Pacific.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Employee, HRTech, Human Resources, Merger and Acquisition, Online Recruitment, Payroll, Talent Acquisition

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### [Study Abroad Platform Vidysea Raises $1M in Seed Round](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/study-abroad-platform-vidysea-raises-1m-in-seed-round/)

**Published:** February 13, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Vidysea, a study abroad platform designed to provide students with personalized academic and career guidance, has raised $1 million in its seed round led by Zee Learn Limited (ZLL) and Aarvi Family LLP.

**Content:**

Vidysea, a [study abroad](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/study-abroad/) platform designed to provide students with personalized academic and [career guidance](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/career-guidance/), has raised $1 million in its seed round, which was led by Zee Learn Limited (ZLL) and Aarvi Family LLP. The company’s founders and other shareholders also contributed.

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Karunn Kandoi founded Vidysea in September 2024 with the aim of developing an advanced solution that simplifies and improves the decision-making process for students worldwide who want to pursue their [education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/education/). The platform helps students discover and connect with institutions worldwide, from [K12](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/k12/) to college and graduate schools. It also helps simplify the complicated process of admission, selection, and post-selection for the students. It claims to provide detailed insights into admission requirements and strengthen profiles through extracurriculars, essays, and recommendation letters.

Vidysea understands that each learner is unique. Its career analyzer goes beyond general recommendations to provide tailored insights based on individual skills, interests, and long-term aspirations. It evaluates a person’s interests, aptitude, personality, and emotional quotient to provide comprehensive career advice. The portal’s personalized report analyzes work interests, aptitudes, [emotional intelligence](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/emotional-intelligence/), and personality. It covers the top three career options, strengths, places for improvement, and concrete success strategies.

The firm’s dedicated counsellors provide personalized help throughout the student’s career path. Vidysea is available to help with career development plans, answer questions, and provide insights into market trends at all times.

With this funding, the Noida-based startup plans to strengthen its product and expand its team to provide quality services and support.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Career Guidance, EdTech Funding, EdTech Investors, EdTech Startups/Companies, education, Emotional Intelligence, K12, Online Education, Overseas Education, Personalized Learning, Study Abroad

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### [Samsung Launches Galaxy Empowered to Upskill 20,000 Teachers by 2025](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/samsung-launches-galaxy-empowered-to-upskill-20000-teachers-by-2025/)

**Published:** February 12, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Samsung, India's largest consumer electronics brand, has announced the launch of "Galaxy empowered", a one-of-a-kind community-led programme designed to transform education in India by empowering teachers, principals, and administrators in the education sector.

**Content:**

Samsung, India’s largest consumer electronics brand, has announced the launch of “Galaxy empowered”, a one-of-a-kind community-led programme designed to transform education in India by empowering teachers, principals, and administrators in the education sector. The initiative, launched in the presence of Abhinav Bindra, legendary shooter and 2008 Olympic Gold Medallist, aims to build a culture of innovation and inspire creativity in education by integrating technology into teaching practices. It will prepare teachers for the classrooms of tomorrow through recurring on-ground and [online learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-learning/) events.

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As a global leader in technology, Samsung is committed to shaping the future of education by creating future-ready classrooms that will help teachers embrace the latest technology and modern pedagogies.

“Galaxy empowered” benefits educators and helps schools become leaders in educational innovation. By improving teaching practices and providing technology-driven learning environments, schools can position themselves as the preferred institution for parents, boosting their reputation and gaining community recognition. Furthermore, the programme is free for teachers and schools, providing essential tools for educational progress without financial constraints.

Speaking about the initiative, Raju Pullan, Senior Vice President, MX Business, Samsung India, said:

> **With “Galaxy empowered”, we provide teachers with the tools to enhance student engagement and create lasting educational impact. By investing in teacher development, Samsung empowers educators to maximize their classroom impact, supporting the backbone of the education system. This initiative aligns with our vision of innovating for a better tomorrow, ensuring education remains at the forefront of innovation and every educator has the resources to succeed.**

Under the umbrella of “Galaxy Empowered,” over 2,700 teachers have been awarded certificates across India via live training sessions since December 2024. The programme aims to empower 20,000 teachers across India by 2025. For the Delhi phase, Samsung has successfully conducted the programme in 250 schools. Apart from partnering with Mahattattva Educational Advisory and STTAR for the first phase, specialized trainers and academicians have been appointed to help the teachers through the programme.

Aditya Babbar, Vice President, MX Business, Samsung India, added:

> **Samsung’s Galaxy empowered initiative bridges the gaps by providing educators with access to advanced technology, blended learning tools, and a supportive community. Teachers can effectively integrate technology into their classrooms through online and in-person professional development. By offering hands-on experience with Samsung’s products and tailored resources, we are aiding educators in enhancing student engagement, streamlining tasks, and improving teaching effectiveness.**

The “Galaxy empowered” initiative is built on three core pillars — [Tech Upskilling](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/tech-upskilling/), [Experiential Learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/experiential-learning/), and Peer-to-Peer Networking. Whether foundational, preparatory, middle, secondary, or for administrators, “Galaxy empowered” provides targeted support to educators, ensuring they have the tools they need to succeed in their specific teaching environments.

- **Technology Upskilling:** Offering flexible [online training](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-training/) sessions, physical boot camps, and a comprehensive library of resources, “Galaxy Empowered” enables teachers to integrate the latest digital tools into their classrooms, including gamification strategies, interactive apps, and virtual classrooms.
- **Hands-On Training and Certification:** Educators will have access to hands-on workshops, mentorship, and certification opportunities to recognize their achievements and build their skills. The programme also includes specialized resources for curriculum and content design and guidance on educator well-being.
- **Collaboration and Networking:** Teachers will join a dynamic community of educators and gain access to peer-to-peer networking, industry experts, and thought leadership in education through exclusive panels and keynote sessions.

“Galaxy Empowered” is a free initiative for educators and schools that offers significant tools for [professional development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/professional-development/) and educational improvement. It aspires to maximize the potential of educators and institutions across India by providing teachers with cutting-edge skills and technology.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Community, education, Experiential Learning, Innovation, Mentorship, Online Education, Online Learning, Online Training, Professional Development, Tech Upskilling

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### [Navneet Education Unveils Innovative AI Tool for Teachers](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/navneet-education-unveils-innovative-ai-tool-for-teachers/)

**Published:** February 12, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Navneet Education Limited, a leader in the education sector, has recently announced the launch of Navneet AI, an innovative platform designed to empower teachers with easy access to knowledge and resources.

**Content:**

Navneet Education Limited, a leader in the [education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/education/) sector, has recently announced the launch of Navneet AI, an innovative platform designed to empower teachers with easy access to knowledge and resources. Navneet AI’s tools, which leverage Navneet’s enormous collection of educational materials, will assist teachers in delivering lessons more successfully by providing an interactive, user-friendly platform for creating quizzes, [homework](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/homework/), PPTs, Flashcards, summaries, and more.

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For decades, teachers and students across India have relied on Navneet’s renowned educational resources, including the popular Navneet Digests, comprehensive workbooks, Navneet 21 Most Likely Question Sets, Pre-Primary and various Children’s books. Navneet AI is based on 50,000+ Navneet resources and delivers interactive output to make classes more engaging and effective. By equipping teachers with a powerful tool to enhance classroom experiences, Navneet Education aims to bridge traditional educational resources with modern technology.

Devish Gala, Director of branding, Marketing, and Sales at Navneet Education Limited, stated:

> **Our goal with Navneet AI is to make learning resources more accessible and adaptable to the needs of today’s educators. By integrating digital technology with trusted content, we support teachers in their mission to inspire young minds. Navneet AI represents our commitment to staying current with technological advancements and catering to evolving educational demands.**

Navneet AI is India’s first custom education model. In a world where generic AI chatbots are being marketed as study assistants for students, the platform has deliberately chosen to create a platform designed specifically to support teachers. It operates on a multi-agent architecture, where each specialized agent plays a key role in shaping the output. These include the Curriculum Alignment Agent, Content Structuring Agent, Visual Design Agent, Assessment Creation Agent, Quality Verification Agent, and others, working together to ensure accuracy, clarity, and effectiveness in educational content.

This ensures strong alignment with educational standards and provides a solid foundation for effective learning. This is made possible by leveraging Navneet’s trusted content, built over six decades. This innovation is backed by years of expertise and experience, making it groundbreaking and cost-effective, from innovation to delivery.

Harshil Gala, CEO of TopTech, Navneet Education Limited, commented:

> **With Navneet AI, we are revolutionizing how education is delivered, making learning more interactive and engaging for teachers and students. At Navneet, we have always been at the forefront of innovation in education. With this tool, we are taking a bold step towards a future where technology empowers educators and enhances student learning outcomes like never before.**

Navneet Education Limited will also host a series of workshops titled ‘Q&AI’ with Navneet AI to introduce the platform to educators and guide them in maximizing its potential. The workshops aim to provide hands-on experience, answer teachers’ questions, and ensure educators feel confident using the platform to enrich their teaching methods.

As the educational landscape evolves, Navneet is willing to provide instructors with a digital assistant that combines its tradition of academic quality with the promise of digital innovation. With Navneet AI, the organization reinforces its commitment to defining the future of education in India by combining tradition and technology to offer a brighter, more brilliant classroom experience.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Digital Classroom, Homework, Innovation, Online Education, Online Learning, Quality Education, teaching strategy

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### [NxtWave, TIER IV, and Autoware Foundation Team Up to Upskill India's Youth in Autonomous Vehicle Tech](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/nxtwave-tier-iv-and-autoware-foundation-team-up-to-upskill-indias-youth-in-autonomous-vehicle-tech/)

**Published:** February 12, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** NxtWave, has collaborated with TIER IV, the pioneering force behind the world's first open-source software for autonomous driving headquartered in Japan, and the Autoware Foundation, the world's leading open-source software project for autonomous driving, to officially build the World's Largest Autonomous Vehicle (AV) Developer Community.

**Content:**

NxtWave, a pioneer in [upskilling](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/upskilling/) India’s youth in emerging technologies, has collaborated with TIER IV, the pioneering force behind the world’s first open-source software for autonomous driving headquartered in Japan, and the Autoware Foundation, the world’s leading open-source software project for autonomous driving, to officially build the World’s Largest Autonomous Vehicle (AV) Developer Community. This new partnership will contribute to the NxtWave SkillUp India 4.0 initiative to upskill 30 lakh students in 4.0 technologies.

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This revolutionary alliance intends to position India at the forefront of the global Physical AI revolution. Under this collaboration, Indian youngsters will be trained with future-ready skills in the fast-expanding autonomous vehicle sector, bridging the gap between academic curriculum and industrial requirements.

Physical AI, which integrates [artificial intelligence](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/artificial-intelligence/) with real-world physical systems, can alter transportation, logistics, healthcare, and manufacturing industries. This programme addresses the growing demand for AI-powered mobility solutions. It provides young innovators with hands-on experience and globally relevant skills to develop intelligent autonomous systems that improve efficiency, safety, and creativity.

Rahul Attuluri, Founder and CEO of NxtWave, commented on the collaboration:

> **We are thrilled to announce this partnership, which aligns perfectly with our mission to create a future-ready workforce. By merging NxtWave’s extensive upskilling framework with TIER IV and Autoware’s cutting-edge open-source technology, we are confident we can transform India’s position in AV and Physical AI innovation.**

The initiative, which was launched in the esteemed presence of Shri Ved Mani Tiwari (NSDC), Mr Shinpei Kato (TIER IV), and Christian John (the Autoware Foundation), represents a significant step toward bridging skill shortages and catalyzing [innovation](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/innovation/) in AV technology. The AV Developer Community aims to address critical difficulties in India’s talent pipeline, such as a lack of understanding of AV technology, a gap between industry and academia, and the need for a globally competitive workforce in AI-driven mobility. With this collaboration, India is set to lead the Physical AI revolution by drawing global investments, fostering research, and generating technical advances across numerous sectors.

To ensure inclusivity and accessibility, the programme will adopt offline and online learning models and provide localized content in regional languages, empowering students across India. NxtWave is further committed to integrating insights from the collaboration to refine its AV curriculum and introduce new specialized tracks.

Ved Mani Tiwari, CEO of NSDC and MD of NSDC International, spoke at the event about the unique opportunity this partnership provides, stating:

> **This strategic partnership represents a pivotal moment in India’s journey towards technological leadership. By equipping our youth with cutting-edge autonomous vehicle skills, we are not just filling a talent gap—we are positioning India as a global hub for Physical AI innovation. This aligns perfectly with NSDC’s vision of creating a future-ready workforce that can drive our nation’s growth in emerging technologies.**

The launch will increase youngsters’ awareness of AV career prospects and core AV skills and improve collaboration between industry and academia. In the long run, the project hopes to build a strong talent pipeline, establish new firms and research efforts, and boost India’s status as a centre for advanced autonomous systems development.

Shinpei Kato, Founder and CEO of TIER IV and Chairman of the Autoware Foundation, added:

> **Our mission has always been to advance the deployment of autonomous driving technology. Through this partnership with NxtWave, we aim to channel our expertise into structured courses that provide conceptual knowledge and practical application, fostering a new generation of innovators.**

Beyond the AV sector, the initiative is expected to have ripple effects on adjacent industries such as logistics, healthcare, and agriculture. Potential applications include driverless trucks, autonomous medical drones, and autonomous tractors. It also aligns with the Indian government’s vision for emerging technologies, with the potential for regulatory frameworks and public-private partnerships to scale pilot projects into national initiatives.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Community, education, Future-ready Careers, Job-ready Skills, Online Learning, Partnership, Upskilling

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### [Ganpat University and SAS India Launch Cutting-Edge Tech MBA Programme](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/ganpat-university-and-sas-india-launch-cutting-edge-tech-mba-programme/)

**Published:** February 11, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Ganpat University, an institution known for its commitment to innovation and industry-aligned learning, has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with SAS India to launch a Tech MBA (MBA-Technology Management) programme.

**Content:**

Ganpat University, an institution known for its commitment to innovation and industry-aligned learning, has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with SAS India to launch a Tech MBA (MBA-Technology Management) programme. This milestone collaboration, announced at Ganpat University’s 18th Convocation, reinforces the University’s vision of bridging the gap between academics and business while providing students with cutting-edge technological skills.

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This collaboration strives to bridge the gap between management and technology, preparing future-ready workers with interdisciplinary expertise. It will provide students with global experience and hands-on experience in SAS-powered analytics, AI, and ML. The alliance will also support digital transformation leaders by providing the next generation in business intelligence and [data analytics](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/data-analytics/).

As a UCG-recognised, state-private university, Ganpat University has been at the forefront of industry-academia collaboration, offering world-class [engineering](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/engineering/), management, [computer science](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/computer-science/), and more programmes. With state-of-the-art infrastructure and strong industry partnerships, this initiative is another step toward making its students industry-ready in the era of AI-driven digital transformation.

The University seeks and provides programmes that foster the growth of ‘academic excellence’ and ‘industrial relevance’ in [education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/education/) and [research](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/research/). Its aim is to continue addressing the educational demands of young people in the areas of professional studies, providing cutting-edge learning opportunities while instilling values of commitment and uprightness.

SAS India’s mission is to deliver knowledge when it matters the most. Its vision is to be the most reliable analytics partner on the planet. The company’s main objective is to provide value through its goods and services while promoting data literacy and AI education. It acknowledges stakeholders’ perspectives and strives to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels appreciated and supported.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Data Analytics, education, Engineering, Innovation, Literacy, Machine Learning, Partnership, Research

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### [Swivl Secures Growth Funding From Decathlon Capital](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/swivl-secures-growth-funding-from-decathlon-capital/)

**Published:** February 11, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Swivl, a technology company that builds tools to accelerate learning and social-emotional development through reflection, has secured a growth loan from Decathlon Capital Partners, the largest revenue-based funding investor in the U.S.

**Content:**

Swivl, a technology company that builds tools to accelerate learning and social-emotional development through reflection, has secured a growth loan from Decathlon Capital Partners, the largest revenue-based funding investor in the U.S.

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However, the details of the growth-debt financing were not disclosed.

Swivl is committed to building a future where reflection drives genuine advancement, from its pioneering Mirror and MirrorTalk solutions to its broader focus on personal and [professional development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/professional-development/). The company, headquartered in Menlo Park, California, serves educators and learners worldwide. The platform’s Mirror and MirrorTalk are transformative tools that promote personal and professional growth using reflection. These solutions, which combine advanced technology with intuitive user experiences, assist instructors and students in developing self-awareness, improving [communication](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/communication/), and forming meaningful connections that promote growth.

Brian Lamb, Co-Founder and Co-Chief Executive Officer of Swivl, stated:

> **The company is dedicated to advancing learning and development through the power of reflection. At Swivl, reflection is critical for fostering self-awareness, improving communication, and building meaningful connections. With Mirror and MirrorTalk, we’re empowering educators and learners with solutions to meet the growing demands of the educational landscape.**

The startup intends to use the funding to meet the growing demand for Swivl’s Mirror and MirrorTalk solutions, improve functionality, and fund new development projects that promote its goal of accelerating reflection for enhanced learning and social-emotional outcomes.

Speaking on the fundraising, Vladimir Tetelbaum, Co-founder and Co-Chief Executive Officer of Swivl, said:

> **The investment from Decathlon Capital Partners provides the support needed to scale their innovative solutions. This funding enables us to bring Swivl to more educators and learners, helping to accelerate reflection as a cornerstone of personal and professional growth. We’re grateful to partner with Decathlon as we expand our impact and continue developing tools that inspire meaningful progress.**

John Borchers, Managing Director of Decathlon Capital Partners, expressed enthusiasm for partnering with Swivl:

> **Swivl’s commitment to leveraging technology to accelerate reflection is both innovative and impactful. We’re thrilled to support their efforts as they expand their offerings and continue to make a difference in education and human development.**

With offices in Palo Alto and Park City, Decathlon Capital Partners provides growth capital for companies seeking alternatives to traditional equity investment. The firm offers long-term growth capital without the dilution, loss of control, and operational overhead that often comes with equity-based funding through highly customized growth-debt financing solutions.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Communication, EdTech Funding, EdTech Investors, EdTech Startups/Companies, Online Courses, Online Education, Professional Development

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### [Vahan.ai Secures Investment to Scale AI-Powered Blue-Collar Hiring](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/vahan-ai-secures-investment-to-scale-ai-powered-blue-collar-hiring/)

**Published:** February 11, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Vahan.ai, India's leading AI-powered hiring platform for blue-collar workers, has secured undisclosed funding from Persol Group, a prominent HR services provider in the Asia-Pacific region based in Tokyo, Japan.

**Content:**

Vahan.ai, India’s leading AI-powered [hiring](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/hiring/) platform for [blue-collar](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/blue-collar/) workers, has secured undisclosed funding from Persol Group, a prominent HR services provider in the Asia-Pacific region based in Tokyo, Japan. This strategic partnership aligns with Persol Group’s focus on expanding its footprint in the Indian market, which is witnessing significant growth in its gig economy.

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With this investment, the startup aims to scale its operations, focusing on emerging sectors like manufacturing and retail, and continue enhancing its cutting-edge AI technology to meet the evolving needs of employers and workers alike.

Founded in 2016, Vahan.ai utilizes cutting-edge AI-based chatbot technology that enables businesses to scale their blue-collar workforce through recruitment, [payroll](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/payroll/), or staffing. The company has facilitated 2.6 lakh job placements across 920 cities for companies like food tech majors Zomato and Swiggy, e-commerce platforms Flipkart and Amazon, and quick commerce players Zepto and Blinkit. Through its AI recruiter, the platform saved over 20,000 hours of human recruiter effort, significantly improving hiring efficiency for employers.

Madhav Krishna, CEO and Founder of Vahan.ai, commented on the recent development:

> **India’s gig economy is on the cusp of a remarkable transformation, with smaller cities and emerging sectors driving a surge in demand for gig workers. Quick commerce alone is expected to double its workforce needs in these regions, creating opportunities for millions of individuals to access jobs and improve their livelihoods. By combining our AI-driven solutions with Persol’s deep expertise in workforce management, we aim to scale our technology, expand into new sectors, and create a more inclusive and efficient employment ecosystem. This collaboration positions us to transform hiring practices and empower workers and employers as we work together to build Bharat.**

The latest funding comes months after Vahan raised $10 million in a Series B round led by Khosla Ventures and participation from Y Combinator, American VC firm Gaingels, and Paytm’s Vijay Shekhar Sharma.

With this funding, Persol Group is expected to expand its footprint in India as the rising [gig economy](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/gig-economy/) poses new opportunities and demands for hiring. According to Vahan, gig hiring in the quick commerce sector is expected to grow 60% this year, fuelled by the expansion of dark stores, the infusion of capital, and penetration into Tier II and III towns.

Shingo Ishida, Partner and Head of APAC Investment at Persol Group added:

> **We are thrilled to collaborate with Vahan.ai, whose innovative technology and advanced business operations, driven by deep market insights, align perfectly with our broader strategy in India. Vahan’s Master Agency Platform is designed to revolutionize talent acquisition and workforce management by leveraging AI-driven solutions. Through this partnership, the PERSOL Group will support the expansion of Vahan’s reach, helping businesses in India access skilled talent more efficiently.**

Vahan.ai will also invest in developing its [artificial intelligence](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/artificial-intelligence/) technologies to capitalize on these expansion trends. Its AI Recruiter now conducts interviews in English and Hindi. Over the coming year, it plans to add support for eight main Indian languages and countless dialects, making the platform even more accessible and inclusive.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Blue-collar, Employee, Gig Economy, Hiring, HRTech, Job Interviews, Online Recruitment, Payroll, Talent Acquisition, Workforce Management Platform

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### [BorderPlus Raises $7M in New Funding for Global Workforce Mobility](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/borderplus-raises-7m-in-new-funding-for-global-workforce-mobility/)

**Published:** February 11, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** BorderPlus, a new-age cross-border workforce mobility platform, recently raised $7 million (INR 60 crore) in a funding round led by Owl Ventures.

**Content:**

BorderPlus, a new-age cross-border workforce mobility platform, recently raised $7 million (INR 60 crore) in a funding round led by Owl Ventures. Entrepreneurs, including Binny Bansal, Mithun Sacheti, Ritesh Agarwal, Aakash Chaudhary, and Apoorva Patni, also participated in this round. This marks BorderPlus’ first institutional (external) funding round.

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Mayank Kumar, co-founder of upGrad, and Ayush Mathur, a former senior executive at OYO, launched BorderPlus in January of this year. The platform provides end-to-end support, including finishing school training, [language learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/language-learning/), visa processing, employment opportunities, cultural integration, local qualification recognition, financing, and talent leasing. It enables skilled blue-collar workers to pursue worldwide professions. The startup now operates in the [healthcare](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/healthcare/) and [nursing](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/nursing/) fields.

Speaking about the development, Amit A Patel, Managing Director at Owl Ventures, said:

> **The global workforce landscape is evolving, especially with demographic trends such as ageing populations. The tiered skilling and mobility approach that BorderPlus brings to the table is solving a critical need. BorderPlus’ ability to integrate technology with end-to-end workforce mobility solutions is revolutionary.**

The company has already started training its first batch of nurses, preparing them for global assignments through a complete approach that includes language instruction, visa processing, work placements, cultural integration, and financial assistance.

Mayank Kumar and Ayush Mathur, co-founders of BorderPlus, said:

> **We are committed to unlocking cross-border employment opportunities, and this fundraiser will support us in enhancing our platform capabilities, strengthening partnerships, expanding our reach, and making international workforce mobility seamless and accessible.**

With this funding, BorderPlus plans to fuel its mission to streamline international career opportunities for skilled Indian workers, starting with healthcare professionals and nurses.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Blue-collar, Career Growth, Financial Education, Financial Support, Funding, Healthcare, Language Learning, Nursing

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### [Phenom Buys EDGE to Empower HR With AI-Driven Insights](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/phenom-buys-edge-to-empower-hr-with-ai-driven-insights/)

**Published:** February 10, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Phenom, an AI company specializing in HR, has recently announced the acquisition of EDGE, a leading resource management and talent mobility platform.

**Content:**

Phenom, an AI company specializing in HR, has recently announced the acquisition of EDGE, a leading resource management and talent mobility platform. The acquisition strengthens Phenom’s workforce intelligence solutions for the professional services industry and global capability centres (GCC). The sixth acquisition and addition to the Intelligent Talent Experience platform portfolio marks a significant step in Phenom’s purpose to help a billion people find the proper work.

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The acquisition of EDGE expands the Phenom platform’s sophisticated resource planning capabilities, which have been market-tested by some of the world’s best professional services businesses and GCCs. This boosts Phenom’s ability to supply solutions tailored to the talent demands of various industries, assisting firms in executing strategic workforce planning on a large scale.

EDGE ontologies have been refined through thousands of interactions with employees, managers and HR to deliver highly contextual recommendations for the GCC market. This, coupled with their unique automation framework, has helped companies achieve:

- 16-day reduction in internal fulfillment cycle time
- 21% increase in the number of demands fulfilled internally
- 36% increase in supply visibility
- 28x increase in the number of contractors replaced by existing staff

Speaking on the deal, Mahe Bayireddi, CEO and Co-founder of Phenom, said:

> **Organizations must level up their workforces to remain competitive in the face of rapidly developing AI innovations. Intelligence and automation empower HR teams to provide phenomenal experiences at scale, and the EDGE acquisition adds tremendous value better to serve professional service companies and global capability centres.**

Phenom, headquartered in Greater Philadelphia and located in India, Israel, the Netherlands, Germany, and the United Kingdom, uses AI-powered talent experiences to help organizations find and onboard people quicker, develop them to their full potential and retain them for longer. The Phenom Intelligent Talent Experience platform seamlessly connects candidates, employees, recruiters, talent marketers, talent leaders, [hiring](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/hiring/) managers, HR and HRIT — empowering diverse and global enterprises with innovative products including Phenom X+ Generative AI, Career Site, Chatbot, CMS, Talent CRM, X+ Screening, Automated Interview Scheduling, Interview Intelligence, Talent Experience Engine, Campaigns, University Recruiting, Contingent Talent Hiring, Onboarding, Talent Marketplace, Workforce Intelligence, Career Pathing, Gigs, Mentoring, and Referrals.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Employee, Hiring, HRTech, Online Recruitment, Workforce Development

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### [EdTech Startup Hiveclass Raises $1.5M Seed Round](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/edtech-startup-hiveclass-raises-1-5m-seed-round/)

**Published:** February 10, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Hiveclass, a New York-based EdTech platform, recently raised $1.5 million in seed funding. Spring Mountain Capital led the round, which also included Georgetown Angel Investor Network (GAIN), New York State Venture Fund, Rethink Education, and Techstars.

**Content:**

Hiveclass, a New York-based EdTech platform, recently raised $1.5 million in seed funding. Spring Mountain Capital led the round, which also included Georgetown Angel Investor Network (GAIN), New York State Venture Fund, Rethink Education, and Techstars.

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Hiveclass hosts [online courses](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-courses/) for [K-12](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/k-12/) students to learn about fitness, sports, dance, yoga, nutrition, and mindfulness, among other things. The portal offers short-form videos that teach children various skills, such as how to dribble a basketball. In addition to the videos, quizzes in between clips require written responses, helping keep kids focused and engaged. Educators can view all of their students and their quiz answers by using the platform’s teacher location, ensuring that everyone has completed their assignment. It claims that another selling feature is that students can earn physical education credits outside of class.

Hiveclass believes it stands out from other EdTech platforms and educational YouTube channels by emphasizing the P.E. and wellness field. The company claims to align with national standards set forth by SHAPE America, the Society of Health and Physical Educators organization that governs physical education in the U.S. Its closest rival, PLT4M, is also a SHAPE America member. It partners with over 80 educational institutions and has over 13,000 students and teachers on the platform.

The firm doesn’t publicly disclose pricing; it says it’s tailored for each client based on their specific requirements, including student count. However, it claims to have generated more than $2 million in revenue and hopes to hit an additional $1 million by next month.

With this funding, the organization plans to focus on product development, explicitly improving a teacher portal used by educators who utilize it to promote [student engagement](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/student-engagement/). Also on the agenda are expanded services for students with special needs.

The funding brings the startup’s total capital to over $3 million.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** EdTech Funding, EdTech Investors, EdTech Startups/Companies, K-12, Online Courses, Online Education, Quality Education, Sports, Student Engagement

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### [Karnataka Signs MoU With University of Liverpool for Research and Innovation](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/karnataka-signs-mou-with-university-of-liverpool-for-research-and-innovation/)

**Published:** February 10, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** The Government of Karnataka, led by Hon'ble Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, has signed a significant Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of Liverpool to foster greater collaboration in research and innovation, education cooperation, and the formation of a joint working group to drive this partnership forward.

**Content:**

The Government of Karnataka, led by Hon’ble Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, has signed a significant Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of Liverpool to foster greater collaboration in [research](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/research/) and [innovation](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/innovation/), education cooperation, and the formation of a joint working group to drive this partnership forward. The Karnataka government was represented at the ceremony by Hon’ble Minister of Large and Medium Scale Industries MB Patil, Dr. S. Selvakumar, IAS – Principal Secretary to Government, Department of Commerce and Industries, and Smt. Gunjan Krishna, IAS – Commissioner for Industrial Development, Department of Industries and Commerce.

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The MoU signing ceremony, held in the presence of Hon’ble Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, marks a significant step in enhancing Karnataka’s global academic and research partnerships.

This collaboration aims to advance knowledge exchange, facilitate academic mobility, and support joint research initiatives that benefit institutions and industry stakeholders. The agreement was formalized with the participation of key dignitaries, including Janaka Pushpanathan, Director, British Council Division, British Deputy High Commission; James Godber, Deputy Head of Mission, British Deputy High Commission; Professor Tim Jones, Vice-Chancellor, University of Liverpool; and Professor Tariq Ali, Pro Vice-Chancellor for Global Engagement and Partnerships, University of Liverpool.

The partnership sets the path for expanded research and development projects, student and faculty exchange programmes, and stronger industry-academic ties. It underscores Karnataka’s commitment to developing worldwide collaboration in [higher education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/higher-education/) and innovation, bolstering its status as a knowledge and technology hub.

The signing of this MoU comes ahead of the Global Investors Meet (GIM), Invest Karnataka 2025, which is slated for February 12-14, 2025, with an opening event on February 11, 2025. The event will promote Karnataka’s investment potential and cooperation prospects in various fields, including [education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/education/), research, and industry relationships.

With Karnataka preparing to host Invest Karnataka 2025, the MoU paves the way for increased international involvement and demonstrates the state’s commitment to creating high-impact partnerships in education and research.

The University of Liverpool is an ambitious, forward-thinking, and innovative university that aims to make a difference in the world that individuals live in. The University’s mission is to use effective strategies to improve lives and create a more equitable world. Its strategic approach defines what is crucial in achieving its long-term goals. It helps it sketch out how to get together through world-class education and research, partnerships, and effective recruitment.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Academic Research, Collaboration, education, Higher Education, Innovation, MOU, Partnership, Research

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### [Newsela Buys Generation Genius to Enhance Science and Math Offerings](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/newsela-buys-generation-genius-to-enhance-science-and-math-offerings/)

**Published:** February 7, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Newsela, a leading provider of high-quality instructional and assessment tools for K-12, recently announced the acquisition of Generation Genius, a renowned educational streaming platform for K-8 science and math videos, activities, and lessons.

**Content:**

Newsela, a leading provider of high-quality instructional and assessment tools for [K-12](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/k-12/), recently announced the acquisition of Generation Genius, a renowned educational streaming platform for K-8 science and math videos, activities, and lessons. Newsela’s range of products, which now includes Generation Genius, makes it easier to deliver relevant learning across all essential subjects.

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Newsela’s differentiated, standards-aligned content, writing assignments, and robust assessment capabilities will be combined with Generation Genius’ engaging science and math lessons to create a new experience that empowers students to read deeply, write confidently, think critically, and demonstrate their learning—all while driving measurable results that align with educators’ goals. The company plans to reveal further details about bringing this vision to reality later this year.

Commenting on the acquisition, Pep Carrera, Chief Executive Officer at Newsela., said:

> **We’re thrilled to welcome Generation Genius into the Newsela family. Our company launched with the idea that the foundation of learning is enabling students to make real-world connections through engaging, accessible content. This addition is another step towards deepening our impact on student outcomes and supporting teachers in what they do best.**

Generation Genius was founded in 2017 by Dr. Jeff Vinokur, a scientist who earned his PhD in Biochemistry from UCLA and TV personality and co-founder Eric S. Rollman, an Emmy-winning children’s TV executive. The platform offers K-8 teaching resources that bring school [science](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/science/) standards to life through fun and educational videos paired with lesson plans, activities, quizzes, reading material, and more. Its videos are produced in partnership with the National Science Teaching Association and aligned to standards in all 50 states.

Dr. Jeff Vinokur, Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Generation Genius, said:

> **Generation Genius was created to get kids excited to learn science by delivering inspiring lessons to classrooms nationwide. To do that, we made the highest quality educational videos in the industry, earning us an Emmy nomination along the way. Now, teaming up with Newsela means we can reach even more students to further our mission. We’re excited to continue providing the standards-aligned resources schools know and love at an even greater scale.**

Newsela was launched in 2013 with a significant mission to offer useful classroom learning to all students. Founders Matthew Gross and Dan Cogan-Drew developed a platform that provided teachers with relevant, engaging content: news matched with state learning criteria and delivered at five reading levels. With a suite of products to support knowledge- and skill building, writing practice, daily instruction, and assessment in K-12 classrooms, the company offers solutions backed by learning science [research](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/research/) to drive student outcomes and support teachers in their instructional goals.

The recent acquisition of Generation Genius adds to Newsela’s year of significant updates. The firm bought Formative, a rapidly developing assessment technology that enables districts to provide real-time feedback, standards-aligned activities, and reporting. Formative’s standalone product has continued to be updated with practice sets, teacher-based lessons, AI assistance, and other features. It has also increased Formative’s services with the recently released Balanced Assessment Suite, which includes everything a district needs to connect daily instruction with district-wide assessments and data, resulting in better insights that influence teaching, learning, and decision-making at all levels.

With this continued expansion of innovative products, Newsela is committed to bringing new solutions to support the company’s mission of meaningful classroom learning for every student.

The deal is valued at $100 million and comprises cash and performance-based payments.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Digital Classroom, EdTech Acquisition, EdTech Startups/Companies, K-12, Math Learning Platform, Mergers and Acquisition, Online Education, Quality Education

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### [Paradox Announces Acquisition of Eqtble to Fuel Conversational AI Hiring](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/paradox-announces-acquisition-of-eqtble-to-fuel-conversational-ai-hiring/)

**Published:** February 7, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Paradox, the conversational AI platform helping global employers like Chipotle, 7-Eleven, General Motors, Nestlè, and nearly 1,000 clients automate recruiting and hiring work, has recently announced the acquisition of people analytics platform Eqtble.

**Content:**

Paradox, the conversational AI platform helping global employers like Chipotle, 7-Eleven, General Motors, Nestlè, and nearly 1,000 clients automate recruiting and [hiring](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/hiring/) work, has recently announced the acquisition of people analytics platform Eqtble.

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Eqtble, co-founded in 2021 by Joseph Ifiegbu and Gabe Horwitz, aims to use analytics to fuel better workforce decisions. The company’s offering is based on a robust data model and analytics engine integrating data from all recruiting and HR systems. The company graduated from the acclaimed Y Combinator startup incubator and was formed by People Analytics professionals with approximately 30 years of combined expertise.

Speaking on the deal, Adam Godson, CEO of Paradox, said:

> **AI is the future of talent acquisition, and the foundation of useful AI is high-quality data, often connected from different sources, that helps our clients solve real business challenges. We’ve always believed that conversations are the UI of the future, and we see an opportunity to create a data foundation that powers people’s intelligence in a conversational, frictionless way.**

In 2024 alone, Paradox’s AI assistant and software automated the scheduling of more than 20 million interviews across the globe and powered over 1 billion AI-driven interactions with candidates in 30+ languages, saving recruiting teams millions in costs and countless hours of manual work. Combining Paradox’s depth in conversational AI experiences with Eqtble’s expertise in people data, the vision is for clients to create simple, accessible dashboards through a conversational interface – and then take action that improves business results.

Joseph Ifiegbu, co-founder and CEO of Eqtble, added:

> **As practitioners, we constantly experience the pain of accessing workforce insights and thinking. Who better to solve this than people who understand the challenges firsthand? We’re thrilled to help accelerate Paradox’s mission and AI vision, bringing influential people insights to the fingertips of talent acquisition and HR leaders — all through the simple, frictionless conversational experiences that make Paradox so unique.**

Paradox, founded in 2016, developed the first conversational recruiting platform, powered by its AI assistant Olivia, to allow recruiting and hiring teams to spend more time with people and less time with technology. The platform’s AI assistant serves global clients with hiring needs across frontline high-volume hourly and high-skilled professional roles by streamlining tasks like screening for minimum qualifications, instantly scheduling interviews, answering common candidate questions, and more through simple, frictionless mobile-, chat-, and SMS-driven experiences. The Deloitte Fast 500 has ranked the company as one of the fastest growing in [HRTech](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/hrtech/), and it has appeared on the Inc. 5000 list four years in a row.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics, Hiring, HRTech, Mergers and Acquisition, Online Recruitment, Workforce Development

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### [British Council & CBSE Unite to Enhance Multilingual Education in India](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/british-council-cbse-unite-to-enhance-multilingual-education-in-india/)

**Published:** February 7, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** The British Council, the UK's international organization for cultural relations and educational opportunities, has recently hosted a School Education Conference in collaboration with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) to improve multilingual pedagogy and practice in classrooms throughout India.

**Content:**

The British Council, the UK’s international organization for cultural relations and educational opportunities, has recently hosted a School Education Conference in collaboration with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) to improve multilingual pedagogy and practice in classrooms throughout India. The conference was aligned with the most recent policy reforms, such as [NEP 2020](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/nep-2020/) and NCF-SE, and focused on enhancing multilingual education to improve learning results.

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Sanjay Kumar, IAS, Secretary of the Department of School Education and Literacy, and Rahul Singh, IAS, Chairperson of CBSE, inaugurated the event. It brought together representatives and policymakers from over 200 schools, educational institutions, and key apex bodies, including CBSE, NCERT, and the English and Foreign Languages University.

By the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the workshops focused on showcasing and exchanging best practices in multilingual education and pedagogy. The discussions primarily revolved around exploring innovative teaching approaches that align with the National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCF-SE) and the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, specifically for multilingual classrooms.

The conference also served as a platform for educators and policymakers to collaborate on advancing important educational reforms. Trainers from various organizations and UK universities, including the University of Birmingham, Goethe University Frankfurt, ELT Consultant, English and Foreign Languages University, and CBSE, led panel discussions, workshops, and plenary sessions.

Addressing the attendees at the conference, Sanjay Kumar, Secretary of Education and Department of Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education, said:

> **We have embarked on a vital journey to enhance multilingual pedagogy across India. Given our country’s rich linguistic diversity, fostering inclusive educational environments that embrace multiple languages is essential, as the National Education Policy 2020 emphasizes. Our shared efforts are focused on empowering educators with the tools and strategies needed to support multilingualism in the classroom, enabling students to engage more deeply with their learning while nurturing respect for cultural diversity.**

The conference’s theme, “Enhancing Multilingual Pedagogy and Practice in the Classroom,” brought together linguists, educators, policymakers, and pedagogical professionals to discuss collaborative strategies.

Alison Barrett MBE, Director India, British Council, stated:

> **The Central Board of Secondary Education and the British Council have been working together to share knowledge and learning to support transformative classroom change. Our annual school education conference allows meaningful multi-stakeholder dialogue between educators, academics, and school leaders on priority areas aligned with the National Education Policy 2020 and the National Curriculum Framework for School Education.**

The gathering was envisioned to establish an environment where students can prosper academically and personally while honouring and enjoying their language heritage. According to the NEP 2020, multilingualism “not only promotes [cognitive development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/cognitive-development/) but also enhances empathy and respect for other cultures and languages”—values essential for fostering a cohesive, inclusive, and pluralistic society.

The British Council provides international possibilities for people in the UK and other nations, fostering global trust. The organization offers a variety of specialized arts, education, and English language projects to audiences throughout India and has over 100,000 members through its network of three libraries and cultural centres. It also allows students and teachers to gain access to English language training and learning and study options in the United Kingdom. The platform collaborates with several government ministries and partner groups in India and the United Kingdom to foster mutually beneficial arts, education, and English partnerships.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Cognitive Development, education, Govt. Officials/Policymakers, Multilingual Online Learning, NEP 2020, School Curriculum, Universities

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### [IIIT-Vadodara & TeamLease EdTech Launch Online Tech Degrees](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/iiit-vadodara-teamlease-edtech-launch-online-tech-degrees/)

**Published:** February 7, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** The Indian Institute of Information Technology Vadodara (IIIT  Vadodara) has partnered with TeamLease EdTech to provide three online undergraduate programmes in science: BSc in Computer Science, Data Science and Analytics, and Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.

**Content:**

The Indian Institute of Information Technology Vadodara (IIIT Vadodara) has partnered with TeamLease EdTech to provide three online undergraduate programmes in science: BSc in [Computer Science](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/computer-science/), Data Science and Analytics, and [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/artificial-intelligence/) and [Machine Learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/machine-learning/). According to an official statement, the programmes are explicitly designed to provide learners with industry-relevant skills that will boost their career potential in India’s rapidly growing technological industry and further align with the government’s goal of developing India into a hub for a globally skilled workforce.

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As per the statement, a BSc in Computer Science provides comprehensive programming and system design training, emphasizing machine learning and big data in the case of a BSc in Data Science and Analytics. The BSc in AI and Machine Learning enables students to form themselves into pursuing AI research and development, with all programmes costing Rs 2,53,600 in total.

Speaking about the development, Prof. Dharmendra Singh, Director of IIIT Vadodara, said:

> **These new online B.Sc. programmes will empower students with current and future-ready skills and open doors to high-growth career opportunities in India’s digital economy.**

Learners from all around India will have access to all programmes online through live delivery. Courses are built with industry inputs in mind, but they also include real-world case studies for hands-on experience with relevant technologies.

Shantanu Rooj, Founder and CEO of TeamLease EdTech, added:

> **With the rapid transformation of the IT sector, our goal is to equip students with cutting-edge skills that will make them workforce-ready from day one. Through our technology-driven learning platform, we aim to make quality education more accessible and impactful.**

The institution also highlighted the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report 2023, which stated that data analysts and AI specialists are among the most rapidly rising job roles worldwide. Furthermore, NASSCOM forecasts that India’s technology sector will generate more than 1.5 million new employment by 2026, emphasizing the critical need for talented workers. By 2025, the Indian [digital economy](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/digital-economy/) is estimated to be worth more than $1 trillion, with a strong demand for software developers, data analysts, and AI specialists.

TeamLease EdTech helps institutes improve their students’ employability through Apprenticeship skilling programmes, and Corporations upskill and reskill their workers to increase productivity and develop a talent supply chain. The platform offers a modular multi-modal classroom model of learning that operates across several classrooms – online, on-site, on-the-job, and virtual – to deliver a seamless learning experience for the learner. It has an exclusive agreement with 40 of India’s most prominent universities in 16 states, trains 3.5 lakh students on its platform in 9 Indian languages, collaborates with 4500 corporates on [upskilling](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/upskilling/)/skilling initiatives, and manages over 200 degree, diploma, and certificate programmes.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Apprenticeship, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Digital Economy, EdTech Startups/Companies, Machine Learning, Online Courses, Online Education, Research

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### [IIM Sambalpur & Breakout Learning Team Up for AI-Driven Management Education](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/iim-sambalpur-breakout-learning-team-up-for-ai-driven-management-education/)

**Published:** February 6, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Sambalpur has announced its collaboration with Breakout Learning Inc., a global leader in AI-driven digital case study solutions.

**Content:**

The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Sambalpur has announced its collaboration with Breakout Learning Inc., a global leader in AI-driven digital case study solutions. This partnership is poised to transform how management education is delivered, marking a significant step towards positioning India as a global hub for technology-driven business learning.

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The alliance aims to make India a leader in technology-enhanced management education, aligning with the government’s push to invest 500 Crore in AI Centers of Excellence as part of the Union Budget 2025. It will include Breakout Learning’s AI-enabled platform into IIM Sambalpur’s MBA, Executive MBA, and PhD programmes, establishing a new standard in [digital learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/digital-learning/) in the country. Students and professors will get exclusive access to premium case studies from world-renowned schools such as Harvard and Ivey, helping to improve educational quality and encourage global academic standards in India.

The partnership also opens new avenues for co-creating innovative management cases. Faculty and students at IIM Sambalpur will work together to develop cases hosted on Breakout Learning’s platform. These AI-generated cases will have joint intellectual property rights, giving IIM Sambalpur faculty discounted access to the materials for teaching and research purposes.

Prof. Mahadeo Jaiswal, Director of IIM Sambalpur, emphasized the importance of this collaboration, stating:

> **This is a game-changer for Indian management education. He pointed out that traditional teaching methods have long hindered innovation and research in Indian B-schools. IIM Sambalpur aims to prepare future leaders with unparalleled decision-making and analytical skills by integrating AI-driven case-based learning.**

Prof. Jaiswal added:

> **Indian B-schools have yet to secure spots in the top 200 global rankings. One reason for this is that faculty members often lack the time and resources to focus on research and innovation due to teaching pressures. With AI integration, our faculty will receive substantial support, freeing them to engage in research and case writing, ultimately boosting India’s global academic reputation.**

Breakout Learning believes that [artificial intelligence](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/artificial-intelligence/) (AI) can be a strong instrument for reviving the lost art of conversation and scale evaluation. Its AI-powered platform for small group discussions marks the beginning of a new era in education. Its content is designed to spark meaningful small-group debates, which AI evaluates. This strategy provides teachers with AI-driven insights that engage students and enrich presentations. Students engage in learning that informs and encourages [critical thinking](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/critical-thinking/) and peer [engagement](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/engagement/).

Ramit Varma, CEO and Co-Founder of Breakout Learning, also shared his perspective on the collaboration, saying:

> **IIM Sambalpur is the first institution in India to adopt this transformative approach and is now ready to compete with Harvard University. Traditional methods have drawbacks: Students often arrive unprepared, and instructors are well-prepared. In contrast, Breakout Learning’s AI-driven approach encourages students to think critically, innovate, and engage deeply, offering a more effective and engaging learning experience.**

Breakout Learning will ensure seamless integration of its AI-driven platform into IIM Sambalpur’s curriculum, which is backed by dedicated technical support. The partnership’s financial terms, including access fees and case development royalties, will be structured in a separate agreement to ensure long-term sustainability and mutual benefit for both parties.

According to Prof Jaiswal, this collaboration strengthens IIM Sambalpur’s position as an innovation-led education provider, aligning with India’s broader vision of becoming a knowledge powerhouse.

The association between IIM Sambalpur and Breakout Learning Inc. aims to change management education in India by merging AI technology and globally competitive learning methods. AI-driven case studies will improve educational quality, give students essential exposure to global business settings, and allow them to engage in a more profound, meaningful learning process.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, B-Schools, Case-based Learning, Critical Thinking, Digital Learning, EdTech Startups/Companies, education, Engagement, Innovation

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### [Kahoot! Launches Kahoot! Energize for Interactive Workplace Engagement](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/kahoot-launches-kahoot-energize-for-interactive-workplace-engagement/)

**Published:** February 6, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Kahoot!, a global learning and engagement company, has launched a new presentation toolkit called Kahoot! Energize. This new toolkit has powerful capabilities that enable professionals to turn every meeting, training, or event into an engaging, interactive session with actual business impact.

**Content:**

Kahoot!, a global learning and [engagement](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/engagement/) company, has launched a new presentation toolkit called Kahoot! Energize. This new toolkit has powerful capabilities that enable professionals to turn every meeting, training, or event into an engaging, interactive session with actual business impact. Kahoot! Energize expands on Kahoot!’s famous learning and engagement format, providing a professional kit suitable for meetings, events, and training in any workplace scenario, whether live, hybrid, or remote.

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Kahoot! Energize allows presenters to combine informative slides with real-time brainstorms, polls, and quizzes to spark discussions, capture attention, and gather feedback. The presenter can significantly enhance audience engagement, comprehension, and retention by adding this interactive layer.

Key features of Kahoot! Energize includes:

- Presentation mode, a new hosting experience that allows presenters to control how they incorporate Kahoot!’s signature competitive elements into their presentations, keeping the focus on impactful discussions and [problem-solving](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/problem-solving/);
- effortlessly sync existing Google Slides or Microsoft PowerPoints to Kahoot!, for a smooth presentation flow;
- securely track participation with reports to review feedback and spot knowledge gaps;
- seamlessly integrate with platforms like Zoom and Microsoft Teams for a streamlined experience in the new, hybrid working world;
- save time by instantly creating engaging presentations using a PDF, URL, or topic with Kahoot! AI generator;
- and many more features to come in 2025!

Speaking about the newly launched tool, Sean D’Arcy, Chief Solutions Officer at Kahoot!, said:

> **When we asked office workers about their most significant pain points in delivering presentations at work, more than half answered that they struggle with engaging their audience. With the launch of Kahoot! Energize, we’re empowering everyone to become an excellent presenter, bringing us closer to our vision of becoming the go-to software for audience engagement and interactive presentations.**

Participants can quickly attend from their phone, tablet, or computer—making Kahoot! Energize the perfect toolkit for the modern workplace.

The Kahoot! Energize toolkit is part of Kahoot! 360, the suite designed for businesses to enhance engagement and learning. Kahoot! has seen impressive growth in professional usage on the platform over the past year, with tens of millions of participants (non-unique) in companies and enterprises globally every year.

This continued growth highlights Kahoot! 360’s growing popularity as a go-to tool for [reskilling](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/reskilling/), [upskilling](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/upskilling/), and interactive industry presentations. With the release of Kahoot! Energize, Kahoot! is positioning itself for continued growth in the audience engagement and feedback software market, meeting the changing demands of businesses and employees globally.

Kahoot! offers free and paid plans for usage at school, work (in-person or virtual), or at home for social or self-study. It has over 10 billion participants (non-unique) in over 200 countries and regions since its inception. Over 8 million educators worldwide, from [K-12](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/k-12/) to [higher education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/higher-education/), rely on the platform to create dynamic and effective learning environments. Hundreds of millions of students actively engaged in classrooms and self-directed study ensures interesting and relevant learning experiences across various educational environments.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Brainstorming, EdTech Startups/Companies, Engagement, Higher Education, K-12, Online Education, Problem Solving, Reskilling, Self-Study, Upskilling, Workplace Learning

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### [DBS Foundation and Haqdarshak Launch New Initiative to Empower Underprivileged](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/dbs-foundation-and-haqdarshak-launch-new-initiative-to-empower-underprivileged/)

**Published:** February 6, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** The DBS Foundation, an organization dedicated to improving the lives and livelihoods of those in need, has unveiled a new programme in collaboration with Haqdarshak Empowerment Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (HESPL) to help increase financial inclusion, particularly in rural India.

**Content:**

The DBS Foundation, an organization dedicated to improving the lives and livelihoods of those in need, has unveiled a new programme in collaboration with Haqdarshak Empowerment Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (HESPL) to help increase financial inclusion, particularly in rural India. The initiative is part of DBS Bank’s more significant commitment, announced in 2023, to invest SGD 1 billion over the next ten years to better the lives and livelihoods of low-income and underprivileged people. The Foundation will provide SGD 5.1 million to fund the programme, which has targeted impacting 500,000 beneficiaries across the country.

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India’s rural population often faces challenges such as a lack of information about and access to financial services and social welfare entitlements. The DBS-funded programme addresses these critical gaps by providing resources to help this demographic understand Financial concepts and products, tools, and assistance in accessing social welfare schemes, supported by Haqdarshak’s team of agents. The programme will focus on rural regions in Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha.

Sharing about the initiative, Azmat Habibulla, Managing Director and Head – Group Strategic Marketing and Communications, DBS Bank India, said:

> **Since inception more than a decade ago, the DBS Foundation has been focused on uplifting lives and livelihoods and, it is especially meaningful to be able to launch a new intervention with Haqdarshak, who we have nurtured since 2018 as a Business For Impact. Having completed three decades in India, DBS Bank is more committed than ever to staying true to its purpose-driven vision and catalyzing change. Together with Haqdarshak, we will take forward this shared mission to go beyond banking and empower communities through financial inclusion. By tackling real knowledge gaps with targeted solutions, we can enable pathways out of poverty and create lasting impact to help build a better world for future generations.**

As part of the initiative, the specialized field teams, including Haqdarshak’s female agents, will be deployed to provide digital and financial literacy training and entitlement screening sessions. The effort will prioritize enrolling eligible beneficiaries in relevant social welfare programmes, particularly women, older people, and nano-entrepreneurs such as street vendors and tradespeople. Participants will also receive anti-scam awareness training to help them defend themselves against financial fraud. The Haqdarshak Yojana Card, a QR-coded card, will enhance the effectiveness of these services by allowing beneficiaries to easily access their social entitlement profiles online and receive periodic updates on scheme eligibility.

Over the years, Haqdarshak has worked with and received funding from the DBS Foundation (DBSF), including the 2018 DBSF Business for Impact Grant and the 2020 DBSF Business Transformation Improvement Grant. In 2023, Haqdarshak joined the DBSF initiative in India to promote digital and financial literacy among residents from underprivileged groups in Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana. Over 10,000 digital and financial literacy seminars were successfully performed for over 2 lakh beneficiaries as part of this project, as well as entitlement screening and facilitation support for over 4 lakh individuals so they could access relevant welfare packages. Notably, about 90% of those trained in digital and [financial literacy](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/financial-literacy/) were women.

Commenting on the announcement, Aniket Doegar, Co-Founder and CEO of Haqdarshak, said:

> **As we navigate an increasingly fast-paced world, it is essential to support those needing more assistance and ensure that no one is left behind. Our new program aims to foster long-term economic resilience and self-sufficiency among underprivileged communities by giving them the skills and confidence to access the benefits of the formal system. The DBS Foundation has been instrumental as a trusted partner in our journey, and their consistent support over the years has enabled us to scale our reach and impact more lives positively. We look forward to partnering again on a purposeful initiative, bringing about real impact by sparking collective action.**

This initiative is part of the DBS Foundation’s more significant aim of assisting underprivileged communities and enabling them to achieve financial resilience throughout Asia, particularly emphasizing impoverished and older adults of society. Promoting Businesses For Impact promotes businesses with a dual bottom line of profit and purpose, fostering those that correspond with its goal and incorporating them into DBS’s culture and operations.

The DBS Foundation stands for groundbreaking companies for impact since 2014, focusing on addressing significant societal concerns while making a profit with purpose. It accelerates the growth and impact of these purpose-driven firms through charitable funding, capacity building, mentorship, and other forms of support. The group also strives to spark good change by helping the disadvantaged and poor improve their situation. This includes meeting basic requirements for individuals who do not have them and promoting inclusion by teaching them financial and digital literacy. The Foundation collaborates with other partners who share its vision to spark long-term change. Its vision is to inspire collective action to help build a better world, to make each day better and tomorrow brighter.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Community, Digital Learning, Financial Education, Financial Literacy, Mentorship, Online Education, Rural Area/Low-Income

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### [Vantage Knowledge Academy and Marwadi University Partner for Finance Education](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/vantage-knowledge-academy-and-marwadi-university-partner-for-finance-education/)

**Published:** February 5, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Vantage Knowledge Academy, a BSE-listed recognized leader in global modern finance education, has recently announced its association with Marwadi University, one of the top universities in Gujarat, to offer university programmes to students in Mumbai.

**Content:**

Vantage Knowledge Academy, a BSE-listed recognized leader in global modern finance education, has recently announced its association with Marwadi University, one of the top universities in Gujarat, to offer university programmes to students in Mumbai. The MBA Finance with CMT (Chartered Market Technician) and the MBA Finance with CPA (Certified Public Accountant) courses will be offered jointly. Through this partnership, specialist finance and accounts will be introduced to develop the next wave of leaders in global finance.

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This fresh partnership with an internationally acknowledged curriculum aims to disrupt the [financial education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/financial-education/) space and will help students meet the needs of a changing global finance landscape. By integrating cutting-edge resources, globally renowned and knowledgeable teachers, and real-world applications, this alliance will guarantee that students are prepared to assume leadership positions in the finance industries in India and beyond.

A group of forward-thinking individuals founded Vantage Knowledge Academy to provide a new platform for the education of the next generation of finance professionals. Its flagship programmes are primarily aimed at those pursuing graduation with a major in Commerce and those who have recently graduated and are looking for a career in finance (including banking), with the only goal of employability. The platform provides career-relevant, first-choice qualifications to those with application and ambition to improve their abilities through [skill development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/skill-development/).

Vantage Knowledge Academy’s founder and CFO, Rajesh Dedhia, expressed his excitement about potential collaboration, saying:

> **At Vantage Knowledge Academy, we have always focused on bridging the gap between academia and industry, ensuring our students are equipped with the necessary skills to excel in the global finance sector. Our collaboration with Marwadi University reflects our commitment to nurturing skilled professionals and elevating the banking and finance curriculum to meet the demands of an ever-evolving world. We need to adapt to the modern education system constantly, and this partnership underscores the importance of staying updated with changing policies and trends.**

The academy has grown its network by working with over seven colleges in the last year, offering a varied range of 30 courses. Its vast reach has helped cultivate a large online and offline student base of over 5,000+ to date. With a team of over 20 skilled faculty members, the company continues to expand as a reliable learning centre for accounting and finance education, preparing individuals to survive in the competitive finance business.

Dr. Rajeshkumar Patel, Director of the Centre for Distance and Online Education, Marwadi University, commented:

> **Empowering the next generation of finance leaders is at the heart of Marwadi University’s mission. Our partnership with Vantage Knowledge Academy marks a breakthrough in providing students with world-class knowledge, skills, and practical experience in full compliance with UGC regulations. Together, we’re committed to shaping the future of finance education and preparing students for success in an ever-changing world.**

Moving into the future, the cooperation with Marwadi University signals the beginning of Vantage Knowledge Academy’s expansion. The academy aims to reach 1000 students in a year and provide two new UGC-compliant courses in the Accounts and Technical Analysis categories. Strategic relationships and a stronger international presence will help the academy establish its place in global financial education while adhering to UGC requirements.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Career Development, education, Financial Education, Online Courses, Online Learning, Partnership, Quality Education, Skill Development

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### [Virohan Collaborates With Mahajan Imaging & Labs for Healthcare Training](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/virohan-collaborates-with-mahajan-imaging-labs-for-healthcare-training/)

**Published:** February 5, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Virohan, India's leading healthcare EdTech platform, has joined forces with Mahajan Imaging & Labs, a pioneer in diagnostics, medical imaging, and genomics, to offer placement opportunities for students.

**Content:**

Virohan, India’s leading [healthcare](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/healthcare/) EdTech platform, has joined forces with Mahajan Imaging & Labs, a pioneer in diagnostics, medical imaging, and genomics, to offer placement opportunities for students. The alliance aims to address the gap between [education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/education/) and the healthcare industry by providing students with hands-on experience with cutting-edge, AI-powered medical imaging and diagnostic technology.

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Through this partnership, Virohan students will turn their classroom learning into hands-on experience in real healthcare environments. Working in state-of-the-art facilities, they will build the clinical and [technical skills](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/technical-skills/) needed to meet India’s growing demand for skilled Allied Health Professionals.

Emphasizing the significance of the collaboration, Nalin Saluja, Co-founder and CTO of Virohan, said:

> **We’re excited to partner with Mahajan Imaging & Labs. Their extensive network will expose our students to advanced diagnostic technologies. The healthcare industry in India is changing fast, and the demand for skilled professionals who can work with cutting-edge tools is higher than ever. This partnership is not just about learning—it gives our students the confidence and practical knowledge to step into the real world and make a difference.**

Mahajan Imaging & Labs has a dynamic background that brings new and advanced technology into the country. It engages in advanced clinical and applied [research](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/research/) and has established benchmarks in this sector. With over 35 years of experience in healthcare innovation, the company runs 11 centres and three labs in North India, including standalone facilities in Delhi NCR and Jaipur, as well as collaborations with top hospitals like Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, Fortis Hospitals, Safdarjung Hospital, and PSRI Hospital. It also works on advanced clinical and applied research with university partners such as the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Boston, USA, the Max Planck Institute, the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in New Delhi, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in Delhi, and leading global pharmaceutical and device manufacturers.

Kabir Mahajan, COO of Mahajan Imaging & Labs, stated:

> **Our collaboration with Virohan represents a significant step toward strengthening India’s healthcare workforce. By providing students with hands-on training, we are supporting their professional growth and contributing to improved patient care nationwide. This partnership aligns with our plans to expand our integrated diagnostic centre network across North India. We take pride in our latest technology, machinery, and highly trained employees and doctors to help patients in any situation, especially complex cases. We are delighted to extend this learning to students from Virohan.**

The cooperation is another step toward Virohan’s aim of providing the future generation of Allied Health Professionals with the information and experience they need to flourish in their careers and alleviate India’s healthcare skills gap.

Virohan, established in 2018 by Archit Jayasal, Kunaal Dudeja, Nalin Saluja, and Parul Dudeja, provides students with healthcare vocational training to help them further their careers in the healthcare field. The platform is driven by a desire to develop a generation of learners capable of turning their abilities into careers. It offers a comprehensive education that educates students with technical and [soft skills](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/soft-skills/) necessary in the industry. To do this, the organization created a one-of-a-kind student journey suited to each learner’s specific needs. With over 2,000 employer partners, the company continues to build valuable industry relationships for its students. This marks another significant milestone in its journey to address India’s allied healthcare workforce gap, create employment opportunities, and contribute to improved patient care.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, EdTech Partnership, EdTech Startups/Companies, education, Health Education, Healthcare, Innovation, Online Courses, Online Education, Online Training, Research, Soft Skills, Technical Skills

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### [WeVideo and Skolon Team Up for Enhanced Video Learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/wevideo-and-skolon-team-up-for-enhanced-video-learning/)

**Published:** February 5, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** WeVideo, the leading video learning platform for K–12, empowers educators and students to create, engage, and inspire with video.

**Content:**

WeVideo, the leading video learning platform for [K–12](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/k-12/), empowers educators and students to create, engage, and inspire with video. Skolon, a premier platform enabling seamless access to digital learning resources, has announced a strategic partnership that will broaden access to collaborative and [video-based learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/video-based-learning/) experiences for students and educators.

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As part of this collaboration, WeVideo’s suite of easy video creation tools will be available on Skolon’s entire digital platform, assisting educators in creating lessons that increase [student engagement](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/student-engagement/) and improve learning.

Skolon is an independent platform for [digital education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/digital-education/) tools and learning resources designed for teachers and students. The platform makes accessing and using your digital school resources simple, improves security, reduces administration, and frees up more learning time. The company’s objective is that digital learning should be accessible to everyone. To do this, it will provide the most efficient and intelligent approach to accessing and utilizing digital resources in the classroom. It features various new features for safer and simpler [digital learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/digital-learning/), and collaborations are created with some of the Nordic region’s prominent publishers.

Commenting on the collaboration, Erik Ræstad, Managing Director of International Sales at WeVideo, said:

> **WeVideo has always believed in the power of video to spark creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration in the classroom. This partnership makes it easier for educators to use video for deeper learning.**

Through the partnership, WeVideo’s extensive feature set, including multi-track editing, screen recording, green screen, and collaborative video projects, will be available to Skolon users via single sign-on (SSO) and streamlined app management. WeVideo also provides interactive video tools to engage viewers and promote content retention with in-video modules, which will also be available. These capabilities help students become active content creators, while teachers benefit from simplified lesson planning and real-time assessment tools.

Sebastian Matuska, Skolon’s Chief Business Development Officer, added:

> **Partnering with WeVideo allows us to expand our offerings while empowering schools to integrate video-based projects seamlessly into their curriculum. This collaboration reflects our shared dedication to innovation, making digital tools more accessible and enabling students to learn in engaging and impactful ways.**

Skolon and WeVideo users can look forward to:

- **Seamless integration:** Access WeVideo directly from Skolon, reducing login barriers and administrative tasks.
- **Enhanced engagement:** Promote crucial [21st-century skills](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/21st-century-skills/) with pre-made video projects and assignments.
- **Holistic management:** Skolon’s centralized platform streamlines resource management, planning, and reporting for teachers and administrators.
- **Scalable & secure:** WeVideo and Skolon prioritize data privacy and security, ensuring a trustworthy environment for K–12 schools.

The incorporation is presently available to existing Skolon schools in Sweden and Norway. Additional markets will be opened in stages, gradually increasing access to WeVideo’s straightforward video learning tools.

WeVideo was started in Norway in 2011 with the belief that everyone, from students to professionals, should be able to produce, share, and collaborate with video. Since then, the company has grown into a world-renowned interactive video learning platform. Its entirely remote team of 100+ individuals works hard daily to develop WeVideo, the world’s best video learning platform.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Digital Education, Digital Learning, EdTech Startups/Companies, Engagement, K-12, Online Education, Student Engagement, Video-based Learning

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### [College Vidya and Birchwood University Unite to Transform Online Education in India](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/college-vidya-and-birchwood-university-unite-to-transform-online-education-in-india/)

**Published:** February 4, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** College Vidya, India's leading online education platform, has partnered with Birchwood University to revolutionize access to world-class education.

**Content:**

College Vidya, India’s leading [online education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-education/) platform, has partnered with Birchwood University to revolutionize access to world-class education. This strategic collaboration paves the way for students across India to embark on a transformative academic journey that combines affordability, flexibility, and global opportunities. The partnership aims to benefit 500 students in its inaugural year and establish a framework for scaling up in the near future.

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Through this collaboration, students will access globally accredited programmes, advanced learning platforms, and an interdisciplinary curriculum through distinguished faculty, state-of-the-art research facilities, and personalized support services that adapt to individual career aspirations. A unique feature of this initiative is that it allows learners to select majors and minors after two years of study, encouraging academic exploration and specialization. The online Global MBA programme also focuses on equipping students with the intercultural management skills needed to excel in an interconnected global workforce.

Speaking on the partnership, Rohit Gupta, COO of College Vidya, said:

> **This alliance is not just about expanding access to global education. It is about fostering a generation of learners equipped with the tools and confidence to thrive in a competitive, globalized environment. Together with Birchwood University, we are redefining how education is delivered, making it flexible, inclusive, and transformative. This collaboration reflects our shared commitment to creating opportunities that empower students and shape their futures meaningfully.**

Students will also benefit from scholarships, financial aid, and personalized academic support to ensure a seamless learning experience. With resources like cutting-edge research facilities and interdisciplinary studies, the partnership aims to enhance the academic journey while promoting [innovation](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/innovation/) and [lifelong learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/lifelong-learning/). Furthermore, the collaboration opens pathways for students in India to transition into on-campus programs in the United States, paving the way for advanced education and career opportunities in one of the most sought-after global destinations.

Birchwood University stands out as a beacon of innovation and achievement in today’s rapidly changing educational scene. The Commission of Independent Education (CIE) of Florida, USA, has approved this global [online university](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-university/). Its objective is to provide our students with an advanced education enriched with experience, wisdom, and opportunity. The University’s vision centred on putting students first and providing them with outstanding personal care. The drive to create a demanding academic environment and comprehensive support services demonstrates a commitment to student success. It emphasizes that every student can excel with the correct atmosphere and support.

Highlighting the importance of this collaboration, Dr Tilokie Dipoo, Vice President and Provost of Birchwood University, stated:

> **Our association with College Vidya complements our mission of breaking barriers to quality education. We aim to create a truly global academic experience that combines Birchwood University’s tradition of excellence with College Vidya’s vision of making education accessible to all. Together, we are setting a new benchmark for innovative, student-centric education, encouraging a generation of leaders who will make a meaningful impact on the world.**

Beyond its immediate impact, the association represents a long-term commitment to promoting global collaboration, [career development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/career-development/), and continuing innovation in learning approaches. Both institutions are working to develop a strong alumni network that will help students move from the classroom to the workplace.

College Vidya, established in 2019, is a pioneering education platform at the vanguard of India’s online educational environment, with its headquarters in Noida. The online platform provides students with accurate and reliable information about numerous universities and courses, guiding them to various exciting employment opportunities. With a rich history dating back to the esteemed Blackboard Education & Research Foundation, founded in 1996, the company has established itself as the nation’s leading and one-stop solution for making informed online education decisions. Driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, the company is committed to transforming the traditional education system and democratizing access to high-quality learning experiences.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Career Development, EdTech Partnership, EdTech Startups/Companies, Innovation, Lifelong Learning, Online Education, Online University, Professional Development

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### [Maharashtra Aims to Become AI Hub With New University](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/maharashtra-aims-to-become-ai-hub-with-new-university/)

**Published:** February 4, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Maharashtra is set to establish India's first Artificial Intelligence (AI) university, aiming to become a hub for AI education, research, and innovation.  Learn more about this groundbreaking initiative.

**Content:**

Maharashtra is all set to establish the country’s first [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/artificial-intelligence/) (AI) university, marking a huge step forward in technical growth. This initiative, announced by State Information Technology Minister Ashish Shelar, seeks to establish Maharashtra as a hub for AI education, research, and innovation. The task force comprises experts from academia, industry and government. It will focus on developing an institution based on [AI education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/ai-education/), [research](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/research/) and [innovation](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/innovation/).

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The proposed Artificial Intelligence University will be a centre of excellence, encouraging collaboration among essential stakeholders such as educational institutions, corporate organizations, and government agencies. It aims to promote research and development in AI and related subjects while providing students and professionals with specific skills in new technologies.

The university will specialize in fundamental AI disciplines, including [Machine Learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/machine-learning/) (ML), data science, robotics, and automation, while also promoting partnerships with global tech corporations, research establishments, and startup ecosystems. The state government aims to bring a multidisciplinary approach, incorporating AI applications in healthcare, agriculture, manufacturing, finance, and innovative governance. The ultimate objective is to address the skill gap by cultivating the next generation of AI engineers, researchers, and entrepreneurs. Further, the institution will be a hub for policy research and ethical AI advancement.

Addressing the gathering, IT minister of Maharashtra Ashish Shelar said, “The AI University will be a centre of excellence, fostering collaboration between industry, academia, and government. This initiative will not only position us as a global leader in AI but also contribute to India’s technological advancement.” “The task force has held two meetings and is working on finalizing the roadmap for the university’s establishment. The government’s decision reflects its commitment to making Maharashtra a hub for technology and innovation,” he further stated.

The Principal Secretary of the Information Technology Department chairs the committee. It includes directors from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mumbai and the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Mumbai. Representatives from leading technology firms such as Google India, Mahindra Group, and Larsen & Toubro (L&T) are also part of the team. Additionally, officials from the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, the Rajiv Gandhi Science and Technology Commission, and the Data Security Council of India will contribute their expertise to the project.

AI experts believe that the rise of AI and the establishment of such a university will place Maharashtra at the forefront of technological progress. Apart from India, several other countries have already installed AI education systems, with top AI [universities](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/universities/) in the US, UK, France, and China.

The Maharashtra government’s decision to establish this institution demonstrates its proactive attitude to realizing artificial intelligence’s potential. As artificial intelligence continues to transform sectors worldwide, this project will likely boost India’s standing in the global technological scene.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** AI Education, Artificial Intelligence, Collaboration, Innovation, Machine Learning, Multidisciplinary Learning, Research, Robotics, Universities

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### [How Do We Emphasize Moral Education to Excel as Global Citizens?](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/how-do-we-emphasize-moral-education-to-excel-as-global-citizens/)

**Published:** February 4, 2025
**Author:** Professor M. S. Rao

**Excerpt:** This article emphasizes the importance of character education alongside academic qualifications. It argues that while degrees are important for securing employment, character is essential for long-term success, respect, and personal fulfillment. 

**Content:**

Education and character are the two things parents must provide to their children. They can lead to any part of the world with courage and confidence if educated. They can earn their livelihood and provide meaning to their lives. If they are imparted with character, they will live with dignity and honour and achieve success with integrity. Hence, parents must provide education and character to their children instead of sharing their wealth. In this way, they bring up their children correctly and add value to society. At the same time, educational institutions must impart moral education to students to enable them to grow as healthy citizens.

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### Emphasize Character Education

Most students work hard and smart to acquire educational qualifications. They often compete with their colleagues to stand out. One degree they must acquire is a ‘character degree’. Other degrees don’t have any value if they are not equipped with this character degree.

Most students aspire to acquire educational qualifications to secure employment opportunities. These qualifications are essential to obtaining employment. If they have a character degree, they will be enlightened and empowered throughout their lives. They can grow as healthy citizens to build a healthy nation and a healthy global society.

Your character is your asset. Like [education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/education/), your character cannot be taken away by others unless you agree to lose it. You can acquire anything and everything under the sun on the earth if you have a strong character. You can earn your lost money, lost happiness, and lost peace; if you have a strong character.

In soft leadership, people often talk about charisma. But what people must learn is to emphasize character, not charisma. Charisma may gain temporary popularity, which is like a passing cloud. What character gives you is a permanent place in the hearts of the people beyond your lifetime far above these passing clouds to shine like a star forever.

### Achieve Success with Integrity

Some students aspire to achieve success by hook or crook due to peer pressure and age pressure. The success achieved through wrongful means will not sustain whereas success achieved through rightful means will ensure your longevity. Additionally, it helps you command respect and become a role model and legend.

To keep their doors open, students must emphasize character degrees rather than paper degrees that serve as a foothold to be placed permanently in companies. Although paper degrees provide them with a platform to enter employment, it is the character degree that provides them a permanent platform to ensure employability. It may be easy to be appreciated but tough to be respected by others. Success may be appreciated by others but when success is achieved with integrity will be respected by others. Hence, strive to achieve success with integrity by equipping myself with a character degree.

### The Role of Educators

Educators must impart character education to students to check declining ethical values among students. Educators are the true academic leaders who build a society by imparting character education to students. Students must take an interest in acquiring character because character cannot just be taught in the classroom. What educators can do is inspire students to acquire character. Ultimately, it is the students who must show interest in acquiring it based on their values and virtues.

### The Role of Parents

Parents must take responsibility. They must spend some time regularly with their children at home to connect with them to build a strong value system. They must prepare their children to face challenges in life. They must teach their children to emphasize character education rather than paper qualifications. Character education helps throughout their lives whereas paper qualifications serve for a short period. Parents must not be in a mad race to apply pressure on their children to acquire scores and grades in exams. They must encourage curricular and extracurricular activities apart from inspiring them to acquire character education. They must set an example for their children at home, and educators must set an example in educational institutions to impart the right values and virtues among students. Both parents and educators must take collective responsibility in this regard. Educational institutions must emphasize the overall development of students rather than the partial performance of grades and scores. Hence, there must be coordinated efforts from all stakeholders including educators, parents, students, and educational institutions to impart character education to students.

This advice may discomfort some ambitious students. But it is worth waiting to achieve success with integrity. The intention is to inspire students to dream big and shine like stars with character education rather than to become passing clouds with their paper qualifications.

### Lead by Example

Educators in educational institutions must take the initiative to impart moral education. The parents at home must impart a value system by leading by example. Currently, the technology is highly advanced, and the children are the negative rather than the positive things. It is a fact that people accept negativity more than positivity. Additionally, children are much more intelligent than their parents due to the influence of their peers and technology. Peer pressure plays a crucial role in either making or breaking children. Hence, parents must keep a vigil on their children and ensure that positive and healthy friends surround them. To conclude, moral education should be emphasized to children to enable them to grow as healthy and global citizens. It helps them achieve success with integrity and inculcates in them giving back to society to build a better world.

**Categories:** Insight

**Tags:** education, Educational Assessment, Educational Content, Educational Leadership, Employment Skills, Online Education

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### [CBSE Announces STEM Education as 2025 Theme to Empower Students](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/cbse-announces-stem-education-as-2025-theme-to-empower-students/)

**Published:** February 4, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** CBSE has announced STEM education as its annual training theme for 2025.  The board is launching initiatives like the 3030 Eklavya online series and Capacity Building Programmes to empower teachers with STEM-focused teaching practices. 

**Content:**

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has recently announced ‘STEM education’ as the yearly training theme 2025. Rahul Singh, the CBSE chairman, emphasized the importance of [STEM education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/stem-education/) in providing students with [critical thinking](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/critical-thinking/), [problem-solving](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/problem-solving/), and innovation skills necessary for a technologically driven future. Every year, CBSE decides on a specific theme for training programmes, and this year, it is ‘STEM education’, which aims to improve teaching methodologies in science, engineering, technology, and related fields.

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The board has issued the CBSE Class 10 and 12 admit card 2025 for regular and private students on its Pariksha Sangam portal. As per the CBSE date sheet 2025, Class 10 and 12 board exams will begin on February 15. The board is also conducting free psycho-social counselling for students to support them during their board exams. The CBSE counselling sessions are scheduled until April 4, 2025.

In line with the yearly theme ‘STEM Education,’ CBSE will organize specific Capacity-Building Programmes (CBPs) to assist educators in incorporating STEM-focused teaching practices into classrooms. According to an official announcement from CBSE, these CBPs will operate alongside regular [teacher training](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/teacher-training/) sessions. The board commenced the CBPs with the launch of the 3030 Eklavya STEM education online series. In partnership with IIT Gandhinagar, the CBSE has launched the 3030 Eklavya STEM education online series to promote STEM education.

The 3030 Eklavya STEM education allows subject teachers to earn up to 30 hours of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) training upon completing all 10 sessions. Its programme includes hands-on [STEM](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/stem/) activities, engaging questions and assignments designed to enhance conceptual understanding, critical thinking, and creative problem-solving. Interested participants can register for the 3030 Eklavya STEM education online series by visiting the official website.

The first episode was on January 26, and the upcoming episodes are scheduled for February 9, 16, and 23. The programme consists of 10 sessions, each including lectures, [homework](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/homework/), projects, and assignments, which together equate to 3 hours of CPD training per session. The sessions will be streamed live every Sunday at 4 p.m. and available on the CCL YouTube channel.

Upon completion of the 3030 Eklavya STEM education programme, participants can get a participation certificate (₹200 + taxes) and/or a certificate of competency or teacher training (₹200 + taxes).

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Critical Thinking, Exams, Online Courses, Online Education, Problem Solving, Professional Development, STEM, STEM Education, Teacher Training

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### [Lumify Work and AI CERTs Collaborate to Enhance AI Education](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/lumify-work-and-ai-certs-collaborate-to-enhance-ai-education/)

**Published:** February 3, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Lumify Work, a leading IT and process training provider for business and enterprise customers, has partnered with AI CERTs to offer a comprehensive range of vendor-agnostic AI certifications across Australia, New Zealand, and the Philippines.

**Content:**

Lumify Work, a leading IT and process training provider for business and enterprise customers, has partnered with AI CERTs to offer a comprehensive range of vendor-agnostic AI certifications across Australia, New Zealand, and the Philippines. The collaboration aims to set a new standard in [AI education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/ai-education/) by combining AI CERTs’ industry-recognised certifications with Lumify Work’s expertise in digital transformation training. This initiative seeks to equip professionals with the skills required for success in an increasingly AI-driven environment.

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AI CERTs’ certifications employ a role-based approach, providing role-specific and vendor-agnostic training that prepares individuals to adapt and thrive amid the rapidly changing AI landscape. These certifications cater to various roles, from technical specialists to business professionals, enabling workforces to leverage AI’s capabilities fully.

Speaking on the partnership, Jon Lang, CEO of Lumify Group:

> **With the introduction of AI CERTs, Lumify Work reinforces its leadership in AI education. These role-specific, vendor-agnostic certifications empower individuals and organisations with cutting-edge skills and globally validated credentials to navigate the evolving AI landscape. Together with AI CERTs, we’re preparing our students to drive innovation and achieve transformative growth.**

Lumify Work has already scheduled the AI CERTs™ top and most popular courses, including:

- **AI+ Executive™:** Provides a solid understanding of AI fundamentals, data management, and its applications in business, marketing, finance, and HR. It equips learners with AI strategy, governance, risk management, and team [leadership skills](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/leadership-skills/) for successful AI integration and organisational transformation.
- **AI+ Everyone™:** Explores AI basics and the ethical considerations of its technologies and applications. It also examines how generative AI can enhance creativity and innovation.
- **AI+ Ethics™:** Addresses the ethical implications and social impacts of AI. It teaches learners strategies for responsible decision-making, focusing on preventing bias in AI systems, protecting privacy, securing AI and data, and complying with global AI regulations.
- **AI+ Prompt Engineer™:** Teaches learners how to write effective AI prompts, optimise them for specific tasks, and troubleshoot to enhance model performance. It also covers AI tools and frameworks for prompt engineering, preprocessing image data, fine-tuning models, and optimising image classification and synthesis performance.

Russell Sarder, CEO of AI CERTs™ added:

> **Our partnership with Lumify Work represents a significant milestone in delivering practical, industry-aligned AI certifications to the ANZ market. By joining forces, we’re equipping professionals with the skills they need to excel and thrive in the ever-evolving tech environment.**

The scope of future offerings is planned to expand significantly. Lumify Work intends to cover core roles, technical domains, and specialised industries, and various courses are set to roll out in the coming months. These certifications, available on February 1, 2025, provide businesses with a clear roadmap for developing AI-ready teams at all levels of the organisation.

AI CERTs™ training and certifications empower organisations to build a more competent workforce by equipping teams with in-demand skills for the AI era. These certifications drive growth by unlocking innovation and creating opportunities through AI expertise. Furthermore, they help organisations adapt to change, enabling them to stay ahead of rapid technological advancements with validated, future-proofed skills.

Peter Clark, General Manager for Lumify Work, commented on the growing demand for AI training:

> **We are experiencing a surge in demand for AI training, with many clients seeking guidance on how to equip their teams for AI’s transformative impact across all roles in an organisation. However, many organisations struggle with knowing where to start. Our AI CERTs™ are designed to bridge this gap, complementing our existing training portfolio and catering to the diverse needs of professional and technical roles across all sectors. By offering a flexible and customisable model, we empower businesses to overcome training hurdles and fully harness AI’s vast potential to scale their initiatives effectively.**

With 30 years of experience in the training market, Lumify Work offers courses designed to equip the workforce with mission-critical tech skills to transform teams, supercharge careers, and future-proof businesses. Its best-in-class, vendor-certified IT and process training is delivered in the classroom and online by industry-accredited award-winning trainers. The company’s pragmatic and real-world-ready courses cover cutting-edge topics such as [Cyber Security](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/cyber-security/), [Cloud Computing](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/cloud-computing/), AI, and Agile. The platform delivers content to over 20,000 students every year, online, in classrooms, and workplaces.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** AI Education, Certifications, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Engineering, Innovation, Leadership Skills, Online Courses, Technical Skills

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### [How Has Technology Changed Education Globally](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/how-has-technology-changed-education-globally/)

**Published:** February 3, 2025
**Author:** Professor M. S. Rao

**Excerpt:** This article explores the double-edged nature of technology, its impact on education (including the shift to online learning), and the debate about whether it can replace human creativity.  It argues that while technology offers numerous benefits, particularly in education and research, it's a tool that must be harnessed for the betterment of humankind, complementing rather than replacing human ingenuity and the crucial role of teachers.

**Content:**

There is a debate about whether technology is a boon or a bane. People are apprehensive that technology will replace creativity. Currently, people acquire information on a platter from search engines. There is a limited scope to think. Previously, people remembered numbers and calculated simple mathematics using their minds without using calculators and technology.

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### Technology is a Double-Edged Sword

Technology is a tool that can be used for both constructive and destructive activities. It is like a knife in the hands of a thief, who uses it to kill others. On the other hand, if the knife is in the hands of a doctor, s/he can save a patient’s life. So, it all depends on how we use technology. Technology is a double-edged sword and must be used for constructive purposes and to improve the lives of others.

### Technology and Education

Education has changed due to technology, especially after COVID-19. It is likely to change drastically in the wake of [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/artificial-intelligence/) (AI) and the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

Technology has thrown several challenges and opportunities for teachers and students. Teachers find it challenging to keep pace with the changing times and technologies. Students find it challenging due to a lack of networking opportunities.

Technology has revolutionized the education system globally. It has provided easy and instant access to education and offered several advantages to acquiring [education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/education/) cost-effectively. Here are some advantages of technology in education. Technology improves the skills of teachers and learners. It encourages learners to learn by themselves. Teachers become the facilitators of learning. It builds collaboration between learners. It builds higher-order thinking skills. It increases the concentration and attention of students. Teachers can use technology to grade students and send the reports directly to parents. In China, classrooms with artificial intelligence have become laboratories for future generations. However, learners miss the impact of the natural world due to advanced technology.

### Classroom Education versus Online Education

The shift from conventional classroom education to [online education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-education/) has both merits and demerits. Teachers and students have instant access to information due to the Internet. The students have higher expectations and aspirations from teachers. Teachers find it challenging to meet the rising aspirations and expectations of students. Therefore, teachers must conduct regular research to update their teaching and training methodologies. They must convert information into knowledge and share their knowledge with passion and practical ideas, insights, and illustrations to stay ahead of students. Students cannot convert information into knowledge. They may fail to differentiate between the information and the information overload and may fail to understand clearly what kind of information they must acquire from the Internet. Teachers have an advantage over students in this area. The challenge teachers encounter is the lack of adaptability and flexibility. They fail to catch up with rapidly changing technology. On the other hand, students are young and update themselves with technology quickly and easily. They are tech-savvy and tech-smart. Additionally, they are brilliant.

In the conventional classroom, there are several advantages due to physical interaction between teachers and students and students can network with other students physically. It builds relationships and offers several career opportunities for students in the future. Such scope is limited for students in online education.

### Can Creativity be Automated?

Technology has become an integral part of our lives. It has made education accessible to all and made it cheaper. Anyone can acquire education from search engines for free. Technology has brought several comforts to humans. It saves time, money, energy, and resources. However, the rate at which technology is moving forward is creating apprehensions that technology can overtake humans. Whatever the speed of technology may be, it cannot replace teachers and creativity. Creativity is a gift for humans. Humans have the power of imagination and adaptability. They are resilient. So, creativity cannot be automated.

### Curiosity is Key to Progress

Curiosity is the key to progress. Scientists invented new things because of curiosity. They researched and persisted leading to amazing inventions and bringing comfort to humankind. They treated research as a journey, not a destination. They enjoyed the process of research because of their passion and achieved success because of their persistence.

Research is an enjoyable journey to invent new things for the benefit of humankind. When you want to invent new things, you must ask questions constantly. You must accept the challenges and dare to follow your passions and continue your research with concentration. You must avoid naysayers and negative people. You must surround yourself with like-minded people. You must stay focused on your goals. You must sacrifice your personal time, energy, and money to invent something new for the greater good. When you look at Nobel Laureates, they sacrificed a lot to add value to humankind.

Technology provides easy access to information for researchers who can take away quality information and convert it into knowledge. It serves as the foundation for further research. So don’t treat technology as an enemy. Instead, treat it as an ally to achieve social good.

### Use Technology to Supplement Education

Technology is a tool in the hands of teachers and students. They must use it effectively to ensure [quality education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/quality-education/). Teachers must improve their pedagogy to ensure teaching takeaways to the students and students must improve their attention to acquiring essence quickly. Technology complements education. It offers instant education at the click of a button. Hence, harness technology to ensure quality education for learners.

### Harness Technology for the Benefit of Humankind

You cannot go back to the stone age. You must embrace artificial intelligence (AI) and the fourth industrial revolution. Humans evolved from the Stone Age to the Space Age because of the power of imagination and creativity. Technology creates dialogue among researchers and people. It cannot replace creativity. It can complement creativity. Therefore, treat technology as an ally, not an enemy to take forward human civilization in the right direction. To conclude, humans must know how to harness technology for the benefit of humankind.

**Categories:** Insight

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, education, Mathematics, Online Education, Quality Education, Research, Teacher Training, Tech Education

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### [EdTech Startup Beanstack Raises $1.5M, Eyes Further Growth](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/edtech-startup-beanstack-raises-1-5m-eyes-further-growth/)

**Published:** February 3, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Beanstack, an education technology company, recently announced that it has raised $1.5 million in funding, led by Riverside Acceleration Capital and Evoce Capital.

**Content:**

Beanstack, an education technology company, recently announced that it has raised $1.5 million in funding, led by Riverside Acceleration Capital and Evoce Capital, with additional investment from Mark Cuban, Kapor Capital, Militello Capital, and the founders and their families, as a strategic raise.

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The funds will be used to accelerate the company’s repeatable growth approach, as well as to expand its “Reading Culture Trailblazer” client marketing program. It is looking to raise an additional $500,000 under the same convertible note terms through March 31st.

Beanstack began as a book-of-the-month business focusing on non-traditional genres and interests, and it quickly gained many supportive and enthusiastic sponsors, including Mark Cuban, following a “Shark Tank” appearance. Shortly after, they redesigned their business strategy as a platform to help libraries and schools foster a reading culture by providing reading challenges and motivational materials for readers of all ages. It differs from what Beanstack currently offers, but the mission, purpose, and goals remain the same. Beanstack for Schools, on the other hand, uses tried-and-true [gamification](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/gamification/) concepts to encourage children to read rather than quizzes. The product is licensed by over 15,000 libraries and schools worldwide. Its readers have read for more than seven billion minutes.

Felix Brandon Lloyd, a former “Teacher of the Year” in Washington, D.C., and Jordan Lloyd Bookey, Google’s prior manager of [K-12](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/k-12/) education outreach, launched Beanstack as husband and wife. During the fifth season of “Shark Tank” in 2014, Mark Cuban invested $250,000 in the couple.

Beanstack has recently witnessed robust year-over-year growth and received further money from Cuban as part of its current fundraising round, as well as Riverside Acceleration Capital, Kapor Center Investments, Evoce Capital, and Miltello Capital.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** EdTech Funding, EdTech Investors, EdTech Startups/Companies, Gamification, K-12, Online Education, Online Reading

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### [Zelt Raises $6M to Expand All-in-One HR and Finance Platform](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/zelt-raises-6m-to-expand-all-in-one-hr-and-finance-platform/)

**Published:** February 3, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Zelt, a UK-based all-in-one people operations software provider, has recently raised $6 million in a funding round led by Nauta, with participation from Venrex and Episode 1.

**Content:**

Zelt, a UK-based all-in-one people operations software provider, has recently raised $6 million in a funding round led by Nauta, with participation from Venrex and Episode 1. With this investment, the company plans to further build out its product set to include more areas of operations, expand to new geographies, and add new and improved features to support customers.

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Founded in 2020 by Chris Priebe, a former VC and PE investor with experience in HRTech, Zelt allows companies to manage their workforce across the lifecycle. By bringing together HR, Finance and IT into a single system, administrators and line managers can get a holistic view of their teams across the lifecycle, and individuals can self-serve to a degree that was not possible previously due to the integrated nature of the system. Since its launch, the platform has gained over 150 users, including Shakespeare’s Globe, Club L, and Mumsnet.

Commenting on the fundraising, Chris Priebe, Founder and CEO at Zelt, said:

> **2024 was an excellent year for Zelt as we launched our new Growth module, onboarded our first 1,000+ headcount organisation and closed a new round of funding that will enable us to invest even more into building the best product available in the market. We see a $50bn opportunity globally as organisations move from legacy and point solutions to a next-generation all-in-one platform. Alongside the capital, it’s great to have such an experienced and well-aligned investor like Nauta as a partner at this stage in our journey.**

The rollout of cloud software has resulted in the creation of innumerable point solutions for onboarding, payroll, holidays, benefits, and performance management. As a result, organizations must navigate a tangle of tools and subscriptions, making data, processes, and reporting difficult to manage. The startup aims to centralize this data with features enabling clients to stack together a range of modules on the platform to build workflows and automate manual processes such as [employee](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/employee/) onboarding or [payroll](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/payroll/).

Carles Ferrer, General Partner at Nauta, added:

> **By investing in B2B software, Nauta has a strong grasp on the variety of solutions in place across the enterprise landscape to pay, support, and monitor employees. We have also seen how these solutions have evolved and grown over the last twenty years to the point where enterprises can have hundreds of subscriptions and chaotic practices in place to satisfy the workforce’s needs. Zelt answers this problem, enabling a more modern approach to people operations and offering a seamless way to save time and money. Many mid-market companies are looking for all-in-one solutions now, and we’re excited to watch Zelt pursue this opportunity. The team has already achieved some impressive milestones, and Nauta is delighted to be backing them.**

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Employee, HRTech, Human Resources, Job Interviews, Online Recruitment, Payroll

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### [I'm Not Your [AI] Guru](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/im-not-your-ai-guru/)

**Published:** January 31, 2025
**Author:** Russell John Cailey

**Excerpt:** The AI revolution in education risks creating a new guru class and reinforcing outdated systems.  We must reimagine education's purpose and prioritize human flourishing over automated efficiency. 

**Content:**

### Let’s conduct a minor intervention

The AI revolution in [education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/education/) is becoming a \[extremely\] convenient tool to promote and grandiose a new guru class. As a new form of deity emerges, the days of exploring the limits of human capacity and imagination are long gone. Instead, we now see a glorified renovation within a crumbling house.

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The buzzwords, boundless optimism, and AI-generated content are hardly the nirvana of enlightenment and spiritual prowess we hope for. We should be cheerleading for a possible future, but one that is adequately imagined. The issue? Our new gurus are designing planes without understanding aerodynamics, and the results are as predictable as they are well-intentioned.

Here’s the uncomfortable truth: AI tools developed to optimize a broken system will not liberate it. What we risk is misuse—an explosion of automated grading, personalized drill-and-kill exercises, and surveillance tools to monitor student behaviour. The business card brigade will ensure this is the endgame. There is too much financial reward in it.

These aren’t innovations. Instead, they might turbocharge everything some of us have been fighting against for over a decade. It’s like putting an engine into a horse-drawn carriage and calling it progress.

And let’s not ignore the irony at play here: Schools ban phones—devices that are extensions of modern life \[with phenomenal potential\]—while simultaneously pushing AI-driven tools. We’ve collectively decided that technology is both the problem and the solution. This occurs while we refuse to engage with the deeper conversation: Is “banning” just the easy way out of self-inflicted crises? This is not just hypocrisy; it’s a collapse of imagination.

The real issue isn’t the tools themselves; it’s the absence of a coherent vision of what education should be. AI in education lacks a cohesive pedagogical direction and foundation. Tools risk being designed to improve efficiency, not transform learning experiences. They’re potentially being built to streamline the factory education model, with no plan to redesign \[and dare I say reimagine\] it.

On the conference circuit, we see the tech evangelist strategy—promote tools that operate isolated from real-world dynamics and often ignore the messy learning process. These tools are lauded for their ability to automate and speed up tasks, but they do little to address the more profound questions: What is the Purpose of education? What skills do students need in this rapidly changing world?

If we’re not careful, we’re raising a generation of passive consumers of AI-generated content. Is that the future we want? A world where students are no longer active participants in their learning but mere creators and recipients of pre-packaged knowledge?

### Another Way Forward

- Redesign the Purpose The [curriculum](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/curriculum/) models we design must be learner-centred, prioritizing creativity, problem-solving, and adaptability. AI should thrive in this environment, not prop up outdated systems. The goal should be cultivating thinkers, not test-takers \[we need to mean this, not just say it on our websites\]. We must watch with care the misalignment between adult designers and learner needs.
- Partnership Over Replacement AI tools will thrive within a pedagogical framework that champions a diverse, flexible, and learner-driven portfolio approach. But let’s not dismiss replacement theory entirely. In some cases, automation might be necessary. The key is balance. We must ask ourselves: What do we gain and lose when we automate a task?

### Broader Implications

This isn’t just about education but the existence we want to build.

Education is how we transmit knowledge, values, and culture from generation to generation.

How we cultivate spirituality, ethics, ancient wisdom, understand the past, and try to predict the future.

If we allow AI to reinforce the status quo—a system designed for the industrial age, not the digital one—we risk stifling the innovation we champion and failing to prepare students for the road ahead.

The stakes are high.

We need a bold, visionary approach to AI in education that prioritizes human flourishing over the personalized ambition of AI-guru status.

Many of us appreciate the power AI has in education, but only if we approach it with intention.

Let’s not just build more innovative tools—let’s create a more coherent system for these tools to thrive within.

**Categories:** Insight

**Tags:** AI Education, Artificial Intelligence, Curriculum, education, Innovation, Online Learning, Problem Solving

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### [Aakash Launches Personalized, AI-Driven JEE Prep for IIT Aspirants](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/aakash-launches-personalized-ai-driven-jee-prep-for-iit-aspirants/)

**Published:** January 31, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Aakash Educational Services Limited (AESL), the national leader in exam preparation services, recently announced the launch of Aakash Invictus, a ground-breaking and first-of-its-kind Advanced JEE preparation programme.

**Content:**

Aakash Educational Services Limited (AESL), the national leader in [exam preparation](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/exam-preparation/) services, recently announced the launch of Aakash Invictus, a ground-breaking and first-of-its-kind Advanced JEE preparation programme developed for the finest and brightest [engineering](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/engineering/) students. This exclusive, high-intensity, tailored, AI-driven, and result-oriented effort is designed to help students prepare specifically for IITs or prestigious universities abroad.

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Aakash Invictus brings together around 500 of the best JEE Faculty, offering unparalleled [mentorship](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/mentorship/) backed by a track record of success guiding over one lakh students to IITs. The curriculum is cutting-edge and meticulously designed for ambitious students aiming for top IIT ranks. The programme features integrated phygital learning and exclusive study resources, ensuring precision-focused, AI-enabled, and adaptive preparation for JEE Advanced.

The curriculum comprises a comprehensive revision and testing module focusing on targeted preparation in the last stages before the JEE (Advanced) exam. Students will benefit from specialized material, question-and-answer sessions, and a painstakingly designed test series geared at improving their performance. Aakash Invictus will have small batches to provide more individualized attention to students.

Deepak Mehrotra, MD & CEO of Aakash Educational Services Limited, emphasized the programme’s significance:

> **Aakash Invictus is not just a coaching programme but a transformational journey for students aiming to secure top IIT ranks. This programme brings together top-notch faculty with decades of experience, cutting-edge teaching methodologies and personalized, AI and tech-driven learning. Over the years, our educators have successfully mentored millions of students to secure admissions to top IITs. The study material has been completely revamped, covering the entire curriculum and developed by some of the best experts in the industry. We firmly believe this is the best—if you can create better material, we will award and welcome you to our team.**

He further added:

> **This programme, which started a few months ago, has already attracted 2500+ top students. Built on three key pillars—innovative pedagogy and courseware, expert faculty, and advanced AI tools—Aakash Invictus will set new benchmarks in JEE preparation. All these brand-new features are backed by Aakash’s credibility, trust, and technical expertise.**

The programme’s significant highlight is its focus on innovation in study resources. Students will receive chapter-wise practice worksheets embedded with QR codes that provide detailed solutions and stepwise marking schemes, ensuring they excel in school and board [exams](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/exams/) alongside JEE preparation. Additional features include workshops for competitive Olympiads, access to an extensive archive of past JEE question papers with chapter-wise breakdowns and solutions, and the JEE Challenger resource, which offers detailed insights, practice questions and analysis to refine their strategies.

Admission to Aakash Invictus is highly competitive, with students selected through a unique [entrance exam](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/entrance-exam/) to ensure that only the most innovative and motivated brains attend the programme. Aakash Invictus, a two-year programme for 11th-grade students or a three-year programme for 10th-grade students, will be available in 25 cities across India, including Delhi NCR, Chandigarh, Lucknow, Meerut, Prayagraj, Kanpur, Varanasi, Jaipur, Kota, Patna, Ranchi, Bokaro, Kolkata, Durgapur, Bhubaneswar, Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Indore, Bhopal, Hyderabad, Chennai, and Bangalore.

Over 36 years, AESL has created an unrivalled market position and brand value through its pan-India network of over 315 centres and over 400,000 actively registered students. It is dedicated to delivering high-quality test preparation services that help students realize their full potential and succeed academically. It adopts a student-centred approach to test preparation, acknowledging that each student has unique needs. It features a team of highly skilled and experienced professors who are dedicated to assisting students in achieving their goals.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Competitive Exams, Curriculum, Engineering, Entrance Exam, Exam Preparation, Exams, JEE/NEET, Mentorship, Test Prep

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### [Eye Level Unveils Summit of Math, an Innovative Online Math Programme for Grades 1-10](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/eye-level-unveils-summit-of-math-an-innovative-online-math-programme-for-grades-1-10/)

**Published:** January 31, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Eye Level, a leading supplemental education service provider focused on developing students into critical thinkers and lifelong learners, has recently announced the launch of Summit of Math, an innovative online math programme designed for students in grades 1-10.

**Content:**

Eye Level, a leading supplemental education service provider focused on developing students into critical thinkers and lifelong learners, has recently announced the launch of Summit of Math, an innovative online math programme designed for students in grades 1-10.

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Summit of Math offers a comprehensive, standards-aligned curriculum covering Grades 1-8 Math, Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2. This state-of-the-art programme features Eye Level’s proprietary Walk Me Through technology, delivering real-time guided instruction and continuous assessments. It identifies learning gaps and provides personalized study plans to ensure students master critical math concepts.

With an intuitive and user-friendly design, Summit of Math empowers students to start learning immediately. The platform provides instructors real-time data to pinpoint individual weaknesses and track progress. This data-driven approach helps students seamlessly transition to more advanced topics when ready. Summit of Math strengthens Eye Level’s existing math programmes, preparing students to do well in school and beyond. It is currently offered at select Eye Level Learning Centers.

Eye Level is a recognized global education provider committed to assisting each child in reaching their full potential. The platform provides one-on-one coaching and a tailored programme for each student, which has always been a key component of its teaching. Its education begins with understanding a child’s specific learning needs, allowing them to proceed at their speed. Eye Level Maths helps students enhance their [problem-solving](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/problem-solving/) skills by teaching them to master ideas in small steps. With its parent company, Daekyo, the company has supported millions of students in over 20 countries, providing [personalized learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/personalized-learning/) experiences that inspire academic success and [critical thinking](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/critical-thinking/).

Daekyo is a global leader in the education services market. Eye Level’s overall mission, which caters to students aged 3 to 15, is to develop lifelong learners, critical thinkers, and problem solvers who will be equipped to succeed at all levels of formal education and beyond. It offers franchise opportunities to its partners in over 18 countries through an effective program backed up by the headquarters’ robust business assistance.

Eye Level expands children’s perspectives by encouraging them to become self-motivated, independent, and proactive learners.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Critical Thinking, Curriculum, EdTech Startups/Companies, education, Maths Learning, Online Learnng, Online Math Learning, Personalized Learning, Problem Solving

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### [Saudi EdTech UpLevel Raises Pre-Seed Funding to Fuel Growth](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/saudi-edtech-uplevel-raises-pre-seed-funding-to-fuel-growth/)

**Published:** January 31, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** UpLevel, a Saudi educational technology startup, has raised an undisclosed pre-seed funding round from a group of angel investors.

**Content:**

UpLevel, a Saudi educational technology startup, has raised an undisclosed pre-seed funding round from a group of angel investors.

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Founded in 2024 by Idris Alshayea and Hamad AlLuhaidan, UpLevel helps companies improve [employee](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/employee/) performance by connecting them with a network of experienced professional coaches. The platform provides intelligent solutions to empower individuals and organizations to achieve sustainable professional growth and enhance institutional performance. This is achieved through specialized [career guidance](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/career-guidance/), innovative mentoring, and training programmes designed according to global standards.

The startup addresses individual requirements through one-on-one mentorship, coaching, and training sessions. Whether one seeks to polish [technical skills](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/technical-skills/), refine leadership talents, or improve language ability. The organization also provides executive coaching, leadership coaching, and [career development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/career-development/) coaching programmes:

The **executive coaching programme** is designed for executive leaders or those aspiring to reach the executive level. Participants will receive [personalized coaching](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/personalized-coaching/) from globally trained coaches, who will assist them in developing effective strategies and achieving optimal performance in their leadership work.

The **leadership coaching curriculum** is designed specifically for mid-level managers and new leaders. Through one-on-one coaching with globally recognized coaches, one can improve [leadership skills](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/leadership-skills/) and establish successful strategies for managing teams to achieve organizational goals.

The **career development coaching programme** provides participants with personalized guidance to enhance their career path through one-on-one coaching sessions with globally trained coaches. The programme aims to help participants build skills and achieve substantial success in their professional lives.

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**Tags:** Career Development, Career Guidance, EdTech Funding, EdTech Investors, EdTech Startups/Companies, Employee, Leadership Skills, Online Education, Personalized Coaching, Technical Skills

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### [How to Align Education With Industry](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/how-to-align-education-with-industry/)

**Published:** January 30, 2025
**Author:** Professor M. S. Rao

**Excerpt:** The widening gap between academia and industry leaves students unprepared for the workforce. This article explores the challenges and proposes solutions, including curriculum alignment, flexible teaching, and a stronger academia-industry partnership, to create employable professionals.

**Content:**

With the rapid growth in technology, there is a lot of complexity and uncertainty worldwide. As a result, people’s expectations and aspirations are rising. However, educational institutions have not kept pace with industry needs, resulting in students’ unemployability. The industry’s needs are changing rapidly as they have to tune with the tastes and temperaments of the customers. There are several challenges in the current educational system globally.

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- Industry aligns with academia. Currently, educational institutions are producing students incompatible with industry needs, as the skills they produce are irrelevant in the corporate world.
- The dynamic business environment is making things more complex for academia. That means the academia is not able to foresee the needs of industry.
- There is a mismatch between the teaching and learning styles in the classroom. The onslaught of technology is making the pedagogy quickly obsolete.
- Above all, the expectations and aspirations of the students are rising rapidly.

### Challenges for Educators

Designing the course content based on the changing business scenario is the most challenging task for educators. By the time they design curriculum and teach students, the needs are changing. Imagine the rapid changes that occur when students pass out from educational institutions. Technology has become both a boon and a bane for educators, where educators get the information at the click of a mouse. At the same time, students also get the same information from the internet. Students demand more than what is available on the internet. Therefore, educators must add value by sharing the experiences that students lack. Besides, doing extensive research on each topic helps educators gain an edge over students.

The expectations of the students are rising and the educators find it challenging to meet them same. It seems there is constant pressure on educators to do research continuously and present things from a new perspective.

The students want quick results, while the educators want to wait for the results because of their experience and age, leading to a gap between the educators and the students.

### Solutions

When we look at teaching methodologies, the educator must teach what the students want, not what the educator knows. Educators must stay updated with rapidly changing technology and evolve their teaching tools and techniques to be appropriate for the classroom. The educators must encourage students to think rather than dump knowledge, leading to creativity and [innovation](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/innovation/).

Educational institutions still adopt the old pedagogy, which needs to be pruned to meet the needs of the students. The learning and teaching methodologies must be restructured to accommodate the changing times and technology. The right approach towards this is to invite the industry and have a discussion with them. It enables the academia to know the pulse of the industry. It ultimately leads to a change in course curriculum. Another thing to note is to invite the alumni to discuss their needs, and then educational institutions must design their course content. These two measures will eliminate any misalignment between academia and industry, thus dramatically changing how students are shaped. Ultimately, the industry would be very glad to absorb the students as they have been groomed to meet their needs. Besides, they become more employable with the right mindset, skills, and tools.

Both academia and industry cannot operate in different orbits. They have to be within the same orbit, leveraging their strengths to create productive people. People often talk about the interface between academia and industry. However, it should go beyond the interface and can be to the extent of the wedding between academia and industry to create employable and meaningful professionals.

The educators must know the needs of the students from time to time and evolve their teaching styles to suit the learning styles of students. It leads to the right chemistry between educators and students. It is not what you know matters; what you cater to the students ultimately matters.

Academia must foresee the needs of the students through thorough [research](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/research/) and prepare a flexible curriculum with flexible learning styles to achieve the desired results.

Team teaching helps bridge the gap between academia and industry. In this method, both the educator and the industry expert undertake the teaching session, while the educator emphasizes the theory and the industry expert focuses on applying the theoretical concepts. It helps the students eat the cake and have it, too, as it relates the reel content to real-life applications.

The academic world is under a theoretical perspective, while the industrial world is under a practical perspective. Both need to communicate, understand, empathize, and appreciate the compulsions and constraints and work in harmony to produce industry-compatible and employable students. In addition, it helps them develop their personalities and grow professionally.

There is a need for a symbiotic relationship between academia and industry. We can equate the relationship between academia and industry to the husband and the wife, where the right chemistry is essential for fruitful results.

Ultimately, what we need is quality over quantity in every area of activity for meaningful results. There is an urgent need to align education with industry, not the other way around, for lasting takeaways.

To conclude, academics and industry should have an open mind and find out the need to keep the current trends in view. Or else students would suffer a lot. The relationship between academia and industry cannot be treated as an affair but as a marriage that lasts for a longer time to produce children who are competent to take on global challenges aggressively.

**Categories:** Insight

**Tags:** Academic Research, Curriculum, education, Innovation, Online Learning, Quality Education, Research

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### [Digital Poverty Alliance Launches New Digital Learning Initiative  for Underprivileged Students](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/digital-poverty-alliance-launches-new-digital-learning-initiative-for-underprivileged-students/)

**Published:** January 30, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** The Digital Poverty Alliance, a charity focused on ending digital poverty in the UK by 2030, has introduced Tech4Learning, a new digital learning initiative to provide schools with laptops and desktop devices for underprivileged children.

**Content:**

The Digital Poverty Alliance, a charity focused on ending digital poverty in the UK by 2030, has introduced Tech4Learning, a new [digital learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/digital-learning/) initiative to provide schools with laptops and desktop devices for underprivileged children to use in class and at home with appropriate learning tools. The devices will come from donations and use the UK HMRC’s Gift Aid tax rebate and exemption scheme to maximize the scheme’s ability to help.

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The initiative works with schools around the UK to collect monthly donations from wealthy parents using HMRC’s Gift Aid forms. This funding is then utilized to provide schools with a ready-to-use laptop or desktop computer for a child’s education. Education in the United Kingdom increasingly relies on digital devices for teaching, revision, homework, and extended research, replacing the usual class excursion to the ICT suite. The new blended method needs children to have laptops, tablets, or smartphones to access digital resources; yet, during the epidemic, one in every five children lacked access to such devices.

Tech4Learning acts as a Donation Management Service (DMS), ensuring every pupil benefits, irrespective of whether a donation is made to the programme. As part of the DMS, schools will work with parents and donors to raise money, which the Digital Poverty Alliance will use to purchase devices for students and provide free training workshops for School Programme administrators.

Commenting on the initiative, Elizabeth Anderson, CEO of the Digital Poverty Alliance, said:

> **Students in the UK education system haven’t had an easy time over recent years, juggling a pandemic, an unstable economy, and political change, magnifying the challenges that digital exclusion causes within education. Digital isn’t the future of education; it’s the now, and access to a personal device to support online learning, homework, and studying is required. Many of us take this for granted, but for millions, they are left at a considerable disadvantage.**

Anderson added:

> **The Tech4Learning scheme has been implemented to tackle the issue at source, working directly with schools to raise donations for laptops and distribute devices to those who need them most. With the help of schools and local communities, we can help provide children with a fair education catalyzed by the benefits that technology has to offer. We rely on the next generation to lead us into the future, but how can we expect that to happen if millions cannot get online?**

Under Tech4Learning, the Digital Poverty Alliance has invested in BeaconCRM, streamlining charity donation collection and management to scale the scheme across schools throughout the UK.

According to new [research](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/research/) from Pearson and the Centre for Economics and Business Research, investing in school technology will boost the UK economy by £8.7 billion. Technology in schools has the potential to return up to £7.90 for every £1 invested, which could help provide devices, boost broadband, and empower teachers.

The Digital Poverty Alliance is an independent charity. It was initially a Learning Foundation initiative, which was introduced in 2021 by the Foundation, Currys plc, and the Institute of Engineering and Technology. In 2024, the DPA became the public-facing brand and working name of the Learning Foundation, which was established in 2001. It aims to convene, compel and inspire collaboration for the UK community to lead sustainable action against digital poverty. The organization’s vision is to live in a world that enables everyone to access the life-changing benefits that digital technology brings.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Academic Resources, Community, Digital Learning, education, NonProfits, Research, Tech Education

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### [Aptech Launches Creval, a Unique AI Tool for Visual Arts Evaluation](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/aptech-launches-creval-a-unique-ai-tool-for-visual-arts-evaluation/)

**Published:** January 30, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Aptech Limited, a pioneer in the country's non-formal vocational training business, recently unveiled "Creval," a first-of-its-kind, AI-powered creative evaluation tool that blends generative AI with human expertise to evaluate visual creatives in real-time.

**Content:**

Aptech Limited, a pioneer in the country’s non-formal [vocational training](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/vocational-training/) business, recently unveiled “Creval,” a first-of-its-kind, AI-powered creative evaluation tool that blends generative AI with human expertise to evaluate visual creatives in real-time. The newly introduced application protects a creative professional’s artwork by leveraging Amazon Bedrock capabilities such as model selection, customization, security, privacy, and safety guardrails.

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Creval marks an important milestone in integrating generative AI into the [education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/education/) and creative arts industries, and it is now available to creative professionals and aspiring artists worldwide. In an age fueled by creativity, artists in the media and entertainment industries are continuously looking for ways to improve their craft and generate high-quality work. The platform is a generative AI-powered tool that offers targeted and thorough feedback, complete analyses, actionable insights, and a composite score to meet this demand. It evaluates various [visual arts](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/visual-arts/), including animation, 3D, graphics, photography, etc.

Sandip Weling, Chief Business Officer, Global Retail Business, Aptech Limited, shared his thoughts about the recently launched too:

> **Creval is another milestone in our journey of using the power of generative AI to revolutionize education and training and setting a new benchmark for creative learning in India. By harnessing the power of generative AI from Amazon Bedrock’s capabilities, we’re equipping our students with tools to excel in their fields by offering them a standardized and interactive feedback mechanism. Creval isn’t just an evaluation platform; it’s a personal mentor for every aspiring artist and creative professional. The new Creval product aligns with Aptech’s commitment to unleashing generative AI’s potential in preparing students and aspirants for every possible future. This innovation will empower students and aspirants to refine their craft like never before, providing them with valuable insights and guidance throughout their learning journey.**

**Key Features of Creval**

- **Comprehensive Evaluations:** Creval analyzes submitted artwork thoroughly, offering precise and insightful evaluations tailored to the unique demands of animation, VFX, gaming, and digital design.
- **Supportive Feedback:** Artists receive tips and feedback to enhance their creative skills. The feedback emphasizes growth and improvement, making it an indispensable tool for learners and professionals.
- **Detailed Reports:** Creval generates downloadable reports that serve as a ready reckoner for artists. These reports are designed to provide clear, actionable insights, making them valuable for refining current projects or guiding future ones.
- **Accessible as an e-commerce platform:** Creval is accessible and available for students of Aptech Limited and its training brands, as well as externally to creative professionals, aspirants, and individuals looking to make a mark in the creative industry.
- **Your Art’s Digital Guardian:** Amazon Bedrock allows responsible AI usage through configuration for content filtering, protects user privacy by processing data in isolated environments, and ensures that user input and model outputs are not shared with any foundation model (FM) providers to train their models.

Kanishka Agiwal, Head – Service Lines, Public Sector, AWS India Private Limited, added:

> **Generative AI is a powerful technology that reinvents customer experiences, enhances productivity, and accelerates innovation. By powering Creval with Amazon Bedrock, Aptech and its training brands are re-imagining how generative AI can boost ideation and productivity in the creative arts field and enable educators and students to work smarter and faster. Amazon Bedrock offers a choice of industry-leading foundation models and built-in features for responsible AI, enabling Creval’s users to develop artwork creatively while protecting their intellectual property. This is an exciting example of how generative AI can augment human skills and potential.**

Creval’s user-friendly workflow ensures a seamless experience from start to end.

- **Access the Platform:** Users log in via Creval’s intuitive web-based platform.
- **Enter Details:** Users personalize the experience by entering relevant information.
- **Purchase Credits:** Users buy evaluation credits tailored to their specific needs.
- **Upload Artwork:** Users submit their creative work for analysis.
- **Review Results:** Users access a comprehensive evaluation report with a score, insights and feedback.

Each step has been carefully designed to minimize effort while maximizing impact, ensuring a smooth journey for artists seeking growth.

Aptech Limited, founded in 1986, has successfully entered various industries, including IT training, media and entertainment, virtual production, beauty and wellness, retail and aviation, and the [preschool](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/preschool/) segment. The company has successfully trained students, professionals, universities, and corporations through its two primary business streams: individual training and the Enterprise Business Group. Individual training includes career and [professional development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/professional-development/) through its various brands, including Arena Animation and Maya Academy of Advanced Creativity (both in Animation and Multimedia), Lakmé Academy powered by Aptech (beauty and grooming), Aptech Aviation & Hospitality Academy, Aptech Learning, and Aptech International Preschool.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Career Development, education, IT Skills, Preschool, Professional Development, Universities, Visual Arts, Vocational Training

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### [ALLEN Online Unveils CUET Test Series to Empower Science Aspirants](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/allen-online-unveils-cuet-test-series-to-empower-science-aspirants/)

**Published:** January 30, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** ALLEN Online, India's best coaching institute for NEET, IIT JEE, and classes 6 to 10, has recently launched its first-ever CUET Test Series for science stream aspirants.

**Content:**

ALLEN Online, India’s best coaching institute for NEET, IIT JEE, and classes 6 to 10, has recently launched its first-ever CUET Test Series for [science](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/science/) stream aspirants. This new offering supports students preparing for the Common University Entrance Test (CUET), a crucial exam for undergraduate admissions to prestigious institutions like Delhi University, Banaras Hindu University, and more.

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The CUET Test Series has been designed to meet the specific needs of science aspirants, covering subjects like Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology, General Aptitude, and English. The series includes 20 mock tests per subject, detailed performance analysis, tracking subject-wise strengths and weaknesses, estimation of the All India Rank, and access to personalized study tools like the innovative Improvement Book for efficient revision. With competitive pricing, this series ensures accessibility to ALLEN’s top-notch test series curated by expert faculty from Kota.

Speaking about the development, Abha Maheshwari, CEO of ALLEN Digital, said:

> **CUET presents a transformative opportunity for students aspiring for top universities. At ALLEN, we recognize this exam’s unique challenges, and our CUET Test Series is designed to provide targeted practice, insightful performance feedback, and strategic guidance. We’re committed to helping students achieve their academic goals.**

With CUET emerging as a premier entrance test for undergraduate admissions, ALLEN Online’s expansion into this space further reflects its commitment to adapting to the evolving educational landscape and helping students achieve success.

ALLEN Online provides comprehensive [online coaching](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-coaching/) for competitive entrance exams in India, with a focus on Engineering (JEE) & Medicine (NEET) and offers academic support for science-inclined students in classes 6-10 (Pre-Nurture & Career Foundation). Through its app, it delivers the renowned expertise of ALLEN Kota’s top faculty, comprehensive [study materials](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/study-materials/), and [personalized learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/personalized-learning/) tools such as Score Booster, Custom Quiz, and Gen AI-powered doubt resolution. With over 1.8 lakh monthly learners, ALLEN Online continues to produce exceptional results. In 2024, 112 ALLEN Online students joined top IITs, and 24 students scored 700+ in NEET-UG, setting a new benchmark for excellence in [online education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-education/).

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Competitive Exams, EdTech Startups/Companies, Entrance Exam, Exams, JEE/NEET, Online Coaching, Online Courses, Online Education, Online Mock Tests, Personalized Learning, Science, Study Materials

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### [Leap Secures $65M in Series E Funding for Growth and Expansion](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/leap-secures-65m-in-series-e-funding-for-growth-and-expansion/)

**Published:** January 29, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Leap, a San Francisco and Bengaluru-based overseas education startup, has raised $65 million (INR 562.7 crore) as part of its Series E funding exercise led by Apis Partners' funds—Apis Growth Markets Fund III and Apis Global Growth Fund III.

**Content:**

Leap, a San Francisco and Bengaluru-based [overseas education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/overseas-education/) startup, has raised $65 million (INR 562.7 crore) as part of its Series E funding exercise led by Apis Partners’ funds—Apis Growth Markets Fund III and Apis Global Growth Fund III. The round, which is a mix of primary and secondary deals, also saw participation from existing investors, including Owl Ventures, Jungle Ventures, and Peak XV Partners.

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Leap, founded in 2019 by Vaibhav Singh and Arnav Kumar and operating LeapScholar, LeapFinance, GeeBee, and Yocket, is an online community for [study abroad](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/study-abroad/) aspirants. It offers a range of services, including test preparation (IELTS, TOEFL, SAT), admissions and visa counseling, and [financial support](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/financial-support/) such as international [student loans](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/student-loans/). The platform primarily focuses on institutes in the US, Canada, UK, and Australia.

Commenting on the funding, Vaibhav Singh, Co-founder of Leap, said:

> **Students love Leap’s one-stop approach to their international education needs. We have witnessed 5x growth since our Series D two years ago. Today, Leap is not only the study abroad platform of choice in India but is fast establishing itself as a global leader with scaling operations in over 10 countries. This investment from marquee investors bolsters our ambitions, and we are even more committed to democratizing access to quality global education.**

The latest financing increased the company’s equity capital to $210 million. However, the valuation was not disclosed.

The startup combines human expertise with AI-powered tools to offer personalized guidance and solutions. It is also expanding its operations in the Middle East and Southeast Asia and claims to partner with more than 1,000 international universities.

Arnav Kumar, another co-founder of Leap, added:

> **We have launched many industry-first products and experiences to make the student journey seamless. Ensuring student success is why we exist, and the AI (artificial intelligence) revolution we are seeing today will allow us to continue to deepen our existing offerings faster than ever before.**

Udayan Goyal, Co-founder and Managing Partner of Apis Partners, also commented:

> **We have been very impressed with the rate at which Leap has already scaled since inception, serving thousands of students across 10 countries. This new partnership offers Apis an exciting opportunity to support Leap as it further expands its reach and continues to make a difference to its target demographics.**

In the Series E round, Avendus Capital acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Leap and its shareholders.

In 2022, Leap raised $75 million in a Series D fundraising round led by Owl Ventures. It stated then that the funds would be used to form collaborations with educational institutions in other countries, develop existing products, and expand into new markets. Prior to that, the firm had raised $55 million in Series C capital from Owl Ventures, Harvard Management Company, Jungle Ventures, and Sequoia Capital India. Before that, it raised $17 million in a Series B fundraising round headed by Jungle Ventures.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, EdTech Funding, EdTech Investors, EdTech Startups/Companies, International Education, Online Courses, Online Education, Overseas Education, Student Loans, Study Abroad, Test Prep

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### [Modifying Pedagogy: Impact of Web3 in Transforming Education in 2025](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/trends/modifying-pedagogy-impact-of-web3-in-transforming-education-in-2025/)

**Published:** January 29, 2025
**Author:** Arun Prakash

**Excerpt:** Web3 is reshaping the future of education. Explore how blockchain, AI, and the metaverse are creating a more equitable, accessible, and engaging learning experience for all. 

**Content:**

When [Web3](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/web3/) first appeared in the public domain, little was known about the comprehensive transformation it would bring in the years to come. Since then, Web3 has proved to be a revolutionary concept, leading to a paradigm shift in how humankind operates. In education, the integration of Web3 technologies has bolstered digital learning, and global governments and other relevant authorities are aligning with this change, especially with [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/artificial-intelligence/) (AI), [Machine Learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/machine-learning/) (ML), and [Metaverse](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/metaverse/).

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Furthermore, as the world prioritizes skill-based education, making Web3 a core part of education has become imperative. For instance, India possesses up to 11% of the world’s total Web3 developers, making it the third-largest developer community globally. Initial estimates reveal that over 75,000 tech professionals with sufficient knowledge of [blockchain](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/blockchain/) technology fall into this figure, an aspect that is estimated to be enhanced by more than 100% in the coming years. In India, this provides a unique perspective to education authorities and all other stakeholders, as equipping Indian talents with sufficient knowledge regarding Web3 becomes more critical than ever. Furthermore, this comprehensive transformation impacts both sides of the same coin, as not only learners but also education itself shifts to integrate new state-of-the-art pedagogy, methodology, and practices, opening up a new horizon for the future.

### Defining Web3 Education

The advent of Web3 further supplements the bid to democratize education, as it aims to streamline learning beyond classrooms irrespective of geographical indicators. While the term ‘Web3’ refers to the third and latest generation of the internet, it integrates aspects such as decentralization, user convenience and empowerment of learners through new-age innovative technologies such as Blockchain and P2P networks. As education’s digital approach expands, this aspect helps students access state-of-the-art decentralized education, irrespective of difficulties. Through Web3 education, a global community of individuals is being created where [knowledge sharing](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/knowledge-sharing/) and collaborations are taking precedence, transforming education as we know and perceive it.

### Applications of Web3 Education

As skills-based education extends its reach and scope, Web3 education supports this comprehensive shift in numerous ways. To begin with, Web3 education transforms the existing state of education for enhanced learning through the metaverse. By integrating Web3 technologies such as [Augmented Reality](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/augmented-reality/) (AR) and [Virtual Reality](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/virtual-reality/) (VR), students in a classroom-based system can use these technology-infused gadgets to comprehend complex topics better while being assisted by teachers as their digital twins. Furthermore, learning through the metaverse also allows students to back up their relevant credentials and other information, particularly in digital wallets. Through the integration of AR and VR, students are enabled with an [immersive learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/immersive-learning/) experience that supports better comprehension and an enhanced knowledge-sharing technique. This aspect transforms how education is perceived today.

Coupled with this, Web3’s holistic impact on transforming education extends beyond immersive experiences or truly digital classrooms. Through Web3 technologies, learners are empowered with smart searches that create a personalized searching experience, helping them gather specific information. This helps enhance time-savings while uniquely positioning learners, especially with the automation and knowledge development phases. Furthermore, Web3 education offers to transform education with decentralized sharing, essentially allocating learning materials and other data in a more methodical and streamlined manner. This aspect democratizes modern education, helping students with an enhanced accessibility aspect, especially one that supports learning.

These aforementioned aspects help to equip students with digital competency, also positioning them uniquely for decision-making. As students become equipped with these technologies, they can gather new information and upskill while learning critical thinking and decision-making skills. For students looking to begin their careers in the tech industry, Web3 education and relevant pedagogy become the catalyst for this change, as educational organizations and other sectoral stakeholders prioritize integrating new-age Web3 technologies such as AI, ML, and automation.

Furthermore, Web3 education enables teachers to gather a brand new perspective, leading to a comprehensive overhaul of digital classrooms and modern pedagogy. As teaching methodologies and learning processes expand their scope of work, it creates a more interactive funnel that connects teachers with students — opening up a new horizon for personalized education worldwide. In this aspect, students are no longer overly reliant on their teachers, as Web3 technologies converge to bridge the knowledge gap and enhance their respective learning abilities and experience.

### Future Outlook

While the comprehensive paradigm shift in [education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/education/) continues, the scope of technological integration expands. This positions Web3 education in a unique light, putting it at the centre of learning in the coming years. Through its extensive technologies, the global education accessibility challenge can be addressed holistically while democratizing education through reduced expenditure and other new metrics. However, while this gradual transformation of global education continues, ensuring global scalability remains challenging owing to several obstacles.

However, these issues are being addressed, but it will require some time before Web3 establishes the status quo in new-age education.

**Categories:** Trends

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Augmented Reality, Blockchain, Community, Digital Classroom, education, Immersive Learning, Knowledge Sharing, Machine Learning, Metaverse, Online Learning, Virtual Reality, Web3

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### [HEX Acquires EntryLevel to Boost Skills Training Offerings](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/hex-acquires-entrylevel-to-boost-skills-training-offerings/)

**Published:** January 29, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** HEX, the future of work education company, has announced the acquisition of EntryLevel, a Sydney-based educational technology firm, to expand its skills training offerings.

**Content:**

HEX, the [future of work](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/future-of-work/) education company, has announced the acquisition of EntryLevel, a Sydney-based educational technology firm, to expand its skills training offerings. This acquisition will combine HEX’s expertise in producing delightful innovation, [entrepreneurship](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/entrepreneurship/), and employability-focused education with an entry-level approach to [reskilling](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/reskilling/) and meaningful job development. The platform aspires to provide exceptional learning experiences to change people’s lives and close the worldwide employability gap.

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However, the terms of the deal were not disclosed.

EntryLevel, founded in 2020, has developed an AI-powered, cohort-based [learning management system](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/learning-management-system/) offering online courses in [data analytics](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/data-analytics/), [cybersecurity](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/cybersecurity/), UX design, Python and growth marketing. More than 30,000 students have completed programmes delivered by Atlassian, Canva, Amazon, Microsoft, Linktree and Wise mentors. Since its inception, the startup has attracted over 235,000 signups, with people globally choosing to reskill and find meaningful work through their AI-powered platform.

Speaking on the acquisition, Jeanette Cheah, CEO and Co-Founder of HEX, said:

> **HEX is known for its enjoyable online courses and life-changing global study programs, and now, with EntryLevel’s AI-driven platform and aligned team, we can deliver impactful education on a much larger scale. Together, we can prepare the workforce for an exponentially changing world – by deploying HEX’s Exponential Intelligence™ capabilities framework and keeping learners’ career dreams at the centre of everything we do.**

This partnership will empower individuals across the entire learning journey—from high school students discovering their impact potential to seasoned professionals seeking to upskill and advance their careers.

With a broader range of delivery formats, including online, blended, and on-demand options, learners can now access high-quality futuristic skills whenever and wherever suits them best. This flexibility accommodates busy schedules and empowers individuals to learn at their own pace, fostering a more personalised and engaging learning experience.

HEX will now include a broader range of digital programmes, incorporating EntryLevel’s impactful tech courses, which are perfect for anyone looking to level up their next move. These courses include Data Analysis, Product Management, UX Design, Venture Capital, Python and more. It will continue delivering the latest innovations in education and technology, ensuring its content remains relevant, impactful, and aligned with real-world demands. By equipping learners with the skills to navigate emerging technologies such as [artificial intelligence](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/artificial-intelligence/) (AI) and fostering innovation and global leadership abilities, it strives to make the future of work more accessible. ‍With a flexible [digital learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/digital-learning/) model, the company can scale its impact globally, empowering learners and delivering to partners in Vietnam, China, India, New Zealand, Nigeria, and beyond.

Ajay Prakash, CEO and Co-Founder of EntryLevel added:

> **At EntryLevel, we’ve thought about how education scales from day one. It’s not enough to have outstanding content. We’ve also been focused on building affordable courses that people finish. Joining forces with HEX was a natural fit to blend two complementary models.**

HEX exists to start spectacular careers and unleash hidden potential. It creates a generation of leaders who will take action to shape the world they want to live in. Today, HEX is a lean, diversified workforce based in Australia that works worldwide and 24/7. It has over 40 programmes in San Francisco, Singapore, Tel Aviv, and Melbourne. In 2020, the company introduced award-winning virtual internships, challenges, and cohort-based programmes. It expanded its partnerships abroad and began working with exceptional high school students. Prestigious universities in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Singapore, New Zealand, and Australia support it.

This deal signifies the continuity of HEX and EntryLevel’s commitment to investing in the future leaders across the world. By empowering individuals with the knowledge, skills, and mindset to lead effectively in a complex and rapidly changing world, HEX and EntryLevel are not only shaping the future of their organisations but also contributing to a more positive and sustainable future for all.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, Digital Learning, EdTech Acquisition, Entrepreneurship, Future of Work, Learning Management System, Merger and Acquisition, Reskilling, Skill Training, Upskilling

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### [Storytelling App Readmio Raises $521k to Accelerate Growth](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/storytelling-app-readmio-raises-521k-to-accelerate-growth/)

**Published:** January 29, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Readmio, a Prague-based storytelling mobile application, has announced a $521,000 (€500,000) in a funding round led by Simpact Ventures to expand the platform.

**Content:**

Readmio, a Prague-based storytelling mobile application, has announced a $521,000 (€500,000) in a funding round led by Simpact Ventures to expand the platform, which enhances the reading experience for children and parents through interactive storytelling.

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Readmio, founded in 2020 by Jozef Simko, Ilya Novodvorskiy, Radoslav Rajčan, and Erik Nota, is an innovative mobile application that enhances the storytelling experience for children and parents. The platform, designed by a team of parents and technological experts, uses an offline voice-recognition engine (developed in partnership with the Slovak Science Academy) to trigger sound effects and music while reading stories, making it an enjoyable and instructive tool for children worldwide.

Speaking on the fundraising, Ilya Novodvorskiy, Co-founder and head of Growth at Readmio, said:

> **Our collaboration with Simpact Ventures is a milestone that aligns perfectly with our mission to create a brighter, more connected world through storytelling. We are excited to expand our offerings and continue to innovate in ways that enhance learning and development for children everywhere.**

The app aims to bring fairy tales to life with sound effects and music, activated by voice recognition technology as stories are read aloud. This feature looks to transform traditional storytelling into an engaging, educational, and immersive experience for children. With over 500 stories in its library, it encourages a love for reading, fosters family bonding and reduces screen time. The company operates in the global storytelling and educational app market, with customers in over 100 countries and content available in 8 languages (English, Czech, Slovak, Polish, German, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, and Italian).

Krzysztof Grochowski, Partner of Simpact Ventures, also stated:

> **Research clearly shows how much influence regular reading aloud has on children’s linguistic and cognitive development. We are glad that we can support a project that not only focuses on education but also responds to contemporary challenges, ensuring the healthy development of children in the digital world.**

Readmio, which has over 6 million stories read, is trusted by over 1 million families and has been featured by Apple, it hopes to encourage families to explore the world of [edutainment](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/edutainment/). This year, the company seeks to add four new languages, including at least two Asian languages, to broaden its geographical reach. According to Readimo, Poland, the United States, Brazil, and Germany are the top rising markets.

Natalia Sachova from ZAKA VC commented on Readmio’s journey since their first investment:

> **The Readmio team has proven exceptional agility during our shared journey. They are constantly iterating and improving the product and marketing efficiency, entering new countries, and learning how different cultures respond to their stories. It’s an adventure to watch them learn and grow.**

Revenue is generated by monthly or yearly subscriptions, and as of September 2023, there had been a 729% increase in active subscribers over the previous 24 months.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Digital Storytelling, EdTech Funding, EdTech Investors, EdTech Startups/Companies, Edutainment, Online Courses, Online Education, Online Reading

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### [Samsung & EMBIBE Team Up for AI-Powered Learning on TVs](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/samsung-embibe-team-up-for-ai-powered-learning-on-tvs/)

**Published:** January 29, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Samsung, India's leading consumer electronics company, has collaborated with EMBIBE, an AI-powered platform for personalized learning outcomes, to incorporate it into the Samsung Education Hub, a TV-optimized education app.

**Content:**

Samsung, India’s leading consumer electronics company, has collaborated with EMBIBE, an AI-powered platform for [personalized learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/personalized-learning/) outcomes, to incorporate it into the Samsung Education Hub, a TV-optimized education app. This partnership will help TVs become more effective educational tools, offering students tailored learning experiences.

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Through this alliance, EMBIBE, as part of the Samsung Education Hub app, will provide wide educational coverage, covering all significant curricula, including CBSE, ICSE, IB, Cambridge, all State Boards, and necessary entrance examinations like IIT JEE and NEET. Students will benefit from an extensive library of award-winning, immersive 3D explainer videos designed to make even the most complicated topics easier to understand and more entertaining to learn.

At the heart of EMBIBE’s offering is its personalized, AI-driven adaptive practice, which adjusts to each student’s learning level. Through the Samsung Education Hub, students can access EMBIBE’s [video-based learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/video-based-learning/) resources and its AI-powered adaptive practice in English, Hindi and 10 major regional languages, backed by over 10 years of educational [engagement](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/engagement/) data of more than two crore students. They can choose from 54,000 practice tests and use personalised score-improvement features that will provide valuable insights for improvement. In addition, students can get an exclusive 50% discount on their EMBIBE annual subscription purchased on TV.

Commenting on the latest development, Viplesh Dang, Senior Director, Visual Display Business of Samsung India, said:

> **The Samsung Education Hub app aims to expand the role of TVs in homes, transforming them from mere entertainment hubs to a seamless platform for online learning. This innovative ‘designed-for-TV’ education app is set to revolutionise the online learning experience, making it engaging and accessible. Our vision is to create a future where education knows no boundaries and knowledge is within easy reach at the click of a button.**

EMBIBE content will be available on all 2024 Samsung TVs and smart monitors and will be gradually made available on earlier models. Existing platform subscribers who own Samsung TVs can seamlessly log in and access this rich educational content, as will Samsung TV users who choose to subscribe.

Aditi Avasthi, Founder & CEO of EMBIBE, added:

> **Our partnership with Samsung TV marks a significant leap in delivering a truly personal, engaging learning experience through one of the most trusted and loved mediums. Samsung has partnered with EMBIBE because we’ve solved two critical challenges: creating stunning interactive, multi-modal content and delivering it through a deeply personalized experience powered by AI. The synergy between Samsung’s innovation and EMBIBE’s expertise in edtech is a powerful combination that sets a new standard for educational excellence, creating a transformative learning experience for everyone.**

Earlier this year, Samsung teamed up with Physics Wallah, the leading EdTech firm, to create the Samsung Education Hub on 2023 and 2024 Samsung TVs.

EMBIBE is a pioneer in the personalized education & learning outcomes delivery space with five granted patents. The platform gives students access to the highest level of personalization regarding relevant content delivery and getting the proper guidance at the right time during their preparation. It caters to all school boards, [test prep](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/test-prep/), and government departments’ job exams, covering more than 400 exams in English, Hindi & 10 major regional languages. Its impact & innovation have earned it numerous accolades, including being recognized by the World Economic Forum as a Global Innovator in the education space, truly harnessing the power of AI to deliver student success.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, EdTech Startups/Companies, education, Educational Content, Engagement, JEE/NEET, Online Learning, Partnerships, Personalized Learning, Test Prep, Video-based Learning

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### [RED Health Acquires TACT Academy to Boost Healthcare Education](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/red-health-acquires-tact-academy-to-boost-healthcare-education/)

**Published:** January 28, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** RED Health (previously StanPlus), an ambulance service provider, has acquired a majority stake in TACT Academy for Clinical Training, India's first simulation-based healthcare training centre.

**Content:**

RED Health (previously StanPlus), an ambulance service provider, has acquired a majority stake in TACT Academy for Clinical Training, India’s first simulation-based healthcare training centre. The announcement was made during a press conference, marking a transformative step in advancing [healthcare](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/healthcare/) education and emergency preparedness.

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According to the company, the acquisition represents RED Health’s mission to establish a global centre of excellence in allied healthcare, focusing on emergency medical services and pre-hospital care. The company also plans to prepare a workforce to address healthcare challenges in India and around the world.

TACT Academy for Clinical Training, established in January 2007, offers pioneering simulation-based healthcare training in India. It aims to provide an environment on par with international institutions and provide small group, interactive, hands-on clinical training to medical students, post-graduates, practising clinicians and other healthcare workers (nurses, physician assistants, paramedics, dieticians, respiratory therapists & physiotherapists, amongst others). The organization aims to equip every healthcare professional with appropriate knowledge, skill & compassion to provide the highest quality care while managing emergencies and critically ill patients.

As it becomes RED TACT, the academy will retain its legacy while expanding its reach and curriculum to meet the evolving needs of the healthcare sector. Through this collaboration, RED Health can ensure a steady pipeline of skilled personnel, enhancing both response times and the quality of care offered across its operations in more than 30 cities. This step also aligns with RED Health’s vision of establishing a 911-like system in India, ensuring emergency readiness.

Speaking on the deal, Prabhdeep Singh, Founder and CEO of RED Health, said:

> **A resilient emergency response system relies on the expertise and preparedness of trained healthcare professionals. TACT has built a remarkable legacy in simulation-based clinical training, and this collaboration is a critical step in strengthening the foundation of emergency preparedness in India. Together, we aim to create a healthcare training ecosystem that equips professionals with the skills and confidence to handle real-world challenges effectively.**

RED TACT plans to develop a strong training network in key cities such as Hyderabad, Kolkata, Delhi, and Bengaluru, drawing on RED Health’s expertise and national footprint. While maintaining its highly recognized existing curriculum, the academy will introduce fresh offerings such as a finishing school for healthcare professionals, bridge courses for recent MBBS graduates, NABH training packages, and other [skill-based courses](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/skill-based-courses/).

As part of its growth strategy, RED Health intends to integrate [digital learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/digital-learning/) platforms to make quality training accessible across urban and rural regions. The collaboration will also facilitate partnerships with universities to create academic programmes that bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application.

Starting in 2016, RED Health’s cutting-edge technology, including its proprietary RED-OS system, enables prompt response times, with ambulances sent in less than 5 minutes. Through seamless interaction with smart devices, such as smartwatches, the company uses data to respond to emergencies, assuring rapid aid when it is most required. It now operates a fleet of over 450 ambulances and a network of 5000 partners across India, including air and train ambulance services, to ensure comprehensive coverage nationwide.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Curriculum, Digital Learning, Healthcare, Medical Education, Medical Training, Mergers and Acquisition, Skill-based Courses, Universities

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### [Zee Learn Launches ZNIUS, a Comprehensive K-12 Curriculum With Innovative Pedagogy](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/zee-learn-launches-znius-a-comprehensive-k-12-curriculum-with-innovative-pedagogy/)

**Published:** January 28, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Zee Learn Limited, India's leading company in the education segment with the fastest-growing chain of K-12 schools, has recently launched ZNIUS, a curriculum and pedagogy solution for K-12 education that addresses both academic and co-scholastic needs.

**Content:**

Zee Learn Limited, India’s leading company in the education segment with the fastest-growing chain of K-12 schools, has recently launched ZNIUS, a curriculum and pedagogy solution for [K-12](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/k-12/) education that addresses both academic and co-scholastic needs. The curriculum integrates subjects such as [financial literacy](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/financial-literacy/), physical education, and soft skills alongside standard academics.

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ZNIUS stands out with its unique blend of cutting-edge pedagogy and brain-based learning principles. The platform aims to provide a complete K-12 curriculum by incorporating innovative textbooks linked with NEP 2020 and NCF-SE 2023, engaging [digital content](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/digital-content/) using [augmented reality](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/augmented-reality/)-based Math and Science exercises, and gamified learning approaches to drive curiosity and improve retention. At the same time, it emphasizes [STEM](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/stem/) courses in higher grades, allowing students to be better prepared for competitive entrance tests, which are an essential milestone in today’s educational system.

ZNIUS also includes a unified LMS-ERP app to streamline school operations and foster stakeholder communication. To further ensure [holistic development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/holistic-development/), it integrates co-scholastic programmes such as Financial Literacy, Physical Education and Soft Skills, preparing students for life beyond academics. By addressing academic and administrative needs and challenges, ZNIUS empowers schools to enhance learning outcomes while meeting rising parental expectations of modern, globally competitive, holistic education.

Manish Rastogi, Group CEO and Wholetime Director of Zee Learn Limited, shared about the launch:

> **Quality education with a world-class curriculum in India is often limited to a select few schools. At Zee Learn, we are dedicated to bridging this gap by offering cutting-edge, future-ready curricula to as many schools as possible. We aim to empower schools with ZNIUS, enabling them to deliver world-class education and significantly enhance student outcomes. We are pleased to welcome SVD International School into the ZNIUS network, and we are committed to working closely with them to achieve our shared vision of delivering transformative, world-class education. By adopting ZNIUS, SVD International aims to set a precedent for progressive education that aligns with global standards. This collaboration underscores Zee Learn’s mission to ignite, nurture, and unleash students’ potential across India.**

ZNIUS has been introduced at SVD International School in Uttar Pradesh, with Zee Learn planning to expand to 3,000 schools and reach one million learners by 2030. It provides schools with tools to improve student outcomes and streamline operations, offering a framework to efficiently address education and management needs.

Anish Shah, Chief Financial Officer of Zee Learn Limited, commented:

> **ZNIUS represents our unwavering commitment to transforming education through innovation and excellence. With this initiative, we aim to empower over 3,000 schools and impact the lives of 1 million learners by 2030, fostering a brighter future for the next generation.**

Zee Learn believes that every individual has a unique potential, and it exists to help all stakeholders – students, business partners, employees, and others – realize this potential. The firm identifies opportunities and latent sparks within each stakeholder. It cultivates their unique potential by treating each of them as an individual, and it grows them by adding value to them to the best of its ability. The platform also runs Asia’s No. 1 chain of pre-schools, Kidzee, with over 1900+ operational pre-schools in over 750 cities across India and neighbouring countries. Kidzee is a pioneer in Early Childhood Education and standardized pre-schooling in the country under its proprietary pedagogy – Interactive iLLUME. Kidzee has so far touched the lives of more than 900,000 children since its inception in 2003.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Augmented Reality, Curriculum, Digital Content, Early Childhood, education, Financial Literacy, Holistic Development, K-12, NEP 2020, Quality Education, Soft Skills, STEM

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### [Infosys and Street Child Partner to Support Ukrainian Education](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/infosys-and-street-child-partner-to-support-ukrainian-education/)

**Published:** January 28, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Infosys, a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting, recently announced a significant milestone in its three-year collaboration with Street Child, by developing seven Digital Learning Centers (DLCs) to address the educational challenges faced by children in Ukraine's crisis-affected areas.

**Content:**

Infosys, a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting, recently announced a significant milestone in its three-year collaboration with Street Child, one of the world’s fastest-growing international children’s charities, by developing seven Digital Learning Centers (DLCs) to address the educational challenges faced by children in Ukraine’s crisis-affected areas.

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This collaboration addresses the profound disruption to Ukraine’s education system caused by the ongoing conflict, which has affected over 3,700 educational institutions and destroyed 365 schools, as reported by Save the Children. The conflict has forced roughly 1.9 million children – nearly half of Ukraine’s school-aged population – to rely on partial or fully [remote learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/remote-learning/) solutions. Recognizing this critical need, Infosys joined hands with Street Child in 2024 to launch two impactful initiatives: creating DLCs–secured physical spaces equipped for [online learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-learning/) and a Digital Transformation programme, leveraging Infosys Springboard, the company’s flagship [digital learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/digital-learning/) platform, to provide tailored courses for students and teachers.

Initially focused on building and reestablishing five DLCs in Dnipropetrovsk, an Oblast in Eastern Ukraine that receives less international aid due to its proximity to the fighting lines, the collaboration delivered seven within a year of the [engagement](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/engagement/). Notably, one institution was refurbished entirely by female contractors because of conscription restrictions on male labour.

Speaking about the development, Tom Dannatt, CEO & Co-founder of Street Child, said:

> **At Street Child, we’re working to create a world where every child is safe in school and learning. Unfortunately, the reality for Ukrainian children is that many cannot attend a physical classroom, so we’re focusing on where we can make the most significant difference. In this case, that means making the most of digital education. Although we’re still in the early stages, we’re proud to have worked with Infosys to support over 1,000 children amid this terrible conflict. The early success of this scheme demonstrates the transformative potential to deliver quality education in many crisis-affected regions worldwide.**

These centres launched in September 2024 and have already served over 1,000 children in their first three months of operation. Each centre has been equipped with laptop computers, high-speed internet, multimedia projectors, educational materials, security systems, wheelchair ramps and customized restrooms. Furthermore, specific places for Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) assist young students.

Thirumala Arohi, Executive Vice President, Head – Education, Training and Assessment, Infosys, stated:

> **The collaboration between Infosys and Street Child is crucial as it directly addresses the devastating impact of the conflict on Ukraine’s education system. With hundreds of schools destroyed and millions of children displaced or relying on remote learning, access to quality education has become critical. Infosys brings to this collaboration its technological expertise and a deep commitment to social impact.**

Arohi added:

> **Together with Street Child, we provide tangible solutions by establishing seven Digital Learning Centers offering secure physical spaces with the necessary technology. We leverage Infosys Springboard to enable a digital transformation programme and deliver tailored courses for effective online learning.**

The Digital Transformation program focuses on preserving Ukraine’s cultural identity by offering courses in Ukrainian Language and Geography for Grades 5 and 6. Specially developed courses address topics such as Cybersecurity and Anti-Corruption for teachers, aligning seamlessly with Ukraine’s national educational platform, All Ukrainian Online. Together, these initiatives are helping build a robust and resilient educational foundation for students and teachers.

Street Child, founded in 2008, seeks to ensure children’s safety in school and learning, even in low-resource areas and during catastrophes. The charity collaborates with a growing network of local organizations, and an emphasis on the power and purpose of inspiring local-level organizations is central to everything they do—and has been since the initial relationship in Sierra Leone in 2008. It operates in over 25 countries throughout Sub-Saharan Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Collaboration, Digital Education, Digital Learning, education, Engagement, Online Courses, Online Education, Online Learning, Partnership, Remote Learning

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### [Schoolnet and GLC Collaborate to Empower Young Innovators](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/schoolnet-and-glc-collaborate-to-empower-young-innovators/)

**Published:** January 28, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** In India, GLC and VI have collaborated with Schoolnet India, a premier organization dedicated to improving teaching and learning outcomes through technology.

**Content:**

The Global Learning Council (GLC), based in Switzerland’s Villars Institute (VI), envisions a future in which education is democratized worldwide, focusing on emerging countries such as India, Brazil, Rwanda, and Kenya. In India, GLC and VI have collaborated with Schoolnet India, a premier organization dedicated to improving teaching and learning outcomes through technology. Using Schoolnet’s experience and broad network of 100,000 schools, the alliance aims to touch 50,000 students and teachers in its first year and 10 million students in five years.

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Over the past six months, Schoolnet and GLC have jointly introduced three transformative initiatives for school students: a pan-India ideathon, capacity-building programmes for affordable private schools in collaboration with the International Baccalaureate (IB), and the development of a course on climate leadership.

On January 24, 2025, the EcoInnovators Ideathon Grand Finale was held at the India Habitat Centre in New Delhi. The competition encouraged students to identify pressing environmental challenges, such as air and water pollution or waste management, and propose innovative solutions using AI, IoT, and robotics technologies. The challenge began with participants from over 800 schools, narrowed to 100 teams who received expert mentorship through masterclasses and culminated in the top 10 teams presenting their solutions at the Grand Finale. Representing schools across diverse geographies and educational boards (IB, CBSE, and state boards), the event showcased various creative, tech-driven projects. HP sponsored the event.

Team Vanguard, represented by Shreyas Aggasare and Nakshatra from Delhi Public School Electronic City, Bengaluru, Karnataka, emerged victorious with an exceptional project, earning an opportunity to present their work at the Villars Symposium in Switzerland in June 2025, gaining global recognition. An esteemed jury comprising representatives from IIT Madras, TERI, Grok Learning, GIZ, UnconstrainED, an IB school, and New York-based Sure Start selected the winners.

The **Chief Guest, Sanjay Kumar, IAS, Secretary, Department of School Education & Literacy, Government of India,** praised the innovative ideas presented and emphasized the role of emerging technologies like AI and IoT in addressing global challenges. He acknowledged the power of partnerships to empower students and expressed the government’s support for scaling these initiatives.

The event witnessed participation from 250+ students from Delhi/NCR schools, who also engaged in an interactive quiz powered by Schoolnet’s AI-based classroom solution, the Geneo app. The Ideathon finalists and quiz participants also received cash prizes totalling Rs 1.5 lacs.

**Dr Subra Suresh, Founder and President of the Global Learning Council**, lauded Schoolnet’s leadership in implementing GLC’s vision in India. He stated:

> **This partnership nurtures our mission to foster planetary health using intergenerational collaboration. This Ideathon fulfills the vision of GLC and Villars Institute – nurturing the mindset of sustainability and tech-driven problem-solving among students.**

Furthermore, Schoolnet, GLC, and VI announced their engagement with the IB to empower educators across schools. According to the joint communique, the International Baccalaureate (IB) seeks to cultivate inquisitive, knowledgeable, and compassionate young people who strive for a more peaceful world through international understanding and respect. To do this, the IB collaborates with educators, schools, governments, and organizations to provide high-quality [international education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/international-education/) programmes that promote [critical thinking](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/critical-thinking/) and a lifetime love of learning. This collaboration intends to bring IB curricula to private schools, conduct educator orientation seminars, and provide access to professional development opportunities.

**RCM Reddy, MD and CEO of Schoolnet India** Limited highlighted the alignment of these initiatives with the National Education Policy and Schoolnet’s broader vision. He remarked:

> **An initiative of this nature aligns with our vision to democratize education by leveraging advanced technologies. We strongly believe in creating an ecosystem of ‘glocal’ partnerships to impact 10 million students over the next five years.**

Another notable event was the debut of a Climate Leadership course for Grades 6-8 students, co-developed by GLC/VI and Schoolnet. This hands-on curriculum, inspired by systems leadership and planetary boundary principles, focuses on environmental stewardship to develop future climate leaders.

Schoolnet India Limited offers a comprehensive range of services to ensure the [lifelong learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/lifelong-learning/) and skills of schoolchildren and youth by UN SDG 4. Since 1997, the platform has been a market leader in EdTech and vocational skilling services, with a presence in 400 districts across India. It has also created unique digital and digitally-enabled solutions for learning and teaching.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Critical Thinking, Curriculum, EdTech Startups/Companies, education, International Education, Lifelong Learning, Mentorship, Vocational Skills

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### [Eyouth and EDT&Partners Join Forces to Empower Youth in MENA](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/eyouth-and-edtpartners-join-forces-to-empower-youth-in-mena/)

**Published:** January 27, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Eyouth, an Egyptian educational technology company, has teamed with EDT& Partners, a Singapore-based global education consultant, to build digital skills for one million youth in Africa and the Middle East.

**Content:**

Eyouth, an Egyptian educational technology company, has teamed with EDT& Partners, a Singapore-based global education consultant, to build digital skills for one million youth in Africa and the Middle East. According to a statement, the partnership, which has received a $6 million investment, will focus on training individuals aged 15 to 35 in key areas such as [artificial intelligence](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/artificial-intelligence/), programming, data analysis, [digital marketing](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/digital-marketing/), and modern pedagogy, leveraging advanced digital tools and strategic educational frameworks.

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The programme will integrate Eyouth’s established platform and expertise in [skills development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/skills-development/) across the MENA with EDT&Partners’ innovative educational technologies and frameworks. The initiative, scheduled to begin in February 2025, will provide financial assistance to competent educators in the region.

Participants will gain access to the programme through an advanced learning platform offering interactive and comprehensive training, supported by tailored content and AI technologies from EDT and its partners, including Amazon Web Services. The programme will also be rolled out in vocational and [higher education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/higher-education/) institutions, such as the NextEra Coalition in Cairo, and will be available in both English and Arabic.

Pablo Langa, Founder and Managing Partner of EDT& Partners, said:

> **Education has a multiplier effect on our societies and economies. The digital skills gap and the importance of AI for educators are critical components in enhancing the competitiveness of the MENA region.**

The worldwide digital skills gap is estimated at $2.50 trillion, with the MENA region experiencing particularly severe issues. By 2030, the world is expected to require an additional 44 million teachers, with 4.30 million in North Africa and West Asia alone.

Mostafa Abdel Latif, Co-founder and CEO of Eyouth, highlighted the importance of this collaboration:

> **Through this partnership, we aim to accelerate and empower an additional one million youth to unlock their potential and drive innovation across Africa and the Middle East.**

Hussein Ayoub, Regional Director for the MEA at EDT & Partners, also commented:

> **We are connecting Eyouth’s leading skills development platform in the MENA region with EDT &Partners’ global innovation and scalable educational solutions to deliver one of the most pioneering training initiatives in the world.**

EDT&Partners offers expert counsel built on decades of collective experience—an approach often called “gray hair” consulting. The platform uniquely combines seasoned expertise and fresh, innovative forward-thinking. Unlike traditional firms, it is a dynamic and agile practice committed exclusively to driving success in the [education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/education/) business. Its team comprises visionary leaders with deep Education, technology, and strategy expertise. Having partnered with organizations worldwide, the company helps catalyze transformation, enhance efficiency, and unlock sustainable growth.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Digital Marketing, Digital Skills Training, EdTech Startups/Companies, education, Financial Support, Partnership, Skills Development

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### [CodiPlay Raises $9M in Series A Funding to Expand Across the Middle East](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/codiplay-raises-9m-in-series-a-funding-to-expand-across-the-middle-east/)

**Published:** January 27, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** CodiPlay, a Kazakhstani EdTech startup, has raised $9 million in Series A funding. The round was led by Christian Eichner, a prominent business angel and senior executive vice president for strategy at Qatar National Bank and the Global Capital investment fund.

**Content:**

CodiPlay, a Kazakhstani EdTech startup, has raised $9 million in Series A funding. The round was led by Christian Eichner, a prominent business angel and senior executive vice president for strategy at Qatar National Bank and the Global Capital investment fund.

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CodiPlay focuses on teaching children programming through [gamification](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/gamification/). The platform empowers kids to independently build devices like “smart home” systems and drones using Internet of Things (IoT) technology. The app features a one-of-a-kind code compilation system that allows users to write code directly on their smartphones and send it via cable to an Arduino microcontroller, which sends commands to the smart gadgets. This technology eliminates the requirement for a computer at all stages of learning, allowing students without access to computers to receive a high-quality IT education.

Speaking about the platform, Zhanadil Taldybayev, founder of the CodiPlay project, said:

> **We are grateful for the support provided by investors. Their backing has enabled us to grow rapidly and successfully launch our solutions across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. We believe modern education can be both accessible and effective for schools everywhere.**

The startup offers comprehensive training and continuous assistance, including fully paid annual [internships](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/internships/) in South Korea and Singapore to help [computer science](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/computer-science/) teachers improve their qualifications. It also provides webinars, extensive manuals, and a dedicated support team to assist with any questions or difficulties. Since its founding in 2021, the company has partnered with 600 schools across 13 countries, impacting hundreds of thousands of children. CodiPlay’s current valuation stands at $100 million.

With this funding, the startup plans to expand into the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar markets. Over the next two years, it aims to integrate 3,000 schools from these countries into its ecosystem.

This achievement reflects the growing prominence of Kazakh startups in the global tech landscape. Another notable example is Investbanq, an AI-powered digital investment platform. Investbanq is competing on the reality TV show “Meet the Drapers,” vying for a $1 million investment.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Computer Science, EdTech Funding, EdTech Investors, EdTech Startups/Companies, Gamification, Internships, Online Courses, Online Education

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### [upGrad & Maharashtra Govt Sign MoU for AI Skill Development](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/upgrad-maharashtra-govt-sign-mou-for-ai-skill-development/)

**Published:** January 27, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** upGrad, one of Asia's most extensive integrated learning, skilling firms, has inked a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Maharashtra government in the presence of Hon. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Ronnie Screwvala in Davos.

**Content:**

upGrad, one of Asia’s most extensive integrated learning, skilling, and [workforce development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/workforce-development/) firms, has inked a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Maharashtra government in the presence of Hon. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Ronnie Screwvala in Davos. The initiative aims to build a world-class AI talent base for worldwide businesses while driving employment possibilities throughout the State.

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With an initial investment of INR 2,150 crore, the programme will establish upGrad Institute of AI Excellence Centers throughout Maharashtra to train over 1 million students in AI and emerging technologies. The move, led by Hon. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, aims to increase Maharashtra’s contribution to the nation’s progress toward becoming a $5 trillion economy by 2030.

Speaking about the initiative, Ronnie Screwvala, Co-founder of upGrad & Swades Foundation, said:

> **It’s exciting to see the Government of Maharashtra taking concrete steps in enabling our talent with sharp resources they need to springboard onto the growth podium. There’s a robust urban learning infrastructure that our State has, and bringing it to rural will only accelerate our commitment to producing the most considerable AI-ready talent for the world and for the careers of tomorrow. ATLAS SkillTech University has been fronting the quality benchmarks in higher education across design, tech and entrepreneurship. The partnership will open doors to a broader segment to access that pedagogy and content.**

- The upGrad-supported ATLAS SkillTech University to create futuristic bespoke hybrid programmes in emerging areas of Design, Digital Transformation, Technology, AI and Gaming under the prestigious Maharashtra State University of Eminence initiative
- Establish an urban university and Campus hub in partnership with three renowned Global Universities as part of Hon. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis’s visionary ‘Educity’ initiative. This transformative project aims to deliver world-class, globally benchmarked education, positioning Maharashtra as a premier destination for top-quality [higher education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/higher-education/).
- The second pillar of this initiative will focus on empowering an additional 250,000 rural youth by addressing talent gaps in underserved areas. It will also include training professionals and fostering rural entrepreneurs in the not-for-profit sector, driving Maharashtra’s rural empowerment efforts and accelerating socio-economic upliftment across the State.

Dr Indu Shahani, Founding Chancellor & President of ATLAS SkillTech University, added:

> **We are proud to partner with the Government of Maharashtra on this groundbreaking initiative to redefine the future of education. Guided by our mission to nurture job seekers and visionary job creators, we are steadfast in our commitment to nation-building. We aim to bridge gaps and create transformative opportunities across urban and rural communities by empowering learners with cutting-edge, future-ready skills. This collaboration is a testament to our dedication to delivering world-class education and advancing Maharashtra’s position as a global epicentre for AI talent, innovation, and progress.**

With an equal focus on rural and urban development, this partnership is poised to build Maharashtra as the most potent hub for global talent in advanced and emerging technologies.

upGrad, founded in 2015, provides various online and hybrid skilling programmes, certifications, and bootcamps under its B2C portfolio. It also enables leading Indian and international [universities](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/universities/) to offer diplomas, master’s degrees, and executive doctorates. In addition, the corporate skilling section offers chosen programmes specialized to Enterprise clients, as well as additional recruitment and employment services.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Higher Education, MOU, Online Learnng, Partnerships, Skill Development, Universities, Workforce Development

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### [Teal Raises $7.5M in Series A Funding to Empower Job Seekers](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/teal-raises-7-5m-in-series-a-funding-empower-job-seekers/)

**Published:** January 24, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Teal, the AI-powered career platform, has recently announced that it has raised $7.5 million in Series A funding, bringing the company's total capital to $19 million.

**Content:**

Teal, the AI-powered career platform, has recently announced that it has raised $7.5 million in Series A funding, bringing the company’s total capital to $19 million. The funding round was co-led by CityLight Capital and Flybridge, with participation from Rethink Capital Partners and Lerer Hippeau. With this capital, the company intends to boost product development, expanding the platform and its growing array of advanced AI capabilities to assist consumers in navigating the increasingly complex work landscape.

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Headquartered in Miami, Florida, Teal aims to help people find and land jobs they love. By empowering every professional with the tools, insights, and guidance they need to navigate their career, the platform makes the path to success more transparent and accessible. Through its suite of job search tools, such as an AI Resume Builder, Job Tracker, Job Search Board, and Chrome extension, the firm is poised to change the way people approach their career journeys and, ultimately, to counterbalance the massive infrastructural disparity between the HR resources available to companies and those available to employees. Teal is backed by Flybridge Capital, Lerer Hippeau, Corigin Ventures, Aleph, Oceans Ventures, High Output, AVG Basecamp, and Kairos Angels.

Speaking about the platform, David Fano, Founder and CEO of Teal, said:

> **In today’s macroeconomic environment, finding a job can be cumbersome – and time-consuming. From rapid advancements in AI, increased competition, and the limited time consumers have, they need simple solutions to help them stand out. Unlike traditional job boards, Teal puts the job seeker in the driver’s seat and is the career companion to hundreds of millions of people from the day they start working to the day they retire. Teal’s AI-powered career platform automates the process of finding, applying for, and landing jobs. It also helps members prepare for interviews and negotiate salaries, no matter the career or industry they may be in – with thousands of members successfully landing interviews and offers. Our new financing will accelerate product development and scale our platform globally.**

Teal also unveiled new AI-powered Offer Evaluation and Negotiation Support Tools that help professionals understand and advocate for their worth. The Offer Evaluation Tool provides a real-time, personalized analysis of any job offer by synthesizing data from similar roles and current market trends. The Negotiation Support Tool offers expert-crafted templates, email scripts, and guided support—equipping professionals with the confidence to secure a new offer or negotiate a raise with clarity and precision.

Over the past year, the startup has demonstrated consistent momentum and continued to grow in the following areas:

- Attracting over two million members across its free and paid offerings, presenting millions of open positions to its customers.
- Helping job seekers save over 7 million jobs and land nearly 400,000 interviews.
- Enabling a 97% reduction in application preparation time—transforming an eight-hour task into one that takes just minutes, giving candidates valuable time.
- Appointing its new Chief Technology Officer, Sumit Gupta, who brings over 20 years of experience building AI, voice, and [fintech](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/fintech/) products at IBM and Oracle.

Commenting on the fundraising, Jeff Rinehart, Partner at City Light Capital, said:

> **Teal is designed to give people the tools to take ownership of their career, whether they’re just starting in the workforce or looking to level up their salary. As an investor in Teal, we strongly support its mission and ability to put world-class products into the hands of consumers so they’re empowered to make informed, guided choices about what they see for their future.**

In conjunction with the investment, Teal announced its new AI Interview Coach, a tool that assists job seekers in preparing for interviews suited to specific roles. By simulating a two-way discussion with an AI agent, the coach provides role-specific question prompts and real-time feedback to help improve responses. This dynamic practice enables applicants to talk more confidently, communicate their abilities and experiences effectively, and present themselves organically in real-world interviews.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Career Development, Employee, Funding, HRTech, Human Resources, Job-ready Skills, Workforce Development

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### [Fela Unveils AI-Driven SaaS Platform to Revolutionize Language Learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/fela-unveils-ai-driven-saas-platform-to-revolutionize-language-learning/)

**Published:** January 24, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Fela, the world's first AI-powered, user-friendly platform for learning new languages, is redefining how individuals attain fluency with its recently announced AI-driven SaaS Platform to simplify and enhance language learning.

**Content:**

Fela, the world’s first AI-powered, user-friendly platform for learning new languages, is redefining how individuals attain fluency with its recently announced AI-driven [SaaS](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/saas/) Platform to simplify and enhance [language learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/language-learning/). The platform is designed to make language learning simple and effective. It employs an innovative AI-driven approach to assist users in achieving fluency faster.

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The platform aimed to tackle significant problems with traditional language learning methods. These include limited speaking practice due to a lack of conversation partners or opportunities during class, high costs, speaking opportunities that frequently lack proper feedback, and generic content that fails to engage learners. By combining storytelling, story listening, and peer-to-peer participation in dialogues with AI—immersive real-life conversations with AI, real-time feedback, and [personalized learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/personalized-learning/) experiences, Fela provides learners with the tools they need to master both expression and understanding of a new language. Fela is ideal for individual learners and organizations seeking scalable and efficient language solutions.

Speaking and conversation are at the heart of language learning. Developing fluency and confidence is almost impossible without regular opportunities to speak and engage in discussions. Fela prioritizes speaking activities, while its engaging content also helps learners absorb language naturally, building both speaking skills and listening comprehension.

Syeed Rahmonov, Co-founder of Fela, stated:

> **We designed Fela to mimic how young kids naturally start speaking—by hearing from their surroundings, gradually trying to talk, and eventually developing strong speaking abilities. Our goal is to create a supportive environment where speaking activities take centre stage, ensuring that learners always have something to talk about at every step, never run out of ideas to keep the conversations flowing, and confidently make mistakes and improve. Talking with Fela’s AI feels like conversing with a friend, making the experience natural, comfortable, and engaging.**

**How Fela Solves Language Learning Challenges**

Fela combines the power of AI with innovative methods to provide a fun, engaging, affordable, and dynamic learning experience. Here’s a closer look at the most significant challenges the platform addresses and how it solves them:

- **Limited speaking practice:** Traditional methods focus more on [reading and writing](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/reading-and-writing/), leaving learners with few chances to practice real-life conversations. Fela ensures learners always have someone to talk to, thanks to AI-powered conversations that feel like chatting with a friend or colleague.
- **High costs and rigid schedules:** Speaking classes with private tutors are often expensive and time-consuming, making them inaccessible for many. Fela offers an affordable alternative, allowing learners to practice speaking anytime without breaking the bank.
- **Generic content:** One-size-fits-all lessons fail to inspire or engage learners. Fela tailors its content—stories, conversations, and exercises—to each learner’s interests and skill level, keeping them motivated and engaged.
- **Lack of instant feedback:** Learners can’t effectively improve if mistakes aren’t corrected in real time. Fela provides instant corrections on pronunciation, grammar, and fluency, ensuring continuous progress.

By combining AI-powered conversations, tutor-led guidance, and listening-focused content with personalized, real-time feedback and endless opportunities for practice, the company ensures learners can build confidence, improve fluency, and stay engaged. Its dynamic and user-friendly design empowers learners to practice speaking naturally and consistently while receiving tailored support to enhance their skills.

**Personalized Solutions for Every Need**

- **Educational Institutions:** Schools and colleges can use Fela to assign tasks, monitor student progress, and create engaging learning experiences. It helps students practice speaking naturally while building confidence and improving communication skills.
- **Government Programmes:** Fela provides scalable and accessible language training, making it ideal for workforce development and refugee integration programs. Improving [communication skills](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/communication-skills/) empowers individuals to participate more fully in society and the workplace.
- **Corporate Training:** Fela helps multinational teams improve collaboration and communication by teaching new languages practically. Companies can use it to enhance teamwork across global teams.
- **Individual Tutors:** Fela is a valuable tool for tutors, allowing them to focus on guiding learners while letting the platform handle the challenging aspects of language learning. Fela effectively facilitates, enhances, and personalizes all speaking practice and activities, giving learners consistent opportunities to improve while tutors concentrate on providing targeted guidance and support.
- **Individual Learners:** Whether learning a new language independently or alongside others, Fela helps individuals build fluency, improve communication skills, and gain confidence in their language abilities at their own pace—anytime, anywhere.

Since its inception, Fela has been dedicated to creating a comprehensive language learning system that simulates natural language acquisition. Its AI-powered platform provides realistic conversation practice, precise translations, and personalized content, making learning more immersive and compelling. The company has developed swiftly, earning people’s trust worldwide and constantly enhancing its features in response to consumer input and technological improvements. It promises to remove barriers to efficient language acquisition by combining powerful AI technology and automation, allowing learners to become fluent faster and more organically. Its mission is to build a community of self-assured, multilingual people who can easily connect and converse around the world.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Communication Skills, Community, Corporate Training, Language Learning, Personalized Learning, Private Tuition, Reading and Writing, SaaS

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### [Ogram Raises $3M in New Funding to Empower Flexible Workforce Solutions](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/ogram-raises-3m-in-new-funding-to-empower-flexible-workforce-solutions/)

**Published:** January 24, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Ogram, a leader in flexible workforce solutions, has announced the successful completion of a $3 million non-dilutive investment from Tenami Capital.

**Content:**

Ogram, a leader in flexible workforce solutions, has announced the successful completion of a $3 million non-dilutive investment from Tenami Capital. Tenami Capital, a pioneer in revenue-based growth capital for high-growth firms, has expressed confidence in Ogram’s aim to revolutionize [workforce management](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/workplace-management/) and drive expansion into new markets.

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Karim Kouatly and Shafiq Khartabil founded Ogram in 2017 as a digital staffing platform that allows businesses to book and manage employees on demand. The platform delivers flexible, on-demand staffing solutions by linking businesses with a network of vetted freelancers from various industries. This strategic alliance comes as Ogram expands into Saudi Arabia, a region with enormous development potential in the retail and hotel sectors. The cash will boost the company’s working capital, allowing for speedier payouts and providing Ogrammers more control over their pay cycles. This initiative aims to increase worker happiness, improve retention, and benefit businesses by assuring a more engaged and dependable staff.

Commenting on the funding, Shafiq Khartabil, Co-founder and CEO of Ogram, said:

> **We are excited to partner with Tenami Capital. This forward-thinking financial partner shares our vision for transforming workforce flexibility. This funding will allow us to deepen our impact in Saudi Arabia and beyond, ensuring our clients and Ogrammers experience the best workforce solutions.**

As the company prepares for 2025, this financial injection positions it for future success by allowing it to broaden its global reach and advance its purpose of providing flexible staffing solutions that fit the needs of both employers and employees.

Balsam Danhach, Ogram’s CFO, added:

> **The funding will also enable Ogram to roll out its early payout programme, providing financial stability for its workforce and creating a seamless system to meet their needs. This is more than just financial backing; it’s an investment in the success and well-being of our Ogrammers. By strengthening working capital, we can support their financial needs while ensuring higher retention and exceptional service for our clients.**

Natasha Hannoun, Managing Partner of Tenami Capital, also stated:

> **We are delighted to partner with Ogram as it continues transforming the staffing industry. This marks Tenami Capital’s fourth investment since starting in 2021, with more to be announced in the coming months as demand for non-dilutive capital grows and the Gulf region experiences unprecedented economic growth. Ogram represents the type of innovative, high-growth company that Tenami Capital is committed to supporting as we help businesses scale and succeed across our region.**

In July 2024, Ogram raised an undisclosed funding round, led by Oraseya Capital, Aditum Investment Management, and Everywhere VC.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Employee, HRTech, Human Resources, Job Interviews, Online Recruitment, Workforce Management Platform

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### [Balancing Market Forces: Teacher-Led Learning, AI-Driven Personalization, and Consumer Apps for Students](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/balancing-market-forces-teacher-led-learning-ai-driven-personalization-and-consumer-apps-for-students/)

**Published:** January 24, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Educational technology is evolving rapidly, with students seeking independence while educators prioritize structure. This article explores the challenges and opportunities in navigating this dynamic shift.

**Content:**

The world of educational technology is undergoing rapid transformation. Students demand independent learning, while teachers and education ministries strive to maintain structure and control. Striking a balance between pedagogic tradition and innovation has become critical in this evolving landscape.

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[MagniLearn](https://magnilearn.com/), a leading US-based educational technology enterprise, has embraced this concept. The company has introduced a comprehensive, three-pillar approach that seamlessly balances structured and independent learning, addressing the diverse needs of today’s education landscape.

### Pillar 1: Teacher-Led Structured Learning

Publishers play a key role in this pillar by offering their pedagogical trusted content within MagniLearn’s platform, enabling structured and independent learning while maintaining their unique brand identity. The system supports all publisher materials—metadata, audio, visuals, and text—allowing for detailed content breakdowns, mistake analysis, and automatic personalization through MagniLearn’s granular and nano-learning approach. The platform also empowers educators to maintain full control over the learning pace while leveraging [data analytics](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/data-analytics/) to monitor student progress, strengths, and weaknesses. It ensures a smooth transition from traditional classroom methods to [digital learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/digital-learning/) environments.

### Pillar 2: Personalized, AI-Driven Learning

Using each student’s individual learning pattern, MagniLearn delivers fully personalized instruction tailored to each student’s needs. Recognizing that no two learners are alike, the platform fosters independent progress by aligning customized, dynamic content with overall class objectives.

### Pillar 3: Consumer-Centric Learning Experiences

In response to students’ fast-changing needs, this pillar offers a selective marketplace of AI-powered apps that cater to different learning styles. Students can choose tools such as [Loora](https://www.loora.ai/), a highly advanced AI English tutor designed to help learners build confidence and fluency through interactive speaking practice, or [Singit](https://www.singit.io/en), an innovative music-based English learning app. These apps enhance [engagement](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/engagement/) and satisfaction, making learning English both effective and enjoyable.

MagniLearn’s innovative approach illustrates how education technology can harmonize structure, personalization, and consumer-driven flexibility to shape the future of learning.



The MagniLearn platform positions publisher offerings at the forefront of the digital transformation in education, where traditional approaches meet modern demands. This partnership drives significant advances in delivering and consuming educational content, making it an imperative inflection point for publishers aiming to remain competitive and relevant in a rapidly evolving market.

**Categories:** Insight

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics, Digital Education, Digital Learning, Engagement, Online Learning, Personalized Learning, teaching strategy

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### [Top Resources For Students To Create A Digital Portfolio](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/top-resources-for-students-to-create-a-digital-portfolio/)

**Published:** September 21, 2022
**Author:** Saniya Khan

**Excerpt:** Digital portfolios are excellent teaching, learning, and evaluation tools. According to Arter and Spandel's definition portfolio is a collection of student work with a common theme or purpose exhibiting their efforts or achievements in different areas.


**Content:**

Digital portfolios are excellent teaching, learning, and evaluation tools. According to Arter and Spandel’s [definition ](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/227632057_Using_Portfolios_of_Student_Work_in_Instruction_and_Assessment)portfolio is a collection of student work with a common theme or purpose exhibiting their efforts or achievements in different areas.

The key word here is “purpose”; a portfolio maintained with a purpose helps students and teachers assess students well and is guided by several learning objectives and expected results. Without purposeful planning, a portfolio becomes a simple container for her/ his work.

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## From a student-centric perspective, this post suggests a few popular applications, tools, and resources to help students build their digital portfolios.

### 1. [Artsonia Kids Art Museum](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.artsonia.android)

The digital art museum for kids, Artsonia, is available on the web, iOS, and Android devices. On Artsonia, teachers can create a school page and use it to share what their students have created via galleries. These galleries can include the project description, materials used and addressed national standards. Also, teachers can ask students to complete artist statements, including specific prompts they set up. Students can use the companion app to photograph, edit, upload their work, and add the title and artist statement. Parents can easily upload their kids’ artwork through the app or website. They can crop, adjust, or edit the photo and blur areas of the image as per the requirement. This app also lets students earn awards, be added to the hall of fame, and become the week’s artists. Another best thing is that parents can see their children’s work before coming home. It also allows students, teachers, and families to view the creations and leave comments for the artists. This app has a lot more to offer.

### 2.[SeeSaw](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=seesaw.shadowpuppet.co.classroom)

Seesaw (formerly Seesaw: The Learning Journal) is a robust digital portfolio and interactive learning platform where educators can create meaningful multimedia experiences for students. They can sign in manually or embed Google Classroom classes. Students who do not have an email account can also log on to the platform using a QR or text code. Whether teachers create their own activities or draw from the extensive library of teacher-created and rated content, assigned tasks engage students with various works in videos, photos, text, images, files, and drawings. Teachers can follow up by approving publications, offering feedback, and, if they wish, making articles available to families through the Seesaw Parent and Family application. Since teachers can consult all students’ proposals at once, it is easy to check the entire class’s comprehension. They can also allow peer-to-peer commentary or create a class blog to encourage a richer, more connected experience. For greater security, blogs can be password protected. That platform translates the message as well. For other beneficiaries, the purchase of the premium version is recommended.

### 3.[FreshGrade Classic](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.freshgrade.ParentApp&hl=en_IN&gl=US)

FreshGrade Classic is a web-based application-based portfolio platform that makes it easy for teachers and students to capture, document, and communicate student learning. A grading program, portfolio site, and learning management system (LMS) allow practitioners to create assignments based on standards, monitor student progress, and provide feedback or notes. Teachers can also choose assessment tools, including effort, learning progress, mastery, anecdotal notes, and standard steps.

Teachers and students can use their mobile devices to take photographs, videos, audio recordings, and other notes during the activities. These data can be linked to individual students, groups, or the whole classroom. FreshGrade also allows students to review and comment on the data collected by the teacher, and they can gather the information into a digital portfolio to document learning.

### 4. [Spiral ](https://www.discoveryeducation.com/?s=spiral)

With Spiral’s range of free educational applications, educators can transform their classrooms into interactive learning spaces. Teachers can use these applications to deliver quick formative evaluations, help compile student portfolios, facilitate group projects, and turn any video into a live chat with discussion questions. A student should have a device (smartphone, tablet, computer), and Spiral can support everything else. Teachers can upload pre-defined content or ask questions on the fly – Spiral can adapt to any style of instruction. Spiral also has a textbook section that teachers can use to document summative assessments, record student scores, and export them to share with parents. Spiral can be applied on any level or subject.

### 5. [ClassDojo ](https://www.classdojo.com/)

Another popular app, ClassDojo, is great at informing parents about their children’s behaviour and academic progress. On class dojo, teachers can record students’ behaviour and development; upload photos were taken throughout the school day to this platform. Moreover, students can also add assignments to their portfolios with just a single click. Also, you can send visually aesthetic reports to parents and staff members.

### 6. [GoogleSites ](https://support.google.com/sites/answer/6372878?hl=en&ref_topic=7184580)

GoogleSites has been one of the best platforms we recommend for teachers over the last few years. Students can use it to create and host their own digital portfolios. The site is simple and easy to use, and they can set up their new website within minutes. Also, they can create as many pages as they want, upload their content, and share it with others. It has everything that students need to use Google Sites effectively.

### 7. [Weebly](https://www.weebly.com/ca)

Another good website, Weebly, can be used by students to create digital portfolios. Similar to Google Sites, it provides users with a simple drag-and-drop editor using which they can design websites as they want. No HTML or coding knowledge is required. You can simply select a template, customize it with your own content and publish it to the web.

### 8.[ Evernote](https://evernote.com/)

Evernote is one of the most underrated and most-used apps in all of education. This free-to-use platform allows curating and digital collection of your documents, PDFs, audio, video, movies, and websites.

With Evernote, students can quickly create a notepad and organize all their assets; Evernote is cloud-based and syncs with all your devices. In addition, they can easily send a link to their note or notebook by email or social media.

### 9. [Kannu ](https://www.kannu.com/)

A cloud-based learning management system, Kannu uses tools such as media libraries, direct messaging, and user portfolios to achieve digital learning. With the active learning and management tools, Kannu lets users have customized courses essential for a creation and reiteration system. The platform uses responsive media on desktop and mobile devices to enhance the user’s experience. Kannu also includes analytics, which gives actionable insight into how users interact with the platform, and reports that help the user measure success.

### 10. [Kornukopia Social](https://www.kornukopia.com/)

Another better platform, Kornukopia Social, provides social media services and tools that students, parents, teachers, and schools need to communicate and learn efficiently. Kornukopia Social uses school-verified authentication with end-to-end encryption to safeguard its users and schools’ reputation using the software. The social platform has functionalities that allow students to share their portfolios, such as a calendar, a bulletin board, files, photos, etc.

### 11. [Mahara](https://mahara.org/)

Another E-Portfolio, Mahara, helps manage work and promote productivity. Using Mahara, students can store all documents, notes, study materials, etc., in one place, making it much easier to do work. With this learner-centered learning system, you can easily create, share, and engage with learners and collaborators. Managing notebooks, documents, and planners is no more hassle because it keeps it streamlined for you. It can be used for work, school, or personal use.

### 12.[PebblePad](https://www.pebblepad.co.uk/)

PebblePad is designed to serve as a portfolio (e-portfolio). This personal learning space is used in various learning contexts such as schools, colleges, universities, and professional organizations. It is helpful for students, teachers, and testers in personal development planning, continuing professional development, learning, teaching, and evaluation. PebblePad was created with everything planned for circling the student. It provides a framework to support users in recording learnings, achievements, and goals. It also has a reflecting structure emphasizing all its basic elements.

### 13. [Project Foundry](https://www.projectfoundry.com/)

This learning tool allows students to plan and monitor their learning progress and assists teachers in sorting student projects and proposals effectively. The centralized collection of projects will make it easy for students to access and assemble their digital wallets, a necessary tool in the changing technological landscape.

### 14. [Sesame](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ninja.sesame.app.edge&hl=en_IN&gl=US)

Sesame helps schools highlight student learning outcomes by making permanent documentation and evaluation readily available. Sesame is an evaluation platform intended to promote the growing success of each student. The tool demonstrates teacher responsibility and student growth with integrated standards and success tables. It also enables parents to access private portfolios that provide an overview of the student’s experience.

### 15. [WeVideo ](https://www.wevideo.com/)

WeVideo allows students to design, build, collaborate and share videos using an online platform. With plenty of student options, including a green screen, WeVideo puts them in the manager’s chair. Both websites and applications are cloud-based and can be used on any device. Useful for scientific reports, conferences, final projects, and portfolios, WeVideo can be used successfully in many classrooms.

*Do try them!*

**Categories:** Insight

**Tags:** Digital Citizenship, Digital Education, Digital Learning, Digital Portfolio, E-Learning, Infographics, Online Education, Resources, Students, Teachers/Educators, Tools for Students, Tools for Teachers/Educators

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### [ApplyBoard Launches in Germany to Offer Affordable & High-Quality Education](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/applyboard-launches-in-germany-to-offer-affordable-high-quality-education/)

**Published:** January 23, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** ApplyBoard Inc. ("ApplyBoard"), the leading worldwide student mobility platform, has recently announced Germany as a new study-abroad location.

**Content:**

ApplyBoard Inc. (“ApplyBoard”), the leading worldwide student mobility platform, has recently announced Germany as a new [study abroad](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/study-abroad/) location. This milestone expands the company’s footprint in Europe and marks its first non-Anglophone region, demonstrating its dedication to meet changing student demands and preferences.

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Germany will welcome approximately 400,000 international students in 2025, joining Ireland, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, and Australia as ApplyBoard’s existing destinations. The firm is collaborating with more than ten German [higher education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/higher-education/) institutions, with more to come.

As global student mobility is set to double in the coming years, students are increasingly looking for exceptional study abroad experiences. International students continue to be powerful drivers of innovation and cultural exchange, unlocking potential for their host and home countries. Through its growing German higher education institutions network, ApplyBoard facilitates these connections, enabling more qualified students to access Germany’s world-class educational opportunities.

Meti Basiri, Co-Founder and CEO of ApplyBoard, commented on the expansion plans:

> **International students drive demand for diverse study destinations. Our expansion into Germany responds directly to student preferences—in our Fall 2024 Pulse Survey, over 50% of students expressed high interest in studying there. This launch marks our sixth destination and advances our strategy to support 20 study destinations by 2030.**

According to ApplyBoard’s Fall 2024 Recruitment Partner Pulse Survey, 72% of education counsellors believe Germany is the most affordable study destination among the company’s six destination nations. This affordability, combined with Germany’s good academic reputation and career opportunities, makes it an appealing alternative for overseas students seeking a [quality education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/quality-education/).

Headquartered in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, ApplyBoard empowers students worldwide to access the best [education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/education/) by simplifying the search for and application for study abroad and the acceptance process. Since its inception in 2015, the platform has helped more than 1 million students from over 150 countries access global education opportunities across its partner network of 1,500+ institutions. The company’s expansion into Germany aligns with its mission to break down barriers to education and create more diverse opportunities for international students.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** EdTech Startups/Companies, Higher Education, International Education, International Student, Online Education, Overseas Education, Quality Education, Study Abroad

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### [Minecraft & Prodigy Collaborate to Launch 'AI Ready Skills' Credential](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/minecraft-prodigy-collaborate-to-launch-ai-ready-skills-credential/)

**Published:** January 23, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Prodigy Learning & Minecraft Education launch 'AI Ready Skills,' a new platform for learning, assessing, and credentialing AI skills within the Minecraft Education environment.

**Content:**

Prodigy Learning, a global EdTech business that provides innovative online platforms that empower learners to develop and prove their skills, and Minecraft Education, a [game-based learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/game-based-learning/) platform that inspires creative, inclusive learning through play, are excited to announce the availability of ‘AI Ready Skills’, their new learning, assessment, and credentialing product, which brings credentialing in AI skills into Minecraft Education.

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The launch of ‘AI Ready Skills’ at BETT UK, a leading global education technology event, signifies a key achievement in the ongoing partnership between Prodigy Learning and Minecraft Education, which began in May 2024. It is the third product released under this partnership. It builds on the successes of the two previous releases: ‘Coding in Minecraft’, which focuses on developing coding skills, and ‘Cyber in Minecraft’, which focuses on [cyber security](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/cyber-security/) education. This collaboration brings together the immersive world of Minecraft, the best-selling video game of all time, with the innovative educational solutions of Prodigy Learning, offering new opportunities for educators and students alike.

Delivered in Minecraft Education, ‘AI Ready Skills’ engages young and diverse learners through game-based learning and rewards their learning with credentials. It is an easy-to-teach solution, empowering educators with a comprehensive, future-focused curriculum that addresses the needs of tomorrow’s workforce today.

Commenting on the development, Andrew Flood, Chief Executive Officer of Prodigy Learning, said:

> **Today’s launch of the ‘AI Ready Skills’ credential product at BETT UK is a milestone addition to our educational offerings in partnership with Minecraft Education. Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing our world at an ever-increasing pace. Our shared vision for this product is to empower educators with the tools to prepare their students with the skills they need to thrive in this age of AI.**

The AI Ready Skills learning pathway comprises four units covering core AI topics: Understanding AI, Generative AI, Machine Learning, and Responsible AI. At the end of the pathway, the AI Ready Skills capstone credential exam allows students to demonstrate foundational AI skills. If successful, students receive their AI Ready Skills certificate and digital badge.

Allison Matthews, Head of Minecraft Education at Microsoft, added:

> **At Minecraft Education, we are committed to empowering educators and students with the tools they need to thrive in the age of AI. The launch of ‘AI Ready Skills’ is a testament to our dedication to providing innovative and accessible learning solutions. By integrating AI education into the immersive world of Minecraft, we are not only making learning engaging and fun but also preparing the workforce of tomorrow with the essential skills they need to succeed in an AI-driven world.**

The latest announcement builds on the earlier successful releases of Coding in Minecraft and Cyber in Minecraft in partnership with Minecraft Education. School systems across the globe, including Alaska, North Carolina, Washington State, Northern Ireland, and New South Wales (Australia), are already benefiting from introducing these programmes to their educators and students.

Along with ‘Coding in Minecraft’ and ‘Cyber in Minecraft’, ‘AI Ready Skills’ is now available for licensing through Microsoft and channel resellers worldwide in addition to existing Prodigy Learning channels.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** AI Education, Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, EdTech Startups/Companies, education, Game Based Learning, Innovation, Online Courses, Online Education

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### [MedCerts & FocusQuest Unite to Empower Minority Students With In-Demand Skills](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/medcerts-focusquest-unite-to-empower-minority-students-with-in-demand-skills/)

**Published:** January 23, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** In honour of Dr Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy, MedCerts, a national online training provider strengthening the workforce through innovative eLearning solutions, is pleased to announce this collaboration with FocusQuest.

**Content:**

In honour of Dr Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy, MedCerts, a national [online training](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-training/) provider strengthening the workforce through innovative [eLearning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/e-learning/) solutions, is pleased to announce this collaboration with FocusQuest, whose partnerships with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) have helped over 80,000 African American students achieve their goals and advance educational equity. This partnership aims to provide minority students with expanded access to high-demand career pathways.

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As part of this alliance, FocusQuest will offer minority students spanning both [high school](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/high-school/) and college levels flexible allied health and IT training opportunities that lead to nationally recognized certifications. By equipping students with the skills to thrive in rapidly growing industries, this initiative will lead to rewarding and stable careers while helping to alleviate critical workforce shortages.

Commenting on the collaboration, Sean-Reed McGee, CEO of FocusQuest, said:

> **We strive to connect minority students with exceptional health-industry education. These programmes offer life-changing opportunities to pursue careers many students may not have thought possible. Our mission is to empower those with ambition but need guidance and resources to succeed.**

McGee added:

> **The right partnerships create unique opportunities, opening new possibilities for students who dream of achieving more. This collaboration is about breaking barriers and unlocking potential.**

This association seeks to level the playing field for minority students by providing them with the resources and training they require to succeed in today’s competitive employment market. FocusQuest’s commitment to aiding HBCUs and MSIs is consistent with MedCerts’ objective to make high-quality training accessible and effective.

FocusQuest is a student acquisition and success partnership (SSP) firm. Since 2021, the company has formed corporate alliances to directly build and educate the next essential workforce while improving the convenience of online educational programmes and developing [student retention](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/student-retention/) plans.

Robert Hiller, Director of Academic Partnerships at MedCerts, stated:

> **We’re thrilled to provide students with opportunities to pursue in-demand careers, earn certifications that lead to immediate workforce entry, and build a foundation for financial stability—or even support their journey toward earning a degree.**

MedCerts specializes in certificates in high-demand fields such as Allied [healthcare](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/healthcare/) and information technology, and it provides career training through HD-quality video-based instruction, virtual simulations, games, animations, and more. In 2023, the platform introduced its Partner Solutions brand, which focuses on forming partnerships to bridge the gap between students, job seekers, employers, [higher education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/higher-education/) institutions, and workforce agencies. This new company offers a variety of relationship arrangements, including recruitment, reseller, content licensing, and more. Since 2009, the company has created over 50 career programmes, trained and upskilled over 100,000 people nationwide, and collaborated with over 400 American Job Centers and 1,000 healthcare institutions to construct talent pipelines.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Career Development, Collaboration, EdTech Startups/Companies, education, elearning, Healthcare, High School, Higher Education, Online Training, Student Retention

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### [Amazon Future Engineer Programme Empowers Women in Tech With New Scholarships](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/amazon-future-engineer-programme-empowers-women-in-tech-with-new-scholarships/)

**Published:** January 23, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Amazon Future Engineer programme is making a significant impact, having trained 3 million students and 20,000 teachers across 8 Indian states.

**Content:**

In its inaugural edition of the Amazon Future Engineer programme’s ‘Careers of the Future’ Summit held in Delhi, Amazon has announced that the Amazon Future Engineer programme, launched in 2021, has successfully trained 3 million government school students and over 20,000 teachers across 272 districts in 8 Indian states. The initiative, which aims to close the gender gap in the technology sector, primarily targets students in grades six and up who live in tier 2 cities, providing them with engaging, multilingual learning materials in seven Indian languages: Hindi, English, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Oriya, and Marathi.

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The programme, enhanced with advanced computer science modules, enables students to create sophisticated applications while deepening their understanding of fundamental AI concepts, coding principles, and the transformative power of technology in their lives through immersive [project-based learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/problem-based-learning/).

To further empower young women in technology, Amazon offers 500 merit-based scholarships worth INR 2 lakhs each over four years to female students pursuing undergraduate degrees in computer science, engineering or related fields. This initiative, aimed at bridging the gender gap in the tech industry, provides comprehensive support beyond financial aid. These include [mentorship](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/mentorship/) from Amazon employees, advanced personalized coding boot camps, and access to personal laptops to facilitate learning and [career development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/career-development/). Since the launch of the Amazon Future Engineer programme in 2021, the company has offered over 1700 merit-based internships in India.

Speaking about the programme, Samir Kumar, Country Manager of Amazon India, said:

> **At Amazon, we are committed to bridging India’s digital divide through education. Our Amazon Future Engineer programme offers female computer science students 500 merit-based scholarships worth INR 2 lakhs each. We have trained 3 million government school students and 20,000 teachers across 8 states. We are nurturing the next generation of tech innovators by empowering India’s youth with future-ready skills. This investment in diverse, inclusive education is key to unlocking India’s potential and driving sustainable growth.**

The ‘Careers of the Future’ Summit 2025, hosted by Amazon under the Amazon Future Engineer Program in Delhi today, brought together key public policy and industry leaders to discuss critical aspects of computer science education. The Summit explored the important role of [computer science](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/computer-science/) in preparing school children for future careers, identified best practices for scaling quality computer science education across the country, and examined the crucial roles of government, industry, and educational institutions in bridging the gap between education and career opportunities. Furthermore, the Summit highlighted the significance of self-paced learning platforms and online skill certifications in providing equitable access to learning opportunities for all.

Rajashri Nanasaheb Mane, a participant in the Computer Science Teacher Training initiative of the Amazon Future Engineer Programme, added:

> **The Amazon Future Engineer programme has been excellent for my students and me. It helps kids who don’t usually have these chances to learn how to code and solve problems using computers. I’ve learned new ways to teach computer science, and it’s been so rewarding to see my students get excited about coding and get better at it. This programme isn’t just about closing the gap between those who have technology and those who don’t. It’s about helping kids learn the necessary skills to become the next prominent inventors and creators.**

Amazon launched the Amazon Future Engineer Programme in 2021 and has collaborated with several education-focused non-profit organizations, including Asha for Education, Quest Alliance, Leadership for Equity, Learning Links Foundation, Pi Jam Foundation, The American India Foundation, Code.org, Educational Initiatives, Peepul, The Innovation Story, NavGurukul, and the Foundation for Excellence, to engage students and provide them with critical learning experiences. Through its extensive partner network, the company has also worked with key government bodies, policymakers, teachers, and school administrators in Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana to implement the AFE programme.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Career Development, Computer Science, education, Engineering, Future-ready Careers, Internships, Mentorship, Project Based Learning, Scholarship, Upskilling, Women Empowerment

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### [Kiddom and EL Education Partner to Enhance Student Reading Outcomes](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/kiddom-and-el-education-partner-to-enhance-student-reading-outcomes/)

**Published:** January 22, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** EL Education, a national nonprofit K-12 educational publisher and professional learning provider, has recently announced its partnership with Kiddom, a leader in equitable learning experiences.

**Content:**

EL Education, a national nonprofit that partners with educators to transform [K–12](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/k-12/) schools and districts into hubs of equitable opportunity, has recently announced its partnership with Kiddom, an educational platform that unites high-quality instructional materials (HQIM) with dynamic learning technology to deliver its curricula online and in print.

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Educators adopting EL Education Kiddom courses will benefit from onboarding, multichannel assistance, and cutting-edge technology upgrades that speed up teaching and learning. Its [hybrid learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/hybrid-learning/) environment also helps school and district officials with stacked dashboards that provide insights into various layers of student data.

Speaking on the collaboration, Scott Hartl, CEO of EL Education, said:

> **EL Education is very excited about our partnership with Kiddom. It opens the door to new relationships with schools and districts nationwide. Ultimately, more school and district partnerships mean more educators can use our evidence-based instructional materials grounded in the Science of Reading to help students achieve academic success.**

EL Education’s curriculum promotes both challenge and joy in learning, offering rigorous, standards-aligned content paired with meaningful tasks that help students connect to the learning. Based on the Science of Reading and the Science of Learning and Development, the curriculum promotes student cooperation, [critical thinking](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/critical-thinking/), and high-quality work while encouraging reflection and character development. By combining word knowledge with world knowledge and structured phonics, the platform assists students in gaining the abilities and confidence required to read complex texts and contribute to a better world.

Ahsan Rizvi, Kiddom’s co-founder and CEO, emphasized the importance of this association:

> **Reading is fundamental not only to academic success but also to the integrity of our country—it’s at the heart of what it means to be an informed, participatory citizen. EL Education’s evidence-based, experiential pedagogy combined with Kiddom’s digitally supercharged functionality will go a long way towards helping teachers drive change.**

EL Education was founded in 1991 and currently serves 1.1 million students in various communities nationwide, including 48 states and the District of Columbia. It provides strategic planning, mentoring, and research-proven professional learning for teachers and leaders. From job-embedded coaching to self-guided online courses, it offers high-quality, actionable learning experiences. Recently, it has created a character-building and [soft skills](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/soft-skills/) companion curriculum focusing on students’ development and well-being.

The alliance comes at a crucial time. In 2022, just 33% of fourth-graders and 31% of eighth-graders scored at or above the NAEP Proficient for reading level, and these figures have been continuously declining since 2019. Reading results for 13-year-olds declined by 4 points on average from the 2019-20 assessment. This research emphasizes the importance of using proven, high-quality instructional materials, technology tools, and [professional development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/professional-development/) to execute curricula properly. Kiddom and EL Education’s collaboration sets the road for this holistic educational vision.

Kiddom was developed in 2015 as a [classroom management](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/classroom-management/) system linked to a library of free resources. As teachers flocked to the platform in search of standards-aligned materials, the founders realized there was a larger, more serious problem plaguing school systems: a lack of rigorous and standards-aligned core curriculum and a scarcity of tools, data, and support to implement those materials with integrity.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Classroom Management, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, EdTech Startups/Companies, Hybrid Learning, K-12, NonProfits, Online Courses, Online Education, Professional Development, Soft Skills

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### [Karnataka & British Council Team Up to Boost Rural English Learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/karnataka-british-council-team-up-to-boost-rural-english-learning/)

**Published:** January 22, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** The Karnataka government has collaborated with the British Council to revolutionize English language learning for children between the ages of 5 and 12 in these selected Grama Panchayat Arivu Kendras.

**Content:**

The Karnataka government has collaborated with the British Council to improve learning opportunities for rural communities. The partnership is signed to revolutionize English [language learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/language-learning/) for children between the ages of 5 and 12 in these selected Grama Panchayat Arivu Kendras. The Karnataka government is planning to extend this initiative to other Grama Panchayats so that students can achieve personal growth and academic success.

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An agreement was signed to provide 500 English-language books to 10 selected Gram Panchayat Arivu Kendras (rural libraries) across 10 districts. These books will be housed in dedicated “British Council Library Corners,” creating spaces where children can explore, learn, and grow. In addition, all 5,880 Arivu Kendras will gain first-level access to the British Council’s Digital Library. With digital library walls in internet zones, people across rural Karnataka will benefit from world-class learning tools and resources.

Commenting on the latest development, Janaka Pushpanathan, Director of South India of British Council, said:

> **We have had a long-standing relationship with Karnataka, and this partnership with RDPR reflects our commitment to nurturing young learners from rural underserved communities in the state. By providing access to physical and digital resources, we aim to boost their confidence and equip them with the right skills to shape a better future. Our collaboration with the Karnataka Government underscores our shared vision of transforming lives and empowering the next generation.**

This collaboration marks a significant step in the state’s commitment to providing free access to books, computers, and internet facilities to over 50 lakh children and adults. The Arivu Kendras, open 8 hours a day, including weekends, have become vibrant centres of knowledge and curiosity, thanks to the dedication of librarians who foster learning within communities.

Priyank Kharge, Minister of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj, stated:

> **We are on a mission to empower our rural communities through education. With our partnership with the British Council, we are taking a decisive step towards ensuring that children in rural Karnataka have access to high-quality learning resources that inspire curiosity, build skills, and open doors to bigger opportunities. By empowering our Arivu Kendras with physical and digital learning tools, we are nurturing a generation of capable young minds who will shape the future of our state.**

The association builds on previous partnerships between the Karnataka government and the British Council, including efforts to upskill teachers and students, improve learning outcomes in physical education, and strengthen [higher education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/higher-education/) alliances.

The British Council is the United Kingdom’s international organization that organizes educational opportunities and cultural relations. It creates international opportunities for the people of the UK and other countries, building trust worldwide. Through its network of three libraries and cultural centres in India, the organization offers a range of specialized arts, [education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/education/) and English language projects to audiences across India and more than 100,000 members. It also provides access to English language training and learning for students and teachers and enables opportunities to study in the UK. The platform works with various government departments and partner organizations from India and the UK to nurture mutually beneficial collaborations in arts, education, and English.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Academic Resources, Collaboration, education, English, Higher Education, Language Learning, Online Learning, Online Library, Upskilling

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### [Duolingo Launches DETermined Scholarship to Empower Indian Women in STEM](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/duolingo-launches-determined-scholarship-to-empower-indian-women-in-stem/)

**Published:** January 22, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** The Duolingo English Test (DET), a convenient, fast, and affordable English proficiency test designed with the test taker in mind, has launched the DETermined Scholarship to empower Indian women in STEM.

**Content:**

The Duolingo English Test (DET), a convenient, fast, and affordable English proficiency test designed with the test taker in mind, has launched the DETermined Scholarship to empower Indian women in [STEM](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/stem/). The initiative was announced at a press conference in New Delhi by Severin Hacker, CTO and Co-Founder of Duolingo, who was joined by Carrie Wang, Senior Director, Head of Growth, Duolingo English Test.

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The DETermined Scholarship, launched in collaboration with the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) as a knowledge partner, aims to support ambitious and talented Indian women by providing a one-time grant of USD 30,000 to cover tuition fees for a master’s degree in STEM at a US university that accepts the DET for admissions for the academic year 2026-2027.

The Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India (GoI) will play a pivotal role as the knowledge partner for this initiative. The GoI has consistently emphasized the importance of bridging gender gaps in STEM, recognizing that increasing the participation of women in these fields leads to enhanced scientific outcomes, greater diversity and economic growth. Empowering women in STEM also drives innovation, introducing fresh perspectives and ideas that accelerate progress in science and technology. The DETermined Scholarship builds on this vision by offering talented women the opportunity to pursue world-class education and return to India as innovators and changemakers. The PSA will facilitate applications through the Manthan portal and contribute to the jury that selects the [scholarship](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/scholarship/) awardees to ensure a transparent and impactful selection process.

Dr. Sapna Poti, Director of Strategic Alliances, Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India, said:

> **The Office of the PSA is deeply committed to empowering women in STEM to foster diversity and drive innovation. With India leading globally in women’s participation in STEM, we are pleased to partner with the Duolingo English Test for the DETermined Scholarship. This initiative will offer talented Indian women access to world-class education and cutting-edge skills. By making English testing more accessible, the DET opens doors to premier institutions, empowering women to contribute to the vision of Viksit Bharat and become leaders in driving global innovation.**

**Key Features of the Scholarship**

- **Mentorship Opportunities:** Finalists will receive guidance and support from STEM experts, helping them navigate their academic and professional journeys.
- **Comprehensive Selection Process:** Applicants will undergo a rigorous three-step selection process, which includes an application phase, a STEM impact proposal challenge, and a final interview.
- **Eligibility:** Open to women who are Indian citizens, hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a STEM field, have demonstrated leadership in science and technology and show intent to contribute to India’s global [innovation](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/innovation/) footprint upon returning from their studies.

Severin Hacker, Co-founder and CTO, Duolingo added:

> **Having experienced the transformative power of education as a student abroad who had the chance to study in the US, I strongly believe that providing opportunities to students is key to unlocking their potential. The philosophy behind the DETermined Scholarship is rooted in Duolingo’s mission to make education accessible to all. We are pleased to partner with the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser for this Scholarship, aligning our shared vision of empowering the next generation of leaders. By supporting talented women in STEM, we are helping them realize their dreams and contributing to a more inclusive and innovative future for India and the world. It reflects our commitment to breaking down barriers and ensuring that every student has the chance to thrive, regardless of their background.**

The Manthan portal will accept applications for the DETermined Scholarship beginning in June 2025, with the recipient being announced in September 2025. Eligible candidates are requested to submit applications with a DET score of 120, a strong academic record, and a proposal outlining their vision for innovation in STEM subjects.

The Duolingo English Test is an accessible, flexible and affordable way for students to showcase their English proficiency. With a focus on convenience, DET allows students to take the test online from anywhere and anytime, with results available in 48 hours. Its AI-powered security protocols ensure test integrity, providing a reliable and widely accepted measure of English language skills. By taking the DET, students can gain admission to over 5,500 programmes worldwide, making it a valuable tool for pursuing academic dreams, particularly those applying for the DETermined Scholarship.

By addressing financial and mentorship barriers, the DETermined Scholarship is poised to inspire countless Indian women to pursue their aspirations in STEM. This initiative exemplifies its mission to create accessible student pathways and demonstrates its deep commitment to India’s educational advancement.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Collaboration, EdTech Startups/Companies, English, Mentorship, Online Courses, Online Education, Scholarship, STEM, STEM Education

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### [Music EdTech Startup Conduction Raises Pre-Seed Funding to Empower Students](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/music-edtech-startup-conduction-raises-pre-seed-funding-to-empower-students/)

**Published:** January 21, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Conduction, an EdTech music platform reinvigorating music classes across the United States, recently raised $265,000 in pre-seed funding from the Richard King Mellon Foundation.

**Content:**

Conduction, an EdTech music platform reinvigorating music classes across the United States, recently raised $265,000 in pre-seed funding from the Richard King Mellon Foundation. With this funding, the company plans to advance its proprietary music software modules, increase corporate partnerships, and expand operations in schools across Pennsylvania and throughout the United States.

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Conduction, which meets various national educational requirements, aims to enable students to compose and produce digital songs quickly. Each week, classes vote on their favourite song concepts, and Conduction sources local musicians to create music videos featuring the chosen songs within days. It allows individual schools and districts to reintroduce music into the classroom at a fraction of the expense of traditional programmes.

Unlike other music platforms, the startup provides learning experiences that align with the interests of present-day students. Students learn beat making, composition and songwriting, sheet music education, and band integration, all with an intense element of [student engagement](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/student-engagement/). These modules help increase classroom participation, reduce absenteeism, and create new [digital education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/digital-education/) experiences.

Sharing about the platform, Joe Maggiore, CEO and Co-founder of Conduction, said:

> **Music is the one school subject meant to touch the soul, inspire awe, and light up life – yet today’s music classrooms fail to do this. Music curriculums are often stuck in the past, focusing on topics kids never would want to hear about – like outdated classical music from the 1700s. Today’s students want to become producers, DJs, songwriters, and beatmakers, and our schools are failing to meet them where they are in their interests while providing distinct curricular needs. We created Conduction to refocus music education on today’s student values while still finding a way to incorporate critically important national music education standards.**

Conduction is collaborating with dozens of schools and districts and numerous community musicians to bring students’ digital songs to life. Over the last year, the organization has witnessed increased demand for its platform. It has met with over 100 schools eager to implement the solution into their education programs to improve the student experience. It also works with corporations interested in funding individual schools by reducing the cost of [music education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/music-education/).

The Richard King Mellon Foundation, formed in 1947, is Southwestern Pennsylvania’s most prominent and one of the world’s 50 largest. Since its inception, the Foundation has disbursed more than $3 billion in grants and programme-related investments to benefit Richard King Mellon’s beloved Pittsburgh and beyond. In 2023, the Trustees awarded more than $176 million in grants and programme-related investments. It allocates funds to six key programme areas, as its 2021-2030 Strategic Plan outlines.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Digital Education, EdTech Funding, EdTech Investors, EdTech Startups/Companies, Music Education, Music Learning, Online Courses, Online Music Course, Student Engagement

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### [SeamlessHR Raises $9M to Fuel Growth of AI-Powered HR Solutions in Africa](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/seamlesshr-raises-9m-to-fuel-growth-of-ai-powered-hr-solutions-in-africa/)

**Published:** January 21, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** SeamlessHR, Africa's leading Human Resource technology company, has recently announced that it has raised $9 million in its latest funding round from the Gates Foundation and Helios Digital Ventures.

**Content:**

SeamlessHR, Africa’s leading Human Resource technology company, has recently announced that it has raised $9 million in its latest funding round from the Gates Foundation and Helios Digital Ventures as it continues to revolutionize the future of workforce productivity in Africa with cutting-edge technology.

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SeamlessHR focuses on helping institutions across the continent improve their workforce productivity with cutting-edge technology solutions. Serving over 1,000 medium—to large enterprises worldwide, the platform offers a robust platform that streamlines the entire employee lifecycle, from recruitment to retirement. With physical offices in Nigeria, Ghana, and Kenya, it delivers cutting-edge technology and exceptional support to clients across the continent.

Sharing his excitement about the round of funding and the pivotal role SeamlessHR is playing in directly tackling productivity amongst Africa’s workforce and improving the quality of life of Africa’s hardworking people, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of SeamlessHR, Dr Emmanuel Okeleji, said:

> **I am excited about our journey. Over the last 5 years, we have expanded to become the dominant HR and Payroll Software for medium to large enterprises in Africa. While we continue to accelerate our work to optimize workforce productivity in both the public and private sectors across the continent, much of our attention will also be on empowering hardworking Africans with responsible credit products to help them use their employment as collateral to enjoy a better life.**

The company believes that people are at the heart of any successful organization. This is why, since 2018, it has been helping African workforces achieve increased productivity and success. Its world-class HR technology simplifies and streamlines operations, allowing businesses to focus on growth and [employee](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/employee/) support.

Fope Adelowo, Managing Partner at Helios Digital Ventures, commented:

> **We believe technology is the key to unlocking Africa’s immense potential as a global economic force. SeamlessHR is pioneering the digitization of workforce management and empowering businesses and employees with transformative solutions such as embedded finance. By providing salary assurance and enhanced wage access, they are breaking down barriers to financial inclusion across the continent. We are pleased to partner with SeamlessHR on this exciting journey and look forward to accelerating its impact across Africa in its next growth phase.**

Uche Amaonwu, Country Director of the Gates Foundation, added:

> **The Gates Foundation is excited about SeamlessHR’s potential to enable access to critical financial services for millions of hardworking, formally employed Africans.**

With this new investment, the firm will propel HRTech’s aim to expand its presence across Africa, improving staff productivity and increasing business performance through innovative solutions such as embedded finance services and AI-driven labour management technologies. The investment follows an outstanding five-year run in which almost 2000 enterprises have utilized SeamlessHR’s eponymous software to manage HR and [payroll](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/payroll/) operations for about 300,000 employees in 20 African nations.

This announcement comes months after SeamlessHR launched new embedded finance products that enable employers and employees to access critical financing solutions, including payroll financing, to fuel their growth and business performance.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Employment Skills, Funding, HRTech, Human Resources, Online Recruitment, Payroll, Workforce Management Platform

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### [iHub Anubhuti & Medanta Join Forces for Healthcare Innovation](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/ihub-anubhuti-medanta-join-forces-for-healthcare-innovation/)

**Published:** January 21, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** iHub Anubhuti-IIITD Foundation, a leading Technology Innovation Hub (TiH) and Medanta Institute of Education and Research (MIER), a not-for-profit entity dedicated to healthcare research at Medanta (Global Health Limited), have signed a MOU to foster collaboration in medical and healthcare innovation.

**Content:**

iHub Anubhuti-IIITD Foundation, a leading Technology Innovation Hub (TiH) specializing in Cognitive Computing and Social Sensing, and Medanta Institute of Education and Research (MIER), a not-for-profit entity dedicated to healthcare research at Medanta (Global Health Limited), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to foster collaboration in medical and [healthcare](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/healthcare/) innovation.

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The MoU was formally signed by Mr. Vinay Mehta, Chief Executive Officer, iHub Anubhuti, and Dr. Shoibal Mukherjee, Director, Medical Research, Medanta, in the presence of other dignitaries from TiH, MIER, and IIIT-Delhi, signifying the commitment of both organizations to work towards advancing healthcare technologies and fostering impactful research collaborations. This partnership formalizes the organizations’ shared vision of collaborative growth through joint research initiatives, [knowledge sharing](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/knowledge-sharing/), and [skill development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/skill-development/) to unlock opportunities at the intersection of healthcare and technology.

Speaking about the collaboration, Prof. Ranjan Bose, Chairman, iHub Anubhuti and Director IIIT-Delhi, said:

> **Combining iHub’s expertise in cognitive computing with Medanta’s leadership in medical research, the collaboration will focus on joint research, knowledge exchange, and skill development. This partnership lays the foundation for impactful advancements in healthcare, promising a future of transformative on-ground solutions and cutting-edge translational research.**

**Key objectives of the partnership include:**

- Promote joint research activities and projects involving faculty members, scientists, and clinicians.
- Share knowledge and advice to plan and execute programmes promoting excellence in respective areas of [research](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/research/) and [education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/education/).
- Both organizations will promote academic exchange through guest lectures and programmes, encouraging faculty members, scientists, and clinicians to share their expertise across institutions.
- Enable students and research staff to participate in academic events at both institutions, including lectures, seminars, workshops, and conferences.
- Provide shared access to library resources and research materials for all members of both institutions.
- With faculty approval, students, clinicians, and staff can visit the partner institution for short research stays.

Dr. Shoibal Mukherjee, Director of Medical Research at Medanta, echoed this sentiment, stating:

> **In the age of advanced digital technologies, artificial intelligence, and robotics, medical science can only progress if there is close collaboration between medical and computational scientists. This partnership will seek implementable solutions to medical problems in both hospital and community settings.**

The Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, developed iHub Anubhuti as part of the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NM-ICPS) to spearhead cutting-edge research in cognitive computing and health technology. The Foundation aims to provide a thriving ecosystem in India for research, development, and [entrepreneurship](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/entrepreneurship/) in the area of ‘Cognitive Computing & Social Sensing’ and collaborate with Industries, Ministries, and Startups to develop technological solutions that can address short-term and long-term societal needs.

Vinay Mehta, CEO of iHub Anubhuti, also highlighted the importance of this partnership, saying:

> **This MoU brings two leading and committed organizations together to work together for the betterment of the country’s healthcare ecosystem. Our efforts will not only lead to the development of new Indigenous technologies but also measurably improve patient care and give a boost to the healthcare industry in general.**

Medanta Institute of Education and Research brings a wealth of medical and biological research expertise. Working with Medanta’s flagship hospital in Gurugram and a network of tertiary-care multi-speciality hospitals across India, the organization focuses on clinical and translational research to bring transformative healthcare solutions into medical practice.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** education, Entrepreneurship, Healthcare, Innovation, Knowledge Sharing, Medical Education, MOU, Partnership, Research, Skill Development

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### [HKUST Unveils Innovative AI-Powered English Learning Initiative for Secondary Schools](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/hkust-unveils-innovative-ai-powered-english-learning-initiative-for-secondary-schools/)

**Published:** January 21, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** During the Learning League 2025 Opening Ceremony, the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) announced the beginning of a groundbreaking education technology initiative aimed at evolving English education for Hong Kong secondary school students.

**Content:**

During the Learning League 2025 Opening Ceremony, the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) announced the beginning of a groundbreaking education technology initiative aimed at evolving English education for Hong Kong secondary school students. With over HK$30 million in funding from the Quality Education Fund (QEF), the three-year initiative will create an advanced AI-powered English assessment and learning system that will be available free of charge to all Hong Kong secondary school students.

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The project, jointly initiated by the HKUST Center for Language Education, the HKUST Academy of Interdisciplinary Studies, and Trumptech, a leading education technology company in Hong Kong, addresses two critical goals: promoting “education equity” by supporting students from diverse backgrounds and abilities and fostering “education equality” by providing every school with equal access to affordable professional [English learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/english-learning/) resources.

The Global English AI-assisted Virtual Reality Learning System (GAVIS) provides students with a revolutionary learning experience by combining the Global English curriculum with cutting-edge technologies such as [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/artificial-intelligence/) (AI) and [Virtual Reality](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/virtual-reality/) (VR). The programme, designed specifically for secondary school students, teaches them how to apply English in various circumstances and audiences. The system utilizes AI to evaluate students’ English performance in specific scenarios and provides personalized feedback and recommendations. It also incorporates VR-enhanced learning to immerse students in practical, real-world environments, fostering [experiential learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/experiential-learning/) that deepens their understanding and application of English.

Speaking about the development, Prof. QU Huamin, Dean of Academy of Interdisciplinary Studies, said:

> **The innovative AI-assisted self-directed VR learning approach pioneered at HKUST for English speaking training among secondary students can overcome the physical limitations of traditional training methods. Our initiative integrates AI-based assessments to evaluate students’ English performance in specific scenarios, offering personalized feedback and recommendations that empower them to develop their spoken communication skills at their own pace. In collaboration with experts in language education and by harnessing the power of technology, this new approach will better equip students with the English-speaking competencies they need to thrive in a rapidly evolving world.**

The project’s initial phase will begin during the current academic year, with pilot testing carried out at participating secondary schools. These trials will mimic English practice settings based on the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) and expose students to relevant curriculum. Future rounds will involve more applications, such as international English exams and interviews for academic or professional positions.

Prof. Melinda WHONG, Director of the Center for Language Education, added:

> **This pioneering approach to improving learners’ abilities in English makes the most of new technologies by providing personalized feedback for targeted improvement, with a focus on contemporary, real-life language contexts. We hope this project will have a meaningful impact on our community. All students should be given the best chance to improve their English communication skills so that they can succeed in the interconnected world that we live in.**

With financial support from the QEF, HKUST plans to cover all costs, including those incurred through AI, and ensure this application will be freely available to all secondary school students in Hong Kong, providing equal access to preparation resources ahead of the HKDSE English exam in 2025.

In addition to the AI learning system, the University will collaborate with the Hong Kong Sun Lions Club to launch the University Teaching Opportunity Program, a six-month outreach initiative. HKUST students will engage in service-learning through this programme, directly supporting secondary school students in local communities.

This initiative has earned support from some of the world’s leading experts in English education, who serve as honorary academic advisors. These esteemed figures include Prof. LI Wei, Dean and Chair Professor, UCL IOE – Faculty of Education and Society, University College London; Prof. Heath ROSE, Professor of Education and Vice-Principal of Linacre College, University of Oxford; Prof. Eric FRIGINAL, Head of the Department of English and Communication, Hong Kong Polytechnic University; and Prof. Jette G. HANSEN EDWARDS, Associate Dean (Education), Faculty of Arts, and former Head of the Department of English, Chinese University of Hong Kong.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology is committed to being a leader in the academic world through excellence in teaching, research and people while placing utmost value on the freedom to conduct academic activities, subject to the highest standards of academic integrity and honesty. It positions itself as a focused elite research university at the cutting edge in all target fields of pursuit with global influence. The University brings together global thought leaders to foster interaction and partner with government, business and industry to significantly contribute to the economic and social development both locally and nationally.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Academic Research, Artificial Intelligence, Communication Skills, Curriculum, education, English Learning, Exams, Experiential Learning, Research, Virtual Reality

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### [Internshala Report Highlights Surge in Online Skill Development in India](https://www.edtechreview.in/research/internshala-report-highlights-surge-in-online-skill-development-in-india/)

**Published:** January 20, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Internshala Trainings, Internshala's skilling engine, has published its Annual E-Learning Trends Report, which provides detailed insights into the evolving landscape of online education and skill development in India.

**Content:**

Internshala Trainings, Internshala’s skilling engine, has published its **Annual E-Learning Trends Report**, which provides detailed insights into the evolving landscape of [online education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-education/) and [skill development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/skill-development/) in India. The research highlights e-learning’s significant strides in closing the skill gap, democratizing education and preparing India’s youth for a competitive global economy.

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Here are the key insights of the report

### Student Enrollment in Online Skills Programmes

The report highlights a 67% increase in students enrolled in online skill training programmes over the last six years, indicating a substantial move toward practical, [outcome-based learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/outcome-based-learning/). This method of skill development, which focuses on accomplishing precise and quantifiable goals, has proven dynamic and relevant to meeting the demands of today’s fast-paced, technology-driven industries.

### Most in-Demand Skills

The research outlines the most sought-after skills, with web development leading the way at 13%, followed by digital marketing and aptitude training at 8% each and advanced Excel at 7%. Other popular courses included Python programming, machine learning, data science, financial modelling, and business analytics, all consistent with industry trends emphasizing digital infrastructure, data-driven decision-making, and the growing relevance of digital marketing strategies.

### A Rising Focus on Preparing Individuals for the Job Market

The survey reveals a notable trend of increased emphasis on enhancing employability, with 20% of students pursuing placement training to bridge the gap between academic knowledge and industrial requirements. Furthermore, 47% of students listed internships and employment prospects as their top reasons for enrolling in skill courses, while 34% wanted to learn new skills for professional development. Another 12% sought credentials to demonstrate their skills, while 5% sought training to develop personal projects. These findings demonstrate e-learning’s varied utility in addressing many student objectives.

### The Global Reach of Online Education

The geographical presence of [e-learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/e-learning/) platforms also demonstrates its inclusion. In 2024, 62% of learners came from Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities, with Tier 3 accounting for 40% and Tier 2 for 22%. These findings highlight the importance of e-learning in democratizing access to quality education and reducing geographical inequities. Furthermore, metropolitan cities such as Delhi-NCR, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Mumbai, and Pune substantially contributed to the e-learning ecosystem, demonstrating its universal appeal in urban and semi-urban settings.

### Equal Opportunities for Women

Gender equity also saw promising progress, with women accounting for 45% of all learners in 2024. This relatively balanced participation reflects the flexibility and accessibility of online learning, enabling more women to pursue [professional development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/professional-development/). Measures to increase participation in [STEM](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/stem/) and technology-related sectors are likely to help bridge the gender gap in the coming years.

According to the report, 2.7% of learners also progressed to specialized training in advanced skills, signalling a maturing e-learning ecosystem where students seek foundational knowledge and niche expertise to stay competitive. Learners spent an average of 36 minutes daily on [skill training](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/skill-training/), demonstrating the seamless integration of e-learning into their routines. The completion rate for training programmes stood at 41%, indicating a strong commitment among learners and providing scope for platforms to enhance engagement through interactive content and personalized support systems.

The report’s findings suggest a promising future for e-learning in India. As the demand for skill development continues to rise, platforms such as Internshala Trainings are set to lead the revolution. By emphasizing diversity, emerging technologies, [career readiness](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/career-readiness/), and learner engagement, e-learning is poised to change the future of education and skill development in India and beyond.

**Sarvesh Agrawal, Founder and CEO of Internshala**, emphasized the critical role of outcome-based skilling in building a job-ready workforce. He stated:

> **E-learning has emerged as a game-changer for India’s youth, enabling them to improve and stay competitive in today’s rapidly evolving job market. Moreover, the rapid growth of technology is changing industries, making companies focus more on skills than traditional degrees. To keep up, many students are choosing skill development courses because they are affordable, easy to access, and teach the latest skills. The increasing number of students taking these courses shows they understand what the job market needs and are working to improve their chances of getting hired.**

### About Internshala Trainings

Internshala Trainings is committed to providing students with the most sought-after, in-demand skills through its training platform. The training on the portal is personalized and packed with informative, simple, and easy-to-understand video tutorials. It also gives students hands-on practice with quizzes, tests, and projects that help them apply their knowledge.

**Categories:** Research

**Tags:** Career Readiness, E-Learning, Engagement, Online Education, Online Training, Outcome-based learning, Professional Development, Quality Education, Skill Development, Skill Training, Survey, Web Development

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### [BrightCHAMPS Acquires K12 Marketplace Edjust to Expand Its Offerings](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/brightchamps-acquires-k12-marketplace-edjust-to-expand-its-offerings/)

**Published:** January 20, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** BrightCHAMPS, a leading provider of innovative learning programmes in coding, financial literacy, robotics, and communication for K-12 students, has acquired Edjust, a Mumbai-based K12 education marketplace, in a cash and stock deal.

**Content:**

BrightCHAMPS, a leading provider of innovative learning programmes in coding, [financial literacy](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/financial-literacy/), [robotics](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/robotics/), and communication for [K-12](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/k-12/) students, has acquired Edjust, a Mumbai-based K12 education marketplace, in a cash and stock deal, marking its fourth acquisition.

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However, the company did not disclose the financial terms of the deal.

With this deal, Edjust’s founders will lead the company’s efforts to open a new distribution channel. The soon-to-be-announced vertical will deliver learning in academic subjects like Math, Science, and English for students’ overall success and future readiness.

Edjust, the brainchild of seasoned EdTech professionals, is transforming how parents worldwide make informed decisions about their children’s education. In an era of numerous options, the platform makes the process easier by providing a complete platform with robust comparison measures, untampered evaluations secured by blockchain, and new tools to assist parents in finding the best fit for their child’s requirements.

Dushyant Panchal, Anmol Mittal, and Sanjay Panikar formed the company in 2022. It uses a combination of AI and human EQ, sophisticated analytics, and contact centres to ensure that only parents with a strong inclination toward EdTech products are addressed for sales. With a growing user base spanning the USA, Europe, the Middle East, and APAC, the company is on a mission to become the world’s leading aggregator, addressing a major global challenge in education: transparency and trust in decision-making.

Speaking on the deal, **Ravi Bhushan, Founder and CEO of BrightCHAMPS**, said:

> **This acquisition is an inspiring milestone because it is a clear financial indicator of our priorities and strategy for sustainably growing the company. We believe that high customer satisfaction and net promoter scores are critical to the long-term success of a product like edtech, which has a far-reaching impact spanning decades in its customers’ lives.**

After the acquisition, Edjust is set to refine its sales model and expand its presence across 30 geographies, introducing parents to immersive digital experiences.

BrightCHAMPS, founded in 2020 by Ravi Bhushan, aims to bridge the gap between school education and children’s learning needs. The startup seeks to equip students to be technologically, financially, and socially competent by utilizing Invisible Learning to develop each child’s inherent potential.

In April 2023, [BrightCHAMPS](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/brightchamps-makes-its-third-acquisition-with-hyderabad-based-metamorphosis-edu/) acquired Hyderabad-based EdTech startup Metamorphosis Edu in a cash and stock deal.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Coding Program, Communication, EdTech Acquisition, Financial Literacy, K-12, Mergers and Acquisition, Online Courses, Online Education, Robotics

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### [TalentMapper Raises $2.44M Funding for Growth and Expansion](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/talentmapper-raises-2-44m-funding-for-growth-and-expansion/)

**Published:** January 20, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** TalentMapper, a London-based HRTech startup focusing on identifying and developing skills within organizations, has recently raised $2.44 million (approximately €2.37 million) in a fresh funding round led by Mercia Ventures and Haatch.

**Content:**

TalentMapper, a London-based [HRTech](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/hrtech/) startup focusing on identifying and developing skills within organizations, has recently raised $2.44 million (approximately €2.37 million) in a fresh funding round led by Mercia Ventures and Haatch.

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TalentMapper, founded in 2022 by HR professional Martin Mason and software expert Carl Tucker, is designed for businesses with over 250 employees. It helps HR teams assess workforce capabilities, reduce recruitment and training costs, and ensure equal career opportunities. It also guides employees through [career development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/career-development/) and connects them to learning management systems. The firm claims that businesses using the platform have experienced a two-fold increase in gender diversity and a four-fold increase in ethnic diversity in new appointments.

Speaking on the fundraising, TalentMapper’s founder and CEO, Martin Mason, said:

> **We wanted to make it easier for companies to manage global talent and ensure they have the right people in the right place at the right time. By emphasizing skills, TalentMapper also helps ensure employees are promoted for their capabilities. I have seen so many talented people overlooked for promotion because they weren’t a replica of their boss. The funding will enable us to build our team to cope with growing demand, add new features to enhance the platform and scale for growth by targeting other sectors, including financial and professional services.**

The 18-month-old UK-based company has gained clients such as Dunelm, Danone, and Mountain Warehouse and reached annual recurring revenue of over £700K. It uses AI and [machine learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/machine-learning/) and has trained 675 million people with career histories.

Stephen Windsor, Investment Director with Mercia Ventures, added:

> **The need to optimize the workforce’s skills has never been more important. Employee turnover has risen sharply since the pandemic, and companies must try harder to retain staff. It (TalentMapper) has achieved remarkable growth in a short time, demonstrating the demand within the market and the value it provides to employers. We are pleased to help Martin and Carl as they scale the business and roll it out to a broader audience.**

TalentMapper intends to use the funding to enhance its platform, expand its team, and enter fresh sectors such as financial and professional services.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Career Development, Employee, Funding, HRTech, Learning Management System, Machine Learning, Online Recruitment, Workforce Upskilling

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### [Borderless AI Secures New Funding, Launches HRGPT for Enterprise Search](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/borderless-ai-secures-new-funding-launches-hrgpt-for-enterprise-search/)

**Published:** January 20, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Borderless AI, the company that is disrupting HR software, recently unveiled HRGPT, a free AI search engine that allows employees and HR managers to search across their company's universe of data and applications.

**Content:**

Borderless AI, the company that is disrupting HR software, recently unveiled HRGPT, a free AI search engine that allows employees and HR managers to search across their company’s universe of data and applications, as well as Borderless AI’s knowledge base of HR laws and guidelines, to get instant answers to their most complex HR questions.

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HR teams can also use HRGPT to perform critical HR functions such as establishing employment agreements, job descriptions, and compensation benchmarking. With this newly introduced tool, employees can get detailed information and data about matters like PTO, a current project deadline or even their personal benefits plan – all at a time of their choosing. This dramatically improves the [employee](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/employee/) experience and frees HR managers to focus on higher-value tasks.

Commenting on the recently launched tool, Willson Cross, Co-founder and CEO of Borderless AI, said:

> **With HRGPT, you can get answers to HR questions across internal and external data sources – all in one place. That’s not been done before. Unlike other general-purpose AI search engines, we are hyper-focused on innovating in HR. HR-specific search will fundamentally change how HR software operates.**

HRGPT offers five key capabilities that set it apart from general-purpose AI search engines:

- **AI-Powered Enterprise Search:** HRGPT enables organizations to search and retrieve company-specific HR data and information, ensuring teams can quickly access internal policies, procedures and guidelines
- **Real-Time Information Retrieval:** HRGPT actively searches the internet for answers, synthesizing information from multiple authoritative sources to deliver concise, relevant responses. This contrasts with many general-purpose AI search engines that rely on stale data without real-time capabilities.
- **Citations and Source Transparency:** Each answer is accompanied by citations, allowing users to verify the information quickly. This feature enhances trustworthiness compared to other AI search engines that oftentimes provide answers without transparent sourcing.
- **AI-Powered Employment Agreement:** HRGPT enables the creation of employment agreements for new employees within minutes, automating a previously complex process to save time and money
- **Multiple Language Models:** HRGPT leverages advanced [artificial intelligence](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/artificial-intelligence/) models depending on user needs. This flexibility allows for tailored responses based on the complexity of the query.

The firm has also announced a $5 million extension to the $27 million seed round announced last year. Cohere co-founders Aidan Gomez and Ivan Zhang participated. Its AI platform leverages Cohere’s LLM, which is optimized specifically for enterprise use cases. Borderless AI will use the new funding to accelerate its efforts to bring AI Agents and expand its enterprise search product.

Borderless AI emerged from stealth last year with its AI-powered HR platform, which introduced AI Agents enabling companies to pay and manage their international employees. The product serves hundreds of customers, including worldwide brands such as Dunlop Sporting Goods, Incubeta, and Raya, and an AI agent completes a task for a customer on the platform every hour. The startup, headquartered in Toronto, Canada and backed by Susquehanna and Aglaé Ventures, uses generative AI to automate and accelerate routine tasks for HR teams, such as employee onboarding, [payroll](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/payroll/), and paying international team members. It also provides businesses with search and knowledge management solutions by connecting their applications and databases..

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Employee, Employment Skills, HRTech, Human Resources, Payroll

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### [Lingokids and Moonbug Entertainment Team Up to Bring Blippi to Kids](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/lingokids-and-moonbug-entertainment-team-up-to-bring-blippi-to-kids/)

**Published:** January 17, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Lingokids, an innovative educational platform committed to reimagining early learning, has partnered with Moonbug Entertainment, the creators of global preschool favourites like Blippi and CoComelon.

**Content:**

Lingokids, an innovative educational platform committed to reimagining early learning, has partnered with Moonbug Entertainment, the creators of global [preschool](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/preschool/) favourites like Blippi and CoComelon. This new association demonstrates that Lingokids users can now access exclusive content featuring Blippi, one of the world’s most popular preschool characters, designed to make learning more engaging for children aged 2 to 8.

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This collaboration is aimed to blend Lingokids’ award-winning Playlearning™ methodology with Moonbug’s engaging storytelling. Parents can expect interactive games tailored to meet each child’s needs at their different developmental stages – all inside an environment where characters like Blippi, Meekah, and D.Boo, among others, become learning guides, promoting the development of skills such as [vocabulary](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/vocabulary/), creativity, logic, [emotional intelligence](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/emotional-intelligence/), and many more.

Each piece of content is designed to respond to kids’ interests and learning pace, allowing them to immerse themselves in a universe of activities such as: interactive storytelling, memory challenges and puzzles, creative expression activities, runner games featuring sports vocabulary, emotional learning through interactive photo experiences.

Speaking on the collaboration, Cristóbal Viedma, CEO of Lingokids, said:

> **For the first time, Lingokids is welcoming beloved characters from outside the app. We are so excited to bring Moonbug’s characters to Lingokids. Blippi’s curiosity and love of exploring everyday life align perfectly with our mission to inspire kids to learn essential skills through play.**

Lingokids has become a go-to app for parents looking for 100% safe screen time that kids enjoy and parents trust. With its focus on developing academic and life skills, the platform makes learning an adventure for children while giving parents peace of mind. The app empowers children with engineering, empathy, literacy, and resilience through 1,700 interactive activities in various media forms. It is committed to educating children for a well-rounded future that combines academic success and personal development.

The new content featuring Blippi is already available on the Lingokids app, with 10 new games to spark curiosity and learning in young minds. More games are expected to be added later this year. Furthermore, the company will continue exploring with Moonbug Entertainment and other children’s media companies more opportunities to build Lingokids app games around existing popular IP.

Ed Barton, Moonbug’s Vice President of Gaming and Interactive, added:

> **I’ve been a fan of Lingokids for a long time and was excited to bring the first-ever third-party IP to the app as it expands. We know kids love Blippi and the curiosity he brings to everyday learning. It’s great seeing this come to life in the Lingokids app.**

Moonbug Entertainment inspires kids everywhere to laugh, learn, and grow through its globally loved characters like Blippi and CoComelon. With shows on platforms like Netflix, Disney+, and YouTube Kids, the company is committed to making enriching content accessible to children worldwide.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Digital Storytelling, Early Education, Early Learning Program, EdTech Startups/Companies, Emotional Intelligence, Engineering, Online Courses, Online Education, Preschool, Vocabulary

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### [Maharashtra Unveils ATAL Initiative to Empower Students With Career Guidance](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/maharashtra-unveils-atal-initiative-to-empower-students-with-career-guidance/)

**Published:** January 17, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** The Maharashtra Higher and Technical Education Minister, Chandrakant Dada Patil, has recently launched the 'ATAL' initiative  (Assessment, Tests, and Learning).

**Content:**

The Maharashtra Higher and Technical Education Minister, Chandrakant Dada Patil, has recently launched the ‘ATAL’ initiative (Assessment, Tests, and Learning). The programme, unveiled by the Maharashtra State CET Cell, is designed to help students prepare for various entrance exams through mock and psychometric assessments. Dilip Sardesai, State Common Entrance Exam Commissioner, attended the launch event, as did other senior authorities.

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The ATAL initiative aims to provide students with a platform to enhance their preparation for entrance examinations for professional courses conducted by the State Common Entrance Test Cell. Minister Patil highlighted that the programme would help students identify their strengths and abilities through psychometric evaluations and mock tests. The initiative is expected to boost students’ confidence and reduce the stress associated with high-stakes examinations by simulating real exam conditions.

The mock tests will familiarise them with the CETs, help them improve their time management skills, and develop an effective exam strategy. The psychometric tests promise to offer scientifically proven [career guidance](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/career-guidance/) covering over 560 career options with backup career plans.

Furthermore, the program seeks to provide students with personalized education by assisting them in identifying appropriate subjects and career options based on their interests and aptitudes. Minister Patil emphasized that this effort goes beyond [exam preparation](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/exam-preparation/) by offering comprehensive academic support and encouraging students to achieve in their studies.

The programme was developed to allow students to prepare for the admission [exams](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/exams/) for several professional degrees administered by the State Common Admission Examination Board. The commissioner of the state common exam cell, Dilip Sardesai, and Ghanshyam Kedar of the CET Cell, among others, attended the inaugural ceremony.

The State CET cell in Maharashtra will provide complete information on registration and test schedules through its official website. According to the official statement, students should stay updated with the latest information and actively participate in the initiative.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Career Assessment, Career Guidance, education, Entrance Exam, Exam Preparation, Exams, Personalized Learning, Professional Courses, Test Prep

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### [E2E Networks Introduces 'AI Lab as a Service' for Education](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/e2e-networks-introduces-ai-lab-as-a-service-for-education/)

**Published:** January 17, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** E2E Networks, India's leading NSE-listed, MeitY-empanelled cloud service provider, has introduced AI Lab as a Service (AILaaS), a scalable, customizable, and cost-effective solution designed to help educational institutions effortlessly build and scale AI infrastructure using pay-as-you-go models.

**Content:**

E2E Networks, India’s leading NSE-listed, MeitY-empanelled cloud service provider, has introduced AI Lab as a Service (AILaaS), a scalable, customizable, and cost-effective solution designed to help educational institutions effortlessly build and scale AI infrastructure using pay-as-you-go models.

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AILaaS leverages E2E’s cutting-edge cloud technology to give schools and [universities](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/universities/) access to the most recent NVIDIA GPUs, such as the H100 and H200, allowing students to work with advanced AI tools and datasets. It offers pre-configured datasets, models, and [hands-on learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/hands-on-learning/) tools, including inference platforms, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and AI agent pipelines. With customizable packages tailored for different institution sizes, ranging from 50 to 200 students, it ensures institutions can adapt to their unique needs without worrying about obsolescence or infrastructure upkeep. The pay-as-you-go model further optimizes costs, ensuring colleges only pay for the resources they utilize.

Speaking about the latest development, Mohamed Imran, CTO of E2E Networks Ltd, said:

> **AI fundamentally transforms industries, and our future depends on empowering the next generation of engineers and technologists with the right tools and environment to drive innovation. Our AI Labs as a Service platform eliminates the barrier between classroom learning and real-world application, providing educational institutions with enterprise-grade infrastructure and resources. We’re committed to giving students and educators everything they need to explore, build, and excel in AI- preparing them to shape the technologies that will define tomorrow.**

As [artificial intelligence](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/artificial-intelligence/) continues transforming industries, providing students with AI capabilities is crucial to their academic and career success. However, many institutions struggle to set up and manage on-premise AI labs due to the quick speed of AI breakthroughs, high GPU costs, and specific infrastructure requirements. AILaaS addresses these constraints by providing a flexible and future-ready solution that democratizes access to cutting-edge AI resources, allowing institutions to stay ahead of the AI revolution while speeding deep research in [machine learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/machine-learning/), AI agents, and AGI.

E2E Networks’ incorporation of AILaaS aims to transform India’s [AI education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/ai-education/) landscape, stimulating innovation and training the next generation of talent for an AI-driven future.

E2E Networks is popular for providing accelerated [cloud computing](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/cloud-computing/) solutions, including cutting-edge Cloud GPUs, NVIDIA A100, H100, and the newly available H200 GPUs on the cloud. This solidifies its position as India’s premier IaaS provider focused on advanced Cloud GPU capabilities. Its Cloud also features an advanced AI development platform, TIR, that enables developers to train and deploy foundational AI models. It serves over 3000 customers and is one of India’s top-rated cloud providers. The company has been instrumental in helping India become self-reliant in the cloud infrastructure by offering a trustworthy public cloud platform that is multi-region, smart dedicated compute, and designed to cater to the unique needs of Higher Education and Research, Enterprises businesses and next-generation AI/ML startups in the country.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** AI Education, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Hands on Learning, Higher Education, Innovation, Machine Learning, Research, Universities

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### [Cautious Hiring in India's Semiconductor Sector, Finds Careernet Report](https://www.edtechreview.in/research/cautious-hiring-in-indias-semiconductor-sector-finds-careernet-report/)

**Published:** January 16, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Careernet, India's leading holistic talent solutions provider, has recently released its quarterly report on the jobs trend in Semiconductor Design GCCs (Global Capability Centres) in India.

**Content:**

Careernet, India’s leading holistic talent solutions provider, has recently released its **quarterly report on the jobs trend in Semiconductor Design GCCs (Global Capability Centres) in India.** The report sheds light on cautious hiring patterns in FY2025, with open requisitions declining by 12% between Q1 and Q3. This highlights evolving market dynamics and a shift in talent demand within the semiconductor design sector.

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India’s semiconductor design GCC ecosystem comprises over 180 organizations, with 70 large, midsize, and startup players employing 1.1 lakh professionals as of H1 2024. The sector continues to grow rapidly, propelled by a robust [engineering](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/engineering/) talent pool and supportive government initiatives such as the India Semiconductor Mission.

Here are the key findings of the report

### High-Impact Roles

The Careernet’s research, which focuses on 70 large, midsize, and startup semiconductor design GCCs, represents a detailed analysis of active roles in the top 50 GCCs from Q1 to Q3 of FY2025. Throughout FY2025, the sector’s [hiring](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/hiring/) rate declined. In Q1, the average monthly open position was 3,684, but it fell by 7% in Q2 to 3,435 positions. This negative trend continued into Q3, with an additional 5% reduction, averaging 3,257 open positions. Month-on-month fluctuations show a significant 10% drop in August, followed by a moderate recovery of 6% in December. These findings suggest that recruiting managers are cautious in market uncertainty.

### Hiring Trends Across Organizational Sizes

The study highlights significant recruiting trends across various organizational sizes. Small organizations employing fewer than 1,000 people showed early confidence, with employment growth peaking at 9-10% in May and June. However, Q3 demonstrated a sharp decline, with a December reduction of 18%. Mid-sized businesses (1,000-5,000 employees) were cautious throughout the year, with just slight increases in December. Large firms (with over 5,000 employees) showed resilience, with an 11% hiring increase in December following previous decreases.

### Demand for Specific Job Roles within the Industry

The role-specific demand in the sector emphasizes the continuous need for specialized skills. Design engineers, verification engineers, system architects, and manufacturing positions, including process engineers, equipment engineers, and technicians, are still in high demand. The R&D domain continues to attract personnel with expertise in Materials Science, Quantum Computing, and Nano Technology, underscoring the industry’s innovation-driven nature.

Semiconductor Design GCCs currently account for 4% of India’s total GCC ecosystem, growing steadily at 7% over the past two decades. This growth is bolstered by India’s cost advantages, skilled workforce, and rising demand for electronics in the telecommunications, automotive, and consumer electronics sectors.

Commenting on the report, **Neelabh Shukla, Chief Business Officer, Careernet**, said:

> **While hiring trends suggest caution in FY2025, the semiconductor GCC sector is well-positioned for long-term growth. Driven by global demand for semiconductor technology in devices and electric vehicles, the industry is projected to create significant job opportunities in India over the next five years. Startups and small organizations navigate uncertainties while larger companies leverage their scale to invest in talent for future growth.**

### About Careernet

Careernet, founded in 1999, aims to shape the careers of talented professionals and scale the teams of organizations. It helps companies acquire the best talent by making their recruitment experience seamless with technology innovations. The platform offers a comprehensive suite of talent solutions, including Recruitment Process Outsourcing, Permanent Hiring, Professional Staffing, Leadership Hiring, Diversity and Inclusion, Digital First Hiring, Talent Branding, Research and Consulting, Premium Hiring and Career Transitions. The company serves over 1,000 active clients across three business brands and has over 2,000 workers with dedicated offices in multiple locations nationwide.

**Categories:** Research

**Tags:** Career Growth, Employment Skills, Engineering, Hiring, Innovation, Research, Survey

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### [Ativion Launches StudentKeeper, an All-in-One Solution for School Safety](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/ativion-launches-studentkeeper-an-all-in-one-solution-for-school-safety/)

**Published:** January 16, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Ativion, formerly Impero Solutions, has recently introduced StudentKeeper, which combines content filtering, classroom management, device management, and well-being tools into a single platform.

**Content:**

Ativion, formerly Impero Solutions, is a global leader in EdTech, [cybersecurity](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/cybersecurity/), and remote access solutions, has recently introduced StudentKeeper, which combines content filtering, [classroom management](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/classroom-management/), device management, and well-being tools into a single platform to empower schools, districts, and the broader school community to keep students safe more effectively.

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StudentKeeper fosters a safe digital environment where distractions are mitigated and creates a positive learning environment. It also features a proprietary AI-enabled search function to proactively filter and block harmful content while students browse the internet. The platform has been reimagined as a new classroom and device manager built on Ativion’s award-winning ContentKeeper filtering and real-time reporting platform. This gives school administrators confidence that their hardware and network can manage harmful information that can threaten their students’ data, privacy, and well-being. Redesigned architecture means networks and devices function optimally while maintaining network integrity.

Speaking about the platform, Tobias Hartmann, CEO of Ativion, said:

> **ContentKeeper is at the core of the StudentKeeper platform. Our proprietary and enterprise-grade web filtering technology provides the security and adaptability that school districts need. With StudentKeeper, teachers and administrators have everything they need to ensure the safety and well-being of their students while creating engaging digital learning spaces where students thrive.**

StudentKeeper prioritizes safety, simplicity, and function. Teachers have a single dashboard and a secure, configurable location to perform all of their classroom [engagement](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/engagement/) tasks. Its well-being products include an AI assistant that helps teachers manage their students and courses digitally and a registered, safe AI search engine with built-in student safety guardrails.

Other technology advancements in StudentKeeper include:

- Flexible filtering and reporting in real-time and on every device, including BYOD (bring your device)
- Granular control of popular web services, such as YouTube, Google, and social media, allowing educators to decide what content is accessible to students
- AI assistance to help teachers streamline note management and uncover hidden patterns in student behavior and concerns
- Parent/Guardian portal – provided in partnership with schools – to view a child’s activity on school-issued devices outside of school hours

Founded on the belief that all children deserve access to a safe digital environment that promotes positive learning, Ativion is dedicated to helping drive learning engagement worldwide. Its flagship product, StudentKeeper, Powered by ContentKeeper, creates a secure and flexible [digital learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/digital-learning/) environment, fostering a love of learning in every child. It safeguards over 10 million students in 80 countries, serving over 700 U.S. school districts. The platform is a trusted partner in education, providing innovative solutions that equip educators and empower students to thrive in a connected world.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Classroom Management, Community, Cybersecurity, Digital Learning, education, Engagement, Online Education, School Safety

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### [WeVideo Partners With YouTube for Enhanced Education](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/wevideo-partners-with-youtube-for-enhanced-education/)

**Published:** January 16, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** WeVideo, the leading cloud-based multimedia creation platform revolutionizing video creation experiences worldwide, has recently announced a new partnership with YouTube to implement YouTube Player for Education.

**Content:**

WeVideo, the leading cloud-based multimedia creation platform revolutionizing video creation experiences worldwide, has recently announced a new partnership with YouTube to implement YouTube Player for Education. This partnership reinforces WeVideo’s commitment to providing cutting-edge [education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/education/) technology to elevate learning for all.

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Combining these features gives students high-quality, distraction-free access to their teachers’ video content through YouTube Player for Education. Additionally, educators can be sure that their students will remain focused on studying while viewing classes thanks to YouTube Player for Education, which is intended for learners and continues to support student privacy.

Speaking about the development, Annie Davis, Chief Product Officer of WeVideo, said:

> **When it comes to sharing videos, it’s no secret that YouTube started it all; that’s why we’re incredibly proud to partner with YouTube Player for Education to empower educators with seamless sharing solutions. This partnership furthers WeVideo’s abilities to help educators boost education outcomes in their classrooms, whether physical or virtual.**

Available immediately, Interactivity and PlayPosit by WeVideo customers in [K-12](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/k-12/) & [higher education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/higher-education/) can access the integration on the WeVideo platform.

WeVideo is trusted by over two-thirds of the top 100 school districts in the United States and hundreds of higher education institutions and private sector organizations in over 60 countries. It provides users with substantial editing, collaboration, and sharing features. In 2022, the platform acquired PlayPosit, adding interactive video capabilities to enhance [engagement](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/engagement/), content retention and productivity for its diverse customer base. Interactivity allows users to create dynamic and interactive video projects and promotes active user participation, comprehension, and enhanced outcomes. The platform enables seamless collaboration and teamwork with an intuitive interface and robust functionality. It offers a centralized multimedia creation platform that empowers users to maximize their time and inspire learning through compelling, engaging, and easy-to-build content.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Collaboration, EdTech Startups/Companies, education, Engagement, Higher Education, Multimedia, Online Education

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### [Wayble Acquires PsyMood to Prioritize Student Well-Being](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/wayble-acquires-psymood-to-prioritize-student-well-being/)

**Published:** January 16, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Wayble, an EdTech solution for international student success, has recently announced its acquisition of PsyMood, an innovative mental health and mentorship service designed for culturally sensitive support.

**Content:**

Wayble, an EdTech solution for [international student](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/international-student/) success, has recently announced its acquisition of PsyMood, an innovative mental health and [mentorship](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/mentorship/) service designed for culturally sensitive support. This acquisition will enhance the international student experience by enabling institutions to provide comprehensive support beyond academics and [career guidance](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/career-guidance/), addressing students’ unique challenges while adapting to a new culture.

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Incorporating PsyMood’s diverse team of mental health practitioners, career coaches, and mentors into Wayble’s platform allows international students access to specialized support that respects their language, culture, and faith. These crucial services are meant to assist students in overcoming the hurdles of adapting to a new environment, including creating social networks and interacting with mentors—critical variables for effective integration and general well-being. A total of 780 professionals will be available on the Wayble platform, offering students focused on one-on-one support throughout their journey.

PsyMood has established a robust network of practitioners in 45 countries and 43 languages in its four years of commercial operation, including psychotherapists, psychologists, career coaches, and mentors. These specialists are prepared to provide culturally sensitive assistance to newcomers, visible minorities, and international students.

Commenting on the acquisition, Pat Chaisang, Wayble’s Co-Founder and CEO, said:

> **From the outset, Wayble’s mission has been to ensure that international students feel welcomed, empowered, and fully supported as they navigate their life and career journeys in a new country. With the ongoing changes in international education policies, students face more significant challenges than ever in managing their personal and professional paths. This acquisition is pivotal to address the critical gaps in support within the industry.**

PsyMood’s integration comes at a crucial time. It addresses major gaps in traditional support systems while also ensuring that overseas students have access to improved mental health resources and culturally relevant mentoring. With this enhanced offering, Wayble is better positioned to assist students in laying a solid foundation for success, enabling them to overcome challenges and fully integrate into their new academic and professional contexts.

Fred Neumann, Co-founder and CEO of PsyMood added:

> **I’m excited to enter this new chapter with Wayble. Since launching PsyMood in 2020 with my friend Rodrigo Bergel, mental health support has become my passion and professional mission. Through PsyMood, I’ve gained a deep understanding of the unique challenges international students face, and I’m eager to continue addressing these needs on an even broader scale.**

With a network of over 30 Canadian universities and over 70,000 international students, Wayble is well aware of the numerous issues that students confront, including growing living costs, altering immigration policies, and high youth unemployment. It offers specialized assistance from day one until graduation, including job search tools, exclusive job posts, networking opportunities, and immigration information. The company helps international students overcome obstacles in a fast-changing environment, guaranteeing that they find their route to success and fulfil their career and life goals in a new country.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Career Guidance, EdTech Acquisition, EdTech Startups/Companies, International Education, International Student, Mental Wellness, Mentorship, Mergers and Acquisition, Student Mental Health

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### [Cengage Group Acquires Visible Body to Boost Its Science Offerings](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/cengage-group-acquires-visible-body-to-boost-its-science-offerings/)

**Published:** January 15, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Cengage Group, a global education technology company serving millions of learners, has recently announced the acquisition of Visible Body, a leader in interactive 3D models and software for the sciences.

**Content:**

Cengage Group, a global education technology company serving millions of learners, has recently announced the acquisition of Visible Body, a leader in interactive 3D models and software for the sciences. This acquisition enhances Cengage Group’s science offerings across its portfolio, providing new mediums and interactive experiences for learners to engage and deepen their understanding of science concepts.

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Brothers Andrew Bowditch, CEO, and Matthew Bowditch, CFO, lead Visible Body. The company launched in 2007 and is still a privately held, independent firm, building on the success of its educational publishing business from 20 years ago. It provides highly detailed, anatomically accurate 3D models of the Body, which medical artists develop with degrees in biomedical illustration. The platform also offers over 24,000 visual assets in seven languages, including animations and simulations, formative assessments and flashcards to test understanding. It is used at over 1,000 institutions and provides many resources to support educators. Its immersive experience, including augmented and [mixed reality](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/mixed-reality/) offerings, lowers the barriers to access to real-world learning in the sciences.

Speaking on the deal, Michael Hansen, CEO of Cengage Group, said:

> **Cengage Group is committed to helping learners gain the skills and competencies they need to enter the workforce and grow in their careers. The addition of Visible Body enriches our science offerings, providing more hands-on interactivity for students to gain a deeper understanding of the Body, which is vital for entering science and medical fields. Visible Body’s models allow students to learn and practice their studies, improving engagement and meeting the learners where they are in their learning journey.**

With this acquisition, Visible Body’s 3D models and resources will be integrated with Cengage’s Higher Ed Anatomy and Physiology textbook by Elizabeth Co this spring. Later this year, plans will incorporate them into additional science courses in [higher education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/higher-education/) and [K-12](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/k-12/). Cengage Group is also evaluating further opportunities to add Visible Body’s models across the company’s portfolio.

Visible Body co-founders CEO Andrew Bowditch and CFO Matthew Bowditch added:

> **Since its inception, Visible Body has been laser-focused on developing science products that help instructors and students excel. We are thrilled to join an organization that shares our mission and has the same passion for making learning engaging, accessible, and impactful. Our models align with learning goals and help students master content faster. With Cengage Group, we can leverage the company’s scale and expertise in various education markets to further our reach and impact.**

As part of the deal, Vicksburg Capital Partners served as the exclusive financial advisor to Visible Body on the transaction.

Cengage Group provides affordable, quality digital products and services that equip students with the skills and competencies needed to be job-ready. The platform serves the higher education, workforce skills, secondary education, English language teaching and research markets worldwide. Through its scalable technology, including MindTap and Cengage Unlimited, the company supports all learners who seek to improve their lives and achieve their dreams through [education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/education/).

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** EdTech Acquisition, EdTech Startups/Companies, education, Higher Education, K-12, Mergers and Acquisition, Mixed Reality, Online Education

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### [NAPPS, DLN Sign $1B Deal for AI-Powered Education Platform](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/napps-dln-sign-1b-deal-for-ai-powered-education-platform/)

**Published:** January 15, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** The National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS) in Lagos State has announced a $1 billion agreement with Digital Learning Network Inc. (DLN), a US-based education technology business, to transform digital education in Nigeria.

**Content:**

The National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS) in Lagos State has announced a $1 billion agreement with Digital Learning Network Inc. (DLN), a US-based education technology business, to transform [digital education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/digital-education/) in Nigeria. The project, fully funded by DLN, aims to improve educational quality and promote social inclusion across the country using technology.

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Speaking at the signing ceremony in Lagos, the President of the NAPPS Lagos, Alaka Yusuf, said the project would revolutionise the education system in Nigeria.

According to him, “The signing of the agreement is the beginning of the whole new thing, and as you have seen in their presentation, they will start the distribution of laptops before 12 months because they need to involve their [financial support](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/financial-support/) from partners in America.

“This project will be a significant change in the education sector. As you are all aware, the digitalisation of education in Nigeria has taken too slow. Most private and even public schools do not have devices to use. So, how do we now transform education? If children don’t have devices or tools, it will be a promise in vain.

The agreement revolves around creating an [artificial intelligence](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/artificial-intelligence/)-powered [digital learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/digital-learning/) platform adapted to the local curriculum.

The partnership’s other goals include distributing laptop computers, providing high-speed internet access to all students, and providing substantial training for educators and learners.

DLN CEO and President Thomas Larmena emphasised the significance of this effort for Nigerian students, saying, “If we do not act now, Africa will be left behind.” He also stressed the project’s potential to generate over 2,400 high-paying jobs in Lagos, including 1,400 posts for educators.

DLN plans to use SpaceX’s Starlink to ensure internet connectivity in participating schools and is considering local laptop assembly facilities to make it more affordable for Nigeria’s 40 million students.

Larmena continued: “Lagos State is the initial launchpad for this transformative project. We are in negotiations with several states about expanding our programmes statewide.” He emphasized immediate and long-term benefits, stating that students will have more access to educational resources and [personalized learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/personalized-learning/) experiences.

Finally, according to the parties, this project aspires to make a major contribution to Nigeria’s economic growth and long-term development through digital innovation.

The National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS) is the apex association of private school owners in Nigeria. It was created to promote the welfare and interaction of private school proprietors and the advancement of quality educational services in the country. It strives to be the incubator of knowledge and orientation required to provide and create the change needed for national development and transformation. NAPPS is committed to the comprehensive education and nurturing of the Nigerian child for functional quality living and nation-building.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Digital Education, Digital Learning, education, Financial Support, Personalized Learning, Quality Education

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### [Jotit Closes $10M Seed Round for Handwriting-Focused Learning Platform](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/jotit-closes-10m-seed-round-for-handwriting-focused-learning-platform/)

**Published:** January 15, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Jotit, an innovative EdTech company transforming how students, teachers, and parents stay organized with handwriting-focused tools, has announced the successful close of its $10 million in a seed round led by Owl Ventures.

**Content:**

Jotit, an innovative EdTech company transforming how students, teachers, and parents stay organized with handwriting-focused tools, has announced the successful close of its $10 million in a seed round led by Owl Ventures. The funding round also saw participation from other key investors, including Good Company VC, Cresson Management, Two Lanterns VC, One Line VC, Paul Volosov, Guy Gamzu, Amit Gilon and MindCET Capital.

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Jotit, designed with simplicity and functionality in mind, is already making an impact in schools across the United States. Technology redefines classroom dynamics by decreasing administrative responsibilities and providing distraction-free learning opportunities. Advanced handwriting recognition, real-time collaboration tools, and configurable processes are helping [K-12](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/k-12/) students achieve demonstrable milestones.

David Bleicher, Jotit’s CEO and Co-founder, highlighted the partnership’s significance and the company’s mission:

> **At Jotit, we aim to empower educators and students by fostering a distraction-free learning environment where handwriting takes centre stage. The tremendous support from Owl Ventures and our esteemed investors is a powerful endorsement of our vision. Together, we’ll expand our reach and empower more educators to leverage technology to improve learning and drive better results.**

Bleicher added,

> **Jotit’s approach to technology in the classroom is different. We introduce it only where it reinforces proven educational value: order, executive function, and active learning.**

With the enthusiastic backing of its new partners and investors, Jotit is redefining the use of technology in schools. The platform seamlessly integrates with popular [LMS](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/lms/) platforms like Google Classroom and Canvas, as well as other educational tools and resources. This integration ensures a smooth transition and enhances the overall learning experience. Jotit is designed to support both in-person and [remote learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/remote-learning/) environments. Its cloud-based system ensures that students and teachers can access their materials and collaborate from anywhere, at any time.

Jenny Wang, Partner at Owl Ventures, stated:

> **We’ve been envisioning and searching for a product like Jotit that brings back the joy of writing into the classroom. Jotit’s innovative and seamless learning platform resonates with teachers and students, and the company is poised to establish itself as one of the most trusted brands within K-12 classrooms. We are excited to partner with the Jotit team and help scale this transformative platform to K-12 schools across the US and around the globe.**

With over $2 billion in assets under management, Owl Ventures invests in the world’s leading education technology companies across the spectrum, encompassing early childhood, K-12, [higher education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/higher-education/), and career mobility/professional learning. The firm has deep domain expertise and leverages a global network of Limited Partners, investors, and strategic partners to help entrepreneurs scale their businesses into transformative category-leading companies.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** EdTech Funding, EdTech Investors, EdTech Startups/Companies, education, K-12, LMS, Online Courses, Online Education, Remote Learning

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### [DigiNerve Launches DigiNEET & DigiOne to Transform Medical Education](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/diginerve-launches-digineet-digione-to-transform-medical-education/)

**Published:** January 15, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** DigiNerve, the cutting-edge EdTech platform designed by Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers, a pioneer in medical science publishing with a legacy spanning over five decades, has officially launched DigiNEET and DigiOne.

**Content:**

DigiNerve, the cutting-edge EdTech platform designed by Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers, a pioneer in medical science publishing with a legacy spanning over five decades, has officially launched DigiNEET and DigiOne. The newly designed and innovative [online courses](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-courses/) can transform how students approach their NEET PG preparation and undergraduate medical studies. These comprehensive [digital learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/digital-learning/) solutions aim to bridge the urban-rural divide in medical education by making high-quality preparation resources accessible to students across India.

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DigiNerve’s recent Ace the Chase campaign launch marks a significant milestone in the company’s quest to make [medical education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/medical-education/) more accessible through technology-driven learning solutions. DigiNEET and DigiOne combine cutting-edge technologies, including video lectures, printed notes, the Dr. Wise AI Chatbot, and QBank, to provide an engaging and effective preparation experience.

Speaking about the launch, Ankit Vij, Managing Director of DigiNerve, said:

> **Our vision extends beyond traditional test preparation. We’re endeavouring to create an inclusive ecosystem where every medical student has access to world-class preparation resources regardless of location. The launch of DigiNEET and DigiOne is the fruition of our long-standing efforts to level the playing field across the Indian medical education vista.**

These revolutionary courses are powered chiefly by Dr Wise AI Chatbot, an AI-driven assistant providing round-the-clock support and instant doubt resolution for students. The comprehensive content structure features high-quality video lectures delivered by India’s leading faculty, complemented by meticulously crafted printed notes that ensure a thorough understanding of concepts. Students benefit from a dynamic assessment system comprising an extensive question bank and adaptive test series that closely mirror the actual [NEET PG](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/neet-pg/) examination environment.

The platform’s interactive learning tools include sophisticated progress-tracking dashboards and performance analytics, enabling students to optimize their preparation strategy effectively. Regular live webinars and vibrant community forums further enhance the learning experience by fostering [collaborative learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/collaborative-learning/) among peers.

The courses are designed to support students throughout their medical education journey, with no prerequisites other than a commitment to learning. The platform’s mobile-first approach ensures that students can access learning resources anytime, anywhere through the DigiNerve app, available on iOS and Android platforms. Early adopters can still benefit from special launch prices, making these comprehensive preparation resources even more affordable. Interested students can download the DigiNerve app from the Play Store or App Store.

DigiNerve strives to provide students with the tools and expert guidance to excel in the NEET PG exam and become top doctors. It brings over 50 years of trusted expertise in [healthcare](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/healthcare/) publishing to deliver premium educational, medical content. The platform offers high-quality medical resources from India’s top faculties, providing aspiring students with the best learning tools to excel in their medical journey. Its courses are specifically tailored for NEET PG and NEET SS preparation. It features expert-curated content, test series, grand tests, QBank, and previous years’ questions (PYQs) designed to help medical students prepare more effectively.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Collaborative Learning, EdTech Startups/Companies, Exams, Healthcare, Medical Education, NEET-PG, Online Courses, Online Education, Online Learning, Test Prep

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### [IIT Bombay & Great Learning Launch E-Mobility Postgraduate Diploma](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/iit-bombay-great-learning-launch-e-mobility-postgraduate-diploma/)

**Published:** January 15, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay has recently announced an e-postgraduate Diploma in E-mobility. According to an official statement, this 18-month, industry-driven programme is designed to equip professionals with essential skills in the rapidly growing EV industry.

**Content:**

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay has recently announced an e-postgraduate Diploma in E-mobility. According to an official statement, this 18-month, industry-driven programme is designed to equip professionals with essential skills in the rapidly growing EV industry. Starting in March 2025, the course will culminate in a graduation ceremony on campus, conferring alumni status to the participants.

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The curriculum is being delivered by IIT Bombay faculty in collaboration with Great Learning, a leading EdTech platform. As part of the programme, participants will engage in hands-on projects such as vehicle sub-system modelling, embedded controllers for electric motors, simulation of power electronic systems, battery modelling techniques, and impact assessment of EVs on grid infrastructure. These projects will be supported by IIT Bombay’s academic resources, ensuring a seamless learning experience.

Upon successful completion, a graduation ceremony will be held at the IIT Bombay campus, and participants will gain alumni status.

Speaking at the programme’s launch, **Prof. Shireesh Kedare, Director of IIT Bombay**, emphasized the importance of the new diploma, stating, “The e-Postgraduate Diploma in E-mobility by the C1973 EV Power Train Lab marks a key milestone in IIT Bombay’s commitment to advanced [education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/education/).”

He added, “Our industry collaborations help bridge the gap between academic learning and real-world application, accelerating our mission to advance [experiential learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/experiential-learning/) in innovation-driven fields”.

The curriculum is tailored for early—and mid-career professionals, including scientists, R&D professionals, entrepreneurs, academicians, and recent graduates. Participants will gain a deep understanding of electric vehicle design, battery technology, electrical drives, and power electronics, with a balanced focus on conceptual and practical learning through live, interactive sessions.

**Mohan Lakhamraju, Founder and CEO of Great Learning**, highlighted the growing opportunities in the electric vehicle industry in India and globally.

He said, “The electric vehicle industry in India and globally is advancing remarkably, fueled by government policies and growing environmental awareness. This creates a strong demand for skilled professionals across technical and operational domains. This curriculum is an incredible opportunity for individuals looking to build a career in this industry”.

The programme will require a B.E. / B.Tech or a four-year B.Sc / BS degree in a relevant engineering or technical domain. Candidates with postgraduate (M.Tech., M.Sc., or MS) or doctorate degrees in related subjects are also eligible to apply.

This initiative underscores IIT Bombay’s effort to prepare professionals for the electric vehicle sector, challenges a rapidly growing industry driven by the global push toward sustainable transportation. The programme’s blend of academic rigour and industry collaboration positions it as a key offering for professionals looking to upskill in e-mobility.

Applications for the programme are expected to open soon, with details available on the IIT Bombay and Great Learning platforms.

IIT Bombay, founded in 1958, is an autonomous institute and declared university overseen by a board of governors chaired by the President of India. Its renowned faculty fosters research and academics, forming partnerships with national and international counterparts. Alumni thrive in various disciplines, including industry, academia, and research. The institute provides innovative short-term courses, continuing education, and distance learning. Faculty members such as the Shanti Swaroop Bhatnagar and Padma honours have received significant accolades. It offers a complete residential experience, including hostels, restaurants, sports, and recreational amenities.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Certification, Collaboration, EdTech Startups/Companies, Engineering, Experiential Learning, Hands on Learning, Innovation, Online Education, Online Programs, Research

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### [McGraw Hill & ASU Team Up to Empower Student-Athletes With Career Readiness Skills](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/mcgraw-hill-asu-team-up-to-empower-student-athletes-with-career-readiness-skills/)

**Published:** January 14, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** McGraw Hill, a leading global education company that partners with millions of educators, learners, and professionals around the world, and Alabama State University are teaming up to launch a personalized career coaching and leadership development programme.

**Content:**

McGraw Hill, a leading global education company that partners with millions of educators, learners, and professionals around the world, and Alabama State University are teaming up to launch a personalized career coaching and leadership development programme to empower the University’s student-athletes with the skills, knowledge and tools needed to succeed in today’s competitive job market.

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The Collegiate Athletic Leadership Programme, which begins on January 14, will provide targeted [mentorship](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/mentorship/), [career readiness](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/career-readiness/) training, and networking opportunities to assist ASU student-athletes in pursuing their post-career goals.

Alabama State University, located in Marion, Alabama, was established in 1867 as an African-American educational institution. The University, located in Montgomery, Alabama, is a highly regarded, world-class institution of [higher education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/higher-education/) that accepts students of all races. It provides over 60 undergraduate and graduate degree programmes, ranging from its traditional teacher education programme to several in-demand programmes such as the Doctorate in Physical Therapy, PhD in Microbiology, Master of Accountancy, Master’s in Social Work, and Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance.

Speaking on the partnership, Sean Ryan, President of McGraw Hill’s School group, said:

> **At McGraw Hill, we work with educators to help all students, regardless of background, unlock their full potential. Given we operate within a larger social context, partnerships with well-established and respected institutions can accelerate this vital work. Thus, we’re incredibly proud to partner with Alabama State University to help student-athletes at this world-class institution get ahead of the game toward their future career paths. At the same time, this will help us build a more substantial, more diverse pipeline of professional talent for our company and the broader education industry. Our joint future depends on it.**

The Collegiate Athletic Leadership Programme will include monthly workshops led by McGraw Hill team members that will cover:

- **Career readiness:** [Soft skills](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/soft-skills/) training and professional etiquette, emphasizing effective business communication, public speaking and corporate presentation.
- **Leadership skills:** Moving from college to the corporate world by discussing a business growth mindset, [critical thinking](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/critical-thinking/), [financial literacy](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/financial-literacy/), [problem-solving](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/problem-solving/) and avoiding pitfalls.
- **Succeeding professionally:** Helping students on their path to success by conducting mock interviews, setting up job shadowing for a day, offering one-on-one coaching and identifying strengths and transferable skills that will ensure success, no matter the industry.

To foster a deeper connection, workshops will feature guest speakers from historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) or with previous athletic experience. In addition, participants will be introduced to internships and other opportunities at McGraw Hill.

The Collegiate Athletic Leadership Programme is provided to ASU at no cost. It is made possible through a volunteer initiative from McGraw Hill employees spearheaded by an employee-led group called the I.D.E.A. Council, which promotes understanding, respect, equity, and access for others.

Dr Jason Cable, Vice President and Director of Athletics at Alabama State University, added:

> **At Alabama State University, we seek to fulfil our mission of providing a holistic learning environment that prepares our student-athletes within their four years on campus for the next forty years of their lives. Our collaborative partnership with a global brand like McGraw Hill serves as a blueprint for student-athletes’ development as they prepare to depart the hallowed grounds of ASU. It reflects our commitment to CommUniversity and fostering dynamic relationships that prepare our student-athletes for positive community impact.**

McGraw Hill’s engagement with ASU, one of the nation’s oldest higher education institutions founded for Black Americans, underscores the company’s dedication to creating meaningful learning experiences that improve outcomes and opportunities for all students.

Recognizing their diverse needs, McGraw Hill builds trusted content, flexible tools, and robust digital platforms to help them achieve success on their terms. Its commitment to equity and inclusion fosters a culture of belonging that respects and reflects the diversity of the communities and educators it serves. The company has over 30 offices across North America, Asia, Australia, Europe, the Middle East, and South America. Its learning solutions for [PreK-12](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/prek-12/), higher education, and others are available in over 80 languages.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Career Readiness, EdTech Partnership, EdTech Startups/Companies, education, Engagement, Financial Literacy, Higher Education, Leadership Skills, Mentorship, Online Education, PreK-12, Problem Solving

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### [Newton School and The Mind & Company Unite for Mental Health](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/newton-school-and-the-mind-company-unite-for-mental-health/)

**Published:** January 14, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Newton School, a futuristic AI-powered neo-university, has collaborated with The Mind & Company, a leading mental health organization, to support students on their journey to better mental health.

**Content:**

Newton School, a futuristic AI-powered neo-university, has collaborated with The Mind & Company, a leading mental health organization, to support students on their journey to better mental health. This partnership will provide students access to online counselling sessions with qualified therapists, tailored programmes, and more. It will enable them to manage stress, develop resilience, and navigate the challenges of [upskilling](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/upskilling/) and transitioning into new career paths.

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The cooperation aims to prioritize mental health for learners by creating a friendly atmosphere to address students’ overall well-being. It will help students destress and create an open conversation about mental health, particularly in the academic setting. As part of the agreement, The Mind & Company provided 45-minute one-on-one counselling sessions to Newton students to fill support gaps and smoothly integrate therapy into the Newton platform.

The research of 150 Newton School students shows that 85% are interested in mental health support, and 97% believe the project is a worthwhile addition to their [online learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-learning/) experience. This immense response emphasized the necessity of addressing mental health in school and the need for measures that enable students to succeed both personally and professionally.

Speaking on the collaboration, Nishant Chandra, Co-founder of Newton School, said:

> **At Newton School, we believe in a holistic learning approach where students’ mental health is as important as their professional success. With expert support from The Mind & Company, we not only empower students to be better equipped to deal with all ongoing stress, but we are also trying to normalize mental health conversations, which is an impetus for creating a healthier and more productive learning culture.**

The alliance offers students professional mental health support, with students expressing a desire for more frequent sessions, group workshops, and tailored self-help tools. Experts from The Mind & Company will work closely with students to address typical issues, including job anxiety, stress, overthinking, and time management. Newton School’s collaboration with The Mind & Company has laid a solid foundation for incorporating mental health into education, cultivating resilience, and providing holistic student support.

Newton School, started by Nishant Chandra and Siddharth Maheshwari, has been in the vanguard of [higher education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/higher-education/) curricula, focusing on innovation, research, and preparing students for a changing world through technological excellence and economic growth. The company aims to transform India into a hotbed of game-changing ideas by investing in young Indians and empowering them to make a difference, promoting technological innovation, and placing India globally.

Priya G Arun Prasad, Co-founder and Director at The Mind & Company, added:

> **Students’ mental health has remained a growing concern for many years. It is incredibly rewarding to see more new-age educational institutes normalizing mental health conversations in education. We look forward to extending support to students by creating a safe place for students who seek guidance and ensuring emotional and mental resilience in their personal and academic growth.**

The Mind and Company believes mental health care is more than just therapy. It’s about creating a transformative experience for every individual. Its approach is rooted in compassion, professionalism, and a deep commitment to client well-being. The platform offers personalized, one-on-one therapy sessions, both online and offline, to cater to unique needs. Its personalised therapy services have positively impacted over 5,000 lives by providing crucial mental health support. Beyond one-to-one therapy, the company has reached out to over a million people across India through free mental health awareness programmes in schools, colleges, and corporate organizations. By offering these sessions, The Mind and Company aims to educate and promote a culture of openness around mental health, helping individuals recognize the importance of [mental wellness](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/mental-wellness/) in their daily lives.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** EdTech Startups/Companies, Innovation, Mental Wellness, Online Education, Online Learning, Partnerships, Personalized Learning, Research, Student Mental Health, Upskilling

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### [Kerala Govt Launches New App to Connect Parents With Schools](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/kerala-govt-launches-new-app-to-connect-parents-with-schools/)

**Published:** January 14, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** The Kerala government has launched a new mobile application called Sampoorna Plus, which allows parents to monitor their children's school performance, attendance, and extracurricular activities in real-time.

**Content:**

The Kerala government has launched a new mobile application called Sampoorna Plus, which allows parents to monitor their children’s school performance, attendance, and extracurricular activities in real-time. The app, developed by the state-run Kerala Infrastructure and Technology for Education (KITE), is designed to support over 36.44 lakh students across 12,943 schools.

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KITE is a government-owned company dedicated to supporting, encouraging, and implementing the modernization of educational institutions in Kerala that are either state-owned or administered with government aid.

Sampoorna Plus was launched by Kerala’s General Education Minister, V Sivankutty, and is an extension of the existing Sampoorna online management software already mandated for use in all schools by the state government. The portal provides parents access to their child’s attendance records, term exam results, mark lists, and [communication](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/communication/) updates from school authorities. A built-in communication feature allows seamless interaction between parents and teachers. It is free to download from the Google Play Store, and parents need to ensure their contact information is updated with the school to access the features.

K Anvar Sadath, CEO of KITE, highlighted the app’s potential to enhance parental involvement in education. He stated, “Necessary [cyber security](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/cyber-security/) and security features have been incorporated into Sampoorna Plus besides empowering parents to participate actively in their children’s education. He has also confirmed that most schools have included the term exam results of Classes 1 to 9, conducted in December 2024, in this app.

The app has various features that allow parents to monitor attendance, academic progress, and evaluation of extracurricular activities. It also improves communication between parents and instructors. The app is linked to the Sampoorna Online School Management System, which provides extensive data access, and parents can download it for free from the Google Play Store.

To use the app, parents should search for ‘Sampoorna Plus’ on the Google Play Store and install it. They should choose the ‘Parent’ role from the app’s available options (HM/Teacher/Parent). First-time users must sign up using the OTP sent to their mobile number registered during their child’s admission. They should also ensure that the registered mobile number is updated with the school authorities.

The parents can log in using their mobile number as the username and view profiles, attendance, marks, and messages from the school.

The initiative reflects the state’s broader efforts to digitize education administration and enhance parent-teacher [engagement](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/engagement/). The Kerala General Education Department has instructed schools to implement Sampoorna Plus alongside the existing Sampoorna system to ensure better tracking of students’ academic and extracurricular performance. By integrating academic data on a single platform, the App aims to increase transparency and create a collaborative approach to education among parents, teachers, and schools.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Academic Resources, Attendance Management, education, Engagement, Exams, Online Education, School Communication, Student Engagement

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### [StockGro Partners With GIIS Dubai to Boost Student Finance Skills](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/stockgro-partners-with-giis-dubai-to-boost-student-finance-skills/)

**Published:** January 13, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** StockGro, India's leading platform for experiential financial education, has joined hands with the Global Indian International School (GIIS) Dubai to enhance financial literacy among students in grades 9 to 12.

**Content:**

StockGro, India’s leading platform for experiential [financial education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/financial-education/), has collaborated with the Global Indian International School (GIIS) Dubai to enhance [financial literacy](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/financial-literacy/) among students in grades 9 to 12. This initiative integrates StockGro’s curriculum into GIIS Dubai’s academic framework, providing students with practical financial skills and knowledge.

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As GIIS’s financial literacy partner, StockGro has integrated its innovative curriculum into the school’s academic framework. Through expert-led sessions conducted every alternate month, students gain insights into financial concepts, stock market basics, and strategic investment approaches, fostering [critical thinking](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/critical-thinking/) and real-world application.

The programme’s key feature is the stock market learning initiative, which includes model portfolio management exercises. These activities provide students with hands-on experience in trading and investments within a risk-free environment, helping them build confidence and a deeper understanding of financial decision-making.

Commenting on the partnership, Ajay Lakhotia, Founder and CEO of StockGro, said:

> **This collaboration bridges the gap between theoretical learning and practical application, preparing students to make informed financial decisions. It reflects StockGro’s dedication to empowering the next generation with tools to navigate real-world financial challenges.**

StockGro, trusted by over 35 million users globally, has successfully provided immersive financial learning experiences to students at over 1,100 top educational institutions. The company’s [engagement](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/engagement/) continues its aim of promoting financial literacy and practical instruction for the next generation. By partnering with one of Dubai’s top Indian international schools, StockGro strengthens its foundation for future collaborations in the UAE and GCC region, advancing its mission to revolutionize financial education on a global scale.

Rajani Manikonda , Supervisor of Senior Secondary School, GIIS Dubai, added:

> **Empowering students with financial literacy is essential in today’s interconnected world. This partnership with StockGro introduces our learners to the intricacies of financial management in an engaging, practical manner, ensuring they develop the critical thinking and problem-solving skills needed to thrive in the global economy.**

Global Indian International School in Dubai began operation nearly two decades ago as a one-campus school with only 48 students. Today, it has developed into an educational institution that offers tremendous chances to students from seven Asian nations. Its Dubai International School aims to provide a holistic learning environment where students can develop critical thinking skills and feel comfortable participating in open discussions with their peers. The school provides kids with access to cutting-edge technology that engages them while preparing them for the interconnected world they will face as adults.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Critical Thinking, Curriculum, education, Engagement, Financial Education, Financial Literacy, New Age Skills, Partnership

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### [Wadhwani Foundation Launches AI-Powered Skilling Platform in Philippines](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/wadhwani-foundation-launches-ai-powered-skilling-platform-in-philippines/)

**Published:** January 13, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Wadhwani Foundation, a private philanthropic institution, has recently unveiled Wadhwani GenieAI, a 24/7 mobile-first AI-powered skilling platform with various AI Co-Pilots to bridge critical educational and employment gaps in the Philippines.

**Content:**

Wadhwani Foundation, a private philanthropic institution, has recently unveiled Wadhwani GenieAI, a 24/7 mobile-first AI-powered skilling platform with various AI Co-Pilots to bridge critical educational and employment gaps in the Philippines. The platform provides free [career counselling](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/career-counselling/) tools and [teacher training](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/teacher-training/). It also offers grants of up to $1 million annually to organizations, supporting sustainable job creation and [workforce upskilling](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/workforce-upskilling/).

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The Foundation recently conducted a survey revealing that only 10 per cent of [K-12](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/k-12/) graduates immediately enter the job market. While 83% pursue university education, only 25% of these university enrollees graduate from higher education institutions. According to the survey, the remaining 75% of students who leave university without completing their degrees eventually enter the job. Meanwhile, 1.5% of graduates pursue [entrepreneurship](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/entrepreneurship/), while 5.5% are “not in education, employment, or training.” These factors contribute to employment insecurity and low wages.

Dr. Ajay Kela, president & CEO of Wadhwani Foundation, said:

> **Our free AI-powered platform provides access to in-demand job skills that address the gaps in the school-to-work journey of K-12 students in the Philippines. We are excited to collaborate in the Philippines to leverage AI-driven solutions that empower students, improve public services, and generate jobs.**

The Foundation collaborates with over 60 partners across the Philippines, reaching 22,000 students through AI Co-Pilots. It helps students build in-demand job skills and make informed career choices while providing educators training to deliver AI-driven career counselling.

To boost job creation in the Philippines, the Wadhwani Foundation, through its grant-making arm, Wadhwani Charitable Foundation (WCF), also offers grants of up to $1 million annually to high-impact organizations.

Angela Chen-Delantar, vice president for Skilling of Wadhwani Foundation, added:

> **We are looking for nonprofit organizations, enterprises, and academic institutions that share our vision to boost job creation for the 21st-century workforce. Our funding will help them expand their impact, enabling us to reach 1 million lives by 2030 and provide more Filipinos with job opportunities for a better future.**

WCF seeks organizations in the country focused on job fulfilment or creation with a proven track record of scaling impact. Ideal partners operate within a $1 million to $5 million budget and demonstrate strong leadership in their sector.

Aside from the annual funding, the Foundation provides comprehensive support to partner organizations, including access to the GenieAI platform for job creation, skilling and placement, and opportunities to collaborate with the Foundation’s global network, leveraging expertise in programme management and impact measurement.

The funding initiative is also offered in other emerging economies with large and growing youth populations, such as Mexico, Brazil, and Indonesia.

Founded in 2001 by Silicon Valley entrepreneur Dr. Romesh Wadhwani, the Wadhwani Foundation accelerates job growth and improves lives across Asia, Africa, and Latin America. The Foundation, which has a global presence, has been focused on a simple, strong mission: to accelerate employment creation and enable millions of people to earn a family-sustaining salary and live dignified lives. It is positively impacting the lives of millions of individuals across multiple countries in Asia, Africa, and Latin America through its four core initiatives: entrepreneurship, skilling, innovation & research, and government digital transformation.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** 21st Century Skills, Academic Resources, Artificial Intelligence, Career Counselling, education, Higher Education, K-12, Teacher Training, Universities, Workforce Upskilling

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### [Kyna English Raises Series B Funding to Fuel Growth and Expansion](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/kyna-english-raises-series-b-funding-to-fuel-growth-and-expansion/)

**Published:** January 13, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Kyna English, a Vietnamese online education platform based in Ho Chi Minh City, has completed an undisclosed series B funding round led by Asia Business Builders (ABB).

**Content:**

Kyna English, a Vietnamese [online education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-education/) platform based in Ho Chi Minh City, has completed an undisclosed series B funding round led by Asia Business Builders (ABB). DTP Education Group (DTP) and Kyna English’s co-founder and CEO, Ho Hong Bao Tram, participated. KPMG acted as the exclusive merger and acquisition advisor.

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Launched in 2020, Kyna English provides the younger generation access to high-quality language training using innovative learning methods. The platform allows parents to choose the curriculum and teacher that fits their kids’ learning styles. The company then assigns the courses and teachers best suited to their kids’ needs. It leverages AI technology to deliver tailored learning experiences, enabling learners to progress at their own pace and according to their unique needs.

The startup marked a new chapter following its parent company’s transfer of skills training platforms (Kyna.vn and Kynabiz.vn) to Navigos Group. It also offers one-on-one online English solutions to provide personalized and effective courses to learners of all ages, including those in smaller cities and towns.

Speaking on the fundraising, Ho Hong Bao Tram, CEO of Kyna English, said:

> **Kyna English will continue to innovate its online personalized tutoring platform by integrating advanced technologies such as AI and machine learning to personalize students’ learning experiences. This differentiates Kyna English in the competitive market and provides millions of users globally with a flexible, effective, and affordable English learning solution.**

Since its inception, Kyna English has served over 150,000 students and offers over 15,000 classes daily. It boasts a global network of over 8,000 tutors and has completed 10 million one-on-one sessions. The platform has also expanded operations into Thailand, Indonesia, and Laos. The platform’s cumulative number of one-on-one classes has impressively reached 10 million to date.

Do Lan Anh, Partner of ABB, said:

> **ABB’s investment in Kyna English reflects our strong commitment to advancing high-quality, accessible education for the people of Vietnam and, more broadly, Southeast Asia.**

Kyna English introduced Kyna AI Tutor last year, enabling learners to study, interact, and practice speaking skills with AI through various formats following their [online classes](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-classes/) with teachers. Kyna AI Tutor delivers a highly personalized learning environment, offering customized lesson plans and detailed feedback on pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, and overall English proficiency.

The company will also partner with DTP to leverage its network, [digital content](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/digital-content/) library, and teaching resources to develop new courses and implement expansion strategies.

In addition to strengthening its position in Vietnam, Kyna English will use this funding to expand its operations into Thailand, Indonesia, and Laos while exploring new opportunities across Asia, where demand for English learning continues to rise rapidly. It also plans to improve its AI-driven [personalized tutoring](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/personalized-tutoring/) platform, which provides customized learning experiences for students.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Digital Content, Digital Skills Training, EdTech Funding, EdTech Investors, EdTech Startups/Companies, Online Classes, Online Courses, Online Education, Personalized Tutoring

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### [Duolingo Expands in India With New 'Learn English From Tamil' Feature](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/duolingo-expands-in-india-with-new-learn-english-from-tamil-feature/)

**Published:** January 13, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Duolingo, widely recognized as the most popular language learning platform, has introduced a new feature for English learners from Tamil Nadu.

**Content:**

Duolingo, widely recognized as the most popular [language learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/language-learning/) platform, has introduced a new feature for English learners from Tamil Nadu. The ‘Learn English From Tamil’ feature was developed to address the demands of Tamil speakers who want to improve their English skills.

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The new offering will be the platform’s fourth Indic course, which will follow Bengali, Hindi, and Telugu. Duolingo’s classes in regional languages are breaking down barriers to language learning and making it accessible to everyone. Like other courses on the platform, this one provides a gamified, engaging, and culturally relevant learning experience. According to the company, this allows Tamil speakers to learn English at their own pace and for free.

Speaking about the latest feature, Karandeep Singh Kapany, Regional Marketing Director of Duolingo India, said:

> **Localisation lies at the heart of our mission to make language learning accessible and relevant for everyone. With the ‘Learn English from Tamil’ course, we’re excited to offer Tamil speakers an opportunity to learn English in a culturally resonant and engaging way.**

Kapany added:

> **Tamil is the cornerstone of India’s cultural and linguistic diversity. With its latest course, Duolingo has reaffirmed its commitment to enabling Tamil speakers to learn English easily. “India’s linguistic diversity inspires us to create courses that reflect the unique needs of our users, and this launch is another step in our journey to empower learners across the country.**

Duolingo collaborated with the creative agency Talented to create a campaign rooted in Tamil Nadu culture to celebrate the official launch. The campaign, called “English Vaathi Duo,” combines the cinematic grandeur of Tamil pop culture with Duo’s lively and quirky attitude. The mascot adopts a new name, “English Vaathi,” to reflect his position as a teacher while effortlessly merging into Tamil Nadu’s cultural fabric.

The social-first campaign comes alive with striking visuals inspired by Tamil cinema, complete with kuthu beats, dance sequences, and larger-than-life theatrics. Designed to spark excitement and [engagement](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/engagement/), the campaign highlights Duolingo’s ability to connect with users through cultural storytelling.

Abhishek Kumar and Nikhil Unni, Brand Strategy and Creative at Talented, added:

> **Social media has given us a platform to connect with Tamil Nadu’s deep love for cinematic flair and storytelling. With ‘English Vaathi Duo,’ we aimed to create a campaign that not only celebrates the state’s rich cultural heritage but also brings Duo’s quirky personality to life in a way that resonates with Tamil audiences. From kuthu beats to cinematic dance sequences, every element was designed to spark excitement and engagement on social platforms.**

Duolingo’s ‘Learn English from Tamil’ course reinforces the platform’s mission to make language learning accessible, enjoyable, and effective. By addressing the unique needs of Tamil Nadu’s learners, Duolingo continues to empower individuals with tools to achieve personal and professional growth while bridging language gaps.

Duolingo strives to offer the best education in the world and make it available to everyone. It is the most downloaded education app, and in 2019, it became the world’s highest-grossing platform. The company aims to accomplish something completely different in the learning area. To keep students interested, it offers bite-sized lessons that feel like games. Learning a new language may sometimes be expensive, so the company made it free.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Digital Storytelling, EdTech Startups/Companies, education, Engagement, English Learning, Gamified Learning, Language Learning, Online Courses, Online Education, Professional Development

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### [22% Jobs Decline, 78 Million New Roles by 2030: WEF Report](https://www.edtechreview.in/research/jobs-at-risk-by-2030-but-78-million-more-to-be-created-reveals-report/)

**Published:** January 10, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** The World Economic Forum's 'Future of Jobs Report 2025' predicts 78 million new jobs by 2030 but also warns of 22% of jobs facing decline. Learn about the emerging job roles, essential skills, and how to prepare for the future of work.

**Content:**

The World Economic Forum (WEF) has released the **‘Future of Jobs Report 2025’,** highlighting the employability and job force by 2030 that will shape the labour force market. The report predicts that 22% of jobs will face a decline. According to the Future of Jobs Report 2025, the global labour market is being altered by technological advancement, the green transition, and economic and demographic changes. The jobs created are equivalent to 14% of current employment. These tendencies will also result in the displacement of 92 million jobs, which means a net growth of 78 million jobs.

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So, what will those jobs be, and what skills will be required to land them? To find out, the study surveyed over 1,000 of the world’s largest employers, representing 22 industry clusters and more than 14 million workers.

### Five Emerging Job Roles for the Future

Some jobs are rapidly growing in percentage terms; demand for roles driven by technological advancements such as [artificial intelligence](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/artificial-intelligence/) (AI) is on the rise. These positions include prominent data specialists, [fintech](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/fintech/) engineers, and AI and [machine learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/machine-learning/) experts. The report highlights the 15 professions with the most considerable net growth and decline based on surveyed company estimates and International Labour Organization employment data. The most significant growing jobs are dominated by roles core to many economies.

Farmworkers top the list. Green transition trends, such as reducing carbon emissions and adapting to the climate crisis, will drive growth, providing 34 million new jobs by 2030 in addition to the 200 million farmworkers already working. Widening digital access and growing living costs are also helping to drive the profession’s rise. Delivery drivers, software developers, building construction workers, and shop salespersons complete the top five.

Food processing workers are also among the fastest-growing jobs. In contrast, care positions, such as nursing professionals, social workers, and counselling experts, are expected to expand significantly over the next five years. According to the Report, this is due to demographic trends, particularly the ageing of working-age populations.

### The future of Work will Bring Both Challenges and Opportunities

According to the Future of Jobs Report 2025, employers expect 39% of key job skills to change by 2030. This percentage represents significant disruption. However, it is down from 44% in 2023. A growing emphasis on continuous learning, [upskilling](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/upskilling/), and [reskilling](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/reskilling/) programmes has helped companies better anticipate and manage future skill requirements. Technological skills are projected to grow in importance more rapidly than any other skill in the next five years. AI and big data are at the top of the list, followed by network [cybersecurity](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/cybersecurity/) and technological literacy. Creative thinking, resilience, flexibility, and agility are also rising in importance, along with curiosity and lifelong learning.

### Concluding the List of Top 10 Emerging Skills

Leadership and social impact, talent management, analytical thinking, and environmental stewardship complete the top 10 most in-demand skills.

According to the report, businesses are increasingly investing in reskilling and upskilling programmes to better align their workforce with changing expectations. The World Economic Forum’s Centre for the New Economy and Society works with businesses, academia, and governments to assist people throughout the world in preparing for the economy of the future, notably through its Jobs Initiative and Reskilling Revolution platforms.

The report highlights macro trends impacting skills and jobs and workforce transformation strategies.

Postal services, clerical professions, and administrative manual jobs such as assistants and secretaries will experience significant declines in the coming years. The rise of machine learning, [cloud computing](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/cloud-computing/) technologies, and advancements in the AI sector are the main drivers of the decline in such roles.

### About the World Economic Forum

Established in 1971, the World Economic Forum is the International Organization for Public-Private Cooperation. It provides a global, impartial, not-for-profit platform for meaningful connections between stakeholders to establish trust and build initiatives for cooperation and progress. WEF brings together governmental, corporate, intellectual, civil society, and other leaders to define global, regional, and industry agendas in a world filled with complex challenges. Its aim to improve the state of the world lies in the belief in the power of human ingenuity, entrepreneurship, innovation and cooperation. It recognises the need for a forum fostering rigorous and respectful dialogue between and among leaders with different beliefs and viewpoints, where diversity of thought is respected, and all voices can be heard.

![Future of Jobs Report 2025](https://www.edtechreview.in/wp-content/uploads/mlh3skpifabsy84zenklr7ovomb5lyhfmi2y-vsht8-300x300.png "Future of Jobs Report 2025")Future of Jobs Report 2025

**Categories:** Research

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Employment Skills, Entrepreneurship, FinTech, Innovation, Job-ready Skills, Machine Learning, NonProfits, Research, Reskilling, Upskilling

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### [IIM Mumbai & TalentSprint Partner to Launch Innovative Finance Programme](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/iim-mumbai-talentsprint-partner-to-launch-innovative-finance-programme/)

**Published:** January 10, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** In collaboration with TalentSprint, a global deep tech education company powered by AI, the Institute of Management (IIM) Mumbai, a premier management institute, has recently announced the launch of a cutting-edge PG diploma programme in Financial Economics and Management.

**Content:**

In collaboration with TalentSprint, a global deep tech [education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/education/) company powered by AI, the Institute of Management (IIM) Mumbai, a premier management institute consistently ranked among the top B-schools in India, has recently announced the launch of a cutting-edge PG diploma programme in Financial Economics and Management. This partnership leverages IIM Mumbai’s academic excellence and TalentSprint’s outreach and online programme delivery expertise to equip professionals with advanced skills and prepare them for challenging roles in an ever-evolving business landscape.

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The PG Diploma in Financial Economics and Management is a 45-credit programme for freshers and working professionals. It is offered in collaboration with the National Stock Exchange (NSE) as the Knowledge Partner. It provides participants a comprehensive understanding of essential concepts, including accounting, investment and risk management, macroeconomic trends, managerial and analytical frameworks, behavioural finance, and financial regulations. The programme aims to prepare current and aspiring professionals to navigate the complexities of financial markets, apply economic principles, and make strategic decisions to drive sustainable economic growth.

The curriculum provides a unique combination of online flexibility and full on-campus training at the renowned IIM Mumbai campus. The programme’s methodology and curriculum have been carefully crafted to offer a balanced blend of academic excellence, practical experience, and industrial relevance. Participants will be exposed to real-world case studies, projects, and [immersive learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/immersive-learning/) sessions conducted by top-tier faculty. Graduates who complete the programme will receive the prestigious IIM Mumbai PG diploma, alumni status, and access to a formidable network of industry experts and peers.

Commenting on the programme’s launch, Prof. Manoj Tiwari, Director of IIM Mumbai, stated:

> **At IIM Mumbai, we take pride in our legacy of delivering transformative education. Through such programmes, we reaffirm our commitment to empowering professionals with a world-class education that combines academic depth and practical relevance. Such initiatives will continue to enable participants to excel in critical domains and contribute meaningfully to India’s global leadership.**

The programme begins in January 2025, and admissions are now open for this one-year, industry-focused PG diploma. The candidate must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Technology, Economics, Commerce, Management, Mathematics and Statistics with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA (45% in case of candidates belonging to the Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST) and Persons with Disability (PwD) categories), awarded by any University or educational institution as incorporated by an Act of Parliament or State Legislature in India OR declared to be deemed as a University under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956, OR possess an equivalent qualification recognized by the Ministry of Education, Government of India.

The selection process involves a written examination followed by an interview. Candidates need to take IIM Mumbai’s IMAT exam, scheduled for January 12, 2025. Professionals working in PSUs with over 15 years of experience have a unique advantage—they are exempt from the test requirement but must participate in the interview.

TalentSprint, part of the NSE group, was founded in 2010 to provide transformational bootcamps and unique learning programmes to modern-day professionals who aim to safeguard themselves through deep expertise. The platform partners with top-tier academic institutions and big-tech global corporations to create futuristic programmes and deliver remarkable outcomes. Its AI-powered platform ipearl.ai, seamlessly blends world-class academic rigor with industry-leading practitioner experience. The company’s learner engagement rates and high customer delight scores make it a leading player in the industry.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Bootcamp, Certification, Curriculum, EdTech Partnership, EdTech Startups/Companies, education, Financial Education, Immersive Learning, Online Education, Online Learnng, Online Programs

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### [MeitY Collaborates with IITs to Address Semiconductor Skill Shortage](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/meity-collaborates-with-iits-to-address-semiconductor-skill-shortage/)

**Published:** January 10, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has recently announced collaborations with Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and private institutions to boost skill development in India's broadening semiconductor sector.

**Content:**

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has recently announced collaborations with Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and private institutions to boost [skill development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/skill-development/) in India’s broadening semiconductor sector. This move comes as the nation seeks to establish itself as a global hub for semiconductor manufacturing, supported by multinationals and domestic players.

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S. Krishnan, Secretary, MeitY, said, “There is significant work underway in skilling under the India Semiconductor Mission. We are engaging with institutions like IITs and private colleges to ensure skill availability in this space”. Recognizing the nascent stage of large-scale semiconductor manufacturing in India, Krishnan emphasized the government’s commitment to equipping the workforce with specialized training, including overseas programmes with advanced facilities.

Experts highlight the lack of locally available skilled talent as a critical challenge for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. The sector requires speciality materials, gases, substrates, and advanced equipment expertise. To address this, MeitY is actively developing targeted training programmes to bridge the talent gap.

The Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government has already approved five semiconductor projects under a national initiative to create a domestic semiconductor and display manufacturing ecosystem. The initiative, backed by a Rs 76,000 crore outlay under the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM), has facilitated partnerships with major global and domestic players, including US-based Micron Technology, Tata Electronics, Kaynes Semicon, CG Power, and Japanese partner Renesas Electronics Corporation.

ISM, which started in 2021, provides incentives and promotes strategic alliances to enhance semiconductor production facilities, packaging, testing, and crucial components. The mission aligns with India’s Atmanirbharta (self-reliance) aim, which was motivated by the necessity for a diverse supply chain following disruptions during the COVID-19 pandemic.

According to industry estimates, India’s semiconductor market is projected to reach $109 billion by 2030. However, the lack of skilled talent has drawn concerns from global stakeholders, with a senior executive from Merck, a leading multinational, cautioning that this gap could hinder India’s ambitions.

MeitY’s training initiatives aim to address these challenges, ensuring a robust talent pool and fostering growth in India’s semiconductor ecosystem, a crucial component of its technological and economic aspirations.

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology aims to promote e-government to empower citizens, promote the inclusive and sustainable growth of the Electronics, IT, and ITeS industries, enhance India’s role in Internet Governance, adopt a multipronged approach that includes human resource development, promote R&D and innovation, enhance efficiency through digital services, and ensure a secure cyberspace.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Collaboration, education, Innovation, Research, Skill Development, Workforce Education

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### [Primebook Delivers Over 20,000 Laptops to Empower India's Digital Libraries](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/primebook-delivers-over-20000-laptops-to-empower-indias-digital-libraries/)

**Published:** January 10, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Primebook, a one-of-a-kind made-in-India Android laptop brand, recently announced a significant milestone by successfully delivering over 20,000 laptops to the Government of India, enabling the establishment of digital libraries.

**Content:**

Primebook, a one-of-a-kind made-in-India Android laptop brand, recently announced a significant milestone by successfully delivering over 20,000 laptops to the Government of India, enabling the establishment of digital libraries in 20 out of 28 states and 5 out of 8 Union Territories as part of its mission to bridge India’s digital divide. These libraries are transforming educational access for students in underserved communities, preparing them for [higher education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/higher-education/) and future employment opportunities.

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Primebook laptops have facilitated digital libraries in the states of Uttarakhand, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Haryana, Jharkhand, Punjab, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Telangana, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Bihar, Tripura, Nagaland, Assam, Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh, and Sikkim. Furthermore, the Union Territories benefitting are Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu, Chandigarh, Ladakh, Jammu & Kashmir, and Pondicherry. These digital libraries have become gateways to knowledge and opportunity by connecting students with essential educational resources.

Speaking about this initiative, Chitranshu Mahant, Co-founder and CEO of Primebook, said:

> **The success of this initiative is a testament to the potential of technology in reshaping education for the better. The initiative has made a remarkable impact, reaching 350,000 students across numerous towns. Primebook laptops have transformed these libraries into learning hubs, offering access to many digital resources, including online courses, e-books, and interactive learning platforms. This access empowers students to excel academically and pursue their career aspirations confidently and without compromise.**

He further added:

> **At Primebook, we are proud to support the Government of India in enabling students from remote and underserved communities to access quality educational tools, helping them unlock their true potential.**

Primebook’s partnership with the Government of India underscores its commitment to making [quality education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/quality-education/) accessible to all. These digital libraries are not just facilities but catalysts for change, enabling students from remote regions to compete nationally and globally in this digital race.

Aman Verma, Co-Founder at Primebook, stated:

> **Hearing stories of students using our laptops to prepare for competitive exams and enhance their skills fills us with immense pride. This initiative reaffirms our aim of a digitally inclusive India where every learner has the opportunity to succeed.**

The initial data highlights the revolutionary impact of these digital libraries. During their first year of operation, over 25,000 students used the digital libraries to prepare for [competitive exams](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/competitive-exams/) like NEET and JEE. The initiative resulted in a 15% increase in students qualifying for these top universities. Furthermore, libraries have become important centres for [skill development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/skill-development/), with over 50,000 students enrolled in [vocational training](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/vocational-training/) programmes and online courses. Early reports indicate a 10% increase in employment rates among students who used these resources.

Primebook, a Made-in-India company, was founded to bridge the digital divide by transforming [digital learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/digital-learning/) with innovative Android-powered laptops. It offers affordable, high-performance gadgets designed for students and learners, particularly in tier 2 and 3 cities. Its laptops, which run the proprietary PrimeOS operating system, provide seamless access to educational and productivity resources, redefining educational accessibility. The platform is committed to enabling the next generation by delivering technology-driven solutions that improve learning experiences. The company’s goal is to make laptops accessible to all.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Community, Digital Learning, Employment Skills, Higher Education, Innovation, Online Courses, Online Education, Online Library, Quality Education

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### [Ottu & Edunation Collaborate to Simplify Fee Collection for Schools](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/ottu-edunation-collaborate-to-simplify-fee-collection-for-schools/)

**Published:** January 9, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** In a groundbreaking move to enhance the Edutech ecosystem, Ottu, a leading Online payment management solution in the GCC, has partnered with Edunation, a premier provider of innovative e-learning platforms.

**Content:**

In a groundbreaking move to enhance the Edutech ecosystem, Ottu, a leading Online payment management solution in the GCC, has partnered with Edunation, a premier provider of innovative [e-learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/e-learning/) platforms. With this collaboration, Ottu aims to simplify and streamline payment processes for educational institutions regionally by launching end-to-end fully integrated seamless online payments on Edunation platform empowering them with fee collections through their student management systems, web and mobile apps, payment links, auto-debit, and recurring payments.

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The alliance will help educational institutions integrate regional payment channels seamlessly, resulting in smoother fee collections, increased financial transparency, and more effective transaction administration. Localized payment gateways provide institutes with cost-effective and widely accepted payment choices. Flexible, user-friendly payment solutions increase parents’ convenience by eliminating the inconvenience of manual transactions and assuring timely fee submissions. This reduces costs, enhances accessibility, and improves the user experience, increasing trust and happiness among parents and institutions.

Commenting on this strategic partnership, Munaf Bukhari, Deputy CEO at Ottu, stated:

> **We are thrilled to partner with Edunation to bring ease and efficiency to the financial aspects of education. By integrating our payment solutions, we are helping schools & universities embrace innovation, making it more straightforward to manage their financial operations while providing an enhanced experience for parents and students alike.**

Ottu empowers merchants to manage online payments securely. It integrates multiple online sales channels and payment methods, allowing merchants to connect directly to payment gateways provided by their local banks. It also enables the acceptance of online payments via debit and credit cards.

Firas Jabbour, CEO of Edunation, added:

> **We are delighted to partner with Ottu in our shared commitment to simplifying school operations and creating a better experience for parents. By integrating their technology into EdunationOS, we streamline fee collection processes and provide parents with seamless, user-friendly payment options. Together, we are addressing financial management challenges and making school life simpler and more convenient for everyone involved.**

Edunation provides a comprehensive all-in-one platform designed to the changing needs of academic institutions. The platform can be used for various purposes, such as online conferencing, virtual assignments, tests, and seamless [communication](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/communication/) among educators, students, and parents. Over a million users worldwide rely on it to help schools function more efficiently, adjust to obstacles, and focus on cultivating academic success and creativity. At the centre of its solutions is EdunationOS, a comprehensive operating system that smoothly blends academic and administrative capabilities to provide a cohesive solution.

By integrating Ottu’s payment technology, Edunation further enhances its offering, delivering a unified solution that addresses educational and financial requirements.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Academic Resources, Collaboration, Communication, E-Learning, EdTech Startups/Companies, Financial Support, Partnerships

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### [Beanstack Introduces 'Book Talks With Benny', an AI-Powered Teacher's Assistant](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/beanstack-introduces-book-talks-with-benny-an-ai-powered-teachers-assistant/)

**Published:** January 8, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Beanstack, the leading reading motivation platform, has recently announced the addition of Book Talks with Benny, an AI-powered teacher's assistant that promotes reading integrity without needing quizzes or grading.

**Content:**

Beanstack, the leading reading motivation platform, has recently announced the addition of Book Talks with Benny, an AI-powered teacher’s assistant that promotes reading integrity without needing quizzes or grading. Book Talks with Benny unlocks valuable insights for educators by engaging students in a fun, age-appropriate conversation about the book they’re reading when Beanstack detects potentially dishonest logging.

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Conversations begin by informing students that their chat will be shared with an educator and then proceed with engaging questions and encouragement. Admins in Beanstack can access the view history for flagged log entries of their rostered students and analyze student answers. This information enables educators to examine the discussion and decide how to ensure the best reading accountability.

Speaking about the platform, Felix Lloyd, CEO of Beanstack, said:

> **Our engineers designed and trained Benny with extensive educator input and real-world testing to ensure Book Talks are meaningful, age-appropriate, and safe. We recognize the responsibility of introducing [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/artificial-intelligence/) into our platform. Before beginning any work with AI, we established ethical guidelines to ensure our use is human-centric and transparent.**

Book Talks with Benny is part of Beanstack’s Reading Integrity Suite and is available now for all schools and districts with Premium Beanstack plans. Schools and districts must opt-in to use this feature.

The company’s co-founders started a book-of-the-month service focused on non-traditional genres and interests, and they quickly attracted many supportive and enthusiastic backers, including Mark Cuban, following a “Shark Tank” appearance. Shortly after, they recognized they needed to rethink their business approach to be truly successful and reach more readers. Their most trusted curators then were librarians who worked with children and schools. Working together, they used their new technology, Beanstack, to curate children’s books and provide tailored suggestions to [community](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/community/) members. Later, a partner library used Beanstack to host an innovative summer reading challenge. With these new ideas, the goal became apparent again: to enable libraries and schools to foster a reading culture through reading challenges and motivational aids for readers of all ages. The platform helps educators and librarians encourage reading by making it easy to create and promote reading challenges for their communities. It motivates people to reach reading goals by tracking when, how much, and what they read.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** AI-based Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Community, EdTech Startups/Companies, Innovation, Online Library, Online Reading

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### [PW Expands Offline Presence With New Vidyapeeth and Pathshala Centres Across India](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/pw-expands-offline-presence-with-new-vidyapeeth-and-pathshala-centres-across-india/)

**Published:** January 9, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Physics Wallah (PW), an Indian EdTech platform, has expanded its offline presence by opening Vidyapeeth and Pathshala centres in many new cities, including significant places such as Dibrugarh, Chennai, and Udaipur, for the current academic year (AY) 2025–26.

**Content:**

Physics Wallah (PW), an Indian EdTech platform, has expanded its offline presence by opening Vidyapeeth and Pathshala centres in many new cities, including significant places such as Dibrugarh, Chennai, and Udaipur, for the current academic year (AY) 2025–26. The company currently operates over 150 Vidyapeeth and Pathshala centres throughout 20 states in India. Approximately ten centres also provide the Vidyapeeth Residential Programme (VPRP). Chennai marks the platform’s first offline presence in Tamil Nadu.

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The Vidyapeeth Residential Programme (VPRP) is designed for [JEE/NEET](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/jee-neet/) aspirants seeking a learning experience with residential support. It provides a structured and academically stimulating environment, allowing students to dedicate themselves fully to their academic objectives. By offering consistent faculty for both online and offline classes, VPRP aims to ensure a smooth learning experience and minimize the challenges typically associated with switching between formats.

Alakh Pandey, Founder & CEO of Physics Wallah (PW), spoke at an annual event in Kota – Disha 2025 – in the presence of students:

> **As educators, it breaks our hearts to see students take drastic measures when they lose hope. We want to be their hope. Today, I appeal to you all – to join us in our effort to avert tragedies. Use our 24×7 country-wide free helpline – Prerna, and seek support whenever you feel stressed or overwhelmed. Furthermore, he announced a 30 per cent off for the coming academic year 2025-26 across all offline batches till 20th January 2025.**

Students who previously studied at PW and earned places at government colleges such as IIT and AIIMS also attended the ceremony. They were congratulated and urged to share their experiences with current students.

Physics Wallah, headquartered in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, was founded by Alakh Pandey and Prateek Maheshwari in 2020 to democratize education through online, offline, and hybrid platforms. The platform, which began as a YouTube channel in 2014, educates students through several vernacular languages. It also seeks to build a hybrid education environment by developing tech-enabled offline and hybrid city centres nationwide. PW’s educational options include test preparation in many categories, a skill-building vertical, [higher education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/higher-education/), and [study abroad](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/study-abroad/). The company also operates an Institute of Innovation (IOI), which offers residential job-ready programmes. PW has received money from investors such as Hornbill Capital, Lightspeed Ventures, Westbridge, and GSV Ventures.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** EdTech Startups/Companies, education, Higher Education, Hybrid Learning, JEE/NEET, Offline Education, Online Education, Study Abroad, Test Prep, Vernacular

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### [NIIT Foundation's Digital Bus Initiative Empowers Underserved Communities](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/niit-foundations-digital-bus-initiative-empowers-underserved-communities/)

**Published:** January 9, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** The NIIT Foundation's Digital Bus Initiative addresses the digital divide in India by providing technology and skill training to remote and underserved regions.

**Content:**

The NIIT Foundation’s Digital Bus Initiative addresses the digital divide in India by providing technology and [skill training](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/skill-training/) to remote and underserved regions. The initiative already operates 16 Digital Buses in eight states, including Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Delhi, Uttarakhand, and Madhya Pradesh. It plans to deploy six more buses in five other states.

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Each solar-powered bus in the initiative is a mobile classroom equipped with broadband, computing devices, and a video conferencing tool. A dedicated four-person team provides hands-on training in digital literacy, financial skills, [cybersecurity](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/cybersecurity/), information technology, and [entrepreneurship](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/entrepreneurship/). Over 50,000 people, including 50% women, have benefited from this effort, which promotes holistic growth across 45 villages.

Commenting on the development, Charu Kapoor, Country Director of NIIT Foundation, said:

> **By creating a classroom on the wheels, the sound of engines can be seen powering the flame of learning. Digital buses are changing the educational landscape in remote areas, transforming remote areas into lively learning centres and offering unprecedented societal connectivity. To cross the barriers and provide resources wherever they are needed directly, we’re not only making the communities empowered but also serving the future of the world around us better all at the same time.**

The programme aims to lower the digital divide by normalizing technology for daily living and deepening community learning. It promotes teamwork and social acumen and empowers rural youth to view technology as a personal and [career development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/career-development/) method. It also allows marginalized communities to engage in the [digital economy](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/digital-economy/) on an equal footing.

Isha Joshi, a beneficiary from Kaladhungi village in Uttarakhand, highlighted the programme’s impact:

> **I never imagined how much a free computer course could transform my life. All of a sudden, after my accident, I thought that my dreams were gone, but this programme has given me a new life. Not only did it provide me with fundamental computer abilities, but it also restored my assertiveness. I went from being teased for not knowing computers to becoming the class CR and helping my peers with their projects. This programme has empowered me to stand tall and repay my family’s sacrifices for my Education.**

Working on the ground to deliver education, Karan Mehta, trainer at Digital Bus, added:

> **Education is often more than simply teaching fundamental computer literacy. As a trainer aboard the Digital Bus, I help people see themselves in empowering ways. We go to the underserved villages, set up mobile learning facilities, and ensure everyone is cared for, no matter where they start. Seeing them discover how to make an email, delve into digital tools or use the internet for the first time is very rewarding. It’s not just skills we’re imparting; we’re fostering confidence, independence, and a sense of possibility that transforms lives and uplifts entire communities.**

In 2004, the promoters of NIIT established the NIIT Foundation, a non-profit education society (NGO). The organization’s mission is to improve the lives of the underprivileged in the country through educational and [skill development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/skill-development/) initiatives. The Foundation has set up skill development and [vocational training](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/vocational-training/) centres in urban and rural areas that offer placement support to all eligible students. It has delivered projects ranging from customized CSR activities, school programmes, college collaborations, community initiatives, career and skill development courses, digital literacy and financial literacy programmes. NIIT Foundation educational programmes also focus on giving girls access to Education and a career. In addition, it supports other NGOs by providing training support and building their capacity.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Career Development, Community, Cybersecurity, Digital Classroom, Digital Economy, education, Entrepreneurship, Financial Literacy, Literacy Skills, NonProfits, Skill Development, Skill Training, Vocational Training

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### [LingoAce Launches Ace Academy Learning Centers Globally](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/lingoace-launches-ace-academy-learning-centers-globally/)

**Published:** January 9, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** LingoAce, a global education technology company on a mission to make learning for kids more engaging, effective, and accessible through technology, has announced the launch of Ace Academy Learning Centers.

**Content:**

LingoAce, a global [education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/education/) technology company on a mission to make learning for kids more engaging, effective, and accessible through technology, has announced the launch of Ace Academy Learning Centers in San Jose, California; the Greater New York City metro; and Melbourne, Australia. This expansion into in-classroom learning builds on the success of the company’s first location in Singapore, of which nearly 2,000 students have enrolled since 2021. The San Jose Center opened its doors in 2024 and has already experienced a 95% student overall satisfaction rate and a 100% renewal rate.

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Demand is especially strong in the San Francisco Bay Area, the greater New York metropolitan area, and Melbourne, Australia. Ace Academy Learning Centers will offer its award-winning proprietary curricula in a seamless blend of online and offline courses.

Hugh Yao, Founder and CEO of LingoAce, shared about the platform:

> **With years of experience teaching students globally at scale, we have developed the highest-quality curriculum, trained the best teachers, and understood the nuances of using blended learning to enhance student-teacher engagement and foster a thriving learning community.**

With the launch of more Ace Academy Learning Centers, LingoAce also expands offerings beyond learning Chinese and English as a second language, including English Language and Art (ELA) and Math classes. In 2025, LingoAce plans to open more Ace Academy Learning Centers around the globe and is open to partnerships.

LingoAce, founded in 2017, is headquartered in Singapore and operates in the United States, Southeast Asia, Europe, and China. Peak XV Partners (formerly Sequoia India & Southeast Asia), Owl Ventures, Tiger Global, and Shunwei Capital are the world’s top investors. The company employs over 4,000 professionally certified teachers and has taught over 20 million classes to [PreK-12](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/prek-12/) students in over 100 countries. Following a year of positive cash flow in 2024 and more than a year of profitability in its main [online learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-learning/) business, the company has recognized a new growth opportunity in [blended learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/blended-learning/).

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Blended Learning, Community, EdTech Startups/Companies, education, English, Offline Education, Online Courses, Online Learning, PreK-12

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### [85% of UK Students Experience Exam Anxiety, 71% Seek No Help, Reveals Study](https://www.edtechreview.in/research/uk-students-battle-exam-anxiety-71-seek-no-help-reveals-study/)

**Published:** January 8, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** SaveMyExams, the stress-free path to helping students study effectively and get higher grades, has recently released a survey revealing that 85% of UK students face exam anxiety, with 71% not seeking support.

**Content:**

SaveMyExams, the stress-free path to helping students study effectively and get higher grades, has recently released a survey revealing that 85% of UK students face exam anxiety, with 71% not seeking support. The findings are based on responses from 1,000 students. According to the Study, 8 in 10 students report experiencing exam anxiety, with one-third describing it as a constant presence in their lives. Twenty-five percent of respondents rated their anxiety levels above 8 on a scale of 1 to 10, indicating severe levels of stress.

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As per the survey, many students revealed that this anxiety doesn’t just exist on exam days. 1 in 3 feel that anxiety is ‘always there’, and almost half (47%) said that they experienced anxiety ‘sometimes’. Only 4% of students said they ‘never’ felt anxious about [exams](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/exams/).

Following are the key insights of the report

### STEM Subjects Cause Students the Most Anxiety, with Biology Ranking as the Worst

The survey found that [STEM](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/stem/) subjects (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) are among the most anxiety-inducing for students. Biology ranked highest, with more than 2 in 5 students naming it their most stressful subject. It poses significant challenges for female students in particular, with 66% reporting anxiety compared to 31% of male students. Chemistry (14%) and maths (9%) ranked second by comparison.

### Students who have not Reached Out for Help with their Anxiety

The findings revealed that a staggering 71% of students have never sought help for managing their exam anxiety. Male students were the least likely to seek support, with 77% reporting they had never done so. While the rate among female students was slightly lower, it remains concerning at 68%. Of those students who have reached out for support, over half said that talking to friends was their top method for relieving exam anxiety, rather than a family member or a professional. Meanwhile, 20% use physical exercise as a coping mechanism. Parental support was notably limited, with only 14% of students reporting any assistance from parents during [exam preparation](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/exam-preparation/).

### Growing Reliance on Digital Tools

The report demonstrated students’ growing dependency on digital tools for revision, with 93% using online platforms for exam preparation. These resources were more popular than traditional options, such as physical revision guides (74%) and private tutors (27%).

### Top 10 Subjects that Cause Exam Anxiety

- Biology
- Chemistry
- Maths
- Computer Science
- English Language
- Business
- Economics
- Art
- Physics
- English Literature

In response to these findings, SaveMyExams launched its **“Exam Anxiety Relief Kit”** in November 2024 to help students better manage exam-related stress. The kit offers practical tools and techniques to ease exam pressure.

Constance Mantle, CEO at SaveMyExams, emphasized the importance of addressing exam anxiety to protect students’ academic performance and mental health:

> **Students often feel ashamed to admit they’re struggling. They may fear judgement, change, or the unknown—or even be in denial. We’re constantly told that hard work is the key to success, so acknowledging that the pressure has become too much can feel like admitting defeat. The reality, however, is that the majority are struggling—85%, according to our findings. While this statistic highlights an urgent need for systemic change to better support students, it also offers a degree of comfort. Students need to know they’re not alone, and there’s no shame in finding things difficult. The problem doesn’t lie with them—it lies in the environment they’re being asked to thrive in.**

Lucy Kirkham, Head of STEM at Save My Exams, also explained:

> **STEM subjects can trigger anxiety for several reasons. First, there’s the cognitive factor: students fear they won’t be able to solve complex problems, struggle with concentration, and experience frustration with feelings of confusion. This anxiety can hinder their ability to process information. Not only that, the environment plays a critical role. For female students, societal misconceptions about STEM being ‘better suited’ to male abilities and interests can profoundly impact their confidence and learning. To reduce anxiety, we must encourage all students to embrace STEM and confidently challenge these outdated stereotypes. With the proper support, we can help students develop a more positive relationship with STEM.**

### About SaveMyExams

SaveMyExams aims to develop high-quality, affordable revision resources for GCSE, IGCSE, A Level and IB students. Its resources are created by a team of world-class teachers with over 200 years of experience helping students get the most out of their revision. The platform supports over 1.5 million students monthly and is an essential companion for anyone serious about achieving exam success. Its teacher-written materials include revision notes, exam questions, past papers, and flashcards, which help students achieve the best grades possible.

![Exam anxiety survey results](https://www.edtechreview.in/wp-content/uploads/unnamed20-288x300.jpg "Exam Anxiety Survey Results")Exam anxiety survey results

**Categories:** Research

**Tags:** Computer Science, Exam Preparation, Exams, Higher Education, Online Education, Online Learning, Research, STEM, Study Materials, Survey

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### [Salure Acquires BvB Group to Enhance HR & Payroll Solutions](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/salure-acquires-bvb-group-to-enhance-hr-payroll-solutions/)

**Published:** January 8, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Salure, a South Holland-based company specializing in HR and payroll solutions, recently announced that it has acquired the BvB Group.

**Content:**

Salure, a South Holland-based company specializing in HR and [payroll](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/payroll/) solutions, recently announced that it has acquired the BvB Group. Bvb Group is a service partner of AFAS Software and supports organizations in optimizing software and payroll. As part of the acquisition, the BvB Group will continue to work under Salure.

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Salure has been a leading HR and payroll solutions provider for the past fifteen years. Since then, the company has expanded from a modest family business with six employees to a team of over 100 coworkers. With these years of experience, it has assisted over 750 significant multinational organizations in the business, [healthcare](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/healthcare/), and [education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/education/) sectors in making sound decisions. The platform, which focuses on efficient procedures, innovative technology, and optimal service, assists firms in improving their HR policies and people administration.

Commenting on the deal, Director of Salure Paul van Hengel said:

> **Our mission is to support organizations in their development into attractive employers. We achieve this by streamlining processes, reducing workloads, and offering new insights.**

Moving ahead, BvB Group’s clients will have access to Salure’s high-quality services, which comply with demanding quality requirements such as ISAE 3402 and ISO 27001. Additionally, the company obtains access to Salure-developed control software. This leads to more efficient procedures, higher accuracy, and better HR and payroll data insights.

Rob van Bruggen, Director of BvB Group, added:

> **The integration with Salure allows us to take our service to the next level while maintaining the personal approach that our customers value.**

The BvB Group is a service partner of AFAS Software, which specializes in payroll administration, functional management, and consultancy. From now on, the company will offer its services under the name Salure, with the same quality and custom-specialized approach.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Employee, HRTech, Human Resources, Mergers and Acquisition, Online Recruitment, Payroll

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### [CourseKey Secures Growth Investment From PSG](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/coursekey-secures-growth-investment-from-psg/)

**Published:** January 8, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** CourseKey, a student success platform specializing in vocational education, has recently received a strategic growth investment from PSG, a leading growth equity firm.

**Content:**

CourseKey, a student success platform specializing in [vocational education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/vocational-education/), has recently received a strategic growth investment from PSG, a leading growth equity firm that partners with software and technology-enabled service companies to help them navigate and capitalize on transformational growth. CourseKey joins PSG’s investments in Verity IQ and Campus Ivy, creating a unified, end-to-end technology suite for career-focused and vocational education providers.

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CourseKey was founded by entrepreneurs who chose not to take the traditional college route. It reflects the belief that career [education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/education/) is vital to the economy and should be supported by advanced technologies. The platform provides an end-to-end mobile app for students to leverage as their key operating system while attending a vocational school. It automates attendance through GPS, sound, and biometric verification, enables students to track their skills and competencies, submit tuition payments, engage in social channels, and complete forms and surveys. On the school side, CourseKey offers a retention platform that automatically intervenes with students at the right time, helping them stay on track and avoid dropping out. These features enable schools to maintain compliance, increase retention, and improve the student experience.

Speaking about the investment, Luke Sophinos, CEO of CourseKey, said:

> **Joining PSG as a platform investment, alongside Verity IQ and Campus Ivy, helps accelerate our goal of delivering a one-stop-shop software suite for vocational schools. We’re empowering students to gain valuable skills and fill mission-critical jobs across our nation’s most vital industries—transportation, healthcare, construction, and more. Together, we can help millions of students attain fulfilling, well-paying careers that truly move our country forward.**

Career and trade schools face a variety of challenges, from addressing workforce demands and managing compliance and funding to demonstrating measurable outcomes. At the same time, non-traditional learners must balance their education with life responsibilities, financial pressures, and the need to see clear returns on their investment.

The combined strengths of CourseKey (Student Mobile App and retention Platform), Verity IQ (provider of CRM and Student Information Systems (SIS)), and Campus Ivy (Financial Aid Services and Software) help tackle these challenges head-on. Together, these platforms create a one-stop shop for schools to streamline operations, close critical gaps, and empower institutions to improve student outcomes directly.

Marco Ferrari, Managing Director at PSG, added:

> **In our view, CourseKey has built one of the market leaders in the vocational education space. By integrating Verity IQ’s CRM and SIS, Campus Ivy’s financial aid expertise, and CourseKey’s student success platform, we deliver a comprehensive suite that empowers schools to manage the entire student lifecycle and drive measurable outcomes.**

Since 2015, CourseKey has supported more than 300 schools in the Beauty and Wellness, Trades, Allied Health, and other sectors. More than 200,000 students have used the app to join or rejoin the workforce and embark on successful careers.

Founded in 2014, PSG has supported over 140 firms and facilitated over 500 add-on acquisitions. It brings vast investing experience, deep expertise in software and technology, and a strong commitment to cooperating with management teams. It has offices in Boston, Kansas City, London, Madrid, Paris, and Tel Aviv.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** EdTech Funding, EdTech Investors, EdTech Startups/Companies, education, Healthcare, Online Tuition, Private Equity, Vocational Education

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### [NSDC and Axis My India Join Forces to Enhance Skill Development Initiatives](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/nsdc-and-axis-my-india-join-forces-to-enhance-skill-development-initiatives/)

**Published:** January 8, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) has joined hands with Axis My India, a consumer intelligence company, to map skill demand and supply across India strategically.

**Content:**

National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) has joined hands with Axis My India, a consumer intelligence company, to map skill demand and supply across India strategically. This partnership aims to identify [data-driven](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/data-driven/) gaps in key skilling initiatives, measure outcomes, and enhance beneficiary participation rates, particularly in underserved regions.

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Through this cooperation, NSDC aims to leverage Axis My India’s research experience to further its mission of promoting industry-driven [skill development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/skill-development/) initiatives that link training programmes with market needs. It will also be able to evaluate the impact of existing skill development projects on beneficiaries, such as employability, income creation, and social-economic upliftment. The alliance will also focus on the following essential areas: tracking participation rates, [engagement](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/engagement/) levels, and the outcomes of skill development programmes.

Ved Mani Tiwari, CEO of NSDC and MD of NSDC International, emphasized the importance of this partnership:

> **Our collaboration with Axis My India represents a significant advancement in our efforts to identify and address skill gaps across various sectors. By utilizing comprehensive data analytics, we will enhance the efficacy of our various skilling initiatives. Together, we are committed to making India a global skilling hub while ensuring implementation transparency and accountability.**

Tiwari further added:

> **This partnership not only strengthens our mission but also empowers us to leverage data-driven insights and innovative strategies to better align our skilling programmes with the needs of industries and aspiring individuals. We aim to maximize participation from rural and underserved communities, thereby fostering inclusive economic growth.**

Axis My India has been instrumental in uncovering grassroots insights throughout India, particularly in underserved regions often overlooked due to socio-economic challenges. Its commitment to connecting underserved citizens with appropriate industries and government bodies aligns perfectly with NSDC’s goals. The collaboration will involve advocacy campaigns to raise awareness about the importance of skill development in driving economic growth and reducing unemployment.

Axis My India was founded in 1998 with the aim of connecting with and resolving the challenges of all 25 crore (250 million) Indian homes. It is known for its real-time, research-driven consulting solutions and serves government agencies, large enterprises, and non-profit organizations. The organization has received national recognition for accurately predicting 73 out of 79 election outcomes, earning a case study from Harvard Business School. It is well-known for its data accuracy and innovative methodology, and it is still shaping the future of Indian market research.

Pradeep Gupta, CMD of Axis My India, stated:

> **These efforts will target key stakeholders—including government bodies, educational institutions, industries, and the general public—to promote skill development programs effectively. We are excited to collaborate with NSDC to align grassroots insights with transformative skilling efforts. Together, we can empower individuals, especially in underserved communities, with skills that meet the demands of today’s economy. This partnership will help capitalize on the demographic dividend of young India. This partnership is poised to create a robust ecosystem that addresses existing skill gaps and lays the foundation for sustainable economic development across India.**

NSDC was formed to catalyze the skilling ecosystem for private sector engagement and serve as the Skill India Mission’s strategic implementation and knowledge partner in developing effective [vocational training](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/vocational-training/) initiatives that empower India’s youth. It supports firms, startups, enterprises, and organizations making a difference by providing opportunities for futuristic skills to potential employees. The company develops appropriate models to expand, assist, and coordinate private sector skilling initiatives by providing funding support to qualifying organizations, concessional loans to candidates, and other creative financial products and forming strategic partnerships.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Community, Data-Driven, Employability Skills, Engagement, Innovation, NonProfits, Research, Skill Development, Vocational Training

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### [Kerala Govt and Coursera Partner to Train 60,000 Learners in 2025](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/kerala-govt-and-coursera-partner-to-train-60000-learners-in-2025/)

**Published:** January 7, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** The Kerala Knowledge Economy Mission (KKEM), an initiative by Kerala Development and Innovation Strategic Council (K-DISC), the Government of Kerala, has partnered with Coursera, an online learning platform, to equip youth across the state with industry-relevant skills.

**Content:**

The Kerala Knowledge Economy Mission (KKEM), an initiative by Kerala Development and Innovation Strategic Council (K-DISC), the Government of Kerala, has partnered with Coursera, a leading global [online learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-learning/) platform, to equip youth across the state with industry-relevant skills. This initiative, announced at a special event at John Cox Engineering College Kanamoola in Thiruvananthapuram, seeks to train 60,000 Kerala citizens by 2025, providing them with crucial skills for 17 high-demand digital job roles. The association is a key component of KKEM, which aims to teach 30 lakh people and create 20 lakh employment by 2026.

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The vision of this programme is not just focused on employment but also on building a robust talent pipeline that aligns [education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/education/) with industry needs, fostering sustainable and inclusive growth. This initiative is built on a two-pronged approach:

- **Empowering the workforce of tomorrow:** By introducing Coursera’s cutting-edge content and micro-credentials, graduating students will gain industry-relevant skills that make them job-ready from day one. This includes the Talent Accelerator Programme, a three-month intensive initiative for final-year students in [higher education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/higher-education/) institutions across Kerala, with the first cohort launching in 250 colleges.
- **Upskilling job seekers and professionals:** Individuals seeking new opportunities or re-entering the workforce will gain access to role-based learning and credentials designed for high-demand digital jobs. Talent Curation Executives at local self-government nodes will be trained to manage job stations, driving skilling initiatives at the block panchayat level.

Speaking about the collaboration, K.N. Balagopal, Finance Minister of Kerala, said:

> **Kerala has always prioritized education and skill development as the foundation of its growth. This partnership with Coursera is a step forward in ensuring our youth and workforce are equipped to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving job market. By aligning education with industry needs, we are fostering local innovation and positioning Kerala as a hub of global talent and opportunity.**

All learners will have access to 40 virtual academies focused on key domains such as AI/ML, [cloud computing](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/cloud-computing/), [cybersecurity](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/cybersecurity/), creative design, logistics and supply chain, and digital marketing. These academies feature Professional Certificates from leading companies like Google, IBM, Meta, Microsoft, Adobe, and Salesforce. They are designed to help learners from all backgrounds—regardless of degree or prior industry experience—gain the skills needed to launch their careers in just a few months.

Tim Hannan, Chief Marketing Officer of Coursera, added:

> **We are thrilled to partner with K-DISC on this transformative initiative. Kerala is setting an inspiring example of how collaboration between governments, educators, and industry can create a skilled workforce and unlock new growth opportunities. Together, we share a vision to make learning accessible to all, empowering individuals, strengthening communities, and fostering talent that excels both locally and globally.**

Coursera and KKEM will use a community-driven approach to train over 1,000 mentors from Kerala, including teachers, career counsellors, and community leaders, to provide learners with tailored guidance. Four-day mentor enablement workshops will be held in Trivandrum, Kochi, Thrissur, and Kozhikode. Mentors will also receive Career Coach Certification from Coursera via the Digital Workforce Management System (DWMS) interface. This allows them to successfully teach learners and provide ongoing help with skilling opportunities, ensuring that development reaches all corners of the state.

Coursera was launched in 2012 by two Stanford Computer Science professors, Andrew Ng and Daphne Koller, to provide universal access to world-class learning. It partners with over 350 leading universities and industry partners to offer a broad catalogue of content and credentials, including courses, Specializations, Professional Certificates, Guided Projects, and bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Institutions worldwide use Coursera to upskill and reskill their employees, citizens, and students in data science, technology, and business.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Career Counselling, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, EdTech Startups/Companies, Higher Education, Job-ready Skills, Online Education, Online Learning, Partnerships, Universities, Upskilling

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### [Beacon Education and HPU Strengthen Partnership With New Online Programmes](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/beacon-education-and-hpu-strengthen-partnership-with-new-online-programmes/)

**Published:** January 7, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Beacon Education, China's largest provider of online graduate degrees, has expanded its cooperation with Hawaii Pacific University by introducing two new Chinese-language online degrees tailored and optimized for working professionals in China.

**Content:**

Beacon Education, China’s largest provider of online graduate degrees, has expanded its cooperation with Hawaii Pacific University by introducing two new Chinese-language online degrees tailored and optimized for working professionals in China. The M.S. in [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/artificial-intelligence/) and M.A. in Psychology programmes will expand on the fast success of HPU’s initial online MBA degree to provide a more comprehensive portfolio of programmes to corporate partners throughout China.

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Beacon’s services and technology suite will continue to provide fully localized capabilities for HPU, including marketing, recruitment, instructional design, translation, delivery, technology, and student support. This will allow HPU to focus on its effective teaching and learning model, rapidly scaling to teach and support talented Chinese learners.

Jennifer Walsh, Senior Vice President of Strategic Initiatives and Chief Strategy Officer, shared about expanding this collaboration:

> **HPU is proud to expand our partnership with Beacon Education into these new fields, allowing us to deliver a broader degree portfolio to Chinese working professional learners. Beacon has been a great partner, allowing HPU to focus on providing our world-class programs to new cohorts of adult learners. We look forward to growing our partnership further in the coming years.**

Beacon Education, founded in 2018, has worked with targeted [universities](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/universities/) worldwide to directly bring high-quality educational degrees, programmes, and resources to China. The platform provides a comprehensive suite of technology and services to its partners, including robust applicant marketing, acquisition, and nurturing services, a proprietary teaching and learning solution with synchronous and asynchronous program delivery options, and in-country academic and student support teams, all of which optimize the connection of global educators with Chinese learners.

Michael Wang, CEO of Beacon Education, added:

> **We are highly impressed by HPU’s commitment to working with professional learners around the globe. Their experience delivering high-quality online degrees has created genuine enthusiasm among our channels and partners, and there is already demand to continue expanding our partnership. We look forward to even more rapid growth in the future.**

Hawaii Pacific University, incorporated in 1965, is home to almost 5,000 students from all 50 states, US territories, and more than 50 countries. Students are empowered to pursue the areas they are most enthusiastic about by combining the University’s unrivalled cultural variety with a learning environment of creative, hands-on experiences enriched by the power of community collaborations. Its highly personalized student-centred approach, which includes applied, experiential, and innovative educational programmes, will equip its graduates to make a meaningful difference in their workplaces and communities.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Innovation, Online Courses, Online Education, Online Programs, Partnerships, Personalized Learning, Universities

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### [UP Govt and WSU Sign MOU to Set Up Foreign University Campus in State](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/up-govt-and-wsu-sign-mou-to-set-up-foreign-university-campus-in-state/)

**Published:** January 7, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** The Uttar Pradesh Government (GoUP) and Western Sydney University (WSU) of Australia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish WSU's first campus in India.

**Content:**

The Uttar Pradesh Government (GoUP) and Western Sydney University (WSU) of Australia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish WSU’s first campus in India. This significant deal cements Uttar Pradesh’s position as an essential player in India’s education ecosystem and demonstrates the state government’s commitment to forging global educational partnerships.

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The MoU signed virtually in Lucknow, forms the first international university in the state and lays the foundation for two phases of development. Initially, the university will offer courses using pre-existing infrastructure in Greater Noida. Meanwhile, in the second phase, the state would set aside a sizeable seven-acre plot to construct a full-scale campus.

The agreement was signed by Manoj Kumar Singh, Chief Secretary of Uttar Pradesh, and Professor Deborah Sweeney, Acting Vice Chancellor of WSU, in the presence of key dignitaries, including Monika S. Garg, Agriculture Production Commissioner, MP Aggarwal, Principal Secretary, Higher Education NG Ravi Kumar, CEO, Greater Noida Authority (virtually), Prathamesh Kumar, ACEO, Invest UP.

The proposed campus aligns with Uttar Pradesh’s Higher Education Incentive Policy 2024, which aims to create a flexible, inclusive, and robust [education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/education/) system. By attracting an internationally ranked institution like WSU, this initiative unlocks the potential of Uttar Pradesh’s youthful demographic and fosters long-term economic growth. WSU is one of the world’s top ten innovative institutions and delivers experience in sustainability, innovation, and transformative learning to India. The Greater Noida campus will be a hub for world-class education and deepen educational and scientific linkages between India and Australia.

The university is also planning to set up a Centre of Excellence (CoE) to encourage Smart Farming, Water Security and Testing, Packaging, and treatment of agri-based commodities, leveraging the increasing export potential due to the upcoming international airport at Jewar.

During the ceremony, Dr. Nicolene Murdoch (Pro Vice-Chancellor, Global, WSU), Bill Parasiris (Vice-President of Operations, WSU), and Mathew Johnston (Minister-Counsellor, Australian High Commission) highlighted the partnership’s transformative potential. They cited its congruence with global educational trends and potential to foster cross-industry collaboration.

This MOU marks a significant beginning of a more employable realm and prepares the ground for the first foreign university in the state. According to the officials, this partnership revolves around two-phased developments: first, the university will run courses in a pre-existing infrastructure, and second, the state will provide the university with land and other clearances in the meantime to establish its campus in Greater Noida.

The beginning of WSU’s first Indian campus in Greater Noida is more than just a milestone; it demonstrates the expanding internationalization of India’s education system. This relationship will impact the future of education in India by stimulating innovation, improving employability, and strengthening global links, establishing Uttar Pradesh as an [international education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/international-education/) powerhouse.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** education, Employability Skills, Higher Education, Indian Education, Innovation, International Education, MOU, Partnerships, Universities

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### [AICTE Launches 'One Student, One Mentor' Initiative With Intercell](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/aicte-launches-one-student-one-mentor-initiative-with-intercell/)

**Published:** January 7, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), under the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Government of India, has evaluated the Intercell Career Mentoring Programme as a valuable student initiative.

**Content:**

The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), under the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Government of India, has evaluated the Intercell Career Mentoring Programme as a valuable student initiative. This programme aims to provide holistic education through industry mentors and AI-powered tools, offering [career guidance](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/career-guidance/) aligned with Indian and global standards.

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Intercell, an AI-based [career mentoring](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/career-mentoring/) platform, enables students to become placement-ready. The online platform offers live one-on-one industry mentoring from senior professionals and enhances students’ skills with various AI mentoring tools, including Mentor Match, InstaResume, Talent Finder, Internship/Jobs Support, Skill Assessment, and English Coach.

[AICTE](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/aicte-unveils-neat-4-0-to-enhance-employability-with-industry-relevant-skills/) has recently launched Phase 4 of the National Educational Alliance for Technology (NEAT 4.0) at an event held at AICTE Headquarters in Vasant Kunj, New Delhi. The launch event, which included an MoU signing ceremony, was graced by distinguished personalities such as Prof. T.G. Sitharam, Chairman of AICTE, Prof. Anil D. Sahasrabudhe, Chairman of NETF, and Buddha Chandrasekhar, Chief Coordinating Officer of NEAT AICTE.

NEAT 4.0 represents a significant stride toward bridging the gap between learners and industry-relevant skills, ensuring accessibility and inclusivity for students nationwide.

Speaking about the launch, Prof. T.G. Sitharam, Chairman of AICTE, said:

> **The launch of NEAT 4.0 brings renewed hope to the Indian education sector. The use of AI tools on the portal enables personalized learning, ensuring better outcomes for students. Moreover, the dynamic onboarding process allows for evaluations every 2-3 months, expediting the inclusion of innovative solutions.**

During the event, Prof. Anil D. Sahasrabudhe, Chairman of NETF, stated:

> **NEAT 4.0 is poised to revolutionize online learning in India by providing learners with industry-oriented skills, enhancing their employability.**

Dr. Buddha Chandrasekhar, CCO of AICTE, emphasized:

> **Through the Public-Private Partnership model, NEAT 4.0 makes cutting-edge EdTech solutions accessible to students from weaker sections. Including emerging domains such as Biomedical Engineering, Health & Wellness, and Space Technology highlights the portal’s versatility.**

Intercell Founder and CEO Arunabh Varma stated:

> **We are pleased to participate in NEAT 4.0 and fully support the Ministry of Education’s vision to deliver innovative, world-class EdTech solutions that accelerate Indian students’ career advancement.**

The All India Council for Technical Education was established in November 1945 as a top national advisory organization that assesses [technical education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/technical-education/) facilities and promotes coordinated and integrated growth throughout the country. The institution is responsible for planning, developing, and implementing norms and standards; ensuring quality assurance through accreditation, monitoring, and evaluation; ensuring certification and award parity; and ensuring the country’s coordinated and integrated development and management of technology education.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Career Guidance, Career Mentoring, education, Engineering, Indian Education, Job-ready Skills, Mentorship, Online Learning, Personalized Learning, Technical Education

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### [Govt Unveils 'e-Student' and 'e-Student-X' Visas for International Students](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/govt-unveils-e-student-and-e-student-x-visas-for-international-students/)

**Published:** January 6, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** The Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, has announced two new special visa categories – the ‘e-student visa’ and the ‘e-student-x visa’, to simplify the process for international students seeking higher education in Indian institutions.

**Content:**

The Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, has announced two new special visa categories – the ‘e-student visa’ and the ‘e-student-x visa’, to simplify the process for international students seeking [higher education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/higher-education/) in Indian institutions. These visas aim to attract students from across the globe through the Ministry of Education’s ‘Study in India’ (SII) initiative, which connects foreign learners with over 600 partner institutions offering more than 8,000 courses.

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According to an officials, to avail of these visas, students must register on the SII portal, which streamlines admission for both short-term and long-term courses in India. Applicants need to receive an admission offer from one of the listed partner institutes on the portal before applying for their visa through the Indian visa application website.

Apart from registering on SII portal, students are required to receive an admission offer from one of its partner institutes. Afterward, they can apply for a visa through indianvisaonline.gov.in. The SII ID, generated during registration, is essential for verifying applications and tracking progress.

The e-student visa is issued to students who enrol in recognised undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, or certificate programmes at Indian institutions. These visas are valid for up to five years and can be extended within India if required. Dependents of the e-student visa holders are eligible for the e-student-x visa. Both visa categories allow entry into India through any designated immigration check post.

The portal ensures a straightforward registration process, requiring basic details such as the applicant’s name, country, and email. This platform facilitates admission and makes the process transparent and accessible for [international students](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/international-student/) aspiring to study in India.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Certification, College Admissions, E-Learning, Higher Education, International Education, International Student, Study Abroad

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### [upGrad Co-Founder and Former OYO Leader Team Up to Launch Global Job Platform](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/upgrad-co-founder-and-former-oyo-leader-team-up-to-launch-global-job-platform/)

**Published:** January 6, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Mayank Kumar, co-founder of upGrad, and Ayush Mathur, a former senior leader at OYO, have teamed up to launch BorderPlus, a platform designed to connect blue-collar workers with global job opportunities.

**Content:**

Mayank Kumar, co-founder of upGrad, and Ayush Mathur, a former senior leader at OYO, have teamed up to launch BorderPlus, a platform designed to connect [blue-collar](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/blue-collar/) workers with global job opportunities.

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BorderPlus will begin by focusing on the [healthcare](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/healthcare/) sector in Germany, with plans to expand into industries like hospitality, retail, teaching, construction, logistics, and trucking. The platform also intends to explore opportunities in other countries over time. It has already launched its first pilot batch with about 10 candidates and aims to scale quickly. Initially, training batches will be conducted once a month. Each programme lasts 6-9 months and includes online, blended, or offline formats, with the final phase conducted offline to focus on [language learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/language-learning/).

Mathur, who spent more than a decade at OYO and most recently served as President of OYO Europe, said that Denmark and Germany account for a substantial amount of OYO’s European business, where he has noted a shortage of people wanting to conduct housekeeping. Kumar, who stepped down from his operational role as managing director at upGrad late last year, will continue to be involved in the EdTech company’s strategic decisions while focusing on this new business.

According to the company, the first training centre is located in Pune, followed by another in Mumbai, and additional locations across India are planned for final-stage training. To support language learning, BorderPlus is developing an AI-powered conversational bot based on OpenAI’s technology that enables interactive spoken language practice.

Kumar highlights that the programmes will be priced at Rs 2 lakh, but the full amount will be reimbursed to candidates as a scholarship or relocation assistance once they arrive in Germany.

The company focuses on a finishing school that prepares candidates with a programme comprising 70% language training, 20% cultural preparation, and 10% skills development. Kumar points out that India’s education system, especially in healthcare and nursing, already provides intense [skill training](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/skill-training/), such as the BSc Nursing programme.

As Kumar states, the most significant challenges include teaching 20-23-year-olds a foreign language, particularly German, at a time when language learning is challenging. Another problem is competing with unorganized players who break the rules, affecting the upkeep of industry standards. Furthermore, there is the challenge of establishing trust for a strong Indian brand worldwide, particularly in the German and European markets, where recruiters and corporations may be unfamiliar with the brand.

upGrad, founded in 2015, provides various online and hybrid skilling programmes, certifications, and bootcamps under its B2C portfolio. It also enables leading Indian and international universities to offer diplomas, master’s degrees, and executive doctorates. In addition, the corporate skilling section offers chosen programs specialized to Enterprise clients and additional recruitment and employment services.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Blue-collar, Corporate Learning, EdTech Startups/Companies, Employment Skills, Healthcare, Hybrid Learning, Indian Education, Language Learning, Nursing, Skill Training

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### [IIT Delhi Launches Executive Programme in AR and VR to Empower Learners](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/iit-delhi-launches-executive-programme-in-ar-and-vr-to-empower-learners/)

**Published:** January 6, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** To redefine immersive technology education, the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) has introduced an Executive Programme in Virtual and Augmented Reality as part of its Continuing Education Programme (CEP).

**Content:**

To redefine immersive technology education, the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) has introduced an Executive Programme in Virtual and [Augmented Reality](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/augmented-reality/) as part of its Continuing Education Programme (CEP). This six-month [blended learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/blended-learning/) programme provides professionals with industry-leading insight and practical skills to drive [innovation](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/innovation/) in the rapidly developing AR and VR sector.

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With the escalating demand for skilled professionals, IIT Delhi’s Executive Programme in AR and VR bridges the talent gap by bridging academic excellence with real-world applications. It offers in-depth knowledge of AR and VR technologies, from foundational concepts to the design and development of immersive experiences. Learners will master essential skills, including animation design and creating interactive AR and VR environments.

Speaking on the programme’s launch, Professor Charu Monga, a Professor at the Department of Design, IIT Delhi, said:

> **AR and VR technologies are transforming industries by delivering unparalleled immersive experiences. They are driving innovation across sectors such as education, healthcare, and entertainment, particularly with the rise of wearable technology. The Executive Programme in Virtual and Augmented Reality empowers learners to stay ahead of technological trends, harnessing emerging opportunities for growth and leadership in this dynamic field.**

The curriculum encompasses 10 specialized modules covering AR-VR development, design principles, immersive experience creation, game development and prototyping. Learners will gain hands-on proficiency with industry-standard tools such as Unity, Unreal Engine, Adobe Photoshop, and After Effects. A capstone project will allow learners to demonstrate their expertise through real-world AR and VR development projects. Graduates of this programme will be well-positioned for high-demand roles, including AR/VR Designers, Game Designers and Instructional Designers, equipped with future-ready skills to shape the next frontier of digital experiences.

The programme will be delivered through LIVE interactive sessions in a Direct-to-Device (D2D) format, featuring industry-relevant case studies, simulations, projects and assignments. Learners will also benefit from an exclusive one-day campus immersion at IIT Delhi, gaining direct exposure to the institution’s renowned academic and research excellence.

The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, founded in 1961 as the College of Engineering, is one of India’s 23 IITs designated Centres of Excellence for training, research, and development in science, engineering, and technology. It was then designated as an Institution of National Importance under the “Institutes of Technology (Amendment) Act, 1963” and renamed the “Indian Institute of Technology Delhi”. IIT Delhi has launched Online Certificate Programmes under eVIDYA@IITD (ई-विद्या@IITD), offering Virtual & Interactive learning for Driving Youth Advancement @IITD for both Indian and international learners.

The courses offered by the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) are designed to cater to the training and development needs of various organizations, industries, society, and individual participants at the national and international levels, with a vision to empower thousands of young learners by imparting high-quality Online Certificate Programmes in cutting-edge areas for their career advancement in different domains of engineering, technology, science, humanities and management.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Academic Resources, Augmented Reality, Blended Learning, Certification, education, Hands on Learning, Innovation, Quality Education, Research, Virtual Reality

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### [Klassroom Edutech Raises Growth Capital Led by ah! Ventures](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/klassroom-edutech-raises-growth-capital-led-by-ah-ventures/)

**Published:** January 6, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Klassroom Edutech, the world's first AI-powered "Education OTT Platform," has successfully raised growth capital in its latest funding round, which was led by Ah! Ventures.

**Content:**

Klassroom Edutech, the world’s first AI-powered “Education OTT Platform,” has successfully raised growth capital in its latest funding round, which was led by Ah! Ventures and included participation from LetsVenture, Hem Securities, Meteor Ventures, and Growth Sense Fund.

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Founded by fampreneurs Alka Javeri, Dhruv Javeri, and Dhumil Javeri, Klassroom Edutech’s vision is to influence, impact and support millions of families of students in India and make them economically and socially stable with the mission of ensuring that education is accessible, flexible and affordable to all with positive learning outcomes. It is transforming [education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/education/) through its AI-driven Education OTT platform and a network of 200+ offline learning centres, serving over 500,000 students across 600 cities. The platform, based on the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and aligned with the vision of Honourable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, provides students with a wide range of learning experiences.

Speaking on the fundraising, Alka Javeri, Co-founder of Klassroom Edutech, said:

> **This funding reinforces our investors’ trust in our mission to make quality education accessible to all. By combining technology and content aligned with NEP 2020, we empower students with holistic learning experiences.**

Since its launch, Klassroom’s OTT app has gained over 50,000 subscribers in its first year, demonstrating its rapid adoption. Its profitability signals its robust business model and positions the company for a potential public offering in the near future. The app offers a holistic learning ecosystem with content ranging from academics and skill-based training for industry jobs to career courses, language learning, and more.

Amit D Kumar, Senior Partner at ah! Ventures added:

> **We are very proud of what the Klassroom team has achieved so far and delighted to have been a part of their journey since their early days. Education is a sector we have also believed in and backed, and I am sure there are more exciting milestones that Klassroom is on its way to achieving.**

In just three years, the company has generated a 7X wealth increase to its investors and is anticipated to grow 3X yearly, with revenues continually increasing. Klassroom is already profitable, which is a notable accomplishment in the industry. Strategic government collaborations and implementation projects are accelerating the company’s scalability and allowing it to reach more learners across India. The global e-learning market, valued at $250 billion in 2020, is expected to reach $1 trillion by 2027.

Pranav Mahajani, from LetsVenture, also commented:

> **At LetsVenture, we are committed to supporting transformative solutions that democratize access to education. Klassroom’s innovative hybrid model, combining their Education OTT platform with offline learning centres, addresses critical challenges of accessibility, affordability, and accountability in education. Klassroom is poised to redefine the future of learning in India and beyond, and we are proud to be part of their growth journey.**

The startup has recently signed an MOU with the Government of Rajasthan to serve 3 lakh students and 3,000 schools through its [skill development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/skill-development/) courses, further strengthening its commitment to empowering learners and making them job-ready according to industry requirements.

Bollywood actor and entrepreneur Suniel Shetty, who invested in Klassroom in 2023, continues to support the company’s vision of making education more accessible and affordable.

Klassroom Edutech has had the privilege of interacting with the Honourable Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, and the Honourable President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu Droupadi Murmu, in recognition of its significant impact on education. These esteemed interactions have further strengthened its commitment to transforming education in India and beyond, aligning with national goals to provide accessible, high-quality education for all.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** E-Learning, EdTech Funding, EdTech Investors, EdTech Startups/Companies, Hybrid Learning, Offline Education, Online Courses, Online Education, Quality Education, Skill Development

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### [NSDCI & IDP India Partner to Boost Global Employability of Indian Professionals](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/nsdci-idp-india-partner-to-boost-global-employability-of-indian-professionals/)

**Published:** January 3, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** NSDC International Limited (NSDCI), a wholly owned subsidiary of the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), has entered into a strategic partnership with IDP India, the sole distributor of IELTS examination in India, to enhance the global employability of skilled Indian professionals.

**Content:**

NSDC International Limited (NSDCI), a wholly owned subsidiary of the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), has entered into a strategic partnership with IDP India, the sole distributor of IELTS examination in India, through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance the global employability of skilled Indian professionals by bridging critical gaps in skills and language proficiency. It will also benefit [healthcare](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/healthcare/), information technology, engineering, and hospitality professionals.

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The agreement was signed by Ved Mani Tiwari, CEO of NSDC and MD of NSDC International, and Piyush Kumar, IDP Education’s Regional Director for South Asia, Canada, and Latin America. The partnership highlights a shared commitment to providing Indian job seekers and professionals with the resources they need to succeed globally.

Commenting on this collaboration, Ved Mani Tiwari, CEO of NSDC and MD of NSDC International, stated:

> **By combining our strengths, we are committed to creating tailored pathways that enhance employability and open doors to international opportunities.**

NSDC International and IDP India will collaborate to create a robust learning and testing ecosystem that includes cutting-edge digital technologies, online and offline training modules, and customized programmes. Over the next two years, this initiative aims to benefit at least 75,000 skilled professionals, with 20,000 expected to earn IELTS certification.

Piyush Kumar, Regional Director, South Asia, Canada, and Latin America (LATAM), IDP Education, added:

> **By combining NSDC International’s expertise in skill development with IDP’s proficiency in English language assessment, we aim to address gaps through tailored training programmes and certifications. Initiatives like this will equip professionals with the right skills to excel in competitive global markets, strengthening India’s position as a leading international talent hub.**

The initiative will combine NSDC International’s expertise in skill and [vocational training](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/vocational-training/) with IDP’s proficiency in English language assessment to deliver tailored programmes and certifications aligned with global employability standards. Through its testing partner, Planet Edu Exams Pvt Ltd., IDP India will develop integrated English language proficiency training programmes designed to prepare candidates for the demands of international employers. Participants will gain access to advanced digital resources and customized IELTS training modules to enhance their readiness for competitive global job markets. The unique IELTS Star framework will assess individual learning needs, offer targeted support, and monitor progress, ensuring participants are well-equipped for the competitive international job market.

The MoU was signed in the presence of Alok Kumar, CEO of NSDC International; Ajay Raina, COO of NSDC International; Dr. Sandeep Singh Kaura, Advisor of NSDC and NSDC International; Inderpreet Singh, Director of India IELTS Operations and South Asia Regional Lead of IDP Education; Sanjay Malaviya, Founder of Planet EDU; and Japdeep Singh Ghuman, Associate Director of the North Zone and institutional/Government Partnerships at IDP Education.

NSDC International is backed by the principal architect of the skill ecosystem in India, the National Skill Development Corporation. It aims to transform the landscape of skilled professional recruitment globally. With an extensive reach spanning 25+ countries, the organization creates connections between qualified candidates and global employers. The platform facilitates a transparent recruitment journey, catering to diverse industries such as Healthcare, Logistics, IT, Engineering, and more. NSDC International’s remarkable achievements highlight the network’s broad reach and credibility. NSDC International’s success has been constantly driven by using its substantial resources, which represent the core cornerstone of the company.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Certification, Collaboration, Employability Skills, Engineering, English, Healthcare, Language Learning, Online Training, Skill Development, Vocational Training

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### [AICTE Unveils NEAT 4.0 to Enhance Employability With Industry-Relevant Skills](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/aicte-unveils-neat-4-0-to-enhance-employability-with-industry-relevant-skills/)

**Published:** January 3, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has recently launched Phase 4 of the National Educational Alliance for Technology (NEAT 4.0).

**Content:**

The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has recently launched Phase 4 of the National Educational Alliance for Technology (NEAT 4.0). The initiative aims to bridge the gap between learners and industry-relevant skills, ensuring accessibility and inclusivity for students nationwide. Through NEAT 4.0, students will gain relevant industry exposure, which will help them develop a holistic understanding of both theory and its practical applications.

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The launch event, which featured an MOU signing ceremony, took place at the AICTE headquarters in Vasant Kunj, New Delhi. It was attended by renowned individuals such as Prof. T.G. Sitharam, Chairman of AICTE, Prof. Anil D. Sahasrabudhe, Chairman of NETF, and Buddha Chandrasekhar, Chief Coordinating Officer of NEAT, AICTE, as well as representatives from several EdTech firms.

Speaking about the launch, Prof TG Sitharam, Chairman of AICTE, said:

> **The launch of NEAT 4.0 brings renewed hope to the [Indian education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/indian-education/) sector. The use of AI tools on the portal enables personalised learning, ensuring better outcomes for students. Moreover, the dynamic onboarding process allows for evaluations every two to three months, expediting the inclusion of innovative solutions.**

As part of the launch, 22 EdTech companies signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with AICTE for 40 innovative products, which were carefully evaluated through four assessment rounds. Over 300 evaluations by domain experts ensured that these products met high-quality standards before being onboarded onto the NEAT portal.

During the event, Prof. Anil D. Sahasrabudhe, Chairman of the National Educational Technology Forum (NETF), said:

> **NEAT 4.0 is poised to revolutionise [online learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-learning/) in India by providing learners with industry-oriented skills and enhancing their employability.**

The companies that signed the MoU with AICTE for NEAT 4.0 are Amypo Technologies Private Limited, Ansys Software, Culturelligence Private Limited, Dheya Career Mentors India Pvt Ltd, Edz One International Private Limited, Elite E2 Private Limited, Filo Edtech Pvt Ltd, Flairx Networks LLP, Framewirk Internet (Opc) Private Limited, Futureminds, Health Education Bureau, Indo-Euro Synchronization Private Limited, Infotrack Library Solutions, Intellipaat Software Solutions Private Limited, Intercell Technologies Private Limited, New Edtech Skills Pvt Ltd, Metis Eduventures Private Limited, Protrainy Skilled Learning Private Limited, Skilldzire, The Art of Living, Turnip Innovations Private Limited, and Wealth Vidya Services Private Limited.

Dr Buddha Chandrasekhar, CCO, AICTE, also added:

> **Through the Public-Private Partnership model, NEAT 4.0 makes cutting-edge EdTech solutions accessible to students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Including emerging domains such as Biomedical Engineering, Health and Wellness, and Space Technology highlights the portal’s versatility.**

NEAT 4.0 is a significant step toward bridging the gap between learners and industry-relevant skills, ensuring accessibility and inclusivity for students throughout the country.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** EdTech Startups/Companies, Employability Skills, Engineering, Future-ready Careers, Indian Education, MOU, Online Learning, Personalized Learning, Technical Education

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### [University of Phoenix Launches New Pathways for Workplace Wellness & Talent Management](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/university-of-phoenix-launches-new-pathways-for-workplace-wellness-talent-management/)

**Published:** January 3, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** The University of Phoenix, has announced two new skill development pathways, "Talent Management" and "Workplace Wellness: Awareness and Action", to address the growing demand for healthier workplaces and future-ready talent pools.

**Content:**

The University of Phoenix, one of the first online universities designed for working adults, has announced two new [skill development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/skill-development/) pathways, “Talent Management” and “Workplace Wellness: Awareness and Action”, to address the growing demand for healthier workplaces and future-ready talent pools. The new programmes, part of the Professional Development Skills Center, equip HR teams, leaders, and employees with practical tools for managing talent and improving workplace well-being.

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Focus areas of the new pathways include:

**Workplace Wellness: Awareness and Action:** This 11-hour training pathway offers a thorough approach to emotional safety, mental health advocacy, and stress management in the workplace. It provides actionable strategies to foster a supportive, resilient work environment that enhances [employee](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/employee/) well-being and productivity.

**Featured skills include:**

- Recognizing and addressing mental health issues
- Cultivating resilience and practising mindfulness
- Promoting communication and collaboration
- Accessing professional mental health services and resources

**Talent Management:** The 5-hour Talent Management pathway focuses on identifying, developing, and retaining talent to meet future organizational needs. Participants will learn key skills for succession planning, [employee development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/employee-development/), and optimizing talent management investments.

**Featured Skills Include:**

- Strategic succession planning and identifying key roles
- Optimizing [talent development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/talent-development/) budgets
- Attracting and retaining top talent
- Building employee growth pathways

Speaking about the development, Mukund Sudarsan, Vice President and General Manager of Professional Development at the University of Phoenix, stated:

> **Our new pathways are designed to support workplace wellness and talent management by providing practical and flexible training solutions. These areas are future needs and present realities that must be addressed to thrive. Investing in them today sets the stage for long-term success and resilience.**

The courses are delivered online using the university’s learning platform, providing flexibility for working adults. Participants will earn certificates of completion and have one year to complete the programmes at their own pace.

The University of Phoenix provides a powerful combination of [career guidance](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/career-guidance/), personal assistance, and flexible learning opportunities, all with choices to help students save time and money on their degrees. Students get career-relevant skills from faculty members with backgrounds in business, technology, healthcare, education, and other fields who offer a hands-on approach and practical expertise to the classroom. As a transfer-friendly university, it accepts transfer credits from over 5,000+ schools. It allows students to have relevant experiences, such as life experience and previous jobs, evaluated for potential credit to help them get the college credits they deserve when they return to school. It aims to provide access to [higher education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/higher-education/) opportunities that enable students to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to achieve their professional goals, improve the performance of their organizations and provide leadership and service to their communities.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Career Guidance, Career Readiness, Employee, Employee Development, Higher Education, HRTech, Online University, Professional Development, Skill Development, Talent Development, Talent Management Platform

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### [The Sports School Launches 'Krida', an Innovative Sports-Based Learning Curriculum](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/the-sports-school-launches-krida-an-innovative-sports-based-learning-curriculum/)

**Published:** January 2, 2025
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** The Sports School, India's first combined academic and sports institute, has collaborated with Prayoga Institute of Education Research to establish "Krida", an innovative curriculum that uses sports as a medium to teach science and mathematics.

**Content:**

The Sports School, India’s first combined academic and sports institute, has collaborated with Prayoga Institute of Education Research to establish “Krida”, an innovative curriculum that uses sports as a medium to teach science and [mathematics](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/mathematics/). The gathering was held at the Sports School facility on Kanakapura Road to introduce the Krida programme.

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The launch event was graced by Padma Bhushan awardee and Chief National Coach of the Indian badminton team Pullela Gopichand, alongside Vallish Herur, Managing Trustee of Prayoga Institute, and Shri Dilip Kumar, Rainmatter Endurance Athlete. Leaders from both organizations celebrated this landmark initiative, which marks a significant step in advancing teaching methodology in India.

According to the official statement, “Krida” is a sports-based learning initiative designed for students in Grades 5-12. Aligned with the NCERT syllabus, it aims to elevate the Science and Math learning experience by making it more engaging through learn-as-you-learn concepts. The programme helps foster [critical thinking](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/critical-thinking/), collaboration, and [problem-solving](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/problem-solving/) skills while deepening a student’s understanding of complex concepts through play.

T.R. Srinivas, Co-founder of The Sports School, highlighted the programme’s transformative potential:

> **Sports have always been central to holistic development. With ‘Krida,’ we are creating an environment where learning is active, engaging, and inspiring. This collaboration with Prayoga Institute underscores our commitment to developing well-rounded individuals who excel in academics and sports.**

Pullela Gopichand underlined the necessity of incorporating sports into education, noting:

> **As a coach, I’ve witnessed the significant impact of sports in creating discipline, attention, teamwork, and resilience. These skills are essential for academic and personal success. “‘Krida’ represents a forward-thinking approach to education, combining physical activity and intellectual growth to prepare students for a dynamic future.**

“Krida” seeks to redefine traditional educational paradigms by integrating sports into learning, especially science and mathematics. The programme is designed to foster [experiential learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/experiential-learning/), leveraging physical activities to develop critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and teamwork among students without any pressure to learn. By aligning academic and athletic pursuits, it aims to eradicate the fear of learning in young minds and take “Classrooms to Playgrounds.”

This collaboration between The Sports School and Prayoga Institute of Education Research establishes a new benchmark for educational innovation. By fostering dynamic, engaging, and holistic learning experiences, “Krida” is set to inspire a generation of learners equipped to thrive in all aspects of life.

The Sports School, founded in 2019, is committed to developing student-athletes through an integrated approach to sports and academics. With cutting-edge facilities and experienced supervision, it aims to inspire the next generation of achievers through a balanced and comprehensive approach. With a mission to promote excellence in [education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/education/) and sports, the School serves as a beacon for aspiring young talents, assisting them in reaching their full potential. It strives to provide students with one of the best state-of-the-art sporting and academic infrastructures in India to prepare them for the highly competitive world of sports.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Critical Thinking, Curriculum, education, Experiential Learning, Holistic Development, Math Learning Platform, Mathematics, Problem Solving, Sports

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### [ChatGPT-4 and Case-Based Learning: A New Solution to Tackle Cyberbullying in Schools](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/chatgpt-4-and-case-based-learning-a-new-solution-to-tackle-cyberbullying-in-schools/)

**Published:** December 31, 2024
**Author:** Mihnatuz Zahroh

**Excerpt:** Discover how Case-Based Learning (CBL) combined with ChatGPT-4 can equip students with the critical thinking and problem-solving skills needed to address the growing threat of cyberbullying.

**Content:**

### Why Should Cyberbullying Be Addressed Seriously?

In the digital era, cyberbullying has emerged as one of the most significant challenges threatening the [education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/education/) sector. This phenomenon is far from being mere online teasing—it represents repeated, intentional acts of harassment targeting individuals who are socially or psychologically vulnerable. And the impact? Deeply concerning.

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Research reveals that 856 children reported heightened levels of depression due to cyberbullying, while 433 children experienced a significant decline in self-concept. These figures don’t even account for long-term effects, such as social anxiety or emotional disorders. Our younger generation is under immense pressure, and now, more than ever, we need real solutions to tackle this growing issue.

[Case-based learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/case-based-learning/) (CBL) is gaining prominence as a learning model that analyses real-world cases. Combined with cutting-edge technology like ChatGPT-4, this learning model becomes more than just an innovation—it represents a transformative opportunity in education.

CBL equips students with [problem-solving](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/problem-solving/) skills by engaging them in real-life scenarios, while ChatGPT-4 acts as a digital facilitator, offering interactive guidance and fostering self-directed learning. The outcome? Enhanced independence, sharpened critical thinking skills, and students better prepared to tackle real-world challenges.

By leveraging technology and adopting relevant learning models, we can ensure that future generations survive and thrive amidst the challenges of the digital era. The question is: What’s our next step to support them?

![The Impact of Cyberbullying Data from Frensh et al 2021](https://www.edtechreview.in/wp-content/uploads/the-impact-of-cyberbullying.png "the Impact of Cyberbullying: Data from Frensh Et Al. (2021)")The Impact of Cyberbullying: Data from Frensh et al. (2021). Original design by Photograph Studio on Canva, modified by Mihnatuz Zahroh.### CBL: A Learning Model That Sharpens Real-World Solutions

Case-based learning (CBL) is not just another learning model—it’s a gateway for students to immerse themselves in the real world through the analysis and resolution of actual cases. Research has shown that this model significantly enhances students’ independence and problem-solving skills.

What sets CBL apart? Students go beyond merely understanding theories in textbooks; they actively apply them to solve complex challenges. For instance, in tackling the topic of cyberbullying, students can explore its impacts through case studies, analyze root causes, and develop relevant, practical solutions.

CBL also fosters active [engagement](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/engagement/), [critical thinking](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/critical-thinking/), and collaboration among students. The scenarios are designed to be relatable to their everyday lives, transforming education into a meaningful and impactful experience.

With CBL, we’re not just cultivating intelligent students; we’re shaping a generation equipped to face real-world challenges. Are we ready to bring this transformative model to more classrooms?

### ChatGPT-4: A Digital Facilitator in the CBL Model

ChatGPT-4 is revolutionizing education with its advanced generative pre-trained transformer technology. This cutting-edge tool comprehends context, provides interactive responses, and supports students in independently exploring materials. Beyond facilitating learning, ChatGPT-4 enhances analytical and critical thinking skills—two essential competencies in the digital age.

In the Case-Based Learning (CBL) model, ChatGPT-4 acts as a digital facilitator, supporting students throughout each stage of the learning process:

#### Case Introduction

Teachers present real-world cases, such as the spread of harmful information on social media. A short story or video captures students’ curiosity. ChatGPT-4 enriches this phase by providing additional illustrations or answering students’ initial questions, making the learning experience more interactive.

#### Problem Identification

In small groups, students discuss the core issues—such as the social and emotional impact of cyberbullying. With ChatGPT-4, students gain deeper insights, while teachers offer guiding questions to steer the discussion.

#### Independent Information Search

Individually, students seek additional information, such as legal regulations surrounding cyberbullying, from credible sources. ChatGPT-4 is a digital facilitator who delivers interactive information to enhance students’ exploration.

#### Group Discussion

After searching data, students share their findings and collaborate to develop comprehensive solutions. ChatGPT-4 supports deeper analysis, making the resulting solutions richer and more focused.

#### Presentation and Reflection

Each group presents their solutions, receiving feedback from peers and teachers. Individual reflection follows, supported by ChatGPT-4, allowing students to analyze the strengths and weaknesses of their learning process.

#### Evaluation

Teachers provide an analysis-based evaluation to measure students’ understanding of the discussed case, as well as their independence and problem-solving skills.

![Syntax of Case-Based Learning with ChatGPT-4 Assistance](https://www.edtechreview.in/wp-content/uploads/syntax-of-case-based-learning-with-chatgpt-4-assistance.png "Syntax of Case-based Learning with Chatgpt-4 Assistance")Syntax of Case-Based Learning with ChatGPT-4 Assistance: Designed and Adapted to Enhance Independent Learning and Problem-Solving Skills. Prepared by Mihnatuz Zahroh.### Positive Impacts on Independent Learning and Problem-Solving

Integrating Case-Based Learning (CBL) with the advanced technology of ChatGPT-4 delivers significant benefits for student development. Here are two key aspects that stand out:

#### Independent Learning

With the support of ChatGPT-4, students are encouraged to learn independently and guided to design effective learning strategies. This technology provides relevant and personalized feedback, helping students grasp material at their own pace and based on their needs. The result? Increased self-confidence accompanied by improved information management skills.

#### Problem-Solving Skills

In case-based learning, students are trained to think critically, analyze situations, and devise real-world solutions. The presence of ChatGPT-4 enhances this process by providing clear direction. Interactive resources and step-by-step guidance enable students to explore information in a richer and more structured manner.

This integration is more than just innovation; it is a leap forward toward relevant and meaningful learning in the digital era. Are we ready to adopt this transformative learning model on a broader scale?

### Conclusion

Addressing education’s challenges in the digital era requires innovative and visionary breakthroughs. Implementing Case-Based Learning (CBL) assisted by ChatGPT-4 emerges as a tangible solution, particularly for pressing issues such as cyberbullying. This learning model offers a more inclusive, interactive, problem-solving educational experience.

This is the moment for schools and educators to embrace transformation, creating meaningful learning environments that empower the younger generation to face global realities with confidence and resilience.

**Categories:** Insight

**Tags:** Case-based Learning, Critical Thinking, Cyber Bullying, Digital Learning, education, Engagement, Problem Solving, Social Emotional Learning, Social Media Resources

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### [UpgradeMySkill.com and EXIN Team Up to Offer IT Certification Courses](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/upgrademyskill-com-and-exin-team-up-to-offer-it-certification-courses/)

**Published:** December 31, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** UpgradeMySkill.com, a leading platform for professional development, has officially partnered with EXIN, a globally recognized leader in IT certifications and training, to deliver a broad range of IT-related courses to learners worldwide.

**Content:**

UpgradeMySkill.com, a leading platform for [professional development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/professional-development/), has officially partnered with EXIN, a globally recognized leader in IT certifications and training, to deliver a broad range of IT-related courses to learners worldwide. This strategic alliance aims to provide professionals with the skills and certifications needed to succeed in today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape.

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As part of this collaboration, UpgradeMySkill.com will offer a wide selection of EXIN-accredited courses, including certifications in areas like Agile, Scrum, IT service management, [cloud computing](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/cloud-computing/), [cybersecurity](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/cybersecurity/), and more. These high-demand certifications will help individuals build practical expertise while enhancing their employability across industries. With EXIN’s industry-recognized certifications and UpgradeMySkill’s user-friendly online platform, learners can access high-quality training at their fingertips. From beginners to advanced professionals, the partnership ensures that individuals at any stage of their career can upskill and gain credentials respected by top employers worldwide.

Speaking on the collaboration, Ravi Kumar, CEO of UpgradeMySkill.com., said:

> **Partnering with EXIN is a game-changer for UpgradeMySkill. EXIN’s certification programs are highly respected in the industry, and by offering them through our platform, we’re helping students gain the knowledge and credentials that will open doors to better career opportunities. Our global reach and EXIN’s trusted training methodology create the perfect combination for success.**

Key Features of the Partnership Include:

- **Global Reach:** Offering [online courses](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-courses/) and certification opportunities to learners worldwide.
- **Accredited Courses:** Access to EXIN’s industry-leading certifications, including Agile Scrum Foundation and IT Service Management (ITIL).
- **Flexible Learning:** Self-paced learning that fits the busy schedules of professionals.
- **Expert Instructors:** Courses led by certified instructors who bring real-world experience to the learning experience.

UpgradeMySkill.com’s first EXIN certification course, Agile Scrum Foundation Certification Training, is already available to learners as part of the offering. This course is designed to equip individuals with the foundational knowledge of Agile practices and Scrum methodologies, key competencies in modern IT and business environments.

Sandeep Menon, a representative of EXIN, stated:

> **We are excited to collaborate with UpgradeMySkill.com. This partnership is a step towards enhancing accessibility to quality training and certification programmes, and we’re confident that learners will benefit from the high-level courses and expert-led instruction available through UpgradeMySkill.**

UpgradeMySkill aims to deliver development solutions to both enterprises and professionals around the globe and assist them in staying updated with the industry’s best result-oriented practices and skill sets, which are constantly subjected to transformation. It also has a large number of students from all walks of life in the IT industry, whether they are high-ranking executives looking to become the best in their field, mid-level managers or architects looking to advance to the top, or entry-level IT Service technicians or engineers looking to gain knowledge to ensure that their first few steps in their careers are correct. As a result, the platform attracts talent worldwide, and its services are available both physically and online. Its courses are approved and accredited to ensure that all students benefit from participating in one of its training programmes.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Certification, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, EdTech Startups/Companies, IT Skills, Online Courses, Partnerships, Professional Development, Upskilling

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### [Mathleaks Launches AI Tutor to Bridge the Gap in Math Education](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/mathleaks-launches-ai-tutor-to-bridge-the-gap-in-math-education/)

**Published:** December 31, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Mathleaks, a leader in educational innovation, has announced the US launch of MathVizy, a game-changing artificial intelligence redefining how mathematics is taught and learnt.

**Content:**

Mathleaks, a leader in educational innovation, has announced the US launch of MathVizy, a game-changing [artificial intelligence](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/artificial-intelligence/) redefining how [mathematics](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/mathematics/) is taught and learnt. MathVizy is the first math-specific AI to combine step-by-step problem-solving with interactive visualizations, making math education accessible, engaging, and intuitive for students, teachers, and parents nationwide.

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Mathleaks seeks to make math more accessible to everyone. With MathVizy, the platform is taking a giant leap toward creating a world where math is no longer a barrier but a bridge to opportunity for learners of all backgrounds. It bridges significant gaps in math [education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/education/) by helping students understand topics clearly. It saves teachers hours on grading and administrative tasks, allowing them to focus on teaching. It helps parents stay connected and informed by providing progress updates targeted to their child’s specific requirements.

Speaking about the platform, Jesper Mårtensson, CEO of Mathleaks, said:

> **MathVizy is more than just a tool—it’s a game-changer for the education system. With our roots in innovation and teaching, we’re proud to bring this transformational technology to classrooms and homes across America, starting in Minnesota. Our mission has always been about empowering learners, and MathVizy is the next step in making math education equitable, effective, and inspiring.**

MathVizy’s Unique Advantages

- **Interactive Learning:** Visual explanations demystify even the most challenging math concepts.
- **Smart Automation:** Instant grading, feedback, and assignment creation for teachers.
- **Personalized Insights:** Tailored learning paths for every student.

Mathleaks’ unwavering commitment to privacy ensures that user data remains secure, giving schools, teachers, and families peace of mind. It aims to help students thrive by providing motivating, innovative, and affordable eLearning solutions. As its product line grows, the company hopes to keep its socially responsible pricing consistent across all platforms. It promotes rational thought, which is essential in an increasingly automated culture. Mathleaks makes it simple to study math when it becomes challenging, from junior high to first year of college. The platform’s users can study anywhere and whenever they want, on any device or platform – mobile, tablet, PC, iPhone or Android.

MathVizy allows students to take a snapshot of a math problem with their phone and receive a clear, step-by-step explanation. It recognizes students’ knowledge gaps and recommends tailored learning strategies. Automatic reports allow teachers and parents to follow progress effortlessly. It assesses the student’s thinking abilities, suggests further exercises, communicates with the teacher, and personalizes explanations for their specific needs.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, EdTech Startups/Companies, Math Learning Platform, Mathematics, Online Courses, Online Education, Online Teaching, Personalized Learning

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### [Gujarat CM Announces 'SWAR' Platform to Overcome Language Barriers](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/gujarat-cm-announces-swar-platform-to-overcome-language-barriers/)

**Published:** December 30, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has launched a new citizen-centric initiative called the SWAR (Speech and Written Analysis Resource) platform.

**Content:**

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has launched a new citizen-centric initiative called the SWAR (Speech and Written Analysis Resource) platform. According to an official statement, the SWAR (Speech and Written Analysis Resource) platform was launched on Good Governance Day on December 25.

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Under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Team Gujarat has consistently implemented various initiatives and schemes aimed at improving the “ease of living” for its citizens, the statement added. On Good Governance Day, the Chief Minister established a new citizen-centric initiative called the SWAR (Speech and Written Analysis Resource) platform.

The statement further stated that the SWAR platform was developed by the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) in partnership with the Bhashini Team of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (National Language Translation Mission). This innovative platform leverages technology to overcome language barriers. The Speech-to-Text feature has also been integrated into the Gujarat CMO website.

With the Speech-to-Text functionality, citizens can dictate their messages instead of typing them manually. The SWAR platform uses the indigenous [artificial intelligence](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/artificial-intelligence/) system, Bhashini, to facilitate this. This technology development will allow the state government to reach a bigger audience while improving grievance redressal and feedback systems.

In the future, the SWAR platform will support the Chief Minister’s Office by incorporating advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning capabilities. Resources such as Natural Language Processing (NLP), Open-Source Generationative AI (GenAI), [Machine Learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/machine-learning/) (ML), and Computer Vision will be integrated into the resource library as per CMO requirements.

SWAR enhances inclusivity by allowing voice-based submission of applications and grievances, thus eliminating the dependency on English keyboards. This ensures that all citizens can access government services effectively regardless of their technological proficiency.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Academic Resources, Artificial Intelligence, English, Innovation, Language Learning, Machine Learning, Voice based tools

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### [Meghalaya to Launch 5,000 New Smart Classrooms to Enhance Education](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/meghalaya-to-launch-5000-new-smart-classrooms-to-enhance-education/)

**Published:** December 30, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** The Meghalaya government has announced plans to introduce an additional 5,000 smart classrooms across schools in the state.

**Content:**

The Meghalaya government has announced plans to introduce an additional 5,000 smart classrooms across schools in the state. This initiative aims to improve education quality and is a significant step toward closing the digital divide and providing students with access to modern learning resources and technology. The roll-out of smart classrooms is expected to transform education in Meghalaya by making learning more interactive, engaging, and accessible.

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The state’s efforts to incorporate technology into education come as [digital learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/digital-learning/) has become an indispensable instrument in the current educational system. The plan to launch 5,000 smart classrooms is part of Meghalaya’s ongoing efforts to incorporate technology into schools and boost educational quality throughout the state.

According to the report, the Education Minister of Meghalaya, Rakkam A Sangma, has recently shared that the government has already made strides in implementing smart classrooms in several institutions across the state. The minister added, “Our vision is to ensure that students in Meghalaya have access to the best learning tools and resources. Introducing these 5,000 additional smart classrooms will be a step forward in making Meghalaya’s education system more tech-savvy and interactive”.

Smart classrooms are designed to provide students with an interactive and engaging learning experience using technology such as projectors, computers, and high-speed internet connectivity. These classrooms will not only enhance the learning experience but also provide access to a wide range of educational content, from digital textbooks to online educational resources and interactive lessons. It aims to bridge the digital divide between urban and rural areas. In many parts of the state, students do not have easy access to digital learning tools, which hampers their educational development. By introducing smart classrooms in schools across Meghalaya, the state government aims to ensure that all students, regardless of their geographical location, have equal access to the benefits of modern education technology.

The initiative is expected to be especially beneficial for students in remote and rural areas of Meghalaya, where traditional educational methods may be less effective. With smart classrooms, students can experience modern, interactive learning that can improve understanding and retention of complex concepts, making education more engaging and relevant to today’s world. In addition to benefiting students, the smart classrooms initiative will support teachers by providing them access to modern teaching tools and resources. Teachers can use digital content, including videos, presentations, and other educational materials, to enhance their lessons and engage students more effectively.

Furthermore, the programme will offer [professional development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/professional-development/) opportunities for instructors, allowing them to feel more comfortable using technology in the classroom. This, in turn, will lead to a more effective and innovative approach to teaching in Meghalayan schools. The smart classrooms will help students develop critical skills, including [problem-solving](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/problem-solving/), digital literacy, and collaboration, by providing access to modern educational resources. These skills are essential for success in the 21st century and will help prepare Meghalaya’s youth for future challenges in a globalized, technology-driven world.

The Meghalaya government’s announcement of 5,000 new smart classrooms significantly changes the state’s educational scene. By utilizing technology to improve the learning experience, Meghalaya is laying the groundwork for a more innovative, inclusive, and effective [education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/education/) system. This project strives to give students access to current tools and resources and addresses the digital divide, offering that all students in the state have equal educational chances. As the initiative progresses, it is projected to have a transformative impact on Meghalaya’s educational system, empowering students and teachers for a better future.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** 21st Century Skills, Digital Classroom, Digital Learning, education, Innovation, Literacy, Problem Solving, Professional Development, Quality Education

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### [Play100x.com Aims to Revolutionize Math Education With Personalized Learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/play100x-com-aims-to-revolutionize-math-education-with-personalized-learning/)

**Published:** December 30, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Play100x.com recently announced the launch of its innovative digital learning environment designed to improve children's mathematics skills.

**Content:**

Play100x.com recently announced the launch of its innovative digital learning environment designed to improve children’s [mathematics](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/mathematics/) skills. This free application, available at play100x.com, uses a highly scalable algorithm to generate endless exercises in BIDMAS, multiplication, LCM, HCF, percentages, and other basic concepts, resulting in a transforming experience for students, educators, and academic institutions.

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Built on state-of-the-art [gamification](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/gamification/), play100x.com incorporates top-tier [engagement](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/engagement/) methods that maintain steady participation, heightened motivation, and clear [skill development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/skill-development/) outcomes. Kids can add or remove friends, compete on leaderboards, and display their progress in a protected, privacy-focused setting. It can also deactivate their accounts whenever they wish, safeguarding personal autonomy. This approach and robust safety protocols align with international data protection standards and parental expectations, establishing a new benchmark for trusted educational tools.

Speaking about the development, Vish Murugesan, Founder of play100x.com, said:

> **At play100x.com, our vision is to unite cutting-edge technology with proven academic strategies so children can enjoy a secure and dynamic space to master essential math skills. Open access to quality resources, strong privacy controls, and peer-based learning activities help nurture both confidence and subject mastery.**

Key Advantages of the Platform

- **Infinite Math Content:** Proprietary algorithms adjust to each learner’s level, offering endless math challenges that reinforce understanding and promote long-term mastery.
- **Gamification-Driven Engagement:** A thoughtfully crafted rewards system—including points, badges, and friendly competitions—turns everyday math drills into interactive exercises that inspire self-guided learning.
- **Safe Social Networking:** Kids can add or remove friends while checking their rankings in a closely monitored environment. This approach fosters healthy rivalry without compromising privacy.
- **Data Privacy and Autonomy:** 100x refrains from tracking individual activity, reducing compliance issues while ensuring an ethical user framework. The option to deactivate an account highlights the platform’s commitment to personal control.
- **No Barriers to Entry:** Play100x.com is entirely free, removes financial hurdles, and brings top-tier math instruction to learners everywhere, reflecting a philosophy of equality and inclusion.

Educators can seamlessly integrate play100x.com into lesson plans, assessments, or support programmes. The system’s adaptive questions in BIDMAS, multiplication, LCM, HCF, percentages, and beyond allow teachers to pinpoint student needs, address gaps, and effectively apply diverse instructional methods.

Classroom competitions spark motivation, improve collaboration, and strengthen understanding of math concepts. By adopting play100x.com, schools can nurture a sense of academic achievement and encourage a lasting appreciation for mathematics. Stringent privacy measures enable safe deployment on any scale. Ongoing refinements and alignment with recognized academic standards confirm play100x.com as a reliable partner for schools prioritizing innovation and learner-centric practices.

Play100x.com was founded on the belief that all children deserve a supportive, engaging space for mastering math skills. By uniting advanced algorithmic design, user-centred principles, and proven engagement tactics, the platform equips learners with the mathematical foundation crucial for academic and professional success. The app, developed by a multidisciplinary team of mathematicians, educators, child psychologists, and technologists, continues to expand as a dynamic and high-quality educational solution. This comprehensive approach addresses the challenges of traditional learning methods while advocating for new standards of educational quality.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Digital Learning, EdTech Startups/Companies, Engagement, Gamification, Gamified Learning, Math Learning Platform, Mathematics, Maths Learning, Multidisciplinary Learning, Online Courses, Online Education, Skill Development

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### [Ynmo Secures $5M to Empower Children With Disabilities](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/ynmo-secures-5m-to-empower-children-with-disabilities/)

**Published:** December 30, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Wa'ed Ventures, Aramco's $500 million venture capital arm, has announced that it will lead a $5 million investment in YNMO, a Saudi company specializing in educational and rehabilitative technology.

**Content:**

Wa’ed Ventures, Aramco’s $500 million venture capital arm, has announced that it will lead a $5 million investment in YNMO, a Saudi company specializing in educational and rehabilitative technology. YNMO’s mission is to empower children of all abilities through [data-driven](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/data-driven/), tailored solutions. Qatar Development Bank (QDB) and Nour Nouf Ventures, a fund focused on impact-driven startups, also participated in the funding round.

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Founded in 2017 by Dr Fahad Al-Nemary, Dr Abdullah Murad, and Dr Faisal Al-Nemary, Ynmo aims to deliver innovative solutions that enhance access to quality care, support, and diverse opportunities, ensuring that every beneficiary, regardless of their abilities, has a chance to grow, learn, and succeed. It provides an integrated platform for organizing services for children with disabilities and their families. It enables specialists to develop advanced rehabilitation and educational programmes based on best practices supported by AI technology. It also allows parents to access support and consultations through an extensive network of specialists in behavioural therapy, speech and language therapy, and psychological therapy.

Dr Fahad Al-Nemary, Co-founder and CEO of Ynmo, expressed gratitude for the support of investors and partners who have helped enhance Ynmo’s impact from day one:

> **This funding will accelerate our mission to improve services for children with disabilities. Together, we are committed to creating a future where every child has the right to quality education and support regardless of their abilities.**

The startup’s vision is to become a global leader in providing innovative solutions for all children and people with disabilities, consistently pushing the boundaries of what is achievable. It strives to create a [community](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/community/) that embraces diversity, inclusion, and equality, where each child’s unique abilities are celebrated and can access the resources and support they need to succeed and contribute to their communities.

Eng. Anas Al-Qahtani, Acting CEO of Wa’ed Ventures, stated:

> **Ynmo represents an outstanding impact-driven platform that leverages technological advancements to deliver high-quality educational and rehabilitative services. We are excited to collaborate with the team and drive meaningful change in the region by fostering an inclusive environment for children with disabilities.**

Mohammed Al Emadi, Acting Executive Director of Investment & Incubation of Qatar Development Bank, added:

> **We believe that technology plays a decisive role in improving access to educational content and enhancing the learning experience for the targeted beneficiaries of this product. Our support for this sector aligns closely with the clusters and sectors targeted under Qatar’s Third National Development Strategy 2024–2030. Moreover, our investment in Ynmo reflects Qatar Development Bank’s goals of fostering innovation, driving expansion within Qatar, and establishing a centre for the company’s operations.**

With this funding, Ynmo plans to expand its services and introduce new features aimed at improving support for children with disabilities and enhancing their access to [early childhood](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/early-childhood/) services. The company also aims to strengthen its partnerships with the Gulf region’s governmental, educational, and rehabilitative institutions.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Community, Data-Driven, Early Childhood, EdTech Funding, EdTech Investors, EdTech Startups/Companies, Online Courses, Online Education, Quality Education

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### [Manassas Schools and Varsity Tutors Team Up to Empower Students With 24/7 Online Tutoring](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/manassas-schools-and-varsity-tutors-team-up-to-empower-students-with-24-7-online-tutoring/)

**Published:** December 27, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Manassas City Public Schools, a public school district serving the city of Manassas, Virginia, has recently announced an exciting partnership with Varsity Tutors for Schools, the leading platform for live online tutoring, to provide all district students with access to the Varsity Tutors for Schools platform.

**Content:**

Manassas City Public Schools, a public school district serving the city of Manassas, Virginia, located approximately 30 miles southwest of Washington, D.C., has recently announced an exciting partnership with Varsity Tutors for Schools, a Nerdy company and the leading platform for live [online tutoring](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-tutoring/), to provide all district students with access to the Varsity Tutors for Schools platform. The partnership ensures that all students, educators, and parents have rich academic resources for the school years.

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The comprehensive platform integrates interactive study tools, collaborative workspaces, and dynamic tutoring resources, including:

- 24/7 On-Demand Chat Tutoring
- On-Demand Essay Review
- Live Enrichment and Remediation Classes
- SAT and ACT Test Prep Classes
- Celebrity-Led StarCourse Classes
- Self Study Resources
- College & [Career Readiness](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/career-readiness/) Resources
- Adaptive Assessments & [Personalized Learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/personalized-learning/) Plans
- Recorded Enrichment Classes

Speaking on the collaboration, Ed Stephenson, Director of Instruction of Manassas City Public Schools, said:

> **We are grateful for the wide variety of on-demand resources Varsity Tutors provides and are very happy with the tools this partnership makes available to our students to further support their academic needs. We encourage students and parents to use varsity tutors’ broad resources to support their learning at school and home.**

Over 500 school districts nationwide use the Varsity Tutors for Schools platform to augment classroom learning and effectively close learning gaps. When students need help with their homework or have difficulty solving a problem, they can connect with a tutor at any time of day or night. Students can take practice tests and follow their lesson plans for guided [self-study](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/self-study/). They can also enroll in expert-led live sessions to master geometry, middle school math, and elementary school reading alongside their peers.

Anthony Salcito, Chief Institutional Officer of Varsity Tutors for Schools, stated:

> **Varsity Tutors for Schools delivers a rich set of learning options for all students. Our comprehensive platform access is available to all K-12 schools. It opens a gateway for targeted intervention with best-in-class high-dosage tutoring options, including flexible implementation models that can put administrative staff, teachers, or parents at the centre of the high-dosage tutoring relationship, depending on the district’s needs.**

Varsity Tutors, the industry-leading online tutoring platform trusted by millions of families, has introduced Varsity Tutors for Schools, which aims to help district leaders deliver 1:1 tutoring and complete learning support. Varsity Tutors has a demonstrated track record of effective partnership with over 500 [K-12](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/k-12/) schools and districts, and it provides three implementation models: district-assigned, parent-assigned, and Teacher-assigned. Each implementation model includes providing high-dose, recurring, face-to-face tutoring in 1:1 or small group settings for any grade or subject, 24/7 [on-demand tutoring](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/on-demand-tutoring/), essay critique, and dedicated college admissions and test preparation support.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Career Readiness, College Admissions, EdTech Startups/Companies, K-12, Live Tutoring, On-demand Tutoring, Online Education, Online Tutoring, Self-Study, Test Prep, Tutoring

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### [Stepful Raises $31.5M to Address Healthcare Worker Shortage](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/stepful-raises-31-5m-to-address-healthcare-worker-shortage/)

**Published:** December 27, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Stepful, the company dedicated to reimagining healthcare training for allied health professional jobs, has announced it has raised $31.5 million in a Series B funding round led by Oak HC/FT.

**Content:**

Stepful, the company dedicated to reimagining [healthcare](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/healthcare/) training for allied health professional jobs, has announced it has raised $31.5 million in a Series B funding round led by Oak HC/FT and with participation from Y Combinator, Reach Capital, AlleyCorp, SemperVirens, Company Ventures, Green Sands, ECMC Education Impact Fund, Intermountain Ventures, and Cedar Pine.

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Stepful offers educational training programmes for entry-level positions, including medical assistants, medical admins, and pharmacy technicians, as well as advanced programmes for licensed practical nurses and surgical technicians. The platform is designed for working adults, mainly from historically underserved communities, providing virtual instructor-led courses that include live, [cohort-based learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/cohort-based-learning/) sessions and one-on-one coaching for those looking for entry-level positions in hospitals and healthcare settings. Its programme’s bite-sized, asynchronous, [interactive learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/interactive-learning/) modules allow students to manage their studies alongside other commitments. At the same time, AI-powered feedback offers personalized support and outreach to ensure students don’t fall behind.

Speaking on the fundraising, Carl Madi, CEO of Stepful, said:

> **This funding supports our mission to make healthcare training more accessible while addressing the U.S. shortage of healthcare workers. It enables us to reach more students, ensuring our graduates can transition into high-demand roles more quickly, grow our practical nursing offerings, and open new schools in key regions. We’re also enhancing our capabilities to better serve healthcare employers by adding tools for screening and vetting, analytics, on-site learning support, and pursuing strategic acquisitions.**

Stepful’s approach yielded industry-leading results, including an 87% NHA CCMA exam pass rate (ten points higher than the national norm) and a 75% completion rate. It presently has 13,000 monthly active students and a network of over 8,000 hospital partners where students can receive hands-on clinical training. Unlike other trade schools, it is an AI-powered learning platform that offers a faster format, lower pricing, and job placement for students who complete the programme. The company’s operations have grown significantly, from 50 students in 2021 to over 30,000 enrollment projected in 2024.

Vig Chandramouli, Partner of Oak HC/FT, added:

> **Stepful is addressing a significant unmet need to mitigate the health professional labour shortage while creating a win-win situation for students and employers. The quality and outcomes of Stepful’s programme have proven to be superior to current options, with higher graduation rates, certification pass rates, and job placement rates, all at a lower cost. We’re proud to partner with Stepful as they scale their impact.**

The firm will use this funding to expand its [B2B](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/b2b/) offering and grow its health system partnerships.

As the $28 billion healthcare training market expands despite labour constraints, Stepful positions itself as an end-to-end workforce solution for healthcare employers, providing capabilities such as [online training](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-training/), on-site learning support, and analytics. By partnering with major healthcare providers such as Providence, Ohio State University Physicians, and Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, its expanding B2B sector is well-positioned to assist systems in directly feeding their labour pool with well-trained, talented people.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, B2B, Coaching Program, Cohort-based Learning, Funding, Health Education, Healthcare, Interactive Learning, Medical Education, Medical Training, Online Training

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### [AICTE, NQM Launch Quantum Tech Minor Programme for Undergraduate](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/aicte-nqm-launch-quantum-tech-minor-programme-for-undergraduate/)

**Published:** December 27, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), in collaboration with the National Quantum Mission (NQM) under the Department of Science and Technology (DST), has recently launched India's first Undergraduate (UG) Minor programme in Quantum Technologies.

**Content:**

The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), in collaboration with the National Quantum Mission (NQM) under the Department of Science and Technology (DST), has recently launched India’s first Undergraduate (UG) Minor programme in Quantum Technologies. This initiative aims to prepare India’s workforce for the quantum revolution, positioning the nation as a global leader in cutting-edge quantum [innovation](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/innovation/), the AICTE said in a statement.

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The UG Minor programme in Quantum Technologies is designed to bridge the gap between academia and industry by addressing the strategic and multidisciplinary needs of the quantum ecosystem. It spans four verticals: Quantum Computation and Simulation, Quantum Communication and Cryptography, Quantum Sensing, and Quantum Materials and Devices.

The programme was unveiled at an event attended by prominent dignitaries, including AICTE Chairman Prof. TG Sitharam, DST Secretary Prof. Abhay Karandikar, National Quantum Mission Governing Board Chairman Dr. Ajai Chowdhry, Prof. A.K. Sood from the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India, and Curriculum Drafting Committee Chairman Prof. Arindam Ghosh.

Professor TG Sitharam, Chairman of AICTE, highlighted the programme’s transformative potential and stated:

> **Quantum technology will redefine computing, communication, and sensing.” Through this curriculum, we aim to nurture a skilled workforce that can drive innovation and fulfil the goals of the National Quantum Mission. AICTE’s initiatives, including mandatory internships and IDEA Labs, complement this endeavour to create a robust, quantum-ready talent pool.**

The modular curriculum allows engineering students to select 18 credits from a pool of 30 beginning in their third semester. It emphasizes [project-based learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/project-based-learning/) and interdisciplinary reach. “This programme, spanning all quantum verticals, ensures that quantum technology becomes a viable career path for students,” stated Prof. Arindam Ghosh, Chairman of the Curriculum Drafting Committee.

The newly introduced quantum technology programme boasts a flexible curriculum, enabling students to choose 18 credits from a pool of over 30. This allows institutions to tailor the programme based on their available resources, the statement mentioned.

To support educators, the AICTE and leading institutions like the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) will organize Faculty Development Programmes (FDPs). These FDPs aim to train faculty members to deliver high-quality quantum education, ensuring consistency and excellence in programme delivery.

To develop a strong quantum-ready ecosystem, AICTE and the Department of Science and Technology (DST) will work with institutions to build cutting-edge quantum technology laboratories. These labs will give students access to advanced tools, allowing them to obtain hands-on experience with real-world quantum technology applications. Furthermore, expert-led FDPs and the creation of dedicated textbooks designed explicitly for undergraduate quantum education will ensure the programme’s long-term viability. These projects demonstrate a commitment to developing a workforce pool skilled at quantum technologies, which have the potential to reshape the future of innovation and industry.

AICTE and DST will support institutions with dedicated faculty training programmes, state-of-the-art laboratory setups, and UG-level textbooks to ensure effective implementation. “This initiative addresses challenges like [teacher training](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/teachers-training/) and infrastructure. Together with AICTE, we aim to launch the programme in the next academic session,” said DST Secretary Prof. Abhay Karandikar.

The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) was established in November 1945 as a national-level supreme advisory organization to survey [technical education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/technical-education/) facilities and encourage development throughout the country in a coordinated and integrated manner. The institution is responsible for planning, developing, and implementing norms and standards; ensuring quality assurance through accreditation, monitoring, and evaluation; ensuring certification and award parity; and ensuring the country’s coordinated and integrated development and management of technology education.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Collaboration, education, Engineering, Innovation, Multidisciplinary Learning, Project Based Learning, Teacher Training, Tech Training, Technical Education, undergraduate students

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### [Tutor Doctor Unites With MindPrint for Personalized Learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/tutor-doctor-unites-with-mindprint-for-personalized-learning/)

**Published:** December 26, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Tutor Doctor, the global leader in one-on-one private tutoring, has partnered with the world-renowned company MindPrint Learning.

**Content:**

Tutor Doctor, the global leader in one-on-one private [tutoring](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/tutoring/), has partnered with the world-renowned company MindPrint Learning. MindPrint is the only [K12](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/k12/) solution that uses objective cognitive data to educate students on how they learn best, providing individualized solutions based on each student’s strengths and requirements.

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This is the first time MindPrint has partnered with a worldwide tutoring organization, making it a significant milestone for both brands as they collaborate to give the finest possible services to students of all ages and abilities. Tutor Doctor franchisees, tutors, and students worldwide now have access to MindPrint assessments, which use cognitive data to understand learner variability better. MindPrint assessments evaluate nine key cognitive skills in executive functions, reasoning, memory, and processing that influence performance across all academic subjects and impact standardized test scores. MindPrint identifies areas of giftedness as well as potential learning barriers.

In addition to offering key insights into each student’s capacities, MindPrint provides personalized strategies to support students across academic subjects, giving tutors various tools to individualize instruction. MindPrint provides unparalleled insights to ensure every student meets their academic goals and rediscovers the joy of learning.

Frank Milner, President of Tutor Doctor, shared about the collaboration with MindPrint:

> **At Tutor Doctor, we’re committed to helping students achieve academic success by understanding what they are learning and how they learn best. This partnership with MindPrint gives our franchisees access to cutting-edge, one-of-a-kind cognitive data and resources that will enable our tutors to better support students and help them reach their full potential.**

The MindPrint assessment was developed over 20 years of research by the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Medicine in partnership with the National Institutes of Health, and it is used by top institutions such as NASA. Initially designed for adults, it was eventually extended to serve students aged 8 to 21. Designed for convenience, the assessment can be completed at home in about an hour, with breaks or numerous sessions available to assist younger pupils or those with difficulties with learning. Tutors can apply insights and methods the same day, eliminating the need for parents and children to wait for personalized support.

Nancy Weinstein, CEO of MindPrint Learning, added:

> **We’re excited to partner with Tutor Doctor to expand MindPrint’s cognitive assessments to students across the globe. This partnership equips Tutor Doctor’s franchisees and tutors with key insights to personalize their teaching methods further, focusing on each student’s unique learning strengths. Tutor Doctor franchisees are positioned to help students thrive beyond what traditional tutoring methods can offer.**

The alliance supports Tutor Doctor’s holistic approach to education and enables tutors to improve their tailored learning plans. By concentrating on each student’s particular strengths and areas for improvement, tutors can provide even more effective educational support. The relationship also provides enormous value for Tutor Doctor franchisees by boosting the scope of their service offerings.

Founded as an alternative to the “one-to-many” teaching model most extra-curricular learning centres offer, Tutor Doctor provides a personalized one-to-one, in-home and [online tutoring](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-tutoring/) service to students of all ages. Now, with offices internationally, its vision is becoming a reality, positively impacting students and their families worldwide. With the belief that all students can achieve academic success through two components – academic foundation building and academic discipline, the platform will continue to lead the private tutoring industry.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** EdTech Startups/Companies, K-12, Online Assessment, Online Courses, Online Education, Online Tutoring, Partnership, Personalized Learning, Private Tuition

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### [Portland Public Schools and YouScience Collaborate to Empower Students](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/portland-public-schools-and-youscience-collaborate-to-empower-students/)

**Published:** December 26, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** YouScience ®, the leading technology provider dedicated to solving the skills gap crisis for students and employers, has partnered with Portland Public Schools (PPS), the largest school district in Oregon.

**Content:**

YouScience ®, the leading technology provider dedicated to solving the skills gap crisis for students and employers, has partnered with Portland Public Schools (PPS), the largest school district in Oregon. This partnership significantly enhances PPS’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathway programmes, starting with Benson Polytechnic High School and Leodis V. McDaniel High School. Through this collaboration, PPS reaffirms its dedication to preparing students with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in an increasingly dynamic workforce.

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By integrating YouScience’s aptitude-based tool, YouScience ® Aptitude & Career Discovery, into its CTE programmes, PPS aims to provide students with personalized insights into their natural talents and abilities. Unlike traditional interest-based platforms, the platform leverages proven science to align students’ aptitudes (or natural abilities) with in-demand career pathways. These insights empower students to make informed decisions about their educational and career journeys while supporting the district’s vision of fostering a future-ready workforce.

Commenting on the collaboration, Chris Brida, Director of Career and Technical Education of Portland Public Schools, said:

> **The partnership between Portland Public Schools and YouScience is a transformative step in aligning education with the needs of students and the workforce. By leveraging YouScience’s innovative tools, we can empower every student in our district to uncover their unique strengths and connect with meaningful career pathways. By bringing together industry insights, educational excellence, and student potential, we are building bridges from the classroom to the careers of tomorrow.**

Portland Public Schools serves more than 44,000 students across 81 schools, making it one of the largest districts in the Pacific Northwest. The introduction of YouScience in PPS signifies a pivotal shift toward [data-driven](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/data-driven/) education that enhances student outcomes and helps the district address [workforce development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/workforce-development/) needs in Oregon’s largest urban area.

Edson Barton, CEO of YouScience, added:

> **Partnering with Portland Public Schools is a significant step for YouScience and our mission to close the skills gap in all parts of the United States. By empowering students with insights into their natural abilities, we’re helping them discover and pursue career pathways that align with their unique talents and industry needs. This collaboration exemplifies how combining education and workforce development can create a brighter future for students and the communities they serve.**

YouScience leverages proven research, [artificial intelligence](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/artificial-intelligence/), and industry input to help individuals identify their aptitudes, validate their skills and knowledge, and get matched with real-world educational and career pathways in high-demand occupations. Individuals, parents, educators, and counsellors are preferred to guide and support academic and career paths, serving more than 11,500 educational institutions and millions of users nationwide. It has already made a difference in other Oregon CTE programmes, including Henley High School in Klamath Falls. It has helped connect students with health science career opportunities while addressing key workforce shortages, such as those at Sky Lakes Medical Center. It is used in over 100 middle and high schools across Oregon.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Academic Research, Artificial Intelligence, Community, Data-Driven, education, Future-ready Careers, Online Education, Partnerships, Research, Workforce Development

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### [Muzigal Launches New Music Academy in Hyderabad](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/muzigal-launches-new-music-academy-in-hyderabad/)

**Published:** December 26, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Muzigal, India's leading music education platform, has recently launched an innovative music academy in Hyderabad. The academy, located in Nallagandla, Hyderabad, spans 1,200 square feet and has an unrivalled atmosphere ideal for learning music.

**Content:**

Muzigal, India’s leading [music education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/music-education/) platform, has recently launched an innovative music academy in Hyderabad. The academy, located in Nallagandla, Hyderabad, spans 1,200 square feet and has an unrivalled atmosphere ideal for learning music, both vocal and instrumental, according to the official statement.

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The Music Academy at Nallagandla can accommodate over 500 students in multiple batches and offers lessons in Piano, Keyboard, Guitar, Drums, Carnatic vocals, Hindustani Vocals, Western Vocals, Violin, and Ukulele.

Muzigal’s state-of-the-art academy is setting a gold standard in music education by providing a 360-degree framework for the [music learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/music-learning/) and teaching ecosystem, with online, offline, and music instrument shopfronts integrated into one platform.

Speaking at the launch of Muzigal’s Nallagandla Academy, Muzigal’s Founder, Dr Lakshminarayana Yeluri, said:

> **The Muzigal Academy builds on our mission of democratizing music education by giving learners access to a state-of-the-art learning centre in their community. This will represent the best learning and teaching experience one could hope for in music. It will cater to the widest range of courses in Indian classical and Western music taught by expert music teachers. In addition, a structured curriculum, periodic assessments, certification, flexible fee payment plans, highly trained teachers, and easy access make it learner-centric at heart.**

Muzigal was founded in 2020 to democratize music education by connecting music teachers and learners worldwide through an app by Dr. Lakshminarayana Yeluri, a passionate musician and entrepreneur. It has grown as a revolutionary platform ever since through its App, neighbourhood academies, and music instrument stores to serve all music learners’ needs under one roof. Independent music tutors and street corner academies are the prevailing options in the music education space. The portal is the first-ever organized player revolutionizing the music education space. It has emerged as a dominant player in the last 18 months, becoming the largest destination for music teachers and students.

The company offers beginner to Intermediate level music classes across Indian and Western music genres for all age groups through its proprietary curriculum delivered by qualified music teachers. It is expanding its footprint across India to establish 600+ academies within the next 5 years to create a household name for music classes. Its tech platform, Muzigal Online, helps music learners worldwide select and join music classes with the best teachers in an easy three-click way. It makes [online learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-learning/) seamless and smooth, from booking to scheduling, live video, and messaging between the student and teacher. Students can book trials and classes and learn non-stop.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** education, Music Education, Music Learning, Music-based Learning, Online Classes, Online Courses, Online Learning, Online Music Course, Tutoring

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### [BHU Launches 22 Courses on SWAYAM Platform for January 2025](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/bhu-launches-22-courses-on-swayam-platform-for-january-2025/)

**Published:** December 26, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Banaras Hindu University (BHU), recognized for its academic excellence and innovative approach to education, has announced the launch of 22 courses on the SWAYAM platform for the January 2025 session.

**Content:**

Banaras Hindu University (BHU), recognized for its academic excellence and innovative approach to [education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/education/), has announced the launch of 22 courses on the SWAYAM platform for the January 2025 session. The initiative aligns with contemporary and traditional academic themes to offer a holistic learning experience.

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BHU’s SWAYAM courses offer various programmes, providing innovative learning opportunities for students, professionals, and lifelong learners. The offerings range from [Machine Learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/machine-learning/) and Ancient Indian Architecture to Income Tax, Gender Studies, Tabla Playing, Human Resources, Services Marketing, Research Methodology, and Investment Management.

**Dr Ashutosh Mohan, Coordinator of BHU SWAYAM**, highlighted that BHU’s esteemed faculty have thoughtfully designed the courses. It covers various topics, from Indian Knowledge Systems, Finance, Law, and Agriculture to Machine Learning, Tourism, Culture Studies, and Life Skills. The programmes, ranging from 4 to 12 weeks, cater to a broad audience, including students, working professionals, and lifelong learners.

The courses, which begin on January 20, 2025, provide a unique opportunity to explore contemporary and traditional academic themes. [Exams](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/exams/) for all enrolled courses will be held in April 2025. Interested students can register using the SWAYAM portal.

SWAYAM is an initiative designed to achieve the three cardinal principles of education policy, namely access, equity, and quality, highlighting the organization’s dedication to inclusive education. This initiative aims to provide the best teaching and learning tools to everybody, especially the most disadvantaged, thereby bridging the digital divide for students who have previously been unaffected by the digital revolution. The courses offered by SWAYAM are free of cost to students, emphasizing that [quality education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/quality-education/) is not a privilege but a right. Those pursuing a SWAYAM certification can register for the final proctored exams cheaply, making the platform available.

Banaras Hindu University is an internationally renowned temple of learning established in the holy city of Varanasi. This innovative and creative university was formed in 1916 by the great nationalist leader Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya, with the assistance of outstanding people such as Dr Annie Besant, who saw it as the University of India. The University family includes approximately 15,000 students from all walks of life, castes, religions, and races, approximately 1700 teachers, and nearly 8,000 non-teaching staff. Many students from foreign countries such as the United States, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa come to study here. It has assumed a leading position in encouraging new ideas, the spirit of global integration, and intellectual and cultural development.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Academic Resources, Certification, education, Exams, Machine Learning, Online Learning, Quality Education, Universities

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### [Venus Remedies Partners With NSDC for Workforce Skill Development](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/venus-remedies-partners-with-nsdc-for-workforce-skill-development/)

**Published:** December 26, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Venus Remedies Limited, a leading global pharmaceutical company, has achieved a significant milestone in workforce development by implementing the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) skill certification initiative for the first time in the organization.

**Content:**

Venus Remedies Limited, a leading global pharmaceutical company, has achieved a significant milestone in [workforce development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/workforce-development/) by implementing the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) skill certification initiative for the first time in the organization. This initiative aligns with the company’s commitment to fostering a future-ready workforce, driving innovation and contributing to the realization of national [skill development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/skill-development/) goals.

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The certification process involved 128 individuals from 30 departments, including Quality Assurance, Research & Development, and Administration. The main aim of this effort was to improve workforce skills and competencies to industry requirements.

Speaking on this landmark initiative, Akshansh Chaudhary, Executive Director and Chief Technical Officer, Venus Remedies Limited, said:

> **Our collaboration with the NSDC is a testament to our pledge to technology and talent building. Through this initiative, we are upskilling our employees and empowering them to lead in a rapidly evolving pharmaceutical landscape. By promoting a culture of continuous learning and upskilling, we aim to strengthen employee contributions to organizational growth and innovation in preparing our talented workforce for the fourth Industrial Revolution. This is essential to building a future-ready workforce capable of meeting global industry demands.**

Venus Remedies’ programme highlights the company’s commitment to developing a trained workforce capable of meeting the demands of the modern industrial landscape. To prepare personnel for the NSDC certification exam, the company’s Skill Development Department ran extensive training sessions. These included skill-specific training modules suited to departmental needs, mock assessments to familiarize participants with the exam style, and [mentorship](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/mentorship/) programs where experienced professionals provided help. The project has already begun to produce results, with participants performing admirably, with one employee receiving a perfect score of 200 on the National Occupational Standards (NOS) evaluation.

The outcomes of this initiative will play a crucial role in advancing Venus Remedies’ organizational goals. The company plans to leverage assessment insights to identify skill gaps and design targeted training programs. These insights will also enhance succession planning by mapping employees’ skills to future leadership roles, ensuring a robust talent pipeline. In the future, the company is looking at linking NSDC certifications to career progression and appraisals, thereby creating clear pathways for employee growth. The organization also plans to align recruitment criteria with NSDC standards, ensuring the new employees meet industry-aligned prerequisites. To further strengthen its position as a leader, Venus Remedies plans to establish a centralized skill repository to identify the right talent for the right opportunities.

Venus Remedies went above and beyond by organizing a graduation celebration for staff to receive credentials. This deliberately organized event sought to provide attendees with an immersive and inspiring experience, acting as a potent motivator by instilling a sense of pride and accomplishment. By recognizing their achievements meaningfully, the ceremony promoted more extensive [engagement](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/engagement/) in future initiatives, confirming the company’s commitment to continual learning and growth.

This initiative also underscores Venus Remedies’ alignment with national policies, including the **Skill India Mission**, **Atmanirbhar Bharat** and **National Education Policy 2020**. The company contributes to the government’s vision of a self-reliant and skilled workforce by promoting lifelong learning and industry readiness.

This NSDC certification initiative is the first step in Venus Remedies’ long-term commitment to workforce development. Future plans include follow-up training sessions, advanced certifications in collaboration with NSDC, and continuous evolution of skill development programmes. The initiative reflects the company’s commitment to fostering a culture of innovation and learning to ensure its employees remain competitive and future-ready. The organization’s unwavering focus on empowering its workforce underscores its commitment to achieving excellence and driving progress within and beyond.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Career Development, Certification, Engagement, Future-ready Careers, Innovation, Mentorship, NEP 2020, Skill Development, Upskilling, Workforce Development

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### [AICTE Launches Drone Training Initiative to Address Industry Skill Shortage](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/aicte-launches-drone-training-initiative-to-address-industry-skill-shortage/)

**Published:** December 24, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** To support the growing drone industry and meet the demand for skilled workers in the sector, the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has partnered with AVPL International, to establish 47 AVPL AeroVision Drone Labs in AICTE-approved institutions across the country.

**Content:**

To support the growing drone industry and meet the demand for skilled workers in the sector, the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has partnered with AVPL International, a Directorate General of Civil Aviation-certified drone manufacturer and training company, to establish 47 AVPL AeroVision Drone Labs in AICTE-approved institutions across the country.

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The labs, which will open in January 2025, will provide students with credit-based courses and hands-on training in drone design, assembly, programming, and operation. Over 25,000 candidates will be trained and equipped with practical knowledge and cutting-edge skills to satisfy the industry’s requirements. The effort results from significant technical breakthroughs in this field and a realization of the importance that educational institutions play in supporting [innovation](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/innovation/), [research](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/research/), and growth in developing sectors.

Prof. T.G Sitharam, AICTE Chairman, stated:

> **The AICTE identified the need for infrastructure development and capacity building to support the growth of the drone ecosystem. The 47 AICTE-approved institutions were selected based on specific criteria evaluated by an expert review committee. The factors considered included institutional NIRF rankings, performance in previous AICTE initiatives, status as a government institution and overall institutional quality. Institutions in rural areas have been given priority to guarantee the initiative’s success and applicability. This will ensure the programme’s success by addressing real-world challenges in agriculture and maximizing drone technology’s impact in these regions.**

Collaborations with other industry partners aim to expand the programme’s reach to 200 [universities](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/universities/) by 2025-2026.

Sitharam added:

> **The labs will provide students with hands-on, real-world experience that aligns with the rapidly evolving drone industry. This integration will enable students to work on live problems, enhancing their understanding of drone operations and applications across agriculture, infrastructure, and surveillance sectors. The courses will ensure that theoretical knowledge and practical skills are incorporated into students’ academic progress.**

To integrate these labs into the current curriculum, the AICTE plans to offer credit-based courses, aligning with the National Credit Framework (NCrF). Sitharam further mentioned that “there are plans to develop drone-related certifications and courses to provide students with essential knowledge and skills in this rapidly growing field. Currently, several basic courses have been created by industry players, which focus on introducing students to the fundamentals of the drone ecosystem and its diverse applications.”

“These introductory courses are designed to increase students’ awareness of the drone industry. Later, in collaboration with industry partners, this will be extended into comprehensive and advanced [online courses](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-courses/) available through SWAYAM Plus, an online platform to ensure wider access. Students from various geographical locations — especially those in remote or underserved areas — can enrol in these programmes. The courses will cover a wide range of topics related to drone technology, from basic operations to advanced applications, ensuring that students can progress from foundational concepts to more specialized knowledge”, he said.

The drone sector is experiencing rapid growth. However, this expansion has not been matched by the development of skilled talent.

Preet Sandhuu, Founder and Managing Director of AVPL, said:

> **The drone industry currently lacks a skilled workforce proficient in this technology. Post-sale services for drones pose significant challenges due to inadequate infrastructure. Drone technology is inherently multidisciplinary, requiring expertise beyond a single domain. It is not just about students from an electronics background; building a drone necessitates a combination of interdisciplinary skills. Only then can a company successfully design and manufacture drones. The labs will tackle these key issues. The training will follow the guidelines of the National Skill Qualification Framework (NSQF), ensuring a standardized curriculum. The courses will range from three to six months.**

“The government has increasingly recognized the potential of drones and, in recent years, has taken proactive steps to strengthen this sector. Initiatives, including ‘Namo India Drone’, aim to foster indigenous development as part of the broader push to enhance the country’s drone ecosystem. Moreover, adopting Public-Private Partnership (PPP) models has been instrumental in aligning government efforts with private innovation.”, she added.

Establishing and maintaining these drone labs presents numerous hurdles, particularly in infrastructure construction and faculty training. The AICTE addresses them by establishing and maintaining the essential ecology for drone education, with AVPL International concentrating on [teacher training](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/teacher-training/).

According to the AICTE chairman, the organization also hopes to onboard important aggregators from the drone sector to improve the ecosystem. The practical, industry-aligned training these labs provide will bridge students with the drone industry, significantly increasing their employability. Through partnerships with other industry stakeholders, students will gain access to internships, live projects, and hands-on experience with cutting-edge drone technology.

The All India Council for Technical Education was founded in November 1945 as a national-level apex advisory body to evaluate [technical education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/technical-education/) facilities and promote coordinated and integrated growth across the country. The institution is in charge of planning, developing, and implementing norms and standards; ensuring quality assurance through accreditation, monitoring, and evaluation; ensuring certification and award parity; and ensuring the country’s coordinated and integrated development and management of technology education.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Certifications, education, Innovation, Online Courses, Research, Teacher Training, Tech Training, Technical Education, Universities

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### [Tamkeen Partners With Pluralsight to Upskill 1,000 Bahrainis](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/tamkeen-partners-with-pluralsight-to-upskill-1000-bahrainis/)

**Published:** December 24, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** The Labour Fund (Tamkeen) announced its partnership with the global online training platform Pluralsight in a first-of-its-kind initiative to offer virtual training for Bahrainis.

**Content:**

The Labour Fund (Tamkeen) announced its partnership with the global [online training](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-training/) platform Pluralsight in a first-of-its-kind initiative to offer virtual training for Bahrainis. Through this initiative, the platform will offer 1,000 candidates access to its extensive library of more than 7,000 courses. This aligns with Tamkeen’s ongoing efforts to enhance the tech skills of Bahrainis employed in the private sector, preparing them for future jobs, enabling them to grow in their careers, and improving their competitiveness in the labour market.

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This initiative will provide Bahrainis employed in the ICT sector with a wide range of training courses across various specialities, skill assessments, and practical labs to help participants gain relevant tech skills through the platform. Furthermore, participants will gain access to [personalized learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/personalized-learning/) paths tailored for them, ensuring that they achieve their learning objectives effectively.

Pluralsight is a world-renowned online platform offering courses and educational videos on multiple tech skills. It helps individuals and enterprises to upskill their talent in tech specialities such as [software development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/software-development/), data science, [cloud computing](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/cloud-computing/), [cybersecurity](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/cybersecurity/) and more.

On this occasion, Her Excellency Maha Abdulhameed Mofeez, Chief Executive of the Labour Fund (Tamkeen), commended Bahrain’s highly skilled workforce, which is a source of pride for the Kingdom, highlighting Tamkeen’s ongoing efforts to support this workforce by providing promising opportunities that will help them achieve success and [career growth](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/career-growth/). She stated:

> **Bahrain is known for being a hub for qualified tech talent capable of effectively contributing to the digital transformation journey of any enterprises they work in. Our role in Tamkeen is to foster this talent and provide ample opportunities for Bahrainis to keep gaining skills in demand and stay abreast of rapid technological advancements globally.**

She added:

> **Our commitment to enhancing the tech skills of our national talent aligns seamlessly with our strategic priorities due to the vital role of the ICT sector in our national economic development.**

This initiative aligns with Tamkeen’s 2024 strategic priorities for economic impact and the private sector, which are based on three pillars: increasing economic participation through new employment opportunities for new entrants, expanding [career development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/career-development/) opportunities for the Bahraini workforce, and further developing the private sector by supporting enterprises and increasing productivity and technology adoption.

Erin Gajdalo, CEO of Pluralsight, added:

> **We’re honoured to have the opportunity to partner with Tamkeen and provide critical tech education to the Bahraini workforce. This represents an exciting opportunity for Bahraini citizens to upskill and helps further Pluralsight’s goal of expanding access to life-changing technology skills globally. We look forward to working with Tamkeen and helping Bahrain build a workforce that drives digital transformation and economic success.**

Since its inception in 2006, The Labour Fund (Tamkeen) has made it its mission to enable the private sector to drive economic growth in the Kingdom by offering initiatives and assistance to enterprises and individuals. In line with the Kingdom’s collective efforts and comprehensive vision of creating a thriving business-friendly ecosystem with a highly skilled Bahraini workforce, the organization invested BHD 2 billion in direct and indirect support to improve funding opportunities for the private sector, particularly SMEs, as well as to support Bahraini individuals’ training and employment. These opportunities allow the private sector and the national workforce to strengthen and expand Bahrain’s economy.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Career Development, Career Growth, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, education, Online Training, Partnerships, Personalized Learning, Software Development, Tech Skilling, Workforce Development

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### [Infosys Foundation & INAE Join Forces to Empower Indian Engineers](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/infosys-foundation-inae-join-forces-to-empower-indian-engineers/)

**Published:** December 24, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Infosys Foundation, the philanthropic and CSR arm of Infosys, has announced that it has signed a four-year MoU with the Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE) to enhance and transform engineering education in India.

**Content:**

Infosys Foundation, the philanthropic and CSR arm of Infosys, has announced that it has signed a four-year MoU with the Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE) to enhance and transform [engineering education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/engineerng-education/) in India. This collaboration aims to upskill educators associated with INAE and provide students with quality [internships](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/internships/) and project [mentorship](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/mentorship/) assigned by INAE. Infosys Foundation has committed a grant of over Rs 38 crore for this initiative to uplift the quality of training for engineering professionals and institutions.

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Educators can upskill themselves through in-person and virtual support through this initiative, strengthen their technical expertise and [classroom management](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/classroom-management/) ability, and enhance [student engagement](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/student-engagement/). Under this program, INAE will provide students enrolled in Bachelor of Technology (B. Tech) and Bachelor of Engineering (B. E.) courses with project-based internships and year-long mentorships. INAE will also equip them with essential technical and professional skills, boosting their employability. Around 600 accomplished mentors, drawn from the top academic institutions in India, will aim to mentor over 2,000 teachers and 1,700 students.

Prof. Indranil Manna, INAE, commented on the initiative:

> **We thank Infosys Foundation for helping us advance our mission to raise the quality and credibility of the engineering education ecosystem in India. By bridging the gap between academia and industry through practical learning and educator development, we aim to inspire a new generation of talent and a refreshed engineering curriculum and teaching methodologies.**

The Infosys Foundation, founded in 1996, supports initiatives in education, healthcare, women’s empowerment, and environmental sustainability. The organization’s mission is to empower the impoverished and promote social equity. The Foundation takes pride in working with people from all walks of life, carefully selecting initiatives, and focusing on areas society has historically disregarded.

Sumit Virmani, Trustee, Infosys Foundation, shared about the partnership:

> **Our collaboration with INAE furthers Infosys Foundation’s commitment to shaping the future of education in India. By working with INAE, we aim to empower educators with the right teaching skills and provide students with real-world learning experiences through internships and meaningful guidance from mentors who will collectively contribute towards boosting the employability of the engineering workforce in India.**

The Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE), set up in 1987, comprises India’s most outstanding engineers, engineer-scientists, and technologists who work across all engineering disciplines. It serves as the apex body, promoting the practice of [engineering](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/engineering/), technology, and allied sciences to solve national-level problems. The Academy also serves as a forum for future planning for the country’s development, which requires engineering and technology inputs, and it brings together specialists from many sectors as needed to deliver comprehensive solutions to the country’s demands.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Classroom Management, education, Engineering, Engineerng Education, Internships, Mentorship, Student Engagement, Tech Education, Technical Skills, Women Empowerment

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### [IIM-Nagpur Teams Up With Ivey Publishing to Boost Case Study Education  ](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/iim-nagpur-teams-up-with-ivey-publishing-to-boost-case-study-education/)

**Published:** December 24, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Indian Institute of Management Nagpur (IIM-N) has announced a strategic collaboration with Ivey Publishing, the world's second-largest producer of management case studies, to enhance educators' and students' writing skills and research.

**Content:**

Indian Institute of Management Nagpur (IIM-N) has announced a strategic collaboration with Ivey Publishing, the world’s second-largest producer of management case studies, to enhance educators’ and students’ [writing skills](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/writing-skills/) and [research](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/research/). This partnership will empower IIM-N and its affiliates to create high-quality case studies that address real-world business challenges and provide valuable learning experiences to management students across India.

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One of this association’s most significant outcomes is the opportunity it provides for IIM-N’s partner institutions. The institute will advise other management schools in India and help them establish their case studies. According to Metri, premium case studies from Ivey Publishing will be available at a reduced cost to these institutions, making high-quality [academic resources](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/academic-resources/) available to a broader range of students and educators.

IIM-N becomes the third IIM to establish a case centre, following IIM-Bengaluru and IIM-Ahmedabad. This initiative is setting a precedent for other institutions across India to follow suit. It aims to enrich the case study methodology, which is regarded as one of the most effective teaching tools in business education.

At a press conference, IIM-N Director Bhimaraya Metri stated that this relationship will play an essential role in preparing case studies that reflect the needs of enterprises in the Mihan region and beyond. Once published by the IIM-N Case Centre, these case studies will include the institute’s logo, providing global exposure to IIM-N academics and contributing to the institution’s academic reputation.

As part of this initiative, IIM-Nagpur plans to collaborate with business schools across India, offering them a platform to develop and publish their case studies. The institute is set to sign Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with tier-II B schools, providing support for case writing and teaching. This will enable these institutions to publish original cases without needing external payments, reducing the financial burden on institutions that may struggle with the high costs of procuring case studies from international sources.

Metri further emphasized that this initiative will significantly benefit over 3,500 business schools and university management departments in India. Many of these find it challenging to afford the costs of accessing case studies from prestigious institutions like Harvard Business School. As Metri pointed out, top business schools in India collectively spend Rs 200 crore annually on purchasing case studies, which limits access for smaller institutions.

By leveraging Ivey Publishing’s established reputation, IIM-N aims to enhance the quality and relevance of the case studies it produces. Students will benefit from being able to analyze cases based on local businesses, creating a unique learning experience. The institute envisions engaging CEOs from neighbouring companies to visit and elaborate on specific cases, fostering active learning and practical insights.

He highlighted that this approach will directly connect students with local business challenges, helping them bridge the gap between theory and implementation. The case study methodology remains one of the most effective ways for students to learn, as it allows them to immerse themselves in real-world scenarios and develop [critical thinking](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/critical-thinking/) skills, Metri added.

The alliance between IIM-Nagpur and Ivey Publishing represents a significant turning point in the Indian management education scene. IIM-N aims to democratize access to essential resources for business schools nationwide by providing subsidized access to high-quality case studies and case writing assistance and promoting local business concerns as teaching tools. This initiative will not only improve students’ learning experiences. Still, it will also build a new generation of business leaders ready to negotiate the complexities of today’s corporate environments.

As IIM-N continues to expand its network and foster partnerships with business schools across India, it is poised to become a key player in transforming how business education is delivered in the country.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Academic Resources, Case-based Learning, Critical Thinking, education, MOU, Partnerships, Research, teaching strategy, Writing Skills

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### [Deel Acquires Assemble to Expand Global Workforce Management Suite](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/deel-acquires-assemble-to-expand-global-workforce-management-suite/)

**Published:** December 23, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Deel, the all-in-one payroll and HR platform for global teams, recently announced the acquisition of Assemble, a compensation management and insights company.

**Content:**

Deel, the all-in-one payroll and HR platform for global teams, recently announced the acquisition of Assemble, a compensation management and insights company. This strategic acquisition marks a significant step in Deel’s mission to radically simplify global work. By bringing Assemble into the Deel ecosystem, its performance management, payroll, and AI tech will combine to create an all-in-one solution for global [workforce management](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/workforce-management-platform/).

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Compensation management for global teams has long been a complex challenge, involving diverse market rates, compliance requirements, and growing expectations for fairness and transparency. It has become an increasingly important element of any talent attraction and retention strategy. Assemble has redefined this space with its innovative approach to compensation management:

- **Easy self-serve platform:** Assemble enables companies to create structured compensation plans, manage pay and equity bands, ensure pay transparency, and derive [data-driven](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/data-driven/) insights to retain talent in one self-serve platform.
- **Integration & insights:** The platform effortlessly integrates with leading HRIS solutions, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), and cap table tools like Carta to bring insights together. It also pulls from aggregated and anonymized market data, providing industry insights to ensure a company’s comp strategy aligns with its peers.
- **Customer-centric 360-degree experience:** Assemble’s platform offers tailored dashboards for C-suite executives, HR leaders, team managers, employees, and prospective candidates. These dashboards provide a clear compensation overview and deliver key insights into pay equity and market benchmarks. By promoting transparency, the platform fosters trust, enhances satisfaction, and ensures everyone feels valued and well-informed.

Speaking on the deal, Alex Bouaziz, Co-founder and CEO of Deel, said:

> **Deel and Assemble eliminate the need for disconnected tools and spreadsheets, making workforce management more straightforward, smarter, and seamless. We’re thrilled to partner with the passionate Co-founders of Assemble, who have dedicated over 4.5 years to building their vision. Together, we will rebuild their product within Deel and drive it forward with shared excitement and care.**

Here’s what to expect once Assemble joins the Deel ecosystem:

- **One seamless flow for people management:** Assemble’s compensation tools will integrate directly with Deel’s talent management, payroll and HRIS products, creating a smooth workflow from performance cycles to compensation planning to [payroll](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/payroll/)— all in one platform.
- **Data-driven compensation:** Assemble creates insights pulled from anonymized market data. With Deel’s dataset of 500,000 workers, your company will gain unparalleled visibility into global pay trends to stay competitive and compliant.
- **AI-powered insights:** Use Deel AI to forecast pay trends, recommend adjustments, and optimize pay structures, making smarter decisions faster.

Lisa Wallace, co-founder and co-CEO of Assemble, added:

> **Fixing pay equity and driving transparency in compensation has been Assemble’s driving force since day one. Enrique, our team, and I are thrilled to join Deel to help accelerate that vision. As pay transparency continues to be a hot topic, we’re looking forward to building out how compensation strategy can partner with the rest of the HR suite to drive change for businesses and employees.**

Deel fully integrated three key acquisitions in 2024: Global Payroll (Payspace), Deel Engage (Zavvy), and Deel IT (Hofy) to improve its native global payroll service, assist companies in training and retaining top talent, and manage the delivery of tens of thousands of devices to people in 125 countries. Assemble will be Deel’s fourth acquisition integration, making it the only firm capable of providing payroll, compensation, performance, and HR solutions under one platform.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Data-Driven, HRTech, Human Resources, Mergers and Acquisition, Payroll, Talent Management Platform, Workforce Management Platform

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### [Andhra Pradesh Partners With Physics Wallah for the University of Innovation](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/andhra-pradesh-partners-with-physics-wallah-for-the-university-of-innovation/)

**Published:** December 23, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** The Government of Andhra Pradesh (GoAP) and Physics Wallah (PW), an EdTech startup, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to build the University of Innovation (UoI), which will be the first Institute of Eminence (IoE) in Andhra Pradesh.

**Content:**

The Government of Andhra Pradesh (GoAP) and Physics Wallah (PW), an EdTech startup, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to build the University of Innovation (UoI), which will be the first Institute of Eminence (IoE) in Andhra Pradesh. This initiative aligns with Chief Minister Shri N Chandrababu Naidu’s vision of educating youth in AI, emerging technologies, [new-age skills](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/new-age-skills/), and [entrepreneurship](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/entrepreneurship/) to transform Andhra Pradesh into an education hub.

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The University of Innovation will work towards blending academic excellence, [innovation](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/innovation/), and [research](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/research/). Its focus is to address key challenges in education and employability. The initiative will follow a hub-and-spoke model, with the University serving as the central hub and satellite centres across Andhra Pradesh acting as spokes. This approach attempts to provide students from diverse backgrounds and regions access to contemporary, hybrid education that combines online and in-person learning experiences. PW collaborates with industry partners like Amazon Web Services India Pvt Ltd to keep the curriculum aligned with the market and provide industry-relevant education.

Speaking on the collaboration, Nara Lokesh, Minister for Human Resources Development, Government of Andhra Pradesh, said:

> **This partnership aims to advance innovation and equip our youth with skills that align with industry demands and standards. The University of Innovation’s vision to get the status of Institute of Eminence for integrating advanced technology and education to create pathways for growth and development is commendable. We are confident this initiative will strengthen our state’s talent development and knowledge creation leadership position.**

The Government of Andhra Pradesh is led by Governor S. Abdul Nazeer and Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu. Departments focus on education, health, infrastructure, and public welfare. The Department of School Education aims to change Andhra Pradesh’s education system through academic, co-curricular, and digital activities to become a knowledge hub. The Department of Health, Medical, and Family Welfare provides public health services, prevents and controls communicable diseases, and implements national and state health initiatives.

Alakh Pandey, Founder & CEO of Physics Wallah (PW), shared his thoughts on the partnership:

> **At PhysicsWallah, we believe education is essential. Our partnership with the Government of Andhra Pradesh to establish the University of Innovation is a step towards that belief. We are committed to investing up to ₹1000 crores by GSV Ventures – US and other investors; the purpose is to create an institution that combines academic learning with industry relevance. The UoI will help learners with the skills they might need in a constantly evolving job market to foster entrepreneurship and innovation.**

The University of Innovation highlights a shared viewpoint between GoAP and PW. It plans to use technology, such as AI and [adaptive learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/adaptive-learning/) platforms, to provide personalized learning experiences for all students. This alliance aims to equip young people with industry-relevant skills.

Prateek Maheshwari, Co-founder of Physics Wallah (PW), mentioned at the signing of the MoU:

> **Sri Chandrababu Naidu’s unwavering commitment and unparalleled speed in driving progress make Andhra Pradesh the ideal partner for visionary projects like the University of Innovation. His proactive approach and decisive leadership have helped PW take the first step to establishing a role model higher education institution born out of collaborative efforts between the government, academia and industry.**

Headquartered in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, PW was founded in 2020 by Alakh Pandey and Prateek Maheshwari and aims to democratize education across India through online, offline and hybrid platforms. Initially launched as a YouTube channel in 2014, the platform now offers free [quality education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/quality-education/) to students through its YouTube channels in multiple vernacular languages. Its offerings span various educational segments, including Gurukulam Schools, test preparation in numerous categories, a skilling vertical, [higher education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/higher-education/), and [study abroad](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/study-abroad/). The company also has an Institute of Innovation (IOI) that provides residential job-ready programmes. PW has raised funding from investors, including Hornbill Capital, Lightspeed Ventures, Westbridge and GSV Ventures.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Adaptive Learning, EdTech Startups/Companies, education, Entrepreneurship, Higher Education, Innovation, New Age Skills, Online Education, Partnership, Personalized Learning, Quality Education, Research, Study Abroad, Talent Development

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### [Italian Student FinTech Habacus Raises $5.2M in New Funding](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/italian-student-fintech-habacus-raises-5-2m-in-new-funding/)

**Published:** December 23, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Habacus, a student-focused fintech which offers integrated services to students, including sustainable access to student loans, has recently raised $5.21 million ( €5 million) in a new funding round led by P101 SGR S.p.A.

**Content:**

Habacus, a student-focused fintech which offers integrated services to students, including sustainable access to student loans, has recently raised $5.21 million ( €5 million) in a new funding round led by P101 SGR S.p.A. Gestore Euveca (P101), a leading player in Italian venture capital with an international focus, with participation from CDP Venture Capital SGR.

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Founded in 2017 by Paolo Cuniberti, Habacus provides integrated services for students, including educational guidance, skill certification, and data validation, enabling access to financial resources, housing solutions, and job placement opportunities. The company has partnered with over 1,300 educational institutions, banks, and companies, certifying more than 30,000 students to access services provided by its platform. It aims to stand out as an essential partner for students, leveraging a business model that can blend innovation with sustainability. At the heart of Habacus’ value proposition is the seamless integration of educational guidance, certification of competencies, and validation of information—all critical enablers for [student loans](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/student-loans/).

Speaking on the fundraising, Paolo Cuniberti, Founder and CEO of Habacus, said:

> **Today’s investment represents a strategic accelerator for Habacus, consolidating its role as a key intermediary between education, finance, and the job market. Through certification, we provide a vital tool to ensure transparency and accountability, fostering efficient allocation of human capital and financial resources. Our goal is to build an integrated ecosystem that supports students’ growth while strengthening the competitiveness and resilience of the national economic system.**

Habacus has created a comprehensive ecosystem to support students’ personal and [professional development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/professional-development/). This ecosystem includes housing options and job placement assistance. By 2026, the company aims to sustain a 100,000-student community.

Andrea Di Camillo, Managing Partner at P101, commented:

> **We are thrilled to support Habacus in this new technological and commercial expansion phase. Habacus is a pioneer in student financing in Italy—a sector with high social impact that remains underdeveloped compared to the US, UK, France, and Germany. Investing in Habacus means supporting the development of this market, the education sector, and, most importantly, human capital and future talent. We firmly believe Habacus’ data-driven and tech-oriented approach will enable more deserving students to access high-quality education and achieve their full potential. We look forward to supporting Habacus on this exciting journey to reach its following significant milestones.**

With this funding, the Italian startup will significantly ramp up its technological development, particularly in AI-driven algorithms, to evolve into a proper human-capital intelligence platform. It will also support student growth, education, and [career development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/career-development/)—key areas that Habacus argues are of interest to both banks and corporate stakeholders.

According to Habacus, the Italian student financing market is rapidly expanding, with €220 million in student loans disbursed in the first nine months of 2024. Italy has enormous growth potential compared to developed markets such as Germany and France. Habacus, as the market leader in student loan disbursement, plays a vital role in providing access to [higher education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/higher-education/).

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Career Development, Community, FinTech, Higher Education, Online Education, Professional Development, Student Housing, Student Loans

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### [Humanforce Announces Acquisition of LiveHire to Boost Talent Acquisition](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/humanforce-announces-acquisition-of-livehire-to-boost-talent-acquisition/)

**Published:** December 23, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Humanforce, an Australian-borne global provider of human capital management (HCM) solutions, has recently announced the acquisition of LiveHire, a best-of-breed Applicant Tracking System (ATS), Recruit CRM, and AI-powered talent pooling platform.

**Content:**

Humanforce, an Australian-borne global provider of human capital management (HCM) solutions, has recently announced the acquisition of LiveHire, a best-of-breed Applicant Tracking System (ATS), Recruit CRM, and AI-powered talent pooling platform. The deal is Humanforce’s fourth in two years.

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The acquisition, valued at $17.2 million, gives businesses the capability to augment their workforce quickly, intelligently, and compliantly across various labour pools, including internal, contingent, gig, and staffing agency workers. This comprehensive approach aims to address the evolving labour demands of frontline and flexible workforces in sectors such as childcare, aged care, healthcare, hospitality, retail, events and stadia, and local government.

Humanforce was founded in 2002 as Australia’s first rostering, time and attendance company. It aims to improve work and life by focusing on the [employee](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/employee/) experience (EX), business efficiency, and optimization. The platform offers the market’s leading, employee-centric, intelligent, and compliant HCM suite for frontline and flexible workforces, including highly configurable, best-in-class WFM, HR, [Payroll](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/payroll/), Wellbeing, and Talent – without compromise. The company has a 2300-strong customer base and heading towards one million employees under management across a wide range of industries, including Aged Care, Childcare, Healthcare, Retail, Hospitality, Events & Stadia, Local Government and more.

Commenting on the acquisition, Humanforce CEO Clayton Pyne said:

> **We are thrilled to bring LiveHire into the Humanforce family. This acquisition aligns perfectly with our mission to make work easier and life better for frontline and flexible workforces. LiveHire’s advanced talent solutions will empower our clients to innovate in hiring, enhance candidate engagement, and optimize shift filling, skills matching, and mobility models for both companies and workers.**

With the addition of LiveHire, Humanforce’s best-in-one HCM suite now encompasses Workforce Management, HR, Payroll, Wellbeing, and Talent under one platform. This gives businesses a holistic view of their total talent and enhances their ability to respond to labour market fluctuations and stay competitive.

Accel-KKR Managing Director and Humanforce board member Joe Porten added:

> **Humanforce continues accelerating its growth by deliberately seeking complementary, best-in-class people management solutions. With LiveHire’s market-leading AI-powered talent solutions, Humanforce will seamlessly connect the flow of the world’s talent with the growth, productivity, and efficiency objectives of frontline and flexible workforces.**

Since its inception in 2012, LiveHire has transformed the candidate experience and enabled businesses to thrive with talent on demand. Over the past 12 years, the firm has amassed a talent community of around 10 million individuals, representing approximately 70% of the Australian workforce. Building this large talent ecosystem has democratized access to frontline and contingent workers. LiveHire’s success has fueled its expansion into international markets such as New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and North America. It has processed over 13 million applicant job applications for positions in hundreds of firms worldwide.

According to Pyne, organizations will be able to reduce expenditures and time to hire, respond nimbly to frontline labour shortages, and generate committed pools of flexible workers by leveraging their employer brand and enhancing their EVP. All the while, they will maintain complete visibility over their total talent within a single, best-in-one HCM suite with centralized data and deep insights and analytics to make more informed people decisions.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Community, Employee, Healthcare, HRTech, Human Resources, Mergers and Acquisition, Online Recruitment, Payroll, Talent Acquisition

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### [Future of Full Stack Development in EdTech: Trends and Opportunities](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/trends/future-of-full-stack-development-in-edtech-trends-and-opportunities/)

**Published:** December 20, 2024
**Author:** Arun Kumar

**Excerpt:** Explore the future of Full-Stack Development in EdTech! Learn how this dynamic field is transforming education with personalized learning experiences, AI/ML integration, mobile-first accessibility, and immersive VR/AR technologies.

**Content:**

Offering solutions for numerous problems related to integration, efficiency, scalability, cross-platform compatibility, and communication in modern software, Full-stack is the most happening field in [software development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/software-development/) right now. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Full-stack development projects a growth of 27% by 2024, making it a fast-growing tech field. As the EdTech industry expands its wings, full-stack development is poised to play a pivotal role in shaping its future.

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### Trends in Full-Stack Development for EdTech

#### Personalized Learning Experiences

Full stack [web development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/web-development/) is making a major move by catering [adaptive learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/adaptive-learning/) to students by considering their learning potential. By combining frontend and backend technologies, full-stack is building systems that can access students’ progress, enhancing engagement, motivation, and learning.

#### Integration of AI/ML

AI and ML are revolutionizing the EdTech space by providing students with [personalized learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/personalized-learning/) paths. Mock interviews and tests are made available for students with an AI proctor who analyzes and offers quick and effective feedback on their performance.

#### Mobile-First Learning

The increasing use of mobile phones made learning easy and accessible for everyone. Full-stack web developers create responsive and cross-platform applications to ensure a smooth learning experience.

#### Virtual & Augmented Reality

VR and AR allow students to gain hands-on experience while learning. Full-stack web developers are responsible for integrating these technologies into the EdTech space, as it involves user interface and server-side operations.

### Opportunities for Full-Stack Developers in EdTech

#### Developing Learning Platforms

The EdTech industry requires robust and scalable platforms to handle large amounts of educational content. [Full-stack web developers](https://www.ccbp.in/intensive/full-stack-developer-course) who master this skill can have a pool of opportunities in the EdTech space.

#### Contributing to Open-source projects

Learning should be democratic, and the curve of open-source initiatives in the EdTech space is constantly growing. Full-stack web developers can contribute to these projects, which helps them network with like-minded individuals and find the right opportunities.

#### Collaboration with Educators & Designers

Full stack web developers have the opportunity to network and collaborate with educators and designers in the industry. With a deep understanding of technical aspects and user experience, full-stack development involves creating engaging learning platforms that cater to real-world educational needs.

### Conclusion

Opportunities for full-stack web developers in EdTech have been exponentially increasing over the years. Full-stack web developers who can integrate emerging technologies like AI, VR/AR, and responsive, engaging learning platforms will have a competitive edge over those people following traditional methods of implementation. Full-stack developers will remain at the heart of EdTech’s digital transformation, creating innovative, scalable, and user-centric educational tools that empower educators and learners alike. For developers, this represents an exciting opportunity to be a part of an industry that is shaping the future of education on a global scale.

**Categories:** Trends

**Tags:** Adaptive Learning, Augmented Reality, Communication, edtech, Engagement, Online Learning, Personalized Learning, Software Development, Virtual Reality, Web Development

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### [Internshala Report Reveals 25% Growth in Internships Opportunities in 2024](https://www.edtechreview.in/research/internshala-report-reveals-25-growth-in-internships-opportunities-in-2024/)

**Published:** December 20, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Internshala, India's leading career-tech platform, has released its Annual Internship Trends report for 2024, showcasing a remarkable 25% growth in internship opportunities compared to the previous year.

**Content:**

Internshala, India’s leading career-tech platform, has released its **Annual Internship Trends report for 2024**, showcasing a remarkable 25% growth in internship opportunities compared to the previous year. With an astounding 135% growth in [internships](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/internships/) over the past five years, this report highlights the evolving culture of internships in India. The report reemphasizes the role of internships as a critical bridge between academia and industry, providing students with essential real-world experience and preparing them for professional success.

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The report sheds light on the increasing focus on practical education and [skill-based hiring](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/skills-based-hiring/), with companies leveraging internships to source and develop future talent. As organizations continue to value [experiential learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/experiential-learning/), the trends observed in 2024 indicate a trajectory of further expansion in 2025, potentially exceeding this year’s growth.

Following are the key findings of the trends

### 135% Growth in Internships Over the Last Five Years Since 2020

Internship opportunities for Indian students saw a 25% increase in 2024 compared to the previous year. This additionally marks an impressive 135% growth in the past 5 years since 2020, bringing attention to the growing focus on practical education and experiential learning in both the industry and the internship-seeking youth of India. With organizations prioritizing skill-based hiring, internships have become a strategic tool to source and develop future talent. The consistent rise in internships highlights their increasing importance in bridging the gap between academia and industry. As companies recognize the value of internships in talent acquisition and skill development, 2025 is expected to witness further growth, potentially exceeding the 25% mark seen this year.

### Management, Engineering, Education, Media, and Design Are Some of the Top Fields for Internship Opportunities

In 2024, the field of management dominated the internship space, accounting for 42% of all positions. These internships encompassed roles in marketing, sales, finance, digital marketing, operations, and human resource management. Engineering followed with 20% of opportunities, offering roles in software development, web development, product management, and various engineering disciplines such as mechanical, electrical, and civil engineering. Media-related internships represented 13% of the total, covering journalism, public relations, creative writing, videography, etc. Education and design each held a 4% share, with roles in teaching, subject matter expertise, online tutoring, graphic design, UI/UX design, and animation.

The broad spectrum of internship profiles underscores the complexities of today’s job market, catering to a wide range of student interests and career objectives. The demand for digital skills and tech-enabled positions is also influencing hiring practices. Moving forward to 2025, these industries are expected to dominate, with potential growth in emerging areas such as artificial intelligence (AI), sustainability, green technology, and blockchain development.

### Internship Stipends and Benefits Shows Considerable Range

The financial aspects of internships saw a notable range in 2024. The highest stipend offered was an impressive ₹1,00,000 per month, while the average monthly stipend stood at ₹8,000. This disparity highlights the varied nature of internships, influenced by the complexity of roles, company size, and industry sectors. Employers leverage such lucrative stipends to attract top talent, setting a precedent for competitive pay in 2025. Employers are increasingly using stipends to secure high-calibre interns in the competitive market.

### Employers Seek These Skills While Hiring Interns

The skills most sought after by employers in 2024 reflected the shifting demands of the job market. Proficiency in English, MS Excel, social media marketing, and digital marketing was prominent. At the same time, fields like engineering and design saw a surge in demand for technical expertise in JavaScript, ReactJS, AutoCAD, and Adobe Photoshop.

### Inclusivity Emerged as a Major Theme in 2024

An encouraging trend in 2024 was the significant focus on inclusivity, with 66% of employers opting to hire women looking to restart their careers for internship opportunities. This reflects a broader societal and corporate effort to enhance gender diversity and leverage untapped talent pools. Companies are increasingly investing in returnship programmes and offering tailored support such as flexible hours and [mentorship](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/mentorship/) for women. As this trend gains momentum, 2025 could see a rise in dedicated programmes and policies to support women professionals, including partnerships with women’s networks and communities.

### Internships’ Role as a Pathway to Full-Time Employment

Internships are increasingly becoming a pathway to full-time employment. In 2024, 22% of internships included pre-placement offers (PPOs) contingent on intern performance. This highlights the dual benefit of internships – they provide students with hands-on experience while enabling employers to identify and nurture early talent for future full-time roles at their organization. The prevalence of PPOs is likely to increase in 2025 as organizations seek to optimize their talent pipelines and reduce onboarding time for new employees.

### Work-from-home Opportunities

The distribution of in-office and remote internships was nearly balanced in 2024, with 51% being in-office and 49% work-from-home opportunities. This balance highlights employers’ adaptability in accommodating diverse preferences and circumstances. The continuation of hybrid work models in 2025 is expected to provide flexibility for employers and interns. This adaptability could also increase international remote internships, giving students access to global opportunities.

### Top Cities Where Firms Hire Interns include Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Bangalore, Pune, Jaipur, and Kolkata

Internship opportunities 2024 were concentrated in major urban centres, with Delhi-NCR leading at 31%, followed by Mumbai at 17%, Bangalore at 11%, and Pune at 5%. Other notable cities included Hyderabad at 4%, Chennai at 3%, Jaipur, and Kolkata at 2%, with 24% of opportunities across different Indian cities. This data highlights the dominance of metro cities as hubs for internships, driven by their dense corporate presence. However, the growing digitization and adoption of remote work have started decentralizing opportunities, with 49% of virtual opportunities from across India and abroad. In 2025, tier-2 and tier-3 cities might witness growth in internship opportunities as companies expand their reach and tap into new talent pools.

The trends observed in 2024 paint a promising picture for the internship ecosystem in India. With consistent growth, increased inclusivity, and enhanced opportunities across diverse fields, internships are solidifying their role as a crucial bridge to professional success. As we look to 2025, we anticipate further innovation in internship structures, greater emphasis on inclusivity, and expansion into emerging industries. The focus on holistic intern experiences, including competitive stipends, comprehensive perks, and structured learning paths, will likely define the next growth phase in this dynamic space.

Sarvesh Agrawal, the Founder and CEO of Internshala, commented on the findings:

> **Internships are no longer a stepping stone but a foundational pillar in shaping the career trajectory of Indian students. The trends observed in 2024 reveal how organizations and students alike are embracing this evolution. As we move into 2025, we foresee internships becoming even more inclusive, skill-focused, and aligned with the aspirations of the Indian youth, ensuring every student has the opportunity to build a successful future.**

### About Internshala

Founded in 2010, Internshala is the largest career-tech platform helping college students and freshers get the best start on their careers. The platform provides students with their first real-world experience through internships and fresher jobs, as well as skilling in on-demand areas through [online training](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-training/) and placement guarantee courses, which aligns with its vision of becoming a career super app for college students.

**Categories:** Research

**Tags:** Career Development, Digital Marketing, Experiential Learning, Hiring, Human Resources, Hybrid Learning, Internships, Mentorship, Online Training, Research, Skills-based Hiring, Web Development

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### [Polly English and Trinity College London Unite for Global English Education](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/polly-english-and-trinity-college-london-unite-for-global-english-education/)

**Published:** December 20, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Polly English, a Singapore-based EdTech company and the globally renowned, historic, and prestigious UK-based institution Trinity College London have announced a strategic partnership to enhance language learning for children aged 4-12.

**Content:**

Polly English, a Singapore-based EdTech company known for its innovative [online learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-learning/) platforms and collaboration with top-tier educational institutions, and the globally renowned, historic, and prestigious UK-based institution Trinity College London have announced a strategic partnership to enhance language learning for children aged 4-12. This collaboration integrates Polly’s cutting-edge AI-driven education technology with Trinity’s globally recognized expertise in English proficiency assessment.

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Under this cooperation, Polly English became an official examination centre for Trinity’s Graded Examinations in Spoken English (GESE). Established in 1877, Trinity College London is an independent education charity and a global leader in assessment services. Its Graded Examinations in Spoken English (GESE) are celebrated for their reliability and effectiveness in measuring English proficiency. Each year, more than 900,000 people across 70+ countries participate in Trinity’s assessments, which are recognized and respected by institutions and employers globally. For Polly English learners, GESE will be a benchmark for measuring language progress, diagnosing speaking skills, and planning subsequent learning goals.

Speaking on the collaboration, a Spokesperson for Trinity College London said:

> **We are thrilled to collaborate with Polly English, whose modern approach to education complements our mission of making language learning accessible and effective for everyone. This cooperation heralds a new era of possibilities in English education, where technology meets tradition to empower the next generation of learners.**

Polly English aims to provide systematic and engaging learning solutions. Its integration with Trinity’s GESE ensures that young learners receive comprehensive evaluations alongside their [interactive learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/interactive-learning/) experiences. Beyond examinations, this alliance includes other potential cooperations in curriculum development, [academic research](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/academic-research/), and promotional efforts to bring high-quality education solutions to a broader audience.

According to Polly English’s spokesperson, Trinity College London’s extensive experience in language assessments and Polly’s advanced AI tools will provide a world-class learning experience for young students.

This agreement represents a commitment to promoting effective and pleasant language education worldwide. Polly’s superior AI skills and Trinity’s long-standing language assessment expertise promise to alter the education sector.

Trinity College London, founded in 1872, is a renowned international awarding body, publisher, and independent educational charity. It focuses on evaluating communicative and performance skills in music, drama, integrated arts, and English language. Trinity qualifications are specifically developed to help students progress, with over 850,000 candidates annually in more than 60 countries. The institute’s vision is to motivate instructors and students by creating welcoming examinations to prepare for, rewarding to teach, and building real-world skills.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Academic Research, Artificial Intelligence, EdTech Startups/Companies, English Learning, Interactive Learning, Language Learning, Online Courses, Online Education, Online Learning, Quality Education

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### [Zoho Upskills Educators With New 'Train the Trainer' Module for Low-Code](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/zoho-upskills-educators-with-new-train-the-trainer-module-for-low-code/)

**Published:** December 20, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Zoho, a renowned global technology firm based in Chennai, has announced that it has enhanced its upskilling initiative, the Young Creators Programme (YCP), with a new 'Train the Trainer' module and revamped course curriculum.

**Content:**

Zoho, a renowned global technology firm based in Chennai, has announced that it has enhanced its [upskilling](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/upskilling/) initiative, the Young Creators Programme (YCP), with a new **‘Train the Trainer’** module and revamped course curriculum. This module is designed to empower educators and trainers, making them integral to the programme’s success.

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Through this module, YCP aims to train educators on building powerful applications leveraging low-code. It has also upgraded its curriculum to include AI capabilities in low-code application building, ensuring students are taught modern, tangible skills. As YCP continues to grow, it has expanded to six more states in India this year, partnering with 22 colleges and reaching tier 2/3 cities like Nagpur and Ghaziabad.

YCP was launched in 2022 by Zoho Creator, the company’s low-code application development platform, as a two-day learning programme to empower future business professionals—with minimal to no coding experience—to build comprehensive solutions. Since its launch, 45 YCP sessions have been conducted in India, benefitting more than 5,400 students across educational institutions. The programme’s growing popularity continues to attract students from non-tech backgrounds who appreciate bringing ideas to life without the need for deep technical knowledge. With YCP, students learn end-to-end application development with low-code leveraging Zoho Creator, in addition to mobile app deployment and Zoho’s proprietary programming language Deluge.

Bharath Kumar B, Head of Marketing and Customer Success of Zoho Creator, commented on the initiative:

> **At Zoho, we believe that technology should be accessible to everyone. With YCP, our aim is to democratise technology education, enabling students to gain hands-on experience in building applications and solving real-world challenges without being limited by technical expertise. With the introduction of the Train the Trainer module, educators can now be equipped with the tools and knowledge to upskill an even larger pool of students. Our aim is to empower the next generation to not only consume technology but also create it.**

The new Train the Trainer module offers educators a comprehensive 20+ hour intensive workshop, featuring advanced sessions and equipping them with the essential tools and resources to master low-code. This module is designed to help the trainers develop their expertise to teach and mentor others, creating a multiplier effect in knowledge-sharing and [professional development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/professional-development/) for students. By participating in this module, educators will not only enhance their own skills but also contribute to the growth and development of their students, preparing them for the future job market.

According to Nasscom, India has the lowest technical talent demand-supply gap among global tech leaders. However, given the growing demand for digital expertise, this shortage is expected to expand by 2028. To overcome this, businesses and academics must collaborate. This collective effort is crucial to develop industry-specific and skill-focused courses that will equip students with future-ready abilities. This is why the updated YCP curriculum includes interactive workbooks that provide students with [problem-solving](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/problem-solving/) skills that will allow them to confront real-world challenges.

With the increased demand for AI, the course also covers training students in AI models that can find patterns in historical data and generate predictions, conclusions, or interpretations, thereby improving their [data-driven](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/data-driven/) decision-making abilities. This practical experience will make students feel confident and prepared for the future. With these additions, students will gain the practical experience required to create the next generation of enterprise-grade applications. Furthermore, to facilitate self-paced learning, the programme will now provide on-demand training resources, allowing students to upskill independently, outside of a typical classroom setting.

Upon completion of the training, students will also get free access to Zoho Creator’s enterprise edition for three months.

Zoho Creator, launched in 2006, has empowered businesses to build over 7 million custom applications globally through its intuitive, drag-and-drop interface. By bridging the gap between IT professionals and citizen developers, the platform enables organisations to create, customise, and deploy scalable web and mobile applications effortlessly, streamlining processes, fostering innovation, and providing seamless integration with robust security measures. With its user-friendly approach, it revolutionises application development, making complex software solutions accessible to businesses of all sizes.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Curriculum, Data-Driven, Online Programs, Problem Solving, Professional Development, Tech Training, Upskilling

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### [Veranda XL Joins Hands With SRMIST to Offer CA Coaching Classes on Campus](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/veranda-xl-joins-hands-with-srmist-to-offer-ca-coaching-classes-on-campus/)

**Published:** December 20, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Veranda XL, a Veranda Learning Solutions enterprise, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST), based in Kattankulathur, Tamil Nadu, to deliver professional Chartered Accountancy (CA) coaching classes on campus.

**Content:**

Veranda XL, a Veranda Learning Solutions enterprise, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST), based in Kattankulathur, Tamil Nadu, to deliver professional Chartered Accountancy (CA) coaching classes on campus under the renowned brand of JK Shah Classes (JKSC).

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This collaboration will provide SRM students with specialized CA coaching classes. The curriculum will combine JKSC’s over four decades of expertise with SRM’s strong academic environment, empowering students to build successful careers in accounting, auditing, and finance. It will enable aspiring CA professionals to receive end-to-end coaching covering all levels of the CA course. Students will benefit from expert faculty, innovative teaching methods, and a proven track record of success, ensuring they are well-prepared to achieve their professional goals.

SRM Institute of Science and Technology is one of the top-ranking [universities](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/universities/) in India with over 52,000 full-time students and more than 3200 faculty across all campuses – Kattankulathur, Ramapuram, Vadapalani Campus – all in and around Chennai, Tiruchirappalli (in TN), Modinagar (in UP) & Sonepat (in Haryana) – both of which are located near Delhi NCR, Amaravati (in AP), Gangtok (in Sikkim) – offering a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes. It has a long history of achieving academic success and is dedicated to moulding its students’ futures.

Sharing his thoughts about the association with Veranda XL, Dr A. Duraisamy, Dean of Science and Humanities, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, said:

> **Our collaboration with JK Shah Classes is a game-changer for our students aspiring to become Chartered Accountants. By bringing JKSC’s renowned expertise to our campus, we aim to provide unparalleled academic guidance and practical learning experiences that will prepare students to meet global industry standards.**

JK Shah Classes shape the careers of almost 70,000 students each year. Since 2001, it has produced over 1,800 CA rankers, establishing itself as a market leader in CA [education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/education/) in India.

Vishal Shah, Chief Operating Officer of JK Shah Classes, expressed his enthusiasm about the partnership, stating:

> **We are delighted to collaborate with SRM Institute of Science and Technology to deliver quality CA coaching. At JK Shah Classes, we are committed to nurturing the next generation of accounting professionals through a robust curriculum, experienced faculty, and proven teaching methodologies. This partnership reinforces our mission to provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the competitive finance and accounting world.**

Veranda Learning Solutions Limited was founded in 2018 by the Kalpathi AGS Group and has rapidly grown into a prominent, publicly listed education firm. Its national reach and impact have expanded due to its significant presence in schools, colleges, test preparation, [study abroad](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/study-abroad/), and software training. To provide high-quality, tailored learning experiences, the organization combines cutting-edge technology, robust processes, and new methodologies. The platform, dedicated to promoting student success and academic excellence, uses a multi-modal delivery method underpinned by a disciplined and complete learning framework.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** EdTech Startups/Companies, education, MOU, Online Coaching, Online Education, Online Learning, Study Abroad, Test Prep, Universities

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### [LEAD Group Unveils Pinnacle, a Unique AI-Powered Curriculum for High-Fee Schools](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/lead-group-unveils-pinnacle-a-unique-ai-powered-curriculum-for-high-fee-schools/)

**Published:** December 19, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** LEAD Group, India's leading School EdTech company, has announced the launch of Pinnacle, a first-of-its-kind, modern curriculum solution that combines deeply researched curriculum, pedagogy and content to address the unmet needs of more than 60,000 high-fee schools across India.

**Content:**

LEAD Group, India’s leading School EdTech company dedicated to transforming school [education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/education/) through its pioneering Integrated School EdTech System, has announced the launch of Pinnacle, a first-of-its-kind, modern curriculum solution that combines deeply researched curriculum, pedagogy and content to address the unmet needs of more than 60,000 high-fee schools across India.

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Pinnacle provides the much-needed innovation and academic excellence India’s high-fee institutions desire beyond traditional curricula. It combines meticulously researched, NCF-aligned curriculum, pedagogy, and content with AI and other modern education technologies to deliver students with a truly multi-modal, personalized, and [adaptive learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/adaptive-learning/) experience. Over the next 3 years, Pinnacle will contribute 40% of LEAD Group’s total revenue, underscoring its importance in its growth strategy. Parental spend in the high-fee school segment is projected to reach Rs. 4,300 billion by 2030, reflecting a growing demand for quality education. Pinnacle’s deeply researched solutions will meet this rising parental demand for propulsive education.

Sumeet Mehta, CEO and Co-founder of LEAD Group, commented on the latest development:

> **Designed and developed in India, Pinnacle is built on more than two years of research and insights from collaborations with schools nationwide. It addresses the long-fulfilled needs of progressive Indian schools by offering a modern curriculum solution that builds on the best in curriculum, pedagogy and technology and is fully aligned with NCF 2023. This is a first in school education in India and marks a significant shift from traditional approaches primarily focused on books, standalone software, or innovative classroom content. We are building an education brand made in India and is the best in the world!**

Pinnacle’s flagship innovation, the TECHBOOK, introduces India’s first AI-enabled intelligent books, personalizing learning through [data-driven](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/data-driven/) insights and AR-enhanced experiences to boost student learning outcomes. Pinnacle also includes Code.AI, a project-based coding and AI program with a free coding platform to nurture technology creators and innovators. The TECHBOOK and Code.AI build on Pinnacle’s Textbook series, which leverages world-renowned pedagogies for deeper conceptual understanding. Pinnacle also includes ACADEMIA for AI-powered assessments and [teacher training](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/teachers-training/) for schools and Pinnacle+ for comprehensive school support, including curriculum integration and infrastructure upgrades.

Pinnacle by LEAD Group meets the growing demand for innovation and integration in progressive Indian schools striving to distinguish themselves. It empowers schools to streamline operations while maintaining the highest standards of learning.

Sumeet Mehta and Smita Deorah founded LEAD Group to transform school education in India. With a presence in over 8,000 schools across 400+ towns and cities, the platform reaches more than 35 lakh students and empowers over 50,000 teachers. Since its inception in 2012, it has been committed to delivering an international standard of education to schools across India. Through its comprehensive approach, the company combines research-backed curriculum and pedagogy with cutting-edge technology to enhance student learning outcomes and teacher effectiveness. Its integrated system helps partner schools provide holistic education, equipping students with the skills and confidence to succeed.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Adaptive Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Curriculum, Data-Driven, EdTech Startups/Companies, education, Holistic Development, Innovation, Teacher Training

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### [Digital Literacy in Early Childhood: Striking the Balance Between Screen Time & Hands-on Learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/digital-literacy-in-early-childhood-striking-the-balance-between-screen-time-hands-on-learning/)

**Published:** December 19, 2024
**Author:** Jitendra Karsan

**Excerpt:** Discover how to harness the power of technology to enhance children's learning without compromising traditional values. Explore strategies to promote digital literacy, set screen time limits, and encourage active engagement. 

**Content:**

There is no denying that the effective use of technology has given rise to various changes in how teachers and students interact with one another and the learning objectives throughout the education process. Children today pick up iPads before they pick up books or would rather play video games instead of playing with traditional toys. Hence, digital tools have become integral in how children interact and engage with the world around them.

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However, some challenges need attention, as the doors to unlimited possibilities open up. For example, when a child reads something on the Internet, they might browse through it and end up reading irrelevant material. This brings forth a new set of questions that need to be analyzed: while it opens up many opportunities, what are parents or teachers supposed to do to utilize technology to aid in the learning process without hindering growth targets?

The answer lies in adhering to moderation and reasonability—after all, children are still progressing, technology is an enabler, and more focus is being placed on conventional [engagement](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/engagement/) methods.

### Navigating The Emerging World of Technology

There is a need to understand the meaning of digital literacy around children before a discussion about balance can occur. In short, when discussing digital literacy, this is about much more than simply time spent in front of a screen; instead, children are taught how to manipulate and explore technology geared more towards the roles of creativity and progression. It needs to improve capabilities such as the ability to engage with websites non-harmfully, the ability to differentiate between reliable sources of information and unreliable ones, and the beginner’s understanding of coding logic. This type of elementary set of skills provides one with the building blocks necessary for learning alongside ever-evolving markets in their soft aspects.

### Striking a Balance Between Technology and Hands-On Learning

This poses a dilemma for parents and educators: how to integrate technology in a way that does not diminish hands-on learning but aids in its effectiveness. Here are some strategies that can help strike this balance:

#### Screen Time Restrictions

The Marion D. Hanks Foundation promotes the optimal approach toward the reasonable use of media or technology. This approach prohibits children between 2 and 5 from increasing their screen time to over an hour daily. This is encouraging because it fosters more educational engagement, especially when using apps or watching videos with more information.

#### Promote Active Engagement

Children should be accompanied by adults when interacting with technology. Workouts that include discussing the content, asking questions, or connecting [digital content](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/digital-content/) to real life can be truly effective. They make technology use more active and increase the possibility of taking advantage of important things.

#### Mix Practical and Theoretical Work

The practical side can be as easy as starting with an educational application about animals and moving on to making animal masks or pretending to be in a zoo. This makes the whole learning experience very engaging for children.

### The Bigger Picture: Technology as a Tool, not a Substitute

In this era, technology has a lot of potential, but we need to remember that it should complement and not replace the existing methods of learning and play. Activities such as outdoor exploration, arts and crafts, and unstructured play significantly contribute to physical and cognitive development in a child. These activities allow the child to develop creativity, [problem-solving](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/problem-solving/) and social skills, which can never be achieved through the screens.

### But then, how can digital literacy help?

Digital literacy helps children understand how to live and behave safely in the digital world. While developing online relationships, etiquette and privacy issues can be taught to children in early childhood programs. At the same time, parents can reinforce these lessons by setting good examples of using digital technology and establishing “no technology” areas in the house. Parents and educators must actively find that balance where technology can enhance the chances of success rather than hinder the child’s development.

The digital revolution has ushered in changes in our lives, work and learning. It is not about eliminating screens but about how they are used to foster, teach, and motivate the new generation. Finding a balance, setting intentions, and working towards a common goal where technology and childhood coexist. The intersection of technology and real life can help us build a frame that considers the development of children more comprehensively and aligns with their growth in technology

**Categories:** Insight

**Tags:** Digital Content, education, Engagement, Hands on Learning, Literacy, Online Learning, Online Literacy, Problem Solving, Social Learning

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### [NSDC and Physics Wallah Launch BIG Initiative to Transform Education](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/nsdc-and-physics-wallah-launch-big-initiative-to-transform-education/)

**Published:** December 19, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** The National Skill Development Corporation International (NSDC International) has teamed with Alakh Pandey's EdTech startup Physics Wallah (PW) to establish the Bharat Innovation Global Private Limited (BIG) programme.

**Content:**

The National Skill Development Corporation International (NSDC International) has teamed with Alakh Pandey’s EdTech startup Physics Wallah (PW) to establish the Bharat Innovation Global Private Limited (BIG) programme. The initiative represents an essential milestone in realizing India’s goal of becoming a worldwide educational hub. BIG focuses on making [education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/education/) more compatible with workplace requirements and closing the education-employment gap. This work will be carried out using technology-based and industry-related educational methods.

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The BIG initiative aims to provide learning opportunities to people of different ages and needs. It will introduce skills in schools from Class 11 and 12 so that students can be job-ready. It is also open to Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs), polytechnics, college students and working people, giving everyone a chance to learn. BIG also prioritizes capacity building for public sector employees so that their skills and knowledge can align with modern governance’s changing demands. The initiative aligns with the new UGC regulations allowing [online courses](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-courses/) and the National Education Policy 2020.

Speaking on the occasion, Ved Mani Tiwari, CEO of NSDC and MD of NSDCI, said:

> **Our partnership with Physics Wallah is a big step towards connecting education and industry needs. The India Innovation Global (BIG) initiative will empower millions of students by giving them the skills they need for future jobs. This collaboration reflects NSDC International’s commitment to increasing employment and aligns with our goal of creating a skilled workforce to meet the needs of the changing economy. Together, we are developing simple and innovative ways to ensure every student is job-ready and can contribute to India’s progress.**

Physics Wallah is revolutionizing India’s educational landscape by delivering free [quality education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/quality-education/) to over four crore students through its 85 YouTube channels in 7 vernacular languages. Its footprint spans online, offline, and hybrid modes, reaching 98% of India’s pin codes. The company was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in Noida, Uttar Pradesh. PW began as a YouTube channel in 2014 and became a Unicorn in 2022. It currently has over 27 lakh paid students and one crore app downloads on the PW app. It has grown into 28 exam prep categories and a skilling vertical, with over 79 tech-enabled Vidyapeeth (offline) and 48 Pathshala (hybrid) centres nationwide.

Alakh Pandey, Founder and CEO of Physics Wallah, added:

> **Education is not a static solution; it is a changing journey that requires teamwork, new ideas, and the ability to change. Physics Wallah (PW) aims to give students skills that prepare them for the changing world. Our partnership with NSDCI through BIG is a step towards making education more inclusive. Through this initiative, we want education to help people progress at every age.**

BIG is based on digital education, which uses technology to deliver a simple, accessible, and [personalized learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/personalized-learning/) experience. This comprises AI-assisted [career guidance](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/career-guidance/), [game-based learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/game-based-learning/), adaptable tools, and secure platforms, enabling students from all backgrounds to take industry-relevant courses.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Career Guidance, Digital Education, EdTech Startups/Companies, education, Exam Preparation, Game Based Learning, NEP 2020, Online Courses, Online Education, Partnership, Personalized Learning, Quality Education, Skill Development

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### [NSDC and EON Reality Partner to Revolutionize Indian Skill Development](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/nsdc-and-eon-reality-partner-to-revolutionize-indian-skill-development/)

**Published:** December 19, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** The National Skills Development Corporation (NSDC) has formed a strategic partnership with EON Reality, an international leader in AI-driven immersive education, to transform how millions of Indians acquire critical 21st-century skills.

**Content:**

In an innovative move that will redefine India’s [skill development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/skill-development/) landscape, the National Skills Development Corporation (NSDC) has formed a strategic partnership with EON Reality, an international leader in AI-driven immersive education, to transform how millions of Indians acquire critical [21st-century skills](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/21st-century-skills/). By joining the NSDC’s national workforce readiness mandate with EON Reality’s Spatial AI and Extended Reality (XR) technologies, this cooperation aims to dramatically accelerate learning, improve knowledge retention, and boost India’s workforce’s global competitiveness.

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The initiative will provide academic and internship licenses to educators and institutions committed to integrating XR into their teaching methods. Instead of broad distribution, the programme adopts a focused “pull” strategy, targeting educators who demonstrate innovative approaches to [immersive learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/immersive-learning/). This ensures impactful adoption, benefiting learners nationwide.

Speaking about the collaboration, Ved Mani Tiwari, CEO of NSDC and MD of NSDC International, said:

> **We are at a pivotal moment in India’s skill development journey. By embracing XR and Spatial AI, we are equipping educators, trainers, and learners with unparalleled tools. The impact goes beyond technology — this will reshape how skills are acquired, applied, and scaled to meet future workforce demands. Our partnership with EON Reality marks the beginning of a long-term, data-driven transformation that will bridge the skill gap, empowering India’s youth and working professionals to lead in the global economy.**

The NSDC’s involvement ensures broad reach and alignment with India’s strategic skills priorities. This effort aims to cater to a wide range of learning scenarios from rural ITIs (Industrial Training Institutes) to urban Skills Universities. With tools like Text2XR and AI-assisted teaching, educators can seamlessly convert textbooks, manuals, and theory-heavy materials into interactive 3D simulations, scenario-based assessments, and context-rich training modules. As a result, students gain theoretical insights and real-world competencies essential for success in rapidly evolving industries.

Dan Lejerskar, Chairman of EON Reality, added:

> **This partnership is not just another educational technology deployment but the start of a nationwide learning evolution. We’re focusing on educators and organizations that share our passion for transformation. By first supporting a select group of pioneers, we create a ripple effect enabling one million learners to engage with AI-driven, immersive experiences that streamline content creation, quadruple learning speed, and supercharge retention.**

In the months ahead, the alliance will also provide:

- **Structured Onboarding & Training:** Tailored workshops and certification programmes to help educators master XR content creation and deploy lessons at scale.
- **Robust Analytics & Feedback Loops:** Continuous performance tracking and outcome measurement to refine and enhance the learning experience.
- **Dynamic Community Building:** Fostering a Community Creator Network to share best practices, localize content, and organically grow an ecosystem of XR champions.

This groundbreaking initiative marks a bold new era in India’s skill development landscape, defined by innovation, inclusivity, and a relentless focus on measurable outcomes. With EON Reality and NSDC working together, India is poised to take the next step, training its citizens with future-ready skills and propelling itself to global skill leadership.

EON-XR, founded on the concepts of “Learn, Train, Perform,” is the global leader in AI-assisted [Virtual Reality](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/virtual-reality/) and [Augmented Reality](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/augmented-reality/)-based knowledge transfer for education and industry training solutions. The platform contains the backend support and architecture that large organizations need to quickly and efficiently build, deploy, and scale AR and VR applications to supplement their current training and productivity efforts. The company believes that knowledge is a human right and should be available, accessible, and affordable for every human. With more than 20 locations worldwide, it has created the most extensive AR/VR training library with over 8,000 applications and 40 million users worldwide.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** 21st Century Skills, Augmented Reality, EdTech Startups/Companies, education, Immersive Learning, Online Education, Online Learning, Partnerships, Skill Development, Virtual Reality

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### [Glance and upGrad Team Up to Offer Free Upskilling Courses](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/glance-and-upgrad-team-up-to-offer-free-upskilling-courses/)

**Published:** December 19, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Glance, the world's leading smart lock screen platform, has partnered with upGrad, one of Asia's largest integrated learning skilling and workforce development companies, to unlock critical upskilling opportunities for millions of young Indians.

**Content:**

Glance, the world’s leading smart lock screen platform, has partnered with upGrad, one of Asia’s largest integrated learning skilling and [workforce development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/workforce-development/) companies, to unlock critical [upskilling](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/upskilling/) opportunities for millions of young Indians. Through this collaboration, upGrad provides free courses under its Intern-Zip programme on Glance Smart Lock Screen. This association is part of the **“Glance for Good”** programme, which uses the power of Glance Smart Lock Screens to promote personal growth and positive social change.

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upGrad’s Intern-Zip is designed to impart essential, [job-ready skills](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/job-ready-skills/) to youth between 20 and 24 years of age. Glance reaches over 235 million users daily, 47% of whom are under 24. This makes Glance an ideal platform in terms of scale and relevance for upGrad to reach its intended beneficiaries. Within three weeks of the partnership’s launch, upGrad’s content has garnered over 100 million views (glances) on lock screens.

Most young Indians start their day with a Glance Smart Lock Screen at 6 am. By bringing Intern-Zip to its users on their lock screens, this initiative aims to address the 13.4% unemployment rate among graduates by helping them build their professional futures with confidence and competence. Courses offered under this initiative cover foundational topics such as technical savviness, [soft skills](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/soft-skills/) and [professional development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/professional-development/).

Commenting on the partnership, Piyush Shah, Co-founder of InMobi and COO and President of Glance, said:

> **With Glance, we’re not only reaching millions—we’re empowering them to seize opportunities and inspiring them to discover something new every moment. By bringing upGrad’s workforce-ready content directly on smart lock screens, we’re equipping users with technical expertise, soft skills, and professional development tools. We’re creating a platform that fuels career growth, closes the skills gap, and directly contributes to India’s future.**

Founded in 2019, Glance is an AI-driven platform that delivers a diverse range of engaging experiences directly on Android lock screens, including updates, sports, games and shopping, available in seven Indian languages. By partnering with reputable publishers and developers, the platform’s AI curates premium content tailored to each user’s preferences. This allows users to access relevant information seamlessly without needing to unlock their phones or navigate multiple apps. Headquartered in Singapore, the company operates some of the most disruptive AI-powered digital platforms, including Glance. Over 450 million smartphones now come enabled with Glance’s next-generation internet experience. It is an unconsolidated InMobi subsidiary funded by Jio Platforms, Google, and Mithril Capital.

Mayank Kumar, Co-founder of upGrad, added:

> **India has now become a global epicentre of learning and skilling, and this is the most opportune time we could really scale our value proposition to a different demographic altogether. We notice a steady migration of individuals to service-based economies and AI-first businesses. It is crucial to provide the new generation with the right support, guidance and empowerment to shape their professional trajectories. Partnering with Glance allows us to expand our reach and leverage smart tech integration, further reinforcing our commitment to this cause.**

Bikash Chowdhury, Chief Marketing Officer at Glance, also stated:

> **As India becomes a $5 trillion economy, a skilled, adaptable workforce is essential for sustaining growth and solidifying the nation’s standing as a global talent hub. Our goal with the Glance for Good program is to harness our massive user base in India and ease of access to content on the lock screen to inspire positive behaviour and actions that drive large-scale, real-world impact. This partnership with upGrad is a big step in that direction.**

upGrad, founded in 2015, provides various online and hybrid skilling programmes, certifications, and bootcamps under its B2C portfolio. It also enables leading Indian and international universities to offer diplomas, master’s degrees, and executive doctorates. In addition, the corporate skilling section offers chosen programs specialized to Enterprise clients and additional recruitment and employment services.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, B2C, Bootcamp, EdTech Startups/Companies, Job-ready Skills, Partnerships, Professional Development, Soft Skills, Universities, Upskilling, Workforce Development

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### [Miracamp Launches New Content Creation & Influence Course to Expand Offerings](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/miracamp-launches-new-content-creation-influence-course-to-expand-offerings/)

**Published:** December 5, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Miracamp, a leading online educational platform dedicated to empowering aspiring video editors and content creators with industry-relevant skills and expertise, has introduced a new course titled Content Creation & Influence.

**Content:**

Miracamp, a leading online educational platform dedicated to empowering aspiring video editors and content creators with industry-relevant skills and expertise, has introduced a new course titled Content Creation & Influence. This programme addresses the growing need for training in content creation, with aspiring influencers looking to connect with their audience on platforms like YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram.

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Developed with over 50 professionals—including experts from tech giants like Google, TikTok, and Instagram, as well as independent content creators—the course offers a balance of technical insights and practical, real-world advice and assignments. With today’s digital landscape continuously shifting, the programme is designed to keep creators updated on platform-specific strategies, algorithms, and the best practices required to grow and maintain an engaged base of followers.

The new course addresses this evolving landscape by focusing on foundational and advanced skills. Students can expect to learn effective posting strategies, ways to build engaging content and techniques for interpreting [engagement](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/engagement/) metrics. Miracamp’s decision to prioritize direct interaction between students and instructors will allow for individualized feedback and practical adjustments to help students refine their work and align with current industry practices.

Pierre Narchi, Co-founder of Miracamp, said:

> **Social media is constantly evolving, and aspiring creators need the guidance of people who understand these platforms from the inside. The course offers a learning environment where students can gain perspective from experts with hands-on experience, including creators who have built successful pages or channels.**

The main aspect of Miracamp’s new course is its continuously evolving curriculum. The syllabus is regularly updated to reflect the latest changes on key platforms, ensuring students stay ahead in a fast-moving industry. Students can benefit from learning emerging strategies such as leveraging AI-powered editing tools or capitalizing on trends like YouTube Shorts, the emergence of videos on LinkedIn, or Threads by Instagram.

Augustin Jossa, Co-founder of Miracamp, added further information about the development:

> **Our team closely monitors changes across the industry. We see ourselves as the best interface between this dynamic, fast-moving field and our students. With instructors working for these platforms daily or succeeding as creators, we can bring real-world expertise directly to our students, ensuring they’re always prepared to navigate the latest tools, features, and trends effectively.**

Some of the key aspects of Miracamp’s Content Creation & Influence course include:

- **Instructors from Various Backgrounds:** With instructors from large companies, as well as successful independent creators, students receive well-rounded insights covering technical and practical facets of content creation.
- **Personalized Feedback on Content:** The course includes one-on-one sessions and small-group feedback circles, allowing students to refine their work based on specific recommendations and industry standards.
- **Frequent Curriculum Updates:** Given the fast pace of change in social media, the course is designed to incorporate recent trends, algorithm changes, and best practices in [digital content](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/digital-content/) creation, ensuring students are always informed on the latest techniques.
- **Platform-Specific Techniques and Strategies:** The curriculum covers content strategies tailored to YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram, exploring topics such as effective posting schedules, audience engagement optimization, and [data-driven](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/data-driven/) approaches to content planning.

Following the success of its first programme focusing on video editing, Miracamp had to strengthen its platform & features to ensure it can adequately address its new students’ needs. The platform developed new community features, creating a space that encourages active discussions, collaboration, and the sharing of best practices. This upgraded community environment will allow students to connect with peers and instructors, exchanging insights on the latest trends, algorithm updates, and effective strategies. Students are exposed to the latest industry knowledge, including emerging techniques and subtle platform-specific “hacks” that can make a noticeable difference in content reach and engagement.

By strengthening this network, Miracamp aims to foster an atmosphere of emulation and mutual support, ensuring that students learn from experts and each other’s experiences and successes. This approach aligns with the platform’s commitment to continuous learning and adaptability in the rapidly evolving field of digital content creation. Students from Miracamp’s earlier video editing courses have voiced positive feedback on the teaching model, emphasizing interactive learning and industry relevance.

Isabella Budianto, a videographer & content creator who completed the video editing course, described his experience as transformative.

> **Having completed the Miracamp Video Editing course, I loved the format, the expertise of the teachers, and the valuable feedback I received. In addition to my video editing work, I also manage an Instagram page, so I’m excited to join this new course as it perfectly complements my current skills. It’s a great chance to learn how to create more efficiently for my page and boost growth and engagement with my community.**

Miracamp’s new course aims to support creators navigating a rapidly evolving digital world. Recognizing the high demand for skills in content creation, the [online school](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-school/) has positioned itself as a resource for those looking to develop a professional approach to social media and influencer marketing.

As part of its outreach, the platform plans an event to connect content creation students with professionals from various sectors, including marketing, [digital media](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/digital-media/), and influencer partnerships. Representatives from major brands such as L’Oréal, Warner Bros, and Nike are expected to attend, fostering collaboration and networking opportunities for new creators.

Miracamp, founded in 2022, offers an online curriculum that is interactive and practice-oriented, similar to a traditional school or bootcamp. The company focuses on its strong industry connections, collaborating with individuals from globally recognized digital and media companies (HBO, Netflix, TikTok, Meta). Since its inception, the platform has trained hundreds of students in North America and the United Kingdom, resulting in an extensive global alumni network. These graduates are equipped with the tools to flourish in their creative journeys, whether by beginning successful freelance careers, landing jobs in digital firms or agencies, or expand their online community.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Community, Content Creator, Data-Driven, Digital Content, Digital Media, Engagement, Influencer Education, Interactive Learning, Online Courses, Online School

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### [UWorld Unveils Undergraduate Nursing Courses to Empower Students](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/uworld-unveils-undergraduate-nursing-courses-to-empower-students/)

**Published:** December 18, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** UWorld Nursing, the leader in NCLEX® prep, has launched the first of 7 undergraduate nursing courses to offer nursing programmes dynamic, affordable, and flexible content rooted in high-quality, clinically relevant material.

**Content:**

UWorld Nursing, the leader in NCLEX® prep, has launched the first of 7 undergraduate nursing courses to offer [nursing](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/nursing/) programmes dynamic, affordable, and flexible content rooted in high-quality, clinically relevant material.

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The first course, which focuses on mental health, was piloted at more than 30 nursing programmes across the U.S. this fall. Pilot participants included nursing programmes across various degrees, including Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN), Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN), and Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) programmes.

Chandra S. Pemmasani, M.D., Founder and CEO of UWorld, said:

> **Student and educator feedback has always guided product development at UWorld. Today’s students seek concise, engaging content that gets straight to the point, while educators look for high-quality, evidence-based resources that integrate seamlessly into any nursing programme. Our course content delivers the best of both worlds.**

UWorld will introduce six additional pilot courses in Spring 2025 focusing on the fundamentals of nursing, adult health, maternal/newborn health, child health, pharmacology, and physical assessment. Each course will provide a comprehensive suite of resources to save faculty time and support diverse learning styles, including lecture videos, pre-built assignments, assessments, case studies, and downloadable lecture notes.

UWorld Nursing offers a comprehensive resource suite of educator resources to promote [competency-based learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/competency-based-learning/) in nursing programmes. Through engaging video lessons, interactive exercises, practice questions with detailed feedback, adaptive practice tests, and customizable assessments, its resources help educators foster clinical judgment and independent learning – all essential for concept-based curriculum success.

UWorld Nursing aligns with ACEN standards by providing educator resources that directly address the ACEN Standards and Criteria for Nursing Education Programmes. Its Online Teaching and Learning Resources for NCLEX cover the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) outlined by ACEN, ensuring students graduate prepared to meet the competencies required for professional practice. This includes fostering [critical thinking](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/critical-thinking/), clinical judgment, and patient-centred care—all hallmarks of ACEN-accredited programmes.

Since its inception in 2003, UWorld has helped millions of undergraduates, graduates, and professionals prepare for high-stakes accounting, finance, graduate school, high school, legal, medical, nursing, and pharmacy exams. Its high-quality test questions and unrivalled answer explanations in digital and print formats make complex subjects easy for students to understand. The company is committed to offering educators the most up-to-date resources that seamlessly integrate into existing curricula, actively engage students, provide real-time performance feedback, and exceed requirements for exam governing bodies.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Competency Based Learning, Critical Thinking, Curriculum, High School, Nursing, Online Courses, Online Education, Online Learning

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### [Lingokids and NASA Launch Space Lesson to Inspire Young Minds](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/lingokids-and-nasa-launch-space-lesson-to-inspire-young-minds/)

**Published:** December 18, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Lingokids, an innovative educational platform committed to reimagining early learning, has announced the launch of its latest educational innovation, a brand-new space-themed curriculum developed in collaboration with NASA.

**Content:**

Lingokids, an innovative educational platform committed to reimagining early learning, has announced the launch of its latest educational [innovation](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/innovation/), a brand-new space-themed curriculum developed in collaboration with NASA. The ‘Space Lesson’ is designed for children aged 2 to 8 and immerses them in the wonders of the solar system. It provides fascinating insights into the sun, moon, and planets while laying a firm foundation in science and astronomy.

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The Space Lesson adheres to the same structured approach that has driven the success of Lingokids Lessons. Research shows that 90% of children improve their skills after completing the course. The curriculum supports self-paced learning, allowing kids to explore content over one to two weeks through multiple sessions that align with their unique learning needs. This lesson features engaging videos, interactive games, and regular progress updates, all designed within Lingokids’ safe, ad-free environment.

Cristobal Viedma, Founder and CEO of Lingokids, said:

> **With this new space content, we’re elevating our mission of revolutionizing early education. Our Playlearning™ methodology has proven its effectiveness in areas like literacy and math, and now we’re extending its reach to spark curiosity about the universe. This content, made available for free, reflects our shared vision with NASA to inspire the Artemis generation of explorers.**

Lingokids gives parents peace of mind by providing a safe, ad-free environment where their children may study while still having fun. With its carefully designed [educational content](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/educational-content/), the platform transforms screen time into a productive and engaging experience, making it the perfect tool for guilt-free learning at home or on the go.

By integrating traditional education with essential life skills, Lingokids’ Playlearning™ approach places children at the heart of an expansive educational ecosystem. The app empowers children to navigate engineering, empathy, literacy, and resilience through thousands of interactive activities across various media formats. Lingokids is dedicated to preparing children for a well-rounded future that balances academic excellence with personal growth.

The new Space Lesson is now free in the Lingokids app, offering families a dynamic way to explore the wonders of space together.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Curriculum, Early Education, Early Learning Program, EdTech Startups/Companies, education, Educational Content, Innovation, Kids Learning App, Online Courses, Online Education, Science

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### [IMS Ghaziabad and ABSF Collaborate for Research and Innovation](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/ims-ghaziabad-and-absf-collaborate-for-research-and-innovation/)

**Published:** December 18, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** The Institute of Management & Studies (IMS) Ghaziabad (University Courses Campus) has made a significant step toward fostering research and innovation by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Aabir Bio-Services Foundation (ABSF) in Noida.

**Content:**

The Institute of Management & Studies (IMS) Ghaziabad (University Courses Campus) has made a significant step toward fostering [research](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/research/) and [innovation](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/innovation/) by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Aabir Bio-Services Foundation (ABSF) in Noida. The ceremony at the IMS Ghaziabad University Courses Campus marked the beginning of a strategic collaboration to promote knowledge exchange, research excellence, and joint initiatives.

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This MoU represents IMS Ghaziabad and ABSF’s shared goal of creating a dynamic ecosystem that connects academia and industry. Both organizations are dedicated to combining their knowledge and resources to improve research and innovation in important areas such as biosciences, information technology, and interdisciplinary studies.

The agreement encompasses several collaborative activities, including:

- **Joint Supervision of Students:** Offering students the opportunity to work under the guidance of IMS and ABSF experts on innovative research projects.
- **Research Projects:** Undertaking cutting-edge projects that address contemporary challenges in various fields, focusing on creating practical solutions.
- **Training Programmes:** Organizing [skill development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/skill-development/) and capacity-building programmes for students and professionals.
- **Conferences and Seminars:** Hosting academic and industry-focused events to facilitate knowledge dissemination.
- **Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Creation:** Encouraging the development and protection of innovative ideas and technologies.

The MoU signing ceremony was a great success. Senior representatives, faculty members, and students from both institutions attended. The event provided a solid foundation for a promising partnership that will significantly contribute to academic and research excellence.

In his address, a senior representative from IMS Ghaziabad expressed enthusiasm about the partnership:

> **This collaboration with Aabir Bio-Services Foundation reflects our unwavering commitment to nurturing innovation and empowering students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in a globalized world. Together, we will drive meaningful research and create impactful solutions.**

Founded by a group of visionaries and intellectuals, IMS Ghaziabad has consistently been at the forefront of [quality education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/quality-education/) and research since its inception in 1990. The institution has a rich legacy of stimulating innovative environments that empower students with knowledge, values, and professional skills. Over the past 34 years, it has evolved into a prestigious institution offering diversified professional skills and research education in areas such as Management Studies, International Business, Information Technology, Biosciences, Engineering, and Journalism. Integrating academia and industry aims to produce skilled professionals equipped to contribute meaningfully to the economy and society. The partnership will also enable the institution to align its research endeavours with global trends and priorities, enhancing its impact and relevance.

The collaboration with ABSF meets IMS Ghaziabad’s vision for fostering a culture of research and innovation. It will enable students and researchers to address real-world difficulties using interdisciplinary approaches and cutting-edge technology. By combining their capabilities and experience, the two organizations aim to have a long-term effect on academic, industrial, and societal fronts.

With a robust alumni network of over 35,000 professionals, IMS Ghaziabad continues to uphold its tradition of excellence in [education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/education/) and research. The institution’s holistic approach to education emphasizes integrity, tolerance, and mutual respect, ensuring that students are skilled professionals and responsible global citizens.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Collaboration, education, Engineering, Innovation, Quality Education, Research, Skill Development

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### [Seekho Raises $8M in Series A Round to Expand Reach](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/seekho-raises-8m-in-series-a-round-to-expand-reach/)

**Published:** December 18, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Seekho, an online learning platform that offers a wide range of short learning videos across various categories, including technology, money, and business, recently announced that it has raised $8 million in its Series A round led by Lightspeed.

**Content:**

Seekho, an [online learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-learning/) platform that offers a wide range of short learning videos across various categories, including technology, money, and business, recently announced that it has raised $8 million in its Series A round led by Lightspeed. The round also witnessed participation from existing investor Elevation Capital, the startup’s founder and CEO Rohit Choudhary said in a LinkedIn post.

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This comes months after it was announced that the company was raising $8 to $10 million in funding at a valuation of $45 million. At the time, it was reported that the investors were eyeing to acquire a 20% stake in the startup.

Founded in 2020 by Rohit Choudhary, Keertay Agarwal, and Yash Banwani, Seekho aims to help individuals acquire new skills and knowledge. The platform offers a variety of courses to prepare learners for careers in fields such as parenting, the stock market, Instagram, and [education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/education/), among others. It provides educational content through short 2-5 minute videos in episodic series to audiences in tier II cities and beyond. It offers flexible subscription plans, with weekly and monthly options starting at Rs 149. The app is available on iOS and Android.

With Seekho Plus, users can watch all of the series on the app. Without it, one can only view a few series each day and may see advertisements. If one has purchased a Seekho Plus subscription, they can learn anything on the platform until their subscription expires and become experts in mobile and internet technology. Seekho Plus focuses on offering short, impactful learning videos in a variety of genres, with the aim of making learning quick and accessible. Its unique approach distinguishes it from other instructional platforms.

The Bengaluru-based startup raised $3 million from Elevation and other investors in March of last year.

The financing round comes at a time when the [Indian EdTech](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/indian-edtech/) market is in upheaval. BYJU’S, the long-time poster child of the ecosystem, is facing insolvency proceedings.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** EdTech Funding, EdTech Investors, EdTech Startups/Companies, education, Indian EdTech, Online Courses, Online Education, Online Learning

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### [Edept Raises $1M Seed Funding to Fuel Growth and Expansion](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/edept-raises-1m-seed-funding-to-fuel-growth-and-expansion/)

**Published:** December 17, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** edept, a higher education-focused EdTech startup enabling universities and higher-educational institutions to offer industry-led programmes, has raised $1 million in a seed funding round.

**Content:**

edept, a [higher education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/higher-education/)-focused EdTech startup enabling universities and higher-educational institutions to offer industry-led programmes, has raised $1 million in a seed funding round. Enzia Ventures and Equanimity Investments led the round. Other investors include Bhavin Pandya (Founder of Games24x7), EdTech leader Arjun Mohan, and Canada-based Loyal VC.

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edept was founded in 2023 by Gaurav Bhatia (INSEAD), Puneet Saxena (IIM Lucknow), and Devendra Nagle (IIM Bangalore); specializes in empowering [universities](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/universities/) and institutions to design and deliver differentiated, new-age courses tailored to meet the global job market demands. Focusing on improving employability outcomes, the company bridges the gap between academia and industry, equipping young graduates with skills for success on a global stage. It aims to address the skill gaps in high-demand careers and equip graduates through industry-led programmes. Its unique focus on domestic and international programmes ensures that students are career-ready upon graduation and empowered to thrive in a global workforce.

Speaking on the fundraising, Rajesh Sehgal, Managing Partner of Equanimity Investments, said:

> **edept is addressing the critical skills gap in the industry by empowering college students to excel in future jobs. Their collaborative business model positions them to forge strong, long-term partnerships with leading colleges.**

Within its first year of operation, the Bengaluru-based startup claims to have partnered with seven domestic and international institutions and several industry partners, delivering impactful [education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/education/) to over 450 students. Its vision is to offer global opportunities to [Indian students](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/indian-students/), foster academic excellence, and bridge the gap between industry and academia through growth-oriented programmes, transforming them into global citizens equipped with the skills and knowledge to thrive in a diverse, interconnected world.

Namita Dalmia, Partner at Enzia Ventures, also stated:

> **At Enzia, we invest in fundamental human needs with a sharp focus on delivering customer outcomes. Education models prioritizing student outcomes will build trusted, sustainable brands to help them make a significant, profitable business. Edept’s innovative approach to collaborating with universities and industry to deliver domestic and international career-focused programmes is unique and sets them apart. We are excited to partner with them on this journey.**

With this funding, edept plans to fuel its expansion, scale operations, increase its workforce, and enhance its proprietary tech platform.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** EdTech Funding, EdTech Investors, EdTech Startups/Companies, Higher Education, Indian Students, Online Education, Online Learning, Universities

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### [Queen Mary University Launches New AI Center for Educational Excellence](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/queen-mary-university-launches-new-ai-center-for-educational-excellence/)

**Published:** December 17, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Queen Mary University of London has recently announced the launch of an ambitious new Centre for Excellence in Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education.

**Content:**

Queen Mary University of London has recently announced the launch of an ambitious new Centre for Excellence in [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/artificial-intelligence/) (AI) in education. Based at Queen Mary Academy, the centre aims to establish a transformative learning environment in which AI literacy is incorporated into the University’s teaching and learning, resulting in impactful outcomes for students, educators, and employers.

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The Centre for Excellence will provide University staff with the resources and [professional development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/professional-development/) they need to help them deliver impactful teaching that has AI and digital literacy at its core. In doing so, the centre will have a positive impact on Queen Mary students, who will be equipped with leading AI skills sought after by employers, setting them apart from peers in competitive job markets.

Speaking about the launch, Professor Janet De Wilde, Director of Queen Mary Academy, said:

> **Queen Mary Academy empowers the University’s educators and researchers to grow and achieve their full potential within a supportive environment. I am incredibly proud that the Academy is home to this centre, which will help staff develop new skills that enhance their teaching to the benefit of our students and future employers.**

The University is also engaging directly with companies through the centre, which is managed by Dr Xue Zhou, Academic Head, and Dr Aisha Abuelmaatti, Deputy Academic Head, to ensure that the skills and training offered by the centre meet their workforce and business needs. Along with [upskilling](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/upskilling/) educators and students, the centre will provide a home for [scholarship](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/scholarship/), including the ethical use of AI in pedagogy and beyond.

Dr Xue Zhou, Academic Head of the Centre for Excellence, added:

> **By harnessing the power of AI, we will create a dynamic environment which supports educators in delivering impactful, engaging teaching and improves student outcomes by equipping them to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving workforce.**

With a history extending back to 1785, Queen Mary is a university founded on philanthropy, hope, and opportunity. Now a world-class research-led Russell Group institution with a diverse community of students and staff from over 170 nations, the University’s commitment to providing opportunities remains unwavering. It is where social mobility and social justice intersect with world-class research and teaching, and diversity of background and thought is encouraged to achieve the previously unthinkable. A global university collaborates with its local community to unlock benefits reverberating throughout East London and beyond.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Community, education, Professional Development, Research, Scholarship, Universities, Upskilling

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### [ASME and Autodesk Launch Free Courses to Bridge the Manufacturing Skills Gap](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/asme-and-autodesk-launch-free-courses-to-bridge-the-manufacturing-skills-gap/)

**Published:** December 16, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) and Autodesk, Inc. have announced the first four free courses to help fill the manufacturing skills gap.

**Content:**

The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) and Autodesk, Inc. have announced the first four free courses to help fill the manufacturing skills gap. The need for additional training for engineers and manufacturing technicians, as well as resources for [engineering](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/engineering/) educators, was identified in the 2024 “Industry 4.0 and Modernizing Manufacturing Education” report co-authored by ASME and Autodesk and published by the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE), as well as in their earlier collaborative multiphase research project on the “Future of Manufacturing.”

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To provide industry and academic guidance for advanced manufacturing, ASME and Autodesk conducted a research study to investigate and identify the future workflows and skills needed for mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, and machinist roles over the next decade. The first four courses being released are:

- Design for sustainability
- Introduction to Industry 4.0 and technologies
- Industry 4.0 and business
- Digital literacy and data skills

The researchers found that emerging technologies, including design for manufacturing (DfM), operations technology infrastructure, [artificial intelligence](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/artificial-intelligence/) and [machine learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/machine-learning/) (AI and ML) technologies such as generative design, integrated software platforms, and centralized data management, will require new skills of mechanical and manufacturing engineers and machinists. The report recommended training and education to develop these “hard skills” for current and future employees. In addition, engineers and machinists will need strong “[soft skills](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/soft-skills/)”, including creative [problem-solving](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/problem-solving/), communication, collaboration, and interdisciplinary skills to close gaps for each job role.

Stephanie Viola, Executive Director of the ASME Foundation and Managing Director of ASME Programs and Philanthropy, said:

> **The project-based curriculum uses real-world examples to engage and motivate students and professionals as they develop highly demanded skills. These courses are the latest chapter in ASME and Autodesk’s efforts to help engineers and technicians advance their careers and support manufacturers as they integrate advanced technologies into their operations.**

Founded in 1880 as the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, ASME is a not-for-profit professional organization that enables collaboration, knowledge sharing, and [skill development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/skill-development/) across all engineering disciplines while promoting the vital role of the engineer in society. The platform codes and standards, publications, conferences, continuing education, and [professional development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/professional-development/) programs provide a foundation for advancing technical knowledge and a safer world.

Autodesk Vice President of Education Experiences, Mary Hope McQuiston, added:

> **As a leader in Design and Make technology, Autodesk and our partners are uniquely positioned to help educators prepare the next generation for jobs of the future. In collaboration with ASME, we’re providing practical, project-based courses that equip students with essential skills for success. Our curriculum empowers educators to integrate Industry 4.0 technologies and principles into their classrooms, fostering technical expertise and collaborative skills needed for evolving manufacturing careers. Together, we’re not just addressing the skills gap – we’re building a foundation for learning and innovation beyond the classroom.**

Additional courses on the Evolution of Engineering and Manufacturing and Industry 4.0 in context are scheduled for release early in 2025.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Communication, Curriculum, education, Engineering, Innovation, Literacy, Machine Learning, NonProfits, Problem Solving, Professional Development, Skill Development, Soft Skills, Tech Education

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### [Zoom's New UCaaS Solution Aims to Revolutionize Education](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/zooms-new-ucaas-solution-aims-to-revolutionize-education/)

**Published:** December 16, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Zoom has announced Zoom Workplace for Education, a new UCaaS solution to enhance collaboration in schools and universities. 

**Content:**

Zoom has announced Zoom Workplace for Education, a new UCaaS solution to enhance collaboration in schools and [universities](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/universities/). Zoom Workplace for Education is a secure platform tailored for educational institutions that combines voice, video, chat, phone, live meetings, webinars, recording, transcription, translation services, AV room integration, and more.

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Zoom underlines this comprehensive solution, designed to streamline collaboration and elevate learning experiences, providing educators and students with an all-in-one toolkit for seamless [communication](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/communication/) and [engagement](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/engagement/). The platform highlights that the offering stems from the growing necessity of unified communications and collaboration in education. As hybrid and remote work environments, flexible learning models, and essential student services—such as recruitment, health services, financial aid, and alumni relations—become standard, it emphasizes that educational institutions require robust tools to support these evolving needs.

Speaking about the development, Johann Zimmern, Education Strategy Lead at Zoom, said:

> **Zoom Meetings was a key communication tool across many local education authorities, schools, colleges, and universities well before 2020. Most people don’t know that Zoom is much more than video meetings. The platform includes products like Zoom Phone, Zoom Rooms, Zoom Virtual Agent, Zoom Contact Center, and more to help streamline collaboration and communication needs for faculty, administrators, and students alike.**

Zoom Workplace for Education has announced five new licensing bundles tailored to educational institutions’ different demands. The bundles—School & Campus, School & Campus Plus, Enterprise Essentials, Enterprise Plus, and Enterprise Premier—provide customized solutions that improve management and operations.

Zoom said the new license options allow universities to select between “buy-as-you-need” models and enterprise-wide coverage. This approach aims to ensure that schools and campuses of all sizes can access solutions that meet their specific needs and budgets while benefiting from a UC platform.

Zoom recently introduced a new video SDK resale service. The Zoom Video SDK is now generally accessible. It is an entirely programmable toolkit enabling users to implement Zoom’s core features—video, audio, screen sharing, and chat—directly into their apps. The SDK is designed for versatility and facilitates high-quality, real-time communication in various industries, including healthcare, education, and more. Zoom emphasizes its ability to improve user experiences by seamlessly integrating reliable communication technologies into tailored workflows and products.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Collaboration, Communication, education, Engagement, Financial Support, Hybrid Learning, Online Education, Universities

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### [NSDC and Unstop Collaborate to Empower India's Youth](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/nsdc-and-unstop-collaborate-to-empower-indias-youth/)

**Published:** December 16, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** The National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) has recently inked a Memorandum of Understanding with Unstop, a community engagement and hiring platform, in a historic move to close the skill gap and improve employability among India's youth.

**Content:**

The National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) has recently inked a Memorandum of Understanding with Unstop, a community [engagement](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/engagement/) and [hiring](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/hiring/) platform, in a historic move to close the skill gap and improve employability among India’s youth. This strategic alliance connects young talent with industry demands by providing an entire ecosystem of career opportunities, mentorships, competitions, next-generation role-based assessments, and skill-based finishing courses.

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Through this collaboration, NSDC and Unstop will combine their strengths to empower India’s youth and strengthen its workforce. This will open up opportunities for students nationwide to showcase their skills, sharpen them and get the right career opportunities. The partnership combines the strengths of two organizations that create holistic solutions for young minds to get the right platform to showcase their talent while aligning it with sector-specific requirements guided by Sectoral Skill Councils (SSCs). The assessments curated under this collaboration will also evaluate skill proficiency and facilitate seamless hiring by creating a pool of pre-assessed candidates for the employers.

Shri Ved Mani Tiwari, CEO of the NSDC, expressed excitement about the partnership:

> **Through this strategic partnership with Unstop, we are taking a significant step towards bridging the skill gap in India. By providing our youth with access to diverse career opportunities and skill-based assessments, we aim to empower them to thrive in a competitive job market and contribute meaningfully to the nation’s workforce. By combining NSDC’s extensive experience in skill development with Unstop’s innovative platform, we aim to empower students across the country to showcase their skills and connect with potential employers in meaningful ways.**

Ved Mani added:

> **We believe that by fostering a culture of skill-based employment, we can unlock the immense potential of India’s youth and contribute to the nation’s economic growth.**

This collaboration is intended to have a significant impact, enabling millions of learners each year through integrated services and engaging participants in competitions held on NSDC’s dedicated platform. With a dynamic community of 19 million students and early professionals from over 20,000 colleges, Unstop links talent with over 5,000 businesses across industries. With this agreement, NSDC and Unstop can leverage their strengths to empower India’s youth and boost its workforce.

Speaking on the partnership, Ankit Aggarwal, Founder & CEO of Unstop, said:

> **We are very excited to announce this collaboration. This aligns with our vision to curate the largest pool of employable talent by giving them the right opportunities and platforms to showcase their talent and connect with their dream employers. With NSDC being a part of this collaboration, it strengthens our take on skill-based hiring and assessment and opens up doors for talent across the country to be evaluated on their skills. The opportunities for students to explore and learn are increasing daily. Through this collaboration, we want to reach students in every city and college pursuing any course, thus democratizing engagement and hiring.**

Since its inception, NSDC has trained over three crore people in different sectors by collaborating with training partners in India. NSDC has established 37 Sector Skill Councils (SSCs) and implements the Government’s flagship skill development schemes such as Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY), National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS), among others. NSDC also funds enterprises, companies and organizations that provide [skill training](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/skill-training/). The organization enables private-sector capacity building in [skill development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/skill-development/) by offering concessional loans, other innovative financial products, and strategic partnerships.

Unstop connects 19 million+ Gen Zs, mainly students and early professionals from over 20,000 colleges across India with 5,000+ employers. It bridges the gap between talent and opportunity by offering diverse features, including jobs, internships, hackathons, case competitions, [mentorships](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/mentorship/) and skill-based finishing courses. By breaking barriers such as academic credentials and geographic limitations, the platform ensures a level playing field for talent from Tier 1 to Tier 3 colleges, empowering them to showcase their skills and achieve their potential while connecting with their dream employers.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Career Development, Community, EdTech Startups/Companies, Employability Skills, Hiring, Holistic Development, Mentorship, MOU, Online Education, Partnerships, Skill Development, Skill Training

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### [Kahoot! Teams Up With TED-Ed for Interactive Learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/kahoot-teams-up-with-ted-ed-for-interactive-learning/)

**Published:** December 16, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Kahoot!, an online platform that allows any individual or company to easily create, publish, and organize learning sessions, has recently partnered with TED to provide free interactive learning resources through its platform.

**Content:**

Kahoot!, an online platform that allows any individual or company to easily create, publish, and organize learning sessions that promote compelling [engagement](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/engagement/) and improve learning outcomes, has recently partnered with TED to provide free [interactive learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/interactive-learning/) resources through its platform. The collaboration incorporates TED-Ed’s educational content with Kahoot!’s Interactive learning tools, allowing students, teachers, and parents to access educational materials.

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TED-Ed content will be integrated into the Kahoot! platform. The resources include TED-Ed’s animated videos covering history, science, and human biology. Developed with input from TED speakers, educators, and experts, these animations are designed to encourage learning and curiosity.

Logan Smalley, Founder of TED-Ed, commented on the initiative’s focus:

> **When students are curious, the possibilities are limitless. By combining TED-Ed Animations with Kahoot! ‘s interactive platform, we’re equipping today’s students, teachers, and lifelong learners with tools to explore, question, and grow—ensuring that the best ideas of today empower changemakers both now and in the future.**

The TED-Ed content is free and can be accessed in classroom settings, for [self-study](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/self-study/), or at home. The initial release marks the beginning of the collaboration, with plans to expand content offerings in 2025 to reach more age groups and educational topics.

TED-Ed aims to inspire and celebrate the ideas of teachers and students worldwide. Everything it does promotes learning, from creating a growing library of original animated videos to providing an international platform for teachers to develop their interactive lessons, to assisting curious students around the world in bringing TED to their schools and developing presentation [literacy skills](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/literacy-skills/), to celebrating innovative leadership among its global network of over 650,000 teachers. The company has evolved from an idea worth spreading to an award-winning education platform that serves millions of teachers and students worldwide each week.

Eilert Hanoa, CEO of Kahoot!, highlighted the collaboration’s purpose:

> **This partnership between Kahoot! and TED brings together two powerhouses of knowledge sharing, connecting learners worldwide with ideas, insights, and skills to adapt to and create lasting change in the 21st century.**

Kahoot! provides free and paid plans for use at school, at work (in-person or virtual), or at home for social or self-study and has over 10 billion participants (non-unique) in more than 200 countries and regions since its launch. Over 8 million educators worldwide, from [K-12](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/k-12/) to [higher education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/higher-education/), rely on the platform to create dynamic and successful learning environments. With hundreds of millions of students actively engaged, both in classrooms and through self-directed study, it ensures exciting and meaningful learning experiences in various educational contexts.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** 21st Century Education, Collaboration, EdTech Startups/Companies, Educational Content, Engagement, Higher Education, Interactive Learning, K-12, Literacy Skills, Online Courses, Online Education, Self-Study

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### [Pixid Group Acquires theMatchBox to Revolutionize Workforce Management](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/pixid-group-acquires-thematchbox-to-revolutionize-workforce-management/)

**Published:** December 13, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Pixid Group, the leading global provider of temporary workforce management software solutions, has recently announced the acquisition of theMatchBox, an Artificial Intelligence search and match company.

**Content:**

Pixid Group, the leading global provider of temporary [workforce management](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/workforce-management-platform/) software solutions, has recently announced the acquisition of theMatchBox, an [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/artificial-intelligence/) search and match company. The acquisition was supported by Keensight Capital (“Keensight”), one of the leading private equity managers dedicated to pan-European Growth Buyout investments.

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theMatchBox, headquartered in Belgium, specializes in AI-driven recruitment solutions that match individuals to openings through an advanced proprietary technology stack. The company supports nine languages and has over 100 customers in Europe, including Belgium, the Netherlands, France, Italy, and Germany, and has just launched new initiatives in the United States, Austria, and Portugal. The platform uses APIs and custom-built technologies to speed recruitment, improve candidate selection, reduce time-to-hire, and increase productivity. This positions theMatchBox as the leading partner in AI-powered searching and matching, trusted by the HR ecosystem and some of Europe’s significant employment agencies. The firm works across its network to help customers digitally transform their organizations and use AI to support their growth strategies.

Speaking on the deal, Etienne Colella, President of Pixid Group, said:

> **We are delighted to welcome the MatchBox team to the Pixid Group. The company’s expertise in AI-enabled search and match services will accelerate the wider Group’s product development. As part of Pixid, MatchBox will gain strategic and business development support as it grows its customer base and expands internationally.**

With this acquisition, theMatchBox will continue to operate as an independent business within the Pixid Group, complementing its AI competence centre. The company will further accelerate Pixid’s AI strategy, paving the way for the next generation of customer-focused solutions. Additionally, theMatchBox plans to expand its client base in existing markets while entering new ones, bringing AI-enabled search to a broader global audience.

Jan Govaerts, CEO of theMatchBox, stated:

> **Pixid is a leading player in HR tech and has grown significantly in recent years based on its continuous innovation and commitment to delivering cutting-edge workforce management solutions. We share Pixid’s ambition of setting new benchmarks for efficiency, scalability, and security in the workforce management industry. We are delighted to be joining the Group and working together to maximize AI’s potential for the benefit of all our customers.**

Arjan Hannink, Partner at Keensight Capital, also added:

> **We have been impressed by theMatchBox team’s exceptional professionalism and expertise. Leveraging cutting-edge house capabilities, they have developed a highly compelling value proposition. This acquisition further strengthens the HRTech value proposition Pixid brings to its clients in Europe and the US.**

Pixid offers innovative software solutions that enable clients to efficiently manage their external workforce through a simple, scalable and cost-effective platform. As a pioneer in digital HR, it connects all stakeholders in the temporary workforce value chain via an end-to-end cloud-based technology, providing seamless integration across a comprehensive ecosystem of technology partners and delivering a reliable and holistic [talent acquisition](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/talent-acquisition/) solution.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, HRTech, Human Resources, Online Recruitment, Talent Acquisition, Workforce Management Platform

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### [Monetizing Passions: Skills for the Future Taught via EdTech](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/monetizing-passions-skills-for-the-future-taught-via-edtech/)

**Published:** December 11, 2024
**Author:** Editorial Team

**Excerpt:** Discover how educational technology can help you pursue your passions and land your dream job. From learning new skills to building a thriving career, EdTech empowers you to reach new heights. Explore the possibilities and start your journey today.

**Content:**

Pursuing your passions can eventually turn into a profitable career! Yet, the journey to mastering particular skills can be challenging. It requires time, motivation, and the correct resources. Thus, EdTech has revolutionized how we learn, not just at school. Adults wishing to change careers and pursue new ones can significantly benefit from new learning opportunities. In some cases, EdTech and other technologies empower people to pick up unique skills and choose less conventional jobs.

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### What is EdTech?

EdTech, short for educational technology, has significantly improved over the years. School students can enjoy more immersive and [gamified learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/gamified-learning/) experiences, and adults can access endless resources and interactive lessons to pick up or hone their skills. Thus, EdTech is a collection of various applications, software, and hardware elements that take learning to new heights.

### Opening Doors to Unconventional Careers

The versatility of [online courses](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-courses/), interactive models, workshops, and hands-on practice allows people to prepare for less conventional jobs. For example, becoming a digital creator does involve a great deal of learning. You must know about social media, marketing, video editing, running promotions, affiliate marketing, and more.

Furthermore, you also have the option to pick up jobs that sound too good to be true. For instance, you can get paid to watch Netflix by acquiring a combination of skills. If you do reviews of movies, you might need to enter courses to polish your [writing skills](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/writing-skills/) or learn the preferred format for reviews.

Another to earn while watching any streaming service is to get familiar with the necessary captioning equipment. Then, you can apply to become a closed captioner. Other options enable you to [earn money through Netflix](https://www.honeygain.com/blog/get-paid-to-watch-netflix/) without lifting a finger, like passive income strategies that generate money while you enjoy quality TV shows.

### More Examples of Careers to Aim for via EdTech

EdTech can help you become the specialist you want. Here are some skills that have the most significant potential of opening many doors:

#### Photography and Videography

These areas are broad but can become the foundation for various careers. For instance, learning about photography can let you earn via stock images, meaning people or businesses can purchase them for their usage. Additionally, videography can be essential for vlogging or creating [entertaining videos on YouTube](https://vidiq.com/blog/post/skills-become-successful-youtuber/). If you have Photoshop skills, you can consider a career in graphical design or making and selling unique digital art.

#### Social Media Marketing

Social media marketing can be a career on its own. Millions of companies wish to build an online presence, and social media platforms cannot be underestimated. Also, honing such skills through EdTech can enable you to create your channels or accounts.

#### Writing Skills

Writing skills are applicable nearly everywhere. You can help companies spread their messages or provide clients with valuable manuals. If you are interested in particular topics, you can start blogging, gain an audience, and monetize your website. For avid video gamers, it is also possible to start writing content for games. Of course, you need to hone your storytelling skills and pick up valuable tips for the writing style you want.

#### Languages

Learning languages has never been more accessible. Besides popular applications letting you learn in your free time, you can [find tutors worldwide](https://www.yo-coach.com/blog/top-10-platforms-in-the-online-tutoring-industry/). With these newly acquired skills, you can enrich your resume and become more desired in the job market.

### How to Get Started with EdTech

While EdTech lets you achieve your goals more conveniently and flexibly, you should craft a strategy for your learning. For example, find trusted specialists in the field you are interested in.

Look for material that only partially focuses on theory. It would help if you had practice and feedback. Therefore, after becoming more comfortable, consider freelancing. Pick up projects for free to practice the craft and interact with clients. It will give you invaluable industry knowledge that might only be possible to gain by getting properly hired in your desired role.

### Conclusion

EdTech has brought many powerful tools to streamline the learning process for children and adults. Reap the benefits of these innovations to improve yourself, become a more attractive job candidate, or get closer to your dream position!

**Categories:** Insight

**Tags:** edtech, education, Gamified Learning, Immersive Learning, Online Courses, Social Media Resources, Writing Skills

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### [Bihar Govt Onboards Over 2.4 Lakh Officials on Karmayogi Platform](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/bihar-govt-onboards-over-2-4-lakh-officials-on-karmayogi-platform/)

**Published:** December 13, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** As part of the Centre's ambitious Mission Karmayogi initiative, the Bihar government has enrolled over 2.4 lakh officials on an online training platform, according to the official announcement.

**Content:**

As part of the Centre’s ambitious Mission Karmayogi initiative, the Bihar government has enrolled over 2.4 lakh officials on an [online training](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-training/) platform, according to the official announcement. Under the Mission Karmayogi initiative, an MoU was signed on October 7 between the Capacity Building Commission (CBC), Karmayogi Bharat (a special purpose vehicle), and the Bihar Institute of Public Administration and Rural Development (BIPARD).

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This agreement aims to strengthen the capabilities of government officials and employees in Bihar so that all public servants can become role-based instead of rule-based, said the statement issued by the Personnel Ministry. This will be achieved through the iGOT (integrated government online training) Karmayogi platform, a flagship digital initiative to empower government servants. It will also function as a robust e-learning hub, the statement said.

The Bihar government officials actively participate in various [online courses](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-courses/) on the iGOT Karmayogi platform. So far, 20 MDO Admins have successfully registered, and 2,42,053 Karmayogis have been onboarded onto the iGOT platform. As a result, 31,368 course enrolments have been recorded. Notably, 23,724-course completions and certificate generations have been reported, reflecting strong [engagement](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/engagement/) and commitment to enhancing professional skills among officials, the statement added.

Notably, 23,724 course completions and certificate generations have been reported, reflecting strong engagement and commitment among officials to enhancing their professional skills.

The platform offers a diverse range of courses aimed at improving administrative and governance skills. To ensure inclusivity and accessibility, BIPARD has fully transcribed 25-course modules from the Mission Karmayogi platform into Hindi, with Hindi voice-overs and subtitles. This has significantly expanded the reach of these courses to a larger audience in Bihar and beyond.

The signing of this MoU represents the beginning of a long-term collaboration between the Capacity Building Commission, Karmayogi Bharat, and the Government of Bihar. This association will stimulate learning and skill development among Bihar’s civil personnel, improving public service delivery. The digital training programmes under the Mission Karmayogi project are consistent with the government’s objective to develop a more efficient, accountable, and skilled workforce, allowing for better governance and service delivery to Indian citizens.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Certification, Digital Skills Training, E-Learning, Engagement, MOU, Online Courses, Online Education, Online Training, Skill Development

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### [GKS and Edunet Foundation Unite to Empower Youth With Future-Ready Skills](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/gks-and-edunet-foundation-unite-to-empower-youth-with-future-ready-skills/)

**Published:** December 13, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** In partnership with the Edunet Foundation, The Gujarat Knowledge Society (Commissionerate of Technical Education, Gujarat), has announced the Skills4Future Programme to equip Gujarat's youth with future-ready skills.

**Content:**

In partnership with the Edunet Foundation, the Gujarat Knowledge Society (Commissionerate of Technical Education, Gujarat), a government initiative committed to bridging the gap between education and industry by equipping individuals with industry-relevant skills and certifications, has announced the **Skills4Future Programme** to equip Gujarat’s youth with future-ready skills.

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This initiative, supported by Shell India, aims to revolutionize [technical education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/technical-education/) in Gujarat by addressing significant skill gaps and providing engineering students with the cutting-edge technologies required to drive the Industry 4.0 revolution. The effort seeks to train 10,000 students in primary skills and 2,500 in advanced technologies annually.

Digital and Electric Vehicle (EV) Training Labs will be set up in specific engineering colleges as part of this mission. These labs, funded by Shell India’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, will act as [experiential learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/experiential-learning/) hubs, hosting hackathons, invention contests, and advanced training sessions. Its curriculum, connected with the Gujarat Knowledge Society’s credit-based system, consists of a 50-hour Foundation Course and a 160-hour Advanced Course, focusing on hands-on applications in AI, sustainability, and clean technology.

Speaking on the partnership, Bannchha Nidhi Pani (IAS), Commissioner of Technical Education, Government of Gujarat, Gujarat Knowledge Society, said:

> **Our collaboration with Shell and Edunet Foundation marks a milestone in bridging education on Artificial Intelligence with Green skills, which is essential for today’s generation by providing employability. By integrating industry expertise and hands-on training, this program ensures that our students are prepared to lead in the rapidly evolving tech-driven world.**

The curriculum aims to boost the learning ecosystem through in-person faculty development seminars guided by industry professionals. These seminars will enable educators to provide world-class, industry-relevant training, thereby increasing the programme’s effect. This collaboration will improve the state’s technical education by encouraging innovation, sustainability, and employability.

Participants will receive co-branded certificates from industry partners, enhancing their credentials. Furthermore, the programme will provide excellent placement opportunities by connecting students with local and regional enterprises, government agencies, and the local startup ecosystem. These connections aim to assist students in finding work or developing their businesses.

Rahul Singh, Managing Director, Shell Energy India Pvt Ltd, added:

> **Our partnership with the Gujarat Knowledge Society and Edunet Foundation underscores Shell’s commitment to equipping youth with future-ready skills such as AI and cleaner technologies. By fostering experiential learning and industry-aligned training, the Skills4Future project will empower students in Gujarat with essential employability skills to meet the evolving demands of the modern workforce.**

With a vision to create a qualified, job-ready workforce, Gujarat Knowledge Society emphasizes [outcome-based education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/outcome-based-learning/), [vocational training](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/vocational-training/), and ICT-enabled [skill development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/skill-development/). Over and above, it connects students to apprenticeship and placement opportunities in diverse industries while guiding youth toward jobs that align with their educational qualifications and equipping them with expertise through training programmes. It also empowers working professionals to enhance their skills and stay competitive in the job market.

Nagesh Singh, Executive Director of Edunet Foundation, also stated:

> **It is a matter of pride to collaborate with GKS and Shell India to execute this pioneering, future-forward programme is a matter of pride. We empower Gujarat’s youth to thrive in an era of technological innovation and sustainability. Skills4Future is an educational initiative and a catalyst for a positive, long-term economic and environmental impact.**

Edunet Foundation, founded in 2015, is a non-profit organization that works in skill development, livelihood enhancement, and [STEM education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/stem-education/). It has a presence across India, with core headquarters in Bengaluru and Gurugram. The platform’s programmes aim to improve participants’ employability and entrepreneurial skills. It serves a varied audience through the national school system, industrial training institutes, engineering colleges, and other academic institutions. Skills taught include career readiness and future skills such as [problem-solving](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/problem-solving/), communication, cooperation, and technology.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Digital Skills Training, Engineering, Experiential Learning, Future-ready Careers, NonProfits, Skill Development, STEM Education, Technical Education, Vocational Training

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### [Avantis Education's Eduverse+ Offers New Dimension of Learning With Advanced VR/AR Content](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/avantis-educations-eduverse-offers-new-dimension-of-learning-with-advanced-vr-ar-content/)

**Published:** December 12, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Avantis Education, a creator of ClassVR, has announced a significant enhancement to its virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR) solution for education as the EdTech innovator launches Eduverse+.

**Content:**

Avantis Education, a creator of ClassVR, has announced a significant enhancement to its virtual and [augmented reality](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/augmented-reality/) (VR/AR) solution for education as the EdTech innovator launches Eduverse+. This new library provides access to four advanced content suites: EduverseAI, WildWorld, STEAM3D, and CareerHub. This enhanced VR/AR content will enable schools worldwide to create dynamic, immersive and AI-powered experiences that meet students’ evolving needs, can be tailored to suit a wide range of educational levels and support more advanced learning opportunities within the classroom.

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With **EduverseAI**, schools can bring interactive, [immersive learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/immersive-learning/) experiences to life, creating [personalized learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/personalized-learning/) journeys where students can explore and engage in customised virtual worlds. Through AI-powered environments, traditional lessons are transformed into hands-on exploration and interactive experiences that help to deepen understanding and students’ connections with learning.

**WildWorld** enables students to journey through the natural world like never before. Endorsed by conservationists, WildWorld includes immersive videos deep into global habitats for close encounters with wildlife, longer-form narrated films, and shorter-format ‘wild fact’ resources focusing on key animals.

Speaking on the launch of Eduverse+, Manjinder Kaur, Vice President of Product, Avantis Education, said:

> **Schools are demanding increasingly sophisticated experiences and want to take more ownership of content creation. Curated in partnership with the world’s leading VR/AR content creators, Eduverse+ directly addresses this need by providing access to an advanced suite of new and innovative resources. Since first launching Eduverse as the content engine for ClassVR, we’ve invested in the continuous development of curriculum-aligned content, which we will continue to do. Still, with Eduverse+, we’re allowing schools to expand their VR/AR capabilities even further.**

**STEAM3D** is ClassVR’s next-generation content for [STEAM](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/steam/) teaching, introducing a new suite of immersive and interactive experiences to support the teaching of art, biology, physics, and geography. Helping to demonstrate scientific principles, communicate complex concepts, and illustrate microscopic detail, it includes 3D models in stunning, lifelike detail and interactive interfaces to support further exploration of topics.

In the **CareerHub**, teachers will find content to prepare students for future careers. Connecting the classroom with real-world career skills, it enables students to explore career pathways with realistic hands-on experiences across healthcare, engineering, manufacturing and more.

Avantis Education seeks to deliver new educational solutions that influence how individuals learn. It encourages curiosity, ignites imagination, and enhances engagement through technological innovation and immersive experiences. Its mission is to create a world of learning in which the impossible is made possible. With expertise in education, technology, and innovation, the platform works diligently to develop cutting-edge VR/AR solutions that empower educators and excite students.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Augmented Reality, Career Growth, EdTech Startups/Companies, Engagement, Immersive Learning, Online Courses, Online Education, Personalized Learning, STEAM, Virtual Learning

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### [K12 Expands Offerings With New Tutoring Service](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/k12-expands-offerings-with-new-tutoring-service/)

**Published:** December 12, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** K12, a leader in online K–12 education for over 25 years, has recently announced the nationwide launch of K12 Tutoring, a personalized, online tutoring service designed to help students excel academically.

**Content:**

K12, a leader in online K–12 education for over 25 years, has recently announced the nationwide launch of K12 Tutoring, a personalized, [online tutoring](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-tutoring/) service designed to help students excel academically. This new offering underscores K12’s ongoing commitment to delivering innovative, tailored educational solutions that inspire learning and empower students to reach their full potential.

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With the demand for online tutoring surging by 200% since the pandemic, families increasingly seek flexible, effective, and accessible academic support. K12 Tutoring provides students individualized attention through one-to-one, video-enabled sessions designed to fit their unique learning styles.

K12 Tutoring distinguishes itself by having every tutor state-certified. Tutors develop [personalized learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/personalized-learning/) offerings, ensuring that each session is tailored to each student’s individual needs. The curriculum covers many subjects, providing advanced training for students ready to take on new challenges and targeted support for those struggling academically.

Jennifer Moore, General Manager of K12 Tutoring, said:

> **Online tutoring has become an essential resource for parents seeking an affordable, accessible way to boost their child’s academic success. At K12 Tutoring, we’re committed to transforming the learning experience with expert tutors who make education engaging, rewarding, and personalized for every student.**

K12 Tutoring combines convenience with flexibility, allowing families to schedule sessions at dates, times, and locations that work best for them. The platform also features a broad range of tutoring availability, easy rescheduling options, and no-cost cancellations, making it a seamless solution for busy households. Fostering a positive attitude toward learning and building lifelong study habits helps students succeed and thrive academically.

Parents nationwide can now experience the profound impact of expert [tutoring](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/tutoring/) through K12’s trusted platform. K12 Tutoring aims to ignite a love for education in every student it serves by providing customized support and fostering a positive attitude toward learning.

K12 has been a national leader in [online education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-education/), reaching more than three million students. The platform is committed to helping students attain their full potential through inspired teaching and individualized learning. It provides tech-driven and accessible solutions to prepare students for bright futures. Tuition-free schools and programmes are available in 30 states. It is a portfolio brand of Stride, Inc.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** EdTech Startups/Companies, education, K-12, Online Courses, Online Education, Online Tutoring, Personalized Learning, Personalized Tutoring

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### [Interplay Learning and Graduation Alliance Collaborate to Empower Learners](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/interplay-learning-and-graduation-alliance-collaborate-to-empower-learners/)

**Published:** December 12, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Interplay Learning, the leader in immersive career development solutions for the skilled trades, has partnered with Graduation Alliance, a national leader in workforce education, to bring career-focused virtual training to youth and adult learners.

**Content:**

Interplay Learning, the leader in immersive [career development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/career-development/) solutions for the skilled trades, has partnered with Graduation Alliance, a national leader in [workforce education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/workforce-education/), to bring career-focused virtual training to youth and adult learners. This collaboration provides students across the United States with a pathway to careers in essential fields, enabling individuals to enhance their skills and increase their earning potential.

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This partnership with Interplay Learning is a strategic next step in the Graduation Alliance’s mission to address economic inequities. Students will have safe, virtual access to skilled trades training in seven high-demand fields, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and facilities maintenance, helping them prepare for steady, well-paying jobs with a future. The programme will initially serve Graduation Alliance’s Dropout Recovery and Adult Workforce Diploma programmes, which cater to students who have faced challenges with traditional schooling. By providing a flexible training solution, students can safely access interactive, simulation-based learning anytime and anywhere with an internet connection.

In partnership with educators, government agencies, and community leaders nationwide, Graduation Alliance provides versatile pathways to high school graduation for youth and adults, fosters college and career exploration. It connects job creators to skilled and ready workers. Since 2007, the company has worked with more than 650 state agencies, school districts, community colleges, and workforce boards nationwide to recruit, re-enroll, educate, and mentor students. It also operates The American Academy, an exemplary online [high school](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/high-school/) that is fully accredited by the Northwest Accreditation Commission, a division of Cognia. It also develops and facilitates skill certification packages with tailored support for students of all ages. In coordination with local and national employers, Graduation Alliance offers work experience, internship programmes and job placement.

Speaking on the collaboration, Ron Klausner, CEO of Graduation Alliance, said:

> **Our mission at Graduation Alliance is to help individuals complete their education and secure meaningful, stable employment. Our partnership with Interplay strengthens our efforts to break cycles of poverty and create pathways to economic empowerment by connecting students to in-demand jobs across the country, providing them with stability, choice, and autonomy in their careers.**

Interplay’s flexible online solution is tailored to diverse learners. It offers scaffolded pathways that allow students to build skills progressively and earn industry-recognized certifications in as little as eight to 16 weeks. Learners can also earn credentials like EPA 608 and OSHA 10, so they stand out in an increasingly competitive workforce. Since 2016, the company has trained over 250,000 people using [immersive learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/immersive-learning/) technology and has worked closely with nearly 2,000 businesses and educational organizations.

Doug Donovan, Co-founder and CEO of Interplay Learning stated:

> **At Interplay Learning, we’re driven by a commitment to making career advancement accessible for everyone, regardless of location or background. This partnership with Graduation Alliance enables us to reach a new group of learners with our immersive, simulation-based training, equipping them with skills for sustainable and in-demand life-long careers.**

Graduation Alliance and Interplay Learning provide high-quality, engaging training that equips learners with marketable skills in a flexible and accessible format. This collaboration is a big step forward in [workforce development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/workforce-development/), assisting those who have struggled in traditional academic environments—whether due to economic issues or other personal circumstances—as they pursue satisfying careers and higher earning potential.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Career Readiness, Certifications, EdTech Partnership, EdTech Startups/Companies, Immersive Learning, Online Courses, Online Education, Online Training, Workforce Development, Workforce Education

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### [Otus and FIRST Educational Resources Team Up to Transform Education](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/otus-and-first-educational-resources-team-up-to-transform-education/)

**Published:** December 12, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Otus, an EdTech company that empowers educators to maximize student performance with a comprehensive K-12 assessment, data, and insights solution, has recently partnered with FIRST Educational Resources, a prominent provider of professional development.

**Content:**

Otus, an EdTech company that empowers educators to maximize student performance with a comprehensive [K-12](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/k-12/) assessment, data, and insights solution, has recently partnered with FIRST Educational Resources, a prominent provider of professional development and consulting services for school districts. This alliance will provide schools and educators with a powerful combination of cutting-edge technology and expert professional development, aiming to elevate educational outcomes across the United States.

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Otus and FIRST Educational Resources have cooperated to combine their capabilities and improve their offers to schools and districts. The joint venture offers a holistic solution that serves various educational needs by incorporating Otus’ revolutionary technology platform with FIRST Educational Resources’ [professional development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/professional-development/) and consulting services.

Built by teachers for teachers, Otus creates efficiencies in data management, assessment, and progress monitoring to help educators focus on what matters most—student success. The company works with school districts nationwide to create informed, [data-driven](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/data-driven/) learning environments. This partnership will allow Otus to expand its reach through FIRST Educational Resources’ established network of over 2,000 school districts while offering clients a unique blend of advanced technology and expert consulting services. The organizations aim to help schools drive meaningful improvement and achieve better outcomes for educators and students.

Speaking on the collaboration, Chris Hull, Co-founder and President of Otus, said:

> **FIRST Educational Resources is committed to empowering educators through specialized support and proven strategies. By combining Otus’ technology with FIRST’s expertise, we are equipping schools with the resources they need to drive data-informed progress and support meaningful student growth.**

Otus has already seen the potential of this collaboration through its October webinar on standards-based grading, which generated tremendous participation and over 100 audience questions. This strong response emphasizes the importance of integrating FIRST Educational Resources’ expertise with Otus’ data capabilities, providing schools with the resources and support they need to address obstacles and generate long-term, positive change.

Garth Larson, Co-founder and CEO of FIRST Educational Resources, added:

> **Otus’ cutting-edge technology platform is revolutionizing how schools leverage data to drive educational outcomes and create more meaningful communication about student learning. By combining their advanced technology solutions with our expertise in professional development, we are equipping educators with the tools and strategies needed to achieve real progress in today’s schools.**

With eight separate divisions focusing on assessment and grading, collective teacher efficacy, instructional coaching, literacy, math, [social-emotional learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/social-emotional-learning/), leadership, and RTI/MTSS, FIRST Educational Resources have partnered with over 2000 school districts globally, focusing on the immediate application of knowledge that leads to more substantial learning outcomes for all students. It is dedicated to providing comprehensive and affordable support to educators worldwide, aiming to improve teaching, learning, and leadership.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Data-Driven, EdTech Startups/Companies, K-12, Online Courses, Online Education, Partnership, Professional Development, Social Emotional Learning

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### [Omni HR Raises $7.4M in New Funding for Global Expansion](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/omni-hr-raises-7-4m-in-new-funding-for-global-expansion/)

**Published:** December 11, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Omni HR, an Asia-focused employee management platform, recently announced that it has closed $7.4 million in funding, bringing its total funding to $9.8 million since its inception.

**Content:**

Omni HR, an Asia-focused [employee management](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/employee-management/) platform, recently announced that it has closed $7.4 million in funding, bringing its total funding to $9.8 million since its inception. The round was led by Picus Capital, with participation from Alpha JWC Ventures, January Capital, and Ratio Ventures. Capitalizing on its strong market traction, Omni HR continuously grows in the double digits month over month.

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Omni was founded in 2021 by former Goldman Sachs executive Brian Ip and offers both to modern HR teams. Its global reach and customizable offerings streamline the HR team’s evolving needs, ensuring compliance and actionable insights alongside growth. The platform offers features to automate manual HR processes from multi-country [payroll](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/payroll/) to performance management while integrating with renowned office productivity suites.

Brian Ip, founder and CEO of Omni HR, shared about the company:

> **Asia has long been overlooked in the HRTech landscape, forcing companies to choose between global platforms that lack localization or local platforms that fail to scale. We’re changing that by building natively for Asia, blending localized features with modern functionalities like automation and flexible workflows. Designed for the needs of modern, multi-country teams, we aim to be the foundational operating system for seamless and effective employee management.**

Currently serving hundreds of customers across Asia, with end users spanning 79 countries, the company solves a common pain point for companies operating within the region: the dilemma of choosing between global HR platforms that lack understanding and functionality of local needs or rigid legacy systems that lack modern capabilities. Since its founding, Omni HR has gained notable recognition in the [HRTech](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/hrtech/) space for improving data accuracy and automating HR workflows. In 2024, it landed a spot on Forbes’ and CNN’s best HR and HCM software lists.

Naman Jhawar, Partner, Head of India & SEA, Picus Capital, added:

> **We at Picus Capital are thrilled to partner with Omni HR as they revolutionize the HRTech landscape. Their innovative, full-stack approach addresses critical organizational pain points, enabling them to streamline operations and enhance employee experience. We firmly believe in their vision and the potential to set new benchmarks in the industry. This investment reflects our commitment to backing forward-thinking founders who are transforming the future of work.**

With this funding, Omni intends to expand and further develop its product offerings across the Asia Pacific region and further scale up its localization efforts, including launching a multi-country payroll and building what fast-growing companies in Asia truly need—sophisticated, flexible workflows that work seamlessly across borders while maintaining localization for their modern workforce.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Employee, Employee Management, Funding, HRTech, Job Interviews, Online Recruitment, Payroll

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### [AlGooru Raises $4M in Pre-Series A Funding to Fuel Growth](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/algooru-raises-4m-in-pre-series-a-funding-to-fuel-growth/)

**Published:** December 11, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** AlGooru, Saudi Arabia's first licensed private tutoring platform, has recently secured $4 million in pre-Series A funding through a combination of debt and equity financing.

**Content:**

AlGooru, Saudi Arabia’s first licensed private [tutoring](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/tutoring/) platform, has recently secured $4 million in pre-Series A funding through a combination of debt and equity financing. The funding round was led by Germany’s science-based global venture capital fund, Constructor Capital, with contributions from Abu Dhabi-based Hub71, angel investors, and family offices.

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AlGooru, founded in 2021 by Khalid Abou Kassem, Omer Awad, and Muhanad Aljaser, provides a platform for tutoring in 20 subjects, including mathematics, science, and language skills, designed to meet the needs of students at various educational levels. It combines AI and [data-driven](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/data-driven/) approaches to deliver [personalized learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/personalized-learning/) experiences. As Saudi Arabia’s first registered tutoring platform, the company operates regulations to provide families with a safe and secure experience.

Commenting on the fundraising, Matthias Winter, Managing Partner of Constructor Capital, said in a statement:

> **We believe in AlGooru’s mission to make good education accessible through innovation and technology. We recognize the potential in the Kingdom and are looking to lend our support and expertise to Khalid and the AlGooru team to help them achieve their goals.**

With this investment round, the company plans to recruit skilled professionals in the EdTech sector, contribute to product development, and address the demand for flexible tutoring options. The funding will also support its expansion, focusing on offline tutoring, enhancing artificial intelligence (AI)- driven technologies, and exploring new services through partnerships planned for 2025.

AlGooru has been highly active in the ecosystem, participating in multiple local and regional programmes, including Taqadam, Plug & Play by MiSK, Unifonic X, and Monsha’at. In partnership with Raed VC, it was earlier accepted into the Riyadh Techstars Accelerator’s first-ever Saudi Arabian programme.

The company also aims to expand its business-to-business (B2B) model by partnering with more schools in Riyadh and Jeddah.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, B2B, Data-Driven, EdTech Funding, EdTech Investors, EdTech Startups/Companies, Offline Tutoring sessions, Online Tutoring, Personalized Learning, Tutoring

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### [IIM Mumbai Partners With Jaro Education for Executive MBA Programme](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/iim-mumbai-partners-with-jaro-education-for-executive-mba-programme/)

**Published:** December 11, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** In partnership with EdTech startup Jaro Education, IIM Mumbai has announced the official launch of a two-year Executive MBA programme. It is designed to be flexible regarding online and in-person engagement.

**Content:**

In partnership with EdTech startup Jaro Education, IIM Mumbai has announced the official launch of a two-year Executive MBA programme. According to the institution, the curriculum is designed to be flexible regarding online and in-person [engagement](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/engagement/). The programme aims to equip professionals with managerial expertise and a technical foundation. Participants will participate in case studies, interactive seminars, and collaborative discussions during the programme.

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Admission to the programme at IIM-M, formerly known as NITIE, will be based on candidates’ performance in the IMAT (IIM Mumbai Admission Test) based on the CAT test pattern. Students can complete the degree in two years or extend it for up to five years. The IMAT exam will be held on December 22, and the application procedure will close on December 20. The executive MBA programme is scheduled to begin on January 10, 2025.

The programme has been priced at Rs 15 lakh (inclusive of taxes) and is being offered with options for educational loan options facilitated by leading banks. The institution has also unveiled customisable payment plans, including yearly or module-based options to provide convenience for professionals. It is designed to include periodic on-campus sessions to foster peer learning, collaborative [problem-solving](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/problem-solving/) and interactive discussions. Graduates also gain access to the IIM Mumbai alumni network, opening doors to an extensive community.

Speaking about the development, Dr Manoj Kumar Tiwari, Director of IIM Mumbai, said:

> **This Executive MBA programme represents a significant step forward in our mission to develop leaders who excel in business and contribute to society with integrity. We deliver academic excellence and strategic outreach to empower professionals to achieve their leadership aspirations.**

The Executive MBA programme will include interaction between industry speakers and alumni, case study simulations and business games, eight modules, 31 courses (16+15 electives), capstone, and group projects and two campus immersion courses. It is targeted at executives, middle managers, and professionals. Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks or an equivalent CGPA. The requirement will be 45% for candidates belonging to the Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), and Persons with Disability (PwD) categories. Candidates must also have three years of relevant work experience after graduation.

To apply for the programmes, the applicants must have taken at least one of the examinations, namely, CAT (Common Admission Test), GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test), or GRE (Graduate Record Examinations), not earlier than 5 Years (for the academic year 2024-25, it is June 2019 onwards).

Jaro Education, founded in 2009 by Dr. Sanjay Salunkhe, has been profitable since its inception and is self-funded.In December 2023, the firm partnered with the business school IIM Tiruchirappalli to offer a postgraduate certificate curriculum in Healthcare Management to professionals, consultants, and entrepreneurs in the healthcare and associated sectors.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Campus Payments, EdTech Startups/Companies, Engagement, Higher Education, Online Courses, Online Education, Online Programs, Partnership, Problem Solving

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### [School Diary Partners With Schoolnet to Revolutionize School Management](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/school-diary-partners-with-schoolnet-to-revolutionize-school-management/)

**Published:** December 10, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** School Diary, an Indian EdTech company specializing in school management solutions, has partnered with Schoolnet, a leading EdTech service provider, to transform school management and enhance learning experiences in K-12 schools in India and around the world.

**Content:**

School Diary, an Indian EdTech company specializing in [school management](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/school-management/) solutions, has partnered with Schoolnet, a leading EdTech service provider, to transform school management and enhance learning experiences in [K-12](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/k-12/) schools in India and around the world.

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School Diary’s ERP platform enables schools to streamline their operations effectively. Designed with an intuitive user interface, it integrates key functionalities, such as attendance tracking, fee management and admissions, grade management, and parent-teacher communication tools, into a single cohesive system. A standout feature of its offerings is its Child Safety Solution for school buses. This solution enables schools to monitor driver behaviour, optimize route planning, and manage attendance and dispersal efficiently.

Funded by The Chennai Angels and other angels, School Diary provides digital communication, school management, fee and payment, child security, performance management, and [student engagement](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/student-engagement/) solutions. With a focus on innovation and user-centric design, the platform helps schools streamline their operations and foster stronger relationships between educators, parents, and students.

Shashank Pachore, Vice-President, Growth, Schoolnet, commented on the partnership:

> **One of the biggest problems that school owners and administrations face is dealing with multiple vendors, while they want a one-stop-ecosystem solution. Schoolnet’s unique culture promotes collaboration and not competition; we believe in partnering with A+ players in the industry. We are very proud of our partnership with School Diary. Its robust ERP system makes our ecosystem solution the most comprehensive in the Indian and global markets.**

With this collaboration, School Diary will access Schoolnet’s world-class content with cutting-edge, innovative classroom technologies. Smartboards—interactive digital displays that combine the functionalities of a traditional whiteboard with modern technology—will be integrated into classrooms, fostering a more engaging and collaborative educational environment. School Diary’s customers in India and 13 countries globally will benefit from a unified platform offering a comprehensive suite of advanced EdTech tools through this partnership. There is also potential to extend these offerings to government schools aligned with Schoolnet’s existing partnerships.

Schoolnet offers a wide range of services to ensure the [lifelong learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/lifelong-learning/) and skills of school students and youth in alignment with UN SDG 4. As a market leader in EdTech and vocational skilling services since 1997, it has a presence in 17 countries and 400 districts of India and has developed innovative digital and digitally enabled solutions for teaching and learning. Through multi-stakeholder partnerships with governments, the private sector, institutions, and international agencies, the platform impacts over 1cr+ students across more than 1 lakh schools.

Ashish Chaturvedi, Founder of School Diary, added:

> **This collaboration aligns with our mission to offer schools a comprehensive suite of solutions to enhance operational efficiency, empower educators, and redefine student engagement. We aim to take our combined offering to 2,00,000 schools across India and worldwide in the next 3-4 years. Through our collective efforts, we seek to equip schools, educators, students and parents with all the tools and resources they need to excel in an increasingly digital world on a single platform.**

With a presence in 13 countries, School Diary is establishing a strong global footprint, leveraging [SaaS](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/saas/) technology to address key challenges educational institutions face worldwide. It has over 1,100 lifelong registrations and 450,000 users on the platform. The company has also expanded into Sri Lanka with its recent partnership with the Lyceum Group, furthering its vision to become the go-to digital platform for schools across Asia.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Digital Learning, EdTech Startups/Companies, Indian EdTech, K-12, Lifelong Learning, Online Courses, Online Education, Partnership, SaaS, School Management, Student Engagement, Vocational Skills

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### [Gauhati University Introduces GUICE to Support Students for Competitive Exams](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/gauhati-university-introduces-guice-to-support-students-for-competitive-exams/)

**Published:** December 10, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Gauhati University, Assam’s premier institution of higher education, has announced the launch of a unique Gauhati University Initiative for Competitive Examinations (GUICE), a path-breaking programme aimed at equipping students to excel in various prestigious competitive exams.

**Content:**

Gauhati University, Assam’s premier institution of higher education, has announced the launch of a unique Gauhati University Initiative for Competitive Examinations (GUICE), a path-breaking programme aimed at equipping students to excel in various prestigious [competitive exams](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/competitive-exams/), including Union Civil Services, Assam Civil Services, SSC-CGL, Banking, LIC-AAO, GIC-AM, CAPF, NET, JRF, and GATE, among others. The duration of the course is one year, and the last day for registration is December 20, 2024.

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The initiative is in keeping with Gauhati University’s commitment to empowering the youth of Assam and the Northeast region with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in highly competitive fields. GUICE will provide a robust platform for academic preparation, [mentorship](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/mentorship/), and skill-building.

Prof Mahanta said that there are 60 seats for the GU Professional Course for UPSC/APSC and 100 seats for the GU Foundation Course for competitive exams. The last date for registration is December 20, 2024. A limited number of merit-cum-means scholarships and accommodation facilities are available for students who enrol for the GU Professional Course for UPSC/APSC Civil Services Examinations. The fee for the course is Rs 35,000, payable in two installments.

He further added that there is no provision for scholarships for students who opt for the GU Foundation Course for Competitive Examinations, but preference will be given to GU students pursuing regular UG, PG, and PhD courses. Accommodation is available for a limited number of candidates. The fee is Rs 20,000, payable in three instalments.

Prof Mahanta also stated that SC, ST, and non-creamy layer OBC candidates would be enrolled in both courses as per the quota norm. The Vice-Chancellor said: “GUICE offers students a comprehensive curriculum delivered by experienced faculty and subject matter experts. The initiative also includes regular mock tests, workshops, [career counselling](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/career-counselling/), and access to an extensive repository of resources. Special focus will be placed on guiding students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds to ensure inclusivity and equal opportunity.”

Gauhati University’s vision is to perform a transformative role for the region and its people, foster a spirit of enquiry, articulate global human, social and scientific concerns from its strong base in the region, set ethical standards in thinking and practice and enable the making of responsible citizens and compassionate and sensitive human beings. The University has been serving as the think tank for the development of the entire Assamese Society throughout the history of the University. It represents the academic and cultural background of the region, on which the other academic institutions of Northeast India started their journey. Being the pioneer educational institute, it extends its hand-holding support to all subsequent regional academic institutions.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Academic Resources, Career Counselling, Competitive Exams, Curriculum, education, Higher Education, Mentorship, Universities

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### [Varthana Raises $15M Funding to Empower Indian Schools](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/varthana-raises-15m-funding-to-empower-indian-schools/)

**Published:** December 10, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Varthana, a leading Non-Banking Finance Company (NBFC) dedicated to transforming affordable private education in India, has successfully received $15 million (INR 120 crores) in funding from BlueOrchard Microfinance Fund.

**Content:**

Varthana, a leading Non-Banking Finance Company (NBFC) dedicated to transforming affordable private education in India, has successfully received $15 million (INR 120 crores) in funding from BlueOrchard Microfinance Fund, managed by BlueOrchard, a leading impact investor, through the External Commercial Borrowings (ECB) framework.

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This funding marks a significant milestone for Varthana as it advances its mission to make [quality education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/quality-education/) accessible and affordable in underserved communities across India. With this funding, the Bengaluru-based company plans to expand its lending portfolio, providing private schools and vocational students in Tier 2 and 3 cities with essential financial support for infrastructure enhancement and skill-based learning initiatives.

Varthana was founded in 2013 with a vision to transform [affordable education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/affordable-education/) in India by supporting the country’s many private school leaders. The platform aims to meet the needs of affordable private school owners by providing loan capital so they can expand their infrastructure, invest in [teacher training](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/teacher-training/), and introduce new learning methods into their classrooms. The firm does this by providing timely loans and support, specifically catering to the needs of affordable private schools so school leaders can secure valuable resources without going through a long and challenging process. It also supports schools with academic and management solutions that help school leaders deliver an excellent education to their students and be recognized as the top school in their community.

Commenting on the significance of this funding, Steve Hardgrave, the CEO of Varthana, said:

> **We are thrilled to receive this second round of financing from BlueOrchard Microfinance Fund, which strengthens our commitment to transforming education in underserved communities. These funds will allow us to reach more schools and families, enabling them to access the resources they need to create impactful learning environments. We drive meaningful change and empower the next generation with better opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive.**

Varthana has played a crucial role by financing more than 11,000 affordable private schools and facilitating over 16,500 loans for school expansion and renovation. With a presence in 16 states/union territories and 40 branches, Varthana extends its services to Tier III and IV cities, significantly fostering accessible education in India.

Yan Kit Lee, Head of Originations, Asia, at BlueOrchard Investments (Singapore) Pte Ltd, stated:

> **This facility represents BlueOrchard and Varthana’s mutual commitment and recognition of inclusive education’s crucial role in achieving sustainable development and uplifting the future generations of India. We are excited to journey alongside Varthana as they continue to transform the affordable education sector at scale.**

This partnership with BlueOrchard Microfinance Fund underscores the trust in Varthana’s vision to bridge the [education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/education/) gap in India by empowering affordable education institutions and improving learning outcomes for millions of students. Through its innovative solutions, the startup has enabled thousands of private schools to upgrade their facilities and enhance teaching standards, driving measurable improvements in student success.

Varthana endeavours to be a school’s most valuable and long-term partner as it grows and improves to reach its full potential. It accomplishes this by being agile, responsive and supportive while ensuring minimal disruption in the school’s daily routine. It aims to make education accessible to over 10 million students by 2025.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Affordable Education, EdTech Funding, EdTech Investors, EdTech Startups/Companies, Indian Education, Online Courses, Online Education, Quality Education, Teacher Training, Vocational Education

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### [Google and NCERT Join Forces for Multilingual YouTube Education](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/google-and-ncert-join-forces-for-multilingual-youtube-education/)

**Published:** December 10, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Tech giant Google has announced a strategic partnership with the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) to enhance access to quality education across India. 

**Content:**

Tech giant Google has announced a strategic partnership with the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) to enhance access to [quality education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/quality-education/) across India. This collaboration empowers students, parents, and teachers by providing engaging and accessible [educational content](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/educational-content/).

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As part of this initiative, NCERT will launch multiple [YouTube](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/youtube/) channels covering grades 1 to 12 over the coming months. These channels will offer educational content in 29 Indian languages, including Indian Sign Language, making learning accessible to diverse learners.

Jonathan Katzman, Director of Product Management at YouTube Learning, emphasized the importance of learning in a Google blog post. He stated, “Learning has always been at the heart of YouTube. And, in India, where accessible education is crucial for unlocking the nation’s potential, YouTube can help make learning content more accessible through innovative partnerships, tools, and resources.”

In addition to the YouTube channels, Google has partnered with the National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL) to launch Credentialled Courses. NPTEL now offers 50 credentialed courses on diverse subjects, from pure sciences and literature to sports psychology and rocket propulsion. This initiative creates a pathway for anyone outside the Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT) system to complete a course on NPTEL’s YouTube channels, complete the online certification on the NPTEL-SWAYAM portal, and receive a certificate from the IITs.

Google has launched Key Concepts to help students study even more effectively. This function uses [artificial intelligence](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/artificial-intelligence/) to identify concepts mentioned in a movie and provide definitions from a network of those concepts, spanning biology, physics, and chemistry. The definitions and graphics are obtained from Google’s Knowledge Graph using the film’s transcript and other accompanying video metadata.

Katzman added, “Through this initiative, a pathway has been created for anyone outside the IIT system to be able to do a course on NPTEL’s Youtube channels, complete the online certification on the NPTEL-SWAYAM portal, and get a certificate from the IITs.” He further mentioned, “More courses will be rolled out in the coming months.

Google’s YouTube Player for Education is another innovative product designed to improve how YouTube videos are shown in popular educational tools. Partners use the YouTube Player for Education to create diverse learning experiences, including interactive lessons, supplemental study, and formative assessment. In India, Google Classroom and edtech companies such as Quizizz and Teachmint have integrated the player into their tools, and it is being used in classrooms worldwide.

Earlier this year, YouTube announced the AI Skills House programme, which provides access to Google’s flagship AI courses on YouTube, such as Introduction to Generative AI, Introduction to Responsible AI, and Introduction to Large Language Models. These courses, available at no cost, will soon be expanded to 7 Indian languages.

The cooperation between Google and NCERT is a huge step forward in harnessing technology to improve education quality in India. It highlights the potential of new alliances to alter the educational landscape and unleash the nation’s potential. This initiative is consistent with the broader trend of integrating technology into education, as evidenced by the rise of edtech companies and the increased usage of AI in Learning and teaching. As the collaboration develops, it will be interesting to observe how it affects India’s education system and how it can inspire similar projects worldwide.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Collaboration, Educational Content, Indian Education, Online Education, Quality Education, Tech Education, YouTube, Youtube-based Learning

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### [Genius Group Announces the Acquisition of XD Academy to Boost Bitcoin Education](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/genius-group-announces-the-acquisition-of-xd-academy-to-boost-bitcoin-education/)

**Published:** December 9, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Genius Group Limited ("Genius Group" or the "Company"), a Bitcoin-first business delivering AI-powered education and acceleration solutions for the future of work, has announced the acquisition of XD Academy, a Bitcoin and Blockchain Learning Platform.

**Content:**

Genius Group Limited (“Genius Group” or the “Company”), a Bitcoin-first business delivering AI-powered education and acceleration solutions for the future of work, has announced the acquisition of XD Academy, a Bitcoin and [Blockchain](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/blockchain/) Learning Platform.

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XD Academy was initially introduced as BitMEX Academy, a learning platform for the cryptocurrency exchange BitMEX. It was then spun off as a separate firm, led by its founder and CEO, Lawrence Linker. Drawing on their expertise in education and technology, the founders of XD Academy set out to establish a new learning platform. It envisioned an adaptable, engaging, and interactive platform, offering learners a [personalized learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/personalized-learning/) experience tailored to their requirements and learning styles.

Genius Group has bought XD Academy’s learning platform and courses and is merging them into its Genius learning platform, including:

- The Economics of Bitcoin is by Saifedean Ammous, author of The Bitcoin Standard, the best-selling Bitcoin book translated into 37 languages.
- “Building Your Investment Thesis” by Arthur Hayes, co-founder and former CEO of BitMEX and widely regarded as history’s youngest African American crypto billionaire.

Speaking on the deal, Roger Hamilton, CEO of Genius Group, said:

> **In a historic week when Bitcoin crossed the $100,000 threshold, there is an unprecedented demand in the number of people – from students to CEOs – seeking education on Bitcoin. We believe that the combination of our Bitcoin Treasury plan and our Bitcoin-first, AI-powered education platform puts Genius Group in a unique position to capitalize on this wave by delivering both asset growth and personal growth through education. Working with Lawrence and the world-class faculty of experts and authors we attract, we are building a 2025 calendar of courses and learning communities at a time when they are most needed.**

Following the acquisition, which does not reach a materiality threshold in terms of economic terms, XD Academy CEO Lawrence Linker will work with Genius Group on building the faculty and courses for the Bitcoin Academy on the Company’s EdTech platform. The Company plans to develop the Bitcoin Academy as part of its AI-powered “Built on Bitcoin” decentralized education network, with on-chain GEMs (Genius Education Merits), AI tutors and AI Certifications built on the Lightning Network.

Founder and CEO of XD Academy, Lawrence Linker stated:

> **When we launched XD Academy, it was one of the first education platforms to learn about Bitcoin and crypto. Our vision was to provide global education on the future of decentralized finance. We’re very excited that we can make that vision a reality with this acquisition by Genius Group.**

Genius Group serves 5.4 million users in over 100 countries through its Genius City model and online digital marketplace of AI training, tools, and talent. It provides personalized, entrepreneurial AI pathways combining human talent with AI skills and AI solutions at the individual, enterprise, and government levels.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** AI Education, Blockchain, EdTech Acquisition, EdTech Startups/Companies, education, Mergers and Acquisition, Personalized Learning

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### [Nectir Raises $6.3M in Seed Round to Fuel Growth and Expansion](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/nectir-raises-6-3m-in-seed-round-to-fuel-growth-and-expansion/)

**Published:** December 9, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Nectir, an EdTech startup that gives every student a personalized AI learning partner, has announced that it has $6.3 million in a seed round led by Long Journey Ventures, Entrada Ventures, Precursor Ventures, and Behind Genius Ventures.

**Content:**

Nectir, an EdTech startup that gives every student a personalized AI learning partner, has announced that it has $6.3 million in a seed round led by Long Journey Ventures, Entrada Ventures, Precursor Ventures, and Behind Genius Ventures. The platform is the easiest way for schools to deploy AI across their organization while maintaining safety and privacy.

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Nectir was founded by Kavitta Ghai and Jordan Long during their undergraduate study at UC Santa Barbara to address the shortcomings of traditional education systems. The platform integrates seamlessly with all major learning management systems (LMS), allowing schools to quickly create custom AI assistants for students, teachers, administrators, and more. Its most popular use case is an AI course assistant trained on class materials, giving every student access to [personalized learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/personalized-learning/) support and feedback at any time. It is also wholly FERPA-compliant, maintaining the highest data safety and student privacy standards.

Kavitta Ghai, CEO of Nectir shared about the firm:

> **Our goal is to make 24/7 personalized support the norm for every student throughout their educational journey. With AI technology, we can now provide each student with a learning partner that understands their textbooks, assignments, and deadlines, guiding them through each class in a way tailored to their needs.**

The company reports that early results have demonstrated the platform’s effectiveness. Los Angeles Pacific University reported a 20% increase in GPAs, a 13% improvement in final scores, and a 36% boost in student motivation after using Nectir’s AI assistants for one term.

Jordan Long, Co-founder and CTO of Nectir, further explained the development:

> **We built Nectir AI to let teachers focus on what they do best—inspiring students, creating meaningful connections, and fostering critical thinking skills. By having AI handle repetitive tasks like answering common questions and providing essential explanations, we’re giving teachers back their time to do the profoundly human work that matters.**

Cyan Banister, Partner at Long Journey Ventures, commented:

> **The American education system is at its breaking point – our teachers are overwhelmed, our students are falling behind, and traditional solutions aren’t making a dent in these challenges. What excites me about Nectir is that they’ve cracked the code for making AI work in real classrooms. We’re seeing up to 20% GPA increases across major universities because they’ve built something teachers actually want to use. Kavitta and Jordan aren’t just talking about the future of education – they’re building it, and that’s precisely why we had to invest.**

With this fresh funding, Nectir intends to fuel its ambitious product roadmap and expand its team. The firm is actively seeking sales, operations, and [engineering](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/engineering/) professionals to support the company’s rapid growth.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** AI Tutoring, Artificial Intelligence, EdTech Funding, EdTech Investors, EdTech Startups/Companies, Engineering, Learning Management System, Online Courses, Online Education, Personalized Learning

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### [Britannica Enters Indian EdTech Market With 12 New Digital Products](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/britannica-enters-indian-edtech-market-with-12-new-digital-products/)

**Published:** December 9, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Britannica Education, a global publisher of encyclopedias, aligns its digital learning solutions with the National Education Policy (NEP 2020). It recently launched 12 digital products in India, equipping school students and educators.

**Content:**

Britannica Education, a global publisher of encyclopedias, aligns its [digital learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/digital-learning/) solutions with the National Education Policy (NEP 2020). It recently launched 12 digital products in India, equipping school students and educators. These products offer customisable digital and print-ready learning materials designed to meet the evolving needs of classrooms and learners of all ages.

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According to officials, the subscription-based tools include Britannica School, Britannica Library, Britannica Professional Learning, and Britannica Connect. With this, Encyclopedia Britannica has shifted tracks from its bellwether print offerings and has entered the Indian EdTech market.

Speaking about the development, Sal De Spirito, Global Executive Vice President of Britannica Education, said:

> **Our mission is to inspire curiosity and the joy of learning by providing trusted, verified content that supports teachers and students. By empowering educators and nurturing skill-based growth, we aim to ensure that every learner—regardless of background—can achieve their dreams.**

Founded in 1768, Britannica Education is part of the Britannica Group’s tradition of excellence in information, knowledge, and learning, stretching back more than 250 years, and is among the most credible sources of knowledge worldwide. It partners with educators, school districts, libraries, ministries, and media companies worldwide to inspire student curiosity and provide trusted, comprehensive resources to meet evolving teaching and learning needs. Having transitioned from print to digital, the company now offers a range of online resources that support [critical thinking](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/critical-thinking/), research skills, and digital literacy for students and educators across the globe. It also serves the needs of students, lifelong learners, and professionals by providing curriculum products, language-study courses, digital encyclopedias, and professional readiness training through its extensive products.

Utkarsh Mishra, Director of Commercial Operations, Britannica Education India, stated:

> **India’s rich educational heritage resonates with Britannica’s legacy. By merging global best practices with local strengths, we bring research-driven, skill-focused, and future-ready learning solutions that empower schools, educators, and students nationwide.**

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Critical Thinking, Curriculum, Digital Learning, EdTech Startups/Companies, Indian EdTech, Literacy, Professional Learning, Research

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### [PSG Invests $175M in Element451 to Transform Higher Education](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/psg-invests-175m-in-element451-to-transform-higher-education/)

**Published:** December 9, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Element451, a leading AI-first student engagement platform transforming higher education recruitment and retention, recently announced a $175 million strategic investment from PSG, a leading growth equity firm that partners with software and technology-enabled services companies.

**Content:**

Element451, a leading AI-first [student engagement](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/student-engagement/) platform transforming [higher education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/higher-education/) recruitment and retention, recently announced a $175 million strategic investment from PSG, a leading growth equity firm that partners with software and technology-enabled services companies.

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Element451’s momentum is demonstrated by a 346% increase in total customers since 2021. The platform uses advanced AI to help institutions transform how they interact with students throughout their educational journey, from providing 24/7 personalized responses to student inquiries to automatically creating and optimizing recruitment campaigns based on individual student behaviour and preferences.

Speaking about the company, Ardis Kadiu, CEO and Founder of Element451, said:

> **At a time when institutions face unprecedented challenges in recruiting and retaining students, the need for scalable, personalized engagement has never been more critical. For over five years, we’ve developed AI solutions to empower institutions to create meaningful connections with students while reducing the administrative burden on staff. Our partnership with PSG will accelerate our ability to meet this urgent market need.**

With this funding, the company aims to meet the growing demand for AI-powered student engagement solutions in higher education and other educational settings.

Rick Essex, Managing Director of PSG, added:

> **In our view, Element451 stands out in the education technology landscape for its innovative approach to solving a critical challenge: how to deliver personalized attention to students while maximizing staff efficiency. We’re thrilled to partner with Ardis Kadiu and the entire Element451 team as they continue to develop solutions that help institutions create meaningful connections with students at scale.**

Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP served as PSG’s legal advisor. Hutchinson PLLC served as its legal advisor, and Vista Point Advisors acted as Element451’s exclusive financial advisor.

PSG, founded in 2014, has offices in Boston, Kansas City, London, Madrid, Paris, and Tel Aviv. It assists firms in navigating transformational development, capitalizing on strategic possibilities, and building excellent teams. With over 140 firms and 500 add-on acquisitions, the organization has considerable investing experience, deep expertise in software and technology, and a strong commitment to cooperating with management teams.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** EdTech Funding, EdTech Investors, EdTech Startups/Companies, Higher Education, Student Engagement, Student Recruitment

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### [Infinity Learn Partners With Google Cloud to Revolutionize Education](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/infinity-learn-partners-with-google-cloud-to-revolutionize-education/)

**Published:** December 6, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Infinity Learn by Sri Chaitanya, India's only hybrid learning platform that provides outcome-based learning at scale, is excited to announce a strategic partnership with Google.

**Content:**

Infinity Learn by Sri Chaitanya, India’s only [hybrid learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/hybrid-learning/) platform that provides [outcome-based learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/outcome-based-learning/) at scale, is excited to announce a strategic partnership with Google. This collaboration aims to use the potential of Google’s AI stack to provide hyper-personalized learning experiences, breaking down barriers for learners across India, particularly in Tier 2 and 3 cities. It will empower students in grades [K-12](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/k-12/) to prepare for math and scientific education and high-stakes tests like JEE and NEET, which lead to rewarding jobs in medicine, engineering, and technology.

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Infinity Learn provides learners a “teacher-by-your-side” experience at every stage of their learning journey by integrating Google advanced AI technology, including Gemini and Vertex AI. AI agents will serve as personal learning aids, analyzing learners’ skills and shortcomings to create a [personalized learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/personalized-learning/) experience. It will provide real-time assistance, offer specific [study materials](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/study-materials/), and modify teaching methods to accommodate the learner’s speed and style. This combination of AI and human knowledge ensures that each student receives the individualized attention required to succeed.

Sushma Boppana, Co-founder of Infinity Learn and CEO & Director of Sri Chaitanya Group, said:

> **For nearly four decades, we have been dedicated to providing exceptional education. This partnership with Google signifies a pivotal moment in our journey. Together, we are revolutionizing education, bridging gaps, and setting new standards for learning in India.**

Key Features and Benefits of the Partnership:

- **Hyper-Personalized Learning:** Tailored study plans based on individual needs.
- **AI Agents in Real-Time:** Personalized guidance for learners through various AI agents.
- **Enhanced Educator Tools:** AI-powered lesson plans, custom practice questions, micro-assessments and remedial learning resources for maximizing output.
- **Multilingual and Multimodal Capabilities:** Breaking language barriers, especially in Tier 2 and 3 towns, and supporting diverse learning styles

Ujjwal Singh, Founding CEO of Infinity Learn by Sri Chaitanya, stated:

> **This collaboration with Google marks a transformative step in education. Our shared mission is to ensure that every learner, regardless of their background, has access to innovative solutions that unlock their potential and help them get dream colleges. This partnership will empower us to get an approving nod every time to the catchphrase of Infinity Learn: “Baccha seekha ki nahi”. We are proud to partner with Infinity Learn. Our goal is to teach and learn through AI, ensuring every learner can reach their full potential in a safe and personalized learning environment.**

Infinity Learn aims to nurture and enhance the potential of every learner, with over 7 million registered users and over 750,000 continually subscribing to premium content. Its platform comprises many study resources, questions, and user-friendly learning tools designed for modern educational demands. At the heart of Infinity Learn lies a dual commitment: first, to its vast learner base, ensuring they always have access to quality content that propels their academic and personal growth, and second, to its dedicated team, whose continuous efforts and innovations lay the groundwork for success.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Collaboration, EdTech Startups/Companies, Engineering, Hybrid Learning, Innovation, JEE/NEET, K-12, Online Education, Outcome-based learning, Personalized Learning, Study Materials, teaching strategy

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### [Shoolini University & Adda247 Offer Career-Oriented Degree Programmes](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/shoolini-university-adda247-offer-career-oriented-degree-programmes/)

**Published:** December 6, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Shoolini University, a leader in research-driven education, has collaborated with Adda247, a leading EdTech platform, to offer specialized academic programmes in Business Administration and Computer Applications.

**Content:**

Shoolini University, a leader in research-driven education, has collaborated with Adda247, a leading EdTech platform, to offer specialized academic programmes in Business Administration and Computer Applications. This collaboration aims to equip students with robust academic training alongside comprehensive [test prep](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/test-prep/) resources, addressing the growing demand for competitive skill sets in the modern job market.

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Under this partnership, Shoolini University will roll out Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Master of Business Administration (MBA), and Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) programmes. These courses are uniquely structured to include Adda247’s expertise in preparing students for [competitive exams](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/competitive-exams/), ensuring a well-rounded education and [career development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/career-development/) approach.

Shoolini University plans to promote these integrated offerings by leveraging Adda247’s vast digital ecosystem, including its presence across 90+ YouTube channels and 20+ websites. The partnership will help expand students’ access to [quality education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/quality-education/), particularly in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities, where educational opportunities may be limited.

Expressing his excitement about the collaboration, Dr Ashish Khosla, President of Shoolini University, said:

> **We are thrilled to launch these career-oriented programmes, ensuring our graduates are well-prepared to meet industry demands. By combining academic rigour with test prep and skill development through Adda247, we’re creating a unique value proposition for job seekers and expanding access to top-quality education nationwide.**

Key highlights of the initiative Include:

- **Integrated Learning Approach:** The programmes combine academic curriculum with Adda247’s test preparation resources, allowing students to build strong conceptual foundations while preparing for competitive exams.
- **Career Readiness:** The collaboration focuses on equipping students with industry-relevant skills to improve their employability and success in competitive fields.
- **Expert Resources:** Adda247 will provide [study materials](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/study-materials/), mock tests, and interactive sessions as part of the curriculum.
- **Practical Exposure:** The programme will include industry-oriented projects and case studies. In addition, the internship opportunities will be designed to bridge the gap between academic learning and professional application.
- **Learning Flexibility:** Both online and offline resources will be provided to cater to diverse student needs.

Bimaljeet Singh Bhasin, CEO of Skilling & Higher Education at Adda247, added:

> **This partnership marks a significant step towards democratizing high-quality education across India. By aligning with Shoolini University, we aim to create an education system that meets the evolving demands of the workforce, especially for students in smaller cities and rural areas.**

The initiative, which focuses on practical skill-building and preparing students for government and private sector jobs, is poised to impact the [Indian education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/indian-education/) landscape significantly. Students enrolled in the new programmes will benefit from Shoolini University’s research-driven academic environment and Adda247’s extensive test-prep expertise, ensuring they are well-equipped for competitive exams and career success.

Founded in 2016, Adda247 offers accessible education through live online classes, mock tests, and on-demand video courses. The platform serves over 40 million monthly users and has 2 million students enrolled in premium courses. Its focus is on providing affordable and high-quality education, particularly for students in rural and underserved regions across India.

The alliance between Shoolini University and Adda247 combines academic excellence with practical [skill development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/skill-development/), marking an important step towards creating a future-ready, job-focused education system for India’s next generation of leaders.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Career Development, Career Readiness, Competitive Exams, EdTech Startups/Companies, education, Indian Education, Online Classes, Partnerships, Quality Education, Skill Development, Study Materials, Test Prep

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### [Uniplay Unveils Innovative AI-Driven LMS to Transform Corporate Training](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/uniplay-unveils-innovative-ai-driven-lms-to-transform-corporate-training/)

**Published:** December 6, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Uniplay, which is redefining corporate training with the first game-based, AI-powered LMS, has recently launched the world's first fully game-based, AI-powered Learning Management System (LMS).

**Content:**

Uniplay has recently launched the world’s first fully game-based, AI-powered [Learning Management System](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/learning-management-system/) (LMS). The platform, designed for mobile devices, uses core game design principles to turn learning into fun and immersive gameplay, solving one of corporate training’s toughest challenges: employee engagement.

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Unlike traditional LMS platforms that add gamified elements like badges, Uniplay applies real game mechanics — competition, rewards, and instant feedback. Its AI engine converts existing training content into games, such as quizzes and timed challenges, personalizing experiences based on user behaviour and performance data.

**Key features of Uniplay’s newly launched tool**

- **Fully Game-Based Learning:** Accessible anytime on mobile devices.
- **AI-Powered Adaptive Learning Paths:** Tailored journeys to improve [engagement](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/engagement/) and outcomes.
- **Gamified Rewards:** Boosts motivation with achievements and in-app rewards.
- **Drag-and-Drop Course Creation:** Effortlessly transforms content into interactive games.

Speaking about the development, Linus Blomberg, Co-founder of Uniplay and Creator of iconic game titles like Mad Max and Just Cause, said:

> **In gaming, engagement is everything, and we’re bringing that same excitement to corporate learning. By turning mundane training into captivating experiences, we’re making learning something employees look forward to.**

Uniplay’s intuitive interface and usage-based pricing make it easy for businesses to adopt and scale, from onboarding to compliance training. Organizations are seeking better solutions to engage learners with the LMS market, projected to grow from $23 billion in 2024 to $82 billion by 2032. The company meets this demand, offering a scalable, impactful, and enjoyable approach to [corporate training](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/corporate-training/).

Eric Francia, CEO of Uniplay, stated:

> **Our mission is simple: make corporate training fun. With AI and game design, we’re empowering HR and L&D leaders to deliver training that’s as enjoyable as it is effective.**

Linus Blomberg and Eric Francia founded Uniplay, which combines smart game design and [artificial intelligence](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/artificial-intelligence/) to offer engaging, scalable learning experiences. The Stockholm-based firm creates learning experiences that capitalize on the inherent need to play. Games have the potential to produce an entirely new type of continuing commitment, one that fosters stronger, shared engagement and builds a more robust learning culture. The firm promises to offer learning experiences that are both enjoyable and educational. The platform aspires to instil a lifetime passion for knowledge in everyone, from first-year students to seasoned professionals, by making learning fun.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Corporate Training, education, Employee, Engagement, Gamified Learning, Learning Management System, LMS

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### [AI-Powered Coaching Platform CoachHub Raises $42.3M in Growth Funding](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/ai-powered-coaching-platform-coachhub-raises-42-3m-in-growth-funding/)

**Published:** December 6, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** CoachHub, a leading global digital coaching platform, has raised $42.3 million (€40 million) in a growth financing facility from HSBC Innovation Banking UK. (which also finances Danish unicorn Pleo and London fintech Liberis).

**Content:**

CoachHub, a leading global [digital coaching](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/digital-coaching/) platform, has raised $42.3 million (€40 million) in a growth financing facility from HSBC Innovation Banking UK. (which also finances Danish unicorn Pleo and London fintech Liberis). The company is backed by leading investors, including Sofina, SoftBank Vision Fund 2, Molten Ventures, Speedinvest, HV Capital, and Partech.

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The London-based firm plans to utilize this capital to accelerate its investment in [artificial intelligence](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/artificial-intelligence/) with a human-centred approach, expand its product offerings, drive innovation, safeguard employee equity, and promote long-term value creation.

Founded in 2018 by Yannis Niebelschütz and Matti Niebelschütz, CoachHub aims to democratize coaching for all career levels worldwide. Unlike traditional training methods, which often fail to meet individual needs, the platform uses technology to match participants with coaches based on their specific goals and desired skills. The startup’s innovative coaching programmes, which serve over 1,000 clients globally, are based on proprietary research and development conducted at its Innovation Lab.

Speaking on the fundraising, Matti Niebelschütz, CEO of CoachHub, said:

> **AI plays a crucial role in our growth strategy, allowing us to deliver robust, personalized coaching experiences at scale to meet the evolving needs of our clients. This strategic capital marks a significant milestone as we further our mission to democratize coaching, making it accessible and impactful for people worldwide – especially at a time when support and resilience are critical to navigating change.**

The firm enhances its platform with AI to improve user experience and deliver actionable insights. Its AI-driven features recommend tailored exercises and materials that align with individual goals, increasing the effectiveness of coaching sessions. The recent launch of AIMY, a conversational AI coach prototype, demonstrates CoachHub’s commitment to advancing coaching technology.

Jean-Laurent Pelissier, Managing Director and Head of Enterprise Software at HSBC Innovation Banking UK, added:

> **It’s been a pleasure to support CoachHub financially, enabling the business to drive investment into AI and enhance its product offering. CoachHub’s unique proposition positively impacts talent development across organizations, and we look forward to supporting the business as it continues to grow and innovate.**

CoachHub delivers personalized, measurable, and scalable coaching solutions accessible to employees at all organizational levels. Its global network comprises over 3,500 certified business coaches across 90 countries and six continents, offering coaching sessions in over 80 languages.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Digital Coaching, EdTech Funding, EdTech Investors, EdTech Startups/Companies, Innovation, Online Courses, Online Education, Research, Talent Development

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### [Newton School Launches Seed Fund Programme to Enhance Student Entrepreneurship](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/newton-school-launches-seed-fund-programme-to-enhance-student-entrepreneurship/)

**Published:** December 5, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Newton School of Technology, a neo-university focused on empowering the next generation of tech leaders and entrepreneurs, has unveiled "StartX," an innovative seed fund programme.

**Content:**

Newton School of Technology, a neo-university focused on empowering the next generation of tech leaders and entrepreneurs, has unveiled “StartX,” an innovative seed fund programme, designed to provide students with a unique opportunity to go beyond the regular course curriculum and develop impactful solutions during college years. The fund was officially announced by two successful leaders and visionaries, Pratik Poddar, Partner, Nexus Venture Partners and entrepreneur Varun Mayya, at NST’s Pune campus in Ajeenkya DY Patil University.

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In a one-of-a-kind seed fund, StartX will provide funding, [mentorship](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/mentorship/), and resources to help students develop tech-driven products tackling real-world problems, fostering a culture of bold ideas and transformative innovation. The programme, which has a funding amount of one crore, will allow students to pitch their startup ideas to industry experts, venture capitalists, angel investors, and other industry stakeholders to make their entrepreneurial dreams a reality. It aims to assist students in bringing great ideas to life and producing creative solutions to drive India’s tech future by cultivating an entrepreneurial and innovative culture on campus.

The funding programme will provide 360-degree support to students throughout the development of solutions, from creation to revenue generation. Beginning with training with industry professionals on lean models and product development and fireside chats with established startups, each student can raise up to ten lakhs from the fund to help launch their idea.

Speaking at the launch, Siddharth Maheshwari, Co-founder of Newton School, said:

> **Young Indians are bursting with energy and ideas to shape the future but lack guidance and resources. At NST, our curriculum fosters and nurtures innovation and creative thinking to thrive, experiment, experience and lead. Technology remains the core of everything we do at NST, and therefore, with the launch of our seed fund programme “StartX”, we want to empower students to turn their ideas into user-focused, scalable and impactful solutions. With our robust network of VCs and entrepreneurs, students will receive top-notch guidance throughout the programme.**

Even before the launch of “Newton StartX,” students at Newton School of Technology have showcased their entrepreneurial spirit. In their first year, they pitched ideas to leading VCs and developed innovative solutions, including hydroponics systems, AI-powered study companions, and [SaaS](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/saas/) tools. From the outset, students have connected with industry leaders, such as \[insert names from orientation\], gaining invaluable insights and mentorship. This foundation of hands-on experience and industry exposure sets the stage for “StartX” to accelerate its journey of innovation and impact.

Pratik Poddar, Partner at Nexus Venture Partners, one of the leading global VC firms and an investor in Newton School, added:

> **Entrepreneurship isn’t about waiting for the perfect moment; it’s about taking bold steps and executing relentlessly. The most important thing to do is listen to your users, understand their pain points, and build solutions that truly address them. Programmes like StartX provide an invaluable platform for aspiring entrepreneurs to bring their ideas to life from day zero.**

Founded by Nishant Chandra and Siddharth Maheshwari, Newton School has been at the forefront of [higher education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/higher-education/) curricula, focusing on innovation, research, and preparing students for a change with technological excellence and driving economic growth. The company aims to transform India into a hotbed of world-changing ideas by investing in young Indians and empowering them to make a difference, fostering tech innovation and positioning India globally. With the launch of StartX, the platform reaffirms its role as a catalyst for entrepreneurial success, empowering students to transform ideas into impactful businesses by bridging the gap between academia and the practical application of knowledge.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Academic Research, Curriculum, EdTech Startups/Companies, Entrepreneurship, Higher Education, Innovation, Mentorship, Online Education, Research, SaaS

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### [ServiceNow Partners With Tamil Nadu to Empower 10,000 Students](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/servicenow-partners-with-tamil-nadu-to-empower-10000-students/)

**Published:** December 5, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** ServiceNow, the AI platform for business transformation, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Tamil Nadu Skill Development Corporation (TNSDC) as part of the Tamil Nadu Government's flagship "Naan Mudhalvan" initiative.

**Content:**

ServiceNow, the AI platform for business transformation, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Tamil Nadu Skill Development Corporation (TNSDC) as part of the Tamil Nadu Government’s flagship **“Naan Mudhalvan”** initiative. This collaboration is set to equip over 10,000 students with cutting-edge digital skills on the ServiceNow platform in its first year, with the potential to scale to 25,000 students over the next three years.

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This partnership highlights ServiceNow’s global commitment to equipping 3 million people with in-demand digital skills in an increasingly tech-driven economy. Students can access training and certification courses on demand through ServiceNow University’s Now Learning platform, including the entire ServiceNow Administrator learning path that leads to the Certified System Administrator (CSA) certification.

Speaking on the collaboration, Sumeet Mathur, Senior Vice President & Managing Director of ServiceNow India Technology & Business Center, said:

> **ServiceNow is thrilled to join hands with the Tamil Nadu Skill Development Corporation to equip the youth of Tamil Nadu with skills that align with today’s industry demands. This collaboration under the ‘Naan Mudhalvan’ initiative will enable 10,000 students annually to develop job-ready skills on the ServiceNow platform, positioning them for successful careers in the digital economy. Together, we are empowering Tamil Nadu’s young talent and reinforcing the state’s position as a technology-driven growth and innovation leader.**

The programme also fosters inclusivity by offering opportunities for women [engineering](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/entrepreneurship/) students through the ServiceNow Women Code to Win contest, as well as free Hackathons, Appathons, Learnathons, and other virtual workshops and webinars.

Tmt J Innocent Divya, IAS, Managing Director of Tamil Nadu Skill Development Corporation, Government of Tamil Nadu, commented:

> **Naan Mudhalvan,’ the flagship initiative of the Government of Tamil Nadu, is propelling the state’s vision to empower youth with industry-relevant, future-focused skills. Our partnership with ServiceNow is moving in this direction, which would enable 10,000 students to gain specialized expertise on the ServiceNow platform to become job-ready. Through this strategic collaboration, we are helping individual student career trajectories and elevating Tamil Nadu state as a premier destination for technology innovation and investment.**

ServiceNow keeps up with the pace of [innovation](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/innovation/) to help customers transform organizations across all industries while maintaining a trustworthy, human-centred approach to implementing our products and services at scale. Its AI platform for business transformation integrates people, processes, data, and devices to boost productivity and maximize business results.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Digital Skills Training, education, Engineering, Innovation, MOU, Skill Development, Tech Education, Upskilling

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### [MagicBox and ClassLink Collaborate to Streamline Digital Learning Access](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/magicbox-and-classlink-collaborate-to-streamline-digital-learning-access/)

**Published:** December 5, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** MagicBox, a leading digital learning platform, has announced its official partnership with ClassLink, a global leader in access, analytics, and identity management for education.

**Content:**

MagicBox, a leading [digital learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/digital-learning/) platform that caters to a diverse community of district administrators, dedicated teachers, and eager students and provides a transformative learning experience, has announced its official partnership with ClassLink, a global leader in access, analytics, and identity management for [education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/education/). This collaboration aims to elevate data interoperability and streamline access to digital learning resources through seamless rostering and single sign-on (SSO) capabilities, delivering enhanced user experiences for educators and students worldwide.

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MagicBox and ClassLink collaborate to deliver advanced technology to the education sector, allowing for the seamless integration of rostering solutions and quick access to applications through a secure SSO. By simplifying these vital steps, the alliance provides educators with simple access to digital learning tools while allowing students to focus on their learning journeys without interruptions from technology.

Magic EdTech, headquartered in New York, is an educational technology and content services firm that provides digital learning solutions. Magic has profound expertise in serving the education industry and a vision to provide digital learning to everyone, which it has been pursuing for over two decades with a team of 1300+ specialists. Its flagship platform, MagicBox, is dedicated to developing and envisioning digital learning solutions for [K-12](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/k-12/) and [higher education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/higher-education/).

Satadeep Mitra, MagicBox’s Chief Strategy Officer, shared about the partnership:

> **Our partnership with ClassLink reinforces our commitment to enhancing educational technology by making digital access easier and more secure for both educators and learners. Through this collaboration, we support educational publishers and institutions in delivering high-quality learning experiences, simplifying global digital transitions for K-12 institutions.**

The MagicBox platform, a customizable SaaS solution, serves a wide range of global publishers and education providers. It features over 20 ClassLink integrations to facilitate smooth roster management and SSO functionality. This partnership represents a crucial step in advancing MagicBox’s mission to empower educators with tools that make digital learning intuitive, effective, and accessible.

Patrick Devanney, Senior Vice President of Strategy and Partnerships at ClassLink, stated:

> **ClassLink and MagicBox are a natural fit. This partnership further supports our goal of simplifying digital learning, eliminating distractions in the classroom, and giving educators more time to support their students’ learning.**

Since its inception in 1998, ClassLink has connected students with meaningful educational content. Educators, students, administrators, IT workers, and even parents use its solution to ensure that learning opportunities are never lost and schools prosper. As an education-focused organization, it increases learning time, improves access to digital resources, and streamlines rostering and account provisioning. ClassLink, a reliable partner for districts and school systems globally, empowers instructors and simplifies access, enabling them to provide the best possible education for students.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Community, Digital Learning, EdTech Partnership, EdTech Startups/Companies, education, Higher Education, K-12, Online Courses, Online Education, SaaS

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### [Imagine Learning Acquires Pango Education to Boost AI-Driven Learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/imagine-learning-acquires-pango-education-to-boost-ai-driven-learning/)

**Published:** December 5, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Imagine Learning, the nation's largest provider of digital-first curriculum solutions, has recently announced the acquisition of Pango Education, a UK-based generative AI platform tailored for educational purposes.

**Content:**

Imagine Learning, the nation’s largest provider of digital-first curriculum solutions, has recently announced the acquisition of Pango Education, a UK-based generative AI platform tailored for educational purposes. This strategic move enhances Imagine Learning’s capacity to deliver innovative, AI-driven solutions that empower educators and create impactful learning experiences.

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With this acquisition, Imagine Learning accelerates the development of its proprietary Curriculum-Informed AI™ tools, designed to address the growing need for personalized, standards-aligned educational solutions. With Pango’s innovative technology, the platform will enhance its ability to support educators in creating custom lesson plans and assessments, streamlining workflows, and responding quickly to evolving curriculum standards nationwide. This integration ensures that Imagine Learning’s solutions save teachers time and deliver more engaging and effective learning experiences for students, meeting the diverse needs of today’s classrooms.

Imagine Learning empowers educators to inspire breakthrough moments in every student’s unique learning journey with digital-first, [K-12](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/k-12/) education solutions. Its effective learning solutions are fueled by educators’ insights and evolve to meet the ever-changing demands of tomorrow. The company continually refines its research-backed curricula and equips educators with data that drives clear insights and ignites learning breakthroughs. It works alongside teachers, administrators, and parents to support the boundless potential of over 18 million students in over half of the districts nationwide.

Speaking on the deal, Jonathan Grayer, Chairman and CEO of Imagine Learning, said:

> **We are excited to integrate Pango Education’s innovative AI technology into Imagine Learning’s robust curriculum portfolio, setting the stage for transformative advancements in personalized Learning. This acquisition amplifies our ability to customize lesson plans, adapt to evolving state standards, and create seamless, impactful learning experiences for the 18 million K–12 students we serve.**

Imagine Learning’s Curriculum-Informed AI™ represents a new paradigm in education technology, providing a safe, reliable, and curriculum-aligned foundation for AI-powered tools. Unlike solutions trained on broad internet data or static textbooks, Imagine Learning’s AI operates within its research-based curriculum to ensure every interaction meets the highest educational standards.

Jason Fournier, VP of Product Management, AI Initiatives at Imagine Learning, added:

> **Integrating Pango’s AI capabilities allows us to provide teachers with more control and flexibility in creating lesson plans and assessments. This alignment with our rigorous content standards ensures that educators can meet the unique needs of their students while adapting quickly to curriculum and standards changes. The result is a set of tools that keeps pace with the demands of today’s classrooms.**

Founded in London, England, in 2018 by former math educator Adam Still and software engineer Richard Still, Pango Education was developed to help teachers save time by streamlining access to diverse educational resources. By bringing its technology into its portfolio, Imagine Learning will expand its ability to offer educators practical, customized tools that address classroom needs more efficiently and effectively.

Imagine Learning’s integration of Pango’s technology underlines its commitment to providing educators with tools that address real-world classroom difficulties. Combining curriculum-aligned [innovation](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/innovation/) with practical solutions advances Imagine Learning’s aim of assisting teachers and improving student learning outcomes. This acquisition is another step forward, as the firm provides resources to suit the changing needs of K-12 education.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Curriculum, EdTech Acquisition, education, K-12, Mergers and Acquisition, Personalized Learning, Research

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### [Zell Education and IMS Unison University Team Up to Offer ACCA Certification](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/zell-education-and-ims-unison-university-team-up-to-offer-acca-certification/)

**Published:** December 4, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Zell Education, a leader in finance and accounting EdTech, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with IMS Unison University in Dehradun. This collaboration aims to offer Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) certification to students pursuing BBA and B.Com degrees

**Content:**

Zell Education, a leader in finance and accounting EdTech, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with IMS Unison University in Dehradun. This collaboration aims to offer Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) certification to students pursuing BBA and B.Com degrees, allowing them to acquire globally recognized financial expertise alongside their academic studies.

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The MoU was formalized in Dehradun on October 17, 2024, signed by Prof. Rajeev Srivastava, Dean of the School of Management at IMS Unison University, and Anant Bengani, Co-founder of Zell Education. This initiative underscores both institutions’ commitment to equipping students with industry-relevant skills to enhance their employability in the global finance sector.

Zell Education, started in 2015 by enterprising professionals Pratham Barot and Anant Bengani, aims to bridge the gap between academic achievement and practical [skill development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/skill-development/). As a cutting-edge learning platform, it provides complete training for ambitious finance and accounting students. It is a renowned institute dedicated to providing students with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in finance and accounting in today’s competitive world.

Sharing about the partnership, Anant Bengani, Co-founder of Zell Education, said:

> **Our collaboration with IMS Unison University is more than an academic enhancement. It is an extension of our commitment to preparing India’s future finance leaders with skills that transcend borders. By embedding ACCA certification within the BBA and B.Com programs, we are setting a new standard for career-ready education, empowering students to enter the workforce not just with a degree but with a globally respected qualification that sets them apart.**

The ACCA Qualification is the industry’s top accounting certification for future financial professionals. It equips students with relevant abilities, know-how, and principles to succeed in the workplace. With Zell Education’s award-winning LMS system explicitly designed for Finance and Accounting courses, the collaboration comes at the right time for IMS Unison University students to equip themselves with industry-ready certifications and university degrees.

Prof. Anil SubbaRao Paila, Vice Chancellor, IMS Unison University, stated:

> **We are delighted to partner with Zell Education to enhance our academic offerings at IMS Unison University. This collaboration marks a significant step forward in our commitment to providing world-class education to our students. By integrating ACCA certification into our BBA and B.com programs, we are equipping students with globally recognized professional qualifications alongside their degrees. This strategic partnership will create more versatile career opportunities for our students and strengthen their competitive edge in the global job market. The signing of this MoU represents our dedication to academic excellence and professional development.**

This partnership between IMS Unison University and Zell Education aligns with its mission to make professional accounting [education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/education/) accessible within mainstream undergraduate programmes, thus empowering students to secure a strong foothold in the competitive job market.

Established in 1996 as the Institute of Management Studies, IMS Unison University is a constituent of the Unison Education Foundation. After making significant contributions to [higher education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/higher-education/), the Government of Uttarakhand recognized its efforts by approving the establishment of the University in 2013.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Certification, EdTech Startups/Companies, education, Employability Skills, Higher Education, MOU, Online Courses, Online Education, Partnerships, Professional Development, Skill Development

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### [Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship Opens Applications for Third Cohort in Kenya](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/mastercard-foundation-edtech-fellowship-opens-applications-for-third-cohort-in-kenya/)

**Published:** December 4, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** HUB, a Nairobi-based innovation hub and tech community centre, is partnering with the Mastercard Foundation to open applications for the third cohort of the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship in Kenya. This follows the success of the second entrepreneurship acceleration programme.

**Content:**

iHUB, a Nairobi-based [innovation](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/innovation/) hub and tech community centre, is partnering with the Mastercard Foundation to open applications for the third cohort of the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship in Kenya. This follows the success of the second entrepreneurship acceleration programme.

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The EdTech Fellowship is transforming education in Kenyan and African communities by fostering the development and accessibility of educational technologies. Designed to provide growth-stage companies with business development support, [financial support](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/financial-support/), and the latest insights into the science of learning to help them scale their products to drive inclusive access to education, the 2024 cohort of the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship in Kenya collectively reached 63,571 new learners, 91 per cent of whom are young people. This aligns with the EdTech Fellowship’s goal of providing young people with access to quality educational resources.

Following this success, iHUB has opened applications for its third cohort of the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship for 2025. High-potential EdTech ventures across Kenya are encouraged to apply for this opportunity to revolutionize the education landscape.

Nissi Madu, Managing Partner of Co-creation, HUB/iHUB, said:

> **Over the past six months, these start-ups have dedicated themselves to refining their solutions with a clear focus on enhancing learning experiences and driving improved learning outcomes. Through active engagement with key stakeholders—from government officials and educators to students, young people, parents, and schools—they’ve gathered invaluable feedback to fine-tune their offerings. We are thrilled to see them present their upgraded solutions during Demo Day and are confident in the transformative impact these innovations will have in the months and years ahead. We are excited to see how various stakeholders will collaborate with these companies to scale these impactful solutions, ultimately reaching millions of learners across Kenya.**

The new call for applications comes alongside a milestone Demo Day event in Nairobi on November 28. The founding entrepreneurs highlighted their innovative solutions, remarkable progress in developing innovative educational technologies, and growing impact on the country’s learning outcomes. The event also fostered connections between potential investors, partners, and ecosystem stakeholders.

iHUB serves as a nexus point for technologists, entrepreneurs, investors, and tech companies in East Africa. It provides a platform for networking, collaboration, and the development of innovative solutions to local and global challenges.

Speaking about the Fellowship, Rodwell Mangisi, Acting Director of the Mastercard Foundation Centre for Innovative Teaching and Learning, said:

> **The testimonies by the Fellows are the reason why we are intentional about supporting the development of demand-driven EdTech innovations that close the gap in access and quality to education and provide relevant learning for the most underserved. So far, 140 EdTech companies have been accelerated since the Fellowship kicked off in 2020. Through our ongoing partnership with iHUB, we hope the next iteration will prioritize relevance, access to education, and sustainability for a more significant impact. While technology makes life easier for us all, it makes everything possible for those without access and opens pathways for them to learn and prosper.**

Participants of the Fellowship receive:

- Exposure to a vibrant network of investors.
- Coaching and mentoring by successful founders and experts.
- Expert advisory across learning science, product development, marketing, sales, and talent management.
- Access to a community of practice to test out products.
- Network opportunities with other founders building innovative solutions in EdTech.
- Access to up to a USD100,000 non-equity grant.

Interested applicants for the third cohort can apply online before the application deadline of January 30 2025.

The Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship is an [entrepreneurship](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/entrepreneurship/) acceleration program to support promising African EdTech ventures. Implemented in partnership with innovation hubs and EdTech accelerators across Africa, the Fellowship provides select EdTech companies with critical business and financial support and insight into the science of learning, preparing them for scale, sustainability, and impact. The Fellowship was launched in 2019 by the Mastercard Foundation Centre for Innovative Teaching and Learning to partner with 12 Tech Hubs to support over 250 EdTech companies and reach at least 1.8 million young people by 2025.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** EdTech Startups/Companies, education, Engagement, Entrepreneurship, Financial Support, Innovation, Quality Education, Talent Management Platform

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### [Transforming the Scope of Tech Education in India Through AI and ML](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/transforming-the-scope-of-tech-education-in-india-through-ai-and-ml/)

**Published:** December 4, 2024
**Author:** Arun Prakash

**Excerpt:** India's tech education is undergoing a transformation. With the rise of digital technologies like AI and ML, the demand for skilled professionals is soaring. Addressing accessibility challenges and integrating innovative technologies is crucial to future-proofing tech education in India.

**Content:**

India’s growing emphasis on digitizing infrastructure is no longer limited to essential services. From e-commerce to governmental infrastructure, the country increasingly relies on digital systems, streamlining the efficiency of the process. This paradigm shift also leads to thousands of new jobs, highlighting the importance of [tech education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/tech-education/) for the youth.

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While tech education remains a broad term, the emergence of new digital technologies like [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/artificial-intelligence/) (AI) and [Machine Learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/machine-learning/) (ML) is spearheading the shift among aspiring learners. In 2022, over 12 lakh undergraduate Indian students enrolled in computer science engineering. However, the emergence of EdTech platforms in India indicates that the total number of learners in digital tech education remains significantly higher. With IT emerging as one of the preferred employment destinations for Indians, a sector that employed more than 50 lakh professionals in March 2023, learning emerging technologies like AI and ML offers a constructive career option for thousands of aspiring students. Additionally, India’s rapid internet penetration adds millions of new users every year, enhancing the overall requirement for supportive tech infrastructure, which is a catalyst for digital technology-driven jobs for the country’s massive job aspirants.

Furthermore, since the Goods and Services Tax was introduced by the Government of India, the comprehensive usage of digital technologies has skyrocketed considerably in the business space. As millions of Indian businesses operate within digital mediums, emerging new technologies like AI and ML significantly boost general business operability. The G20 meeting in 2023 also deliberated India as the global champion of digital public infrastructure. This aspect again stresses transforming tech education, especially with AI and ML, to sustain this push.

### Accessibility

The first and most important aspect of transforming the state of tech education in India requires authorities and industry stakeholders to address the accessibility challenge. While the rising internet penetration and subsequent [digital learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/digital-learning/) process are becoming more prevalent, accessibility remains a key issue in India’s larger education domain. Bringing students from diverse socio-economic and linguistic backgrounds under an umbrella can address this challenge while establishing a robust supply of talented individuals in India’s digital tech space. AI and ML can act as the catalyst to supplement this process through strategic integration with digital learning platforms, streamlining the learning process, acting as data banks and numerous other aspects.

Transforming the existing tech education in India remains a multidimensional process that industry stakeholders and government authorities are addressing from the grassroots levels. India’s National Education Policy (NEP) stresses the need to integrate new-age technologies to modernize and future-proof curriculums, while industry constituents, primarily EdTech companies, are using these technologies to create innovative course modules, large language models (LLMS), smart tutoring systems, [adaptive learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/adaptive-learning/) platforms, automating generation of study materials and performance monitoring. All these aspects create a united front to revolutionize how tech education is perceived in India, enhancing accessibility challenges irrespective of location, language and other barriers. This paradigm shift is an era-appropriate move, as the more prominent Indian education sector is expected to grow significantly to $225 billion by 2025.

### Future-Proofing Tech Education

The existing state of tech education in India is an extension of a centuries-old colonial education system with an outdated objective. However, with India witnessing a considerable paradigm shift to cater to digitizing efforts across sectors, digital tech education is in flux about establishing a potent supply line of talented individuals. For example, the country’s digital engineering services are expected to attain a market capitalization of $100 billion by 2025 — with companies struggling to find trained employees in new-age technologies, with upskilling becoming the driving factor for employee’s career growth. Furthermore, the advent of Industry 5.0 is leading to an emphasis on [digital engineering](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/digital-engineering/), thus on tech education for India’s considerable student population, and learning or upskilling in disciplines like robotics, cloud, data science, AI, and ML is becoming more imperative than ever.

These challenges can be strategically addressed by integrating innovative technologies like AI and ML into the learning system. From digital [personalized learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/personalized-learning/) to creating AI-powered data, banks can act as critical enablers of this shift, helping students to learn complex disciplines with innovative iconographies, audio-visual content, learning management systems (LMS) and methodical pedagogy. Relying on AI and ML to future-proof the learning process is no longer optional but an era-appropriate move that uniquely positions Indian talents against global peers while also future-proofing the state of tech education in India. Some of the premier Indian institutions have been pioneers in this aspect, where significant research to develop supportive technologies about AI and ML, such as computer vision, NLP, and others, are helping students to gather cutting-edge knowledge. However, the absolute pinnacle of this comprehensive transformation has yet to be addressed and will be driven by AI and ML in the coming years.

**Categories:** Insight

**Tags:** Adaptive Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Engineering, Digital Learning, education, Learning Management System, LMS, Machine Learning, NEP 2020, Personalized Learning, Tech Education, Tutoring, Upskilling

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### [LEAD Group Announces 'Code.AI SuperTeachers Contest' to Empower Educators](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/lead-group-announces-code-ai-superteachers-contest-to-empower-educators/)

**Published:** December 4, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** On World Computer Literacy Day, LEAD Group, India's leading School Edtech innovator, has proudly introduced the Code.AI SuperTeachers Contest, a first-of-its-kind initiative to celebrate and empower Computer Science educators across India.

**Content:**

On World Computer Literacy Day, LEAD Group, India’s leading School Edtech innovator, has proudly introduced the **Code.AI SuperTeachers Contest**, a first-of-its-kind initiative to celebrate and empower [Computer Science](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/computer-science/) educators across India. The event, open to over 50,000 Computer Science teachers in CBSE and ICSE schools across India, will recognize Coding and AI teachers who use creative pedagogical approaches to motivate students to become technology innovators and issue solvers.

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The Code.AI SuperTeachers Contest celebrates Computer Science educators who use innovative teaching methods to instil a love of technology in students. Winners will be honoured nationally with certificates, cash prizes, and platform recognition. Beyond recognizing outstanding Computer Science teachers, the contest aims to encourage [innovation](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/innovation/) in how coding is taught in Indian schools. By adopting innovative, NCF-aligned multimodal pedagogies in classrooms, schools can ensure that every student, regardless of location or background, has the opportunity to succeed.

Speaking about the launch of Code.AI SuperTeachers Contest, Sumeet Mehta, CEO and Co-Founder of LEAD Group, said:

> **On World Computer Literacy Day, we’re excited to launch the Code.AI SuperTeachers Contest. Computational and algorithmic thinking are critical skills for today’s students, and it’s essential to recognize and celebrate the educators who are transforming how these skills are taught. With Code.AI and our exceptional super teachers coming together, this contest is a tribute to their dedication and innovation in preparing students for a digital-first future.**

Sumeet Mehta and Smita Deorah founded LEAD Group to transform school education in India. With a presence in over 8,000 schools across 400+ towns and cities, LEAD Group reaches more than 35 lakh students and empowers over 50,000 teachers. Since its founding in 2012, the Group has been committed to delivering an international standard of education to schools across India.

Through its comprehensive approach, LEAD Group combines research-backed curriculum and pedagogy with cutting-edge technology to enhance student learning outcomes and teacher effectiveness. Its integrated system helps partner schools provide holistic education, equipping students with the skills and confidence to succeed.

LEAD Group strives to set new benchmarks for school education, inspiring the next generation of learners and educators.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** 21st Century Education, Coding Program, Computer Science, EdTech Startups/Companies, education, Innovation, Research

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### [Teachy Raises $7M in Series A Funding to Enhance AI Education for Teacher](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/teachy-raises-7m-in-series-a-funding-to-enhance-ai-education-for-teacher/)

**Published:** December 4, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Teachy, a Brazil-based AI-powered education platform, has recently announced that it has raised $7 million in a Series A funding round, one of the first AI-focused investments in the "Global South" - LATAM, Asia, Africa.

**Content:**

Teachy, a Brazil-based AI-powered [education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/education/) platform, has recently announced that it has raised $7 million in a Series A funding round, one of the first AI-focused investments in the “Global South” – LATAM, Asia, Africa. The round was led by Goodwater Capital, the world’s largest consumer tech-focused VC firm with partners known for investments in Monzo, Zepto, Weee!, Facebook, Spotify, and Twitter. Reach Capital, the leading early-stage investor in learning, health and work, also participated in the round with existing investors Endeavor, NXTP, and Roble Ventures. This marks Goodwater and Reach Capital’s most significant investment in the Brazilian education sector.

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Founded in 2022 by Pedro Siciliano, a former teacher and Stanford MBA graduate, and Fábio Baldissera, an engineer and entrepreneur, Teachy provides teachers with an AI-powered workspace to simplify lesson planning and grading tasks. Its tools are aligned with local curriculums and aim to address challenges like digital connectivity, helping schools in regions such as Latin America and Asia adapt to the growing role of AI in education.

Speaking about the company, Pedro Siciliano, Co-founder and CEO of Teachy, said:

> **Our dream is to enable any teacher in any developing country to deliver the same high-quality education as the best schools in wealthy parts of the world through technology. Teachers change the world—we are here to help them in their mission.**

With this funding, the company plans to enhance the product, drive growth, and support regional expansion by [hiring](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/hiring/) engineers and designers to scale Teachy’s world-class platform.

Esteban Sosnik, Partner at Reach Capital, emphasized the platform’s focus on developing regions:

> **We see a unique opportunity in Teachy to change the lives of teachers across Latin America and beyond. We’re excited that Teachy builds specifically for the developing world, with features like paper grading and college entrance exam prep at its core.**

Coddy Johnson, Partner at Goodwater Capital, also commented:

> **Teachy is a revolutionary platform for teachers and students to engage in personalized learning. We believe it could transform educational outcomes around the world.**

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** AI Education, Artificial Intelligence, EdTech Funding, EdTech Investors, EdTech Startups/Companies, education, Exam Preparation, Online Courses, Online Education, teaching strategy

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### [Kotak Education Foundation Launches Digitized English Learning Programme](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/kotak-education-foundation-launches-digitized-english-learning-programme/)

**Published:** December 3, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Kotak Education Foundation (KEF), the CSR implementing agency of the Kotak Mahindra Group, has launched its ground-breaking Communicative English Future Ready (CE-FR) Digitized Content for middle school children.

**Content:**

Kotak Education Foundation (KEF), the CSR implementing agency of the Kotak Mahindra Group, has launched its ground-breaking Communicative English Future Ready (CE-FR) Digitized Content for middle school children from regional/[vernacular](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/vernacular/) schools in four states: Maharashtra, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, and Goa, through a [learning management system](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/learning-management-system/) platform called ‘One KEF’, which is available on all Android platforms.

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The CEFR content is accessible to all teachers across these states through a fully digitized model, ensuring standardization and enhanced accessibility. By incorporating [teacher training](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/teacher-training/), the programme aims to equip educators with the necessary skills to use digital tools, other resources, and content to maximize their students’ learning outcomes.

Communicative English skills are essential for students’ success in today’s globalized world. However, students from vernacular medium schools frequently struggle to develop English-speaking skills. To address this, the Kotak Education Foundation (KEF) offers the Communicative English—Future Readiness Programme, tailored to middle school students. The programme is designed for students who may have had limited exposure to the English language.

Speaking about the initiative, Jayasree Ramesh, Director, Education & Scholarships, Kotak Education Foundation, said:

> **Our digitized Communicative English programme is a passport to global opportunities. Beyond language learning, this programme empowers learners with 21st-century skills, fostering critical thinking, problem-solving, and global citizenship. By embedding Financial and Digital literacy, this is genuinely a Future-ready programme.**

The CE-FR Digitized Content, aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) and incorporating [21st-century skills](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/21st-century-skills/), fosters socio-emotional learning through engaging activities and interactive experiences that promote [critical thinking](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/critical-thinking/), creativity, communication, and collaboration. This digitized content offers numerous advantages, including accessibility, flexibility, interactivity, and customization. It makes learning more enjoyable, effective, and accessible to a broader range of learners, regardless of their location, background, or learning style.

**Features of multidisciplinary Digitized Communicative English Language Content:**

- **Holistic Language Learning:** Integrates various disciplines and subject areas into the language learning process. It allows learners to develop language skills while gaining knowledge in other fields, such as science, history, arts, or technology.
- **Enhanced Engagement:** It offers a variety of resources, such as interactive videos and collaborative projects, which capture learners’ attention and actively involve them in the learning process.
- **Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills:** Learners engage in activities that require them to evaluate information, make connections, draw conclusions, and express their ideas effectively.
- **Collaboration and Communication:** This approach incorporates collaborative learning activities that require learners to work together, communicate ideas, and negotiate meaning. This collaborative approach fosters [communication skills](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/communication-skills/), including listening, speaking, and writing, as learners interact with peers from diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
- **Digital Literacy Skills:** Learners navigate digital platforms, utilize online resources, and effectively communicate using digital tools. These skills are increasingly crucial in today’s interconnected world.
- **Flexibility and Access:** Offers learners the flexibility to access materials, providing equitable access to quality educational content.

KEF has transformed the lives of over 50,000 students through the Communicative English Programme over 17 years. This curriculum enhances students’ communicative language skills, increasing their confidence and capacity to cope with [higher education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/higher-education/) and careers. The CE-FR programme is a three-year journey that begins with a Foundation Course to develop vocabulary and language skills.

Kotak Education Foundation’s mission is to support children and youth from underprivileged families through different education-based interventions to rise above the poverty line and lead a life of dignity through sustainable processes. The Foundation Course, which combines language and physical exercise, strives to provide a stress-free atmosphere for language acquisition. Students begin their English language journey with Communicative English Future Readiness Bud, where they learn letter sounds and revisit familiar two and three-letter words. Building on the basis laid by Future Readiness Bud, Communicative English Future Readiness Bloom delves deeper into language acquisition. Communicative English Future Readiness Bouquet uses a multifaceted strategy to help students build advanced speaking skills.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** 21st Century Skills, Communication, Communication Skills, Critical Thinking, English Learning, Higher Education, Learning Management System, Literacy Skills, Problem Solving, Social Emotional Learning, Teacher Training, Vocabulary

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### [reDesign Launches Online Professional Learning Community to Empower Educators](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/redesign-launches-online-professional-learning-community-to-empower-educators/)

**Published:** December 3, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** reDesign, an organization dedicated to learner-centred education, has established CBE Catalyst, a team-based online professional learning community designed to accelerate school and district implementation of competency-based systems.

**Content:**

reDesign, an organization dedicated to learner-centred education, has established CBE Catalyst, a team-based online [professional learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/professional-learning/) community designed to accelerate school and district implementation of competency-based systems.

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CBE Catalyst, launched at the Aurora Institute Symposium in November, is meant to help educators turn learning into action by providing a comprehensive, adaptable package of professional support services. It is designed to give school and district teams maximum flexibility to create a CBE pathway that fits their vision, [community](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/community/), and capacity. All activities are opt-in. Annual membership includes:

- **CBE Ignite Essentials:** Join a cohort of school teams for three launch modules facilitated by a reDesign coach. Essentials modules are offered quarterly so teams can determine the best timing.
- **CBE Tools & Resources:** Access an ever-expanding library of CBE tools, self-paced modules, and other resources delivered monthly to teams.
- **Q&A Sessions:** Engage with reDesign coaches for just-in-time guidance and support.
- **Community of Practice:** Collaborate, troubleshoot, celebrate successes, and crowdsource ideas.
- **Youth Feedback:** Create pathways for partnering with young people to provide feedback and pilot new CBE designs and policies.

Antonia Rudenstine, Founder and Executive Director of reDesign, said:

> **There is growing global agreement that education should focus on developing uniquely human skills that complement AI and other new technologies. Competency-based learning is a powerful lever in this work. However, systemic shifts to CBE require robust, adaptable, and engaging learning opportunities for educators that are affordable at scale. For years, educators at all system levels have shared that the fragmentation and cost of offerings in the CBE professional learning space stymies them.**

Rudenstine added:

> **With 40% of states engaged in developing Graduate Portraits that spotlight the most important competencies young people need, we can accelerate the current momentum by collaborating as CBE learners, designers, and leaders. CBE Catalyst is a low-cost, membership community where educators can prepare to ignite this shift in their communities–tapping into the hard-won CBE expertise and solutions of colleagues from around the country while contributing to the field’s knowledge base regarding emergent best practices.**

CBE Catalyst learning opportunities will commence in February 2025.

reDesign is a community of educators, coaches, designers provocateurs, parents, entrepreneurs, and researchers who believe that transforming education is possible. Since 2008, the company has partnered with schools, districts, and states to spark change in [education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/education/). With more than 60 years of combined experience, it has helped communities create opportunities for over one million young people to develop the skills that enable them to thrive in a rapidly changing world.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Community, Competency Based Learning, EdTech Startups/Companies, education, Online Learning, Professional Learning

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### [TCS Sets Up Innovative Research Centre at IIT Kharagpur](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/tcs-sets-up-innovative-research-center-at-iit-kharagpur/)

**Published:** December 3, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Tata Consultancy Services, a global leader in IT services, consulting, and business solutions, has established an advanced research centre in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT KGP).

**Content:**

Tata Consultancy Services, a global leader in IT services, consulting, and business solutions, has established an advanced research centre in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT KGP) to conduct high-quality research in [digital health](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/digital-health/), [robotics](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/robotics/), and intelligent systems using edge computing, embedded systems, and AI.

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The TCS Research Centre, located in the institute’s research park in New Town, Kolkata, will feature three cutting-edge laboratories where over 150 TCS scientists will explore cutting-edge technologies and push the boundaries of [innovation](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/innovation/).

Dr Harrick Vin, Chief Technology Officer of TCS, commented on the development:

> **TCS is transforming the way industry has traditionally engaged with elite research and learning institutes. One of our focus areas is to co-locate our research and innovation labs in academic institutions to enable a more efficient exchange of knowledge and talent. We initiated this journey by moving into the IIT Madras Research Park in Chennai a few years back. Establishing our research and innovation lab at the IIT Kharagpur Research Park is the next step of this strategic journey. At IIT KGP, we fund several research programs; co-innovating with them will improve outcomes for both parties.**

The laboratories will be in Sensing and Communications, Edge Computing and Analytics, and Robotics and Visual Computing. Researchers will have access to state-of-the-art equipment at the centre, enabling them to accelerate innovations in cutting-edge technologies such as edge computing, embedded systems and [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/artificial-intelligence/). This new centre is a testament to TCS’s rich history of collaboration with academia to create a business and societal impact.

Professor Virendra Kumar Tewari, Director, IIT Kharagpur, stated:

> **The Advanced Research Center will strengthen our strategic collaboration with TCS, underscored by their presence in the newly established IIT KGP Research Park, Kolkata. This partnership represents a significant leap forward in harnessing cutting-edge technologies to address the most pressing challenges in healthcare and automation. Combining IIT Kharagpur’s world-class research capabilities with TCS’s industry-leading expertise, we aim to drive transformative innovations that enhance quality of life, improve healthcare delivery, and contribute to the growing field of intelligent systems. This center will foster groundbreaking research and create opportunities for interdisciplinary collaborations, empowering the next generation of technologists and researchers to shape the future.**

The centre will anchor TCS-funded research programmes launched in partnership with academic partners, including IIT KGP. The TCS Research Centre at IIT KGP will also boast a customer experience centre where TCS clients across industries such as mining, agriculture, mobility, healthcare, manufacturing, and retail can gain exclusive experience of original research concepts by TCS. Workshops held at the customer experience centre will be open to external participation. TCS scientists, industry subject matter experts, and the IIT KGP faculty will collaborate to solve industry problems. Building on the strong relationship shared by TCS and IIT KGP, this centre will serve as a pioneer for setting up similar labs.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Academic Resources, Artificial Intelligence, Collaboration, Digital Health, Healthcare, Innovation, Research, Robotics, Tech Upskilling

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### [Coding Giants Secures $8.9M to Make Coding Accessible to All](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/coding-giants-secures-8-9m-to-make-coding-accessible-to-all/)

**Published:** December 3, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Coding Giants, a Polish educational technology platform that teaches coding skills to children and teens, has recently announced that it has raised $8.9 million (€8.5 million) in a funding round, bringing its funding to over €12 million.

**Content:**

Coding Giants, a Polish educational technology platform that teaches coding skills to children and teens, has recently announced that it has raised $8.9 million (€8.5 million) in a funding round, bringing its funding to over €12 million. The round was led by True Global Ventures (TGV), with follow-on participation from s.

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Coding Giants is a hybrid-model coding school offering live and [online courses](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-courses/) to students aged 6–19. The company’s hybrid model combines small-group live sessions with digital materials and works with the best local coding professionals to deliver practical, hands-on courses. After dominating the Polish market, it has expanded internationally, with Spain and Italy as its key markets, growing over 4 times year-over-year internationally. The platform, operating in 12 countries, has rapidly grown to become a leader in [digital education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/digital-education/), reaching over 15,000 active students and conducting lessons for nearly 200,000 participants since its inception.

Speaking about the company and its mission, Founder and CEO of Coding Giants, Radosław Kulesza, said:

> **Just as we learn about our physical environment in science classes, we must fully understand our digital surroundings. Our goal isn’t just to create future programmers but also to help everyone adapt to technology effortlessly and safely.**

Coding Giants encourages parents to explore their child’s potential and enrol in a coding course today. Its sessions are led by qualified instructors who will assist the youngsters in developing their talents and interests. The platform’s coding courses for children and teenagers provide an excellent opportunity for youngsters to learn new skills, develop creativity, and improve logical thinking. Thanks to its classes, children can construct their computer games, mobile applications, or websites, allowing them to bring their thoughts into reality. It teaches coding through creative thinking rather than just sitting in front of a screen.

Konrad Wawruch, Founding Partner at TGV, now joining the Supervisory Board of Coding Giants, added:

> **Coding Giants’ strong market position and unique approach to enriching human-to-human interactions with top-notch technology, including AI, make them a unique player in the digital education space.**

Zsolt Mihály, Principal at PortfoLion, also commented:

> **Coding Giants has demonstrated extraordinary growth and scalability. Their results in Poland, Spain, and Italy validate the potential for international success.**

PortfoLion Capital Partners also joined in this round, citing Coding Giants’ remarkable performance since their previous funding round.

With this funding, Coding Giants will expand its platform to include German and Spanish-speaking communities in the United States, followed by more markets in the coming years, and further develop its AI-powered educational solutions.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Digital Education, EdTech Funding, EdTech Investors, EdTech Startups/Companies, Hybrid Learning, New Age Skills, Online Coding, Online Courses

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### [AdvantageClub.ai Raises $4M Funding for Growth and Expansion](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/advantageclub-ai-raises-4m-funding-for-growth-and-expansion/)

**Published:** December 2, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** AdvantageClub.ai, a global AI-powered employee engagement platform offering rewards and recognition, flexible benefits, surveys, moments that matter, and communities on a single platform, has raised $4 million in its latest funding round.

**Content:**

AdvantageClub.ai, a global AI-powered [employee](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/employee/) engagement platform offering rewards and recognition, flexible benefits, surveys, moments that matter, and communities on a single platform, has raised $4 million in its latest funding round, bringing its total funding to $11 million. The round was led by Axilor Ventures, with participation from AFG Ventures, Prasanna Sarkar (ex-CTO of Rippling), Bytez Ventures, and existing investors.

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Founded in 2016 by UCLA postgraduates Sourabh and Smiti Deorah, AdvantageClub.ai leverages AI, data mining, and analytics to revolutionize employee [engagement](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/engagement/). The platform is headquartered in San Francisco and has an impressive client portfolio featuring BCG, Rakbank, Havelock One, Tabreed, SGM, and many more. It has over 5 million users, a presence in over 100+ countries, 1000+ clients, and 10,000+ redemption options.

Expressing excitement about the investors’ investment, Sourabh Deorah, CEO and co-founder of AdvantageClub.ai, said,

> **This funding will help us double down on the US and Asia, expand our product suite, and continue building AI-driven solutions like Adva to engage employees in new ways.**

The company aims to provide an end to end solution to facilitate meaningful client & employee engagement through exclusive privileges and rewards provided by the brand partners.

Adding further about the funding, the COO and co-founder of AdvantageClub.ai, Smiti Bhatt Deorah, said:

> **Our employee-first approach has made us the top choice for organizations. We win 65-70% of new recognition deals in Asia and have expanded successfully into the US.**

Ganapathy Venugopal, Founder and CEO of Axilor Ventures, the lead investor in this round, has been a long-time supporter of AdvantageClub.ai; Venugopal said:

> **Companies are in search of good options to improve employee engagement and strengthen their employer brand. AdvantageClub.ai’s personalized, scalable and global platform offers a best-in-class solution to employers who put their employees first. We are excited to continue our partnership with Sourabh and Smiti as they look at their next exciting growth phase.**

With this funding, AdvantageClub.ai plans to strengthen its presence in the US and Asia, where the company has already seen success. It will also focus on expanding its product suite in employee recognition, rewards, and engagement, with plans to introduce new tools and features to enhance employee experience.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Community, Employee, Employee Benefits, Engagement, HRTech

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### [FPT and UTP Collaborate to Advance AI Research and Education](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/fpt-and-utp-collaborate-to-advance-ai-research-and-education/)

**Published:** December 2, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Global technology corporation FPT and the Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP), a premier technical institution in Malaysia, recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to advance Malaysia's technology education and digital transformation landscape.

**Content:**

Global technology corporation FPT and the Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP), a premier technical institution in Malaysia, recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to advance Malaysia’s technology education and digital transformation landscape, with a focus on [artificial intelligence](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/artificial-intelligence/) (AI) [research](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/research/) and [education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/education/).

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As part of the partnership, UTP has received a software donation valued at USD 2 million from FPT and will gain access to FPT’s TADA (Total Augmented Data Analytics) solution, an AI-driven unified data management platform currently adopted by 20 energy companies. Designed to efficiently collect, process, analyze, and visualize large-scale data 100 times faster than traditional methods, TADA will enable students and faculties to enhance their analytical skills, boosting productivity by 50% with more actionable insights for real-world applications across sectors. In addition to FPT’s training and technical assistance, UTP staff and students will be well-equipped to maximize the platform’s educational outcomes.

Drawing on FPT’s global network and industry expertise, this strategic collaboration will also include knowledge exchange, internships, and collaborative research projects in Malaysian critical sectors such as healthcare, energy, autonomous systems, and sustainability. It will also allow FPT to satisfy growing client demands and strengthen its footprint in East Malaysia and Brunei.

Pham Minh Tuan, FPT Executive Vice President and FPT Software Chief Executive Officer, commented on the collaboration:

> **FPT has been Petronas’s long-term trusted IT partner, playing a key role in several digital transformation initiatives. Our collaboration extends beyond technology to include workforce development. By bringing our AI expertise and advanced tools and promoting student exchanges between FPT University and Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, we aim to empower the next generation of IT talent in both countries with the skills and knowledge needed to drive innovation and growth.**

FPT first entered Malaysia in 2006 and has since evolved into a fully-fledged technology corporation with Multimedia Super Corridor (MSC) status, a designation the Malaysian government gives to enterprises that make substantial contributions to the country’s [digital economy](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/digital-economy/). The company has a strong market presence, with over 1,300 onsite and offshore personnel devoted to the industry. It offers a wide range of digital solutions and consulting services, particularly in AI, managed services, and [cloud computing](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/cloud-computing/), to high-growth sectors in Malaysia and the region, such as BFSI, energy and utilities, healthcare, and the public sector.

Prof. Dato’ Ir Ts Dr Mohamed Ibrahim Abdul Mutalib, Vice-Chancellor of UTP, stated:

> **We are delighted to partner with FPT to advance our technological capabilities and provide our students with state-of-the-art tools and resources. This collaboration underscores our commitment to an advanced curriculum with cutting-edge software resources that fosters an intense research and innovation culture.**

Established in 1997, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS engages in extensive research collaborations with PETRONAS and other institutions, focusing on areas like self-sustainable building, transport infrastructure, health analytics, hydrocarbon recovery, contaminant management, and autonomous systems. It aims to produce well-rounded graduates with strong leadership and [communication skills](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/communication-skills/). With over 22,000 graduates from more than 60 countries, UTP is a significant regional talent provider. It has over 800 foundation students, 4,000 undergraduates, and 1,000 postgraduates from more than 50 countries.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Digital Economy, education, Healthcare, MOU, Research

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### [IIHMR Delhi Launches New Online Programmes to Empower Healthcare Professionals](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/iihmr-delhi-launches-new-online-programmes-to-empower-healthcare-professionals/)

**Published:** December 2, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** The International Institute of Health Management Research (IIHMR) has launched two AICTE-approved online postgraduate certificate programmes that aims to empower healthcare professionals with the skills to address critical challenges in healthcare management and operations.

**Content:**

The International Institute of Health Management Research (IIHMR) has launched two AICTE-approved online postgraduate certificate programmes. The certificate programmes aim to empower [healthcare](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/healthcare/) professionals with the skills to address critical challenges in healthcare management and operations. According to the statement, IIHMR Delhi’s **Logistics and Supply Chain Management programme** is designed to address critical operational challenges in healthcare. In contrast, the Public Health Financial Management programme equips professionals in financial resource management to budget health systems.

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The **Public Health Financial Management programme** equips healthcare professionals with the skills needed for effective public health systems budgeting and financial resource management. This programme will focus on developing expertise in managing financial resources, an essential skill in today’s complex healthcare environments.

The two programmes were introduced at the Industry-Academia Confab, attended by over 100 industry leaders and healthcare professionals. The event featured conversations on innovations and strategies for transforming the healthcare sector and creating a future through collaboration. The gathering provided a forum for meaningful connections and strategies to revolutionize the healthcare sector and create a future through cooperation.

Dr. Sutapa Bandyopadhyay Neogi, Director of IIHMR Delhi, emphasized the importance of collaboration in overcoming healthcare sector challenges. She shared her vision for the event:

> **The Industry-Academia Confab is a platform to connect minds and spark ideas that drive progress in healthcare. The presence of nearly 100 industry leaders today underscores the importance of collaboration in overcoming sectoral challenges. Launching these programs marks another step in our commitment to delivering impactful education for healthcare professionals.**

IIHMR Delhi continues to bridge the gap between academia and industry, fostering [innovation](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/innovation/) and empowering healthcare professionals to make a lasting impact. Through its programmes and events, the institute is shaping the future of healthcare management and operations, ensuring the workforce has the specialized skills necessary to address the sector’s most pressing challenges.

IIHMR Delhi is a leading institute of higher learning that promotes and conducts research in health and hospital management, lends technical expertise to policy analysis and formulation, develops effective strategies, facilitates efficient implementation, and enhances human and institutional capacity to build a competent and responsive healthcare sector. The institute is dedicated to improving health standards through better management and related programmes. It seeks to accomplish this through management research, training, consultation and institutional networking from a national and global perspective. It aims to contribute to social equity and development through its commitment to support programmes for people experiencing poverty and the deprived population.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Academic Research, Healthcare, Higher Education, Innovation, Online Programs, Research

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### [Flywire and Blackbaud Partner to Simplify International Student Payments](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/flywire-and-blackbaud-partner-to-simplify-international-student-payments/)

**Published:** December 2, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Flywire Corporation (Flywire), a global payments enablement and software company, has partnered strategically with Blackbaud, the leading software provider for powering social impact.

**Content:**

Flywire Corporation (Flywire), a global payments enablement and software company, has partnered strategically with Blackbaud, the leading software provider for powering social impact.

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Under this collaboration, Flywire will become a preferred payment method for international students who pay their tuition and other related expenses to Blackbaud’s [K-12](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/k-12/) school customers in the United States. Incorporating Flywire into Blackbaud’s Tuition Management platform enables a seamless student payment experience and helps private and independent schools streamline incoming payments, including tuition and enrollment fees, from students worldwide.

Blackbaud, a prominent software provider for the K-12 market, understands the necessity of expediting the payment process for overseas students and institutions. Tuition payments for secondary schools in the United States can range from $4,200 to more than $29,000 per year, and students and families have traditionally had to rely on international wires and credit cards, which were complicated, provided little visibility into payments made, and charged high fees. With Flywire integrated into the Blackbaud Tuition Management platform, schools may deliver real-time, secure, and online payment processing features to families while preserving the current, reliable reconciliation procedure with Blackbaud.

Speaking about the collaboration, Mark Davis, Vice President, Education Products of Blackbaud, said:

> **As a trusted partner to K-12 independent schools, we always listen to our clients and find ways to innovate to make their schools run more effectively and efficiently. Our Flywire integration will help simplify international payments from international families, improving international student enrollment for our customers.**

Schools that use Blackbaud will also benefit from Flywire’s out-of-the-box integration and around-the-clock multilingual support. This turnkey integration ensures tightly linked payment processing within the Blackbaud system. Both front-end and back-end users will benefit from easily accessing up-to-date balances and payment statuses in real time.

Sharon Butler, EVP and GM of Global Education of Flywire, added:

> **As Flywire continues to serve the K-12 education market, we’re thrilled to partner with Blackbaud, which brings meaningful relationships and a large footprint in the K-12 education sector in the U.S. Through our powerful, seamless integration, we are able to deliver exceptional payment experiences for students and schools alike—and we’re committed to building on this foundation as the partnership continues.**

Headquartered in Boston, MA, USA, with global offices, Flywire leverages its vertical-specific software and payments technology to deeply embedded within the existing A/R workflows for its clients across the education, healthcare and travel vertical markets, as well as in key [B2B](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/b2b/) industries. It also integrates with leading ERP systems, such as NetSuite, so organizations can optimize the payment experience for their customers while eliminating operational challenges. The company also supports more than 4,000\* clients with diverse payment methods in more than 140 currencies across 240 countries and territories worldwide.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** B2B, EdTech Partnership, EdTech Startups/Companies, education, ERP, International Education, International Student, K-12, Online Tuition

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### [Micro-Credentials Make Indian Graduates Job-Ready, Reveals Report](https://www.edtechreview.in/research/micro-credentials-make-indian-graduates-job-ready-reveals-report/)

**Published:** November 29, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** As per Coursera's Micro-Credentials Impact Report 2024 - India Edition, India is on the leading edge of the worldwide shift toward skill-based education, with 95% of higher education leaders stating that micro-credentials enhance student career opportunities.

**Content:**

As per **Coursera’s Micro-Credentials Impact Report 2024 – India Edition**, India is on the leading edge of the worldwide shift toward [skill-based education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/skill-based-education/), with 95% of [higher education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/higher-education/) leaders stating that micro-credentials enhance student career opportunities. Over half (52%) of Indian institutions offering micro-credentials now provide academic credit, and nearly all (94%) plan to do so within the next five years. The trend is supported by the National Credit Framework (NCrF) of India’s National Education Policy (NEP), which allows students to earn transferable credits for academic and skill-based learning.

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The report highlights the transformative impact of micro-credentials, drawing on insights from a survey of over 180 higher education executives in India as part of a global study of 1,000+ leaders from 850+ institutions. These credentials are vital to enhancing student satisfaction, strengthening institutional reputation, and driving enrollment and retention. Notably, 88% of Indian leaders feel students are more inclined to enroll in programmes that provide academic credit for industry-recognized credentials, which is higher than the global average (75%). Furthermore, 9 in 10 Indian leaders believe that micro-credentials boost student engagement and contentment while establishing their institutions as higher education innovators.

Coursera’s Learner Outcome Report 2023 also underscored the benefits of micro-credentials, revealing that 21% of Indian learners secured new jobs and 32% reported salary increases after completing entry-level Professional Certificates. Across India, universities like Vishwakarma University (Pune), Kumaraguru School of Innovation (Coimbatore), IMS Ghaziabad, and the Model Institute of Engineering and Technology (Jammu) are supplementing traditional degree programmes with industry-specific micro-credentials to produce job-ready graduates and enhance the professional growth of both alumni and faculty.

The following are more significant findings from the report.

### Job Readiness

The report shows that micro-credentials are a powerful tool for universities to equip students with the skills employers seek. Nearly all (95%) higher education leaders from institutions offering micro-credentials agree that students with a micro-credential are more likely to be job-ready than those without. This is another example of how Indian institutions lead in understanding the value of micro-credentials for campus enrollment and student preparation for the workforce. Employers also notice the value of micro-credentials as they increasingly focus on [skills-based hiring](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/skills-based-hiring/). Its last report revealed that employers are 85% more likely to hire a candidate with a Professional Certificate, as this helps hiring teams solve two top challenges: identifying and validating applicants’ skills.

### Lifelong Learning

Almost all higher education leaders believe microcredentials support [lifelong learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/lifelong-learning/). Micro-credentials enhance students’ long-term career outcomes, such as employment stability and earning potential, and help alumni, faculty, and others progress in their professions. 98 percent of higher education leaders who provide micro-credentials feel they improve students’ career opportunities. Micro-credentials offer excellent upskilling potential to everyone on campus. 95 percent of campus administrators that offer micro-credentials think that they can help alumni, faculty, and other professionals boost their careers by [upskilling](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/upskilling/) to meet the increasing demands of academia.

### Engagement and Satisfaction

The study highlights that leaders offering micro-credentials see them as a path to happier students, with 92% agreeing they boost satisfaction and [engagemen](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/engagement/)t. Indian learners share this optimistic view, as 97% report feeling better about themselves and more confident about their future after completing courses on Coursera. Micro-credentials positive impact on student satisfaction is clear: Learners gain valuable skills and a sense of accomplishment that extends beyond the classroom.

### Retention

According to 8 in 10 higher education leaders, micro-credentials can boost retention. 83 percent of higher education leaders believe that micro-credentials can support student retention. By providing students with targeted, career-focused learning opportunities, micro-credentials can help keep them engaged and motivated throughout their academic journey.

For students who have paused their academic journeys, micro-credentials and credit for prior learning offer a compelling path back to their degrees. A recent survey found that 78% of stop-out students would be more likely to return if they could receive credit for their prior learning.15 Similarly, 75% expressed increased interest if stackable micro-credentials were available.

These findings highlight the potential of micro-credentials to retain current students and re-engage those who have taken a break from their studies. By embracing micro-credentials and ensuring their value within degree programmes, institutions can attract a broader pool of learners and improve their overall retention rates.

The research also suggests that some educational leaders need help to embrace new approaches to learning through micro-credentials. Primary barriers to the successful integration of micro-credentials include:

- Uncertainty about the quality of micro-credentials (26%)
- Resistance from faculty due to shift from traditional methods (24%)
- Difficulties integrating micro-credentials with existing curriculum (15%)

### Methodology

These findings are from Coursera’s 2024 Micro-Credentials Impact Report. This is based on a Coursera survey of over 1,000 higher education leaders, including 180+ from India, representing 850+ institutions across 89 countries. The survey reveals the transformative impact of micro-credentials and their growing role in enhancing campus curricula. The sample covered six major regions: North America, Asia Pacific, Latin America and the Caribbean, Europe, Middle East and North Africa, and Sub-Saharan Africa.

Commenting on the report, Bharat Agarwal, President of Vishwakarma University, said:

> **At Vishwakarma University, students across majors can earn 4 academic credits for completing recommended Professional Certificates such as IBM Full Stack Software Developer, Google Data Analytics, and AWS Fundamentals. Offering micro-credentials alongside traditional programs allows us to prepare students for emerging career opportunities. These certifications enable our students to graduate with both academic knowledge and practical skills that employers value most.**

Raghav Gupta, Managing Director, India and Asia Pacific, Coursera, added:

> **Feedback from students, employers, and higher education institutions highlights the growing importance of micro-credentials in aligning university education with employer needs and fostering strong employment outcomes. The National Credit Framework (NCrF) accelerates the adoption of these pathways by promoting credit recognition, opening more opportunities for learners to pursue skills-based careers. India’s vision to become the world’s skill capital hinges on building a future-ready workforce through this unified approach that bridges education and skill development.**

Earlier this year, ten Professional Certificates from Google and IBM achieved National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF) alignment exclusively on Coursera.

### About Coursera

Coursera was launched in 2012 by two Stanford Computer Science professors, Andrew Ng and Daphne Koller, to provide universal access to world-class learning. It is now one of the largest online learning platforms in the world, with 162 million registered learners. The company partners with over 350 leading universities and industry partners to offer a broad catalogue of content and credentials, including courses, Specializations, Professional Certificates, Guided Projects, and bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Institutions worldwide use Coursera to upskill and reskill their employees, citizens, and students in data science, technology, and business.

**Categories:** Research

**Tags:** Career Growth, Certification, EdTech Startups/Companies, Higher Education, Job-ready Skills, Lifelong Learning, Research, Skill Development, Skill-based Education, Skills-based Hiring, Student Engagement, Universities, Upskilling

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### [Homversity Raises $1M in Pre-Series A to Expand Its Operations](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/homversity-raises-1m-in-pre-series-a-to-expand-its-operations/)

**Published:** November 29, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Homversity, one of India's most prominent student housing networks, organizes several verticals of India's student housing industry, has recently raised $1 million in a pre-Series A round led by Shuru-Up, IPV (Inflection Point Ventures).

**Content:**

Homversity, one of India’s most prominent [student housing](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/student-housing/) networks, organizes several verticals of India’s student housing industry, has recently raised $1 million in a pre-Series A round led by Shuru-Up, IPV (Inflection Point Ventures), Value Angels, Vinners Group, TAS, Pro-Growth Ventures, and Growth 91, with participation from other marquee investors.

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Founded by Saurav Kumar Sinha in 2019, Homversity connects students with secure and convenient accommodation options while organizing ​​multiple verticals within the student housing industry. The platform’s key focus is organising major industry verticals like quality of stay, good food, and a safe/secure ecosystem for students with hassle-free processes and support systems like 100% refund on cancellations. Its strengths lie in its extensive, in-depth database and deep insights into the challenges tenants and landlords face. This unique understanding allows the company to address key pain points in the student housing market, offering tailored solutions that enhance the experience for all users.

Speaking about the company, Saurav Kumar Sinha, Founder and CEO of Homversity, said:

> **Homversity is working extremely hard towards solving the student housing problem in India and uplifting India’s student housing Industry. With IPV’s expertise in having worked with some great companies in the past targeted towards mass audiences, we see Homversity propelling towards becoming the largest premium student housing brand in the coming years.**

The student housing industry in India presents a ₹58,000 crore opportunity, driven by over 35 million annual student enrollment across 51,000 [universities](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/universities/), colleges, and institutes. Many institutions lack on-campus hostel facilities, creating a significant demand for off-campus housing solutions.

Ankur Mittal, Co-founder of Inflection Point Ventures, added:

> **Students moving from rural areas to metropolitan cities for better education opportunities often face cultural shock regarding food, living, and transportation costs. Homversity aims to address two of these key problems by providing a high standard of living and healthy meals, whether students come from rural areas or other urban centres. By doing this, Homversity ensures students can focus on education, networking, and personal growth without worrying about these necessities.**

Homversity intends to use this financing to develop a premium scalable student housing operator model. This strategic investment will also assist expansion efforts to expand the platform’s reach and improve its offerings for students across India.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** EdTech Funding, EdTech Investors, EdTech Startups/Companies, Funding, Online Education, Student Housing, Universities

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### [XLRI and Emeritus Launch New Executive Programme](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/xlri-and-emeritus-launch-new-executive-programme/)

**Published:** November 29, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** The Xavier School of Management (XLRI) in Jamshedpur, ranked eighth by NIRF 2022, has announced the launch of an Executive Development Programme in Financial Analytics in collaboration with Emeritus.

**Content:**

In today’s [data-driven](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/data-driven/) corporate environment, financial analytics has emerged as a vital ability for firms to remain competitive. With massive volumes of financial, customer, and risk data generated daily, professionals must use modern analytical tools and technology to extract meaningful insights, drive strategic decision-making, and achieve company objectives. To address this skills shortage, the Xavier School of Management (XLRI) in Jamshedpur, ranked eighth by NIRF 2022, has announced the launch of an Executive Development Programme in Financial Analytics in collaboration with Emeritus.

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This 10-month high-impact programme is developed explicitly for finance professionals aspiring to enter financial analytics. It aims to equip them to understand consumer demand, stakeholder concerns, and business impediments in real time. It also targets practitioners with complex financial data and analysts looking to boost their [decision-making skills](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/decision-making-skills/) with advanced technologies.

The XLRI Executive Development Programme in Financial Analytics, designed by renowned XLRI faculty, includes live online sessions delivered by top XLRI faculty, engaging modules for an [immersive learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/immersive-learning/) experience, real-world case studies, peer-to-peer learning and networking, and a Capstone project. The modules of this programme include an introduction to the course, installing the software, an introduction to R, an introduction to Python, an understanding of machine learning, and an introduction to [blockchain](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/blockchain/) and cryptocurrencies, among others.

Speaking on the programme, Avnish Singhal, Executive Vice President, India and APAC, Emeritus, said:

> **We are excited to partner with XLRI Jamshedpur for the launch of the Executive Development Programme in Financial Analytics, designed to help professionals excel in a data-driven landscape. This programme uniquely combines practical skills in R and Python with hands-on projects tackling real-world financial challenges. By equipping participants with expertise in data cleaning, machine learning for fraud detection, and market trend analysis, we empower them to drive strategic decision-making and thrive in today’s evolving financial landscape.**

XLRI’s vision is to nurture responsible global leaders for the greater common good and a sustainable future. It continuously scans developments in business and society and proactively tries to meet the challenges. Since 2002, XLRI Virtual Interactive Learning (VIL), a unique academic methodology, has allowed working professionals to continuously upgrade their knowledge and skills through continuing education without taking a break from their careers.

The programme will begin on December 15, 2024, and the eligibility criteria are a graduate/diploma holder with at least two years of work experience.

Upon successful completion of the programme and maintaining a minimum attendance of 70 percent, participants will be awarded a certificate of completion. They will be eligible to receive XLRI Executive Education Alumni Status. Participants will develop expertise in financial data analysis using R and Python, apply [machine learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/machine-learning/) for fraud detection, optimize investment portfolios, and perform sentiment and technical analysis to guide financial decision-making.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Blockchain, Certification Programs, Collaboration, Data-Driven, Decision Making Skills, education, Financial Education, Immersive Learning, Machine Learning, Upskilling

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### [IIT Guwahati and Coding Ninjas Team Up to Offer Tech Education](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/iit-guwahati-and-coding-ninjas-team-up-to-offer-tech-education/)

**Published:** November 29, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Coding Ninjas, a leading EdTech platform, has announced the launch of a series of postgraduate certification programmes in collaboration with the E&ICT Academy, IIT Guwahati.

**Content:**

Coding Ninjas, a leading EdTech platform, has announced the launch of a series of postgraduate certification programmes in collaboration with the E&ICT Academy, IIT Guwahati. The first courses, Full-Stack Web Development and Data Analytics are designed for working professionals and graduates. The platform aims to provide accessible, high-quality [tech education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/tech-education/) that enables individuals to upskill in the rapidly evolving tech landscape. These programmes align with the government’s vision of Viksit Bharat and Atmanirbhar Bharat by 2047.

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The technology industry’s growth has significantly increased the demand for skilled professionals. To meet this need, organizations and educational institutions are launching targeted programmes. According to reports, fields such as Full-Stack Web Development, which includes both front-end and back-end programming, have seen a 45% year-over-year increase in demand. Similarly, Data Analytics roles have grown by 40% as businesses increasingly rely on data-driven decision-making.

The PG Certification programmes offer students a unique opportunity to experience IIT’s world-class education and access to its extensive network and ecosystem. This exposure connects learners to industry leaders, academic experts, and invaluable career opportunities. Its advanced curriculum is co-designed by IIT faculty and Coding Ninjas, ensuring top-tier academic standards. Learners will benefit from expert-led sessions, guest lectures by IIT professors, and immersive campus experiences, including onboarding and graduation ceremonies at E&ICT Academy, IIT Guwahati.

Speaking about the development, Dr Gaurav Trivedi, Associate Professor – EEE Department & Principal Investigator, E&ICT Academy, IIT Guwahati, said:

> **In today’s dynamic tech landscape, continuous upskilling is essential for staying competitive. Coding Ninjas’ commitment to delivering high-quality, practical education aligns perfectly with our mission of enhancing technical skills and employability through accessible, world-class programmes. Our goal is to empower learners to excel in the global job market, contribute to the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047 and make India an Atmanirbhar Bharat.**

Coding Ninjas, founded by alumni of IIT and Stanford, focused on transforming careers. With over 150,000 students trained, its alumni excel at MAANG, top product companies, unicorns, and high-growth startups. The platform’s exclusive partnership with Naukri.com offers students unparalleled visibility to top recruiters. Its state-of-the-art [Learning Management System](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/learning-management-system/) (LMS) ensures a seamless and practical learning experience.

Ankush Singla, Co-founder and CEO of Coding Ninjas added:

> **I’m excited to announce that E&ICT Academy, IIT Guwahati, has partnered with Coding Ninjas to offer various PG Certification programs for graduates and working professionals. With a curriculum approved by IIT faculty, expert-led sessions, and alumni status benefits, this program culminates in a graduation ceremony at IIT Guwahati. Seize this opportunity with passion and commitment, and let’s embark on a journey of growth, success, and limitless potential together.**

The Full-Stack Web Development and Data Analytics PG Certification programmes, launched in 2024, have a duration of nine and six months, respectively. Graduates will receive a PG Certificate from the E&ICT Academy, IIT Guwahati.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Career Growth, Certification, Data Analytics, EdTech Partnership, EdTech Startups/Companies, Learning Management System, Online Coding, Online Education, Post Graduate Program, Tech Education, Upskilling, Web Development

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### [AcademyEX Invests in BSI Learning to Revolutionize Australian Education](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/academyex-invests-in-bsi-learning-to-revolutionize-australian-education/)

**Published:** November 28, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** academyEX, known for its focus on professional education and EdTech solutions, has announced its strategic investment in BSI Learning to enhance its presence in the Australian educational technology sector.

**Content:**

academyEX, known for its focus on professional [education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/education/) and EdTech solutions, has announced its strategic investment in BSI Learning to enhance its presence in the Australian educational technology sector. The company seeks to leverage this partnership with BSI Learning, an established vocational learning and development provider in Australia. This move is set to expand academyEX’s approach to learning into the Australian market, offering new vocational and digital learning solutions collaboratively with BSI.

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academyEX is a [higher education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/higher-education/) institute designed to meet evolving industry needs and prepare people for the next career stage. It provides highly-focused learning in technological disruption, leadership, sustainability and education. Specializing in postgraduate education and learning technology solutions, the firm partners with leading organizations to deliver innovative professional development programs and digital learning platforms. The platform is recognized for its “AI Experience Lab,” a unique space in Auckland where small businesses can practically use [artificial intelligence](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/artificial-intelligence/) tools. The lab focuses on real-world applications and allows participants to explore technologies such as [machine learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/machine-learning/) and natural language processing through interactive projects.

Simona Turin, who serves as the newly appointed Chair of BSI and the Chief Executive Officer of academyEX, stated:

> **This strategic partnership isn’t just about combining resources — it’s about reimagining how organizations and professionals learn, adapt, and thrive in a world in constant motion. Many learning models aren’t keeping pace with today’s rapidly evolving workplace. By combining academyEX’s expertise in large-scale digital transformation and postgraduate education with BSI’s proven track record in vocational and digital learning solutions, we’re creating unprecedented learning pathways that deliver both immediate impact and long-term change.**

academyEX is taking this step when there is growing demand for [professional development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/professional-development/) to meet new challenges in a rapidly changing world. Its successful AI initiatives, including its “AI Pop-Up Lab,” reflect its commitment to equipping learners with skills that align with future work demands. The collaboration offers BSI Learning’s clients immediate access to academyEX’s technological and educational strategies, while academyEX’s partners can benefit from expanded training solutions.

Simona added:

> **Together, academyEX and BSI Learning create a unique platform that doesn’t just talk about future-ready learning — it delivers it, as evidenced by the thousands of professionals already completing targeted courses and transformative programmes across both organizations.**

This investment strengthens academyEX’s position in the Australian professional development market and enhances its global presence. Simona believes that this partnership comes at a crucial time when organizations are grappling with technology transformation and the growing skills gap.

Furthermore, academyEX’s collaboration with the Ministry of Social Development on the award-winning “Digital Passport” has enrolled over 4,200 New Zealanders in digital literacy modules, indicating its significant role in fostering essential skills for the modern job market.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, EdTech Partnership, EdTech Startups/Companies, education, Higher Education, Literacy, Machine Learning, Online Literacy, Professional Development, Vocational Education

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### [Apoia Raises $800k Funding to Empower Learners With Personalized Courses](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/apoia-raises-800k-funding-to-empower-learners-with-personalized-courses/)

**Published:** November 28, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Apoia, a Brazilian EdTech startup offering tailor-made courses, has raised $800,000 in a funding round led by Big Bets, Reach Capital, and Blustone Capital, with participation from Brazilian angel investors.

**Content:**

Apoia, a Brazilian EdTech startup offering tailor-made courses, has raised $800,000 in a funding round led by Big Bets, Reach Capital, and Blustone Capital, with participation from Brazilian angel investors.

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Apoia, founded in 2023, offers over 15,000 courses in 170 professional areas, with content approved by specialists from firms like Nubank, O Boticário, and Creditas. The platform employs [artificial intelligence](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/artificial-intelligence/) to provide tailored learning experiences, allowing students to modify their education to their unique needs and professional challenges. At Apoia, all courses are [distance learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/distance-learning/) and online, allowing students to complete them quickly and simply from anywhere in the country (BH, RJ, SP, etc.) and anytime. Courses can be viewed using mobile apps or a web browser.

Speaking about the company, Rangel Barbosa, Founder and CEO of Apoia, said:

> **We want to flip the traditional online education model by putting students in control of their learning, with courses adapted to their needs and professional challenges.**

Apoia’s mission is to ensure that every problem is solved due to a lack of knowledge and support. Anyone, anywhere, can sign up for educational content to learn (students) or use its models and templates to solve their problems. All Apoia courses feature a free version that includes high-quality content on your selected topic and the chapters you specified. Differences from the paid version include the level of personalization and interactions with the tutor, project correction, and the certificate.

With exceptional market expertise and the latest technology, the organization offers courses focused on each student’s professional difficulties, using the best content in the world to help them achieve professional success.

With this funding, Apoia plans to expand its operations across Brazil and grow its platform. It hopes to reach its goal of 500,000 monthly active users and $860,000 in revenue by the end of 2025.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Distance Learning, EdTech Startups/Companies, Funding, Online Courses, Online Education, Personalized Learning

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### [Netsafe Partners With EduSpark to Expand Online Safety in Asia](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/netsafe-partners-with-eduspark-to-expand-online-safety-in-asia/)

**Published:** November 28, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Netsafe, New Zealand's authority on online safety, has announced a commercial partnership with EduSpark to expand online safety education across Asia.

**Content:**

Netsafe, New Zealand’s authority on online safety, has announced a commercial partnership with EduSpark to expand online safety education across Asia. This new collaboration establishes EduSpark as the first channel platform provider for Netsafe’s online safety education content in Asia, aiming to enhance online safety throughout the region.

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EduSpark, based in Singapore, will leverage its advanced platform to distribute Netsafe’s online safety education to educators, students, and families, addressing key issues such as cyberbullying, misinformation, online privacy, and [digital citizenship](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/digital-citizenship/).

Embracing a technology-positive approach, Netsafe aims to help New Zealanders take advantage of the digital opportunities available while managing online challenges. The company does this by providing practical tools, support, and advice. It operates independently, adjacent to government and law enforcement, with an unwavering focus on online safety. Its mission is to keep people of all ages safe online by providing free support, advice, and [education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/education/) to all ages.

Speaking on the collaboration, Brent Carey, CEO of Netsafe, said:

> **It aligns with our long-term vision of empowering communities with the knowledge and tools to stay safe online, especially in regions where rapid digitalisation is reshaping educational landscapes. By combining our expertise with EduSpark’s innovative platform, we are substantially impacting how online safety education is delivered in Asia.**

Netsafe and EduSpark aim to develop a range of online safety initiatives tailored to the diverse needs of Asian educational systems. These initiatives focus on promoting secure online behaviour and addressing digital threats. This initiative seeks to prepare students to navigate the digital world wisely and responsibly.

Craig Kemp, Co-founder of EduSpark, also expressed enthusiasm for the partnership, saying:

> **We are excited to collaborate with Netsafe to bring their world-class online safety resources to Asia. As educators increasingly rely on digital tools, the need to equip students and teachers with online safety education has never been greater. This partnership will allow us to meet that need head-on, providing vital support to schools and communities across the region and a pipeline of high-quality cyber safety content for our users.**

Founded by education technology expert Craig Kemp and Andrew Mowat, EduSpark provides schools with access to high-quality learning resources, tools and processes to enhance learning experiences, supporting schools and institutions across the region in their teacher professional growth journey. It focuses on transferring learning effort into observable development through its learning culture, constantly developing functionality and contemporary learning design.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Digital Citizenship, EdTech Startups/Companies, Online Education, Online Learning, Partnership, Professional Development

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### [Mable Therapy's New Tool Aims to Revolutionize Early Language Screening](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/mable-therapys-new-tool-aims-to-revolutionize-early-language-screening/)

**Published:** November 28, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Mable Therapy, a platform that has helped thousands of the UK's children with their communication and mental health, has introduced the Mable Early Language and Communication Screener (MELCS).

**Content:**

Mable Therapy, a platform that has helped thousands of the UK’s children with their [communication](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/communication/) and mental health, has introduced the Mable Early Language and Communication Screener (MELCS), a tool designed to help UK schools identify young children at risk of Speech, Language, and Communication Needs (SLCN). The tool is intended for reception-aged children (4-5 years old) and assesses key language development skills such as phonological processing, memory, and grammar comprehension.

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MELCS evaluates children using tasks like non-word repetition and sentence repetition and provides educators with a detailed overview of each child’s language capabilities. The platform offers a consistent, automated assessment process that eliminates bias and reduces variability caused by differing opinions of assessors.

Speaking about the platform, Martha Currie, Clinical Director and Co-founder of Mable Therapy, said:

> **Language skills change how a child experiences not only school but their entire life. It influences academic attainment, social connection, and personal confidence, yet research suggests that many children struggle with communication skills. Schools are ideally placed to identify children who may require additional SLCN support, but they need more tools to do this consistently. MELCS has been designed to address that problem.**

Currie described MELCS as Mable Therapy’s most ambitious project to date.

Currie added:

> **MELCS is by far the most ambitious project we have embarked upon at Mable, but we are confident that it will make SLCN screening simpler, more efficient, and more effective for schools and help many more children overcome their difficulties and reach their full potential.**

The tool’s interface simplifies the screening process for teachers, allowing them to identify students needing additional support without diverting attention from [classroom management](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/classroom-management/). MELCS also recommends next steps, such as teacher-led interventions or referrals for further therapy.

The Kemnals Academy Trust (TKAT) tested the screener and is rolling it out throughout its 29 primary schools in London, the South and East of England.

Gianni Bianchi, TKAT Director of Primary Education, stated:

> **It has been favourable to work with Mable Therapy on piloting this scheme, and we are now implementing it in all 29 of our primary schools across London and the South and East of England. It’s great to have an efficient and effective speech and language screener that produces succinct reports for our school teams to use with children to help them progress.**

Since 2015, Mable has been at the forefront of delivering speech therapy and counselling for children and young people across the UK. Its specialists are experts in getting the best outcomes for children and young people so they can meet their potential. The company believes no child deserves to be left behind because of waiting lists or lack of specialist help. It aims to remove these barriers so children can get the support they need when needed. The platform offers a new approach to children’s speech and language therapy. Every aspect of its portal is tailored to enhance and motivate young learners and accelerate their progress.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Classroom Management, Communication, Early Education, Language Learning, Mental Wellness, Online Learning

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### [upGrad Enterprise Report Highlights GenZ's Preference for GenAI and the Future of Work](https://www.edtechreview.in/research/upgrad-enterprise-report-highlights-genzs-preference-for-genai-and-the-future-of-work/)

**Published:** November 27, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** upGrad Enterprise, the corporate skilling and workforce development division of online skilling giant upGrad, has unveiled an extensive study titled 'The GenAI Gap: GenZ & the Modern Workplace'.

**Content:**

upGrad Enterprise, the corporate skilling and [workforce development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/workforce-development/) division of online skilling giant upGrad, has unveiled an extensive study titled **‘The GenAI Gap: GenZ & the Modern Workplace’**. This study explores how GenZ professionals adopt Generative AI (GenAI) in the workplace and the implications for organizations.

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The report examines GenZ’s usage habits, attitudes, and expectations about GenAI, drawing on information from over 3,500 GenZ professionals from various backgrounds and over 1,000 HR leaders. It also emphasizes the importance of enterprises in creating a GenAI-friendly mindset among their employees.

The findings reveal that GenZ professionals are optimistic and forward-thinking regarding GenAI. 1 in 2 GenZs believe that GenAI will play a supportive, if not central, role in their careers over the next 5 years. Adoption rates are high, with 73% of GenZ already integrating GenAI into their daily tasks and 72% relying on GenAI-produced outputs with minimal edits—clear evidence that this generation sees GenAI as an integral part of their daily workflows. Interestingly, GenZ demonstrates greater environmental consciousness, being three times more concerned about GenAI’s ecological impact than organizations.

Some of the other key findings include:

### Concerns Over Job Security

Despite some concerns about job security, 65% of GenZ are optimistic about the potential in the workplace. Furthermore, 77% of GenZ observe GenAI as a driver of innovation and career advancement. There is a significant gap between GenZ’s expectations and the actual state of GenAI implementation. While GenZ professionals are eager to use GenAI, they face fragmented guidelines and inconsistent training at work.

### Utilizing AI to Make Decisions

According to the research, 56% of GenZ prefer to seek guidance from GenAI over their managers because of its constant accessibility and perceived impartiality. While 54% of GenZ respondents express that their current organizational guidelines on GenAI are inadequate, this highlights the need for companies to develop a clear AI policy and comprehensive training.

### Unclear Work Situation

52% of GenZ respondents report a lack of clarity about their workplace GenAI training programmes, with some stating that updates are rare or nonexistent. This highlights the pervasive lack of access to [upskilling](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/upskilling/) possibilities in the modern workplace. Only 21% of HR professionals are comfortable using GenAI for regulatory training, emphasizing the necessity for compliance-focused tools.

The study comes after upGrad Enterprise revealed its comprehensive look at the realities and concerns of sales professionals, revealing some stark findings that emphasize the skills gap. The current edition adds additional dimension by highlighting a new generation of professionals, reflecting India’s rising adaptability to AI, and reflecting the larger objectives of GenZ professionals who see GenAI as a path to innovative and efficient workflows.

Commenting on the trends and the need to draw such a report, Srikanth Iyengar, CEO of upGrad Enterprise, said:

> **Years of close collaboration with global organizations and GCCs have given us unique insights into the opportunities and challenges faced by professionals and even companies who are planning their growth strategies. Therefore, we have leveraged our expertise to design this report, offering an in-depth look into the current landscape – highlighting how GenZ is embracing AI and the urgent need for organizations to establish supportive policies and implement targeted training. upGrad Enterprise is committed to equipping the global corporate ecosystem with real skills and tool capabilities that will add value to their careers and business success in an AI-powered world.**

### About upGrad Enterprise

upGrad Enterprise empowers high-growth organizations by unlocking their talent’s full potential, driving peak performance in an ever-evolving business landscape. With over 10 years of experience, the company has partnered with over 800 global clients and impacted over 10 million learners across 70+ countries, becoming India’s largest [enterprise learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/enterprise-learning/) partner. Its offerings include corporate upskilling, government projects, and a train-and-deploy model for Global Capability Centers (GCCs) of leading and Fortune 500 brands, strengthening organizational leadership with [new-age skill](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/new-age-skills/) sets as they spread their footprint across Indian metropolitan cities. These solutions span the employee lifecycle to facilitate digital and business transformation in alignment with organizational goals, leading to capability building and value generation.

![The GenAI Gap GenZ and the Modern Workplace](https://www.edtechreview.in/wp-content/uploads/upgradinfographic-insight-report-the-genai-gap-1-169x300.png "the Genai Gap: Genz and the Modern Workplace")The GenAI Gap: GenZ and the Modern Workplace

**Categories:** Research

**Tags:** Corporate Learning, Corporate Training, Employee, Employment Skills, Enterprise Learning, Gen-Z Students, New Age Skills, Research, Upskilling, Workforce Development

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### [IIT Madras Offers Free Career Counselling Certification for Teachers](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/iit-madras-offers-free-career-counselling-certification-for-teachers/)

**Published:** November 27, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** IIT Madras Pravartak Technologies Foundation has collaborated with BodhBridge Education, an organization founded by alumni of IIT Madras, to provide career counselling certification training for school teachers.

**Content:**

IIT Madras Pravartak Technologies Foundation has collaborated with BodhBridge Education, an organization founded by alumni of IIT Madras, to provide [career counselling](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/career-counselling/) certification training for school teachers. This programme is free for the benefit of school students with whom teachers spend significant time, enabling them to understand their strengths, weaknesses, and interests. This unique position makes them the first to recognize a student’s potential and guide them in directions they may excel. Teachers can help cultivate aspirations early, assisting students to visualize career goals and motivating them to work towards them.

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This initiative aims to empower teachers nationwide by equipping them with essential [career guidance](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/career-guidance/) skills. It is targeting to cover 10,000 teachers across 5,000 schools across India in the next three months. The first training batch commences on December 14, 2024, and the last registration date is December 12, 2024. This programme is open to teachers, principals, educators, and counsellors.

Balamurali Shankar, Chief Knowledge Officer, IIT Madras Pravartak Technologies Foundation, highlighted the importance of such courses:

> **Our goal with this collaboration is to make a meaningful impact by enabling teachers to serve as effective career counsellors within their schools. Teachers are essential in helping students build the foundation for a fulfilling career. By providing this training free of cost, we are committed to creating accessible pathways for teachers to develop skills that can shape the futures of countless students.**

Balamurali Shankar added:

> **Career Counselling Certification is a perfect opportunity for every teacher to develop the knowledge, skills, and expertise needed to become a career counsellor. This certification program aims to equip all teachers with the knowledge, tools and strategies to play an even more significant role in guiding and supporting students in making informed decisions about their career paths. Teachers are often the first counsellors they encounter on their journey towards their future careers. In the modern educational landscape, the responsibilities of teachers have expanded beyond traditional teaching roles. They are increasingly expected to guide and support students in making crucial career-related decisions.**

Teachers can introduce students to various careers, including emerging fields in technology, arts, sciences, and trades, which may not have been as expected. A well-curated list of top careers, updated yearly based on market trends, can provide students with relevant, modern options to explore.

Through this certification training, teachers will comprehensively understand the current educational landscape and the various career pathways available for students. They will also receive hands-on guidance on essential counselling techniques to support better and inspire students to make informed career choices. Certification will be provided to the participants based on their performance in the post-training assessment. The training programme is structured to be highly practical and includes modules on career guidance essentials, assessment techniques, and career counselling skills tailored for school environments. School teachers from various educational institutions are encouraged to take advantage of this transformative learning opportunity.

Since its establishment in 2008, BodhBridge Education has helped more than 5 Lakh students through career guidance programmes, campus placement preparation programmes, [career development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/career-development/), career assessments, [teacher training](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/teachers-training/) programmes, certification programmes, competitive exam preparation, etc. The platform specializes in employability assessment and career assessments.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Career Counselling, Career Guidance, Certification, education, Teacher Training

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### [College Vidya's New Features Empower Visually Impaired Students](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/college-vidyas-new-features-empower-visually-impaired-students/)

**Published:** November 27, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** College Vidya, an all-encompassing resource for making informed online education choices, recently introduced several features to its platform to improve accessibility for visually impaired students.

**Content:**

College Vidya, an all-encompassing resource for making informed [online education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-education/) choices, recently introduced several features to its platform to improve accessibility for visually impaired students. At the core of this decision was the company’s commitment to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment for all students, regardless of circumstance.

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The newly added features aim to enable visually impaired students to navigate the platform and access educational resources easily. The platform now offers enhanced navigation tools, allowing these students to compare universities effortlessly and find their ideal learning partner without facing any unnecessary challenges. Beyond navigation, the company has gone further by ensuring post-admission support. Its counsellors are trained to provide a seamless experience for visually impaired students, providing [audio learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/audio-learning/) materials and examination support tailored to their needs.

Rohit Gupta, Co-Founder and COO of College Vidya, stated:

> **We believe that education should be a right (not a privilege) for every student, and accessibility is a vital part of this vision. By enhancing our website through technology, we aim to make the learning journey smoother and more supportive for visually impaired students, ensuring they can easily walk on their educational paths.**

The digital innovations driving these changes reflect College Vidya’s dedication to accessibility. The platform used Spark’s plugin for colour testing in Sketch and the Axe framework to test and improve accessibility features. A key part of the development process was using the JAWS screen reader to verify that all images had adequate alt text and descriptions. This made it easier for students to interpret visual content using any screen reader they preferred. Keyboard shortcuts have also been provided, making navigation more easier.

Since its inception, College Vidya has been dedicated to breaking down barriers in education and creating solutions that make [online learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-learning/) more accessible for all. With the launch of its latest initiatives, including CV subsidy, the platform continues to evolve in its mission to provide every student with the tools and resources they need to succeed.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Affordable Education, Audio Learning, EdTech Startups/Companies, Online Courses, Online Education, Online Learning, Universities

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### [Mastercard Academy Launches Free Online Financial Literacy Course](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/mastercard-academy-launches-free-online-financial-literacy-course/)

**Published:** November 27, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Mastercard Academy, one of the leading providers of world-class training solutions in the payments space, has unveiled a free online financial literacy course, 'Master Your Card: Finance Demystified'.

**Content:**

Mastercard Academy, one of the leading providers of world-class training solutions in the payments space, has unveiled a free online [financial literacy](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/financial-literacy/) course, ‘Master Your Card: Finance Demystified’. The course, developed in collaboration with the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth, seeks to provide consumers with the financial knowledge necessary to manage sophisticated personal finance tools and improve their overall financial well-being.

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Mastercard’s financial literacy programme removes geographical barriers to [financial education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/financial-education/). It promotes greater access to financial services in line with the company’s goal of connecting one billion individuals worldwide to the digital economy by 2025. The course features interactive lessons, quizzes and real-world examples across four key areas: electronic payments, budgeting, credit scores and financial security. The new initiative, available worldwide, highlights the importance of education in promoting Mastercard’s purpose of powering economies and empowering people worldwide.

Speaking about the latest development, Driss Belemlih, Executive Vice President of Customer Delivery, EEMEA at Mastercard, said:

> **At Mastercard, we are dedicated to democratizing financial literacy and ensuring everyone has access to the tools they need to achieve their financial goals. Our new free online course removes the confusing jargon and cracks the code on everyday finances. This way, it equips individuals, particularly those in underserved communities and young adults, with the knowledge and tools needed to confidently manage their personal finances, achieve their financial goals and avoid common financial pitfalls.**

In addition, Mastercard’s customers can leverage the free access to the course to reach the unbanked, youth and gig worker segments in their regions, helping integrate them into the [digital economy](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/digital-economy/) and establish brand affinity early on.

Mastercard Academy aims to connect and power an inclusive, digital economy that benefits everyone, everywhere, by making transactions safe, simple, smart and accessible. Using secure data and networks, partnerships and passion, its innovations and solutions help individuals, financial institutions, governments, and businesses realize their greatest potential. With connections across more than 210 countries and territories, the platform offers access to on-demand and instructor-led training from over 200 experts across Mastercard’s global network. Its comprehensive [online learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-learning/) portal equips the company’s customers, partners, and the public with the professional insights, skills, and knowledge they need to succeed in the world of payments.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Digital Economy, education, Financial Education, Financial Literacy, Financial Support, Online Courses, Online Education, Online Learning

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### [ICAI and CBSE Join Forces to Promote Commerce-Based Skill Courses](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/icai-and-cbse-join-forces-to-promote-commerce-based-skill-courses/)

**Published:** November 26, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), through its Committee on Career Counselling, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Department of Skill Education, CBSE in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, to promote commerce-based skill courses for students across the country.

**Content:**

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), through its Committee on [Career Counselling](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/career-counselling/), signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Department of Skill Education, Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, to promote commerce-based skill courses for students across the country.

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The ICAI-CBSE alliance aims to enhance commerce-related skills, particularly in BFSI. The partnership’s priority will be improving students’ abilities and employability through specialized courses designed to meet industry standards.

Under this collaboration, the ICAI will provide expert advice on course content, syllabus development, [study materials](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/study-materials/), training modules, and career planning. The Institute will also conduct enrichment activities and participate in CBSE-organized workshops and training sessions, focusing on informing educators and students about career options in accounting and related sectors.

ICAI President, CA. Ranjeet Kumar Agarwal commented on the partnership:

> **The signing of this MoU with CBSE is an important step toward improving the skill development environment for students nationwide. ICAI aims to promote commerce-based skill training through this relationship and provide students with relevant, industry-aligned competencies. This partnership demonstrates our dedication to closing the gap between academic learning and professional requirements, and we are certain that it will provide new opportunities for students to pursue promising careers in accounting and finance.**

As part of this cooperation, the ICAI and CBSE will jointly conduct awareness programmes for school principals, teachers, and management teams in CBSE-affiliated schools across India. The programmes will encourage commerce-based skill training in the BFSI industry while emphasizing the importance of these courses in students’ [professional developmen](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/professional-development/)t. Furthermore, CBSE will organize capacity-building initiatives for commerce-related topic instructors to equip them with the skills and knowledge required to teach these courses effectively.

The Institute actively engages in collaborative endeavours with educational institutions, and it has signed 85 Memorandums of Understanding with many universities, colleges, and educational organizations. These agreements encourage academic performance, research innovation, and knowledge exchange, culminating in the creation of a highly skilled and educated workforce.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** 21st Century Skills, Career Counselling, Collaboration, education, Employability Skills, Innovation, MOU, Professional Development, Quality Education, Research, Study Materials, Universities

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### [Union Education Minister Launches 'TeacherApp' to Empower Educators](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/union-education-minister-launches-teacherapp-to-empower-educators/)

**Published:** November 26, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Union Minister for Education Dharmendra Pradhan has recently launched TeacherApp, an innovative digital platform designed to revolutionize education in India by equipping educators with future-ready skills to meet the demands of 21st-century classrooms.

**Content:**

Union Minister for Education Dharmendra Pradhan has recently launched TeacherApp, an innovative digital platform designed to revolutionize [education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/education/) in India by equipping educators with future-ready skills to meet the demands of 21st-century classrooms. Bharti Airtel Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Bharti Enterprises, has developed the platform. Vice Chairman of Bharti Enterprises, Rakesh Bharti Mittal; CEO of Bharti Airtel Foundation, Mamta Saikia, dignitaries from the education sector, school principals, teachers and B.Ed. students were also present at the event.

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The app aligns with the National Education Policy 2020 and, developed with teacher input, aims to educate future educators by delivering high-quality, engaging content that teachers can use to learn, prepare, and give classroom lessons.

Addressing the gathering on the **“Elevating Teachers, Elevating India”** theme, Dharmendra Pradhan stated that this app will significantly empower teachers through continuous capacity building, leveraging innovative course content, technology, and community-building features. He emphasized that teachers are the real Karmayogis shaping the future generation, and the government is placing unprecedented focus on their continuous capacity building in line with the spirit of NEP 2020.

The Minister further highlighted that enlightened teachers create enlightened students. As India progresses in the knowledge-driven 21st century, teachers will play a pivotal role in identifying future opportunities and ensuring that our youth lead the nation’s growth story.

Over 200 teachers nationwide, including BEd students from Jamia Millia Islamia, Manav Rachna University, Army Institute of Education, RCCV Girls College and Galgotias University, attended the event. The participants included those who contributed to making the app and have been using it since its pilot launch in August. A few teachers received awards for participating in a competition organized by the Foundation.

In his address, Rakesh Bharti Mittal, Vice-Chairman of Bharti Enterprises, said that to make India thrive as a global economic leader, the education system must equip educators to foster creativity, [critical thinking](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/critical-thinking/), and [innovation](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/innovation/). The TeacherApp will offer teachers access to world-class resources and best practices that empower them to deliver exceptional learning experiences.

Based on the on-ground experience and deep understanding of educators’ challenges, The TeacherApp has been conceptualized and will equip them with both time-tested and future-ready skills through innovative digital resources. This user-centric, free app, developed with direct input from teachers, is accessible across the Web, iOS, and Android, ensuring seamless access for educators nationwide. It offers over 260 hours of high-quality resources, both created and curated, including courses, learning bytes, short videos, podcasts, and interactive webinar formats such as thematic fests, webinars, competitions, and quizzes. These are all designed to foster future readiness, elevate pedagogical practices, and enhance [student engagement](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/student-engagement/) in classrooms.

In addition, the app also features live expert sessions that provide practical classroom strategies and aims to build a community of teachers by highlighting their exceptional impact stories. It combines tech innovation with partnerships across 12 states to transform education.

The TeacherApp has a unique section called Teaching Kits, which comprises 900 hours of content. This feature is designed to support teachers with tools, including teaching videos, [project-based learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/project-based-learning/) activities, worksheets, lesson plans, and question banks, among others, for classroom delivery. With a mission to transform schools into safe and happy learning spaces, the app supports teachers’ growth and empowers school leaders and administrators.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** 21st Century Education, Critical Thinking, Digital Learning, education, Future Ready Students, Innovation, NEP 2020, Professional Development, Project Based Learning, Student Engagement

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### [BCAS and NISM Team Up to Foster Financial Literacy](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/bcas-and-nism-team-up-to-foster-financial-literacy/)

**Published:** November 26, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** BCAS, India's largest and oldest voluntary professional body of Chartered Accountants, and NISM, an education and capacity-building initiative of SEBI, have recently announced a strategic collaboration. This alliance aims to foster financial literacy, strengthen capital markets through research initiatives and workshops

**Content:**

Bombay Chartered Accountants’ Society (‘BCAS’), India’s largest and oldest voluntary professional body of Chartered Accountants, and the National Institute of Securities Markets (‘NISM’), an education and capacity-building initiative of SEBI, have recently announced a strategic collaboration. This alliance aims to foster [financial literacy](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/financial-literacy/), strengthen capital markets through research initiatives and workshops, and deepen the academia-profession interface.

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Both reputable institutions will harness their core capabilities to bridge the capacity and learning gap, ultimately strengthening India’s financial fabric. The MoU also includes plans for capacity building, specialized training programmes, workshops, research initiatives and similar joint initiatives. These training and development sessions are intended to provide practical exposure and hands-on experience, ensuring participants are well-equipped to navigate the complexities of the securities market.

With a subscriber base across 350+ cities and towns in India, BCAS has been unwavering in its commitment to the development of the profession since its inception in 1949. It aims for [professional development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/professional-development/) by providing its members with extensive opportunities for growth and advancement through a multifaceted approach encompassing learning events, research publications, advocacy, networking, and community initiatives. The organization boasts an exceptional track record in research publications, prominently showcased by the BCA Journal (BCAJ), a sought-after monthly periodical with over five decades of publication.

Speaking on the MoU signing, CA Anand Bathiya, President at BCAS, said:

> **BCAS has consistently demonstrated its steadfast commitment to the development of professional capabilities within the financial community and industry. We are excited to partner with NISM to channel our joint efforts towards further enhancing the financial fabric of our country.**

The signing ceremony was followed by a fireside chat on **“Bridging the Trust Deficit in Financial Markets: The Role of Professionals in Strengthening Investor Protection and Market Transparency.”** Esteemed speakers included Shri Sunil Kadam, Registrar, NISM, and CA Anand Bathiya, President, BCAS. Deepak Trivedi, Chief Partnerships & Marketing Department General Manager, moderated the session.

Adding to this, Shri Sunil Kadam, Registrar, NISM, said:

> **NISM believes that the professionals are important partners for the regulator to assist in maintaining the integrity of the market. We expect them to come forward and raise concerns about any red flags, malpractices, or system failures they observe, as early detection of such things will save a lot of damage. The collaboration aims to strengthen the professionals’ capacity building to play an essential role in enhancing regulatory compliance. The Indian Capital Markets are rapidly expanding, and new opportunities will be created for young professionals through the joint courses and training offered by NISM and BCAS.**

This association is an important milestone toward creating a strong and inclusive financial ecosystem in India. BCAS and NISM believe their cooperation will benefit the financial [community](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/community/) and contribute to the nation’s economic prosperity.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Collaboration, Community, education, Financial Education, Financial Literacy, Professional Development, Research

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### [Uptyke Education Unveils Innovative Digital Content Platform for Learners With Disabilities](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/uptyke-education-unveils-innovative-digital-content-platform-for-learners-with-disabilities/)

**Published:** November 26, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Uptyke Education, in collaboration with iHub and the Mastercard Foundation Ed Tech Fellowship, has officially launched a groundbreaking digital content platform to empower students with disabilities.

**Content:**

Uptyke Education, in collaboration with iHub and the Mastercard Foundation Ed Tech Fellowship, has officially launched a groundbreaking [digital content](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/digital-content/) platform to empower students with disabilities. According to the statement, this partnership will considerably improve access to education for students with a variety of disabilities, including hearing and visual impairments, autism, and intellectual disabilities.

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The newly launched platform is designed with inclusivity in mind. It offers both online and offline accessibility to ensure that learners, even in remote areas, can access high-quality educational resources. The content is aligned with the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) and is available in both English and Swahili, catering to the linguistic needs of students across Kenya.

Sharing about the platform, Lilian Mutegi, CEO of Uptyke Education, said:

> **The Uptyke Education platform offers a comprehensive suite of interactive and accessible learning materials for students with disabilities. This is an important step toward ensuring these learners receive the same digital learning experience as their peers.**

The platform is designed with Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles at its core, ensuring that educational resources such as videos, hands-on experiments, and tailored assessments are adaptable to meet students’ diverse learning needs. This aligns with the Ministry of Education’s focus on differentiated and accessible [digital learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/digital-learning/) experiences for all learners, including those with special educational needs.

Speaking at the launch, Sheila Lutta, Assistant Director at the Ministry of Education, Special Needs Education, emphasized the need to ensure that learners with disabilities are not left behind in the digital learning revolution.

Lutta added:

> **The government is committed to providing inclusive education, covering key areas like early education, assessment, placement of learners with disabilities, and teacher training.**

Fred Owako, National Chairman of the Association for the Physically Disabled of Kenya (APDK), echoed Lutta’s sentiments, calling on organizations to support learners living with disabilities, particularly as the government remains the primary donor.

Uptyke is an educational technology company based in Nairobi that creates inclusive and engaging digital learning content for [K-12](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/k-12/) learners with visual and hearing impairments (VI & HI). The platform focuses on autism, deaf, visual, and intellectual disabilities. Its content is designed explicitly for Kenya’s K-12 Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC). It offers engaging digital resources, including interactive lessons and Multimedia-based videos, all of which are KICD-approved. The company continuously improve its content based on feedback and new educational research.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Digital Content, Digital Learning, EdTech Startups/Companies, Edutainment, K-12, Learning Disabilities, Multimedia, Online Courses, Online Education, Partnerships, Teacher Training

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### [Aptech Unites With NFDC as Exclusive Skilling Partner at IFFI Goa](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/aptech-unites-with-nfdc-as-exclusive-skilling-partner-at-iffi-goa/)

**Published:** November 25, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Aptech Limited, a pioneer in the non-formal vocational training, has recently announced its partnership with the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC), Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (MoI&B) at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) Goa 2024.

**Content:**

Aptech Limited, a pioneer in the non-formal [vocational training](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/vocational-training/) business in the country for over 38 years, has recently announced its partnership with the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC), Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (MoI&B) at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) Goa 2024. The partnership is strategic in nature, as it has committed to a 3-year collaboration to nurture and promote talent in the Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics (AVGC), and Media and entertainment industries.

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As the title sponsor for IFFI Goa’s Creative Minds of Tomorrow (CMOT) event, scheduled from November 21-24, 2024, Aptech collaborated with NFDC to offer a skilling booth for attendees participating in filmmaking. The initiative focused on training youth and aspirants keen to make their careers in the AVGC sector. Its flagship brands, including Arena Animation, Maya Academy of Advanced Creativity (MAAC), Lakmé Academy powered by Aptech, & The Virtual Production Academy, offer attendees and students an immersive and hands-on experience in animation, visual effects, theatrical beauty and fashion, among others.

Neeraj Malik, Chief Business Officer (Enterprise Business Group), Aptech Limited, said:

> **India has immensely talented and passionate individuals who want to work in the creative field but need more skill sets to take up these opportunities professionally. There is no dearth of jobs in the market, but a gap exists in having that passion and bearing the skills required to pursue it. At Aptech, we believe in unleashing the potential and adding value to the nation’s overall skill-building and workforce development. IFFI Goa’sGoa’s platform aligns perfectly with this mission as this international festival has been at the pinnacle of creativity and filmmaking in India. We are honoured to contribute to the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting & NFDC’s mission with Film Bazaar and Creative Minds of Tomorrow in identifying these talents and creating an ecosystem that offers opportunities for the creative workforce of tomorrow!**

Malik was also part of a panel discussion titled **“The Evolution of Digital Filmmaking: Building Skills for Tomorrow”**, that took place on November 23, 2024, at the Knowledge Series segment of Film Bazaar, the business arm of IFFI. The panel was moderated by Vijay Vikram Singh, an Indian Voice Actor (voice of Bigg Boss India), and had esteemed guests, including Shri. Sanjiv Shankar, Joint Secretary, Ministry I&B; Mahima Kaul, Director, Public Policy, Netflix; Biren Ghose, Managing Director – Asia Pacific & Global Excom Member for Technicolor Group and Shri. Pankaj Saxena, Head of Department, National Film Development Corporation (NFDC). The discussion explored recent changes in the AVGC & Media & Entertainment sectors, the evolution of digital filmmaking and technological innovations in India, and the skills needed for incoming talent to excel.

The association aims to identify young Indian cinematic talents, provide them a global platform to display their voices, acknowledge excellence across filmmaking disciplines, and nurture forward-thinking storylines that reflect India’s aspirations. The CMOT talent program, launched in 2021 by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MoI&B) and the National Film Development Council (NFDC), includes over 100 participants in 13 filmmaking categories. Participants can access master workshops, panel discussions, and industry insights at Film Bazaar, IFFI’s business arm.

Pankaj Saxena, Head of Department, National Film Development Corporation (NFDC), added:

> **We are proud to collaborate with Aptech as the exclusive Skilling Partner for IFFI Goa 2024. Aptech’s work and contribution to the overall AVGC and Media & Entertainment sector over the last 4 decades has been noteworthy, and they have been successful catalysts in ensuring top-notch and well-trained talent enters the M&E workforce. At NFDC, our vision is to build an accessible and innovative platform to attract talent in the M&E workforce. We are optimistic that this collaboration with Aptech will help us achieve this in the long term.**

Aptech’s sectoral experience and innovative approach will be exhibited at IFFI Goa 2024 through key event activities, brand integration, and speaking engagements. The agreement strengthens its commitment to the media, entertainment, and [digital media](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/digital-media/) industries, reaffirming its vision of long-term growth and new techniques.

Aptech Limited, founded in 1986, has successfully ventured into a variety of sectors, including IT training, media and entertainment, virtual production, beauty and wellness, retail and aviation, and the [preschool](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/preschool/) segment, among others. Under Individual Training, the organization offers career and [professional training](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/professional-training/) through its multi brands- Aptech Computer Education, Arena Animation & Maya Academy of Advanced Cinematics (both in Animation & Multimedia), Lakmé Academy powered by Aptech (beauty & grooming), Aptech Hardware & Networking Academy, Aptech Aviation & Hospitality Academy, Aptech English Learning Academy, Aptech International Preschool amongst others.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Collaboration, Creative Courses, Digital Media, Engagement, Preschool, Professional Training, Vocational Training, Workforce Development

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### [TinkRworks Collaborates With Schools to Enhance STEAM Education](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/tinkrworks-collaborates-with-schools-to-enhance-steam-education/)

**Published:** November 25, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** As educators strive to improve access and opportunity in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM), many schools and districts turn to TinkRworks. Several public, private, and charter schools launched or renewed partnerships with the platform.

**Content:**

As educators strive to improve access and opportunity in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM), many schools and districts turn to TinkRworks. Several public, private, and charter schools launched or renewed partnerships with TinkRworks this fall to promote STEAM [project-based learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/project-based-learning/) in their classrooms.

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Killeen Independent School District in Texas, Hope Community Public Charter School – Tolson in Washington, D.C., Frances Xavier Warde School in Chicago, Barack Obama School of Leadership and STEM in Park Forest – Chicago Heights School District 163, and St. Isaac Jogues Parish Catholic School in Hinsdale, Illinois, are among the most recent districts and schools to renew or expand their cooperation with TinkRworks. New school partners include the Woodlands Christian Academy in Texas.

These schools and districts join hundreds of others nationwide, implementing TinkRworks to support their academic goals while creating an equitable [STEAM learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/steam-learning/) environment for students in grades K-8.

Dr. Chad Stevens, CEO of TinkRworks, said:

> **TinkRworks can be implemented in a variety of settings, which makes it an easy choice for school and district leaders. Our STEAM curriculum and projects come ready-to-teach and can be used by teachers of all experience levels, even if they’ve never taught STEAM subjects. We’re excited to welcome our new partner schools and districts, and we look forward to seeing how they use our hands-on curriculum to engage students in unprecedented ways.**

The TinkRworks curriculum and hands-on [STEAM](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/steam/) project kits can be implemented in various classes, including STEM/STEAM, science, math, English language arts, music, art, and social studies. Each project provides 10 to 18 hours of instruction that can be customized to meet classroom needs. TinkRworks can also be used in afterschool, summer school/summer camp, and extended learning opportunities.

TinkRworks was founded in Hinsdale, Illinois, in 2016 by engineers Anu Mahajan and Gil Levendel to support a local summer science camp and inspire the next generation of inventors. Following a successful camp implementation, they created project ideas for K-8 students based on real-world STEAM applications. Working with Chicago educators, they designed learning experiences reinforcing important scientific, math, and computer science standards. TinkRworks’ STEAM curriculum was soon accepted by local elementary and middle school teachers for afterschool and summer programmes.

Today, TinkRworks is the preferred STEM partner for hundreds of educators nationwide. It is a key component in the STEM strategy for large and small districts. Schools admire the ease with which teachers can integrate TinkRworks into their science classrooms, STEM labs, and media centres. Its vision is to transform learners into innovators and create opportunities for all children to envision themselves as future STEAM leaders by empowering educators to confidently and effectively deliver [STEAM education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/steam-education/) to their students. The platform offers a standards-rich curriculum, innovative hands-on project kits, [professional development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/professional-development/), and a web-based learning platform and coding environment that students use to bring their projects to life.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Afterschool, Partnerships, Professional Development, Project Based Learning, STEAM, STEAM Education, STEM

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### [Parlo Aims to Empower Bangladeshis With English Language Skills](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/parlo-aims-to-empower-bangladeshis-with-english-language-skills/)

**Published:** November 25, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Parlo, a new mobile app designed to make learning English easy and enjoyable, was officially introduced in Bangladesh at the Lakeshore Hotel.

**Content:**

Parlo, a new mobile app designed to make learning English easy and enjoyable, was officially introduced in Bangladesh at the Lakeshore Hotel. According to the official statement, the app aims to remove barriers and create an engaging and accessible English language learning platform, fostering global personal and professional growth.

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Parlo’s tutorial videos are written, filmed and produced in London, giving them cinematic quality. It also provides engaging practice activities prepared by UK-based English language teachers, making [language learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/language-learning/) entertaining and compelling.

The app launching event featured key speakers, including Parlo CEO Professor Craig Mahoney and Parlo’s Head of Product and Content Caroline Everard. Their presence underscored Parlo’s commitment to [quality education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/quality-education/) and innovative learning solutions tailored to the Bangladeshi market.

Sharing the platform’s vision, Parlo CEO Professor Craig Mahoney said:

> **Parlo’s mission is to unlock the potential within each individual by making conversational English accessible to learners across the globe. In today’s interconnected world, English is not just a language but a gateway to opportunities. Launching in Bangladesh enables individuals to access a brighter future, equipping them with skills that can change lives and open doors.**

Parlo hopes to bridge educational gaps and meet Bangladesh’s expanding demand for skilled, globally competitive professionals by leveraging The Education Group (London) Ltd’s expertise. Mohammed Salim FCMA, Parlo’s Bangladesh Partner, was joined by significant individuals from the country, including Hasnain Thoufiq Ahmed FCMA, ACCA, Group Business Chief Executive Officer, Rahimafrooz (Bangladesh) Ltd.

Highlighting its learner-centric approach, Caroline Everard, Parlo’s Head of Product and Content, stated:

> **Our content was designed and written by expert English Teachers in the UK and is accessible to learners of every level, regardless of their prior experience. At Parlo, language should never be a barrier to success. We are thrilled to bring this vision to life in Bangladesh, a country brimming with potential.**

Parlo’s Bangladesh Partner FCMA Mohammed Salim, along with notable personalities of the country Dr Nikhil Chandra Shil FCMA, professor, Department of Business Administration, East West University; Arif Khan CMA, FCMA, vice chairman, Shanta Asset Management; M Jahangir Alam FCMA, director and CEO, LEVERnGEAR Ltd, Elias Ahmed FCMA, financial director, Bata Bangladesh; and Md Kausar Alam FCS, FCCA, FCMA, ACA, group CFO, Seven Circle (Bangladesh) Limited were present at the event.

Parlo’s launch marks a significant step forward in providing accessible, high-quality English language education.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** education, English Learning, English Learning App, Language Learning, Online Courses, Online Education, Online Learning, Professional Development, Quality Education

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### [Dean College Partners With Rize Education to Expand Course Offerings](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/dean-college-partners-with-rize-education-to-expand-course-offerings/)

**Published:** November 25, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Dean College recently announced its partnership with Rize Education, an educational platform that allows colleges and universities to expand their academic programme offerings.

**Content:**

Dean College recently announced its partnership with Rize Education, an educational platform that allows colleges and universities to expand their academic programme offerings. By integrating a small number of accredited [online courses](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-courses/) with current in-person classes, the college is proud to provide its students with another path to success.

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The Rize Education collaboration will enhance the Dean’s curriculum by complementing in-person classes with additional online courses in popular and growing areas of study such as [cybersecurity](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/cybersecurity/), eSports, [neuroscience](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/neuroscience/), project management, and public health.

Rize Education provides small universities the fastest and most affordable option to establish new enrollment-driving degree programmes. The platform aims to give every student a road to successful employment. It assists schools and [universities](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/universities/) in increasing enrollment by working together to achieve a shared mission and provide value to students. It offers high-quality, shared online courses in market-relevant subjects that complement the existing course catalogue. It is the driving force behind the LCMC, a consortium of universities working together to develop new, enrollment-boosting majors and minors at a fraction of the traditional cost and risk.

Commenting on the alliance, Dr. Scott Sibley, Dean’s Vice President of Academic Affairs, said:

> **Dean College is committed to evolving our curriculum to match industry needs, ensuring our students are fully prepared to succeed in today’s dynamic professional landscape. Our collaboration with Rize Education enables us to deliver niche courses that directly support our mission of providing an excellent, career-oriented education.**

Dr. Sibley added:

> **We’re proud to offer cutting-edge areas of study such as cybersecurity, eSports gaming and administration, and neuroscience. By partnering with Rize, we have developed an enriched academic experience that combines real-world skills and practical knowledge to give our students a competitive edge in the workforce. The future is bright at Dean!**

Rize Education’s online courses are crafted in consultation with industry leaders, creating a unique synergy between academic learning and industry relevance. Each course enhances traditional learning by bringing real-world applications and advanced technologies into the classroom. The courses will be offered as part of the Dean’s commitment to experiential learning and [career readiness](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/career-readiness/), ensuring that students gain theoretical knowledge and practical insights that align with current and emerging positions.

Students pursuing a Rize-supported academic offering will continue to take most of their courses on campus, taught by Dean faculty, and all students are assigned an in-person Dean advisor. Approximately 10 to 15 percent of their learning will be supplemented by specialized online courses Rize instructors teach. An advantage of this model is that students can engage with the material at any time, easily integrating Rize courses with their on-campus class schedule. Rize instructors also offer live online office hours so students can engage with them directly in real-time.

Dean College is a private, residential New England college founded on the belief that all students deserve the chance to find and achieve their highest aims. Since 1865, the institution has been a personal and transformative community, inspiring its students to reach new heights through personalized assistance and integrated delivery of academic, co-curricular, and [experiential learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/experiential-learning/). Its graduates are lifelong learners who excel at their jobs, value social responsibility, and display leadership.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Academic Resources, Career Readiness, Community, Cybersecurity, EdTech Partnership, EdTech Startups/Companies, Experiential Learning, Neuroscience, Online Courses

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### [Samsung Teams Up With EdTech Leaders to Boost Digital Classroom Experiences](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/samsung-teams-up-with-edtech-leaders-to-boost-digital-classroom-experiences/)

**Published:** November 25, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** At the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signing ceremony at Edutech Asia 2024, Samsung Electronics Singapore (Samsung) announced its collaboration with Challenger Technologies Limited (Challenger), Geniebook, and TeachingTutor.ai to improve digital classroom experiences.

**Content:**

At the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signing ceremony at Edutech Asia 2024, Samsung Electronics Singapore (Samsung) announced its collaboration with Challenger Technologies Limited (Challenger), Geniebook, and TeachingTutor.ai to improve [digital classroom](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/digital-classroom/) experiences with a wide range of AI-powered EdTech solutions that are scalable and protected by government-grade Knox security.

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Furthermore, Samsung and its partners will collaborate to offer workshops and build a collection of multimedia resources to encourage AI adoption and expand AI literacy among educators and users in the [education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/education/) sector.

Samsung’s partnership with homegrown consumer electronics retailer Challenger will pave the way for both brands to offer solutions targeted at the education sector, including hardware and post-sales support. To elevate AI literacy in the education sector, both brands aim to engage up to 2,000 educators and users through workshops designed by Samsung. With extensive retail experience and a developing commercial arm, Challenger will collaborate closely with Samsung to reach out to customers by demonstrating how Galaxy devices and Samsung’s enterprise capabilities can be customized for specific educational use cases. The two organizations will lead the development of safe learning spaces by adopting and implementing user guardrails and leveraging Samsung Knox’s defence-grade security technologies.

Speaking about the development, Dennis Jang, President of Samsung Electronics Singapore, said:

> **The age of artificial intelligence has accelerated the demand for suitable technology to build relevant 21st-century skills, including AI and digital literacy. By partnering with like-minded organizations, we are well-placed to offer AI-ready solutions for the education sector with our devices and our partners’ comprehensive offerings. The MoUs signed are proof of our commitment, and we will work closely with partners within the industry to further deliver relevant digital skills, which will be made possible by Galaxy and Samsung Knox.**

Geniebook entered a partnership with Samsung to deliver AI-powered e-learning experiences on Galaxy tablets, which Knox secured. Users can look forward to a more intuitive and [personalized learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/personalized-learning/) experience with Geniebook on Galaxy tablets, which seamlessly combines both on-device and cloud AI-powered capabilities—all accessible with just a touch or through the S Pen. They can also be assured a more secure customized experience with access to parental controls and Knox features.

Geniebook is a powerful suite of online learning products comprising Ai-personalized worksheets, live online classes, and teacher chats, complemented by physical tuition classes to help students learn smarter and do better. With over 220,000 users in the region and as Singapore’s largest [online learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-learning/) platform for English, Mathematics, and Science (EMS) syllabi, the platform offers its users an optimized experience that is powerfully personalized and trusted.

Neo Zhizhong, CEO of Geniebook, added:

> **At Geniebook, we rely on technology to deliver personalized learning experiences for students. Education is personal, and to scale the customized approach, we turned to AI to help create a robust solution where both students and their parents can be on top of learning progress. Working with Samsung allows us to enhance our students’ learning experience further with Galaxy AI while also securing the experience through Samsung Knox, and we look forward to redefining the learning experience for our mobile-first students.**

Samsung is entering a partnership with TeachingTutor.ai, a personalized AI learning platform built on deep learning models. The Australia-based EdTech startup aims to deliver a high-quality, personalized learning curriculum for learners of all ages and relies on AI to offer real-time insights on student performance. It also allows for custom learning journeys based on the learner’s usage.

Harry Katsiabanis, Chief Investment Officer of TeachingTutor.ai, also commented:

> **Many AI services today require active network connectivity, but this may be a challenge in educational institutions where cost and infrastructure may be a concern. Hence, our partnership with Samsung is a breakthrough for AI learning platforms, as the Galaxy device architecture will allow the TeachingTutor.ai platform to perform even when the device is not connected online. This will allow learners to enjoy learning without worries.**

As Singapore and other markets rely more on technology to enhance teaching and learning, Samsung is also committed to providing education customers with the right learning solutions. This spans Samsung’s digital devices, Galaxy AI, and security offerings.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** 21st Century Skills, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Classroom, EdTech Startups/Companies, education, Literacy, Online Classes, Online Learning, Personalized Learning

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### [Texthelp Group Acquires Scholarcy to Enhance Student Research and Study](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/texthelp-group-acquires-scholarcy-to-enhance-student-research-and-study/)

**Published:** November 22, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Texthelp Group, an Antrim-based EdTech company, recently announced the acquisition of Scholarcy, a UK-based company specializing in smart technology for academic research, writing, and study.

**Content:**

Texthelp Group, an Antrim-based EdTech company, recently announced the acquisition of Scholarcy, a UK-based company specializing in smart technology for [academic research](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/academic-research/), writing, and study.

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Co-founded in 2018, Scholarcy is the go-to reading and research tool, trusted by students and researchers worldwide. It harnesses AI technology to transform academic texts into interactive, structured summaries, helping students confidently build their knowledge of a subject. The firm is a user-friendly, streamlined study tool that allows students and researchers to organize, summarise, and critically evaluate sources. Alongside the existing solutions within the Texthelp portfolio, Scholarcy will play a pivotal role in enhancing the learning experience of [higher education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/higher-education/) students across the UK.

Phil Gooch, CEO of Scholarcy, shared this vision:

> **I’m very proud of what we have achieved with Scholarcy, and I’m excited to continue its evolution as we partner with Texthelp. Our goal is to make the world’s knowledge more accessible to everybody. Together, we can bring this tool’s benefits to more students and researchers than ever before.**

Texthelp describes itself as a global leader in assistive technology, supporting literacy and accessibility for millions worldwide through its platform of innovative technology solutions. The company aims to help people to understand and be understood.

Rick Bell, SVP of International Education at the Texthelp Group, added:

> **The Texthelp team welcomes Scholarcy to our brand family. Scholarcy offers an exciting new dimension to our higher education portfolio, giving more choice to students with additional learning needs.**

The two combined teams are focused on building an even stronger suite of study support tools for students across UK higher education. By bringing together expertise and resources, the organizations will be able to take Scholarcy to the next level, expanding its reach and impact. This acquisition marks a significant step towards fulfilling our vision of improving the literacy and understanding of 1 billion people by 2030.

As part of the deal, the corporate finance team at the Bristol office of wealth management and professional services group Evelyn Partners, led by Alex Sowerby and Iain Lownes, acted as lead advisors on the transaction.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Academic Research, Artificial Intelligence, EdTech Acquisition, Higher Education, Literacy, Mergers and Acquisition, Study Materials

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### [AI-Powered Student Assistant Platform LearnWise Raises Seed Funding](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/ai-powered-student-assistant-platform-learnwise-raises-seed-funding/)

**Published:** November 22, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** LearnWise AI, an AI-powered student assistant platform, has recently secured $2.09 million (€2 million) in a seed funding from Emerge.

**Content:**

LearnWise AI, an AI-powered student assistant platform, has recently secured $2.09 million (€2 million) in a seed funding from Emerge. The investment will fuel global expansion, enabling [universities](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/universities/) to address increasing student support queries through ethical AI-driven solutions.

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LearnWise is led by a team of education technology veterans with decades of combined experience serving millions of students. The leadership team of Greg Marschall, Michel Visser, Pietro Vigilanza, Ian Haugh, Toshiro Polak, and Luca Dorigo brings deep expertise from leading companies. The platform transforms how universities deliver student support through an AI-powered platform built for [higher education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/higher-education/), providing a consistent, intelligent support experience across all university touchpoints – from learning management systems to student portals, websites, and internal systems. With native integrations for significant platforms like Canvas LMS, Brightspace, Moodle, Blackboard, and ReadyEducation, LearnWise can be deployed within 30 minutes and scaled across departments.

Sharing about the company, Greg Marschall, CEO of LearnWise, said:

> **Students don’t need another chatbot – they need a personal concierge who understands their complete university journey and fully integrates into the EdTech ecosystem of an institution. We’re building responsible AI that makes support truly accessible, regardless of time, platform, or language.**

The company stands out for its comprehensive approach to support transformation:

- Native integration with leading [education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/education/) platforms and help desk systems
- AI-driven knowledge management that identifies content gaps and drives continuous improvement
- Real-time analytics providing actionable insights into student support trends
- Multilingual 24/7 support is accessible across all digital channels
- Rapid implementation with flexible deployment options to meet institutions at any stage of their digital transformation

Beyond providing AI answers, LearnWise helps institutions build a cycle of continuous improvement. It analyzes support patterns to help leadership identify and address systemic issues while automatically flagging content gaps to strengthen the knowledge base over time.

Nic Newman, General Partner at Emerge, added:

> **LearnWise perfectly aligns with our mission to democratize education. As universities face mounting pressure to scale support with limited resources, their ethical AI platform ensures every student can access the help they need whenever they need it.**

The investment follows the rapid adoption of LearnWise AI’s technology, which has already helped major schools cut support queries by 50% while serving over 720,000 students worldwide. The funding will accelerate product development and team members’ expansion to address rising demand from colleges facing higher support needs and limited resources.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, EdTech Funding, EdTech Investors, EdTech Startups/Companies, education, Higher Education, Learning Management System, Online Education, Universities

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### [Tutela Prep Expands Globally to Empower Students](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/tutela-prep-expands-globally-to-empower-students/)

**Published:** November 22, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Tutela Prep, an innovative EdTech leader dedicated to simplifying test preparation and study abroad guidance, has recently announced its strategic expansion into the United States and the Middle East.

**Content:**

Tutela Prep, an innovative EdTech leader dedicated to simplifying test preparation and [study abroad](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/study-abroad/) guidance, has recently announced its strategic expansion into the United States and the Middle East. This expansion aligns with Tutela Prep’s mission to empower high school and college-bound students globally with state-of-the-art resources, from AI-powered test prep to personalized [mentorship](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/mentorship/) and comprehensive study abroad advisory services.

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TutelaPrep, founded in 2018, has a vision to combine the power of technology with human mentorship, offering a balanced educational approach that empowers students worldwide. The company also demonstrates a strong commitment to social impact, offering pro-bono scholarships to deserving students each year. Several scholarship recipients have gone on to study at prestigious institutions like GeorgiaTech and Dartmouth, reflecting the organization’s dedication to making [education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/education/) accessible to all. Specializing in standardized [test prep](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/test-prep/) for SAT, ACT, AP, IB, and IGCSE exams, the platform is built on a foundation of ethical and transparent educational services. It combines advanced data-driven insights with personalized mentorship, ensuring students receive honest and actionable guidance throughout their academic journey.

In response to rising demand in the US and the Middle East, Tutela Prep’s expansion will bring a full suite of tailored online courses to students in these markets, including preparation for the SAT, ACT, and Advanced Placement (AP) exams. These programmes utilize AI-powered adaptive learning technology to deliver highly personalized experiences that cater to individual student needs.

Ashish Kumar, Founder and Director of Tutela Prep, commented on the development:

> **As we enter these new regions, our mission remains focused on providing accessible, ethical, and technology-driven education that truly transforms student outcomes. We are thrilled to bring our innovative approach to students in the US and the Middle East, where we see immense potential to support their academic goals and build future leaders.**

This expansion targets high school juniors and seniors, college graduates preparing for postgraduate exams, and parents seeking trusted educational resources. With this strategic move, Tutela Prep projects a 50% annual growth rate and anticipates 3X new student enrollments in overseas markets by the end of 2025.

Tutela Prep stands out because it strongly emphasizes human-centred, ethical education rather than just technology. The platform’s distinct approach combines technology innovations with a personal touch, providing data-driven score forecasts while keeping a student-centred mentorship model. The company’s target audience consists mostly of high school students in grades 9-12 who are preparing for study abroad possibilities and seeking to excel on standardized tests. Since its inception, the firm has achieved remarkable success, with 87% of its AP students scoring 3 or above and 91% of SAT students achieving 1400 or higher, including 47% surpassing the 1500 mark. With a growing team of over 70 people, Tutela Prep continues to evolve while maintaining its core value of personalized mentorship.

The Gurgaon-based edtech startup plans to set up specialized teams in the United States and the Middle East by December 2024. The organization aims to engage over 50 professional advisers and academic teachers while also creating collaborations with educational and counselling institutions. These initiatives are part of Tutela Prep’s larger aim to build a fully integrated global learning ecosystem that serves students worldwide, consolidating the company’s position as a leader in EdTech and study abroad test preparation.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Adaptive Learning, EdTech Startups/Companies, education, High School, Higher Education, Mentorship, Online Courses, Study Abroad, Test Prep

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### [UK-Based Amazy Education Raises Pre-Seed Funding](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/uk-based-amazy-education-raises-pre-seed-funding/)

**Published:** November 21, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Amazy.uk, a UK-based EdTech startup transforming how educators and schools create and share educational content, recently announced that it has raised a pre-seed funding round led by JuneX Capital Partners (6XCP).

**Content:**

Amazy.uk, a UK-based EdTech startup transforming how educators and schools create and share [educational content](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/educational-content/), recently announced that it has raised a pre-seed funding round led by JuneX Capital Partners (6XCP). This milestone highlights growing investor confidence in Amazy. UK’s vision is to empower educators worldwide with cutting-edge, AI-driven tools.

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Founded by Kate Bodrova, an education entrepreneur and former ESL teacher who has built successful educational businesses, Amazy.uk aims to transform educational content creation and empower educators to thrive in a rapidly changing world. Its innovative platform has already created over 150,000 educational courses, showcasing its impact and scalability. The AI-powered workspace simplifies content creation for educators, allowing them to design, manage, and share materials more effectively while saving time to focus on what matters most in teaching.

Speaking on the investment, Kate Bodrova, Founder and CEO of Amazy.uk, said:

> **This isn’t just funding — it’s validation of our mission and a partnership that energizes our journey. Building a startup is hard — finding the right talent, making first sales, raising funds — it’s all HARD. But milestones like this prove that you can do hard things. We are thrilled to have JuneX Capital Partners supporting our vision to transform education.**

JuneX Capital Partners, led by [education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/education/) entrepreneurs and investors Benjamin Vedrenne-Cloquet and Régis Micheli, selected Amazy.uk for its potential to become a global solution in educational technology.

Benjamin Vedrenne-Cloquet, Partner at JuneX Capital Partners, commented:

> **We believe the product can scale globally and solve real challenges educators face. The dedication and passion of the founding team made it clear that they have what it takes to make this vision a reality.**

Amazy.uk continues to actively raise funds in its pre-seed round, leveraging the additional capital to enhance its platform, expand its features, and strengthen its position as a leader in the education technology space.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, EdTech Funding, EdTech Investors, EdTech Startups/Companies, education, Educational Content, Online Courses, Online Education, Teachers/Educators

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### [Rise Up Announces Acquisition of Yunoo to Fuel Growth](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/rise-up-announces-acquisition-of-yunoo-to-fuel-growth/)

**Published:** November 21, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Rise Up, the leading adaptive learning solution with over five million active users globally has announced its acquisition of Yunoo, an e-commerce application for Learning Management Systems (LMS).

**Content:**

Rise Up, the leading [adaptive learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/adaptive-learning/) solution with over five million active users globally has announced its acquisition of Yunoo, an [e-commerce](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/e-commerce/) application for [Learning Management Systems](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/learning-management-system/) (LMS).

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This strategic acquisition enhances Rise Up’s all-in-one platform, with Yunoo bridging learning management and commercial growth. With Yunoo’s capabilities embedded seamlessly in the Rise Up LMS, companies can effortlessly monetise their training programmes, aligning business goals with learner [engagement](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/engagement/) and growth opportunities.

Speaking on the acquisition, Arnaud Blachon, Co-founder and CEO of Rise Up said:

> **When learning is a central business focus, tracking its impact on engagement and revenue is critical when learning is a central business focus. With the combined technical capabilities of both Rise Up and Yunoo, we are not only accelerating time-to-skill through hyper-personalisation but also giving companies a primary or secondary revenue stream that maximises their investment and ROI in learning. We are elevating the experience for our clients and partners, and I would like to thank our trusted advisors for their guidance through another successful acquisition.**

Many businesses and training providers need help to profit from their courses, often needing multiple platforms to manage payments, course access, and user experiences. The integration of Yunoo now empowers organisations to streamline their course monetisation efforts, enhance customer relationships, and drive learner engagement all in one place. With real-time analytics that track revenue and learning outcomes, businesses gain a clear picture of what works, making it easier to optimise for impact and profitability.

David Geismar, Founder and CEO of Yunoo, added:

> **Joining Rise Up marks an exciting new chapter for everyone at Yunoo. Together, we’re enabling organisations to unlock the true potential of learning by generating digital storefronts that capitalise on Rise Up’s powerful learning platform. As we come on board with Rise Up, we are thrilled to bring our expertise to this partnership, helping organisations extend their reach and impact through innovative, accessible, and scalable training solutions.**

Key features of the Yunoo application that will transform learning into a profit-centre:

- **Build your branded store in minutes:** Set up and launch quickly with seamless integration.
- **Monetise your training content:** Launch a Customer Academy and reach new customers with minimal effort through a flexible and modern course catalogue.
- **Track performance:** Monitor your store’s success and learner engagement in real time for data-driven decisions.
- **Optimise customer experience:** Manage sales, customer journeys, and learning all in one place.

Yunoo will be available exclusively through Rise Up for new customers, while current users can retain their existing [LMS](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/lms/) platform to ensure continuity of service.

Rise Up was founded by two brothers who saw a great opportunity and moved quickly to own it. The company believes that happiness at work starts by ensuring every team member feels empowered to do their best every day. After developing a digital campus, the platform launched its [SaaS](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/saas/) learning software solution in 2016, focusing on [blended learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/blended-learning/), connecting face-to-face, e-learning, and hybrid training. The firm secured initial seed funding in 2018 from several investors, including IMPACT Partners, Bpifrance, and BNP Paribas, and expanded into Portugal, Luxembourg, and Belgium. In 2020, Rise Up secured its first round of investment funding with MAIF Avenir, IMPACT Partners, and Bpifrance, launched into the Netherlands and grew from 15 to 50 employees.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Adaptive Learning, Blended Learning, E-Commerce, E-Learning, EdTech Acquisition, Engagement, Learning Management System, LMS, Mergers and Acquisition, SaaS

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### [Socium Secures $5M to Revolutionize Francophone Africa's HRTech](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/socium-secures-5m-to-revolutionize-francophone-africas-hrtech/)

**Published:** November 21, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Socium, a Senegalese HRTech startup, recently raised $5 million in a seed funding round led by Breega and with participation from investors such as Partech, Orange Ventures, and Outlierz.

**Content:**

Socium, a Senegalese [HRTech](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/hrtech/) startup, recently raised $5 million in a seed funding round led by Breega and with participation from investors such as Partech, Orange Ventures, and Outlierz. Raisers Partners acted as financial advisers for the deal. The company plans to use the capital to strengthen its foothold as a pioneer in the region’s HRTech market, where demand for tailored solutions is rising.

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Co-founded in 2021 by Samba Lo and Serigne Seye, Socium addresses critical HR needs, including recruitment, payroll, and performance management. Initially conceived as a recruitment website, the startup evolved into a comprehensive HR solution after recognizing the broader needs of its clients. The platform automates routine tasks such as payroll calculations and CV scoring, freeing HR managers to focus on employee [engagement](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/engagement/) and development. It is targeting the 21 countries in Francophone Africa, leveraging shared economic frameworks, regulations, and currency to deliver region-specific HR solutions.

Samba Lo, Co-founder of Socium, highlighted the industry’s untapped potential and explained how the startup’s emphasis on the region gives it a distinct advantage.

> **We’re committed to helping HR teams streamline daily operations so they can focus on their most important asset: people.**

Socium’s tools also aim to support businesses with tax and regulatory compliance by integrating with tax agencies to automate filings. The startup has already garnered over 100 active clients spanning 15 countries and 10 industries. Its ability to address local HR challenges has positioned it as a key player in Africa’s burgeoning HRTech landscape.

In 2023, the firm launched a [payroll](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/payroll/) engine designed to handle the complexities of payroll management across multiple regional countries. The solution enables rapid deployment in new markets—within two weeks—offering a faster alternative to global HR platforms.

With the new funding, Socium aims to expand its reach, enhance its product offerings, and become a leader in HRTech across Francophone Africa.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Employee, Employee Benefits, Engagement, HRTech, Human Resources, Payroll

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### [NSE Academy and FMI Join Forces to Empower Finance Professionals](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/nse-academy-and-fmi-join-forces-to-empower-finance-professionals/)

**Published:** November 21, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** NSE Academy Limited (NAL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the National Stock Exchange (NSE), has entered into an agreement with the Financial Modeling Institute (FMI), headquartered in Toronto, Canada, to improve the financial modeling capabilities.

**Content:**

NSE Academy Limited (NAL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the National Stock Exchange (NSE), has entered into an agreement with the Financial Modeling Institute (FMI), headquartered in Toronto, Canada, to improve the financial modeling capabilities of both professionals and students and prepare them for dynamic roles in global finance and accounting.

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With the rise of data-driven decision-making and the growing demand for financial modelling skills in today’s job market, this partnership brings together NSE Academy’s extensive reach in the Indian [financial education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/financial-education/) ecosystem and FMI’s globally recognized certifications. By combining resources and expertise, both institutions aim to deliver cutting-edge training and certifications in financial modeling, ensuring participants gain hands-on experience and the opportunity to validate the [critical thinking](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/critical-thinking/) skills necessary for future-ready finance careers.

Speaking on the occasion, Ian Schnoor, Executive Director of the Financial Modeling Institute, said:

> **The Financial Modeling Institute is honoured to partner with NSE Academy to provide its financial modeling programmes and accreditations to students and professionals. Our programmes highlight key concepts and best practices in financial modeling, equipping students and professionals with the skills to succeed in a competitive landscape. Candidates who achieve FMI accreditations enhance their careers and add significant value to their organizations and clients.**

As part of the alliance, NSE Academy will also integrate FMI’s certifications within its educational offerings, making it easier for students, aspiring finance professionals, and those in mid-career transitions to access internationally acclaimed financial modeling accreditations. These programmes will cover various essential topics including advanced financial analysis, investment banking, forecasting, budgeting, and valuation, providing a structured path from foundational knowledge to advanced expertise.

NSE Academy Limited enables the next generation of BFSI and [FinTech](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/fintech/) professionals with industry-aligned skills – through capacity-building programmes and certification courses powered by an online examination and certification system. The courses are well-researched and carefully crafted with inputs from industry professionals. It works closely with reputed [universities](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/universities/) and institutions across India to build a competent workforce for the future of BFSI and FinTech.

Abhilash Misra, CEO of NSE Academy Ltd., added:

> **This partnership with the Financial Modeling Institute aligns with NSE Academy’s mission to empower students and professionals with industry-aligned skills. By incorporating globally recognized financial modeling accreditations into our programmes, we enable individuals to step into high-impact roles within finance and accounting confidently.**

Financial Modeling Institute aims to promote awareness, excellence, and discipline in financial modeling globally through its world-class accreditation programmes. Through [research](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/research/) and testing, the institute has developed exams that set the bar high regarding modelling skills and validation. The platform provides learning resources to support candidates and offers proctored, rigorous financial modeling exams. It also offers an introductory programme to financial modeling called FMI Foundations.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Certifications, Critical Thinking, Data-Driven, Financial Education, Financial Literacy, FinTech, Human Resources, Partnerships, Universities

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### [Deloitte India ASHE Report 2024 Outlines India's Path to Global Educational Leadership](https://www.edtechreview.in/research/deloitte-india-ashe-report-2024-outlines-indias-path-to-global-educational-leadership/)

**Published:** November 20, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Deloitte India, in partnership with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), has released the 12th Annual Status of Higher Education (ASHE) Report 2024, highlighting significant transformations in India's higher education sector.

**Content:**

Deloitte India, in partnership with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), has released the 12th **Annual Status of Higher Education (ASHE) Report 2024**, highlighting significant transformations in India’s higher education sector. The report calls for policy reforms, digital integration, and advanced [skill development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/skill-development/) programmes to bridge the gap between academics and industry needs. The Key findings underscore the entry of foreign universities in India, which promises to improve educational standards and expand opportunities for [Indian students](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/indian-students/).

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The study also emphasizes the importance of an outcome-based education model that aligns academic programs with global job market demands and dual degree programs that allow students to earn credentials from both Indian and international institutions, thereby increasing flexibility and global exposure.

The research discusses two crucial frameworks: the National Higher Education Qualification Framework (NHEQF) and the National Credit Framework (NCrF). The NHEQF aims to standardize qualifications and increase global credibility, while the NCrF facilitates credit transfers between institutions, allowing more flexible and personalized learning pathways. These frameworks create a more standardized, globally competitive education system, supporting cross-border collaboration and reinforcing India’s role as a global education leader. The report includes data from India and state profiles in [higher education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/higher-education/).

Key Highlights of the ASHE 2024 Report

### Global Expansion and Educational Exchange

India’s higher education sector is expanding internationally, with Indian universities establishing campuses abroad and top foreign institutions entering the Indian market. This shift enhances cross-border research, faculty exchange, and collaborative learning opportunities, strengthening India’s presence in the global education ecosystem.

### Policy and Framework Advancements – NHEQF and NCrF

The NHEQF is a structured framework that standardizes higher education qualifications and learning outcomes across Indian institutions. It aims to provide an idea of what the students should know and be able to do when completing their educational courses, ranging from certificate courses to doctoral programmes.

Key features of NHEQF include:

#### Standardization of qualifications

Clear guidelines for each qualification level ensure consistency across institutions. This transparency helps students, educators, and employers understand the knowledge, skills, and competencies that each qualification signifies.

#### Flexible learning pathways

The guidelines offer multiple entry and exit points, i.e., students can enter, pause, or exit the education system based on their needs. For example, if a student leaves a programme early, a certificate or diploma can still be earned based on completed credits.

#### Flexible credit accumulation and transfer

This approach allows students to transfer credits between institutions, making education more accessible and adaptable.

#### Focus on competencies

The framework focuses on competencies and outcomes rather than syllabi and inputs, preparing students for self-employment and the job market.

#### Global alignment

NHEQF enhances the global recognition of Indian qualifications as it aligns with [international education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/international-education/) standards.

#### Quality assurance

NHEQF helps maintain education quality across institutions, improving the credibility of India’s higher education system.

### NCrF: Valuing education, skills and experience and creating flexibility3

NCrF aims to integrate and standardize credit accumulation and transfer across various educational and learning forms in India, including academic, vocational, and experiential learning, such as internships and apprenticeships. It offers flexibility by allowing students to earn credits through formal and non-formal learning. These credits can be accumulated, transferred between institutions, and used to re-enter education at different stages. Key features include:

#### Credit-based learning

Students can earn credits from academic courses, [vocational training](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/vocational-training/), and [experiential learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/experiential-learning/) credits, which are easily transferrable across institutions.

#### Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Students’ skills and knowledge gained from non-traditional academic settings, such as work experience or vocational training is acknowledged.

#### Multiple entry and exit points

Students can enter or exit programmes at various stages based on their career goals. For example, a student may pursue a diploma, accumulate credits, and later return to complete a degree.

#### Lifelong learning

Learners are encouraged to engage in continuous education, enabling them to return to the education system anytime for upskilling or reskilling.

#### Bridging academic and vocational training

Students can integrate vocational and educational qualifications, facilitating easier transitions between the two and making education more inclusive.

### Dual Degrees in Higher Education

According to the UGC guidelines regarding dual degrees for students, eligible students can opt for two degrees simultaneously. Students can also pursue degrees and diplomas together. The courses could be undertaken in various modes, including in-person, open-distance learning, online, or [hybrid learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/hybrid-learning/). They may also be pursued at different universities, including approved foreign ones.

A dual-degree education has several advantages. It provides more career options and a broader base of competencies than a single course, preparing students to take on jobs or start a business independently. Many innovations arise at the intersections of different disciplines, so dual-degree education is expected to promote research and innovation. Universities are expected to quickly and widely implement this policy for the policy to achieve its intended goals.

### Rankings and Quality Standards

University and college rankings have emerged as important tools for assessing and benchmarking academic institutions’ performance in today’s highly competitive global education landscape. These rankings provide data-driven insights into the quality and reputation of universities, helping guide the decisions of key stakeholders such as students, faculty, policymakers, and institutional leaders. The value of such ranking frameworks becomes more critical in India because higher education remains central to the country’s knowledge economy. The report examines accreditation systems like the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) and National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), as well as global benchmarks, to enhance transparency and align Indian institutions with international standards.

### Focus on Access, Inclusion, and GER Improvement

The report highlights the importance of expanding access to higher education and improving the Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER), suggesting steps to increase institutional capacity, create new educational opportunities, and support non-traditional learning pathways.

The ASHE 2024 report envisions a flexible, inclusive educational ecosystem that integrates technology and strengthens industry partnerships, equipping students with future-ready skills. Through these strategic shifts, India can enhance its global competitive edge and establish itself as a leader in education.

### About Deloitte India

Deloitte is a leading global provider of audit and assurance, consulting, financial advisory, risk advisory, tax, and related services. With more than 175 years of hard work and commitment to making a real difference, our organization has grown in scale and diversity, with approximately 415,000 people in 150 countries and territories providing these services—yet our shared culture remains the same. The organization serves four out of five Fortune Global 500® companies.

**Categories:** Research

**Tags:** apprenticeships, Collaborative Learning, education, Employment Skills, Experiential Learning, Higher Education, Hybrid Learning, Indian Students, International Education, Reskilling, Skill Development, Universities, Upskilling, Vocational Education

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### [Vodacom Launches Digital Skills Hub to Empower African Youth](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/vodacom-launches-digital-skills-hub-to-empower-african-youth/)

**Published:** November 20, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Vodacom Group has partnered with technology providers to provide young people on the continent with access to digital skills as part of its commitment to driving digital literacy for Africa’s next generation.

**Content:**

Vodacom Group, a leading and purpose-led African connectivity, digital and financial services company, has partnered with technology providers to provide young people on the continent with access to digital skills as part of its commitment to driving digital literacy for Africa’s next generation. In collaboration with AWS, Microsoft, Skillsoft, and other firms, the organisation will bridge the digital skills gap across eight African nations and upskill 1 million young people by 2027.

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The Vodacom Group Digital Skills Hub is available in South Africa, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Mozambique, Lesotho, Egypt (Talimy), the Democratic Republic of Congo (VodaEduc), and Kenya (Industry Digital Talent Program) to empower the next generation of digital innovators, enable Africa’s digital society, and leverage existing [e-learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/e-learning/) platforms in the respective markets.

Shameel Joosub, Vodacom Group CEO, said:

> **In many countries, the African continent is plagued by high levels of unemployment, gender inequality, income disparity, and limited access to education, healthcare, and essential services. These challenges inform our purpose and drive our strategy to connect for a better future, leveraging digital technologies to drive inclusion into the future for the betterment of people. Launching the Digital Skills Hub is a testament to our commitment to pioneering the path to a digital and more inclusive Africa.**

Joosub added:

> **With over 400 million young people between the ages of 15 and 35 in Africa, the continent has the youngest population in the world. Digital is the new currency, so it is imperative that we invest in them and provide them with the necessary digital skills that will not only boost their growth and development but that of the continent, too.**

The Vodacom Digital Skills Hub provides access to self-paced, [digital skills training](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/digital-skills-training/) for those aged between 18 and 35. This is in addition to the Group’s existing free e-learning platforms across its markets. E-learning and digital classrooms have made it possible for students in remote or underserved areas to access quality education with platforms such as Talimy in Egypt, e-Fahamu in Tanzania, VodaEduc in the Democratic of Congo (DRC), Faz Crescer in Mozambique and an e-learning platform in South Africa, providing a wealth of online resources, which cater to different learning needs.

Matimba Mbungela, Chief Human Resources Officer at Vodacom Group, also commented:

> **We are extremely excited about this initiative which seeks to inspire the next wave of digital innovators. Our main aim with this initiative is to not only address the digital skills shortage on the continent but also to nurture a pipeline of young talent and, in turn, advance Africa’s digital future, boosting opportunities for empowerment in an inclusive digital economy.**

The Vodacom Digital Skills Hub is designed to empower the next generation to consider a career in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics ([STEM](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/stem/)). It entails fun and engaging practical digital skills training for young people on the continent. AWS Educate is one of the first programs offered through the Digital Skills Hub and is an additional program for Vodacom’s various existing online learning platforms. AWS Educate provides beginners with an extensive library of self-paced [online training](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-training/) that covers a range of topics from cloud fundamentals to artificial intelligence and machine learning.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Digital Classroom, Digital Skilling, Digital Skills Training, elearning, Innovation, Literacy, Next Generation Technology, Online Learning, Online Training, STEM, Tech Skilling

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### [USC Announces Cohort 7 of Its EdTech Accelerator](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/usc-announces-cohort-7-of-its-edtech-accelerator/)

**Published:** November 20, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** The University of Southern California's Rossier School of Education has accepted sixteen companies into Cohort 7 of its Education Technology Accelerator (EdTech), which helps EdTech entrepreneurs improve their solutions, accelerate growth and increase impact.

**Content:**

The University of Southern California’s Rossier School of Education has accepted sixteen companies into Cohort 7 of its Education Technology Accelerator (EdTech), which helps EdTech entrepreneurs improve their solutions, accelerate growth and increase impact.

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The companies in this year’s cohort work in all education sectors, including [K-12](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/k-12/), [higher education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/higher-education/), and workforce learning. Rainbow Chefs Academy, Aicelsior, RightOn Education, Knowalla, Sagax.ai, Emancipation Group, Rhymes with Reason, YouROK Corp., General Genomics, Careerfully, Math-A-Matics Tutoring, LUGA UP, Musa, Sara Technology, Sertifier, and Excuela are among the firms that have joined Cohort 7.

Speaking about the development, Mark DeGennaro, managing director of the Edtech Accelerator, said in a statement:

> **We are thrilled to welcome the seventh cohort of Edtech entrepreneurs to the Accelerator program, and we look forward to helping this talented group accelerate the growth of their businesses and continue to meaningfully impact learning outcomes.**

The [EdTech Accelerator](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/edtech-accelerator/) was established in 2018 and supports [education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/education/) solutions with high potential to improve the quality and equity of education, from [early childhood](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/early-childhood/) through adult learning. It is fully virtual and does not charge tuition, take equity in the companies that participate in the program, or require that entrepreneurs relocate, making it accessible to all entrepreneurs irrespective of their ability to pay. Entrepreneurs in the program benefit from interaction with USC faculty and the university’s network of industry participants, advisors, and mentors.

USC Rossier Dean Pedro Noguera added:

> **We are very excited to welcome these innovators to the USC Rossier family and to help support their work to promote educational excellence and equity. This is important work, and USC is proud to champion it.**

USC’s EdTech Accelerator is a virtual program that nurtures and accelerates the growth of EdTech startups by providing a combination of operational and technical assistance, business strategy, product roadmap development/refinement and access to participants in the education ecosystem – including educators, investors, foundations, education companies and key service providers. It aims to assist companies with productive solutions to improve educational access and outcomes for all learners. Companies in the program are located all over the world and are developing solutions in all education markets, K-12, Higher Ed and Workforce. It has raised over $130 million in funding from EdTech investors, helped over 23 million learners improve their educational outcomes, and earned numerous awards and accolades for their innovations.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Early Childhood, EdTech Accelerator, EdTech Startups/Companies, education, Higher Education, Innovation, K-12, Quality Education, Workforce Education

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### [Intellipaat Unveils Innovative Physical Labs for EV Training in Chennai & Pune](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/intellipaat-unveils-innovative-physical-labs-for-ev-training-in-chennai-pune/)

**Published:** November 20, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Intellipaat, a leading EdTech firm with over 10 million learners in 155+ countries, has recently launched innovative Physical Labs for Electric Vehicle (EV) Training in Chennai and Pune.

**Content:**

Intellipaat, a leading EdTech firm with over 10 million learners in 155+ countries, has recently launched innovative Physical Labs for Electric Vehicle (EV) Training in Chennai and Pune. These cutting-edge labs complement its newly established Executive Post Graduate Certification Programme in EV, which aims to bridge the theoretical gap in EV technology and the practical application of complex EV systems.

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As a global leader in professional [online training](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-training/), Intellipaat enables learners to work with cutting-edge industrial equipment, effectively connecting classroom learning with real-world EV applications. Recognizing the growing demand for skilled professionals in the EV sector, the labs offer comprehensive training, allowing learners to design and develop essential end-to-end EV components such as batteries and motors.

The Executive Postgraduate Certification Programme in EV is tailored for learners looking to advance their careers in this dynamic field. More than 5,000 alumni have already participated in this workshop, and participants have gained a valuable understanding of the different verticals of the EV ecosystem.

Commenting on this groundbreaking development, Diwakar Chittora, CEO and Founder of Intellipaat, said:

> **Our mission is to equip our participants with skills and expertise in different verticals of the EV domain. By creating these Physical Labs, we are enhancing the learning experience and preparing learners for real-world challenges and opportunities in the EV market.**

Furthermore, Intellipaat is committed to revolutionizing EV education in India by integrating practical training with theoretical learning, ensuring that learners are well-prepared for the industry’s future.

Founded to democratize education, Intellipaat focuses on high-quality content, innovative training pedagogy, 24/7 support, and comprehensive job assistance. Headquartered in Bengaluru, the company collaborates with top universities and corporations such as iHUB IIT Roorkee, IITM Pravartak, IIT Jammu, VNIT Nagpur, IIM Ranchi, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and many more, to create employability-driven programmes. It maintains a learner-first approach, achieving a 95% customer satisfaction rate. Its YouTube channel, which has over 1 crore subscribers from 160 countries, offers free [education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/education/). Furthermore, the organization serves 500 multinational corporations (MNCs) worldwide, including NASDAQ, Society Generale, HCL, and EY.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** EdTech Startups/Companies, education, Employability Skills, Offline Education, Online Training, Technology in Classroom

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### [Former Duolingo Leaders Raise $13M Funding for College Access Startup](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/duolingo-leaders-raise-13m-funding-for-college-access-startup/)

**Published:** November 20, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Three former Duolingo executives have launched Outsmart Education, a higher education startup that has raised $13 million in seed funding.

**Content:**

Three former Duolingo executives have launched Outsmart Education, a [higher education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/higher-education/) startup that has raised $13 million in seed funding. Still, in stealth mode, the firm'\[ aims to make education more affordable and accessible by addressing the major concerns of rising tuition and expanding student debt.

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The funding round, led by Khosla Ventures, includes participation from Karman Ventures, Latitud Ventures, Lightspeed Ventures, and individual investors such as Lenny Ratchinsky, previously at Airbnb. According to the team, the capital will support hiring and product development as the company refines its approach to tackling these systemic issues.

Daniel Falabella, Gina Gotthilf, and Jorge Mazal are the co-founders, and they all played important roles in Duolingo’s growth. Mazal, who will serve as CEO, shared that the inspiration for Outsmart stemmed from his struggles financing his education in the U.S., leaving him with substantial debt. He called the experience emblematic of the broader issues plaguing higher education.

While the startup has yet to disclose its specific plans, Mazal emphasized its mission to expand access to [education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/education/) dramatically. Khosla Ventures partner Ethan Choi, a first-generation college graduate, expressed optimism about the venture, calling it “world-changing.”

Outsmart enters the scene as tuition costs continue to rise, with private college fees up 5.5% for the upcoming academic year and total U.S. student debt exceeding $1.6 trillion. Competing services, such as Tuition Tracker and College Rover, offer tools to navigate these challenges, but Outsmart hopes to go beyond by addressing affordability and personalization in higher education.

The founding team brings a wealth of experience from Duolingo and other tech giants like Dropbox, Tumblr, and Zynga. Mazal believes their combined expertise will position Outsmart as a transformative force in the education sector.

Outsmart arrives at a time when many families find it hard to pay for a college degree. For the 2024-2025 school year, the average tuition and fees at private-ranked colleges rose by around 5.5% over the previous year, whereas public schools saw a rise of over 2%. Overall, Americans owe approximately $1.6 trillion in [student loans](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/student-loans/).

Since Outsmart is keeping the details of its offering under wraps, it remains to be seen how, or if, it fits into these existing categories. Regardless, the founders appear well-equipped to forge a path in the space. The trio worked at Duolingo for five years and have previously held positions at various other notable companies.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Affordable Education, College Admissions, EdTech Funding, EdTech Investors, EdTech Startups/Companies, education, Funding, Higher Education, Online Education, Online Tuition, Student Loans

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### [BrookieKids Unveils AI-Powered Interactive Storytelling for Children](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/brookiekids-unveils-ai-powered-interactive-storytelling-for-children/)

**Published:** November 19, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** BrookieKids, a local educational technology startup, has recently launched a groundbreaking digital library featuring over 50 Mandarin voice-interactive stories.

**Content:**

BrookieKids, a local educational technology startup, has recently launched a groundbreaking [digital library](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/digital-library/) featuring over 50 Mandarin voice-interactive stories. The library will grow with the monthly release of new stories.

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Through these engaging, animated tales, children can converse verbally with the stories, boosting their conversational skills and Mandarin language proficiency in a fun and interactive way. Questions are posed in every story, and the speech AI captures children’s verbal responses, guiding the story’s direction based on their choices. The stories, available through the mobile application BrookieKids (short for Bilingual Rookies), aim to provide more opportunities for preschoolers and lower primary students aged 3 to 8 years old to engage in playful and meaningful conversations in Mandarin from their homes.

Speaking about the platform, Founder of BrookieKids, Melissa Ng, said:

> **Many Singaporean parents recognize the importance of raising bilingual children from a young age, as language capabilities will have the most rapid development. As a parent, I know how difficult it is to balance the demands of daily life, so it would be good to have an easy-to-use resource that parents can tap into for building language skills. I know from feedback that what parents appreciate most about BrookieKids, is how it enables their children to speak and interact in Mandarin— something that can be challenging to provide at home.**

BrookieKids’ new Speech AI-powered digital library was developed with NTU’s Confucius Institute. It is based on the Institute’s [preschool](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/preschool/) Mandarin curriculum, acquired by over 500 preschools across Singapore. Its interactive content, developed in collaboration with NTU’s expert curriculum team, provides parents convenient access to high-quality Mandarin information consistent with local learning requirements.

Director of the Confucius Institute at NTU, Dr Neo Peng Fu, stated:

> **We are excited to partner with BrookieKids on this pilot project, bringing stories from our library to life creatively and interactively. By adapting these stories for a new generation, we’re helping children learn their mother tongue through fun and interactive storytelling, which makes language learning more enjoyable.**

According to Melissa, Physical interaction between adult caregivers and children remains essential and is the ideal way to support learning. However, technology can also be thoughtfully integrated to enrich the quality of interactions and enhance language exposure at home. By blending Speech AI with captivating, animated stories, we aim to create a fun and engaging environment where children can listen and speak more in Mandarin. These are both critical skills for building a strong foundation in language proficiency during the early years.

BrookieKids, founded by Melissa Ng, a former banker and mother of one, empowers children and parents by tapping into their inbuilt curiosity and building a nurturing atmosphere where everyone can learn and grow together. The platform, formally established in 2021 and backed by the Enterprise SG Startup Founder grant, NUS Enterprise, and NTUitive, believes that the best products have been tested and developed based on real user feedback. That is why it has prioritized involving parents and children in all stages of product development.

Currently, BrookieKids can be downloaded on both the Apple Appstore and Google Playstore. It offers a handful of free voice-interactive stories. Parents can access the full library through a monthly or annual subscription.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Conversational Learning, Digital Library, Digital Storytelling, EdTech Startups/Companies, Interactive Learning, Language Learning, Preschool

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### [IEMA Launches AI Tutor to Transform the Education Landscape](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/iema-launches-ai-tutor-to-transform-the-education-landscape/)

**Published:** November 19, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** IEMA Research & Development Private Limited, a leading research and development firm, has launched its AI Tutor, an innovative tool designed to transform the education landscape.

**Content:**

IEMA Research & Development Private Limited, a leading research and development firm, has launched its AI Tutor, an innovative tool designed to transform the education landscape. This cutting-edge platform is set to make learning engaging and tailored, empowering individuals by offering personalized educational experiences through [artificial intelligence](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/artificial-intelligence/).

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Developed under the leadership of Souvik Chatterjee, Ayan Kumar Panja, Amartya Mukherjee, and Snehan Biswas, IEMA’s AI Tutor employs advanced [machine learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/machine-learning/) algorithms to adapt to individual learning styles. Whether for beginners exploring AI fundamentals or advanced learners delving into generative AI tutorials, the platform caters to a wide range of educational needs.

The platform lets learners explore artificial intelligence easily with a user-friendly interface and versatile features. It includes modules on fundamental concepts, making it an ideal starting point for beginners seeking AI basics. For advanced learners, the generative AI tutorial feature offers an in-depth exploration of intelligent model creation. One of the core strengths of IEMA’s AI Tutor is its adaptability. Designed with a smart algorithm, it identifies the user’s pace, strengths, and learning gaps, curating a [personalized learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/personalized-learning/) pathway. Whether starting from scratch to learn AI coding or refining an understanding of artificial intelligence and Python, the tool ensures a seamless, step-by-step learning journey.

Speaking about the development, Dr Satyajit Chakrabarti, Director of IEMA Research & Development Private Limited, said:

> **We are thrilled to launch our AI Tutor, which marks a significant milestone in education technology. Our vision is to make learning intuitive and accessible for everyone–whether they want to learn AI programming, explore open AI tutorials, or enhance their skills through a comprehensive Python and AI course. This is an exciting era for education, and our AI Tutor ensures that students can excel by studying at their own pace.**

Furthermore, the AI Tutor bridges the gap between theoretical learning and practical application. Its integrated coding modules enable learners to experiment with real-world scenarios. Students gain a comprehensive understanding of the subject by merging theoretical aspects of AI with hands-on exercises, such as those in a Python and AI course. It goes beyond convenience by focusing on inclusivity and offers resources ranging from beginner-friendly guides like AI basics for beginners to expert-level features like generative AI tutorials.

As sectors worldwide adopt AI, the demand for instructional solutions like IEMA’s AI Tutor grows significantly. The platform’s comprehensive structure meets the needs of learners at every step, providing resources for effective AI programming and coding education. Furthermore, its novel elements, such as applying concepts in artificial intelligence and Python, reinvent how AI is taught and learned.

IEMA aims to expand the platform’s capabilities in the coming months. Future enhancements include multilingual support, [collaborative learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/collaborative-learning/) modules, and AI-powered progress tracking. These features are expected to solidify the AI Tutor’s position as a benchmark in personalized education.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Collaborative Learning, education, Machine Learning, Multiingual Online Learning, Online Tutoring, Personalized Learning, Research

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### [Accenture and ETS Join Forces to Empower the Future Workforce](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/accenture-and-ets-join-forces-to-empower-the-future-workforce/)

**Published:** November 19, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Accenture and ETS are collaborating to deliver a new end-to-end talent management solution designed to empower the future workforce while also enhancing the way organizations source, manage, upskill, and grow talent.

**Content:**

Accenture, a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading organizations, and ETS, a global education and talent solutions organization that enables lifelong learners to be future-ready, are collaborating to deliver a new end-to-end talent management solution designed to empower the future workforce while also enhancing the way organizations source, manage, upskill, and grow talent. To address the growing global skills gap, this new approach to skills training and assessing job readiness will help people advance their careers by expanding and enhancing their skill sets.

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Through a global strategic initiative, Accenture and ETS plan to introduce a consistent, reliable approach to measuring job skills and matching workers with relevant work positions. This new skills-based learning and assessment model brings together the power of ETS Solutions’ AI-enabled talent measurement solution Futurenav™ and other ETS measurement and credentialing solutions with Accenture’s LearnVantage learning and [skills development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/skills-development/) platform.

The new end-to-end talent management solution will draw on the expertise of ETS, a global leader in the measurement, credentialing, and certification of skills, as well as LearnVantage’s comprehensive capabilities, to drive talent reinvention. Futurenav and LearnVantage’s combined capabilities will help organizations measure the durable and [technical skills](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/technical-skills/) of their current and future prospective employees, leveraging actionable insights to grow in today’s evolving AI-first economy while achieving greater business value. The new offering will establish a global model for skills-focused, data-driven employability — backed by ETS’s trusted and securely administered proctoring capabilities.

Speaking on the collaboration, Kishore Durg, Global Lead of Accenture LearnVantage, said:

> **Together with ETS, we’re seeking to introduce a new consistent, reliable approach to assessing and mapping talent to roles. Hence, people will be better positioned to find employment, and employers will make more informed talent decisions. This offering has the potential of AI-powered talent management, assessment, and learning to change how future global skills-based workforces are built.**

According to World Economic Forum data, 50 percent of today’s global workforce needs [upskilling](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/upskilling/) or [reskilling](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/reskilling/) to remain relevant. This figure could reach 90% by 2030. Failure to address this issue could result in a staggering global GDP loss of up to $15 trillion in 2030. To this end, Accenture and ETS will provide organizations with powerful learning, skills measurement, and talent management tools and capabilities that enhance their decision-making around:

- Emerging talent evaluation with data-backed recommendations;
- Internal talent skilling and talent mobility;
- Efficient talent management and workforce planning; and
- Education and skills pathways.

Michelle Froah, Senior Vice President of Corporate Solutions at ETS, added:

> **Our collaboration with Accenture is about transforming the talent ecosystem to change the perception of what it means to be qualified for the jobs of today and tomorrow. We are building a future where we recognize human potential and empower people to realize their promise. Futurenav and LearnVantage will serve as the core pillars of our solution offerings, using AI-powered measurement expertise to map the skills and strengths of today’s workforce – uncovering gaps and providing more equitable access to opportunity.**

LearnVantage, which began in March of this year, is transforming how global corporations, governments, and organizations approach talent management. It assists firms in fostering a learning culture by allowing employees to explore technology, functional, and industry skills. [Personalized learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/personalized-learning/) routes and certifications train highly qualified personnel to meet expanding talent needs, resulting in future growth and lasting impact. Its platform offerings respond to significant talent shortages in critical technology domains such as cloud, data, [artificial intelligence](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/artificial-intelligence/), and security.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Career Growth, Digital Skills Training, Personalized Learning, Reskilling, Skill Development, Talent Management Platform, Technical Skills, Upskilling, Workforce Development

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### [Empowering and Fostering the Future of Learning With Smart Interactive Boards in Classrooms](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/empowering-and-fostering-the-future-of-learning-with-smart-interactive-boards-in-classrooms/)

**Published:** November 18, 2024
**Author:** Dr. Meenakumari J

**Excerpt:** Discover how SMART Boards are transforming classrooms. Learn about effective engagement strategies and how interactive technology can enhance the learning experience.

**Content:**

Effective classroom engagement strategies are gaining momentum in [higher education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/higher-education/). “Engaging and Enriching” the teaching-learning experience is the need of the hour. At a border level, the” SMART” Board is an interactive whiteboard that allows users to interact with digital content.” SMART Boards are touch-sensitive devices. They enable the user to write on them with a finger or a special stylus. Smart boards are positively revolutionizing classroom engagement.

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Smart boards help to disseminate knowledge in an interactive manner by facilitating the [digital content](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/digital-content/) display, thereby enriching the teaching-learning experience. Every learner should leverage the below 7 E’s from a smart board-enabled classroom:

- Effective Visual learning
- Enhanced classroom engagement
- Enhanced access to digital resources
- Experiential learning
- Enhanced digital literacy
- Enhanced adaptability to diverse learning skills
- Effective [collaborative learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/collaborative-learning/)

In a conventional setup, the students are bound to imagine the concepts in accordance with their own capabilities. When assisted with smart boards, they get a clear idea through audio-video visuals, thereby gaining much more conceptual clarity of core themes. The smart board-assisted teaching learning process helps to correlate the learning with real-time applications, which helps retain the significant aspects of the learning for a longer period. All these aspects help the teaching-learning community to cater for the diversified learning needs of 21st-century learners. The teaching-learning community should know the fundamental aspects of touchscreen gestures, access to compatible devices, basic knowledge about software, collaborative tools, and access to optional accessories as needed. They also have a built-in computer system that runs on an operating system, such as Android or Windows and supports various applications and software. Digital smart boards can be used for virtual field trips and industry visits.

According to a 2017 Journal of Educational Computing Research study, the integration of smart boards in lessons led to a 20–25% improvement in levels 1 and 2 of revised Bloom’s taxonomy, that is, in understanding and information retention compared to traditional teaching methods. Research also supports with evidence that students engage more actively with lessons when they can manipulate and annotate content on the board themselves, leading to better participatory learning. Smartboard usage helps integrate ICT usage in every classroom in a smarter way. It also promotes inclusivity and accessibility in education.

**Could all education institutions go for smart boards?**

Academically, there is no restriction on using the smart boards, but at the end of the day, management needs to take a call due to the cost involved. Based on the need, it is recommended to go for smart boards and provide a platform to integrate technology in every possible way in the classroom. However, successful implementation depends on the behavioural intention of the concerned stakeholders. It needs proper training, intention to use technology, and thoughtful integration into the curriculum to bring effective usage and leverage the benefits accordingly. The implementation reviews at many places are positive in terms of effective classroom engagements.

**Categories:** Insight

**Tags:** Collaborative Learning, Community, Curriculum, Digital Content, Engagement, Experiential Learning, Higher Education, Visual Learning

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### [Goodspace.AI Launches Innovative AI Platform to Streamline the Recruitment Process](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/goodspace-ai-launches-innovative-ai-platform-to-streamline-the-recruitment-process/)

**Published:** November 18, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Goodspace.AI, a next-generation recruitment platform, has officially launched India's first AI-driven solution capable of autonomously managing every hiring stage, from candidate search to assessment, in just one hour.

**Content:**

Goodspace.AI, a next-generation recruitment platform with over a million job seekers, uses cutting-edge AI technology to automate every aspect of hiring, has officially launched India’s first AI-driven solution capable of autonomously managing every hiring stage, from candidate search to assessment, in just one hour. This advanced platform, designed for speed and precision, automates recruitment tasks, providing HR departments with a powerful tool that dramatically reduces the time and effort traditionally spent on [hiring](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/hiring/).

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The platform’s human-like AI recruiter is multilingual and can auto-detect and engage in over 100 Indian and international languages. With a latency of just 350 milliseconds, the AI interviewer delivers a seamless, real-time conversational experience that feels natural and human to candidates, setting a new benchmark in recruitment technology. Moreover, Goodspace.AI’s AI recruiter can easily integrate with existing Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and be embedded directly onto a company’s website or career page, further streamlining the hiring process for recruiters.

Aligned with the “Make in India, for the World” initiative, Goodspace.AI’s AI interviewer stands at the cutting edge of global technology, breaking language barriers and making it accessible to companies worldwide. It can conduct interviews in all major European languages and Japanese, making it a versatile solution for multinational organizations. It is already in advanced negotiations with several international companies in Europe and Japan to implement the AI interviewer and assessment system. For the first time, language compatibility across diverse regions enables seamless software deployment worldwide, positioning Goodspace.AI as a genuinely global solution.

The unique features of the platform include:

- **AI Finder:** Accesses Goodspace.AI’s extensive database of over 1 million active job seekers and integrates with platforms like LinkedIn to locate top candidates within seconds.
- **AI Shortlister:** Uses adaptive algorithms to quickly screen and shortlist the best candidates, ensuring high precision in matching skills and requirements.
- **Multilingual AI Interviewer:** This AI interviewer conducts human-like interviews in 100+ languages, offering candidates a natural and responsive experience with a latency of just 350 milliseconds. It simulates real-time human conversation. The AI interviewer can also be integrated with existing ATS systems and embedded on company career pages for a seamless experience.
- **AI Evaluator:** This service provides detailed, [data-driven](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/data-driven/) assessments, including audio and video transcripts, giving recruiters rich insights into each candidate’s potential fit.

Speaking about the platform, Saksham, CTO of Goodspace.AI., said:

> **This platform is more than a tool; it’s a recruitment revolution. Our multilingual AI delivers a human-like, interactive interview experience that speeds up the hiring process and ensures precision and efficiency at every step. The ability to integrate with ATS and career pages makes it even easier for HR teams to leverage this technology within their existing workflows.**

Goodspace.AI significantly enhances recruiting efficiency and reduces hiring turnaround time to just 60 minutes, compared to the industry standard of 30 days. By removing hundreds of hours of manual labour, the platform substantially reduces recruitment expenses while enhancing speed and accuracy. With customizable integration options for existing ATS systems and career pages and bilingual capabilities for worldwide implementation, the firm is dedicated to making hiring faster, more effective, and cost-effective for businesses of all sizes.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelliegnce, Data-Driven, Employee, Hiring, Interviews, Job Interviews, Online Recruitment

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### [Karnataka Bank Unveils Innovative Financial Products for Students](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/karnataka-bank-unveils-innovative-financial-products-for-students/)

**Published:** November 18, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** To empower the younger generations and contribute to India's growing knowledge economy, Karnataka Bank Ltd. has recently announced the launch of two innovative financial products: KBL Peak and KBL Genius.

**Content:**

To empower the younger generations and contribute to India’s growing knowledge economy, Karnataka Bank Ltd. has recently announced the launch of two innovative financial products: KBL Peak, an [education loan](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/education-loan/) with up to ₹2 crores financing and comprehensive coverage, and KBL Genius, a student savings account featuring a first-of-its-kind free cyber insurance and exclusive benefits.

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The inauguration event was attended by major luminaries in education and banking, P.S. Venkatesh Babu and Dr.Pradipkumar Dixit, who represented strong educational institutional connections across India. Srikrishnan H, Managing Director & CEO, and Sekhar Rao, Executive Director of Karnataka Bank, chaired the event.

Emphasizing the significant role that Karnataka Bank plays in financially empowering students and their parents to access quality education, Srikrishnan H stated:

> **With India’s demographic dividend at its peak, investing in our youth is not just a social responsibility but a strategic imperative. With the KBL PEAK Education Loan and KBL GENIUS Savings Account, Karnataka Bank aims to help students pursue their academic goals and aspirations with financial freedom, contributing to a brighter future for both individuals and the nation.**

The KBL PEAK Education Loan is a comprehensive product that supports students pursuing [higher education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/higher-education/) in India and abroad. With loan amounts up to ₹2 crores, it covers a wide range of expenses, including tuition fees, accommodation, travel, books, and laptops. It offers a flexible interest rate structure based on factors like the applicant’s educational institution ranking and co-applicants credit score, making it accessible to students from diverse backgrounds. Furthermore, KBL Peak provides a pre-admission sanction letter, simplifying the admission process. It also includes credit life insurance for the student and the parent, ensuring comprehensive financial protection. The product also offers a concession in the Rate of interest for the female student pursuing higher studies in [STEM](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/stem/) courses.

Sekhar Rao, Executive Director, highlighted the bank’s commitment to societal growth through education and how these products will contribute to the bank’s success. He added:

> **By investing in students, we invest in the future. KBL PEAK and KBL GENIUS are crafted to provide the necessary financial foundation for students to pursue their dreams and contribute meaningfully to society. With KBL Peak, we’re capturing a significant share of the growing education loan market, offering students and parents competitive loan amounts and unique features like credit life insurance. This will enhance our loan portfolio and strengthen our position in the market. And with KBL Genius, we’re not just acquiring new customers but cultivating lifelong relationships.**

Karnataka Bank aims to integrate into every aspect of the student journey by providing a comprehensive financial ecosystem that includes first-of-its-kind free cyber insurance, lounge access, and additional products such as travel insurance and forex assistance help. This leads to higher customer loyalty, product penetration, and profitability for Karnataka Bank.

The launch of the KBL Peak and KBL Genius demonstrates Karnataka Bank’s dedication to bridging the gap between education and financial inclusion, ultimately supporting India’s youth on their academic and professional journeys.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** education, Education Loan, Financial Education, Financial Support, Higher Education, STEM, Student Loans

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### [Teach For India Launches Arts Fellowship to Empower Young Learners](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/teach-for-india-launches-arts-fellowship-to-empower-young-learners/)

**Published:** November 18, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Teach For India, a non-profit committed to addressing educational inequity, has introduced the Arts Fellowship, a new initiative designed to integrate arts into education and build leadership skills among fellows.

**Content:**

Teach For India, a non-profit committed to addressing educational inequity, has introduced the Arts Fellowship, a new initiative designed to integrate arts into education and build [leadership skills](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/leadership-skills/) among fellows.

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This program is the second addition to Teach For India’s flagship two-year Fellowship Program, which places young professionals in under-resourced classrooms across India. The Arts Fellowship aims to help children explore art forms profoundly and develop a lifelong appreciation for creativity. The new full-time, paid fellowship, which begins in January 2025, will focus on providing high-quality arts education to students in underprivileged communities. Fellows will work to bridge the educational equity gap by encouraging students’ voices, creativity, and self-expression through diverse art forms, enhancing their academic and [personal development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/personal-development/).

Shaheen Mistri, Founder and CEO of Teach For India, expressed her excitement about the launch, saying:

> **This is an extremely emotional moment for us. Reflecting upon 15 years of Teach For India’s journey has been nothing short of a gratifying experience. With 1000 fellows and 5000 alumni impacting 50 million children nationwide, we have been working relentlessly towards bridging the ed-inequity gap in the country and building a nation of leaders.**

She added:

> **By launching the new Arts Fellowship, we hope to help students deeply immerse in local and global art forms and instil in them a lifelong appreciation and pride for artistic expression, enabling them to lead with creativity, compassion, and a commitment to societal change.**

Teach For India’s mission is to ensure that every child in India receives an excellent education. The organization envisions a future where leadership, creativity, and equity are at the core of education, helping to eliminate poverty and create opportunities for all.

Through its existing two-year Fellowship Program, it equips young leaders with tools to drive change in underprivileged classrooms and the broader education system. The addition of the Arts Fellowship is expected to expand this impact, using arts as a medium to inspire [critical thinking](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/critical-thinking/), empathy, and innovation.

The move is part of Teach For India’s broader strategic plan of extending its reach throughout India. By 2032, the company hopes to boost its operations to 3-5 new cities, bringing the total to 11-13 across the country. In keeping with this expansion, the platform intends to train 50,000 leaders from various fields, including teachers, school leaders, teacher trainers, entrepreneurs, student leaders, and government officials.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** 21st Century Education, Critical Thinking, education, Innovation, Leadership Skills, NonProfits, Personal Development

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### [How EdTech Is Shaping the Future of Luxury Hospitality](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/how-edtech-is-shaping-the-future-of-luxury-hospitality/)

**Published:** November 15, 2024
**Author:** Chad Harwood

**Excerpt:** EdTech is transforming hospitality education, equipping future professionals with practical skills for a tech-driven market. Learn how smart room technology, contactless services, AI-driven personalization, and real-world case studies prepare students for careers in luxury hospitality.

**Content:**

Luxury hospitality focuses on creating high-touch guest experiences. With technological advancements, however, the industry is evolving to meet guests’ expectations for seamless, personalised service. Hospitality education now incorporates Education Technology (EdTech) to equip future professionals with practical skills for a tech-driven market.

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Here’s how EdTech is preparing students for luxury hospitality by integrating real-world technologies, simulation tools, and practical applications.

### Smart Room Technology: Practical Training for Real-World Application

Smart room technology has become standard in luxury hotels, enabling guests to control room settings via smartphone. Recognising this, top hospitality schools are training students to manage these systems, giving them hands-on experience with platforms like Oracle’s OPERA Cloud. This training familiarises students with the tech they’ll encounter in the field, helping them provide the high-tech services today’s guests expect. Simulating guest interactions and service adjustments with these tools prepares students to deliver seamless experiences from check-in to check-out.

### Contactless Technology: Ensuring Seamless Service with Hands-On Training

Contactless technology has reshaped service delivery in hospitality, with guests now expecting convenience and minimal physical interaction. In response, hospitality schools are training students in contactless service systems to manage digital touchpoints that enhance guest satisfaction. Students work with keyless entry systems like SALTO KS and Kaba’s RFID technology, simulating tools used in the industry. This experience helps them ensure a smooth arrival and departure process for guests. By working with self-service kiosks and digital concierge apps, students gain the skills to uphold luxury service quality with minimal face-to-face interaction.

### AI-Driven Personalisation and Data Analytics: Preparing Students for Tailored Service

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming luxury hotels by enabling personalised guest experiences through [data analytics](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/data-analytics/). Hospitality schools are now introducing AI and data analysis courses to teach students how to tailor services. Platforms like Revinate and ALICE allow students to practice analysing guest preferences and managing virtual concierge services. This focus on AI-driven personalisation equips students to offer amenities and services tailored to each guest, such as arranging a favourite drink or adjusting room features based on previous visits. Mastering these tools makes students valuable to the industry, ready to meet the standards of modern luxury hospitality.

### Real-Life Case Studies: Learning from Leading Hospitality Brands

Incorporating case studies into hospitality programs brings real-world context to EdTech training. Hospitality schools often use examples from successful hotels to show students how technology can enhance guest experiences and streamline operations. Case studies of Rosewood Hotels’ customisation system illustrate how data analytics can anticipate guest needs, while Four Seasons’ use of chatbots demonstrates how virtual assistants improve guest engagement. By studying these real-life applications, students learn to evaluate and apply similar strategies, developing the [critical thinking](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/critical-thinking/) skills necessary for future roles.

### Enhancing Career Opportunities through EdTech Training

As luxury hotels increasingly rely on technology, they seek tech-savvy and service-oriented graduates. Deloitte reports that graduates skilled in digital and AI are 20% more likely to secure high-level positions within five years. Schools like the Glion Institute of Higher Education support this trend by focusing on tech-forward training that makes graduates more competitive. This approach boosts employer satisfaction and gives students the confidence to excel in a tech-centric hospitality landscape.

### Adapting to Industry Trends: EdTech’s Role in Preparing for the Future

EdTech prepares students for their first job and enables them to adapt as the industry evolves. By training on current systems, students are equipped to transition smoothly into new roles and stay flexible in a dynamic industry. For example, simulations allow them to practise real-life applications they’ll encounter in top hotels, such as AI-driven personalisation or AI-powered chatbots. These hands-on experiences prove that EdTech isn’t just a theoretical part of education; it’s a practical training ground for tomorrow’s hospitality leaders.

In an industry where personalised, high-tech guest experiences are paramount, EdTech is reshaping how hospitality professionals are trained. By integrating real-world technologies, data analytics, AI applications, and simulations, institutions like [Glion](https://www.glion.edu/hospitality-business/hospitality-schools-in-switzerland/) ensure students are prepared to exceed guest expectations in a fast-evolving luxury market. For those passionate about merging technology with hospitality, a career enhanced by EdTech offers exciting, cutting-edge opportunities globally.

**Categories:** Insight

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Critical Thinking, Data Analytics, edtech, education, Higher Education, Tech Skilling

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### [How EdTech Is Transforming Culinary Arts Education](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/how-edtech-is-transforming-culinary-arts-education/)

**Published:** November 15, 2024
**Author:** Chad Harwood

**Excerpt:** Discover how technology is transforming culinary education. From virtual kitchens to AI-powered feedback, learn how EdTech is empowering aspiring chefs to master their craft from anywhere in the world.

**Content:**

The culinary arts have traditionally been grounded in craft, heritage, and [hands-on learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/hands-on-learning/). However, digital education technology (EdTech) is now reshaping this field, merging innovation with culinary artistry in unprecedented ways. From virtual kitchens and AI-powered feedback to immersive simulations, EdTech is providing culinary students with tools to master their craft from anywhere in the world. Whether honing precision in cooking techniques or expanding their culinary creativity, technology is rapidly becoming indispensable to modern culinary education.

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### Digital Classrooms for Aspiring Chefs

With EdTech, culinary education is no longer bound by geography. Today, students can attend world-class culinary schools and benefit from renowned chefs’ expertise without being physically present. Leading institutions like the French pastry school [Ecole Ducasse](https://www.ecoleducasse.com/en/culinary-arts/baking-and-pastry-arts/french-pastry-school) offer online masterclasses and interactive cooking tutorials that allow students to learn techniques or the fundamentals of haute cuisine from anywhere.

[Virtual learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/virtual-learning/) platforms are equipped with detailed video instructions, AI-powered assessments, and interactive quizzes that help students practice at their own pace. This approach brings flexibility to the learning process and makes culinary education more accessible to aspiring chefs worldwide. For example, Ecole Ducasse’s online pastry courses include high-definition video tutorials and step-by-step guides that enable students to perfect techniques in a way that replicates in-person training.

### Use of AR and VR Technologies

[Augmented Reality](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/augmented-reality/) (AR) and [Virtual Reality](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/virtual-reality/) (VR) are revolutionizing culinary arts education by offering immersive, hands-on learning experiences. Through VR, students can simulate working in a professional kitchen, practicing techniques as if they were physically there.

For instance, the [Culinary Institute of America (CIA)](https://www.ciachef.edu/) has implemented VR training modules for its students, allowing them to practice mise en place, knife skills, and other foundational techniques in a virtual environment. These VR tools simulate real-life kitchen pressures, giving students a feel for timing and spatial awareness.

Similarly, AR technology provides real-time visual cues to help students refine their techniques. For example, **Pico Interactive**, a company specializing in VR for education, offers culinary programs that use AR overlays to guide students through complex recipes, highlighting each ingredient and step in the cooking process. Such technologies allow students to “walk through” intricate techniques, like sous-vide or molecular gastronomy, before attempting them in a real kitchen.

### AI-Driven Cooking Simulators: Real-World Practice in a Virtual Space

AI-driven cooking simulators provide an even deeper level of practice for culinary students, adapting to individual input and offering feedback on timing, technique, and temperature control. **Hestan Cue**, an AI-powered cooking system, allows culinary students to master timing and precision cooking by simulating how different ingredients respond to various temperatures and cooking techniques. Hestan Cue’s simulator includes smart pans and an app that coaches students through each step, offering guidance and correction.

At **Rouxbe Culinary School**, AI-based platforms enable students to receive feedback on simulated cooking tasks, such as adjusting the heat or making split-second decisions based on sensory data like texture and colour. This AI-driven learning process prepares students for real kitchen challenges, helping them refine their skills and instincts under controlled virtual conditions.

### Gamification in Culinary Education

[Gamification](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/gamification/) is making culinary education more engaging by turning lessons into interactive games. Many online cooking platforms now use points, rewards, and leaderboards to motivate students. For example, **Escoffier School of Culinary Arts** offers [gamified learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/gamified-learning/) experiences where students can earn badges and rewards for completing cooking challenges, such as finishing tasks quickly or creating dishes with limited ingredients. This “game-like” environment encourages students to think on their feet and mimic the fast-paced pressures of a real kitchen.

In addition, platforms like **Kitchen Stories** have introduced interactive, competitive challenges where students can test their skills against others worldwide. By competing in virtual cooking challenges, students sharpen their skills in an enjoyable way, fostering learning and community.

### The Impact of EdTech on Culinary Graduate Success

EdTech isn’t just transforming the way culinary skills are taught; it’s also enhancing graduates’ employability. By training on industry-standard tools and technologies, students can seamlessly transition into professional kitchens. For example, a recent study by **Deloitte** shows that culinary graduates trained in VR and AI simulators are 25% more likely to secure positions at high-end restaurants and hospitality venues within the first six months of graduation.

Institutions like Ecole Ducasse report high employer satisfaction among graduates proficient in digital kitchen tools, as these graduates often demonstrate quicker learning curves and adaptability to kitchen technologies. This data underscores the importance of EdTech in producing work-ready culinary professionals equipped to handle the demands of a tech-driven culinary industry.

### Conclusion: The Future of Culinary Education

As technology continues to evolve, it’s clear that EdTech will be a cornerstone of culinary education. Digital classrooms, AI-powered tools, VR simulations, and gamified experiences are not only making culinary education more accessible but also better preparing students for the realities of professional kitchens. By integrating these advanced technologies, culinary schools are enabling the next generation of chefs to learn, innovate, and thrive in an ever-evolving industry. The future of culinary education is digital, offering boundless opportunities for creativity and skill development.

**Categories:** Insight

**Tags:** Augmented Reality, Digital Classroom, edtech, Gamification, Gamified Learning, Hands on Learning, Online Learning, Skill Development, Virtual Learning, Virtual Reality

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### [Universal AI and LTIMindtree Collaborate to Accelerate AI Education](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/universal-ai-and-ltimindtree-collaborate-to-accelerate-ai-education/)

**Published:** November 15, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Universal AI, India's first Artificial Intelligence University, has partnered with LTIMindtree, a global technology consulting and digital solutions company, to commence a B. Tech jointly programme in AI&ML and Data Science at the university.

**Content:**

Universal AI, India’s first [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/artificial-intelligence/) University, has partnered with LTIMindtree, a global technology consulting and digital solutions company, to commence a B. Tech jointly programme in AI&ML and Data Science at the university.

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Under this partnership, Universal AI University, along with LTIMindtree, has introduced a cutting-edge, industry-oriented B. Tech. curriculum. This curriculum intends to transform the incumbent students of Universal AI University into industry-ready professionals in 3.5 years, as opposed to the industry standard of 4.5 years.

Commenting on this association, Prof. Tarundeep Singh Anand, Chancellor and Founder of Universal AI University, said:

> **We are excited to join hands with a globally reckoned leader like LTIMindtree to offer a cutting–edge B. Tech. programme in AI&ML and Data Science will offer aspiring students fast-track career mapping and growth opportunities. This is a quantum leap for us, as we are rapidly developing our industry-borne academic capabilities to meet the talent demand of varied industries globally by producing the right quality of talent.**

This new curriculum has been planned in compliance with the New Education Policy (NEP). LTIMindtree will extend its expertise to conduct live projects, guest lectures, workshops, and required academic-related interventions.

Universal AI University is more than just a university; it is a gateway to the future of technology positioned in the heart of Karjat. As the besUniversityty in Karjat for AI and technology education, it provides a unique blend of cutting-edge curriculum, industry-renowned faculty, and cutting-edge facilities, preparing students to thrive in the ever-changing world of artificial intelligence, [machine learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/machine-learning/), and other emerging technologies. The university’s emphasis on practical learning and industry collaborations strives to provide its graduates with the skills and knowledge required to prosper in the ever-changing world of technology.

Rajeev Jain, Executive Vice President of LTIMindtree, added:

> **With the explosion of Data science and AI&ML deployment across several industries and related advancements, it is critical to develop the capacity and scale of experts in the field. It is heartening to see that we have academic institutes like Universal AI that are keen to churn out industry-ready students/candidates.**

Jain further said:

> **We are excited to partner with Universal AI University in this effort and support them in designing the curriculum of AI&ML and Data Science learning programmes. These courses will equip and empower students to seek exceptional career growth opportunities.**

LTIMindtree is an innovative technology consulting company that enables firms to transition from core to experience and succeed in the future economy. With a unique blend of engineering DNA and experience DNA, the company helps organizations reach the future faster.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** AI Education, Artificial Intelligence, Collaboration, education, Engineering, Machine Learning, NEP 2020, Universities

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### [Otus and Discovery Education Partner to Empower Educators](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/otus-and-discovery-education-partner-to-empower-educators/)

**Published:** November 15, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Otus, the leading K-12 assessment, data, and insights solution, and Discovery Education, the global leader in standards-aligned digital curriculum resources, recently announced a new strategic partnership aimed at maximizing student achievement nationwide

**Content:**

Otus, the leading [K-12](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/k-12/) assessment, data, and insights solution, and Discovery Education, the global leader in standards-aligned digital curriculum resources, recently announced a new strategic partnership aimed at maximizing student achievement nationwide through the powerful combination of engaging content and state-of-the-art data analytics. Through this collaboration, Otus is Discovery Education’s preferred platform for assessment, data, and learning insights.

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Discovery Education’s school-based, K-12 partners who use Otus will be able to evaluate assessment data from products like DreamBox Math and Science Techbook and other district-level indicators to get a complete picture of student achievement. As part of this partnership, Otus and Discovery Education have also aligned to explore future innovations, including an AI-powered curriculum assistant that offers [personalized learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/personalized-learning/) experiences based on real-time student data.

Speaking on the collaboration, Chris Hull, Co-founder and President of Otus, said:

> **Discovery Education has long been a trusted provider of engaging, standards-aligned content that shapes the educational experiences of millions of students worldwide. At Otus, we’re committed to ensuring every educator has the tools and insights to impact students’ lives. By partnering with Discovery Education, we are excited to combine our strengths to offer schools an innovative solution that empowers educators to make data-driven decisions that drive student success and improve performance across the board.**

Otus is dedicated to student accomplishment and educational equity. It combines student data with powerful tools to provide educators, administrators, and families with the information they need to make a difference. Built by teachers for teachers, the platform streamlines data administration, assessments, and progress monitoring, allowing educators to focus on what is most important: student success. Today, the company works with school districts nationwide to develop informed, [data-driven](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/data-driven/) learning environments.

Brian Shaw, CEO of Discovery Education, also commented:

> **Otus and Discovery Education are committed to creating collaborative, data-rich environments that lighten educators’ workloads, scale best practices, and enhance students’ learning outcomes. This exciting new partnership offers K-12 leaders nationwide an innovative way to combine award-winning digital resources with meaningful and actionable data visualizations. We look forward to working with the talented team at Otus to support school systems across the country as they build the engaging modern learning environments that today’s learners demand and deserve.**

Through its award-winning multimedia content, instructional support, innovative classroom tools, and corporate partnerships, Discovery Education helps educators deliver equitable learning experiences that engage all students and support higher academic achievement globally. The organization serves approximately 4.5 million educators and 45 million students worldwide, and its resources are accessed in over 100 countries and territories.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Data Analytics, Data-Driven, EdTech Startups/Companies, K-12, Multimedia, Online Courses, Online Education, Partnerships, Personalized Learning, Students

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### [WSU and MindChamps Unite to Elevate Early Childhood Education](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/wsu-and-mindchamps-unite-to-elevate-early-childhood-education/)

**Published:** November 15, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Western Sydney University and MindChamps have announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to revolutionise early childhood education, enhance workforce development, and foster global pathways for education.

**Content:**

Western Sydney University and MindChamps have announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to revolutionise [early childhood](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/early-childhood/) education, enhance [workforce development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/workforce-development/), and foster global pathways for education.

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This collaboration harnesses the University’s [research](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/research/) expertise and maximises MindChamps’ over a quarter-century of research, teaching methodology, and groundbreaking education pedagogy to elevate learning standards in Australia and globally.

Western Sydney University Vice-Chancellor and President Distinguished Professor George Williams AO emphasised the partnership’s transformative potential to drive educational innovation and make quality early [childhood education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/childhood-education/) accessible.

Professor Williams said:

> **Collaborating with MindChamps will allow us to nurture the next generation of early childhood educators, provide tailored educational pathways, and address workforce shortages. By combining research and practical training, we’re creating a unique platform that supports students and communities, fostering a brighter future for early learners and educators alike.**

The partnership builds on MindChamps’ research-backed approach, which Dr. Joseph A. Michelli, the No. 1 New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author, has hailed as the Education Movement of the 21st Century.

Highlighting the partnership’s shared vision of holistic education, Founder and CEO of MindChamps, David Chiem, said:

> **From the very beginning, we set out in our Social Charter our intention ‘to challenge and lift education standards globally and to provide educational opportunities to those who would not otherwise have the means.’ With this partnership with Western Sydney University, we will advance early childhood education with groundbreaking research, arts integration, and real-world training that prepares educators to meet the demands of a rapidly changing educational landscape and a world that is transforming artificial intelligence.**

David added:

> **At MindChamps, our revolutionary 3-Mind Education Model—the Champion, Learning, and Creative Mind—nurtures children’s Champion, Learning, and Creative Minds through a unique curriculum crafted by global leaders in the four domains of Education, Psychology, Neuroscience, and Theatre. We are thrilled to collaborate with the University to raise education standards globally and provide the means for world-class education.**

MindChamps has developed from a Sydney educational research institute to a global leader in early childhood education, enrichment, child care, and after-school care in the two decades since its inception. The platform is continuously looking for new methods to unlock and train the instinct for creativity and [problem-solving](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/problem-solving/) that all of its young Champs possess. It has always aimed to improve the lives of young people. It empowers students and helps them reach their best potential by blending revolutionary research from global experts like Emeritus Professor Allan Snyder into its early childhood curriculum. The firm’s methodology is based on a 3-Mind Approach, which provides children with the proper mentality and resources to focus on the skills and techniques for learning. This allows them to remain curious and open-minded in a digitally driven world that is constantly changing.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Childhood Education, Early Child Development, Early Childhood, Early Education, Innovation, MOU, Partnerships, Problem Solving, Research, Workforce Development

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### [TeamLease EdTech and Labour & Employment Ministry Collaborate to Empower Youth](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/teamlease-edtech-and-labour-employment-ministry-collaborate-to-empower-youth/)

**Published:** November 14, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** To bolster employment opportunities and skill development in India, the Ministry of Labour & Employment has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with TeamLease EdTech to create new career pathways for university learners.

**Content:**

To bolster employment opportunities and [skill development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/skill-development/) in India, the Ministry of Labour & Employment has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with TeamLease EdTech to create new career pathways for university learners. The MoU was formalised in New Delhi by the Union Minister of Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports, Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, and Union Minister of State for Labour & Employment and Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises, Smt. Sushri Shobha Karandlaje. Jaideep Kewalramani, COO and Head of the Employability Business represented TeamLease EdTech during the signing.

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This collaboration will enable the NCS portal to offer TeamLease EdTech’s work-linked programmes(In line with NEP 2020 and UGC’s guidelines to promote apprenticeship/internship embedded degree programmes ), designed to combine academic coursework with [internships](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/internships/), providing students with hands-on experience and industry-relevant skills. It also aims to create over 500,000 job-ready individuals within the next year by equipping them with critical skills across sectors. Leveraging TeamLease EdTech’s significant experience in youth education and employment, this alliance plans to reach a varied and expansive audience through structured, scalable programmes. TeamLease EdTech will also establish Digivarsity Career Lounges at the NCS Model Career Centers to give counseling services to walk-in students.

Addressing the gathering, Dr Mandaviya stated:

> **The National Career Service (NCS) portal is evolving into a comprehensive platform for accessing employment opportunities across various sectors. Our collaboration with TeamLease EdTech introduces work-linked degree programs that integrate academic learning with practical hands-on experience; this shall go a long way in enhancing the employability of our youth and aligning education.**

With over two decades of pioneering workforce solutions, TeamLease EdTech has built a robust ecosystem that supports the employability journey of millions across India. Through this collaboration, TeamLease EdTech will bring around 200 work-linked degree programmes to the NCS portal, each with embedded internships that provide over 500,000 hands-on learning opportunities. Digivarsity TeamLease EdTech will use its digital platform to make live internship opportunities available to students countrywide via the NCS platform, establishing routes that bridge skill gaps and produce a job-ready workforce aligned with India’s changing job market.

Small & Medium Enterprises, Sushri Shobha Karandlaje, added:

> **By incorporating work-linked programs into the NCS portal, we create pathways for students to gain in-demand skills through degree programmes, including internships. This initiative addresses the skills gap and helps prepare a workforce that meets the needs of today’s industries.**

Jaideep Kewalramani affirmed the strategic importance of the partnership, stating:

> **At TeamLease EdTech, we are committed to bridging the gap between education and employability. Our work-linked degree programs are designed to provide students with the skills and experience necessary to thrive in today’s competitive job market. By collaborating with the Ministry of Labour & Employment and utilising the NCS portal, we can reach a broader audience and make a significant impact on employability in India.**

Since its launch in July 2015, the NCS portal has played an essential role in connecting job seekers with companies and providing various employment-related services. The association with TeamLease EdTech represents a strategic expansion of the portal’s capabilities, integrating educational programmes with the changing needs of the labour market and cultivating a more competent and employable workforce.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** apprenticeships, education, Employability Skills, Internships, Job-ready Skills, MOU, NEP 2020, Partnerships, Skill Development

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### [Educbank Raises $14.5M to Boost School Financing](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/educbank-raises-14-5m-to-boost-school-financing/)

**Published:** November 14, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Educbank, a Brazilian educational technology company, recently raised $14.5M by issuing corporate bonds. The issuance, fully securitized in school fees, was structured by Travessia.

**Content:**

Educbank, a Brazilian educational technology company, recently raised $14.5M by issuing corporate bonds. The issuance, fully securitized in school fees, was structured by Travessia. The company raised a $35M Series A round in 2022 and a $14.2M round in 2023.

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Educbank was founded by Danilo Costa, a nonconformist who has been fighting for years to promote access to [quality education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/quality-education/) in Brazil. Danilo Costa, the grandson of teachers, has long dreamed of increasing access to quality basic education in the country. He pioneered the concept of full-time low-cost schools in the country, which many groups in the sector adopted and now serve thousands of families throughout numerous states in Brazil. Danilo has made considerable investments in the industry and created Educbank in 2020. He also serves as an ambassador for [entrepreneurship](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/entrepreneurship/) and [innovation](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/innovation/) for the London School of Economics (LSE) in Brazil.

Speaking about the development, Caio Noronha, Co-founder and CEO of Educbank, said:

> **We are very pleased to see how our commitment, focus, and strategic vision have generated confidence in the capital market, enabling us to access the market consistently and in a healthy manner (…). After several milestones and trials, the thesis has proven relevant and profitable, with growing interest in our solution.**

Educbank offers access to capital for [K-12](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/k-12/) Brazilian schools through funding lines, provides consultancy services, and subsidizes systems like ERPs and Learning Management Systems (LMS). The platform recognizes that each school has unique characteristics and demands. As a result, prices are negotiated on an individual basis, and each institution’s financial situation is taken into account. Its financial assistance is aimed at fundamental education institutions with a minimum enrollment of 100 students.

According to Educbank, a school’s relationships with students and families are among its most valuable resources. In light of this, the company avoided interfering in this relationship by not making any requests or contacting anyone. The firm will only be able to get in touch with a financial guardian if the student who is in default has severed their relationship with the school and is no longer enrolled.

The startup will use the funds for its “guaranteed income” product, allowing schools to receive tuition fees even in case of default.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Brazil, EdTech Funding, EdTech Startups/Companies, Financial Support, K-12, Learning Management System, Online Education, Quality Education

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### [IIT Madras to Launch XR Academic Partnership Program](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/iit-madras-to-launch-xr-academic-partnership-program/)

**Published:** November 14, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** The eXperiential Technology Innovation Centre (XTIC), an IIT Madras Institute of Eminence Centre in Virtual Reality and Related Fields, is going to open the 'XTIC-APP' (Academic Partnership Program) to drive the growth of the 'Extended Reality' (XR) sector in India.

**Content:**

The eXperiential Technology Innovation Centre (XTIC), an IIT Madras Institute of Eminence Centre in Virtual Reality and Related Fields, is going to open the ‘XTIC-APP’ (Academic Partnership Program) to drive the growth of the ‘Extended Reality’ (XR) sector in India. The significant mission is to boost the number of highly trained XR developers and designers in India for the global market.

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This initiative aims to boost the XR field and bridge the gap between Applied R&D and Core R&D. It will also support the startup ecosystem and be a stepping stone for expanding XR courses globally. Vice Chancellors and Principals of leading academic institutions will sign the MoU during the XR Summit, scheduled to be held on November 16th and 17th, 2024, at the IIT Madras campus.

‘eXtended Reality’ (XR) refers to [Augmented Reality](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/augmented-reality/) (AR), [Virtual Reality](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/virtual-reality/) (VR), and [Mixed Reality](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/mixed-reality/) (MR). Thanks to its cutting-edge Haptics Lab and the IoE Center for VR and Haptics, IIT Madras is uniquely positioned to lead this effort.

Highlighting the significance of this Summit, Prof. M. Manivannan, Faculty Head, XTIC, IIT Madras, said:

> **As we published in the Whitepaper on XR In India earlier this year, to realize the goal of India establishing an XR Corridor by 2047, we must get academia on board to produce workforce resources of high-quality XR system designers and developers, both hardware and software, both applied R&D and core R&D. This XR Summit focussing on Innovations in XR is a critical step towards this Vikshit Bharat 2047.**

The XR Summit will also witness the launch of the first ever ‘Game Jam’ on XR Readiness, which will showcase the evolution of XR technology through the display of XR Devices and gamified parameters that influence the adoption of this technology across multiple industries The Summit will also feature innovations in XR Hardware, XR Software, Embodiment, XR Immersive Designers and will see the participation of Gamification experts. This summit will drive the growth of this sector at IIT Madras and create a corridor for high-quality XR content and design startups in India.

Key objectives of the XR Summit include creating a Roadmap for XR Corridor in India:

- Integrating AI/ML and Gaming with XR to make XR experiences more personalized, responsive, and intelligent. GenAI could assist in creating realistic virtual environments, refining object recognition, and enhancing gesture and voice control.
- Working with International standards organizations to develop Interoperability Standards, APIs and software solutions that make XTIC compatible with various devices from various industries.
- Through CAVE, our industrial consortium, establishing a network of high-quality content creators and developers worldwide to contribute to XTIC’s library of applications, games, and experiences.
- Working with global industries at various levels: Sponsored by global industries such as Qualcomm, participation of global industries such as Sony, workshops by global industries such as Samsung.

The XR Startup Awards will also be given out during the XR Summit by American Computer Scientist Steve LaValle, the co-inventor of Oculus VR Set. The Awards are dedicated to recognizing and empowering startups that are pushing boundaries and paving the way for a brighter future.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Academic Resources, Augmented Reality, Gamified Learning, Mixed Reality, MOU, Partnerships, Research, Virtual Reality

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### [Web3 Education Platform Academic Labs Secures $3.2M in New Funding](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/web3-education-platform-academic-labs-secures-3-2m-in-new-funding/)

**Published:** November 13, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Academic Labs, an EdTech project that leverages Web3 technology to empower students and content creators, recently completed its first fundraising round, raising an impressive $3.2 million.

**Content:**

Academic Labs, an EdTech project that leverages [Web3](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/web3/) technology to empower students and content creators, recently completed its first fundraising round, raising an impressive $3.2 million. The round was led by HTX Ventures and several prestigious institutions.

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The project has also unveiled partnerships with over 20 leading Web3 projects and institutions, granting Academic Labs access to a combined [community](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/community/) of more than 2 million users. Academic Labs’ successful funding marks a new chapter in the company’s history, suggesting more significant ecosystem expansion and ongoing development of its platform and products. The team has announced that information about new products, token airdrops, and token listings will be released in the coming weeks. Academic Labs is an EduFi project that aims to increase the efficiency of value exchange in online education.

Kingston Kwek, Founder and CVO of Academic Labs, said:

> **We’re determined to overcome the challenges of high platform fees, lack of incentives for learning and teaching, and insufficient involvement of learner communities in shaping the platforms. By harnessing the power of Web3 technology, we’re not just solving these problems; we’re creating a new paradigm for education—one that is truly decentralized, community-driven, and accessible to all.**

Academic Labs introduces Web3 technology to address these challenges and return platform ownership to learners and educators. By allowing users to take part in the platform, Academic Labs achieves a community-driven approach in deciding the content and functions to be launched, thereby maximizing the efficiency of knowledge sharing. The platform operates without fees, empowering users to decide what knowledge they want to acquire truly.

Academic Labs uses tokenomics to make learning affordable, aligning with the UN’s goal of quality education. Its Gamification and SocialFi features have boosted user growth fivefold this year, making learning fun and engaging. Beyond online, Academic Labs has partnered with universities in Hong Kong, the Philippines, and Vietnam and launched courses with Cornell Blockchain, integrating blockchain education globally.

The collaborative effort between Academic Labs and the Solana chain extends beyond culture to their underlying driving forces. Academic Labs recently launched many livestreams and classes on [cryptocurrency](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/cryptocurrency/) trading, relying on Solana’s robust ecosystem in this field. The team believes that the trade story on Solana is a fantastic method to convert Web2 users to Web3, which is consistent with their ideals.

As the first EduFi project on Solana, Academic Labs is well-positioned for its upcoming listing. The project has achieved significant milestones, including 100,000 registered users, a 250,000-strong community, and 5,000 Daily Active Users (DAU). These achievements demonstrate the growing demand for Web3-powered educational solutions and the potential for Academic Labs to make a lasting impact in the space.

Terry Tan, the CEO of Academic Labs, added:

> **Our vision for the future is to empower everyone’s lifelong learning journey seamlessly. Understanding users’ backgrounds will be essential for all developers in the digital era, with education and skill-related data being the most significant components. Academic Labs aims to be the platform where individuals own and control their education data via decentralized identities, unlocking new possibilities for personalized learning and career growth.**

With the successful completion of its first fundraising round and the establishment of key partnerships, Academic Labs is poised for rapid growth and expansion. The team is currently focusing on several key initiatives to enhance the platform further and deliver more excellent value to its users. In the coming weeks, the company will distribute its first round of token airdrops, rewarding early adopters and active community members for their support. The project will also move forward with its highly-anticipated token listing, allowing more investors to participate in the Academic Labs ecosystem.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Career Growth, Community, Cryptocurrency, EdTech Startups/Companies, Funding, Online Education, Partnerships, Web3

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### [Physis Capital Invests in CTPL to Shape the Future of Education](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/physis-capital-invests-in-ctpl-to-shape-the-future-of-education/)

**Published:** November 13, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Creanovation Technologies Pvt. Ltd (CTPL), a pioneering venture backed by GVFL and IPV Ventures specializing in transforming the admissions process for higher education institutions, has recently raised INR 5 crore from growth-stage-focused Physis Capital.

**Content:**

Creanovation Technologies Pvt. Ltd (CTPL), a pioneering venture backed by GVFL and IPV Ventures specializing in transforming the [admissions](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/admissions/) process for [higher education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/higher-education/) institutions, has recently raised INR 5 crore from growth-stage-focused Physis Capital. This $50 million fund focuses on supporting tech-enabled startups that solve real-world challenges for businesses and consumers in India, aiming for large-scale impact.

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Founded by Bikash Sahoo, CTPL features customizable workflows, CRM-driven lead management, and AI-powered decision-making for more efficient admissions. With over a decade of experience, the company has become a trusted partner for more than 250 educational institutions, driving significant growth through a combination of proprietary technology, experienced professionals, and proven process frameworks. Beyond admissions, the platform’s NextGen Academy offers industry-collaborative courses to prepare students for the future job market. It helps educational institutions increase revenue and improve overall efficiency.

Speaking on the fundraising, Founder and CEO of CTPL, Bikash Sahoo, said:

> **Physis Capital has been an incredible partner in our journey, backing us from the beginning and offering invaluable support through their network and expertise. Investment by Physis reinforces our vision of building a Global Admissions Management Company, enabling educational universities and institutions to grow their businesses and create a next-generation educational environment. With support from Physis Capital, IPV, GVFL, and other investors, we’re set to ramp up our tech capabilities, enhance our offerings, and drive global expansion. We’re gearing up for the next round in 6-9 months with an ARR of INR 50-60 Cr.**

The Gurugram-based startup claims to have doubled its revenue year on year for the past three years while remaining profitable. It is set to enter international markets this year. CTPL has raised a total of $4 million in this round in a mix of dilutive and non-dilutive capital.

Ankur Mittal, General Partner, Physis Capital, added:

> **Physis Capital is committed to identifying and nurturing startups that use technology to address critical challenges and create meaningful impact. Our focus is on ventures contributing to India’s foundational growth, so our first fund is structured as an India growth opportunity fund. We strongly emphasize the company’s fundamentals, including scalability and unit economics, in our investment decisions.**

Founded by IPV partners Vinay Bansal, Ankur Mittal, and Mitesh Shah, Physis Capital is a growth-stage fund targeting startups from Pre-Series A to Series B. Physis is a multi-sector fund and plans to build a portfolio of 12-15 startups. The investment per startup will range from $500K to $1.5 million in the first round, with continued support for potential winners in follow-on rounds. As Physis Capital nears its final close, the fund has a mix of retail and institutional investors as LPs, including HNIs, family offices, and corporate offices that have invested in the fund.

Earlier this year, Physis Capital also invested in Ben & Gaws. The fund is known for backing several well-recognized startups, including Bharat Pe, Blusmart, VideoVerse, Milkbasket, Samosa Party, Stage, and Otipy.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Admissions, Artificial Intelligence, EdTech Funding, EdTech Investors, EdTech Startups/Companies, Higher Education, Next Generation Technology, Online Education

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### [Compilatio: A Solid and Relevant Alternative to Plagiarism and AI Detectors Such as Turnitin, Copyleaks and StrikePlagiarism](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/compilatio-ai-detector-and-plagiarism-detector-alternative-to-turnitin/)

**Published:** November 12, 2024
**Author:** Editorial Team

**Excerpt:** Discover Compilatio: a reliable plagiarism and AI detector for educators and students, available in 40+ countries. A strong alternative to Turnitin, Copyleaks, and Strikeplagiarism.

**Content:**

**Compilatio: The Trusted Choice in Europe for Plagiarism and AI Detection, Now Serving Educational Institutions in Asia & the Pacific.**

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[Compilatio](https://www.compilatio.net/en) has long been a dedicated advocate for academic integrity. With its presence in over 40 countries, this company has been championing academic integrity and authenticity for over Twenty years.

Compilatio initially established itself as the leader in French-speaking countries and Europe. It successfully expanded its reach to the Ibero-American market through strategic & solid partnerships with resellers like ITMS and Samoo. Now, the company is setting its sights on Asia and the Pacific by collaborating with reliable local partners such as Pukunui, Digitos, and Dynamic Pixel. This recent expansion of its distribution network reflects Compilatio’s ambition to explore new markets and enhance its educational impact on a global scale. In line with its growth ambition, Compilatio also recently participated in major events in Asia, like the Edutech Asia in Singapore, where it has received positive feedback from attendees, further emphasizing the relevance of its tools in academic settings.

Compilatio’s reputation is well established! It is based on a **serious academic approach to tackling plagiarism,** constant **commitment,** and **robust and reliable plagiarism and [AI detection tools](https://www.compilatio.net/en/ai-detector-info).** Today, Compilatio stands out as a solid and noteworthy alternative to similar solutions like Turnitin, Copyleaks, and StrikePlagiarism.

[Discover Compilatio’s Plagiarism and AI Detector](https://www.compilatio.net/en/education-teachers)

### 6 Reasons Why Compilatio Plagiarism and AI Detector are Captivating Users Worldwide

#### Compilatio, An Innovative and Reliable Company

Since its creation, Compilatio has set itself apart through innovation, rapidly adapting its tools to meet the evolving needs of educational establishments. Historically recognized for its expertise in plagiarism detection, Compilatio has expanded its offerings to include the **detection of content generated by artificial intelligence** from early 2020, with [remarkable reliability](https://aithority.com/machine-learning/a-free-independent-chatgpt-detector-reaches-90-efficiency/). This testifies to Compilatio’s commitment to its academic customers, including renowned schools and universities (e.g. University of Geneva, Université Paris Cité, Politecnico di Torino, UCLM…)

![Compilatio AI Detector and Plagiarism Checker](https://www.edtechreview.in/wp-content/uploads/compilatio-ai-detector-and-plagiarism-checker.webp "Compilatio Ai Detector and Plagiarism Checker")Compilatio AI Detector and Plagiarism Checker#### A Truly Pedagogical Approach Focused on Academic Integrity

Compilatio is appreciated by educational establishments for its pedagogical vision. Teachers see Compilatio as an ally in integrity training. Unlike solutions focused purely on detection, Compilatio promotes **prevention, good research and writing practices**, and academic ethics. Its software is designed to raise awareness among students, and Compilatio offers **support in setting up a comprehensive anti-plagiarism approach** based on the essential pillars of establishing a regulatory framework, training, assessment and [communication](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/communication/).

#### Attractive Software: Intuitive, Reliable and Powerful

Compilatio’s software is intuitive, with simple, fluid interfaces that make it easy for teachers and administrators to detect AI content generated and [plagiarism](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/plagiarism/). What’s more, the reliability of our analyses – particularly our ability to detect similarities in more than 180 languages – is a major asset for international schools.

#### Stable, Transparent and Market-driven Prices

Compilatio is committed to maintaining stable and transparent prices, adapted to the different constraints of educational establishments. This pricing policy strengthens customer confidence and enables them to truly anticipate their expenses.

#### Ongoing Personalized Support and Customer Proximity

Support is another fundamental aspect that sets Compilatio apart from its competitors. From [choosing the right anti-plagiarism tool](https://www.compilatio.net/en/best-plagiarism-checker) for the school to supporting teachers in making the best use of the software, Compilatio provides a complete toolbox, including teaching guides, training materials and multilingual technical support. This proximity enables Compilatio to maintain solid relationships with its customers, who feel supported in their educational and technological endeavours.

#### Data Protection and Security

Compilatio attaches great importance to protecting its users’ data. Its solutions comply with security standards, guaranteeing institutions that users’ and students’ information and work remain confidential and protected.

### Testimonial: ‘Compilatio, a Successful Alternative to Turnitin’

Switching from solutions such as Turnitin or Copyleaks to Compilatio has proved beneficial for many establishments. For example, a French [higher education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/higher-education/) establishment, which replaced Turnitin with Compilatio a few years ago, testifies (anonymously): ”Compilatio has enabled our teachers to benefit from a **particularly intuitive tool** and pedagogical follow-up that has considerably **enriched our approach** to plagiarism prevention. The value for money of the institutional subscription is much more attractive, and the technical support is responsive. We have no regrets about our choice; Compilatio has **supported us very well in this transition.**”

### Conclusion

Compilatio has established itself today as a solid, credible alternative to the plagiarism and AI content detection solutions offered by players such as Turnitin, Copyleaks and StrikePlagiarism. Its success is based on a fine balance between innovation, education, accessibility, affordability and customer proximity. By positioning itself as a trusted partner, Compilatio extends its influence by helping academic communities preserve the integrity of their academic practices.

**Categories:** Insight

**Tags:** Accessibility, AI Writing, Communication, Data Security, education, Higher Education, Innovation, Plagiarism

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### [Google Launches New AI Tool 'Learn About' to Revolutionize Learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/google-launches-new-ai-tool-learn-about-to-revolutionize-learning/)

**Published:** November 13, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Google has introduced an innovative new AI tool, 'Learn About', which aims to revolutionize how users learn about various topics.

**Content:**

Google has introduced an innovative new AI tool, ‘Learn About’, which aims to revolutionize how users learn about various topics. The tool, launched as an experimental platform, presents [educational content](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/educational-content/) in a more interactive and visually engaging manner than typical AI-powered assistants like Gemini or AI Overviews.

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The Learn About AI tool is currently available to a select group of users in the United States. It assists them in achieving their learning objectives by providing a conversational and multimedia-driven learning experience. It is built using Google’s LearnLM large language model (LLM), which differs from the company’s other models like Gemini. LearnLM was unveiled during Google I/O and is designed with a focus on educational and research data. The newly introduced tool aims to offer responses grounded in reliable learning sources, enhancing the user experience by tailoring content in a way that matches how people learn.

Unlike Google’s other AI offerings, Learn About delivers answers in a highly visual and interactive format, combining text with images, articles, and videos from educational websites. This method helps users dive deeper into the material by offering additional related content. For example, when tested by The Verge, the tool displayed images and videos to support its responses, unlike Gemini, which quoted sources like Wikipedia. The tool also avoids AI “hallucinations,” where AI models may provide misleading or fabricated information.

The platform also provides interactive guides that assist users in comprehending complex topics. These guides allow users to explore concepts, gradually building a more profound understanding systematically. Additionally, the tool helps users identify and avoid misconceptions commonly associated with specific topics, enhancing the learning process.

Although the Learn About tool is still more of an experiment than anything else, it may revolutionize the way students and people in general use social networks and the Internet to learn new things and complete their tasks. Unlike other AI tools in use today, it adopts [multimedia](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/multimedia/) content to expand on theories while halting the use of hallucinations.

Learn About is a new perspective on learning and interacting with information while having great access to up-to-date advanced AI technology. This tool was developed by Google.

In a related development, Google unveiled a new Utilities extension for the Gemini app. This update allows Gemini AI assistant to control many smartphone features such as alarms, timers, audio settings, and cameras, providing a new dimension to Android-powered smartphones.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** AI-based Learning, Artificial Intelligence, education, Educational Content, Interactive Learning, Multimedia, Online Learning, Research

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### [Amazon's New Bengaluru Facility Offers Free Robotics and AI Education](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/amazons-new-bengaluru-facility-offers-free-robotics-and-ai-education/)

**Published:** November 13, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Amazon India recently launched a facility in Bengaluru that will provide "underserved" school students with accessible, hands-on learning in robotics, computing, artificial intelligence (AI), and 3D printing.

**Content:**

Amazon India recently launched a facility in Bengaluru that will provide “underserved” school students with accessible, [hands-on learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/hands-on-learning/) in robotics, computing, [artificial intelligence](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/artificial-intelligence/) (AI), and 3D printing.

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According to an official statement, Amazon Future Engineer Makerspace will “empower” more than 4,000 young innovators by 2025. The facility will work with The Innovation Story, a group comprising educators, to “provide underserved students in Classes 5 to 12 with immersive, hands-on learning experiences, nurturing their curiosity and equipping them with innovative technological skills to become future change-makers.

For beginners, there are three—to four-hour programmes to learn basic [robotics](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/robotics/) and coding. Six-hour programmes, over two days, “dive deeper” into advanced robotics, programming, prototyping, and design. For the most advanced students, there are multi-month programmes. Makerspace has areas where students can build and test their robots.

Akshay Kashyap, India lead of Amazon Future Engineer Programme, said:

> **This facility will provide thousands of young minds with the tools, knowledge, and mentorship they need to become future innovators. We’re empowering the next generation of tech leaders by offering hands-on learning experiences in robotics, AI, and 3D printing.**

Students can book online sessions with groups of up to 40 participants. Makerspace has 3D printers, lathes, power tools, electronic equipment, and kits for international competitions. Mentors and Amazon volunteers will help students develop skills in coding, [problem-solving](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/problem-solving/), and design.

Meenal Majumder, Founder of The Innovation Story, added:

> **As the knowledge partner for the Amazon Future Engineer Programme, we’ve designed specialized experiential sessions aligning with the programme’s objective to uplift students from underserved communities. We aim to equip young minds with the skills to excel in tech and AI careers.**

Amazon Future Engineer is a philanthropic programme of the company that provides opportunities in computer science education to underprivileged students. The programme works with primary and high schools, guiding students to successful careers in the technology industry.

Amazon has collaborated with 11 non-profit organizations in India to provide computer science education in over 17,000 schools. The company claims Future Engineer has assisted over 2.9 million students over the last three years and educated 16,000 teachers nationwide.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, education, Hands on Learning, High School, Innovation, Mentorship, NonProfits, Problem Solving, Robotics, Science

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### [Callus Company Unveils SPRINT PROGRAM to Empower Indian Students With Career Opportunities](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/callus-company-unveils-sprint-program-to-empower-indian-students-with-career-opportunities/)

**Published:** November 12, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Callus Company, a South Korean startup focused on connecting young talent to global markets, has launched its flagship SPRINT PROGRAM in India.

**Content:**

Callus Company, a South Korean startup focused on connecting young talent to global markets, has launched its flagship SPRINT PROGRAM in India. This innovative program provides [Indian students](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/indian-students/) and professionals with internship-based [hiring](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/hiring/) opportunities, aiming to empower them with competitive salaries and [career growth](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/career-growth/) in international roles. Callus Company’s entry into the Indian market highlights its commitment to fostering career opportunities for many highly skilled yet underemployed individuals in India.

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Callus Company’s move into India is backed by the country’s significant talent base and the company’s strategy to offer secure, permanent positions over short-term contracts. This unique approach not only allows Indian candidates to showcase their skills globally but also supports international companies in accessing a growth-focused, motivated workforce without hefty platform fees.

Ryan Kim, CEO of Callus Company, stated:

> **India’s expanding pool of skilled young professionals is the perfect destination for us to introduce SPRINT PROGRAM. Our mission is to create an equitable and sustainable platform that opens doors for Indian talent in the global job market, enabling them to build long-term careers with fair compensation.**

Callus Company is part of the K-Startup Centre (KSC) 2024 cohort, run by The Circle: Founders Club (FC) in India, part of a global initiative aimed at helping South Korean startups explore opportunities in the Indian market. Supported by the Korea Institute of Startups & Entrepreneurship Development (KISED), this program benefits startups from diverse sectors through mentoring, business connections, networking events, and local market insights to support cross-border innovation.

In line with the University Grants Commission (UGC) policy of October 2023, which mandates that students complete 60-120 internship hours before graduation, Callus Company has tailored the SPRINT PROGRAM to fulfil these requirements. By providing AICTE-compliant internships, the program allows students to meet graduation criteria, gain valuable experience, and improve their employability, even if not hired directly.

The organization aims to build a talent pool of 100,000 candidates by 2026, collaborating with top educational institutions and expanding its reach across India. Partnering with prestigious [universities](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/universities/) such as SRM University in Chennai, Amity University in Noida, and VTU in Bangalore will ensure a steady flow of high-quality candidates, strengthen its pipeline, and establish a robust recruitment platform. Through these initiatives, the platform aims to redefine the recruitment experience for Indian talent, building a verified, reliable platform that bridges India’s educational institutions and global markets.

Callus Company empowers early-career talent by offering full-time work opportunities with competitive salaries, allowing candidates to establish long-term, sustainable careers. Its mission is to become India’s foremost recruitment platform for international employment, providing a beneficial experience for candidates and companies alike.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Career Growth, Employability Skills, Hiring, Indian Students, Internships, Online Recruitment, Upskilling

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### [Bhanzu Raises $16.5M to Fuel Growth and Expansion](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/bhanzu-raises-16-5m-to-fuel-growth-and-expansion/)

**Published:** November 12, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Bhanzu, a maths learning platform, has successfully raised $16.5 million in a Series B funding round led by Epiq Capital and Z3 Partners, with participation from existing investors Lightspeed Ventures and Eight Roads.

**Content:**

Bhanzu, a [maths learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/maths-learning/) platform, has successfully raised $16.5 million in a Series B funding round led by Epiq Capital and Z3 Partners, with participation from existing investors Lightspeed Ventures and Eight Roads. With this funding, the Hyderabad-based company plans to expand in the US and other markets. The recent funding will also support the firm’s approach to [mathematics](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/mathematics/) education, which departs from traditional rote methods. Its AI-driven curriculum adapts to students’ learning styles to reduce maths anxiety and enhance problem-solving skills in small, interactive sessions.

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Bhanzu, founded in 2020 by the world’s fastest human calculator, Neelakantha Bhanu Prakash, aims to eradicate [math phobia](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/math-phobia/) and foster careers in math and [STEM](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/stem/) fields among learners worldwide. The platform bridges the gap between dreams and competency by empowering students to reach their full potential and introducing them to science, technology, and AI through the perspective of math. The courses are developed so that students become adept in math and intimately relate to mathematical concepts.

Speaking about the latest development, Neelakantha’s Founder and CEO, Bhanu Prakash, said:

> **The US maths education market has significant potential, but it is dominated by large, billion-dollar companies that have not innovated their curricula or effectively embraced technology. This gap creates a significant opportunity for Bhanzu to revolutionize maths education in the US.**

The startup claims to have established a market presence in India, the US, the UK, and the Middle East. Currently, it offers courses for students from [kindergarten](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/kindergarten/) to classes nine and above.

Rishi Maheshwari, Managing Partner, Z3Partners, added:

> **This investment fits into our thesis of outcome-driven education, where the strength of the product drives growth. This is evident in the positive unit economics and global growth the company is witnessing. The company is currently at an inflexion point to turbocharge growth profitably and sustainably.**

Bhanzu has raised over $33 million, including a $15 million Series A investment led by Eight Roads Ventures in September 2022. The latest funds are expected to accelerate the company’s growth trajectory, which the organization claims has increased 8x since the fundraising round. It claims to have produced positive cash flow and a high product-market fit across its operating locations.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** EdTech Funding, EdTech Investors, EdTech Startups/Companies, Kindergarten, Math Learning Platform, Math Phobia, Mathematics, Maths Learning, Online Courses, Online Education, STEM

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### [Zell Education and Galgotias University Unite to Offer ACCA Certification](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/zell-education-and-galgotias-university-unite-to-offer-acca-certification/)

**Published:** November 12, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Zell Education, India's leading finance and accounts EdTech platform, has partnered strategically with Galgotias University to offer the globally recognised ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) certification.

**Content:**

Zell Education, India’s leading finance and accounts EdTech platform, has partnered strategically with Galgotias University to offer the globally recognised ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) certification to students pursuing a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree. The MoU, signed by Dr Nitin Kumar Gaur, Registrar of Galgotias University, and Anant Bengani, Co-Founder of Zell Education, marks a significant step towards bridging the gap between academic knowledge and professional qualifications in the field of finance and accounting.

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Founded in 2015 by enterprising professionals Pratham Barot and Anant Bengani, Zell Education bridges the gap between academic excellence and practical [skill development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/skill-development/). As a cutting-edge learning platform, the platform offers comprehensive training to aspiring finance and accounting students.

Speaking on the partnership, Anant Bengani, Executive Director and co-founder of Zell Education, said:

> **We’re excited to partner with Galgotias University to offer their BBA students a direct pathway to global finance careers through the ACCA certification. This certification shapes future leaders in finance who can compete at a global level. With the ACCA programme, Galgotias’ students will gain the skills and recognition to excel in the international finance landscape.**

The ACCA certification is recognised in over 180 countries, including Canada, Singapore, the UK, Japan, Dubai, Australia, Malaysia, Germany, New Zealand, the European Union, and many more. It is highly sought after by employers around the world. With Zell Education’s comprehensive ACCA training programme integrated into the BBA curriculum, Galgotias University students will gain an in-depth understanding of finance, accounting, and business, enhancing their employability and positioning them for a global career
opportunities.

Dr. Jagannath Mohanty, Dean, School of Management, Galgotias University, expressed his appreciation for the collaboration:

> **We are delighted to partner with Zell Education to offer the ACCA programme to our BBA students. Galgotias University is committed to providing a world-class education that empowers our students with global competencies. This collaboration aligns perfectly with our mission to bridge the gap between academic knowledge and professional skills, preparing our students for successful careers in finance and accounting. We are confident that Zell Education’s expertise in ACCA training will offer our students a distinct advantage in the global job market.**

Galgotias University, established in 2011, is a prominent institution in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. It provides nearly 200 undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral degrees in various fields, including management, [engineering](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/engineering/), law, healthcare, and liberal arts. The university’sUniversity’s faculty is drawn from premier schools worldwide, focusing on innovation, research, and industry-relevant learning. The University is well-known for its strong industry relationships, cutting-edge facilities, and commitment to preparing graduates to succeed in a competitive global environment.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Certification, Curriculum, EdTech Partnership, EdTech Startups/Companies, Engineering, Financial Education, Innovation, Research, Skill Development

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### [Uttarakhand Launches e-Srijan Bot to Empower Teachers](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/uttarakhand-launches-e-srijan-bot-to-empower-teachers/)

**Published:** November 11, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** In an exciting initiative to promote education, Uttarakhand has launched the e-Srijan Bot on SwiftChat, a digital platform committed to assisting the professional development of over 50,000 teachers nationwide.

**Content:**

In an exciting initiative to promote [education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/education/), Uttarakhand has launched the e-Srijan Bot on SwiftChat, a digital platform committed to assisting the [professional development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/professional-development/) of over 50,000 teachers nationwide. Honourable Education Minister Dr Dhan Singh Rawat introduced the e-Srijan bot, which delivers accessible, mobile-based training to help teachers grow in their role and better support student learning.

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The e-Srijan bot is designed to reach educators in every corner of Uttarakhand, including those who previously had limited access to [professional training](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/professional-training/). Through this bot, teachers can engage in courses on ICT (Information and Communication Technology) and [21st-century teaching](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/21st-century-teaching/) skills, take assessments, receive feedback, and earn SCERT certifications, all from the convenience of their mobile devices. This marks a significant step towards preparing teachers to connect with students in a technology-driven world.

Jharna Kamthan, Director General of School Education, Uttarakhand, shared thoughts on the initiative:

> **The vision behind the Teachers’ Professional Development Bot’ e-Srijan’ is to empower educators with the latest educational technologies and teaching tools. We aim to make our teachers globally competitive, equipping them to contribute effectively to the holistic development of students.**

The e-Srijan bot fits seamlessly into teachers’ busy schedules, allowing them to advance their skills without disrupting their daily routines. For many teachers, this is the first time they’ve had access to such a flexible, supportive tool, enabling continuous learning and growth.

Bandana Garbyal, Director of Academic Research and Training, Uttarakhand, commented:

> **e-Srijan is a valuable initiative to strengthen teachers’ skills through accessible, high-quality online courses. Our vision is to foster a culture of continuous learning, enabling educators to adapt to modern educational challenges and enhance student outcomes.**

Launching the e-Srijan bot on SwiftChat brings new hope to teachers across Uttarakhand, equipping them with tools and skills to make a lasting, positive impact in their classrooms. This project demonstrates a commitment to empowering educators, resulting in a brighter future in which every student benefits from talented, confident teachers equipped to meet today’s learners’ requirements.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** 21st Century Teaching, education, Professional Development, Professional Training, Teacher Training, teaching strategy

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### [MetaApply and South University Partner for Global Education](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/metaapply-and-south-university-partner-for-global-education/)

**Published:** November 11, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** MetaApply, an EdTech study abroad company, has announced its strategic partnership with South University, an institution with more than 125 years of educational excellence.

**Content:**

MetaApply, an EdTech [study abroad](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/study-abroad/) company, has announced its strategic partnership with South University, an institution with more than 125 years of educational excellence. This collaboration aims to provide students with quality education and transformative study abroad experiences in the United States, fostering a bright future for learners worldwide.

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Through this partnership, students will access South University’s programmes on academic rigour and practical learning. Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), South University offers a stable, supportive learning environment that emphasizes career-oriented education.

Speaking on the collaboration, Pawan Bhatia, Associate Director of University Partnerships at MetaApply, said:

> **Partnering with South University aligns with our mission of empowering students to achieve their academic and professional goals. This collaboration will make it easier for students to explore opportunities abroad, gain international exposure, and access the quality education that South University has delivered for generations.**

South University offers a variety of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programmes across disciplines such as business, healthcare, IT, leadership, and public administration. With a legacy of nurturing students, the university promotes personal growth and prepares students to thrive in global industries.

Joseph Castro, International Office Director of South University, also commented:

> **This partnership with MetaApply reflects our shared commitment to making higher education accessible to students worldwide. We look forward to welcoming international students and providing them the tools they need to succeed academically and professionally.**

MetaApply is setting a new standard in the industry with its unwavering commitment to innovation, [problem-solving](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/problem-solving/) and integrity. Its vision is to continually introduce groundbreaking solutions that simplify and enhance the experience for all its stakeholders. The organization aims to provide comprehensive, end-to-end support to students and study-abroad agents. It seeks to make studying abroad easy, rewarding, and accessible for everyone by connecting universities, educational consultants, lodging providers, and financial institutions.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** EdTech Startups/Companies, Innovation, International Education, Partnerships, Problem Solving, Study Abroad, undergraduate students, Universities

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### [Craftt Raises $2M in Seed Funding to Empower the Modern Workforce](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/craftt-raises-2m-in-seed-funding-to-empower-the-modern-workforce/)

**Published:** November 11, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Craftt, a platform built on decentralized infrastructure for the modern workforce, has successfully closed US$2 million in seed funding.

**Content:**

Craftt, a platform built on decentralized infrastructure for the modern workforce, has successfully closed US$2 million in seed funding. The round was led by Superscript, accompanied by DCG, and participation from notable angel investors. This funding milestone will accelerate the development of its decentralized infrastructure and fuel platform growth of partnerships, ecosystem apps and integrations, and community-building efforts.

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Craftt aims to offer universal benefits that enable financial confidence so anyone can have the freedom to choose where and how they work without worries. The platform and ecosystem will simplify and empower a seamless and connected workforce with income and earnings, [healthcare](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/healthcare/) and insurance, perks and rewards, and work-life support, all subsidized through network economics.

The company believes in the future of a dynamic workforce that values flexibility, autonomy, and control over their careers. Work will no longer be just about the 9-to-5 grind, climbing corporate ladders, or holding a single job title. Now, especially in the age of AI, the workforce has more tools available than ever to get ahead and thrive in independent careers. However, while work has evolved, the systems the workforce and companies rely on have yet to keep pace. The significant friction caused by traditional tools and frameworks has been a hurdle to more fluidity in the labour market.

Speaking on the fundraising, Jacob Ko, Superscrypt, said:

> **We are excited to back Craftt in building their vision of an empowered modern workforce. Their platform allows companies to easily access, interact with, and transact with independent workers, verify their work history, and provide them with benefits otherwise unavailable to them. Human and work relationships are made easy, powered by benefits and incentives.**

Craftt is designed to tackle labour challenges in new ways through an integrated decentralized platform that will deliver universal benefits, streamline global payments and finances, and meet compliance needs with the use of verifiable credentials:

- **Craftt ID—**represents a user’s identity and profile for single sign-on authentication and verification to connect the universal benefits system.
- **Craftt Pass—**the gateway to universal benefits, opportunities, earnings, and rewards. It’s an all-in-one application that empowers users with a growing ecosystem designed to support and enhance their careers.
- **Benefits & Payments Infrastructure—**the core of Craftt’s universal benefits system, earnings and network monetization layer, and global payment solutions.
- **Craftt API and no-code tools—**solutions for partners and builders to integrate Craftt into their applications and offer access to universal benefits for their users.

Anna Bertha, Investor, DCG, added:

> **The Craftt team’s innovative approach to decentralizing the future of work is powering opportunities for millions of independent workers around the globe. We believe in the transformative potential of their platform and are proud to support their mission of redefining how work is organized and valued.**

Craftt Pass is now available in public beta, providing quick access to unique cashback and discounts on worldwide health insurance. The organization has integrated with World ID, the internet’s digital evidence of human identity, allowing its 15 million+ World App users to sign in with Worldcoin to Craftt Pass for universal benefits. It will further develop the platform towards a Layer-2 infrastructure, expand its ecosystem [partnerships](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/partnerships/), and allow Craftt Pass users to unlock even more benefits, opportunities, earnings, and rewards. Early Craftt Pass users will have exclusive access to upcoming features, upgrades, and ecosystem apps. The global workforce and independent workers can claim their Craftt Pass now at craftt.xyz.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Community, Employee Benefits, Healthcare, Partnerships, Workforce Development

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### [SocialCrowd Raises $2.5M Seed Funding to Boost Workforce Performance](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/socialcrowd-raises-2-5m-seed-funding-to-boost-workforce-performance/)

**Published:** November 11, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** SocialCrowd, a tech company dedicated to enhancing workforce performance through data and automation, has raised $2.5 million in a recent seed funding round led by Bread and Butter Ventures and Augment Ventures.

**Content:**

SocialCrowd, a tech company dedicated to enhancing workforce performance through data and automation, has raised $2.5 million in a recent seed funding round led by Bread and Butter Ventures and Augment Ventures. VC 414, Serac Ventures, and FullCircle also participated in the round.

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Founded to focus on frontline and shift workers in retail, manufacturing, and hospitality sectors, SocialCrowd is designed to improve workforce efficiency and [engagement](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/engagement/) by setting clear performance goals and rewarding employees for meeting them. Its unique approach is gaining traction as organizations adapt to post-pandemic challenges, with many employers prioritizing tools that help retain staff and improve productivity. The platform’s software offers businesses a “Fitbit-like” solution for tracking, motivating, and rewarding employees, particularly in high turnover roles.

Speaking about the company’s mission, Raphael Akinsipe, Co-founder and CEO of SocialCrowd, said:

> **We’re helping companies set tangible goals for their teams, and the results speak for themselves. In one instance, a restaurant saw a 490% increase in sales for daily specials within 90 days by incentivizing employees.**

Akinsipe added:

> **We have seen incredible growth across verticals; we knew we would need to expand our engineering, customer success, and sales, underscoring the company’s commitment to scaling to meet demand.**

With this investment round, the firm plans to expand its engineering, customer success, and sales teams as it proliferates in workforce optimization.

Investors have quickly backed SocialCrowd’s vision for the [future of work](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/future-of-work/). Mary Grove, the managing partner at Bread and Butter Ventures, emphasized the relevance of SocialCrowd’s approach. Grove stated:

> **We remain bullish on ‘the future of work’ as a category, especially in tech, that enhances the experience of frontline and shift workers. SocialCrowd’s focus on performance-based rewards addresses a critical need in core economic sectors.**

With an average monthly growth rate of 20%, SocialCrowd is poised to broaden its reach across more industries and expand its use of AI to drive further innovation. This latest round of funding will also support the company’s goal of making performance management accessible and practical for organizations of all sizes.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Employee, Engagement, Engineering, Future of Work, Workflow Automation, Workforce Development

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### [Temasek Foundation Education Challenge Awards S$90,000 to EdTech Startups](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/temasek-foundation-education-challenge-awards-s90000-to-edtech-startups/)

**Published:** November 8, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Kipin Edutech (Winner), Stick'Em (1st runner-up), and Dive Analytics (2nd runner-up) won the inaugural "Temasek Foundation Education Challenge: Empowering Teachers through EdTech" held at EduTech Asia. 

**Content:**

Kipin Edutech (Winner), Stick’Em (1st runner-up), and Dive Analytics (2nd runner-up) won the inaugural **“Temasek Foundation Education Challenge: Empowering Teachers through EdTech”** held at EduTech Asia. EdTech accelerator EduSpaze and Temasek Foundation organized the event.

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Kipin Edutech won for their groundbreaking digital transformation solution that allows schools to develop an online presence in minutes, even without internet connectivity. This breakthrough significantly enhances educational opportunities in remote regions. Stick’Em, the runner-up, offers affordable [STEAM education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/steam-education/) using innovative hardware kits and an online platform. This allows schools to deploy programmes independently and at a lower cost. Dive Analytics, the second runner-up, offers a productivity software suite that optimizes administrative processes for [K-12](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/k-12/) institutions and provides [data-driven](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/data-driven/) insights into student well-being, earning recognition from Singapore’s Ministry of Education.

The winners were awarded S$90,000 in grants and market access trips to catalyze their pilot solutions in the Southeast Asian (SEA) region. In addition to the grants, Kipin Edutech will also receive a trip to London, United Kingdom, to participate in the Global EdTech Startup Awards (GESAwards) 2024 boot camp and Bett London in January 2025.

Ng Boon Heong, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of Temasek Foundation, said:

> **At Temasek Foundation, we recognize that education is a key enabler to uplift communities. The solutions presented by the finalists in this Challenge embody our goal of improving teaching quality, recognizing that teachers play an outsized role in shaping and inspiring future generations. Our catalytic funding supporting the winning solutions seeks to help these innovators test their innovations in addressing teaching challenges in relevant SEA markets to unlock further opportunities to scale in SEA. Congratulations to KIPIN, Stick’Em and Dive Analytics. We look forward to seeing these solutions as they pave the way for teachers and future learners.**

The Challenge attracted more than 250 applications from over 60 countries. Following a rigorous selection process, the top ten finalists were invited to pitch their innovative solutions live at EduTech Asia to a judging panel comprising expert review panellists and education experts. These finalists also received access to up to S$500,000 in cloud credits provided by Tech for Good partner Amazon Web Services.

According to UNESCO’s 2024 Global Report on Teachers, SEA faces a projected 4.5 million gap in teacher shortages. The Temasek Foundation Education Challenge seeks to address underlying factors and challenges faced by educators by discovering and supporting innovative solutions that enhance the effectiveness of teaching, evolve educators’ roles, and introduce new models to reach underserved communities.

Alex Ng, Managing Director of EduSpaze, said:

> **Congratulations to the winners, KIPIN, Stick’Em, and Dive Analytics, of the Temasek Foundation** **Education Challenge. We are excited to be part of the journey and to be able to recognize your effort, innovation and impact in contributing to the education ecosystem. To the rest of the top 10 finalists and other startups who have participated, I thank you for your contributions and unwavering efforts in evolving the education scene within the SEA region. Since EduSpaze’s inception in 2019, it has been heartwarming and fulfilling to witness how the EdTech scene has matured. The Challenge served as a testament to the steadfast efforts that EduSpaze, our ecosystem partners and EdTech players have made to contribute to the education transformation across Southeast Asia.**

EduSpaze aims to nurture a vibrant EdTech startup ecosystem that serves the education sector in Singapore and Southeast Asia. The company helps early-stage EdTech startups strengthen products and market access and accelerate their growth through ecosystem partnerships. The accelerator supports companies that address sector-specific challenges with innovative solutions to improve learning outcomes and the impact of education. EduSpaze is part of Spaze Ventures.

Ashley Tan, International Head of Social Impact & Sustainability at Amazon Web Services (AWS), added:

> **We look forward to the robust education solutions presented by our winners, KIPIN, Stick’Em and Dive Analytics and the other finalists, towards addressing teaching challenges in the SEA region. Together with Temasek Foundation and EduSpaze, Amazon Web Services (AWS) will continue to support equitable learning opportunities which drive education and opportunity for underserved learners. We stand ready to provide EdTech innovators with the power of cloud and the latest GenAI to power their mission-driven solutions and increase access to quality education.**

Temasek Foundation supports diverse programmes that uplift lives and communities in Singapore and Asia. These programmes are made possible through philanthropic endowments gifted by Temasek and gifts and other contributions from other donors. These programmes strive to deliver positive outcomes for individuals and communities now and for future generations. Its programmes collectively strengthen social resilience, foster international exchange, catalyze regional capabilities, advance science, and protect the planet.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Community, Data-Driven, EdTech Accelerator, EdTech Startups/Companies, education, Innovation, K-12, Online Learning, STEAM, STEAM Education

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### [NorthEdge Invests in EdTech Software Provider PebblePad to Fuel Growth](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/northedge-invests-in-edtech-software-provider-pebblepad-to-fuel-growth/)

**Published:** November 4, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** PebblePad, a Telford, UK-based EdTech software provider, received an investment from NorthEdge, a private equity firm.

**Content:**

PebblePad, a Telford, UK-based EdTech software provider, received an investment from NorthEdge, a [private equity](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/private-equity/) firm.

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However, the amount of the deal was not disclosed.

With this investment, the company intends to continue investing in people and additional resources in the US.

Founded in 2004 by former university lecturer Shane Sutherland, PebblePad offers a learning journey platform with capabilities in student-centred learning, supporting [higher education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/higher-education/) institutions across the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the United States. It is used by over 130 universities worldwide, including 30 top-ranked global [universities](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/universities/). The platform integrates ePortfolios, workbooks, and assessments to unify the learning journey. It gives students a holistic view of their experiences within and beyond the curriculum, from pre-arrival to alumni. This evidence-based approach supports higher education institutions in improving [student engagement](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/student-engagement/), development, and retention alongside enhancing student experiences, outcomes, and employability.

Commenting on the investment, Shane Sutherland, Founder and CEO of PebblePad, said:

> **Partnering with NorthEdge allows us to fast-track our growth plans in the United States, introduce new features, enhance our expertise through access to a broader network, and further our mission to deliver exceptional student experiences and outcomes.**

The investment will also support the business’s continued investment in its people. Andrew Galloway joins the business as Chief Financial Officer and brings with him extensive experience working with private equity-backed businesses. The plan will also enable the business to invest in additional resources in the US and ensure it remains a great place to work as it continues to scale.

Dan Matkin, Director at NorthEdge, added:

> **We are pleased to be backing Shane and the highly ambitious team at PebblePad to continue the platform’s growth. The business has a strong track record of growth and has already established a reputation for delivering learning experiences that help clients and students achieve their desired outcomes. Our investment will support PebblePad in delivering these outcomes on a larger scale internationally. At NorthEdge, we have an incredibly strong track record in the technology sector – backing founders to scale their businesses in the UK and internationally from the UK regions, so we are delighted to continue our momentum in this space through our partnership with PebblePad.**

Jon Pickering, NorthEdge’s Chief Investment Officer, led the deal alongside Dan Matkin, Director, and Simone Masterson, Investment Manager.

NorthEdge was advised by PwC (Corporate Finance), Strategy& (Commercial Due Diligence), Cortus Advisory (Financial Due Diligence), Squire Patton Boggs (Legal Due Diligence), Fellwood (Debt Advisory), Deloitte (Tax Due Diligence), Claritas (Tax Structuring), Lockton (Insurance Due Diligence), Outside In (Political Due Diligence), ReThought Solutions (Technology Due Diligence), Swan Partners (Transaction Support), Holtara (ESG Due Diligence), Forvis Mazars (Cyber Due Diligence) and Catalysis Advisory (Human Capital Planning).

PebblePad was advised by Bishopsgate (Corporate Finance), Gateley (Legal), Claritas (Tax) and Crosslake (Technology).

Based in Manchester, Leeds and Birmingham, NorthEdge manages over £900 million of private equity funds aimed at lower-mid market buy-out and development capital transactions in the Technology, Healthcare, Business Services and Specialised Industrial sectors.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** EdTech Funding, EdTech Startups/Companies, Healthcare, Higher Education, Online Learning, Private Equity, Student Engagement, Universities

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### [CARDS Secures Seed Funding to Fuel Growth and Expansion](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/cards-secures-seed-funding-to-fuel-growth-and-expansion/)

**Published:** November 8, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** CARDS, an Indonesian SaaS-based school management platform, has secured an undisclosed amount in a seed funding round led by US-based fintech investor Katha VC.

**Content:**

CARDS, an Indonesian [SaaS](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/saas/)-based [school management](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/school-management/) platform, has secured an undisclosed amount in a seed funding round led by US-based fintech investor Katha VC. The round also witnessed participation from DS/X Venture and edutech accelerator EduSpaze. With this investment, the company will fuel expansion and product development. It also plans to build a regional sales team, strengthen after-sales service teams to ensure smooth product implementation in every school and develop new technologies such as [artificial intelligence](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/artificial-intelligence/) (AI) to facilitate school staff operations.

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Co-founded by Muh Arif Mahfudin (CEO) and Hari Yuliawan (COO), CARDS offers a comprehensive platform to digitize various operational functions of schools, such as administration, finance, and digital payments. It encompasses all operational and academic activities and actively involves teachers, staff, students, and parents who utilize CARDS services daily. The startup aims to empower educational institutions, particularly those in tier 2 and tier 3 cities in Indonesia, to enhance efficiency and provide better learning experiences for students. This area needs to catch up in technology ownership compared with schools in tier 1 cities.

Speaking about the platform, Muh Arif Mahfudin, co-founder and CEO of CARDS, said:

> **We are building a new ecosystem in schools and not just providing partial solutions to problems. We address the most crucial aspect, the operational system, and then develop and transform other areas, such as cashless transactions in school canteens, more effective teaching and learning processes, attendance systems, and modernized financial reporting and school fee payments.**

Since its launch, the company has experienced tremendous expansion, drawing over 500 schools throughout Indonesia, including private, public, and Islamic boarding schools, to manage various operational aspects. Its emphasis on user-friendliness, efficiency, and customer happiness has also enabled it to reach probability in a short period of time, as the firm claims, demonstrating the effectiveness and sustainability of its solutions.

CARDS is open to developing strategic alliances to improve market penetration and make a more significant effect, which matches its goal of becoming the premier digital transformation solution for the education sector in Indonesia and surrounding regions.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Digital Learning, EdTech Funding, EdTech Investors, EdTech Startups/Companies, SaaS, School Management

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### [5 Speech-to-Text Tools for College Students With Learning Disabilities](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/speech-to-text-tools-for-college-students-with-learning-disabilities/)

**Published:** November 8, 2024
**Author:** Nicole Hardy

**Excerpt:** Discover how speech-to-text tools can revolutionize your academic journey. Learn about the top 5 apps, including Apple Dictation, Windows 11 Speech Recognition, Google Docs Voice Typing, Dragon, and Gboard, to streamline your writing process and boost your productivity.

**Content:**

A learning disability is a brain condition that causes difficulties in processing or comprehending information and, thus, can make it significantly harder to succeed academically. According to experts, learning disabilities are expressed differently in every individual. For some, they complicate understanding complex concepts. For others, they make it harder to acquire new skills. Yet, one of the most frequently faced learning disabilities affects word processing, making it harder for students to read and write.

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Given the vast amount of writing tasks in schools, it’s clear that a writing disability can greatly impact one’s performance. The good news is that there are a few ways to overcome this. Firstly, you can hire professional [dissertation writers](https://domyessay.com/dissertation-writing-service) and delegate writing tasks to them. Secondly, you can leverage specialized speech-to-text tools to help you handle writing easily, even with a learning disability.

Let us tell you about the top five such apps!

### Apple Dictation

Research finds that 71% of college and university students in the US already use or would like to use a Mac instead of Windows. For this reason, our first recommended tool is Apple Dictation, a free speech-to-text feature inherent in macOS, iPadOS and iOS.

Getting started with this feature is incredibly easy. First, you need to go to the settings on your Mac or another Apple device and follow the route **System Preferences > Keyboard > Dictation**. From there, you can enable dictation, select the languages you want to use, and pick a keyboard shortcut to allow speech-to-text.

The primary benefits of this feature are that it’s incredibly accurate, supports autocorrection, and doesn’t cost you a penny. Although it may seem a bit odd to use at first, once you get comfortable with it, this feature can save you plenty of time typing notes and papers for school.

### Windows 11 Speech Recognition

If you are a Windows user, you also have a built-in feature that you can use to dictate your texts. Windows 11 Speech Recognition is also known as Voice Typing. Just like Apple Dictation, this feature is a part of the system. It can be easily used in any computer app or software you use.

Getting started with this feature is also easy. To enable speech recognition on your computer, go to **Settings > Time and Language > Speech** and tweak the settings to meet your needs. Once the feature is enabled, open an app where you want to create your text, let’s say Word, and press the Windows logo key + H to start dictating. The system will automatically recognize your speech and translate it into text in seconds.

Windows 11 Speech Recognition is also free of charge and accurate enough. If we had to rate it, its accuracy would be around 95% against 96% in Apple Dictation.

### Google Docs Voice Typing

The next tool is meant specifically for students who prefer to keep their notes and assignments on the cloud and use Google Drive for all their academic matters. As you should know, Google Drive enables you to create, share, and collaborate on documents, tables, forms, and even presentations. However, you may still need to learn that there is a specialized voice typing feature that works in the Google Workspace suite.

To enable this feature, open Google Docs or Google Slides and go to **Tools > Voice Typing**. Then click on the microphone icon to start dictating.

Google’s voice typing feature can be used for free. At first glance, it can’t boast the same high accuracy as built-in speech-to-text features in Apple or Windows. However, some users claim that voice typing is gradually getting more accurate when you start using it more frequently.

### Dragon

Dragon is a smart speech recognition solution offered by Nuance. Formerly known as Dragon Dictate (1990), it’s the first dictation [software](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/software/) ever rolled out. Thanks to its long history, it’s deservedly called one of the leaders in the industry and definitely one of the best speech-to-text tools for students to try.

Using Dragon is incredibly intuitive. All you need to do is download an app for Android, iOS, macOS, or Windows, pick a suitable package, and start dictating.

The benefits of this tool include its compatibility with all devices. Also, it’s known for handling specialized industry [vocabulary](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/vocabulary/), which can be hard to process for free speech recognition tools. It even lets you customize your app by adding words that are otherwise hard to recognize and spell out to simplify dictation. It’s also incredibly accurate. And it only costs $15/month for a Dragon Anywhere plan that enables you to use this app across all mobile devices. There are also plans for a desktop from $200 to $500.

### Gboard

The last one on our list is Gboard, a mobile dictation app, also known as Google Keyboard. It’s native to Android devices but can also be downloaded to iOS devices from the App Store and activated from your device’s settings.

This app has a fairly accurate dictation feature. It may be less powerful compared to the tools described above. However, it offers a few extra features for simplified web search, Google Maps search, and text translation, so if it works for you, it’s also a good option.

Another benefit of Gboard is that it is also free to use, which makes it a great app for students on a budget.

### The Bottom Line

Achieving academic success can get incredibly complicated when you have a learning disability getting in your way. This condition can make it much harder to handle your daily academic commitments, such as doing [homework](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/homework/). Luckily, technology can help!

After reading this article, you will learn about the top five speech-to-text tools that have proven to be effectively collected by the team of [PaperTyper](https://papertyper.ai/) writers. Leverage these apps to assist you in your studies and overcome the challenges caused by learning disabilities!

**Categories:** Insight

**Tags:** Academic Resources, Homework, Online Learning, Software, Speech Recognition, Vocabulary, Voice based tools, Writing Skills

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### [Youni Secures $45M to Fund Scholarships for Students](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/youni-secures-45m-to-fund-scholarships-for-students/)

**Published:** November 8, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Youni has awarded USD 45 million in scholarships to young people who applied to colleges in the United States and Europe, including Cambridge and Oxford, over the last two academic years, according to the company.

**Content:**

Youni has awarded USD 45 million in scholarships to young people who applied to colleges in the United States and Europe, including Cambridge and Oxford, over the last two academic years, according to the company.

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Approximately 30% of the total has been full scholarships, which means that parents are not required to pay tuition fees and, in the case of US [universities](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/universities/), housing and meal costs are also paid. The remaining 70% were partial scholarships that helped cover tuition costs. These scholarships are provided for the entire period of study.

The firm mentioned that this year, more than 500 Romanian students were accepted into some of the world’s most prestigious universities, including Cornell University, Cambridge, Oxford, New York University, The University of Chicago, Brown University, Sorbonne, École Polytechnique, and ETH Zurich. In 2022, 63 students were accepted to international universities, marking an eightfold increase in just two years. Romanian students pursuing [international education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/international-education/) choose fields like computer science, business administration, architecture, psychology, hospitality, and medicine.

Andrei Nicolae, founder and CEO of Youni, commented on the development:

> **Our students are drawn to international universities for various reasons, such as the practical nature of courses, high employment rates in well-paying jobs after graduation, and extensive career and networking opportunities.**

To prepare students at an advanced level, Youni has launched Youni Center, an [online training](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-training/) hub focused on math and English. Romania’s only online SAT testing centre will soon join Youni Center.

Youni was founded in 2020 by Romanian entrepreneurs Andrei Nicolae, Ștefan Țăpescu, and Daniel Posdărăscu. Supporting students in reaching top universities in the United States, Europe, Asia, and Australia, the company has secured over EUR 2 million in funding from Early Game Ventures, Soulmates Ventures, Simple Capital, and various angel investors. The platform develops a comprehensive ecosystem for the success of students seeking to [study abroad](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/study-abroad/). It believes that there is a university that is right for each student. With a suitable adviser, every student will be guided and prepared to discover the fields and faculties that are most appropriate for them.

Over the following five years, Youni hopes to assist one million students in identifying the best university for their future studies.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** EdTech Startups/Companies, Funding, International Education, Online Education, Online Training, Online Tuition, Scholarship, Study Abroad, Universities

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### [Emerge Raises $73M to Fuel Future of Work and Learning Startups](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/emerge-raises-73m-to-fuel-future-of-work-and-learning-startups/)

**Published:** November 8, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Emerge, a global pre-seed fund backed by 100+ of the world's best future of work and learning operators, has closed $73 million for its oversubscribed global early-stage Fund II.

**Content:**

Emerge, a global pre-seed fund backed by 100+ of the world’s best [future of work](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/future-of-work/) and learning operators, has closed $73 million for its oversubscribed global early-stage Fund II. The second fund more than triples the investment from its first, bringing its total assets under management to $100 million. Investors who led the round included KfW Capital, Laerdal Invest, Jacobs Foundation, and Southern New Hampshire University.

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Founded in 2014 as Europe’s only EdTech specialist fund, Emerge aims to democratise access to opportunity by being a catalytic partner for pre-seed and seed founders whose companies are revolutionising access to learning and levelling the playing field for kids, helping people navigate their careers, and empowering them to use AI at work. The company now invests in [B2B](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/b2b/) and [B2C](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/b2c/) startups across all categories, enabling people to grow and fulfil their potential, from early childhood, [K12](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/k-12/), and [higher education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/higher-education/) to lifelong learning, [workforce development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/workforce-development/), career navigation, and the future of work.

Emerge’s partners are immigrants, working-class kids, and refugees for whom education is the path to a better life. Over the past 10 years, the firm has made 80+ investments in companies now valued at over $2 billion and impacting more than 31 million people worldwide. Its portfolio has had multiple exits and now includes AI-powered investments transforming how an individual learns, works, and navigates careers, such as Solvely, Colossyan, and Popp.

Speaking about the development, Christina Sass, CEO of International Youth Foundation; Founder, Andela; Emerge VP, said:

> **The choices we make now about how to move forward as a society – whether we take everyone with us or not – will determine whether AI ultimately exacerbates or reduces inequalities. Working with Emerge to solve these challenges is one of the most rewarding experiences of my life: I get to do what I do best, coaching world-class entrepreneurs who are building companies that will define the future of work and learning. And it’s a pleasure to do so alongside a team that cares deeply about its mission and has access to the best entrepreneurs on the planet.**

Unlike other VCs, Emerge is supported by 100+ Venture Partners – operators who have built the world’s most successful future of work and learning companies and providers, including the co-founders and CEOs of Udemy, Degreed, Trilogy, Beamery, Go1, Coursera, Busuu, Kahoot, Andela, Docebo and Springboard, as well as the CHROs and CLOs of Fortune500 companies such as Kraft Heinz, IBM, Boeing and McDonalds. These Venture Partners engage with portfolio companies throughout their entire lifecycle, focusing on accelerating their journey to product-market fit and Series A and beyond.

Fund II’s completion follows a string of successful exits for Emerge, including Zavvy’s acquisition by Deel earlier this year. Other portfolio companies have also received substantial upgrades from top investment firms. Examples include Yoto ($22 million Series B headed by the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative), Edurino (€10.5 million Series A led by DN Capital), Mattilda ($19 million Series A led by GSV), and Unibuddy ($20 million Series B led by Highland Europe).

Investments already out of Fund II include Colossyan, an AI video platform for workplace learning that enables users to create videos from text with AI avatars. In June this year, Colossyan announced a $22 million Series A with new investors, including Lakestar (known for its collaborations with leading companies such as Revolut and Spotify)

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** B2B, B2C, EdTech Startups/Companies, education, Future of Learning, Future of Work, Higher Education, K-12, Workforce Development

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### [Turing College Secures $2.69M to Revolutionize Tech Education With AI](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/turing-college-secures-2-69m-to-revolutionize-tech-education-with-ai/)

**Published:** November 7, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Turing College, a Y Combinator (YC) EdTech startup, has recently secured $2.69 million ( €2.5 million) in funding from the European Innovation Council.

**Content:**

Turing College, a Y Combinator (YC) EdTech startup, has recently secured $2.69 million ( €2.5 million) in funding from the European Innovation Council. With this funding, the company plans to bridge the tech talent gap and democratise access to high-quality education.

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Turing College believes that AI brings vast potential to the field of [education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/education/) and is ready to lead this discovery. In the coming months, the company plans to invest in solutions that make education more accessible, effective, and personally meaningful. The platform claims to create a learning experience that genuinely gets each user. It tracks the student’s strengths and challenges, recognises the topics they’re confident in, and gently points out areas for growth—all without adding extra pressure.

The company said in its official blog, “We’re building AI solutions that amplify human expertise rather than replace it, giving our mentors and learners the tools they need to stay ahead”.

Following the launch of ChatGPT, several colleges worldwide banned it, fearing that it would impede competition in the tech era. Turing College, on the other hand, believes that AI tools can help students study more effectively. The firm plans to use the grant to address “one of the biggest challenges in online education: providing a tailored learning experience that keeps students engaged and motivated throughout their journey.”

Turing College also aims to create a system that personalises real-time learning paths using AI technologies like large language models (LLMs). “Instead of a one-size-fits-all approach, every learner will have a path uniquely suited to their needs.”

This human-AI partnership is designed to give tutors ‘expert-like’ support, boosting their teaching with insights that reflect an expert’s approach.

The company states that with this funding, they will look not just into education but also into advancement into job opportunities. Many qualified candidates need to be noticed due to mismatched [hiring](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/hiring/) processes, making finding a job that aligns with one’s skills difficult. It seeks to create an AI-driven platform that makes hiring more efficient for everyone involved. Candidates can showcase their skills in ways that matter, while employers gain a clearer view of the talent that best fits their needs.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, EdTech Funding, EdTech Startups/Companies, education, Funding, Higher Education, Hiring, Online Education

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### [Manipur Launches Free Coaching for Medical, Engineering Aspirants](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/manipur-launches-free-coaching-for-medical-engineering-aspirants/)

**Published:** November 7, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh has recently launched a state-sponsored coaching initiative to fund preparation courses for medical and engineering entrance examinations.

**Content:**

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh has recently launched a state-sponsored coaching initiative to fund preparation courses for medical and [engineering](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/engineering/) entrance examinations. This marks a significant step toward improving access to professional education in the northeastern state.

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The programme will provide 63 selected students with free [online coaching](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-coaching/) through partnerships with leading institutes Aakash Educational Services and FIIT JEE. Each student will receive a tablet device to facilitate their participation in interactive virtual classes.

Breaking down the initial cohort, 33 students will prepare for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) for medical admissions. At the same time, 30 will focus on the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) for engineering programmes.

The initiative builds on Manipur’s existing educational reforms, including the School Fagathansi Mission, which has upgraded 120 schools and plans to add 120 more. The state has also enhanced its [higher education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/higher-education/) infrastructure through the College Fagathansi Mission.

Singh also highlighted an upcoming opportunity through the Prime Minister’s Internship Scheme, which allocates 76 positions for Manipur youth. The year-long [internships](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/internships/) will provide hands-on experience and a monthly allowance of Rs 5,000.

He further announced the upcoming publication of a general knowledge book titled “Know Manipur,” designed to enhance young minds’ understanding of the state’s rich history and culture.

Additionally, the chief minister introduced the Prime Minister’s Internship Scheme- Pilot Project, which offers 76 internship opportunities for youth in Manipur. Participants in the 12-month programme, which includes six months of hands-on experience, will receive a monthly allowance of Rs 5,000.

Ministers, MLAs, the Chief Secretary, and representatives from the partnering educational institutions attended the launch event.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Engineering, Entrance Exam, Higher Education, Internships, JEE/NEET, Medical Education, Online Coaching, Online Education, Virtual Classroom

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### [Time-Tracking Tools to Transform Study Habits for STEM Majors](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/time-tracking-tools-to-transform-study-habits-for-stem-majors/)

**Published:** November 7, 2024
**Author:** Nicole Hardy

**Excerpt:** Discover the surprising power of timing in academic success. Learn how to optimize your study sessions, boost productivity, and improve information retention. 

**Content:**

Do you care about timing in your studies? Though some may believe that the answer is “yes,” in practice, the true answer would be “no” for most students.

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When acquiring [education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/education/) in college, most of us spend lots of time thinking about how we will handle the task, which methods we will use, etc. Yet, we rarely pay due care to the matter of when we will do that, which is a huge omission.

In reality, a growing body of scientific research suggests that timing might be more important in studies than we ever thought. Timing affects us on the micro level by acting on our genes, hormones, and physiology and on the macro level by altering our performance and mood.

### The Impact of Timing on Your Studies

As a student, especially in [STEM](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/stem/) majors, you must deal with many [homework](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/homework/) assignments and other college-related issues. We bet that handling all these things isn’t easy. Luckily, there are a few ways to simplify this.

On the one hand, you can always turn to professionals for help, let’s say, hire expert [research paper writers](https://essayservice.com/custom-research-paper) and get your tasks done with no effort. It is a great solution when the task is too complex, the deadline is too soon, or you need rest. On the other hand, you can hack the code and start studying better, and that’s where timing is crucial.

Managing the time of your studies effectively can have an enormous impact on your learning because how you plan to do different activities throughout the day can impact the outcome of these activities. Hence, a 2019 Journal of Educational Psychology study suggests that in-between learning, activities and explanations are more productive than after-study. In contrast, written retrieval practices tend to be more effective after study. It is because our brain is fresh and more focused in the morning, enabling it to understand and remember new information more easily. On the contrary, after-study time (between 2 pm and 5 pm) is when our critical thinking and analytical skills peak, making it a good time for analyzing what has already been learned.

Now, imagine using these and many other timing hacks to complement your STEM studies. In the long run, it can help you:

- Become more productive
- Use your time more efficiently
- Retain new information better
- Cope with your tasks more easily
- Score better grades

### Tools to Hack Timing for Your STEM Studies

Now that you know what benefits you may get from it, you may be wondering how to start timing your studies better.

We’re going to tell you about the top time-tracking tools that can help:

#### Remember the Milk

Remember the Milk is an app that can be used on your computer, mobile device, or web-based. It acts as your personal to-do reminder, reminding you what you’ve planned to do during each specific hour of the day to ensure that you never forget about an important task. Such a planner with reminders is a good starting point for establishing new study habits and organizing the old ones.

#### Pomofocus

If you haven’t heard about the Pomodoro technique, it’s one of the best time-tested tactics for battling procrastination and working more effectively. It implies setting equal periods (typically 25 minutes) and short breaks in between to improve the timing of your workflow.

Pomofocus is the number one tool that uses this technique. It can be used from the web or as an app to start working productively, and it can significantly transform your habitual study sessions.

#### Brain Focus Productivity Timer

Brain Focus Productivity Timer is a tool similar to Pomofocus. The only difference is that Brain Focus doesn’t use the Pomodoro technique and lets you set timers for studies and breaks to whatever you want. It’s a good tool for students who strive to have longer study periods and remain motivated to complete the task.

#### Cold Turkey Blocker

If you want to get on a schedule with your studies but can’t help but stop distracting on other things, this tool is a good bet. Cold Turkey Blocker is a customizable timing app that doesn’t just let you set timers for your study sessions. It also enables you to pick sites and apps you don’t want to visit during this time to avoid distractions that block them. There is also a special mode called Frozen Turkey that blocks your entire computer for a set amount of time for occasions when you have to focus solely on your textbook or assignment.

### The Bottom Line

Defining the right time for your studies and breaks and getting on a schedule can transform your studies, especially in STEM subjects that require tremendous focus and dedication. Of course, getting started with proper timing might feel confusing and even challenging. Luckily, now you’re all set for success!

After reading this guide the [OrderEssay](https://orderessay.com/) team provides, you should better understand the unique benefits timing can offer you. On top of that, you also now have a list of apps that can help you get on the right track with planning your studies better and sticking to the schedule. Start using them now to boost your productivity and achieve greater academic success!

**Categories:** Insight

**Tags:** Academic Resources, education, Homework, STEM, STEM Education, Study Materials

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### [Prodigy Finance Secures Significant Funding to Empower Global Students](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/prodigy-finance-secures-significant-funding-to-empower-global-students/)

**Published:** November 7, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Prodigy Finance, a leading global higher education finance provider, has announced the opening of a new round of funding totalling up to $310 million.

**Content:**

Prodigy Finance, a leading global [higher education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/higher-education/) finance provider, has announced the opening of a new round of funding totalling up to $310 million. This is the firm’s second collaboration with the United States International Development Finance Corporation (‘DFC’).

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Building on their previous successful funding partnership with DFC, the latest investment round prioritizes social impact. The round sets a minimum financing threshold of 30% for women and 50% for those from low—and lower-middle-income countries, aligning closely with Prodigy Finance’s mission to enable equal access to transformative education worldwide.

According to the Prodigy Finance 2022 Impact Report, students reported that their Prodigy Finance loan helped them to pursue their dream career (91%), achieve success in their personal life (83%), and at least double their salary (74%), if not quadruple it (43%). Collaborations with like-minded institutions are paramount to removing the financial barriers faced by highly motivated and talented students worldwide, who traditional lenders underserve.

Speaking about the latest move, Neha Sethi, Chief Financial Officer of Prodigy Finance, said:

> **Partnering with DFC highlights Prodigy Finance’s unwavering dedication to forging impactful, long-term relationships with those who truly understand the transformative potential of international postgraduate education. We’re empowering a new generation of global leaders to unlock opportunities that shape a brighter future.**

The company has provided over US$2.3 billion in postgraduate [education loans](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/education-loans/) to over 43,000 students from more than 150 countries worldwide. This milestone demonstrates its commitment to creating accessible pathways to world-class education while providing investors with both social impact and financial benefits.

Prodigy Finance believes that financial constraints should not limit education. In 2007, three MBA students identified that traditional banks do not meet the needs of international students. The organization is determined to support many more students in the coming years. It is eager to work with mission-driven investors to create funding opportunities that meet their needs while delivering a positive social impact.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** EdTech Funding, EdTech Startups/Companies, Education Loans, Financial Education, Funding, Higher Education, International Education, International Student, Student Loans

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### [Playbook Launches AI Academy for Personalized Learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/playbook-launches-ai-academy-for-personalized-learning/)

**Published:** November 7, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Playbook, a worldwide networking and mentorship platform for women leaders, has launched AI Academy to address the impact of artificial intelligence on industries and education.

**Content:**

Playbook, a worldwide networking and [mentorship](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/mentorship/) platform for women leaders, has launched AI Academy to address the impact of [artificial intelligence](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/artificial-intelligence/) on industries and education. This cutting-edge initiative merges AI with human expertise to create a groundbreaking learning experience that adapts to each user’s unique goals.

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AI Academy introduces two innovative AI avatars: Sara, the Investment Strategist, and Noor, the Growth Mentor. Together, they bring a customized, dynamic approach to learning that guides users to excel in finance and personal development.

AI Academy is Playbook’s commitment to equipping users with the tools they need to stay relevant and competitive. Through AI’s adaptability, data-driven insights, and personalized content, Sara and Noor provide focused, actionable guidance that evolves with the user—an approach that traditional learning cannot match. By integrating AI with expert-led instruction, Playbook sets a new standard for EdTech, offering flexibility and a level of personalization that scales to the individual, ensuring each user’s learning path is as unique as their aspirations.

Wafa AlObaidat, Founder and CEO of Playbook, shared thoughts on the latest development:

> **With AI Academy, Playbook is pioneering the future of learning by embracing AI’s potential to deliver unparalleled, adaptive experiences. AI learning represents the future, enabling us to bring expertise to our users in a way that grows with them. We’re not just introducing a new feature; we’re leading a transformation in education by combining the evolving intelligence of AI with the deep insight of human expertise. Sara and Noor are here to guide users on a learning journey that is as innovative and dynamic as our world.**

**Meet the AI Coaches**

**Sara – The Investment Strategist**

Sara’s avatar is a powerful resource for users navigating today’s complex financial landscape. Her areas of expertise include:

- **Personal Budgeting:** Effective strategies for managing expenses and savings.
- **Market Analysis:** Tools and techniques to understand and respond to market trends.
- **Investment Strategies:** Insightful methods for building and diversifying investment portfolios.

Sara’s AI-driven insights make complex financial concepts accessible, helping users take charge of their financial futures.

**Noor – The Growth Mentor**

Noor brings expertise in personal development to help users unlock their full potential. Her guidance centres on:

- **Goal Setting:** Practical approaches to set and achieve meaningful goals.
- **Building Self-Confidence:** Strategies for fostering confidence and resilience.
- **Personal Growth Strategies:** Holistic methods to encourage sustainable self-improvement.

**The Strategic Impact of AI Academy**

With Sara and Noor, Playbook’s AI Academy represents the next generation of learning:

- **Personalized Learning:** AI-driven adaptability creates individualized learning paths that grow with the user’s needs, using real-time analytics to adjust content for maximum [engagement](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/engagement/).
- **Expert-Led Content:** AI blends seamlessly with professional insights, ensuring each lesson is practical, relevant, and applicable to real-world challenges.
- **Flexible, On-Demand Access:** AI Academy’s on-demand mode, accessible across devices,l allows users to learn whenever and wherever they choose.

Playbook’s AI Academy is more than a product; it’s a significant move toward making AI-powered, [personalized learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/personalized-learning/) available to everyone. Users can access the Academy by logging into their Playbook account, choosing sessions with Sara or Noor, and beginning a transformative educational journey.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Data-Driven, EdTech Startups/Companies, Engagement, Financial Support, Mentorship, Next Generation Technology, Personalized Learning, Women In EdTech

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### [Playworks Unveils New Online Platform to Elevate Play-Based Learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/playworks-unveils-new-online-platform-to-elevate-play-based-learning/)

**Published:** November 6, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Playworks, the leading national nonprofit leveraging the power of play to transform children's physical and emotional well-being, has introduced SparkPlay.

**Content:**

Playworks, the leading national nonprofit leveraging the power of play to transform children’s physical and emotional well-being, has introduced SparkPlay, an online, subscription-based education resource to support the continuous learning of safe and healthy play for school and youth development staff. The virtual tool pulls from Playworks’ nearly 30 years of experience on playgrounds to teach staff, schools and community-based organizations how to improve recess to bring out the best in every kid through play while sparking new ideas to keep them engaged.

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SparkPlay equips teachers and youth development staff with guided learning paths on group management, play facilitation and play systems. It uses evidence-based best practices, practical tips, and fun game ideas to teach the foundational components of a well-run play experience. The learning tool provides on-demand access to games, best practices, curated weekly emails, and guidance anytime, anywhere.

Speaking about the development, Elizabeth Cushing, CEO of Playworks, said:

> **A positive recess experience helps youth develop critical social, physical, and emotional skills. By opening up our playbook online through SparkPlay, we hope to inspire adults everywhere—teachers, after-school staff, families—to help kids build relationships and important life skills by playing.**

SparkPlay subscriptions include multiple guided learning paths, a searchable library of resources containing Playworks’ best recess tips and tricks, an extensive collection of games, a [community](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/community/) and discussion space where educators can share challenges and connect, and curated weekly emails with new games and brain breaks.

Playworks has improved children’s school experiences and culture by providing a loving and accepting atmosphere in which every child can thrive. The platform collaborates with elementary schools, districts, and community-based groups to deliver games and youth development techniques through direct-service coaching of youth and training and advice for those working with children. With an emphasis on social, physical, and emotional [skill development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/skill-development/), students feel included while being active and learning vital skills for success in and out of the classroom.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Coaching Program, Community, Game Based Learning, Kids Learning App, NonProfits, Online Education, Online Learning, Play-based Learning

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### [IIT Madras Pravartak Launches Semiconductor Skill Training Programme](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/iit-madras-pravartak-launches-semiconductor-skill-training-programme/)

**Published:** November 6, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** In partnership with the Swayam Plus initiative of the Union Education Ministry, IIT Madras Pravartak Technologies Foundation has recently launched a skill-based training programme for semiconductor industry students and graduates.

**Content:**

In partnership with the Swayam Plus initiative of the Union Education Ministry, IIT Madras Pravartak Technologies Foundation has recently launched a skill-based training programme for semiconductor industry students and graduates. This Programme is intended for Engineering and Science students and graduates from the Electronics / Electrical / Mechanical / Manufacturing / Production disciplines.

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This short-term training programme will be taught in physical mode at IIT Madras and will focus on the semiconductor Industry. It offers placement assistance for high-performing students and will make them industry-ready by skilling them with hands-on training. Furthermore, this Programme aims to inspire students and industry partners to pursue careers in electronics and tackle challenging scientific problems relevant to societal needs and sustainable growth.

SWAYAM Plus is a joint initiative by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, and IIT Madras. It was launched in line with the National Education Policy’s focus on promoting and encouraging employability-focused skilling courses. It aims to build employable skills among graduates across sectors critical to India’s growth and align industry skills with academic courses, thereby bridging the gap.

Highlighting the importance of this initiative, Prof. R. Sarathi, Dean (Planning), IIT Madras, said:

> **Skills development is a National movement to provide Indians with opportunities to fully develop their potential throughout their lives, regardless of their prior experience. Through this movement, every individual’s skills, passion, and contributions will drive India’s next development phase towards an advanced economy and inclusive society.**

Prof. R. Sarathi added:

> **These training programmes aim to bridge the gap between idealized concepts learned from the foundational courses in engineering and the real world. Our experience indicates a need to strengthen the skills needed in general engineering and build an intuition in relation to that. The contents of the training programme for engineering students are identified through the skill gap between the engineering curriculum and practising engineering.**

SWAYAM Plus will issue the participation certificate in association with IIT Madras and IITM Pravartak. Accommodation will be offered at the IIT Madras campus at a basic cost of INR 650/—per day per student, which includes food and stay. Requests for accommodation can be made four days before the start of the respective training slots.

The List of Short-Term Courses includes:

**Comprehensive Electronics and Embedded Systems:**

This 9-day course offers extensive hands-on training in Electronics, covering basic circuit theory, analogue and digital circuits, sensors and instrumentation, and Arduino microcontrollers. The course includes application-based design using sensors to measure temperature, humidity, light, sound, and human pulse rate, with the values displayed on an LCD. Additionally, will cover relay activation, servo/stepper motor control, and the use of switches and matrix keypads.

**Comprehensive Electronics and Advanced Embedded Technology with IoT:**

These 14-day training sessions include smart automation and control projects with sensor integration. Participants will gain exposure to the latest embedded controllers, such as Arduino, PIC, Raspberry Pi, and ESP32, focusing on essential coding techniques like loops, arrays, and interrupts.

**Advanced Electronic Manufacturing with Power Electronics fundamental:**

This 11-day training includes PCB Assembly and all processes involved in soldering, an understanding of SMT reflow soldering, PCBA inspection systems, Power Electronics, PWM basics, Embedded system design with STM 32 microcontroller, Configuration of GPIO ports, LCD display interface, servo and stepper motor interface using STM 32, and more.

**Digital Manufacturing Practice:**

This 12-day training offers a comprehensive and practical approach to bridge the gap between theoretical engineering concepts and real-world manufacturing processes. With the right blend of theory (20%) and experiential understanding (80%), skills such as simple quantification, back-of-the-envelope calculations, quick [engineering](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/engineering/) drawings, use of the right tools, classification/taxonomy fundamentals and systems approach to planning and execution will be introduced and strengthened.

IITM Pravartak Technologies Foundation is a Section 8 Company housing a Technology Innovation Hub on Sensors, Networking, Actuators and Control Systems. It is funded by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, under its National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems and hosted by IIT Madras.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Certification, Employment Skills, Engineering, Hands on Learning, NEP 2020, Skilling Curriculum, Upskilling

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### [The Benefits of EdTech for Student Mental Health](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/benefits-of-edtech-for-student-mental-health/)

**Published:** November 6, 2024
**Author:** Nicole Hardy

**Excerpt:** Discover how EdTech is revolutionizing education by prioritizing student mental health. From virtual counseling to personalized learning, explore the innovative ways technology is addressing stress, anxiety, and emotional well-being. 

**Content:**

EdTech has transformed the approach to teaching, education management, and delivery of information. It helps to create new connections between students, teachers, and entire communities. Students with individual needs are now the centre of attention, and accordingly, attention to their well-being also increases.

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Many things put pressure on mental health: a large number of deadlines, concerns about the future, relationships with peers, insecurities, and financial problems. All of them affect students’ learning ability. Fortunately, teachers can recognize these problems early and create a supportive environment, and technology plays a significant role.

One of the benefits of EdTech is the possibility to contact a reliable assistant. When students get overwhelmed with school assignments, they can rely on a [human essay writer](https://essayhub.com/) who provides personalized help. This allows them to maintain decent academic performance while caring for their mental health.

It’s only one example of how technology can make student life easier. Let’s focus on other benefits of EdTech for student mental health.

![How technology can make student life easier](https://www.edtechreview.in/wp-content/uploads/how-technology-can-make-student-life-easier-300x161.webp "How Technology Can Make Student Life Easier")How technology can make student life easier### A Culture of Openness

Educators are increasingly using technologies like virtual reality software, mood trackers, and mindfulness tools to help learners cope with stress and anxiety. These issues are no longer hidden, and students feel comfortable asking for help.

### Improved Communication

Education is a highly social experience since we process information better through learning activities with other people. EdTech has created great communication tools that facilitate connections among students and teachers. So, instead of alienating us, technology brings us together.

### Community Belonging

As a consequence of improved communication, technology facilitates community building. EdTech helps shy students participate and interact with their classmates more often. Besides, students who experienced certain learning barriers due to disability or other reasons can now access learning through online platforms like everyone else.

By bringing everyone together, EdTech creates closely-knit communities of learners from different backgrounds who can collaborate and share their experiences. From a teacher’s perspective, technology also adds great monitoring tools that allow educators to see classroom dynamics and facilitate communication when required. They can also easily spot when something is wrong and make changes promptly.

### Access to Valuable Resources

Articles, tutorials, and virtual therapy sessions with licensed professionals have become more accessible through the help centres of educational institutions and their apps. These solutions are vital for those who couldn’t use traditional mental health services before. So, with EdTech, support becomes more accessible and convenient.

### Remote Counseling

Many schools have started providing virtual counseling sessions for students so they can connect with mental health professionals despite geographic limitations. Other support options include online chats, remote peer support groups, and other alternatives.

### Emotional Well-Being

To support emotional wellness and academic performance, schools are choosing the [Social Emotional Learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/social-emotional-learning/) (SEL) strategy. It helps develop essential skills to recognize and manage emotions as well as to develop healthy relationships with others.

SEL is now part of EdTech platforms and individual courses. It helps students understand the importance of their emotions and their impact on their goals and academic journey. This strategy is important for self-awareness, empathy, and improving social interactions.

![Social Emotional Learning is important for self-awareness empathy and improving social interactions](https://www.edtechreview.in/wp-content/uploads/social-emotional-learning-is-important-for-self-awareness-300x161.webp "Social Emotional Learning is Important for Self-awareness, Empathy, and Improving Social Interactions")Social Emotional Learning is important for self-awareness, empathy, and improving social interactions### Using Data to Make Decisions

EdTech allows teachers to gather and interpret information on student well-being. Teachers use this data to better assess student mental states and related classroom trends. This data-informed method fosters the ongoing advancement of school mental health initiatives.

### A Chance to Make Everyone Feel Heard

There is no single learning method that works for everyone, as a lack of personalization only causes students to become disengaged. Each learner has their learning instruments, needs, and preferences. This fact emphasizes [personalized learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/personalized-learning/) as one of the major trends in EdTech. This strategy uses student data and machine learning to develop curricula that change based on a student’s academic outcomes.

Students get what they need. In terms of mental needs, this makes them feel heard and understood. Learning becomes more fun and engaging, and teachers can closely monitor student progress and make adjustments. This gives each student confidence and boosts morale.

### To Wrap It Up

EdTech innovations find [student mental health](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/student-mental-health/) an essential component. Therefore, a lot has been done to use technology to support students not only academically but also emotionally. From making it easier to access valuable resources and counseling to bringing in new tools for social interaction and support, EdTech makes education more accessible, sustainable, and relevant to one’s individual needs. These benefits make students feel heard, give them confidence, and help them foster positive relationships with their peers,

So, EdTech is doing a lot to improve students’ mental health. Yet, this big task is a team effort. Parents and teachers need to cooperate to build a space where students feel fulfilled. Even though we can’t always predict all the external and internal factors that can affect mental health, it’s critical to ensure that students can still receive timely and effective support. So, ongoing mental health training, awareness initiatives, and mindful use of technology are necessary to achieve a healthier state of mind and, therefore, higher levels of engagement and academic achievement.

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**Categories:** Insight

**Tags:** Community, Engagement, Homework, Mental Wellness, Personalized Learning, Social Emotional Learning, Student Mental Health, Virtual Reality

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### [Innovartan Learning Raises Pre-Seed Funding to Transform School Education](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/innovartan-learning-raises-pre-seed-funding-to-transform-school-education/)

**Published:** November 6, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Innovartan Learning Solutions, an educational technology startup, recently raised INR 5 crore in a pre-seed funding round co-led by Gokul Rajaram and Amit Singhal.

**Content:**

Innovartan Learning Solutions, an educational technology startup, recently raised INR 5 crore in a pre-seed funding round co-led by Gokul Rajaram and Amit Singhal. This is a significant step toward the organization’s goal of integrating regular school education with [competitive exams](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/competitive-exams/) in an educational environment where every child requires it.

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According to an official statement, the Noida-based company plans to use this funding to bridge the gap between school education and competitive [exam preparation](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/exam-preparation/), empowering schools to become self-sufficient centers of academic excellence, Innovartan Learning stated in a press release.

Founded in 2023 by Prashant Sharma, Innovartan Learning aims to empower schools to prepare students for competitive exams directly. This reduces financial strain on families and prevents the disruptive migration of students to coaching-centric cities, allowing them to thrive in their local communities. The platform addresses the fragmented system where students attend school for board exams while relying on coaching classes for competitive exams. Equipping schools with the necessary tools and expertise enables the seamless integration of competitive exam preparation into school curriculums. This approach enhances student outcomes without needing separate coaching while strengthening schools’ capacity to meet diverse academic needs.

Innovartan Learning can take a marked impact on the sector of education. The initiative by the firm is very timely since society has come to realize its need for schools to grow according to the demands changing with [higher education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/higher-education/) and increasing competition in job markets. Being able to deliver comprehensive education under a single roof, the platform enables students to remain close to their families while learning in familiar environments to concentrate on their academic development, free from the distractions and pressures of external coaching.

As a result, it significantly reduces the family’s stress levels. Therefore, students who are unlikely to change schools are likelier to enrol. Families will no longer find it necessary to seek great coaching alternatives. These kids can now build on this basis and be more appropriately socialized and emotionally equipped.

Besides financial support, endorsements from veterans like Gokul Rajaram and Amit Singhal lend credence to Innovartan Learning’s objective. It also refers to the growing acknowledgement of innovative educational methods that address student needs and provide excellence.

As Innovartan Learning embarks on this path, it intends to develop a sustainable model that will not only suit students’ academic demands but also contribute to the overall growth of India’s educational system. The integration of competitive exam preparation into the curriculum and the emphasis on school empowerment will have a long-term impact on the future of education.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Competitive Exams, EdTech Funding, EdTech Investors, EdTech Startups/Companies, education, Exam Preparation, Exams, Higher Education, School Curriculum

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### [BRAC University and Grameenphone Team Up for Research, Career Development](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/brac-university-and-grameenphone-team-up-for-research-career-development/)

**Published:** November 5, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** BRAC University recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Grameenphone, Bangladesh's leading telecommunications provider, to initiate a partnership focused on advancing education, research, and career development.

**Content:**

BRAC University recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Grameenphone, Bangladesh’s leading telecommunications provider, to initiate a partnership focused on advancing education, research, and [career development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/career-development/).

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According to the official statement, the partnership will strengthen [research](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/research/), [education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/education/), and career preparation through meaningful collaboration. By launching joint research projects, training initiatives, and workshops, the alliance aims to drive innovation and enhance academic excellence. Knowledge-sharing events, including lectures, seminars, and conferences, will connect students, academics, and industry leaders, creating a dynamic exchange of ideas.

As part of this collaboration, Students will gain specialized training in high-demand fields such as [engineering](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/engineering/), technology, science, and business, equipping them with critical skills for the future. The institutions will also align on CSR initiatives supporting Bangladesh’s sustainable development goals. At the same time, Grameenphone’s campus engagements will offer practical career development insights, industry exposure, and branding opportunities—bridging the academic and professional spheres.

Professor Syed Mahfuzul Aziz, Pro-Vice-Chancellor of BRAC University, highlighted the significance of the partnership, stating:

> **Collaborations like this enable BRAC University to transform the educational experience, integrating real-world industry insights directly into our academic programs. By joining forces with Grameenphone, we’re empowering our students with skills that meet industry standards and set new benchmarks for innovation and leadership in the rapidly evolving job market.**

The signing ceremony was held on the university’s Merul Badda campus on 29 October 2024. Professor Syed Mahfuzul Aziz, Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Dr David Dowland, Registrar, Professor Mujibul Haque, Associate Dean (Acting Dean) of BRAC Business School, Dr Sadia Hamid Kazi, Chairperson of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Khairul Basher, Director of Communications and Tahsina Rahman, Joint Director of Student Life, represented the university.

The telecommunications company was represented by Sayeda Tahya Hossain, Chief Human Resources Officer; Zahiduz Zaman, a BRAC University alumni and Head of Digital Channel and distribution; and Ashfaque Hossain, Employer Brand Expert.

Emphasizing the collaboration’s importance, Dr. David Dowland said:

> **This is an invaluable opportunity for us to equip our students with the skills needed to bridge the gap between academia and industry. Today’s MoU represents a significant milestone in our mission to provide holistic, career-oriented education.**

Grameenphone began its journey on 26 March 1997 to empower the rural population of Bangladesh with network connectivity. Over the years, technology and infrastructure have changed, but Grameenphone’s commitment to empowering societies remains the same. It has trained nearly 2 million people across 24 districts, including school children, fishermen, disabled Gypsies, and ethnic minorities.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Academic Resources, Career Development, education, Engineering, MOU, Partnerships, Research

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### [Crimson Education Raises Series D Round to Empower Students](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/crimson-education-raises-series-d-round-to-empower-students/)

**Published:** November 5, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Crimson Education, a Kiwi EdTech company, has raised $61 million (NZ$67 million) in a Series D round from investors, valuing the company at around $1 billion.

**Content:**

Crimson Education, a Kiwi EdTech company, has raised $61 million (NZ$67 million) in a Series D round from investors, valuing the company at around $1 billion. The round was led by New Zealand venture capital firm Movac, with participation from existing backers HEAL Partners, Icehouse Ventures, US News, and HighSage Ventures, as well as US fund Five Sigma.

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The raise was previously reported in July, but the size of the round was not disclosed.

Founded in 2013 by Jamie Beaton, Sharndre Kushor, and Fangzhou Jiang, Crimson Education offers [college admissions](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/college-admissions/) consulting and [tutoring](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/tutoring/), especially targeting elite US Ivy League universities such as Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT, as well as Oxford and Cambridge in the UK. It has 22 offices across five continents and acquired several edtech rivals over the past decade, including NumberWorks’nWords, Revision Village, and Collegewise. The company typically works with its students for several years to develop a custom plan for everything from extracurricular activities to academic acceleration and prepare for the college admissions process.

Speaking on the fundraising, Jamie Beaton, co-founder and CEO of Crimson Education, said:

> **The funds will be used to expand Crimson’s offerings. We want to continue to grow our role as the critical partner in a child’s education, from academic tutoring to high school, extracurricular development, and university candidacy building to providing access to leading careers, informative research, and leadership opportunities throughout the different phases of their journey.**

Five years ago, the company launched Crimson Global Academy (CGA), an internationally certified online school that offers various certifications, including International GSCEs, British International A Levels, the US Diploma Program, and Advanced Placement (AP). CGA has 1,700 students from 60 nations and around 200 teachers.

Movac partners Mark Vivian and Martin Dalgleish from HEAL joined the Crimson board following Series D.

HEAL partner Martin Dalgleish said they’d seen “tremendous growth and maturation” in Crimson since they first invested in June 2021.

He added:

> **With the success of CGA, Crimson has shown that the market size is even more significant than we’d initially assumed. We’re excited for Crimson to become the global platform of choice for ambitious students to achieve their goals.**

The Auckland scaleup’s cap table also includes former New Zealand and Australian Prime Ministers Sir John Key and Kevin Rudd, K1W1, and Tiger Global, as well as its creator, the late Julian Robertson, who invested in Crimson in 2016 in an A$39.5 million round at a valuation of $205 million.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** College Admissions, EdTech Funding, EdTech Investors, EdTech Startups/Companies, Extracurricular Learning, Online Courses, Online Education, Online School, Tutoring

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### [EQT Group Acquires HR Tech Firm PageUp](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/eqt-group-acquires-hr-tech-firm-pageup/)

**Published:** November 5, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** PageUp Group, a human resources and talent software company that was majority-owned by global, technology-focused investment firm Battery Ventures, has been acquired by EQT Group.

**Content:**

PageUp Group, a [human resources](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/human-resources/) and talent software company that was majority-owned by global, technology-focused investment firm Battery Ventures, has been acquired by EQT Group.

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PageUp optimizes each talent management lifecycle step so everyone can reach their full potential. PageUp Talent Management software enhances HR processes with technology that HR professionals, people leaders and employees love to use. From recruitment and onboarding, through learning, into performance, and right up to best-practice succession planning, all backed up by platform-wide analytics. Customers love PageUp for its extensive functionality and ability to be custom-designed for various workflows and industries, all accompanied by exceptional customer care. The platform, used in over 190 countries, is truly global in scope, with offices in Melbourne, Sydney, New York, London, and Paris.

Speaking on the deal, Battery’s General Partner Chelsea Stoner said:

> **We could not be more excited to see PageUp reach this milestone and start a new growth chapter with EQT. The company’s story is a great example of how bootstrapped software businesses can tap an outside investment partner to scale—and how the founders and executives of those businesses, after years of hard work, can benefit when other investors see value in those businesses.**

In addition to higher education, PageUp sells its [talent acquisition](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/talent-acquisition/), recruitment marketing, and talent management products to other industry sectors with heightened regulatory and audit requirements, including government and healthcare.

Battery first invested in Australia-based PageUp, co-founded by entrepreneur Karen Cariss, in 2018. It helped scale the company into a global player in the HR sector organically and through three key add-on acquisitions, pursuing a disciplined growth strategy focused on profitability. Under Battery’s ownership, the [SaaS](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/saas/) company’s annual recurring revenue more than tripled. Battery General Partner Chelsea Stoner and Principal Dillon Joyce served on the company’s board.

Dillon Joyce stated:

> **PageUp’s intense focus on customers and industry specialization were key factors fueling the company’s success. Karen, Mark and the whole team helped build PageUp into a robust global enterprise, and we look forward to seeing how the company grows from here.**

Battery also worked with Cariss to facilitate the transition to a new global CEO, Mark Rice, and new CFO, Gokhan Turgut, who were instrumental in driving the company’s growth and expansion.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Employee, Healthcare, HRTech, Human Resources, Mergers and Acquisition, Online Recruitment, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management Platform

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### [LINGO Secures $2.25M to Empower Young STEM Learners](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/lingo-secures-2-25m-to-empower-young-stem-learners/)

**Published:** November 5, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Lingo, a leading EdTech company, has recently raised $2.25 million in a seed funding round led by Pinnacle Private Ventures, LLC, an influential family office-owned private investment firm led by Sean McCurry.

**Content:**

Lingo, a leading EdTech company, has recently raised $2.25 million in a seed funding round led by Pinnacle Private Ventures, LLC, an influential family office-owned private investment firm led by Sean McCurry, with participation from 1863 Ventures, Sequoia Capital via the Scout program, and Dr Joy Johnson. This funding round highlights a powerful shift in the venture capital landscape, redefining how women and minority founders can access the resources needed to drive meaningful societal change.

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Founded by former NASA rocket scientist, serial entrepreneur and future Blue Origin astronaut Aisha Bowe, Lingo aims to bridge the gap between traditional education and industry readiness by delivering accessible [STEM](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/stem/) tools that empower learners to seize real-world opportunities. Lessons can be self-guided or teacher-led, as they were created by engineers and built specifically for teachers. LINGO classes, aligned with national learning standards, instil confidence in students by involving them in real-world projects in growing domains like artificial intelligence, environmental monitoring, and space systems.

Speaking about the development, Aisha Bowe, Founder and CEO of LINGO, said:

> **With 80% of future jobs projected to require STEM skills, LINGO is a scalable solution for schools and homes that provides learners with exposure to emerging technologies while building the skills and confidence they need to thrive. Closing this round empowers us to extend our reach, delivering essential STEM tools and inspiration to thousands more students and preparing them for success in a rapidly evolving world.**

The new capital will allow LINGO to expand its innovative, hands-on, project-based coding kits and curriculum, which include lessons for students aged 13 and up in fields such as [artificial intelligence](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/artificial-intelligence/), space systems, and environmental monitoring. The platform’s programmes, already implemented by partners such as General Dynamics Information Technology, Siemens Healthineers, Leidos, and Howard University, are transforming how students engage with STEM and preparing the next generation of scientists and engineers for careers in rapidly evolving fields.

Sean McCurry, Founder of Pinnacle Private Ventures, added:

> **This funding round highlights LINGO’s potential to reshape the future of STEM education. We are grateful to support LINGO’s growth and mission to equip the next generation of tech leaders with the resources they need to succeed. Our investment reflects a deep commitment to pursuing financial returns, creating meaningful social impact through education, and fostering diversity within the tech sector.**

With only 1% of venture capital allocated to Black female founders, LINGO’s successful funding round marks a watershed moment in empowering diverse entrepreneurs often overlooked by traditional funding avenues. It underscores family offices’ essential role in driving positive change by raising the bar for future investments that prioritize equity and innovation.

As LINGO continues to scale, this investment marks a pivotal moment in how family offices like Pinnacle are shaping the future. By empowering founders like Aisha Bowe, who is redefining [STEM education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/stem-education/) and creating pathways for more women in tech, Pinnacle is setting a new benchmark for aligning investment strategies with a vision of inclusivity and equity.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, EdTech Funding, EdTech Investors, EdTech Startups/Companies, Next Generation Technology, STEM, STEM Education

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### [Totally RAD Secures New Funding for Online Music Education](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/totally-rad-secures-new-funding-for-online-music-education/)

**Published:** November 4, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Totally RAD, a Warwickshire company that provides music lessons in over 300 schools, has secured £100,000 in debt finance from the Midlands Engine Investment Fund II through its appointed fund manager Frontier Development Capital (FDC).

**Content:**

Totally RAD, a Warwickshire company that provides music lessons in over 300 schools, has secured £100,000 in debt finance from the Midlands Engine Investment Fund II through its appointed fund manager Frontier Development Capital (FDC). With this funding, the company plans to develop its new online platform further and expand its service to include adult learners at all levels, from beginners to accomplished musicians seeking to hone their skills.

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Founded in 2013 by Christopher Rush, a professional drummer who toured with bands and worked as a session artist for Sony, Totally RAD provides face-to-face tuition in schools across the UK through a network of over 200 teachers. The platform covers a range of instruments and vocals, handles all administration at no cost to schools, provides the instruments, and offers free lessons to students from low-income families.

Speaking about the company, Christopher Rush, founder and CEO of Totally RAD, said:

> **We believe that professional music tuition should be accessible to everyone and that we are leading the way with our work in schools. The online platform will complement the existing service by enabling pupils to continue lessons during the school holidays or allow those in rural areas to access lessons when no local teachers are available. It will also give others the chance to develop their musical skills cost-effectively and support our professional musicians by enabling them to continue their teaching while on tour.**

Totally RAD is now the largest private music tuition provider in the UK and is on course to double its income from schools in the current financial year to £1.2 million. Its online platform, launched in August, will support its service to schools by allowing it to expand its audience by offering one-to-one lessons to learners of any age and in any location. The film, which employs eight staff at its headquarters in Leamington, expects to create five new jobs in the year ahead.

David Tindall, Senior Investment Manager at the British Business Bank, stated:

> **The Midlands Engine Investment Fund II has established an excellent track record of supporting growing businesses. It’s great to see that through investment from the Midlands Engine Investment Fund II, Totally RAD can accelerate its growth and expand its reach to various audiences. This investment demonstrates the impact the Fund is having and represents an important contribution to the region’s economic growth.**

Marie Kelly of FDC also commented:

> **Christopher and the team are passionate about music tuition and have recognised the potential to use remote technology to make it accessible to a broader audience. The funding will enable the company to complete its online platform and transform the [music education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/music-education/) landscape to meet the needs of students of all ages.**

The £400 million Midlands Engine Investment Fund II serves the entire Midlands region, providing debt financing ranging from £25,000 to £2 million and equity investment up to £5 million to assist various small and medium-sized businesses in starting up, scaling up, or staying ahead.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** EdTech Funding, EdTech Startups/Companies, Music Education, Music Learning, Music-based Learning, Online Education, Online Music Course, Online Tuition

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### [Student/Parent Survey Reveals Cost as Top Factor in College Choice](https://www.edtechreview.in/research/student-parent-survey-reveals-cost-as-top-factor-in-college-choice/)

**Published:** November 4, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Spark451's 2024 annual college-bound student survey received responses from almost 5,400 graduating seniors. After graduation, this survey is issued to high school seniors to collect input on their college search quest.

**Content:**

Spark451’s 2024 annual college-bound student survey received responses from almost 5,400 graduating seniors. After graduation, this survey is issued to [high school](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/high-school/) seniors to collect input on their college search quest. Of those who responded, students attend a mix of private, public, religiously affiliated, liberal arts, research institutions, and HBCUs. Some students chose a community college, technical school, a gap year, or are joining the military.

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This report includes data and insights on students’ social media usage, preferred marketing tactics, impressions of the admissions process, and more.

Following are the key insights of the survey

### Social Media Habits

More than 90% of students reported spending at least one hour on social media daily. Two-thirds said they spend three hours or more on social media daily. When you consider the schedule of a typical high school student who sleeps for eight hours and is in school for another six, that means that 60% of students are spending more than one-third of their free time on social media.

When asked to identify which social media channels students spend the most time on, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok were the top three, with Snapchat falling closely behind. Not only are students spending the most time on these three platforms, but they also reported using these three as tools for their college search. 65% used Instagram to find college information, 54% used YouTube, and 46% used TikTok.

### Marketing Communication Preferences

More than half of respondents began their [college search](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/college-search/) during their junior year. After over a year of interacting with schools and reviewing marketing materials, students have formed opinions on common strategies. The search process is moving earlier. Last year, over 85% of students reported beginning their college search in the summer of junior year or later. This year, the percentage dropped to 80%, with 20% starting to explore as sophomores or younger.

During Spark451’s panel of high school students and parents at SparkThink@JAM (our special interest forum on enrollment and technology), most students said they don’t receive mail, so when they do, it feels particularly personal and special. Up more than 10% from last year, 55% of students reported receiving text messages from schools during the search process. More than one-third said texting was okay at any time, while 28% said after inquiring, and less than 2% said they preferred never to be texted.

### Application Preferences

Application pools are getting more prominent while the population is shrinking. Students are applying to far more schools than ever before. Up from 39% last year and 37% in 2022, 45% of respondents applied to 10 or more schools this year. More than 80% of students said that the Common Application is the most appealing way to apply. Affordability is also a significant contributor—64% of respondents applied to more schools than planned because they’d received application fee waivers. Finally, fewer requirements in the application process are expanding reach. 44% said a school’s test-optional policy was a factor in applying, and 50% either didn’t take a test or didn’t submit their scores.

### Enrollment Decision Drivers

The 2024 senior class comes from a generation of discerning marketing consumers. They value authenticity and pride themselves on accessing information on their own. Academic quality and cost are consistently rated as extremely important when evaluating options, just as in previous years. Scholarships and location were once again the most important factors. Students continue to balance getting a return on investment with finding the right fit.

This year, it focused on getting the student’s perspective on the 2024 FAFSA process. 82% said they filed. Despite 55% reporting that filing was easier than expected, the other 45% reported frustrations with the complicated process, the inability of parents without social security numbers to file, and the delayed timing. 35% said they felt like they had to wait a long time to make their college choice, and another 9% said they are still waiting on one or more financial aid offers. 12% said they ultimately chose a community college, technical school, or other option because of their FAFSA experience.

95% of survey responders had made their college decision by the time they took the survey this summer. Some were, in fact, still waiting on their financial aid offers to make a decision. The others have chosen to join the military or workforce, some are taking a gap year, and many are hoping to spend the year becoming more financially and academically prepared to try again for Fall 2025.

Spark451 surveyed over 1,100 parents of new high school graduates in the summer of 2024 to learn about their college-choosing experiences. Some observed parents’ children attend college this fall, while others have taken a gap year, joined the military, or entered the workforce. This report showcases the data and insights gleaned from this survey, including parents’ attitudes toward social media usage, financial aid, the application process, marketing messaging, political climates on campus, and much more.

### Application Fee Waiver

43% of the parent respondents said that the offer of an application fee waiver did not impact their child’s decision to apply to an institution, consistent with results from last year’s survey. However, some indicators suggest this may be shifting: Last year, 22.5% of responders indicated that their child was not offered a fee waiver as an incentive to apply to any colleges, compared to 19% this year. More importantly, the number of parents who felt their child would be swayed by a fee waiver rose from 32.5% to 38%.

### Early Decision

70% of parents said that incentives such as scholarships, early registration, or reduced enrollment deposits would have influenced their child’s choice to apply Early Decision (ED) to their preferred school. This figure aligns with responses from the previous year but represents a sharp decline from 75% in earlier years. However, which incentives students are offered matters; 91% of parents indicated that scholarships would have significantly impacted their decision to apply to ED.

### Direct Admission

For the first time, the survey asked parents how they feel about direct admissions (wherein high school students who meet specific criteria are offered a nonbinding offer of admission). Most parents (73%) responded that such an offer would have been appealing.

### Social Media Usage

Like their children, 66% of the parents reported spending between one and four hours daily on social media. Not only are parents on social media, but they’re using it to research colleges: 83% of parents said that they used it during their child’s college search and selection process. Facebook is still the most popular platform for parents (unlike their children), with almost 58% of parents rating it as their preferred social media site to gather information about colleges. The next most popular platform was Instagram, coming in at 41%.

### Memorable Marketing

The survey indicates that of all the college marketing parents receive, direct mail helps institutions stand out from the crowd. More than half of the parents surveyed (55%) said that the mailings they or their students received were the most memorable—an increase of five percentage points over last year.

### Communication Preferences

Over 77% of parents prefer email for direct [communication](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/communication/) with universities, with print mail following second and text messaging coming in third—far ahead of phone calls and social media. Interestingly, when asked how they like schools to interact with their children, parents prefer text messaging over direct mail (although email still leads).

### Cost and Financial Aid

Nearly 31 per cent of parents would have suggested a different school for their child if finances were not an issue. Over 77% of parents regarded cost as “Important” or “Extremely Important” in their college search, up from 70% the previous year. When assessing a school’s perceived academic quality, money was prioritized oversize, location, and athletics. Though parents and students may be more cautious about acquiring student loan debt, 66% of parents reported encouraging their child to take out student loans—but 20% said they would only do so if it were below a certain amount. Over half of the respondents said that their students had not necessarily chosen the most affordable option for college.

### FAFSA Frets

This year, delays in releasing the new FAFSA affected the college search process. When asked about their FAFSA experience, parents could react in their own words. Many replies highlighted the hardships encountered this year. Despite these challenges, more than 91% of families reported filling out the FAFSA; however, over half reported having difficulty filing.

### About Spark451

Spark451 is a Jenzabar company and a [higher education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/higher-education/) enrollment strategy, technology, and marketing firm that combines creativity with robust technology to achieve measurable results. With a mission to help colleges and students fuel their future, the firm integrates many communication channels and platforms for effective enrollment marketing, student search, creative services, and digital media. Since 2011, Spark451 has worked with over 200 colleges and universities nationwide.

**Categories:** Research

**Tags:** Affordable Eduation, College Admissions, College Search, Communication, Financial Education, High School, Higher Education, Scholarship, Social Media Resources, Survey

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### [Transact and Anthology Partner to Transform Higher Education](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/transact-and-anthology-partner-to-transform-higher-education/)

**Published:** November 4, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Transact Campus, Inc., a leader in innovative payment, campus ID, and commerce solutions for a connected campus, has announced a new strategic partnership with Anthology, a global education technology company with millions of users worldwide.

**Content:**

Transact Campus, Inc., a leader in innovative payment, campus ID, and commerce solutions for a connected campus, has announced a new strategic partnership with Anthology, a global education technology company with millions of users worldwide. This collaboration will work to expand opportunities for colleges and [universities](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/universities/) by integrating Anthology’s comprehensive suite of solutions with Transact’s state-of-the-art payment and credentialing systems.

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Transact has been integrated with Anthology products for over 10 years. This new alliance marks the beginning of a collaborative effort to enhance the overall experience for schools using Anthology solutions, including Anthology® Student, Anthology’s student information and ERP solution and Anthology’s [higher education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/higher-education/) CRM (Reach). The partnership focuses on providing seamless, productized integrations that benefit current and future clients.

Millions of students worldwide receive support throughout their educational journeys from Anthology’s ecosystem of flagship [SaaS](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/saas/) solutions and accompanying services, and they stand to benefit from Transact’s modern payment and certification solutions. This agreement enables Anthology to offer a more flexible, integrated payment system that matches schools’ changing demands.

Speaking on the collaboration, Chris Setcos, SVP of partnerships, M&A, and Corporate Strategy of Transact Campus, said:

> **Transact is thrilled to strengthen our relationship with Anthology, offering integrated solutions that provide significant value to our clients. This partnership not only enhances our positioning but also allows us to offer a streamlined migration path for existing Transact clients transitioning to Anthology Student. Moreover, our integrated payment solutions will support Anthology’s broad array of products, ensuring a comprehensive and flexible solution for colleges.**

Transact’s extensive relationships on college campuses and the high demand for integration capabilities were key factors in Anthology’s decision to partner. The collaborative effort will deliver a productized integration that will give schools out-of-the-box integrated solutions, addressing the needs of educational institutions for flexible and comprehensive payment solutions.

John Johasky, Chief Sales Officer of Anthology, stated:

> **We are excited to expand our partnership with Transact, working together to provide our clients with the best possible solutions. This partnership reflects our commitment to using innovative technology to create a more connected, efficient student experience.**

Anthology delivers education and technology solutions so students can reach their full potential and learning institutions thrive. Through the Power of Together, the platform uniquely inspires educators and institutions with meaningful, simple, and intelligent innovation to help customers redefine what’s possible and create life-changing opportunities for people everywhere.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Campus Payments, Financial Education, Higher Education, Innovation, Online Courses, Online Education, Online Learning, Partnership, SaaS, Universities

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### [Buddy.ai Raises Seed Funding to Revolutionize Early Learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/buddy-ai-raises-seed-funding-to-revolutionize-early-learning/)

**Published:** November 4, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Buddy.ai, a Montenegro-based conversational AI tutor for kids, recently announced that it has closed a $11.12 million (€10.2 million) seed funding round, bringing the total venture funding raised since launch to €12 million.

**Content:**

Buddy.ai, a Montenegro-based conversational AI tutor for kids, recently announced that it has closed a $11.12 million (€10.2 million) seed funding round, bringing the total venture funding raised since launch to €12 million. The round was led by BITKRAFT Ventures, a leading global investment platform focused on gaming and interactive media, along with Educapital, the largest European education technology fund.

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Other investors, including One Way Ventures, J Ventures, Point72 Ventures, and Goodwater Capital, participated in the funding round. Additionally, a group of incredible angel investors contributed, including the co-founder of Oculus, former executives at Riot Games, and Hollywood executive producers from iconic series like The Simpsons.

Buddy.ai uses [artificial intelligence](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/artificial-intelligence/) to provide one-on-one tutoring to children worldwide. According to UNESCO data, 69 million teachers are needed worldwide to achieve universal basic education. In the face of a significant global teacher shortage, AI tutoring is the most efficient and cost-effective solution to fill these gaps. Though its [tutoring](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/tutoring/) roots are in English language learning, the organization recently introduced an Early Learning Course and plans to expand into various areas.

Reflecting on the company’s mission, Ivan Crewkov, Buddy.ai’s CEO and Co-founder, said:

> **Buddy.ai was inspired by watching my daughter’s struggles as an immigrant learning a new language in a new country. The Buddy.ai team believes that personalized education is a right and not a privilege, and every child deserves a personal tutor. So when we look towards the future of the platform, we see every child in the world as a potential student.**

To achieve the company’s exceptional voice-based interaction, Buddy.ai began developing its proprietary Speech Recognition technology four years before the AI boom brought on by ChatGPT. Whereas most AI technology is trained on adult voices and not aligned with regulations specific to children, Buddy’s Speech Recognition (BSR) capabilities are COPPA-compliant and fine-tuned to understand children’s voices. With over 25,000 hours of children’s speech in their dataset, BSR outperforms Google and other off-the-shelf speech recognition systems.

Jasper Brand, Partner at BITKRAFT Ventures, added:

> **The traditional 1-on-1 teacher-to-child education model is unaffordable for many families and needs to be more scalable for teachers. Buddy.ai is uniquely positioned with a threefold combination of technical depth, expertise in Early Learning, and a knack for positively engaging content. Kids have a higher learning efficacy when their learning journey is met with dynamically adjusting difficulty levels and amplified when engaged with a fun IP. It gets even better when you can democratize access to great learning experiences for an underserved global population.**

Buddy, which recently surpassed 50 million downloads, now reaches more than 20 million students annually. In 2023, the platform witnessed 22 million downloads worldwide, a 92% year-over-year increase in monthly active users, and a 93% increase in monthly recurring revenue. Buddy admirers can be found worldwide; about half of the user population is in Latin America, and many are in English-speaking nations. Buddy.ai achieved 350% year-over-year growth after launching an Early Learning Course in the US market for English-speaking children aged 4-7.

With this funding, Buddy.ai plans to lead the AI revolution in early learning by further advancing its proprietary AI technology, continuing to mature the app’s [gaming](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/gaming/) and world-building elements, and expanding partnerships with schools and educational institutions.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** AI Tutoring, Artificial Intelligence, EdTech Funding, EdTech Investors, EdTech Startups/Companies, English Learning, Online Courses, Online Education, Tutoring

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### [LG and Kokomo Partner to Boost School Safety](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/lg-and-kokomo-partner-to-boost-school-safety/)

**Published:** November 1, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** LG Business Solutions USA LG Business Solutions USA collaborates with enterprise B2B software company Kokomo Solutions Inc. (Kokomo24/7®) to bring paired health, safety and operational efficiency solutions to educational institutions.

**Content:**

LG Business Solutions USA LG Business Solutions USA collaborates with enterprise [B2B](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/b2b/) software company Kokomo Solutions Inc. (Kokomo24/7®) to bring paired health, safety and operational efficiency solutions to educational institutions.

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This collaboration combines LG’s advanced hardware with Kokomo’s flexible software platform to form paired solutions targeted to customers in the education market, from [K-12](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/k-12/) schools to colleges and universities across the United States. Kokomo’s uniquely flexible platform and brand awareness as a reliable health and safety solution provider complement LG’s expansive product offerings, including LG CreateBoard®, LG Kiosk, digital signage displays and One: Quick solutions.

The Kokomo platform has a unique software architecture that differentiates it from other point solutions offered by its competitors. This results in the ability to create niche solutions and turn-key safety, health, and risk management software modules designed to tackle the most pressing challenges facing educational, government, and business environments. These modules are available for rapid implementation, enabling clients to assemble various solutions tailored to their specific needs quickly and interact seamlessly with LG’s portfolio of products.

Daniel J. Lee, Founder and CEO of Kokomo Solutions Inc., commented on the partnership:

> **Our close collaborations with schools ensure that we develop solutions addressing the real-world safety and security challenges they face today. With our unique and modular platform and LG’s advanced display technologies, we can rapidly innovate and adapt to the unique demands of the education market and other sectors such as workplaces and healthcare.**

Nicolas Min, President of LG Business Solutions USA, says this joint effort is expected to enable both companies to deliver a comprehensive suite of resources, helping schools address both short-term technological challenges and long-term strategic goals.

Nicolas added:

> **At LG, our brand vision is Life’s Good, and our mission is Innovation for a Better Life. To achieve this in the education market, we recognize the value of collaboration with dynamic partners like Kokomo. Together, we will provide our customers the tools and support necessary to address immediate challenges while envisioning the future of school health and safety enabled by our integrated solutions.**

Based in Lincolnshire, Ill., with its dedicated [engineering](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/engineering/) and customer support team, LG Business Solutions USA delivers business-to-business technology solutions tailored to the particular needs of business environments. Eleven-time ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year LG Electronics USA Inc., based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., is the North American subsidiary of LG Electronics Inc., a $60- billion-plus global force in consumer electronics, home appliances, air solutions and vehicle components.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** B2B, Collaboration, Engineering, Innovation, K-12, Online Education, School Safety, Universities

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### [Springshare Acquires CareerShift to Boost Job Search and Career Services](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/springshare-acquires-careershift-to-boost-job-search-and-career-services/)

**Published:** November 1, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Springshare, a leading EdTech vendor with 7,500+ educational institutions and libraries as customers, has recently acquired CareerShift, the software platform that helps students with job search, career, and company research.

**Content:**

Springshare, a leading EdTech vendor with 7,500+ educational institutions and libraries as customers, has recently acquired CareerShift, the software platform that helps students with job search, career, and company [research](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/research/). Springshare acquired CareerShift from Student Playbook LLC, which will now focus on the alumni association market.

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Founded in 2007 by Slaven Zivkovic, an EdTech entrepreneur with a history of library innovations, Springshare helps libraries and educational institutions elevate their online presence to serve better and engage their users. The company aims to help libraries provide great service to users and enhance their online services. Every client engagement at Springshare is marked by an unwavering devotion to each customer’s success. The firm genuinely enjoys what it does, and it shows. It is passionate about assisting librarians to shine in the eyes of their consumers. Springshare’s exceptional reputation in the library field reflects its dedication to libraries; the platform passionately serves them, allowing them to serve their users truly.

Commenting on the acquisition, Slaven Zivkovic, Founder and CEO of Springshare, said:

> **We are excited to welcome the CareerShift team to Springshare and we look forward to introducing this amazing platform to our many thousands of institutional customers across North America. The CareerShift platform, with its incredible potential, is an incredibly helpful and valuable tool for job seekers and is already used at hundreds of college and university Career Services offices. The platform also holds great potential with our public libraries – vibrant community hubs – to assist librarians as they seek to help patrons with career and company research.**

CareerShift was founded in 2007 to help job seekers access the 70% of jobs that have yet to be published on public job boards. Recognizing the need for more systematic, effective tools for online job hunters, its mission is to level the job playing field and provide equitable access to job opportunities. The organization will operate as an independent brand under Springshare’s corporate umbrella. Springshare will provide investment, resources, and assistance to grow the CareerShift software platform and realize its full potential as a must-have job and career-seeking resource for students and library patrons.

Val Matta, Founder and General Manager of CareerShift, added:

> **Springshare is the perfect home for this next career chapter of CareerShift. With its deep expertise in the EdTech market and software development and its many thousands of colleges, universities, and public libraries as customers, the Springshare team is the ideal partner to take us to the next level. I am beyond thrilled by this development.**

Devin Schain, Founder and CEO of Student Playbook, also commented:

> **It has been a pleasure working with Val and the CareerShift team, and I look forward to witnessing CareerShift’s continued success, which has already made a significant impact on the lives of job seekers.**

With its unwavering dedication, Student Playbook is committed to solving the underemployment crisis facing today’s graduates. Leveraging endorsed marketing can drive higher levels of alumni [engagement](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/engagement/) while helping alumni associations offer the career services alumni want and need. At the same time, the platform is building a scalable pool of placeable talent that recruiters need as young professionals to change jobs frequently.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** EdTech Startups/Companies, Employment Skills, Engagement, Innovation, Job-ready Skills, Mergers and Acquisition, Online Library, Research

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### [UpKeepDay Launches New App to Automate Teacher Management](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/upkeepday-launches-new-app-to-automate-teacher-management/)

**Published:** November 1, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** UpKeepDay, an all-in-one mobile platform designed to simplify class management for teachers and students, has recently announced the launch of its innovative mobile app to simplify and automate teacher management.

**Content:**

UpKeepDay, an all-in-one mobile platform designed to simplify class management for teachers and students, has recently announced the launch of its innovative mobile app. The app is designed to simplify and automate teacher management processes for educational institutions, tutors, and [after-school](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/after-school/) providers. The platform aims to help educators save time, improve efficiency, and focus more on teaching by offering automated invoicing, scheduling, feedback, and payment tracking solutions.

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With the rapid growth of [online education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-education/) and the need for seamless management tools, UpKeepDay provides a comprehensive solution that centralizes class management, attendance tracking, payment processing, and student communication. By automating administrative tasks, the company empowers educators to streamline their daily routines and reduce the burden of manual processes.

Speaking about the development, Igor Goncharov, Founder of UpKeepDay, said:

> **As the education landscape evolves, we saw a need for a platform that addresses the challenges of managing classes, students, and administrative tasks seamlessly. We designed UpKeepDay to be a powerful yet easy-to-use tool that automates the busy work, allowing educators to focus on what matters most – teaching.**

**Key features of UpKeepDay include:**

- **Automated Invoicing & Payment Processing:** The platform generates invoices based on completed sessions and integrates with Stripe for secure payment processing, ensuring timely payments directly into educators’ accounts.
- **Real-Time Attendance Tracking:** Teachers can easily track attendance, and the system will generate automated reminders for any missing records.
- **Feedback Simplified with AI:** UpKeepDay’s AI-powered voice-to-text feature converts spoken feedback into written text, making it quick and easy for teachers to provide feedback to students and track progress.
- **Effortless Scheduling:** The built-in calendar allows for easy schedule management, with automatic notifications for schedule changes and available time slots.
- **Comprehensive Financial Overview:** The platform offers a real-time financial summary by student and class, tracks payment status, and provides transparency in managing funds.
- **Automated To-Dos:** The app generates task reminders for essential actions like marking attendance, collecting payments, or rescheduling classes, ensuring that teachers stay organized and on track.

UpKeepDay offers a mobile-first approach, catering to the growing use of smartphones in education. It supports real-time [communication](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/communication/) between teachers and students and includes an introductory offer. Subscription fees are waived for new users until they thoroughly explore the features and get comfortable using the app. With features like AI-powered feedback, automated to-dos, and student portals, the platform provides a streamlined, user-friendly experience that helps educators focus more on teaching while students stay informed and engaged.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** After School, Artificial Intelligence, Classroom Management, Communication, Engagement, Online Classes, Online Education

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### [Survey Reveals Experiential Learning Boosts Student Performance and Teacher Engagement](https://www.edtechreview.in/research/survey-reveals-experiential-learning-boosts-student-performance-and-teacher-engagement/)

**Published:** October 30, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Homeschooling and online learning are on the rise. Discover how these alternative education methods are transforming the way students learn. Explore the benefits of experiential learning, improved student outcomes, and enhanced teacher engagement. 

**Content:**

[Homeschooling](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/homeschooling/) and [online schooling](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-schooling/) are becoming increasingly popular around the world. Most of these homeschoolers attend a virtual or online school. It is gradually becoming a viable alternative to traditional schooling. According to their latest data, acquired in October 2023, 11.1% of U.S. households with school-aged children stated that at least one child was homeschooled. Supporting this trend, data from the National Center for Education Statistics shows a decline in student enrollment in U.S. Public Schools, with 49.6 million students enrolled in 2022—down by approximately 1.2 million since 2019.

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This phenomenon is observed all across the globe. And India is not an exception. However, more accurate information about the number of homeschoolers in India needs to be collected. Nevertheless, the most significant question is what happens to homeschooling students. Is the teaching method effective for them? Can they achieve higher scores? Is the quality of life of teachers and students improving? Are online schools preparing students for future jobs? Acumen, a nonprofit organization based in the United States, conducted a lean data analysis to identify the answers. They interviewed parents from the famous online school Vikalp India.

Following are the key findings of the survey

### Impact on Students’ Quality of life

According to a survey by Vikalp, 80% of parents observed an improvement in their child’s academics, while 83% reported a slight improvement in their child’s quality of life. [Online school](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-school/) impacted the quality of life of students. This is majorly because of the method of teaching. Unlike traditional schools, there are no lectures. Concepts were not introduced as a given fact. Every new idea is introduced using a learning tool. Students discover concepts while doing activities with the tools. They find out the idea on their own at their own pace. Learning continues on the learning APP. Once students understand the concept, books are introduced where they apply their understanding in doing exercises and project works. Students start taking an interest in studies. Gradually, they start scoring better. All this impacts their quality of life.

The survey shows that just 5-6 students are in the classroom. Teachers guide students through activities, project work, and tricky questions, which encourages students to evaluate and think about what they are learning.

### Enhance the Teacher’s Interest

Acumen’s Lean data team also conducted interviews with Vikalp Online School teachers. Interestingly, 43% of teachers said their interest in teaching improved. This survey had a whole list of questionnaires, and the findings are 100 % of teachers experienced an improvement in student’s interest level and ability to grasp concepts, 62% of teachers reported improved grades of their students, and 95% of teachers observed the increase in the ability to retain concepts. Gradually, teachers have become prominent advocates of this method of teaching-learning, which can work best in online schools. Consequently, Net Promoter Score (NPS) is 62%. This means that not only do teachers like it, but more than 60% of teachers are promoting this teaching method, followed by Vikalp Online School.

Commenting on the survey, Dinesh Gupta, Founder and CEO of Vikalp India, said:

> **In this teaching-learning method, students not only learn to remember and understand but also analyze, evaluate, apply, and create. All these skills and abilities are vital for tomorrow’s job market, which will be completely AI-driven. Students with the skills and abilities to memorize and do repetitive work may need help finding a job in the next decade.**

This kind of teaching-learning, popularly known as [experiential learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/experiential-learning/), doesn’t work in a traditional school with 40 to 50 students in each class.

Neha Choudhry, Co-founder and chief Idea Officer (CIO) of Vikalp India added:

> **Handling all the students along with so many learning tools is not possible. If you want students to discover learning and develop critical thinking, online school is the only way. It’s not possible in a traditional school set-up. Are there a lot of operational difficulties?**

Moreover, it is not financially viable to have 5 or 6 students in a public school class. Traditional school is okay for an average student. It is not okay for above and below-average students. Above-average students find the class boring as there are too many repetitions. Below average struggle to catch up with the rest of the class. All these factors are making Online School more popular. Schools are no longer the only option. Consequently, many parents homeschool and enrol their children in some online school.

### About Vikalp India

Vikalp India is an idea, a vision shared by like-minded educationists, management professionals, and designers. People from diverse backgrounds have come together to bridge the gap between different learning styles and a standard teaching style. The platform believes that each child’s learning process is different, and alternative methods and materials should be devised to suit the diverse requirements of school-going children. It focuses on developing alternative methods and materials that help children learn concepts and connect with what they already know and experience in their real lives.

**Categories:** Research

**Tags:** Critical Thinking, Experiential Learning, Homeschooling, NonProfits, Online Learning, Online School, Online Schooling, Survey, teaching strategy

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### [Edu-Wealth Startup Zinc Secures $25.5M in Seed Funding](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/edu-wealth-startup-zinc-secures-25-5m-in-seed-funding/)

**Published:** October 30, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Zinc, an edu-wealth startup aiming to transform how Indian families save, invest, and plan for overseas education, has recently raised $25.5 million in its seed round led by Nexus Venture Partners.

**Content:**

Zinc, an edu-wealth startup aiming to transform how Indian families save, invest, and plan for overseas education, has recently raised $25.5 million in its seed round led by Nexus Venture Partners, with participation from Quona Capital, EDBI, Global Ventures, and Saison Capital. With this funding round, the company plans to enable it to drive product innovation and expand its offerings. The capital will also support the development of global investment tools, AI-powered university counselling, and cross-border payment solutions, all aimed at empowering families to secure their children’s futures.

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Founded by Prashanth Ranganathan, Zinc believes that with the proper planning and resources, families can unlock boundless opportunities for their children, bridging the gap between aspiration and access. The platform enables families to invest and save in foreign currencies like the USD and insulates them from rupee depreciation. It ensures their savings grow in the currency of ultimate spending. It provides global investment tools that diversify savings into international markets, helping parents build robust financial plans to support their children’s education without the risk of currency fluctuations. With these critical licenses in place, the firm is set to provide a seamless, secure, and comprehensive solution for families planning overseas education.

Prashanth Ranganathan, Founder & CEO of Zinc, shared the company’s commitment to making global education financially accessible for Indian families:

> **At Zinc, we are addressing one of the most pressing challenges Indian families face—navigating the rising costs of international education. In today’s rapidly changing financial landscape, it’s crucial to move beyond traditional rupee-based savings and adopt global strategies that protect against currency fluctuations and inflation. Zinc is not just about connecting students to the right universities; it provides a comprehensive financial ecosystem that enables families to plan, save, and invest wisely across borders.**

With solutions like Zinc Honors, offering USD-denominated investment tools and tailored financial products, and Ada, an AI-powered university counselling platform, Zinc helps families navigate currency risks and rising [education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/education/) costs. The company’s long-term vision is to become a full-stack cross-border financial services platform for Indian families, offering a comprehensive suite of solutions that address the financial complexities of global education.

Anup Gupta, Managing Director, Nexus Venture Partners, added:

> **India is emerging as a key geography for students pursuing global education opportunities. Nexus is delighted to partner again with Prashanth and Team Zinc in their vision to support parents and students in realizing their [international education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/international-education/) goals in a planned and transparent manner with a best-in-class combination of education advisory and financial services platform.**

Zinc has also applied for a brokerage license from the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) in GIFT City. These licenses empower Zinc to offer personalized investment advice, secure cross-border payment services, and access global markets, all within a tax-efficient framework.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** EdTech Funding, EdTech Investors, EdTech Startups/Companies, education, Financial Support, International Education, Online Courses, Online Education

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### [[Infographic] How Skills-Based Training Benefits Your Business](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/infographic-how-skills-based-training-benefits-your-business/)

**Published:** October 29, 2024
**Author:** Brian Wallace

**Excerpt:** AI-Powered Training for Agile Businesses to empower your workforce with tailored, high-quality training delivered quickly and cost-effectively. Stay competitive in today's fast-paced market with YU Global's innovative training solutions. How Skills-Based Training Benefits Your Business.

**Content:**

With many modern businesses, change is imperative to the organization’s survival. With how fast-paced businesses are changing, it makes sense that a business’s employees should be just as flexible. Unfortunately, finding the right talent for the job is often easier said than done. It’s reported that 62% of company leaders aren’t fully prepared to respond to new tech and talent challenges, part of which is due to under-trained employees. Therefore, it is both easier and more beneficial for companies to provide their employees with proper training for the job.

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It is reported that 76% of [employees](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/employee/) who receive continuous, high-quality training are more likely to stay with their company than infrequently or non-trained employees. But, when it comes to training, you have a couple of different options for your organization. You can try to purchase pre-made training, but you run the risk of having the traditional be lower quality or inapplicable for your business. You could also have training made specifically for your business. However, creating often takes a while, and revision time can prolong this process. Fortunately, modern AI technology has revolutionized the way training is designed.

Companies like YU Global offer skills-based training enriched by AI with the assistance of human experts. With this method, you receive quality training at lower than market prices. Also, the turnaround time is drastically reduced because it is partially developed with AI. Rather than months for development and weeks to train employees, these courses are tailor-made for any topics you want to learn within mere weeks. This means that your business can stay agile and quick enough to compete in the modern working landscape. Regardless of where your business currently is, AI-enriched training like YU Global can help you stay ahead of your industry.

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**Categories:** Insight

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Employee, Skill Training, Tech Skilling, Upskilling, Workforce Upskilling

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### [Springpod Raises $2.5M in New Funding to Expand Virtual Work-Based Learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/springpod-raises-2-5m-in-new-funding-to-expand-virtual-work-based-learning/)

**Published:** October 29, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Springpod, a leading provider of free virtual work-based learning experiences for students, has recently secured a $2.5 million strategic investment from American Student Assistance® (ASA).

**Content:**

Springpod, a leading provider of free virtual work-based learning experiences for students, has recently secured a $2.5 million strategic investment from American Student Assistance® (ASA).

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Springpod is a beacon of hope, empowering students to demonstrate their potential through work-based learning experiences and connect with best-fitting employers and universities. The company’s partnerships with governments, universities, and leading brands such as Amazon, Siemens, and Barclays are bridging the gap between education and careers, ensuring every young person can select and secure their brightest future. With over 700,000 students having already benefited from Springpod’s programmes, 22% of whom are eligible for free school meals, 55% from minority backgrounds, and 60% female, the platform is ensuring equitable access to career readiness opportunities with leading employers and [universities](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/universities/).

Springpod is not working alone in its mission. The firm is increasingly embedded within the U.K. education system, providing students with free, meaningful opportunities to explore career and course options and gain critical [career readiness](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/career-readiness/) skills. This is achieved through strategic partnerships with key organizations, including the U.K. Department for Education (DfE), UCAS and the Careers and Enterprise Company, working together to integrate work-based learning at pivotal stages of the student journey.

Commenting on the funding, Sam Hyams, CEO of Springpod, said:

> **This investment is a pivotal moment for us. The demand for our virtual work experiences has grown significantly, and ASA’s expertise will enable us to deliver our programs to more students on a much larger scale. We look forward to leveraging their leadership in career readiness as we continue to grow.**

Springpod’s impact is not limited to the U.K. The company has garnered international interest from leading educational institutions and employers. The startup, set to begin in early 2025, will bring localized content and unique features including an immersive 3D [virtual learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/virtual-learning/) environment. This will allow students worldwide to gain valuable skills for the modern workforce.

Rilwan M., Head of Impact Investments at ASA, also commented:

> **The quality of Springpod’s experiences impressed us deeply. We’re excited to support their efforts in increasing access to invaluable youth work-based learning experiences in the U.S. Far too many young people are graduating from high school without having completed any work-based learning experience needed to help them make informed, confident decisions and navigate a path to postsecondary education and career success. Springpod is perfectly positioned to address this challenge at scale.**

ASA, a national U.S. nonprofit organization at the vanguard of improving how children learn about occupations and plan for their futures, recognized the need to enhance access to meaningful work-based learning experiences exceptionally. Following Springpod’s quick development and success in its home market of the United Kingdom, ASA recognized it as a best-in-class option for improving educational and professional pathways for young people in the United States.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Career Readiness, EdTech Funding, EdTech Investors, EdTech Startups/Companies, education, Online Education, Universities, Virtual Learning

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### [Leeds Equity Acquires Archer Review to Enhance Healthcare Education](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/leeds-equity-acquires-archer-review-to-enhance-healthcare-education/)

**Published:** October 29, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Leeds Equity Partners ("Leeds Equity"), a New York-based private equity firm, has announced that it has formed a new healthcare education and licensure platform with the completion of the acquisition of Archer Review.

**Content:**

Leeds Equity Partners (“Leeds Equity”), a New York-based private equity firm dedicated exclusively to partnering with management teams in the education, training, and information services industries, has announced that it has formed a new [healthcare](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/healthcare/) education and licensure platform with the completion of the acquisition of Archer Review (“Archer” or the “Company”), a provider of test preparation solutions for high-stakes medical exams.

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The healthcare profession in the United States, which today employs over 16 million people, is characterized by a significant shortage of qualified and trained nurses, doctors, and other practitioners. This labour gap is expected to persist for the foreseeable future. Over the last two decades, Leeds Equity has been steadfast in its mission to find and build a platform to help solve some of these critical healthcare labour shortages.

Speaking on the deal, Jacques Galante, Partner of Leeds Equity, said:

> **The acquisition of Archer provides a strong foundation to continue to help aspiring nurses enter the healthcare profession and aligns with our history of backing businesses, bringing innovative, outcome-oriented solutions that expand workforce access. Archer has achieved tremendous outcomes by providing a superior product portfolio and through its relentless focus on the success of its students.**

Archer Review provides high-quality, effective test preparation solutions primarily for nursing students seeking to pass the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) to become licensed nurses. The Company offers an integrated and holistic [test prep](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/test-prep/) experience, which includes question banks, asynchronous content, live webinars, predictive assessments, and tutoring, delivering unparalleled outcomes and ensuring students are best prepared for the NCLEX. It also offers additional test preparation and supplemental materials for students along the nursing journey and in medical school. Leeds Equity plans to significantly expand these offerings in its new partnership with the Archer management team, signalling growth and development in the healthcare education sector.

Karthik Koduru, Founder and CEO of Archer, stated:

> **Partnering with Leeds Equity marks a pivotal milestone for Archer, enhancing our ability to deliver optimal student outcomes throughout their nursing and medical education journeys. We are proud to collaborate with Leeds Equity, given their proven track record of supporting and growing businesses in professional education, especially in certification and test preparation.**

As part of the agreement, Latham & Watkins served as Leeds Equity Partners’ legal counsel, and Hunton Andrews Kurth served as Archer’s legal counsel.

Leeds Equity was founded in 1993 and currently manages over $6 billion of capital across a broad spectrum of companies within the Knowledge Industries. The Company seeks to leverage its sector-focused expertise and market insights to create long-term value for its partner companies and investors.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** EdTech Startups/Companies, Exams, Health Education, Heathcare Professionals, Medical Education, Mergers and Acquisition, Test Prep, Tutoring

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### [EY GDS Launches Career Compass to Empower Karnataka Students](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/ey-gds-launches-career-compass-to-empower-karnataka-students/)

**Published:** October 29, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** EY Global Delivery Services (EY GDS) has announced the launch of "Vritti Diksoochi" (or Career Compass), a career guidance programme to support over 2.3 lakh students in government schools across Kalaburagi Division, Karnataka.

**Content:**

EY Global Delivery Services (EY GDS) has announced the launch of “Vritti Diksoochi” (or Career Compass), a [career guidance](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/career-guidance/) programme to support over 2.3 lakh students in government schools across Kalaburagi Division, Karnataka. The programme has been launched in collaboration with the India Literacy Project (ILP) and Samagra Shikshana Karnataka (SSK), and the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed recently.

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Career Compass will cover Ballari, Bidar, Kalaburagi, Koppal, Raichur, Vijayanagar, and Yadgir districts and marks a significant milestone in educational advancement in North Karnataka. Key representatives from EY GDS, India Literacy Project, and the Samagra Shikshana, Department of Education, Karnataka, including the State Project Director, SSK, were present to solidify this impactful collaboration.

The Career Compass programme offers detailed and sustainable, ongoing career guidance to Grades 9 and 10 students. It aims to encourage students to continue their [higher education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/higher-education/) and help boost their employability by providing in-depth career counselling, exposure to a broad range of career options, and equipping students with essential modern workforce skills. This initiative engages all stakeholders—the Department of Education, school management, teachers, parents, and the community—to ensure its sustainability and effectiveness.

Speaking about the development, Madhu Bangarappa, Hon’ble Minister for Primary & Secondary Education, Government of Karnataka, stated:

> **It is an honour to inaugurate this transformative programme, which will play a vital role in shaping the future of our students across Karnataka. By providing career guidance, we give students the tools to thrive in the modern workforce and confidently pursue higher education. This initiative reflects our commitment to ensuring quality education and equipping every student with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed. We look forward to this programme’s positive impact on students, teachers, and the wider community.**

In India’s government schools, there is great potential to enhance career guidance for students, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds. Career Compass steps in to bridge the gap when resources like counsellors and mentors to provide the necessary guidance may be limited. By engaging with all stakeholders, including parents, teachers and educators, we aim to create greater awareness and empower students to make informed career choices and unlock their full potential.

Gururaj Deshpande, EY GDS Client Technology Leader, added:

> **The Career Compass initiative is more than just a programme; it’s our commitment to supporting future generations with the knowledge and skills they need to thrive in a rapidly evolving world. It will help shape the future of education and workforce readiness in the Kalaburagi region, leading to a more confident graduating class with a clear understanding of their future opportunities.**

EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) is a growing network of integrated service delivery centres that offer innovative, scalable, and customizable business services to EY member firms. These service centres are essential to EY’s world-class service capabilities, bringing together an industrialized mix of high-quality qualified personnel, automation, and cutting-edge technologies. The platform operates in eight countries (Argentina, Hungary, India, Mexico, Poland, the Philippines, Spain, Sri Lanka, and the United Kingdom). It has 20 locations and collaborates with EY teams from all service lines, geographies, and industries.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Career Growth, Career Guidance, Collaboration, Community, education, Higher Education, Innovation, Mentorship, MOU, Quality Education, Upskilling

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### [E-Learning Hacks: Tips to Boost Your Productivity and Retention](https://www.edtechreview.in/elearning/e-learning-hacks-tips-to-boost-your-productivity-and-retention/)

**Published:** October 28, 2024
**Author:** Amalia

**Excerpt:** Struggling to focus on studies at home? Discover effective tips for better productivity and retention. Learn how to create a dedicated study space, avoid multitasking, and teach others to solidify your understanding.

**Content:**

[Online learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-learning/) is a popular means of education. Since the Covid pandemic, it has become equally important to in-person classes. But whether you are pursuing self-education or your college has gone virtual, focusing on studies can be difficult at home.

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### Get a study space

Our brains like routine and structure. So, when trying to study from a different place every time, you might find it hard to focus. Instead, try establishing a study corner. Clear out your desk, making sure that only the necessary objects remain. Put away all the books that are irrelevant to the subject at hand.

Try to do your homework at the same time every day. After some time, your brain will get used to that schedule and go into focus mode when that time arrives. You’ll find it easier to jump right into studies and keep at it for as long as you need to.

### Stop multitasking

Multitasking is the bane of our generation. Everybody thinks that you can watch TV while doing your homework. However, in reality, multitasking is just your brain quickly switching from one task to another. As you can probably imagine, it’s incredibly taxing for you. If you keep at it, you’ll get tired quicker, lose focus more frequently and find yourself unable to focus on one thing.

Instead, work in increments, using the Pomodoro method as your guide. Taking breaks is essential for improved focus, productivity, and consequent retention of information.

Take half an hour to study and then take a break for ten minutes to watch TV or something else. Keep in mind, though, that picking up your phone would be a bad idea. Short-form content is meant to reduce our attention span. So, if you open TikTok on one of your breaks, you may find it a lot more difficult to get back into work mode!

### Teach others

An amazing way to see if you’ve really understood the topic is by teaching it to someone else. Once you’re done studying, come up to your parents, sibling or roommate and ask them to quiz you. The less they know about a topic, the better.

The questions they ask will help you determine whether you understand the subject fully. This method works wonders for retention and can also be used for [test prep](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/test-prep/).

### Wrapping up

Studying at your own pace can be great, but for many people, focusing at home is much more difficult. Try incorporating these three simple tips into your study routine and see how much easier it becomes!

**Categories:** eLearning

**Tags:** elearning, Homework, Online Education, Online Learning, Online Teaching, Test Prep

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### [iJaipuria Empowers Indian Learners With Over 100 Skill-Based Online Courses](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/ijaipuria-empowers-indian-learners-with-over-100-skill-based-online-courses/)

**Published:** October 28, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Developing a new benchmark in the Indian EdTech sector, iJaipuria has become the first Indian platform to offer over 100 skill-based online courses designed specifically for Indian learners.

**Content:**

Developing a new benchmark in the Indian EdTech sector, iJaipuria has become the first Indian platform to offer over 100 skill-based online courses designed specifically for Indian learners. This pioneering effort demonstrates iJaipuria’s dedication to providing relevant and culturally appropriate educational content that meets the changing demands of today’s employment market.

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Recognizing the significance of #SkillsForAll and the growing preference for [blended learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/blended-learning/) among Indian audiences, iJaipuria’s courses focus on emerging fields such as [Digital Marketing](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/digital-marketing/), AI and [Machine Learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/machine-learning/), Business Communication, Data Analytics, UI/UX Design, Management and Leadership. With a keen emphasis on AI innovations, the curriculum is designed to prepare learners for successful careers in a rapidly changing landscape.

Amit Attry, Director of iJaipuria, shared his thoughts:

> **What truly distinguishes iJaipuria’s offerings is the calibre of its instructors. Rather than conventional professors, learners are guided by industry stalwarts who have mastered these skills at leading companies. This practical, experience-driven approach enhances the learning experience and equips students with insights directly applicable to their future careers.**

In addition to self-paced courses, iJaipuria has introduced LIVE certification programmes, providing real-time interaction and personalized guidance to meet diverse learning preferences. This dual offering aligns with the increasing demand for flexible, impactful education solutions.

Furthermore, the platform offers courses in various regional languages, aiming to increase educational access for students throughout India, particularly in Tier 2 and Tier 3 towns. By embracing linguistic variety, the platform removes traditional obstacles to educational outreach, allowing students and professionals to learn industry-relevant skills in a language that feels natural and accessible to them. This inclusive approach highlights its dedication to #SkillsForAll, which aligns with the visions of the \*Skill India Mission\* and \*Viksit Bharat\*. It not only improves employability but also supports regional talent development. This milestone reinforces its role in reshaping India’s educational landscape, providing equitable possibilities for personal and professional growth for learners across the country.

Founded by the Jaipuria Group, iJaipuria delivers quality, skill-based courses to empower professionals and students across India. With a mission to make learning accessible and relevant, iJaipuria equips learners with the skills needed to succeed in today’s dynamic job market. The company has seen an overwhelming response, with over 100,000 course subscribers, demonstrating the platform’s effectiveness and appeal. The subscription-based EdTech platform emphasizes lifelong learning, allowing learners to pursue as many skills as they desire throughout their educational journey. This approach aligns with learners’ aspirations to continually enhance their skill sets.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Blended Learning, Data Analytics, Digital Marketing, EdTech Startups/Companies, Machine Learning, Online Courses, Online Education, Professional Development, Upskilling

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### [Savvas Learning Launches Savvas PathMaker for College and Career Readiness](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/savvas-learning-launches-savvas-pathmaker-for-college-and-career-readiness/)

**Published:** October 28, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Savvas Learning Company, a next-generation K-12 learning solutions leader, has recently launched Savvas PathMaker, an innovative, all-in-one solution for college and career readiness that gives students a head start on post-high school success.

**Content:**

Savvas Learning Company, a next-generation [K-12](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/k-12/) learning solutions leader, has recently launched Savvas PathMaker, an innovative, all-in-one solution for college and [career readiness](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/career-readiness/) that gives students a head start on post-high school success. The platform, designed to offer flexibility for educators and choice for students, delivers an exciting array of online dual-enrollment and career and technical education (CTE) courses that enable students to create their personalized pathways and gain the skills and confidence to become college and career-ready.

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Savvas PathMaker, which includes the award-winning Outlier by Savvas dual-enrollment courses as well as a robust catalogue of innovative Savvas CTE courses, many of which prepare students for industry-recognized certification exams, allows students to discover their passions, develop skills and knowledge, and prepare for the next stage of their lives, whether that is college, career, or both.

Savvas PathMaker allows educators to mix and match Savvas CTE and Outlier dual-enrollment courses, creating a customized, high-quality, digital-forward solution accessible to all students. With Savvas CTE, students gain valuable job skills needed for today’s high-interest, high-paying jobs that many young people want to pursue, from drone piloting and cybersecurity to esports and aeronautics. With Outlier, students can choose from popular dual-enrollment courses, such as Intro to Psychology and Computer Science, delivered online and asynchronously, allowing them to earn high school and college credit from the comfort of their school building.

Bethlam Forsa, CEO of Savvas Learning Company, shared about the newly launched platform:

> **We’re entering a new era of education where students need opportunities — while they are still in high school — that prepare them for the future of their choosing, not simply by dreaming about it but actively building it. Savvas PathMaker uniquely enables educators to offer diverse personalized opportunities for various students’ college and career interests, preparing students for industry certification exams and equipping them with transferable job skills and college credits to chart their path forward.**

Combining the latest technology with decades of educational research to adapt to every learner’s needs, the Savvas PathMaker portfolio of courses gives students the [immersive learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/immersive-learning/) experiences they want and the outcomes they deserve.

With its unique offering of all-digital dual-enrollment and CTE courses, Savvas PathMaker opens a world of opportunities for students. Schools and districts can select courses in any combination or choose from a list of courses designed to focus instruction on a specific career aligned to one or more industry certifications.

Here are some Savvas PathMaker examples that enable educators to mix and match CTE and dual-enrollment courses to create career pathways:

- **Small Business Management:** Combine Savvas CTE courses Entrepreneurship and Small Business and QuickBooks, which prepare for the Entrepreneurship and Small Business certification and the Intuit QuickBooks Certified User exams, respectively, with Outlier’s Intro to Business to provide students with valuable skills for running their own businesses.
- **Digital Marketing:** Combine Savvas CTE courses Meta Social Media Marketing and Adobe InDesign, which prepare for the Meta Certified Digital Marketing Associate and Adobe Certified Professional in Print & Digital Media Publication using Adobe InDesign exams, respectively, with Outlier’s Professional Communication to offer students a solid foundation to pursue this in-demand field.
- **Computer Science:** Combine Savvas CTE courses Networking and Java SE 8 Associate — enabling students to take industry certification exams for Cisco Certified Network Associate, Java SE 8 Oracle Certified Associate, and Information Technology Specialist in Java — with Outlier’s Computer Science I to give students skills to succeed in the technology field.

Savvas products are used by millions of students and educators in more than 90 percent of the 13,000+ public school districts across all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, and globally in more than 125 countries. Its high-quality instructional materials span every grade level and discipline, from evidence-based, standards-aligned core curricula and supplemental and intervention programmes to state-of-the-art assessment tools and the industry’s most innovative college and career readiness solutions designed to meet every learner’s needs.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Career Readiness, Certification, Cybersecurity, EdTech Startups/Companies, Entrepreneurship, Immersive Learning, K-12, Online Education

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### [UP Schools to Implement SWOT Analysis for Student Guidance](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/up-schools-to-implement-swot-analysis-for-student-guidance/)

**Published:** October 28, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Teachers in Uttar Pradesh government schools are learning the SWOT analysis technique. This technique identifies Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats to construct a strategic plan for the effective implementation of career guidance programmes such as 'Pankh' in schools.

**Content:**

Teachers in Uttar Pradesh government schools are learning the SWOT analysis technique. This technique identifies Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats to construct a strategic plan for the effective implementation of [career guidance](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/career-guidance/) programmes such as ‘Pankh’ in schools.

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Under the guidance of the secondary education department and in collaboration with UNICEF, a comprehensive training programme is underway. The goal is to equip teachers with the necessary skills and knowledge to guide students in choosing the right career path based on their interests and abilities, and to actively involve parents in this crucial process. These master trainers will play a pivotal role in helping 9 lakh children make informed career decisions.

Addressing the trainees, additional state project director, secondary education, Vishnu Kant Pandey, said:

> **The training will help students choose the right career and achieve their goals. Teachers must keep updating themselves with innovations in the profession and in their subjects to provide better teaching and guidance to students.**

During the workshop, Sagar Anand, a career guidance expert, provided detailed information about the [career counselling](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/career-counselling/) process. At the same time, Soma Chaudhary, Rashmi Jha, and other Vikramshila Sanstha trainers discussed essential topics such as career hubs, career clubs, psychometric tests, and parent-teacher meetings.

Adding that new dimensions are emerging every day in the field of career guidance, the Chief Executive of UNICEF, UP, Amit Mehrotra, said:

> **In such a situation, it is not possible for a single person or institution to have the necessary information about all fields. Teachers should come together to create a platform where they update themselves from time to time and help children select the best choice.**

Throughout the initiative, teachers were urged to establish professional hubs and clubs in schools, organize parent-teacher meetings, job fairs, and dialogue sessions with school specialists, and visit industrial, corporate, and educational facilities to gather information about employment alternatives via the Pankh site, scholarships, examinations, and colleges.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Career Counselling, Career Guidance, Comprehensive Learning, education, Exams, Professional Development, Scholarship, Teachers Upskilling, teaching strategy

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### [IIT Kanpur and eduXLL Partner for ESG and Sustainability Programme](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/iit-kanpur-and-eduxll-partner-for-esg-and-sustainability-programme/)

**Published:** October 28, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** eduXLL, a leading higher education platform has recently partnered with the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur) for an innovative programme.

**Content:**

eduXLL, a leading [higher education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/higher-education/) platform that delivers innovative methodology and the latest niche courses for students and working professionals, has recently partnered with the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur) for an innovative programme focused on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) and Business Sustainability. This pioneering programme aims to equip participants with critical knowledge and practical insights into the evolving landscape of sustainable business practices.

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The 4-month programme, commencing on 2nd November 2024, consists of 50 hours of engaging online sessions led by a distinguished panel of faculty, including renowned educators from IIT Kanpur and industry professionals with expertise in sustainability. Students will explore core topics like environmental responsibility, social impact, governance structures, and integrating sustainability strategies in business operations.

Speaking on this partnership, Vaibhav Shastri, Co-founder of eduXLL, said:

> **We are thrilled to join hands with IIT Kanpur to offer this impactful program focused on ESG and Business Sustainability. At eduXLL, we believe the future of entrepreneurship and innovation lies in sustainable practices. Sustainability is crucial for the well-being of future generations. This programme is designed to equip learners with the knowledge, tools, and mentorship needed to drive growth while positively impacting the environment and society. We aim to empower leaders who can thrive in today’s dynamic business landscape while championing sustainability.**

The programme offers participants opportunities to engage in interactive sessions, collaborative real-world projects, and personalized [mentorship](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/mentorship/) from academia and industry experts. These hands-on experiences will enable learners to understand the real-time implications of ESG factors on business sustainability and long-term growth. Students will gain invaluable insights from a distinguished panel of expert faculty featuring top educators from IITs and leading industry professionals.

The initiative fee is ₹72,000 + GST. It provides high-quality content and unique learning experiences to ensure value-driven higher education.

eduXLL is redefining the boundaries of [online education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-education/) by offering a platform where ambition meets opportunity. Born from a vision to make high-quality education accessible to all, the platform bridges the gap between learners and their aspirations through a meticulously curated catalogue of [online courses](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-courses/). The company’s mission is to empower individuals around the globe by providing them with the tools, knowledge, and skills they need to excel in their careers and personal development. Its unique educational model is built on partnerships with pioneering institutions and distinguished industry experts. This collaborative approach ensures its curriculum is academically rigorous and rich in real-world relevance. Gurgaon-based eduXLL believes in the power of education to transform lives. Thus, its courses are designed to cater to a diverse range of interests and career paths, from business and technology to creative arts and beyond.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Curriculum, Entrepreneurship, Hands on Learning, Higher Education, Mentorship, Online Courses, Online Education, Online Programs, Partnership

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### [Apna.co Launches 'apna Canvas' to Transform Fresher Hiring in India](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/apna-co-launches-apna-canvas-to-transform-fresher-hiring-in-india/)

**Published:** October 25, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Apna.co, the job and professional networking platform has launched apna Canvas, a solution transforming the hiring process for early talent (0-3 years).

**Content:**

Apna.co, the job and [professional networking](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/professional-networking/) platform has launched apna Canvas, a solution transforming the hiring process for early talent (0-3 years). With access to over 2 crore freshers from 22,000+ colleges across 2,500 cities, the platform streamlines [hiring](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/hiring/) and talent assessment for early talent through competitions and skill evaluations.

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According to the All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) 2020-21, approximately 41 lakh students graduate every year in India, yet there needed to be a centralized platform connecting freshers to employers. Apna Canvas fills this gap, helping candidates get assessed, filtered, and hired. On the other hand, companies get access to a broader talent pool, minimizing logistical overhead and saving time, cost, and effort in the hiring process. The platform aims to address key hiring challenges and bridge the gap between companies and freshers, empowering both sides for success.

One of the key problems in hiring early talent is the need for more diversity in the candidate pool and the logistical overhead associated with visiting multiple institutions. Apna Canvas solves this by leveraging its enormous network of 2 crore freshers from 22,000 colleges and collaborations with AICTE, TPO/Placement Cells, and Apna’s robust social media presence. This extensive reach means businesses can effectively access diverse talent, particularly beyond metros in tier 2 and tier 3 locations, assisting them in finding the perfect cultural match while lowering recruitment costs.

Speaking about the initiative, Nirmit Parikh, CEO & Founder of apna.co, said:

> **apna Canvas is an audacious initiative that fills a crucial gap in the recruitment ecosystem, which no one addressed. With 41 lakh graduates each year and no centralized platform for freshers, we saw this opportunity and took it upon ourselves to solve it. Companies like PWC, Swiggy, and PhonePe coming on board highlight its immense potential. This platform is poised to transform the fresher hiring landscape in India, and we’re incredibly excited about the impact it will have.**

Another significant challenge is the intense competition to attract top candidates. apna Canvas tackles this head-on by helping companies build a strong employer brand recall through interactive microsites, virtual pre-placement talks, and gamified challenges. These tools allow businesses to showcase their culture and values directly to students, enhancing [engagement](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/engagement/) and increasing their appeal to top talent. This seamless, tech-driven approach leads to a more efficient and impactful recruitment process across regions.

As part of its ongoing initiatives, apna Canvas has hosted notable competitions and engagement activities with top multinational companies. The PwC Campus Contender 2024 saw over 12,000 students competing for a cash prize of ₹6 lakhs, marking a 3X increase from the 4,000 registrations in the previous year. Leverage Edu’s Dream University Pitch 2024 also saw thousands of students competing for exciting prizes such as MacBook Air, iPad Air, and AirPods, further driving engagement and increasing the platform’s appeal among young talent.

Looking ahead, apna Canvas is set to expand its reach with upcoming partnerships, including large-scale competitions with Swiggy and PhonePe. These will further enhance its recruitment ecosystem and offer freshers even more opportunities to connect with top employers.

Founded in 2019, apna.co is dedicated to helping India’s rising workforce unlock unique professional networking and skilling opportunities. The company aims to enable livelihoods for billions of people in India. With more than 50 million users in 825+ cities and more than 600,000 employers trusting the platform, India has a new destination to discover relevant opportunities, enabling jobs in over 200 categories across sectors.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Employee, Engagement, Freshers Hiring, Hiring, Online Recruitment, Professional Networking

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### [Arihant Academy Expands Academic Portfolio With INR 17 Crore Acquisition of ZEAL Academy](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/arihant-academy-expands-academic-portfolio-with-inr-17-crore-acquisition-of-zeal-academy/)

**Published:** October 25, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Arihant Academy Ltd, a premier educational institution specializing in coaching services and comprehensive educational support across Mumbai, Maharashtra, has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Zen Educational and Learning (ZEAL Academy).

**Content:**

Arihant Academy Ltd, a premier educational institution specializing in coaching services and comprehensive educational support across Mumbai, Maharashtra, has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Zen Educational and Learning (ZEAL Academy), a coaching institute known for its exceptional track record in creating IITians and doctors. The valuation is priced at INR 17 crores. This well-planned acquisition will enable Arihant Academy to expand its academic portfolio in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region and cater to a more extensive student base with top-notch learning pedagogy.

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Founded by IITians, ZEAL Academy has a proven record of producing over 1000 IITians and has gained a strong reputation for its track record of students achieving their academic goals. The academy offers a wide range of courses, including foundation courses for classes 8-10, as well as preparation for [competitive exams](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/competitive-exams/) for classes 11th and 12th, focusing on JEE Main & Advanced and NEET. The company aims to nurture young minds and guide them towards academic success. ZEAL recently emerged as a frontrunner in the realm of educational excellence.

During the signing ceremony, Anil Kapasi, Managing Director, Arihant Academy, said:

> **This acquisition is a noteworthy step in expanding our presence into new geographical markets. By merging ZEAL Academy’s local expertise with Arihant Academy’s proven teaching methods, we aim to create a more comprehensive learning experience and a stronger educational framework for students across the metropolitan region. It allows us to pool our resources, enriching the educational journey and extending our offerings to higher-grade students preparing for competitive exams. This aligns with our growth vision, creating value for students, parents, educators, and partners in sync. We believe this move will not only enhance our offerings but also broaden our impact on the educational landscape, inspiring a brighter future for all involved.**

The acquisition enables Arihant Academy to combine its extensive resources and expertise in science and commerce with Zeal Academy’s specialized focus on IIT, JEE (Mains & Advanced), and NEET. This collaboration will significantly benefit students, providing them with access to the ergonomic infrastructure and high educational standards of both institutes across all locations. Moreover, [STEM](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/stem/) students can now pursue comprehensive, high-quality education throughout their entire academic journey. This also expands Arihant’s presence across Navi Mumbai, offering more opportunities for students.

Kunal Pathak, Partner, ZEAL Academy, added:

> **This investment is a testament to our pursuit of excellence and is a significant milestone for ZEAL Academy’s journey of growth and innovation. It strengthens our portfolio and allows us to expand our offerings. This creates significant synergies for our students while enabling unmatched learning experiences.**

Operating through 20+ strategically located coaching centres, Arihant Academy Ltd serves approximately 10,000 students, providing an integrated learning experience through their hybrid teaching model that combines traditional classroom instruction with [digital learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/digital-learning/). The organization aims to help over a million students across India unleash their true potential and realize their dreams through proper coaching, timely guidance and friendly behaviour.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Coaching Program, Competitive Exams, Digital Learning, EdTech Acquisition, EdTech Startups/Companies, JEE/NEET, Mergers and Acquisition, Online Learning, Quality Education, STEM

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### [MedCerts Joins Forces With IGNITE Pathways to Boost Student Careers](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/medcerts-joins-forces-with-ignite-pathways-to-boost-student-careers/)

**Published:** October 24, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** IGNITE Pathways, a first-of-its-kind Career and Technical Education centre designed to create hands-on experiences while earning core credit, has recently announced a new partnership with MedCerts, a leader in online career training programmes.

**Content:**

IGNITE Pathways, a first-of-its-kind Career and Technical Education centre designed to create hands-on experiences while earning core credit, has recently announced a new partnership with MedCerts, a leader in online career training programmes. This collaboration will provide adult learners with access to industry-recognized certifications in healthcare, IT, and other high-demand fields, enhancing IGNITE’s mission to deliver career-focused education.

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This partnership, in line with IGNITE Pathways’ mission of empowering adult learners with the practical skills and certifications needed to excel in today’s competitive job market, offers students convenient access to MedCerts’ comprehensive certification training programmes. These programmes, tailored to the needs of rapidly growing industries, cover over 50 areas, including Medical Assistant, Surgical Technologist, and IT Network Technician, providing a clear path from learning to employment. Students will gain the skills and confidence necessary to earn credentials and enter the workforce with qualifications that are highly valued by companies.

More than just [technical skills](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/technical-skills/), this alliance is about preparing students for success in the workplace. It underscores the importance of soft skills, such as communication and teamwork, which are crucial in today’s professional environment. By focusing on these skills, the partnership ensures that students feel prepared and competent to navigate the challenges of the modern job market.

Speaking on the collaboration, Zach Rasmussen, Adult Learning Manager at IGNITE Pathways, said:

> **We’re thrilled to partner with MedCerts to expand the opportunities available to our students. This partnership allows us to provide valuable industry certifications that help bridge the gap between education and career readiness.**

This joint effort is aimed at establishing clear career pathways for students, whether they are starting fresh or aiming to advance in their current roles. With certifications in high-demand fields such as [healthcare](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/healthcare/) and IT, this partnership equips students with the in-demand skills and credentials they need to thrive in today’s fast-paced job market, providing them with a sense of guidance and support in their career journey.

Jennifer Kolb, Vice President of Partnerships and Workforce Development at MedCerts, commented:

> **We are proud to partner with IGNITE Pathways and give students even more ways to succeed. It’s all about creating real pathways that help students build the skills they need for the jobs they want.**

Since 2009, MedCerts has developed over 50 career programmes, trained and upskilled over 100,000 individuals nationwide, and partnered with over 400 American Job Centers and more than 1,000 healthcare organizations to build talent pipelines. In 2023, the company launched its Partner Solutions brand, focused on building partnerships to bridge the gap between our students, job seekers, employers, [higher education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/higher-education/) institutions, and workforce agencies. This new brand includes several partnership models, including recruitment, reseller, content licensing options, and more.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Career Development, Career Readiness, Communication, Healthcare, Higher Education, Medical Education, Partnerships, Technical Education

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### [Resurgens Invests in Special Education Software Provider Relay](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/resurgens-invests-in-special-education-software-provider-relay/)

**Published:** October 24, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Resurgens Technology Partners, a software-focused private equity firm, has recently announced its investment in Relay, a provider of special education and Medicaid workflow solutions designed to support K-12 school districts across the United States.

**Content:**

Resurgens Technology Partners, a software-focused [private equity](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/private-equity/) firm, has recently announced its investment in Relay, a provider of special education and Medicaid workflow solutions designed to support [K-12](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/k-12/) school districts across the United States. This investment underscores Resurgens’ commitment to partnering with innovative companies that drive operational efficiencies and deliver impactful solutions in specialized markets.

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Relay, established in 1993, has transformed over three decades into a trusted ally for school districts in over 20 states. The platform offers comprehensive solutions that not only reduce administrative burdens and ensure compliance but also streamline funding. This unique feature allows districts to concentrate on student progress and impactful outcomes. Moreover, it provides a comprehensive solution for coordinating the delivery and documentation of special education services and [healthcare](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/healthcare/) in schools, while managing the complex Medicaid reimbursement process for district administrators. By simplifying compliance and administrative workflows, the company enables service providers to manage their increasing workloads, ensuring that students in need receive essential services and that districts are compensated appropriately for their services.

Speaking about the development, Danny Carpenter, Principal at Resurgens Technology Partners, said:

> **We are excited to partner with Relay, whose technology plays a crucial role in the education sector by ensuring that schools have the resources to support students in need. Our investment will help Relay scale its impact, expand its reach, and further enhance its platform to serve school districts better nationwide.**

Resurgens Technology Partners is committed to working closely with Relay’s management team to accelerate product innovation, enhance go-to-market strategies, and explore opportunities for growth in both existing and new markets. This partnership is designed to drive Relay’s mission of empowering schools to optimize their service documentation and Medicaid reimbursement processes, ultimately benefiting thousands of students nationwide.

Paul Miller, CEO of Relay, added:

> **I couldn’t be more excited about this next growth phase. We are determined to continue expanding our capabilities and reach, ensuring that more school districts nationwide can access the funds they need to serve their students effectively.**

This investment marks the ninth platform investment from Resurgens’ second fund, a $500 million fund that closed in 2022.

Leonis Partners and Goodwin Proctor advised Lock 8 Partners, Relay’s majority investor. DLA Piper advised Resurgens on the transaction.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** EdTech Funding, EdTech Investors, EdTech Startups/Companies, Healthcare, K-12, Online Education, Private Equity

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### [Sapia.ai Unveils Mobile AI Career Coach to Empower Job Seekers](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/sapia-ai-unveils-mobile-ai-career-coach-to-empower-job-seekers/)

**Published:** October 24, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Sapia.ai, the pioneer of the Smart Interviewer™ powered by deep-learning AI, is known for its fair, inclusive, and scalable hiring solutions. It has unveiled Phai™, a groundbreaking AI-driven career coach that can fit in your pocket.

**Content:**

Sapia.ai, the pioneer of the Smart Interviewer™ powered by deep-learning AI, is known for its fair, inclusive, and scalable [hiring](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/hiring/) solutions. It has unveiled Phai™, a groundbreaking AI-driven career coach that can fit in your pocket. Phai™ stands out with its cutting-edge conversational AI and Sapia’s proprietary dataset, offering a unique empowerment tool for job seekers and employees.

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Phai™, powered by Anthropic’s Claude 3.5 and Sapia.ai’s proprietary algorithms, analyzes over 20 million question-and-answer pairs from 5 million candidates worldwide. Similar to today’s leading generative AI chatbots, its conversational API provides individualized career advice at scale. Built on SAIGE™, Sapia.ai’s proprietary large language model (LLM), Phai™ combines AI innovation with ethical AI design. SAIGE™ has been meticulously trained on a large dataset spanning industries, work families, and geographies, ensuring accurate and contextually rich career insights.

Barb Hyman, Founder & CEO of Sapia.ai, commented on the newly launched platform, Barb Hyman, Founder & CEO of Sapia.ai:

> **Phai’s goal is simple: to help job seekers and employees discover their potential and match them to the right opportunities. We’ve championed AI that empowers candidates for years, and Phai™ continues that mission. Phai™ identifies over 140 skills in a 20-minute session, giving employees and organizations tools to unlock growth.**

Buddhi Jayatilleke, Sapia.ai’s Chief Data Scientist, emphasized the importance of transparency and explainability in developing Phai™, saying:

> **Phai™ follows a structured interview approach curated by human experts. With the power of GenAI, Phai™ takes users through a discovery process with insights generated by SAIGE around their strengths. While giving the user agency, Phai™ is built on a layer of guardrails to keep the conversation relevant and insightful.**

Phai™, with its API integration, offers a scalable and cost-effective solution for any chat UI. This feature is particularly appealing to organizations seeking to drive talent mobility and enhance [employee](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/employee/) engagement.

According to Hyman, Phai™ is a talent mobility tool, but our customers \*consider it an employee benefit. Most organizations take a top-down approach to talent mobility with traditional platforms. Development conversations often get overlooked, and Phai™ steps in to help employees take control of their growth.

Sapia.ai was built on making hiring inclusive, efficient and effective. By focusing on ethical AI, the platform empowers organizations and individuals with tools that ensure fair hiring, talent mobility, and enhanced employee experience. Nobody likes face-to-face interviews. They’re awkward and stressful and rarely allow anyone to be themselves. By conducting interviews in a chat-based style, the organization makes the procedure appear simple, enjoyable, and engaging. It can be done in the comfort of one’s home and at one’s own pace. And it improves one’s responses even more. Sapia.ai can learn a wide range of information on the HEXACO personality profile, role-based abilities, behaviours, experience, and other topics thanks to Natural Language Processing (NLP) and [Machine Learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/machine-learning/) breakthroughs. These insights are beneficial to both the hiring firm and individuals. More than 90% of candidates enjoy the insights they acquire after conducting a Chat Interview with its Smart Interviewer.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Career Growth, Employee, Engagement, Hiring, Machine Learning

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### [Shell India Launches New EdTech Initiatives for STEM Education](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/shell-india-launches-new-edtech-initiatives-for-stem-education/)

**Published:** October 24, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Shell India has announced the launch of new EdTech initiatives aimed at providing the next generation with a strong foundation in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education.

**Content:**

Shell India has announced the launch of new EdTech initiatives aimed at providing the next generation with a strong foundation in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education. The programmes use advanced [digital learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/digital-learning/) tools and leverage [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/artificial-intelligence/) (AI) and [data analytics](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/data-analytics/) to identify individual learning gaps and provide customized learning interventions.

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The new initiatives, developed in collaboration with Pratham Infotech Foundation, Education Initiatives, and Khan Academy, build on the success of Shell’s global flagship programme, NXplorers. This programme, implemented by the Learning Links Foundation and Smile Foundation, has benefitted over 3 lakh students across India.

Introducing the new programmes, Latika Taneja, Head of Corporate Relations, Shell India, said:

> **At Shell, we are more than just advocates for STEM education; we are its passionate champions! With these new innovative programmes, we are excited to harness the power of digital technology to design personalized learning curricula and make learning more fun and interactive. Our new partnerships, coupled with our ongoing association with NITI Aayog’s Atal Innovation Mission for NXplorers, are pivotal to our mission of fostering inclusive growth and empowering the next generation.**

These initiatives will be introduced in several schools in Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Delhi NCR in the upcoming years. Alongside these initiatives to provide a dynamic and customized learning environment, comprehensive [teacher training](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/teacher-training/) will help students close essential learning gaps and acquire advanced [STEM](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/stem/) abilities.

Dr. Chintan Vaishnav, Mission Director, AIM, NITI Aayog, stated:

> **When systems thinking is harnessed effectively, it can spark transformative movements. Shell’s NXplorers programme demystifies complex systems thinking, transforming it into engaging workshops that empower students to become innovative problem solvers. As we expand our partnership with Shell India, we aim to reach more students, equipping them with the tools and opportunities to contribute meaningfully to India’s growing innovation ecosystem.**

Shell India will further expand its ongoing NXplorers programme, which aims to enhance students’ [critical thinking](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/critical-thinking/) and [problem-solving](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/problem-solving/) skills. Building on the successful pilot in partnership with Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog, the programme will now scale to more schools over the next three years.

Shell is one of India’s most diverse international energy firms, with over 10,000 people and activities in upstream, integrated gas, downstream, and renewable energy, as well as extensive capabilities in R&D, digitalization, and business operations. It seeks to address society’s energy needs in economically, socially, and environmentally sustainable ways, both today and in the future. With a focus on digitization and future-ready sustainable solutions, the company is building a vibrant ecosystem in India to accelerate energy innovation through Shell E4 for start-ups, the Shell Eco-marathon, and investments in new energy companies such as Husk Power, d.light, Orb Energy, and Cleantech Solar.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Critical Thinking, Data Analytics, Digital Learning, EdTech Initiative, Online Education, Partnership, Problem Solving, STEM, STEM Education, Teacher Training

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### [Pearson Partners With KSU to Boost English Proficiency](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/pearson-partners-with-ksu-to-boost-english-proficiency/)

**Published:** October 24, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Pearson, the world's lifelong learning company, has announced a strategic partnership with King Saud University (KSU) in Saudi Arabia.The partnership is designed to empower students and Saudi residents with advanced English language testing solutions.

**Content:**

Pearson, the world’s lifelong learning company, has announced a strategic partnership with King Saud University (KSU) in Saudi Arabia. The partnership is designed to empower students and Saudi residents with advanced English language testing solutions. This alliance marks a significant step in Pearson’s commitment to enhancing educational opportunities and supporting English proficiency across the region.

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KSU’s “Common First Year” programme, a preparatory year designed to equip students with essential skills for academic and future success, has now recognized the Pearson Test of English (PTE) as an official entry requirement. To further support students, KSU and Pearson are setting up an on-campus PTE Testing Centre in the Common First Year building. This will enable students to take the PTE test directly at KSU and streamline the process of demonstrating their English proficiency for admission. With thousands of applicants each intake, KSU continues to strengthen its position as a leading regional institution and beyond.

Sharing about the partnership, Ipek Aydin, Director of PTE, Middle East and Africa at Pearson, said:

> **Pearson is dedicated to supporting Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 by delivering innovative English language solutions that contribute to economic diversification and enhance employment opportunities. We recognize the crucial importance of English proficiency in driving both professional success and personal development. To support King Saud University, we provide robust English Language Testing solutions, such as the Pearson Test of English. This assessment accurately measures and tracks English proficiency, empowering learners to reach their personal and professional goals.**

Under this collaboration, residents of KSA will have the opportunity to take the Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic directly on the university campus, a move set to streamline the testing process and offer unprecedented access to global educational and professional opportunities. Students will benefit from free learning resources, including three hours of live training, 11 hours of [online training](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-training/), and comprehensive study materials. KSU applicants can access exclusive PTE test discounts by contacting the Common First Year admissions.

PTE Academic is an innovative, computer-based, AI-powered English proficiency test designed by Pearson for those who wish to study, work or migrate abroad. The exam leverages leading automated scoring technology to assess speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills in a single, two-hour assessment, ensuring accuracy and impartiality in results. With a result turnaround of just two days, it offers candidates a fast, fair, and accurate English language proficiency test. Pearson’s network of 445 centres in 117 countries allows students to take PTE Academic, recognized by over 3,500 [universities](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/universities/) worldwide.

The UK, Australian, Canadian and New Zealand governments recognize PTE Academic for all visa applications, while universities across Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, the UK, and the USA also accept it. This widespread recognition makes PTE Academic a trusted choice for study and immigration purposes, ensuring that English proficiency is acknowledged globally.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** EdTech Startups/Companies, English Language Learning Test, Online Assessment, Online Education, Online Training, Partnership, Universities

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### [98% of Gen Z in India Spend an Hour Weekly on Learning: Report](https://www.edtechreview.in/research/gen-z-in-india-spend-an-hour-weekly-on-learning-report/)

**Published:** October 23, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Udemy, a leading online skills marketplace and learning platform, has recently published a new research report, Gen Z in the Workplace: Welcoming the Next Generation.

**Content:**

Udemy, a leading online skills marketplace and learning platform, has recently published a new research report, **Gen Z in the Workplace: Welcoming the Next Generation**. This study highlights the critical role of Generation Z (individuals born between 1997 and 2012) in shaping the future workforce, drawing insights from over 6,500 multi-generational learners, including 900 respondents from India.

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According to the findings, 62% of Gen Z learners surveyed in India are particularly driven to upskill to increase their earning potential—more than their Millennial and Gen X counterparts. Additionally, despite demand for generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) content continuing to surge across the Udemy platform and Gen Z’s exceptionally high engagement rate with GenAI, they’re the most sceptical generation regarding perceptions of AI’s effectiveness in online learning. When it comes to workplace preferences, Gen Z learners in India place significant value on attributes such as recognition of achievements (72%) and clear communication from their direct managers (44%).

Gen Z in the Workplace: Welcoming the Next Generation deconstructs several Gen Z stereotypes and explores critical themes for employers to consider when engaging with this generation.

Here are the major findings from the Udemy report:

### Commitment to Learning and Career Development

#### Dedication to Learning

An overwhelming 98% of Gen Z learners surveyed in India dedicate at least one hour per week to learning, reflecting a strong commitment to personal and professional growth. This dedication is comparable to 93% of Millennials and Gen X, who also engage in weekly learning activities.

#### Motivations for Learning

The top motivations driving Gen Z learners surveyed in India are:

- Increasing earning potential (62%)
- Achieving personal growth and self-improvement (59%)
- Staying competitive in their job or industry (56%)

#### Preferred Learning Methods

64% of Gen Z surveyed in India prefer full online courses for their learning needs, a slight preference compared to 62% of Millennials, but lower than the 72% of Gen X who favour this method.

### AI Integration in Learning

#### AI-Driven Learning

79% of Gen Z in India are likely to use [online learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-learning/) platforms offering AI-driven personalized experiences. However, this is lower than the 85% of Millennials and 98% of Gen X who show similar interest.

#### AI Confidence

Despite their interest, Gen Z surveyed in India’s confidence in AI-driven learning’s effectiveness is somewhat cautious, with 78% believing it can enhance their learning experiences. This sentiment is lower than the 84% of Millennials with similar views. Leaders must assess how and where to deploy AI to ensure it enhances Gen Z learners’ experience and does not compromise the process through bias or inaccuracy.

### Workplace Preferences and Career Preparation

#### Direct Manager Attributes

Gen Z learners surveyed in India value the following attributes in their direct managers:

- Recognition of achievements and contributions (72%)
- Clear communication and transparency regarding job expectations and company updates (44%)
- A positive and inclusive team culture (42%)

#### Senior Leadership Expectations

The most valued aspect of senior leadership among Gen-Z in India is investment in employee [professional development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/professional-development/) and growth (44%).

### Communication Preferences

#### Preferred Communication Channels

Gen Z learners in India strongly prefer face-to-face interactions (67%) and video conferencing tools like Zoom or Microsoft Teams (66%) for communication.

#### Communication Misunderstandings

A significant 97% of Gen Z learners in India have experienced feelings of being misunderstood at work due to their communication style, highlighting a potential area for improvement in workplace communication strategies.

Commenting on the newly released report, Greg Brown, President and CEO at Udemy said:

> **Gen Z is not the first generation to usher in change for the workforce. From Millennials to Gen X to Boomers, each generation has created new opportunities for leaders to reassess their approach to learning and development to engage workers in continuous upskilling. This report offers a guide for leaders to help Gen Z upskill at the pace of change demanded by technologies like generative AI, setting the newest workforce up for success while positioning organizations for long-term growth.**

Vinay Pradhan, Country Manager and Senior Director—India and South Asia at Udemy added:

> **Gen Z’s development and skilling are crucial in shaping the future workforce. Our research provides valuable insights into what they seek from employers, including a focus on work-life balance and job satisfaction. Gen Z is also eager for mental stimulation, opportunities for growth, and hands-on workplace experience; for organizations looking to attract and retain Gen Z talent, understanding and addressing these needs is essential.**

### About Udemy

Udemy transforms lives through learning by providing flexible, effective [skill development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/skill-development/) to empower organizations and individuals. The Udemy marketplace platform, with thousands of up-to-date courses in dozens of languages, offers the tools learners, instructors, and enterprises need to achieve their goals and reach their full potential. Headquartered in San Francisco, with centres in Ankara and Istanbul, Turkey; Austin, Texas; Denver, Colorado; Dublin, Ireland; Melbourne, Australia; and New Delhi, India. Millions of people use the Udemy platform to learn from real-world experts on topics ranging from programming and data science to leadership and teamwork.

**Categories:** Research

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Career Growth, Communication, Gen-Z Students, Online Courses, Online Learning, Professional Development, Skill Development, Survey

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### [StreamAlive Launches New Features to Boost Classroom Engagement](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/streamalive-launches-new-features-to-boost-classroom-engagement/)

**Published:** October 23, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** StreamAlive, the leading audience engagement platform for live sessions, has recently launched a new set of features designed specifically for academic settings.

**Content:**

StreamAlive, the leading audience [engagement](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/engagement/) platform for live sessions, has recently launched a new set of features designed specifically for academic settings. These features aim to support professors and instructors in creating more interactive, engaging, and [data-driven](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/data-driven/) learning environments across in-person, hybrid, and remote classroom models. By seamlessly integrating with widely used streaming platforms and presentation software, the platform’s tools are engineered to facilitate active learning, performance assessment, and student participation in ways that align with contemporary pedagogical best practices.

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StreamAlive’s new features were developed in close collaboration with educators, aligning with the growing demand for innovative tools that address the complexities of today’s classroom. The latest tools allow faculty to conduct formative and summative assessments, facilitate real-time feedback, and create a more collaborative and dynamic learning atmosphere. Its ability to gamify learning through structured student competition and team-based activities has improved learning retention and student motivation.

Speaking about the development, Lux Narayan, CEO of StreamAlive, said:

> **From the outset, we recognized the potential for StreamAlive to enhance teaching and training in higher education significantly. We invested substantial effort in gathering insights from faculty about their key challenges, ranging from fostering engagement to managing diverse learning modalities. Our newly launched features are designed with these challenges in mind, empowering faculty to create learning environments that are more interactive and engaging and support data-driven instructional strategies.**

In the context of rapidly evolving educational technologies, StreamAlive is positioned as a strategic partner for institutions seeking to improve student outcomes and instructional efficiency. The platform’s capabilities—ranging from real-time performance monitoring to interactive collaboration—allow educators to adapt their teaching approaches in ways that are personalized and responsive to student needs. By incorporating its features into their courses, faculty can meet the diverse demands of the modern classroom, whether through virtual, hybrid, or traditional in-person settings.

Educators can easily integrate and embed StreamAlive’s visual interactions into the slide decks of their preferred presentation software application be it PowerPoint, Keynote, or Google Slides. The platform, designed with user-friendliness in mind, works seamlessly with an instructor’s preferred video conferencing platform including Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Google Meet. Students power its visual interactions directly by typing their responses to questions into the platform’s native chat function.

For deans and faculty looking to enhance [student engagement](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/student-engagement/) and improve learning outcomes, StreamAlive’s new offerings provide a robust and scalable solution. Focusing on making teaching more interactive and data-driven aligns with institutional priorities of fostering academic success, innovation, and student-centred learning.

Founded in 2022, StreamAlive empowers companies, creators and education presenters to get the best out of their technology and audiences with an AI-based audience engagement platform. The company’s solution reverses the status quo of “ignoring audiences”. It boosts active participation at scale for online, in-person, and hybrid sessions from events, conferences, webinars and town-hall meetings to training and gaming. Venture funds and private angel investors back the company, and it has offices in New Jersey with remote team members in the US, UK and India.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Data-Driven, Engagement, Gamified Learning, Higher Education, Hybrid Learning, Online Education, School Communication, Student Engagement

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### [Avidator Revolutionizes 11-Plus Prep With Personalized Learning and Expert Tutors](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/avidator-revolutionizes-11-plus-prep-with-personalized-learning-and-expert-tutors/)

**Published:** October 23, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Avidator, a groundbreaking online education platform, plans to revolutionize 11-plus exam preparation for students aiming to secure into the UK's best grammar schools.

**Content:**

Avidator, a groundbreaking [online education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-education/) platform, plans to revolutionize 11-plus exam preparation for students aiming to secure into the UK’s best grammar schools. The company, specializing in [personalized learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/personalized-learning/) and tailored tutoring strategies, aims to help students achieve their full academic potential while building confidence for 11-plus exams.

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With expert tutors, a structured curriculum that meets each student’s individual needs and personalized support, Avidator strives to meet the specialized demands that each student might have. For those hoping to gain a grammar school education, the 11-plus exams are a key gateway, and passing will mark a student’s future. Avidator features the tools and coaching to ensure students are ready for 11-plus exams. Its offerings include:

- **Personalized Learning:** Avidator recognizes that each child has a different learning style. With its adaptive learning plans, students receive instruction tailored to their strengths and areas of improvement. This individualized approach ensures that no child is left behind and that each student progresses at their own pace.
- **Expert Coaching:** Avidator’s tutors are experienced professionals who specialize in preparing students for the 11plus Maths exams. They understand the intricacies of the exam format and can guide students through the most challenging topics, building a strong foundation in mathematics.
- **Comprehensive Maths Assessment Papers:** A standout feature of Avidator is its collection of maths assessment papers. These assessments are meticulously created to focus on key topics within the 11plus Maths syllabus. By solving these papers on the Avidator platform, students can clearly understand their strengths and identify areas where they may need to catch up. This targeted approach allows for more effective study and preparation, helping students focus their efforts where they need it most.
- **Boosting Confidence and Reducing Exam Anxiety:** One of Avidator’s key benefits is its focus on boosting students’ confidence. Through regular practice, including assessment papers and one-on-one tutoring, children develop a deeper understanding of math concepts, which helps alleviate the anxiety often associated with high-stakes exams like the 11plus.

Avidator aims to raise the bar in 11plus Maths preparation by combining technology with personalized instruction. Its innovative approach ensures that children are not only ready for the exam but also equipped with [problem-solving](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/problem-solving/) skills that will benefit them throughout their academic careers. The maths assessment papers serve as a vital tool for parents to track progress and adapt learning strategies accordingly. Parents can track their child’s progress in real-time through the platform’s easy-to-use interface, ensuring transparency and peace of mind.

For parents seeking to maximize their child’s chances of success in the 11-plus exams, Avidator offers a unique solution. The firm is a trusted resource in the education landscape with personalized learning plans, dedicated expert tutors, comprehensive assessment papers, and a track record of helping students succeed.

With the launch of Avidator, parents across the UK now have access to a reliable and effective platform for 11plus Maths [exam preparation](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/exam-preparation/).

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Comprehensive Learning, Exam Preparation, Maths Learning, Online Courses, Online Education, Personalized Learning, Problem Solving, Tutoring

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### [United Way Bengaluru and AMD Launch New Digital Classrooms to Empower Students](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/united-way-bengaluru-and-amd-launch-new-digital-classrooms-to-empower-students/)

**Published:** October 23, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** United Way Bengaluru (UWB), an NGO focused on social issues that seek immediate and long-term attention, has set up digital classrooms in 21 pre-university government colleges in the district.

**Content:**

United Way Bengaluru (UWB), an NGO focused on social issues that seek immediate and long-term attention, has set up [digital classrooms](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/digital-classroom/) in 21 pre-university government colleges in the district. In partnership with Zila Panchayat, Davangere, supported by Advanced Micro Devices India Pvt. Ltd. (AMD), these smart classrooms enhance coaching for students in the Davangere district.

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The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) by the National Testing Agency (NTA) under the Ministry of Education (MoE), Govt. of India is the basis for students entering the [engineering](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/engineering/) stream. Considered one of the toughest examinations in India, the JEE is the gateway for students to pursue engineering as a career. In recent years, the quality of coaching has become a crucial factor in the probability of students getting into college and the stream of their choice. Many students have to move cities to get quality training, which uproots them from their families and local communities; it is also a large financial burden for the families to sustain such an effort. These barriers are a key reason many students struggle to score well in the JEE.

Recognizing this gap in the system, the Zila Panchayat, Davangere embarked on bringing world-class infrastructure available in the metros to Davangere by expanding access to technology with new smart classrooms. The ease of access and locally available infrastructure aim to bring quality training infrastructure to those who otherwise could not afford to travel to metros and to girls who have an interest but could not find coaching infrastructure locally. It is anticipated that more than 6500 students studying in Davangere will benefit from these digital classrooms, opening up new opportunities and inspiring hope for a brighter future.

Speaking on the occasion, Gunjan Krishna (IAS), Commissioner for Industrial Development and Director, Department of Industries & Commerce, Government of Karnataka, said:

> **Enhancing opportunities by providing quality learning is the cornerstone of increasing the per capita income of the district. The children in Davangere have the talent to outshine their peers if we can give them the same infrastructure that the others have. The effort made by United Way Bengaluru and AMD to come together and help enhance the possibility of children from the district becoming engineers is laudable.**

United Way Bengaluru envisions a society where every individual and family can achieve their full potential by accessing quality education, attaining financial stability, preserving the environment, and developing rural economies by utilizing corporate grants to fulfil meaningful social responsibilities. The organization aims to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities worldwide.

In collaboration with United Way Bengaluru, in Chillabalabpur district of Karnataka, AMD also supported initiatives that strengthened access to resources like STEM labs for children studying in several government schools to encourage their participation in the fields of science and technology.

Jaya Jagadish, Country Head, AMD India & SVP, Silicon Design Engineering, added:

> **No child must have to live with the regret that they did not get the opportunity to improve their life. At AMD, we draw from the societies we live in, and Davangere is a prime example of how companies like AMD can build stronger and more resilient fraternities which contribute to nation-building. Through our Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives, AMD provides many such enablements in STEM leadership for students. We are proud to have this opportunity to give back to society.**

Rajesh Krishnan, CEO of United Way Bengaluru, also commented:

> **United Way connects partners, donors, volunteers, and community leaders to tackle the root causes of the world’s most complex challenges while making a positive impact in the lives of millions of people. Together, we are taking meaningful steps to promote inclusive and accessible education, ensuring students have the tools they need to thrive in today’s digital age. The initiative of the Zila Panchayat will go a long way in bridging the gap and building talent while scaling the incomes in Davangere.**

As a global technology leader, AMD dedicatedly drives philanthropic initiatives globally. In India, through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), it has maintained an unwavering commitment to working on several social causes with communities in need. The company actively supports various initiatives and collaborates with NGOs, pivoting on [STEM Education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/stem-education/), Skill Building and Employment Generation and Digital Literacy with a special focus on expanding representation in science and technology and access to [quality education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/quality-education/) for underprivileged children.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Coaching Program, Collaboration, Community, Digital Classroom, Engineering, Healthcare, Partnership, Quality Education, STEM, STEM Education

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### [Glibzter's Use of Immersive Digital Modes for Vocabulary Building Validated by English Teachers in India](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/glibzters-use-of-immersive-digital-modes-for-vocabulary-building-validated-by-english-teachers-in-india/)

**Published:** October 22, 2024
**Author:** Editorial Team

**Excerpt:** Glibzter, an EdTech venture helping users build and expand their English vocabulary using immersive digital modes, has today released the insights of the EdTech for English Proficiency in India Survey 2024.

**Content:**

Glibzter, an EdTech venture helping users build and expand their English vocabulary using immersive digital modes, has today released the insights of the [EdTech for English Proficiency in India Survey 2024](https://www.glibzter.com/research). English teachers across India validated the pedagogic effectiveness of such modes adopted by its product, [Glibzter Immersive English Vocabulary Builder](https://www.glibzter.com/immersive-english-vocabulary-builder/features).

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This browser extension, which works on both Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge, acts like a digital magnet, selecting English words and phrases in real-time from online English news articles and OTT videos with English subtitles/ closed captions and presenting them to users for contextual practice and testing on a web app.

The survey was conducted as part of a knowledge partnership with the English Language Teachers Association of India (ELTAI), the largest network of English language teachers in India. With 60 active chapters, it has more than 5,000 English language teachers and 150 trainers all over India.

**Survey Insights**

### Effectiveness of Digital ‘Immersive’ Learning Modes for Vocabulary Building

- 74% of ELT practitioners agreeing on the effectiveness of audio-visual content in English and 62% on reading high quality English textual content in building and expanding one’s [vocabulary](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/vocabulary/)

### Videos and Audio Resources

- YouTube videos of English learning channels trump [English learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/english-learning/) apps as the highest recommended knowledge resource by English Language Teaching (ELT) practitioners
- The effectiveness of videos increases with text. 82% believe watching videos with English subtitles/ closed captions and listening to audio podcasts and audiobooks with English transcripts can improve one’s English proficiency.
- Better contextual understanding by linking situations to word and phrase usage (81%), improved pronunciation (69%) and higher engagement (58%) were the top reasons attributed for the effectiveness.
- 47% of those who did not see merit in immersive modes like videos said they could become effective learning mediums provided they have a system of learning built into them.

### Reading

- 78% of respondents recommended reading news articles and editorials to improve [communication skills](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/communication-skills/) in English, followed by fiction (70%), articles on social media (56%) and non-fiction (50%)

Speaking about the survey insights validating Glibzter’s immersive modes of English learning, Varun C Bhagath, Founder and Chief Co-learner, Glibzter, said:

> **In India, ‘Same Language Subtitling (SLS)’ is being implemented for promoting mass literacy at scale by reading subtitles in popular entertainment content aired via broadcast media. We at Glibzter are taking it a step forward to build a systematic learning process into it through an AI/ML-powered browser extension for English vocabulary building operating on select digital OTT video streaming and online news platforms.**

He added:

> **We are extremely thankful to ELTAI for conducting this survey and look forward to this partnership, which will lead to us supporting their India Reads Movement as their digital partner. We look forward to co-creating innovative digital products and experiences in the ELT space.**

Explaining the product’s value proposition, Himanshu Singh, Co-Founder and Head of Technology at Glibzter, said:

> **Glibzter Immersive is the most engaging, systematic, and fastest way to build your English Vocabulary, offering the benefits of an unhindered content consumption experience, the ability to quantify your word power, and better memory retention, besides real-time automatic curation. While the survey insights secured show we are on the right track regarding product strategy, we will use them to improve the product to facilitate user adoption.**

Dr. K Elango, Chief Executive Chair, ELTAI, said:

> **How we communicate is a direct function of what we read. ELTAI launched the India Reads movement last year to encourage tweens in schools and colleges to practice reading book-based fiction and non-fiction. The survey reveals a trend of ELT practitioners encouraging students to read news articles and editorials, besides underscoring the effectiveness of audio-visual media resources with subtitles to improve English language skills.**

![Glibzter in Action](https://www.edtechreview.in/wp-content/uploads/glibzter-in-action.webp "Glibzter in Action")

Glibzter has been supported by the IIT Patna Incubation Centre, the IMAGE COE of Software Technology Parks of India (STPI), NGI TBI, and CIE IIIT-H. It was among the top five startups in the Stanford Seed Spark South Asia Cohort of 2023.

Its founder will present the survey report’s insights at the 18th International and 54th Annual ELTAI Conference, which will be held at Royal Global University in Guwahati (Assam, India) on 23rd October 2024.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Communication Skills, English, English Language Learning Test, English Learning, Online Reading, Social Media in Education, Survey, Vocabulary

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### [SchooLinks Raises $80M to Empower K-12 Students](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/schoolinks-raises-80m-to-empower-k-12-students/)

**Published:** October 22, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** SchooLinks, an EdTech platform offering a complete set of tools to enable K-12 school districts to improve student performance and empower educators, has announced that it has raised $80 million in a Series B funding round led by Susquehanna Growth Equity (SGE).

**Content:**

SchooLinks, an EdTech platform offering a complete set of tools to enable [K-12](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/k-12/) school districts to improve student performance and empower educators, has announced that it has raised $80 million in a Series B funding round led by Susquehanna Growth Equity (SGE). The investment will accelerate the development of its College and [Career Readiness](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/career-readiness/) (CCR) platform, which provides essential resources for K-12 students across the U.S. The funds will further enhance its suite of products, designed to link K-12 education with [higher education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/higher-education/) and employers.

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Founded by Katie Fang in 2015, SchooLinks offers tailored CCR tools such as interactive assessments, [scholarship](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/scholarship/) applications, and gamified lessons on [financial literacy](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/financial-literacy/). It provides students and their families with customised roadmaps that help them plan future career paths. The company can support an entire district, including educating younger learners about potential careers, assisting in exploring and applying to colleges and locating an entry-level position to initiate a career.

Speaking on the fundraising, Founder and CEO of SchooLinks, Katie Fang, said:

> **I’m thrilled to partner with mission and vision-aligned investors in our latest funding round. SGE brings significant experience to the table, including deep experience in SaaS and the education industry. We are constantly evolving our platform, including the additions of our workforce solutions, to aid school districts in ensuring that the experiences they provide students continue to be valuable after graduation. With these capabilities, we look forward to expanding our impact from school districts to employers, and this financing round will enable us to accelerate this evolution.**

Josh Elser, Managing Director of SGE, highlighted SchooLinks’s importance in the CCR space, saying:

> **SchooLinks has emerged as the leader in the CCR space by bringing district departments together with its intuitive platform, perfectly aligning with our mission to support essential software solutions. They’ve achieved product-market fit and redefined CCR with a bold, transformative approach unseen in the last 25 years. We are thrilled to support Katie and her team in this next growth phase.**

With this funding, SchooLinks plans to build on its recent expansion, which has seen the platform serving 15 times more school districts and 10 times more students since its Series A funding round. The company continues to grow, focusing on ensuring students are equipped with the tools necessary for success beyond high school.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Career Readiness, EdTech Funding, EdTech Investors, EdTech Startups/Companies, Financial Literacy, Funding, Higher Education, K-12, Online Courses, Online Education, Scholarship

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### [UTS and Veranda Offer New Courses to Prepare Professionals for the Future](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/uts-and-veranda-offer-new-courses-to-prepare-professionals-for-the-future/)

**Published:** October 22, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Veranda HigherEd, a Veranda Learning enterprise, has launched two cutting-edge short courses in partnership with Australia's University of Technology Sydney (UTS).

**Content:**

Veranda HigherEd, a Veranda Learning enterprise, has launched two cutting-edge short courses in partnership with Australia’s University of Technology Sydney (UTS). The offerings include Digital and Social Media Marketing and Business Analytics courses designed to equip professionals with the skills to thrive in today’s dynamic business environment.

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The Digital and Social Media Marketing course explores digital tools, channels, and opportunities shaping the marketing landscape. Students will learn to deploy these tools strategically at each stage of the customer journey, navigate changes in digital technologies, and leverage social media platforms to enrich the customer experience.

Speaking on the collaboration, Iain Watt, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (International) of UTS, said:

> **Our partnership with Veranda HigherEd marks an important milestone in our internationalisation engagement. We are proud to collaborate with Veranda HigherEd to deliver two UTS programmes that will empower learners in India to innovate and evolve global industries—where humans work together with advanced technology to improve business.**

The Business Analytics course introduces students to essential techniques for tackling practical problems, enabling them to initiate and manage small-scale projects and communicate findings effectively. Participants will learn how data collection and analysis enhance customer and stakeholder insights and practice methods to improve data-driven predictions to achieve business success.

Aditya Malik, Group COO of Veranda Learning, added:

> **In today’s fast-paced digital world, the need for professionals adept in business analytics and digital marketing is more significant than ever. Our partnership with UTS underscores our commitment to delivering high-quality education that empowers individuals to excel in their careers.**

These courses are open for enrolment and will commence classes in January 2025.

Veranda HigherEd, representing Veranda Learning Solutions’ higher education vertical, aspires to provide more than only [online courses](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-courses/) and learning materials. The platform understands the importance of [career development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/career-development/) and growth and offers personalised career support services to learners. Its partnerships with renowned institutions such as IIM Raipur, IIM Shillong, IIM Sirmaur, EICT Academy IIT Guwahati and XLRI, among others, equip individuals with the essential knowledge to become effective leaders. Veranda programmes cover leadership, organisational behaviour, human resource management, financial management, marketing, digital upskilling, supply chain management, operations management and strategic planning.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Career Development, EdTech Startups/Companies, education, Online Courses, Online Education, Partnership, Universities

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### [Brazilian HRTech Mentora Raises $300k in Pre-Seed Round](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/brazilian-hrtech-mentora-raises-300k-in-pre-seed-round/)

**Published:** October 22, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Mentora, a Brazilian HRTech startup, has recently raised $300,00 in a pre-seed round led by DOMO.VC.iFood Co-founders Guilherme Bonifácio, with participation from Eduardo Baer.

**Content:**

Mentora, a Brazilian [HRTech](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/hrtech/) startup, has recently raised $300,00 in a pre-seed round led by DOMO.VC.iFood Co-founders Guilherme Bonifácio, with participation from Eduardo Baer. With the financing, the company plans to enhance its technology and consolidate its customer base.

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Founded in 2023 by Marina Proença, Wagner Cassimiro, Gabriel Goichmann, and Bruno Kloss, Mentora defines itself as a “hybrid intelligence” platform, blending technology and human experience. In practice, it combines in-person sessions with experts and offers, in a virtual environment, an AI that adjusts guidance to each company’s needs and challenges. The startup aims to help leaders face the challenges of modern leadership in a hyper-personalized way and help companies achieve their business goals.

According to the Founder, Marina Proença, the technology adapts to each company’s behavioural profile and needs.

Mentora was created to reinvent leadership development, combining cutting-edge technology with guidance from specialized professionals. The platform uses a combination of [artificial intelligence](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/artificial-intelligence/) and human support to develop leaders within companies. First, it understands the culture, challenges and objectives of each organization. With this information, leaders define their development goals, and Mentora’s AI offers personalized guidance, taking into account the company’s needs and the profile of each leader. It assists leaders 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with daily challenges and questions. The platform adapts to the unique needs of each leader, combining efficient methodologies with an essential human touch.

To avoid relying solely on the chatbot, the firm also offers workshops and small group meetings, where leaders discuss their challenges with experts.

Mentora plans to close another round of funding in 2025 and expand its reach to medium and large businesses.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Funding, HRTech, Human Resources, Leadership Development Platform

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### [Singapore's Temasek Invests $60M in EdTech upGrad](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/singapores-temasek-invests-60m-in-edtech-upgrad/)

**Published:** October 22, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Singapore's sovereign wealth fund, Temasek has invested an additional $60 million in upGrad, an upskilling and higher education platform.

**Content:**

Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund, Temasek has invested an additional $60 million in upGrad, an [upskilling](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/upskilling/) and [higher education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/higher-education/) platform. According to sources, this acquisition maintains the company’s valuation at US$2.25 billion.

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As per sources, in a separate development, upGrad Founder and Chairman Ronnie Screwvala has acquired Bharti Enterprises’ stake in the company for $20 million. Bharti Enterprises held a 1 percent stake in the firm following the latter’s stock-swap acquisition of Centum Learning in 2022. With the secondary transaction, the total funding round is now $80 million.

The report said Screwvala, a seasoned entrepreneur known for founding UTV, now has a 45 percent stake in upGrad and is expected to assume a more significant role following the departure of co-founder Mayank Kumar.

The report quoted a source as saying that the funding has been finalised. Ronnie’s increased stake underscores his commitment amid recent changes and his more active involvement in the future. This positions Screwvala as one of the few entrepreneurs with a substantial shareholding in a venture-backed startup, with Temasek and IFC listed among the company’s key investors, the report added.

As a source mentioned, upGrad is currently generating approximately Rs 600 crore in quarterly revenue, which equates to about Rs 2,400 crore for the current fiscal year.

Screwvala’s return aligns with upGrad IPO plans in India, and his enhanced [engagement](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/engagement/) may positively influence public market investors. The total funding round for upGrad amounts to $80 million, including the secondary transaction between Bharti Enterprises and Screwvala, making it the third-largest EdTech sector funding amidst ongoing industry challenges.

The report mentions that before this equity funding, the company completed a $35 million debt financing from Evolution X, a joint venture between DBS and Temasek.

upGrad, founded in 2015, provides various B2C skilling programmes. Through the platform, top Indian and international universities can offer executive doctorates, master’s degrees, and diplomas. Under the [B2B](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/b2b/) model, several programmes are designed for enterprise clients and other staffing and recruitment services. The company entered the offline higher education sector in 2022 and allocated $30 million to establish ten worldwide campuses in India, the US, and other areas. It collaborates with over 20 Tier-I and Tier-II universities, providing more than 70 courses across various fields, including data science, management, digital transformation, technology, and law.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** B2C, EdTech Funding, EdTech Startups/Companies, Engagement, Higher Education, Universities, Upskilling

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### [Top Advantages of Online Learning for K–12 Students: Is This the Education of the Future?](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/top-advantages-of-online-learning-for-k-12-students-is-this-the-education-of-the-future/)

**Published:** October 21, 2024
**Author:** Dr. Myatt Academy of Learning

**Excerpt:** The future of education is evolving rapidly, with e-learning and distance learning offering new opportunities for students. These innovative approaches provide greater flexibility, customization, and access to resources, empowering learners to take control of their education.

**Content:**

Education is undergoing a revolution, and how students learn is developing alongside it. Learning no longer only occurs in classrooms with textbooks and whiteboards; those days are rapidly ending. Today’s [K–12](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/k-12/) students have more options because of [e-learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/e-learning/) and [distance learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/distance-learning/), which have improved the accessibility, customization, and flexibility of education.

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As they observe these changes, many parents and educators are beginning to wonder, “Could this be the future of education?” E-learning is becoming increasingly common, and it offers advantages that traditional education just cannot match. Let’s examine the main benefits of e-learning for K–12 kids and the reasons why this paradigm of education could set the standard going forward.

### Adaptable Education for Learners and Families

One of the most notable benefits of e-learning is its flexibility. Distance education allows students to do their studies at their own pace and on their schedule, while traditional institutions follow prescribed schedules. This flexibility benefits families with busy schedules or students involved in extracurricular activities. Instead of adhering to a predetermined curriculum, students can arrange their learning to match their schedules with the help of e-learning.

Additionally, its adaptability accommodates varying rates of learning. While some students may pick up certain subjects quickly, others may need more time to comprehend the content thoroughly. E-learning provides a tailored learning environment that promotes achievement by adjusting to these diverse demands.

### A Customized Educational Experience

Because every child learns differently, traditional classrooms often need help to satisfy the needs of every individual student. In this context, e-learning excels. Digital platforms allow students to interact with the K–12 curriculum in ways that best suit their preferred learning styles. E-learning adjusts to the learner through hands-on activities, audio lessons, and interactive movies.

With this customized approach, students can explore areas of interest more deeply, skip over well-known material, and review challenging subjects at their leisure. This helps students grow academically, develop a stronger love of studying, and increase their self-confidence.

### Making More Educational Resources Available

Physical textbooks and classroom supplies are frequently the only resources available in traditional classrooms. E-learning takes away these obstacles by giving students instant access to a wealth of educational materials. Several educational resources are available to students, such as interactive exercises, tests, and virtual simulations.

Furthermore, distant learning platforms offer resources beyond the K–12 curriculum, allowing students to study new areas like coding, the arts, and other languages. Because of this increased access to resources, students are able to explore their unique interests and receive a more comprehensive education.

### Fostering Accountability and Self-Sufficiency

One major benefit of e-learning is that it allows students to take responsibility for their education. In traditional classroom settings, students usually follow a schedule established by the teacher. Thanks to e-learning, students may now manage their own time and assignments.

This shift encourages the growth of independence and responsibility in kids as they learn time management and task prioritization skills. These essential life skills prepare pupils for academic success, college, and beyond.

### Improving Computer Literacy

As technology becomes increasingly ingrained in daily life, digital literacy is becoming increasingly important. E-learning, which uses technology in the classroom, helps students get used to using digital tools and platforms. Students constantly improve their digital skills through online research tools, virtual debates, and online assignment submissions.

With this practical exposure to digital tools, students are certain to be ready for a world where [online learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-learning/) and digital collaboration are standard practices. This method of e-learning gives pupils the digital abilities they’ll need for their future employment in addition to teaching academic knowledge.

### Preparing Students for the Future of Education Models

Given how quickly education evolves, e-learning will play a significant role in the field. Businesses and institutions already use online learning extensively, so students accustomed to it will be better able to thrive in these environments. Through e-learning, K–12 students can develop time management, digital literacy, and independent learning abilities that will help them in their future academic and professional aspirations.

### In conclusion, what will the future hold for education?

Looking ahead, e-learning and distant learning will continue to impact K–12 education. With E-Learning’s flexibility, customization, and access to a wealth of learning resources, students may take control of their education and succeed in their own special ways.

### Is online education the way of the future for education?

Everything suggests that the answer is yes. By taking this approach, we are not only preparing kids for academic achievement but also equipping them with the skills they need to thrive in a world that is becoming more digital and dynamic.

**Categories:** Insight

**Tags:** Academic Resources, Curriculum, Digital Skilling, Distance Learning, E-Learning, K-12, Literacy, Online Learning

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### [Wrksense Raises $896k in Pre-Seed Funding to Fuel Global Expansion](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/wrksense-raises-896k-in-pre-seed-funding-to-fuel-global-expansion/)

**Published:** October 21, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Wrksense, an AI-driven HRTech startup transforming high-volume recruitment, has recently announced that it has raised $896,000 (€825,000) in pre-seed funding.

**Content:**

Wrksense, an AI-driven [HRTech](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/hrtech/) startup transforming high-volume recruitment, has recently announced that it has raised $896,000 (€825,000) in pre-seed funding. The investment, supported by Enterprise Ireland’s High Potential Startup (HPSU) fund and a strategic group of angel investors, will enable Wrksense to scale its operations, enhance platform features, and establish key partnerships.

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Co-founded by Andrew Connolly, former Managing Director of Morgan McKinley, Canada and Ruaidhrí McDonnell, former Head of Software Architecture at Spencer Stuart and eShopworld, Wrksense is explicitly designed for recruitment agencies managing exclusive projects. The platform enables these agencies to tailor their service offering and scale from a single role to thousands effortlessly by offering AI-powered tools for easy project management, detailed reporting, and improved customer satisfaction.

Commenting on the funding, Andrew Connolly, CEO and Co-founder of Wrksense, said:

> **At Wrksense, our goal is to empower recruitment agencies to enhance client relationships by automating administrative tasks so they can focus on delivering a more personalised, high-touch service. This funding allows us to scale our global footprint and further enhance our platform’s capabilities. Since our launch in April, we’ve rapidly expanded to five countries, including Canada, the USA, and the UK, and we’re just getting started.**

The Irish startup integrates with CRM systems, enabling agencies to offer a modern, tech-driven solution for managing exclusive recruitment projects. Agencies can reduce manual tasks, better engage with clients, and efficiently handle even the most complex [hiring](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/transact-ellucian-strengthen-partnership-to-offer-integrated-payment-solutions/ "Transact, Ellucian Strengthen Partnership to Offer Integrated Payment Solutions") needs.

Adding further about the development, Ruaidhrí McDonnell, CTO and Co-founder of Wrksense, said:

> **Our vision is to provide a best-in-class technology solution that complements recruitment consultants’ expertise and their essential role. We recognise the opportunity of technology to enhance the critical human element of the journey.**

As part of its commitment to innovation, Wrksense is participating in the inaugural AI Ecosystem Accelerator Programme, delivered by NovaUCD and CeADAR, Ireland’s National Centre for AI. This programme, funded by the European Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIH), supports startups driving disruptive AI solutions for a global market.

Donnchadh Cullinan, Head of ICT HPSU of Enterprise Ireland, also commented:

> **Wrksense is an excellent example of a forward-thinking Irish startup using cutting-edge technology to address real challenges in the recruitment sector. Their AI-driven platform has the potential to greatly enhance how recruitment agencies operate and scale, both in Ireland and internationally. Enterprise Ireland is proud to support Wrksense on this exciting growth journey, and we look forward to seeing the impact of their innovation in global markets.**

This €825,000 pre-seed funding marks a key milestone for Wrksense, which is looking to expand its reach, enhance its AI features, and build strategic partnerships with recruitment industry leaders.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Employee, Hiring, HRTech, Human Resources, Online Recruitment

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### [CIEL HR Acquires Thomas Assessment to Boost Talent Solutions](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/ciel-hr-acquires-thomas-assessment-to-boost-talent-solutions/)

**Published:** October 21, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** CIEL HR, one of the top recruitment agencies in Delhi, offering a comprehensive suite of technology-driven HR solutions across the entire HR value chain, has announced that it has acquired a 51 percent stake in Thomas Assessment Private Limited (TAPL).

**Content:**

CIEL HR, one of the top recruitment agencies in Delhi, offering a comprehensive suite of technology-driven HR solutions across the entire HR value chain, has announced that it has acquired a 51 percent stake in Thomas Assessment Private Limited (TAPL), a provider of psychometric tools from the global company with 43 years of expertise in behavioural, cognitive, personality and [emotional intelligence](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/emotional-intelligence/) assessments, through an equity and share swap deal. The balance of 49 per cent of the shareholding will be acquired in the next two years.

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This acquisition expands CIEL HR’s offerings in the Indian talent assessment and development market while expanding its footprint in the SAARC region.

With a legacy of 20+ years, TAPL has been the exclusive distributor of Thomas International’s suite of psychometric tools in the SAARC region. These tools offer advanced analysis that delivers actionable insights for recruitment, talent mobility, succession planning, and leadership development. These tools have been used in several assessments globally, helping organisations make better-informed people decisions across diverse industries and cultures.

Commenting on the acquisition, K Pandiarajan, Chairperson and Executive Director of CIEL HR Services Limited, said:

> **We are excited to welcome Thomas Assessments into the CIEL HR family. Their proven suite of assessment tools will complement our overall offerings in HR solutions and enhance our ability to offer our clients personalised, data-driven talent solutions. This acquisition aligns with CIEL HR’s strategy of improving our HR Tech capabilities.**

Acquiring TAPL enhances CIEL HR’s ability to deliver solutions to scientific talent. Thomas Assessments’ suite of behavioural and cognitive tools is designed to improve hiring accuracy, elevate onboarding processes, and build more decisive leadership. By leveraging these tools, organisations can:

- **Improve hiring accuracy:** The Thomas suite of psychometric tools offers personality and behaviour assessments that can help find candidates who not only meet job requirements but also align with company culture and team dynamics.
- **Elevate onboarding:** The Thomas psychometric tools can provide valuable insights into employees’ working styles and help create personalised onboarding plans for a smoother transition.
- **Build stronger leadership:** Evaluating emotional intelligence and personality traits can help organisations understand their people’s leadership potential and close capability gaps.
- **Boost internal talent mobility:** Organisations can uncover high-potential employees and develop them for future roles through insights into leadership potential, emotional intelligence, and personality.
- **Unlock Team Potential, Enhance Collaboration, and Resolve Conflicts:** The Thomas Team Analysis System allows teams to gain insights into working styles, fostering better Collaboration and conflict resolution.

Aditya Narayan Mishra, Managing Director & CEO of CIEL HR Services Limited, added:

> **As we continue to focus on HR Tech innovation, the acquisition of Thomas Assessments supports our mission to deliver more precise and science-backed talent solutions that can help our clients enhance their hiring processes, improve team performance, and develop future-ready leaders.**

This deal aligns with CIEL HR’s strategy to continue to provide technology-driven HR solutions. With Thomas Assessments’ globally recognised suite of tools, CIEL HR can now offer its clients a robust solution to make their talent acquisition processes more precise and a broader choice to tailor-make their [talent development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/talent-development/) processes.

After thoroughly understanding client requirements, CIEL HR provides effective staffing strategies with built-in monitoring and evaluation controls to ensure they are completed promptly. Its presence across the country and overseas is a testimony to its work. The company has offered effective [hiring](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/hiring/) services to more than 1600 companies nationwide and delivered top-notch staffing services to more than 120 organisations.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Emotional Intelligence, Hiring, HRTech, Human Resources, Mergers and Acquisition, Online Recruitment, Talent Development

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### [Transact, Ellucian Strengthen Partnership to Offer Integrated Payment Solutions](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/transact-ellucian-strengthen-partnership-to-offer-integrated-payment-solutions/)

**Published:** October 21, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Transact Campus, Inc., a leader in innovative payment, campus ID, and commerce solutions for a connected campus, and Ellucian, the leading higher education technology solutions provider, have announced an expansion of their strategic partnership.

**Content:**

Transact Campus, Inc., a leader in innovative payment, campus ID, and commerce solutions for a connected campus, and Ellucian, the leading [higher education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/higher-education/) technology solutions provider, have announced an expansion of their strategic partnership. This alliance reflects higher education’s continued shift to cloud-based solutions. This collaboration builds on a longstanding relationship and will enable Transact’s robust, integrated payment solutions for higher education institutions to leverage and integrate with the Ellucian SaaS Platform.

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With this expanded partnership, Transact will be more closely aligned with Ellucian as institutions transition to [SaaS](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/saas/) by bolstering advanced integrations with the Ellucian SaaS Platform. As a result, mutual higher education customers will benefit from greater access to Transact’s reliable and efficient payment systems.

Ellucian, known for its innovative approach to higher education technology, sees this partnership as a critical step toward addressing institutions’ growing needs. By collaborating with Transact, Ellucian can offer enhanced Transact payment solutions that are fully integrated with its SaaS solutions, providing institutions with a comprehensive and efficient experience.

Speaking on the collaboration, Chris Setcos, SVP of partnerships, M&A, and corporate strategy of Transact, said:

> **Transact and Ellucian are excited to expand our partnership in a new strategic direction to best serve our current and future joint clients. This collaboration reflects our commitment to providing innovative and integrated solutions that meet the evolving needs of higher education institutions.**

Transact Campus, a Roper Technologies Company, is a highly configurable, mobile-centric campus technology ecosystem that simplifies the user experience across the full spectrum of campus life. Its offerings include integrated solutions for tuition and other student expense payments, multi-purpose campus IDs, and campus commerce. The platform consolidates and coordinates payment systems across campus departments, university systems, payment methods, processors and currencies to keep data secure and PCI DSS compliant.

Jeff Dinski, Ellucian’s Chief Strategy and Corporate Development Officer, also commented:

> **Ellucian has always been committed to driving innovation exclusively for higher education. Our expanded partnership with Transact allows us to provide greater optionality and seamless integrations for our SaaS solutions, ultimately benefiting the institutions we serve with the flexibility of choice.**

Fueled by decades of experience and a singular focus on learning institutions’ unique needs, Ellucian has partnered with over 2,900 customers across 50 countries and served 22 million students. The company features best-in-class SaaS capabilities and delivers insights needed now and into the future. These solutions and services span the entire student lifecycle, including data-rich tools for [student recruitment](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/student-recruitment/), enrollment, and retention, workforce analytics, fundraising, and alumni [engagement](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/engagement/).

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Campus Payments, EdTech Partnership, Engagement, Higher Education, Online Education, SaaS, Student Recruitment

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### [EdTech Giant Eruditus Secures $150M in New Funding](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/edtech-giant-eruditus-secures-150m-in-new-funding/)

**Published:** October 21, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Eruditus, the global leader in making high-quality education accessible and affordable to individuals, companies, and governments around the world, has recently announced that it has raised $150 million in a Series F funding round led by TPG's The Rise Fund.

**Content:**

Eruditus, the global leader in making high-quality education accessible and affordable to individuals, companies, and governments around the world, has recently announced that it has raised $150 million in a Series F funding round led by TPG’s The Rise Fund, the multi-sector strategy of TPG’s global impact investing platform, with participation from existing investors Softbank Vision Fund 2, Leeds Illuminate, Accel, CPP Investments and the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative.

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Co-founded in 2010 by Chaitanya Kalipatnapu and Ashwin Damera, Eruditus offers online courses from prestigious global business schools such as Columbia, MIT, London Business School, Harvard Business School in areas like [artificial intelligence](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/artificial-intelligence/), data science and data coding. The company has partnered with over 80 [universities](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/universities/) globally, offering a range of programmes including short courses, degree programmes, and professional certificates. With its unique model of state-of-the-art technology, curriculum innovation, and hands-on instruction from senior faculty, mentors, and coaches, it claims to have educated more than 350,000 individuals across 80+ countries.

Speaking on the fundraising, Co-founder & CEO of Eruditus, Ashwin Damera, said:

> **With this investment, we’re excited to continue to grow and innovate to meet market demand. In a rapidly evolving business environment, we have reimagined education by bringing programmes from the world’s leading universities to learners around the globe. Education is the key to transformation for individuals, companies, and society, and we appreciate the support of our investors who enable us to accelerate our growth.**

The Eruditus Group employs over 1,750 people worldwide and has offices in Mumbai, New Delhi, Shanghai, Singapore, Palo Alto, Mexico City, New York, Boston, London, and Dubai.

Steve Ellis, a managing partner of The Rise Funds, added:

> **Eruditus is expanding access to new education opportunities and giving professionals at all stages of their careers the skills they need to advance and succeed in today’s rapidly changing workplace. Eruditus’ mission aligns with a core investing theme for The Rise Funds, which focuses on backing strong businesses that are opening pathways to high-quality education and driving greater lifetime earning potential for their students. We look forward to working with Eruditus to enhance the platform further and scale the business globally. TPG’s Simit Batra will join Eruditus’ board of directors as part of The Rise Fund’s investment.**

The latest development highlights the company’s remarkable growth and impact through continuous innovation in high-quality career-oriented education worldwide. The raise comes on the heels of a banner year for Eruditus, in which the company was named the #1 Global EdTech by Time and achieved profitability on a full-year basis.

With this funding, Eruditus plans to bolster its global growth and invest in AI technology to enrich the learner experience, expand its rapidly growing business serving governments and enterprises, and deepen its investments in the Indian and APAC regions. As the firm continues to grow and scale, it eyes future acquisitions and investments, which have historically contributed to impressive topline growth and expansion in strategic markets. Avendus Capital was the exclusive financial advisor for the fundraiser.

The Mumbai-based firm has raised an equity round after more than three years of gap. It previously raised $350 million in debt back in March 2022. During the $650 million equity round in August 2021, the company also entered the coveted club of unicorns.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Affordable Eduation, Curriculum, EdTech Funding, EdTech Investors, EdTech Startups/Companies, Online Courses, Online Education, Quality Education, Universities

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### [Self-Paced vs. Instructor-Led Learning: Finding the Right Fit for You](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/self-paced-vs-instructor-led-learning-finding-the-right-fit-for-you/)

**Published:** October 18, 2024
**Author:** Amalia

**Excerpt:** Discover the pros and cons of self-paced vs. instructor-led learning. Which method is best for you? Explore factors like flexibility, cost, engagement, and accountability to make an informed choice for your educational journey.

**Content:**

Are you trying to learn a language? Or maybe you’re seeking to master [software development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/software-development/)? Whatever you’re committed to, the modern world gives you a wealth of educational options to lean toward your goal. The specific methods and approaches you pick will directly influence how you understand and retain new information. One of the biggest questions to answer to achieve your educational goals is whether you need to opt for self-paced or instructor-led learning.

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Luckily, the Internet can help with this. Plenty of online libraries, textbooks, workbooks, and even lectures can be found online to answer that question. As for auxiliary study tools, you can find text editors, task management software, and even a [free plagiarism checker for students](https://essaypro.com/plagiarism-checker) – whatever you need is out there. Let’s now uncover the differences between self-paced vs. instructor-led learning!

### Self-Paced vs. Instructor-Led Learning: Understanding the Concepts

Understanding the concept and specs behind these learning methods is pivotal to choosing the right option for you. So, let’s take it from there.

The term self-paced learning speaks for itself. This form of learning passes full control over the learning process into students’ hands. In such an environment, students may:

- Set their own goals and milestones;
- Pick suitable academic materials;
- Progress through the material at their speed and schedule.

#### All without the supervision of a teacher

Instructor-led learning is the opposite. This is a type of learning in which a teacher, professor, or tutor is in charge of the academic process. Students are given a predetermined curriculum with scheduled classes, sessions, and [homework](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/homework/) in this setting. Think of it as traditional learning in school or college. This method aims to create a systematic and effective learning environment in which every student follows the same program and progression pace.

### Pros and Cons of Self-Paced Learning

Self-paced learning has been seen to have several tangible benefits, such as:

#### Flexibility

Tight deadlines and scheduled sessions don’t pressure students. They can make their learning processes much more flexible, which allows them to combine them with other things, such as work.

#### Time-efficiency

A study by Brandon Hall revealed that self-paced studies can take 40-60% less time than conventional classroom learning. This is thanks to enhanced flexibility and convenience.

#### Lower cost

Instructor-led learning always requires more investment. Related expenses include classroom maintenance, teacher pay, and so on.

#### Greater engagement and performance

Self-paced learners are more engaged in the process. They experience less stress and pressure. And they can match the program to their learning styles. On top of that, studies reveal that self-paced learning significantly improves memory performance and, thus, can lead to better learning outcomes.

Despite all these benefits, self-paced learning clearly has certain drawbacks. To be more specific, it can be associated with a need for appropriate educational materials and tools. When you have to organize your own study process, you can only use the resources available to you.

Much more tangible cons include:

- A lack of real-time interaction with a teacher and other students.
- A lack of feedback.
- Challenges are maintaining motivation and managing your time effectively.

### Pros and Cons of Instructor-Led Learning

In contrast to self-paced learning, instructor-led programs are more conventional and hide the following benefits:

#### Scheduled program

A well-defined schedule often helps students manage their time better, enabling them to stay on the right track in their studies.

#### Greater accountability

In a traditional learning environment, students are accountable to their teacher or professor. This can help keep them motivated.

#### Instant feedback

A teacher or professor can be a valuable source of insights into your strengths and weak spots, helping you progress faster, which isn’t available in self-paced learning.

#### Real-time interaction with peers

Lastly, being surrounded by fellow students enables you to collaborate, exchange ideas, and even compete in the classroom. This can help facilitate a more productive study process.

What about the cons? Although there are many benefits, instructor-led learning also has its downsides, such as:

- A lack of control over your learning process.
- No opportunities for flexibility or personalization.
- Possible difficulty keeping up with the program depends on your learning style or other factors.

### Conclusion: Which Type of Learning Is Best for You?

As you can see, both self-paced and instructor-led learning have perks and downsides. While self-learning allows for greater control, personalization, and freedom, instructor-led programs can offer a more organized learning process with valuable feedback and a greater level of accountability.

So, which method of learning is the right fit for you?

Unfortunately, answering this question is not quite that easy. We can’t deny the fact that no two learners are identical. That is, the learning setting that lets one student thrive can make the other fall behind.

Eventually, choosing a suitable learning method comes down to your unique needs, goals, and capabilities. Some crucial factors to consider include the complexity of the subject/skill you want to learn, your time management skills, accessibility of the necessary learning materials and tools, and your objectives. Reflect on these and other relevant factors to pick the best learning method!

**Categories:** Insight

**Tags:** Academic Resources, education, Homework, Online Learning, Online Library, Plagiarism, Software, Software Development

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### [Samsung's CSR Programme Empowers Students With AI Skills](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/samsungs-csr-programme-empowers-students-with-ai-skills/)

**Published:** October 18, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Samsung India's flagship CSR programme, Samsung Innovation Campus, completed an Artificial Intelligence (AI) course for 400 students from Gautam Buddha University in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh.

**Content:**

Samsung India’s flagship CSR programme, Samsung Innovation Campus, completed an [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/artificial-intelligence/) (AI) course for 400 students from Gautam Buddha University in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, reaffirming the brand’s commitment to being a strong partner of the country and collaborating with the government on its mission of skilling the country’s youth and powering #DigitalIndia. The students were certified during a ceremony attended by Prof. R.K. Sinha, Vice Chancellor of Gautam Buddha University, and officials from Samsung and the Electronics Sector Skills Council of India.

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At the conclusion of the entire programme for the year, the toppers from each domain will be awarded a cash prize of INR 1 lakh and will have the opportunity to visit Samsung’s facilities in Delhi/NCR. During these visits, they will have a chance to engage with Samsung’s leadership team. In addition, the national course toppers will receive exciting Samsung products.

Samsung Innovation Campus offers in-depth training across four key technology areas—AI, IoT, Big Data, and Coding & Programming. Students gain hands-on experience through capstone projects and soft skills training to boost their employability. The AI course participants undergo 270 hours of theory training followed by 80 hours of project work, while those enrolled in IoT and Big Data courses receive 160 hours of theory training and complete 80 hours of project work. Coding & Programming course participants complete 80 hours of training and participate in a hackathon. Samsung will train 3,500 students across India as part of this programme.

SP Chun, Corporate Vice President of Samsung South West Asia, commented on the latest development:

> **Educating the nation’s youth in future tech skills such as AI, IoT, Big Data, and Coding is part of a larger plan at Samsung to contribute to the nation’s growth story and drive the Digital India initiative. The second season of Samsung Innovation Campus, Samsung’s flagship CSR programme, has taken a step further in that direction by imparting valuable knowledge and training to youngsters across the country to boost their employability,**

The programme covers eight educational institutions across four states. In the northern region, training centres are established in Lucknow and Gorakhpur, in addition to two in Delhi NCR. In the southern region, which includes Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, training centres are located in Chennai, Sriperumbudur, and two in Bengaluru.

During the programme, participants will continue to receive instructor-led blended classroom and online training through approved training and education partners of ESSCI across the country. Youth enrolled for the programme will undergo classroom and [online training](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-training/) and complete their hands-on capstone project work in their selected technology areas: AI, IoT, Big Data, and Coding & Programming. They will also receive soft skills training to enhance their employability. The participants are being mobilized through ESSCI’s training and education partners across India. The approach includes a combination of offline and [online learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-learning/), immersive hackathons, and capstone projects, as well as expert [mentorship](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/mentorship/) provided by Samsung employees.

In 2023, Samsung Innovation Campus trained 3000 students in future tech courses. Samsung’s involvement in this initiative underscores its commitment to nation-building through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities in India. It complements Samsung’s other CSR endeavours, including Samsung Solve for Tomorrow. Through these initiatives, the company aims to empower future leaders of India by providing them with the necessary education and skills to drive meaningful change.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** AI Courses, AI Education, Artificial Intelligence, Coding Program, Digital Skills Training, Mentorship, Online Learning, Online Training, Tech Skilling, Technical Education

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### [NCERT Launches Sathee Scheme to Bridge Education Gap for Competitive Exams](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/ncert-launches-sathee-scheme-to-bridge-education-gap-for-competitive-exams/)

**Published:** October 18, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** NCERT has recently introduced a new initiative, the Self Assessment Test and Help for Entrance Exams (SATHEE) scheme, aimed at helping students prepare for competitive exams like engineering (JEE), medical (NEET), and government services (SSC) at no cost.

**Content:**

The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has recently introduced a new initiative, the Self Assessment Test and Help for Entrance Exams (SATHEE) scheme, aimed at helping students prepare for [competitive exams](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/competitive-exams/) like engineering (JEE), medical (NEET), and government services (SSC) at no cost. This programme is designed to support students from diverse backgrounds, especially those in remote and rural areas, providing high-quality learning resources, expert [mentorship](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/mentorship/) and self-assessment tools.

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The initiative, launched by the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, in partnership with IIT Kanpur, aims to provide free, high-quality training for competitive exams. The online platform offers 45-day crash training for all critical exams in over five languages, including English. According to official ministry data, over 4.37 lakh students have taken advantage of the crash courses and started preparing for exams since the scheme’s inception.

The ‘Sathee Portal’ is a comprehensive online platform providing students access to learning materials, video lectures, mock tests, and expert mentorship to prepare for competitive exams. It aims to reduce the reliance on costly coaching centres and offers a wide range of resources for students of all backgrounds. This programme is part of the government’s more considerable efforts under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 to ensure equitable access to education for all. The platform is designed to be student-friendly and includes a variety of resources, such as over 60,000 questions and 10,000 hours of video lectures from experts in institutions like IIT and AIIMS. Students can register for free, choosing their area of focus, engineering, medical, or SSC exams and access tutorials and self-assessment tools.

**Key features of the Saathi Scheme**

- **Mentorship from Experts:** Students preparing for competitive exams can seek guidance from subject experts and mentors from prestigious institutions like IITs, NITs, and AIIMS. These mentors, including professors and senior students, provide advice, share experiences, and offer other personal guidance through live interactive sessions.
- **Self-Assessment Tools:** A major feature of the Saathi scheme is its AI-driven self-assessment tool, which allows students to evaluate their own progress and readiness for exams. The tool tracks learning patterns, offers insights into strengths and weaknesses, and provides personalized recommendations for improvement.
- **Video Lectures and Multilingual Content:** The platform offers recorded video lectures covering various topics in engineering, medical, and SSC subjects. These lectures are available not only in English and Hindi but also in other regional languages, ensuring that students from diverse linguistic backgrounds can benefit from the content. This multilingual approach is part of the government’s effort to make education more inclusive.
- **Crash Courses and Mock Tests:** Students can also participate in 45-dat crash courses designed to help them consolidate their knowledge and prepare for exams more intensively. Curated by subject experts, mock tests and [problem-solving](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/problem-solving/) sessions are an integral part of the preparation process, giving students real-time exam practice.

The platform has a chatbot to handle student queries and facilitate easy resource access. The Sathee portal operates from 10 AM to 6 PM every day except Sundays and government holidays. Students who are looking to prepare for national-level competitive examinations like JEE, NEET, and SSC can now complete their preparations using its website.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Competitive Exams, Entrance Exam, Exam Preparation, JEE/NEET, Joint Entrance Exam, Mentorship, NEP 2020, Online Education, Online Learning, Problem Solving, Test Prep

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### [Online Education Gains Popularity Among Indian Students, Finds Study](https://www.edtechreview.in/research/online-education-gains-popularity-among-indian-students-finds-study/)

**Published:** October 17, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** College Vidya, a one-stop solution for making informed online education choices, has released its latest study, 'The Digital Education Frontier,' shedding light on the growing awareness and adoption of online education among students and working professionals across India.

**Content:**

College Vidya, a one-stop solution for making informed [online education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-education/) choices, has released its latest study, **‘The Digital Education Frontier,’** shedding light on the growing awareness and adoption of online education among students and working professionals across India. This study is based on a survey of more than 5000 students delving into the advantages, challenges, and perceptions surrounding digital education, offering key insights into its potential to reshape the learning landscape.

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### Significant Benefits of Online Education

The report highlights that the most compelling advantages of online education are the lack of geographical constraints and time-saving benefits. Approximately 82% of students and 66.2% of professionals appreciate the flexibility of learning from anywhere, while 81% of students and 71.1% value the time efficiency it offers. Other notable benefits include cost-effectiveness (69% of students and 51.9% of professionals recognize its affordability), flexible attendance criteria, and access to global faculty for both groups.

### Awareness of Online Learning

Only 53% of students and 46.6% of professionals have taken [online courses](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-courses/), despite the high understanding of online education—98% of students and 97% of professionals recognize its presence. The study additionally observed that online certificates were the most widely recognized, with 93% of students and 85.7% of professionals knowing about them, followed by diplomas and degrees.

### Career Impact of Online Education

The career impact of online education is growing for professionals in the workforce. Approximately 67.53% believe it helps with upskilling while juggling job responsibilities, and 38.96% think it is a means of getting promotions and pay increases. 66.23 of professionals appreciate the additional benefit of being able to finish courses remotely.

### Challenges that Learners Face while Studying Online

Despite these advantages, there remain challenges. Most responders are from Tier 1 and Tier 2 cities, and access to technology and the Internet still needs to be expanded, especially in rural areas. A significant obstacle to the widespread adoption of online education is that only 24% of people have access to the Internet and only 11% own electronic devices. The survey lists further perceived drawbacks in addition to technology constraints, including a perceived lack of practical experience and the absence of face-to-face interaction, which are mentioned by 58.4% of professionals and 70% of students, respectively. Many respondents still need to be convinced of the legitimacy of online degrees, believing they are less valuable than traditional ones.

However, the research indicates a promising future. A significant number of students (69%) and professionals (68%) expressed a willingness to pursue online education in the future. This intense interest suggests that with the availability of initiatives offering unbiased guidance and support, students will be better equipped to navigate the digital education landscape with confidence. As these supportive resources become more accessible, they will be crucial in addressing current obstacles and enhancing the online learning experience.

The spokesperson of College Vidya said:

> **The future of education is undeniably digital, but there are still significant barriers to overcome regarding accessibility and trust. Our study sheds light on the potential of online education while emphasizing the importance of providing unbiased guidance to help students and professionals make informed choices. With the right initiatives, the credibility and utility of online education will continue to grow and drive higher adoption across India.**

### About College Vidya

College Vidya, founded in 2019, is a trailblazing education platform at the forefront of India’s online educational landscape. The organization has achieved remarkable success due to its exceptional team of visionary founders- Mayank Gupta (Co-Founder and CEO), Rohit Gupta (Co-Founder and COO), and Sarthak Garg (Co-Founder and CMO). Mayank Gupta, deeply committed to students’ [career development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/career-development/), identified the need to challenge the existing sales-oriented approach prevalent in the industry. With this philosophy in mind, Noida-based College Vidya was incorporated. It introduced a transparent system that provides students with accurate and factual information about various colleges and courses, guiding them toward diverse and promising career paths.

**Categories:** Research

**Tags:** Career Development, Digital Education, Digital Learning, EdTech Startups/Companies, Higher Education, Online Courses, Online Education, Professional Learning, Research, Workforce Development

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### [Music Education Startup Moombix Secures $2.46M in Seed Funding](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/music-education-startup-moombix-secures-2-46m-in-seed-funding/)

**Published:** October 17, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Moombix, a music education platform enabling adult hobbyists, has recently announced the closing of a seed funding round of over $2.46 million (€2.27 million).

**Content:**

Moombix, a [music education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/music-education/) platform enabling adult hobbyists, has recently announced the closing of a seed funding round of over $2.46 million (€2.27 million). The round was led by Iceland’s Frumtak Ventures with participation from angel investors. With this investment, the company plans to scale the Moombix marketplace, improve user experience, accelerate customer acquisition, and prepare for a strategic launch into the UK. In this territory, nearly 200 teachers have signed up to offer classes.

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Moombix, founded by professional musician and entrepreneur Margret Juliana Sigurdardottir in 2022, takes a unique approach to [music learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/music-learning/). It views music as a lifestyle, encouraging adults to pursue it for personal growth and fulfilment, much like learning a language or practising yoga. Traditional music education often presents challenges such as location, scheduling, and access to specialised skills, especially for those with busy lifestyles. Moombix removes these barriers by offering flexible, one-on-one lessons with expert teachers, making music education accessible to everyone.

As Moombix enters its next growth phase, it aims to expand its user base by attracting qualified teachers and students from every location. Moombix teachers already include respected musicians such as Biggi Þóris (MD of the Icelandic National Theatre), Richard Bedford (Grammy-nominated British singer-songwriter), Andrew Morgan (long-term collaborator with Neil Davidge of Massive Attack and global music lecturer), and Steve Riggs (DJ and producer who has worked with Sony, Armada Music, and deadmau5).

Speaking on the fundraising, Co-founder and CEO of Moombix, Margret Juliana Sigurdardottir, said:

> **We’re excited to embark on the next step of our journey, building a global community of music enthusiasts where aspiring musicians can connect with expert teachers worldwide, anytime, anywhere. Frumtak Ventures’ support is invaluable as this funding will help us grow and engage both teachers and users and establish Moombix as the go-to platform for music education worldwide.**

Moombix’s long-term sustainable growth is underpinned by its commitment to quality. The company consistently onboards talented teachers and musicians from a diverse range of musical disciplines. By expanding its offerings and enhancing the student experience, Moombix aims to provide a top-tier, [personalized learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/personalized-learning/) platform for its growing global community.

Frumtak Ventures partner Andri Heidar Kristinsson added:

> **Frumtak Ventures is thrilled to support Moombix as it embarks on its first major global push. Their focus on quality educators and intuitive platform positions them as a worldwide music education leader. We have been impressed with the platform’s flexibility to appeal to students, professional musicians, experienced music teachers, and newly graduated musicians who can set their own schedules and teach from anywhere. Moombix has the potential to revolutionise how people connect and learn, and we’re excited to join them on their mission of making music education accessible to all.**

Moombix’s team will also continue to develop the platform’s technical infrastructure, which already includes its proprietary video conferencing tool, streamlined payment processing system, and other digital tools tailored for live online music lessons.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Community, EdTech Funding, EdTech Investors, EdTech Startups/Companies, Music Education, Music Learning, Online Music Course, Personalized Learning

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### [Kerala's KITE Introduces Innovative Hindi Language Learning Platform](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/keralas-kite-introduces-innovative-hindi-language-learning-platform/)

**Published:** October 17, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Kerala Infrastructure and Technology for Education (KITE), a division of the state's General Education Department, has introduced an innovative platform aimed at enhancing the learning experience for students studying Hindi.

**Content:**

Kerala Infrastructure and Technology for Education (KITE), a division of the state’s General Education Department, has introduced an innovative platform aimed at enhancing the learning experience for students studying Hindi. The **E-Cube Hindi Language Lab**, officially inaugurated by Minister for General Education V Sivankutty, aims to make [language learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/language-learning/) enjoyable and accessible.

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This initiative follows the success of the E-Cube English Language Lab, which has been in operation since 2022. The Hindi language platform is part of a broader effort under the high-tech school project to promote multilingual learning using Free and Open-Source Software (FOSS). It is designed to be compatible with existing school laptops, incurring no additional costs.

Minister V Sivankutty said that the E-Cube Hindi Language Lab, which is entirely developed using Free and Open-Source Software (FOSS), can be used by students on existing laptops in school without any additional cost or device.

The E-Cube Hindi Language Lab is segmented into three levels: Levels 1, Levels 2 and Levels 3, corresponding to grades 5, 6, and 7, respectively. The platform offers logins for students, teachers and headteachers. Students can access five units to engage in game-based interactive activities to listen to stories, speak, read, write, and create linguistic discourses by logging in. This enables students to receive hands-on experience in listening, speaking, [reading and writing](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/reading-and-writing/) with the help of the software. Students can save the activities and products completed using the language lab on their computers. Students, teachers, and headteachers can review this at any time.

The software also has a feature to record and save students’s voices in audio and video formats. Students can also record animated conversations to speak Hindi confidently in real-life situations. The creative products completed by the students are stored on computers. Students, teachers, and headteachers can review these at any time. By logging in as a teacher, teachers can view the activities completed by each student, evaluate them, and provide support for improvement. Teachers and headteachers can monitor each student’s learning progress and provide feedback through the teacher login and headteacher login.

K Anvar Sadath, CEO of KITE, shared his thoughts about the initiative:

> **Like the E-Cube English Language Lab, KITE will also provide the ‘language lab’ on all primary school laptops and train teachers.**

KITE is a government-owned company that supports, encourages, and implements the modernization of Kerala’s state-owned or government-aided educational institutions. The organization strives to address information and communication technology, capacity building, content development, connectivity, [e-learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/e-learning/), satellite-based education, support and maintenance mechanisms, e-governance, and other related operations. Its mission is to turn Kerala into a knowledge society by improving educational quality through inclusive, sustainable, and technology-enabled interventions.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Audio Learning, Communication, Communication Skills, E-Learning, education, Language Learning, Reading and Writing

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### [AM/NS India Unveils AI-Enabled Digital Classroom to Enhance Rural Education](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/am-ns-india-unveils-ai-enabled-digital-classroom-to-enhance-rural-education/)

**Published:** October 17, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India), has recently inaugurated an AI-enabled digital classroom at the government primary school in Kawas village as part of its CSR initiative, project "Digital Pathshala".

**Content:**

ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India), a joint venture between the world’s leading steel companies, ArcelorMittal and Nippon Steel, has recently inaugurated an AI-enabled digital classroom at the government primary school in Kawas village as part of its CSR initiative, project **“Digital Pathshala”**. The classroom aims to bridge the digital divide in rural education by integrating modern technology into traditional learning environments, making education more accessible and engaging for students.

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The inauguration ceremony was presided over by Truptiben Patel, President, Taluka Panchayat, Choryasi, Dr Anil Matoo, Head – Corporate Affairs, Hazira, AM/NS India, Archana Dhameliya, Taluka Education Officer, Taluka Panchayat Office, Choryasi, Nilesh Tadvi, District Panchayat Member, Lata Patel, Taluka Panchayat Member, Choryasi, Jyoti Rathod, Sarpanch, Kawas village, Manoj Patel, Deputy Sarpanch, Kawas, Paresh Tandel, Block Resource Coordinator, Choryasi, and Tejal Patel, Principal, Kawas Primary School, school staffs, villagers and students was also present on occasion.

As part of Project “Digital Pathshala”,” AM/NS India has so far equipped 23 government primary schools in Surat with [digital classrooms](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/digital-classroom/). These classrooms are equipped with the latest technology, modern learning devices, and AI-powered tools to create a more interactive educational environment.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Anil Matoo, Head—Corporate Affairs, Hazira, AM/NS India, said:

> **This AI-enabled classroom at Kawas is a big step towards preparing students in the Hazira belt for a rapidly evolving digital world by providing them with access to digital resources and innovative learning methods. By empowering them with the right tools, we aim to enhance their educational experience and future employability. This initiative also reflects our commitment to the betterment of the local community.**

The official launch featured a live presentation of the classroom’s digital capabilities, with students and guests exploring the new tools and engaging in an [interactive learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/interactive-learning/) session. Local community leaders and parents applauded the project, which has the potential to improve educational quality and digital resource availability significantly.

Established in December 2019, ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India’s vision has nestled in empowering communities by providing employment to more than 1.6 Lakh individuals and enriching millions of lives nationwide through its CSR interventions. Its recent partnership with Greenko for renewable power and storage facility is a notable step in that direction. The company prioritizes health and safety and fosters innovation by placing [research](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/research/) and development at the heart of its operations. It is a committed partner to the nation, and its avid growth story will be purposeful, inclusive, and sustainable.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Digital Classroom, Interactive Learning, Online Classes, Online Courses, Online Education, Research

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### [Italian Startup Stema Raises $1.74M to Automate STEM Recruitment](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/italian-startup-stema-raises-1-74m-to-automate-stem-recruitment/)

**Published:** October 16, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Stema, an Italian career copilot platform for engineers, has recently announced that it has raised $1.74 million (€1.6 million) in a funding.

**Content:**

Stema, an Italian career copilot platform for engineers, has recently announced that it has raised $1.74 million (€1.6 million) in a funding. United Ventures led the round via its UV III and UV III Lombardia funds, the latter backed by the regional “Lombardia Venture” initiative for high-potential tech startups. Eden Ventures, Club degli Investitori, and Octopus Ventures also participated in the round.

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Co-founded by Vito Lomele, Davide Bodini, and Matteo Gambera, Stema is not just another career platform. It’s a unique [B2B](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/b2b/) solution that automates [STEM](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/stem/) recruitment by focusing on career paths rather than individual job openings. This approach builds trust with professionals and creates a large community of STEM talent around its platform. AI empowers engineers to navigate the job market and identify companies where they can thrive. Similarly, companies can pinpoint the engineers best suited for each role, ensuring a stronger fit between talent and position. This is crucial for fostering creativity and innovation in the workplace. It has secured contracts with 15 of the country’s top technical employers.

Speaking about the company, Davide Bodini, CEO and Co-founder of Stema, said:

> **We’re at a turning point in how we access talent. Until now, HR departments have had to rely on many undifferentiated platforms, incapable of effectively reshaping the interaction between talent and companies. With Stema, we will guide the careers of 10 million European engineers, making the continent’s businesses more competitive globally.**

Davide added:

> **For the first time in recruiting, new AI-powered tools allow us to offer professionals the same level of personalized attention and guidance previously reserved for executives, who are used to working directly with headhunters. By empowering millions of European professionals to pursue their career aspirations more effectively, Stema will drive innovation within businesses and ultimately strengthen our continent’s Competitiveness.**

Paolo Gesess, Co-founder and Managing Partner of United Ventures, also commented:

> **The rise of artificial intelligence and its integration into businesses creates fertile ground for HR innovation. Coupled with this is the strong demand for STEM professionals, who are difficult to attract and place using traditional approaches. This presents a clear market opportunity: to tap into this talent pool and innovate the model to match supply and demand better. Stema, led by an exceptional team, stands out as one of the few companies with a vertical focus on STEM profiles and a community-based approach. It has all the ingredients to build a significant competitive advantage in the HR tech sector.**

With this new funding, Stema is not just planning to expand, it’s preparing to make a significant impact. The organization plans to develop its technology platform, expand its team, solidify its market presence in Italy, and prepare to expand into Germany. This expansion will not only benefit Stema but also the European [engineering](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/engineering/) community, making it easier for professionals to pursue their career aspirations effectively and drive innovation within businesses.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** B2B, Career Growth, Community, Engineering, HRTech, Innovation, STEM

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### [63% of Indian Colleges Preparing for AI-Driven Future, Reveals HirePro Study](https://www.edtechreview.in/research/indian-colleges-preparing-for-ai-driven-future-reveals-hirepro-study/)

**Published:** October 16, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** HirePro, a leading provider of recruitment automation and assessment solutions recently released a report stating that 63% of Indian colleges are proactively preparing for an AI-driven future by incorporating multiple strategic steps into their approach.

**Content:**

HirePro, a leading provider of recruitment automation and assessment solutions to companies, educational institutions, and governments, recently released a report stating that 63% of Indian colleges are proactively preparing for an AI-driven future by incorporating multiple strategic steps into their approach. The study highlights that colleges are focusing on immediate [job-ready skills](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/job-ready-skills/) and positioning themselves to lead the way in preparing students for future AI-led industries.

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The research surveyed over 20,000 students and 350+ colleges, revealing that 40% of institutions are enhancing their curriculum to include AI-related subjects and disciplines. Additionally, 27% of colleges collaborate with tech giants for research-based projects and learning, strengthening ties between academia and the industry.

According to the report, specialized academic courses are also on the rise, with 17% of schools providing undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in AI, Machine Learning, and Data Science, ensuring that students obtain thorough technical knowledge. The study further shows that 13% of colleges offer certificate courses tailored to AI-related fields, while 7% are working to raise awareness about AI’s impact on the future of work. Interestingly, only 3% of colleges have gone the extra mile to establish Centres of Excellence (COE) or AI labs, underlining the need for more investment in infrastructure that can drive innovation and practical learning.

This report reflects the shifting priorities within [higher education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/higher-education/) as institutions take meaningful strides towards ensuring that students are not only prepared for today’s jobs but also equipped to thrive in a future increasingly dominated by AI technologies.

**About HirePro**

Established in 2004 and headquartered in Bengaluru, HirePro offers pre-eminent technology platforms and allied services to companies that require expert support to navigate the talent landscape. The company firmly believes its bold pursuit of excellence, cutting-edge technology, and a committed team are the keys to helping clients recruit top-tier talent and build exceptional teams. Its product, technology, and services teams are driven by a fearless dedication to automation and the elimination of challenges that might arise at any stage of the [hiring](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/hiring/) journey.

**Categories:** Research

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Higher Education, Hiring, Job-ready Skills, Online Recruitment, Research, Survey, Tech Education

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### [byteXL Launches Nimbus, an Innovative Learning Platform to Transform Coding Education](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/bytexl-launches-nimbus-an-innovative-learning-platform-to-transform-coding-education/)

**Published:** October 16, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** byteXL, the pioneering engineering education transformation platform, has recently launched Nimbus, a one-of-its-kind, innovative internal learning platform that changes how students learn to code.

**Content:**

byteXL, the pioneering [engineering education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/engineerng-education/) transformation platform, has recently launched Nimbus, a one-of-its-kind, innovative internal learning platform that changes how students learn to code. Nimbus is crafted for top-notch user experience by giving students the capability and resources to handle challenging coding problems and application development projects.

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The newly introduced platform allows students to work in 18+ coding languages, including complex languages like Python, C++, and JAVA, all on one platform, so it’s easy to switch between languages when needed. Such flexibility in changing languages will enormously develop efficiency but, at the same time, give students the opportunity to experiment and learn various programming languages.

Nimbus’s key feature is its remarkable speed of setup, launching in as few as 30 to 60 seconds, compared to other platforms, which take several hours to set up. This swift setup provides a great reduction in latency, leading to massive increases in productivity. Instead of wasting hours waiting for a machine to configure itself, students can immediately start learning and coding, a testament to Nimbus’s efficiency and user-centric design.

Commenting on the latest move, Karun Tadepalli, CEO of byteXL, said:

> **With Nimbus, we’re not just launching a coding platform; we’re redefining the entire learning experience for students. The goal is to make sure the next generation of developers will have the skills and tools to remain competitive in the increasingly competitive technology landscape. Nimbus will support multiple languages with unmatched speed and affordability, making it a game-changer in coding education.**

Unlike competing platforms that often charge exorbitant subscription fees, byteXL has made sure that Nimbus remains reasonably priced. One of the more inventive alternatives here is for [universities](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/universities/) to pay Nimbus membership fees so that parents do not have to worry about it. In terms of EdTech, Nimbus remains one of the top resources because of its low cost and a variety of features, ensuring that quality coding education is within reach for all.

Nimbus also integrates AI, LLM, and full-stack development, adding to a suite of instruments that will support developers in all coding fields. The platform is powered by advanced AI to enhance live assistance for students in writing better code faster. Currently, 27 colleges in India have integrated it into their curriculum. In this process, 50,000+ students have benefitted from this premium coding platform. The response from students and instructors has been encouraging beyond all expectations.

Charan Tadepalli, Co-founder and Chief Sales Officer of byteXL, stated:

> **Nimbus is more than a platform’s game-changing paradigm in how coding is taught and learned. By applying advanced technologies and making it more affordable, we are removing obstacles in education and providing students with the tools to innovate and lead in the technology industry.**

With these unique features, byteXL’s Nimbus, together with a user-centric approach, sets a new benchmark in coding education for empowering the next generation of students to become successful in an AI-driven world. This bold step toward the future of education equips the next generation of engineers with the right skill set and knowledge.

byteXL was founded in 2019 with the aim of making students career-ready with the right [upskilling](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/upskilling/) and empowering them to compete with the world’s best tech talent. It provides students unlimited access to tech learning resources through a subscription model — at a price everyone can afford. It also offers them a college education with IT industry knowledge in emerging technologies, assistance from industry experts, and digital tools to prepare them and give them a head start on their careers. The company’s mission is to transform engineering colleges in India by revolutionizing the education system and creating a pathway of hope for students.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Cloud Computing, Coding Program, Curriculum, Cybersecurity, EdTech Startups/Companies, Engineering, Online Courses, Online Education, Universities, Upskilling

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### [eCampusOntario Unveils Digital Campus Canada to Boost Postsecondary Education](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/ecampusontario-unveils-digital-campus-canada-to-boost-postsecondary-education/)

**Published:** October 16, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** In a groundbreaking and innovative development for higher education in Canada, eCampusOntario, a provincially funded non-profit organization, has officially launched Digital Campus Canada.

**Content:**

In a groundbreaking and innovative development for [higher education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/higher-education/) in Canada, eCampusOntario, a provincially funded non-profit organization, has officially launched Digital Campus Canada, a comprehensive suite of value-added services designed to support Digital Transformation (Dx) for postsecondary institutions.

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Digital Transformation (Dx) uses digital technologies and pedagogies, informed by [research](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/research/) and evidence, to support learners across the entire learning lifecycle. Canada’s higher education institutions are increasingly embracing Dx, changing how Canadians learn, upskill, connect with employers, and advance their careers.

Speaking about the development, Robert Luke, CEO of eCampusOntario, said:

> **Learners have high expectations for their postsecondary experience. They want career-focused education and digital-first learning. We’re here to help postsecondary institutions give learners what they need to be competitive in the future job market.**

Luke added:

> **Dx helps institutions align support for learners, educators, institutions, and employers. We’re excited to be in a position to help institutions make this important change that will benefit students.**

Digital Campus Canada’s inaugural offerings include Strategic Foresight and Executive Consultation, innovative [professional development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/professional-development/) opportunities, future-forward workshops, and platforms-as-a-service to facilitate strategic partnerships. Before the launch of Digital Campus Canada, eCampusOntario released its Digital Transformation Guides in 2023.

Rich Louttet, Head of Sector Transformation at eCampusOntario, added:

> **Increasingly, we’ve been asked to provide our services to non-members outside Ontario. Digital Campus Canada helps enable the expansion of our Dx supports nationwide. Institutions are looking to strengthen their competitive advantage to offer the best learning experience for their students. Through Digital Campus Canada, we enable all institutions to embrace Dx and leverage platforms that enhance connections to employers while reducing costs and increasing revenue.**

With the launch of Digital Campus Canada, both members and non-members across the country now have access to the same services, fostering a sense of inclusivity and community.

eCampusOntario, funded by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities, supports innovation, collaboration, and digital-by-design education in Ontario’s colleges, Indigenous institutes, and universities. It provides the sector with platforms, programmes, and services to advance digital participation in postsecondary education, connecting Ontario’s postsecondary institutions and learners to the future of learning and the future of work. It aims to imagine and co-create Ontario’s postsecondary [digital learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/digital-learning/) ecosystem by supporting academic institutions, educators, and learners to navigate change and deliver excellent and innovative digital learner-centric experiences.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Academic Resources, Community, Digital Learning, Higher Education, Innovation, NonProfits, Online Courses, Online Education, Professional Development, Universities, Upskilling

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### [Lucknow University to Offer New Online Degrees](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/lucknow-university-to-offer-new-online-degrees/)

**Published:** October 15, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Lucknow University will offer an online Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) and a Master of Arts (MA) in Sanskrit, Political Science, Economics, and English.

**Content:**

Lucknow University will offer an online Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) and a Master of Arts (MA) in Sanskrit, Political Science, Economics, and English. The University Grants Commission (UGC) recently granted permission for LU to offer five additional courses online.

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The University started offering BCom, MCom, and MBA degrees online from the academic session 2024-25. The degrees earned through these [online courses](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-courses/) will be equivalent to their respective regular degrees.

The varsity spokesperson Durgesh Srivastava said, “We will shortly open the admission window for the new online courses. The admission process for these courses must be completed by Nov 15. All relevant information will be made available on the website”. He added, “The BBA course consists of six semesters (three years), while MA courses comprise four semesters (two years). All study materials will be accessible to students online, and mentors will address their queries. Students must visit the campus only once for the semester examination.

He further stated that the advantage of introducing full-time courses in the online mode is that students can pursue them from any part of the country. Furthermore, this benefits several working professionals, students from humble backgrounds, and those who cannot leave their villages and districts to attend regular classes.

Lucknow University has initiated the [online teaching](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-teaching/) process through the Luchknow University Center for Online and Distance Education (LUCODE) from the 2023-24 session. BCom and MCom courses have been conducted online since February 2024. The examinations for this session’s first semester were completed offline last month.

Lucknow University aims to contribute to transforming society for a better future. It stands for academic excellence and integrity. It is expected to maintain the highest ethical standards, be socially responsible, and be accountable to the University of Lucknow’s vision and mission. The University’s vision is to develop human resources for the furtherance of knowledge through teaching, [research](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/research/), and [innovation](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/innovation/) and to rank amongst the world’s top educational institutions for better service to humanity in general and our nation in particular.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Innovation, Online Courses, Online Education, Online Programs, Online Teaching, Research, Universities

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### [Saudi EdTech Startup AILA Secures $1.15M in Pre-Seed Funding](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/saudi-edtech-startup-aila-secures-1-15m-in-pre-seed-funding/)

**Published:** October 15, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** AILA, a Saudi Arabian educational technology startup focusing on AI-driven personalized learning, has announced the closure of a $1.15 million pre-seed funding round led by Sabah Hub.

**Content:**

AILA, a Saudi Arabian educational technology startup focusing on AI-driven [personalized learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/personalized-learning/), has announced the closure of a $1.15 million pre-seed funding round led by Sabah Hub. White Hill Capital and three other angel investors from Saudi Arabia also participated in this round.

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Founded in 2023 by Yousef Alsayed, Abdulaziz Bin Mugayel, and Nouf Mugayel, AILA is on a mission to revolutionize education. By integrating advanced [artificial intelligence](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/artificial-intelligence/) into learning experiences, the company envisions a future where education is personalized and technology-infused, tailored to individual student needs. This approach moves away from the traditional one-size-fits-all model, offering a more effective and engaging learning experience. The platform’s focus on creating personalized educational pathways through AI is set to transform the educational landscape.

- **Identify and Correct Knowledge Gaps:** Assess student performance to pinpoint areas of weakness and provide targeted content to address those gaps.
- **Profile Academic Excellence:** Profiling students’ performance against their peers to offer insights into their academic standing.
- **Empower Through Data:** Utilizing multilayered analytics to transform educational data into actionable strategies, helping students achieve and exceed learning objectives.

The educational technology sector in the MENA region has been experiencing growth, driven by increasing internet penetration and a youthful population seeking modern learning solutions. Integrating artificial intelligence into education is viewed as a significant advancement, aiming to personalize learning and improve academic outcomes. Industry observers note that while AI has the potential to revolutionize education, its successful implementation requires careful consideration of factors such as data privacy, accessibility, and alignment with educational standards.

AILA is seamlessly accessible for both students and their parents, elevating learning to a whole new level. It has attracted interest from educational institutions both domestically and internationally. In a separate development, the startup has also announced partnerships with five schools in Kazakhstan following a visit hosted by the CodiPlay team. These collaborations aim to empower learners through intuitive, AI-driven educational solutions, expanding AILA’s international footprint.

As AILA progresses, more information about its technology, partnerships, and market strategies will emerge. Integrating AI into education represents a developing area within the EdTech industry, and AILA’s efforts may contribute significantly to this evolving landscape.

With this funding, AILA plans to use the investment to refine its artificial intelligence technology, expand its product offerings, and increase market penetration both within the region and internationally.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, EdTech Funding, EdTech Investors, EdTech Startups/Companies, Funding, Online Courses, Online Education, Personalized Learning

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### [PiP World Raises $10M Seed Funding to Empower Financial Literacy](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/pip-world-raises-10m-seed-funding-to-empower-financial-literacy/)

**Published:** October 15, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** PiP World, a pioneering Web3 gaming and EdTech ecosystem has recently secured $10 million in seed funding from Exinity, a leading global fintech firm.

**Content:**

PiP World, a pioneering [Web3](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/web3/) gaming and EdTech ecosystem has recently secured $10 million in seed funding from Exinity, a leading global fintech firm. This investment represents a key milestone in PiP World’s mission to revolutionise [financial education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/financial-education/), transforming it into an engaging and gamified experience accessible to users at all levels.

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Pip World blends engaging gameplay with [personalized learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/personalized-learning/) to empower users globally. Its key offerings include PiP Trader, a strategy management simulator game for building trading portfolios; PiP Academy, a gamified app that simplifies financial concepts; and StockRise, Roblox’s top-grossing stock simulator, now integrated into the PiP World ecosystem. The company aims to tackle a significant gap in [financial literacy](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/financial-literacy/), both globally and in the UAE.

Commenting on the funding, Saad Naja, CEO & Founder of PiP World, said:

> **We are excited to join forces with Exinity as we advance our mission to transform how people learn about financial markets. This investment will enable us to expand our offerings and reach more users globally, particularly in emerging markets where financial tools and knowledge are scarce. Our goal is to empower individuals with the financial knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the complexities of today’s economy and financial markets, and this partnership with Exinity brings us one step closer to achieving that vision.**

The startup’s integration into the Web3 gaming ecosystem is particularly timely given the Middle East’s growing prominence in this sector. The UAE, especially Dubai, is rapidly positioning itself as a global hub for Web3 gaming. With the region set to attract up to 100 million gamers and create a market worth an estimated $1 billion by 2025, PiP World is at the forefront of this transformation.

Exinity, headquartered in the UAE with offices in the United Kingdom and Cyprus, is regulated across multiple jurisdictions, including the ADGM Financial Services Regulatory Authority in Abu Dhabi. Investing in PiP World is a strategic move that aligns with its mission of equipping the next generation with the skills and information necessary to succeed in today’s financial market.

Lex Webster, Managing Partner, Exinity, commented:

> **PiP World’s innovative approach to financial education through gamification is a forward-thinking solution that aligns with our vision. By integrating our robust financial and trading technologies with PiP World’s immersive gaming and learning environment, we are catalysing a paradigm shift in how financial literacy is perceived and attained.**

With Exinity’s backing and StockRise’s integration into its ecosystem, PiP World is well-positioned to lead the charge in gamified financial education. The platform’s unique blend of [gaming](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/gaming/), education, and Web3 technology offers a powerful tool for individuals looking to build financial literacy and achieve financial freedom.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** EdTech Funding, EdTech Investors, EdTech Startups/Companies, education, Financial Education, Financial Literacy, Gaming, Online Education, Personalized Learning, Web3

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### [Bennett University Partners With PRIF for Women's STEAM Education](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/bennett-university-partners-with-prif-for-womens-steam-education/)

**Published:** October 15, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Bennett University is thrilled to announce its partnership with the Pernod Ricard India Foundation (PRIF) in introducing a one-of-a-kind initiative: The PRIF Scholarship for Women in STEAM Education.

**Content:**

Bennett University is thrilled to announce its partnership with the Pernod Ricard India Foundation (PRIF) in introducing a one-of-a-kind initiative: The PRIF Scholarship for Women in [STEAM Education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/steam-education/). This pioneering scholarship is designed to empower deserving women studying at Bennett University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, by providing them with crucial [financial support](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/financial-support/) for their studies in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM).

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PRIF is dedicated to various charitable activities, including environmental sustainability, preventive [healthcare](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/healthcare/), promoting education and livelihood enhancement programmes. The Foundation has positively impacted over 8 lakh lives across ten states through 43 diverse programmes, focusing on education, healthcare, environmental sustainability, and good governance. This scholarship programme solidifies PRIF’s commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion in education, particularly in STEAM disciplines.

Speaking about the initiative, Gagandeep Sethi, SVP of Integrated Operations, Sustainability & Responsibility, said:

> **At Pernod Ricard India, we believe in the transformative power of education, particularly in STEAM fields. This partnership with Bennett University reflects our commitment to furthering diversity and empowering women to become leaders in these critical disciplines. By investing in their potential, we’re shaping individual careers and building a more innovative, inclusive, and resilient future for India. This scholarship program is a shining testament to our vision of creating shared value and driving meaningful change in the communities we serve.**

The initiative aligns with Pernod Ricard and Bennett University’s shared commitment to corporate social responsibility (CSR) and their collective vision of creating a more equitable society. By empowering women to excel in STEAM, the partnership seeks to bridge the gender gap and create a diverse workforce that reflects our society. The [scholarship](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/scholarship/) programme officially commenced in September 2024 at Bennett University. Details regarding the scholarship programme will be made available on the official websites of PRIF and Bennett University.

Bennett University has taken the initiative to develop this scholarship programme, which will provide financial assistance and mentorship to promising candidates, significantly enhancing their educational experience. The application process for this comprehensive scholarship is designed to be straightforward and accessible, ensuring that all eligible candidates have the opportunity to apply and succeed in their careers.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** education, Financial Support, Healthcare, Partnership, Scholarship, STEAM, STEAM Education, Women Empowerment

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### [MSDE and Meta Join Forces for AI-Powered Skill Development](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/msde-and-meta-join-forces-for-ai-powered-skill-development/)

**Published:** October 14, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** MSDE has recently announced a partnership with Meta today for the launch of two initiatives: an AI Assistant for the Skill India Mission and the establishment of 5 Centers of Excellence (CoEs) in Virtual Reality (VR) and Mixed Reality (MR).

**Content:**

The Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has recently announced a partnership with Meta today for the launch of two initiatives: an AI Assistant for the Skill India Mission and the establishment of 5 Centers of Excellence (CoEs) in [Virtual Reality](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/virtual-reality/) (VR) and [Mixed Reality](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/mixed-reality/) (MR). Under this, an innovative AI-powered chatbot powered by Meta’s open-source Llama model will be developed to enhance the learner experience on the Skill India Digital (SID) Portal.

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By making Meta’s open-source AI models accessible to India’s AI ecosystem, it envisions a collaborative e-governance framework for the adoption of impactful AI solutions with the potential for catalyzing large-scale socio-economic transformation in line with India’s AI Mission. These 5 CoEs at National Skill Training Institutes (NSTIs) located at Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Jodhpur, Chennai and Kanpur will equip learners and instructors with the latest VR technology to learn and enhance existing skills in a safe, immersive, and engaging environment.

The collaboration on AI assistants aims to streamline information access, improve learning outcomes, and provide students with seamless support through an intuitive digital interface. The 5 CoEs will also provide realistic simulations, improve [engagement](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/engagement/), and increase accessibility to [skill development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/skill-development/) training.

Commenting on the partnership, Shri Jayant Chaudhary, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, said:

> **Our mission at the Ministry is to empower India’s youth with the skills they need to thrive in today’s competitive landscape. By integrating technologies like artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and mixed reality into the Skill India ecosystem, we are democratizing access to cutting-edge technologies that enable personalized learning pathways for the country’s youth. Our partnership with Meta today is a significant step towards achieving this goal.**

The Skill India Digital Portal has become a cornerstone of the nation’s skilling ecosystem, with millions of students accessing courses to improve their employability. With the launch of the AI chatbot, MSDE and Meta are taking a significant step forward in revolutionizing how students interact with course content and prepare for the future.

Shivnath Thukral, Vice President and Head of Public Policy at Meta India, said:

> **At Meta, we are committed to leveraging frontier technologies like AI, VR and MR to impact India’s economic development. These partnerships with the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MDSE) testify to our commitment to bridging the gap between technology and education. By integrating advanced technologies like Open-Source Llama, we aim to empower not just the students but also educators and entrepreneurs, equipping them with the tools they need to thrive in today’s digital-first world.**

Sarvam AI, the technical partner for the AI assistant project, will develop and deploy the chatbot, which will be piloted over six months. The chatbot, integrated into the SID Portal, will offer 24/7 assistance to users, facilitating quick discovery of course information, interactive Q&A for course content, and access to lecture summaries and relevant videos for revision.

The chatbot will be available on WhatsApp in English, Hindi, and Hinglish, as well as voice capabilities, making it more accessible to users across India. In addition, users can search for specific course topics, find skilling centres, explore job listings based on location and interest, and receive tailored feedback for continuous improvement. It will also provide valuable analytics to the MSDE to further optimize the platform.

Skillveri, the technical partner for establishing the CoEs, will provide cutting-edge VR and MR resources and curriculum, as well as trained professionals to equip learners and instructors with the latest technology, enabling immersive and [interactive learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/interactive-learning/) experiences.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Engagement, Entrepreneurship, Immersive Learning, Interactive Learning, Mixed Reality, Personalized Learning, Skill Development, Virtual Reality

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### [NIELIT and Maharashtra Ink MOU to Boost Tech Education](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/nielit-and-maharashtra-ink-mou-to-boost-tech-education/)

**Published:** October 14, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** NIELIT, an autonomous scientific society under the administrative control of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, and the Government of Maharashtra through its Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education, Mumbai, signed a memorandum of understanding in New Delhi.

**Content:**

The National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT), an autonomous scientific society under the administrative control of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, and the Government of Maharashtra through its Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education, Mumbai, signed a memorandum of understanding in New Delhi.

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Shri. Ashwini Vaishnaw, Hon. Minister, Railways, Information & Broadcasting, Electronics & Information Technology, Govt. of India and Shri. Chandrakant (Dada) Patil, Hon. Minister, Higher &Technical Education, Govt. of Maharashtra, were present during this occasion. Dr Vinod Mohitkar, Director, Technical Education, M.S., Dr Pramod Naik, Director, Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education, Dr Madan Mohan Tripathi, DG, NIELIT, Sh. Abhishek Singh, Addl. Secretary MeitY and various officials from the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology were also present to discuss this.

This MOU aims to establish a Center of Excellence in [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/artificial-intelligence/) (Al), [Robotics](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/robotics/), Internet of Things (IoT), Industry 4.0, 3D Printing, and Allied Technologies for capacity training and R&D centres at Government polytechnics and Engineering colleges in Maharashtra State. Through a joint proposal, it also seeks funding from the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and other government organizations.

Following the establishment of the Center of Excellence, NIELIT, with its proven track record, will spearhead the delivery of training & learning activities for the faculty and students in collaboration with industries. It will develop relevant credit course contents, provide placement assistance for employment to the students, and ensure the Center of Excellence is maintained in top condition.

The government of Maharashtra has 40 Government polytechnics in the State. Through the Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education, the government has established Centers of Excellence in loT at 6 Government polytechnics and Centers of Excellence in Robotics and Automation at 3 Government polytechnics. Centers of Excellence will be established at the remaining government polytechnics through the funds made available through this MoU.

NIELIT’s mission is to be the single source of quality assurance in computer education among the nation’s non-formal institutes. After attracting large numbers of competent IT professionals, the platform’s reach is now being extended to all regions of the country as well as overseas. The institution is engaged in both Formal & Non-Formal Education in the area of IECT, besides the development of industry-oriented [quality education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/quality-education/) and training programmes in state-of-the-art areas. It has endeavoured to establish standards to be the country’s premier institution for Examination and Certification in the field of IECT.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Engineering, IT Services, IT Skills, Quality Education, Robotics, Tech Education, Technical Education

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### [Aspire Academy Partners With EAA Foundation for Educational Growth](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/aspire-academy-partners-with-eaa-foundation-for-educational-growth/)

**Published:** October 14, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Aspire Academy has signed a collaboration agreement with the Education Above All (EAA) Foundation to share information and provide training opportunities in various areas.

**Content:**

Aspire Academy has signed a collaboration agreement with the Education Above All (EAA) Foundation to share information and provide training opportunities in various areas. Ali Salem Afifa, Deputy Director of Aspire Academy, and Talal Al Hothal, Director of EAA’s Al Fakhoora Programme, signed the agreement at a ceremony at the Academy.

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The Education Above All (EAA) Foundation is dedicated to the transformative power of education. It firmly believes that education is the most potent tool for poverty reduction, the creation of peaceful and just societies, and the unlocking of every child and youth’s full potential. This collaboration will open doors for the beneficiaries identified by the EAA Foundation, allowing them to participate in future events offered by Aspire Academy.

One of Aspire Academy’s flagship projects, which the EAA Foundation will benefit from, is the unique Leadership Development Programme (LDP). The LDP is meticulously designed to cultivate [leadership skills](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/leadership-skills/) in our student-athletes, preparing them for future roles both on and off the field. It aims to foster personal growth, teamwork, and leadership capabilities in student-athletes, recognizing that nurturing well-rounded individuals is as crucial as athletic success.

Al Fakhoora, a programme of the EAA Foundation through Qatar Scholarship, works to ensure the right to education for youth in conflict-affected regions, particularly refugees and IDPs, by providing a holistic [higher education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/higher-education/) model. The goal is to unlock a new generation of marginalized youth to become educated, professionally skilled, civically engaged individuals who inspire and guide their families and communities towards cohesion and prosperity.

Abdulla Albakri, Al Fakhoora’s Programme Engagement Manager, highlighted the significance of partnering with Aspire Academy. He emphasized:

> **Through our scholarship programmes, we also offer training courses to students to enhance their skills when they the workforce after graduation. Therefore, the communication and interpersonal skills provided by Aspire Academy are essential for our students. This is why we are keen to offer these courses to our scholars to enhance their future skills. Aspire is a significant institution that provides education alongside sports, and we aim to benefit from their expertise in this field.**

Abdulla added:

> **We want to offer our students what they need and allow them to benefit from the facilities and training courses Aspire Academy provides.**

The Deputy Director of Education and Student Affairs, Ali Ahmad Al Hitmi, also expressed his thoughts on the collaboration:

> **One of the tasks entrusted to Aspire Foundation, especially Aspire Academy, is establishing partnerships to serve the community and education in general. This cooperation agreement is a programme through which we can offer our services to other institutions. Through these partnerships, we also aim to build bridges of trust between these institutions in serving education and supporting all members of these institutions.**

The agreement is not limited to academics. Aspire Academy will provide training programmes to a target group of beneficiaries from across the region to allow them to develop their knowledge and understanding of sports and life development. (QNA).

Aspire Academy’s vision is to be recognized as the world’s leading sports academy for the development of youth athletes. The platform focuses on the long-term growth of individual players, preparing them for a career in professional football and representing Qatar on an international level. Its educational mission is to shape well-educated sporting champions, lifelong learners, and multicultural citizens.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Collaboration, Community, Higher Education, Leadership Skills, Online Courses, Online Education, Professional Development, Sports

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### [Guild Announces Acquisition of Nomadic Learning, Launches New Platform to Empower Employees](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/guild-announces-acquisition-of-nomadic-learning-launches-new-platform-to-empower-employees/)

**Published:** October 14, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Guild, a comprehensive education and skilling solution for building talent, has recently announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Nomadic Learning, a leading capability academy company.

**Content:**

Guild, a comprehensive education and skilling solution for building talent, has recently announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Nomadic Learning, a leading capability academy company. The company also introduced Guild Talent Advantage, which pairs education and skilling experiences across multiple learning modalities with actionable talent insights. Through Guild Talent Advantage, employees receive career resources and coaching to ensure they don’t just learn more but perform better and drive businesses forward.

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With this acquisition, Guild will offer Guild Academy a distinct product within its product suite. Guild Academy will pair Guild’s Learning Marketplace of vetted, high-quality, and digital-first educational programmes with Nomadic’s expert-led and business-specific curriculum. It will be a collaborative learning platform that combines peer interaction, cohort-based learning, and practical application. The academy will be delivered through customized learning and organized according to functional area or strategic need so that employees can apply their skills directly in their company context and employers can build organizational capabilities for their teams at scale.

Nomadic’s strong, active customer base, including AB InBev, Accenture, The Josh Bersin Company, Microsoft, and many others, will now be able to access other high-quality solutions that address multiple skilling needs through Guild Talent Advantage, including its broad access education benefit and its targeted, skill-specific programme offerings.

Speaking on the deal, Bijal Shah, CEO of Guild, said:

> **In this new era of work, employers must move with urgency and identify partners who can efficiently transform how they build their talent across diverse workforce needs and business objectives. Guild is building on our strengths of employee engagement and proven outcomes by expanding our product offerings by acquiring Nomadic. This, in addition to the introduction of Guild Talent Advantage, further enhances our ability to tackle a wide array of talent needs, be a data-driven strategic partner, and deliver proven results that matter.**

With the addition of Guild Academy, Guild is expanding its product suite. Already a partner to America’s largest employers—including Chipotle, Hilton, and Target—Guild offers purpose-built solutions that span the entire spectrum of business transformation needs. Within the suite, Guild is enhancing its core education benefits product by continuing to bring new, credentialed, high-quality learning experiences into its Learning Marketplace.

Each product available through Guild Talent Advantage offers a differentiated learning experience—with specific context, speed, and depth of skilling required—tailored to each business’s talent strategy and goals. From nurturing foundational knowledge to cultivating job-specific skills and preparing for licensed roles, Guild is doubling its ability to turn learning investments into tangible business growth and sustainable employer talent pipelines.

Matt Burr, Co-founder and CEO of Nomadic, added:

> **We are thrilled to become a part of the Guild team and about the ways Guild will help us bring Nomadic’s core offering to the next level by pairing our product with access to Guild’s vast Learning Marketplace. With Guild, our customers can build needed skills at scale more efficiently—both individual and collective capabilities—by leveraging content in Guild’s Learning Marketplace and tailoring it to fit their specific business functions and context.**

In-depth talent insights capabilities are underpinning these education and learning experiences within Guild Talent Advantage. Guild can assess an organization’s current and future jobs, pinpoint the tasks employees do within those roles, and calculate their opportunity and risk for augmentation and automation. This empowers leaders to identify the skilling needs of their specific workforce and prioritize and swiftly adjust learning investments in the face of disruption based on critical business needs.

Guild continues to enhance its investment in its Talent Development Analytics reporting, which allows employers to track and support individuals’ learning progress and skills assessment to connect them with in-demand and hard-to-fill roles. Together, these talent insights enable employers to make [data-driven](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/data-driven/) decisions that champion their people and businesses.

Josh Bersin, an existing customer of Nomadic, partnered with the company to develop the Josh Bersin Academy. This academy provides expert-led, cohort-based courses designed to upskill HR leaders, unlock their full potential, and ensure they remain ahead of industry changes.

The acquisition of Nomadic is expected to close in the coming weeks, subject to customary closing conditions.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Career Growth, Comprehensive Learning, Data-Driven, Employee, Mergers and Acquisition, Personalized Learning, Upskilling

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### [LearnTube Raises Seed Round to Scale Operations, Enhance AI Skills](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/learntube-raises-seed-round-to-scale-operations-enhance-ai-skills/)

**Published:** October 11, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** LearnTube, an AI-powered learning platform, received initial commitments from several investors, including Blitzscaling Ventures, Goodwater Capital, Bisk Ventures, and non-profit tech-led venture philanthropy investor ACT, as part of its larger $2 million seed round.

**Content:**

LearnTube, an AI-powered learning platform, received initial commitments from several investors, including Blitzscaling Ventures, Goodwater Capital, Bisk Ventures, and non-profit tech-led venture philanthropy investor ACT, as part of its larger $2 million seed round. The startup intends to use the funding to expand its AI and product capabilities, allowing it to launch an AI-powered multilingual live-learning coach. The proceeds will also be utilized to drive product development and global expansion.

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LearnTube (formerly known as CareerNinja), started in 2022 by the husband-wife duo, transforms internet and YouTube content into bite-size courses. The company is also part of the first cohort of the ‘Google for Startups Accelerator: AI-First’ programme, which targets AI-first startups operating across sectors like [gaming](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/gaming/), manufacturing, [healthcare](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/healthcare/), education, data analytics and cybersecurity. It has more than 220 courses in Programming, Digital Marketing, Data Science, Design, Finance, and Investment. The firm has over six lakh users learning through its website, mobile app, or WhatsApp bot.

Speaking about the development, Shronit Ladhani, Co-founder of LearnTube, said:

> **With the support of our investors, we are now poised to scale our operations, enhance our AI capabilities, and test new markets, particularly in the United States.**

This investment round comes at a time of challenge and opportunity for the EdTech sector. With the reopening of physical classrooms and study centres post-lockdown, many EdTech startups have struggled to maintain long-term sustainability, leading to closures and reduced funding.

Notably, LearnTube is one of the first bets of California-based venture capital firm Blitzscaling Ventures in the country. Some of its portfolio companies include MedTech platform Flexpa, event booking portal Gametime, and locker service provider Bounce. It is backed by Naval Ravikant’s AngelList Quant Fund, Capria Ventures, and Goodwater Capital, among others.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, EdTech Funding, EdTech Investors, EdTech Startups/Companies, Gaming, Healthcare, Online Courses, Online Education

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### [The Changing Educational Landscapes in the Digital Era](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/the-changing-educational-landscapes-in-the-digital-era/)

**Published:** October 11, 2024
**Author:** Olive Clintonne

**Excerpt:** The educational system has undergone significant transformations with the integration of technology. From online platforms to AI-powered tools, these advancements have redefined how students learn and teachers teach. 

**Content:**

The educational system has seen massive changes within the last few decades and is trying to adapt to new technological realities that are unfolding at an incredible pace. From integrating the Internet into classrooms to [online learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-learning/) platforms, these improvements updated how students learned, teachers taught, and institutions functioned. Today, the active use of emerging technologies, such as AI, in engaging learners and supporting instructors to reimagine pedagogies to reduce barriers to education and enable truly personalized learning becomes key.

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### **The Role of Technology in Modern-Day Education**

Technology has become essential to education at all levels, from primary schools to [higher education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/higher-education/). Traditional blackboards have been driven to the corner by interactive smart boards and supplemented with digital resources and regular textbooks. Teachers can use multimedia tools to engage students and thus address different learning styles, irrespective of whether they are visual, auditory, or kinesthetic.

In addition, the advent of [LMS](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/lms/) such as Blackboard, Canvas, and Moodle has paved the way for instructors to present content in an organized and timely manner, keep track of students’ performance, and provide them with timely feedback. Through such learning management systems, students can learn anytime at their own pace without being bound by location constraints, take advantage of reviewing course materials, and engage with their classmates outside the classroom.

### **The Emergence of E-learning**

[Online education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-education/) has seen phenomenal momentum in the last few years because of its two major advantages: accessibility and convenience. Large-scale MOOCs, provided by Coursera, edX, and Udemy, among others, allow students from anywhere in the world to learn from the best universities and industry professionals. Such platforms are democratizing education for a global audience, with most courses at a fraction of the cost compared to traditional education.

The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated this transition to virtual learning. Due to the pandemic, schools and universities resorted to online classes, which nailed the importance of reliable digital infrastructure and innovative teaching methodologies. While many schools have returned to face-to-face classes, many continue offering hybrid models that combine the best of online learning with face-to-face interaction.

**Following are Some of the Challenges Confronting the Educational System**

Despite these developments, despite improvements in the educational system, the following difficulties are still being experienced. The digital gap seems to be one of the biggest challenges because not all students can have the same access to technology or high-speed Internet. This may allow disparities in the learning opportunities for the low-income or rural student population.

### Academic Integrity Matters

While digital education has steadily been on the rise, so have concerns about academic integrity. As students started completing assignments and exams remotely, it became easier for some to resort to dishonest practices like plagiarism or unauthorized collaboration. For this reason, most educational institutions today use advanced AI tools such as [AI detector](https://www.zerogpt.com/) tools that can monitor and analyze each student’s submission for actions that could be regarded as cheating or plagiarism. These are part of the tools developed to uphold academic integrity and fairness in assessments. This will provide the environment for academic integrity when learning online or face-to-face.

### The Future of Education

In the future, this trend in education will continue with innovations in technology. Medicine, engineering, and even art will take students on completely new immersive and [hands-on learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/hands-on-learning/) experiences with VR/AR. At the same time, the newer developments in AI will further fine-tune [personalized learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/personalized-learning/) and administrative tasks, freeing up educators to do what they do best: mentor and engage with students.

**Categories:** Insight

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Engineering, Exams, Hands on Learning, Higher Education, LMS, Online Classes, Online Education, Online Learning, Personalized Learning, Virtual Learning

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### [Skill Impact Bond Empowers 29,000 Women, Boosts Employment](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/skill-impact-bond-empowers-29000-women-boosts-employment/)

**Published:** October 11, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** The Skill Impact Bond, launched by the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) in 2021, has successfully trained more than 29,000 first-time job seekers from low-income families across 18 sectors in 24 states and union territories, of whom 73% have joined jobs.

**Content:**

The Skill Impact Bond, launched by the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) in 2021, has successfully trained more than 29,000 first-time job seekers from low-income families across 18 sectors in 24 states and union territories, of whom 73% have joined jobs. This initiative aims to equip 50,000 young Indians by bridging the gap between skilling and employment, and women account for 60% of the reach.

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Skill Impact Bond’s key feature is its gender-responsive approach. With 74% of trainees being women from low-income backgrounds, many with limited education and no prior work experience, the programme has successfully engaged and retained these women in the workforce. Strategies such as family engagement, workplace familiarization, mobility support, and post-placement assistance have been instrumental in achieving these outcomes.

Alongside National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), the Skill Impact Bond’s coalition of partners comprises the British Asian Trust, Michael & Susan Dell Foundation, Children’s Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF), JSW Foundation, HSBC India, Dubai Cares, United States Agency for International Development (USAID), UK Government’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), Dalberg Advisors, and Oxford Policy Management. The skill training is delivered on-ground by Learnet Skills Limited, Magic Bus India Foundation, and PanIIT Alumni Reach For India Foundation, all selected for their capacity to innovate, scale, and reach diverse target groups.

During his address, Shri Atul Kumar Tiwari, Secretary, Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, said:

> **When thoughtful minds collaborate, we don’t just invest; we build communities. We create pathways to better livelihoods, stronger families, and a more resilient nation. The Skill Impact Bond exemplifies this vision, training nearly 29,000 first-time job seekers from low-income families across 24 states and union territories. It reflects social responsibility by shifting focus from short-term inputs to long-lasting impact. With SIB 2.0, we aim to raise the bar, aligning with the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s vision of a future-ready, inclusive workforce that will propel India towards global leadership.**

With a budget of USD 14.4 million, the Skill Impact Bond is designed to achieve measurable outcomes linked to job placement and retention. This innovative financial model ensures accountability and effective resource use to enhance employment opportunities for youth, particularly women.

Addressing the gathering, Shri Ved Mani Tiwari, COO (Officiating CEO), NSDC & MD, NSDC International, said:

> **Skill Impact Bond has reached 29,000 lives across 24 states and 18 sectors with a 57% retention rate, aiming for 60%. Moving forward, the focus is on Employability, Employment, Income Enhancement, and Entrepreneurship. By leveraging digitalization and AI-driven innovations in healthcare, education, and beyond, SIB aligns with India’s $35 trillion economic vision for 2047, building a future-ready workforce and fuelling a more inclusive start-up ecosystem.**

As the programme continues to scale its operations and mainstream its principles, it remains committed to transforming India’s skilling ecosystem by focusing on tangible outcomes and innovative practices.

The focus on employment outcomes has influenced all programme design and delivery aspects, resulting in promising results for the Skill Impact Bond. The coalition’s prioritization of tight performance management, incentive alignment between all stakeholders, [engagement](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/engagement/) with employers to ensure fit-for-purpose training, and tech-enabled, [data-driven](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/data-driven/) decision-making ensures the impact bond is constantly optimizing and innovating to meet its goals.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Data-Driven, Decision Making Skills, Employability Gaps, Employment Skills, Engagement, Entrepreneurship, Skill Development, Women Empowerment

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### [Zell Education and ITM Gwalior Unite to Enhance Finance Education](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/zell-education-and-itm-gwalior-unite-to-enhance-finance-education/)

**Published:** October 11, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Zell Education, India's leading finance and accounts EdTech platform, has  announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ITM University Gwalior to offer ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) certification.

**Content:**

Zell Education, a leading institute focused on preparing students with the necessary knowledge and skills to excel in finance and accounting in today’s competitive world, has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ITM University Gwalior to offer ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) certification to students pursuing B.Com and BBA degrees at the university.

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The MoU was signed on 10 July 2024 by Anant Bengani, Co-Founder & Director of Zell Education, and Dr Omveer Singh, Registrar of ITM University Gwalior, in the presence of Prof Yogesh Upadhyay, Vice-Chancellor of ITM University Gwalior, and other distinguished guests.

This strategic partnership will enable students enrolled in the B.Com and BBA programmes at ITM University Gwalior to simultaneously pursue the ACCA certification, commencing with the batch starting in 2024. It offers students a unique opportunity to obtain a globally recognised professional accounting qualification alongside their undergraduate degrees. The ACCA certification, known for its global recognition, provides students with nine exemptions from ACCA papers, effectively saving more than two years of study time. Integrating the ACCA curriculum with the university’s degree programmes ensures that students graduate with both academic knowledge and professional certification, enhancing their employability in the global job market.

Anant Bengani, Co-founder and Director of Zell Education shared his thoughts on the collaboration:

> **The collaboration with ITM University Gwalior concerning the ACCA certification is exciting for us. This MoU is another milestone for making finance and accounting education recognised globally accessible across India. Combining ITM’s academic prowess with our expertise in ACCA training creates a compelling educational proposition that will place students ahead in their professional pursuits.**

By combining academic rigour with practical, industry-recognised certification, graduates will be well-positioned to pursue diverse career opportunities in accounting, financial management, auditing, and other fields.

Prof Yogesh Upadhyay, Vice-Chancellor of ITM University Gwalior, expressed his enthusiasm about the partnership:

> **At ITM University Gwalior, our focus has always been on upskilling our students for the global job market. This initiative with Zell Education offers our students a unique opportunity to gain globally recognised skills alongside their degrees. Integrating ACCA certification within our BBA and B.Com programmes equips our learners to excel in finance and accounting worldwide. This partnership aligns perfectly with our vision of providing a world-class education that prepares students to embark on their careers after graduation.**

The alliance between Zell Education and ITM University Gwalior marks a significant milestone in enhancing the finance and accounting education quality in Madhya Pradesh. It reflects both institutions’ commitment to providing students with industry-relevant skills and qualifications recognised and valued worldwide.

Founded in 2015 by enterprising professionals Pratham Barot and Anant Bengani, Zell Education bridges the gap between academic excellence and practical [skill development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/skill-development/). As a cutting-edge learning platform, the platform offers comprehensive training to aspiring finance and accounting students.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Certification, EdTech Startups/Companies, Financial Education, MOU, Online Courses, Online Education, Partnership, Skill Development

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### [Suraasa Secures Funding to Address the Teacher Shortage ](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/suraasa-secures-funding-to-address-the-teacher-shortage/)

**Published:** October 10, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Suraasa, the leading platform for teacher workforce development & global teacher mobility, has successfully closed a significant funding round led by Reach Capital, with participation from ETS.

**Content:**

Suraasa, the leading platform for teacher [workforce development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/workforce-development/) & global teacher mobility, has successfully closed a significant funding round led by Reach Capital, with participation from ETS. The round also saw participation from prominent strategic investors. With this funding, the company plans to further its mission of enhancing teacher quality, ensuring educators are equipped to meet global standards and integrated into diverse educational systems worldwide.

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Suraasa equips teachers with the pedagogical skills and resources that enable them to experience career satisfaction and continuous advancement. The platform offers competency-based skilling programmes that prepare teachers for international classrooms and global mobility. It combines [upskilling](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/upskilling/) with teacher recruitment solutions to connect educators to opportunities worldwide. Its innovative approach aims to bridge the gap between educational systems worldwide, allow educators to seamlessly integrate into schools globally, and raise the bar for teacher preparation and mobility.

Commenting on the funding, Jennifer Carolan, the Managing Partner of Reach Capital, said:

> **Schools in the U.S. and worldwide are facing acute teacher shortages, which Suraasa is addressing by training a global teacher workforce. Reach was drawn to Suraasa for this reason and was excited to invest when we observed how the team respects, celebrates and dignifies the teaching profession. Through training, placement and continuing education, Suraasa is a teacher-first organization that values the complex and important work of educating future generations.**

Suraasa’s comprehensive programmes equip educators with the skills to succeed in international classrooms, addressing the growing demand for qualified teachers across borders. By combining upskilling with [teacher recruitment](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/teacher-recruitment/) solutions, the company ensures teachers are prepared for global challenges and connects them to opportunities in schools worldwide.

Emal Dusst, the Managing Director of ETS Capital, added:

> **At ETS, we believe that educators are the cornerstone of any education system; they are the ultimate force multiplier that will shape the future of learning. Growing teacher shortages across the country necessitate finding new pathways into the profession. With our investment in Suraasa, we’re excited to help schools and districts tap into a rich, highly skilled global teacher community. Together, we are creating a world where teachers are equipped to thrive across diverse educational systems.**

This investment positions Suraasa to accelerate its growth and reach in teacher education and recruitment. It also creates a world where educators can seamlessly move and thrive in international teaching environments, helping meet the growing global demand for quality teaching professionals.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** EdTech Funding, EdTech Investors, EdTech Startups/Companies, Online Education, Online Teaching, Teacher Recruitment, Upskilling, Workforce Development

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### [EdgePoint Launches Digital Classroom to Empower Malaysian Students](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/edgepoint-launches-digital-classroom-to-empower-malaysian-students/)

**Published:** October 10, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** EdgePoint Towers Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of EdgePoint Infrastructure, an ASEAN-based independent telecoms infrastructure company, has officially inaugurated its first digital classroom in Malaysia at Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Sungai Dua in Karak, Pahang.

**Content:**

EdgePoint Towers Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of EdgePoint Infrastructure, an ASEAN-based independent telecoms infrastructure company, has officially inaugurated its first [digital classroom](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/digital-classroom/) in Malaysia at Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Sungai Dua in Karak, Pahang. This is the first of two digital classroom projects launched under the regional corporate social responsibility Connectivity for Communities (CFC) programme. CFC aims to connect schools in underserved areas, providing them and their surrounding areas with access to the Internet.

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This digital classroom, developed in collaboration with its partners, including Impact Malaysia, will provide a specialized learning environment for over 100 students aged 5 to 12. It will be completely equipped with a seamless and unlimited internet connection, educational materials, [interactive learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/interactive-learning/) platforms, and [multimedia](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/multimedia/) content relevant to students’ academic disciplines and interests. The programme will additionally include capacity-building activities for school staff to ensure that the projects are managed effectively and sustainably.

Speaking about the development, Yang Berusaha Tuan Zainal Bin Abas, Deputy Director General of Education Malaysia, said:

> **In addition to formal education, access to the vast resources available online will not only enhance children’s learning beyond a physical classroom but also provide them with the right tools and technologies to further develop themselves as individuals. Our national commitment to digital inclusion means we collaborate with technology and knowledge partners to provide affordable and equitable access for all, and EdgePoint’s CFC programme supports the government’s efforts to develop digital-savvy Malaysians who can contribute to society and, in the long run, effectively, participate in the digital economy. We welcome public-private partnerships, which are crucial in realizing our national ambitions.**

Yang Berusaha Tuan Zainal Bin Abas, Deputy Director General of Education Malaysia (School Operations Sector), a representative for the Minister of Education; Yang Berusaha Encik Amzan bin Abd Malek, State Education Director of Pahang; Yang Mulia Tunku Dato’ Mahmood Fawzy bin Tunku Muhyiddin, Chairman of EdgePoint Malaysia Holdings and Encik Hanad Yusuf, Chief Sales and Commercial Officer, EdgePoint Towers; Tuan Mohd Razi bin Jaafar, Chief Financial Officer, Yayasan Didik Negara; Tuan Ahmad Jafri Bin Dolah, Headmaster of SK Sungai Dua; Encik Shahrizal Husin, Head of Development for Pahang State, Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC); Puan Nurul Azwa binti Mohamad Rodzi, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Impact Integrated, and senior management of MOE, all were present at the launch of the digital classroom.

Muniff Kamaruddin, Chief Executive Officer of EdgePoint Towers, added:

> **Connectivity today is as essential as the daily utilities. As infrastructure providers, we want to do our part to ensure equitable access to connectivity for all students in Malaysia. By providing them with the right tools, technologies and digital resources, we aim to empower these students and teachers, giving them platforms for more extensive, brighter futures. Access to connectivity from the infrastructure deployed here will also extend to the surrounding orang asli communities, giving them access to online health care, banking, government services, and retail and gig opportunities. We hope this opens doors for alternative income options, allowing them to elevate their quality of life. This aligns with our commitment to connecting the unconnected and ensuring a digitally inclusive Malaysia.**

This is the fifth digital classroom EdgePoint is launching under the CFC programme. By the end of 2024, it aims to launch a total of 10 schools.

Headquartered in Singapore with operations in Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines, EdgePoint Infrastructure is committed to digital inclusion. It aims to be an industry leader through scale and innovation, driving operational efficiencies by adopting analytics and digital technologies. Through EdgePoint Towers Sdn Bhd, PT Centratama Telekomunikasi Indonesia, Tbk, and EdgePoints Towers Inc., the company is focused on providing sharable and leading-edge telecom structures, small cells, and in-building systems. The firm’s commitment to digital inclusion is further demonstrated by its partnership with DigitalBridge, a leading global owner/operator of digital infrastructure assets and a wholly owned subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA).

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Academic Resources, Digital Classroom, education, Infrastructure, Innovation, Interactive Learning, Multimedia

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### [Online Manipal Offers Online MBA Programmes Across Its Three Universities](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/online-manipal-offers-online-mba-programmes-across-its-three-universities/)

**Published:** October 10, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Online Manipal, an esteemed institution under the Manipal Education and Medical Group, has recently announced its plan to emerge as a nexus of education and accessibility with its online MBA programmes.

**Content:**

Online Manipal, an esteemed institution under the Manipal Education and Medical Group, has recently announced its plan to emerge as a nexus of education and accessibility with its online MBA programmes from renowned universities like Manipal University Jaipur (MUJ), Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) and Sikkim Manipal University (SMU). Curated for the next generation of leaders, Online Manipal’s online MBA degree programmes train learners for today’s rapidly evolving and volatile job market.

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Online Manipal’s MBA programmes prepare learners to stand out as future leaders in today’s competitive world without compromising on other life commitments and personal commitments that come in the way of pursuing a full-time education. This UGC-entitled and AICTE norms-compliant MBA degree not only equips learners with [leadership skills](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/leadership-skills/) but also provides them with career-enhancing opportunities from anywhere.

[Universities](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/universities/) under the Manipal Education Group help learners choose from a range of career-focused online MBA degree programmes with specializations in HR, Finance, Marketing, Operations, International Business, Analytics, and Data Science to create successful career paths in the domain and industry of their choice.

Universities which are included under Online Manipal

- Manipal Universities Jaipur (MUJ) was awarded an A+ grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), becoming the first University in Rajasthan to receive this grade.
- With a legacy of academic excellence since 1953, Manipal Academy of Higher Education is an NAAC A++ accredited institution. MAHE was ranked fourth in the 2024 National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) for universities and is an Institution of Eminence (IOE) recognized by the Ministry of Education, Government of India.
- Sikkim Manipal University (SMU) has been accredited with an A+ grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) for its MBA degrees, which provide dual specialization.

The key benefits of online MBA programmes via Online Manipal are as follows:

- UGC-entitled and AICTE norms-compliant MBA programmes with global recognition.
- 100% placement assistance to become job-ready.
- Connecting with a global network of professionals and the prestigious, more than 1,50,000-strong global Manipal alumni network can provide networking opportunities.
- Industry-relevant curriculum with expert insights.
- Scholarship opportunities of up to 20% under various categories like merit-based, defence, Divyaang and alumni
- Flexible financing options, which include no-cost EMIs and [affordable education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/affordable-education/) for all.
- Free access to over 10,000 courses and professional certifications via Coursera to upskill and land promotions. 18% of working professionals who have pursued MUJ’s online MBA programmes have received a promotion.
- Weekly webinars by industry experts on recent trends and learnings.
- Campus immersion programmes to network and build relationships with families and peers
- Mentors support and guide learners throughout the entire programme.

Online Manipal aims to make quality education accessible and affordable to everybody. It also includes giving learners a flexible learning experience about the industry-relevant curriculum for both undergraduate and postgraduate studies. With access to world-class faculty and global learning resources, the platform enables students and working professionals to achieve high-quality academic and career goals from anywhere in the world.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Affordable Education, Certifications, Curriculum, Higher Education, Leadership Skills, Online Education, Online Learning, Scholarship, undergraduate students

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### [Gaia Learning Raises $720k in New Funding to Support Neurodivergent Students](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/gaia-learning-raises-720k-in-new-funding-to-support-neurodivergent-students/)

**Published:** October 10, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Gaia Learning, an EdTech company based in the North West of England, has recently raised $720,000 (£550,000) in venture capital funding, marking its most significant investment.

**Content:**

Gaia Learning, an EdTech company based in the North West of England, has recently raised $720,000 (£550,000) in venture capital funding, marking its most significant investment. The round was led by Nesta Impact Investments, with additional funding from Manchester-based GC Angels.

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Founded in 2019, Gaia Learning has grown from a small, specialised tuition service to an award-winning [online school](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-school/). It is a Cambridge Registered International School Online and the first online provider to receive the ADHD Friendly School award from the ADHD Foundation in 2023. It offers live [online classes](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-classes/) tailored to neurodivergent students aged 8-16, including those with ADHD and autism. It collaborates with schools and multi-academy trusts to provide online advanced placement. When schools struggle to engage young people, the firm works with them to develop an online timetable tailored to existing schools or other settings.

Kate Longworth, CEO of Gaia Learning, expressed her enthusiasm for the new investment, stating:

> **We’re so pleased to have our new investment partners on board and them acknowledging the potential in all we do at Gaia Learning to help school partners, learners and their families. We have tripled our learners this academic year, grown our team to 12 staff members and seen huge demand from children struggling in mainstream education. Now, more than ever, schools need flexible, digital solutions that can scale within budget, supporting each neurodivergent child’s needs.**

Gaia Learning understands that teaching neurodivergent learners goes far beyond academics. Its approach empowers these learners to understand and work with their neurodivergence rather than feeling forced to conform to systems that don’t fit their unique ways of thinking and processing. It has a range of readymade courses and online programmes designed to support neurodivergent young people and help those with additional needs to thrive. Its [homeschooling](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/homeschooling/) programmes for children are designed to be fun, flexible, and perfect for neurodivergent learners. For children aged 8-11, the courses balance parental involvement and growing independence, encouraging them to explore their interests in a supportive and engaging environment. For those aged 11-14, it helps learners develop greater autonomy, allowing them to delve deeper into the subjects they love while building confidence in self-directed learning.

Lisa Barclay, Executive Director of Investments at Nesta, commented on the decision to back Gaia Learning:

> **We backed Gaia Learning as both a promising high-growth business and as a solution to tackle the acute gap between education outcomes of students with special educational needs and the average. At a national level, students with an Education Health and Care Plan, who Gaia Learning typically supports, have outcomes at GCSE eight times worse than the average. One of Nesta’s key focus areas is to narrow the education attainment gap, and Gaia Learning provides a compelling solution to tackle this.**

With this investment round, the startup plans to support its ability to provide online educational support for neurodivergent children across the UK. The funding will also facilitate its expansion nationally and internationally.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** EdTech Funding, EdTech Investors, EdTech Startups/Companies, Homeschooling, Online Classes, Online Education, Online School

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### [Survey Reveals 90% of Professionals Want More Guidance at Work](https://www.edtechreview.in/research/survey-reveals-90-of-professionals-want-more-guidance-at-work/)

**Published:** October 9, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** LinkedIn, the world's largest professional network, has revealed that 90% of professionals in India are seeking more guidance and assistance due to the rapid changes in the workplace.

**Content:**

LinkedIn, the world’s largest professional network, has revealed that 90% of professionals in India are seeking more guidance and assistance due to the rapid changes in the workplace. With the changing job landscape, Indian workers stand to gain the most by using AI in their daily tasks (40%). 62% believe that getting ahead in their career now depends on their comfort with AI. In response, LinkedIn Learning courses focused on AI aptitude have spiked by 117% among non-technical professionals over the past year.

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According to LinkedIn’s new research, there has been a 123% increase in posts mentioning flexible work\* over the last two years, highlighting how this continues to be top of mind for workers as companies evolve their return-to-office (RTO) strategies.

Following are the key findings of the research

### Professionals Recognise that Experience Alone isn’t Enough

63% of professionals acknowledge the need for continuous learning, and 41% believe that [upskilling](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/upskilling/) is essential for [career growth](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/career-growth/). According to the research, 60% seek guidance on the skills needed to navigate workplace change. Many are learning about tech advancements (44%), sector-specific market analysis (35%), and social trends (35%) to stay informed and prepared for future opportunities.

### Video is the Most Popular Format for Professionals to Gain Knowledge

49% of professionals in India find short-form videos easy to engage with, while 46% prefer long-form video courses focused on specific skills, considering them the most helpful. Professionals particularly value videos with anecdotes and learnings (49%) and unscripted podcast conversations (38%), which help them make informed professional decisions and evaluate career prospects.

### Searching for Solutions to Stay Ahead

Professionals are turning to LinkedIn for the knowledge and skills to help them adapt to the workplace’s rapid changes. With expert insights, AI-powered coaching, and real-time news, LinkedIn has the tools it needs to stay ahead.

### LinkedIn Career Expert Tips for Adapting to Change and Staying Ahead

#### Stay on top of change

Topics like AI and hybrid work constantly change. By staying up-to-date with the latest news and insights from trusted experts, such as LinkedIn Top Voices, you can better understand how these developments impact your daily work and what they might look like.

#### Adopt a growth mindset

Change is hard, and feeling nervous is okay, but try to approach the process with an open mind. With a willingness to learn, you can build knowledge in areas that will make navigating change easier. Take AI, for instance. Practising prompt writing or using AI to take meeting notes will make it easier to use these tools in the future. LinkedIn has unlocked a series of Learning Courses, such as Building an Adaptability Mindset in the Age of AI, for free until 25th November 2024. It also offers two complimentary professional certificates on Gen AI until the end of 2025.

#### Embrace bitesize learning

Find easier ways to acquire new skills and knowledge so continuous learning feels more manageable. Professionals find short-form videos the most helpful and engaging when looking for information, and they’re rapidly growing on LinkedIn, with video uploads up 34% year-over-year.

Nirajita Banerjee, Career Expert and Head of Editorial, LinkedIn India, commented on the research:

> **With AI and hybrid work models changing how we work, staying informed about the latest industry trends is now more critical than ever. Today, 8 out of 10 (78%) workers in India are already turning to industry leaders and peers for advice, recognising the value of proactively seeking professional knowledge. Embracing this mindset, staying curious, and continuously developing new skills can set you up for success and help you stay ahead of change.**

### About LinkedIn

LinkedIn connects the world’s professionals to make them more productive and successful and transforms how companies hire, learn, market, and sell. Our vision is to create economic opportunity for every member of the global workforce through the ongoing development of the world’s first economic graph. The platform has over 1 billion members and offices around the globe.

**Categories:** Research

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Career Growth, Career Guidance, Employment Skills, Hiring, Professional Networking, Survey, Upskilling

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### [Vedatya Teams Up With VFS for Global Creative Leadership](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/vedatya-teams-up-with-vfs-for-global-creative-leadership/)

**Published:** October 9, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Vedatya, a premier institution in Design and Hospitality education, has forged a strategic partnership with Vancouver Film School (VFS), Canada.

**Content:**

Vedatya, a premier institution in Design and Hospitality education, has forged a strategic partnership with Vancouver Film School (VFS), Canada. This collaboration marks a significant step toward fostering a vibrant bilateral creative economy between India and Canada. The MoU, which goes into effect on September 18, 2024, allows for student exchanges, joint programmes, and knowledge sharing, establishing a new platform for academic and artistic integration.

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The partnership aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of making India a global leader in the creative and digital sectors. By combining India’s rich cultural heritage with advanced technology, the country is poised to transition from being a consumer of global media to becoming a leading producer. Collaboration with VFS is a vital part of this journey, as it provides students with the skills and international exposure required to excel in emerging fields such as [gaming](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/gaming/), [animation](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/animation/), and immersive media.

Dr. Manika Walia, Head of the School of Design and Creative Arts at Vedatya, emphasized the significance of this partnership in empowering students to meet global industry standards. She stated:

> **This collaboration goes beyond education. It is about establishing India as a global leader in the creative economy. By combining our rich talent pool with cutting-edge technology, we have the potential to lead the world in sectors like gaming, animation, and design. India is no longer just a consumer of global media; we are on a path to becoming a significant producer on the world stage, fully aligning with Prime Minister Modi’s vision of a self-reliant, digitally empowered nation.**

Founded by Dr. Ramesh Kapur in 2000, Vedatya, affiliated with Gurugram University, is renowned for its student-centric approach, bolstered by global industry partnerships, international academic programmes, and a faculty with extensive industry experience. The platform offers a range of degree, diploma, and certificate programmes through its four schools of excellence: Hotel School, Culinary School, Design School, and Business School.

Amit Kapur, Managing Trustee of Vedatya, highlighted the significance of this MoU in shaping future leaders for the creative industries. He stated:

> **This MoU opens doors for our students to access world-class learning and international opportunities. It’s a defining moment for Vedatya as we prepare future leaders to shape the creative industries globally.**

As gaming, design, and technology continue to transform economies, this partnership with VFS ensures that Vedatya will be at the forefront of preparing students to contribute meaningfully to India’s global aspirations. This strategic partnership is a significant step towards realizing India’s potential as a global leader in the creative and digital sectors.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Academic Resources, Animation, Certificates, Collaboration, Gaming, MOU, Students

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### [TSF, DTE&IT Partner to Boost Technical Education in Punjab](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/tsf-dteit-partner-to-boost-technical-education-in-punjab/)

**Published:** October 9, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Bringing their extensive experience and expertise to the table, Tata Steel Foundation (TSF) and the Department of Technical Education & Industrial Training, Punjab (DTE&IT), have recently signed a MOU to promote technical education and employability skills.

**Content:**

Bringing their extensive experience and expertise to the table, Tata Steel Foundation (TSF) and the Department of Technical Education & Industrial Training, Punjab (DTE&IT), have recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote [technical education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/technical-education/) and bolster [employability skills](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/employment-skills/) for students of ITI Gill Road and ITI Samrala. The signing ceremony, a testament to their commitment, occurred at Chandigarh and was attended by senior representatives from both organizations, marking a significant step towards empowering the region’s youth.

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This collaboration is designed to enhance the quality of technical education and equip students with industry-relevant skills to meet evolving job market demands. Under the MoU, TSF will partner with Schneider Electric to establish state-of-the-art Electrical Labs at ITI Samrala and ITI Gill Road, Ludhiana. In addition, TSF will conduct employability skill classes to ensure that students from these institutions receive best-in-class training and are prepared to excel in the competitive workforce.

Speaking on the occasion, Chanakya Chaudhary, Director, Tata Steel Foundation, said:

> **We are happy to deliver on our promises and partner with the government of Punjab in its initiatives for the youth. This ITI further strengthens our commitment to implement need-based initiatives in this State, tailored to the multiple rounds of discussions with communities. We hope to get closer to our vision of creating a capacity of over 10,000 across all industrial training centres, model career centres and multi-skill centres located across Punjab, Jharkhand and Odisha.**

The MoU was signed by Harminder Singh, Principal of Government ITI Samrala, Baljinder Singh, Principal of Government ITI Gill Road, and Sourav Roy, Chief Executive Officer, Tata Steel Foundation. The event was graced by the presence of Shri Tarunpreet Singh Sond, Minister of Industry and Commerce and Investment Promotion, Government of Punjab in the presence of Chanakya Chaudhary, Director, Tata Steel Foundation, Vivek Pratap Singh IAS, Principal Secretary, Department of Technical Education and Industrial Training, among others.

With its extensive experience in technical and [vocational training](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/vocational-training/), Tata Steel Foundation has been at the forefront of skill development initiatives, particularly in under-reached regions like Jharkhand and Odisha. The Foundation’s programs foster self-reliance and economic independence for young men and women, improving employability across various industries.

The Department of Technical Education & Industrial Training, Punjab, has long provided vocational training to meet the industry’s growing demand for skilled workers. This partnership with TSF will further strengthen the quality of education at ITI Samrala and ITI Gill Road, ensuring students receive cutting-edge training in the Electrical trade and related disciplines.

By joining forces, TSF and DTE&IT aim to establish a long-term collaboration that will not only transform the technical education ecosystem in Punjab but also offer students enhanced job readiness and improved career opportunities. This MoU signifies a shared commitment to providing high-quality, industry-aligned education, ensuring that Punjab’s youth are well-equipped to meet the challenges of the future workforce.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Career Readiness, Collaboration, Employability Skills, Job-ready Skills, Technical Education, Vocational Training

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### [Perlego Raises $20M in New Funding to Fuel Global Expansion](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/perlego-raises-20m-in-new-funding-to-fuel-global-expansion/)

**Published:** October 9, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Perlego, a subscription-based digital library providing unlimited access to academic titles, has recently raised $20 million in the fresh funding round led by former Tesco CEO Sir Terry Leahy.

**Content:**

Perlego, a subscription-based [digital library](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/digital-library/) providing unlimited access to academic titles, has recently raised $20 million in the fresh funding round led by former Tesco CEO Sir Terry Leahy. ITHAKA, the company behind JSTOR’s digital library of academic journals and books, has also supported Perlego’s mission to provide accessible learning materials. The round also witnessed participation from MediaHuis, Raine, KPN Ventures, and the founders of Kahoot, raising the total to $75 million.

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Founded in 2017, Perlego aims to make learning more accessible by offering unlimited access to over one million educational titles. The platform uniquely partners with thousands of international publisher brands, offering an unparalleled catalogue of academic, professional, and nonfiction content in six languages from the likes of Cengage, Routledge, Cambridge University Press, Elsevier, and Harvard University Press. It is used in over 250 educational institutions worldwide.

Speaking about the investment, Gauthier Van Malderen, Founder and CEO of Perlego, said:

> **This investment represents a vital opportunity to drive meaningful change in education and AI more broadly. We’re passionate about providing accessible yet game-changing solutions to education. With the support of Sir Terry Leahy and our strong team of investors, we are excited to accelerate our growth and continue to empower learners worldwide.**

Former Tesco CEO Sir Terry Leahy also commented on the latest development:

> **Perlego is addressing one of the most pressing challenges in modern education – access to essential learning materials. This investment is a vote of confidence in Perlego’s innovative approach to learning and the platform’s potential to reshape the educational landscape. Investing in the futures of young people has always been a passion of mine, and I am particularly committed to funding research in areas of regional disparity. I look forward to seeing how the business continues transforming access to education. I am incredibly proud to participate in the journey that aligns closely with my values.**

With this round of funding, Perlego plans to expand its footprint, serve more learners and institutions internationally and leverage AI to power new products designed to improve access to academic content. The company has also announced the launch of Dialogo, the new AI-powered Research Assistant.

Dialogo, the Research Assistant, will allow students to find the most relevant sources within Perlego’s library of academic titles, provide an overview of the results and point students toward the full text of every title cited, building a bridge between students and the information.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Digital Library, EdTech Funding, EdTech Investors, EdTech Startups/Companies, Funding, Online Courses, Online Education

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### [JAZRO Robotic Academy Raises $283k to Expand Its Reach](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/jazro-robotic-academy-raises-283k-to-expand-its-reach/)

**Published:** October 9, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** JAZRO Robotic Academy (JAZRO), a robotics education startup incubated by PETRONAS Innovation Garage (PING), has announced an investment of $283,000 (RM1.2 million) from Gobi Partners.

**Content:**

JAZRO Robotic Academy (JAZRO), a [robotics](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/robotics/) education startup incubated by PETRONAS Innovation Garage (PING), has announced an investment of $283,000 (RM1.2 million) from Gobi Partners through the Khazanah Nasional Berhad-backed Gobi Dana Impak Ventures (GDIV) fund. This significant financing will not only allow the company to expand its educational offerings but also reach more young learners, thereby nurturing a new generation of tech-savvy innovators and shaping the future of robotics education.

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Founded in 2020 by Ir. Dzulfarqeish Bin Zainuddin, alongside co-founders Yasser Rabanie and Khoirun Nisah, JAZRO is dedicated to enabling inclusive education for all children through its specially curated robotic education programme. The company’s inception was inspired by the lack of robotics programmes available when Dzulfarqeish sought to enrol his son while working as an engineer in Kerteh. The absence of structured robotics education programmes in Malaysia presented a significant gap amidst rising demand for technological advancement. Since then, the firm has expanded its operations to Kerteh, Kuala Terengganu, Chukai, and Cyberjaya, providing robotic education to over 50,000 students.

The engaging curriculum at JAZRO is designed to cater to diverse learning needs, ensuring that every child, regardless of background or abilities, can thrive in a technology-driven environment. This commitment to inclusivity is further demonstrated by expanding its business segment to include robotic education specifically tailored for autistic children, delivered by specially trained tutors in collaboration with occupational therapists, to help these children develop cognitive, [communication](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/communication/), and social skills.

Speaking about the company, JAZRO co-founder and CEO Ir. Dzulfarqeish Bin Zainuddin said:

> **We are deeply grateful for this significant investment, which validates our vision and empowers us to accelerate growth. This milestone is a testament to our team’s hard work and our investors’ trust in us. We are committed to driving innovation and creating value for the communities we serve. We believe that every child deserves the opportunity to learn, discover, and explore the exciting world of robotics.**

JAZRO is one of the four employee startups incubated under PETRONAS Innovation Garage (PING), PETRONAS’ internal incubator for employees to develop ideas into investible startups. Established in 2023, PING provides selected employees with [entrepreneurship](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/entrepreneurship/) development programmes, coaching, access to resources, and funding, supported by policies that allow them to build their businesses as founders of their startups.

Commenting on the fundraising, Gobi Partners Managing Partner (Malaysia) Jamaludin Bujang said:

> **Our partnership with JAZRO reflects Gobi Partners’ dedication to nurturing startups that drive social impact through technology. We are confident that with our support, JAZRO will continue to expand its reach and inspire the next generation of innovators across the region.**

By making robotics education more accessible, JAZRO’s mission is to equip the younger generation with essential skills to thrive in the digital age and contribute to Malaysia’s economic growth. This aligns with the Malaysian government’s policy, Dasar Pendidikan Digital, which aims to close the gap in digital literacy among students and educators. This funding reflects Gobi’s mission to bridge the digital divide by supporting startups that provide access to [quality education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/quality-education/) and essential tools for success in the [digital economy](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/digital-economy/).

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Communication, Digital Economy, EdTech Funding, EdTech Investors, EdTech Startups/Companies, Entrepreneurship, Online Courses, Online Education, Quality Education, Robotics

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### [Paris-Based Revyze Raises $6M for GenZ Social Learning App](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/paris-based-revyze-raises-6m-for-genz-social-learning-app/)

**Published:** October 8, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Revyze, a Paris-based social learning app designed for GenZ and GenAlpha, has raised $6 million in a seed round led by Speedinvest and Moonfire.

**Content:**

Revyze, a Paris-based [social learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/social-learning/) app designed for GenZ and GenAlpha, has raised $6 million in a seed round led by Speedinvest (which recently backed ContextSDK and Haaven) and Moonfire (which backed Healthtech 1 and Stanhope AI), with participation from Motier Ventures, Station F, the world’s largest startup incubator, Illka Paananen (Cofounder of Supercell), Riccardo Zacconni & Sebastian Knusson (Cofounders of King / Candycrush) and Nickey Skarstad (Director of Product, Duolingo).

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Revyze was founded in 2022 by Guillaume Perrot, Anatole Blanc, and Florent Sciberras to democratize access to high-quality education on a global scale. The company’s mobile app helps students learn by scrolling through verified short form Tiktok-like videos & quizzes made by their peers, including high schoolers, university students, and even teachers. It offers a mobile app where students learn through short videos and quizzes created by their peers, with all content verified before posting. The company aims to reshape the learning experience, making it accessible, personalized, and social.

Guillaume Perrot, CofounderCofounder of Revyze, shared about the platform:

> **You can think of Revyze as Duolingo meets TikTok—Duolingo for the gamified learning structure & Tiktok for the short-form video format & social interaction. We’re moving from a world where you learn passively in school with teachers to a world of active lifelong learning with your peers. We think humans learn better from other humans because they can relate. That is why we don’t think siloed AI tutoring is the way. Instead, we believe creators should be in the driver’s seat, supported by AI, which Revyze uses to help them create more high-quality, engaging, personalized content.**

Since its inception, Revyze has reached over 1 million users. Over one-third of all 9th graders in France have already used the platform to prepare for their [middle school](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/middle-school/) certificate, pushing the app to #1 in the App Store last June. Over 2000 creators have also contributed over 20,000 videos, resulting in over 150 million views, an equivalent of 100 years of smart scrolling on Revyze instead of doom scrolling on TikTok.

Adding further about the development, the Co-founder of Revyze said:

> **We’re building a small, diverse team of global talent with very high agency, so we are looking for one world-class designer and two software engineers passionate about our mission to join us.**

With this funding, Revyze intends to gamify the learning experience by introducing new features such as daily tasks, currency, badges, and status learning from Duolingo and mobile games. It plans to create a more social platform where students can add their classmates to the app, communicate with them over educational content, and tailor recommendations.

Jeroen Arts, Partner at Speedinvest, also commented:

> **By combining social engagement with verified, peer-generated content, Revyze is not just filling a gap—it’s redefining the entire learning experience. We’re thrilled to support a team passionate about democratizing education and empowering students to learn in ways that resonate with them.**

Beyond France, Revyze aims to expand to the United States in 2025, where it already has a small pilot and an early community of creators.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** EdTech Funding, EdTech Investors, EdTech Startups/Companies, Educational Content, Gamified Learning, Gen-Z Learning App, Gen-Z Students, Quality Education, Social Learning

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### [Panasonic Foundation, NIA, and NASA Collaborate on New STEM Programme](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/panasonic-foundation-nia-and-nasa-collaborate-on-new-stem-programme/)

**Published:** October 8, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** The Panasonic Foundation, NIA and bully! entertainment, in collaboration with the NASA, has announced a new digital experience giving students the chance to get involved in activities related to a newly launched NASA challenge.

**Content:**

The Panasonic Foundation, National Institute of Aerospace (NIA) and bully! entertainment, in collaboration with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), has announced a new digital experience giving students the chance to get involved in activities related to a newly launched NASA challenge and engage with the [STEM](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/stem/) skills that are vital for the jobs of tomorrow.

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Introducing LunaSustain, a one-of-a-kind online interactive programme supported by the Panasonic Foundation and designed by NIA and bully! This unique opportunity, tailored for [middle school](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/middle-school/) students, allows them to build skills connected with NASA’s Centennial Challenge, LunaRecycle. Through the LunaRecycle Challenge, NASA is seeking sustainable recycling solutions that address physical waste on long-term lunar missions. In the LunaSustain digital experience, students are encouraged to become ‘revolutionaries’ by using critical and creative thinking skills to look at sustainability in new ways.

Upon completing LunaSustain, students can sign their own ‘My Sustainability Pledge’, reflecting large-scale efforts such as Panasonic’s GREEN IMPACT. GREEN IMPACT is Panasonic’s pledge to reduce CO2 emissions in its own supply chain and society to realize a better life and a more sustainable global environment for all.

Commenting on the initiative, Alejandra Ceja, Executive Director of the Panasonic Foundation, said:

> **We are thrilled to partner again with NIA to bring this dynamic and inclusive STEM learning platform to life, giving all students – no matter their start in life – the opportunity to engage with the skills that will give them an advantage in the workforce of tomorrow. With early access and exposure to STEM education and related careers, students can gain an understanding and interest in fields that may align with their existing aptitudes. Projects like LunaSustain are essential to the Panasonic Foundation’s mission to bridge the divide between the educational inequities that exist today and tomorrow’s opportunities.**

The online learning platform is the latest initiative in the Panasonic Foundation’s collaboration with the NIA and NASA to engage students in STEM skills. It follows last year’s STEM-focused event in Kansas City, A Space for All ’23, where participants had the chance to interact with [STEM education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/stem-education/) experts, explore cutting-edge technologies, and learn about the future of work in the tech industry in the greater Kansas City region and beyond.

Harla Sherwood, Director of NIA’s Media Communications Group, stated:

> **We are excited to join forces with the Panasonic Foundation and advance our commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive pipeline of future STEM leaders. This platform will create a unique interactive STEM experience to engage underserved students, igniting curiosity and driving innovation.**

Through LunaSustain, students will travel from the Earth to the Moon and beyond and complete two suggested activities in five destinations to learn more about sustainability. LunaSustain activities include Calculating your carbon footprint and making a reusable t-shirt bag on Earth, learning about plastic pollution and limiting waste, making space breathable on the International Space Station, and conserving energy to live and work on the Moon. Through other destinations, students will learn about water conservation and designing a device to reduce their water usage. They will also learn more about using renewable energy and energy storage on Gateway, NASA’s lunar-orbiting station, and create a homemade battery from coins.

As the philanthropic arm of Panasonic North America since 1984, the Panasonic Foundation has been a beacon of hope, bridging the divide between the educational inequities that exist today and the opportunities of tomorrow. It meets students where they are, in the regions where we live and work, to advance equitable access and early exposure to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education, particularly among young learners from historically underserved communities.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Collaboration, Critical Thinking, education, Middle School, Science, STEM, STEM Education

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### [NCERT & Amazon Team Up to Deliver Quality Textbooks to Students](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/ncert-amazon-team-up-to-deliver-quality-textbooks-to-students/)

**Published:** October 8, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Amazon India has recently announced its partnership with the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) to expand the availability of textbooks for students from Kindergarten to Class 12 and UPSC aspirants through Amazon.in.

**Content:**

Amazon India has recently announced its partnership with the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) to expand the availability of textbooks for students from [Kindergarten](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/kindergarten/) to Class 12 and UPSC aspirants through Amazon.in. This partnership, formalized through a Letter of Engagement (LoE), guarantees that NCERT books will be available at Maximum Retail Price (MRP) across all serviceable pin codes in India while ensuring students can access genuine learning material and resources.

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Through this collaboration, Amazon and NCERT are focused on supporting students’ educational needs by ensuring the availability and doorstep delivery of current and accurate textbooks to all serviceable pin codes of India. This convenient service will relieve the stress of finding and purchasing textbooks, allowing students to focus on their studies. In addition to serving individual customers, the company will work with NCERT to simplify bulk ordering for government agencies and schools, making it easier for institutions to procure large volumes of textbooks. To support this, NCERT has appointed designated distribution vendors who will work with sellers on Amazon.in to ensure timely and efficient deliveries.

Speaking on the collaboration, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, Union Minister of Education, Government of India, said:

> **Quality education and ease of living are essential for building a strong and developed nation. This collaboration between NCERT and Amazon India is a step towards ensuring that students and educators have access to genuine, affordable resources. By making NCERT textbooks available through Amazon.in at fair prices, we are reassuring millions of students across India that quality education is within their reach, without financial barriers.**

To further support this initiative, a dedicated NCERT Bookstore has been set up on Amazon.in, offering the full range of textbooks in one easily accessible location at no additional cost to consumers. The alliance between Amazon India and NCERT aims to build a more transparent and trustworthy educational ecosystem. This collaborative effort ensures that [quality education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/quality-education/) resources are within reach for millions of learners nationwide.

Saurabh Srivastava, Vice President, Categories, Amazon India, added:

> **Millions of Indians across the country trust Amazon to make essential products easily accessible every day, and we believe that quality education should be no exception. By ensuring that genuine NCERT textbooks are available at fair prices, Amazon is playing its part in building a more transparent and reliable educational ecosystem. This effort will make it easier for students, parents, and educators to access the necessary resources, supporting their learning journey without compromise.**

Amazon strives to be Earth’s Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth’s Best Employer, and Earth’s Safest Place to Work. Some of the things Amazon has pioneered include customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Affordable Education, K-12, Kindergarten, Quality Education, Students, UPSC Exams

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### [Ambow Education Secures $1.3M International Licensing Deal for HybriU](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/ambow-education-secures-1-3m-international-licensing-deal-for-hybriu/)

**Published:** October 8, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Ambow Education Holding Ltd., a US-based AI-driven educational technology company, has recently announced that it has entered into a $1.3 million non-exclusive, annually renewable licensing agreement with Inspiring Futures Pte. LTD.

**Content:**

Ambow Education Holding Ltd., a US-based AI-driven educational technology company, has recently announced that it has entered into a $1.3 million non-exclusive, annually renewable licensing agreement with Inspiring Futures Pte. LTD. This agreement grants licensing authorization for the production of the HybriU AI UniBox and the sale of HybriU, a comprehensive AI-driven, plug-and-play educational solution, in international markets. It aligns with the firm’s mission to advance the future of education and empower educators and students globally.

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Ambow Education is not just a technology company but a partner in the educational journey of institutions, educators, and students. The company aims to empower them by delivering state-of-the-art AI and connectivity solutions crafted explicitly for the educational sector. With its innovative HybriU technology and the operation of the prestigious New School of Architecture & Design in San Diego, California, the platform is committed to delivering unmatched, personalized, and impactful career education services alongside advanced AI-driven [digital education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/digital-education/) technologies and solutions.

HybriU’s cutting-edge 3D solution is not just a technological advancement but a gateway to a new era of education. It includes 3D signal capture, recording, transformation, and remote display capabilities. It supports broadcasting life-sized 3D projections of professors in remote classrooms via a 3D LED wall, enabling a highly [immersive learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/immersive-learning/) experience. Learners can engage in their native language while interacting with the 3D content, making the platform accessible and effective across diverse linguistic and regional boundaries.

Speaking about the latest development, Dr. Jin Huang, Ambow’s President, Chief Executive Officer, and acting Chief Financial Officer, said:

> **This partnership extends HybriU’s presence in the rapidly growing global digital education sector. As more international partners join in the sale of HybriU, we can focus on expanding our presence in key U.S. markets, where we believe HybriU is currently the only available 5-in-1 total solution. It seamlessly integrates AI—empowering five key domains: teaching, learning, connectivity, recording, and management—along with lecture capture, immersive technology, and a comprehensive management platform designed specifically for the education sector. HybriU delivers a unified learning experience that transcends the boundaries of both online and offline education, bridges language and regional divides, and connects academia with industry.**

Headquartered in Singapore, Inspiring Futures brings extensive experience in the education sector, with a strong focus on educational intelligence and network connectivity within Asian markets. The company is now looking to expand internationally, targeting regions with a growing demand for high-quality education and advanced technology integration. Through strategic partnerships and relationships with key stakeholders, Inspiring Futures aims to deliver innovative solutions while positioning itself as a trusted partner in the global education landscape.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Comprehensive Learning, Digital Education, EdTech Funding, EdTech Startups/Companies, Immersive Learning

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### [Delta, Yuan Ze, SASTRA Launch Tech Training Programme](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/delta-yuan-ze-sastra-launch-tech-training-programme/)

**Published:** October 7, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Delta Electronics India Pvt. Ltd., Yuan Ze University, and SASTRA Deemed University have launched an international industry-academia talent cultivation programme to develop future technology leaders.

**Content:**

Delta Electronics India Pvt. Ltd., Yuan Ze University, and SASTRA Deemed University have launched an international industry-academia talent cultivation programme to develop future technology leaders. This initiative will select ten top-tier master’s students from SASTRA University, specializing in [artificial intelligence](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/artificial-intelligence/), [robotics](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/robotics/), and data science, for a one-year intensive study at Yuan Ze University’s College of Electrical and Communication Engineering.

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According to an official statement, the programme focuses on the practical application of intelligent automation technologies, bridging the gap between academic knowledge and industry needs.

Benjamin Lin, President of Delta Electronics India, emphasized the importance of nurturing automation talent, especially as South India’s manufacturing sector continues to grow. He remarked:

> **The development of skilled professionals is key to the success of initiatives like “Make in India. With Yuan Ze University’s vital research and development capabilities and SASTRA University’s expertise in engineering disciplines like AI and robotics, the partnership will combine Delta’s cutting-edge industrial robots, automation control systems, and AIoT technologies to offer students hands-on experience in smart automation.**

Lin hoped that after completing the programme, students would join Delta to leverage their expertise and multilingual skills in English, Mandarin, and Tamil, contributing to the automation at Delta’s Krisnagri facility and enhancing Delta’s leadership in smart manufacturing.

Delta Electronics India will cover the student’s travel expenses to Taiwan and provide scholarships, [internships](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/internships/), and potential employment opportunities.

Dr. Ching-Jong Liao, President of Yuan Ze University, stated:

> **This collaboration with Delta marks a significant milestone in the university’s internationalization and practical education efforts. Yuan Ze University’s corporate-backed education model is well-suited to industry needs, and this talent cultivation programme strengthens its alignment with the global job market.**

Dr. Liao also highlighted India as a key market for [student recruitment](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/student-recruitment/) and expressed his enthusiasm for nurturing globally competitive tech talent through this partnership.

Delta Electronics India Private Limited is the country’s leading power and energy management company. It has a legacy of operating in India and having market leadership in Telecom Power Solutions, Renewable Energy Solutions, and Display Solutions. It is also a leading provider of Industrial Automation Solutions, UPS & Datacenter Solutions, EV Charging Solutions, Rail Transportation Solutions, Energy Storage Solutions, DC Fans & Blowers, and Components. With fourteen regional offices, four manufacturing facilities (Rudrapur, Gurgaon and Krishnagiri) and two R&D centres (Gurgaon and Bengaluru), Delta has a strong presence across India with more than 200 channel partners.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, International Education, Internships, Partnerships, Robotics, Scholarship, Student Recruitment, Universities

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### [IIM Raipur and University of Wolverhampton Partner for Academic Growth](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/iim-raipur-and-university-of-wolverhampton-partner-for-academic-growth/)

**Published:** October 7, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Raipur and the University of Wolverhampton have formally established a partnership by signing a strategically formulated Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

**Content:**

Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Raipur and the University of Wolverhampton have formally established a partnership by signing a strategically formulated Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The agreement is designed to strengthen academic cooperation, promote [research](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/research/) initiatives, and enhance student and faculty exchange programmes between the two institutions.

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Under the leadership of Professor Ram Kumar Kakani, Director, IIM Raipur, and Professor Ebrahim Adia, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Wolverhampton, a significant partnership has been forged. This alliance, marked by the signing of the MoU, is a testament to the commitment of both institutions to academic excellence and international collaboration. The exchange of expertise, resources, and research capabilities will undoubtedly enrich the academic journey for students and faculty.

Highlighting the importance of international collaboration in today’s educational landscape, Professor Ram Kumar Kakani said:

> **This MoU will not only strengthen the academic ties between IIM Raipur and the University of Wolverhampton but also open new avenues for knowledge exchange, research collaboration, and cross-cultural learning experiences for our students and faculty. We aim to create opportunities for students and researchers that will have a lasting impact on both our communities.**

The agreement is set to focus on several key areas, including joint research projects, dual degree programmes, faculty development programmes, student exchange initiatives, and the development of innovative educational programmes. The MoU also includes provisions for organizing joint seminars, workshops, and conferences to promote knowledge sharing and collaboration. This alliance is expected to increase institutions’ global visibility and outreach, setting the path for future cooperation in various academic and research areas.

Indian Institute of Management (IIM) was set up by the Government of India, Ministry of Human Resource Development (now known as the Ministry of Education) in 2010 at Raipur, the capital of Chhattisgarh. The Institute believes in preparing ethical leaders who are not only committed to business, commerce, and industry but are also socially conscious of their contribution to nation-building and bringing in the name of the country globally.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Academic Research, Community, education, MOU, Partnerships, Research

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### [Tech Mahindra Foundation Sets Up New SMART Academy to Equip Youth With Digital Skills](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/tech-mahindra-foundation-sets-up-new-smart-academy-to-equip-youth-with-digital-skills/)

**Published:** October 7, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** In a powerful collaboration with CIE, Jamia Millia Islamia and AT & T Global Network Services India Pvt. Ltd, Tech Mahindra Foundation, the corporate social responsibility arm of Tech Mahindra Limited, has established the SMART Academy for Digital Technologies in Delhi.

**Content:**

In a powerful collaboration with the Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE), Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI), and AT & T Global Network Services India Pvt. Ltd. (AGNSI), Tech Mahindra Foundation, the corporate social responsibility arm of Tech Mahindra Limited, a Mahindra Group Company, has established the SMART Academy for Digital Technologies in Delhi. The SMART Academy was inaugurated on October 4, 2024, showcasing the potential of collective efforts in shaping the future of education and employment.

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The Tech Mahindra SMART Academy offers a diverse range of intensive, high-quality vocational courses, equipping India’s youth with the right skills and knowledge to become an integral part of the allied healthcare services, digital technologies, and logistics ecosystems. The Academy provides quality education through career-oriented certificate courses like Graphic Design, [Digital Marketing](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/digital-marketing/), AWS re/Start, Java Full Stack Development, PHP Full Stack Development, UI/UX Development, and more, sparking excitement about the diverse learning opportunities. It also trains students in foundational courses such as English, IT, [soft skills](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/soft-skills/), and personality development to help them become job-ready before completing their respective courses. The SMART Digital Technologies Academies are already operational in Hyderabad and Visakhapatnam.

Sharing his thoughts on the momentous occasion of the Academy launch, Prof. M. Shakeel, Vice-Chancellor, Jamia Millia Islamia, said:

> **The need for [new age skills](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/new-age-skills/) and developing the entrepreneurship mindset focussing on enhancing the employability of the country’s youth is of extreme importance. This intervention makes high-quality training designed for the sector accessible to underserved youth. We at Jamia Millia Islamia are happy to contribute to the overall economic growth and progress of the country.**

The Chief Guest for the occasion was Arun Karna, MD & CEO of AT & T Global Network Services India. M. Nasim Haider, Registrar, Jamia Millia Islamia, was the Guest of Honor, and the inauguration function was presided over by Prof. M. Shakeel, Vice-Chancellor, Jamia Millia Islamia. Prof. Rihan Khan Suri, Director, CIE, JMI, Prof. Mini S. Thomas, Dean, Faculty of Engineering & Technology, Jamia Millia Islamia. Chetan Kapoor, CEO, Tech Mahindra Foundation, and Sajid Ali, COO, Tech Mahindra Foundation, were also present at the inauguration, along with distinguished guests from the industry and academia.

Arun Karna, MD & CEO, AT & T Global Network Services India, said:

> **With its diverse and young talent pool and thriving start-up ecosystem, India has the potential to bring about significant global transformation. Together with Jamia Millia Islamia and Tech Mahindra Foundation, we are reimagining the skilling ecosystem to empower the next generation of workers with the necessary tools to build a sustainable future. The SMART Academy for Digital Technologies is an essential addition to equipping our youth with advanced skills and promoting a culture of innovation that facilitates our brightest minds to dream, explore, and create.**

Adding to the initiative, Chetan Kapoor, Chief Executive Officer of Tech Mahindra Foundation, stated:

> **We align all our initiatives with market trends and nurture youth accordingly. Our course offerings interweave new-age technologies with the requisite soft skills and personality development.**

Founded in 2006, Tech Mahindra Foundation has worked tirelessly in education, employability and disability, focusing on corporate volunteering. With its vision of ‘Empowerment through Education’, the Foundation has been trying to bring social changes across the communities through various programmes. It aspires to see children who are purposefully engaged, constructively employed youth and a society that provides equal opportunities to people with different abilities. The Mahindra Group commits itself to this through its corporate social responsibility initiatives.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Community, Digital Marketing, Employability Skills, Employment Skills, Entrepreneurship, Job-ready Skills, New Age Skills, Skill Development, Soft Skills, Upskilling

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### [NGScholars Launches Teacher Excellence Scholarship to Empower Educators](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/ngscholars-launches-teacher-excellence-scholarship-to-empower-educators/)

**Published:** October 7, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** NGScholars, a comprehensive online platform that is committed to providing Nigerian students with the most up-to-date and accurate information on education-related matters, has recently introduced the Teacher Excellence Scholarship.

**Content:**

NGScholars, a comprehensive online platform that is committed to providing Nigerian students with the most up-to-date and accurate information on education-related matters, has recently introduced the Teacher Excellence Scholarship. The [scholarship](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/scholarship/) supports students pursuing education degrees at Colleges of Education and Teacher Training Institutes across Nigeria, ensuring they are well-informed and confident in their educational pursuits.

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Ahmed Ogundimu, Innovative Entrepreneur/Product Manager at NGScholars, who announced this statement in Lagos, said that the programme offers N500,000 scholarships, with five recipients receiving N100,000 each annually. The scholarship was designed to enhance the quality of teacher education in Nigeria and empower future educators committed to teaching in public primary and secondary schools.

He further stated:

> **We aim to elevate the standards of teachers’ training by motivating talented individuals who are passionate about teaching and ensure graduates are well-prepared to provide high-quality education to young learners. To qualify, applicants must be full-time students in their penultimate or final year, maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 points and demonstrate a commitment to teaching in public schools after graduation. Each applicant must submit an original essay on “The Impact of Teacher Motivation On Student Success in Nigeria,” along with a personal statement outlining their career goals and passion for education.**

According to him, the scholarship funds will be strictly allocated for educational expenses such as tuition, books, and living expenses.

Ogundimu added that the application for the scholarship opened on October 1 and would close on December 31. Successful candidates will be notified by February 15, 2025, and funds will be disbursed starting March 1, 2025. Interested candidates can visit NGScholars’ official website for the application form and further details.

This scholarship initiative is a significant stride towards empowering Nigeria’s next generation of educators. It equips them to make a lasting, positive impact on the nation’s educational landscape, fostering a sense of hope and optimism for the future.

NGScholars understands the challenges students face in navigating the complex educational landscape in Nigeria. The platform is designed to simplify this process by offering a wealth of resources that are easily accessible and regularly updated. From detailed guides on applying for university admission to information on postgraduate programmes, it aims to be the go-to resource for students at every stage of their academic journey. Its scholarship section provides detailed information on eligibility criteria, application deadlines, and tips for securing these opportunities, giving the confidence to get the best information.

In addition to admissions and scholarships, NGScholars.net offers a comprehensive range of educational resources, including exam tips, study guides, and updates on academic calendars. It also features news and articles on recent developments in the Nigerian education sector, ensuring its users are always informed about the latest trends and changes. The company also cater to students preparing for national [exams](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/exams/) like JAMB, WAEC, and NECO, providing essential resources to help them excel.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Comprehensive Learning, EdTech Startups/Companies, Exams, Next Generation Technology, Online Education, Online Teaching, Scholarship, Teacher Training

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### [57% Students Pursuing International Education From State Boards, Finds Survey](https://www.edtechreview.in/research/students-pursuing-international-education-from-state-boards-finds-survey/)

**Published:** October 4, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** LeapScholar, South Asia's largest end-to-end study abroad platform, recently released its "Application-based Survey 2024" about how Indian students break conventional boundaries to pursue their dream of studying abroad.

**Content:**

LeapScholar, South Asia’s largest end-to-end [study abroad](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/study-abroad/) platform, recently released its **“Application-based Survey 2024”** about how Indian students break conventional boundaries to pursue their dream of studying abroad. The recent survey highlighted that almost 57% of students pursuing [international education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/international-education/) come from state boards, with 34% of females leading the charge.

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Contrary to popular belief, international/ICSE and CBSE board students have exposure to and aspirations for studying abroad. The survey suggests that students from local State Boards are equally enthusiastic about pursuing global education. This points towards the inclusion of a broader and more diverse demographic, with aspirations for international study travelling beyond conventional backgrounds and ethnicities.

Furthermore, with females accounting for a significant portion of this trend, the survey demonstrates how women in India challenge preconceptions and lead the way in global education. The report also shows a shift in travel preferences and subjects of interest. While top destinations such as Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States remain popular, Indian students are increasingly exploring outside them, with Japan and the Netherlands emerging as exciting new options. It also highlights that although still popular, STEM courses are no longer the only draw for international students. Instead, students are exploring a range of subjects, including Psychology, Law, Sport Sciences, Architecture, Building, and Planning, Performing Arts, and Social Sciences, indicating a desire for a more well-rounded and diverse educational experience.

The surge in aspirations among State Board students can be attributed to rapid digital penetration in the country, increased accessibility and growing awareness about international study opportunities. Additionally, the widespread availability of online resources and education platforms has democratized access to information, allowing students to explore international education options more easily.

**Other key findings from the survey include:**

- [Indian students](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/indian-students/) are increasingly looking beyond traditional study-abroad destinations, with Japan and the Netherlands emerging as exciting new choices. Traditional favourites Canada, the UK, and the US remain the top choices for international students
- While [STEM](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/stem/) courses continue to be popular among international students, the survey reveals the top trending subject areas among students pursuing higher education abroad include Psychology, sports, Architecture, building and planning, Performing arts, Social sciences

Commenting on the latest survey, Arnav Kumar, Co-founder of Leap, said:

> **The survey indicates that Indian students are becoming more ambitious and forward-thinking in their approach to looking for what is best for them. We feel inspired by the growing aspirations of Indian students, particularly those from State Boards, who are now considering and embracing studying abroad like never before. We also feel perfect to see female students leading the charge. This shift not only reflects the increasing accessibility of studying abroad but also the changing mindset of Indian students, who are now more open to exploring unconventional ways of learning.**

**About LeapScholar**

LeapScholar offers a wide range of services to help students navigate the complex process of studying abroad, including personalized counselling, test preparation, application assistance, [education loans](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/education-loans/) and accommodation services. With a mission to democratize access to international education, the company has helped thousands of students pursue their dreams of studying at top universities worldwide.

**Categories:** Research

**Tags:** EdTech Startups/Companies, Education Loans, Higher Education, Indian Students, International Education, STEM, Study Abroad, Survey, Universities

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### [CSF Receives Funds From Google.org to Launch AI Literacy Initiative](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/csf-receives-funds-from-google-org-to-launch-ai-literacy-initiative/)

**Published:** October 4, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Considering the growing importance of artificial intelligence (AI) in education and everyday life, the Central Square Foundation, a leading education non-profit, has received a grant from Google's philanthropic arm, Google.org, to help launch an AI literacy initiative.

**Content:**

Considering the growing importance of [artificial intelligence](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/artificial-intelligence/) (AI) in education and everyday life, the Central Square Foundation, a leading education non-profit, has received a grant from Google’s philanthropic arm, Google.org, to help launch an AI literacy initiative. This initiative, part of Google’s broader push to prepare India for an AI-powered future, was unveiled at the 10th edition of Google for India.

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The $4 million grant to the Central Square Foundation will be used to roll out the AI Samarth initiative. This programme will introduce AI-focused curricula in government schools and develop training modules for students, teachers, and parents. It aims to empower educators to incorporate AI in classrooms and equip students with the knowledge to engage with AI responsibly. Over four years, the initiative will impact over 5 million people across India.

India has one of the largest education systems in the world, with ~1.5 million (14.8 lakh) schools and 9.5 million (95 lakh) teachers, reaching over 265 million (26.5 crores) students across the country. However, current AI literacy initiatives for the school system in India are limited. High-quality content and contextual [curriculum](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/curriculum/) focused on AI literacy for Bharat is scarce, hindering reach and awareness at scale. Hence, significant gaps exist in awareness, understanding, and using AI responsibly. As innovative applications of AI in education emerge, it becomes critical to build awareness amongst educators, parents and students about the opportunities and risks associated with AI.

To effectively tackle these challenges at scale, the ‘AI Samarth’ initiative will aim to cultivate deeper knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding AI and its responsible use among teachers, parents and students through a holistic approach:

- The initiative aims to develop an expert-reviewed AI literacy curriculum for students, parents, and teachers and an open-source, high-quality content library for Bharat.
- This content will be disseminated through local implementation partners, who will leverage cascaded training programmes and online platforms to ensure effective adoption.
- The effort will foster collaboration and share best practices among key stakeholders to raise awareness of the critical need for AI Literacy in the schooling system.

Speaking about the initiative, Shaveta Sharma-Kukreja, CEO & MD of Central Square Foundation, said:

> **With AI becoming prevalent in our everyday life, there is a strong need to have AI literacy for all. ‘AI Samarth’ is an ambitious initiative to build improved knowledge, attitudes, and practices around AI for teachers, students and parents. We will take a comprehensive approach to develop curriculum and content, train teachers in the Education system & communities at the grassroots level to reach our students and build salience on AI awareness across stakeholders. With ‘AI Samarth’, we aim to reach over 5 million (50 lakh) educators, students and parents across India, creating a foundation for responsible AI adoption to support student learning.**

‘AI Samarth’ is dedicated to catalysing a widespread movement of AI literacy throughout India’s school education landscape, empowering communities across Bharat at scale.

Established in 2012, CSF is dedicated to enhancing the learning outcomes of all school-going children across India through system-led reforms. Its initiatives span innovation and policy to practice and focus on learning impact at scale. Additionally, the platform prioritises EdTech integration, aiming to deploy digital solutions for in-class and at-home learning and establish evidence-based practices while harnessing the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to augment learning outcomes. Its mission is to foster effective, scalable, and long-term reform in India’s school education system, ensuring all children have equal learning opportunities

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Community, Curriculum, Literacy, NonProfits, Online Education, Quality Education, School Curriculum

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### [ChatGPT for Academic Research: Udemy Course Review](https://www.edtechreview.in/research/chatgpt-for-academic-research-udemy-course-review/)

**Published:** October 3, 2024
**Author:** Nicolas Halaban

**Excerpt:** Explore how ChatGPT can revolutionize academic research without compromising traditional learning methods. Learn practical strategies for using AI in education from a seasoned expert in "ChatGPT for Academic Research." 

**Content:**

Over the last two years, [artificial intelligence](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/artificial-intelligence/) (AI) has been reshaping industries across the globe, and education is no exception. Tools like ChatGPT are being adopted in educational settings to aid students, educators, and researchers. However, an ongoing debate remains about effectively integrating these powerful tools into traditional learning environments without compromising the critical thinking, creativity, and rigour that classic education demands. A new Udemy course, [ChatGPT for Academic Research](https://www.udemy.com/course/chatgpt-academic/) by former video editor Nicolás Halaban, attempts to strike the perfect balance, blending the future of AI with the timeless methodologies of academic learning.

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### **A New Learning Paradigm**

In the face of growing reliance on digital tools, one of the core concerns among educators and students is how AI will affect the learning process. Will AI replace traditional forms of education, or can it complement them? This question lies at the heart of Halaban’s course, which offers a comprehensive roadmap for academic researchers, students, and independent scholars who wish to incorporate AI into their educational routines without losing the depth and rigour of classical methods. The course is built on a foundational belief that AI, particularly ChatGPT, can serve as an invaluable partner in the learning process. However, it doesn’t position ChatGPT as a replacement for traditional education but as a complement, enhancing and streamlining certain aspects while preserving the integrity of the academic process.

### **A Course that Engages, Entertains, and Educates**

One of the most impressive aspects of Halaban’s course is its engaging and dynamic nature. The course is filled with insightful examples, interactive exercises, and practical applications of ChatGPT in academic settings. Halaban injects humour and levity into his lessons, keeping students entertained while tackling complex subjects. By weaving in relatable, real-world anecdotes and easily breaking down advanced concepts, Halaban ensures that students remain engaged from start to finish.

This isn’t just a dry, mechanical tutorial on AI usage—it’s a lively exploration of how technology can be blended with the human touch to produce outstanding academic work. The result is a fresh and approachable course, even for those who might initially be hesitant about using AI tools in their academic lives.

### A Balanced Approach for Educators and Students Alike

What makes the [ChatGPT for Academic Research](https://www.udemy.com/course/chatgpt-academic/) course particularly valuable for educators is its recognition that AI in education is not a one-size-fits-all solution. Different students have different learning needs, and AI should be applied to enhance, rather than replace, traditional forms of education. For educators concerned about the rise of AI as a shortcut for learning, this course offers a roadmap for using technology responsibly, making the case that ChatGPT, when integrated thoughtfully, can elevate educational experiences.

The course opens new doors for students. Leveraging AI tools in research allows them to work smarter, focusing their efforts on [critical thinking](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/critical-thinking/) and deeper analysis rather than getting bogged down in the repetitive tasks of sorting through data or organizing notes. This saves time and fosters a more engaged and meaningful learning experience.

### Final Thoughts: Halaban’s Titanic Contribution to Education

In a world where technology and education are increasingly intertwined, [Nicolás Halaban](https://www.linkedin.com/in/HALABAN/) has done a titanic job of empowering students and educators alike. His course strikes a perfect balance between leveraging AI’s power and preserving classic education’s essential qualities. By doing so, [ChatGPT for Academic Research](https://www.udemy.com/course/chatgpt-academic/) offers a forward-thinking, practical, and engaging learning experience that will undoubtedly serve as a model for the future of education.

Halaban’s course stands as a testament to the idea that education can evolve without losing its essence. His unique blend of humour, dynamic teaching methods, and deep understanding of AI and academic rigour create a course that will leave students more knowledgeable and confident in their ability to navigate the future of learning. It’s a course that truly empowers, providing a path forward for modern education and demonstrating that the future of learning lies in the harmony between technology and tradition.

**Categories:** Research

**Tags:** Academic Research, AI Education, Artificial Intelligence, Critical Thinking, Online Courses, Online Education, Research

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### [Proximity Learning Teams Up With Nearpod for Enhanced Teaching](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/proximity-learning-teams-up-with-nearpod-for-enhanced-teaching/)

**Published:** October 4, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Proximity Learning Inc., the pioneering provider of synchronous virtual instruction for K-12 education, has recently announced the expansion of its long-standing partnership with Nearpod.

**Content:**

Proximity Learning Inc., the pioneering provider of synchronous virtual instruction for [K-12](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/k-12/) education, has recently announced the expansion of its long-standing partnership with Nearpod, a Renaissance company and instructional delivery platform that helps teachers deliver impactful teaching and learning experiences.

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Through the partnership, Proximity Learning’s certified teachers can now quickly access Nearpod’s extensive library of [interactive learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/interactive-learning/) tools, which has been proven to enhance the student experience directly in their lesson plans. Teachers across all disciplines use Nearpod’s built-in interactive tools—including games, media, real-time polls, and other activities—to identify opportunities to improve the learning experience based on Bloom’s Taxonomy levels, such as remembering, applying, creating, or evaluating.

Through these touchpoints, Proximity Learning teachers can quickly evaluate each student’s academic development, personalize instruction and offer dynamic functionalities optimized per subject:

- Students in English Language Arts classes can annotate text collaboratively, enabling teachers to analyze their insights and identify areas for enhanced support.
- Science students can manipulate images and concept maps to effectively demonstrate their thinking and process information. Additionally, Nearpod includes built-in labs that further enrich the learning experience.
- Math teachers can observe students’ [problem-solving](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/problem-solving/) steps in real-time, addressing misconceptions and reinforcing correct methods. Teachers can also leverage an interactive whiteboard on which students can draw, highlight, type, and work with math manipulatives.

Evan Erdberg, President and Founder of Proximity Learning, said:

> **The modern classroom is evolving, and if we want students and teachers to succeed, we have to evolve with it. Synchronous virtual instruction is much more than a stopgap measure for schools and districts—it has emerged as an impactful and viable solution for the future of education. Our singular focus at Proximity Learning is to equip our certified teachers with technologies and capabilities that empower them to deliver exceptional learning experiences that translate to deep engagement and real impact for students in the classroom.**

Nearpod believes education is the path to a more equitable world. The platform recognizes that the finest learning experiences are effective, engaging, and inclusive. It is well acknowledged that teachers are essential to students’ learning and social and emotional well-being. It aims to empower teachers rather than replace them.

Todd Brekhus, Chief Product Officer at Renaissance and General Manager of Nearpod, added:

> **At Nearpod, we work tirelessly to build products that support educators and drive student success in the classroom. Our partnership with Proximity Learning will ensure their high-quality, certified teachers have access to the tools they need to foster a love of learning in every student.**

Proximity Learning’s approach combines a synchronous learning environment with strategic technology partnerships focused on student achievement. Its teachers are also leveraging Nearpod’s library of content optimized for ESL/ELL and special education classes.

According to a 2023 Nearpod survey of teachers and education leaders, 90% of educators stated that Nearpod enhances [student engagement](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/student-engagement/), 87% said the platform has a good influence on teaching and learning, and 87% believed Nearpod helps students connect with the learning material.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Curriculum, EdTech Partnership, EdTech Startups/Companies, Interactive Learning, K-12, Online Education, Problem Solving, Student Engagement, teaching strategy

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### [Google Invests in Rocket Learning to Develop AI-Powered Study Buddy](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/google-invests-in-rocket-learning-to-develop-ai-powered-study-buddy/)

**Published:** October 3, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Rocket Learning, one of India's leading nonprofits focused on catalyzing early childhood development (ECD) and community engagement, is proud to announce that it has received additional support from Google.org to launch a new Fellowship.

**Content:**

Rocket Learning, one of India’s leading [nonprofits](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/nonprofits/) focused on catalyzing early childhood development (ECD) and community engagement, is proud to announce that it has received additional support from Google.org to launch a new Fellowship aimed at developing a personalized AI tutor for underserved children. The aim is to make [early childhood](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/early-childhood/) education interactive and tailored to each child’s understanding and pace.

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Google.org’s support will help catalyze Rocket Learning’s mission of assisting government systems in improving the IQ of India’s next generation. The team of Google.org Fellows, working full-time for six months, will develop Saheli, an AI-powered study buddy delivered as a web application. Saheli, with its unique ability to adapt to each child’s unique needs, will create personalized and engaging educational experiences, sparking a lifelong love of learning. The tool will deliver impactful learning experiences for young children from three to six years of age, with the objective of adoption across the country for children in government-run Anganwadis and preschools.

Commenting on the latest development, Vishal Sunil, CTO and Co-founder of Rocket Learning, said:

> **We’re thrilled to receive funding and pro bono support from Google.org to enable all children in India to reach their fullest potential and boost their collective IQ. With the support of the Fellows, we are eager to deepen our understanding of personalized learning’s impact and are committed to making quality early education accessible to every child.**

Rocket Learning, as the second Indian company to receive Google.org Fellowship support, has already made significant strides. Its $1.5 million Google.org grant, awarded as part of the AI for Global Goals Impact Challenge, has enabled the organization to develop an AI/ML system that automatically grades over 50,000 homework images daily with 90% accuracy. This has increased [engagement](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/engagement/) and learning personalization for 3 million children in ten Indian states. Now expanding to ten states in India, the system is impacting 3 million children, with a goal of reaching 50 million in five years. Notably, 80% of children in the programme achieve school and life readiness by age 6.

Sebastien Floodpage, Program Manager at Google.org, stated:

> **Working with Rocket Learning, since our $1.5M financial award to the nonprofit, has reiterated the life-changing work they are doing to provide preschool education to millions of children. With the first five years of children’s lives so crucial to educational outcomes, it is clear that preschool provision is one of the most important ways to ensure society’s long-term wealth, health and well-being. Over the next six months, we are proud to support Rocket Learning pro-bono to develop an AI-powered tutor to help achieve their vision of providing preschool education to millions of children by the decade’s end.**

Namya Mahajan, Co-founder of Rocket Learning, also added:

> **Rocket Learning’s audacious vision is to offer this technology open source as a state-of-the-art Gen AI use case for government systems to adopt as part of Digital India. Parents and educators are hungry for an AI buddy to help them help their children, and India can become a global leader in fulfilling this need.**

With 40 million children in India needing quality preschool education, Rocket Learning aims to ensure that every child is ready for school and life. During the critical early years, from birth to age 6, children rapidly develop their brains, with 85% of brain development occurring by age 6. The company helps foster early stimulation and [holistic development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/holistic-development/) for each child by leveraging technology to empower caregivers, parents, and educators. The platform supports India’s Ministry of Women and Child Development, multiple states (Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chandigarh, and Uttarakhand) and partner with MIT-J-PAL to measure and scale impact.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** AI Tutoring, Artificial Intelligence, Childhood Development, Early Childhood, Early Education, Engagement, Holistic Development, NonProfits, Online Education, Preschool

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### [Shrewsbury International School India Advocates for Holistic Approach to Education](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/shrewsbury-international-school-india-advocates-for-holistic-approach-to-education/)

**Published:** October 3, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Shrewsbury International School India, an iconic co-educational British boarding school, has recently organized a grand event in New Delhi to discuss and share holistic education in India and announce the commencement of its first academic session in August 2025.

**Content:**

Shrewsbury International School India, an iconic co-educational British boarding school, has recently organized a grand event in New Delhi to discuss and share holistic education in India and announce the commencement of its first academic session in August 2025. An inspiring fireside chat with Paris 2024 Paralympic silver medallist Yogesh Kathuniya was the central piece of this event, bringing to the fore how the whole-person education model is the cornerstone of British education and Indian values.

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At the glittering felicitation event attended by CEOs, educationists, foreign dignitaries and sports writers, Shrewsbury International School India also felicitated Paris 2024 Paralympic silver medallist Yogesh Kathuniya for his remarkable performance in the men’s F56 discus category at the Stade de France, Paris Paralympic 2024.

Yogesh, whose sporting triumphs show that with training and discipline, no ambition is too great to be achieved, emphasized the value of holistic education in shaping young minds at the fireside chat during the event. He drew upon his own experiences as a sportsperson and how he had to work hard to realize his full potential holistically. “Holistic education and a nurturing environment can unlock the hidden talents of every child,” Yogesh shared and added, “Learning can never be one-dimensional, and this is why Shrewsbury’s focus on ‘Whole Person’ education, via extracurricular activities, including sports, is so admirable. I am thrilled to be here and to meet educators and visionaries who know that championing the whole individual is not just about teaching academic excellence but sporting excellence too.”

Abhishek Mohan Gupta, Founder and President of the Board of Management at Shrewsbury International School India, added, “Yogesh Kathuniya exemplifies the values of resilience, inner virtues, self-actualization, discipline and indomitable resolve that we have cherished at Shrewsbury since 1552. As he mentioned, we are bringing to India a rigorous academic curriculum and more than 20 indoor and outdoor sports, including Indoor Rowing, Scuba Diving, and Fencing, for the first time in the country. Incidentally, Shrewsbury School UK also has the distinction of having the world’s oldest cross-country club, and we shall foster similar sporting traditions in India. As we begin this journey, Yogesh’s presence has been a source of great joy and pride for us.”

Shrewsbury International School India has also collaborated with Trinity College London to provide diplomas in disciplines such as music and dramatics.

Dominic Tomalin, the Founding Headmaster of Shrewsbury India, reiterated Shrewsbury’s enduring heritage of sporting excellence and said, “The institution is one of the seven recipients of a World Athletics Heritage Plaque, and in India as well, we want our students to experience the all-encompassing Floreat model of ‘Whole Person’ model of education where sports, arts, culture and academics coalesce seamlessly. We will impart to our students the best practices of one of the oldest public schools in the UK, along with the rooted wisdom of Indian value systems. We are thrilled to be able to play a part in helping India’s young people realize their potential and look forward to nurturing the next generation of creative, enterprising, and innovative world citizens.”

Shrewsbury India will adhere to the same ethos, values, and aspirations as its parent campus in the United Kingdom, aiming to deliver a holistic education that meets the needs of each student. It will create a vibrant and inclusive boarding school community where students can grow intellectually, socially, and emotionally. The School will highly value individual responsibility, personal appearance, independent study, and respect for people and property. Students must closely adhere to the standards of conduct, discipline, and self-control essential for developing a confident and socially conscious school [community](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/community/).

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Academic Research, Community, education, High School, Holistic Development, Innovation, Next Generation Technology, Online Education

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### [Bisk Amplified and Pangea Learning Launch Affordable, Online Healthcare Certifications](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/bisk-amplified-and-pangea-learning-launch-affordable-online-healthcare-certifications/)

**Published:** October 3, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Bisk Amplified, a leading online education platform, has partnered with Pangea Learning, an EdTech startup dedicated to reshaping the future of online learning, to create an innovative collaboration.

**Content:**

Bisk Amplified, a leading [online education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-education/) platform, has partnered with Pangea Learning, an EdTech startup dedicated to reshaping the future of [online learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-learning/), to create an innovative collaboration. This collaboration offers a suite of high-quality online certificate programmes designed to meet the evolving needs of the healthcare workforce. It also aims to equip healthcare professionals with essential certifications, driving growth and excellence in the healthcare industry.

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By leveraging Bisk Amplified’s expertise in [workforce development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/workforce-development/) with Pangea Learning’s deep knowledge of the [healthcare](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/healthcare/) industry, learners are provided with a comprehensive solution to advance their careers. These affordable, fully online programmes are designed to meet industry standards and offer these key benefits:

- **Self-paced learning:** Study at your own pace
- **Industry-aligned curriculum:** Gain the skills employers are seeking
- **Fast track to certification:** Complete programmes in as little as four weeks
- **Laptop and certification exam voucher included:** Receive the tools you need to succeed

Mike Bisk, CEO of Bisk Amplified, shared about the collaboration with Pangea Learning, said:

> **Our partnership with Pangea Learning is a game-changer for healthcare education. Together, we empower healthcare professionals to unlock their full potential by providing the skills and certifications they need to succeed. We’re driving innovation and improving patient outcomes by addressing the industry’s skills shortage.**

The programmes currently open for enrollment include medical billing and coding, phlebotomy technician, medical assistant, veterinary assistant, sterile processing technician, pharmacy technician, EKG technician, dental assistant, and surgical technologist. By providing innovative tools and methodologies, Pangea Learning helps education providers deliver more effective, engaging, and inclusive learning experiences. Whether it’s [corporate training](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/corporate-training/), [higher education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/higher-education/), or career preparation, it offers the ideal platform for the next generation of digital education.

Alexa Parker, Media Representative for Pangea Learning, also stated:

> **Pangea Learning’s mission is to transform online education and empower futures. The collaboration with Bisk Amplified is a strategic move to equip healthcare professionals with the skills and certifications needed to thrive in today’s dynamic landscape. The affordable, self-paced programmes curated by Pangea Learning are designed to meet industry standards, provide learners with the tools they need to succeed and address the skills shortage in healthcare.**

Bisk Amplified provides the resources, expertise, and technology to help institutions grow and students thrive. Through its online education services, the company has supported more than one million enrollments for universities such as Villanova University, Michigan State University, University of South Florida, Emory University, Southern Methodist University, University of British Columbia, Vanderbilt University, Eastern Connecticut State University, University of Missouri-St. Louis, Kelley School of Business, University of Louisville, Nexford University, and Columbia Law School.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Certification Programs, Corporate Training, Digital Education, EdTech Startups/Companies, Health Education, Healthcare, Higher Education, Medical Education, Online Education, Online Learning, Online Programs, Partnership

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### [Simplilearn and Degreed Team Up to Offer AI-Driven Skills Training](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/simplilearn-and-degreed-team-up-to-offer-ai-driven-skills-training/)

**Published:** October 3, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Simplilearn, the world's leading digital skills training provider, has unveiled a groundbreaking partnership with Degreed, the enterprise learning company.

**Content:**

Simplilearn, the world’s leading [digital skills training](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/digital-skills-training/) provider, has unveiled a groundbreaking partnership with Degreed, the [enterprise learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/enterprise-learning/) company. This unique alliance brings together Simplilearn’s premier educational content and Degreed’s advanced learning solutions, creating a transformative learning experience. As one of the first to join Degreed’s AI-Ready partner category, Simplilearn is pioneering the integration of extensive educational offerings with advanced learning solutions, setting a new standard for skills-based learning.

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Simplilearn has been at the forefront of digital skills training for over a decade, supporting professionals and organizations worldwide with holistic learning experiences that are instructor-led and hands-on. Its comprehensive range of high-quality courses in [artificial intelligence](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/artificial-intelligence/), [machine learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/machine-learning/), [cloud computing](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/cloud-computing/), data science, and [digital marketing](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/digital-marketing/) is now seamlessly integrated into the Degreed platform. This AI-powered integration equips Learning & Development (L&D) professionals with a more targeted curation experience, simplifying the creation of personalized learning plans and development pathways tailored to the evolving needs of their teams and organizations.

As technology rapidly transforms industries and reshapes job roles, the demand for advanced, practical training is at an all-time high. Degreed’s ‘AI-Ready’ partner category makes it easier for customers to discover, organize, and access relevant learning materials. Through this partnership, a comprehensive suite of courses and resources is more easily discoverable, empowering individuals and organizations to upskill and stay competitive in the fast-evolving tech landscape.

Speaking on the collaboration, Krishna Kumar, Founder and CEO of Simplilearn, said:

> **Partnering with Degreed represents a pivotal moment in our journey at Simplilearn. This collaboration underscores our commitment to harnessing cutting-edge technology and tailored learning experiences. By integrating Degreed’s advanced AI capabilities with our industry-leading programmes, we are poised to redefine how individuals and organizations approach skill development, ensuring a more agile and role-ready workforce.**

The platform, powered by AI, offers personalized course recommendations based on the learner’s history and experience, ensuring that the training is relevant to individual career aspirations and organizational needs. This innovative approach, combined with monthly access to over 700 live classes, ensures that teams are always up to date on the latest industry trends and technology breakthroughs. The platform also offers over 500 courses and role-based learning paths covering crucial topics like AI, cybersecurity, data science, and machine learning.

Max Wessel, Co-CEO of Degreed, also added:

> **Our partnership with Simplilearn shows our dedication to equipping professionals with the most relevant skills for today’s fast-paced technology landscape. By using AI to power the integration of Simplilearn’s top-tier courses into Degreed, we enhance our ability to offer personalized, precise, and high-impact learning experiences – helping organizations turn the talent they have into the talent they need.**

Simplilearn, founded in 2010 and based in San Francisco, offers 1,500+ live classes monthly across 150+ countries, impacting over 8 million learners globally. The programmes is designed and delivered with world-renowned universities, top corporations, and leading industry bodies via live online classes featuring top industry practitioners, sought-after trainers, and global leaders. From college students and early career professionals to managers, executives, small businesses, and big corporations, the platform’s role-based, skill-focused, industry-recognized, and globally relevant training programmes are ideal upskilling solutions for diverse career or business goals.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Digital Skills Training, EdTech Partnership, EdTech Startups/Companies, Enterprise Learning, Machine Learning, Online Classes, Online Courses, Online Education, Personalized Learning, Upskilling

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### [IITM Pravartak, SWAYAM Plus Announce New Initiative for Engineering and Science Students](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/iitm-pravartak-swayam-plus-announce-new-initiative-for-engineering-and-science-students/)

**Published:** October 1, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** The Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IIT M) Pravartak Technologies Foundation has collaborated with SWAYAM Plus to introduce a new initiative to equip Engineering and Science students with electronics backgrounds with industry-ready technical skills.

**Content:**

The Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IIT M) Pravartak Technologies Foundation has collaborated with SWAYAM Plus to introduce a new initiative to equip Engineering and Science students with electronics backgrounds with industry-ready [technical skills](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/technical-skills/).

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According to an official statement, the initiative, which will span 11 days, will be taught at IIT Madras and focus on the semiconductor industry. It will also provide placement assistance to participants who excel in the programme. The training programme will take place from October 7 to 18, with the last application date being October 3. Eligibility for the programme is limited to Engineering, Diploma, or Science students and graduates with an electronics background.

The programme will be conducted physically (a classroom-based hands-on training programme) at the IIT Madras campus and will focus on the Semiconductor Industry. The course fee is Rs 15,000 plus GST. Accommodation will be available at the IIT Madras campus for Rs 650 per day, including food and lodging, with requests to be submitted on or before October 3.

The course will cover various aspects such as PCB Assembly, solder paste basics, stencil basics, solder paste printing, PCBA pick and place systems, SMT reflow soldering, PCBA inspection systems, an overview of power electronic components, DC to DC power converters, AC to DC power converters, DC to AC inverters, PWM basics, embedded system design with STM 32 microcontroller, configuring GPIO ports, PWM generation, ADC and DAC interface, LCD interface, and servo and stepper motor interfaces using STM 32, the statement further added.

Highlighting the importance of this initiative, Prof. R. Sarathi, Dean (Planning), IIT Madras, said:

> **We are committed to impart skilling for upcoming graduates to enable them for jobs. This initiative is to provide a comprehensive training experience that prepares participants to deliver exceptional skills in the semiconductor industry. This programme will equip you with the necessary skills, knowledge, and tools to handle various technical and customer service issues efficiently and effectively.**

Placement aid will be offered to those students who succeed in the programme. Pravartak will choose students ready for industry-ready skills for the training programme. The training course will be held on the campus of IIT Madras. CEC IIT Madras will help final-year students get employment and connect them with top electronics manufacturing companies. Candidates who wish to apply for the training programme should be students or graduates with [engineering](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/engineering/)/diploma/science degrees and a background in electronics. Interested applicants can register through the official IIT Madras Pravartak website.

Following are the features of the programme.

- **Industry-relevant curriculum:** Designed in collaboration with leading Industry experts to deliver hands-on in the latest technology & processes in Electronics manufacturing.
- **Placement support:** CEC IIT Madras will provide placement assistance and connect final-year students with leading electronics manufacturing companies.
- **Bridge the skill gap:** The programme aims to meet the growing demand for qualified electronics manufacturing service (EMS) professionals.

SWAYAM Plus is a joint initiative of the Ministry of Education, Government of India, and IIT Madras, launched by the National Education Policy’s (NEP 2020) emphasis on promoting and fostering employability-focused, skill-building courses. It aims to develop employable skills among graduates from sectors important to India’s growth and align industry skills with academic courses, thereby bridging the gap.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Collaboration, Employability Skills, Engineering, Science, Technical Skills, Upskilling

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### [Ello Introduces New AI-Generated Storytime Feature for Kids](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/ello-introduces-new-ai-generated-storytime-feature-for-kids/)

**Published:** October 1, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Ello, the developer of the world's most advanced AI reading app, has recently introduced "Ello Storytime," a unique feature that allows children to create their books.

**Content:**

Ello, the developer of the world’s most advanced AI reading app, has recently introduced “Ello Storytime,” a unique feature that allows children to create their books. This newly launched tool will enable kids to create their own books by picking their favourite settings, characters, and plots. Ello takes these choices and creates a story by practising reading words tailored to the child’s level. During the interactive “Storytime” experience, the child practices new vocabulary and phonics skills out loud while Ello reads the personalized story.

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Ello is a fully digital AI reading companion that harnesses proprietary, industry-leading child speech technology to democratize personalized reading instruction at scale. Leveraging the world’s most extensive child speech data set and the largest library of decodable children’s books, the platform uses advancements in [artificial intelligence](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/artificial-intelligence/) technology to support parents with struggling readers for a small fraction of what a reading tutor would cost. It listens to a child read and provides motivation and coaching alongside a progression of phonics lessons and decodable books, which span reading levels from [Kindergarten](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/kindergarten/) through 3rd Grade.

Speaking about the latest development, Catalin Voss, Co-founder & CTO of Ello, who led the technical development of Storytime, said:

> **Before launching, Ello’s engineering team spent months testing Storytime for safety. “AI-generated content presents immense opportunities for children to have personalized, engaging experiences, but it also comes with risks. We have conducted extensive safety tests and human reviews on thousands of books and images generated using AI. While this is an ambitious step, we have guardrails to ensure that Storytime will be safe and appropriate for children – including giving children a predetermined set of story options instead of letting them freestyle.**

Unlike other Generative AI tools for children to write stories, Storytime books fit into a scope and sequence of Science of Reading phonics instruction. For example, in First Grade, Angela is practising her “ch” sound with Ello this week. She asks Ello to create a story about a cat making friends at school. The app will write this story for Angela, strategically place words like “chair” and “cheer,” and prompt Angela to practice reading those words out loud on the page.

Dr. Elizabeth Adams, Co-founder and CXO of Ello, also added:

> **We are so excited to bring our newest version of Ello to families. Giving kids some control over their reading content helps support their motivation to read by reflecting on their interests and lives. Our GenAI technology makes it possible to create these books quickly, and we can now build books that combine the essential phonics skills kids need to become strong readers with natural language text that gives them access to more advanced vocabulary and storylines. In Ello Storytime, kids can practice new words out loud which are relevant to that week’s phonics lesson and also listen to Ello read to them, much the way they would with a 1:1 reading coach.**

Ello was founded by a team of experts in education, [childhood development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/childhood-development/), and artificial intelligence and is backed by investors including Y Combinator, Goodwater, Project A, and Homebrew. The Ello platform, which serves tens of thousands of families and has over 1,000 decodable books in its library, has read over 700,000 children’s books.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Childhood Development, Digital Storytelling, Kindergarten, Personalized Tutoring, Reading and Writing

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### [EduTools Empowers Educators and Learners With Innovative Platform](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/edutools-empowers-educators-and-learners-with-innovative-platform/)

**Published:** October 1, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** EduTools, a leading provider of digital education tools, is transforming online education by offering a comprehensive suite of educational tools designed to empower educators and learners.

**Content:**

EduTools, a leading provider of [digital education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/digital-education/) tools, offering a range of features designed to enhance teaching and learning experiences in both traditional and online environments, is transforming online education by offering a comprehensive suite of educational tools designed to empower educators and learners. With a growing demand for interactive and accessible learning resources, the platform is paving the way for a more effective and engaging learning experience, positioning itself as a leader in digital education solutions.

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As traditional teaching methods evolve, the role of technology in classrooms and [online learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-learning/) environments becomes more crucial. EduTools provides a wide range of educational tools that cater to diverse learning styles and subjects, making it easier for teachers to create interactive lessons and for students to grasp complex concepts. The platform’s user-friendly interface and adaptive technology ensure that users of all skill levels benefit from its features.

Speaking about the platform, the CEO of EduTools said:

> **Our mission at EduTools is to bridge the gap between traditional education and modern learning needs. We offer educators the ability to integrate the best digital tools into their teaching while giving students the resources they need to succeed in today’s fast-paced world.**

Key Features of EduTools Include:

- **Customizable Learning Resources:** Teachers can personalize lesson plans, quizzes, and activities tailored to their students’ needs, enhancing [student engagement](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/student-engagement/) and retention.
- **Interactive Tools for Collaboration:** EduTools fosters collaboration between students and educators, from virtual whiteboards to group projects, promoting teamwork and active participation.
- **Comprehensive Analytics:** EduTools offers detailed progress tracking, enabling educators to monitor student performance and adjust teaching strategies accordingly.
- **Seamless Integration with Existing Systems:** The platform easily integrates with various learning management systems (LMS), allowing for a streamlined experience across educational institutions.
- **24/7 Accessibility:** EduTools is available anytime, anywhere, ensuring that learning doesn’t stop after class. Whether in-person or remote, students and teachers can access the tools they need at their convenience.

Founded by a team passionate about education, technology, and productivity, EduTools addresses the growing need for technology-driven education solutions, providing schools, [universities](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/universities/), and independent learners access to state-of-the-art tools that make learning more effective and enjoyable. As education shifts towards more hybrid and remote models, platforms like EduTools are essential for meeting future challenges. With a focus on innovation, accessibility, and user [engagement](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/engagement/), the company is dedicated to equipping educators with the resources they need to inspire the next generation of learners.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Digital Education, EdTech Startups/Companies, Engagement, Innovation, Learning Management System, Online Courses, Online Education, Online Learning, Student Engagement, Universities

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### [KITE Launches Free Entrance Exam Prep Initiative for Kerala Students](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/kite-launches-free-entrance-exam-prep-initiative-for-kerala-students/)

**Published:** September 30, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Kerala Infrastructure and Technology for Education (KITE), a state-run organization, has launched a groundbreaking initiative to provide support and guidance to over 8,00,000 students from public schools as they prepare for various undergraduate entrance examinations.

**Content:**

Kerala Infrastructure and Technology for Education (KITE), a state-run organization, has launched a groundbreaking initiative to provide support and guidance to over 8,00,000 students from public schools as they prepare for various undergraduate entrance examinations. KITE, the technology arm of Kerala’s General Education Department, has introduced a programme titled **”Key to Entrance.”** General Education Minister V. Sivankutty officially inaugurated the initiative.

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According to an official statement, the initiative aims to strengthen the state’s dedication to expanding educational opportunities and offering support to students in the Science, Humanities, and Commerce streams. The dedicated portal for the initiative offers free login access to higher secondary and vocational higher secondary students of government and aided schools. This platform allows students to access various learning materials, including question papers, assignments, and mock tests.

The statement further added that these resources will be available after the daily live classes, which will start broadcasting on the KITE VICTERS channel from September 30, with simultaneous transmission on two PM eVidya channels allotted exclusively for Kerala. Students who miss the live sessions can watch them later on the KITE YouTube channel.

The programme will initially cover a comprehensive set of subjects, including Chemistry, Physics, Botany, Zoology, Mathematics, History, Political Science, Business Studies, English, and Geography, with plans to expand into additional subjects. Each class will provide self-assessment opportunities, enabling students to evaluate their progress and identify areas for improvement, the statement said, adding that continuous evaluation will be facilitated through online model examinations to ensure effective learning outcomes.

To ensure the seamless execution of the initiative, the Director of General Education (DGE) has directed all schools to provide the necessary technical resources for students. K Anvar Sadath, CEO of KITE, highlighted that this is Kerala’s most extensive public [entrance exam](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/entrance-exam/) training programme, serving nearly 8 lakh students.

He added, “We aim to replicate the success of last year’s Crack the Entrance crash course, which saw excellent participation and impressive results for students preparing for Medical and Engineering entrance exams.”

KITE is a government-owned company dedicated to supporting, encouraging, and implementing the modernization of educational institutions in Kerala that are either state-owned or administered with government aid. The organization aims to encompass information and communication technology, capacity building, content development, connection, [e-learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/e-learning/), satellite-based education, support and maintenance mechanisms, e-governance, and other related activities. Its vision is to transform Kerala into a knowledge society by enhancing the quality of educational inputs through inclusive, sustainable, and technology-supported interventions. In April of this year, [KITE](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/kite-launches-crack-the-entrance-programme-to-help-students-for-exam-prep/) announced the launch of its ”Crack the Entrance” programme, which aims to help students prepare for medical and engineering college entrance exams.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Entrance Exam, Exam Preparation, Higher Education, Online Courses, Online Education, Test Prep, undergraduate students

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### [Adda247 Acquires PrepInsta, Expands Into Tech Skilling](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/adda247-acquires-prepinsta-expands-into-tech-skilling/)

**Published:** September 30, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Adda247, India's premier multilingual learning platform, has strategically ventured into the Technology and Digital Skilling space with the acquisition of PrepInsta.

**Content:**

Adda247, India’s premier multilingual learning platform, has strategically ventured into the Technology and Digital Skilling space with the acquisition of PrepInsta. This strategic move is part of Adda247’s expansion plans, marking a significant shift from a leading [test prep](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/test-prep/) platform to an integrated provider of job-focused education and skilling programmes across public and private sector jobs.

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With this acquisition, Adda247 and PrepInsta will work closely with job aspirants and enterprises to build high-quality talent for technology and digital companies. PrepInsta has a strong pipeline of programmes in areas such as Gen AI, AI/ML, Cloud, Data, and the broader digital landscape to help job aspirants prepare for careers in GCCs, GSIs, and Digital Companies.

Speaking on the deal, Bimaljeet Singh Bhasin, CEO, Skilling & Higher Education Business, Adda247, said:

> **PrepInsta is one of the most preferred platforms for aspirants preparing for jobs in Services or Product Driven Technology Companies. In the last 5 years, PrepInsta has helped over 1.2 lakh professionals prepare for careers in leading Tech Companies. This collaboration opens up opportunities for us to launch job-focused skilling initiatives across B2C, helping professionals build Tech and Digital careers, and Enterprises, helping organizations build high-quality talent.**

PrepInsta (PI), founded in 2019, has rapidly become a go-to platform for [engineering](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/engineering/) students preparing for assessments and interviews. It helps them secure job opportunities as Data Scientists, Full-Stack Developers, Software Engineers, and Quality Analysts. The technology sector is one of the largest employers in India, with over 5.5 million people working across the sector.

Atulya Kaushik, Co-founder of PrepInsta, added:

> **We are excited about joining Adda247, the market leader in Test Prep, which supports people’s career development across 35+ categories. Adda247’s user base also has many engineering students & freshers, which will help us provide Tech & Digital Skilling Programs to Adda247’s more than 1.2mn paid users. Myself, co-founders Aashay Mishra and Manish Agarwal & the team are confident that we will be able to leverage Adda247’s digital footprint, mobile-first technology, and expertise in delivering outcome-focused learning to provide a better experience to our users & expand our use base significantly.**

Before this acquisition, Adda247 successfully made three notable acquisitions – StudyIQ, a UPSC-focused EdTech platform in 2021; Veeksha, a 3D [experiential learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/experiential-learning/) company in 2023; and Ekagrata, a CA Test-Prep platform in 2024. The company also recently launched its inaugural ESOP buyback plan, benefiting over 130 employees. These strategic initiatives underscore Adda247’s commitment to expanding its portfolio across various sectors and creating impactful, long-term value for learners and professionals alike.

Founded in 2016 by Anil Nagar and Saurabh Bansal, Adda247 aims to make education affordable for over 500 million learners across Bharat, tier-3 & 4 cities, and rural India. The platform offers online courses for over 500 exams and is backed by investors like Westbridge, Google, Info Edge, Asha Impact and more. With courses in 12 Indian languages and innovative technology for low bandwidth, the firm serves over 40 million monthly users and has 2 million students enrolled in its premium courses. Its offerings include Live Online Classes, On-demand video courses, Mock Tests, E-books, and Books, all tailored for specific exam preparations.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Affordable Education, EdTech Acquisition, EdTech Startups/Companies, Engineering, Exam Preparation, Merger and Acquisition, Online Courses, Online Education, Tech Skilling, Test Prep

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### [Vedantu Secures $2.4M in Debt and Equity Financing](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/vedantu-secures-2-4m-in-debt-and-equity-financing/)

**Published:** September 30, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Vedantu, India's leading online educational platform, has a successful history of fundraising. The recent raise of INR19.25 crore (around $2.4 million) in a mix of debt and equity financing from Stride Ventures Debt Fund II is the latest in a series of successful moves for Vedantu.

**Content:**

Vedantu, India’s leading online educational platform, has a successful history of fundraising. The recent raise of INR 19.25 crore (around $2.4 million) in a mix of debt and equity financing from Stride Ventures Debt Fund II is the latest in a series of successful moves for Vedantu. The startup had previously raised $100 million, which significantly raised its valuation to approximately $1.1 billion. This successful fundraising history is a testament to Vedantu’s financial stability and growth potential, instilling confidence in the company’s future.

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According the company’s regulatory filings sourced from the Registrar of Companies, while 1,750 unlisted, secured, redeemable non-convertible debentures (NCD) of face value of INR 1 lakh each was proposed to raise INR 17.5 Cr, the remaining INR 1.75 Cr was secured against issuing 4,968 series E2 partly paid up compulsory convertible preference shares(CCPS) at an issue price of INR 3,522.80 per share. Although the funding amount may not be too large, it helps the company build its financial runway in challenging the circumstances presented by the EdTech sector. Therefore, Vedantu is well-positioned to observe consistent growth and buoyancy in a challenging market environment.

Founded in 2014 by Vamsi Krishna, Anand Prakash, and Pulkit Jain, Vedantu offers courses online and offline. The startup provides tuition for students and courses for [JEE/NEET](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/jee-neet/) entrance exams. It has also started offering curated courses for kids 4 to 12. It aims to reimagine and evolve the way of teaching and learning by combining quality teachers, engaging content and superior technology to create an exceptional learning experience for students. This helps to aid the improvement of students’ outcomes, which is unlike any offline experience. It entered the coveted unicorn club in 2021 after raising $100 Mn in its Series E funding round from Temasek-backed private equity firm ABC World Asia, along with participation from existing investors Coatue Management, Tiger Global, GGV Capital and WestBridge.

Vedantu’s strategic move towards expanding its offerings and market presence is a testament to its vision and commitment. The proposal to acquire complete control of Ahmedabad-based pedagogy through a share swap deal is a bold step towards increasing its knowledge resources and strengthening its positioning within the EdTech ecosystem. This move aims to cater to varying needs and preferences for learning, instilling confidence in its future growth and adaptability.

The diverse funding strategy used by Vedantu demonstrates a deliberate attempt to handle funds and ensure sustainable growth. Debt finance has interest costs that must be paid back, even if it might be a valuable funding source. Through integrating debt and equity funding, Vedantu can get the funds required for expansion while upholding a sound financial framework. In the long run, Vedantu’s focus on core company operations and [online learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-learning/) platform optimization may help to increase revenue and profitability.

With the additional funds, Vedantu can improve its platform, fund growth projects, and broaden its audience. Its long-term performance will largely depend on its capacity to successfully negotiate the difficulties present by the EdTech industry and seize new opportunities.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** EdTech Funding, EdTech Investors, EdTech Startups/Companies, Entrance Exam, JEE/NEET, Online Courses, Online Education, Online Learning, Quality Education

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### [SimpleStudy Gears Up for International Expansion, Seeks $6M Funding](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/simplestudy-gears-up-for-international-expansion-seeks-6m-funding/)

**Published:** September 30, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** SimpleStudy, a Cork-based EdTech company backed by two Intercom co-founders, is looking into entering the Brazilian market as it moves forward to a funding round worth up to $6 million.

**Content:**

SimpleStudy, a Cork-based EdTech company backed by two Intercom co-founders, is looking into entering the Brazilian market as it moves forward to a funding round worth up to $6 million.

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SimpleStudy was founded in 2020 by Oisin Devoy and Philip McKenna. It focuses on [exam preparation](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/exam-preparation/) and aims to become the equivalent of the [language learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/language-learning/) app Duolingo but for exam students. It raised euro 750,000 in a pre-seed funding round earlier this year that attracted Intercom’s Des Traynor and Ciaran Lee. The company offers notes, essays, questions, and quizzes for over 37 subjects, including Maths, English, Irish, Biology, Physics, French, Chemistry, History, Geography, Economics, Music, and Business. It helps students get better results without the stress.

Speaking about the latest development, SimpleStudy co-founder Oisin Devoy said in a statement:

> **The firm was gearing up for international growth after launching a product in the UK a few months ago. It is also close to launching in France and is considering a move into the Brazilian market. However, to achieve some of its expansion goals, it will need to tap the financial markets again so that it may go straight to a Series-A funding round in January or February.**

Devoy added:

> **Going to Brazil without serious funding will be difficult. We want to prove demand in those markets and that people will pay us. Then our plan is to raise a real round with European or market investors, do $5 million or $6 million, and use that to really build out.**

He stated:

> **The plan is to launch a market experiment in Brazil to prepare for their exam season in November and December next year. There are only five million people in Ireland who sit exams a year.**

Earlier this year, Devoy said “Intercom’s Traymor and Lee’s investment helped give the company self-belief and signalled to others that their product is investable and “doing something interesting.”

Intercom became Ireland’s first venture capital-backed ‘unicorn’ when it was valued at more than euro 1 billion in 2018. Its main business is providing companies with digital customer messaging tools.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** EdTech Funding, EdTech Investors, EdTech Startups/Companies, Exam Preparation, Exams, Language Learning, Online Courses, Online Education

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### [Prepare for Competitive Exams: Top EdTech-Driven Institutes in India](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/trends/prepare-for-competitive-exams-top-edtech-driven-institutes-in-india/)

**Published:** September 27, 2024
**Author:** Ishita Talwar

**Excerpt:** Discover the top institutes offering CLAT and CAT coaching in India. With expert faculty, comprehensive study materials, and advanced EdTech tools, these institutes provide a personalized and effective learning experience to help you ace these competitive exams.

**Content:**

CLAT and CAT exams are primary gateways for students aspiring to join the most sought-after law and management programs. Several institutes in India offer programs to help students prepare for these. With the rise in EdTech innovations, the learning process has also evolved. Aspiring students can now access the top institutes from their homes and ace these exams. Here is a list of top institutes offering these programs.

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### Career Launcher

With a proven track record in selection, experienced faculty, and highly efficient EdTech tools, Career Launcher has firmly established itself as one of the premier and premium institutes in the field. CL provides comprehensive study material, mock tests, and personalized mentorship. Their use of AI-powered analytics and [adaptive learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/adaptive-learning/) platforms enhances the preparation process.

#### Why Choose CL for CAT

They offer focused mentorship for each section of CAT, leveraging digital tools to enhance data interpretation, logical reasoning, and quantitative aptitude training.

#### Why Choose CL for CLAT

CL’s law prep curriculum is known for its expert legal aptitude and general knowledge guidance, with interactive online sessions that adapt to student progress.

### IMS Learning Resources

With more than 40 years of experience preparing students for multiple [competitive exams](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/competitive-exams/) like CAT and CLAT, IMS is one of the well-known institutes for students. They provide strong conceptual learning with EdTech resources, such as online mock test series and specially curated performance trackers.

#### Why Choose IMS for CAT

IMS offers extensive online and offline test series supported by AI-driven workshops to improve performance.

#### Why Choose IMS for CLAT

Their CLAT-specific material is paired with online mentoring systems, ensuring students are well-prepared with tech-enhanced content for each exam section.

### T.I.M.E. (Triumphant Institute of Management Education)

T.I.M.E. is a leading CAT coaching institute with centres across India and a growing reach in CLAT preparation. They provide high-quality training through classroom teaching and various EdTech platforms to support students during their preparation.

#### Why Choose T.I.M.E. for CAT

Known for its structured study materials, T.I.M.E. integrates digital learning tools like online practice exams and progress-tracking dashboards.

#### Why Choose T.I.M.E. for CLAT

Supplemented by online modules, their curriculum focuses on enhancing legal aptitude, reasoning, and verbal skills through technology.

### CLAT Possible

CLAT Possible is dedicated to preparing students for CLAT and other law entrance exams. Their teaching methods focus on building speed and accuracy through regular tech-driven tests and detailed performance analysis.

#### Why Choose CLAT Possible for CLAT

With specialized faculty and a curriculum focused on legal reasoning, CLAT Possible provides online resources, video lectures, and interactive quizzes tailored for success.

### Alchemist

Alchemist is known for its innovative approach to CAT coaching. Through modular programs, it offers a completely personalized and adaptive learning experience. Its EdTech tools allow students to tailor their learning paths based on performance.

#### Why Choose Alchemist for CAT

Alchemist’s unique model gives students flexibility, allowing them to manage their study schedules with AI-based progress tracking and customized learning modules.

The institutes listed above offer special programs, expert faculty, and high-end EdTech tools to ensure students have the best chance of success in their CAT and CLAT exams. Whether you prefer classroom sessions or online learning, these institutes provide a perfect blend of tradition and innovation for every aspirant all around the map.

**Categories:** Trends

**Tags:** Adaptive Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Competitive Exams, Digital Learning, edtech, Entrance Exam, Innovation, Mentorship, Online Education, Online Learning

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### [Metropolis Healthcare Launches New Initiative to Bridge Healthcare Skills Gap](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/metropolis-healthcare-launches-new-initiative-to-bridge-healthcare-skills-gap/)

**Published:** September 27, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Metropolis Healthcare Limited, one of India's leading diagnostic chains renowned for its commitment to quality and scientific excellence, has recently announced the launch of its new initiative MiLES. 

**Content:**

Metropolis Healthcare Limited, one of India’s leading diagnostic chains renowned for its commitment to quality and scientific excellence, has recently announced the launch of its new initiative, the ‘Metropolis Institute of Laboratory Education and Skilling (MiLES).’ This initiative aims to bridge the gap between academic education and practical skills in [healthcare](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/healthcare/).

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Metropolis Healthcare has strategically collaborated with DY Patil (Deemed-to-be) University in Navi Mumbai, a renowned academic institution, to provide Fellowship courses through MiLES. This prestigious association represents a significant step toward providing healthcare professionals with cutting-edge information and skills. The platform is launching a one-year Fellowship Programme in Advanced Clinical Chemistry, Advanced Hematopathology, Advanced Surgical Pathology, Quality Assurance in Laboratory Medicine, and Molecular Pathology & Cytogenomics.

Speaking on the collaboration, Surendran Chemmenkotil, Chief Executive Officer of Metropolis Healthcare Limited, said:

> **At Metropolis, we recognize the critical need for a highly skilled healthcare workforce to address the evolving challenges of the medical field. The MiLES initiative is a key effort aligned with the government’s focus on advancing workforce development and skilling. Our partnership with DY Patil (Deemed-to-be) University represents a significant step in bridging the healthcare skills gap through strong industry-academia collaboration. These courses are designed to equip healthcare professionals with the knowledge and practical experience required to deliver exceptional patient care and effectively meet the healthcare system’s dynamic demands.**

The courses, designed for Post-MD and DNB students, are unique in their integration of theoretical knowledge with practical training, focusing on the latest advancements in diagnostic technologies. Participants will develop advanced skills through laboratory immersion, real-world case studies & ancillary technologies, all under the guidance of Metropolis Healthcare’s experienced subject matter experts. This hands-on approach will prepare them to meet the dynamic demands of the healthcare system effectively.

Dr Rajiv Rao, Dean of DY Patil University School of Medicine, commented on the latest development:

> **We are proud to offer academic programmes that integrate newer medical learnings and industry expertise, fostering a dynamic learning environment. Our collaboration with Metropolis Healthcare through the MiLES initiative aligns perfectly with our mission to develop the next generation of healthcare professionals. Together, we aim to set new standards in healthcare education, equipping graduates to meet the future demands of diagnostics and patient care confidently.**

Metropolis Healthcare Limited was founded in 1981 and has a widespread presence in 22 states, 3 Union Territories, and over 650 towns. It touches millions of lives each year by providing actionable health insights to patients and doctors. It offers a comprehensive range of more than 4,000 tests and profiles, including advanced tests for the diagnosis of cancer, neurological disorders, infectious diseases, and various genetic abnormalities.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Academic Research, Hands on Learning, Health Education, Healthcare, Medical Education, Partnerships, Quality Education, Universities

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### [TimBuckDo and Karnataka Govt Unite to Empower Students With Employment Opportunities](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/timbuckdo-and-karnataka-govt-unite-to-empower-students-with-employment-opportunities/)

**Published:** September 27, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** TimBuckDo, a cutting-edge gig platform that connects students with part-time employment opportunities, has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Department of Collegiate and Technical Education (DCTE), Karnataka.

**Content:**

TimBuckDo, a cutting-edge gig platform that connects students with part-time employment opportunities, has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Department of Collegiate and Technical Education (DCTE), Karnataka. This partnership aims to provide college students across the state access to part-time jobs and [internships](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/internships/), offering valuable work experience, skill enhancement, and financial independence during their academic years.

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With approximately 10 lakh students studying in government colleges across first-grade, technical, and polytechnic institutions in Karnataka, there is a significant opportunity to ensure equal access to various part-time jobs and internships for all students, regardless of their background. This initiative’s mission is to build a robust ecosystem that supports the professional growth of these students, enhancing their prospects and creating lasting opportunities.

Founders Mythri Kumar & Apoorv Sharma Prasad of TimBuckDo highlighted the importance of this partnership, saying:

> **At TimBuckDo, we believe in the transformative power of opportunity. By partnering with the Government of Karnataka, we aim to create access points that empower individuals to unlock their potential and contribute meaningfully to the economy. This MoU is a testament to our commitment to inclusive growth and sustainable development, ensuring that no one is left behind in the journey towards progress. Our mission is to ensure that every student, regardless of background, has access to meaningful work experiences. We believe this partnership will positively impact many students’ lives and contribute to the overall development of the state’s education system.**

The key commitments for TimBuckDo are as follows:

- Collaborate with the Department of Collegiate and Technical Education (DCTE) to provide part-time jobs and internships for students across Karnataka.
- Ensure equal access to a wide range of job and internship opportunities for all students, regardless of their background.
- Assist students with enrollment on the TimBuckDo app, facilitating access to available job opportunities.
- Submit quarterly progress reports to DCTE, with an annual event to showcase the collaboration’s outcomes and achievements.
- Work with DCTE stakeholders to develop a comprehensive blueprint for a sustainable part-time job and internship ecosystem for students.

The joint effort marks a step forward in supporting students’ professional growth and ensuring they are well-equipped for the evolving job market. With the implementation of this initiative, the state moves closer to building a robust education-to-employment ecosystem that benefits students and businesses alike.

Dr. M.C. Sudhakar, Minister of Higher Education, Government of Karnataka, attended the MoU signing event, emphasizing TimBuckDo’s role in nurturing future leaders. Also present were Shri Srikar Mysore Sridhar, Principal Secretary of Higher Education, and Sri Jagadeesha G, I.A.S., Commissioner of the Department of Collegiate and Technical Education, Karnataka.

Co-founded by Mythri Kumar and Apoorv Sharma Prasad, TimBuckDo connects students with flexible gig opportunities. The company aims to create a flexible and supportive work environment that adapts to the needs of the modern student, bridging the gap between students seeking part-time employment and businesses in need of support.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Career Growth, EdTech Partnership, EdTech Startups/Companies, Financial Support, Gig Economy, Internships, MOU, Online Courses, Online Education

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### [Tespire Secures Pre-Seed Funding to Empower Nigerian Schools and Students](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/tespire-secures-pre-seed-funding-to-empower-nigerian-schools-and-students/)

**Published:** September 27, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Tespire, a Nigerian educational technology platform, has secured an undisclosed amount of pre-seed funding to expand the use of its data-driven educational solutions.

**Content:**

Tespire, a Nigerian educational technology platform, has secured an undisclosed amount of pre-seed funding to expand the use of its data-driven educational solutions. With this investment round, the company plans to scale its services, acquire more schools, and improve young learners’ access to [quality education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/quality-education/).

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Founded in Northern Nigeria in 2022 by Abdulkadir Suleiman Lapai and Umar Madugu, Tespire is building infrastructure that empowers school owners with digital tools like tablets and internet access to simplify administrative processes. By helping schools streamline their revenue collection and administrative tasks, the company is also laying the groundwork for harnessing valuable data that will eventually drive [personalized learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/personalized-learning/) through [artificial intelligence](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/artificial-intelligence/) (AI). The firm has been steadily growing its presence from its base in Northern Nigeria to the emerging tech ecosystem in Abuja. Tespire has also established strategic partnerships with industry leaders such as MTN Nigeria, Flutterwave, and Remita, further enhancing its credibility and potential for growth.

Speaking about the company, Co-founder & CEO of Tespire, Abdulkadir Suleiman Lapai, said:

> **Tespire’s vision goes beyond just fixing administrative issues. We are committed to using the power of data to increase access to quality education across Nigeria and other Sub-Saharan African countries, starting with local schools and scaling toward a broader national and international market.**

Tespire was built to ease the difficulties of managing school administrative activities in Nigeria. It is a solution that aims to reduce the use of paper and hard copy files for keeping students’ records in school, enable students to apply for admission from the comfort of their homes rather than dealing with long, frustrating queues, effectively manage student information and have an updated database of students, facilitate automated online assignment submission/ report generation, integrate systems of payment for easy receipt of fees paid from different channels by parents and individuals, and enable mailing of results to parents and students after each test/exams.

Tespire offers a long-term solution to the overdue administrative challenges in Nigeria’s education system. The company believes that automation and convenience are key to achieving long-term and improved results in the educational system.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, EdTech Funding, EdTech Investors, EdTech Startups/Companies, Exams, Funding, Nigerian EdTech, Online Courses, Online Education, Personalized Learning, Quality Education

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### [Top EdTech Platforms to Enhance and Elevate Your Professional Skills](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/trends/top-edtech-platforms-to-enhance-and-elevate-your-professional-skills/)

**Published:** September 26, 2024
**Author:** Tamanna Singh

**Excerpt:** Discover top EdTech platforms transforming professional development. Enhance your skills with AASOKA, Eupheus Learning, Coursera for Business, UpGrad, and SkillSoft. 

**Content:**

Professionals today must learn new skills and keep abreast of changes in the fast-paced, ever-changing digital climate. The B2B EdTech platforms are helping businesses and working professionals to achieve new skills through tailored, effective and tech-savvy solutions. B2B EdTech platforms; Transforming Professional Skill Development

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### AASOKA by MBD Group

Traditional education systems can have difficulty implementing [blended learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/blended-learning/), which is aligned with the various types of learners and problems in professional life. A Question of Learning: Knowledge vs. Skill A gap between knowledge and skills needed in the workplace is widening.

AASOKA offers a comprehensive blended learning ecosystem tailored for both academic and professional skill-building. The platform provides interactive content, AI-driven learning paths, and continuous assessments. Through [personalized learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/personalized-learning/) and targeted professional courses, AASOKA helps bridge the gap between formal education and real-world business requirements. Its focus on teacher training and [STEM](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/stem/) education also empowers educators to enhance their professional skills, creating a ripple effect across the education industry.

### Eupheus Learning

A common challenge faced by educators and institutions is maintaining the balance between in-class versus at-home learning and thus limiting their capacity to provide comprehensive, skill-based growth.

This is where Eupheus Learning comes into play with a blend of technology and curriculum-oriented content, making it possible. They provide teacher toolkit modules with [professional development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/professional-development/) kits and other educational resources to support teaching strategies and lead students to their next-generation outcomes. Eupheus Learning focuses on providing academic and real-world skills to allow teachers, institutions, and administrators to deliver a more enriching learning experience that will help professionals grow later.

### Coursera for Business

Aligning employee skills with modern industry trends is easier said than done, rendering traditional [corporate training](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/corporate-training/) methods obsolete and inefficient.

Coursera for Business provides a huge database of tailored professional courses from premier universities led by industry experts. Businesses can create custom learning pathways for their employees, track their progress and ensure they keep upskilling. Thanks to its on-demand learning model, professionals can adapt their schedules and learn new skills whenever it suits them.

### UpGrad for Business

Industry-based, real-time knowledge and skills are becoming far more important as we see it, with the constant changes going on in the world these days. It can be hard for professionals to capture new and relevant content when they genuinely need it.

UpGrad delivers industry-relevant programs in data science, management, technology and leadership. UpGrad uses a learning-based approach where this problem helps professionals to learn and improve their professional skills with hands-on projects, real industry case studies, direct mentorship and, all in alignment with the goals of the company your employees are working for

### Skill soft

Trainings are expensive so it becomes difficult for businesses to implement scalable trainings depending on difference level of employees and departments.

Skill soft offers scalable eLearning solutions that fulfil professional learning needs, from training new hires and leadership development to nurturing tech-savvy experts. The cloud platform allows the core product to deliver bespoke learning modules and is capable of customization for company-specific needs to allow employees to upskill themselves. For organizations that want to keep their teams professionally agile, Skillsoft is perfect as it centres around certifications and continuous learning.

**Categories:** Trends

**Tags:** B2B, Blended Learning, Certification, Corporate Training, EdTech Startups/Companies, Mentorship, Online Courses, Online Education, Personal Development, Professional Development, STEM

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### [ECC Secures Funding to Empower Youth in Expeditions Across Asia](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/ecc-secures-funding-to-empower-youth-in-expeditions-across-asia/)

**Published:** September 26, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Emaan Catalyst Community Ltd (ECC), a Singapore-based foundation represents a transformative impact by expanding its overseas service-learning (SL) programme to empower Singaporean youth and support underserved communities.

**Content:**

Emaan Catalyst Community Ltd (ECC), a Singapore-based foundation dedicated to fostering community development and youth leadership through service learning, represents a transformative impact by expanding its overseas service-learning (SL) programme to empower Singaporean youth and support underserved communities. The expansion is supported by a strategic funding model made possible through Youth Corps Singapore (YCS), a subsidiary of the National Youth Council (NYC), under the Youth Expedition Project (YEP) Programme Funding grant.

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This support opens the door for more Singaporean youth, community groups, and corporate teams aged 15 to 35 to embark on transformative service-learning expeditions across ASEAN, China, and India. These youth expeditions will receive partial grant support and are designed to nurture leadership, build resilience, and promote sustainable development, significantly expanding ECC’s reach and deepening its impact on underserved communities in the region. This strategic model strengthens its commitment to developing socially conscious youth leaders, providing them with the resources to bring about sustainable change in the communities they serve.

ECC has led impactful SL overseas trips for nearly a decade, engaging over 2,000 volunteers from schools, Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs), and corporations. These initiatives have improved the lives of over 100,000 people in Southeast Asia, particularly Cambodia, Indonesia, and Vietnam.

Commenting on the funding, Hafiz Othman, Director of Emaan Catalyst Community Ltd, said:

> **This funding is more than just a financial boost but a lifeline for communities and a launchpad for our youth to act as changemakers. We want every participant to return home with priceless memories and the mindset and skills to become global leaders in service and sustainability. Having already left a positive mark in Cambodia, Indonesia, and Vietnam, ECC is excited to extend its opportunities to** **other parts of Asia under the YEP. These expeditions are at the heart of ECC’s mission to empower youth through meaningful service and cross-cultural exchange. We aim to nurture more culturally aware changemakers who return to their communities equipped with the insights, skills, and confidence to lead and inspire.**

With support from YCS from April 2024 to March 2025, ECC will expand its service-learning experiences to more countries, including China, India, the Philippines, Thailand, and Malaysia. These immersive expeditions, which last minimally 10 days, focus on making tangible social contributions, such as providing access to education and introducing new skills, such as [STEM](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/stem/) education, to schoolchildren, building infrastructure to support sustainable goals, such as clean water systems, providing food aid, and working alongside the community on biodiversity projects for self-sufficiency.

This alignment with the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly in the areas of poverty reduction (SDG 1), zero hunger (SGD 2), [quality education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/quality-education/) (SDG 4), clean water and sanitation (SDG 6) and climate action (SDG 13), underscores the effectiveness of ECC’s service-learning experience. Participants apply their skills in real-world settings and develop resilience and leadership qualities focused on sustainability and related areas. The longer duration is structured to provide an immersive experience that allows for more profound reflections and valuable insights to make a lasting difference.

Ong Kah Kuang, Executive Director of Youth Corps Singapore, echoed this sentiment:

> **We are happy to support Emaan Catalyst’s mission to empower communities through service-learning. This partnership will help develop Asia-ready youths who are socially and culturally aware and equip them with critical skills and confidence to execute impactful service projects in the region.**

ECC invites schools, IHLs, MMOs, youth organisations, and corporate entities to participate in these life-changing expeditions. The closing date for all applications is 31 January 2025.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Climate Change, Community, Financial Support, Leadership Skills, Quality Education, STEM

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### [Moroccan Startup Kwiks Raises $827k in New Funding to Transform Hiring Process](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/moroccan-startup-kwiks-raises-827k-in-new-funding-to-transform-hiring-process/)

**Published:** September 26, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Kwiks, a Moroccan recruitment platform that connects companies with top freelance headhunters, has secured a significant funding boost of $827,000 (8 million dirhams) from Azur Innovation Management (AIM).

**Content:**

Kwiks, a Moroccan recruitment platform that connects companies with top freelance headhunters, has secured a significant funding boost of $827,000 (8 million dirhams) from Azur Innovation Management (AIM), a venture capital firm known for backing innovative technology enterprises.

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According to the company’s statement, the funding will accelerate the development of its AI-powered recruitment solutions, positioning itself as a key player in transforming how businesses hire talent in Morocco and beyond. The platform promises to slash recruitment time by up to two-thirds and reduce costs by half, a game-changing value proposition for companies navigating a highly competitive job market.

Kwiks was founded in 2013 by Amine Khayatei Houssaini and Karim Kaoukabi and connects employers with a network of independent headhunters, utilizing [artificial intelligence](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/artificial-intelligence/) to streamline the recruitment process. With a labour market increasingly leaning on technology for efficiency, its AI-enhanced tools aim to make [hiring](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/hiring/) more agile and accessible for companies of all sizes. A standout feature of the platform is “HAFIDA,” an AI pre-screening tool that conducts automated video interviews with candidates. By leveraging [machine learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/machine-learning/) algorithms, it evaluates applicants’ qualifications, helping employers quickly narrow down their options. Another innovative tool, “R2DS,” generates detailed reports on candidates, offering insights beyond conventional CV screenings.

Amine Khayatei Houssaini, CEO of KWIKS, shared about the company and the recently received funding:

> **Employers today need recruitment processes that are both fast and cost-effective, but they also need quality. We are combining AI with human expertise to meet that challenge. This investment will allow us to enhance our platform’s functionality and scale our impact locally and globally.**

KWIKS’ successful fundraising also highlights the increasing dynamism of Morocco’s startup scene, particularly in sectors driven by innovation and digital transformation. Its focus on recruitment technology comes when the country has concerted efforts to support high-potential startups through various government-backed initiatives, such as the “R&D Maroc 60 Startups” programme, to foster research and development.

Though KWIKS’ initial focus has been on the Moroccan market, the organization aims to expand its footprint overseas. It also plans to become a global leader in AI-powered recruitment, and the AIM capital injection provides the resources needed to execute this growth strategy.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Employee, Funding, Hiring, HRTech, Innovation, Job Interviews, Machine Learning, Online Recruitment

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### [Jet HR Raises Seed Round to Simplify HR and Payroll](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/jet-hr-raises-seed-round-to-simplify-hr-and-payroll/)

**Published:** September 26, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Jet HR, an Italian startup that aims to eliminate the bureaucracy surrounding payroll, HR, and running a company, recently raised $13.37 million (€12 million) in a seed round, bringing total funding to €16.7 million.

**Content:**

Jet HR, an Italian startup that aims to eliminate the bureaucracy surrounding [payroll](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/payroll/), HR, and running a company, recently raised $13.37 million (€12 million) in a seed round, bringing total funding to €16.7 million. The round was led by Picus Capital, with participation from existing investors Exor Ventures, Italian Founders Fund, and 2100 Ventures.

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The round was also backed by Diego Piacentini, who, after leadership roles at Apple and Amazon, became the government Commissioner for Italy’s Digital Agenda; David Clarke, former CTO of the world’s largest HR company, Workday; Tony Jamous, founder of Oyster HR (a unicorn in the global payroll space); and Felix Blossier, founder of the French accounting unicorn Pennylane.

Jet HR, co-founded by Marco Ogliengo and Francesco Scalambrino, addresses companies’ frustrations while dealing with bureaucracy. It provides a technological platform in conjunction with qualified, approved Payroll Advisors. The company not only automates payroll (payroll processing, recruiting, and associated matters) but also enables the efficient administration of other administrative activities. Hundreds of satisfied customers appreciate the quick clarity on payroll expenses, the convenience of drafting legitimate contracts and employing personnel, the elimination of paper from expense reports and contracts, and the monetary savings caused by the automatic application of tax breaks.

Speaking on the fundraising, Co-founder & CEO of Jet HR, Marco Ogliengo, said:

> **It is clear that we are on the right track: not only hundreds of satisfied clients and illustrious Italian investors, but we now have the trust of an international fund like Picus Capital. Picus knows our industry well, having invested in several payroll and HR companies that have since become ‘unicorns.’ They see our potential, and we are happy to work together and learn from them. The future of our country must have a strong economy. Our contribution, supported by our investors, will be to free businesses from unnecessary bureaucracy so they can accelerate.**

In just 12 months of operation, the organization has over 300 clients, including traditional [SMEs](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/smes/), startups, multinational corporations, and even publicly traded firms such as HelloFresh and Octopus Energy.

Robin Godenrath, Founding Partner & Managing Director of Picus Capital, added:

> **We’re thrilled to back Marco, Francesco, and the JetHR team on their quest to revolutionize the Italian payroll landscape. Italy’s complex payroll regulations, established consultant networks, and antique customer interaction provide the ideal basis for JetHR’s innovative and digital approach. We are particularly impressed by the speed of product iteration and the exceptional commercial traction demonstrated by the team early on. Given the reliance on service-heavy solutions, we see exceptional potential for AI-powered automation to transform the Italian €4 billion payroll market. We are excited to continue supporting JetHR as they pioneer the future of AI-driven payroll solutions.**

Jet HR plans to use this capital to develop its employees, which now number 70, with the majority of them working in R&D. Upcoming additions include contractor management, which allows companies to swiftly pay contractors alongside employees while also having a comprehensive image of the overall workforce and associated costs.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Employee, Hiring, HRTech, Human Resources, Online Recruitment, Payroll, SMEs

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### [Resources to Help Teachers Equip Students for Changing Future](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/resources-to-help-teachers-equip-students-for-changing-future/)

**Published:** September 25, 2024
**Author:** Al Kingsley

**Excerpt:** This article offers resources to help teachers equip students for changing future and help them plan for future careers in an uncertain job market. It advocates exposing students to career options early, fostering self-awareness and adaptability, etc.

**Content:**

I’m part of the local skills and workforce board. My contemporaries and I meet every quarter to plan and support programs that ensure there are career pathways in our community that can employ local workers today and in the future.

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The “in the future” part is the most difficult. Planning for the far-reaching future does require vision, but it also requires understanding the current [hiring](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/hiring/) trends and projections. Calculating and forecasting what we will need today, next year, and five years from now is what all companies do, including my own – NetSupport. These calculations aren’t easy, nor is it guaranteed that the jobs we plan for now will be the jobs we need in five years.

Think about how difficult it is for teachers in this regard. We are all focused on learning outcomes, but education is directly tied to employability, a point I think we sometimes forget. Teachers not only have core subjects to teach, the emotional health of their students to support, parents to engage, and the administrative work associated with their jobs, but they also have to think about future jobs available to their students. At today’s pace of change, the world a high school freshman is learning in today will look dramatically different when they graduate.

Here are some ways that educators can help their students better plan for their future careers, whether their post-graduation path includes college, training, or directly entering the workforce.

### Start exposing students to career options and the people who work in those careers early

The connection between career aspirations and motivation to learn is clear; students who can envision their future as adults are more invested in their schoolwork. To help that happen, give students opportunities to see and talk with working adults in interesting fields. Students need to hear about these adults’ work and the schooling and training that got them there. Career Days are popular ways to show students interesting jobs, so most schools host them at least once a year. WeAreTeachers is a great resource for [tips on holding a career day in the early grades](https://www.weareteachers.com/career-day-ideas/).

A Career Day is helpful, but sustained exposure to career opportunities impacts motivation even more. Students who latch onto something early in their education tend to have a more intentional path through school. See New York City Public School’s list of resources on this [NYCPS Career Day page](http://wbltoolkit.cte.nyc/career-day/) for ideas on how to help this along.

For more career awareness throughout the year, consider Pathful.com, which offers a virtual job showdown program and virtual engagement with a working professional. Nepris, part of Pathful, offers [industry chats throughout the year](https://nepris.com/app/industry-chats/browse?keyword=&offset=0&selectedFacets=%7B%7D). Also, consider Shadowworks.app, which helps streamline the job shadowing process. [Work-Based Experiences](https://www.youscience.com/education/brightpath/work-based-experiences/) is another resource, as is CareerExplorer.com.

### Help students self-actualize and be confident enough to adapt to changes in their future employment opportunities

It is much easier for a child to envision their future and get excited about learning when their emotional needs are met. However, teachers can be paralyzed sometimes by needing to learn how to engage with students on this level. They might wonder where to begin and what to say, especially in difficult situations, even with training provided by the school district. Fortunately, several apps help teachers engage with their students, starting with the simple but powerful act of asking students how they feel. [WellCheq](https://wellcheq.com/) offers a platform to do just that while also providing some administrative tools to notice trends or recognize students who might need a check-in or a more significant intervention. Tools like a [classroom.cloud](https://classroom.cloud/online-safety/) have reporting functions to recognize troubling behaviours and search patterns to help schools give students the support they need to stay on track and in school.

Pixton.com is a comic-style app that helps students express themselves, which can make it easier for students to communicate on difficult topics. For those needing a good general resource with actionable tips and materials, visit PBS for their [Student Mental Health Matters](https://www.pbslearningmedia.org/collection/student-mental-health-matters/) resources. Having the ability to express feelings and being validated by an adult’s caring response goes a long way to building student confidence. And confident students are better able to think about their future. It’s a critical step in building resilient learners who will better adapt to whatever the job market might dish out once they graduate.

### Pay attention to cyber threats and adopt sound practices to protect yourself and model good habits for your students

The threat posed by cybercrimes is real and growing. Not only do teachers have to be concerned with how their actions and their students might expose the school district, but they also need to model good habits for their students. For the specifics, most IT departments have strict guidelines about installing software, and they have email filters and strong firewalls, but teachers need to employ their own personal cyber-hygiene practices, too. Build good habits and help your students know how to use password management platforms like Dashlane.com or LastPass.com. Engage 2FA (two-factor authentication), and be sure to have malware applications installed and running. If a personal device hooks into the network, being diligent with these basic practices becomes even more important.

Monitor your students’ safety, too. Employ the [classroom management](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/classroom-management/) software on your network to keep students limited to approved sites. It’s a good model for students to see this used early in their lives because, in their working careers, they will undoubtedly find that their employers use similar tools. [NetSupport](https://www.netsupportsoftware.com/classroom-management-teaching-platform/) offers a cloud-based and a LAN version of their classroom management tool. Also, talk to students about career opportunities in cybersecurity, many of which can be technical degrees and certifications rather than bachelor’s and master’s degrees. [The National Initiative for Cybersecurity Careers and Studies](https://niccs.cisa.gov/education-training/cybersecurity-teachers) is a good place to start for teaching resources and career exploration for all grade levels.

### Communicate to students that pathways to well-paying jobs start early and are no longer limited to the college or career options that used to be the norm after graduation

More U.S. businesses are lifting the four-year college degree requirement for entry-level jobs. Instead, they are looking at competency-based education and/or skill certifications as the minimum standards for applicants. If this trend sticks, this means there are more opportunities for high school graduates to find well-paying careers that don’t require a four-year college degree. In some cases, they can start at an entry-level position and be trained by the company.

Pursuing a two-year degree, like an associate’s degree, or going through an apprenticeship program or vocational training have always been viable options, but now companies are hiring people with general skills and training them to fit specific needs. We see this trend particularly in healthcare, which is supported by the articulated credit model of some colleges. In an articulated credit model, students apply their certification in a technical program towards units in a related bachelor’s degree program. For example, someone with a medical assistant certification can layer certification in phlebotomy and EKG towards a bachelor’s degree or vocational license in nursing. Companies like [MedCerts offer certification programs](https://medcerts.com/education-pathways/earn-college-credit) in high school so that when a student graduates, they have a high school diploma, a certification in a medical career, and already have university credits towards a nursing degree. The healthcare company partners then continue the training for their new employees.

There’s no doubt that we do face an uncertain future, where technology changes and global challenges force everyone to adapt. We do ask a lot of our teachers to guide our students in a changing world, but they are up to the task. In fact, the teachers I meet actually embrace these challenges for the chance to have meaningful discussions with their students, teaching them to consider viewpoints, communicate their thoughts, and be critical consumers of information.

Teachers also realize that the key to a productive future lies in anchoring each student with the confidence to adapt to whatever may come their way. I’ve worked with teachers through three decades and despite war, pandemic, financial uncertainty, and technological advancements, they have always been the anchor our students need, building them up and teaching them the resilience and coping skills they need as they enter adulthood.

**Categories:** Insight

**Tags:** Apprenticeship, Certifications, Classroom Management, Employee, Healthcare, High School, Hiring, teaching strategy, Vocational Education

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### [Highfive Secures $250k Seed Funding to Empower Educators](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/highfive-secures-250k-seed-funding-to-empower-educators/)

**Published:** September 25, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Highfive, an Indianapolis-based EdTech pioneer, recently closed a $250,000 seed funding round to develop nationally in the United States.

**Content:**

Highfive, an Indianapolis-based EdTech pioneer, recently closed a $250,000 seed funding round to develop nationally in the United States. The company will commence their go-to-market strategy in five essential states and then look to expand rapidly. The round was led by Roosh X, with additional investment from LearnLaunch Accelerator, the top US EdTech accelerator. Roosh X will work with Highfive to co-build a new version of Highfive’s flagship classroom product, aiming to reach 100 new schools with 15,000 users by the end of the year.

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Co-founded in 2023 by Nathan Maynard, Dr Luke Roberts and Laura Morton, with an aim to end the school-to-prison pipeline and create generational paths of success. The app provides [research](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/research/)-informed advice and a unique empathy-driven approach to teacher discipline strategies. The platform has served 1.5 million students globally and saved 850,000 hours of school administrative time since its conception. It employs a team of 13 people and has raised $430,000 to date.

Since then, Highfive has seen rapid growth, with 30,000 active monthly users, and plans to double its user base by December 2024. The programming has seen success in 36 states, empowering educators to help students feel like they belong, helping educators work through conflict with top skills, and teaching students critical skills as a normal part of the school day. These positive changes made in schools improve attendance and grades and, as a result, decrease the chances of violence and crime.

Speaking on the fundraising, Nathan Maynard, Co-founder & CEO of Highfive, said:

> **We’re excited by this next chapter in Highfive’s story. The investment will allow us to continue our mission – enabling well-being and positive relationships within every school community – on a grander scale. Our ongoing work focuses on scalability, security, and user experience, making it easier for schools to onboard and maximize the benefits of this transformative tool. Together, we’re not just building a product; we’re shaping the future of education by creating more empathetic and safe learning environments.**

Traditional approaches to education often rely on fear-based discipline, which results in a no or low-empathy teaching environment. Highfive is an app that supports teachers in the classroom with a non-prescriptive approach, ensuring that students and educators have resources and agency through choice. The startup empowers educators to help students feel like they belong and allows educators to work through conflict with more skill, agency, and choice.

Serhiy Tokarev, Co-founder & General Partner of Roosh, added:

> **Highfive’s unique approach, built around empathy and forgiveness, speaks for itself. With successes across the USA, reducing exclusion rates and discipline referrals drastically, Highfive is evidence that tangible, forward-thinking change can be made to the education system. At Roosh X, we’re proud to have been able to provide our deep technical expertise to co-build Highfive’s product and AI strategy.**

With this funding round, the firm will focus on the lowest-performing [K-12](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/k-12/) schools in target states in the United States, particularly those with low academic metrics and disproportionate discipline issues.

Roosh X, as an investment arm of Roosh Investment Group, focuses on co-building and scaling businesses focused on profitability by providing investment alongside deep tech expertise. It identified Highfive’s potential in the large US education market, strong mission alignment, and opportunity for product co-building.

To co-build with Highfive, Roosh X started developing a new, scalable product version. This focus on technical assistance freed up Highfive to focus on expanding its offering into new schools across the US. The organization is also developing Highfive’s AI strategy to automate manual work and reporting processes. In the future, it plans to expand the functionality of the Highfive app and implement further AI features.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, EdTech Funding, EdTech Investors, EdTech Startups/Companies, Funding, K-12, Online Courses, Online Education, Research

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### [Interplay Learning Expands Offerings With New Programmes and AI Mentor](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/interplay-learning-expands-offerings-with-new-programmes-and-ai-mentor/)

**Published:** September 25, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Interplay Learning, the industry leader in immersive training solutions for the skilled trades, has recently launched two new Academy programmes, Clean Energy and Solar.

**Content:**

Interplay Learning, the industry leader in immersive training solutions for the skilled trades, has recently launched two new Academy programmes, Clean Energy and Solar. The platform’s innovative, AI-powered teaching assistant SAM is now available in Interplay Academy to provide support and guidance to online learners. These exciting new capabilities will help education and [workforce development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/workforce-development/) leaders expand their offerings and leverage AI to enhance the learning experience.

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Building on the success of Interplay’s existing trade programmes, the Clean Energy and Solar Academies offer a wide range of courses to prepare learners for entry-level jobs in these rapidly expanding fields.

SAM, short for Skill Advisor and Mentor, is another significant feature in this release. Interplay’s AI teaching assistant takes a distinctive approach to AI-driven [mentorship](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/mentorship/). It goes beyond simply giving learners the answer in a way that undermines learning. Instead, SAM asks questions and provides additional context to help learners better comprehend the content while also sharpening their [critical thinking](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/critical-thinking/).

Doug Donovan, Founder and CEO of Interplay Learning, stated:

> **We are thrilled to open up more pathways to in-demand careers through our new Interplay Academy programes. With the addition of SAM, we’re taking our training to the next level, offering a comprehensive solution that meets the needs of both learners and instructors.**

By expanding into Clean Energy and Solar and adding SAM to the platform, Interplay Learning continues to position itself as a comprehensive solution for [career readiness](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/career-readiness/) in the trades. Interplay Academy’s out-of-the-box solution provides accessible, expert-led training that prepares participants for better careers and better lives. This comprehensive approach reassures both learners and instructors that their needs are being met.

Interplay Learning, based in Austin, has been assisting customers and employees in enhancing their training, careers, and lives since 2016. Online and VR training for essential skilled trades is scalable and more effective than traditional training methods.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** AI Teaching Tools, Artificial Intelligence, Career Readiness, Critical Thinking, EdTech Startups/Companies, Immersive Learning, Mentorship, Online Education, Workforce Development

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### [Pearson and Niniskillup Collaborate to Empower Students With Healthcare Skills](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/pearson-and-niniskillup-collaborate-to-empower-students-with-healthcare-skills/)

**Published:** September 25, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Pearson, the world's learning company, and Niniskillup Training Institutes, a leading training, testing, and placement services provider, have joined hands to offer Pearson's BTEC Higher National undergraduate qualifications in Health and Social Care.

**Content:**

Pearson, the world’s learning company, and Niniskillup Training Institutes, a leading training, testing, and placement services provider, have joined hands to offer Pearson’s BTEC Higher National undergraduate qualifications in Health and Social Care. Pearson BTECs are Vocational Skill Qualification programmes developed and validated in partnership with industry, universities, and professional bodies, offering diverse qualifications and enabling learners a pathway to UK universities.

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The Pearson BTEC Higher National undergraduate qualification is regarded as equivalent to the first two years of a three-year honours degree in the UK. It provides students with a distinctive learning experience through assessments and assignments rooted in real-world scenarios. These qualifications have achieved significant global success, benefiting over 1.05 million learners across more than 50 countries. Its courses are available at over 30 partner institutions in India, including [universities](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/universities/), colleges, international schools, and private training centres such as Solitaire Business School (Hyderabad), Jetking Institutes (Mumbai), and Buddha Group of Institutes (Karnal), among others.

Siddharth Parnerkar, Senior Director, Pearson Workforce Skills, shared about the partnership:

> **India is experiencing a significant shift towards vocational and skill-based education, with a strong focus on developing skills and enhancing employability. Health and social care are critical needs in India today. Through our partnership with NiniSkillip, learners will have access to Pearson BTEC programmes that will equip them with practical, industry-relevant skills they need to succeed in a competitive job market.**

Pearson is working with the National Skill Development Corporation International (NSDCI) to promote Pearson BTEC qualifications across India. Globally, Pearson BTEC has collaborated with industry leaders such as Amazon Web Services, BMW Group, and Schneider Electric to design industry-specific customized qualifications for learners across sectors. It offers courses in 24 subject areas with more than 2000 qualifications ranging from business to digital technology to art and design to [healthcare](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/healthcare/), EVs, and Semiconductors, enabling learners with skills relevant to the global workplace.

Commenting on the collaboration, Vishesh Chandrashekar, CEO of NiniSkillup, said:

> **We are thrilled to collaborate with Pearson to bring their esteemed BTEC Higher Nationals Health and Social Care courses to our institution. This partnership underscores our commitment to providing our students with internationally recognized qualifications that meet industry standards and prepare them for successful healthcare and social services careers.**

Niniskillup has established partnerships with key institutions such as the British Council for English Language Training and Examinations, including ACCA and CMA. It also works with Cambridge for all English proficiency exams, TCS for government and entrance exams like JEE and banking exams, ETS for TOEFL and GRE, and IDP for IELTS. The platform’s comprehensive approach extends to providing training in English and other foreign languages to enhance students’ [employability skills](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/employability-skills/).

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Certification, EdTech Startups/Companies, Employability Skills, Entrance Exam, Healthcare, Online Education, Partnerships, Study Abroad, undergraduate students, Universities

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### [Savvas Learning Launches New Career Tech Courses](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/savvas-learning-launches-new-career-tech-courses/)

**Published:** September 25, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Savvas Learning Company, a next-generation K-12 learning solutions leader, has recently announced the launch of Savvas CTE, an offering of innovative career and technical education (CTE) courses.

**Content:**

Savvas Learning Company, a next-generation [K-12](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/k-12/) learning solutions leader, has recently announced the launch of Savvas CTE, an offering of innovative career and technical education (CTE) courses, including many that prepare students for industry-recognized certification exams. With a wide array of all-digital courses ranging from drone piloting and [cybersecurity](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/cybersecurity/) to esports and aeronautics, the newly introduced course inspires students to explore career paths and develop skills needed for success in today’s high-interest, high-demand jobs.

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While providing students opportunities to delve into relevant topics that help them develop [job-ready skills](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/job-ready-skills/), Savvas CTE provides educators with a comprehensive, turnkey learning solution that’s easy to implement and integrates smoothly with the learning management systems schools use most. Accessible anytime, anywhere, the courses are flexibly designed with an engaging instructional experience for both in-person and virtual learning, with benefits including:

- **Certification Prep:** With a course curriculum aligned to certification objectives, students get everything they need to excel on certification exams, earn resume-boosting credentials, and graduate as certified professionals.
- **Student-Centered Design:** Developed by industry experts and based on educational research, each course is designed to maximize student learning, motivation, and achievement.
- **Interactive Learning Experiences:** The courses provide immersive content and learning tools, engaging students with interactives, videos, discussion boards, projects, and more.
- **Real-World Applications:** Students become career-ready when they go beyond understanding concepts to applying them in real life. Through practical course activities, students gain the skills they will need for future careers.

Savvas CTE’s diverse catalogue offers 55 career-launching digital courses, acquired in the recently announced acquisition of Pointful Education. These courses equip middle and high school students with the skills and knowledge to succeed on industry-recognized certification exams and in future careers.

Speaking about the latest development, Bethlam Forsa, CEO of Savvas Learning Company, said:

> **Every student, while still in high school, and even middle school, deserves the opportunity to explore career pathways that help them plan for their future, gain modern workplace skills, and increase their employability. Savvas CTE helps them get there by providing interactive, real-world learning experiences that engage students at every step, ensuring they gain the skills they need to become career-ready and secure good jobs in today’s fast-growing fields.**

Savvas CTE courses are aligned with nationally recognized career clusters, including information technology, STEM, health science, business and marketing, and audiovisual communications and technology. Many Savvas CTE course titles prepare students for success on industry-recognized certification exams, including Drones: Remote Pilot, Social Media Business Marketing, Architectural Design, and Swift App Development. Courses in dentistry, early childhood education, and cloud technologies can help students explore their curiosities for future careers in growing fields.

Savvas Learning’s high-quality instructional materials span every grade level and discipline, from evidence-based, standards-aligned core curricula and supplemental and intervention programmes to state-of-the-art assessment tools and the industry’s most well-rounded portfolio of college- and [career-readiness](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/career-readiness/) solutions, all designed to meet the needs of every learner. Millions of students and educators use its products in over 90 percent of the 13,000+ public school districts across all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, and globally in more than 125 countries.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Career Readiness, Communication, Cybersecurity, EdTech Startups/Companies, Exams, Interactive Learning, Job-ready Skills, K-12, Online Courses, Online Education, Technical Education

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### [IIT Delhi Offers Advanced Programme in Technology and AI Leadership](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/iit-delhi-offers-advanced-programme-in-technology-and-ai-leadership/)

**Published:** September 24, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** IIT Delhi, has launched Advanced Programme in Technology and AI Leadership that equips emerging leaders with the skills to navigate the AI-driven business landscape. 

**Content:**

The demand for innovative technology leaders capable of navigating the intricacies of today’s digital ecosystem has never been higher. According to management consulting firm Korn Ferry, more than 82% of CEOs and top leaders believe that [artificial intelligence](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/artificial-intelligence/) (AI) will substantially impact their businesses. In response, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi launched the Advanced Programme in Technology and AI Leadership (TAILP). This programme will equip emerging technology leaders with the critical skills to lead confidently in an AI-driven world.

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Ideal for new and emerging technology leaders, IT decision-makers, senior managers, business consultants, analysts, and tech entrepreneurs, the programme empowers professionals to drive sustained growth through strategic leadership, operational excellence and AI expertise. Participants will learn to create innovative technology strategies, manage IT systems focusing on [cybersecurity](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/cybersecurity/) and compliance and build leadership skills essential for AI-driven projects. With access to cutting-edge AI research from IIT Delhi, leaders will possess the skills to foster resilience and innovation and stay competitive in the evolving [digital economy](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/digital-economy/).

The Advanced Programme in Technology & AI Leadership offers a comprehensive curriculum covering essential topics such as AI and Machine Learning for Business, Digital Transformation, Cyber Resilience, and emerging technologies such as [blockchain](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/blockchain/) and [metaverse](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/metaverse/). The course includes a guided capstone project that allows participants to apply their learning to real-world technology assessment challenges, ensuring they are well-prepared for the AI-driven landscape. A two-day campus immersion at IIT Delhi provides participants with a unique opportunity to engage with faculty, collaborate with peers, and partake in workshops designed to refine leadership skills and enhance their understanding of AI-driven business environments.

Findings from EY’s CEO Survey underscore the relevance of this programme. The survey revealed that Indian business leaders are rapidly integrating AI into their strategic agendas, with 70% of CEOs planning increased investment in new technologies and AI. This trend highlights the need for skilled leaders who can navigate the AI-driven landscape and drive innovation.

IIT Delhi’s esteemed faculty deliver the programme, including Professor Arpan Kumar Kar, a thought leader in information systems with extensive experience in emerging technologies/ Prof. Kar has undertaken research projects for leading organizations such as BASF, Fidelity, PwC, Facebook and World Bank, and has earned numerous accolades, including the Research Excellence Award by Clarivate Analytics and the BK Birla Distinguished Researcher Award. His insights and expertise will guide participants in navigating the complexities of AI-driven business environments and mastering tech leadership. He has over 200 research publications, cited over 18,000 times.

The programme, recognized and endorsed by IIT Delhi, will begin on January 19, 2025. Upon successful completion, participants will receive a prestigious certificate from IIT Delhi, a testament to their expertise and leadership in the field of technology and AI.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Academic Research, AI Education, Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, Certification, Cybersecurity, Digital Economy, Higher Education, Metaverse, Tech Education

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### [Jump Raises Series A Funding to Expand Support for Freelancers](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/jump-raises-series-a-funding-to-expand-support-for-freelancers/)

**Published:** September 24, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Jump, a French workforce startup, recently announced that it has raised $12.23 million (€11 million) in Series A funding round led by the pan-European fund Breega.

**Content:**

Jump, a French workforce startup, recently announced that it has raised $12.23 million (€11 million) in Series A funding. The round was led by the pan-European fund Breega, with participation from Index Ventures, Roosh Ventures, and RAISE Seed For Good.

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Founded in 2021 by Nicolas Fayon, Thibault Coulon, and Maxime Bouchet, Jump aims to redefine work by offering freelancers the benefits of salaried employment. The platform helps freelancers manage administrative, financial, and professional challenges while balancing work and personal life. It provides permanent contracts, social protection, loans, health insurance, and tools to streamline freelance work. It recently launched Jump Open, a free solution for aspiring freelancers. The company supports nearly 2,000 freelancers and has an annualised business volume of €150 million.

Commenting on the funding, Co-founder and CEO of Jump, Nicolas Fayon, said:

> **Today, Jump reconciles younger generations’ deep aspirations for freedom with their essential need for security and personal fulfilment. Since our launch in 2021, we have quickly won the hearts of freelancers, becoming leaders in France. This fundraising will allow us to accelerate our growth and continue developing our offering to meet the demands of the creators of tomorrow across France and Europe.**

Currently, Gen Y and Z are worried about their financial stability. Freelancing motivates them due to the expected increase in their income. At the same time, for 25% of them, this career option allows them to develop skills and thrive in a career full of freedom that would not have been possible in a full-time job. To help them achieve their goals while maintaining job security, Jump has conceived and designed an all-in-one platform to reduce the risks associated with [entrepreneurship](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/entrepreneurship/) while providing complete protection.

Benjamin Deplus, Partner at Breega, added:

> **Jump is the answer to societal changes and aspirations related to our relationship with work. Independence no longer means administrative burdens and less social protection. With a strong triptych of Product, Legal Innovation, and Human, Nicolas and his team are reshuffling the industry and creating a new category of freelancers. Jump is by their side to choose freelancing by choice, not by necessity, And embrace this new chapter in their careers with simplicity and peace of mind. A vision and values that resonate with Breega; we feel privileged to support Jump in this next phase.**

With this investment round, Jump plans to accelerate growth in France, Europe, and the UK, enhance brand awareness among Gen Y and Z, and provide comprehensive and caring support to freelancers. It also aims to double its workforce by 2025.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Employee Benefits, Entrepreneurship, Financial Support, Funding, HRTech, Human Resources, Workforce Training

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### [IIT Madras Partners With Schools to Offer Free Online Courses](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/iit-madras-partners-with-schools-to-offer-free-online-courses/)

**Published:** September 24, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has introduced the 'IITM School Connect' programme to assist students in making informed decisions regarding their higher education and career paths.

**Content:**

The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has introduced the ‘IITM School Connect’ programme to assist students in making informed decisions regarding their [higher education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/higher-education/) and career paths. To reach this goal, two certificate course programmes in ‘Data Science and [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/artificial-intelligence/)‘ and ‘Electronic Systems’ are being provided to school students.

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According to the official statement, the courses have been designed by IIT Madras professors, with content specifically tailored for school students. These courses will be taught online and are aimed at providing hands-on career experience for Class XI and XII students.

Highlighting the importance of this programme to the development of students, Prof. Andrew Thangaraj, Chair, Centre for Outreach and Digital Education (CODE), IIT Madras, said:

> **As India’s top Institute, IIT Madras sees it as our social responsibility to help school students explore various career options at an early stage while they are still in school. Currently, we are offering two key courses—Data Science and AI and Electronic Systems; we plan to introduce more such hands-on programmes in the coming months, catering to a broader range of interests.**

The key highlights of this programme include recorded lecture videos, hands-on training, live interactions, assignments, and computer-based assessment for certification. The courses will be for eight weeks. The initiative has attracted substantial interest, with over 500 schools across India partnering with IIT Madras. As many as 11,000 students across India have enrolled in the first batch. These [certification](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/certification/) programmes are open to all Classes XI & XII partnered school students.

Prof. Prathap Haridoss, Dean (Academic Courses), IIT Madras, stated:

> **It is heartening to see school students independently building remotely controlled robots. Students pursuing the Data Science course have engaged in hands-on projects, using datasets to extract meaningful insights. Courses such as these expose the students to the various disciplines and help children identify their interests and strengths.**

The next batch will commence on 21st October 2024. Registrations for this batch commenced on 16th September 2024. Schools interested in partnering with IIT Madras can register at the official website: school-connect.study.iitm.ac.in.

Prof. Vignesh Muthuvijayan, Faculty Coordinator, BS Degree, IIT Madras, also emphasized the benefits for school students, saying:

> **The response from schools and students has been overwhelmingly positive. We are thrilled to collaborate with schools nationwide to offer these short programmes for children. Children are naturally inquisitive, and it’s always a pleasure to interact with them as they come with many questions. Nurturing their curiosity is both fulfilling and essential for shaping their future.**

As India’s leading Institute, IIT Madras is deeply committed to assisting young minds in making informed decisions about their higher education choices. In the coming days, the Institute will launch additional short-term programmes across many disciplines to introduce students to a wide range of study opportunities. These programmes will provide students with a unique opportunity to explore several career pathways while gaining practical insights into their future academic pursuits, knowing that IIT Madras supports and guides them.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Career Growth, Certification, Data Science Course, Higher Education, Online Courses, Online Education, Online Programs

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### [How to Play Minecraft With Friends: A Comprehensive Guide to Minecraft Hosting](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/how-to-play-minecraft-with-friends-a-comprehensive-guide-to-minecraft-hosting/)

**Published:** September 23, 2024
**Author:** Vlas Manik

**Excerpt:** This article addresses how to play Minecraft with friends on PC, console, and mobile. Explore public servers, set up private servers, or use LAN. Learn about Minecraft hosting and Realms to ensure a good multiplayer experience. 

**Content:**

Playing Minecraft solo is an enjoyable experience, but the game truly shines when you bring friends into the mix. Whether you want to collaborate on a massive building project, embark on adventurous quests, or hang out in a blocky sandbox, there are multiple ways to connect with friends across various platforms. Here’s a detailed guide on how to play Minecraft with friends on PC, consoles, and mobile devices, including using Minecraft hosting services.

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### **Playing Minecraft with Friends on PC**

#### Joining a Public Server

Public servers offer a ready-made [community](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/community/) where you and your friends can join other players. Here’s how to do it:

- **Find a Server:** Use websites like Minecraft Server List, Planet Minecraft, or Minecraft-mp.com to find a server that suits your interests.
- **Add the Server:** Copy the server’s IP address, open Minecraft, go to the Multiplayer menu, click “Add Server,” and paste the IP address.
- **Join the Server:** After adding the server, select it from your server list and click “Join Server.”

Public servers vary widely in their rules, themes, and gameplay styles, so explore a few to find one that fits your group’s preferences.

#### Creating a Private Server with Minecraft Hosting

If you prefer a more controlled environment, you can set up your server:

- **Download the Server Software:** Get the latest version from the official Minecraft website.
- **Configure the Server:** Edit the server properties file to set the rules and preferences for your server.
- **Run the Server:** Start the server software and share your IP address with friends.
- **Join the Server:** Open Minecraft, go to Multiplayer, click “Add Server,” and enter the IP address.

Alternatively, you can use a Minecraft hosting service to simplify the process:

- **Choose a Hosting Service:** godlike. The host provides quality Minecraft hosting.
- **Set Up Your Server:** Follow the hosting provider’s instructions to configure and launch your server.
- **Invite Friends:** Share the server address with your friends to join.

[Minecraft hosting](https://godlike.host/minecraft-free-server-en/) services offer improved performance, easy setup, and customer support.

#### Using LAN (Local Area Network)

For friends who are physically nearby and on the same network, LAN is a quick and easy option:

- **Open to LAN:** In your Minecraft world, pause the game, click “Open to LAN,” and customize the settings.
- **Join the LAN Game:** Other players on the same network can find and join the game from the Multiplayer menu.

### Playing Minecraft with Friends on Consoles

#### On Nintendo Switch

To play with friends on a Nintendo Switch:

- **Link to Microsoft Account:** Make sure your Microsoft account is linked to your Nintendo Switch.
- **Add Friends:** In Minecraft, go to the Friends tab, find your friends, and send invites.
- **Join Friends’ Games:** Once your friends accept the invite, you can join their worlds when they are online.

#### On Xbox

Xbox players can connect through Xbox Live:

- **Invite Friends:** Pause the game, go to the Friends tab, and send invites to your Xbox Live friends.
- **Join Realms:** If invited to a Realm, you can join directly from the Friends tab.

### Playing Minecraft with Friends on Mobile

#### Using Realms

Realms are Mojang’s official server hosting service, allowing for a seamless multiplayer experience:

- **Subscribe to a Realm:** Create or join a Realm via the Minecraft app. Realms require a monthly subscription but offer a reliable and persistent world.
- **Invite Friends:** Use the Realm settings to invite friends via their Microsoft accounts.

#### Using External Servers

Mobile players can also join external servers:

- **Find a Server**: Use sites like Minecraftpocket-servers.com to find suitable servers.
- **Add the Server:** In the Minecraft app, go to the Play menu, tap “Servers,” and add the server using its IP address.

### General Tips for Playing Minecraft with Friends

#### Communication

- **Voice Chat:** Use platforms like Discord or TeamSpeak for real-time [communication](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/communication/).
- **In-Game Chat:** Utilize Minecraft’s text chat to coordinate activities and share information.

#### Setting Goals

- **Collaborative Projects:** Plan large builds, community farms, or intricate Redstone contraptions.
- **Adventure Maps:** Explore custom adventure maps for a shared quest experience.

#### Staying Safe

- **Moderation:** If running a private server, appoint moderators to help manage the community.
- **Backups:** Regularly back up your world to prevent data loss.

### Conclusion

Playing Minecraft with friends can transform the game into a dynamic and engaging experience. Whether you’re on PC, console, or mobile, there are plenty of ways to connect and enjoy the game together. By following this guide and considering Minecraft hosting services, you’ll be well-equipped to set up multiplayer sessions and start crafting unforgettable memories in Minecraft.

**Categories:** Insight

**Tags:** Communication, Community, Game Based Learning, MinecraftEdu, Play-based Learning, Software

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### [Sirius Raises $4M to Make Music Education Accessible Globally](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/sirius-raises-4m-to-make-music-education-accessible-globally/)

**Published:** September 23, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Sirius, a Berlin-based music school startup that provides a state-of-the-art video conferencing system for 1-to-1 online music lessons to make music education accessible worldwide, recently raised $4 million in a seed funding round led by Market One Capital.

**Content:**

Sirius, a Berlin-based music school startup that provides a state-of-the-art video conferencing system for 1-to-1 online music lessons to make [music education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/music-education/) accessible worldwide, recently raised $4 million in a seed funding round led by Market One Capital. Silicon Gardens, Fund F by Female Founders, New Renaissance Ventures, and Angel Invest also participated.

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Sebastian Riegelbauer and Charlotte Dryander co-founded Sirius in 2020. The platform connects students of all ages and skill levels with qualified teachers for one-on-one online piano, guitar, and singing lessons. It handles lesson scheduling and ensures excellent sound quality while providing a virtual piano, sheet music, a metronome, recording tools, and additional learning resources. The company has partnered with the Karajan Academy, the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra school, to develop a cutting-edge video conferencing system tailored specifically for musicians, enabling high-quality, interactive, 1-to-1 online lessons.

Sebastian Riegelbauer, co-founder and co-director of SIRIUS, shared about the company:

> **COVID has shown how urgently music teaching needs to be digitized. SIRIUS aims to offer students and teachers an alternative to traditional analogue teaching and make music education accessible worldwide.**

SIRIUS’s online music classes eliminate the need to travel for music lessons, saving time and money. The online booking tool makes it easy to schedule music lessons on short notice or switch to a new music teacher. Rebooking piano or singing classes is also simple. It presently has over 400 music teachers accessible to help students learn an instrument online.

Marcin Zabielski, Partner at Market One Capital, added:

> **We firmly believe that technology can enhance how people learn music without compromising its human element. That’s why we chose to invest in Sirius, whose founders have an ambitious vision of creating the largest pan-European online music school.**

With this funding round, SIRIUS plans to drive growth and product development and expand its engineering and marketing teams. It also intends to introduce AI to reduce administrative overhead for music teachers, summarise and analyze lessons, create tailored lesson plans and practice materials and provide interactive feedback to students during practice. This personalization of lessons through AI should make the audience feel catered to and valued.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, EdTech Funding, EdTech Startups/Companies, Music Education, Music Learning, Music-based Learning, Online Courses, Online Education, Online Music Course

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### [IIT Roorkee, SamSU Partner for Sustainable Energy and Environmental Research](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/iit-roorkee-samsu-partner-for-sustainable-energy-and-environmental-research/)

**Published:** September 23, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** The Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) and Samarkand State University (SamSU) have taken a significant step in Indo-Uzbek academic collaboration by signing two major agreements.

**Content:**

The Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) and Samarkand State University (SamSU) have taken a significant step in Indo-Uzbek academic collaboration by signing two major agreements. These include a Letter of Intent to establish a Joint Master’s Degree Programme (JMDP) and a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to foster research and collaboration in hydrology, environmental science, sustainable energy, and SDGs.

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The agreements were signed by Professor Khalmuradov Rustam Ibragimovich, Rector of SamSU, and Prof. Kamal Kishore Pant, Director of IIT Roorkee, alongside a team of highly experienced and knowledgeable faculty members from both [universities](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/universities/).

The Joint Master’s Degree Programme (JMDP), starting in July next year, is an MTech programme to facilitate students from both countries to study at the two institutions. The programme, developed between the Department of Hydrology at IIT Roorkee and SamSU’s Department of Hydrometeorology, will address critical global issues like water scarcity, climate change, and environmental degradation. It will also equip students and faculties of SamSU with advanced expertise in water resource management modelling and sustainability.

Furthermore, the initiative will allow IIT Roorkee to exploit its long-standing expertise and experience to provide actionable solutions to real-world problems in hydrology and related fields in Uzbekistan, as stated in a press release.

While addressing the event, Professor Kamal Kishore Pant, Director of IIT Roorkee, stated that this collaboration will contribute to sustainable solutions for water and environmental issues, enhance academic excellence, and have a societal impact. Likewise, Prof Ibragimovich emphasized that the agreements underscore the commitment of both institutions to addressing pressing climate challenges and creating a platform for innovative research and education.

Prof. Vimal Chandra Srivastava, Dean of International Relations at IIT Roorkee, emphasized the importance of the partnership in expanding IIT Roorkee’s international footprint and fostering cross-cultural academic exchanges. Similarly, Dr. Muhtor Nasirov, Vice-Rector of International Relations at SAMSU, expressed excitement about the collaboration’s potential to drive global environmental sustainability and joint innovations. Prof. Naveen Navani, Dean of Academic Affairs at IIT Roorkee, emphasized that these MoUs will create new opportunities for student and faculty exchanges, research initiatives, and knowledge-sharing.

Professor Sumit Sen, Head of the Department of Hydrology; Professor Ankit Agarwal, Faculty member of the Department of Hydrology, IIT Roorkee, Professor Safarboy, Head of the Hydrology Department, and Dr Arindam Banik, ICCR’s Chair of Indian Studies (Economics), SamSU, were also present during the signing of these MoUs.

The collaboration sets a benchmark for Indo-Uzbek educational collaborations and is expected to significantly enhance the global standing of both institutions in the long run. By addressing global water challenges and [climate change](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/climate-change/), the IIT Roorkee-SAMSU partnership paves the way for innovative academic initiatives that will have a lasting impact on future generations and foster deeper India-Uzbekistan relations.

IIT Roorkee is among the foremost institutes of national importance in higher technological education, engineering, and primary and applied research. Since its establishment, the Institute has played a vital role in providing the country with a technical workforce and know-how in pursuit of research. It has also been considered a trendsetter in the area of education and [research](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/research/) in the fields of science, technology, and engineering. It offers Bachelor’s Degree courses in 10 disciplines of Engineering and Architecture and Postgraduate Degrees in 55 disciplines of Engineering, Applied Science, Architecture and planning.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Academic Research, Climate Change, Collaboration, MOU, Post Graduate Program, Research, Universities

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### [Physics Wallah's Series B Round Fuels Growth and Expansion](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/physics-wallahs-series-b-round-fuels-growth-and-expansion/)

**Published:** September 20, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Physics Wallah (PW), India's leading EdTech company known for revolutionizing how students learn physics, has completed its Series B funding round.

**Content:**

Physics Wallah (PW), India’s leading EdTech company known for revolutionizing how students learn physics, has completed its Series B funding round. In a remarkable achievement, the startup raised $210 million through primary and secondary transactions. The funding round was led by Hornbill Capital, with substantial participation from Lightspeed Venture Partners and existing investors GSV Ventures and Westbridge Capital.

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According to the company, this investment brings its post-money valuation to an impressive $2.8 billion, an increase from its previous valuation of $1.1 billion when the Noida-based firm raised $100 million in a Series A funding round in June 2022.

Physics Wallah was founded in 2020 by Pandey and Prateek Maheshwari and offers online and offline courses and study materials for JEE, NEET, and other engineering entrance exams, along with state board exams. The platform also runs divisions focused on skilling, [higher education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/higher-education/), and [study abroad](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/study-abroad/). Its Institute of Innovation (IOI) features 4-year residential programmes emphasizing job readiness. Initially launched as a YouTube channel in 2014, The firm claims to offer free education to over 4.6 crore (46 million) students through its 112+ YouTube channels in five vernacular languages. Its app has been downloaded over 30 million times, with 5.5 million paid students.

Commenting on the latest development, Alakh Pandey, founder and CEO of Physics Wallah, said:

> **This investment is not just a validation of our efforts to democratize education and make quality education accessible to every student in India, but also a testament to the impact we have created over the years.**

The latest round marks one of the most significant primary capital raises in the EdTech segment, signalling renewed investor confidence after a long interval, especially as companies transition back to traditional learning methods while incorporating digital innovations.

Alakh Pandey emphasized that investing in [offline education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-education/) centres has proven pivotal for the startup. Looking ahead, Pandey predicts that FY25 will mark the highest full-year EBITDA for Physics Wallah. He highlighted that revenues increased 2.5 times in FY24, thanks to their targeted investments in offline centres.

Adding further about the investment, Prateek Maheshwari, Co-founder of Physics Wallah, said:

> **This new round of funding will enable us to expand our reach, enhance our technological capabilities, and continue delivering unparalleled learning experiences. This comes on the back of strong, sustainable year-on-year growth. FY25 is going to be the year of the most considerable absolute profitability for the PW Group.**

Dev Khare, Partner at Lightspeed Venture Partners, added:

> **The community of students built over the years of painstakingly creating quality educational videos and reasonably priced offerings for online and offline courses has made Physics Wallah a familiar brand name across India and all socioeconomic groups.**

The company’s operating revenue jumped 234% to Rs 779.3 crore in the financial year ended March 2023 from Rs 223 crore in the previous year. Its net profit, however, declined to Rs 8.9 crore in FY23 from Rs 103.1 crore in the previous fiscal year. While the startup is yet to file its financials with the Registrar of Companies (ROC) for FY24, Maheshwari had said that the company was targeting a Revenue of Rs 2,000 crore for the fiscal year.

Physics Wallah focuses on extending its physical presence and merging with community-based education platforms. This strategy aims to strengthen its market position and develop a more comprehensive educational ecosystem. It also intends to combine new technology with conventional learning methods, ultimately providing users with a more thorough educational experience. As PW evolves and adapts to the ever-changing educational landscape, its innovative thoughts and substantial resources are expected to pave the road for future success.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** EdTech Funding, EdTech Investors, EdTech Startups/Companies, Engineering, Entrance Exam, Higher Education, Offline Education, Online Courses, Online Education, Study Abroad, Upskilling

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### [Stimy AI Raises Pre-Seed Funding to Revolutionize Math Education](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/stimy-ai-raises-pre-seed-funding-to-revolutionize-math-education/)

**Published:** September 20, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Stimy AI, a Polish-founded AI math tutor that analyzes handwritten problems and provides instant feedback with personalized guidance, recently raised $425,000 in a pre-seed funding round to expand globally and enhance its AI capabilities.

**Content:**

Stimy AI, a Polish-founded AI math tutor that analyzes handwritten problems and provides instant feedback with personalized guidance, recently raised $425,000 in a pre-seed funding round to expand globally and enhance its AI capabilities. Simpact Ventures and AIP Seed backed the funding.

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Established in 2023 by Mark Zollner and Wojciech Drezek, Stimy AI aims to support children globally between the ages of 10 and 18 struggling to learn math. The AI-based platform analyzes each step of a student’s work, offering personalized guidance and accurate solutions in algebra, calculus, and arithmetic. Available 24/7 through a math chatbot and engaging puzzles, the app creates a stress-free, self-paced learning experience, delivering free, high-quality math support anytime, ensuring a confident learning journey for every student.

Speaking about the development, Stimy AI’s team stated on LinkedIn:

> **This investment will supercharge the next chapter of our journey to revolutionize math education for millions of kids. It’ll enable us to scale globally and improve our proprietary AI to continue to deliver unique capabilities kids want and don’t exist. Our AI is additionally more accurate in math and faster than GPT-4o and o1.**

Like a professional tutor, Stimy can examine the assignment and provide suggestions, support, or solutions for learners. One can get clear step-by-step answers to any math question, including those with several subquestions and written explanations. The platform lets users quickly prepare for tests with questions tailored to the subject matter. One can scan math questions for the test. Stimy then generates practice test questions before scoring them and providing tailored assistance.

Dariusz Żuk, Managing Partner at AIP Seed, added:

> **First of all, Mark Zollner is an exceptional entrepreneur with a wealth of experience, both from successful startup projects and those that failed which is also a valuable lesson. His global experience mentoring startups gives him a unique perspective on business. Stimy AI has the potential to solve complex mathematical tasks and show students the various stages of reasoning. This is the first step toward creating a comprehensive educational application that could go beyond just math in the future, sparking hope and excitement for the possibilities ahead.**

Krzysztof Grochowski, Partner at Simpact Ventures, also commented:

> **Millions of children struggle to learn math. The problem is particularly pronounced in communities with limited access to education but affects students worldwide. By personalizing learning, AI will help anyone, regardless of location or resources.**

With this funding, Stimy AI plans to enter new markets by making the app available to another 100 million users through more than a dozen new language versions and introducing additional features to increase [engagement](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/engagement/) and learning efficiency.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, EdTech Funding, EdTech Startups/Companies, Engagement, Online Courses, Online Education, Online Math Learning

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### [Google.org Announces New AI Funding for Next-Gen Education](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/google-org-announces-new-ai-funding-for-next-gen-education/)

**Published:** September 20, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Google.org, the tech company's philanthropy arm, recently announced that it is investing over $25 million to support five education nonprofits that help educators and students learn more about using artificial intelligence.

**Content:**

Google.org, the tech company’s philanthropy arm, recently announced that it is investing over $25 million to support five education nonprofits that help educators and students learn more about using [artificial intelligence](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/artificial-intelligence/). The initiative plans to reach over half a million [K-12](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/k-12/) and college students and educators, giving them the skills they need to use AI responsibly in the classroom and the workplace.

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- [**International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)**](https://iste.org/) will launch GenerationAI, an initiative to provide educators with the knowledge, tools and confidence to safely and responsibly capture the power of AI in the classroom. Through collaboration with the National Education Association (NEA), Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA), Center for Black Educator Development (CBED), Latinos for Education (L4E), Indigitize and Playlab, ISTE’s GenerationAI programming will reach educators across the country through high-quality professional learning on AI, specifically created by and for educators.
- [**4-H**](https://4-h.org/) will increase access to AI knowledge and skills for rural students and educators nationwide, including targeted local programming in Colorado, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Nebraska, Ohio, North Carolina, South Carolina, Utah and Pennsylvania.
- [**aiEDU**](https://www.aiedu.org/) will close AI literacy gaps for underserved students by delivering a high-quality AI curriculum and capacity-building in rural and Indigenous communities.
- [**CodePath**](https://www.codepath.org/) will create and deliver industry-vetted AI coursework to underserved college computing students.
- [**STEM** **From Dance**](https://stemfromdance.org/) will close gender gaps in STEM by developing and delivering foundational AI content to girls of colour, allowing them to enhance dance choreography through sound, animation and technology.

In addition to Google.org funding, ISTE and 4-H will incorporate Google AI learning resources into their training. The organizations will offer Generative AI for Educators, a two-hour, self-paced course designed to help educators save time and enhance student learning with generative AI tools. This course is one of many resources available from Google to help people learn AI skills across all sectors, including the Google AI Essentials course and the addition of AI training within the Google Career Certificates programme.

The latest announcement builds on the impact of Google.org’s $75M AI Opportunity Fund, which will help over one million Americans learn essential AI skills by funding best-in-class [workforce development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/workforce-development/) and education organizations nationwide. Through these new initiatives, Google.org aims to equip the next generation of professionals and educators with crucial AI skills for the classroom and beyond.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, K-12, Next Generation Technology, NonProfits, Online Courses, Online Education, Workforce Development

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### [NSDC, Ethnotech, and Cambridge Join Forces for Future Skills](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/nsdc-ethnotech-and-cambridge-join-forces-for-future-skills/)

**Published:** September 20, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** The National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), under the aegis of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, has launched the "Centre for Future Skills".

**Content:**

The National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), under the aegis of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, has launched the “Centre for Future Skills”, a groundbreaking initiative in collaboration with Ethnotech Academy and Cambridge University Press & Assessment.

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This state-of-the-art facility, a vibrant hub of innovation and learning, aims to provide technology infrastructure and expert guidance in the latest technologies to [higher education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/higher-education/) institutions (HEIs). It will create a launch pad for students to excel in the rapidly evolving tech landscape and connect the aspirations of the youth with the ever-changing demands of the industry.

Emphasizing the importance of equipping the youth with skills relevant to the future job market, Nitin Kapoor, Vice President of NSDC, stated:

> **This is a significant advancement in India’s skill development landscape, as we strive to position India as the Skill Capital of the World, our focus on future-ready skills is paramount. Upskilling is no longer a luxury but a necessity, as it empowers individuals to stay relevant and adapt to technological advancements. NSDC International is essential in bridging the global skill gap, and Skill India Digital Hub (SIDH) is the go-to skill platform for all your skilling needs. Our collaborations with Ethnotech Academy and Cambridge University Press & Assessment will bring global practices.**

He also highlighted the necessity of collaboration between academia and industry to ensure educational programmes align with market needs.

The event’s main focus was the establishment of partnerships with the academic/corporate partners, NSDC, Ethnotech, and Cambridge University Press & Assessment. This was followed by panel discussions that addressed current challenges and potential solutions in emerging technology. The technology infrastructure will include all the major technologies such as [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/artificial-intelligence/) and [Machine Learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/machine-learning/), [Data Analytics](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/data-analytics/), AR/VR/Meta, [Cloud computing](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/cloud-computing/), Cyber Security, Internet of Things, Industrial / Home Automation, Robotic Process Automation and Semiconductor Design.

Addressing the audience, Peter Philips, Chief Executive Officer of Cambridge University Press & Assessment, said:

> **Cambridge University Press and Assessment is the largest single department within the Cambridge campus with over 100 million learners. Through Cambridge’s globally recognized certification and assessment resources, the collaboration aims to empower learners with new-age skills, improve their career prospects, and contribute to the global economy.**

Prominent dignitaries who attended the occasion included Prof. T G Sitharam, Chairman of AICTE, Hiroyaki Takashima, CEO of Zenken Corporation, and Alan Griffin, Senior Council Member of the Victorian Institute of Technology and former Commonwealth Minister of Australia.

As the demand for skilled professionals in emerging technologies continues to rise, the Centre for Future Skills stands as a beacon of opportunity, empowering students with the potential to navigate the complexities of the modern job market and contribute meaningfully to the economy.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Data Analytics, Higher Education, Innovation, Machine Learning, Partnerships, Skill Development

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### [ApplyBoard Secures CAD$100M Financing Deal for Global Expansion](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/applyboard-secures-cad100m-financing-deal-for-global-expansion/)

**Published:** September 19, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** ApplyBoard, the premier worldwide student mobility platform, recently secured a $100 million financing facility to extend its operations into non-English-speaking countries.

**Content:**

ApplyBoard, the premier worldwide student mobility platform, recently secured a $100 million financing facility to extend its operations into non-English-speaking countries. RBCx, Canada’s largest bank’s technology investment arm, provided the credit facility in early 2024. This facility allows a business to take money out over time rather than reapplying every time it requires capital.

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ApplyBoard was founded in 2015 by brothers Martin, Meti, and Massi Basiri; they have built partnerships with 1,500+ primary, secondary, and post-secondary educational institutions and work with 6,500+ recruitment partners to drive diversity on campuses across Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, and Ireland. The company simplifies the [study abroad](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/study-abroad/) search, application, and acceptance process by connecting international students, recruitment partners, and academic institutions on one platform. It has become the world’s largest online platform for international [student recruitment](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/student-recruitment/), assisting more than 1 million students with their educational journeys.

Speaking about the latest move, Meti Basiri, Co-founder and CEO of ApplyBoard, said in a statement:

> **The international education landscape is rapidly evolving, as we expect student mobility to double in the coming years, further validating the potential international students unlock for communities, economies, and cultures around the world. With support from RBCx, we can enable our investment in technology and increase market expansion opportunities to bring more innovative products and offerings to students and partner institutions.**

The team has increased over the past eight years, and it has now 1,200+ team members across the globe. Its headquarters is located in downtown Kitchener, ON, with representatives in more than 30 other countries, including India, China, Vietnam, the Philippines, Nepal, Bangladesh, the United Kingdom, Australia, and the United States. ApplyBoard, the most popular company in the region’s tech sector, has raised hundreds of millions in venture capital funding and reached unicorn status during the pandemic, raising $374 million in 2021 and being valued at $4 billion.

With this funding, the company plans to add [universities](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/universities/) and colleges in non-English-speaking countries to its platform. The move comes after Ottawa greatly reduced the number of study permits for international students.

As Ottawa reduced the number of international students it allowed into Canada, ApplyBoard started looking for post-secondary schools in non-English-speaking countries that still welcome foreign students. It has signed up some universities in Germany as part of a test run in that country and plans to add another ten countries next year.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** EdTech Funding, EdTech Investors, EdTech Startups/Companies, Funding, International Education, Online Courses, Online Education, Student Recruitment, Study Abroad

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### [Brisk Teaching Raises Seed Funding, Unveils New AI Tool for Educators](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/brisk-teaching-raises-seed-funding-unveils-new-ai-tool-for-educators/)

**Published:** September 19, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Brisk Teaching, the leading AI-powered Chrome extension for educators, schools, and districts, has announced the completion of its $5 million seed round, bringing its total funding to $6.9 million.

**Content:**

Brisk Teaching, the leading AI-powered Chrome extension for educators, schools, and districts, has announced the completion of its $5 million seed round, bringing its total funding to $6.9 million. The round was led by Owl Ventures, with participation from South Park Commons, Springbank Collective, Coherence Fund, and Coalition Operators. The startup plans to utilize this funding to expand its team, accelerate product development, and fuel international growth, all to save educators time and provide enhanced, intuitive tools for administrators.

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Founded by Arman Jaffer, Brisk Teaching is a classroom tool that leverages [artificial intelligence](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/artificial-intelligence/) to increase the quality and efficiency of instruction. The platform is directly integrated into educators’ existing tools and empowers educators to differentiate texts, create content, give feedback, and authenticate writing. It also enables teachers to incorporate AI-powered tutors, assessments, and activities directly into the content they share with students. Within a year of its inception, the firm served over 500,000 teachers in 30,000 school districts, making it the most popular AI-powered Chrome extension for educators.

Speaking on the fundraising, Arman Jaffer, Founder and CEO of Brisk Teaching, said:

> **Educators are asked to do too much with too little. At Brisk, we’re committed to making the profession sustainable by automating the 20 hours of digital work that teachers do each week—without compromising quality. This funding will help us scale our new student-facing tool, Boost. Teachers can offer their students personalized activities essential for differentiated learning, which would otherwise be too time-consuming to manage daily. Students will benefit from features like a brainstorming partner, checks for understanding, and real-time feedback on their work.**

The company also announced Brisk Boost, a new tool that empowers students to use AI in safe, contained activities linked to teachers’ content and lesson objectives. It functions as a personal tutor by adapting to each student’s unique needs while offering teachers valuable insight into student learning progress. It allows teachers to turn content such as an online textbook, YouTube video, or slide presentation into engaging activities, providing students instant support, adaptive quizzes, and interactive [brainstorming](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/brainstorming/) sessions to enrich their learning experience.

As schools have shifted away from distant learning, the average [K-12](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/k-12/) educator continues to use over 140 applications each year. Instead of providing another platform for teachers to manage, Brisk provides a free Chrome extension that connects the fragmented curriculum ecosystem and other EdTech apps to automate actions teachers execute in their current tools. The everyday, hidden labour of Teaching, such as grading and lesson planning, frequently consumes more time than in-person class time and contributes significantly to burnout. Integrating with curriculum, [learning management system](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/learning-management-system/), and Google Workspace streamlines time-consuming administrative tasks.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** AI Tutoring, Artificial Intelligence, Brainstorming, EdTech Funding, EdTech Investors, EdTech Startups/Companies, K-12, Learning Management System, Online Courses, Online Education

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### [Farid Secures $250k Pre-Seed Funding to Fuel Growth and Expansion](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/farid-secures-250k-pre-seed-funding-to-fuel-growth-and-expansion/)

**Published:** September 19, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Farid, an emerging Egyptian EdTech startup, has announced that it has received $250,000 in pre-Seed funding from Saudi businesswoman Amal bint Abdulaziz Al-Ajlan.

**Content:**

Farid, an emerging Egyptian EdTech startup, has announced that it has received $250,000 in pre-Seed funding from Saudi businesswoman Amal bint Abdulaziz Al-Ajlan. The funding comes when the company has also formed several key alliances with schools across Egypt. With this round of funding, the firm plans to develop its platform and expand into Saudi Arabia and the UAE.

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Farid was founded by Mahmoud Hussein in 2024 and focuses on character education and mental health support for children and youth aged 3 to 18 years. It employs modern educational methodologies to develop personal and psychological skills. The platform has distinguished itself by offering innovative educational solutions to improve children’s well-being and enhance their skills. It is the first and leading platform in the Middle East and North Africa to provide direct, one-on-one sessions for character-building and mental health support for Arab children. It also offers training for youth and graduates to become certified trainers in Farid’s educational and psychological methodology.

Commenting on the latest development, Mahmoud Hussein, Founder and CEO of Farid, said:

> **The company will use the funding to expand its platform, develop new training content, hire new employees and trainers, and expand into Saudi Arabia and the UAE. It will also work on forming partnerships with many schools and universities to enhance its reach to the target audience.**

The founder also pointed out that [innovation](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/innovation/) in education is one of the main factors in attracting funding, achieved through Farid’s unique methodology. Additionally, Hussein emphasized that the large market, the increasing need for personal skills education and self-development for children in the region, and plans for regional expansion in Gulf markets make Farid an attractive option for investors looking to support education and well-being.

Hussein added that Farid’s goals include regional expansion by launching the platform in more schools and educational institutions in Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and the UAE. The platform aims to increase the number of subscribers to 20,000 over the next two years.

The organization also aims to expand its content by introducing workshops and new curricula that improve children’s skills, foster their abilities, and support their mental health, allowing them to face future problems successfully. Regarding training and employment, the platform intends to train 10,000 graduates from educational institutions to become certified trainers with Farid by 2030. Farid was picked as one of the top 100 startups at the LEAP2024 conference hosted in Riyadh in March 2024.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** EdTech Funding, EdTech Investors, EdTech Startups/Companies, Employment Skills, Online Courses, Online Education, Personal Development, Student Mental Health

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### [LabLabee Raises $3.4M Seed Funding to Empower Telecom Professionals](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/lablabee-raises-3-4m-seed-funding-to-empower-telecom-professionals/)

**Published:** September 19, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** LabLabee, an EdTech company providing hands-on learning experiences in future network technologies, has recently announced the successful completion of its seed funding round, securing $3.4 million.

**Content:**

LabLabee, an EdTech company providing [hands-on learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/hands-on-learning/) experiences in future network technologies, has recently announced the successful completion of its seed funding round, securing $3.4 million. This round was led by Reach Capital, with participation from Classera, along with existing investors Brighteye Ventures and e& Capital. Notable business angels such as Cedric Sellin (Investor and advisor in Tech) and Mohammed Husamaddin (VP of Business Development at Naseej) also joined the funding round.

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Co-founded by Samir Tahraoui and Mahfoud Sidi Ali Mebarek, LabLabee’s mission is to equip aspiring telecom professionals with the knowledge, skills and practical expertise needed to excel in this dynamic industry. With a strong focus on cutting-edge technologies in Telco, Telco Cloud, Enterprise, Industry 4.0 and Networking, the firm is revolutionizing the world of telecommunications through innovative virtual hands-on training labs. Over the last year, the platform has onboarded numerous companies, including Deutsche Telekom, Orange Group, Ooredoo, ASN, Axian Group, STC Solutions, Andorra Telecom and Cetin, and partnered with major vendors such as Juniper, Windriver and Amarisoft.

Speaking about the company, Samir Tahraoui, Co-founder and CEO of LabLabee, said:

> **Future networks are more open and constantly evolving according to businesses’ needs. While deploying such technologies, Telco, SI, and Industrial engineers constantly face the challenge of learning new technologies and architectures and maintaining a wide range of skills. LabLabee’s benefit is to make learning easier, faster, and field-ready.**

The telecommunications industry, a massive $1.8 trillion market, is undergoing a significant transformation. New players, like tech giants Microsoft and AWS, are entering the scene with their 5G initiatives. Even industrial companies are deploying private 5G networks, reshaping the market. This rapid change has exposed a critical skills shortage. Telecom operators transitioning to cloud-based technologies and software developers, engineers, and administrators entering the new telecom space face this challenge.

A recent survey found that this skills gap is the biggest obstacle to telecom operators’ adoption of cloud-based solutions. LabLabee aims to bridge this gap by offering specialized, on-demand, affordable practice labs for technologies like 5G, IMS, and cloud-native tools. These labs help learners master complex concepts and gain confidence in applying their skills in real-world scenarios. This ensures professionals have the practical skills to implement cloud or AI solutions in the evolving Telecom and network infrastructure landscape.

Esteban Sosnik, General Partner and Co-founder of Reach Capital, added:

> **New technologies like 5G, IoT and cloud computing are transforming how telecommunication services are developed, deployed and managed. As such, Telcos and the industry at large require skilled professionals who can support future networks. LabLabee was born from Samir’s frustrating experience in Telecom as an engineer and a trainer. He, Mahfoud and the team bring the ideal blend of deep technical experience and industry knowledge to help workers upskill, reskill and thrive in this critical sector. We could not be more excited to back LabLabee.**

With this investment round, LabLabee plans to achieve several key milestones in the coming months, including establishing a leadership position in the EMEA market, accelerating their expansion into the US market through hyper scalers partners such as AWS, Azure and GCP, and broadening their product portfolio with new hands-on training labs, including VMware, Redhat and Windriver. It also intends to expand its international team with top talent in [engineering](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/engineering/), sales, and customer support to maintain its high standards of quality and service. This expansion will help them better serve their growing user base and continue delivering exceptional training experiences.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** EdTech Funding, EdTech Investors, EdTech Startups/Companies, Funding, Hands on Learning, Online Courses, Online Education, Telecom

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### [TeamBridge Raises $28M to Streamline HR Management for Hourly Employees](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/teambridge-raises-28m-to-streamline-hr-management-for-hourly-employees/)

**Published:** September 18, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** TeamBridge, a startup designed to transform HR management for hourly workforces, has raised $28 million in Series B funding.

**Content:**

TeamBridge, a startup designed to transform HR management for hourly workforces, has raised $28 million in Series B funding. Mayfield led the round, which included existing investors General Catalyst and Abstract Ventures. With this investment round, the company plans to accelerate advancements in product development, [artificial intelligence](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/artificial-intelligence/), and enterprise infrastructure.

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Founded by former Uber executives Arjun Vora and Tito Goldstein, TeamBridge aims to automate certain HR activities while offering hourly employees a self-service app experience. On the back end, the platform provides templates and workflows for onboarding and time-off tracking. At the same time, the customizable app allows employees to view and claim shifts, sign any required legal documentation, and text with managers. Its software, developed by a team with backgrounds from Uber, Google, Airbnb, Meta, and others, offers businesses a modular approach to building customized workflows and mobile applications. This technology aims to replace outdated legacy systems and manual processes, providing frontline staff with a more efficient and self-service experience.

Highlighting the company’s mission, Arjun Vora, Co-Founder and Co-CEO, said:

> **Most tech companies are building for each other. We’re focused on the hourly workforce, representing 60-70% of the global workforce. Our goal is to bring a technology revolution to this sector.**

Since its launch in late 2022, TeamBridge has expanded across various sectors, including medical staffing, homecare, warehouse staffing, and hospitality. The company reported a fourfold increase in growth in 2023 and has doubled its user base in the first quarter of 2024. The platform now supports over 300,000 employees.

To explain the development further, Tito Goldstein, Co-Founder and co-CEO of TeamBridge, said:

> **TeamBridge enables businesses to activate a tech-enabled workforce quickly and cost-effectively. Our clients benefit from faster and more efficient tools, which help them consolidate their markets and drive growth.**

Mayfield Partner Sri Pangulur also commented:

> **TeamBridge is redefining [workforce management](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/workforce-management-platform/) with its composable operating system, optimizing business operations and offering more flexibility to frontline workers. We are excited to support them in their mission.**

TeamBridge also plans to expand its team significantly over the next 6-12 months as it continues to develop its platform and enhance its services for the hourly workforce.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Employee, HRTech, Human Resources, Online Recruitment, Workforce Management Platform

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### [ClassBank Raises Pre-Seed Funding to Boost Financial Literacy Education](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/classbank-raises-pre-seed-funding-to-boost-financial-literacy-education/)

**Published:** September 18, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** ClassBank (formerly ClassEquity), an EdTech company that equips K-12 students with essential financial literacy skills through a digital school currency platform, is thrilled to announce that it has closed $ 1 million in pre-seed investment and grant funding.

**Content:**

ClassBank (formerly ClassEquity), an EdTech company that equips [K-12](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/k-12/) students with essential [financial literacy](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/financial-literacy/) skills through a digital school currency platform, is thrilled to announce that it has closed $ 1 million in pre-seed investment and grant funding. The backers include Brass Ring Ventures, led by exited edtech founder and CEO Miriam Altman-Reyes, Daniel Jhin Yoo, CEO of Goalbook, and The Yass Prize.

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Launched in the fall of 2021 by former middle school math teachers Abby Coyle and Katie Gracey, ClassBank transforms classrooms into communities. Students are empowered to play an active role in their learning environment, take responsibility beyond themselves, and build financial commitment in a safe space. The company has helped hundreds of thousands of students succeed inside and outside the classroom, instilling a sense of hope and a brighter future. By integrating [financial education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/financial-education/) into everyday learning, the platform empowers schools to foster positive behaviours and build stronger, more engaged communities.

Speaking on the fundraising, Abby Coyle, Co-founder and CEO of ClassBank, said:

> **This financing provides critical fuel to help us achieve our revenue and growth targets by investing in marketing and sales resources, ultimately empowering us to extend our impact in underserved communities.**

ClassBank was established to address a problem that co-founders Abby and Katie experienced as educators in deprived communities. They believed that every student should be prepared to face the world after school. However, they also believed that they needed to provide an engaging and relevant learning environment for their students. To address this issue, Abby and Katie created a unique solution that blends financial literacy and [classroom management](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/classroom-management/) into one simple system, making it seamless for teachers and entertaining for students.

Michael Ladipo, Senior Associate, added:

> **Ruthless for Good, a fund focused on investing in BIPOC and women-led companies in education and the future of work, contributed a significant portion of the raise. We were excited to invest in ClassBank because of its focus on student economic empowerment and its teacher-driven design. We strongly believe in their mission to take a community-driven, hands-on approach, helping students understand financial decisions before they face real-world challenges and ramifications.**

With this funding, ClassBank plans to expand its work with schools and districts nationwide, seamlessly integrating financial literacy education into existing curricula while fostering a positive school culture and climate.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Classroom Management, EdTech Startups/Companies, Financial Education, Financial Literacy, K-12, Online Courses, Online Education, Online Learning

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### [PowerSchool Launches New AI Solutions for Students and Districts](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/powerschool-launches-new-ai-solutions-for-students-and-districts/)

**Published:** September 18, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** PowerSchool, the leading provider of cloud-based software for K-12 education in North America, has recently announced the availability of its latest PowerSchool PowerBuddy™ AI products: PowerBuddy™ for College and Career and PowerBuddy™ for Custom AI.

**Content:**

PowerSchool, the leading provider of cloud-based software for [K-12](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/k-12/) education in North America, has recently announced the availability of its latest PowerSchool PowerBuddy™ AI products: PowerBuddy™ for College and Career and PowerBuddy™ for Custom AI. These newly introduced tools aim to transform how school staff, teachers, counsellors, students, families, and the community connect with their school district while helping students easily explore and take steps to ensure they are on the right path for college, career, and life success.

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These AI assistants, designed using PowerSchool’s Responsible AI principles, are the latest PowerBuddy products since PowerSchool launched PowerBuddy in January 2024.

**PowerBuddy for College and Career: Individualized Guidance for Future Success**

PowerBuddy for College and Career is an AI companion powered by students’ longitudinal data to guide them in their postsecondary planning. Designed to engage with students conversationally, PowerBuddy offers personalized support, making career exploration and postsecondary planning simple, accessible, and highly impactful. Students can ask questions to discover their options, understand requirements and next steps specific to their context, and receive tailored guidance on which path best suits their strengths and interests, maximizing their academic and professional success.

**Key Features of PowerBuddy for College and Career:**

- **Empowers Students:** Equips students with guidance based on their individual and unique needs, such as their GPA, assessments, career interests, location preferences, academic proficiency, aptitudes, personal goals, military interests, scholarship qualifications, and more, to confidently explore career and college paths, weigh their options, and make informed decisions.
- **Streamlines Discovery:** Ensures students can quickly find the information they need when they need it with its intuitive natural language interface and contextual relevance.
- **Maximizes Counselor Impact:** This programme frees up valuable counsellor time by providing students with a self-service platform, allowing counsellors to focus on high-impact student support.
- **Security and Privacy:** In addition to adhering to Responsible AI principles, PowerSchool protects the application’s security and integrity, including robust cloud security, security by design, third-party penetration testing, and a responsible disclosure programme—all validated by independent third-party auditors.

**PowerBuddy for Custom AI: Streamlining District Information Access**

PowerBuddy for Custom AI redefines how districts interact with their communities and stakeholders by providing a secure, real-time AI assistant that can answer district-specific questions like details from the district website, policy manuals, athletic schedules, after-school programmes, student handbooks, school calendars, lunch menus, job postings, and more. The tool simplifies information retrieval, allowing users to access accurate, approved answers from district documentation, reducing the need for time-consuming searches and direct inquiries. District staff can easily manage and update the AI’s knowledge base with built-in administrative tools.

**Key Features of PowerBuddy for Custom AI:**

- **Seamless Integration:** Easily integrates into any district website, including Parent Portals, district and school websites, communication platforms, Student Information Systems, [e-learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/e-learning/) platforms, and community engagement sites.
- **Secure Content Management:** Manages and secures district-specific documentation, ensuring privacy and accuracy.
- **Inclusive Accessibility Features:** Offers speech-to-text and text-to-speech functionality, ensuring access for all users.

Commenting on the newly introduced tool, Shivani Stumpf, Chief Product and Innovation Officer of PowerSchool said:

> **At PowerSchool, AI isn’t just a feature – it’s a cornerstone of our mission to enhance educational outcomes and foster meaningful engagement unlike ever before. Our new PowerBuddy tools represent a significant leap forward in empowering students, families, educators, and counsellors with efficient, secure, and personalized access to critical information by providing instant, tailored, and relevant responses through natural language interactions, eliminating the need for time-consuming searches and sifting through an overwhelming amount of information.**

PowerSchool offers end-to-end product clouds that connect the central office to the classroom to the home with award-winning products, including Schoology Learning and Naviance CCLR, so school districts can securely manage student data, enrollment, attendance, grades, instruction, assessments, human resources, talent, [professional development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/professional-development/), special education, data analytics and insights, communications, and college and [career readiness](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/career-readiness/). The platform supports over 60 million students in over 90 countries and over 18,000 customers, including over 90 of the top 100 districts by student enrollment in the United States.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Career Readiness, Communication, Data Analytics, EdTech Startups/Companies, K-12, Online Courses, Online Education, Professional Development, Scholarship

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### [SMART Technologies Unveils Transformative Interactive Displays to Empower Indian Schools](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/smart-technologies-unveils-transformative-interactive-displays-to-empower-indian-schools/)

**Published:** September 18, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** SMART Technologies, a pioneering force in developing interactive technology solutions, has recently announced the launch of its Transformative Interactive Displays in Delhi.

**Content:**

SMART Technologies, a pioneering force in developing interactive technology solutions, has recently announced the launch of its Transformative Interactive Displays in Delhi. The company also unveiled the SMART Board MX Series® and SMART Board GX Series® interactive displays. With over 35 years of global experience in the interactive technology market, along with local distribution partners, Indian manufacturing, and tailored local education content, SMART is uniquely positioned to support Indian schools with locally made, outcome-focused technology that will transform India’s education environments.

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The organization’s interactive displays and software are created to bring learning to life with easy-to-use features that save teachers time and engage students in learning. It is designed in-house at SMART with distinctive features and options, including SMART iQ® with the MX Series. This embedded computer solution, built specifically for education, is simple to utilize immediately. The company displays multiple options for [student engagement](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/student-engagement/) and upgradability that are unique in the market, and they use less power than other brands. Its displays are built to last and evolve with the classroom’s needs.

SMART is establishing manufacturing locally in India, enhancing its production capabilities and reinforcing its dedication to the Indian market. It is working with one of India’s largest Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS), which has chosen partners with established and proven capabilities for producing Interactive Flat Panels to meet their exacting quality standards. This local work represents a significant step in optimizing supply chains, increasing local manufacturing efficiency, and fostering economic growth within the region.

Speaking about the development, Nicholas Svensson, President & Chief Executive Officer of SMART Technologies, said:

> **As pioneers and leaders in the interactive touch technology space, our launch in India is a testament to our commitment to this dynamic market. We promise to help teachers, students, and education leaders create connections that matter, and we’re thrilled to bring this promise and our leading products to the millions of students and teachers here in India. Needless to say, SMART is here to stay, and we look forward to working with schools and organizations nationwide.**

The firm announced its launch in significant markets like Bangalore, Chennai, Mumbai, and Delhi. In addition to promoting itself and engaging with partners and dealers to learn about the Indian market’s growth and existing demands, the brand unveiled three inaugural SMART Exemplary Schools in India. These three Indian schools are thrilled to be among more than 35 global schools named to this prestigious list of schools that display innovative leadership in using educational technology to achieve positive learning results. GEI’s Subhedar Wada Medium School in Mumbai, Surana High Tech International School in Chennai, and Sense Kaleidoscopes in Bengaluru will all be legally recognized as SMART Exemplary Schools in the coming days, making them the first of their type in the country.

SMART interactive displays will be on display for hands-on demonstrations this week at Didac India, which will be held from September 18 to 20 at the Yashobhoomi (India International Convention & Expo Centre) in New Delhi.

SMART, known for its SMART Board® interactive displays and comprehensive software skills, has been dedicated to creating engaging and [collaborative learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/collaborative-learning/) and working environments since 1987. It has established connections that matter to users all over the world. With an emphasis on quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction, the corporation continues to develop education and business technologies worldwide.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Collaborative Learning, Comprehensive Learning, Innovation, Quality Education, Student Engagement, Tech Education

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### [Youni Raises $1M in New Funding to Enhance University Admissions](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/youni-raises-1m-in-new-funding-to-enhance-university-admissions/)

**Published:** September 17, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Youni, a Romanian educational technology startup, recently raised $1 million in new funding as it prepares to introduce a new AI-based technology to enhance university admissions processes.

**Content:**

Youni, a Romanian educational technology startup, recently raised $1 million in new funding as it prepares to introduce a new AI-based technology to enhance [university admissions](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/university-admissions/) processes. Soulmates Ventures, a Czech fund, led the investment round, which Early Game Ventures also joined. Early Game had previously invested in Youni through Early Game Fund I in pre-seed and seed rounds and was joined by other investors.

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Youni aspires to connect every student with the university that best suits their profile, needs, and budget, whether it is in the United States, Europe, or anywhere else in the world. The company aims to help students find the right university by transforming the university recruitment process from a transactional approach to one of proactive scouting. The platform develops a comprehensive ecosystem for the success of students seeking to study abroad. It believes that there is a university that is right for each student. With a suitable adviser, every student will be guided and prepared to discover the fields and faculties that are most appropriate for them.

Speaking about the company, CEO of Youni, Andrei Nicolae, said:

> **This unique new technology is already being tested at several famous universities in the United States. We received very positive feedback. By automating certain processes, our technology has already managed to reduce by more than 30% the efforts and time allocated by universities’ teams for the admissions process. We are confident that the new investment will help us develop this new business line and become the preferred admissions technology provider for universities around the world.**

The investment will help Youni bring to the market a new technology based on [artificial intelligence](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/artificial-intelligence/) aiming to optimize the admission processes in universities anywhere in the world. Youni currently collaborates with more than 600 universities in Europe, the United States, Asia and Australia.

Dan Călugăreanu, Early Game Ventures Partner, also commented:

> **Youni is one of the edtech startups in our portfolio in which we invested shortly after the launch of our first fund. We have constantly followed their evolution and the innovations they bring to the market of formal education, and we are convinced that the new investment will give them wings for what they want to develop in the future.**

The funding supports Early Game’s philosophy of offering help and cash to promising entrepreneurs regardless of stage of development or financial requirements. It is the right VC fund for bold companies seeking a lead investor willing to take risks.

Youni’s latest round of investment brings its total raised to USD 2.3 million.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, EdTech Funding, EdTech Investors, EdTech Startups/Companies, Online Courses, Online Education, Universities, University Admissions

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### [Savvas Learning Acquires Pointful Education to Expand Its Offerings](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/savvas-learning-acquires-pointful-education-to-expand-its-offerings/)

**Published:** September 17, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Savvas Learning Company, a leader in next-generation K-12 learning solutions, recently announced the acquisition of Pointful Education, a provider of innovative, online career and technical education (CTE) courses.

**Content:**

Savvas Learning Company, a leader in next-generation [K-12](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/k-12/) learning solutions, recently announced the acquisition of Pointful Education, a provider of innovative, online career and technical education (CTE) courses that prepare students with the industry knowledge and skills needed for future careers.

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Pointful Education equips students and educators with various resources to make learning and [exam preparation](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/exam-preparation/) as successful and user-friendly as possible. The platform specializes in career-focused courses and certification exam preparation for middle and high school students. From CTE courses to exam services, its virtual learning accommodations give students the edge they need to be successful in any field they choose. It offers various virtual and [blended learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/blended-learning/) solutions that engage students in career exploration and prepare them for the workforce. Its robust catalogue features 55 courses aligned with nationally recognized career clusters. The courses offer engaging instructional design with interactives, videos, projects, language translations, and text-to-speech functionality.

Commenting on the acquisition, Bethlam Forsa, CEO of Savvas Learning Company, said:

> **There’s a growing demand in the education marketplace to provide secondary students with multiple pathways for college and career learning that ignite a passion for career exploration. In addition to providing students an opportunity for college learning with our Outlier offerings, the acquisition of Pointful Education allows us to provide the millions of secondary students we serve with a broader array of high-quality technical, career-focused courses for high-demand, high-skills, and high-paying careers.**

Savvas Learning designs engaging, next-generation K-12 learning solutions that give all students the best opportunity to succeed by combining new ideas, new ways of thinking, and new ways of interacting. Millions of students and educators use its products in over 90 percent of the 13,000+ public school districts across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico and globally in more than 125 countries.

Steve Southwick, Founder & CEO of Pointful Education, also shared his thoughts on the deal:

> **We built our courses to give students the tools they need to develop the job-specific knowledge and skills for success in their future careers. We’re so excited to join Savvas and be able to accelerate the development of new, high-quality, career-focused courses that help schools support and expand their CTE pathways and grow their programme offerings.**

This deal comes after Savvas Learning Company announced its strategic acquisition of Outlier in February, which provides high-quality, online college-level courses that allow high school students to earn dual credit without ever leaving their school building. Outlier by Savvas provides immersive, cinematically-produced courses in the arts, humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences taught by world-class, charismatic instructors from NASA, MIT, Harvard, Yale, and other top institutions.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Blended Learning, Career Development, EdTech Acquisition, Exam Preparation, High School, K-12, Mergers and Acquisition, Online Courses, Online Education

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### [Oxford University Press and Learnlight Launch Innovative English Learning Platform](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/oxford-university-press-and-learnlight-launch-innovative-english-learning-platform/)

**Published:** September 17, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** As global enterprises face the challenge of attracting talent and fostering an international workforce, Learnlight, a communication skills training provider, and Oxford University Press launched Aspire, a new premium English language training programme.

**Content:**

As global enterprises face the challenge of attracting talent and fostering an international workforce, Learnlight, a [communication skills](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/communication-skills/) training provider, and Oxford University Press launched Aspire, a new premium English language training programme. Aspire, designed to help workplace learners achieve English proficiency to the highest standard, combines premium content, world-leading trainers, and cutting-edge features. It concludes with an international certificate upon learners passing their final exam to unlock further career opportunities.

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In today’s global economy, securing skilled talent remains a significant challenge. Approximately 80% of employers need help finding candidates with the right skills, often turning to international workers to fill the gap. As a result, one-third of employees now work in environments where they are non-native speakers of their organization’s primary language. These language barriers hinder collaboration and confidence, as well as DE&I efforts.

Aspire aims to address these challenges head-on. It is available for individual and group training on the Learnlight platform in digital and virtual instructor-led formats. Instructor-led training is delivered by world-leading trainers who complete specialized [professional development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/professional-development/) crafted by Oxford University Press.

Expressing his enthusiasm for the collaboration, Benjamin Joseph, CEO and Co-founder of Learnlight, said:

> **It’s an honour to work with such a renowned and respected institution. In today’s competitive global market, a certification from Oxford University Press will undoubtedly help talent stand out, empowering them to work efficiently with colleagues and clients across the globe.**

Key benefits of Aspire:

- **Proven and Trusted Methodologies:** Aspire is powered by Learnlight’s proprietary science, the Learnlight Empowerment Method™, which, IDC reports, is proven to facilitate 40% faster progress to proficiency. This is combined with content from Oxford University Press, designed and developed to have a tangible impact on learning outcomes.
- **Expert-Led Instruction:** Aspire provides practical, top-tier instruction tailored to professional contexts using world-class trainers. These trainers meet Learnlight’s stringent KPI-based management metrics and have completed specialized professional development with Oxford University Press.
- **Tests and Certificates:** Learners take an Oxford Placement Test to be assigned to the right learning path. They undergo regular progress tests, and upon completing their final assessment, they receive a co-branded certificate from Oxford University Press and Learnlight.
- **Innovative Learning Resources:** Aspire includes access to the Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary and Learnlight’s wide range of learning resources, including Learnlight’s proprietary AI-driven fluency and conversation practice tools in the Fluency Lab, daily conversation practice, a grammar guide, and more.

S. Ruiz de Velasco, MD of OUP English Language Teaching, stated:

> **We are excited by the opportunity to work with Learnlight, with whom we share a vision of excellence in English language learning, to bring our world-leading expertise to the corporate world.**

This collaboration between Oxford University Press and Learnlight will address the language training needs of businesses worldwide.

Learnlight has over 15 years of experience providing language, intercultural, and interpersonal skills training programmes for businesses. It uses cutting-edge technology and instructor-led training to provide digital, self-paced, and virtual instruction powered by its proprietary learning methodology, the Learnlight Empowerment Method™. According to IDC, the platform delivers up to 40% faster progress to proficiency and 57% greater learner satisfaction than other solutions. It has over 1,500 clients in 180 countries and has supported over 700,000 workplace learners, setting them apart in an increasingly complex and global business environment.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Career Growth, Communication Skills, English Learning, Language Learning, Online Courses, Online Education, Online Learning, Partnerships, Professional Development, s

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### [GITAM Receives DST Grant to Boost AI/ML Research](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/gitam-receives-dst-grant-to-boost-ai-ml-research/)

**Published:** September 17, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** GITAM (Deemed to be University) has received a grant of INR 4.57 crore from the Department of Science and Technology (DST) to establish the GITAM Inclusive Technology Business Incubator (i-TBI).

**Content:**

GITAM (Deemed to be University) has received a grant of INR 4.57 crore from the Department of Science and Technology (DST) to establish the GITAM Inclusive Technology Business Incubator (i-TBI). The incubator will promote innovation in deep-tech fields, particularly [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/artificial-intelligence/) (AI) and [Machine Learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/machine-learning/) (ML), supporting a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem.

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This initiative aims to assist 50 startups and commercialise at least 20 products by 2026. It will transform ideas into market-ready solutions. It will provide 24/7 access to state-of-the-art AI/ML facilities for GITAM students, staff, and entrepreneurs, fostering research that could lead to publications, patents, and commercial products, furthering its commitment to technology and [entrepreneurship](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/entrepreneurship/).

This grant is part of GITAM’s broader mission to drive impactful research and align with national priorities:

- **INR 3.65 Crore DST Grant for Tribal Empowerment:** GITAM’s Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) Hubs aim to empower tribal communities in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka by establishing Niger seed oil processing units, honey processing technology, and solar-powered cold storage units, fostering inclusive economic growth.
- **INR 28.87 Crore Multidisciplinary Research Grants:** GITAM’s Multidisciplinary Unit of Research on Translational Initiatives (MURTI) has secured multiple research grants focused on molecular biology, engineering, and environmental sustainability, positioning GITAM as a leader in innovative research.
- **Entrepreneurship Grants from IIT Hyderabad:** Two entrepreneurship grants from IIT Hyderabad’s TIHAN Hub were provisionally awarded to GITAM-led projects:
- **INR 2 Lakh Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) Grant** for an Underwater Remotely Operated Vehicle project led by Chintadu Sairam, a 4th-year B.Tech student.
- **INR 10 Lakh Startup Fund** for CtoSKYAI Pvt. Ltd., which focuses on autonomous underwater vehicles for the shrimp industry, co-founded by GITAM alumnus Mirza Taher Abbas.

Speaking about the initiative, Professor P. Bharani Chandra Kumar, Director of the Centre for Autonomous Systems and Head of the Department of Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (EECE) at GITAM, said:

> **The DST-iTBI grant will significantly contribute to India’s technological progress by providing crucial support for innovative startups. With access to advanced AI/ML infrastructure and grants of up to INR 10 Lakh, the incubator will accelerate product development and commercialisation while offering mentorship and connections with potential funders.**

GITAM’s AI-based face recognition system, developed by the EECE department, has been deployed at INS Kalinga. It delivers a solution 50 times faster than the previous process and saves the Indian Navy 70 man-hours daily, highlighting the University’s contribution to national defence.

Vikas Kumar Srivastav, Head of the Venture Development Centre at GITAM, stated:

> **The GITAM i-TBI is designed to foster an inclusive environment for innovation and entrepreneurship, driving sustainable regional impact by supporting diverse startups.**

Prof. Gouthama Rao Yejju, Vice-Chancellor of GITAM, also emphasised:

> **The Inclusive Technology Business Incubator marks a significant milestone in GITAM’s mission to support India’s technological and economic transformation. By promoting translational research and innovation, we contribute to the nation’s Viksit Bharat vision.**

As GITAM continues its transformative journey, this new achievement underscores the University’s commitment to shaping the future of technology and entrepreneurship in India. By empowering startups and fostering a culture of innovation, the institution reaffirms its role as a catalyst for meaningful change, locally, nationally and globally.

GITAM, founded in 1980, envisions a future driven by knowledge and positive change. Its 12 schools, spread across four multidisciplinary applied learning and translational [research](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/research/) campuses in Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Visakhapatnam, pulsate with the shared mission of making a tangible difference through exceptional, knowledge-driven education. Through initiatives like the Multidisciplinary Unit of Research on Translational Initiatives (MURTI) and Inclusive Technology Business Incubator (i-TBI), GITAM encourages collaboration to address pressing global challenges.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Machine Learning, Multidisciplinary Learning, Research, Universities

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### [IIIT Hyderabad Launches New AI Course for Medical Professionals](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/iiit-hyderabad-launches-new-ai-course-for-medical-professionals/)

**Published:** September 16, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad (IIITH), an autonomous research university, has recently introduced an online course on 'AI for Medical Professionals'.

**Content:**

International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad (IIITH), an autonomous research university, has recently introduced an online course on **‘AI for Medical Professionals’** in collaboration with the National Academy of Medical Sciences (NAMS), an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, and IHub-Data. Prof. Abhay Karandikar, Secretary of DST; Dr Shiv Kumar Sarin, President of NAMS; and Prof. P J Narayanan, Director of IT Hyderabad, launched this first-of-its-kind course virtually.

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The 12-week online orientation course on AI for Medical Professionals is designed to equip medical professionals with the necessary skills to understand, evaluate, and apply AI technologies in real clinical settings. This practical knowledge will significantly improve patient care and operational efficiency. The course covers both theory and tutorials on the basics of AI, [machine learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/machine-learning/), [deep learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/deep-learning/), and includes case studies on clinical applications involving screening, diagnosis, prognosis, and patient management. Participants will also delve into ethical and governance issues related to AI tools and techniques.

At the virtual inauguration, Prof. P J Narayanan, Director of IIIT Hyderabad, said:

> **IIITH is proud to partner with NAMS on this initiative. As the top-ranking institute in AI research in India, we feel it’s imperative to share our expertise in making AI more accessible to the medical fraternity. This will allow us to provide useful and rare AI insights to medical professionals to enhance their judgments, diagnoses, and modern drug discovery.**

The online programme, delivered through video lectures, weekly contact sessions, and case studies, includes quizzes, assignments, and assessments, leading to certification upon completion. Around 200 medical professionals, which include senior faculty/research members from premier medical institutions with postgraduate degrees across 41 specialities spread over 24 states and 56 cities across the country, are participating in the programme. Eminent faculty mentors from IIITH and NAMS are involved in delivering this course.

Prof. Shiv Kumar Sarin, President of NAMS, added:

> **This AI course will enable medical professionals to understand and use transformative technologies like AI to diagnose and treat patients. Medicine is both an art and a science. Doctors’ and engineers’ competencies can be pooled to develop AI-supported solutions in medicine. I am sure that over time, such a programme will become an integral part of the medical curriculum, and medical students will be able to understand and use AI technologies in healthcare.**

The International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad was founded in 1998 and focuses on the core areas of Information Technology, such as Computer Science, Electronics and Communications, and their applications in other domains through interdisciplinary [research](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/research/) with a more significant social impact. Some of its research domains include Visual Information Technologies, Human Language Technologies, Data Engineering, VLSI and Embedded Systems, Computer Architecture, Wireless Communications, Algorithms and Information Security, Robotics, Building Science, Earthquake Engineering, Computational Natural Sciences and Bioinformatics, Education Technologies, Power Systems, IT in Agriculture and e-Governance.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Certification, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Medical Education, Online Courses, Online Education, Research, Universities

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### [IMA Announces Online Portal to Offer Career Opportunities for Young Doctors](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/ima-announces-online-portal-to-offer-career-opportunities-for-young-doctors/)

**Published:** September 16, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** The Indian Medical Association plans to develop a platform for MBBS graduates to find employment. R.V. Asokan, IMA's national president, stated that the platform strives to provide career opportunities for young doctors.

**Content:**

The Indian Medical Association plans to develop a platform for MBBS graduates to find employment. R.V. Asokan, IMA’s national president, stated that the platform strives to provide career opportunities for young doctors. He was in Chennai on Sunday for an event hosted by the association.

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Dr. Asokan added, “There is a myth that there is a shortage of doctors. It is not true. We have an excess of doctors. In the southern States, the ratio of doctors to patients is 1:500, whereas the Union government has informed Parliament that the all-India ratio is 1:830.”

While explaining the reason for creating a web portal, Dr Asokan said, “Currently, the country has 1,09,800 MBBS seats and 65,000 postgraduate seats. Every year, 45,000 students are left behind after taking the NEET-PG (exam). These doctors do not go back to their jobs but prepare for the exam again by taking up coaching. They are unemployed; some are married and depend on their family. There is a lot of frustration”. He added, “The web portal would help a candidate find employment if their profile matched the requirement”.

In October, the association will open an overseas vertical to enable young doctors to apply for positions elsewhere. As a third vertical, there will be a portal to offer overseas [career development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/career-development/) orientation. “We are bringing all these three—national employment, overseas employment, and overseas career development—into one scheme,” Dr. Asokan said.

On whether young doctors would be willing to relocate to distant States considering the language barriers they may have to surmount, Dr. Asokan said, “Doctors are produced for the country. There is an excess of doctors across the southern States. In Kerala, where I have been working for the past 42 years, the ratio is now 1:500. Along the western States such as Maharashtra, Karnataka and Goa, there are sufficient doctors.”

When the union government introduced another 72,000 seats, doctors would reach 10 lakh. “This is more than what we need. With the National Health Mission appointing ad hoc doctors, the opportunities for government jobs have been closed,” he explained. The dignity of the profession was hurt because of the ad hoc appointments and the fact that many doctors were asked to do one-day night shifts. Dr Asokan pointed out that instead of focusing on opening more medical colleges, the government should open more nursing colleges to build a solid paramedical force.

Indian Medical Association (IMA) is the largest represented organisation of doctors in the modern system of medicine in India, which looks after the interests of doctors as well as the well-being of the [community](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/community/) at large. It aims to promote and advance medical and allied sciences in all their different branches and improve public health and medical education in India. When it comes to updating the knowledge of its members and keeping them abreast of the latest technologies in [healthcare](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/healthcare/), the institution has academic wings for general practitioners, for specialists and [online courses](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-courses/) known as the IMA College of General Practitioners, IMA Academy of Medical Specialities, and IMA AKN Sinha Institute.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Career Development, Community, Employment Skills, Exams, Health Education, Healthcare, Medical Education, Online Courses, Online Education

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### [S Chand Group Partners With Embibe to Revolutionize Science Education](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/s-chand-group-partners-with-embibe-to-revolutionize-science-education/)

**Published:** September 13, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** S Chand Group, India’s leading education content company through its subsidiary New Saraswati House, has partnered with Embibe, the world’s first AI-led EdTech platform to transform the learning experience for students in Grades 9 and 10.

**Content:**

S Chand Group, India’s leading education content company through its subsidiary New Saraswati House, has partnered with Embibe, the world’s first AI-led EdTech platform to deliver learning and life outcomes to students and empower teachers to be their best, to transform the learning experience for students in Grades 9 and 10.

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According to an official statement, this collaboration integrates Embibe’s cutting-edge virtual lab simulations into S Chand Group’s and New Saraswati CBSE Science textbooks and lab manuals, offering a unique digital platform where students can conduct experiments, practice viva voce questions and significantly improve their performance in practical exams. Students can access these virtual lab simulations on the myStudygear and NSH Omnibus apps, which have over 1 million downloads.

S Chand Group delivers content, solutions and services across the education lifecycle through its presence in three business segments – Early Learning, [K-12](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/k-12/) and [Higher Education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/higher-education/). The firm has a strong foothold in the CBSE/ICSE affiliated schools, with an increasing presence in the state board-affiliated schools across India. The platform develops and nurtures its relationships with customers by creating quality content and educational innovations, and in recent years, has increased the focus on investing and improving our digital offerings in each of its business segments.

Himanshu Gupta, MD of S Chand Group, stated:

> **By integrating virtual science labs, we enable students to better understand and apply scientific concepts, leading to stronger academic performance and deeper conceptual knowledge.**

Highlighting the educational impact, Saurabh Mittal, CFO of S Chand Group, added:

> **This partnership equips students with innovative tools that make complex scientific principles more accessible and engaging, transforming the way they learn and aligning it with the NEP 2020 and NCF 2023.**

This initiative revolutionizes how students learn science, equipping them with the tools to excel in practical [exams](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/exams/) while fostering a deeper understanding of key scientific concepts.

Karan Avasthi, Sr. Vice President of Growth at Embibe, also emphasized the technology’s benefits:

> **Our virtual lab simulations provide students with hands-on experience in a state-of-the-art science lab, mirroring CBSE and NCERT experiments. This partnership will redefine science education, allowing students to practice experiments as often as needed—something usually limited in physical labs. Virtual labs offer a safe space for students to learn from mistakes without the risk of accidents, especially when handling hazardous chemicals. This ensures a safer, more flexible learning environment where students can gain valuable hands-on experience.**

EMBIBE gives students access to the highest level of personalization regarding relevant content delivery and getting the proper guidance at the right time during their preparation. Teachers can guide every child 1:1 by using powerful algorithms and content libraries that will allow them to set individual homework for every child at the touch of a button. The platform caters to all school boards, [test prep](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/test-prep/), and government job exams, covering more than 400 exams in English, Hindi, and ten major regional languages.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Early Learning Program, EdTech Partnership, EdTech Startups/Companies, Exams, Higher Education, K-12, Online Education, Online Learning, Test Prep, Virtual Labs

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### [CollegeDekho Launches SaarthiGPT, an Innovative AI-Powered Guide for Higher Education](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/collegedekho-launches-saarthigpt-an-innovative-ai-powered-guide-for-higher-education/)

**Published:** September 13, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** CollegeDekho.com, India's leading higher education ecosystem, has recently announced the launch of SaarthiGPT, India's first ever avant-garde AI-powered conversation engine to provide the most accurate, reliable and fast personalized guidance.

**Content:**

CollegeDekho.com, India’s leading [higher education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/higher-education/) ecosystem, has recently announced the launch of SaarthiGPT, India’s first ever avant-garde AI-powered conversation engine to provide the most accurate, reliable and fast personalized guidance for higher education in India. SaarthiGPT by CollegeDekho is trained on more than half a billion proprietary data points and will save time and effort for millions of students on research and become a one-source, always-on, advanced personalized guide to provide the latest information on courses, colleges, admission process, exam timelines.

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SaarthiGPT was developed using the latest AI advancements, keeping in mind the changing college discovery and selection behaviour of [Indian students](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/indian-students/) and their need for natural language search queries through conversations. CollegeDekho has built up deep expertise in this area over the last ten years. The platform will be a boon for Indian students, allowing them to get the most personalized guidance using natural language processing without the issue of hallucination that other large language models have for specialized queries around higher education.

This helpful resource will first be provided in six Indian languages and varied combinations through CollegeDekho SaarthiGPT’s website. It will soon be expanded to cover 22 Indian languages. With SaarthiGPT, students can get the proper guidance in minutes through a simple natural language conversation and choose the right college and course – which currently takes them days as they seek information across multiple sources without guidance. It has been built with inputs from an interdisciplinary team of data scientists, college counsellors, engineers, designers, researchers and marketers to transform higher education guidance.

Commenting on the latest launch, Ruchir Arora, Co-founder & CEO of CollegeDekho, said:

> **Our journey to the small towns of India as part of CollegeDekho Saarthi College Admissions fair revealed a shared challenge among students across social strata–they lacked trustworthy expert guidance around colleges and courses. It reinforced our purpose of being India’s most trusted guide for higher education. With SaarthiGPT, our personalized AI tool available in various Indian languages, we shall bring accurate information to the fingertips of every student of India, democratizing access to college guidance for millions across India – something that could fuel India’s Gross Enrolment Ratios and improve student outcomes thereby building a better future for India and Indians alike.**

SaarthiGPT stands out as the most advanced tool for students because it uniquely provides them with relevant, accurate, and reliable guidance based on their queries. It explores CollegeDekho’s cohort of 350+ exams and 35K+ Indian colleges and universities for the most updated information on their application processes, [exams](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/exams/) accepted, cutoff data, and so on, in order to present students with the most recent and relevant information.

Vipin Jain, CTO of CollegeDekho, also shared his thoughts on the recent development:

> **I’m thrilled to launch SaarthiGPT, which will help millions of anxious students research and shortlist the right colleges and courses. The AI assistant provides students personalized guidance and college counselling, a privilege for only a few. SaarthiGPT is an extension of our brand purpose and will aid students and parents alike in making the right choices in their higher education journey.**

Some of the key areas that CollegeDekho SaarthiGPT covers include:

- **Entrance Exams:** The latest information on top entrance exams in India, such as JEE, NEET, CAT, GATE, and others, along with exam-specific preparation strategies and reference materials.
- **Admission Quota Framework:** Get inputs on category-specific admission processes in colleges in India.
- **Course Options & Insights:** Detailed information on UG and PG programmes and interdisciplinary options focusing on syllabus, fees, job scope, etc.
- **Institute Rankings:** The best institutes are ranked using NIRF rankings and other relevant ranking systems, enabling students to make informed decisions.
- **Financial Support & Scholarships:** Information on government & institution-specific scholarships and options for financial assistance.
- **Job Scope:** Career options with different degrees and placement records of institutions.
- **Admission Framework:** Step-by-step information on admission processes, required documents, application fees, and cutoff analysis.
- **Facilities on Campus:** Information on hostel facilities, mess arrangements, campus amenities, cultural activities, etc.

CollegeDekho, founded in 2015 by Ruchir Arora, Rohit Saha, and Saurabh Jain, aims to simplify students’ lives by providing inclusive and relevant information on colleges, courses, and career paths to help students reach the right college and to help colleges teach them better using outcome-oriented learning. The platform offers invaluable insights to help students make informed decisions about their future.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Career Counselling, Career Guidance, EdTech Startups/Companies, Exams, Higher Education, Indian Language, Indian Students, Online Courses, Online Education

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### [Internshala and NIELIT Collaborate to Streamline Campus Placements](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/internshala-and-nielit-collaborate-to-streamline-campus-placements/)

**Published:** September 13, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Internshala, the largest career-tech platform empowering college students and freshers to kickstart their careers, has signed an MoU with the National Institute of Electronics & Information Technology (NIELIT), to streamline campus recruitment processes across NIELIT centres.

**Content:**

Internshala, the largest career-tech platform empowering college students and freshers to kickstart their careers, has signed an MoU with the National Institute of Electronics & Information Technology (NIELIT), the autonomous scientific society of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India. This partnership is a beacon of hope for NIELIT-trained students, as Internshala will assist them in securing [internships](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/internships/) and employment opportunities, thereby enhancing their career prospects. It aims to streamline [campus recruitment](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/campus-recruitment/) processes across NIELIT centres while connecting students with diverse employers through Internshala’s online platform.

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As part of the MoU, NIELIT students will gain access to the Internshala platform for internship and job placements. The institute will spread awareness about the platform across its centres and assign placement officers to manage student data and job activities on the portal. To improve placement outcomes, Internshala will also conduct an Employability Skill Test for NIELIT students and create an Analytical Skill Report based on their performance. The question bank for the test will be prepared by Internshala and moderated by NIELIT.

Speaking on the collaboration, Sarvesh Agrawal, Founder and CEO of Internshala, said:

> **We are excited to have partnered with NIELIT to help their trained students with internships and placements. Together with NIELIT, we aim to enhance employability and ensure that students are equipped with the skills and experiences that the modern job market demands. Together, this initiative will significantly shape India’s future workforce and contribute to the nation’s digital transformation goals.**

Agrawal added:

> **Internshala is honoured to be the organisation having an official MoU in place with all three ministries working in the area of education and skilling – Ministry of Education (AICTE & Swayam Plus), Ministry of Skill Development (NSDC), and now Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY). We were also part of the pre-budget consultation meeting on employment and skilling chaired by the Hon’ble Finance Minister. There are a few more ministries whose work overlaps with ours, and we aim to close a partnership with them before we close this year.**

Under this alliance, Internshala’s skilling programmes will be integrated with NIELIT’s courses, adhering to industry standards for accreditation. These courses, bearing the credibility of both Internshala and NIELIT, will provide students with industry-recognised certifications, ensuring a high-quality education. Additionally, Internshala and NIELIT will work together to enhance student career prospects by offering free access to internships and job platforms and organising joint employment initiatives like job fairs.

On signing the MoU, Dr Madan Mohan Tripathi, Director General, NIELIT, congratulated Internshala and the team on this collaboration, through which students will be provided with valuable internships and job placements, equipping them with industry-relevant skills and facilitating effective campus recruitment processes. This collaboration would entail a comprehensive evaluation of integrated courses against industry standards, ensuring they meet the required benchmarks for accreditation.

Internshala, founded in 2010, provides students with their first real-world experience through internships and fresher jobs and skilling in on-demand areas through [online training](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-training/) and placement guarantee courses. This is in line with its vision of becoming a career super app for college students.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Campus Recruitment, Career Development, Career Growth, Employability Skills, Higher Education, Internships, MOU, Online Courses, Online Education, Online Training, Partnerships

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### [Lam Research, ISM and IISc Join Forces to Fuel India's Semiconductor Growth](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/lam-research-ism-and-iisc-join-forces-to-fuel-indias-semiconductor-growth/)

**Published:** September 13, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Lam Research Corporation, a global supplier of innovative wafer fabrication equipment, has recently announced that 20 Indian universities will be enabled with the Semiverse Solutions virtual innovation infrastructure to train and develop future engineers for the semiconductor industry.

**Content:**

Lam Research Corporation, a global supplier of innovative wafer fabrication equipment and services to the semiconductor industry, has recently announced that 20 Indian [universities](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/universities/) will be enabled with the Semiverse Solutions virtual innovation infrastructure to train and develop future engineers for the semiconductor industry. The addition, announced at the SEMICON India conference in Noida, is a significant milestone in Lam’s efforts, which began in 2023, to contribute to the [upskilling](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/upskilling/) of up to 60,000 engineers in India over the next decade. Twenty universities were chosen from over 75 registered for the programme.

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After a successful pilot at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Lam signed a tripartite memorandum of understanding with the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) and IISc for the broad deployment of Semiverse Solutions to key universities in the country. The company has previously announced a contribution of $29 million in software licenses towards the MoU, while ISM would support establishing infrastructure and operational costs. IISc will “train the trainers” at the selected universities, while Lam will deploy a dedicated team to support nationwide expansion.

Speaking about the latest development, Rangesh Raghavan, Corporate Vice President and General Manager at Lam Research India, said:

> **Lam is committed to fostering the growth of the Indian semiconductor ecosystem. The addition of Semiverse Solutions virtual semiconductor environments to the selected 20 academic institutions will reach more than 2,600 students this academic year across the country and demonstrates significant progress towards our initiatives to help ready the next generation of semiconductor talent in India.**

The 20 universities will be able to use SEMulator3D®, a powerful 3D semiconductor process and integration modelling software part of the Semiverse Solutions™ platform, to accelerate India’s semiconductor education and [workforce development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/workforce-development/) objectives. The world’s largest semiconductor companies, manufacturers, and foundries use the software to model complete process flows and predict downstream ramifications of process changes that would otherwise require build-and-test cycles in the fab. Using SEMulator3D® is expected to help students learn to develop process flows and perform automated virtual experiments at significantly lower cost and environmental impact.

Akash Tripathi, CEO of ISM, added:

> **Launched during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s state visit to the US in 2023, the Semiverse Solutions training programme is critical to achieving our skilling objectives to develop the talent needed to support the anticipated growth of the semiconductor industry. This programme is an excellent example of what can be achieved when government, industry, and academia work together.**

The announcement is the latest in a series of actions from Lam intended to foster innovation, collaboration and the talent pipeline in India’s growing semiconductor ecosystem. Earlier this week, the firm launched the Lam Research Challenge competition to inspire university [engineering](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/engineering/) students. It broke ground in Bengaluru on what is expected to be one of the most advanced systems labs in the country at Lam’s India Center for Engineering. This new facility will expand capabilities for designing, on-tool testing, and validating semiconductor manufacturing processes, potentially shortening engineering design cycles.

Lam also announced earlier this year its plans to expand its global supply chain to include India and is exploring India-based suppliers who can collaborate to fulfil the need for precision components, custom parts, high-purity gas delivery systems, and other assemblies that go into cutting-edge semiconductor wafer fabrication equipment.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Engineering, Innovation, MOU, Partnerships, Universities, Upskilling, Workforce Development

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### [TouchMath Announces Acquisition of Classworks to Enhance Math Learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/touchmath-announces-acquisition-of-classworks-to-enhance-math-learning/)

**Published:** September 12, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** TouchMath, a leading provider of explicit, multisensory math programmes designed to help students of all abilities has recently announced the strategic acquisition of Classworks.

**Content:**

TouchMath, a leading provider of explicit, multisensory math programmes designed to help students of all abilities understand foundational and abstract math concepts, has recently announced the strategic acquisition of Classworks, a platform that tracks and analyzes student performance data to deliver real-time academic interventions to struggling students. The acquisition broadens TouchMath’s special education and tiered intervention capabilities by integrating Classworks’ academic screening, progress monitoring, and instruction solutions with TouchMath’s innovative approach to math education.

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Founded in 1975, TouchMath has been a trusted resource for educators for the past 50 years. It offers a comprehensive suite of instructional materials, [professional development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/professional-development/) services, and digital resources. Aligned to state and extended standards, the platform is widely used in special education programmes and as a supplemental math solution for Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions.

Commenting on the deal, Sean Lockwood, CEO of TouchMath, said:

> **We are excited to welcome Classworks to the TouchMath family. This acquisition marks a strategic decision to improve our digital product offerings and expand our market reach beyond mathematics. The synergy between our two companies will drive innovation to solve schools’ complex and increasing needs for students with learning difficulties.**

Classworks is a [K-12](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/k-12/) special education and tiered intervention platform that tracks and benchmarks academic progression data to deliver [personalized learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/personalized-learning/) experiences to struggling learners. The comprehensive solution includes academic screeners, math and reading interventions, progress monitoring, and [data analytics](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/data-analytics/). The National Center on Intensive Intervention (NCII) validated and endorsed the platform by The Council of Administrators of Special Education (CASE).

Lindsey Cook, CEO of Classworks, added:

> **Our shared vision of using technology to create equitable learning opportunities is at the core of this acquisition. Joining forces with TouchMath allows us to innovate at a much greater scale and deliver even more comprehensive solutions that address the diverse needs of students and educators alike.**

The merging of Classworks and TouchMath offers a comprehensive range of tools that address the diverse demands of special education and tiered intervention. This strategic acquisition positions the combined organization in the best position to help students with learning difficulties achieve important life skills.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Data Analytics, EdTech Acquisition, K-12, Math Learning Platform, Maths Learning, Mergers and Acquisition, Online Courses, Online Education, Personalized Learning, Professional Development

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### [UK-Based Twin Science & Robotics Raises New Funding for Global Expansion](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/uk-based-twin-science-robotics-raises-new-funding-for-global-expansion/)

**Published:** September 12, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Twin Science & Robotics, a UK EdTech startup, has recently announced that it has raised $1.63 million (£1.25 million) in a funding round led by Soulmates Ventures, ​an accelerator and VC Company equally passionate about STEM education and sustainability.

**Content:**

Twin Science & Robotics, a UK EdTech startup, has recently announced that it has raised $1.63 million (£1.25 million) in a funding round led by Soulmates Ventures, ​an accelerator and VC Company equally passionate about STEM education and sustainability, with participation from APY Ventures, existing investors, and prominent angel investors. With this investment, the company plans to aid its global expansion and strengthen its US position.

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Co-founded in 2017 by Asude Altintas Guray and Cihan Ozalevli, Twin Science & Robotics offers a unique approach to [STEM](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/stem/) education. The company’s educator portal, student app, and STEM kits help students explore Sustainable Development Goals and prototype sustainability projects. The firm believes that science is not just a matter of the brain but also a matter of the heart. It’s not just about receiving a STEM+A education and gaining [21st-century skills](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/21st-century-skills/) but also about learning social awareness, understanding responsible decision-making, exercising conscience, and, most importantly, considering the collective well-being of society. Since its inception, the platform has provided STEM education to over 1.5 million students from 4,000 primary schools across 40 countries.

Speaking about the company and its mission, Asude Altintas Guray, Co-founder and CEO of Twin Science & Robotics, said:

> **Our mission has always been to bridge the gap between technology and education, ensuring that every child, regardless of background, has access to quality STEM education. This investment marks a significant milestone in our journey, allowing us to scale our impact globally and continue developing AI tools that empower educators and students.**

All product’s content is developed in partnership with prominent institutions such as UCL (University College London) and Imperial College. These strategic alliances and collaborations with global companies such as Intel, Rolls-Royce, Google, and Ford help Twin Science & Robotics achieve its goal of providing ‘accessible education for all children worldwide’. Through its collaboration with YGA, an NGO dedicated to bringing the joy of science to disadvantaged children, its STEM products are also reaching schools in need, particularly across Turkey’s earthquake-affected regions.

Hynek Sochor, Founder and Managing Partner of Soulmates Ventures, added:

> **STEM education in practice means that students are not just passive recipients of information; they actively engage in projects linking theory to real-world problems. This approach allows them to acquire technical knowledge while understanding the broader context and developing various skills. The Twin Science & Robotics startup can integrate STEM into school curricula and inspire a new generation of teachers towards a responsible and innovative approach to education.**

The investment will be primarily directed towards enhancing the company’s pioneering “Double-Winged Education” approach, integrating cutting-edge technology with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. This combines physical kits such as the Robotic Art Kit, [Robotics](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/robotics/) & Coding Kit, and STEM for Sustainability Kit, as well as gamified digital applications and ready-made lesson plans, helping teachers teach these subjects both more effectively and engagingly.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** 21st Century Skills, EdTech Funding, EdTech Investors, EdTech Startups/Companies, Funding, Online Courses, Online Education, Robotics, STEM, STEM Education

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### [IIT Ropar and Excelsoft Collaborate to Launch New AI EdTech Lab](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/iit-ropar-and-excelsoft-collaborate-to-launch-new-ai-edtech-lab/)

**Published:** September 12, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** In collaboration with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Excelsoft Technologies, one of India's leading technology solutions providers for education and Learning, has established 'Prof. Dhananjaya Lab for Education Design and Creative Learning'.

**Content:**

In collaboration with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Excelsoft Technologies, one of India’s leading technology solutions providers for education and Learning, has established ‘Prof. Dhananjaya Lab for Education Design and Creative Learning’, an advanced educational technology research lab named after the late Prof M.H Dhananjaya, a visionary educationist and chairman of Excelsoft Technologies. This partnership aims to combine academic research and industry expertise to foster innovation in EdTech across areas like assessments, proctoring, and education delivery, with [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/artificial-intelligence/) (AI) at its core.

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Under the partnership, the Dhananjaya lab will conduct in-depth product [research](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/research/) to reimagine learning and assessments for the AI world. The lab will build proprietary/indigenous AI models on top of existing Learning and Assessment products to boost their functionality, making them more robust and scalable. The lab will also enable Blue-skies research to discover new ideas, principles, or technologies to enhance the education and learning ecosystem further.

Speaking about the collaboration, Prof. Sudarshan Iyengar, Senior Researcher in Education Design and Professor at IIT Ropar, said:

> **We are excited to partner with Excelsoft that opens doors for our students to explore, experiment, and develop an industry first edtech products. We are confident that the Dhananjaya Lab for Education Design will further bolster IIT Ropar’s research capabilities and enable us to explore the transformative impact of AI in Education & Learning.**

The research lab will be co-led by Dr. Sudarshan Iyengar, Head of CSE at IIT Ropar who will serve as the principal investigator, and Mr. D. Sudhanva, Founder & CEO of Excelsoft Technologies who will act as the Executive sponsor. The team also includes Prashanth H M- Head of Corporate Strategy, Adarsh MS- Vice President of Growth & Strategy, Sridhar Joies- Associate Director of Learning & Proctoring Solutions, and Rahul Gautham, Lead AI Strategist from Excelsoft Technologies, all of whom bring their unique expertise to the table. The research team at IIT Ropar will comprise of PhD scholars, MTech, BTech students and a dedicated staff to manage the lab.

D. Sudhanva, Co-founder & CEO of Excelsoft Technologies, emphasized the significance of the collaboration, stating:

> **We are genuinely honoured to embark on this partnership with IIT Ropar. This collaboration provides us with access to a top-class research ecosystem, enriching our journey as an Edtech product and service company. By combining our industry expertise with the academic excellence of IIT Ropar, we aim to make India a frontrunner in developing world-class, cutting-edge Edtech products and revolutionizing the teaching and learning process across the globe.**

IIT Ropar’s partnership with Excelsoft strengthens the institution’s unwavering commitment to academic excellence. This collaboration is a testament to its dedication to developing the potential of the students and researchers to create significant products and technologies that meet and exceed global standards. The institutions are confident that this partnership will lead to groundbreaking innovations in the field of EdTech.

Excelsoft Technologies, with operations in India, Malaysia, Singapore, the UK, and the USA, boasts over two decades of experience developing world-class technology products and services for [e-learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/e-learning/) across [K-12](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/k-12/), [Higher Education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/higher-education/), and Learning and development. The company has a footprint across 25+ countries and works closely with global educational institutions, government agencies, and organizations to develop cutting-edge e-learning products and solutions.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, EdTech Initiatie, EdTech Startups/Companies, elearning, Higher Education, K-12, Partnerships, Research

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### [LEAD Group Introduces TECHBOOK to Transform Student Learning in India](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/lead-group-introduces-techbook-to-transform-student-learning-in-india/)

**Published:** September 12, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** LEAD Group, India's leading School EdTech company, has recently announced the launch of TECHBOOK, an intelligent book designed to transform traditional textbook-driven learning.

**Content:**

LEAD Group, India’s leading School EdTech company dedicated to transforming school education through its pioneering Integrated School EdTech System, has recently announced the launch of TECHBOOK, an intelligent book designed to transform traditional textbook-driven learning. The TECHBOOK brings three cutting-edge technologies and NCF aligned curriculum to address key learning challenges among school students.

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The TECHBOOK addresses the limitations of traditional textbooks by introducing a personalised and [interactive learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/interactive-learning/) experience. In classrooms with varying learning levels, the TECHBOOK enables personalised instruction for each student. It integrates three powerful features:

- **Augmented Reality:** Traditional 2D textbooks limit students’ ability to grasp complex concepts that are inherently 3D in nature. The TECHBOOK brings subjects such as Science and Mathematics to life with ARI ([Augmented Reality](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/augmented-reality/) Instructor), enabling students to interact with topics in 3D.
- **Personalised Reading Fluency:** For [language learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/language-learning/), TECHBOOK’s IRA (Independent Reading Assistant) acts as a personal tutor, reading books aloud to students, listening to their reading, and providing real-time feedback on their reading fluency and pronunciation.
- **Personalised Practice:** With PIE (Personalised Interactive Exercises), students get limitless, adaptive exercises so they can master subjects at their own pace, making learning fun and continuous.

Speaking about the latest development, Sumeet Mehta, Co-founder & CEO of LEAD Group, said:

> **For centuries, the textbook, a primary tool of education in classrooms, has remained unchanged, while AI and AR/VR have moved the world to personalised, multi-modal and gamified experiences across industries. We have brought something from the future for the future of our nation. The TECHBOOK is a revolutionary outcome of years of research in technology, pedagogy and curriculum, and it will forever change how students learn. By 2028, we expect India’s top 5000 schools to upgrade to TECHBOOKS, making personalised and interactive learning the norm in classrooms nationwide.**

Sumeet added:

> **In the first year, TECHBOOKs will be ‘invite-only’ for the top 400 innovator schools in the country. We want to set a new standard of learning and show the world that India is ahead in incorporating AI and technology in schools in a student-centred manner that assists teachers. Education is the foundation of our nation’s progress, and schools are at the heart of this transformation. With TECHBOOK, we’re introducing a new category of learning solutions that will redefine personalised learning in classrooms and how school students engage with textbooks. This is the future of learning.**

Over the past year, LEAD Group has expanded its capabilities to serve the entire spectrum of schools in India, from high-fee schools to affordable schools. The Group is focused on scaling its offerings to support schools nationwide in delivering high-quality education and achieving academic excellence. It is also looking to fast-track its vision of providing high-quality School EdTech solutions to more than 60,000 schools nationwide by 2028.

Smita Deorah, Co-founder and Co-CEO of LEAD Group, also stated:

> **By combining the tactile experience of a textbook with the power of technology and deeply researched educational content, we are ensuring that every student has access to high-quality, personalised learning that truly enhances their academic journey. With TECHBOOK, we are creating an environment where education is not just about memorisation but also about exploration, creativity, and mastery.**

Sumeet Mehta and Smita Deorah founded LEAD Group to transform school education in India. With a presence in over 8,000 schools across 400+ towns and cities, the platform reaches more than 35 lakh students and empowers over 50,000 teachers. Since its founding in 2012, the company has been committed to delivering an international standard of education to schools across India. Through its comprehensive approach, the firm combines research-backed curriculum and pedagogy with cutting-edge technology to enhance student learning outcomes and teacher effectiveness. Its integrated system helps partner schools provide holistic education, equipping students with the skills and confidence to succeed.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Augmented Reality, EdTech Startups/Companies, Interactive Learning, Interactive Textbooks, Language Learning, Online Education, Personalized Learning

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### [Medhavi Skills University and IIVA Ink MOU to Empower Educators](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/medhavi-skills-university-and-iiva-ink-mou-to-empower-educators/)

**Published:** September 12, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Medhavi Skills University (MSU), a leader in promoting skill-based higher education, has embarked on a transformative journey by signing a MoU with the Indian Institute of Vedic Maths and Abacus (IIVA), an NSDC Approved Training Partner.

**Content:**

Medhavi Skills University (MSU), a leader in promoting skill-based [higher education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/higher-education/), has embarked on a transformative journey by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Vedic Maths and Abacus (IIVA), an NSDC Approved Training Partner. This transformative collaboration aligns with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 mandate of skill-based education. It aims to offer courses to upskill and reskill individuals interested in teaching Vedic Mathematics and Abacus.

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Under this partnership, MSU and IIVA will exclusively curate Training of Trainers (TOT) courses to equip educators with the [new-age skills](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/new-age-skills/) necessary to teach ancient and modern mathematical techniques. Two professional courses are being launched under this partnership: Certificate in Vedic Maths and Certificate in Abacus. The duration of the two certification courses is up to 6 months.

These courses are recognized and approved by the National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET) and aligned with NSQF (National Skills Qualification Framework)/ NHEQF (National Higher Education Qualifications Framework). Successful candidates will receive digital certificates and verifiable transcripts through Skill India Digital Hub (SIDH), Academic Bank of Credits (ABC), and Digi Locker.

Speaking on the strategic collaboration, Pravesh Dudani, Founder and Chancellor of MSU, said:

> **India has a rich heritage in mathematics, with significant contributions to the field through Vedic mathematics and numerous other discoveries like Zero. Once again, the country is embracing its roots in Vedic Mathematics, which is supposed to play a significant role in enhancing the country’s soft power on the global stage. MSU’s partnership with IIVA aims to empower educators by offering them professional degrees.**

MSU, headquartered in Sikkim, is India’s leading skills university and a pioneer in industry-academia collaborations. The university, which is the youngest to win medals in the IndiaSkills2024 competition, is known for empowering youngsters through Work-Integrated Skill-Based courses and [blended learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/blended-learning/).

Rajesh Gupta (Chairman & MD) IIVA highlighted the importance of this alliance:

> **This collaboration is a significant step towards nurturing the next generation of educators in India. Through this MoU, we are preserving ancient wisdom and applying it to modern educational needs. Together, we aim to create a strong foundation for numeracy skills, helping individuals improve their mathematical proficiency in innovative and time-tested ways.**

IIVA is a one-stop solution for championing Vedic Maths and Abacus. It has been created with the vision of changing the mindset of people into learning and teaching Abacus and Vedic Maths globally. Its entity is formed by professionals who are masters of bringing changes in set standards of teaching. IIVA is the only institute that has launched Government-certified courses in Abacus and Vedic Maths through both online and offline mediums. The platform is committed to spreading knowledge and applied research and inspiring personal and [career growth](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/career-growth/) by inculcating expertise with professionalism.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Blended Learning, Career Growth, Certification, Higher Education, MOU, NEP 2020, New Age Skills, Partnerships, Reskilling, Universities, Upskilling

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### [AI-Powered HR Solution Sloneek Raises $3.98M in New Funding](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/ai-powered-hr-solution-sloneek-raises-3-98m-in-new-funding/)

**Published:** September 11, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Sloneek, a Czech-Slovak startup that provides an innovative all-in-one HR solution, has recently raised $3.98 million (€3.6 million) in its largest funding round led by Purple Ventures II.

**Content:**

Sloneek, a Czech-Slovak startup that provides an innovative all-in-one HR solution, has recently raised $3.98 million (€3.6 million) in its largest funding round led by Purple Ventures II, alongside Venture to Future Fund and Vision Ventures, an existing investor. It enables managers and HR professionals in both small and large companies to see their teams through data, foster [talent development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/talent-development/), and manage [employee](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/employee/) efficiency and motivation.

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Founded in 2019 by Milan Rataj and Filip Lukac, Sloneek provides an AI-powered HR solution that streamlines processes from recruitment to offboarding. Serving companies across Czechia, Slovakia, Europe, and the U.S., the firm helps manage teams, develop talent, and boost efficiency. The platform’s strategic tools enable leadership to track performance, identify underutilized employees, and address inefficiency. Automating daily tasks allows HR managers to focus on [employee development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/employee-development/), productivity, and satisfaction, enhancing their impact rather than replacing them with AI.

Speaking on the fundraising, Filip Lukac, Co-founder & CEO of Sloneek, said:

> **The investment comes at the perfect time. Companies are getting ready for a new era – over half of the productive workforce now consists of Millennials and Gen Z. This presents opportunities for more efficient work but risks if companies fail to adapt and manage this change. People are, without exaggeration, the alpha and omega of any economy’s success, and we can elevate how we work with them to a whole new level. Our investors are well aware of our potential.**

The financing will enable Sloneek to advance its technological growth. Next year, the company plans to introduce an expanded platform for extensive human potential analysis through so-called “people analytics,” improved reporting capabilities for HR managers, CEOs, and CFOs, and numerous advanced integrations. This, in turn, should allow the organization to triple its present revenue, an ambitious target.

Jan Davídek, Partner at Purple Ventures, added:

> **Sloneek allows HR professionals to focus on developing people and leave administrative tasks to technology, thanks to its AI tools. Behind the project is a well-aligned team of experienced professionals with a clear vision, which we fully support.**

In 2022, Sloneek raised €1 million from Presto Ventures and Vision Ventures, and in 2020, it received €350,000 from Vision Ventures. The new funding comes as Sloneek is experiencing more than triple annual growth, expects revenues in the high single-digit millions of euros this year, and has doubled its client base, with most new clients now acquired outside the Czech Republic. The startup aims to use this investment to enhance its technology and strengthen its position in Western Europe, with Italy being the first stop.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Employee, Employee Development, Funding, HRTech, Human Resources, Online Recruitment, Talent Development

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### [MongoDB and AICTE Join Hands to Boost India's Tech Talent](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/mongodb-and-aicte-join-hands-to-boost-indias-tech-talent/)

**Published:** September 11, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** MongoDB, Inc., a New York-based platform that aims to empower innovators to create, transform, and disrupt industries, has recently announced the expansion of MongoDB for Academia including a new partnership with AICTE.

**Content:**

MongoDB, Inc., a New York-based platform that aims to empower innovators to create, transform, and disrupt industries by unleashing the power of software and data, has recently announced the expansion of MongoDB for Academia in India, including a new partnership with All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Ministry of Education, Government of India. The AICTE partnership will be supported by SmartBridge’s SmartInternz learning platform to give more than 150,000 [Indian students](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/indian-students/) access to virtual internships and to gain the skills required to use MongoDB Atlas—the leading multi-cloud developer data platform.

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As part of the programme’s expansion, MongoDB also announced a new partnership with GeeksforGeeks, a platform for computer science resources in India. The collaboration will make the MongoDB Developer Learning Path available to all 25 million registered users of GeeksforGeeks.

Launched in September 2023, the MongoDB for Academia in India program provides student training, curriculum resources for educators, credits to use MongoDB technology at no cost, and certifications to help individuals start careers in the technology industry. The skills and training provided through the programme are particularly important, as many Indian organizations struggle to find developers who can build modern applications and take advantage of emerging technologies like generative AI.

Speaking about the development, Dr Buddha Chandrasekhar, CEO of Anuvadini AI, Ministry of Education and Chief Coordinating Officer, AICTE, Ministry of Education, Government of India, said:

> **In India, we have a massive opportunity with the current wave of AI and modern technologies that will transform our lives and economy in the coming years. But our developers must have the right skills to take advantage of that opportunity. We’re excited to partner with MongoDB to help make that possible.**

According to a National Association of Software and Service Companies report, India’s technology sector will demand more than one million engineers with advanced skills in artificial intelligence and other capabilities over the next three years. Overall, the industry body expects a need for around six million digital roles by 2028—and the available talent pool is forecast to be 4.7 million workers. This gap underscores the need for increased collaboration between industry and academia to upskill students and educators in India to meet the demands of the country’s large and growing economy.

To address this challenge, MongoDB for Academia is partnering with the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), the Indian government’s authority for the management of [technical education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/technical-education/), and the EdTeh platform SmartBridge to launch a [virtual internship](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/virtual-internship/) programme through the SmartInternz platform. Aligned with the government’s Skill India Initiative, the programme aims to provide full-stack development skills to over 150,000 students. Each internship will include 60 hours of [experiential learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/experiential-learning/), hands-on bootcamps, courses, project work, and simulated corporate environments where students can apply their learned skills, collaborate with peers, and receive [mentorship](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/mentorship/).

Sachin Chawla, Area Vice President, India at MongoDB, added:

> **India loves developers, and MongoDB does too. I’m so proud of the work our MongoDB for Academia team is doing to empower Indian developers and support the next generation of tech talent in this country.**

In the past year, the MongoDB for Academia programme has made significant strides toward [upskilling](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/upskilling/) 500,000 students. To date, more than 200 partnerships with educational institutions and collaborations with other government and private organizations have been established. Hundreds of educators have been onboarded to the MongoDB for Academia programme, more than 100,000 students have received skills training, and over 450,000 hours of learning have been completed.

MongoDB for Academia is also expanding to partner with GeeksforGeeks, which will see the organizations collaborate on a number of new projects. These include syndicating key full-stack development courses to learners inline and offline GeeksforGeeks centres across India. The MongoDB Developer Learning path will also become available to all GeeksforGeeks users and is expected to reach more than 100,000 aspiring developers.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Bootcamp, Computer Science, Digital Skills Training, Experiential Learning, Indian Students, Internships, Online Education, Partnership, Tech Education, Tech Professionals, Upskilling, Virtual Internship

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### [PSG Announces New Investment in EdTech Startups to Enhance Student Experience](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/psg-announces-new-investment-in-edtech-startups-to-enhance-student-experience/)

**Published:** September 11, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** PSG, a leading growth equity firm that specializes in partnering with software and technology-enabled services companies, has recently announced a strategic growth investment in two software companies Verity IQ, and Campus Ivy.

**Content:**

PSG, a leading growth equity firm that specializes in partnering with software and technology-enabled services companies, has recently announced a strategic growth investment in two software companies serving career, community, trade, and [higher education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/higher-education/) institutions and their students: **Verity IQ**, a customer relationship management (“CRM”) and student information system (“SIS”) provider, and **Campus Ivy**, a provider of financial aid solutions. The investments aim to enrich each company’s existing offerings with additional features and functionality and strengthen the seamless integration of their solutions.

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However, the financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Both companies were founded by experienced education professionals who recognized the limitations of existing tools in the market. Driven by a shared commitment, they focused on enhancing the experience for students and educational institutions with innovative technological solutions. Verity IQ’s solutions, including “Verity Dialog CRM” and “Verity Student SIS,” help higher education institutions manage the entire student lifecycle. The CRM facilitates multi-channel [student recruitment](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/student-recruitment/) and retention communication and guides prospective students through the admissions process with paperless and e-signature [workflow automation](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/workflow-automation/).

Speaking about the company, Cornelia Anderson, Co-founder & CEO of Verity IQ, said:

> **We started this company as a direct result of our experience with the challenges caused by school departments operating with outdated and incompatible products and services and have seen first-hand the impact this has on the student experience. We built Verity IQ to provide essential systems to address notable pain points – decentralized data, lack of visibility across departmental performance, lack of automation, and inefficiencies in school operations.**

Campus Ivy helps institutions transform their financial aid administration with a focus on the student experience to help improve the efficiency of financial assistance and compliance for institutions and students across three offerings: cloud-based financial aid automation software, including a user-friendly interface for students to access important information related to their awards, outsourcing services, encompassing processing, packaging and file review, reconciliation, and verification; and professional services for expert guidance in federal student aid management, from compliance audits to Title IV training, and more.

Adding further about the development, Cid Yousefi, Co-founder, President & CEO of Campus Ivy, stated:

> **PSG’s track record investing in education technology and their excitement about the future of our industry make them a strong partner to accelerate our vision.**

Marco Ferrari, managing director of PSG, also commented:

> **PSG has a deep conviction in the potential for innovative technologies to transform education, and we have been actively investing in EdTech for many years. We’ve closely monitored the increasing demand for trade and vocational schools and community colleges, driven by the shortage of skilled vocational workers and the rising costs of higher education, among other tailwinds. In our view, Verity IQ and Campus Ivy have distinguished themselves as leading providers of crucial solutions that support the entire student lifecycle, evidenced by the many institutions that choose to work with both providers.**

Additional education technology companies in PSG’s portfolio include Aztec Software, DigitalEd, Lumaverse, Packback, Pathful, and SchoolStatus.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Community, EdTech Funding, EdTech Startups/Companies, Financial Education, Financial Support, Higher Education, Online Courses, Online Education, Student Recruitment, Workflow Automation

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### [CosmoBlue Media Acquires Educational Entertainment Leader Macademia](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/cosmoblue-media-acquires-educational-entertainment-leader-macademia/)

**Published:** September 11, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** CosmoBlue Media, a specialist in digital distribution and media innovation, has recently announced the acquisition of Macademia, a family entertainment group known for educational and inspiring content distributed via its Azoomee and Da Vinci brands.

**Content:**

CosmoBlue Media, a specialist in digital distribution and media innovation, has recently announced the acquisition of Macademia, a family entertainment group known for educational and inspiring content distributed via its Azoomee and Da Vinci brands.

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Macademia offers entertaining video content that supports children’s development. The platform focuses on future-facing, [21st-century learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/21st-century-learning/), which means topics such as Climate Responsibility, [STEM](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/stem/), Media Literacy, and Creativity, to highlight just a few. Its Azoomee and Da Vinci brands have been delivering family entertainment to over 250 million households across more than 100 countries. Their portfolio includes documentaries, series, and reality shows, with a focus on science, education, nature, and cultural exploration.

With its diverse lineup of award-winning documentaries, heartwarming series, thrilling reality shows, and poignant stories, Da Vinci delivers an unforgettable and fun experience that brings families together. With more than 550 distribution partners, Da Vinci extends its reach through various consumer touchpoints, including SVOD channels available on platforms like Comcast Xfinity/Cox, kids mobile apps with 100s of teacher-created learning resources, web platforms for schools, hardware integrations and partnerships with EdTech brands like Kahoot!. Da Vinci provides unmatched entertainment and learning experiences for viewers of all ages, whether at home or on the go.

Speaking on the deal, Founders of CosmoBlue Media, Berk Uziyel and Loni Farhi, said in a joint statement:

> **We are thrilled to welcome Macademia, Azoomee and Da Vinci into the CosmoBlue Media family. This acquisition reflects our mission to provide enriching and diverse entertainment experiences across all platforms. Their exceptional lineup and strong global presence will allow us to expand our family and educational programming offerings. Together, we will continue to inspire, educate, and entertain audiences across the globe in innovative and engaging ways. Further assets will be added to the Cosmoblue portfolio very soon.**

This is the company’s second acquisition after Sofy. tv, where Switzerland-based CosmoBlue is now actively enlarging its portfolio. Its assets will be concentrated on Sports, Movies/ Telenovelas, and Kids.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** 21st Century Learning, EdTech Acquisition, Edutainment, Game Based Learning, Kids Learning App, Mergers and Acquisition, Online Education, STEM, Video-based Learning

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### [Aster Health Academy Expands Offerings With New Partnerships](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/aster-health-academy-expands-offerings-with-new-partnerships/)

**Published:** September 10, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Aster Health Academy, a pioneering EdTech institution dedicated to advancing professional education for clinicians and non-clinicians, has entered into agreements with renowned national institutions and universities.

**Content:**

Aster Health Academy, a pioneering EdTech institution dedicated to advancing professional education for clinicians and non-clinicians, has entered into agreements with renowned national institutions and [universities](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/universities/), including the preeminent Indian Institute of Science (IISc), MICA School of Ideas (MICA), Yenepoya School of Allied Health Sciences, and Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, to offer cutting-edge programmes to [healthcare](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/healthcare/) professionals from across.

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The collaborations will help curate industry-focused courses such as Advanced Certification courses for healthcare professionals in Healthcare Marketing, Healthcare Technology and Specialized Clinical Fellowship Level programmes with university accreditations.

IISc has recently received significant investment to spearhead a national medical mission, and it is noteworthy because it combines science, [engineering](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/engineering/), and medicine in this endeavour, which is the first of its type in the country. The AI in Healthcare: Theory to Practice Programme, in association with IISc, offers a comprehensive curriculum tailored to healthcare professionals, emphasizing the practical application of [artificial intelligence](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/artificial-intelligence/) in healthcare. Over half of the coursework is dedicated to hands-on experience, allowing students to solve real-world medical challenges using AI and live weekend sessions.

Aster Health Academy and MICA – The School of Ideas, Ahmedabad, a premier business management institution in Asia-Pacific, will offer postgraduate certification in Integrated Marketing and Branding for Healthcare, providing marketers with a comprehensive understanding of marketing and communication strategies for healthcare brands. The course features an interactive format and industry-focused curriculum, ensuring participants can handle unique challenges and seize opportunities in healthcare marketing and communication.

Yenepoya School of Allied Health Sciences, located in South Karnataka near Mangalore in partnership with Aster Health, will offer a wide range of programmes in allied health sciences, equipping students with the knowledge and practical skills necessary to excel in multiple healthcare roles. The focus will be on theoretical and clinical training and improving patient outcomes.

Aster Health Academy was founded in October 2021 and offers Fellowships and Advanced Certificate programmes to help equip healthcare professionals with the expertise needed to excel in their medical and non-medical roles. Since then, the Academy has trained over 900 healthcare professionals, marking a significant milestone. With these strategic partnerships, the platform continues reinforcing its commitment to providing world-class [medical education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/medical-education/) and fostering a new generation of healthcare leaders.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Certification, Communication, Curriculum, Engineering, Healthcare, Medical Education, Partnerships, Universities

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### [PW and Earth Care Foundation Unite to Empower Underprivileged Students](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/pw-and-earth-care-foundation-unite-to-empower-underprivileged-students/)

**Published:** September 10, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Physics Wallah (PW), India's leading EdTech platform, has joined hands with Earth Care Foundation (ECF) to empower impoverished and underprivileged students through its flagship programme, Project Udaan 2.0.

**Content:**

Physics Wallah (PW), India’s leading EdTech platform, has joined hands with Earth Care Foundation (ECF) to empower impoverished and underprivileged students through its flagship programme, Project Udaan 2.0. This collaboration, in line with Physics Wallah’s (PW) mission of democratizing education across the nation and the Earth Care Foundation’s goal of delivering knowledge to the underprivileged at minimal cost, is a beacon of hope for these students.

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Dr Ajit Kumar IAS (Retd.), Founder and Chairman of Earth Care Foundation, established the foundation in 2005 with a vision of a sustainable society and lifestyle by empowering the poor and underprivileged sections of society with knowledge, skills and resources. This partnership will empower students approved by ECF residing in villages and small towns who lack access to quality [online education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-education/).

Through this initiative, eligible students competing in recruitment and entrance examinations like NEET, JEE, Banking, Defence, and SSC will be given access to the high-quality content and courses offered by Physics Wallah (PW). Along with the PW courses, the programme also offers courses in English proficiency, PDP & [Soft skills](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/soft-skills/) courses, and [career counselling](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/career-counselling/) courses through Know Thy Choice and Fastinfo. A meagre registration fee is charged to the students to ensure their willingness to learn and make them feel more invested in completing these courses.

Alakh Pandey, Founder & CEO of Physics Wallah (PW), shared his thoughts on the partnership:

> **Helping students from across the country regardless of their social or economical status, is the sole reason why we began this company. We are delighted to have partnered with ECF as our visions are aligned. In future, we aspire to partner with multiple NGOs to empower 10 lakh underprivileged students in the next five years so that we can give them equal opportunities and access to top-quality education.**

Most of these students are the primary breadwinners of their families and, therefore, prefer self-paced learning. The Flexi-Time and Flexi-Location mode of [online teaching](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-teaching/) and learning, which allows these students to complete the online course at their convenience from the comfort of their homes, has been a resounding success. The pilot run witnessed an impressive completion rate of around 85-90%, instilling confidence in the potential of this teaching method. For every 10 students, a mentor is assigned who connects with them each week to track progress and guide them through their academic journey.

Dr Ajit Kumar IAS (Retd.), Founder Chairman of ECF, stated:

> **We are excited to expand Udaan 2.0 this financial year after the success of Udaan 1.0, which empowered students belonging to families of migrant labourers dwelling in the slums of Delhi and having Physics Wallah (PW) as our knowledge and technology partner will enable us to use their robust digital distribution network to reach students whose education is constrained due to socio-economic reasons. We aim to level the playing field when competing in recruitment and competitive exams by giving them access to quality online education.**

ECF has teamed with CSC (Common Service Centre) Academy, a Ministry of IT & Electronics initiative, to allow students to register for Udaan 2.0 by visiting their nearest CSC in the village (the country has around 5.5 lakh centres). In addition, as part of the registration process, they must submit their mark sheet and income certificate. Know Thy Choice (KTC) is the project’s technology and delivery partner.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Career Counselling, Competitive Exams, EdTech Startups/Companies, Entrance Exam, Online Courses, Online Education, Online Learning, Online Teaching, Partnerships, Soft Skills

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### [Niyo Offers Outward Remittance Service to Make Overseas Education More Affordable for Indian Students](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/niyo-offers-outward-remittance-service-to-make-overseas-education-more-affordable-for-indian-students/)

**Published:** September 10, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Niyo, India's pioneering travel-banking fintech with a customer base of about 1.5 million, has expanded into outward remittances to boost its offering for Indian students studying abroad.

**Content:**

Niyo, India’s pioneering travel-banking [fintech](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/fintech/) with a customer base of about 1.5 million, has expanded into outward remittance to boost its offering for [Indian students](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/indian-students/) studying abroad. This new offering is a testament to our unwavering commitment to providing a simple, secure, and affordable way for students and their families to transfer money worldwide, making the financial aspects of studying abroad as stress-free as possible.

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With Indian students making up 25 % of Niyo’s total customer base, introducing this remittance service is a strategic move that aligns with the company’s focus on this high-growth segment. In recent years, the number of Indian students studying abroad has surged, and the company aims to achieve a market share of 50% among this cohort by FY26 is a testament to its optimism and belief in the potential of this market.

The remittance offering is tailored to meet student’s unique needs. It offers competitive exchange rates and a fully digital experience that allows for quick and easy transfers directly from the Niyo app. By simplifying the process, Niyo enables students to focus on their studies rather than worrying about financial logistics.

Speaking about the development, Vinay Bagri, Co-founder and CEO of Niyo, said:

> **We have always been at the forefront of innovation in travel banking, and introducing our outward remittance service is a natural extension of our commitment to supporting Indian students abroad. This service will not only make international money transfers more accessible but also reinforce our position as a trusted partner in their educational journey.**

Bagri added:

> **With the customer at the heart of everything we do, Niyo’s product offerings focus on delivering zero-cost solutions. From zero forex markup to zero convenience fee on flight bookings, zero service fee on visa applications, zero commission on mutual funds, zero surcharge fee on ATM withdrawals and zero platform fee on remittances, Niyo sets a new standard for convenience and value addition.**

Niyo’s outward remittance service complements its existing suite of offerings, including the zero-forex markup card, which has already helped lakhs of students save on currency exchange fees. With this comprehensive approach, the company is not just a player, but the market leader of the said segment, instilling confidence in the customers and investors.

Niyo, co-founded by banking veteran Vinay Bagri and technology veteran Virender Bisht in 2015, offers zero forex debit and credit cards, which provide the best banking experience and value for international travellers. The organisation developed this unique solution in 2019 and has helped over 2 million Indians by saving up to 5% on their international transactions with the Zero Forex offering. In this last Series-C round in 2022, Niyo raised $130 million, led by global VC and PE firms Accel, Lightrock, and Multiples. Its other investors include Prime Venture Partners, Horizons Ventures, Tencent, JS Capital, Social Capital, and Beams Fintech Fund. The platform operates out of corporate offices in Bengaluru and has a sales presence in more than 20 states and union territories.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Financial Education, Financial Support, FinTech, Higher Education, Indian Students, International Education, Study Abroad

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### [IIT Kanpur Unveils CUET Prep Platform to Bring Quality Education to Students](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/iit-kanpur-unveils-cuet-prep-platform-to-bring-quality-education-to-students/)

**Published:** September 10, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT-K) has recently launched "SATHEE CUET," an online platform tailored for students preparing for the Common University Entrance Test (CUET).

**Content:**

The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT-K) has recently launched “SATHEE CUET,” an online platform tailored for students preparing for the Common University Entrance Test (CUET). SATHEE, developed by IIT Kanpur in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, furthers its goal of offering free, high-quality educational resources for [competitive exams](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/competitive-exams/).

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SATHEE CUET is a comprehensive platform that provides a wide range of educational resources to assist students in their [exam preparation](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/exam-preparation/). The platform includes recorded lectures from renowned faculty, interactive live sessions with subject experts, and an extensive collection of practice questions. It also utilizes AI-driven analytics to monitor student progress and identify areas for improvement. The platform also offers a comprehensive test series to help students assess their performance compared to national standards. Students can access the platform through the official website or by downloading the SATHEE app from the App Store or Google Play.

Commenting on the launch of SATHEE CUET, Prof. Manindra Agrawal, Director of IIT Kanpur, said:

> **The introduction of SATHEE CUET is a testament to our ongoing efforts to make quality education accessible to every student. By providing specialized resources for CUET preparation, we aim to empower students with the tools they need to achieve excellence in competitive exams and succeed in their chosen fields.**

Following the success of its platforms for JEE, NEET, SSC, IBPS, and ICAR, SATHEE CUET expands its reach, reinforcing its dedication to making exam preparation more accessible to all. With its innovative tools and c[omprehensive learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/comprehensive-learning/) support, the online portal is poised to play a transformative role in shaping the future of aspiring students across the country, instilling hope and optimism in their academic journey.

Prof. Amey Karkare, Principal Investigator of the SATHEE project, added:

> **SATHEE CUET has been meticulously designed to cater to the unique needs of CUET aspirants. Our goal is to offer a platform that prepares students for the exams and fosters a deeper understanding of their chosen subjects, helping them excel in their higher education journey.**

The Common University Entrance Test (CUET) is a crucial national-level examination that is a gateway for admission to undergraduate programms at central [universities](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/universities/) and other participating institutions across India. The exam assesses a candidate’s aptitude and subject knowledge and gives admission to prestigious colleges such as Delhi University, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), and Banaras Hindu University (BHU). The CUET exam opens doors to various undergraduate programmes in arts, sciences, commerce, and social sciences, leading to diverse career opportunities in academia, research, industry, and public service.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Competitive Exams, Comprehensive Learning, Exam Preparation, JEE/NEET, Quality Education, Research, Test Prep, Universities

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### [IIT Jodhpur and Futurense Partner to Address the AI Skill Gap](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/iit-jodhpur-and-futurense-partner-to-address-the-ai-skill-gap/)

**Published:** September 10, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** The Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur (IIT Jodhpur) has introduced a pioneering BSc./BS. in Applied AI & Data Science in partnership with Futurense Uni, which is part of Futrense Technologies.

**Content:**

The Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur (IIT Jodhpur) has introduced a pioneering BSc./BS. in Applied AI & Data Science in partnership with Futurense Uni, which is part of Futrense Technologies. This cutting-edge programme addresses the increasing need for professionals in the fast-evolving AI and data science fields.

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According to an official statement, the degree is designed for students and working professionals as it features a unique next-gen model. With an online format and a campus immersion component, it provides flexibility. Every year, students can tour the IIT Jodhpur campus, enhancing their education by providing them with firsthand knowledge of its prestigious academic setting. Students can obtain a Certification in the first year, a Diploma in the second, a BSc degree in the third, and a BS degree at the end of the fourth year, thanks to the programme’s stackable structure.

The statement added that the curriculum aims to provide a strong foundation in AI, incorporating over 100 advanced AI tools and hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies such as Devin AI, Claude, etc.

Highlighting the need for a next-gen education model that addresses the global challenges, Prof. Avinash Kumar Agarwal, Director of IIT Jodhpur, stated:

> **Our present age requires creative solutions to pressing problems of human rights, sustainable development and global well-being. This means thinking out of the box and moving away from traditional models of school education, which reward rote learning and kill children’s innate creativity. Therefore, our vision is to equip learners enrolled for the BSc./BS. in Applied AI and Data Science programme with the necessary modern skills and competencies to participate in a rapidly transforming global knowledge ecosystem shaped drastically by technologies such as artificial intelligence.**

As part of this development, students will engage in a mix of self-paced video lectures, quizzes, and assignments, complemented by live weekend lectures from faculty and industry leaders. [Assessments](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/assessments/) and projects are integral to enhancing practical skills and knowledge. Prospective students can apply via the Futurense Uni website or the Futurense BSc link. No JEE qualification is required. The application process includes a qualifying test, a completed application form submission, and receipt of an offer letter from IIT Jodhpur.

Raghav Gupta, Founder and CEO of Futurense, also emphasized the significant skill gap between industry and academia, he added:

> **The pace of AI-driven transformation is reshaping industries, with estimates suggesting that 80% of jobs will experience significant changes due to AI. To stay ahead, India must innovate at the academic level. Our partnership with IIT is very pivotal for this intervention. The BSc./BS. Programme by IIT Jodhpur combines their renowned academic rigour with our deep industry insights. This partnership ensures students gain the expertise needed to excel in an AI-driven world.**

Futurense Uni aims to prepare the Indian talent for a constantly changing, AI-powered world. The company is bridging the gap between industry and academia through interventions at an academic level. It offers cutting-edge AI and technology degrees in partnership with top IITs and IIMs, enabling youth to upskill without leaving their jobs or qualifying for tough [entrance exams](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/entrance-exam/). The platform’s programmes provide a second chance for aspirants to achieve their IIT/IIM dreams with degrees focused on AI and technology, such as MBA Tech, Data Engineering, and Applied AI & Data Science.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Assessments, Certification, Data Science Course, Entrance Exam, Exams, Next Generation Technology, Online Learning, Online Programs, Upskilling

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### [Swiggy & Ministry of Skill Development Announce 'Swiggy Skills' Initiative to Boost Employment Opportunities](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/swiggy-ministry-of-skill-development-announce-swiggy-skills-initiative-to-boost-employment-opportunities/)

**Published:** September 9, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Swiggy, a prominent on-demand convenience platform in India, has partnered with the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) to introduce a new initiative called "Swiggy Skills."

**Content:**

Swiggy, a prominent on-demand convenience platform in India, has partnered with the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) to introduce a new initiative called “Swiggy Skills.” This programme aims to create skilling and employment opportunities across Swiggy’s extensive food delivery and quick commerce networks. The collaboration will benefit 2.4 lakh delivery partners and staff of restaurant partners associated with Swiggy.

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Shri Jayant Chaudhary, Hon’ble Minister of State (Independent Charge) for the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Minister of State for Education, officially launched the initiative.

Speaking on the occasion, Chaudhary stated:

> **For India to realize the goal of Viksit Bharat @2047, the logistics sector will play a key role. Considering that, our government has launched the National Logistics Policy in India. We are also creating an enabling ecosystem for growth in this sector where skilling and education work hand in hand. Today’s partnership showcases how public-private partnerships can accelerate and create new avenues for the workforce in the sector. This space has enormous opportunities, and we wish to see more corporations engaging with us.**

Under the Swiggy Skills initiative, its delivery partner platform will be integrated with Skill India Digital Hub (SIDH). It will provide Swiggy’s workforce access to online [skill development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/skill-development/) courses, certifications, and training modules.

The initiative will concentrate on four primary areas:

- **Digital Skill Enhancement:** Partnering with MSDE’s Skill India Digital Hub (SIDH) to offer [online courses](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-courses/), certifications, and training sessions to Swiggy’s delivery personnel and restaurant employees.
- **Connecting Trained Talent with Opportunities:** Facilitating employment opportunities for individuals trained under MSDE’s programmes in operational roles spanning retail, logistics, and food & beverage businesses within Swiggy’s ecosystem.
- **Swiggy Instamart Recruitment:** Aiming to hire 3,000 people across India to fill various positions within Swiggy’s quick commerce operations.
- **Advanced Training and Internship Programmes:** Providing specialized training and [internships](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/internships/) to 200 individuals trained under MSDE programmes, focusing on senior-level positions in Swiggy’s quick commerce sector. Swiggy will also develop training content covering emerging technologies and industry developments.

Rohit Kapoor, CEO of Swiggy Food Marketplace, commented:

> **India’s F&B and retail sectors are expanding rapidly, contributing around 13% of the overall GDP and generating significant employment. As digitization accelerates growth in these sectors, there is an urgent need for a skilled workforce across the entire value chain.**

He highlighted Swiggy Skills and said the initiative will have four broad components. Kapoor stated:

> **We plan to integrate with MSDE’s Skill India Digital Hub (SIDH) across our partners’ apps, enabling almost 2.4 lakh delivery partners and the staff of our 2 lakh restaurant partners to easily access online skill development courses, offline certifications, and training modules.**

He added:

> **Second, youngsters who have undergone training under MSDE’s programme for operational roles such as retail and logistics management and operational aspects of F&B business will be connected to Swiggy’s ecosystem of restaurants and retail backend operations, where they can find suitable opportunities.**

An MoU was signed between the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Swiggy to create employment, internship, and training opportunities for people in restaurant operations and various aspects of retail management.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Certification, Employee, Employment Skills, Entrepreneurship, Internships, MOU, Online Courses, Partnerships, Skill Development

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### [MoS Unveils Reliance Foundation Skilling Academy to Empower Indian Youth](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/mos-unveils-reliance-foundation-skilling-academy-to-empower-indian-youth/)

**Published:** September 9, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Shri Jayant Chaudhary, Minister of State (Independent Charge), Minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, and Minister of State, Ministry of Education, Government of India, recently announced the Reliance Foundation Skill Academy.

**Content:**

Shri Jayant Chaudhary, Minister of State (Independent Charge), Minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, and Minister of State, Ministry of Education, Government of India, recently announced the **Reliance Foundation Skilling Academy**, a platform dedicated to preparing India’s youth for future jobs.

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The platform was introduced at a national conference on ‘Empowering Youth for the Jobs of the Future’, organized by Reliance Foundation in collaboration with the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC). The conference brought together leading voices from government, policy, corporate philanthropy, industry, civil society, and academia to discuss skilling India’s youth.

Speaking at the launch, Jayant Chaudhary said:

> **India’s youth stands at the crossroads of immense opportunities, and the collaboration between Reliance Foundation and NSDC marks a significant milestone in empowering them for the jobs of the future. The launch of the Reliance Foundation Skilling Academy, a joint platform, is a testament to this commitment, ensuring our youth are equipped with the skills needed to succeed in tomorrow’s workforce. By investing in skilling, we build a more robust workforce and shape a generation of leaders ready to take on global challenges. This initiative reflects our dedication to ensuring that every young person has access to the tools and training they need to thrive in an increasingly competitive world. Together, we are laying the foundation for a brighter, more inclusive future for all.**

The national conference included key participants from across the country, including Prof. T.G. Sitharam, Chairman, AICTE, Ved Mani Tiwari, CEO, NSDC, and others, on shaping India’s skilling landscape through strategies like strengthening curricula to include emerging technologies and 21st century skills, integrating mentorship into formal education, vocational training, and workforce development initiatives. The conference also brought out the need to prepare youth for jobs in areas featuring new and emerging technologies and strengthen skilling initiatives while ensuring equity.

Highlighting the importance of [skill development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/skill-development/) in light of the swiftly evolving nature of the job market, Reliance Foundation CEO Jagannatha Kumar said:

> **Enabling young people to achieve their aspirations is a part of the core philosophy of Reliance Foundation. Reliance Foundation Skilling Academy is a step towards fulfilling those aspirations and preparing youth for future jobs. By harnessing technology, the platform maximizes its reach and accessibility. It bridges the gap between education and employment to equip our young people with the skills they need to succeed in a dynamic landscape of jobs and entrepreneurship. Furthermore, the Reliance Foundation Skilling Academy fosters a collaborative ecosystem by forging partnerships and uniting key stakeholders to drive innovation in skill development, ensuring that India’s youth are empowered in this rapidly changing economic environment.**

The Reliance Foundation Skilling Academy is an accessible online resource that provides individualized expert coaching, future-ready skill-building courses, and industry connections for rewarding employment. It is intended to assist individuals at each stage of their careers through skilling, [reskilling](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/reskilling/), unique user-specific suggestions, and industry expert [mentorship](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/mentorship/). The platform aims to empower more than 6 lakh young Indians in the next year alone.

Reliance Foundation and the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) have agreed to collaborate on the Reliance Foundation Skilling Academy to enhance the reach and impact of future-oriented skill courses developed on the platform, thereby supporting the Skill India Mission. By working together, the two organizations will ensure that these courses are accessible to students enrolled in higher educational institutions affiliated with AICTE across the country, significantly boosting their employability and readiness for the future workforce.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** 21st Century Skills, Coaching/Tutoring, Digital Skills Training, Entrepreneurship, Mentorship, Reskilling, Skills Development, Technical Education, Upskilling

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### [Stylus Raises $656k in New Funding to Reduce Teacher Burnout With AI Marking](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/stylus-raises-656k-in-new-funding-to-reduce-teacher-burnout-with-ai-marking/)

**Published:** September 9, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Stylus, a UK-based startup using AI to automate the marking and feedback process in schools, recently raised $656,000 (£500,000) in a seed funding round led by Sure Valley Ventures.

**Content:**

Stylus, a UK-based startup using AI to automate the marking and feedback process in schools, recently raised $656,000 (£500,000) in a seed funding round led by Sure Valley Ventures, an AI-focused venture capital firm that supports early-stage companies in scaling.

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Co-founded by Dominic Bristow and his non-executive partners David Blake and Julie Kilcoyne – known for their work founding, growing and selling ‘Boardworks’, a household name in UK schools, Stylus helps schools leverage the power of AI to reduce teacher workload, through a combination of school-specialized AI training and an AI-powered marking service. Its AI-driven platform, LearnCycle, combines automated marking with human-moderated feedback to streamline the traditionally time-consuming process of grading paper-based assessments.

The UK’s education system faces severe challenges, with 40% of teachers leaving the profession within five years, often citing excessive workloads. Stylus seeks to address this problem by automating the marking of paper assessments, which requires teachers to work far beyond their contracted hours. By reducing the burden of marking, the platform provides schools with a tool to retain teachers while maintaining high standards of personalized student feedback.

Speaking about the company, Dominic Bristow, CEO and Founder of Stylus Education, said:

> **In my experience, education leaders still need to be convinced that strong staff retention and wellbeing in schools can coexist with high standards of marking and feedback. We intend to prove this a false dichotomy through our work at Stylus. I have been working on this problem space since I reluctantly left the classroom for life without marking ten years ago, but it’s taken until this point for a solution to be truly viable. Although I made some headway in the past with products that amplified the effort teachers spent marking, we needed a way of making decisions about students’ work on behalf of their teachers.**

Stylus uses a combination of narrowly focused and broad-scope AI strategies to mark and analyse paper-based assessments at scale. These papers can be administered for entire year groups or individual pupils. Once completed, teachers scan the papers in bulk, which are then processed through AI-driven marking and accuracy optimisation. Freelance teacher markers moderate the work to ensure the quality of the feedback remains high.

The results generate personalised student reports, providing immediate and actionable feedback. Teachers can review and moderate digitised versions of their students’ work, highlighting strengths and areas for improvement to inform future lessons. This approach provides the data required for even more personalized teaching while giving teachers the time to implement it properly. Stylus’ platform is unique as it brings the power of AI technologies to bear on the workload problem where schools need it most — in the [assessments](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/assessments/) students must complete on paper without devices or internet access, where no online solution can support teachers.

Barry Downes, managing partner at Sure Valley Ventures, added:

> **Stylus’ advanced Generative AI technology helps teachers dramatically improve their ability to tackle workloads, with significant implications for the educational landscape. At Sure Valley, we look for ambitious early-stage founders using cutting-edge technologies to solve large pain points for an industry they know inside out. Dominic’s profound teaching and education technology expertise gives him a competitive advantage in succeeding in this landscape. We see immense value in Dominic’s solution and are excited to back him at this early stage of his journey as he gears up for a full launch in January 2025.**

With this funding, the company plans to improve its existing infrastructure for scaling to meet high demand from schools, conduct controlled trials and develop case studies with prominent school groups and educational leaders. It will also support marketing efforts before the service goes live in all educational institutions in January 2025. Stylus aims to reduce teachers’ out-of-hours workloads and, in turn, address the ongoing teacher retention crisis.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** AI Education, Artificial Intelligence, Assessments, EdTech Funding, EdTech Investors, EdTech Startups/Companies, Online Courses, Online Education, Online Teaching, Personalized Learning, Student Feedback

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### [Assessio Announces Acquisition of Wisnio to Boost HRTech Offerings](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/assessio-announces-acquisition-of-wisnio-to-boost-hrtech-offerings/)

**Published:** September 9, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Assessio, the leading assessment company within strategic HR in the northern European region, has recently announced the acquisition of Wisnio, a fast-growing HR tech provider of talent assessment and development solutions.

**Content:**

Assessio, the leading assessment company within strategic HR in the northern European region, has recently announced the acquisition of Wisnio, a fast-growing HR tech provider of talent assessment and development solutions. With this acquisition, Assessio will be able to combine its scientific rigour with Wisnio’s expertise in new HR technology, which is known for its great UI and UX and advanced genAI features.

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The deal, which Pollen Street Capital backs, demonstrates Assessio’s commitment to expanding its portfolio of cutting-edge solutions to deliver comprehensive talent management solutions to a wide range of clients across Europe and beyond. With the addition of Wisnio, the Assessio Group now serves over 2000 customers with a team of around 170 employees. The acquisition will accelerate Wisnio’s global expansion, particularly in key markets like the UK and US, where strong customer relationships are already established.

Commenting on the acquisition, Johan Masironi, CEO of Assessio, said:

> **We are thrilled to partner with the team at Wisnio who have developed a product that is highly valued by their customers. Their strong focus on tech and AI aligns perfectly with our strengths at Assessio. With Assessio’s expertise in science and data-driven solutions, we believe this collaboration is not just a good fit, but a strategic one that will be beneficial for both parties. Their team will play a significant role in improving hiring and team-building dynamics. By joining forces, we see a strategic opportunity to expand into international markets, including the UK and the US.**

Founded in 1954 by psychologists in Sweden, Assessio specializes in psychometric consultation services. It functions as a locally-based and individually motivated consulting firm. With decades of experience and expertise in HR, technology, psychology, and significant data, the organization offers recruiters and HR professionals a modern, [data-driven](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/data-driven/), and innovative approach to recruiting, development, and performance decision-making.

Alo Arro, CEO of Wisnio, added:

> **We are truly excited about this partnership with Assessio. The combination of their proprietary scientific resources with our workflow tools and generative AI capabilities positions us to not just lead, but to set the standard in the market in our segments. Our goal is clear: to become the market-leading solution that supports business leaders with critical hiring and people development decisions globally. Thank you to the Assessio and Pollen Street teams for placing their trust in us, we are excited to see what we can build together.**

Anastasia Kovaleva, Partner at Pollen Street Capital, also commented:

> **We are pleased to welcome Wisnio into the Assessio family. This strategic acquisition will not only accelerate Assessio’s expansion into private equity and executive search customer segments, support growth beyond the Nordics and Benelux, enhance Assessio’s post-hire offering, and add to the group’s generative AI capabilities, but also reinforce Assessio’s commitment to innovation in the HR tech space. All this aligns perfectly with Assessio’s strategy of delivering greater value to its clients globally. The acquisition is a testament to Pollen Street’s commitment to supporting our portfolio companies in achieving their full potential and driving transformational change in their industries.**

Wisnio combines data from individuals who form a team for an AI-powered approach to team development, [hiring](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/hiring/), onboarding, and succession planning. The platform makes powerful talent data fast and actionable to support business leaders with their most critical people decisions.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Data-Driven, Employee, Hiring, HRTech, Human Resources, Mergers and Acquisition, Online Recruitment, Talent Recruitment

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### [97% of Educators Embrace AI-Based Tools for Teaching: Digii Survey](https://www.edtechreview.in/research/educators-embrace-ai-based-tools-for-teaching-digii-survey/)

**Published:** September 6, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Digii, India's leading SaaS provider for higher education, recently released a first-of-its-kind survey titled 'AI-Driven Education: Maximizing the potential of AI to aid educators and enhance educational successes.'

**Content:**

Digii, India’s leading [SaaS](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/saas/) provider for [higher education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/higher-education/), recently released a first-of-its-kind survey titled **‘AI-Driven Education: Maximizing the potential of AI to aid educators and enhance educational successes.’** The survey sought to understand how faculty members in Bangalore, Delhi, and Hyderabad view the growing role of [artificial intelligence](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/artificial-intelligence/) in education. The findings revealed that 93% of faculty members across these regions are enthusiastic about AI and believe it will significantly enhance their teaching experience.

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Based on insights from over 500 educators across 22 leading institutions nationwide, including Manipal Academy of Banking, Jain (Deemed-to-be University), Chanakya University, BITSoM, VIT Bangalore, The Apollo University, Malla Reddy University, and the Indian Institute of Art and Design, the study explored AI’s transformative potential on the overall teaching experience. It also assessed faculty readiness for training in AI tools and examined how technology can be leveraged to revolutionize teaching and learning.

According to the survey, about 41% of faculty members are actively using AI in their teaching. Among these, over 70% utilize AI for content creation, 40.1% for generating assessments, 28.4% for monitoring attendance, 24.4% for conducting evaluations, and 22.5% for generating feedback. Additionally, over 37% have experimented with AI tools but are not currently using them, while 21.6% have not used AI tools at all in their teaching.

In response to a growing interest in AI in the education sector and to assist educators in [upskilling](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/upskilling/), Digii has launched DigiiAI, a new generative AI tool, in over 20 educational institutions across India. It is designed to streamline time-consuming tasks such as attendance tracking, class schedule preparation, documentation, assessment creation, and evaluation. DigiiAI harnesses the power of advanced AI models to offer a robust and scalable solution that enhances the teaching experience for faculty.

Hemant Sahal, Founder & CEO of Digii, commented on the recently revealed survey:

> **One of the most promising insights from our survey is the overwhelming enthusiasm among educators in Bangalore, Delhi, and Hyderabad to embrace AI-based tools. 97% of them are not only interested in leveraging AI to improve learning outcomes but are also willing to undergo the necessary training to integrate these tools effectively into their teaching practices.**

**About Digii:**

Digii (formerly CollPoll) offers Digiicampus, a comprehensive operating system purpose-built for higher education institutions. The Bengaluru-based startup empowers institutions to streamline mission-critical operations, enhance learning outcomes, elevate student satisfaction, and ensure regulatory compliance through the utilization of Digiicampus. It is actively used by 300,000+ students spanning 140+ higher education institutions globally.

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**Categories:** Research

**Tags:** AI Education, AI Teaching Tools, Artificial Intelligence, Higher Education, Online Education, Online Learning, Online Teaching, SaaS, Survey, Universities, Upskilling

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### [NIIT Foundation and HDFC ERGO Join Forces for Financial Empowerment](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/niit-foundation-and-hdfc-ergo-join-forces-for-financial-empowerment/)

**Published:** September 6, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** NIIT Foundation, a leading non-profit organization, has recently launched its latest initiative, in collaboration with HDFC ERGO General Insurance, one of India's premier general insurance firms, to introduce two impactful training programmes.

**Content:**

NIIT Foundation, a leading non-profit organization dedicated to empowering individuals via education and [skill development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/skill-development/), has recently launched its latest initiative, in collaboration with HDFC ERGO General Insurance, one of India’s premier general insurance firms, to introduce two impactful training programmes aimed at fostering economic empowerment and [financial literacy](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/financial-literacy/) among underserved communities.

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The initiative, which commenced in June 2024, NIIT Foundation and HDFC ERGO undertake two essential programmes, which include training in Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) with placement opportunities for successful candidates and Financial Literacy training – aiming to impact 4,500 individuals across Delhi and Tamil Nadu.

The **BFSI training programme** aims to impact 500 participants aged 20 to 30 by providing them with comprehensive training in the segment, followed by complete aid to secure meaningful work possibilities after completing the training. Simultaneously, the **Financial Literacy training programme** intends to educate and empower 4,000 individuals with essential financial knowledge and skills via practical insights into financial planning, management, and understanding of insurance products. The programme is open to people of all ages, accommodating citizens between 18 and 60 to equip participants with the necessary tools to make informed financial decisions and uplift individuals, particularly those from underserved communities, to break the cycle of poverty.

Charu Kapoor, Country Director of NIIT Foundation, shared about the partnership:

> **Reports suggest that despite the BFSI industry’s exponential growth, our workforce still lacks 50% of the skills that are prerequisite for the BFSI segment\[1\], making upskilling an integral component. Recognizing this, NIIT Foundation is pleased to be partnering with HDFC ERGO to further our efforts in not only bridging the skill gap in the BFSI industry but also improving financial literacy among underserved communities, equipping individuals with the necessary skills and knowledge to thrive in today’s dynamic economic landscape.**

The training programmes, which will be conducted through NIIT Foundation’s established network of training centres, target to impact 4,500 individuals by the end of the current fiscal year, fostering a culture of financial literacy and empowering individuals via the necessary skills required to excel in life.

Anuj Tyagi, CEO & Managing Director of HDFC ERGO, said:

> **Learning is the new currency, and skill will be the primary differentiator in the future. At HDFC ERGO, the future is here and now. VidyaaVriksh is a step towards realizing that. By combining our expertise in the insurance domain with NIIT Foundation’s training reach, our collaboration aims to make a significant difference in the lives of thousands of individuals – aiding them in ending the cycle of financial insecurity and empowering them to build a secure and prosperous future.**

NIIT Foundation has been delivering projects ranging from customized CSR activities, school programmes, college collaborations, [community](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/community/) initiatives, career and skill development courses, digital literacy and financial literacy programmes. Its educational programmes also focus on enabling girls’ access to education and a career. All the programmes are interactive and are designed to reach out to beneficiaries ranging from the age group of 6-60 years. In addition, the NIIT Foundation supports other NGOs by providing training support and building their capacity.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Community, Financial Education, Financial Literacy, Financial Support, Literacy, NonProfits, Online Training, Skill Development

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### [Playbook and Unipal Announce New Partnership to Empower Workforce-Ready Students](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/playbook-and-unipal-announce-new-partnership-to-empower-workforce-ready-students/)

**Published:** September 6, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Playbook, the leading EdTech platform transforming leadership and career growth for women globally, has recently announced a dynamic new partnership with Unipal, the go-to platform for university students across the region.

**Content:**

Playbook, the leading EdTech platform transforming leadership and career growth for women globally, has recently announced a dynamic new partnership with Unipal, the go-to platform for university students across the region. This strategic collaboration will equip the next generation of leaders with unparalleled access to Playbook’s world-class resources, [mentorship](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/mentorship/) opportunities, and exclusive experiences designed to accelerate personal and [professional development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/professional-development/).

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Playbook firmly believes in the power of education and the importance of providing young minds with the skills they require to succeed. Through its collaboration with Unipal, university students can tap into a wealth of knowledge and expertise curated by industry leaders, award-winning professionals, and global influencers. This cooperation is more than just a collaboration; it demonstrates a movement dedicated to assisting university students as they embark on their educational and professional paths.

The alliance plans to launch tailored programmes and workshops to improve students’ employability. These efforts will focus on developing digital literacy, [soft skills](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/soft-skills/), and [career readiness](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/career-readiness/). Playbook’s expertise in educational content, combined with Unipal’s extensive network and [student engagement](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/student-engagement/) capabilities, aims to bridge the gap between academic education and professional success. The partnership will also leverage technology to deliver [personalized learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/personalized-learning/) experiences. Students will have access to various online courses and tools, enabling them to learn at their own pace and focus on areas most relevant to their career goals. This approach enhances the learning experience and ensures that students can apply their knowledge in real-world scenarios.

Highlighting the importance of this collaboration, Playbook CEO Wafa AlObaidat said:

> **We are incredibly excited about this partnership with Unipal, which aligns perfectly with Playbook’s mission to expand our global footprint. This collaboration, which is all about empowering students, allows us to reach a wider audience of ambitious students eager to take control of their futures. By working together, we’re ensuring that students have the resources, guidance, and support they need to achieve their goals and significantly impact their communities.**

Unipal, which has rapidly gained traction as a key player in the education sector, brings to the table a deep understanding of student needs and aspirations. The platform’s comprehensive support system, which connects students with relevant opportunities, from internships to part-time jobs, complements Playbook’s educational offerings, creating a reassuring environment for students as they transition from academia to the workforce.

Ali Alawi, Co-Founder of Unipal, commented:

> **Unipal has always been about enhancing the student experience, and as we take Unipal global, partnering with Playbook is a natural step forward in our journey. Together, we’re offering students the opportunity to connect with industry leaders, gain critical skills, and prepare themselves for the global stage. This partnership is about creating opportunities for students to grow and succeed in ways they’ve never imagined.**

The collaboration has already generated significant interest among [universities](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/universities/) and students alike, with many expressing enthusiasm for the new opportunities it presents. As the programmes roll out, Playbook and Unipal will continue to work closely with academic institutions to ensure that the offerings meet the needs of both students and employers. By bringing together the strengths of Playbook and Unipal, the initiative aims to empower the next generation of professionals, ensuring they are well-prepared to succeed in their careers and contribute meaningfully to society.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Career Readiness, EdTech Startups/Companies, Internships, Job-ready Skills, Mentorship, Partnerships, Personalized Learning, Professional Development, Soft Skills, Student Engagement, Universities, Women Empowerment, Workforce Education

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### [Oyster Raises Series D Funding to Democratize Global Job Opportunities](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/oyster-raises-series-d-funding-to-democratize-global-job-opportunities/)

**Published:** September 6, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Oyster®, the global employment solution to employ, pay, and care for distributed teams, has recently raised $59 million in a Series D funding round led by Silver Lake Waterman, with participation from existing investors.

**Content:**

Oyster®, the global employment solution to employ, pay, and care for distributed teams, has recently raised $59 million in a Series D funding round led by Silver Lake Waterman, with participation from existing investors, including Emergence Capital, Stripes, Georgian, G2 Venture Partners, and Endeavor Catalyst. The financing will allow Oyster to accelerate its platform roadmap, broaden its impact, improve its customers’ compliance posture, and increase their ability to attract and retain top employees. The investment values the company at $1.2 billion, bringing its total capital to $286 million.

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Founded in January 2020 by Tony Jamous and Jack Mardack, Oyster stands out as a unique solution that enables growing companies to provide their valued international team members with a seamless experience, without the usual complexities or costs. The platform facilitates people-centric recruiting globally, offering reliable, compliant contracts, [payroll](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/payroll/), and attractive local benefits and perks. By allowing partners to focus on their core competencies while ensuring global employment is fair and compliant, Oyster has successfully attracted HR Information System and Professional Employer Organization partners like BambooHR and TriNet. This partnership provides joint customers with the flexibility, scale, and premium [hiring](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/hiring/) experience they deserve.

Commenting on the investment, Co-founder & CEO of Oyster, Tony Jamous, said:

> **This funding round validates our approach to building the compliance and compensation intelligence infrastructure companies need to drive global growth. We are grateful that the Silver Lake Waterman team shares our belief that global employment shouldn’t be a transactional service—it’s a dynamic relationship that values human potential, fosters innovation, and fuels economic impact. At the heart of Oyster’s success is an unwavering commitment to our mission: by making it possible for companies everywhere to hire people anywhere, we can create a more sustainable and equitable future for all. We’re proud to contribute to a global movement that makes human-centric employment available to workers.**

As one of the few B Corp-certified unicorn companies in the world, Oyster is committed to creating a more equal world by democratizing access to global job opportunities. Customers like Lokalise, Quora, and Printify choose the startup to develop sustainable cross-border talent strategies, create competitive offers that attract and retain talent, and stay compliant at every stage of the employment journey. Its deep, country-level intelligence automates employment and compliance for more than 180 countries, reducing the burden on internal People, HR, and Payroll teams while saving on high costs of external advice.

Shawn O’Neill, Managing Partner of Silver Lake Waterman, stated:

> **Global employment is incredibly complex, involving many moving parts. Oyster emerged as a best-of-breed solution in the category to solve these traditional challenges. In just four years, Oyster built a platform of trusted tools and resources for bulletproof global compliance and in-depth local HR knowledge—a strategy that has made them one of the leaders in the market. The team at Oyster is well-positioned to continue to deliver the specialized HR solution required for the current global employment experience, and we look forward to all that’s ahead.**

In the last year, Oyster launched a variety of products and services to give companies more tools and insights to scale their global operations confidently. Global Payroll and Visa Sponsorships help simplify operations and support borderless teams, while the Salary Insights tool provides fair compensation recommendations for domestic and international employees.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Employee, Employee Benefits, Hiring, HRTech, Job Interviews, Payroll

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### [byteXL Partners With Microsoft to Offer Innovative AI and ML B.Tech Programmes](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/bytexl-partners-with-microsoft-to-offer-innovative-ai-and-ml-b-tech-programmes/)

**Published:** September 6, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** byteXL, a leading EdTech platform in India dedicated to revolutionizing engineering education and IT skills, has entered into an exclusive partnership with Microsoft to launch a B.Tech in Computer Science—Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.

**Content:**

byteXL, a leading EdTech platform in India dedicated to revolutionizing [engineering education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/engineerng-education/) and [IT skills](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/it-skills/), has entered into an exclusive partnership with Microsoft to launch a B.Tech in [Computer Science](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/computer-science/)—Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning specialization at ten premier Universities across India, including Lovely Professional University, Parul University, Chandigarh University, GLA University, and Rayat Bahra University.

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In this strategic partnership with the universities, byteXL will act as an executing agency for the program and deploy Microsoft-certified trainers to deliver the syllabus on campus. During the course, students will work on the latest tools and technologies in [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/artificial-intelligence/) and [Machine Learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/machine-learning/) and receive Microsoft certificates as a part of their regular syllabus. Tech giant Microsoft is the knowledge partner for this specialization. Apart from Microsoft certifications, students will receive a paid internship during the course period and guaranteed placements with above-average industry placement offers.

Speaking about these partnerships with Universities, Karun Tadepalli, CEO and Co-founder of byteXL, said:

> **The introduction of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning not only makes engineering students industry-ready but also helps them compete for global opportunities. During this four-year specialization course in AI and ML, we will ensure that the students are exposed to the latest trends and technologies shaping the future of global technologies. This course will help reduce the gap between engineering education and industry requirements and make the students industry leaders.**

Sami Anand, Associate Dean and Head of Department Training and Placement, CSE and IT, Lovely Professional University, added:

> **We are thrilled to partner with Microsoft and byteXL in this transformative initiative. This partnership is deeply committed to empowering students with cutting-edge skills and industry-relevant certifications, ensuring that they are well-prepared for the evolving demands of the tech industry.**

Through its innovative approach, byteXL aspires to empower students, bridge the gap between academia and industry, and shape the next generation of highly skilled professionals who will contribute to the nation’s development. The company envisions a future where every [engineering](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/engineering/) student can access a holistic, industry-relevant education that enhances their skills and employability.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Certification, Computer Science, EdTech Collaboration, EdTech Startups/Companies, Engineerng Education, IT Skills, Machine Learning, Next Generation Technology, Online Courses, Online Education, Universities

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### [Proximity Learning Partners With LinkIt! to Boost Virtual Learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/proximity-learning-partners-with-linkit-to-boost-virtual-learning/)

**Published:** September 5, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Proximity Learning Inc., the pioneering provider of synchronous virtual instruction for K-12 education, has recently partnered with LinkIt!, a market leader providing data warehousing, analytics, assessment and MTSS solutions for K-12 schools.

**Content:**

Proximity Learning Inc., the pioneering provider of synchronous virtual instruction for [K-12](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/k-12/) education, has recently partnered with LinkIt!, a market leader providing data warehousing, analytics, assessment and multi-tiered system of support (MTSS) solutions for K-12 schools. Proximity Learning teachers can now access LinkIt!’s assessment creation and analysis tools to personalize their [virtual learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/virtual-learning/) programmes, which have proven to increase grades across core subjects by up to 56 per cent in some districts.

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Established in 2009, Proximity Learning Inc. has pioneered using web conferencing technology to stream certified teachers into a classroom when they cannot be found locally. Students are able to see, learn, and interact with a teacher “live” each day from within their school classrooms. This PLI model directly addresses the acute and growing teacher shortage crisis plaguing school districts across the U.S.

Speaking on the collaboration, Evan Erdberg, President and Founder of Proximity Learning, said:

> **Our teachers have provided standard-setting instruction to over 500,000 students. We aim to equip teachers with the training and resources they need to deliver a stellar virtual learning experience and deeply connect with their students to understand their individual and group learning needs. Tools like LinkIt! allow us to measure the effectiveness of our educational programme by monitoring and nurturing student progress.**

Developed by K-12 educators, technologists, and data professionals, the LinkIt! platform provides assessment management, [data analytics](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/data-analytics/), and intervention support to significantly improve student performance. By allowing Proximity Learning teachers to better measure pre- and post-test performance, LinkIt! ensures that the academic needs of each student are met, instilling confidence in the effectiveness of the programme.

Joshua Powe, Co-founder and Executive Chairman of LinkIt!, added:

> **We founded LinkIt! to close the gap between curriculum assessment and mastery for standardized testing. Since then, we’ve evolved our tool to support hundreds of districts and partners throughout the U.S., capturing student data and improving educational outcomes. Assessment data is a powerful tool for educators, administrators, parents, and students. Tracking and analyzing progress is critical to surround students with a holistic learning environment focused on their success.**

LinkIt! is dedicated to helping school districts streamline collecting, managing and analyzing student performance data to improve academic achievement, save time and increase overall productivity. The platform also provides custom analytical services to help schools better understand their data for more effective decision-making and action planning. However, what truly sets LinkIt! apart is its unwavering commitment to customer care and support, ensuring that every stakeholder in the educational journey feels valued and supported.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Curriculum, Data Analytics, Decision Making Skills, EdTech Partnership, EdTech Startups/Companies, K-12, Online Education, teaching strategy, Virtual Learning

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### [Vignan Online Launches New MCA Programme in Data Science](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/vignan-online-launches-new-mca-programme-in-data-science/)

**Published:** September 5, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Vignan Online, the online learning platform of Vignan's Foundation for Science, Technology, and Research (Deemed to be University), is now providing an MCA programme in Data Science.

**Content:**

Vignan Online, the [online learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/page/11/) platform of Vignan’s Foundation for Science, Technology, and Research (Deemed to be University), is now providing an MCA programme in Data Science. Learners enrolling in the programme will gain comprehensive knowledge of essential technological tools such as SQL, NumPy, Matplotlib and Python.

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The curriculum includes a broad spectrum of topics, including mathematical foundations for computer applications, problem-solving with C, computer organization and architecture, Python application development, algorithm design and analysis, data mining and visualization, Java programming, advanced web technologies, SQL for data science, and predictive analysis through [machine learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/machine-learning/).

Vignan (Deemed-to-be University), based in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, is known for its ethical and moral standards, upliftment of learners and first-time engineers in the family, disciplined learning, committed faculty, cutting-edge infrastructure, and excellent placement record. It was founded in 2008 and has been providing [quality education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/quality-education/) in a diverse and academically inspiring environment. It has played an essential role in shaping students’ futures, helping them for jobs, assisting their overall development, and preparing them to be effective citizens.

Srikant Nandigam, CEO of Vignan Online, stated:

> **This programme, crafted by the seasoned faculty at Vignan University, offers new-age learners an in-depth exploration of data analytics, machine learning, and statistical modelling. Through this, learners will gain advanced skills in data visualization and predictive analytics. This programme aims to address the increasing demand for expertise by providing learners with the tools needed to navigate the expanding field of data science.**

Under this programme, learners will benefit from Vignan’s live online sessions, interactive audio-video lectures, pre-recorded video content, and live Q&A opportunities with faculty, all supported by advanced technological tools. The hands-on practical sessions and lab exercises are designed to prepare learners for real-world applications, adding significant value to their understanding of tech-based courses.

Recognizing that learning is a unique path for each individual, Vignan Online is dedicated to giving students the flexibility to study at their own pace, from any location, at any time. This reassurance about the programme’s flexibility makes learners feel accommodated and valued. Whether an ambitious learner aiming to broaden his knowledge, a professional looking to improve his skill set, or an enthusiast pursuing his passion, the platform provides a wide range of specialized programmes tailored to their educational needs.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Comprehensive Learning, Data Science Course, Hands on Learning, Machine Learning, Online Courses, Online Education, Online Learning, Problem Solving, Quality Education

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### [5 Ways to Complete Your Homework Faster](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/ways-to-complete-your-homework-faster/)

**Published:** September 5, 2024
**Author:** Editorial Team

**Excerpt:** Having a schedule for studying helps you make sure that you finish all your tasks on time. It also removes the need for guessing when assigning time.

**Content:**

Spending time on homework has numerous advantages, beyond earning high grades. It strengthens your [education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/education/) and enriches your understanding. The best way to become proficient in a concept is to solve related problems. But as a student, there are other aspects of life aside from homework. Finding a way to juggle school, work, [hobbies](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/hobbies/), socializing, and volunteering is crucial. However, the good news is that several proven methods exist to increase productivity, quickly complete assignments, and maintain high standards.

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Let’s talk about it.

### Tip – 1: The Best Time to Complete Your Homework

Completing your [homework](https://www.essaytigers.com/do-my-homework/) promptly is always the best option. Following your classes, the knowledge you acquire remains vivid in your mind. So it will be simpler to implement these ideas in your assignments. Having a schedule can be beneficial, such as beginning homework an hour before dinner each weekday. Determine the optimal time for you to study and organize your schedule accordingly. Suppose you consistently have the drive to finish your schoolwork quickly. If that’s the case, you can exploit this drive by starting on your assignments as soon as you arrive home.

However, if you require a brief pause, you can establish a timer for 30 minutes to an hour once you arrive home to prompt you to begin working after taking a break.

### Tip – 2: Keeping Track of Your Homework

One common error I notice is students assuming they will recall all their designated duties. I’ve no doubt that your memory is good. However, maintaining a record of your assignments through writing is significantly more effective. Maintain a record, either on paper or electronically, of all upcoming tasks and their due dates. By utilizing this list, you can continually monitor your tasks. A notepad or digital note-taking tool would be effective. When you need to do your work, refer to this list and begin with the most pressing assignment due as soon as possible.

Keep progressing through the list depending on the level of urgency for each task. The list distinguishes between tasks needing immediate attention and those that can wait. This enables you to start your homework immediately and conserves valuable time. Creating lists can reduce the burden on your brain. It also aids in decreasing anxiety levels and enhancing productivity.

### Tip – 3: Get a Study Buddy

Most people would likely concur that homework is often monotonous and uninteresting. Doing homework with a study partner is a great way to increase motivation and get started on tasks. Having a companion can help you remain focused and attentive. You will hold each other responsible and ensure that all tasks are finished punctually. Throughout these study sessions, you can collaborate to tackle tough problems and grasp complex ideas.

### Tip – 4: Avoid Distractions

Putting off tasks and getting sidetracked can seriously hinder your ability to get things done efficiently. Below are a few tactics for studying that can assist you in overcoming procrastination and maximizing your time:

- Discover the perfect place for studying, whether at school or the library or create a suitable work atmosphere in your own home.
- Use earplugs or noise-cancelling headphones to minimize outside disturbances.
- Only the necessary materials and stationery should be on your desk. You can also keep a water bottle and some snacks handy to avoid having to interrupt your study session by getting up halfway through.
- Switch off your mobile device. It is ideal to store all your gadgets in a separate room or far beyond your arm’s reach.
- If a thought or idea comes to mind, jot it down rather than immediately act. Perhaps it’s a task you must do or a friend you committed to contacting. Recognize these thoughts by jotting them down and addressing them once your homework is finished.

### Tip – 5: Reward Yourself

Having a system of rewards boosts motivation by providing an incentive to anticipate, at least temporarily. It teaches your mind that putting in effort leads to a satisfying result. Furthermore, it creates a favourable connection with homework. Therefore, pinpoint some appropriate incentives that you would find enjoyable. Make a list of things or actions that align with your objectives and hold importance to you. The most effective approach is incorporating several useful incentives into your homework schedule.

One possible way to reward yourself is by indulging in your favourite music following a 45-minute work session. Alternatively, you can have a nutritious snack once you finish every set of practice questions. Certainly, you can also utilize large rewards occasionally. For example, once you complete a challenging task or a lengthy practice test, reward yourself with a special treat, such as enjoying a movie with your friends.

### Bonus Tip: Have a Dedicated Workspace

Having a designated study area at home will enable you to finish your homework more quickly. As there is no universal solution, it’s essential to customize your workspace according to what helps you concentrate effectively. For instance, an individual may enjoy having a variety of stationery, Post-it notes, and bright highlighters on their desk. However, these distractions may only be helpful for some people.

Certain individuals may find that they are most productive when surrounded by white noise or a bit of background conversation. Conversely, certain individuals may find it easier to focus if they are in a noise-free setting. Therefore, do not hesitate to try different things to discover the most suitable option for you. Below are a few basic suggestions to help you begin:

- Ensure there is enough light and maintain a comfortable temperature in your area.
- Alleviate stress by choosing the appropriate scents, like using a fragrant room spray or dispersing an essential oil.
- Customize your workspace by adding a memo board, calendar, clock, or artwork.
- Ensure that your desk remains tidy and well-arranged.
- Make sure to spend money on a quality desk chair for your workspace.

### Finally: Have a Study Plan

Having a study schedule helps you ensure you finish all your tasks on time. It also removes the need for guessing when assigning time. You can work and spend time efficiently throughout your study session.

**Categories:** Insight

**Tags:** education, Hobbies, Homework, Self-Study, Social Learning, Study Materials, Writing Skills

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### [Medhavi Skills University and RIICO Collaborate to Bridge Semiconductor Skill Gap](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/medhavi-skills-university-and-riico-collaborate-to-bridge-semiconductor-skill-gap/)

**Published:** September 5, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** In a strategic move to address the growing talent crunch in India's semiconductor industry, Medhavi Skills University (MSU) has recently inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Rajasthan State Industrial Development & Investment Corporation Ltd (RIICO).

**Content:**

In a strategic move to address the growing talent crunch in India’s semiconductor industry, Medhavi Skills University (MSU) has recently inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Rajasthan State Industrial Development & Investment Corporation Ltd (RIICO). The partnership aims to implement specialized [skill development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/skill-development/) training in the electronics sector as part of RIICO’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative.

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The collaboration with RIICO will focus on skilling India’s youth, particularly in semiconductor-specific industrial qualifications. Training programmes will be conducted in top educational institutes across Jaipur, Jodhpur, and Udaipur, offering courses such as Semiconductor IC Design and Verification Professional, Semiconductor IC Design Associate, and Introduction to Semiconductors and Integrated Circuits (ICs). These courses are approved by NCVET and aligned with NSQF, ensuring quality and relevance.

With the rise in demand for semiconductors driven by technological advancements in sectors like automotive, consumer electronics, and telecommunications, the need for highly skilled professionals in semiconductor design and technology is more pressing than ever. India’s semiconductor industry will need more than 300,000 skilled professionals by 2027, underscoring the urgent need for specialized training.

The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) projects that global semiconductor sales will surpass $1 trillion by 2030, yet India’s contribution to the workforce remains limited due to the prevailing skills gap. The country has produced electronic components worth Rs 18,083.55 crore, reflecting India’s growing role in the global semiconductor ecosystem. However, industry experts note that while investments are in place, more skilled professionals must be a barrier to India’s ambition of becoming a semiconductor powerhouse.

Addressing this demand, Medhavi Skills University is leading the charge with industry-aligned education, bridging the gap between academic learning and the sector’s evolving needs. The University, in partnership with Logicknots India Private Limited, a fast-growing software company and NSDC-IIT Guwahati Training Partner), aims to alleviate this gap by providing targeted training in semiconductor design and technology.

Speaking on the occasion, Kuldip Sarma, the Pro-Chancellor of MSU, stated:

> **We are excited to join hands with RIICO in addressing one of the most critical challenges facing the semiconductor industry – the skills gap. Through this initiative, we are contributing to the growth of the electronics sector in India and supporting the broader Skill India Mission. We are preparing the Indian youth for a future-ready career and strengthening India’s position in the global semiconductor market.**

MSU’s [curriculum](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/curriculum/), designed in collaboration with Logicknots, is industry-relevant and provides theoretical knowledge and practical exposure, ensuring that students are equipped with the skills necessary for immediate employability. The alliance between MSU and RIICO is a significant milestone in fostering industry-academia collaboration and creating a long-term talent pipeline for the semiconductor industry.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Employability Skills, Higher Education, MOU, Partnerships, Skill Development, Skill Training, Universities

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### [PW Skills and PwC India Team Up to Offer New Finance Programme](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/pw-skills-and-pwc-india-team-up-to-offer-new-finance-programme/)

**Published:** September 5, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** PW Skills, Physics Wallah (PW) 's skilling vertical, has partnered with PwC India to launch a comprehensive Certification Programme in Finance, Tax & Accounting (CPFTA).

**Content:**

PW Skills, Physics Wallah (PW) ‘s skilling vertical, has partnered with PwC India to launch a comprehensive Certification Programme in Finance, Tax & Accounting (CPFTA). This four-month hybrid programme is designed to provide aspiring youth and finance professionals with a thorough understanding of the skills and knowledge necessary to thrive in the finance sector.

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The CPFTA programme, developed by PwC Academy, is a four-month hybrid programme that combines online recorded weekly classes with interactive live sessions and practical case studies on weekends. These weekend sessions, led by industry experts from PwC India, provide participants with real-world insights and hands-on experience. The curriculum covers essential areas such as accounting principles, corporate finance, financial analysis, and tax regulations, making it ideal for individuals seeking to deepen their expertise or transition into finance and taxation.

The programme, which includes 172 hours of educational content, emphasizes [soft skills](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/soft-skills/) development, with an emphasis on life skills, work readiness, and interview preparation. Its aim is to enhance employability in a highly competitive job market. The course is ideal for aspiring finance professionals, career changers, finance executives, entrepreneurs, business owners, and those transitioning to the workforce.

Commenting on the latest development, Aditya Agrawal, Chief Operating Officer (COO), PW, said:

> **India is a global leader in finance shared services, holding 40% of the Asia-Pacific market, which is valued at USD 25 billion in 2023 and projected to reach USD 45 billion by 2028. This sector offers abundant career opportunities, fostering professional growth and international exposure. Through this partnership, we aim to empower young individuals to enter the finance industry with the skills needed to thrive in this expanding market.**

Students will not only gain essential knowledge and skills but also an industry-recognized certification from PwC Academy, a testament to their professional competence. This [certification](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/certification/) will significantly boost their professional credentials. The course is open for enrollment for students pursuing graduation. The final date for registration is September 15, 2024, and the course will commence on October 1, 2024.

Physics Wallah, founded in 2020 by Alakh Pandey and Prateek Maheshwari and headquartered in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, is democratizing education at scale across India through online, offline, and hybrid platforms, serving 98% of the country’s pin codes. As a lifelong learning partner, the platform’s offerings span various educational segments, including 2 Gurukulam Schools, test preparation in 43 categories, a skilling vertical, [higher education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/higher-education/), and study abroad (AcadFly). The company also has an Institute of Innovation (IOI) that provides world-class 4-year residential job-ready programmes. PW has raised $100 million in a single round of funding from investors Westbridge and GSV Ventures.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Certification, EdTech Startups/Companies, Employability Skills, Higher Education, Interview Preparation Tool, Online Courses, Online Education, Online Programs, Skill Development, Soft Skills

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### [NxtWave, NSDC Launch SkillUp India 4.0 to Empower India's Youth](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/nxtwave-nsdc-launch-skillup-india-4-0-to-empower-indias-youth/)

**Published:** September 4, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** NxtWave, a leading player in the nation's tech education sector, in partnership with the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), has successfully launched NxtWave SkillUp India 4.0, a transformative tech upskilling initiative.

**Content:**

NxtWave, a leading player in the nation’s tech education sector, in partnership with the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), has successfully launched NxtWave SkillUp India 4.0, a transformative [tech upskilling](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/tech-upskilling/) initiative. NxtWave SkillUp India 4.0 is the country’s unique [upskilling](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/upskilling/) programme, designed to empower youth by equipping them with advanced skills in 4.0 technologies such as AI, ML, and Full-Stack Development. This effort aims to foster the next generation of tech leaders and innovators by bridging the gap between industry and academia.

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This initiative will empower over 30 lakh students across India in 4.0 technologies and connect them with the right career opportunities. NxtWave’s efforts, with your participation, will play a pivotal role in transforming these students into skilled professionals who can contribute to India’s growth and global standing. The momentous occasion also witnessed the presence of eminent dignitaries, educators, industry leaders, and policymakers, all united in their commitment to building a Naya Bharat.

Speaking at the event, Rahul Attuluri, Co-founder and CEO of NxtWave, said:

> **We are honoured to partner with NSDC, under the guidance of the Skill Development Ministry, to equip deserving students with the tools and skills they need to unlock their full potential. NSDC’s unwavering commitment to empowering India’s youth is truly inspiring, and we are grateful for their support. Together, we are dedicated to creating opportunities for young minds to explore, innovate, and contribute to India’s growth story. SkillUp India 4.0 is born from our shared vision of nurturing a highly-skilled, future-ready workforce, as AI and emerging technologies promise to create vast opportunities in the Indian market.**

Amid the rising uncertainties in the job market, NxtWave, under the SkillUp India 4.0 initiative, will conduct a free software job employability test for more than 5 lakh students to assess their skills and connect them with the right opportunities. Additionally, to remove barriers to top software jobs, NxtWave provides free access to its 2-year Full Stack + AI/ML programme, for deserving students across 500 NIRF-ranked colleges.

Ved Mani Tiwari, CEO of NSDC, added:

> **Our Hon’ble Prime Minister has envisioned making India a developed nation by 2047. This initiative is a significant step towards realizing the Prime Minister’s vision of Viksit Bharat, where every young Indian is empowered with the skills needed to shape the future. With initiatives like SkillUp India 4.0, in collaboration with NxtWave, we are advancing the Skill India Mission and positioning India as the skill capital and innovation hub of the world. Today, with 45% of global capacity centres based in India, we are creating cutting-edge technologies for global giants.**

As part of the SkillUp India 4.0 initiative, NxtWave democratizes [tech education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/tech-education/) by reaching over 25 lakh students through Generative AI workshops at more than 3,000 colleges nationwide.

Co-founded by Sashank Reddy Gujjula, Anupam Pedarla, and Rahul Attuluri, NxtWave aims to create India’s largest employability platform for tech careers. The platform offers vernacular, asynchronous, and cohort-based training programmes in Industry 4.0 Tech career tracks for college students, graduates, and early professionals. Over the last few years, the organization has supported [hiring](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/hiring/) thousands of its learners by over 2000 companies, ranging from fast-growing startups to Fortune 500 giants.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, EdTech Startups/Companies, Hiring, Innovation, MOU, Partnerships, Tech Education, Tech Professionals, Tech Upskilling, Technical Education, Upskilling

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### [Skill-Lync Aims to Upskill 30,000 Indian Engineers With Free Courses](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/skill-lync-aims-to-upskill-30000-indian-engineers-with-free-courses/)

**Published:** September 4, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Skill-Lync, a Y-Combinator-backed educational technology company, is set to revolutionize the Indian engineering education landscape. Over the next six months, it will introduce 30 free courses, a unique initiative aimed at bridging the industry skill gap.

**Content:**

Skill-Lync, a Y-Combinator-backed educational technology company, is set to revolutionize the Indian [engineering](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/engineering/) education landscape. Over the next six months, it will introduce 30 free courses, a unique initiative aimed at bridging the industry skill gap. These courses, a first of their kind, will provide over 30,000 Indian engineers with invaluable resources, enabling them to enhance their skills and knowledge at no cost.

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These courses will address the lack of quality and application-based learning in the Indian undergraduate engineering education system. Skill-Lync’s platform currently boasts impressive course completion rates, with programmes in topics like Automotive Design, Electric Vehicle Design, FEA, and much more.

Speaking about the development, Suryanarayanan P, Co-founder and CEO of Skill Lync, said:

> **Our mission at Skill-Lync has always been to bridge the skill gap in the engineering industry by providing accessible, high-quality education. With the launch of these 30 free courses, we aim to empower over 30,000 students by equipping them with the practical skills and knowledge they need to succeed in their careers. This initiative will significantly impact the engineering community, helping foster innovation and drive growth in the industry.**

This series of free courses is a comprehensive resource, covering a wide range of topics across various engineering disciplines. This diversity ensures that every student and professional, regardless of their field of interest, can find a course that suits their needs. Skill-Lync has already launched three beginner-friendly courses specifically designed for mechanical engineers, and is committed to expanding its offerings to include more diverse subjects in the coming months.

To further support its learners, the startup will offer certificates of completion for all courses. These certificates will serve as a testament to the skills acquired and can be a valuable addition to any engineer’s professional portfolio. All courses will be available on Skill-Lync’s YouTube channel for life.

Skill-Lync was founded in 2015 by Suryanarayanan PaneerSelvam and Sarangarajan V to prepare students industry-ready through advanced industry-relevant courses. It has already established itself as a trustworthy partner for organizations aiming to cultivate an upskilled talent pool. Its courses are selected by project-driven industry experts, providing students with deep engineering expertise and a robust assessment approach that ensures students meet learning objectives.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** EdTech Initiative, EdTech Startups/Companies, Engineering, Higher Education, Online Courses, Online Education, undergraduate students, Upskilling

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### [HRTech Startup Skillvue Closes $2.8M Funding Round to Accelerate Growth](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/hrtech-startup-skillvue-closes-2-8m-funding-round-to-accelerate-growth/)

**Published:** September 4, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Skillvue, an HRTech platform, has recently announced that it has raised $2.8 in a pre-seed funding round was co-led by the Italian Founders Fund (IFF)

**Content:**

Skillvue, an [HRTech](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/hrtech/) platform that uses AI to enable companies to adopt a skills-based approach in recruitment, talent development and internal mobility, has recently announced that it has raised $2.8 in a pre-seed funding round was co-led by the Italian Founders Fund (IFF) – the first Italian venture capital created by startup founders and led by Lorenzo Franzi – and Edoardo Ermotti’s 14Peaks Capital. It included participation from Orbita Verticale, Ithaca 3, the Spanish fund Kfund (previously investors in the unicorn Factorial) and several business angels.

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Founded in Milan in 2021 by Nicolò Mazzocchi and Simone Patera, Skillvue enables companies to analyze job candidates’ and employees’ skills in a fast, objective and scalable way, helping them adopt a skills-based approach in recruitment, [talent development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/talent-development/) and internal mobility activities. In the recruitment phase, its innovative technology, based on proprietary AI, carries out asynchronous interviews to assess candidates’ skills and motivation, making the identification of high-potential candidates immediate. This approach increases by up to 5 times the ability to predict job performance. It is particularly strategic for companies that hire many junior candidates or public-facing roles, where the traditional CV does not represent a person’s fundamental skills.

Speaking on the fundraising, Nicolò Mazzocchi, CEO & Co-founder of Skillvue, said:

> **We are making significant strides into a huge problem facing companies. People have been talking about the skills-based approach for recruiting or existing teams and some have taken steps towards this. With Skillvue, we’ve made this front and centre to help companies own a scalable approach to ensure they remain relevant in the time to come. With this funding round, we will strengthen our team with strategic figures, especially in the AI area, expand our business in Italy, get started on our global expansion and consolidate our tech stack on three key verticals, recruitment, internal hiring and talent development.**

Following the recruitment phase, the company serves as a strategic tool for HR departments to analyze their workforce’s talents at scale and provide unbiased and parameterized data on skills for decision-making. This allows for more effective talent placement in the company (+107% probability compared to traditional non-skills-based methods), longer retention of high-performers, and the development of career paths and training programmes that are more aligned with the real needs of companies and employees (a key issue for up to 73% of employees). Skillvue’s technology also complies with EU GDPR rules and the AI Act.

Lorenzo Franzi, Founding Partner of Italian Founders Fund, added:

> **Putting skills at the centre of business strategies is now a key element to ensure short- and long-term competitiveness. The data speaks for itself: as stressed by the World Economic Forum, the skills crisis is one of the biggest of our time, second only to climate change, for a total cost of about 11.5 trillion dollars. That is why we’re happy to add to our portfolio a company such as Skillvue, which caters to this problem by helping companies revolutionize their recruitment, internal mobility and development thanks to a quick, effective and scalable skills analysis model.**

Headquartered in Milan, Skillvue is used by companies in the retail, large-scale retail, banking, insurance sectors, and public sector organizations. Clients include the French retail giant Carrefour, Italian bank Credem, and Acquedotto Pugliese.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Decision Making Skills, Employee, Funding, Hiring, HRTech, Job Interviews, Online Recruitment, Skills-based Hiring, Talent Development

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### [AISATS and Odisha Govt Sign MOU to Empower Aviation Professionals](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/aisats-and-odisha-govt-sign-mou-to-empower-aviation-professionals/)

**Published:** September 4, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Air India SATS Airport Services Private Limited (AISATS), India's leading airport service management company, has formally agreed with the Government of Odisha to provide skill development training to the state's aviation sector youth.

**Content:**

Air India SATS Airport Services Private Limited (AISATS), India’s leading airport service management company, has formally agreed with the Government of Odisha to provide [skill development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/skill-development/) training to the state’s aviation sector youth. The MOU was signed with the Directorate of Skill Development and Employment (DSDE), Skill Development and Technical Education Department, and aims to enhance aviation training opportunities for aspiring professionals from Odisha.

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Under this agreement, AISATS will facilitate a rigorous 30-day training programme for candidates from Odisha at its established Training Academy in Hyderabad. The programme is designed to equip participants with the necessary skills for roles in ramp handling and customer service within airport operations. Admission to the programme requires meeting specific educational prerequisites to qualify for the AISATS Training Academy and to undertake training for these specialized roles.

Sanjay Gupta, CEO of AISATS, stated:

> **This partnership with the Government of Odisha marks a significant aspect in our ongoing commitment to fostering indigenous talent and contributing to the advancement of India’s aviation sector. By providing access to our state-of-the-art training academy in Hyderabad and offering immediate and promising employment opportunities, we aim to cultivate a highly skilled workforce that will be instrumental in shaping the future of airport operations across India. With the projected growth in the aviation sector, which has increased the demand for ground handlers to ensure efficient and safe airport operations, our training institute will play a pivotal role. It will nurture a proficient, knowledgeable, and sustainable talent pipeline, exemplifying a more industry-driven approach to India’s skill development initiatives.**

Upon completing the comprehensive training programme, candidates will be awarded a “Certificate in Ground Handling and Airport Operations” and placed at one of AISATS’s six operational stations throughout India. This initiative provides a structured pathway for aviation enthusiasts to enter the industry. It ensures a consistent supply of qualified professionals to meet the escalating demands of India’s rapidly expanding aviation sector.

The partnership is significant, with passenger capacity at major Indian airports expected to more than double from 192 million to 420 million over the next four years. Furthermore, the fleet size of Indian carriers is scheduled to virtually triple, from 700 to 2,000 aircraft, underscoring the critical need for qualified aviation experts.

This strategic relationship provides an innovative model for fostering Indian aviation talent, which is closely aligned with Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana’s (PMKVY) objectives. By providing specialized training for important professions such as ramp agents, luggage handlers, customer service agents, and load control agents, AISATS aims to close India’s skill shortages and develop a workforce that is precisely tailored to the aviation industry’s needs.

As part of the Indian Government’s initiative to upgrade its airports to world-class facilities and attract more airlines to fly into India, AISATS was formed to provide world-class airport services in ground and cargo handling that exceed customers’ expectations. Since its operations in 2008, the organization has offered hassle-free and comprehensive solutions to its customer airlines in international airports at Bengaluru, Delhi, Hyderabad, Mangalore, Ranchi and Trivandrum.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Employment Skills, MOU, Partnerships, Professional Training, Skill Development, Technical Education, Upskilling

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### [90+ My Tuition App Partners With Bright Eduway to Boost Its Presence in Qatar](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/my-tuition-app-partners-with-bright-eduway-to-boost-its-presence-in-qatar/)

**Published:** September 4, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** 90+ My Tuition App, a Banglore-based EdTech startup known for its innovative school-based tuition approach that provides affordable and high-quality education designed for CBSE students, is expanding its footprint in Qatar through an alliance with Bright Eduway.

**Content:**

90+ My Tuition App, a Banglore-based EdTech startup known for its innovative school-based tuition approach that provides affordable and high-quality education designed for CBSE students, is expanding its footprint in Qatar through an alliance with Bright Eduway. Following its remarkable growth trajectory in Dubai, the platform is rapidly scaling across GCC countries, offering a comprehensive suite of solutions in CBSE tuition via a school-centric online platform. This programme is designed to support students comprehensively, from daily lessons to preparation for periodic class tests and [exams](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/exams/), making it an indispensable resource for academic success.

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This partnership marks a strategic step for 90+ My Tuition App as it continues to leverage its successful model across the GCC region. By teaming up with Bright Eduway, a prominent education provider in Qatar, the company aims to connect with a broader student base and deliver on its promise of accessible, high-quality education.

Speaking on the partnership, Jabir Ayyappalli, Managing Director of Bright Eduway, said:

> **This collaboration would benefit more students in Qatar. The school-based tuition model offered by 90+ is becoming a reliable and affordable choice for CBSE students.**

Bright Eduway embarks on a transformative experience in graduate studies in Qatar, where academic excellence meets cultural enrichment. Specializing in Master’s Degree programmes, the platform provides comprehensive guidance for students aspiring to pursue advanced studies in the vibrant city of Doha. From facilitating Master’s Degree admissions to connecting students with lucrative scholarship opportunities, the firm is committed to simplifying the journey towards academic excellence. Its vision is to be a hub for excellence in [higher education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/higher-education/) that is accessible to the general public and bridges the knowledge gap between education and employability.

Muhammed Kamaludheen, CEO of Bright Eduway Qatar, expressed optimism about the partnership’s potential, especially in the post-COVID landscape where there is a clear shift in parental preference towards [online learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-learning/) solutions over traditional classroom settings; he stated:

> **After two years of COVID, most parents are increasingly opting for online tuition over offline options. This trend aligns with the broader regional push towards digital transformation in education, making the timing of this partnership particularly advantageous.**

Smijay Gokuldaasan, CEO of 90+ My Tuition App, emphasized the partnership’s significance in achieving the company’s ambitious growth targets. He added:

> **With this new product and partnership, we expect to extend our reach to all schools across Qatar. This strategic move is not just about geographical expansion but also about enhancing the learning experience for students.**

Since its launch, 90+ My Tuition App has swiftly expanded from its roots in India to the broader Gulf region, fueled by a successful $5 million Series A funding round. The app’s entry into the UAE was met with significant success, enrolling over 1,200 students across the UAE and Qatar within its first year of operations. This rapid growth underscores the region’s strong demand for high-quality, flexible education solutions.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Affordable Education, EdTech Partnership, EdTech Startups/Companies, Exams, Higher Education, Online Courses, Online Education, Online Tuition, Scholarship

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### [SEEDS Academy Partners With Visa for Circular Economy Education](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/seeds-academy-partners-with-visa-for-circular-economy-education/)

**Published:** September 3, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** SEEDS Academy, a Kuwait-based educational institution, is thrilled to announce its partnership with Visa, a digital payment leader. This exciting collaboration is set to empower the youth and advance sustainability.

**Content:**

SEEDS Academy, a Kuwait-based educational institution, is thrilled to announce its partnership with Visa, a digital payment leader. This exciting collaboration is set to empower the youth and advance sustainability in alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Kuwait Vision 2035. The partnership also underscores Visa’s commitment to supporting women entrepreneurs in the Gulf, inspiring them to take the next step in their business journeys.

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The collaboration, designed to equip young individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to thrive in today’s rapidly evolving global landscape, will pioneer a series of free [online courses](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-courses/) focused on the circular economy. By adopting the principles of the circular economy, the partnership with Visa represents a bold step forward in the journey to educate participants on the practical foundations of sustainable development and empower them to become effective agents of change in their communities, building a more resilient future for generations to come.

SEEDS Academy is dedicated to advancing sustainability education in the Middle East and North Africa. The academy specializes in providing innovative courses and training programmes tailored to the needs of youth, professionals, and organizations. Through a unique blend of digital and [interactive learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/interactive-learning/), the platform aims to equip learners with the essential knowledge and tools to become informed leaders capable of driving positive change in their communities.

Ghanima Almutawa, CEO of SEEDS Academy, stated:

> **At SEEDS Academy, we are dedicated to supporting the United Nations SDGs and the Kuwait Vision 2035 by providing accessible and inclusive education opportunities for all. By empowering local youth with the knowledge and skills needed to address pressing environmental challenges, we are laying the foundation for a more green and prosperous future.**

As part of its strategic partnership, SEEDS Academy offers a suite of specialized courses titled: ‘**Fundamentals of Circular Economy,’** **‘Circular Business Models,’** and **‘Sustainable Supply Chains.’** These courses are meticulously designed to equip young individuals with the practical knowledge and tools necessary to effectively apply circular economy principles in their personal and professional journeys. The courses specifically target participants in the Middle East and North Africa region and are offered in Arabic with English subtitles to facilitate understanding and broaden reach.

Carl Manlan, Visa’s VP and Head of Inclusive Impact & Sustainability for the CEMEA region, also commented:

> **Visa is unwavering in its commitment to creating a digital economy for everyone, everywhere. An economy that is digital and inclusive is one that is also sustainable – it promotes efficient use of resources, fosters innovation in sustainable technologies, and provides access to more individuals and businesses to make a positive difference. That’s why we are delighted to partner with SEEDS Academy on this important initiative and to contribute to the Kuwait government’s efforts towards sustainability and an inclusive future.**

Visa’s mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable, and secure payment network, enabling individuals, businesses, and economies to thrive. The company believes that economies that include everyone everywhere uplift everyone everywhere and sees access as foundational to the future of the money movement.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Interactive Learning, Online Courses, Online Education, Partnerships, Professional Development, Women Empowerment

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### [S P Jain Acquires US University, Expands Global Reach](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/s-p-jain-acquires-us-university-expands-global-reach/)

**Published:** September 3, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** The S P Jain Group, a leader in global business education, has recently announced its acquisition of California Miramar University (CMU), marking a strategic expansion into the United States.

**Content:**

The S P Jain Group, a leader in global business education, has recently announced its acquisition of California Miramar University (CMU), marking a strategic expansion into the United States. This exciting development was made during a press conference celebrating the launch of CMU’s new campus in San Jose, Silicon Valley. The strategic move not only strengthens the S P Jain Group’s global presence but also opens up a world of opportunities for students. With the option to study across campuses in Singapore, Dubai, Sydney, India, London, and the United States, students can now graduate with a US degree, enhancing their global career prospects.

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With this acquisition, CMU will offer cutting-edge undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/artificial-intelligence/), including an MBA and MS. These programmes are accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC) and approved by the US Department of Education. Graduating students can apply for Optional Practical Training (OPT) and Curricular Practical Training (CPT).

CMU is a leading AI-driven institution reshaping [higher education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/higher-education/) for the digital age. The institute offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programmes tailored to meet the needs of today’s global workforce. With locations in San Diego, Los Angeles, and now in San Jose (Silicon Valley), CMU has a rich history of innovation in education. Since its inception, it has been at the forefront of integrating artificial intelligence into its curriculum and educational approach. The university’s commitment to AI-driven education has positioned it as a leader in preparing students for the rapidly evolving technological landscape.

Nitish Jain, President of S P Jain Group, stated:

> **This acquisition marks a pivotal moment in our global education strategy. By bringing CMU into the S P Jain family, we’re not just expanding our geographical reach; we’re embracing Silicon Valley’s innovation hub and strengthening our commitment to AI-driven education.**

The new CMU campus, strategically located in San Jose, Silicon Valley, places students at the heart of technological innovation. This prime location offers proximity to world-leading tech companies, providing students with unparalleled opportunities for industry [engagement](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/engagement/) and hands-on experience in AI and related fields. Students gain access to cutting-edge AI tools and technologies, enhancing their learning experience and job placement prospects. These benefits also extend to S P Jain students, fostering a powerful synergy between the two institutions.

Dr Chitpasong Vazquez, President and CAO of California Miramar University added:

> **Joining forces with the S P Jain Group opens up exciting possibilities for our students and faculty. Our shared vision of AI-first education and global perspectives will create unparalleled opportunities for the next generation of leaders.**

During the conference, the S P Jain Group and CMU also introduced a revolutionary AI tutor technology. Developed in Silicon Valley, this personalized study aid is set to transform the educational experience. Working alongside expert faculty, the AI tutor offers 24/7 support tailored to each student’s needs. It creates customized education plans, provides instant feedback, and bridges the gap between academic learning and industry requirements. This innovative tool is a testament to its commitment to providing the best possible education for students.

SP Jain School of Global Management is an Australian business school that provides modern, relevant and practical global business education. With campuses in the dynamic business hubs of Dubai, Mumbai, Singapore, and Sydney, the School is renowned for its multi-city undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and doctoral, executive, and short-term online programmes.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** AI Education, AI Tutoring, Artificial Intelligence, Curriculum, Engagement, Higher Education, Innovation, Mergers and Acquisition, undergraduate students, Universities

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### [AlephYa Education Secures Significant Investment to Empower Students](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/alephya-education-secures-significant-investment-to-empower-students/)

**Published:** September 3, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** AlephYa Education, a leading pan-GCC education provider, recently announced a majority investment from TA Associates ("TA"), a leading global private equity firm, to support its next growth phase.

**Content:**

AlephYa Education, a leading pan-GCC education provider, recently announced a majority investment from TA Associates (“TA”), a leading global [private equity](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/private-equity/) firm, to support its next growth phase. As part of the transaction, existing investors Gulf Investment Corporation (“GIC”) and Oman International Development and Investment Company SAOG (“Ominvest”) will retain a meaningful stake in the business, partnering closely with TA. Ashmore Investment Saudi Arabia (“Ashmore”), an investor in AlephYa since 2017, will fully exit its investment in the Company.

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AlephYa Education, founded in 2017, aims to provide high-quality education at affordable prices and empower students with the skills to become future leaders while retaining their national heritage. The Company’s network of schools offers a mix of American, British and local curricula designed to empower students with the skills to become future leaders while retaining their national heritage. Its vision is to develop well-rounded, confident and responsible individuals who aspire to achieve their full potential. The firm will provide a safe, welcoming and supportive learning environment in which everyone is equal and all achievements are celebrated.

Commenting on the investment, Co-founder & CEO of AlephYa, Shailesh Doshi, emphasized:

> **TA shares our unwavering commitment to academic excellence. Their investment presents a significant opportunity to enhance our educational infrastructure, improve our facilities, and increase our impact on new and existing students.**

AlephYa constantly strives to ensure that its students have access to technology, advanced infrastructure, resources, and tools they need to learn, grow, and thrive. The platform currently owns and operates 13 schools across Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Oman, with a combined enrollment of over 18,500 students.

Elaborating on the development, Nadeem Masud and Chandra Tiwari, Co-founders of AlephYa, expressed their excitement:

> **We are thrilled to welcome TA as an investor and are eager to leverage their deep expertise in scaling companies to reach our full potential.**

Vishal Gupta, Director at TA, also commented:

> **We are thrilled to partner with the AlephYa team to achieve further scale and bring high-quality, affordable education to more communities across the GCC.**

As part of the agreement, PwC Middle East served as TA’s financial advisor. Al Tamimi & Company and Goodwin Procter LLP provided TA with legal counsel. The financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Community, EdTech Funding, EdTech Investors, EdTech Startups/Companies, Online Courses, Online Education, Online Learning, Private Equity

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### [Tamil Nadu Govt Inks MOU With Google for AI-Driven Growth](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/tamil-nadu-govt-inks-mou-with-google-for-ai-driven-growth/)

**Published:** September 3, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** The Tamil Nadu government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Google to set up the Tamil Nadu AI Labs in Chennai.

**Content:**

The Tamil Nadu government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Google to set up the Tamil Nadu AI Labs in Chennai. The investment delegation signed the MoU with the US in the presence of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin. This agreement entails the establishment of an AI lab/training hub in Chennai in collaboration with the investment promotion agency Guidancine Tamil Nadu. It aims to help two million youth in the state learn Artificial Intelligence (AI) through its flagship skilling initiative, Naan Mudhalvan.

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[Artificial intelligence](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/artificial-intelligence/) has rapidly evolved over the past few years, with nations worldwide striving to harness its potential. India is at the forefront of this movement, and Tamil Nadu’s collaboration with Google marks a pivotal moment in the state’s journey towards AI-driven development. Chief Minister MK Stalin and TN Industries Minister Dr TRB Rajaa were present at the MoU exchange between Amit Zavery, GM/VP and Head of Platform of Google Cloud, and Nanda Ramachandran, Vice President, Pixel Business Unit, Google; and Guidance Tamil Nadu, at Google’s Mountain View office.

In addition to the partnership with Google, Tamil Nadu has secured agreements with leading firms, including Nokia, PayPal, and Infinix, to establish new centres in key cities such as Coimbatore, Madurai, and Chennai. These partnerships are expected to enhance the state’s technological landscape further and create a robust ecosystem for AI innovation.

In a statement, Google said that the collaboration will focus on “initiatives in key areas such as AI start-up enablement, skilling, and industrial ecosystem enablement, including MSMEs, to create impactful, scalable AI solutions.”

Commenting on the collaboration, Amit Zavery, GM/VP and Head of Platform of Google Cloud, said:

> **We’re thrilled to partner with the Tamil Nadu Government on their journey towards an AI-powered future. This collaboration underscores our commitment to fostering inclusive growth and technological progress through AI. We look forward to working together to build a thriving AI ecosystem in Tamil Nadu that not only drives innovation and creates opportunities but also empowers individuals with the skills they need to succeed in the digital age.**

Under the MoU, Google will work with Guidance, the Government of Tamil Nadu’s nodal agency for investment promotion and facilitation, to support the development of a robust AI ecosystem. This includes providing access to advanced technologies and resources and emphasising empowering individuals, businesses, and government entities to leverage AI for inclusive growth and progress.

Google already has a large presence in India, with offices in Hyderabad and Bengaluru, but this is its first major foray into Tamil Nadu.

This collaboration between Tamil Nadu and Google has the potential to transform the state’s digital landscape, positioning it as a leader in AI and [innovation](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/innovation/). Establishing the Tamil Nadu AI Labs in Chennai represents a significant leap towards achieving this vision, with the potential to impact industries, education, and the broader economy across the region.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** AI Education, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Skilling, Innovation, MOU, New Age Skills, Partnerships, Upskilling

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### [IIT Kanpur Offers New Comprehensive AI, ML, and DL Certification Course](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/iit-kanpur-offers-new-comprehensive-ai-ml-and-dl-certification-course/)

**Published:** September 2, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur has recently launched a new online certificate programme in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and Deep Learning (DL).

**Content:**

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur has recently launched a new online certificate programme in [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/artificial-intelligence/) (AI), [Machine Learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/machine-learning/) (ML), and [Deep Learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/deep-learning/) (DL). This comprehensive and intensive four-week course, scheduled from December 1 to 27, 2024, aims to provide participants with hands-on experience in Python and real-world datasets, offering a thorough dive into these advanced technological fields.

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The programme is designed to cater to a diverse audience, including scholars, students, faculty members, industry professionals, and R&D staff. It aims to enhance their skills and readiness for projects, research, and career opportunities in AI and ML. Exceptional students from Class 11 and 12 with a keen interest in technology are also encouraged to apply.

Under this programme, the participants will be able to engage in [problem-solving](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/problem-solving/) sessions and prepare for AI, ML, and DL tests and job interviews. The course includes extensive Python-based projects, utilising real-world datasets from various domains such as Business, Medicine, Science, and Engineering. Key tools and packages covered in the course include NUMPY, LINALG, MATPLOTLIB, PANDAS, SCIKIT-LEARN, TENSORFLOW, and KERAS.

The programme offers tailored benefits for different groups:

- **Undergraduate and Postgraduate Students:** The course provides cutting-edge programming skills and AI/ML knowledge, enhancing prospects for placements and thesis projects.
- **Class 11 and 12 Students:** It helps build a solid foundation in Python and AI/ML, laying the groundwork for a future career in technology.
- **PhD Scholars and Faculty Members:** The course offers insights into applying Python and related packages for advanced research, virtual labs, and project guidance in AI/ML technologies.
- **Industry Professionals:** It focuses on upgrading Python AI/ML skills, emphasising Module Design and Analysis principles crucial for industry applications.

Early bird applications for the programme conclude on October 29, with a standard application deadline of November 19. This certificate course from IIT Kanpur provides participants with a one-of-a-kind opportunity to expand their knowledge of AI and machine learning, giving them the skills they need to flourish in this quickly growing profession. The classes will be held online via Zoom, giving participants worldwide the flexibility they require.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Career Growth, Certification Programs, Comprehensive Learning, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Online Courses, Online Programs, Problem Solving, Research

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### [IIT Madras and IIT Ropar Join Forces to Enhance Opportunities for BS Data Science Students](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/iit-madras-and-iit-ropar-join-forces-to-enhance-opportunities-for-bs-data-science-students/)

**Published:** September 2, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) and the Indian Institute of Technology Ropar (IIT Ropar) have entered into a landmark collaboration aimed at enhancing educational and research opportunities.

**Content:**

The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) and the Indian Institute of Technology Ropar (IIT Ropar) have entered into a landmark collaboration aimed at enhancing educational and [research](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/research/) opportunities for students pursuing a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Data Science and Applications at IIT Madras. This partnership opens new pathways for these students, including the opportunity to pursue a Master of Science (MS) at IIT Ropar without the need for GATE scores.

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Professor V Kamakoti, director of IIT Madras, and Professor Rajeev Ahuja, director of IIT Ropar, signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for this collaboration. Key faculty members from both institutions attended the signing ceremony, highlighting the significance of this partnership.

IIT Madras introduced its innovative BS in Data Science and Applications programme in June 2020. This programme, designed to provide high-quality education through online content delivery and in-person assessments, has attracted over 30,000 active students. The collaboration with IIT Ropar is the latest in a series of strategic partnerships that IIT Madras has forged with other premier institutions, including IIT Gandhinagar and the Chennai Mathematical Institute (CMI), to provide in-person learning opportunities for students in the final year of the programme.

Highlighting the new opportunities opened up by this collaboration, Prof. V. Kamakoti, Director, IIT Madras, said:

> **As the BS degree programmes of IIT Madras intend to democratize higher educational opportunity for all, this move by IIT Ropar to admit exceptional students in the BS programmes of IITM to postgraduate degree programmes at IIT Ropar is a very visionary step and will go a long way in building strong careers for deserving students especially from Rural India. I congratulate and thank the Director of IIT Ropar for the same. I hope other higher education institutions in our country follow the IIT Ropar path.**

The Salient features of this collaboration:

- **Direct MS Admission:** Select students from the IIT Madras BS in Data Science programme will be eligible for direct admission to the MS programme at IIT Ropar without requiring GATE scores, provided they meet the specified academic criteria.
- **Credit Transfer and In-Person Learning:** IIT Madras BS students can now complete their credit requirements by taking in-person courses at IIT Ropar, enriching their learning experience and facilitating the exchange of academic resources and expertise.
- **Research and Internship Opportunities:** The collaboration enables IIT Madras students to engage in research programmes and [internships](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/internships/) under the [mentorship](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/mentorship/) of the IIT Ropar faculty, particularly during the summer months.
- **Extended Learning Pathways:** Students from IIT Ropar will also benefit from this partnership by accessing [data science courses](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/data-science-course/) and programming offered through the IIT Madras BS programme, ensuring a comprehensive and well-rounded education for all participants.

Looking forward to this partnership, Prof. Rajeev Ahuja, Director, IIT Ropar, stated:

> **As we embark on this exciting journey, we are laying the groundwork for transformative advancements in education and research. By joining forces, IIT Ropar and IIT Madras are broadening our academic and research horizons and creating opportunities for our students and faculty to engage in meaningful exchanges that foster both professional and personal growth. This partnership is set to forge new paths in higher education and research, establishing new benchmarks for success.**

The alliance between IIT Madras and IIT Ropar is poised to set new milestones for academic cooperation. Both universities are dedicated to pursuing excellence in research, education, and social impact. This Memorandum of Understanding establishes the foundation for several activities that will benefit both organizations and serve as a precedent for future [higher education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/higher-education/) collaborations.

This association highlights the trend of combining online and [offline education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/offline-education/), providing students with a flexible yet rigorous path to advanced degrees and research opportunities in data science and beyond.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Certification, Comprehensive Learning, Data Science Course, Higher Education, Internships, Mentorship, MOU, Offline Education, Online Education, Partnership, Research, Universities

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### [Frontline Education and Vanco Expand Partnership to Streamline School Payments](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/frontline-education-and-vanco-expand-partnership-to-streamline-school-payments/)

**Published:** September 2, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Frontline Education, a leading provider of administration software purpose-built for K-12 educators, and Vanco, a leading fintech provider of integrated software and payment technology, recently announced the expansion of their partnership.

**Content:**

Frontline Education, a leading provider of administration software purpose-built for [K-12](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/k-12/) educators, and Vanco, a leading [fintech](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/fintech/) provider of integrated software and payment technology for over 3,000 K-12 schools and districts, recently announced the expansion of their partnership. Building on the successful collaboration announced last year, the partnership now includes RevTrak, Vanco’s secure, all-in-one platform for school payments.

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RevTrak is designed to simplify and enhance the payment process, seamlessly connecting schools with families. The platform delivers an outstanding user experience for administrators and families, ensuring a smoother, stress-free payment process. With RevTrak, schools can benefit from faster financial reconciliation and superior software integrations, making managing school fees and other payments more accessible.

For nearly a year, the existing partnership between Frontline and Vanco has offered schools secure, user-friendly event management software, simplifying ticketing, providing real-time financial insights, and delivering a seamless user experience. With the addition of RevTrak, schools are empowered to streamline their payment processes even further, reducing the administrative burden on staff and eliminating the stress often associated with school fees. By offering a comprehensive and secure solution, RevTrak puts schools on the path to being well-funded and focused on what matters most—education.

Speaking on the collaboration, Mark Friedman, Chief Marketing Officer at Frontline Education, said:

> **Our partnership with Vanco has been a valuable addition to our mission of supporting schools, and we’re excited to further strengthen this partnership by making RevTrak available to school districts across the country. At Frontline, we are dedicated to finding innovative ways to empower schools and enhance administrators’ efficiency. This expansion reflects our ongoing commitment to providing advanced solutions that simplify administrative tasks, allowing educators to focus on delivering quality education.**

Frontline Education partners with school systems to deliver tools, data and insights that support greater efficiency and productivity, enabling school leaders to spend more time and resources executing strategies that drive educator effectiveness, student success and district excellence. Its broad portfolio includes solutions for proactive recruiting and [hiring](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/hiring/), absence and time management, professional growth, student information systems, special education, special programmes, Medicaid reimbursement, school health management, inventory control and asset management, [payroll](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/payroll/), benefits and financial management, and analytics solutions that help district leaders tap into their data to make more informed decisions for the benefit of their students and communities.

Ed Tola, SVP of Sales and Partnerships at Vanco, commented:

> **We are thrilled to deepen our partnership with Frontline Education and to see RevTrak become a part of their comprehensive solution for schools. Our shared vision of empowering schools through technology aligns perfectly, and together; we are making it easier for schools to manage payments while fostering more robust connections between schools and families.**

Vanco empowers churches, schools, and community organizations by securely simplifying their giving, payment and financial management. This allows them to focus on what truly matters: cultivating a brighter future for their communities. Headquartered in Bloomington, MN and Atlanta, the company serves various community organizations and software vendors, each with its own needs. Its technology connects more than 45,000 faith-based, nonprofit, professional services and education organizations nationwide.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Community, EdTech Startups/Companies, FinTech, Hiring, K-12, NonProfits, Online Courses, Online Education, Payroll, School Management

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### [Skill India and Visa Collaborate to Fuel India's Tourism Industry](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/skill-india-and-visa-collaborate-to-fuel-indias-tourism-industry/)

**Published:** September 2, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** The Tourism & Hospitality Skill Council (THSC), under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Visa, a global leader in digital payments, for a three-year partnership.

**Content:**

The Tourism & Hospitality Skill Council (THSC), under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Visa, a global leader in digital payments, for a three-year partnership worth up to USD 1 million. This initiative, which aims to train at least 20,000 Indian youth in tourism-related skills, was launched in the presence of Shri Jayant Chaudhary, Hon’ble Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of [Skill Development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/skill-development/) and [Entrepreneurship](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/entrepreneurship/) (MSDE), and Minister of State, Ministry of Education, Government of India.

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The partnership, which builds upon Visa’s ongoing collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism, aims to train youth across 10 States, including Assam, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, and West Bengal, to elevate the tourism service experience for tourists. The programme will focus on essential roles within the domestic tourism industry, such as tour guides, customer service executives, naturalists, and paragliding tandem pilots.

Speaking at the MoU signing ceremony, Hon’ble Minister Shri Jayant Chaudhary said:

> **India’s tourism industry has immense potential to drive economic growth and generate millions of jobs nationwide. This partnership with Visa is a pivotal step towards realizing and unlocking that potential, tapping into the skills and energy of our youth to make India a premier global tourism destination. The collaboration reflects our shared commitment to empowering young Indians with the skills and opportunities they need to shape their futures and contribute to the nation’s growth story.**

As a leading payments network in the country, Visa has taken strategic steps to strengthen India’s tourism landscape over the last few years. Through its deep data and analytics expertise, the platform has actively contributed to increasing inbound tourism by providing valuable data and insights to the Ministry of Tourism, facilitating the promotion of India’s diverse destinations on the global stage. Visa’s strategic role in shaping India’s tourism future is a testament to its commitment to its growth.

The tourism sector significantly contributes to India’s economy, accounting for over $231 billion\[1\] in GDP and employing more than 42 million\[2\] people in 2023. This substantial economic impact underscores the importance of the NSDC-Visa initiative, which will ensure a skilled workforce to support India’s ambitions of becoming a global tourism hub.

Kelly Mahon Tullier, Vice Chair, Chief People and Corporate Affairs Officer at Visa, added:

> **By empowering the country’s youth with skills to thrive in the tourism industry, we aim to elevate their employment prospects and improve the overall experience for tourists visiting India. The partnership with the Tourism and Hospitality Skill Council (THSC) and the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship supports Visa’s unwavering commitment to India by nurturing talent and supporting the Government’s vision of making India a top destination for global tourists.**

Visa’s journey started in 1958 when Bank of America established the first consumer credit card programme in the United States. It went international in 1974 and launched the debit card in 1975. Visa Inc. was formed in 2007 by the merger of regional firms from around the world, and in 2008, the corporation went public in one of the largest IPOs ever. Visa now works in over 200 countries and territories, offering products and services via cards, laptops, tablets, mobile devices, and other channels. Its mission is to connect the world by providing the most creative, convenient, dependable, and secure payment network, allowing individuals, businesses, and economies to thrive. The organization believes economies that include everyone, uplift everyone and prioritize access are essential to the future of money movement.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** 21st Century Skills, Digital Skills Training, Employability Skills, Entrepreneurship, Financial Support, MOU, Skill Development

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### [86% Students Use AI Tools in Their Studies, Reveals Survey](https://www.edtechreview.in/research/students-use-ai-tools-in-their-studies-reveals-survey/)

**Published:** August 30, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** As per the latest Survey conducted by the Digital Education Council, a global alliance of universities and industry partners dedicated to education innovation, most students (86%) use artificial intelligence in their studies.

**Content:**

As per the latest Survey conducted by the **Digital Education Council**, a global alliance of universities and industry partners dedicated to education innovation, most students (86%) use [artificial intelligence](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/artificial-intelligence/) in their studies. And they use it regularly. 24 percent reported using AI every day, 54% daily or weekly, and 54% at least once a week.

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The **Digital Education Council Global AI Student Survey** aims to provide insights into student perceptions of artificial intelligence (AI) in [higher education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/higher-education/) to inform university leadership decision-making. The report covers AI usage and readiness status, student perception of AI use cases, expectations and preferences on university actions on AI, satisfaction with institutions’ AI adoption, concerns, and key attributes for AI use.

This Survey has gathered 3839 responses across 16 countries from bachelor, master, and doctorate students in multiple fields of study, offering diverse student viewpoints on AI in education. This study also guides universities looking to embrace AI while addressing potential risks and concerns.

Following are the key insights of the Survey

### Usage of AI Tools

The Survey shows a broad adoption of various AI tools among students. ChatGPT emerges as the most widely used tool, with 66% of students using it in their studies. Grammarly and Microsoft Copilot also see substantial usage, each with a 25% student adoption rate. In addition to these popular tools, students report utilizing various AI applications such as Claude AI, Blackbox, DeepL, and Canva image generator. On average, each student uses more than two AI tools, and 22% of students claim to use more than three AI tools to assist their studies. Despite the widespread use of AI tools, the study found that students needed to determine whether they had sufficient AI knowledge and skills. 58 percent of students felt they needed more knowledge and skills in AI, and 48 percent said they needed more preparation for an AI-powered workplace.

### Readiness, Satisfaction and Expectations

According to the research, most students believe their university’s AI integration needs to meet their expectations fully. To close this gap, universities must identify the most valued AI use cases and qualities among students. This understanding will help [universities](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/universities/) integrate AI more effectively and student-centred. In particular, 80 per cent of students surveyed said that integrating AI tools at their university (integration into teaching and learning, student and faculty training, course topics, or other areas) still needed to meet their expectations.

#### Key AI expectations from students included:

- 58% of students feel that they need more AI knowledge and skills, which universities can address through AI literacy and skills courses. Students expect clear guidelines on AI use and structured and practical courses on AI literacy to develop an accurate and functional understanding of AI.
- AI competency is a necessary trait in future-ready graduates and is an in-demand core skill. Students understand that they need to develop their AI competencies to be employable and want their universities to provide the resources. 73 percent agree that universities should provide faculty training on the effective use of AI tools.
- 72 percent agree that universities should train students to effectively use AI tools, allowing them to practice applying AI in their work while following guidelines for maintaining academic integrity.
- 71 percent feel universities should involve students in deciding which AI tools to implement.

### Value of AI-generated Courses

The Survey highlights that students perceive the courses primarily created and delivered by AI. Only 18 percent of the students believe they are more valuable than traditional courses. Universities should consider making cautious moves when using AI in content creation and delivery. 54 percent of students find courses primarily created and delivered by AI less valuable than traditional courses.

### AI Monitoring of Well-Being Faces Pushback from Students

AI for stress level and well-being monitoring is one use case that faces strong student pushback. Only 24 percent of the students perceive such AI use positively, and 42 percent do not believe AI monitoring stress levels and giving recommendations improves their well-being.

### Privacy and Trustworthiness of AI are Students’ Top Concerns

The study indicates that 60 percent of students worry about the fairness of AI evaluations. With only 11% of students unworried about the fairness of AI evaluations (scoring 1−2), this issue is a key concern among students.

### Over-Reliance on AI Affects Students

Students do not want to become over-reliant on AI and do not want their professors to do so. 55 percent of students s believe over-reliance on AI in teaching decreases the value they receive, whereas 52 percent of students feel over-reliance on AI negatively impacts their academic performance Most students want to incorporate AI into their education, yet also perceive the dangers of becoming over-reliant on AI. Concern about AI over-reliance in teaching may cause students to question the quality of education they receive and the fairness of any AI evaluations without human involvement from educators.

Universities need to strike a balance between integrating AI and over-reliance on AI. When using AI in teaching and learning, institutions have to find a balance between support and over-reliance. To maintain a high-quality education, teachers and staff must set strict guidelines to ensure responsibility and monitoring of AI use.

Alessandro Di Lullo, CEO of the Digital Education Council and Academic Fellow in AI Governance at the University of Hong Kong, commented on the recently released Survey:

> **The rise in AI usage is forcing institutions to view AI as a core infrastructure rather than a tool. At the same time, universities need to think about how to effectively increase AI literacy to equip both students and academics with the skills they need to succeed in an AI-driven world.**

### About Digital Education Council

Initiated by SuperCharger Ventures, the world’s largest EdTech-only accelerator and over a dozen high-profile universities from around the world, the Digital Education Council (DEC) is a global alliance with a shared vision to drive sustainable innovation and AI adoption for Higher Education and [Workforce Development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/workforce-development/). It has access to the world’s largest EdTech network, with over 10,000 solutions. DEC is more than an alliance; it is a global movement for education innovation. Its strength lies in the diverse perspectives, knowledge, and experiences that international member institutions bring.

**Categories:** Research

**Tags:** AI Education, AI Teaching Tools, AI-based Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Quality Education, Survey, Universities

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### [IIT Roorkee & Jaro Education Team Up to Offer New Programme in Data Science and AI](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/iit-roorkee-jaro-education-team-up-to-offer-new-programme-in-data-science-and-ai/)

**Published:** August 30, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** In collaboration with Jaro Education, a pioneering institution in upskilling and a leader in the online higher education space, IIT Roorkee is delighted to announce the launch of the Post Graduate Certificate Programme in Applied Data Science & AI.

**Content:**

In collaboration with Jaro Education, a pioneering institution in [upskilling](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/upskilling/) and a leader in the online [higher education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/higher-education/) space, IIT Roorkee is delighted to announce the launch of the Post Graduate Certificate Programme in Applied Data Science & AI. This executive programme, offered by the Continuing Education Centre at IIT Roorkee, aims to equip professionals with the essential skills and knowledge to excel in data science and [artificial intelligence](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/artificial-intelligence/).

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The Post Graduate Certificate Programme in Applied Data Science & AI at IIT Roorkee is meticulously designed to provide a [comprehensive learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/comprehensive-learning/) experience, encompassing both theoretical foundations and practical applications in these two programmes. The curriculum is continuously updated to include recent industry developments, such as Generative AI, ensuring participants are well-versed with the latest advancements. It covers fundamental concepts, techniques, and real-world data science and AI applications. Participants will gain hands-on experience with essential software tools and technologies, including Python, R, SQL, NoSQL, and cloud analytics.

Through this comprehensive programme, esteemed IIT Roorkee faculty conduct live interactive sessions online. The curriculum also includes two optional campus immersions, providing participants with an engaging and [immersive learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/immersive-learning/) experience. It addresses the needs of various industries, including technology, healthcare, finance, retail, manufacturing, and telecommunications. Participants will learn to apply data science and AI in real-world business contexts, enhancing their ability to make data-driven decisions.

The integration of data science and AI has opened up a plethora of career opportunities across various industries. Professionals can pursue roles such as Data Analyst, Data Scientist, Machine Learning Engineer, AI Specialist, Data Engineer, Business Intelligence Analyst, and AI Research Scientist. The programme prepares participants to excel in these roles and contribute to the technological advancements in their respective fields.

The course is divided into several modules, each focusing on different aspects of data science and AI, including Conceptual and Technical Foundations, Data Mining and Machine Learning, Analytics using NLP, Time Series, and Networks, Data-Driven Web Products, and Data-Driven Business Decisions. It focuses on [hands-on learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/hands-on-learning/), with participants engaging in real-world applications using datasets, software tools, and case studies.

Participants have the opportunity to attend two optional campus immersions at IIT Roorkee. These immersions provide in-depth learning experiences, including interactive sessions, case studies, hackathons, and networking opportunities with faculty and peers. Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks and preferably have one year of work experience. The selection process involves submitting personal details, educational qualifications, a resume, and a statement of purpose. The programme duration is 6-8 months.

Jaro Education delivers positive change and empowers learners across India and beyond. The company is now a trustworthy and reliable partner to 32 universities in India and worldwide, including 7 IIMs and 6 IITs. The platform offers 250+ programmes. It has transformed the careers of over 3,50,000 professionals at all levels, from entry-level to C-Suite, across various sectors.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Comprehensive Learning, Data Science Course, EdTech Startups/Companies, Hands on Learning, Immersive Learning, Online Education, Post Graduate Program, Universities, Upskilling

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### [ODA Class Raises $500k in Series B Funding Round to Fuel Growth](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/oda-class-raises-500k-in-series-b-funding-round-to-fuel-growth/)

**Published:** August 30, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** ODA Class, a leading EdTech company in India, has recently announced the completion of its series B funding round by securing $500,000.

**Content:**

ODA Class, a leading EdTech company in India, has recently announced the completion of its series B funding round by securing $500,000. Investors who support the company’s aim include Skywalker Education Technology Co. Ltd. (Singapore), Daituzi Education Technology Corporation Limited, and Matrix Partners China. The new investment demonstrates the company’s dedication to transforming education through innovative technologies.

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Founded in 2019, ODA Class offers live [online courses](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-courses/) for students from Class 1 to 10. Leveraging cutting-edge AI technologies and innovative marketing strategies, the platform provides high-quality education at accessible rates. The firm has rapidly grown with top educators from IITs and NITs, serving over 25,000 long-term students and securing multiple funding rounds to fuel its expansion. It aims to enrol 100,000 students in 2024 while continuing to enhance its learning platform.

Speaking on the fundraising, Finance Head of ODA Class, CA Neeraj Kumar, said:

> **The latest round of funding showcases that we are headed in the right direction with our plans to transform the EdTech sector. Investors’ trust in our vision has led us to expand ODA Class and realize our plans. With the latest funding, we are well-positioned to enhance our technological capabilities and expand our product offerings. Our focus on AI integration and digital marketing will lead us towards achieving our goal of providing accessible and quality education to students nationwide.**

With this new funding, the Bengaluru-based startup plans to allocate it strategically to several key areas to maximize impact, like [digital marketing](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/digital-marketing/), which will enhance its brand visibility and reach a broader audience. It will also introduce AI-driven features within its app to personalize and improve the learning experience.

Over the past few years, ODA Class has consistently attracted significant investments. In 2021, the company raised US$9,000,000, US$3,000,000 in 2022 and an additional US$250,000 in 2023. Following the latest round of funding, the total funding raised by ODA Class is now US$12,750,000. It is focused on scaling its existing products and reaching a broader user base. The organization’s growth strategy is centred around achieving profitability without further funding.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Digital Marketing, EdTech Funding, EdTech Investors, EdTech Startups/Companies, Innovation, Online Courses, Online Education, Online Learning

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### [Danish Mental Health Startup Tiimo Secures $1.6M in New Funding](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/danish-mental-health-startup-tiimo-secures-1-6m-in-new-funding/)

**Published:** August 30, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Tiimo, a Danish mental health care startup which develops a learning and planning app tailored for neurodivergent individuals, has recently raised $1.6 million in a recent funding round.

**Content:**

Tiimo, a Danish mental [healthcare](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/healthcare/) startup which develops a learning and planning app tailored for neurodivergent individuals, has recently raised $1.6 million in a recent funding round, bringing their total funding to $4.8 million, including a $3.2 million seed round in 2022, as part of their pre-Series A efforts to advance neuro-inclusive technology. The funding round was co-led by Crowberry Capital, an Iceland and Denmark-based venture capital firm that supports seed and early-stage startups across the Nordics, with investments ranging from €200,000 to €2 million, and People Ventures, a venture capital firm based in Demark, with additional investment from Sweden-based Inner Foundations.

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Co-founded in 2015 by Helene Lassen Nørlem and Melissa Würtz Azari, Tiimo is committed to closing the gap in research and support tools for millions worldwide who think differently. The app, developed to solve executive functioning challenges (difficulties with goal-setting, time management, and focus) that prevent individuals from living productively, provides planning, [community](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/community/) and expert-led learning. Headquartered in Copenhagen, the platform’s key features include a visual timer, widget and calendar integration, AI checklists, and preset routines.

Since announcing its seed funding round two years ago, Tiimo’s user base has doubled. As of August 2024, it boasted over 50k paying subscribers, more than three out of four of whom identified as neurodivergent. The app is growing in popularity globally, surpassing 500K free users worldwide.

With the fresh funding, Timo intends to extend its user base, scale existing markets, and enhance its product offerings, including the new Tiimo Learn subscription. It also plans to launch a web-based planner in September 2024, offering a more comprehensive experience than the app for laptop and desktop users.

The 2022 round included investment from Silicon Valley-based Goodwater Capital and neurodiversity-focused US VC Divergent Investments.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Community, Comprehensive Learning, Funding, Healthcare, Mental Wellness, Online Learning, Research, Student Mental Health

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### [How Vernacular Tech Education Can Supplement India's Long-Term Economic Transformation](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/how-vernacular-tech-education-can-supplement-indias-long-term-economic-transformation/)

**Published:** August 29, 2024
**Author:** Arun Prakash

**Excerpt:** India's tech education landscape faces a language barrier hindering workforce inclusion. To address this, integrating vernacular languages into tech curriculums is crucial for empowering rural learners, fostering innovation, generating jobs, etc.

**Content:**

As India continues to develop, technology and education are becoming critical enablers of talent nationwide. With the emergence of new-age technologies, relevant education is becoming indispensable for students to integrate themselves into the workforce. However, language barriers are proving to be significant obstacles in this, highlighting the need for [vernacular](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/vernacular/) languages in technology-driven education.

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India is home to diverse linguistic communities. This country boasts over 700 languages and thousands of dialects. The Eighth Schedule of the Constitution of India has 22 scheduled languages spoken by 96.71% of Indian residents. To supplement the growing need to educate Indians irrespective of geographical and linguistic communities, Indian policymakers and other stakeholders must explore integrating vernacular languages in tech education, assisting Indian students to join the workforce and contribute to the country’s long-term economic transformation. Vernacular language-driven tech education offers inclusivity of rural and peri-urban learners to mainstream education, also helping India create a sustainable and comprehensive educational ecosystem that benefits all. With PM Narendra Modi’s vision of Viksit Bharat in play, integrating vernacular languages in tech education empowers millions of Indians. It enables them to drive the country’s long-term economic transformation.

### Inclusivity

Recent statistics reveal that most Indians, 83.3 crore or 69%, live in rural regions. In comparison, only 31% live in urban areas. Education in rural areas is highly dependent on vernacular languages, and students from these areas often need help comprehending globally dominant languages like English. This weakness provides a significant barrier to them learning new-age technologies such as [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/artificial-intelligence/) (AI), [Machine Learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/machine-learning/) (ML) and others, keeping them from joining the workforce. However, this challenge can be overcome by integrating vernacular languages in tech curriculums, which can help them comprehend and learn complex technological knowledge.

Technology itself is all-encompassing, and enabling vernacular language-speaking learners to integrate themselves into the domain helps top companies tap into an untouched talent pool, the government generate more jobs, and students become contributing factors in India’s development story. The GOI has been one of the foremost advocates of promoting vernacular languages both domestically and internationally, and this will also be a pivotal change in achieving favourable results.

### Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Comprehending tech education through vernacular languages will also help raise innovation and entrepreneurial spirit among new-age learners. Including these students in the existing workforce will collectively benefit the Indian tech industry, allowing it to bridge the gap with the global industry. With considerable technological knowledge in their repertoire, these learners will be a positive inclusion in churning out new innovative and original ideas that have the potential to transform the overall outlook of the sector, helping India to become the technological capital of the world. These ideas will also lead to a visible increase in new startups, and new unicorns born from them will have a major impact on the country’s economic outlook for the future.

According to the Press Information Bureau, at least one government-recognized startup operates in 80% of Indian districts and has created over 12 lakh jobs so far. Using vernacular languages in tech education will enhance this number multifold, increasing innovation and [entrepreneurship](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/entrepreneurship/) in the country while acting as a critical enabler of an educational transformation in the nation.

### Generating Jobs

One of the major obstacles for Indian IT companies has been the glaring lack of trained professionals in new-age technologies. From large corporations to startups, all are having difficulties overcoming this obstacle, leading them to introduce major [upskilling](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/upskilling/) initiatives for their existing workforce. While tech education in India is aligning rapidly with industry requirements, integrating vernacular languages in the curriculums can help the sector hire talented students from rural and peri-urban regions, mitigating talent deficiency for critical roles. This endeavour offers to generate more jobs across levels, helping to reduce unemployment and raising the overall contributions of the Indian citizens in its growth story.

### Empowering rural India

Recent prominent surveys have found that up to 85% of rural youth are looking for non-agricultural jobs in the country. Millions of rural youth can pursue [higher education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/higher-education/) in new-age technological courses and secure relevant employment opportunities by introducing vernacular language-driven tech education. This will lead to an increased inflow of income to middle-class and lower-middle-class families in these regions, helping them to accumulate more wealth than before and become critical contributors to India’s growth. On the other hand, as rural India becomes empowered, developmental activities and initiatives will also increase in targeted areas, aligning them with the urban areas of the countries. This will directly impact PM Narendra Modi’s vision of Viksit Bharat, with numerous benefits to the Indian government’s objective of transforming the country into a developed nation by 2047.

As technological inventions capture widespread attention both domestically and internationally, policymakers and stakeholders will look to all resources to streamline India’s growth chart. Considering the majority of the Indian population converses in vernacular languages, this presents a unique opportunity in the education domain and could prove to be a masterstroke in the future.

**Categories:** Insight

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Entrepreneurship, Higher Education, Indian Language, Innovation, Machine Learning, New Age Skills, Upskilling, Vernacular

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### [HRTech Startup Tilt Secures $15M Series B Round to Fuel Growth and Expansion](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/hrtech-startup-tilt-secures-15m-series-b-round-to-fuel-growth-and-expansion/)

**Published:** August 29, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Tilt, a human resources technology platform that helps companies and employees navigate the leave process, has raised $15 million in a Series B round led by Bramalea Partners.

**Content:**

Tilt, a [human resources](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/human-resources/) technology platform that helps companies and employees navigate the leave process, has raised $15 million in a Series B round led by Bramalea Partners. Participating companies included HearstLab, Firework Ventures, Origin Ventures, and Techstars.

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Led by CEO Jen Henderson, Tilt powers leave management for companies looking to bridge HR efficiency and [employee](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/employee/) experience through its safe, secure, and compliant platform. Its proprietary technology intelligently manages all employee leave scenarios. At the same time, its people keep employees feeling supported through their most trying moments, making Tilt the solution for people-centric leaders impacting customer satisfaction, talent retention, and productivity.

The organization has established a new standard in the leave of absence sector and is looking to expand its platform. This portal allows HR professionals to manage leave of absence while becoming strategic leaders. This leading innovator in leave management will boost [HRTech](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/hrtech/) innovation in various ways, including expanding ecosystem integration capabilities.

Commenting on the investment, Jen Henderson, CEO of Tilt, said:

> **Securing this Series B funding is a significant milestone for Tilt. With the support of Bramalea Partners, Hearst Ventures and the rest of our investors, we are well-positioned to expand our ecosystem and influence through new strategic partnerships and integrations, as well as additional capabilities to aid HR users in supporting their employees while lessening their burden.**

With this funding, the company plans to expand its HR technology footprint, enhance API integrations, and develop strategic partnerships with companies like Rippling, Workday, and Paycor.

Andy Boyd, Founder and Managing Partner at Bramalea Partners, added:

> **We invest in exceptional expansion-stage software companies in Bramalea. Tilt is positioned to leave an indelible mark on the leave of absence ecosystem while elevating the HR function within every organization. We were impressed by what Jen and her team have built, so we couldn’t be more inspired to help support Tilt as they continue their incredible journey.**

To further bolster its strategic direction, Tilt is also excited to announce the addition of Jill Frankle to its Board of Directors. With extensive experience in venture capital investment, alternative assets management, and board governance, Jill brings to the board a wealth of insight and the proven foresight to drive strategic innovation in both corporate and startup environments.

This capital infusion will enable Tilt to expand the connectivity of the leave of absence ecosystem even further. The startup can now build upon the solid foundation established through the industry’s first two-way API integration to include pay data between a Leave Management and HRIS system, specifically with the [workforce management platform](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/workforce-management-platform/) Rippling.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Employee, Employee Management, HRTech, Human Resources, Innovation, Workforce Management Platform

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### [HDFC Bank Announces New EdFinTech Platform to Streamline Overseas Education Payments](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/hdfc-bank-announces-new-edfintech-platform-to-streamline-overseas-education-payments/)

**Published:** August 29, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** HDFC Bank, India's leading private sector bank, has announced the launch of its EdFinTech platform at the Global Fintech Fest 2024 in Mumbai.

**Content:**

HDFC Bank, India’s leading private sector bank, has announced the launch of its EdFinTech platform at the Global Fintech Fest 2024 in Mumbai. This platform will serve as a payment gateway for students seeking education abroad and help digitize [international education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/international-education/) remittance payments that are currently funded offline through overseas transfers.

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As part of this initiative, HDFC Bank will partner with educational consultants/aggregators to enable students to send money abroad to [universities](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/universities/). The solution will assist in smoothly enabling these partners/consultants to offer the convenience of digital payments and ensure compliance with extant RBI guidelines via the HDFC Bank EdFinTech platform connection, thereby providing convenience to students and reducing payment drop-offs.

Speaking on the occasion, Jatinder Gupta, Business Head and EVP – Retail Trade and Forex, HDFC Bank said:

> **We are excited to launch our new EdFintech platform – a payments solution for students aspiring to pursue their education dreams abroad. This will help make the journey quicker and smoother. The offering from HDFC Bank is a testament to our unwavering commitment to customer centricity and our dedication to evolve alongside changing customer expectations, making you, our customers, feel valued and important.**

With this, HDFC Bank is looking to cash in on the growing number of Indian students going overseas for education. Additionally, the platform will bring unorganized players under its umbrella and monetize its services.

According to an estimate by the Ministry of External Affairs, over 13 lakh [Indian students](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/indian-students/) are expected to go abroad for educational purposes. Together, all the Indian Banks handle transactions worth about $3.5 billion, which is 11 percent of total Liberalised Remittance Services. This segment of Education consultants and aggregators holds immense growth potential, offering a complete suite of services and handholding a large number of students seeking to study overseas.

The bank has forayed into the overseas education segment, peppered with new-age tech companies. The rise of tech-based solutions to streamline overseas education processes has spawned startups such as Athena Education, ASL, and AdmitKard, among others.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** EdTech Startups/Companies, Financial Education, FinTech, Indian Students, International Education, Study Abroad

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### [Education at Work Unveils New Programme With Intuit to Offer Students Tax & Accounting Experience](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/education-at-work-unveils-new-programme-with-intuit-to-offer-students-tax-accounting-experience/)

**Published:** August 29, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Education at Work, a national work-based learning nonprofit that assists businesses in tapping into the collegiate workforce, has announced an innovative pilot initiative in partnership with Intuit Inc.

**Content:**

Education at Work, a national work-based learning nonprofit that assists businesses in tapping into the collegiate workforce, has announced an innovative pilot programme in partnership with Intuit Inc., the global financial technology platform that creates Intuit TurboTax, Credit Karma, QuickBooks, and Mailchimp. The initiative will help college students gain valuable industry experience in tax, accounting, and financial services while earning money to offset college expenses.

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The programme’s first phase will begin in the fall semester of 2024, with up to 60 undergraduate students from Arizona State University working in flexible, part-time roles in Intuit’s TurboTax company. These students will not only gain valuable industry experience but also receive up to $5,250 in tuition support. Based on their performance, the students will be able to advance to roles in Intuit’s Expert Network, which connects tax specialists with consumers and small businesses.

David Graham, Senior Vice President of Intuit’s Expert Network, commented on the development:

> **The industry is seeing a critical shortage of certified tax and accounting professionals, and this new programme helps us strengthen our talent pipeline by making careers in tax and accounting accessible and attractive to a diverse group of students.**

This programme builds on over a decade of Education at Work’s campus-based partnerships with public [universities](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/universities/), including Arizona State University and the University of Texas at El Paso.

President of Education at Work Jane Swift stated:

> **For too many college students, Work is more of a burden than a benefit. We’re transforming this outdated model by offering students financially lucrative and professionally impactful career opportunities. We aim to help companies like Intuit meet critical business needs by building a college-to-career talent pipeline while helping students gain the practical experience and professional networks they need to thrive in the workforce.**

Students can apply for opportunities with Education at Work and Intuit websites.

Founded in 2012, Education at Work helps students secure a high-quality first job after graduation by connecting them with flexible, paid employment opportunities with major companies. This enables them to develop in-demand skills and professional connections while earning money to fund the cost of [higher education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/higher-education/). Since its inception, the company has awarded over $107 million in combined wages and tuition assistance to nearly 8,000 students nationwide. Participating students are 25% more likely to graduate from their institution and to do so with 40% less student debt in comparison to their institutional peers. Importantly, 75% of the participating students identify as students of colour and 50% are first-generation college graduates, highlighting the diversity and inclusivity of the programme.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** FinTech, Higher Education, NonProfits, Online Tuition, Professional Development, undergraduate students, Universities

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### [ISB Online Partners With CNLU for Emotional Intelligence Training](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/isb-online-partners-with-cnlu-for-emotional-intelligence-training/)

**Published:** August 29, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** The Indian School of Business (ISB) Online, in collaboration with Chanakya National Law University (CNLU), has launched a groundbreaking credit-based programme focusing on Social and Emotional Learning (SEL).

**Content:**

The Indian School of Business (ISB) Online, in collaboration with Chanakya National Law University (CNLU), has launched a groundbreaking credit-based programme focusing on [Social and Emotional Learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/social-emotional-learning/) (SEL). This initiative aims to enhance the interpersonal and intrapersonal skills of CNLU students starting from the 2024-25 academic session by integrating these essential competencies into the university’s curriculum.

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The SEL programme, a unique two-credit elective course at CNLU, is designed to enhance students’ professional skills and [career readiness](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/career-readiness/). It covers key areas such as [emotional intelligence](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/emotional-intelligence/), stress management, leadership, and teamwork. This innovative initiative represents a significant shift in CNLU’s educational approach, aiming to bridge the gap between academic knowledge and the practical skills required in today’s competitive job market.

Highlighting the significance of this collaboration, Prof. Dr. Faizan Mustafa, Vice-Chancellor of CNLU, said:

> **This partnership with ISB Online represents a significant leap forward in our commitment to providing holistic education. More than technical or professional knowledge is required in today’s dynamic professional landscape. Our students must also develop strong social and emotional competencies to excel in their careers. This programme aligns with our vision of nurturing future leaders who are empathetic, resilient, and ready to take on the world.**

The programme is designed as a customized learning journey, with [online courses](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-courses/) delivered by experienced faculty members. It combines theoretical knowledge with practical, real-world applications to provide a [comprehensive learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/comprehensive-learning/) experience. The primary goal of this initiative is to equip students with the competencies required to excel in the modern legal landscape.

By integrating SEL into the curriculum, CNLU aims to produce graduates who are knowledgeable, emotionally intelligent, and capable of managing stress effectively. This programme marks a significant step towards providing holistic education beyond traditional academic knowledge. Through this initiative, ISB Online and CNLU are committed to fostering future empathetic, resilient leaders equipped with essential social and emotional skills. This aligns with their vision of nurturing well-rounded professionals ready for global challenges.

Sujatha Kumaraswamy, Executive Director of Executive Education and Digital Learning at ISB, commented on the partnership, stating:

> **The partnership with CNLU has the potential to enhance and enrich the future of legal education. This pioneering programme by ISB Online sets a new benchmark in legal education, equipping students with critical skills in emotional intelligence and social awareness. Our approach enriches the traditional curriculum by integrating valuable multi-disciplinary knowledge, ultimately preparing students to navigate the complexities of their future careers and emerge as well-rounded professionals.**

The SEL course at CNLU signifies a progressive shift in educational approaches, setting a new standard for legal education in India. By integrating SEL into its curriculum, CNLU is demonstrating its commitment to producing graduates who are not just academically competent but also emotionally intelligent leaders capable of making significant contributions to society. This initiative is expected to have a profound impact on students’ personal and [professional development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/professional-development/), equipping them with the tools to manage stress, lead effectively, work well in teams, and navigate complex emotional landscapes.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Career Readiness, Collaboration, Comprehensive Learning, Emotional Intelligence, Legal, Online Courses, Professional Development, Social Emotional Learning

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### [SchoolData Announces Strategic Merger With Munetrix to Empower Educators](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/schooldata-announces-strategic-merger-with-munetrix-to-empower-educators/)

**Published:** August 28, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** SchoolData Solutions, a premier education technology company known for its innovative data tools and software solutions, has announced its merger with Munetrix, a leading provider of performance analytics solutions for K-12 schools.

**Content:**

SchoolData Solutions, a premier education technology company known for its innovative data tools and software solutions, has announced its merger with Munetrix, a leading provider of performance analytics solutions for [K-12](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/k-12/) schools. This strategic acquisition is set to enhance the capabilities and reach of both companies, bringing together two leaders committed to empowering teachers and administrators with cutting-edge tools.

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With this partnership, SchoolData Solutions can offer an even wider array of services, combining the best features of both platforms to serve better the needs of teachers, administrators, and district leaders. In addition to offering top-tier modules in career and college planning, human resources, and financial management, the combined business will focus more on integrating academic, assessment, and behavioural data sets to drive informed decision-making.

SchoolData offers a range of tools designed to enhance student performance tracking, policy analysis, and school district management. With a focus on innovation and ease of use, the platform serves school districts across the United States, helping teachers and administrators make [data-driven](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/data-driven/) decisions that improve outcomes.

Speaking on the deal, President of SchoolData Solutions, Joe Tansy, said:

> **This merger is a huge step forward for both companies. By coming together, we can offer schools even better tools to make smarter decisions that impact students. We’re thrilled to join forces with Munetrix to bring more value to our customers and help schools succeed.**

SchoolData Solutions and Munetrix will continue to operate under their respective brands and platforms, maintaining their commitment to providing high-quality service and support to their valued customers.

Ginny Norton, Munetrix’s Chief Executive Officer, stated:

> **Partnering with SchoolData Solutions gives us a unique opportunity to better serve educators and administrators across the country. Together, we’ll be able to provide even more meaningful resources that help schools run more smoothly and support student success. We’re excited for what’s ahead.**

Founded in 2010 by two educators, Munetrix aims to simplify data and performance analytics for educators, allowing them to focus on helping students thrive. To achieve this, the company transforms data into actionable intelligence, empowering educators to enable every student to achieve their full potential. Built by a team of educators and data scientists, it combines wide-ranging district and school data with publicly available K-12 data to provide real-time, actionable insights on academic, operational, and fiscal performance.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Data-Driven, EdTech Acquisition, EdTech Startups/Companies, K-12, Merger and Acquisition, Online Courses, Online Education

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### [UGC Unveils New Framework for Universities to Conduct SWAYAM Course Exams](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/ugc-unveils-new-framework-for-universities-to-conduct-swayam-course-exams/)

**Published:** August 28, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** The University Grants Commission (UGC) has announced a new framework enabling universities to conduct examinations for courses offered through the Study Webs of Active Learning for Young Aspiring Minds (SWAYAM) platform.

**Content:**

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has announced a new framework enabling [universities](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/universities/) to conduct examinations for courses offered through the Study Webs of Active Learning for Young Aspiring Minds (SWAYAM) platform. This initiative is part of the UGC’s ongoing efforts to enhance the accessibility and flexibility of earning academic credits via online platforms.

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Earlier, the National Testing Agency (NTA) and the National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL) administered end-term proctored examinations for SWAYAM courses. However, according to a statement by the UGC, under the new framework, students who complete SWAYAM courses can now choose to take their [exams](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/exams/) at their respective universities.

According to the report, “The new framework for conducting SWAYAM examinations at universities offers enhanced support to students and will increase participation. Students can register through their universities, complete the course activities, and take exams conducted by the university. This is in addition to the existing exam facilities provided by NTA and NPTEL.

In a statement, UGC chairman M Jagadesh Kumar said that “the credits earned can be transferred to the student’s transcripts. UGC invites all HEIs to adopt SWAYAM courses and use the framework to conduct examinations for better learner-friendliness.”

This initiative aims to simplify the integration of [online learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-learning/) with students’ regular academic programmes. The model also includes re-examination provisions, allowing students who did not pass or attend the initial SWAYAM tests to retake them in the following semesters.

This increased flexibility is anticipated to boost student participation in SWAYAM courses and encourage more universities to adopt the UGC Credit Framework for Online Learning Courses through SWAYAM.

The UGC’s decision comes after a year of state-level awareness meetings and online discussions with Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). These meetings underscored the rising interest among universities in adopting SWAYAM courses for credit transfer and the need for a more student-friendly examination process.

The UGC offers two additional documents to support universities in implementing the new framework: ‘Steps for Adopting SWAYAM MOOC Courses’ and the ‘University Dashboard User Guide.’ Universities must also appoint a Nodal Officer to oversee registration, examinations, and credit transfers for SWAYAM courses.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Higher Education, Online Courses, Online Education, Online Learning, Universities

---

### [Jobilla Raises $6.7M to Fuel AI-Driven Recruitment Platform](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/jobilla-raises-6-7m-to-fuel-ai-driven-recruitment-platform/)

**Published:** August 28, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Jobilla, a Helsinki-based company specializing in digital recruitment technology, has launched its latest AI-powered tools to streamline and enhance global recruitment efforts.

**Content:**

Jobilla, a Helsinki-based company specializing in digital recruitment technology, has launched its latest AI-powered tools to streamline and enhance global recruitment efforts. With these innovations, the platform aims to significantly reduce the time and effort involved in setting up and managing recruitment campaigns, enabling companies to attract top talent worldwide with unprecedented ease.

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The newly introduced tools claim to reduce campaign setup and execution times by at least 50%. By automating labour-intensive operations like ad development, landing page content, email drafts, and candidate screening, the platform enables recruiters to focus on what is most important—identifying and obtaining the top prospects for their organizations. Among these tools’ most notable features is their AI-driven localization capability, which generates native-level material in numerous languages, ensuring that recruitment campaigns resonate highly with target audiences in different regions without requiring manual translations.

Alongside launching these innovative tools, Jobilla has raised $6.7 million (€6 million) in additional funding from prominent investors, including Juuri Partners, Trind VC, Business Finland, and business angels. Notably, Matti Vikkula, a seasoned executive with experience at PwC and currently the CEO of Biokraft International AB, has joined Jobilla as the Chair of the Board.

Founded by Henri Nordström and Tommi Siro in 2015 in Finland, Jobilla uses AI-powered candidate filtering, a mobile-supported funnel, and top marketing strategies. This combination ensures that the best candidates see the job opportunities, irrespective of their employment status. The company frees up recruiters’ and HR representatives’ time to compare candidates and find the best person for the job. At the same time, its AI-driven tools also help track progress, provide candidate summaries, and provide data throughout the [hiring](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/hiring/) process, giving recruiters the confidence they need to make hiring decisions.

Speaking about the development, Henri Nordström, CEO of Jobilla, said:

> **AI won’t solve every challenge recruiters and HR departments face, but it can significantly reduce the time and costs associated with managing a hiring campaign. With our new tools, we’ve eliminated many of the tedious tasks that bog down the recruitment process, allowing teams to concentrate on selecting the best candidates from an already strong pool.**

The firm runs over 8,000 recruitment campaigns annually across more than 50 countries. In recognition of its industry-leading solutions, G2 named it the best recruiting marketing platform in 2022. The newly raised capital will further develop Jobilla’s AI-driven platform and solidify its market presence across Europe.

With its latest AI-driven tools and fresh capital injection, Jobilla is poised to continue its rapid growth and redefine the global recruitment landscape.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Employee, Hiring, HRTech, Human Resources, Online Recruitment

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### [Kreedo Raises $4M in New Funding to Transform Early Childhood Education](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/kreedo-raises-4m-in-new-funding-to-transform-early-childhood-education/)

**Published:** August 28, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Kreedo Early Childhood Solutions, a Bengaluru-based startup that provides end-to-end solutions to transform early learning delivery in schools, has raised $4 million in a Series A round led by Singapore-based Heritas Capital and existing investor UBS Optimus Foundation.

**Content:**

Kreedo Early Childhood Solutions, a Bengaluru-based startup that provides end-to-end solutions to transform early learning delivery in schools, has raised $4 million in a Series A round led by Singapore-based Heritas Capital and existing investor UBS Optimus Foundation. Other existing investors, such as Gray Matters Capital, 1Crowd, The Chennai Angels, The Joka Angel Network, and others, participated in the funding round.

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According to the company, the funding will enhance product offerings and expand into new geographies in India.

Kreedo was founded in 2012 by husband-wife duo Mridula Shridhar and VK Manikandan, both alumni of IIM-C, to change the quality of education delivered in affordable private schools and [preschools](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/preschool/) in the early years. The platform partners with affordable private schools and preschools and aims to transform learning delivery in the early years. Its unique 6T learning framework is an innovative model centred on the Kreedo Activity Labs, which offers a structured environment for [play-based learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/play-based-learning/), incorporating elements like toys, technology, theory, teacher training, a timetable, and teamwork to ensure high learning outcomes for children aged 3 to 8 years, in line with the NEP 2020 guidelines.

Speaking on the fundraising, Mridula Shridhar, Co-founder of Kreedo, said:

> **With the current round, we will take Kreedo to more geographies in India. With incoming demand from our school partners, we also plan to expand our product offerings to Grades 3-5 and enhance Practico, our digital home learning platform. We will also be scaling our specialized pre-primary teacher training franchise programme that will create a pool of job-ready qualified teachers for Kreedo partner schools and the early education market in general. All these initiatives align with our overarching goal of democratizing and changing the early education landscape in India.**

The startup claims that over the last two years, it has seen significant growth, doubling its revenue, expanding its reach from 700 to 1700 schools/preschools and increasing the number of children benefiting from its programmes from 55,000 to more than 1,40,000.

Chik Wai Chiew, CEO and Executive Director of Heritas Capital added:

> **With the new funding, we look forward to supporting the founders alongside like-minded impact investors in empowering affordable private schools and training teachers to implement activity-based learning and better classroom management for enhanced learning outcomes. Kreedo’s track record and innovative growth plans will catalyze broader community efforts to enhance the future lives and livelihoods of generations of children across India.**

[Kreedo](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/kreedo-raises-2-3m-in-pre-series-a-round-to-form-partnerships-with-academic-institutions/) plans to extend its product offerings to grades 3-5 and enhance Practico, a digital home learning platform. It will also scale a specialized pre-primary [teacher training](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/teachers-training/) franchise programme that will create a pool of job-ready qualified teachers for its partner schools and the [early education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/early-education/) market in general.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Childhood Education, Early Childhood, Early Education, Early Learning Program, EdTech Funding, EdTech Investors, EdTech Startups/Companies, Online Courses, Online Education, Play-based Learning, Preschool, Teacher Training

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### [Tier II and III Cities in India Embrace Global Education](https://www.edtechreview.in/research/tier-ii-and-iii-cities-in-india-embrace-global-education/)

**Published:** August 27, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Career Mosaic, a technology-driven premier international student recruitment company with 900 university collaborations worldwide, hosts 25 U.S. University representatives in Hyderabad.

**Content:**

Career Mosaic, a technology-driven premier international [student recruitment](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/student-recruitment/) company with 900 university collaborations worldwide, has recently welcomed 25 U.S. University representatives in Hyderabad. These universities engaged with students on college campuses, college advisors, and [study abroad](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/study-abroad/) consultants from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, focusing on sharing education opportunities around new courses, scholarships, and post-study opportunities.

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Representatives from the University of North Carolina Pembroke, the University of North Texas, California State University Long Beach, the University of Nevada-Las Vegas, the University of Memphis, the University of Michigan-Flint, San Jose State University, Central Michigan University, Middle Tennessee State University, Virginia Commonwealth University, and Webster University, among others, are in Hyderabad to meet with students and the larger study abroad community. These representatives shared their views on student safety and well-being.

Following are the key insights of the Career Mosaic’s findings

### Cities with a Significant Impact on India’s Study Abroad Market

Andhra Pradesh and Telangana have emerged as key contributors to India’s study abroad industry, accounting for 12-14% of all study abroad aspirants. Career Mosaic has processed over 1.6 lac applications for the Fall of 2023 and 2024, with more than 60% originating from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. This trend is expected to accelerate in the upcoming Fall intake. Approximately 30% of its applications from these regions apply to Universities in California, Michigan, Texas, Missouri, Connecticut, Illinois, New Jersey, and New York.

### Substantial Growth in Study Abroad Applications from Tier II and Tier III Towns

The largest application contributors are Hyderabad, Vijaywada, Vizag, and Guntur. However, Tier-II and Tier-III cities such as Tirupati and Nellore have shown remarkable growth, with Tirupati experiencing a 137% increase in applications in 2023 and Nellore showing an impressive 121% increase. This highlights the growing reach of [international education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/international-education/) in smaller communities, where students are increasingly exploring global opportunities.

### The United States is the Top Destination for Indian Students Studying Abroad

While traditional [STEM](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/stem/) courses such as Computer Science and Data Science continue to dominate, there has been a noticeable uptick in interest in STEM courses like Health Science and Psychology, which have seen growth rates of 41% and 39%, respectively. Additionally, European destinations are gaining popularity among students from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, even as the U.S. remains the top choice due to their diverse educational offerings and emerging opportunities.

Abhijit Zaveri, Founder & Director of Career Mosaic, stated:

> **The event highlights our unwavering commitment to advancing educational opportunities for students in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. These states have emerged as key markets in India’s international education landscape, with a notable rise in applications, particularly from Tier-II and Tier-III cities, reflecting students’ growing aspirations for global education. Our extensive network with over 450 U.S. universities and top global institutions enables us to offer tailored guidance to meet the unique needs of students from these regions.**

He further added:

> **We’re also witnessing a shift towards undergraduate programmes, with increasing interest in fields like Health Sciences and Psychology, alongside the continued demand for STEM courses. The growing preference for European destinations further underscores the evolving ambitions of students here. As we expand our team and network, we remain committed to supporting this growth and ensuring students can access the best academic and career opportunities.**

Career Mosaic plans to triple its specialized resources in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana and expand its network in the state by next year. It also collaborates with universities to deal with [student loans](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/student-loans/) and other [financial support](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/financial-support/), ensuring students have the resources to study abroad further. The organization’s emphasis on undergraduate courses is increasing, with nearly 13% of applicants applying for U.G. courses, likely to double over the next three years.

### About Career Mosaic

Career Mosaic aims to establish strong relationships with accredited and progressive Universities committed to establishing, expanding or diversifying their international student body. The company is South Asia’s top B2B agency, with student recruitment operations spread across 46 cities in India.

**Categories:** Research

**Tags:** B2B, Computer Science, Financial Support, International Education, International Student, STEM, Student Loans, Student Recruitment, Study Abroad, Universities

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### [Gurugram-Based Acadru Raises Pre-Series A Round to Expand Its Reach](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/gurugram-based-acadru-raises-pre-series-a-round-to-expand-its-reach/)

**Published:** August 27, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Acadru, an interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary learning platform for senior school and college students, recently secured $0.5 million in a pre-Series A round led by AIG Direct LLC and a clutch of other investors.

**Content:**

Acadru, an interdisciplinary and [multidisciplinary learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/multidisciplinary-learning/) platform for senior school and college students, recently secured $0.5 million in a pre-Series A round led by AIG Direct LLC and a clutch of other investors.

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Acadru, founded in 2016 by Abhishek Singhal and Kamini Vidisha, is an [online learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-learning/) platform for college and senior school students that helps them develop their skills and explore their interests. The platform offers a practical multidisciplinary approach that includes project-based activities, mini-modules, and AI-powered profile generation. It aims to help students discover their passions, develop practical skills, and showcase their accomplishments, thereby preparing them for the future.

According to the Gurugram-based company, contextual explorations allow learners to elevate their learning through appropriate contexts to conceptual levels. It also provides background material, projects, content flow ideas, source material linkages for individual reports and team projects, and resources to anchor [research](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/research/), analysis, and evaluation skills for learning explorations.

Acadru is specifically designed to align with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which emphasizes project-based learning and developing [21st-century skills](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/21st-century-skills/). This alignment makes it a valuable resource for both students and educators, providing tools and content that support modern educational objectives.

The [SaaS](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/saas/) startup claims to have a repository of over 5,000 projects, with content stitched over 500 topics and additional material added weekly. It can be used across multiple use-case scenarios and customized to a school’s needs.

With this investment round, Acadru plans to expand its market reach and develop new content pathways.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** 21st Century Skills, EdTech Funding, EdTech Startups/Companies, Multidisciplinary Learning, NEP 2020, Online Education, Online Learning, Research, SaaS

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### [Willis Coaching Introduces Life Coaching Platform to Empower Teens](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/willis-coaching-introduces-life-coaching-platform-to-empower-teens/)

**Published:** August 27, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Willis Coaching, a virtual private coaching platform that empowers teens and young adults to navigate the intricate maze of modern life with confidence, clarity, and purpose, has recently announced its new services to offer specialized life coaching for teenagers.

**Content:**

Willis Coaching, a virtual private coaching platform that empowers teens and young adults to navigate the intricate maze of modern life with confidence, clarity, and purpose, has recently announced its new services to offer specialized life coaching for teenagers. The new platform, created to tackle the unique issues teens face today, aims to help with direction, motivation, and goal setting. The company saw the growing need for life coaching in this age group and is responding with programmes that fit their needs.

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The Life Coaching For Teens platform will include one-on-one online video coaching sessions. These will cover many topics, such as [job interview](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/job-interviews/) preparations, negotiation skills, self-care, finding purpose, setting goals, and accountability. By offering these services online, Willis Coaching hopes to make life coaching available to more people.

The coaching programme offers a monthly subscription that includes four weekly coaching calls, each lasting 30-40 minutes. This setup ensures ongoing and consistent support. Subscribers also get access to detailed video content, training materials, and unlimited email support throughout the month. This thorough approach guarantees that clients have the guidance and resources they need to achieve their goals.

Adrian Willis, founder of Willis Coaching, shared about the newly launched platform:

> **Teens need solid guidance to help them move from school to college or the workforce. Our new platform offers structured support that can greatly impact their lives.**

The newly introduced portal is not just about school and career coaching. It also includes modules on finding happiness and purpose, personal branding, and overall well-being. These areas are often neglected but are vital for helping young people grow into well-rounded adults. The Walking Talking Coaching service also uniquely combines physical activity with coaching, making the sessions more dynamic and engaging.

Willis also highlighted the need for flexibility in these services, saying:

> **We know that teenagers today have busy schedules. Offering virtual coaching gives them the flexibility they need while still providing high-quality support. Willis Coaching offers online business coaching for those looking to start or expand their online businesses.**

Willis Coaching aims to reach more teens needing guidance with this new platform. The company has also focused on building a robust online presence. In addition to the coaching services, it has a blog with articles on life coaching topics. This resource provides clients with added insights and tips on various subjects.

Willis Coaching Online For Teens is a platform with the same high standards as their other services. It features various resources like worksheets and assessment tools to track progress and set achievable goals. This is in line with their other targeted services, such as Life Coaching for Men, Confidence Coaching, and Small Business Coaching.

Willis Coaching developed The Life Coaching For Teens Platform to meet the growing needs of teenagers and help them prepare for the future. This initiative shows the company’s dedication to aiding the next generation, giving them the skills to handle life’s challenges effectively. The firm also offers in-person Life Coaching in Wilmington, NC, which provides local support to the [community](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/community/).

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Career Growth, Coaching Program, Community, Interview Preparation Tool, Job Interviews, Online Coaching

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### [ElimuTab Secures Investment to Address Education Gap in Kenya](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/elimutab-secures-investment-to-address-education-gap-in-kenya/)

**Published:** August 27, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Untapped Global, a leading impact investment firm, has announced a strategic investment in ElimuTab, a Kenyan educational technology startup, to help expand access to quality education nationwide.

**Content:**

Untapped Global, a leading impact investment firm, has announced a strategic investment in ElimuTab, a Kenyan educational technology startup, to help expand access to [quality education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/quality-education/) nationwide.

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Co-founded in 2022 by Anthony Kahinga and Grace Wairimu, ElimuTab’s mission is to provide a revolutionary learning experience to children worldwide through its educational solutions. The company believes in equipping young minds with the latest technology and educational resources, enabling them to learn and excel in a fun and interactive way. The platform produces educational tablets tailored to support various educational curricula, including Kenya’s Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC). The tablets come preloaded with a range of curriculum-approved content, [interactive learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/interactive-learning/) apps, and [e-books](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/e-books/), offering students an enhanced learning experience, particularly in remote and underserved regions where educational resources are scarce.

Expressing his enthusiasm for the investment, David Kleiterp, Co-Head of Investments at Untapped Global, stated:

> **Our mission is to empower impact-driven SMEs in emerging markets, and ElimuTab perfectly aligns with this goal. By providing affordable, locally relevant educational tablets, they are democratizing access to quality education in Kenya.**

Kleiterp further emphasized the importance of education in driving economic empowerment, highlighting that ElimuTab’s innovative solution addresses a critical challenge on the African continent.

He added:

> **This investment is not just about a product; it’s about opening doors to a brighter future for countless students across Kenya.**

Since its launch, Elimutab has not just made strides, but significant ones, in the Kenyan education sector. It has sold over 9,000 tablets and formed partnerships with more than 120 schools. Additionally, the startup collaborates with local and global [e-learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/e-learning/) content providers, such as Duolingo and Google Classrooms, ensuring that students have access to a wide range of high-quality educational resources. These impressive achievements align with global goals for promoting quality education and reducing inequalities, making Elimutab a key player in advancing educational equity in Kenya. This track record of success instils confidence in the company’s capabilities.

Anthony Kahinga, Co-founder of Elimutab, expressed his optimism about the potential impact of the investment on the future of education in Kenya. He stated:

> **The investment will help the company overcome financial constraints and accelerate its mission to democratize access to quality education. With Untapped Global’s support, Elimutab is poised to make an even greater impact on the future of education in Kenya, bringing hope and optimism to the educational landscape.**

Elimutab also aims to become the global leader in providing innovative educational solutions for children and to create a world where every child can access high-quality education, regardless of location or socioeconomic background. This dedication to empowering children with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in today’s ever-changing world is a source of inspiration and motivation. Untapped Global’s investment in Elimutab is facilitated through its Smart Asset Financing™ model, which supports tech-enabled companies in emerging markets.

With this funding, Elimutab plans to expand its inventory and reach more students across Kenya, particularly in rural areas where educational resources are most needed.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** E-Books, E-Learning, EdTech Funding, EdTech Investors, EdTech Startups/Companies, Interactive Learning, Kenyan EdTech, Quality Education

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### [IBM Partners With Singapore Institutions to Offer Free AI and Tech Training for Youth](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/ibm-partners-with-singapore-institutions-to-offer-free-ai-and-tech-training-for-youth/)

**Published:** August 27, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** IBM (NYSE: IBM) has recently announced new collaborations to offer free training in AI and other technology topics for youth and adult learners in Singapore.

**Content:**

IBM (NYSE: IBM) has recently announced new collaborations to offer free training in AI and other technology topics for youth and adult learners in Singapore. Through the new agreements signed with Singapore Polytechnic (SP), Republic Polytechnic (RP), and a non-profit organization, Junior Achievement, the company aims to equip 4,500 locals via the IBM SkillsBuild programme. The initiative seeks to close the global skills gap, help learners develop valuable new skills and access career opportunities.

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Delivered under IBM SkillsBuild, learners will have access to over 1,000 courses for in-demand jobs across multiple industries, such as AI, data analytics, sustainability, cybersecurity, and more, and [mentorship](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/mentorship/) from IBM leaders. Learners can attain digital credentials to help open new pathways to employment and gain knowledge through coursework like AI fundamentals, GenAI, AI ethics, prompt writing, and [machine learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/machine-learning/).

IBM SkillsBuild collaborations with Singapore Polytechnic, Republic Polytechnic, and Junior Achievement span several areas and help youth and adult learners discover pathways to success.

Singapore Polytechnic will incorporate the IBM SkillsBuild program in various modules in its Diploma in Applied AI & Analytics (DAAA), Diploma in Information Technology (DIT), and Diploma in Cybersecurity & Digital Forensics (DCDF) courses. Students will be encouraged to pursue professional certifications in emerging areas like [web development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/web-development/) and [cybersecurity](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/cybersecurity/). Students will also gain exposure to areas like Project Management and Fundamentals of Sustainability and Technology.

Speaking on the collaborations, Liew Chin Chuan, Director of the School of Computing at Singapore Polytechnic, said:

> **Through our partnership with IBM, Singapore Polytechnic’s School of Computing is enhancing our curriculum with IBM’s SkillsBuild resources. This collaboration empowers our students with essential tools and knowledge to shape their future careers. Together, we prepare our students for smooth transitions into successful industry roles.**

Republic Polytechnic will adopt IBM SkillsBuild to enhance its learning materials and curriculum in technology-related areas and essential skills. Students will focus on AI, Cybersecurity, Sustainability Fundamentals, Data Science, and Enterprise Design Thinking.

Junior Achievement aims to inspire, prepare, and empower Singaporean youth through exposure to tech curriculum such as AI and cybersecurity and support underrepresented populations, such as single moms and domestic workers. The learners will be equipped through workshops, hands-on activities, and career mentorship with IBM experts.

Ng Hau Yee, Founder and Executive Director of Junior Achievement Singapore, stated:

> **Junior Achievement Singapore is excited to partner with IBM for the SkillsBuild initiative. It is very timely, as our goal for this year is to develop and offer AI and cybersecurity courses. We look forward to inspiring our youth and women community and helping them build their tech foundations for their future aspirations.**

Justina Nixon-Saintil, Vice President and Chief Impact Officer of IBM, also commented:

> **In 2022, IBM pledged to train 1 million women and girls in the Asia-Pacific region, including Singapore, over the next five years, and as of April 30, 2024, we have reached nearly 650,000 women and girls. This builds on IBM’s global commitment to skill 30 million people by 2030, and we have already reached more than 11.5 million learners globally.**

IBM SkillsBuild is a free education programme that increases access to technology education. Through the programme, IBM supports adult learners, high school and university students, and faculty in developing valuable new skills and accessing career opportunities. The programme includes an online platform complemented by customized practical learning experiences delivered in collaboration with a global network of partners.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Collaboration, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, Machine Learning, Mentorship, NonProfits, Tech Training, Technical Education, Web Development

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### [FVC Invests in South Korean AI EdTech Startup Catius](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/fvc-invests-in-south-korean-ai-edtech-startup-catius/)

**Published:** August 26, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Singapore venture capital fund Farquhar VC (FVC) has announced its investment in South Korean EdTech artificial intelligence (AI) startup Catius Inc.

**Content:**

Singapore venture capital fund Farquhar VC (FVC) has announced its investment in South Korean EdTech [artificial intelligence](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/artificial-intelligence/) (AI) startup Catius Inc. Smilegate Investments and STIC Ventures were among the lead investors in the pre-A round.

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FVC said in a statement that Catius is the second Korean startup to join the FVC stable of high-growth companies that include Sicpama (food and beverage retail-tech), of which FVC invested alongside Infobank IAccel and the Daegu Center for Creative Economy & Innovation in February 2024.

Catius Inc. is a revolutionary interactive conversational AI companion for children. The platform engages the kid in constant back-and-forth conversation, exploring many enjoyable and exciting themes to instil a lifetime interest in learning and the world around us. It stimulates conversations and maintains children’s interest by asking questions and giving interesting quizzes. Cati uses discussion to assist the child in developing their conversational, social, and real-world abilities.

FVC has recently inked two partnership deals, namely with the Goyang Investment Authority to support the mutual advancement of startups between South Korea (Goyang Special City) and Singapore and South East Asia and Twin Ventures to enable and support cross-border startup collaborations between the two countries and geographical regions. In addition, the firm is currently in discussions with various Korean government and industry stakeholders on potential fund collaborations, while its innovation-advisory subsidiary will be embarking on a joint accelerator programme to enable startups in southern South Korea to explore global expansion opportunities.

Commenting on the latest development, Jason Su, Managing Partner and Chief Investment Officer of FVC, said:

> **FVC is grateful to be entrusted with enabling startups to scale beyond domestic borders through investment and acceleration. This is possible by having strong partners in academia, the commercialization industry, and government, such as Hanyang University Holdings, Irislab, Infobank, Twin Ventures, and Goyang Special City.**

Jason added:

> **More importantly, several of our portfolio companies (such as Tictag, MyFirst, and Spark Systems) are having ongoing commercial activities in South Korea, proving our ability to catalyze and sustain ties between the two countries and geographical regions.**

Established in 2020, FVC has invested in more than 40 global startups to enable their growth through targeted market access with its network of mid-sized and large corporates. The company’s latest investments include EMERGE Group and Aevice Health. In 2024 and 2025, FVC will invest in high-growth Korean startups via its Green Future Fund.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, EdTech Funding, EdTech Investors, EdTech Startups/Companies, Kids Learning App, Online Courses, Online Education

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### [Expert Group Unveils AI-Based E-Learning App for PU Science Students](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/expert-group-unveils-ai-based-e-learning-app-for-pu-science-students/)

**Published:** August 26, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** The Mangaluru-based Expert Group of Institutions has launched a cutting-edge AI-powered learning platform, 'Expert e-Learn'.

**Content:**

The Mangaluru-based Expert Group of Institutions has launched a cutting-edge AI-powered learning platform, ‘Expert e-Learn’. The app is designed to transform the educational landscape for PU [science](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/science/) students. The event featured guest speakers, including Legislative Council member Dr Manjunath Bhandary and IT entrepreneur Rohith Bhat. During the ceremony, Ankur N Nayak, IT Director of the Expert Group, introduced three new innovations: ‘Expert e-Learn’, the AI-based ‘EZ’, and the extensive study platform ‘Expedition’.

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The Expert e-Learn app features video lessons of approximately 10 minutes each, during which AI poses questions. The video continues only if the student answers correctly; otherwise, it restarts for review. This approach mimics the interactive nature of classroom teaching. Starting this academic year, the Android-based app will be available to students in Expert Pre-University College and Expert Coaching Classes. It will be accessible to the public starting next academic year. Both students and teachers will benefit from this app.

Speaking at the launch, Ankush N Nayak, Director (Information Technology), Expert Group of Institutions, said:

> **‘Expert e-learn’ is designed to enhance the learning experience for PU (pre-university) science students. It is currently available to students enrolled in Expert’s colleges and coaching classes through an Android-based app. He said it will be accessible to the general public starting next academic year.**

Nayak further highlighted the platform’s features, stating:

> **‘Expert e-learn’ app caters to students who need additional support in understanding complex classroom concepts. The platform offers educational videos created by Expert teachers. Each topic is broken down into concise 10-minute videos, incorporating interactive questions to engage students. Success in answering these questions allows students to move forward.**

The ‘EZ’ feature, powered by AI, provides precise answers and explanations when students type in their queries. It offers information based on NCERT and Expert Publishing House textbooks and delivers more accurate responses than other search engines. This feature helps students better understand the subject and supports effective revision.

The ‘Expedition’ feature aims to sustain the curiosity and engagement of younger students by presenting lessons in diverse and interactive formats. It covers subjects such as Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Computer Science, Electronics, Statistics, English, Kannada, Sanskrit, and Hindi. While it is available in book form, it will also be accessible digitally via the Expert e-Learn app.

The ‘Expert e-Learn’ app is designed to enhance interest in subjects and provide solutions to problems creatively and effectively. Students can ask questions, seek clarifications, and access model exam questions with immediate feedback and key answers. Additionally, online tests for degree and [competitive exams](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/competitive-exams/) are available. To ensure security, the tablets provided to students only support the Expert e-Learn app and prohibit downloading other applications. The usage is closely monitored in the Expert server room. These devices are deactivated from 11 pm to 5 am to maintain discipline and health, with only the alarm function operational.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Competitive Exams, E-Learning, Online Courses, Online Education, Science, Video-based Learning

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### [72% Employers Plan to Hire Freshers in H2 2024: Report](https://www.edtechreview.in/research/employers-plan-to-hire-freshers-in-h2-2024-report/)

**Published:** August 26, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** TeamLease EdTech's 'Career Outlook Report HY2 (July - December 2024)' addresses the current job market for freshers in India. Despite increasing concerns about joblessness and unemployability among new graduates, the findings, based on a survey of over 603 companies across India, indicate a positive trend in the job market for new graduates.

**Content:**

TeamLease EdTech’s **‘Career Outlook Report HY2 (July – December 2024)’** addresses the current job market for freshers in India. Despite increasing concerns about joblessness and unemployability among new graduates, the findings, based on a survey of over 603 companies across India, indicate a positive trend in the job market for new graduates. This report aims to close the gap between freshers and the job market by highlighting significant job roles, in-demand skills, and educational courses that enhance employability.

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From July to December 2024, the [hiring](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/hiring/) intent for freshers has shown a promising increase to 72%, up from 68% in the year’s first half. This surge reflects a growing confidence among employers in the potential of fresh talent to contribute effectively to their organizations. The report identifies top job roles in high demand, such as Full Stack Developer, SEO Executive, Digital Sales Associate, and UI/UX Designer. These roles indicate the evolving needs of the industry, particularly in the technology and digital sectors.

As hiring Intent for freshers marginally improved to 72% for the current half-year (July-December 2024) — a 4% increase over the January-June 2024 half-year, the study aims to assist freshers in combating the challenges of new corporate India. This report is intended to guide freshers and provide information on what to expect from a job search perspective. It highlights the job roles in demand and the essential skills (core and associated) required. The report also underscores the top skill-enhancing courses that can act as employability boosters for these roles.

The research aims to provide market information to help freshers become acquainted with current market trends. This will equip them with the necessary skills to find meaningful employment. It will also assist [higher education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/higher-education/) schools in better understanding industry requirements and modifying their curriculum accordingly.

### Hiring Intent for freshers during July-December, 2024

#### Employers’ Intent to hire freshers

72% of employers surveyed across India intend to hire freshers during July-December 2024.

### Job roles and skills in demand for freshers during July-December 2024

#### Top job roles in demand

Developer, SEO Executive and Digital Sales Associate.

#### Top domain skills in demand

Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, Data Analytics, and Search Engine Optimization.

#### Top soft skills in demand

The top [soft skills](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/soft-skills/) employers expect freshers to possess are: Communication, Negotiation, Project Management and Teamwork.

#### In-Demand courses

In-demand courses that freshers can undertake to increase their employability: Certification in Financial Planning, Graphic Design, Digital Marketing and Data Science.

### Hiring sentiment across industries and cities

(Percentages represent the proportion of employers within the respective industry/city)

#### Top 3 industries that intend to hire freshers during July-December, 2024

E-commerce & Technology Start-ups: 61%

Engineering & Infrastructure: 59%

Retail: 54%

#### Top 3 cities that intend to hire freshers during July-December, 2024

Bangalore: 74%

Mumbai: 60%

Chennai: 54%

### Degree Apprenticeship hiring sentiment across industries
and cities

(Percentages represent the proportion of employers within the respective industry/city)

#### Top 3 industries that intend to hire degree apprentices during July-December, 2024

Manufacturing 25%

Engineering & Infrastructure: 19%

Construction & Real Estate: 11%

#### Top 3 cities that intend to hire degree apprentices during July-December, 2024

Bangalore: 25%

Chennai: 21%

Mumbai: 16%

### Role of Corporates in Shaping Higher Education

- Employers suggest enhancing curricula with [experiential learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/experiential-learning/) (70%), industry-academia partnerships (62%), and the addition of emerging industry skills to the curriculum (58%) to better align academic training with industry needs.
- Aligning educational programmes with industry needs boosts business productivity (81%) and graduate employability (78%), preparing a skilled workforce for modern job market challenges

Commenting on the recently released report, Shantanu Rooj, Founder and CEO of TeamLease EdTech, said:

> **The increase in hiring Intent for freshers is an encouraging sign. It reflects growing confidence among employers and presents valuable opportunities for fresh talent entering the workforce. Aligning educational programs with industry requirements is crucial. The job market is evolving rapidly, with technology and digital skills taking centre stage. We’re seeing an apparent demand for roles that blend technical expertise with creative problem-solving. The real game-changer is the growing recognition of the need for stronger industry-academia partnerships. The steady demand for degree apprenticeships further underscores this shift towards practical, hands-on learning. It’s an exciting time for both freshers and employers as we bridge the gap between education and industry requirements.**

Jaideep Kewalramani, Head of Employability Business and COO, TeamLease EdTech, added:

> **The 7% rise in fresher hiring Intent compared to July-December 2023, coupled with growing demand across diverse sectors, signals a robust job market recovery. For graduates, focusing on in-demand digital skills and embracing varied learning experiences can significantly boost their career prospects in this evolving landscape.**

### Research Methodology

A Primary survey was conducted between April and June 2024 to estimate the Intent to hire freshers, with a total sample size of 603 Corporations.

### About TeamLease EdTech

TeamLease EdTech is India’s leading Learning and Employability solution company. The platform helps universities launch, run, and manage their own Online/ODL programmes, improve the employability of their students through apprenticeship programmes, and help employers build talent supply chains while improving employee productivity. It has exclusive partnerships with 50 of India’s largest universities across 16 Indian states, trains 5.5 Lakh students on its platform through 9 Indian languages, works with 900 corporates in their upskilling/skilling initiatives and manages over 200 degree, diploma, and certificate programmes.

![TeamLease EdTech COR HY2 2024](https://www.edtechreview.in/wp-content/uploads/untitled-design-4-1-300x300.webp "Teamlease Edtech Cor Hy2 2024")TeamLease EdTech COR HY2 2024

**Categories:** Research

**Tags:** apprenticeships, Cloud Computing, Communication, Cybersecurity, E-Commerce, Employability Skills, Engineering, Experiential Learning, Hands on Learning, Higher Education, Hiring, Research, Soft Skills, Upskilling

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### [EduSpaze Announces Its Ninth Cohort of Startups to Foster Innovation](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/eduspaze-announces-its-ninth-cohort-of-startups-to-foster-innovation/)

**Published:** August 26, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** EduSpaze, Singapore’s leading EdTech accelerator, has recently welcomed six startups from across Southeast Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and South Asia into the ninth edition of its prestigious accelerator programme.

**Content:**

EduSpaze, Singapore’s leading EdTech accelerator, has recently welcomed six startups from across Southeast Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and South Asia into the ninth edition of its prestigious accelerator programme. This latest cohort includes startups that provide diverse learning solutions, such as [financial literacy](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/financial-literacy/), [mental wellness](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/mental-wellness/) education, green skills, and platforms for extracurricular activities.

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The six startups—Cards by Cazh, Elggo, eFrontiers, Kidaura, StartUp Early, and Skilledin Green—were selected for their founding teams, innovative approaches to addressing identified challenges, and ambition to expand and grow their businesses throughout the region. The three-month EduSpaze EdTech accelerator programme provides these startups with seed funding and access to a robust regional network of schools, universities, mentors, and investors in the EdTech space.

Speaking about the development, Alex Ng, Managing Director of EduSpaze, said:

> **As Singapore’s pioneering edtech accelerator, we are dedicated to fostering a dynamic startup ecosystem for the next generation of innovators. The global edtech landscape has undoubtedly evolved since its peak in 2021, when funding reached an impressive $20.1 billion, a 34% increase from the previous year. Despite the ongoing funding slowdown in the SEA regions, EduSpaze remains confident in the potential of EdTech and the significance of our role in driving the ecosystem’s success. With the Southeast Asian EdTech scene in its early stages, we are witnessing more startups offering learning solutions beyond traditional K12 education and academia. This is where our ninth cohort truly stands out.**

While the Southeast Asian EdTech landscape is home to nearly 3,000 startups, it has become increasingly saturated with companies addressing challenges within [K12](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/k12/) education and academia, often leveraging technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and data analytics. However, for the SEA EdTech sector to continue maturing, there is a growing need to tackle learning challenges across all sectors. Expanding focus beyond traditional academic boundaries is essential for EdTech startups aiming to thrive in a competitive market.

Ansar Hamza, CEO of StartUp Early, added:

> **With top universities and parents increasingly prioritizing the holistic development of students, there is a greater emphasis on extracurricular activities. Students are now expected not only to excel academically but also to develop lifelong skills outside the classroom. This has led to rising demand within educational institutions for effective management of extracurricular activities. Startup Early addresses this need by offering a comprehensive platform for managing these activities and generating detailed reports on students’ performance and achievements.**

In addition to enhancing student learning experiences within educational institutions, there has been a notable rise in startups focused on [upskilling](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/upskilling/) and [reskilling](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/reskilling/) job seekers.

One such startup is Skilledin Green, a Singaporean company from the ninth cohort, which aims to apply the successes seen in academia to the professional world, particularly for individuals looking to develop skills in the sustainability sector. The platform offers a complete solution, enabling users to create green resumes, access on-demand courses, engage with expert topics, and contribute as thought leaders by sharing educational content.

Launched by Spaze Ventures in 2019, EduSpaze is supported by Enterprise Singapore and continues to be the country’s leading edtech accelerator. The programme is committed to building a vibrant ecosystem that addresses the educational needs of both Singapore and the wider Southeast Asian region. Over the three months, the accelerator offers up to S$500,000 in seed funding, alongside opportunities for collaboration with various stakeholders and executing pilot projects. Successful alumni from previous cohorts include Flying Cape, ClassPoint, MakersEmpire, and Noodle Factory.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** EdTech Accelerator, EdTech Startups/Companies, Extracurricular Learning, Financial Literacy, K12, Mental Wellness, Reskilling, Singapore EdTech, Universities, Upskilling

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### [Multi-Modal Learning Is Essential for Student Achievement, Reveals Survey](https://www.edtechreview.in/research/multi-modal-learning-is-essential-for-student-achievement-reveals-survey/)

**Published:** August 23, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** LEAD Group's new survey reveals the benefits of multi-modal learning in Indian schools. Schools using Integrated Systems like LEAD report improved student outcomes, including higher confidence, English proficiency, and conceptual understanding. 

**Content:**

LEAD Group, India’s leading School EdTech, has recently released a new study, **‘The Pulse of School Leaders Survey’**, which analyses the current state of school education in India. Among its significant findings, schools that deliver multi-modal education to their students rate themselves higher than schools that use only traditional forms such as textbooks.

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The survey was based on ratings from over 500 private schools with nearly 1.7 lakh students. The schools were asked to rank themselves on four key student learning outcomes: conceptual understanding, confidence, English speaking, and overall quality of education. While most schools rated themselves high on conceptual understanding and overall quality, there were gaps in students’ confidence levels and English speaking skills.

The study highlights a clear difference in the performance of schools that use Integrated Systems like LEAD versus those that rely on traditional forms like textbooks alone. Notably, Integrated Systems combine different modes of learning —textbooks, videos, and activities—in their lesson plans. The National Curriculum Framework 2023 recommends these various approaches, emphasizing that learning should extend beyond traditional textbooks.

### Conceptual Understanding in core subjects

Over 93% of schools using Integrated Systems believe their students excel in conceptual Understanding of Maths and Science, as compared to only 85% of other schools

### Confidence Level

87% of school leaders using Integrated Systems report good confidence levels in their students, while only 78% of other schools report the same

### English Proficiency

79% of school leaders that deliver multi-modal learning via Integrated Systems report their students to be comfortable speaking in English, compared to 73% in other schools

### Quality Education

Most schools rated their quality of education as good. However, while one in three schools using Integrated Systems rated their quality high, only one in four other schools rated themselves high.

According to LEAD Group’s **‘The Pulse of School Leaders Survey,’** principals and school owners who use Integrated Systems attribute the above student transformation to multi-modal learning through the use of smart classrooms and activity kits (48% of school leaders), focused [teacher training](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/teachers-training/) (33% of school leaders), and significant curriculum innovations such as ELGA (LEAD’s unique programme that teaches English as a skill) and Coding (29% of school leaders).

The survey further examined schools’ aspirations and challenges. The most prominent aspiration of schools is to be known for academic excellence, and the second highest aspiration is to be tech-savvy, underscoring the significance of technology. The top two challenges faced by schools are a lack of sufficient financial resources and low student learning skills, showing that contrary to popular perception, the majority of private schools are affordable in nature, catering to lower and middle-income families.

Commenting on the recently released survey, LEAD Group CEO and Co-founder Sumeet Mehta said:

> **Schools are the crucible of our future. It is essential to know their aspirations, challenges, what’s working, and what needs to change. We have been believers in multi-modal learning and using technology to empower teachers, and these survey results further bolster our belief.**

Mehta added:

> **Our goal is to make world-class education accessible to every child in the country, equipping them with the skills and knowledge they will need to excel in the 21st century. The National Education Policy 2020, completed four years last month, provides a robust framework enabling India to realize its vision of quality education for all and fostering academic excellence.**

### About LEAD Group

LEAD Group was founded in 2012 by Sumeet Mehta and Smita Deorah with the mission to transform school education in India. It combines deeply researched [curriculum](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/curriculum/) and pedagogy with technology to deliver an integrated system of teaching and learning that improves student learning outcomes and teacher performance in 9000+ schools across India. The platform’s Integrated School EdTech System is available to schools in 400+ towns and cities across India, reaching 5 million students and empowering over 50,000 teachers. LEAD-powered schools provide children with international standard education and national-level exposure for all-around growth, focusing on helping them become confident and succeed.

**Categories:** Research

**Tags:** 21st Century Skills, Curriculum, Integrated Learning System, Online Education, Quality Education, Survey, Teacher Training

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### [Swiss Startup FLOWIT Raises Seed Funding to Boost Employee Engagement](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/swiss-startup-flowit-raises-seed-funding-to-boost-employee-engagement/)

**Published:** August 23, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** FLOWIT, a Swiss startup working on changing traditional approaches to personnel development with its AI-based “digital coach,” announced the successful completion of its first and oversubscribed $4.67 million (€4.2 million) in a seed funding.

**Content:**

FLOWIT, a Swiss startup, is revolutionizing traditional approaches to personnel development with its groundbreaking AI-based ‘digital coach.’ The company has just announced the successful completion of its first and oversubscribed $4.67 million (€4.2 million) in seed funding. The round was co-led by Vi Partners, Alstin Capital, Carsten Maschmeyer’s funds, and Daniel Gutenberg.

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FLOWIT offers a solution that provides all employees, especially those on the front lines, such as service technicians, healthcare workers, hospitality staff, and other non-desk employees, with access to real-time feedback and development. Traditional [employee development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/employee-development/) often overlooks these groups. The company addresses this gap by supporting companies and employees in their daily work with feedback and learning processes, thereby enhancing employee [engagement](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/engagement/).

Speaking on the fundraising, Gaetano Zanon, from Vi Partners, said:

> **We are excited to co-lead FLOWIT’s first institutional funding round. FLOWIT’s generative AI-powered platform offers innovative solutions for the 80% of the global workforce without desks. The founding team, led by Bilâl and Yasemin Tahris, combines passion with extensive industry experience and has already achieved significant success with large companies in Switzerland and Europe, setting a strong foundation for future growth.**

Since its launch in September 2021, FLOWIT has acquired over 70 customers in the DACH region, including hospitals, hospitality businesses, and real estate firms. Over 30,000 employees are currently using the [SaaS](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/saas/) solution. The platform reduces turnover costs by up to 50% and strengthens employees’ emotional and normative commitment to their companies.

Alexander Meyer-Scharenberg, from Alstin Capital, commented:

> **Germany is one of the countries with the most significant labour shortage. Filling vacancies and retaining good employees is a huge challenge for HR departments, as every employee turnover costs the company a lot of money. This is exactly where FLOWIT comes in, providing the often-forgotten non-desktop employees with an AI-based digital coach that reduces employee turnover by up to 50%.**

The startup eases the burden on HR and leadership teams through automated processes, real-time data, and AI-driven dashboards. This allows more time for active leadership and fosters a healthy corporate culture. The solution offers comprehensive features, including innovative employee satisfaction surveys and customizable focus areas for employee development.

With this funding, FLOWIT is poised for significant growth. The company plans to expand its team from the current 20 to 50 employees by the end of 2025, in order to meet increasing demand and drive international expansion. This ambitious plan reflects FLOWIT’s confidence in its innovative solution and its commitment to making a global impact.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Digital Coaching, Employee, Employee Development, Engagement, Funding, HRTech, SaaS

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### [Cengage Introduces New Generative AI-Powered Student Assistant](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/cengage-introduces-new-generative-ai-powered-student-assistant/)

**Published:** August 23, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Cengage, the US higher education business of global EdTech company Cengage Group, recently announced the beta launch of its GenAI-powered Student Assistant, which more than 5,000 students will have the opportunity to test this fall semester.

**Content:**

Cengage, the US [higher education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/higher-education/) business of global EdTech company Cengage Group, recently announced the beta launch of its GenAI-powered Student Assistant, which more than 5,000 students will have the opportunity to test this fall semester.

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The Student Assistant, which is integrated into Cengage’s [online learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-learning/) platform MindTap, guides students through the learning process by providing access to relevant resources when they need them, tailoring feedback in real-time, and the ability to connect with key concepts in new ways to improve student learning. It does not provide answers but assists students in understanding concepts, applying what they have learned, and arriving at the proper answers.

Michael E. Hansen, CEO of Cengage Group, stated:

> **Generative AI (GenAI) presents an immense opportunity to enhance the learning experience, foster student engagement, and improve educational outcomes. At Cengage Group, we recognize the importance of thoughtful approaches to developing and implementing AI solutions. We have spent considerable time talking to students, faculty and other industry stakeholders to ensure we introduce a solution that addresses the challenges facing students and educators in the classroom today and upholds the highest standards of academic integrity.**

Hansen added:

> **I am thrilled to bring this GenAI-powered tool to market and get it into the hands of students. We know that everyone learns at a different pace and in other ways; the Student Assistant empowers all learners to personalize their experience better, increasing engagement, deepening understanding, improving outcomes, and ultimately, setting them up for greater success.**

The Student Assistant is trained to prioritize pedagogy and has advanced expertise in a respective discipline but is confined to the knowledge only in a given course area. Within each discipline, instructors, subject matter experts, and students train the Assistant to ensure accuracy and academic integrity, remove bias and set the right tone. Additionally, given the rapid evolution of GenAI, Cengage’s technology and innovation team is evaluating multiple large language models (LLMs) to ensure the most optimal model is used for each discipline. This approach – unique from other AI-powered assistants in the market – helps focus the technology and creates a better learning experience for the student.

Cheryl Costantini, SVP of Product Management, Cengage Academic, commented:

> **At Cengage, creating quality, engaging learning experiences has always been our priority. The Student Assistant offers a valuable enhancement to complement the classroom experience and create a more equitable learning environment for every student. We know there is heightened concern about academic integrity and rigour. It has consistently ranked as the top concern for faculty we’ve surveyed, with over 80 per cent citing it as the top risk of GenAI. Educators fear students will only look to this technology to cheat. We kept this top of mind throughout product development to ensure we created a tool that is laser-focused on helping students learn.**

According to Cengage’s research, faculty and students see the most potential for GenAI assistants in disciplines dealing with critical thinking and multi-step processes. With this in mind, the firm selected four courses for the beta test where AI can deliver meaningful value: Principles of Management, Organizational Behavior, Lifespan Psychology, and Principles of Economics. Cengage will be evaluating several factors in this beta evaluation, including [student engagement](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/student-engagement/), learning outcomes, satisfaction and the value for both students and educators

Cengage serves millions of instructors, learners and institutions. The platform delivers affordable, high-quality digital products and personalized support to power learning individually and at scale. Its textbooks, homework tools, and flagship online learning platforms, MindTap and WebAssign, help 11 educators and students achieve their goals. The company plans to expand Student Assistant availability in Spring 2025.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, EdTech Startups/Companies, Higher Education, Online Courses, Online Education, Online Learning, Personalized Learning, Student Engagement

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### [Physics Wallah Unveils School of Startups to Empower Aspiring Entrepreneurs](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/physics-wallah-unveils-school-of-startups-to-empower-aspiring-entrepreneurs/)

**Published:** August 22, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Physics Wallah (PW), India's leading EdTech company, has launched the PW School of Startups (SOS) under its PW Foundation, marking a significant step in its mission to democratise education across Bharat.

**Content:**

Physics Wallah (PW), India’s leading EdTech company, has launched the PW School of Startups (SOS) under its PW Foundation, marking a significant step in its mission to democratise education across Bharat. The firm has also set up a $5 million fund to support at least 100 startups over the next five years.

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PW SOS is designed to bridge the gap between traditional education and the dynamic startup ecosystem, emphasising entrepreneurial [skill development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/skill-development/). The initiative provides aspiring entrepreneurs with cost-effective programmes, practical training, strategic [mentorship](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/mentorship/), and access to capital, offering a comprehensive platform to transform ideas into successful ventures.

According to an official statement, PW SOS is dedicated to preparing participants for the challenges of [entrepreneurship](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/entrepreneurship/) by equipping them with essential skills, real-world experience, and a supportive community. The institution aims to foster innovation, creativity, and sustainable growth in the startup world. Participants gain access to a network of resources and opportunities crucial for entrepreneurial success.

Speaking about the latest development, Prateek Maheshwari, Co-Founder of Physics Wallah, said:

> **Through PW SOS, we aim to provide aspiring entrepreneurs with mentorship from seasoned startup founders and key figures who have successfully scaled organisations. Additionally, we’ve established a fund of USD 5 million to support at least 100 startups over the next 60 months.**

PW SOS offers three distinct programmes: **Aarambh**, **Prarambh**, and **Hopes Alive**, each tailored for different stages of an entrepreneurial journey.

- **Aarambh** is a 5-day offline programme for school students, college students, and early professionals, focusing on accelerating growth through resources, networks, and expert advice.
- **Prarambh** is a 5-month offline programme, targets college students, early professionals, small family business owners, and social impact enthusiasts, emphasising business model development and budgeting.
- **Hopes Alive** is a 5-month hybrid programme for seed-funded or bootstrapped startups, offering financial resources, counselling, and valuable connections.

In the next 12 months, PW SOS aims to enrol 1,000 aspiring entrepreneurs in Aarambh and 100 in Prarambh.

Highlighting the potential of startups from Tier 2 and 3 cities in driving India’s economic growth, Alakh Pandey, Founder and CEO of Physics Wallah, stated:

> **These aspiring entrepreneurs possess incredible business ideas but often need more guidance and a supportive community.**

Founded by Alakh Pandey and Prateek Maheshwari in 2020, PhysicsWallah entered the coveted unicorn club in 2022 by raising $100 Mn in its maiden funding round from Westbridge and GSV Ventures. Since then, it has expanded its offerings by entering the offline space and acquiring multiple startups and companies. It offers live courses for JEE and NEET across verticals like Gurukulam Schools, test preparation in more than 43 categories, skilling verticals, higher education and [study abroad](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/study-abroad/) programmes.

Earlier this month, PW announced its expansion into healthcare, broadening its skilling offerings beyond technology and management. This follows its recent venture into physical schools with PW Gurukulam Schools in Gurugram and Varanasi.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** EdTech Startups/Companies, Entrepreneur Education, Entrepreneurship, Financial Tools, Higher Education, Innovation, Mentorship, Skill Development, Study Abroad, Test Prep, Upskilling

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### [Tekedia Capital Announces Acquisition of African EdTech Quizac](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/tekedia-capital-announces-acquisition-of-african-edtech-quizac/)

**Published:** August 22, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Tekedia Capital, an investment syndicate, has announced the acquisition of the pioneering gaming-anchored African EdTech startup, Quizac.

**Content:**

Tekedia Capital, an investment syndicate, has announced the acquisition of the pioneering gaming-anchored African EdTech startup, Quizac.

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However, the financial details of the acquisition were not disclosed.

Quizac, founded in 2019 by Tade Samson, Tobi Awogbemi, Hussein Alayo, and Babatunde Caleb, specializes in generating engaging, gamified educational content for African students through a collaborative network of content providers. In 2021, the startup expanded its services to cater to corporate clients, aiming to enhance [employee training](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/employee-training/) and development. Although the organization successfully attracted nearly 13,000 students, it struggled to generate revenue. Eventually, the platform realized that corporate clients were a more profitable market segment. Despite this revelation, the decision was made to halt operations, which led to the acquisition by Tekedia Capital.

Expressing its vision for the integration, Tekedia Capital said in a statement:

> **We plan to embed Quizac’s technology into the foundational framework of Tekedia, providing our learners with an engaging and interactive experience. Our goal is to gamify the journey of entrepreneurial capitalism and the mastery of market friction resolution, all within the context of the essential elements of people, processes, and tools underpinned by knowledge, capital, and the willingness to take risks.**

Tekedia Capital supports various startups, including OurPass, Mecho Autotech, and Vetifly. It also offers educational programmes such as the Tekedia Mini MBA. The acquisition of Quizac presents an opportunity for Tekedia Capital to incorporate gamified learning into its educational offerings.

Following the acquisition, Quizac’s founders will depart, but the existing team will remain to assist with the transition period.

Speaking on the deal, Samson said:

> **They say all good things must end, but for Quizac, this marks a fresh chapter. I am excited to announce that Tekedia Capital has acquired Quizac. With this new development, Quizac will continue its original mission and reach new heights, potentially revolutionizing the educational landscape beyond the African continent. As part of the Tekedia Capital ecosystem, Quizac will benefit from access to a wealth of data resources and assets.**

Tekedia Capital offers a speciality investment vehicle which makes it possible for people and institutions in any location worldwide to co-invest in innovative startups and young companies in Africa. Capital from these investing entities are pooled together and then invested in companies. It focuses on companies with primary operations in Africa, even though they may be legally domiciled anywhere. The firm invests mainly in technology-anchored companies and is sector-agnostic, which means those companies could be operating in any industry, including finance, real estate, education, health, logistics, etc.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** EdTech Acquisition, Employee Training, Gamified Learning, Mergers and Acquisition, Online Courses, Online Education

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### [Entrepreneurial Skills Are No Longer Optional but Crucial for Corporate Jobs](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/entrepreneurial-skills-are-no-longer-optional-but-crucial-for-corporate-jobs/)

**Published:** August 22, 2024
**Author:** Pavan Allena

**Excerpt:** Discover why entrepreneurial skills are becoming essential for students' success. Learn how these skills foster innovation, critical thinking, and resilience, preparing students for a competitive job market and a fulfilling future.

**Content:**

Traditional academia is often highlighted as the most important aspect of students’ scholastic journeys worldwide. While the focus on learning languages, humanities, mathematics, science and others can be understood, what cannot be is the subsequent avoidance of learning associative skills that have been developed in recent years. Education across levels has become all-encompassing, and the focus has also shifted from a theoretical to a practical approach, emphasising a skill-based system. All stakeholders, including parents, students and teachers — need to be integrated into this new collaborative approach, as the objective of education has transformed in the last few decades. As a result, the corporate world is now inclined to pick diversely skilled candidates more than degrees. For most scenarios, individuals with entrepreneurial skills trump their conventionally educated peers through their decision-making, team management, ownership and other relevant skills.

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This paradigm shift in hiring practices is based on industry requirements. Candidates who can think innovatively and are equipped with diverse skills like problem-solving and a solutions-oriented mindset lead to the long-term growth of their prospective employers, leading to a premium on their [hiring](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/hiring/). While these may seem easy to grasp, entrepreneurial skills remain highly complex and analytical, offering an undeterred edge to students looking to future-proof their professional lives. The significance of implementing an entrepreneurial skill-driven education system is being considered era-appropriate by educationists as well, thoroughly based on the transformation of the employment scenario, as well as workplaces and workforces. [Human resources](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/human-resources/) are considered the most valuable in today’s competitive business domain. It is becoming crucial for students to adopt a decisive mindset that supplements their career aspirations efficiently, driven by entrepreneurial skills.

### Why is it important?

Entrepreneurial spirit defines the present business domain. If we dive deep into India’s startup sector, the country had only 480 registered startups in 2010. This number has since grown to 1.27 lakhs in April 2024, in 14 years. This massive increase underlines the students’ ambition, which is no longer limited to becoming public servants, doctors or engineers — but to establishing and running innovative businesses and attaining autonomy, financial independence and career versatility. However, there remains a fine line between operating a business and profitability, which can be seen in the number of Unicorns. India has less than 120 unicorns, while lakhs of other startups remain engaged in achieving product vitality. Some part of this boils down to fundamental aspects such as entrepreneurial skills, which can empower today’s students to become future innovators, successfully running profitable companies.

### Future Preparation

Before understanding why entrepreneurial skills are becoming imperative for students to upskill themselves, it’s important to understand that not all students will become entrepreneurs or want to become one. However, at the same time, these skills are important to establishing or operating businesses and can profoundly impact shaping professional careers. Irrespective of career choices, originality, innovation, leadership qualities, [communication skills](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/communication-skills/), networking, strategic planning, [problem-solving](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/problem-solving/) and financial management are fundamental aspects of eventual success and can significantly influence general choices. By exposing students to these life skills, students can be empowered to attain their full potential or even break their ceiling to master their most effective persona. This also helps students to navigate occupational difficulties by overcoming them constructively.

### Innovative & Critical Thinking

Popular belief dictates that an individual needs a significant cache of wealth or backing to become an entrepreneur — but it is not. Anyone can open a business and become an entrepreneur. Similarly, any student at any level can learn entrepreneurial skills that promote inclusivity — a crucial factor in developing innovative and [critical thinking](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/critical-thinking/). These skills help individuals to discipline their thought processes and align with the difficulties in front of them. This helps them develop efficient ideas that help them easily overcome these difficulties. Innovative and critical thinking also enables individuals to ascertain potential obstacles well ahead of time and develop ideas that help them overcome them.

In other words, these skills can help students develop age-appropriate abilities that enhance their efficiency during difficult periods while effectively driving professional desires. It also helps them to align themselves with the global transformation and challenging environments to achieve success. These entrepreneurial skills lead to collective growth while providing strategic advantages over peers.

### Confidence & Resolve

Self-doubt and lack of resolve can affect anyone, and the most driven professionals often come to question themselves during difficult periods. Entrepreneurial skills can be effective tools to address this challenge, as they help boost young learners’ confidence and resolve. It empowers them by incorporating resilience, passion, and grit into their moral fibre, helping them to learn ways to cope with stress, difficulties, or even failure. Through entrepreneurial skill-based training, students understand to take calculated risks and commit to hard work to reach their objectives efficiently. This results in students becoming more determined than ever before, helping them to ensure personal and professional growth by overcoming challenges.

**Categories:** Insight

**Tags:** Career Growth, Communication Skills, Corporate Learning, Critical Thinking, Decision Making Skills, Entrepreneurship, Hiring, Human Resources, Mathematics, Problem Solving, Skills-based Hiring

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### [Kami Receives Significant Strategic Investment for Global Expansion](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/kami-receives-significant-strategic-investment-for-global-expansion/)

**Published:** August 22, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Kami, a leading classroom engagement and teacher productivity content provider to the US and global K12 market, recently announced a significant strategic investment from BV Investment Partners ("BV").

**Content:**

Kami, a leading classroom engagement and teacher productivity content provider to the US and global [K12](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/k12/) market, has over 40 million teachers and students on the platform across over 2,000 US districts and 180 countries around the world, has recently announced a significant strategic investment from BV Investment Partners (“BV”).

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Kami was developed in Aotearoa, New Zealand, by four university friends who wanted to make a difference. Eleven years later, the platform has grown into a team of over 100 Kamileons with a shared goal of fostering a positive learning journey for everyone. It is popular among its users because it streamlines workflows, boosts [student engagement](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/student-engagement/), lowers printing expenses, and saves trees.

Speaking about the company, Hengjie Wang, Co-founder & CEO of Kami, said:

> **We’ve always been ambitious at Kami, which is why we have over 40 million teachers and students signed up, and now is the time to own the global edtech space, deepening and expanding our presence from our US focus today. BV is the right strategic partner to achieve our goals and continue our mission to scale to the next level.**

Wang further stated:

> **At its core, Kami is a founder-led business that has yielded growth by solving real problems faced by teachers and their students. While accelerating our growth with the support of BV, we remain committed to our core mission and values. Our global team will remain unchanged, including the founders, operations, and day-to-day business functions.**

The strategic growth investment from BV will accelerate Kami’s existing ambitions and help the platform reach every classroom in the world. It will deepen the company’s US-centric focus and expand globally, signalling a new chapter and phase.

Kami will continue to operate from Auckland, New Zealand and open a Boston office, with all four founders remaining in the business.

Jason Kustka, Managing Director of BV, commented:

> **We have invested in and helped to scale several exciting education-focused businesses that deliver affordable and effective solutions that accelerate learning. Kami gives students and teachers the tools to enhance modern learning and create more equitable education. Kami’s mission, rooted in transforming the learning environment in the tech-enabled K12 classroom creates a unique position to strengthen its already dominant position as a leading classroom engagement solution of choice. We look forward to partnering with the talented Kami team to advance their mission.**

BV’s investment also provides Kami with a US-based global growth partner. Its unique skills will help the company accelerate its success in the United States and reproduce it worldwide.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** EdTech Funding, EdTech Investors, EdTech Startups/Companies, K12, Online Courses, Online Education, Student Engagement

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### [VHS Learning Partners With Schools to Offer Global Learning Opportunities](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/vhs-learning-partners-with-schools-to-offer-global-learning-opportunities/)

**Published:** August 22, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Six schools in Germany and Asia have joined the hundreds of educational institutions worldwide that have expanded their curriculum offerings through partnerships with VHS Learning.

**Content:**

Six schools in Germany and Asia have joined the hundreds of educational institutions worldwide that have expanded their curriculum offerings through partnerships with VHS Learning. Students in the partner schools gain access to VHS Learning’s catalogue of more than 250 teacher-led online courses, including [STEM](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/stem/) programmes, 29 AP® offerings, and an extensive selection of electives.

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Among VHS Learning’s new partner schools is Berlin Brandenburg International School (BBIS), one of the world’s leading International Baccalaureate (IB) World Schools located in northeast Germany. The International Baccalaureate Organization authorizes IB World Schools to offer IB courses to students. BBIS serves 850 students from over 70 countries and has reserved several virtual course “seats” for the students to use whenever they identify a VHS Learning course of interest.

The other five new school partners include:

- Hsinchu International Academy in Taiwan
- Ivy Collegiate Academy in Taiwan
- JPED Academy in China
- Mahindra International School in India
- Wesley International School in Thailand

Speaking on the partnership, Carol DeFuria, President & CEO of VHS Learning, said:

> **VHS Learning partners with schools in 66 countries, and we have consistently received high satisfaction reports from administrators and teachers. Our partner schools also report that our wide variety of partnership options make it very easy to work with us.**

DeFuria added:

> **Over 90 percent of schools stay on as our partners year after year, reflecting the value that schools find with the VHS Learning programme. We are dedicated to helping our partner schools deliver the high-quality, rigorous instruction that their students need to stay on track for their future college experiences and careers.**

Some of VHS Learning’s partner schools enrol students in the nonprofit’s [online courses](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-courses/) on an as-needed basis. Others opt for teacher partnerships that allow them to save on tuition costs by incorporating one or more of their teachers into the VHS Learning programme as instructors. The third option is a student-only partnership in which, like BBIS, schools purchase a set number of virtual course “seats” upfront at a discount.

VHS Learning is a nonprofit organization with almost 30 years of experience providing world-class online programmes to students and schools worldwide. Over 500 schools use VHS Learning’s 250+ online [high school](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/high-school/) courses, which include 29 AP® courses, credit recovery courses, and enrichment courses, to enhance their educational offerings. Its vision is to cultivate a diverse global learning community and foster a safe and supportive learning environment that nurtures students and gives them the unique educational choices they need to be successful in careers and life.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Community, High School, NonProfits, Online Courses, Online Education, Partnerships, STEM

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### [Habitat Learn & Humber College Unite to Offer Innovative Micro-Credential](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/habitat-learn-humber-college-unite-to-offer-innovative-micro-credential/)

**Published:** August 21, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Habitat Learn and Humber College have recently announced the launch of a new online micro-credential in Captioning for Academic and Professional Purposes.

**Content:**

Habitat Learn and Humber College have recently announced the launch of a new online micro-credential in Captioning for Academic and Professional Purposes. This pioneering programme addresses the urgent need for skilled captioners and seeks to provide consistent quality and standardize the captioning industry in Canada, offering a flexible and [comprehensive learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/comprehensive-learning/) experience.

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The micro-credential is designed to be completed within eight weeks and offers a concentrated and focused learning experience. Guided by an accessibility expert, students will explore this essential industry and put their skills into practice through exercises and real-world simulations. Learners will develop essential professional skills, such as [communication](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/communication/) and confidentiality, and practical hard skills, including captioning standards, typing speed, and note-taking techniques.

Habitat Learn is a leading provider of software and services designed to empower students of all abilities. Its note-taking and captioning software and services aim to remove barriers to learning and create truly inclusive educational environments.

H-M Teo, Instructor at Humber College and Learning Development Coach of Habitat Learn, stated:

> **I hope this short programme will equip future captioners with the tools to serve the post-secondary community and that they feel like they are a valuable part of their clients’ educational endeavours. It’s a gratifying and exciting profession because each job is unique. As a captioner, you become aware of how people digest information differently and become more acquainted with knowledge transfer nuances.**

Key Features of the Micro-Credential:

- Focus on accessibility and inclusivity, incorporating techniques for captioning and supporting students with disabilities.
- Delivered by Humber College and industry experts for a rich learning experience.
- Flexible online format allows students to learn at their own pace with a live, online, 1-hour weekly class (recorded for those unable to attend) and approximately 1-2 hours of [self-study](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/self-study/) each week.
- Developed through a comprehensive needs analysis to ensure the curriculum aligns with industry demands.
- Real-world simulations and exercises to practice essential skills.
- The earner of this micro-credential can efficiently take notes, manually caption lectures and videos, and make documents accessible to users who use screen readers to process their documents.

Habitat Learn, and Humber College are committed to providing high-quality, accessible education that prepares individuals for success in the workforce.

Humber College works with employers to ensure that students gain significant real-world experience. The college’s state-of-the-art and creatively designed learning environments foster innovative and entrepreneurial thinking, equipping students with the skills needed for today’s careers and the challenges of tomorrow. It offers a dynamic polytechnic education that seamlessly integrates theoretical knowledge with practical, hands-on training.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Communication, Community, Comprehensive Learning, Credential Management, Curriculum, Online Learning, Self-Study

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### [INTO University Partnerships Unveils New AI-Powered Admissions Tool](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/into-university-partnerships-unveils-new-ai-powered-admissions-tool/)

**Published:** August 21, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** INTO University Partnerships, an international education services provider has recently launched its new AI-powered admissions tool, which aims to revolutionize university admissions for international student recruitment.

**Content:**

INTO University Partnerships, an [international education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/international-education/) services provider has recently launched its new AI-powered admissions tool, which aims to revolutionize university admissions for international [student recruitment](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/student-recruitment/). Through the seamless integration of [artificial intelligence](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/artificial-intelligence/), INTO has streamlined the application process for talented students seeking entry into leading universities across the US, UK, and Australia.

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The revolutionary service cuts application processing time from weeks to hours while meeting the highest standards for compliance, efficiency, and quality assurance. The process is hugely beneficial for students as it delivers faster turnaround of applications and queries and also helps them secure an offer by preparing the best application for submission.

Speaking about the newly launched tool, Andy Fawcett, INTO’s Chief Technology Officer and Executive Vice President of Global Admissions, said:

> **Our strategy is to create a differentiated market-leading admissions service that is valued, trusted and delivers for our partners. With our new AI-enabled admissions processing system, we are setting a gold standard for compliance, efficiency, and quality assurance, ultimately enhancing the enrollment prospects for both students and our university partners.**

Key features of INTO’s AI-powered admissions processing system include:

- **Seamless admissions for universities:** INTO ensures a seamless application process by leveraging global scale and local expertise, delivering excellence in admissions services tailored to university requirements.
- **Automated AI-enabled admissions operation:** The system provides fast-track, comprehensive, and automated application validation, offering an application validated or an offer delivered in minutes 24×7.
- **Full-service agent admissions portal:** INTO offers an online admissions portal that provides complete visibility of application status and the ability to transact, making it the best and easiest partner to work with.
- **Data and information for insights:** Through insights derived from admissions information, INTO drives [student engagement](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/student-engagement/) and improves enrollment yield.

The AI-enabled admissions process has been successfully launched for applications to university partners in the US and UK. The system utilizes AI to read and extract data from application documents, running 60+ rules tailored to individual university requirements. Compliance, consistency, and quality are built into the system, enhancing service by immediately notifying agents of missing documents or data. With a remarkable response time of 30% within 1 hour, the system ensures efficient processing and enhances user experience.

Sharon Sundue, INTO’s Executive Vice President for North America, added:

> **Our AI-powered admissions processing system represents a significant milestone in our mission to provide innovative solutions that enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the admissions process. By harnessing the power of artificial intelligence, we are streamlining operations and providing our university partners with invaluable insights to drive student engagement and improve enrollment yield. This system reaffirms our commitment to leveraging cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional value to our partners.**

Since its inception, INTO University Partnerships has helped over 150,000 students from more than 180 countries achieve their dream of obtaining a degree from a world-class institution. The company envisions a world where every student has equal access to quality [higher education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/higher-education/) regardless of background. It is committed to global connections that empower individuals and inspire innovation.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Higher Education, International Education, International Student, Student Engagement, Student Recruitment, Universities, University Admissions

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### [EY GDS Launches NextGen Employability Programme to Empower Students](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/ey-gds-launches-nextgen-employability-programme-to-empower-students/)

**Published:** August 21, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** EY Global Delivery Services (EY GDS) proudly announces the launch of the NextGen Employability Programme, a pioneering initiative conducted in collaboration with the Edunet Foundation and the Labour and Skills Department, Government of Kerala.

**Content:**

EY Global Delivery Services (EY GDS) proudly announces the launch of the NextGen Employability Programme, a pioneering initiative conducted in collaboration with the Edunet Foundation and the Labour and Skills Department, Government of Kerala, through the State Skill Development Mission – Kerala Academy for Skills and Excellence (KASE). This monumental initiative will extend the programme’s reach to an impressive 4,000 students and 2,000 [engineering](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/engineering/) faculty members across India, furthering the mission of EY GDS to bridge the skills gap in India’s tech workforce.

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The Kerala programme primarily targets unemployed graduates from the science stream. It includes a rigorous three-month, 160-hour classroom-based training in coding foundations and web development with MERN Technology, designed to enhance the student’s technical aptitude and placement potential.

Manesh Patel, Global Operations Leader, EY GDS, shared his thoughts about the programme:

> **The NextGen Employability Programme has had a profound and transformative impact on the student community. Our association with Edunet Foundation and KASE reiterates our commitment to nurturing the next generation of professionals in the tech industry. By investing in the future workforce and fostering a positive impact on the tech industry, we are working toward creating a more inclusive and dynamic digital economy. Through these efforts, EY GDS continues demonstrating leadership in corporate responsibility and community engagement, and our impactful contribution to the sectors and societies we serve.**

The NextGen Employability Programme is especially curated to address the critical skills gap and to provide industry-aligned technology skills to students. It aims to build competencies such as [critical thinking](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/critical-thinking/), [problem-solving](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/problem-solving/), effective communication, and workplace readiness, alongside Industry 4.0 skills including [data analytics](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/data-analytics/), [cloud computing](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/cloud-computing/), and full-stack development, ensuring that students are equipped with the most relevant and in-demand skills.

Managing Director of KASE, Dr Veena N. Madhavan, IAS, stated:

> **The Kerala Academy of Skills and Excellence (KASE) is pleased to collaborate with EY GDS on a programme designed to equip students with industry-relevant technical skills and boost their employability prospects. It would support the youth with technical skills and open doors to internships, apprenticeships, and jobs. This collaboration enables us to provide our students with training that meets the evolving needs of the job market, supporting them to thrive in their careers. This collaboration will create meaningful opportunities and make an impact on the lives of our students. We hope the availability of a strategic talent pool capable of driving transformation will attract top tech companies to the state.**

Since its inception in January 2023, the NextGen Employability Programme has substantially benefited over 5,500 students and 3,000 faculty members across 40+ colleges in Karnataka, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana. This initiative targets explicitly financially marginalized students aged 18-24 pursuing undergraduate degrees in engineering and non-engineering courses from the fast-growing Tier II and Tier III cities.

Each batch includes 50-60 students across multiple centres in Alleppey, Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, and other locations. These students will receive specialized instruction and [project-based learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/project-based-learning/), with KASE providing essential training infrastructure. This programme also includes placement assistance for qualified participants, helping to enable a broad approach to enhancing employability among Kerala’s youth. Employee volunteers from EY GDS will contribute through mentoring, coaching, and sharing critical industry experience to prepare the students for meaningful economic opportunities in the technology sector.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Cloud Computing, Communication, Critical Thinking, Data Analytics, Employability Skills, Employee, Engineering, Problem Solving, Project Based Learning, Technical Skills, Web Development

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### [MIT xPRO and Emeritus Team Up to Equip Professionals With AI Skills](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/mit-xpro-and-emeritus-team-up-to-equip-professionals-with-ai-skills/)

**Published:** August 21, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** MIT xPRO and Emeritus launch a 12-week AI product development programme in India. Designed for professionals seeking to advance their AI skills, the programme offers a comprehensive curriculum, hands-on projects, and networking opportunities. 

**Content:**

As AI continues to transform sectors, the demand for professionals capable of designing and developing significant AI-powered solutions grows exponentially. Recognizing the growing need, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has announced the launch of its 12-week Building AI Products and Services programme in India in partnership with Emeritus.

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This high-impact programme is designed for many professionals, including technical product managers, technology professionals, technology consultants, founders of AI startups, and UI/UX designers. It enables them to add value to their organizations by leveraging AI technologies, broadening their understanding of [machine learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/machine-learning/) algorithms, and developing innovative AI-based solutions. Through this programme, participants will gain valuable skills in designing and developing AI-driven products, analyzing and implementing technology solutions for clients, and managing user experiences effectively. This comprehensive programme equips participants with a proven framework for creating viable AI products and offers valuable networking opportunities with other technologists, ensuring they are well-prepared for real-world AI challenges.

Speaking on the commencement of the programme, Mohan Kannegal, CEO of India and APAC, Emeritus, said:

> **In today’s dynamic technological environment, proficiency in AI is essential for driving innovation and maintaining competitiveness. The MIT xPRO’ Building AI Products and Services’ program is crafted to meet India’s rising demand for skilled AI professionals. With the AI market poised to reach $17 billion by 2027 and a significant need for AI talent, this programme empowers participants to create impactful AI solutions. By mastering machine and deep learning algorithms and learning to design AI products, participants will be equipped to lead transformative projects within their organizations. This programme is vital for professionals and entrepreneurs aiming to excel in AI and contribute to India’s economic growth.**

The MIT xPRO Building AI Products and Services programme promises a well-rounded and world-class curriculum that includes insights and examples from renowned MIT faculty, case studies, and an AI project proposal development for a [hands-on learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/hands-on-learning/) experience. Its modules include an introduction to the [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/artificial-intelligence/) design process, designing artificial machines to solve problems, and designing Intelligent Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), among others. Upon completing the programme with a minimum grading of 75%, learners will earn a certificate of completion from MIT xPRO.

The programme starts on 30 September 2024 and has a fee of INR 1,75,000 + GST. It is offered through Emeritus, a global pioneer in providing accessible and affordable high-quality education to individuals and organizations.

The Emeritus Group has over 1,750 employees globally and offices in Mumbai, New Delhi, Shanghai, Singapore, Palo Alto, Mexico City, New York, Boston, London, and Dubai. The company is backed by the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, Leeds Illuminate, Prosus Ventures, GSV Ventures, Peak XV, Bertelsmann, CPPIB, Accel and SoftBank Vision Fund 2.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Certification, Hands on Learning, Higher Education, Machine Learning, Online Programs, Technical Education, Technical Skills

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### [LoveHeart AI Secures $2.3M in Seed Round to Transform Early Childhood Education](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/loveheart-ai-secures-2-3m-in-seed-round-to-transform-early-childhood-education/)

**Published:** August 21, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** LoveHeart AI, an early childhood EdTech platform, recently raised $2.3 million in a seed round for its "super-intelligent aide for educators." OIF Ventures and Skalata led the funding round.

**Content:**

LoveHeart AI, an [early childhood](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/early-childhood/) EdTech platform, recently raised $2.3 million in a seed round for its “super-intelligent aide for educators.” OIF Ventures and Skalata led the funding round.

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Founded in 2022 by Himal Randeniya, Loveheart empowers educators to make a lasting and profound difference in children’s lives. It is simple and easy to use while also being extremely reliable. Its cutting-edge platform saves time, enhances programme quality, and promotes best practices. It is designed with all ethical standards in mind, including the ECA Code of Ethics. It believes that using AI to improve child outcomes is essential in improving the sector.

Randeniya used the proceeds from his first venture, Project Academy, to buy and run several early childhood education centres. He recognised a massive problem in the industry, which earlier this month won a much-needed 15% pay rise from the federal government – with more than a quarter (26%) of staff leaving the sector annually, with many saying “workload intensity” was the reason. Randeniya hopes to turn that trend around, with nearly two-thirds of educators saying AI tools are more likely to keep them in the industry and 83% of LoveHeart’s users already reporting improvements to their centres’ educational programmes.

As any parent who has flicked through their child’s daybook knows, educators put a lot of effort into tracking their young children’s growth and learning. However, that administrative burden is difficult to balance with caring for the children. Join LoveHeart, which uses [artificial intelligence](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/artificial-intelligence/) to reduce a 30-60-minute summative evaluation to a 3-5 minute task by converting text observations and voice comments into letters and reports. In addition, the platform’s AI-powered “Coach Sue” assists with activity suggestions and reflection on learning outcomes. The result saves an educator an average of 4.2 hours a week, giving them more time to focus on nurturing young minds.

The founder believes LoveHeart AI is transforming administrative tasks and reinvigorating the early [childhood education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/childhood-education/) sector at a time when demand for early learning care has never been greater.

He added, “LoveHeart wasn’t built by a Google engineer trying to figure out early education. It was created by, with, and for educators. Even the developing tech behind LoveHeart’s AI is built by pedagogical and sector experts”.

Andrew Yeo, who led the investment at OIF Ventures, commented on the development:

> **The startup has the potential to improve early learning for both children and their educators dramatically. LoveHeart has shown impressive growth in the 12 months since launch, signing up over 40,000 educators and centres at scale, with both educators and centres paying for the product. The advocacy we’re seeing from educators demonstrates how AI can be used for good to uplift learning at the earliest and highest leverage stage of life.**

LoveHeart was also recently named co-winner of a State of Our Sector award for the most significant contribution to early childhood education, which Randeniya dedicated to teachers who change the lives of young children.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Childhood Education, Early Childhood, Early Education, EdTech Funding, EdTech Investors, EdTech Startups/Companies, Online Courses, Online Education

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### [TEAMology Raises Seed Round to Revolutionize Kids' Mental Health](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/teamology-raises-seed-round-to-revolutionize-kids-mental-health/)

**Published:** August 20, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** TEAMology, an international leader in K-8 social-emotional support solutions, has announced that it has raised $1.2 million in a seed round led by VC 414 (based out of Milwaukee, Wisconsin).

**Content:**

TEAMology, an international leader in K-8 social-emotional support solutions, has announced that it has raised $1.2 million in a seed round led by VC 414 (based out of Milwaukee, Wisconsin) with additional contributions from Supes’ Fund, White Rose Ventures, 1855 VC, and Product 10X. This is a significant milestone in the company’s journey, underscoring the confidence and enthusiasm of EdTech investors in its vision and potential.

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Established in 2016, TEAMology launched as one of the first companies to emerge from Penn State University’s Invent Penn State commercialization ecosystem. Since its inception, the platform has focused on better understanding how to develop a personalized solution to meet students’ social, emotional, and mental health needs. This [research](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/research/) and development led to the creation of what is now known as TEAMtalk – an AI + human technology that allows kids to directly connect and be supported by the six TEAMology characters that grow with them.

Commenting on the funding, Linsey Covert, Founder and CEO of TEAMology, said:

> **We are ecstatic about this new chapter and the confidence and support we’ve received from our investors. This investment validates our business model and empowers us to advance our mission of providing access to quality social, emotional, and mental health support for our K-8 students. We are committed to leveraging these funds to drive innovation and deliver unparalleled value to our users. The education world needs the unwavering support of trusted partners to support all students and staff at a time when mental health and wellness should be a priority for effective learning.**

TEAMtalk offers a scalable [machine learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/machine-learning/) + human approach to engage directly with children. Its student-facing solution creates a safe, non-threatening, non-judgmental space for children to express themselves and their concerns. It identifies the need for triage and can be an extension of the in-school support team to mitigate challenges before they escalate and become more significant. It provides insights for individual students and classrooms, and it can be beneficial school-wide in helping educators identify the major challenges students are discussing and trends over time.

Jennifer Abele, managing partner at VC 414, added:

> **Our team loved TEAMology’s student-first approach and focus on social, emotional, and mental health outcomes. Current customers’ feedback excites us that this platform is a winning solution for teachers, counsellors, students, and their families. We’re backing a brilliant team that is deeply versed in holistic student well-being and EdTech sales.**

The funding will help TEAMology accelerate its growth, both in terms of TEAMtalk product marketing development and talent expansion in the K-8 EdTech arena and the team’s ability to carry out its vision.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, EdTech Funding, EdTech Investors, EdTech Startups/Companies, Machine Learning, Mental Wellness, Online Courses, Online Education, Social Emotional Learning, Student Mental Health

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### [Ziksu and Elanistech Launch Fintech Platform to Empower Indian Students in Australia](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/ziksu-and-elanistech-launch-fintech-platform-to-empower-indian-students-in-australia/)

**Published:** August 20, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Ziksu, an Australian fintech company, has recented teamed up with Elanistech, an Indian fintech company that offers innovative financial services solutions tailored exclusively to Indian students pursuing higher education abroad, specifically in Australia.

**Content:**

Ziksu, an Australian [fintech](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/fintech/) company, has recented teamed up with Elanistech, an Indian fintech company that offers innovative financial services solutions tailored exclusively to [Indian students](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/indian-students/) pursuing [higher education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/higher-education/) abroad, specifically in Australia. The partnership between Ziksu and Elanistech is set to launch a fintech platform for Indian students, studying in Australia, offering comprehensive financial solutions and a unified platform designed specifically for their needs.

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The platform was unveiled at the Australian High Commission in New Delhi. **Dr Monica Kennedy, Senior Trade and Investment Commissioner—South Asia at the Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade)**, highlighted the partnership’s role in bridging sectors such as education and financial services between Australia and India. She praised the collaboration for fostering technological exchange and enhancing the innovation landscape in India.

The fintech platform will address this niche segment of student financing, where the average total value of student loans underwritten per year was in the region of Aus$ 3.2 billion (approx. Rs. 17,700 Crores); the strategic collaboration will enhance the financial journey for students and their families. Additionally, affiliated industry stakeholders, like education consultants and university administrators, will benefit from the innovative fintech solutions that provide simplified, faster digital transaction processing. Indians are the largest migrant group to Australia, totalling over 10,00,000 in number, with total remittances to and fro, Australia valued at around US$ 7 billion.

**Karthik Srinivasan, Founder and CTIO of Ziksu** expressed his enthusiasm for providing a top-tier fintech solution to Indian students in Australia. He emphasized the importance of optimizing the entire financial process from pre-admission to post-admission stages through advanced technology, with a focus on India’s expansive student market worth Rs 55,000 crore.

Propelled by changes in regulations, governance of the Fintech Industry and technological advancements, Ziksu aims to deliver a financial platform tailored to the needs of Australian merchants, business and personal customers, utilizing QR-codes to evolve the 40-year legacy of Australia’s payments landscape. Connected to Australia’s New Payments Platform (NPP), powered by PayID and PayTo technology, the company capitalizes on the global trend toward QR-based transactions, empowering younger users and those who value simplicity and affordable financial interactions.

The ‘Scan n Pay’ mobile-only digital payments platform has resulted in a paradigm shift in Australian consumer and business transactions. It ensures every Australian has complete control over their money by enabling rapid and secure transaction settlements through simple QR code scans.

Students can effortlessly manage their pre-departure and post-departure finances for India and Australia, all done through seamless KYC process. The platform will roll out future products in forex remittances with competitive rates for inward and outward transfers and non-banking products for a student living in Australia. Additionally, pre-departure accounts ensure students are financially prepared before they arrive in Australia, facilitating a smoother transition. Parents gain improved visibility into their children’s financial health, making it easier to monitor their academic journey.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Financial Support, FinTech, Higher Education, Indian Students, International Education, Partnerships, Student Loans, Study Abroad

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### [MeritTrac and OET Join Forces for Global Healthcare Careers](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/merittrac-and-oet-join-forces-for-global-healthcare-careers/)

**Published:** August 20, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** MeritTrac, India's leading provider of Testing and Assessment services, has recently announced a strategic partnership with the Occupational English Test (OET), a global leader in English Testing for healthcare professionals. 

**Content:**

MeritTrac, India’s leading provider of Testing and Assessment services serving corporate organizations and educational institutions, has recently announced a strategic partnership with the Occupational English Test (OET), a global leader in English Testing for [healthcare](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/healthcare/) professionals. This collaboration aims to enhance opportunities for nurses, doctors, and other healthcare professionals in India seeking international careers.

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With a global shortage of 4.5 million nurses by 2030, MeritTrac will utilize its vast testing experience to oversee the delivery of the OET Test, which has versions for 12 healthcare professions, in Bangalore. This strategic location will provide convenient access to these assessments for healthcare professionals across the region, ensuring they meet international standards and qualifications necessary for overseas employment. The OET Test’s acceptance by 500+ employers, regulators and [universities](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/universities/) worldwide further enhances its convenience and relevance.

Founded in 2000, MeritTrac facilitates talent acquisition through comprehensive assessments for freshers and experienced professionals. The company has made significant investments in test [research](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/research/) and development, offering domain and skill-based assessments that cover the entire test administration process. Since its inception, MeritTrac has worked with over 500 organizations globally, helping them assess candidates for job readiness.

Speaking on the partnership, Manjunath K P, the COO at MeritTrac, said:

> **MeritTrac, with its roots in the Manipal Group, one of India’s largest hospital chains and nursing school network, is uniquely positioned to expand and embed awareness of the OET Test’s relevancy for an international healthcare career amongst students and professionals in the region. We are proud to partner with OET, a globally trusted and recognized test, and are confident in delivering secure assessments and a superior test-taker experience through our extensive industry experience.**

With this partnership, MeritTrac along with OET will nurture a comprehensive ecosystem involving various stakeholders from medical and [nursing](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/nursing/) education. This inclusive ecosystem will encompass aspiring learners, nursing schools, employers, and OET’s network of accredited preparation partners, all aimed at enhancing the efficiency of the test preparation and assessment journey and providing professionals with better opportunities for success.

MeritTrac’s partnership with OET aims to contribute to the global healthcare workforce by ensuring that Indian professionals can confidently demonstrate their language competence to satisfy international healthcare standards.

Tom Keenan, Regional Director, APAC, OET, stated:

> **When choosing a partner for expanding our test delivery in India, MeritTrac’s understanding of healthcare industry dynamics and its industry-leading testing processes stood out. We’re excited that this partnership can expand awareness and accessibility of the OET Test in the region to serve better Indian healthcare professionals seeking new opportunities.**

OET empowers internationally trained healthcare professionals to communicate effectively in healthcare settings. It supports tens of thousands of healthcare professionals from over 100 countries who dream of taking their careers further. The platform’s test is recognized by 450+ organizations around the world, including for migration and licensing in Australia, New Zealand, the US, the UK, and more.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Career Growth, Digital Health, English, Health Education, Healthcare, Medical Education, Nursing, Skill Assessment, Test Prep, Universities

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### [Impactpool Raises $4M in Series A Round to Boost Inclusive Job Opportunities](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/impactpool-raises-4m-in-series-a-round-to-boost-inclusive-job-opportunities/)

**Published:** August 20, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Impactpool, a career platform devoted to providing the best possible support to people who want to pursue a career within mission-driven organizations, has successfully raised $4 million in a Series A round.

**Content:**

Impactpool, a career platform devoted to providing the best possible support to people who want to pursue a career within mission-driven organizations, has successfully raised $4 million in a Series A round. The funding round, which was led by Mediahuis and Fort Knox, will allow Impactpool to deepen its collaboration with existing partners and forge new strategic alliances.

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Founded in 2015 by Magnus Bucht, Impactpool connects professionals with job opportunities in the international development, humanitarian, and impact-driven sectors. The platform champions diversity and inclusion by promoting opportunities for underrepresented groups and fostering inclusive work environments in the impact sector. Using its AI capabilities, it offers job listings, talent pools, employer branding, career resources, and personalized job alerts from thousands of international organizations. It bridges the gap between professionals seeking meaningful work and organizations striving to make a difference.

Speaking on the fundraising, Magnus Bucht, CEO and Co-founder of Impactpool, said:

> **We are delighted to have the support of Mediahuis and the continuous support from Fort Knox and existing investors. Impactpool bridges professionals seek meaningful work, and organizations strive to make a difference.**

Headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, the [HRTech](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/hrtech/) company has registered nearly one million candidates from 195 countries and supported over 2,500 organizations worldwide. It has partnered with major UN organizations, including UNICEF, UNHCR, and UNESCO. The firm has expanded its reach to connect talent with international organizations such as the OECD, the World Health Organization, and the Green Climate Fund, as well as for-profit companies committed to social impact.

Patrick De Wachter, Director of Corporate Development at Mediahuis, added:

> **We fully support Impactpool’s mission to bring together top talent to address global challenges, aligning perfectly with Mediahuis’ values of creating impact.**

With this new funding, the startup plans to invest further in its AI-powered platform, improving job-matching algorithms, expanding talent pools, and enhancing employer branding tools. It aims to provide job seekers and organizations personalized and efficient services, ensuring the right talent finds opportunities in the impact sector.

Markus Olsson, CEO at Fort Knox, also commented:

> **Since our investment in Impactpool, the team has delivered beyond our expectations. We are impressed with the work that has been performed, both from a product- and business-development perspective.**

Impactpool will focus on scaling its operations and enhancing its product offerings. This includes continuously developing career resources and personalized job alerts, making the platform a go-to resource for professionals seeking meaningful work and organizations looking to address global challenges.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Career Growth, Employee, Hiring, HRTech, Job Interviews, Professional Development

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### [K12 Techno Services Announces Global STEM Competition for Students](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/k12-techno-services-announces-global-stem-competition-for-students/)

**Published:** August 16, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** K12 Techno Services, in association with the Commonwealth Youth Council, Commonwealth Student Association and GUSD (Global Understanding for Sustainable Development), is proud to announce 'Mekathlon 2024'. a global event designed to spark a passion for STEM

**Content:**

In a world where technology is constantly evolving, K12 Techno Services (an Education Service Provider to Orchids The International School), in association with the Commonwealth Youth Council, Commonwealth Student Association and GUSD (Global Understanding for Sustainable Development), is proud to announce ‘Mekathlon 2024’, an international event designed to spark a passion for [STEM](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/stem/) (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) in students aged 8 to 18.

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The STEM Fest-Mekathlon 2024 will be held in major cities across India, including Mumbai, Hyderabad, Chennai, Gurugram, Pune, and Bengaluru. Students from over nine countries will participate in this competition, including Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Thailand, Sri Lanka, UAE, Nepal, and Bhutan. This global reach ensures that students from all walks of life have the chance to participate and learn from each other. The semi-final rounds will kick-start from this August onwards across India and internationally, followed by the grand finale on 23rd and 24th November 2024 in Bengaluru.

Speaking about the development, Dinesh Gajendran, Asia Regional Special Advisor-Commonwealth Students Association, Catalyst and Executive Director-Audacious Dreams Foundation, said:

> **The Commonwealth Youth Council and Student Association is thrilled to partner with K12 Techno Services for the biggest STEM Fest-Mekathlon 2024. This global STEM competition aligns perfectly with our mission to empower young people across the Commonwealth. By bringing together students from diverse backgrounds to tackle challenges through Science and Robotics, Mekathlon 2024 promotes international collaboration and skill development that will be crucial for our shared future. This event will inspire the next generation of STEM leaders and strengthen the bonds between Commonwealth nations through education and technology.**

Mekathlon 2024 will feature a variety of exciting competitions that cater to different age groups and interests, such as:

**EcoInnova Science Exhibition:** Teams will develop working models addressing the UN Sustainable Development Goals, demonstrating practical applications of science and technology to resolve global challenges.

- **Days:** 1 and 2
- **Eligibility:** Developers: Ages (8-11), Innovators: Ages (11-14), Pioneers: Ages (14 – 18)
- **Team Size:** 1 to 3 members from the same age group

**Brainiac Quiz Battle:** An intellectually stimulating competition testing participants’ knowledge of scientific concepts, current affairs, and recent innovations.

- **Days:** 1 and 2
- **Eligibility:** Developers: Ages (8-11), Innovators: Ages (11-14), Pioneers: Ages (14 – 18)
- **Team Size:** 2 students per team

**Fastest Line Follower Robot:** Students will programme autonomous robots to navigate complex tracks quickly and precisely.

- **Days:** 1 and 2
- **Eligibility:** Innovators: Ages (11-14), Pioneers: Ages (14 – 18)
- **Team Size:** 1 to 5 members

**Racer Robo:** An adrenaline-pumping race where custom-built robots dodge obstacles and master challenging courses.

- **Days:** 1 and 2
- **Eligibility:** Innovators: Ages (11-14), Pioneers: Ages (14 – 18)
- **Team Size:** 1 to 5 members

**Line Follower with Obstacle Avoider:** An advanced robotics challenge that combines line following precision with obstacle avoidance capabilities.

- **Days:** 1
- **Eligibility:** Developers: Ages (8-11), Innovators: Ages (11-14), Pioneers: Ages (14 – 18)
- **Team Size:** 1 to 5 members

Jimmy Ahuja, Head of STEM at K12 Techno Services, added:

> **Mekathlon 2024 represents an innovative initiative in STEM education, bringing together young innovators from across the globe. The diverse competitions are designed to demonstrate and apply advanced robotics components, showcasing participants’ designing skills and the practical application of scientific principles. This event signifies everything we represent here at K12 Techno Services, giving students innovative hands-on learning.**

Mekathlon 2024 is a unique competition in the Indian [K-12](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/k-12/) space for several compelling reasons. The event’s global reach, spanning over nine or more countries, sets it apart from other regional competitions. It aims to empower students by giving them the tools and opportunities to solve real-world problems through hands-on STEM projects. Participants will showcase their [technical skills](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/technical-skills/) and develop essential life skills like [critical thinking](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/critical-thinking/), teamwork, and adaptability.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Critical Thinking, EdTech Startups/Companies, Hands on Learning, K-12, Online Courses, Online Education, Robotics, STEM, STEM Education, Technical Skills

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### [Alchemy and HackIndia Partner to Empower Students With Web3](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/alchemy-and-hackindia-partner-to-empower-students-with-web3/)

**Published:** August 16, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** HackIndia, India's largest Web3 hackathon, is partnering with leading Web3 development platform Alchemy to bring the world's best Web3 infrastructure to universities across India.

**Content:**

HackIndia, India’s largest Web3 hackathon, is partnering with leading [Web3](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/web3/) development platform Alchemy to bring the world’s best Web3 infrastructure to universities across India and provide the country’s next generation of developers with cutting-edge Web3 tools and [mentorship](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/mentorship/).

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Alchemy recognizes the need to bridge this gap and accelerate Web3 adoption. Through its collaboration with HackIndia, Alchemy will provide Web3 infrastructure to 9,000 students and 59 [universities](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/universities/) across India, enabling hands-on experience with blockchain technologies. The company will also complement the current education curriculum by offering practical training in blockchain development. It will pair students with industry experts, fostering innovation and real-world application.

Nikil Viswanathan, Co-founder and CEO of Alchemy, highlighted the immense potential of Indian students. He said:

> **India is a global tech powerhouse with some of the world’s smartest minds. We’re excited to collaborate with HackIndia to empower these talented builders with the tools and resources they need to create exciting new on-chain applications and bring Web3 to the next billion users.**

Alchemy, as the leading platform for [blockchain](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/blockchain/) development on top chains like Ethereum, Polygon, Solana, Optimism, and Arbitrum, is committed to empowering developers. Its reliable infrastructure and powerful tools are designed to empower developers to create groundbreaking blockchain applications. The platform takes care of the hard parts of building on blockchain by providing the best reliability, scalability, and accuracy for developers. Any developer can use Alchemy to transform their ideas into products reaching millions of people around the world.

CSharpCorner hosts HackIndia to empower Indian students with emerging technologies and is committed to educating the developer community by focusing on growth through learning and sharing.

India’s massive, youthful population drives its rapid ascent as a global tech hub. With a burgeoning economy and the world’s largest pool of IT talent, the country is poised to become the third-largest economy by 2027. As educational institutions adapt to the evolving digital landscape, there’s a growing need for specialized Web3 training to harness this potential.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Blockchain, Community, Indian Students, Innovation, Mentorship, Next Generation Technology, Online Education, Universities, Web Development, Web3

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### [Duolingo and Sony Music Team Up to Revolutionize Music Learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/duolingo-and-sony-music-team-up-to-revolutionize-music-learning/)

**Published:** August 16, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Duolingo, the world's leading mobile learning platform, has recently announced a partnership with Sony Music that brings popular songs to its Music course.

**Content:**

Duolingo, the world’s leading mobile learning platform, has recently announced a partnership with Sony Music that brings popular songs to its Music course. This new feature is designed to make [music learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/music-learning/) fun and engaging by incorporating well-known songs into the curriculum.

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Over 60 recordings from Sony Music artists, including Dove Cameron, Hozier, Meghan Trainor, Whitney Houston, and others, are now available for students to study the foundation of music and practice their music theory skills, such as reading music, understanding note lengths, and distinguishing notes by sound, sight, and key on a digital mobile piano.

By integrating popular songs from more than 40 artists into the lesson experience, Duolingo aims to enhance learning retention and comprehension while making learning to read and play music more delightful for millions of learners worldwide.

Speaking on the collaboration, George Audi, Head of Business Development at Duolingo, said:

> **At Duolingo, we’re constantly looking for ways to make learning more effective and entertaining. We’re partnering with Sony Music, a leader in the music industry, to bring our learners a library of chart-topping songs they can learn to read and play.**

Sony Music works in over 100 countries, supporting a diverse roster of international superstars, developing and independent artists, and visionary creators. From its position at the intersection of music, entertainment, and technology, the company brings imagination and expertise to the newest products and platforms, embraces new business models, employs breakthrough tools, and provides powerful insights that help artists push creative boundaries and reach new audiences.

Jessica Shaw, Senior Vice President, Sync Licensing, Sony Music, stated:

> **Partnering with Duolingo allows us to bring our artists’ music to a new platform that promotes learning and cultural exchange. Music has the power to unite and inspire; this partnership will help learners engage with music education in a meaningful and enjoyable way.**

To experience a closer look at the music course updates, interested people can attend Duocon, the brand’s flagship global event, on September 24, 2024.

With technology at the core of everything it does, Duolingo has consistently invested in providing learners with a fun, engaging, and effective learning experience while remaining committed to its mission to develop the best education in the world and make it universally available.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** EdTech Startups/Companies, Music Education, Music Learning, Online Courses, Online Education, Online Music Course, Partnership

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### [NCERT Unveils 'Kitab Ek Padhe Anek' Initiative to Transform Learning for Visually Impaired Students](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/ncert-unveils-kitab-ek-padhe-anek-initiative-to-transform-learning-for-visually-impaired-students/)

**Published:** August 16, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) is developing a touch/talking pen initiative called 'Kitab Ek Padhe Anek' to make educational information more accessible to all students, including those with visual impairments or special needs.

**Content:**

The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) is developing a touch/talking pen initiative called ‘Kitab Ek Padhe Anek’ to make educational information more accessible to all students, including those with visual impairments or special needs.

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The project, which is being developed by the Central Institute of Educational Technology (CIET), a constituent of NCERT, includes the creation of [interactive textbooks](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/interactive-textbooks/) with touchpoints. When a talking pen is placed on them, these touchpoints provide audio descriptions of illustrations or other content. The initiative is different from audiobooks launched in 2020, as it involves interactive elements within regular physical books.

A primary teacher in a Delhi school and a participant in the project stated, “A few teachers have been attending workshops being held in batches for this project. I was part of the second batch of teachers, which consisted of 25 teachers from across Delhi. We were briefed about the project’s goals and given a demonstration of how the talking pen will function with the help of a demo book. The team has completed making the touchpoints, and now the audio will be prepared for the respective content.”

The initiative, which began in May, has so far covered subjects such as Hindi, English, and Mathematics for classes I and II. It plans to extend to class V and will gradually cover other subjects. The NCERT aims to have these books ready by the next academic session, which will be available to all students nationwide.

Speaking about the latest development, Sudha Acharya, Former NPSC chairman and Principal of ITL Public School, said:

> **These books will be a boon for the visually challenged children. The interactive nature of the talking pen will allow students to explore the material at their own pace without relying solely on teachers’ assistance. The books, which will be child-friendly, will help students develop a sense of independence and confidence in their learning journey. The talking pen will make learning more engaging for the children. The initiative will also be a valuable aid for teachers, allowing them to give quality education to all their students.**

NCERT aims to promote and coordinate [research](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/research/) in areas related to school education; prepare and publish model textbooks, supplementary material, newsletters, journals and develop educational kits, multimedia digital materials, etc. organise pre-service and in-service training of teachers; develop and disseminate innovative educational techniques and practices; collaborate and network with state educational departments, universities, NGOs and other educational institutions; act as a clearing house for ideas and information in matters related to school education; and act as a nodal agency for achieving the goals of Universalisation of Elementary Education. NCERT also interacts and works in collaboration with international organisations, visiting foreign delegations and offering various training facilities to educational personnel from developing countries.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Audio Based Learning, education, Interactive Textbooks, Research, School Curriculum, Universities

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### [ACCA & Sri Sathya Sai Vidya Vahini Unite to Empower Students](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/acca-sri-sathya-sai-vidya-vahini-unite-to-empower-students/)

**Published:** August 16, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants), a globally recognised professional accountancy body, in collaboration with Sri Sathya Sai Vidya Vahini, conducted FinLit Festivals and interactive events to promote students' financial literacy.

**Content:**

ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants), a globally recognised professional accountancy body, in collaboration with Sri Sathya Sai Vidya Vahini, conducted FinLit Festivals and interactive events to promote students’ [financial literacy](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/financial-literacy/). These events marked the launch of ACCA’s Financial Literacy programme at two schools in Chithode, Tamil Nadu, and Macherla, Andhra Pradesh. The programme aims to empower students in grades 6-9 with essential financial skills at no cost.

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Financial literacy is pivotal in shaping young minds, providing practical knowledge on smart money management, understanding banking services, evaluating investment options and preparing them for future financial needs. By introducing these concepts early on, ACCA aims to empower students with practical finance knowledge and create a generation that is not only financially savvy but also capable of making prudent financial decisions.

The launch of the Financial Literacy Programme also included parents of the students and the broader [community](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/community/) from Chithode and Macherla. ACCA members engaged with the community on banking and finance, providing them with insights and practical knowledge. The programme also included skit performances by students, focussing on key financial concepts such as banking benefits, the perils of using money lenders, and the risks associated with chit funds. The overall programme was designed with the intention of not just educating but also entertaining the students while leaving the audience with a memorable learning experience.

Speaking on the programme’s launch, Md. Sajid Khan, Director- India, ACCA, said:

> **We are excited to launch the ACCA Financial Literacy Programme in partnership with Sri Sathya Sai Vidya Vahini. Financial literacy is not just a skill—it’s a lifeline that empowers individuals to make informed decisions, plan for the future, and achieve their dreams. By educating young minds early on, we are laying the foundation for the country’s financially secure and prosperous future. Our collaboration aims to inspire and equip these students with the knowledge they need to navigate the complexities of the financial world confidently. Together, we are not just teaching finance but fostering a generation of financially savvy, responsible citizens.**

ACCA believes financial literacy is a fundamental skill that should be accessible to everyone and is committed to providing opportunities to students and the broader community through such impactful programmes.

Prasanthi Nilayam-based Director of the Sri Sathya Sai Vidya Vahini, Karuna Munshi, celebrates the intersectionality of the FinLit festival as a historic and collaborative milestone. She stated:

> **It’s refreshing how a professional body, a philanthropic digital education project and a private school with many first-generation learners can unite for the larger community’s good. It is a rare but powerful vision alignment aimed at giving back to our communities.**

Sri Sathya Sai Vidya Vahini, with the motto’ Integral Education For All, By All’, is a one-of-a-kind educational technology platform that offers value-based teaching resources to teachers and students. It was launched by Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba in 2010 as a volunteer-driven digital initiative of the Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust. It delivers digital Integral Education to remote schools. It uses its unique IIEPx4C Framework to develop and offer digital material, teaching/learning aids, and training. These deliverables aim to empower teachers and are supplied at no cost to students to educate them with [21st-century skills](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/21st-century-skills/) such as critical thinking. This project is a global collaboration between educators, trainers and technologists inspired by Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba’s teachings.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** 21st Century Skills, 21st Century Teaching, Community, Critical Thinking, Financial Literacy, Literacy, Teacher Training

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### [Smart Classrooms and AI: Revolutionizing Accessibility in EdTech for Inclusive Learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/smart-classrooms-and-ai-revolutionizing-accessibility-in-edtech-for-inclusive-learning/)

**Published:** August 14, 2024
**Author:** Dr. Ramya Chatterjee

**Excerpt:** Discover how AI and smart classrooms are revolutionizing education, making learning accessible and inclusive for all students. Explore the impact of AI on personalized learning, predictive analytics, and assistive technologies in creating a thriving educational environment.

**Content:**

In the constantly evolving field of educational technology (EdTech), [artificial intelligence](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/artificial-intelligence/) (AI) and smart classrooms are transforming how learning is perceived and guaranteed. In addition to improving education, these advancements are essential in ensuring that learning becomes more inclusive and accessible to all students. The article examines how AI and smart classrooms are transforming EdTech accessibility and creating an educational atmosphere where all students can thrive.

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### The Role of Smart Classrooms

Smart classrooms integrate cutting-edge technologies like tablets, [digital content](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/digital-content/), and Interactive Flat Panels to create dynamic and engaging learning environments. These classes are designed to accommodate various learning requirements and styles, making education more inclusive.

#### Interactive Whiteboards and Displays:

Facilitate visual learning through dynamic presentations and multimedia content. Allow teachers to present information in various formats, aiding students with different learning preferences.

#### Digital Content and Resources:

Provide a variety of accessible educational resources, such as interactive simulations, e-books, and videos. Allow for individualized learning pathways so students may progress at their own pace.

#### Assistive Technologies:

Tools such as AI Pen for Handwriting recognition, auto-shape recognition, auto prediction of the shape/figure the user intends to draw, and AI tools like speech-to-text, text-to-speech, and screen readers assist students.

### AI in EdTech: Enhancing Accessibility

AI is transforming education by providing [adaptive learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/adaptive-learning/) platforms, predictive analytics and [personalized learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/personalized-learning/) experiences. Its application in EdTech has a significant influence on improving inclusivity and accessibility.

#### Personalized Learning:

AI algorithms analyze student data to create customized learning experiences. Tailor educational content to individual learning styles and paces, helping students with diverse needs thrive.

#### Adaptive Learning Platforms:

AI-powered algorithms modify the task’s complexity based on how well students perform. Ensure that students remain motivated by providing them with real-time feedback and assistance.

#### Natural Language Processing:

With NLP or Natural Language Processing, voice recognition is now made possible, helping students who struggle with writing. Assist students and non-native speakers experiencing language challenges by offering translation assistance.

#### Predictive Analytics:

AI systems use data analysis to identify students needing to catch up. Allow educators and other support personnel to intervene early to ensure no student suffers any setback.

### Case Studies: AI and Smart Classrooms in Action

#### Microsoft’s Immersive Reader:

Helps students with dyslexia and other reading difficulties by providing text decoding solutions. Features include text-to-speech, translation, and text highlighting.

#### Google Classroom and AI Tools:

Integrating AI to streamline administrative tasks gives teachers more time to focus on individual student needs. It uses machine learning to suggest resources and activities tailored to each student’s progress.

#### Khan Academy:

Utilizes AI to offer personalized learning experiences. Provides detailed insights and recommendations based on student performance and engagement.

### Challenges and Future Prospects

While there are many perks of integrating AI and smart classrooms into EdTech, several challenges are essential to be addressed:

#### Digital Divide:

Equal access to technology should be allowed for every student, irrespective of their financial status. Moreover, laws and programs can be implemented to bridge the infrastructural and digital literacy gaps.

#### Data Privacy and Security:

It is essential to safeguard student data from breaches and exploitation. Establish strong mechanisms for data governance to guarantee the moral application of AI in education.

#### Teacher Training:

Teachers need the necessary guidance to employ AI and smart classroom technology. Encourage continual professional development to keep them up to date with technological advancements.

### Conclusion

AI and smart classrooms are at the core of an EdTech revolution advancing inclusion and accessibility in the classroom. Teachers may design learning environments that meet the unique requirements of each student and guarantee that every learner has the chance to achieve by using these technologies. The future of education appears bright, with technology playing a critical role in creating a more accessible and inclusive environment for learners worldwide, provided we keep innovating and overcoming obstacles.

**Categories:** Insight

**Tags:** Adaptive Learning, AI Education, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Content, edtech, Literacy, Online Education, Personalized Learning, Teacher Training

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### [Metaverse911 Introduces Hybrid XR Course to Empower Global Tech Talent](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/metaverse911-introduces-hybrid-xr-course-to-empower-global-tech-talent/)

**Published:** August 14, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Metaverse911, a Noida-based company that helps clients accelerate their Metaverse and Web3 journey, has recently introduced an employment-focused Hybrid Extended Reality (XR) Course for global learners.

**Content:**

Metaverse911, a Noida-based company that helps clients accelerate their [Metaverse](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/metaverse/) and [Web3](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/web3/) journey, has recently introduced an employment-focused Hybrid Extended Reality (XR) Course for global learners. The course offers software engineers, technology professionals and Entrepreneurs a significant opportunity to integrate their careers with Extended (XR) / immersive technologies.

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By focusing on practical application and industry-relevant competencies, this course positions participants to seize emerging career opportunities in the tech sector. This initiative supports personal career growth and addresses the increasing demand for skilled professionals in the XR space.

Rrahul Sethi, Chairman and Founder of Metaverse911, said:

> **Metaverse911 has been at the forefront of advancing extended technologies, helping dozens of XR product and platform companies establish and succeed in the industry. We understand their people’s needs, and with MECversity, we aim to fulfil the growing demand for a trained workforce.**

This Hybrid Extended Reality Course leverages virtual and [augmented reality](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/augmented-reality/) technology advancements. By combining traditional [online education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-education/) with immersive experiences, the course offers learners a unique opportunity to engage deeply in hands-on experiences at the Metaverse Experience Center, with live projects from m911’s exclusive XR partners.

Rohit Verma, MD & CEO of Metaverse911, added:

> **XRization of enterprises is inevitable. Every process touched by the internet today will transition from a 2D to a 3D immersive environment, whether in customer experiences, staff training, factory monitoring, gamification, generative AI agents, sales, or HR. Our course is designed to provide work skills that boost career prospects for learners, technology professionals, and entrepreneurs.**

Metaverse911 empowers immersive technology companies to thrive through a synergistic blend of digital brand advocacy and physical experience centres. By fostering collaboration, innovation, and education, the platform paves the way for the widespread adoption of immersive technologies, driving transformative change across industries. It embraces innovation, constantly exploring new strategies and technologies to deliver cutting-edge solutions for its clients’ metaverse success. The company also prioritizes the needs and aspirations of the community above all else, nurturing meaningful connections.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** 3D Immersive Learning, Augmented Reality, Certifications, Community, Metaverse, Online Courses, Online Education, Tech Professionals, Virtual Reality, Web3

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### [CareerVillage Unveils Coach, an Innovative AI Career Development Tool](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/careervillage-unveils-coach-an-innovative-ai-career-development-tool/)

**Published:** August 14, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** CareerVillage, a nonprofit organization democratizing access to career information and guidance, has recently launched Coach, a groundbreaking AI career development tool for underrepresented youth and adults.

**Content:**

CareerVillage, a nonprofit organization democratizing access to career information and guidance, has recently launched Coach, a groundbreaking AI [career development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/career-development/) tool for underrepresented youth and adults.

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Ten partner organizations will bring Coach to thousands of learners:

- Mentorship organizations (Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bay Area, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts, MENTOR California) will use Coach to supplement youth programmes in California and Massachusetts.
- Workforce boards (MassHire Berkshire, MassHire Franklin Hampshire) also plan to use Coach to support youth programmes.
- Job-training nonprofit Generation.org will use Coach to support program alumni internationally. Per Scholas, which provides tuition-free job training to unemployed or underemployed adults, two pilot studies are being run with current students and alumni.
- Two school districts (Southwest Technical Education District of Yuma and San Francisco Unified School District) will pilot Coach to improve career readiness programming.
- University of Florida’s College of Nursing uses Coach to support student exploration of nursing specializations and scenario planning.

Coach’s development involved collaboration with over twenty educational institutions, nonprofits, and workforce boards, and more than 900 students and educators tested it. The platform’s launch was made possible through the support of prominent funders, including the Elisabeth C. DeLuca Foundation, Atlassian Foundation, Google.org, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and Schultz Family Foundation, among others.

Jared Chung, Founder and Executive Director of CareerVillage, commented on the newly launched tool:

> **After successful beta testing, Coach debuts with new educator features and partnerships with leading organizations. Everyone deserves the opportunity to build a fulfilling career. Coach is a significant step towards making that a reality.**

The Coach platform is among AI career tools for its research-backed impact measurement. It uses the validated CAAS-SF survey to track learners’ [career readiness](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/career-readiness/) progress and mini-surveys to assess specific activities’ effectiveness.

Eric Reyes, CareerVillage’s Director of Strategic Initiatives and Data, stated:

> **This data helps improve learner experiences and contributes to career readiness research, potentially advancing the entire sector.**

CareerVillage.org’s mission is democratizing access to career information and advice for underrepresented people. Preparing for a career is difficult. Instant on-demand solutions transform curiosity into knowledge, fear into drive, and paralysis into action. Most young individuals feel alone in their search; CareerVillage.org eliminates this need. Through innovative tools and partnerships, the organization empowers individuals to navigate their career journeys confidently.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Career Development, Career Readiness, Job-ready Skills, NonProfits, Online Courses

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### [Cambridge University and Get Set Learn Launch Entrepreneurial Initiative](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/cambridge-university-and-get-set-learn-launch-entrepreneurial-initiative/)

**Published:** August 14, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Cambridge University Press & Assessment, in a dynamic collaboration with Get Set Learn, an Arvind Mafatlal group company, is thrilled to introduce Young Pioneers – a three-stage entrepreneurship programme for learners in schools.

**Content:**

Cambridge University Press & Assessment, in a dynamic collaboration with Get Set Learn, an Arvind Mafatlal group company, is thrilled to introduce Young Pioneers – a three-stage [entrepreneurship](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/entrepreneurship/) programme for learners in schools. This inclusive programme aims to help develop essential [21st-century skills](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/21st-century-skills/), such as creativity, communication, collaboration, and critical thinking, in all participants.

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The initiative, designed for students in grades 7 to 10, combines curriculum-based learning with expert-led masterclasses, mentorship, and projects to develop entrepreneurial skills.

At a time when the National Education Policy 2020 (NEP 2020) and the recent budgetary allocations emphasize skill-based learning, Young Pioneers aims to develop entrepreneurial skills in learners through [experiential learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/experiential-learning/). It also aligns with the Skill India Initiative, which offers youth industry-relevant training and skill enhancement, creating a skilled workforce that contributes significantly to economic development, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

Commenting on the latest development, Arun Rajamani, Managing Director at Cambridge University Press & Assessment, South Asia, stated:

> **The Young Pioneers programme aims to upskill learners through a balanced curriculum, learning resources, teacher training and support, and masterclasses and projects. It will equip young learners with important 21st-century skills like creativity, critical thinking and problem-solving. This programme aligns with our focus on empowering learners with future skills to help them navigate the challenges of a complex world and find solutions to diverse problems of the future.**

The programme aims to equip learners with practical skills in creating and presenting ideas by incorporating teamwork, communication, and real-world experiences. While students prepare for future skills, the initiative recognizes the importance of [upskilling](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/upskilling/) teachers with the latest industry knowledge and teaching methodologies, ensuring they can effectively guide and inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs.

Get Set Learn is transforming the global education landscape by curating the K-12 learning needs of schools and students. Aligned with the guidelines set by NEP 2020 and NCF 2023, the platform’s key offerings include 21st-century skill-building programmes in [STEM](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/stem/) and [Robotics](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/robotics/), AI, Entrepreneurship, and Life Skills for [K-12](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/k-12/) students.

Ameet Zaverii, Co-founder & CEO of Get Set Learn, added:

> **With India’s vision of becoming a five trillion-dollar economy by 2027, it is important to foster an entrepreneurial mindset to nurture future skills among the young generation while they are still in school to enhance innovation and experiential learning. These learners will drive sustainable growth, creating solutions that address real-world issues and thereby adding significant value to society.**

The Young Pioneers programme will make a transformative impact on the educational landscape, preparing students to meet future challenges with confidence and competence. Over three years, they will progress through Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced stages by focusing on the fundamentals of entrepreneurship and engaging in masterclasses and mentorship from industry experts. Shortlisted learners will get an opportunity to showcase their ideas to entrepreneurs and industry experts, inspiring them to make a significant impact on society.

Cambridge University Press & Assessment is part of the University of Cambridge. Its International Education group works with schools worldwide to build an education that shapes knowledge, understanding, and skills. Together, the University gives learners the confidence they need to thrive and make a positive impact in a changing world. It offers a globally trusted and flexible framework for education from age 3 to 19 (the Cambridge Pathway), informed by research, experience, and listening to educators.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** 21st Century Skills, Communication, Critical Thinking, Digital Skilling, Entrepreneurship, Experiential Learning, K-12, Mentorship, NEP 2020, Next Generation Technology, Robotics, STEM, Universities, Upskilling

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### [UOW India and IBM Partner to Create Future Tech Leaders](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/uow-india-and-ibm-partner-to-create-future-tech-leaders/)

**Published:** August 14, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** The University of Wollongong India (UOW India) and IBM have signed a partnership agreement to enhance students' educational experience and career readiness.

**Content:**

The University of Wollongong India (UOW India) and IBM have signed a partnership agreement to enhance students’ educational experience and [career readiness](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/career-readiness/). This collaboration will focus on several key initiatives to provide students with industry-relevant skills and opportunities while pursuing a degree at UOW India.

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IBM’s leading educational programme, the IBM Innovation Centre for Education (ICE), provides cutting-edge courses in significant technological areas, preparing students with in-demand [IT skills](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/it-skills/) and experience needed to succeed in the industry.

UOW India joins an elite group of [engineering](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/engineering/) institutes in India to have the opportunity to collaborate with IBM, offering the students access to IBM ICE’s advanced training and educational resources.

Speaking on the collaboration, Nimay Kalyani, Campus Director of UOW India, said:

> **The partnership with IBM is a game-changer initiative and will immensely benefit students by collaborating with the industry leader. We are delighted to partner with IBM to provide a rich experience to students. Through this partnership, our students will benefit from placements across various sectors, including multinational corporations, global system integrator organisations, independent software vendors, leading research and development organisations, domain business houses, start-ups, and entrepreneurial ventures.**

Kalyani added:

> **The collaboration aims to equip students with industry-acknowledged and valued skills and knowledge, ensuring they are well-prepared for the demands of the modern workforce.**

As part of this partnership, Qualified students will have access to internship placements and career opportunities with various leading organisations across MNC’sMNCs, Global System Integrators, and Domain sectors—banks, Telecom, Insurance, Healthcare, FinTech, E-Commerce, Insurance, and many more—across the globe.

Professor Mai El Barachi, Head of the School of Computer Science at UOW Dubai, added:

> **The partnership will enrich UOW India’s academic offerings and strengthen our students’ competitiveness in the global job market. The partnership emphasises practical, hands-on learning experiences that align with industry needs and trends. The collaboration will focus on training in emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, cloud technologies, big data and business analytics, cyber security, gaming technologies, contextual mobility, and blockchain technologies. The partnership underscores our commitment to providing a world-class education that equips our students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in today’s rapidly evolving job market.**

Professor El Barachi played an instrumental role in enabling this partnership on behalf of UOW India and will continue to support UOW India in replicating the success of the UOW Dubai—IBM partnership.

IBM Innovation Centre for Education, IBM India/South Asia Director Vithal Madyalkar, also stated:

> **There is a strong industry demand for IT professionals to be profoundly skilled in in-demand technologies. The Innovation Centre for Education initiative from IBM will equip the students at the UOW India campus to adapt to the dynamics in the industry and drive technology and business innovation. The engagement model will ensure deep theoretical knowledge & practical hands-on exposure to the students, coupled with broad-based industry alignment, interaction, talent discoverability, and excellence in their professional practice. Through this collaboration, we can positively impact the outcomes of our students.**

UOW India is dedicated to transforming education, research, industries, healthcare, and communities. Its learning environment fosters global perspectives, offering a distinctive UOW experience across all locations. It facilitates knowledge exchange, enriches student experiences, and cultivates lifelong networks. The University’s focus extends beyond academia and provides solutions that support emerging businesses, empower core industries to adopt advanced technologies, and nurture [entrepreneurship](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/entrepreneurship/) and [innovation](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/innovation/).

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Career Development, Career Readiness, E-Commerce, Engineering, Entrepreneurship, FinTech, Healthcare, Innovation, Internships, IT Skills, Research, Tech Skilling

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### [AIIMS Delhi, IIT Madras Join Forces for Medical Research](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/aiims-delhi-iit-madras-join-forces-for-medical-research/)

**Published:** August 13, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) and AIIMS New Delhi have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish the 'AIIMS-IITM collaborative platform', aiming to revolutionize medical research.

**Content:**

The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) and AIIMS New Delhi have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish the ‘AIIMS-IITM collaborative platform’, aiming to revolutionize medical [research](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/research/) and [healthcare](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/healthcare/) innovation through a centre of excellence for medical research at both institutions.

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According to an official statement, Krishna Chivukula, an IIT-Madras alumni and founder of Indo MIM Technology, donated Rs 228 crore to his alma mater. The funds will support fellowships for top BTech students, sportspersons, international students, and faculty members conducting high-risk research. It will also assist the monthly publication of the institute’s magazine, Shaastra, given to students.

The Ministry of Education took a significant step by unveiling the NIRF 2024 rankings. These rankings, a testament to the quality of education in India, saw AIIMS Delhi maintaining its top position in the Medical category. Notable changes included an updated faculty-to-student ratio and new parameters based on sustainable development goals. The top five medical colleges’ rankings have remained consistent since 2023, and the number of categories has increased from 13 to 16.

The Bharatesh Institute of Technology in Belagavi has taken a significant step by signing a Memorandum of Understanding with the Belagavi Startup Association. This partnership is a boon for BIT students, providing them with the support and resources they need to innovate and embark on entrepreneurial ventures. Startups will benefit from this collaboration, gaining access to workspace, interns, and industry exposure, thereby enhancing learning experiences through internships and workshops.

The Indian Institute of Technology Madras is known nationally and internationally for its excellence in [technical education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/technical-education/), basic and applied research, [innovation](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/innovation/), [entrepreneurship](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/entrepreneurship/), and industrial consultancy. The institute’s outstanding reputation has been primarily attributed to its illustrious faculty, bright and driven student body, first-rate technical and support staff, and efficient administration.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Entrepreneurship, Innovation, International Student, Medical Education, MOU, Partnerships, Quality Education, Research, Technical Education

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### [Grinds360 Raises $3.5M to Revolutionize Hybrid Learning in Ireland](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/grinds360-raises-3-5m-to-revolutionize-hybrid-learning-in-ireland/)

**Published:** August 13, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Grinds360, Ireland's pioneering hybrid learning platform, has announced that it has raised $3.5 million (€3.2 million) in seed funding.

**Content:**

Grinds360, Ireland’s pioneering [hybrid learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/hybrid-learning/) platform, has announced that it has raised $3.5 million (€3.2 million) in seed funding. The round was led by rugby stars Brian O’Driscoll, with participation from Caelan Doris and Jordan Larmour, Sean Cunningham from Brass Monkey New York, Shane Glynn of Lexas Technologies, Stephen Langan, and Kilkenny hurler Walter Walsh.

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The announcement came with the market launch of the hybrid learning platform. The company aims to democratize grind education by combining teachers with cutting-edge AI technology and a unique hybrid approach, ensuring students’ access is not limited by geography or finances. The platform offers personalized, high-quality education at low prices, making outstanding grinds available nationwide.

Grinds360 was founded by Ronan Murdock, an experienced secondary school grinds teacher and entrepreneur, Brendan Kavanagh, with the aim of addressing gaps in the traditional system and transforming the present education landscape. This vision has attracted some of Ireland’s brightest and most experienced teachers dedicated to the cause. These educators, who cover 19 courses, have substantial experience and a demonstrated track record of producing excellent student results. By joining Grinds360, these professionals seek to develop personalized, compelling grind learning experiences adapted to each student’s specific needs, ensuring that every student can achieve their maximum potential.

Ronan Murdock, Co-Founder and CEO of Grinds360, spoke about the platform:

> **Our approach will truly enhance education in Ireland. As a teacher, I’ve seen firsthand how new technologies can tailor learning experiences to meet each student’s unique needs, ensuring they receive the support necessary to succeed. The flexibility of our platform allows students to access educational resources anytime, anywhere. With multi-device accessibility, students can engage with content on the go, such as taking quick quizzes during their daily commute. This approach makes learning more intuitive and engaging and helps students retain information more effectively, mirroring how they naturally interact with content on platforms like TikTok and YouTube. Being part of a solution that will help many achieve their academic goals is exciting.**

Students can sign up for Grinds360 on its website, with grinds beginning on September 2nd. This launch marks a significant step forward in transforming the educational landscape. With the combination of advanced technology, personalized support, flexibility, and teacher quality, the startup is set to provide students with the tools and resources they need to truly reach their full potential.

Brendan Kavanagh, Chairman and Co-founder of Grinds360, stated:

> **We are passionate about transforming the grind system in Ireland to make high-quality education accessible to all students. Traditional grinds models have significant limitations, including high costs, geographical barriers, and a reluctance to embrace technology. Grinds360 aims to eliminate these issues by leveraging advanced technology and a hybrid learning approach. Our platform provides personalized, high-quality resources tailored to each student’s needs, ensuring they can achieve their full potential. We believe every student deserves the best possible education.**

With this funding, Grinds360 plans to enhance its technology and reach more students across Ireland.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, EdTech Funding, EdTech Investors, EdTech Startups/Companies, Hybrid Learning, Online Courses, Online Education, Quality Education

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### [PBS LearningMedia and GBH Launch Free Educational Civics Collection](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/pbs-learningmedia-and-gbh-launch-free-educational-civics-collection/)

**Published:** August 13, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** GBH, the leading multiplatform creator of public media in America, and PBS LearningMedia are launching a Civics Collection, a set of educational resources designed to encourage civic understanding and engagement among middle and high school students.

**Content:**

GBH, the leading multiplatform creator of public media in America, and PBS LearningMedia are launching a Civics Collection, a set of educational resources designed to encourage civic understanding and [engagement](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/engagement/) among middle and high school students. These free, multimedia-rich tools, developed by veteran educators and educational media producers with input from an Educator Advisory Group, a Youth Advisory Group, and a multidisciplinary Civics Leadership Council, aim to help educators engage students more dynamically.

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The Civics Collection on PBS LearningMedia is designed to support students in acquiring civic knowledge, developing civic understanding through applied historical and present-day examples, and engaging and participating in civic affairs. The Collection will include interactive resources to facilitate student learning about multiple perspectives and diverse viewpoints. Newly designed instructional support materials for teachers and students facilitate easy inclusion into existing curricula, and activities and readings extend the learning and teach civics skills.

Speaking about the development, Seeta Pai, Executive Director of Education at GBH, said:

> **Students are struggling to acquire the civic knowledge and foundation necessary as they become voting-aged adults. The new Collection will draw on media to engage students, spark their interest in civics, and promote the active learning of skills by connecting the basic principles from the nation’s founding documents to issues they care about in their everyday lives.**

Furthermore, independent student activities focus on civic knowledge and skills, which include identifying and applying civic knowledge, building media [literacy](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/literacy/), engaging in civil discourse, analyzing civic engagement, understanding the lawmaking process and assessing American democracy. Every resource is grounded in one or more of this nation’s founding documents.

Lori Brittain, Vice President of PBS LearningMedia, commented:

> **Engaging students in civics is essential to understanding how our country works. So, we are thrilled to provide free access to the new Civics Collection on PBS LearningMedia. Each resource in the Collection is designed to help students build the skills they need to shape their communities and understand their vital role in our democracy.**

After completion, the Collection will include over 180 resources, including videos from trusted and popular public media brands and partners, an exciting new digital video series featuring youth and civic change-makers, interactive timelines, maps, images, and self-paced interactive lessons.

Susan Goldberg, President and CEO of GBH, also added:

> **Being a well-informed participant in our democracy starts with a solid foundation of civics in the classroom. The Civics Collection provides educators the resources to prepare a new generation to understand what it means to be an American fully.**

The Civics Collection was developed based on background and empirical research with hundreds of teachers and multiple rounds of input from an Educator Advisory Group, a Youth Advisory Group, and a multidisciplinary Civics Leadership Council. The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) provided significant funding for the [research](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/research/), development, and production of the Civics and U.S. History Collections. Both collections are available free of charge to teachers nationwide.

PBS LearningMedia, a partnership of PBS and GBH, is an online destination that offers free access to thousands of resources from PBS stations and partners. These digital tools complement classroom instruction — from videos, images and interactives to lesson plans, articles and primary sources. For free to all educators pre-K through 12th grade, it offers classroom-ready content aligned to state and national standards. It is compatible with teachers’ tools, such as Google Classroom, and contextualized with supporting materials.

As the largest producer of content for PBS and partner to NPR and PRX, GBH delivers compelling experiences, stories and information to audiences wherever they are. GBH produces digital and broadcast programming that engages, illuminates, and inspires through drama, science, history, arts, culture, and journalism.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Digital Media, Digital Tools in Education, Engagement, High School, Literacy, Multidisciplinary Learning, Online Education, Partnership, Research

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### [Tutors International and Highgrove Online School Announce New Educational Alliance](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/tutors-international-and-highgrove-online-school-announce-new-educational-alliance/)

**Published:** August 13, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Tutors International, a leading provider of bespoke private tutoring services, is thrilled to announce a strategic partnership with Highgrove Online School, an innovative and comprehensive online educational institution.

**Content:**

Tutors International, a leading provider of bespoke private [tutoring](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/tutoring/) services, is thrilled to announce a strategic partnership with Highgrove Online School, an innovative and comprehensive online educational institution. Highgrove’s unique features, such as its fully accredited status and diverse range of elective courses, make it a valuable addition to the educational offerings. This collaboration is designed to enhance educational support for students who thrive in non-traditional school settings.

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Together, Tutors International and Highgrove Education are committed to providing every student with the finest education possible, suited to their unique requirements and learning styles. The organizations share a dedication to providing excellent education to students who do not thrive in traditional schools or whose schedules prevent regular attendance. With this partnership, students at Highgrove can benefit from a hybrid model that combines online and in-person tuition tailored to their personal learning preferences.

Tutors International recognizes Highgrove’s high standards and comprehensive curriculum and is pleased to suggest Highgrove Education’s diverse elective courses to their private tutors and customers, allowing students to pursue interests outside of the primary syllabus. Highgrove Online School will benefit from Tutors International’s expertise in supporting students who have struggled in traditional schooling environments or have fallen behind. Highgrove may recommend that these students work with a tutor from Tutors International to help them catch up or provide in-person support alongside their [online schooling](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-schooling/).

Speaking on the collaboration, Adam Caller, Founder of Tutors International, said:

> **I have always been impressed with the running of Highgrove Online School. It’s a genuinely excellent online school that provides an exceptional educational experience. Heather’s dedication to student success is evident in every aspect of the programme.**

Highgrove Education encompasses Highgrove Online School, offering robust and flexible education. The School is fully accredited, allowing students to undertake GCSEs, A-Levels, and a diverse range of elective and extracurricular courses. It caters mainly to students who have yet to find traditional private schooling a good fit, offering a personalized approach that fosters academic excellence and personal growth.

This aligns perfectly with Tutors International’s ethos of supporting students with the best in hand-picked private tutors, perfectly matched to each student’s needs. Tutors International regularly supports students who are unhappy at School, need extra help reaching their peers’ level, require exam support, or have special educational needs.

Heather Rhodes, Principal of Highgrove Online School, added:

> **Tutors International and Highgrove Online School both champion bespoke education that is tailored to the needs of the individual family. Tutors International’s approach, which not only fosters academic excellence but also personal growth, aligns perfectly with our ethos. They are the ultimate choice for live-in tutoring.**

Founded by education expert Adam Caller, Tutors International specializes in matching highly qualified tutors with students for full-time, residential placements. It also provides a unique service where an account manager is on hand to support Clients and Tutors for the duration of the contract and often beyond. The platform also offers the highest level of service of any tutoring company. Its approach honours traditional educational excellence through cutting-edge and highly personalized relationships.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** EdTech Startups/Companies, Online Courses, Online Education, Online School, Online Schooling, Partnership, Personalized Learning, Tutoring

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### [Indian Students Believe Gap Year Helps Achieve Dreams: Report](https://www.edtechreview.in/research/indian-students-believe-gap-year-helps-achieve-dreams-report/)

**Published:** August 12, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** iQOO, a premium smartphone brand focused on gaming, recently released The Quest Report 2024 with CyberMedia Research (CMR). The report provides insights into Gen Z's career aspirations in seven countries.

**Content:**

iQOO, a premium smartphone brand focused on gaming, recently released **The Quest Report 2024 with CyberMedia Research (CMR)**. The report provides insights into Gen Z’s career aspirations in seven countries: India, the United States, the United Kingdom, Brazil, Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia. 6,700 Questers (aged 20-24) were surveyed on Gen Z traits and trends in dreams, careers, and aspirations.

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The report reveals the dreams and passion journey of this unendingly optimistic generation, one of the largest in the world. It covers three broad areas: Gen Z’s career and aspirations, Obstacles and barriers in their quest for more, and Motivation to achieve success.

The National Education Policy 2020, which allows students to take a gap year during their course, has led to a rise in Indian students opting for this break to pursue their dreams. Shedding the stigma of gap years being associated with failure, the iQOO The Quest Report 2024 highlights the increasing determination of students to achieve their aspirations.

Some of the key highlights from the report include:

### New-Age Job

One out of four Indian respondents are more inclined towards new-age job fields like content creation, data analysis, AI, and [cybersecurity](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/cybersecurity/). These fields offer innovative and dynamic career opportunities compared to traditional industries.

### Work-Life Balance

43% of the respondents in India and 46% globally are willing to sacrifice work-life balance to succeed in their careers. The report suggests that the recent debate on work-life balance, prompted by the deliberation on a 14-hour workday and 70-hour workweek, has stirred up conversations among Gen Z.

### Reliable Paths for Career Growth

Gen Z’s career aspirations shift from [entrepreneurship](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/entrepreneurship/) towards stable career paths. Only 9% of Indian Gen Z’s want entrepreneurship, while 19% aim for leadership roles in established organizations. This trend is rising despite India’s status as the world’s third-largest startup ecosystem, boasting over 125,000 startups and 110 unicorns.

### Gender Disparity

Gender disparity is viewed as a significant barrier by 8 out of 10 Indian Gen Z’s, highlighting ongoing challenges in achieving workplace equality. 2X more women in India feel gender affects the pursuit of their dreams compared to men.

### Career Advancements

19% of Indians prefer career advancements in big organizations instead of startups. A notable 91% of Indian respondents feel that taking a gap year in a career can help them pursue their dreams and aspirations.

### Career With Challenges

Indian youth are hustlers, taking 2X the initiative compared to their global peers. 46% feel financial constraints are a barrier to pursuing the career of their choice. However, over 90% are confident in achieving their dream despite obstacles. Around 65% of the respondents see failure as a learning opportunity, and 60% believe it pushes them towards their dreams.

### Education and Mentorship

Education and mentorship are seen as crucial for supporting career aspirations. 51% of Questers said they would take up higher studies to support their quest, while 49% of the Indians believe expert [mentorship](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/mentorship/) is a powerful tool to support their aspirations.

According to the research, 62% of Indian youth are willing to give up their hobbies and other interests to pursue their aspirations. The report’s results indicate the snap savant Gen Z’s passion for achieving more, regardless of the circumstances.

Commenting on the release of the brand’s first quest film and report, Nipun Marya, CEO of iQOO India, said:

> **Today’s youth are characterized by their bold dreams and an unwavering drive to bring those dreams to fruition. This indomitable spirit is encapsulated in our brand philosophy: “I Quest on and on”, and we proudly refer to these passionate and determined individuals as Questers. While we specialize in high-performance smartphones, we’ve been inspired by the innovative ways young people utilize technology to chase their ambitious goals. This inspiration led us to decode today’s youth’s aspirations and offer them the support they need. The result is The Quest Report and the Quest Film—our brand’s exploration into how passion fuels this ever-optimistic generation. Both the film and the report are an effort to inspire Gen Z to embark on their quest despite the numerous challenges and achieve their dreams.**

Prabhu Ram, Vice President– of Industry Research Group, CyberMedia Research (CMR), added:

> **In our increasingly complex, digitally-driven world, today’s youth face unprecedented challenges. At CyberMedia Research (CMR), we have been at the forefront of understanding these evolving consumer paradigms. CMR’s research for The Quest Report, commissioned by iQOO, explores the perspectives of a brave new generation of youth across Asia, Europe, North America, and South America, providing invaluable insights into their mindset and quests. The high levels of clarity and focus on big dreams, along with a hustler mindset, underscore the state of today’s youth in India.**

The Quest Report highlights India’s tremendous potential on the global stage and underscores the optimism driving this remarkable generation.

### About iQOO

With a focus on innovation, performance, and design, iQOO aims to redefine the gaming landscape and empower the community. The company is committed to pushing the boundaries of mobile gaming and providing users with a truly immersive gaming experience through a diverse range of cutting-edge smartphones.

**Categories:** Research

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Career Development, Career Growth, Cybersecurity, Entrepreneurship, Gen-Z Students, Mentorship, NEP 2020, New Age Skills, Online Education, Research

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### [AccountsIQ Teams Up With IRIS to Integrate Payroll and HR](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/accountsiq-teams-up-with-iris-to-integrate-payroll-and-hr/)

**Published:** August 12, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** AccountsIQ and IRIS partner to deliver a fully integrated cloud-based suite of payroll, HR, and finance solutions, streamlining operations and empowering businesses with powerful insights.

**Content:**

AccountsIQ, the UK’s leading cloud accounting software company, and IRIS Software Group (IRIS), a global leader in accounting, education technology, and human capital management solutions, have announced they are collaborating to provide an integrated suite of cloud-based [payroll](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/payroll/), HR, and finance solutions.

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The two businesses previously collaborated on IRIS HR Marketplace.

This end-to-end integration will be implemented in six weeks. It will provide businesses with a cloud-based suite of payroll, HR, and finance solutions that cover the entire [employee](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/employee/) lifecycle.

AccountsIQ is a cloud-based alternative to Sage, Xero and many other starter cloud systems. Its cloud accounting software is designed for simple and secure collaboration between individuals, departments and subsidiaries. This user-friendly interface saves time and helps colleagues to work more efficiently together. It recognises that superior client support is essential when using cloud accounting software. From implementation to ongoing support, our professional team is recognised by its customers to be reliably available to offer expert assistance. Over 4,000 companies in over 85 countries use the platform every day to gain efficiencies, create insights and make smarter decisions. With its easy-to-use interface, navigation and smart query tools, the firm can be accessed and interpreted online at any time, from any location and device.

Speaking on the collaboration, Stephanie Coward, Managing Director of HCM at IRIS, said:

> **We are thrilled to welcome AccountsIQ to IRIS’ HR Marketplace as a strategic partner. In today’s fast-paced workforce, HR and payroll professionals seek cloud technology that simplifies workflows and maintains compliance across multiple countries and regions. With the AccountsIQ offering, our customers will access a fully integrated, cloud-based suite of payroll, HR and finance solutions to help them save time and improve cost control and profitability. We look forward to broadening this partnership in the coming months.**

AccountsIQ is currently accessible to Staffology and Cascade business customers, and plans are underway to broaden its integration throughout IRIS’ accounting solutions.

Tony Connolly, Founder and CEO of AccountsIQ added:

> **We are excited about this next stage of collaboration with the IRIS team. There’s no doubt that HR, finance, and payroll software must work together seamlessly, but far too often, this isn’t the case. When these systems are integrated, it not only streamlines tasks and saves valuable time but also helps users take their businesses to the next level. Cloud platforms are integral to this mission, and this extended partnership is a fantastic opportunity for both AccountsIQ and IRIS to provide a more unified service to our customers.**

Founded 45 years ago with accounting software and developed to be relied on by more than 100,000 users in 135 countries in the accounting profession, education, and business. It helps organisations make better business decisions by developing integrated software solutions to minimise admin, simplify business processes, and give more time to do what’s valued. Accountants, schools, payroll, HR and finance teams use its software and services to solve some of the most important operational business problems. These include the need to remain compliant with the law, drastically reduce time spent on administration and reporting, and generate actionable data insights to make better business decisions.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Employee, HRTech, Human Resources, Online Recruitment, Payroll

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### [ETS India and CFEA Collaborate to Boost International Education](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/ets-india-and-cfea-collaborate-to-boost-international-education/)

**Published:** August 12, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** ETS India, a subsidiary of ETS, the world's largest private educational assessment organization renowned for its TOEFL® and GRE® tests, has announced a transformative partnership with The Consortium of Foreign Education Advisors (CFEA).

**Content:**

ETS India, a subsidiary of ETS, the world’s largest private educational assessment organization renowned for its TOEFL® and GRE® tests, has announced a transformative partnership with The Consortium of Foreign Education Advisors (CFEA). This landmark collaboration is set to significantly elevate student support by offering unmatched resources and expert guidance for TOEFL and GRE preparation.

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This partnership between ETS India and CFEA is designed to provide comprehensive support tailored to students’ needs. This includes significant savings on TOEFL and GRE test registrations, making these essential exams more accessible. Students will also benefit from expert advice and personalized counselling to help them navigate their study abroad journey. Moreover, they will have access to high-quality preparation materials, including the TOEFL Beginners Guide, practice tests, and more, ensuring they are well-prepared for their exams.

The alliance also focuses on enhancing test security, a critical concern in student recruitment. By leveraging the expertise of 20 leading international [student recruitment](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/student-recruitment/) firms, the initiative aims to promote ethical practices, address issues such as test security breaches and recruitment scams, and restore confidence among students and their families. This initiative aligns with CFEA’s mission to uphold high standards and provide transparent student support.

Sachin Jain, Country Manager, ETS India and South Asia, expressed his excitement about the partnership:

> **We are excited to collaborate with the Consortium of Foreign Education Advisors to better support students. This partnership is a testament to our commitment to providing top-tier resources and guidance for students aiming to study abroad. By offering significant discounts, premium counselling, and extensive test preparation materials, we strive to empower students while upholding the highest standards of ethical practice in education.**

The ETS India and CFEA partnership includes:

- IAEC Consultants Pvt Ltd
- Valmiki Group
- Yathapu Consulting Pvt Ltd (I20fever)
- Global Tree Careers Pvt Ltd
- Orient Spectra
- IVY Overseas
- Sowrya Consultancy
- Global Degrees
- Bolster Overseas
- Pupil Abroad
- Pravasa Education
- Fly High Consultants
- Videsh Consultz
- SN Global Consultants
- Abacus Overseas
- Bheri Overseas
- One Window Overseas Education

Sharing his thoughts on the collaboration, Sekhar Bhupati, President and Spokesperson for the Consortium of Foreign Education Advisors (CFEA), said:

> **Partnering with ETS India represents a significant milestone in our mission to provide robust student support and resources. This collaboration not only enhances the accessibility and affordability of essential exams like TOEFL and GRE but also strengthens test security measures, ensuring a fair and transparent process. We are dedicated to fostering ethical practices in student recruitment and empowering students with the tools and guidance they need to achieve their international education goals.**

The association welcomes new partners from educational institutions, student recruiters, and think tanks to join this collaborative effort. The partnership hopes to improve educational options by joining together while maintaining support and security levels for students aspiring to [study abroad](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/study-abroad/). Both ETS India and CFEA are committed to providing students from AP and Telangana with the resources they need to succeed in their [international education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/international-education/) endeavours while assuring a fair and secure testing experience.

ETS India is committed to powering human progress by promoting skill proficiency, empowering upward mobility, and unlocking more opportunities for everyone, everywhere. Its assessment products—including the TOEFL, TOEIC, GRE, and Praxis Assessments—and its innovative solutions and subsidiaries help 50 million people each year clarify their strengths and find opportunities for growth in education, work, and beyond. The company continues to operate worldwide, with offices in 25 locations and operations in 200 countries and territories.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Career Guidance, Exams, International Education, Online Courses, Online Education, Partnership, Student Recruitment, Study Abroad, Test Prep

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### [Hexaware and upGrad Enterprise Team Up to Boost the Employee's Gen AI Skills](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/hexaware-and-upgrad-enterprise-team-up-to-boost-the-employees-gen-ai-skills/)

**Published:** August 9, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Hexaware Technologies, a leading IT services and solutions provider, has joined forces with upGrad Enterprise, the corporate skilling and workforce development division of upGrad, to offer a unique training programme in advanced generative AI (Gen AI).

**Content:**

Hexaware Technologies, a leading IT services and solutions provider, has joined forces with upGrad Enterprise, the corporate skilling and [workforce development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/workforce-development/) division of upGrad, to offer a unique training programme in advanced generative AI (Gen AI) concepts and tools. This programme is designed to equip employees with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in the rapidly evolving field of AI.

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As part of this collaboration, Hexaware will work with upGrad to train 100+ employees to become Gen AI architects. These architects will undergo comprehensive training to enable them to develop solutions and address business challenges using Gen AI to steer clients toward their goals.

Commenting on the partnership, Satyendu Mohanty, Executive Vice President & Global Head of Talent Supply Chain and L&D at Hexaware, highlighted the mutual benefits of the collaboration. He stated:

> **This partnership with upGrad is a strategic move that aligns with Hexaware’s mission to enhance the Gen AI capabilities of its workforce. By investing in our employees’ skills and capabilities, we aim to stay ahead in the evolving technology landscape and deliver value to our clients. This initiative emphasizes learning and innovation to equip our team with the requisite skills to address future demands.**

The selection process for the programme is strict and based on a panel’s assessment of employees within specific grades who possess a strong technical or programming background, preferably in roles such as technical architect. Eligible participants must have achieved a high-performance rating over the last two years and completed both the Gen AI Foundation and Gen AI Advanced courses. Proficiency in deep learning and natural language processing (NLP) is preferred. The programme combines instructor-led training and [eLearning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/e-learning/) modules.

With 54 offices in 28 countries, Hexaware empowers enterprises worldwide to realize digital transformation at scale and speed by partnering with them to build, transform, run, and optimize their technology and business processes.

Srikanth Iyengar, CEO of upGrad Enterprise, added:

> **We are delighted to collaborate with Hexaware to provide advanced training to their skilled IT professionals in Generative AI. With the global workforce undergoing a significant transformation, this partnership is part of our mission to equip professionals with the skills and expertise necessary to thrive in an increasingly digital and AI-driven economy. This initiative is not just about upskilling. It’s an endeavour to align Hexaware talent’s capabilities with the evolving business landscape. upGrad Enterprise has built a robust platform that seeks to make learning accessible, immersive, and hands-on.**

upGrad Enterprise has worked with mid and large organizations to equip their workforce with market-ready skills and mindsets that drive success. With a network of 3000 corporate partners and a 90%+ training completion rate, the platform delivers skilling programmes in fields such as AI and technology. Its offerings include corporate upskilling, government projects, and a train-and-deploy model for Global Capability Centers (GCCs), strengthening organizational leadership with [new-age skill](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/new-age-skills/) sets as they spread their footprint across Indian metropolitan cities. These solutions span the employee lifecycle to facilitate digital and business transformation in alignment with organizational goals, leading to capability building and value generation.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Corporate Training, EdTech Startups/Companies, elearning, Employee, New Age Skills, Workforce Development

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### [How EdTech Is Revolutionizing Online Education](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/how-edtech-is-revolutionizing-online-education/)

**Published:** August 9, 2024
**Author:** Pratik Kapasi

**Excerpt:** Discover how EdTech is transforming education with AI, VR, gamification, and more. Learn about the impact on learning, teaching, and the future of education.

**Content:**

Over the recent past, education has been subjected to a rather transformational process. This change lies squarely in the development of EdTech or educational technology. This revolution is more than the ability to change the tools that are being used and incorporate new ones. The conventional education paradigm is shifting from a fixed framework into a flexible framework based on the learner.

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### Innovative Learning Platforms

EdTech solutions are revolutionizing the concept of learning. Technologies such as virtual classes and interactive simulations offer learning platforms that appeal to students. Other major components include learning experiences that are individualized and can also be tailored according to learning preferences and speed.

### AI and Machine Learning Embedded

[Artificial Intelligence](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/artificial-intelligence/) (AI) and [Machine learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/machine-learning/) are significantly changing pedagogical methods in education. Intelligent tutoring systems are based on AI technologies and can assist users in real time, providing feedback and recommendations. In contrast, adaptive learning algorithms change the presented material’s level and rate by figuring out the learner’s progress to provide a unique learning process.

### Gamification of Education

In a learning context, game features are incorporated into an environment, thus increasing students’ motivation. With the help of points, badges, and a leaderboard, learners will want to actively engage in the learning process. Examples of studies indicate that the application of this concept is not only entertaining but also has an impact on enhancing learning since the content is retained in the long term and well understood.

### Virtual and Augmented Reality

[Virtual Reality](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/virtual-reality/) (VR) and [Augmented Reality](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/augmented-reality/) (AR) are becoming the new horizon of traditional teaching and learning. These unlock the ability to make learning even more engaging since learners are taken through scenarios often difficult to explain in abstract terms. From the depth of history to the science experiments in the class, VR and AR are opening new possibilities in education.

### Online Collaboration Tools

Another important area that has changed with technology is how students collaborate. Tools such as group editing, video, and discussion improve group assignments and discussions. They disregard geographical factors, which allow students worldwide to work in unison on the same project.

Big data is a boon in educational contexts It’s all about data analysis. By reviewing the students’ performance, instructors get acquainted with the trends and results of the learning process. An assessment of this kind allows for analyzing various patterns that underlie educational approaches and identifying potential gaps that students might have to address, which will contribute to improving strategies used to educate students.

### Accessibility and Inclusivity

Accessibility and inclusiveness are becoming more prevalent through EdTech. Various tools and technological platforms are available that aim to address learners’ differences, including the disabled. This inclusivity makes education possible for everyone and eradicates barriers that have long discouraged people from attaining education.

### The Future of EdTech

Finally, in the EdTech field, the future prospects also look bright, and the specter of innovations does not end here. New trends in credentialing with blockchain, AI and its further developments, and globalization through online campuses are also on the near side. These developments, therefore, will persist in influencing the face of education into the future, recording both integrating prospects and weaknesses for learners and instructors.

### Conclusion

All in all, EdTech is not merely improving the education process in the online context but creating radical changes to it. These technologies are opening up possibilities for new, easier, and more fun platforms by integrating AI, [gamification](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/gamification/), and virtual reality. In the future, EdTech will go a long way in revolutionizing education deeply.

**Categories:** Insight

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Augmented Reality, Blockchain, edtech, Gamification, Machine Learning, Online Education, Online Learning, Virtual Reality

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### [TEDU Raises $2M in Seed-1 Funding to Expand Its Offerings](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/tedu-raises-2m-in-seed-1-funding-to-expand-its-offerings/)

**Published:** August 9, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** TEDU, a Miami-based EdTech company, has successfully raised its Seed-1 funding round, securing $2 million led by Cofounders Capital, an early-stage seed fund focused on B2B software ventures in the Southeast United States.

**Content:**

TEDU, a Miami-based EdTech company, has successfully raised its Seed-1 funding round, securing $2 million led by Cofounders Capital, an early-stage seed fund focused on [B2B](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/b2b/) software ventures in the Southeast United States. The round also witnessed participation from Greenwood Cavalier and angel investors who are passionate about supporting underrepresented students.

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Founded by University of Miami graduate Nicolo Bates and City University of New York graduate Dmitry Osetrov in 2018, TEDU’s mission is to enable [higher education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/higher-education/) with sophisticated academic support technologies. The platform’s Learning Support System (LSS) is a unique offering that integrates all university-provided academic support services into a unified system, leveraging live analytics and real-time student data to deliver personalized, proactive support at scale. This data is then used to enhance curriculum and campus operations for future students, while also significantly reducing operational costs and boosting student success rates.

Speaking on the fundraising, Nicolo Bates, Founder and CEO of TEDU, said:

> **We are thrilled to embark on this partnership with Cofounders Capital, Greenwood Cavalier, and others. Their extensive knowledge and experience in the B2B SaaS and education sectors will propel us forward, refining our strategies and accelerating our growth trajectory. This partnership represents a pivotal step in our journey, and we are eager to leverage this collaboration to reach our fullest potential.**

Since its launch, TEDU has quickly garnered industry attention, forming successful partnerships with [universities](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/universities/) across the United States and Canada. These partnerships have allowed the firm to leverage its innovative LSS, providing tailored support to students and significantly increasing their chances of graduation. This success demonstrates TEDU’s market traction and potential for further expansion.

David Gardner, Founding Partner of Cofounders Capital, added:

> **Academic Support stands out as the next substantial growth opportunity in the evolving landscape of higher education. We’ve long recognized the untapped potential and need for a solution. We are excited to invest in an impressive, scalable, tailor-made platform for higher education institutions.**

With this significant $ 2 million in Seed-1 funding, TEDU is poised to accelerate its growth. The company plans to enhance its sales efforts, drive strategic marketing initiatives, and further develop its proprietary technology to expand its product offerings. This strategic use of funds is expected to significantly increase TEDU’s market reach and revenue potential, offering its partners a promising return on investment.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** EdTech Funding, EdTech Investors, EdTech Startups/Companies, Higher Education, Online Courses, Online Education, Universities

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### [JoinDevOps Expands DevOps Courses to Hindi, Kannada, and Tamil](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/joindevops-expands-devops-courses-to-hindi-kannada-and-tamil/)

**Published:** August 9, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** JoinDevOps, an EdTech startup specializing in DevOps and Cloud Engineering education, has announced the expansion of its successful DevOps courses into Hindi, Kannada, and Tamil languages.

**Content:**

JoinDevOps, an EdTech startup specializing in DevOps and Cloud Engineering education, has announced the expansion of its successful DevOps courses into Hindi, Kannada, and Tamil languages. After a triumphant launch with 6,500 students in the Telugu Language in the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana and the Telugu student diaspora residing in the USA, UK, and Europe, the company is now set to capture the vast markets of North India, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka, transforming how techies learn and upskill themselves in regional languages.

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Founded in November 2023 with the vision of providing quality [technical education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/technical-education/) in regional languages, JoinDevops has surpassed $500,000 in revenue since its launch in November and is already profitable. It aims to upskill 2,000 students in Hindi, Tamil and Kannada over the next three months. By offering training in regional languages, practical [project-based learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/project-based-learning/), and comprehensive career development support—including resume preparation, interview coaching, mock interviews, and soft skills enhancement, the firm ensures a holistic approach to [career development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/career-development/) that inspires graduates to make an immediate impact in the workforce and stand out in the competitive job market.

Speaking about the development, Siva Kumar Reddy Mettukuru, Founder of JoinDevOps, said:

> **India’s tech workforce is growing exponentially with a high skill set. Globally, companies are looking for DevOps and Cloud Engineering talent in India, and the bulk of this talent resides in the heartlands. To cater to this demand, it is essential to bring technological upskilling in regional languages, as most technical courses are offered exclusively in English. Hence, JoinDevOps is addressing this gap by providing training in regional languages. After receiving positive feedback for Telugu, we have launched the courses in Hindi, Tamil and Kannada. This USP gives the company a competitive edge and enables students to learn in the language they are most comfortable with.**

The ‘DevOps with AWS (Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu)’ course seamlessly integrates software development and IT system management with Amazon Web Services (AWS). Learners gain practical insights into real-world problems by personally working on a realistic [e-commerce](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/e-commerce/) project. The course begins with the principles of DevOps and AWS and advances to automation, cloud resource management, and software scalability using AWS technologies. By the end of the course, learners will have the skills and expertise to excel in DevOps with AWS, paving the way for lucrative job prospects. This initiative, designed for all learners, provides straightforward, step-by-step Telugu education with practical application.

This course is available for CS graduates, BCA and MCA graduates hoping to enter the DevOps area, IT professionals, early and mid-career professionals seeking job transitions to improve their career opportunities, individuals considering career shifts, and those looking to bridge career gaps. It aims to enhance skills and provide practical project experience, allowing students to influence the workplace immediately. Starting from August 11, 2024, the duration of the course is 3-4 months and will be online.

In just nine months, JoinDevOps has already trained over 6,500 students, helping them secure placements with top IT giants, achieving a 3X growth in CTC and a 10X growth in skill set. In addition to Indian regional languages, the startup also plans to launch courses in international languages, including Indonesian, Filipino, and Vietnamese, further expanding its reach and impact. This exciting expansion opens up new opportunities for tech professionals worldwide.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Career Development, E-Commerce, EdTech Startups/Companies, Engineering, Indian Language, Online Courses, Online Education, Project Based Learning, Technical Education

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### [ISRO Announces Free 5-Day AI, ML Course for Students](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/isro-announces-free-5-day-ai-ml-course-for-students/)

**Published:** August 8, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** In a pioneering move to nurture innovation and talent in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), the Indian Space Research Organisation ISRO has introduced free courses in AI and ML.

**Content:**

In a pioneering move to nurture innovation and talent in [artificial intelligence](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/artificial-intelligence/) (AI) and [machine learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/machine-learning/) (ML), the Indian Space Research Organisation ISRO has introduced free courses in AI and ML. These unique courses not only provide access to top-notch education but also offer a free certificate upon completion, a rare opportunity to jumpstart a career in these cutting-edge fields.

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The five-day short-term courses will begin on August 9 and run until August 23, 2024. The courses are specifically designed for professionals who aim to become familiar with Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and Deep Learning (DL) and apply these technologies to geospatial applications. It also benefits students and researchers in civil engineering, [computer science](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/computer-science/), [data analytics](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/data-analytics/), geo informatics, and geomatics. Notably, there is no course cost; nevertheless, seating is limited. Registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, which ensures that participants secure a programme promptly.

Course study materials, such as lecture slides, video recordings of lectures, open-source software, and demonstration handouts, will be available through IIRS-ISRO’s e-class platform. Video lectures will also be uploaded to e-class.

Participants can easily register for this ISRO course and track their application status through an online link. For individual registrations, approval is automatic, and participants will receive login credentials for ISRO LMS without any delay. Participants can also register through nodal centres, with approval from the coordinator of the nodal centre. If the application is pending approval, participants should contact their respective nodal centre coordinator for further assistance.

Upon completing the program with a minimum attendance of 70%, students will receive a ‘Course Participation Certificate’.

ISRO’s initiative offers a valuable opportunity for professionals and students to enhance their expertise in cutting-edge technologies, contributing to the advancement of India’s space sector.

ISRO’s online course is part of the IIRS Outreach Programme, which has expanded since its inception in 2007. The initiative began with only 12 universities and institutions and has expanded to include over 3,500 network institutes. This extensive outreach benefits diverse participants, including central and state universities, private academic institutions, government departments, forest resource professionals, state forest departments, research institutes, geospatial industries, and non-governmental organizations.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Certification, Computer Science, Data Analytics, LMS, Machine Learning, Online Courses, Research, Universities

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### [Kerala Govt and TeamLease EdTech Sign MOU to Empower Students With Employment Opportunities](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/kerala-govt-and-teamlease-edtech-sign-mou-to-empower-students-with-employment-opportunities/)

**Published:** August 8, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Kerala Development and Innovation Strategic Council (K-DISC) has joined forces with TeamLease EdTech to address the state's skill requirements and employability challenges.

**Content:**

Kerala Development and Innovation Strategic Council (K-DISC) has joined forces with TeamLease EdTech to address the state’s skill requirements and employability challenges. This partnership aims to equip the state’s workforce industry through various programmes. The initiative seeks to provide employment opportunities through work-linked degree programmes, credit-linked degree programmes, internships, and certificates, making education and training accessible to all.

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Through this collaboration, Kerala’s workforce will be equipped with the skills required by the industry and gain from relevant [internships](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/internships/) and [apprenticeships](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/apprenticeships/). There will be a mutual exchange of knowledge and best practices, and industry insights will be shared between the two parties. With a focus on continuous learning and practical experience, the employability of job seekers will be improved, eventually leading to Kerala’s socio-economic development.

Speaking on the partnership, Shantanu Rooj, Founder & CEO of TeamLease EdTech, said:

> **This partnership represents significant steps towards bridging the skill gap and enhancing employability in Kerala. By integrating work experience with academic learning, we aim to create a robust talent supply chain that meets the evolving demands of today’s job market. Our Collaborative efforts with the Kerala Development and Innovation Strategic Council (K-DISC) will empower students with the necessary skills and knowledge to thrive in their careers.**

K-DISC is the Kerala Government’s advisory body for developing plans highlighting increased productivity and employment and promoting equitable and inclusive development.

Dr PV Unnikrishnan, member secretary of K-DISC, stated:

> **The collaboration with TeamLease EdTech is a landmark initiative in our efforts to boost our youth’s employability and skill levels. This MOU will significantly enhance the employment prospects of our students, thereby fostering sustainable economic development in Kerala.**

TeamLease EdTech is India’s top learning and employability solution services company, preparing 3.5 lakh students in nine Indian languages. It is committed to improving employability through apprenticeship [skill development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/skill-development/) programmes and has collaborated with 60 universities across India.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** apprenticeships, EdTech Startups/Companies, Employability Skills, Employment Skills, Indian Language, Internships, MOU, Partnership, Skill Development

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### [Physics Wallah Ventures Into Healthcare to Address Skill Shortage](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/physics-wallah-ventures-into-healthcare-to-address-skill-shortage/)

**Published:** August 8, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** India's leading online educational technology platform, Physics Wallah (PW), has expanded its offerings to include healthcare after investing in brick-and-mortar skilling institutes for technology and management.

**Content:**

India’s leading online educational technology platform, Physics Wallah (PW), has expanded its offerings to include healthcare after investing in brick-and-mortar skilling institutes for technology and management. The School of Healthcare, part of PW Skills, Alakh Pandey’s [upskilling](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/upskilling/) vertical, aims to address the shortage of skilled healthcare professionals by providing specialized courses.

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According to the company, PW’s School of Healthcare will offer programmes in five cities: Noida, Indore, Lucknow, Patna, and Delhi. These will be designed to meet industry standards and cater to the [healthcare](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/healthcare/) market’s diverse needs.

Ashish Sharma, Chief Business Officer of Physics Wallah, emphasized the company’s commitment to quality and affordability. He said:

> **India’s healthcare sector is experiencing rapid growth, yet only 15% of our 65 lakh allied health professionals are vocationally trained. This significant gap highlights the urgent need for high-quality, affordable education.**

Sharma added:

> **With the launch of the healthcare school, the company is on a mission to bridge this divide by offering diverse, hands-on training programmes.**

The courses include practical internships for hands-on professional development. For vocational courses such as Medical Lab Technician (MLT) and Operation Theatre Technician (OTT), students will undergo two years of classroom training and a one-year internship. Advanced Diploma programmes in MLT and OTT consist of a one-year classroom component and a one-year internship.

PW Skills has ambitious plans for the future. It aims to offer comprehensive placement support, including interview prep, [soft skills](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/soft-skills/), and computer literacy. The institution is committed to securing global placements for graduates.

The expansion comes just a few months after Alakh Pandey’s organization entered the physical school industry with PW Gurukulam Schools in Gurugram and Varanasi. PW, which began in the [test prep](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/test-prep/) segment before expanding into the skilling space, hopes to achieve something similar with its schools.

Founded in 2020, with headquarters in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, Physics Wallah is democratizing education on a large scale in India. It has a presence in online, offline, and hybrid modes and a reach of 98% of India’s pin codes. The platform offers a variety of educational options, including two Gurukulam Schools, test preparation in over 43 categories, a skilling vertical, [higher education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/higher-education/), and [study abroad](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/study-abroad/) programmes.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** EdTech Startups/Companies, Exam Preparation, Healthcare, Higher Education, Internships, Medical Education, Online Courses, Online Education, Professional Development, Soft Skills, Test Prep, Upskilling

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### [Survey Reveals 54% Parents Don't Have Instant Answers to Their Kid's Questions](https://www.edtechreview.in/research/survey-reveals-54-parents-dont-have-instant-answers-to-their-kids-questions/)

**Published:** August 7, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Kantar and Amazon Alexa survey reveals parental struggles and triumphs in answering children's curiosity. Discover how technology, like Alexa, is changing the game for parents and kids.

**Content:**

Along with Kantar, the world’s leading marketing data and analytics business and an indispensable brand partner to the top companies, Amazon Alexa has commissioned a survey to understand how parents make efforts to satiate kids’ curiosity and how sometimes they are left stumped by children’s questions.

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The study reveals that about 54% of surveyed parents often feel that they don’t have instant answers to kids’ questions. The survey highlights that 52% of respondents instantly search and answer accurately if they don’t know the answer. What’s interesting to note is that 44% of surveyed parents admitted to making up answers on the spot.

Following are the insights from the survey

### **Only 3% surveyed parents ignore the question or change the topic to stop the kid from asking questions**

About 60% of surveyed parents indicated that they often find themselves stumped when kids ask seemingly easy questions such as, “What season comes between winter and summer?”, “Why do parents have to work?” and “Why do we wash vegetables?” among others. Some parents even tend to deflect answers to their partner, with 37% of the survey pool admitting to asking their kids to go to the other parent with their questions.

### Kids ask more questions when watching TV

The study further elaborates on children’s curiosity triggers, wherein 63% of parents have revealed that their kids become more curious and ask questions when watching TV. Travelling (57%), studying (56%), outdoor activities (55%), watching content on handheld devices (52%), and listening to conversations among adults (50%) are the other five activities that ignite curiosity among kids. Moreover, food, animals, nature, general knowledge, holidays, technology, and movies emerged as some of the topics kids enquire about.

### Technology has helped transform the way parents access and transfer information to their kids

The survey further states that more than 80% of parents often use technology to find information to help them answer their kids’ questions. Technologies like voice AI services, including [Alexa](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/alexa/) (available on devices like Echo smart speakers), can significantly assist parenting as they can help parents find information or answers to their kids’ questions, helping their children freely satisfy their curiosity with ready responses. So, when kids are curious, parents can take Alexa’s help by asking questions across a wide range of topics, from science to history and beyond.

### Parents encourage their kids to ask more questions

More than 90% of parents agree that they encourage their kids to ask more questions to help them continually grow and learn about new things. Nearly 92% of parents agree that they learn new things by responding to their kids ‘ questions.

Commenting on the recently revealed survey, Dilip R.S., Country Manager for Alexa, Amazon India, said:

> **From asking spontaneous questions to those that are more knowledge-based or unconventional for their age, kids are inherently curious and constantly searching for answers about the world around them. Parents must respond to their questions in informative, simple-to-understand, constructive, and age-appropriate ways. Today, across the globe, families with young kids ask Alexa 25 million questions per month – a testimony to Alexa becoming an information and learning hub for parents. Our focus remains on improving how families with young kids experience Alexa by packing it with relevant skills to help them learn new things each day while having fun.**

### About Amazon

Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. The company strives to be Earth’s Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth’s Best Employer, and Earth’s Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalised recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, and Alexa are some of the things Amazon has pioneered.

**Categories:** Research

**Tags:** Alexa, learning, Next Generation Technology, Parents, Research, Survey, Tech Skilling

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### [Embracing the MBA Admission Revolution for MBA & EMBA Success](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/embracing-the-mba-admission-revolution-for-mba-emba-success/)

**Published:** August 7, 2024
**Author:** Shruti P

**Excerpt:** Discover how EdTech is revolutionizing MBA & EMBA admissions. Learn about the power of combining AI-driven insights with expert guidance. Unlock your potential with GOALisB's personalized approach.

**Content:**

Thanks to rapid advancements in educational technology (EdTech), the landscape of graduate business education has been going through a drastic transition. This revolution is not just making changes to how MBA and Executive MBA (EMBA) programs are delivered but also affecting the very structure of the admission processes for these degrees.

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The once arduous and obscure path to securing a place in a top-notch program is becoming more accessible and transparent due to numerous online platforms and resources. These digital tools have given aspiring business leaders control over their own preparation, equipping them with knowledge, skills, and confidence that will enable them move through the MBA admission process with much ease and success. The experience of working with an [MBA admission consultant](https://www.goalisb.com/mba-admission-consultant) at GOALisB is one of working with EdTech-savvy consultants who use technology in order to individualize each student’s journey to an MBA. Using state-of-the-art technologies along with professional counseling, GOALisB Consultants help candidates build an overall strategy on how they can bring out their best sides while filling out ultimate forms.

### MBA admission consultants: Breaking Barriers with EdTech, Enhanced by Human Expertise

However, it appears that applicants worldwide have benefited from this trend as traditional Master of Business Administration (MBA) course providers are now taking advantage of IT innovations. Applications for most of these courses have become available online; thus students no longer need physical presence or personal attendance obligatory features.

With comprehensive courses offered by GOALisB you can learn everything there is about applying for an MBA right from understanding what different programs require from particular applicants up till constructing unique essays capable of representing one’s personality traits or ambitions effectively. There are cases where essay writing tips go beyond merely giving advice on structuring narrative stories or emphasizing accomplishments because applicants still need help even if they know what achievements might impress admissions officers most. Virtual workshops by [ISB admission consultants](https://www.goalisb.com/about-us) at GOALisB are used for prep interviews too since they aim at facilitating oral [communication skills](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/communication-skills/) while identifying the most applicable career objectives.

Still, EdTech notwithstanding, the human factor is supreme in the [MBA admission](https://www.goalisb.com/post/mba-eligibility) process and also for the [MBA interview](https://www.goalisb.com/post/mba-eligibility) preparation. Experienced MBA admission consultants like those from GOALisB have vast knowledge and they embrace personalized services. They can help applicants through the intricacies of the admission process, provide specific feedback on essays and interviews, as well as offer strategic advice on school choice and timing with respect to application submission. By combining these two elements in their approach, MBA candidates may ensure a more holistic experience which will fit individual academic goals and professional aspirations.

### EMBA: Leveling Up Executive Careers Through EdTech, Guided by Mentorship

Compared to other types of MBAs, executive MBAs (EMBA) are often preferred by seasoned professionals interested in taking on leadership positions or advancing their careers faster. On-line resources can be catered specifically for this group of EMBA scholars wishing to demonstrate their extensive work background and potential to lead others. In particular, they give tips on developing resumes highlighting actual achievements; preparing cases that are relevant to executives when discussing them; improving presentation skills for top management speeches.

The analysis shows that combining digital technologies with human expertise is a viable strategy for EMBA applicants.

In an effort to make your MBA and EMBA admissions consulting experience better, we have put technology at the forefront of all our endeavors.

#### **AI-Powered Profile Assessment & Expert Review**

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### **Explore GOALisB’s EdTech-Enhanced Resources and Expert Personalized Guidance:**

Do you want to move ahead in either MBA or EMBA journey? Schedule a call with an MBA admission expert at [GOALisB](https://www.goalisb.com/). They will be able to suggest courses, help with MBA essay reviews and help you prepare for MBA interviews through mock interview services and EdTech resources. Let us help you exploit the power of EdTech as well as expert [mentorship](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/mentorship/) in order to achieve academic success.

### Key Factors to Consider in MBA admissions: Navigating the EdTech Landscape

Evaluating how MBA programs integrate EdTech is important for any applicant who wants their course experience to be effective and meaningful.

Through due consideration about EdTech integration within MBA programs, applicants can make sound choices that correspond with their learning styles, career ambitions, and technology preferences. Do not forget that right EdTech tools can greatly enhance your educational process making it relevant in the era of digitization.

#### Choosing an appropriate MBA or EMBA program is an important decision that involves considering a number of factors including EdTech.

Evaluate different EdTech platforms and resources for MBA and Executive MBA preparation available in the market. Look for those that have a depth of content, individual feedback, interactive lessons. Check the features, prices, and what other users say about them to see which one is most suitable given your demands and budget constraints.

MBA admissions consultants who are specialists in their subject offer personalized guidance with support from EdTech. They can support you by providing tailored support by combining strategic advice with preparation using technology.

Enacting this blueprint is intended to give you an edge during the MBA/EMBA admissions process by taking advantage of EdTech’s help. Make use of digital tools accessible to you, gain some competitive ground ahead, and begin your educational path with confidence.

In conclusion, integrating EdTech into the landscape of MBA and EMBA admissions has made application processes democratized across the globe. As MBA applicants globally work online using platforms and tools that allow them to take charge of their journey, geographical barriers become less relevant. From being limited by geography, time constraints or lack of resources for its preparation mode available around the clock for real-time interaction through virtual networking conferences are several examples that illustrate how EdTech can contribute towards making a student succeed.

EdTech provides a wealth of resources that can significantly enhance an applicant’s chances of success – from comprehensive online courses to personalized feedback; virtual networking opportunities to real-time support.

EdTech is a transformative force in business education; it is not just a fad but rather shaping up the future MBA/EMBA admissions world. By leveraging on technology as well as enhancing applicant’s abilities new possibilities arise that lead to business leadership experiences.

**Categories:** Insight

**Tags:** Career Growth, Communication Skills, Digital Content, edtech, Interviews, Mentorship, Online Learning, Professional Development, Video Courses

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### [Edvisor and GuardMe Announce New Strategic Collaboration](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/edvisor-and-guardme-announce-new-strategic-collaboration/)

**Published:** August 7, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Edvisor, a study abroad educational technology platform and GuardMe Europe, a provider of insurance solutions for the international education industry, have announced a strategic partnership.

**Content:**

Edvisor, a [study abroad](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/study-abroad/) educational technology platform and GuardMe Europe, a provider of insurance solutions for the [international education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/international-education/) industry, have announced a strategic partnership. The collaboration provides exclusive access to Guardme Europe insurance products for Edvisor customers in several countries, “ensuring comprehensive protection and peace of mind for students studying abroad, according to an official statement.

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Guard.me Europe products are now exclusively available to Edvisor clients, except those based in Canada, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Malta, Spain and the UK – countries where GuardMe already operates. Clients can choose from three comprehensive policies: GuardMe MultiRisk Premium, GuardMe MultiRisk Premium + Cancellation, and GuardMe Travel + Cancellation.

The company added, “This groundbreaking agreement makes Edvisor the sole channel for agencies and educators across multiple markets to purchase GuardMe Europe insurance, providing a unique opportunity for their customers.” The agreement represents the first stage of the partnership’s long-term vision, with plans to introduce new insurance products and expand the GuardMe options available through Edvisor in the coming months.

Commenting on the collaboration, Jamie Gibbs, Commercial Director of Edvisor, stated:

> **Partnering with GuardMe Europe aligns perfectly with our mission to provide the highest quality services to our clients. We know GuardMe is a highly sought-after product, and this strategic collaboration shows our commitment to offering exclusive, top-tier insurance solutions through our platform. By integrating GuardMe’s exceptional coverage, we enhance the value and protection agents and educators can deliver to their students. This partnership has been a long time in the making, resulting from a shared vision and tireless efforts from both of our teams, and we are delighted to see it come to fruition.**

According to Edvisor, GuardMe, one of the first organisations to enter the StudyTravel Super Star Hall of Fame in 2011 after winning the ST Star Insurance Provider category for a fifth time, is the only insurance provider specialised exclusively in the international education sector.

GuardMe Europe insurance policies are available for all academic purposes, including language programmes, camps, internships, and cultural trips, for students travelling anywhere in the world (for all ages up to 70). It also ensures immediate family members or dependents accompany students, teachers, school faculty, and staff. Annually, the firm serves more than 250,000 international students globally.

Mark Sheerin, Managing Director at GuardMe Europe, added:

> **We’ve known Edvisor for many years and have always envisioned joining forces with them. Today, that vision has finally become a reality, and we couldn’t be more excited. This partnership represents a strategic move for GuardMe Europe, allowing us to offer our unparalleled insurance products exclusively through Edvisor’s robust platform. We are confident that this collaboration will enhance the value and protection we provide, aligning perfectly with our commitment to excellence in the international education industry.**

Edvisor was founded in 2014 as a marketplace technology platform for the international education sector. Headquartered in Canada, the company merged platforms with Book & Learn in 2020 and acquired Australia-based EducationLink in the same year. It also partnered with [school management](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/school-management/) platform Fidelo Software GmbH last year and launched a new Agency Portal for educators earlier this year.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** EdTech Startups/Companies, Education Loans, International Education, Online Education, Partnerships, School Management, Study Abroad

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### [NSDC International & Sompo Care Team Up to Train Indian Nursing Care Professionals in Japan](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/nsdc-international-sompo-care-team-up-to-train-indian-nursing-care-professionals-in-japan/)

**Published:** August 7, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** NSDC International partners with Sompo Care to train Indian nursing care personnel for employment in Japan, addressing the country's workforce shortage and providing career opportunities for Indian professionals.

**Content:**

NSDC International Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), has embarked on a groundbreaking collaboration with Sompo Care Inc., one of Japan’s leading care service providers. This unique partnership aims to provide training programmes for Indian [nursing](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/nursing/) care personnel and facilitate their integration into Japan.

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With a population exceeding 1.4 billion, India holds immense potential for growth and opportunities abroad. NSDC International proactively develops high-quality [human resources](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/human-resources/) under the Government of India’s “Skill India Mission”. By enhancing skills and facilitating work opportunities abroad, the organization aims to support industrial development and ensure a brighter future for the Indian workforce.

This partnership not only aims to bridge the gap and enhance the quality-of-care services in Japan but also seeks to provide mutual benefits by addressing the workforce shortages in Japan and creating employment opportunities for skilled Indian professionals. It’s a win-win situation for both countries and a significant step towards enhancing the global [healthcare](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/healthcare/) sector.

Sompo Care offers a comprehensive range of services, including fee-based nursing care homes, serviced senior residences, group homes, and in-home care. It is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sompo Holdings, Inc., a major insurer in Japan. It operates in domestic property and casualty insurance, overseas insurance, domestic life insurance, and nursing care. In 2007, Sompo Holdings expanded into the Indian market by investing in Universal Sompo General Insurance Company Limited, which distributes general insurance products throughout India. Through this collaboration, Sompo Care strives to achieve “security, health, and well-being” globally.

Speaking about the partnership, Ved Mani Tiwari, CEO, NSDC & MD, NSDC International, said:

> **We are thrilled to announce the commencement of our collaboration with SOMPO Care Inc. This partnership marks a significant milestone for NSDC International, as it allows us to provide specialized training programs for Indian nursing care personnel, enhancing their skills and preparing them for opportunities in Japan. Together, we aim to bridge the gap in healthcare services and support the global demand for skilled nursing professionals. This initiative opens new avenues for our workforce and strengthens the healthcare bond between India and Japan.**

This collaborative effort aims to develop highly motivated and skilled Indian nursing care personnel ready for immediate deployment. Sompo Care will continue to support their professional growth even after they begin working in its facilities. In the future, the company envisions that those who gain experience as nursing care staff in Japan will contribute significantly to the nursing care industry in India. The effectiveness of the pilot project and training programme will be rigorously evaluated and refined as needed. Based on the results, Sompo Care will explore the potential for expanding operations in India and aim to establish a full-scale collaboration model.

Takamitsu Washimi, Representative Director, President and CEO of Sompo Care, added:

> **We are happy to begin our collaboration with NSDC International. Guided by our management’s “Respect for Humanity” philosophy, we aim to provide optimal care tailored to each elderly individual. We are committed to developing care personnel with specialized knowledge and skills. We are confident that the training programme, developed based on our expertise and experience, will enhance the skills of Indian care personnel. We hope that those who complete the training will work with a sense of fulfilment and pride in Japan’s nursing care sector. Through this collaboration, we aspire to build a better future through cooperation between Japan and India.**

The first initiative under this collaboration is a pilot project set to commence in August 2024 and run through 2025. This project will provide Indian nursing care personnel with nine months of comprehensive education and training in India, after which they will be accepted as specified skilled workers at Sompo Care facilities in Japan.

Sompo Care, leveraging its extensive knowledge and experience in Japan, will develop original training programmes in addition to the Japanese language courses conducted by NSDC International. These comprehensive programmes will emphasize understanding Japanese style nursing care, learning practical care terminology, and mastering cross-cultural communication. The training will be a blend of online modules, [e-learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/e-learning/), and practical care skills sessions conducted on-site in India, ensuring a well-rounded and thorough preparation for the Indian nursing care personnel.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** elearning, Employment Skills, Healthcare, Human Resources, Nursing, Online Programs, Online Training, Partnership, Professional Development, Skill Development

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### [Udemy and Republic Polytechnic Unite to Make Learning Accessible](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/udemy-and-republic-polytechnic-unite-to-make-learning-accessible/)

**Published:** August 6, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Udemy partners with Republic Polytechnic to offer Singaporeans 27,000+ SkillsFuture Credit eligible courses on Udemy Business, providing flexible, accessible learning for career growth and future-proofing the workforce.

**Content:**

Udemy, a leading online skills marketplace and learning platform, recently announced that it will make learning more accessible for millions of Singaporeans by providing them with flexible and continuous [skills development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/skills-development/) and validation opportunities to optimize their career journeys and help future-proof the nation’s workforce.

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Today, Singaporeans will be able to use their SkillsFuture Credit1 for a 12-month subscription plan for Udemy Business via the MySkillsFuture portal. This portal offers individuals access to a staggering 27,000 [online courses](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-courses/) in areas such as [cloud computing](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/cloud-computing/), [artificial intelligence](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/artificial-intelligence/), [language learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/language-learning/), and marketing. The variety of courses available will surely excite you. In addition, Singaporeans will be able to access bite-sized courses on critical skills and acquire knowledge at their convenience.

Speaking about the partnership, Greg Brown, President and CEO of Udemy, said:

> **We are thrilled to collaborate with Republic Polytechnic to bring accessible, high-quality upskilling opportunities to Singaporeans, making our courses eligible for SkillsFuture Credit. This collaboration aligns with our mission to transform lives through learning and provide an environment where everyone, everywhere, has access to the skills they need to unlock their potential and create opportunities for themselves and others. We are confident that access to Udemy will positively impact Singaporeans and the region’s economy.**

To access Udemy Business, Singaporeans will subscribe to “Udemy Business – Republic Polytechnic,” a unique collaboration between Udemy and one of the country’s leading polytechnics, to explore the complete catalogue of curated learning paths and high-demand courses across critical business, technical, and professional skills. Learners can also leverage Udemy’s Intelligent Skills Platform, gaining access to various [upskilling](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/upskilling/) opportunities. This is Udemy’s first collaboration with a local polytechnic in Singapore to offer subscriptions, and the company plans to expand its offerings in the region over time.

Republic Polytechnic is committed to nurturing professionals with strong problem-solving capabilities through an innovative and entrepreneurial learning environment based on a holistic and industry-relevant curriculum. Its Academy for Continuing Education also offers a comprehensive suite of lifelong learning programmes to provide adult learners with skills-upgrading opportunities.

This new collaboration extends Udemy’s commitment to leading the transformation to a skills-based economy and to its role in supporting skills development and validation.

Udemy transforms lives through learning by ensuring everyone can access the latest and most relevant skills. Through the Udemy Intelligent Skills Platform and a global community of diverse and knowledgeable instructors, millions of learners gain expertise in various technical and professional skills, from generative AI to leadership. The company empowers enterprises to offer on-demand learning for all employees, [immersive learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/immersive-learning/) for tech teams through Udemy Business Pro, and cohort learning for leaders through Udemy Business Leadership Academy. Its customers include Fender, Glassdoor, On24, The World Bank, and Volkswagen. Udemy is headquartered in San Francisco with hubs in Austin and Denver, USA; Ankara and Istanbul, Türkiye; Dublin, Ireland; Melbourne, Australia; and Chennai, Gurugram and Mumbai, India.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Community, EdTech Partnership, EdTech Startups/Companies, Language Learning, Online Learning, Problem Solving, Skills Development, Technical Skills, Upskilling

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### [DepEd Collaborates With Khan Academy to Enhance Children's Subject Mastery](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/deped-collaborates-with-khan-academy-to-enhance-childrens-subject-mastery/)

**Published:** August 6, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** DepEd partners with Khan Academy to improve Filipino students' math and literacy skills through personalized learning. This collaboration aims to bridge the learning gap and enhance overall academic performance.

**Content:**

The Department of Education (DepEd) has entered into a memorandum of agreement with Khan Academy Philippines, a US-based nonprofit educational organization, to utilize their applications and technologies to improve Filipino students’ proficiency in subjects, especially math. Education Secretary Sonny Angara, Undersecretary for Curriculum and Teaching Gina Gonong, Khan Academy PH President and CEO Geraldine Acuña-Sunshine and Trustee and COO Myrish Cadapan-Antonio led the signing ceremony of a Memorandum of Agreement held at DepEd Central Office.

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By “Filipinizing” the course content and aligning it with DepEd’s official curriculum, the partnership aims to “build foundational skills of learners, including literacy and numeracy skills, and strengthen Reading, Science, and Mathematics programmes through improvement learning materials”.

Atty. Geraldine Acuña-Sunshine, President and CEO of Khan Academy Philippines, is optimistic about the programme’s potential to enhance Filipino students’ performance on international assessments. The 2022 Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) results revealed that 15-year-old Filipino students lagged behind their classmates from other countries in math, science, reading, and creative thinking. However, this partnership has a promising opportunity to change this narrative.

Secretary Angara stated, “There’s the dream of differentiated instructions. This is what Khan Academy is all about using technology to cater to the needs of the students. He added, “It is an amazing tool, one of an amazing phenomenon partly because of what it does and how it operates. It helps our students, helps our parents, and it helps our teachers.”

Furthermore, the rollout of the partnership will soon enable pilot schools, which will be selected through a set of criteria, to have the first look at Khan PH. DepEd will also provide the translation of the platform’s content to ensure Filipino learners and teachers can maximize the courses Khan PH will offer.

Acuña-Sunshine said, “This can help those teachers teach better, allow a different way for students to take in the subjects and understand it differently.”

To ensure the partnership’s progress and improved outcomes, DepEd will soon finalize learning materials for the Grade 10 MATATAG Curriculum, gauge schools’ readiness for the pilot run of the Khan PH programme, and discuss the limitations of the DepEd [Learning Management System](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/learning-management-system/) (LMS) to accommodate the Khan Academy platform.

The signing programme was also attended by members of the Khan Academy PH, DepEd Executive and Management Committees, and other education stakeholders.

With practice exercises, instructional videos, and a [personalized learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/personalized-learning/) dashboard, Khan Academy doesn’t just teach, it empowers learners to take control of their education. Students can study at their own pace, both in and out of the classroom. Covering subjects from kindergarten through early college, including math, science, reading, computing, history, art history, economics, [financial literacy](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/financial-literacy/), SAT, MCAT, and more, the platform focuses on skill mastery to help learners build the strong foundations they need to succeed in [higher education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/higher-education/) and in their careers.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** EdTech Startups/Companies, Financial Literacy, Higher Education, Kindergarten, Learning Management System, NonProfits, Online Courses, Online Education, Partnerships, Reading and Writing

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### [KLCI Launches Skill2Rural to Empower Underprivileged Youth With 21st-Century Skills](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/klci-launches-skill2rural-to-empower-underprivileged-youth-with-21st-century-skills/)

**Published:** August 6, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** KLCI's Skill2Rural.org empowers underserved youth in Africa with 21st-century skills through an innovative EdTech platform, bridging the education gap and fostering brighter futures.

**Content:**

The Kayode Alabi Leadership and Career Initiative (KLCI), a youth-led nonprofit organization, has recently unveiled Skill2rural.org. This innovative EdTech platform is uniquely designed to provide life and [21st-century skills](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/21st-century-skills/) training to young people in underserved and displaced communities, filling a crucial gap in the education system.

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Learning gaps during the school years emerge as inadequate skills in the workforce (World Bank, 2018). Children born in deprived areas have learning difficulties because they lack access to skills, [quality education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/quality-education/), and opportunities that will allow them to enter the workforce, alter their communities, and compete with privileged children. The Kayode Alabi Leadership and Career Initiative (KLCI) was formed to fill these gaps. KLCI aims to reduce inequalities by empowering underserved Youth with life skills and career pathways through Education for Sustainable Development, Global Citizenship Education, [Mentorship](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/mentorship/), and Advocacy.

Sharing his thoughts about the KLCI, Founder Hammed Alabi stated:

> **KLCI has been nurturing this idea since 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, when in-person programmes were halted. During that period, we created an online audio resource to ensure young people continued accessing relevant information and developing essential life skills. We reached over 1,200 young people and realized the potential to get even more by leveraging technology.**

KLCI’s in-person bootcamps also faced challenges, with facilitators needing help to reach the communities they serve. This led to the creation of pre-recorded sessions funded by the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Programme Enterprise Competition. These sessions have reached thousands of young people across ten states.

Recognizing the more significant potential, KLCI launched the Skill2Rural.org platform with financing from the Western Union Foundation Fellowship, which the Watson Institute powers. Educators can register on the platform to use the resources to teach essential life and 21st-century skills in an in-person classroom setting. The portal allows young people to register directly, accessing modules and quizzes conveniently.

Founder Hammed Alabi expressed optimism about KLCI’s future. He stated:

> **In just 24 hours of our soft launch, we already have about 50 users, and we aim to grow exponentially through strategic partnerships. We have partners in Accra, Ghana, ready to use our resources to support young people in underserved communities, and this is just the beginning.**

KLCI believes every child deserves access to quality education and the opportunity to reach their full potential. Through its innovative programmes and initiatives, the organization is working tirelessly to bridge the education gap and inequality of opportunity gap, empower communities, and transform futures across Africa.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** 21st Century Skills, Bootcamp, Career Development, Career Growth, EdTech Startups/Companies, Mentorship, NonProfits, Online Courses, Online Education, Quality Education

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### [LearnBases Announces Significant Enhancements to Its Financial Education Platform](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/learnbases-announces-significant-enhancements-to-its-financial-education-platform/)

**Published:** August 5, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** LearnBases, a trailblazer in online financial education, has announced significant enhancements to its educational offerings.

**Content:**

LearnBases, a trailblazer in online [financial education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/financial-education/), has announced significant enhancements to its educational offerings. These enhancements solidify the platform’s mission to empower traders with the knowledge and tools necessary for success in the financial markets. The latest version comprises an enhanced curriculum that covers basic trading concepts, advanced methods, and real-time market analysis.

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LearnBases now features an enriched library of eBooks, a revamped Video Academy, and up-to-the-minute Market News feeds, all aimed at providing traders with a holistic educational experience. Its educational approach relies significantly on a dynamic community support structure and personalized mentorship. Each student can access specific lectures and multi-service products, such as Daily Signals and an interactive Calendar, which are easily integrated into their study modules.

A spokesperson for LearnBases stated:

> **Our enhanced platform is specifically designed to meet the diverse needs of our global student base. With these advancements, we are setting new industry standards by offering a more robust, interactive, and practical learning environment.**

To further distinguish itself, LearnBases has increased the number of its completed lectures to over 764 and has successfully catered to more than 650 satisfied attendees, underscoring its commitment to quality and student satisfaction. In addition to these educational resources, the platform emphasizes a risk-free introduction to its platform with a 14-day money-back guarantee, ensuring that learners can commit to their financial education with confidence.

As it continues to innovate, LearnBases reaffirms its dedication to transforming its learners into proficient traders through a structured, step-by-step [online learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-learning/) approach. This commitment is reflected in its promise to offer continuous improvements and updates, ensuring that LearnBases remains at the cutting edge of financial education.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** EdTech Startups/Companies, Financial Education, Mentorship, Online Courses, Online Education, Online Learning, Online Mentorship

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### [EasyShiksha Expands Its Online Offerings With Free Courses and Internship Opportunities](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/easyshiksha-expands-its-online-offerings-with-free-courses-and-internship-opportunities/)

**Published:** August 5, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** EasyShiksha, a leading online learning platform dedicated to making quality education accessible to all, has recently announced the expansion of its platform to offer over 1,000 free online courses and internships to learners worldwide.

**Content:**

EasyShiksha, a leading [online learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-learning/) platform dedicated to making [quality education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/quality-education/) accessible to all, has recently announced the expansion of its platform to offer over 1,000 free online courses and internships to learners worldwide. This groundbreaking initiative aims to democratize education and provide millions of students and professionals worldwide with accessible, high-quality learning opportunities.

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EasyShiksha’s comprehensive course catalogue covers many subjects, including technology, business, creative arts, and personal development. The platform’s unique offering combines theoretical knowledge with practical internship experiences, allowing learners to gain valuable skills and enhance their employability in today’s competitive job market.

Following are the key highlights of EasyShiksha’s expanded offerings include:

- Over 1000 free [online courses](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-courses/) across diverse disciplines
- [Virtual internship](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/virtual-internship/) opportunities
- Flexible, self-paced learning modules
- Certificates of completion for all courses and [internships](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/internships/)
- A mobile-friendly platform for learning on-the-go

Speaking about the latest development, Sunil Sharma, CEO of EasyShiksha, said:

> **At EasyShiksha, we believe quality education should be accessible to everyone, regardless of geographical location or financial constraints. By offering 1000+ free courses and internships, we’re not just providing knowledge but opening doors to new opportunities for learners worldwide. Our mission is to empower individuals to pursue their passions, advance their careers, and contribute meaningfully to the global economy.**

Sharma added:

> **We’re not just an e-learning platform but a catalyst for personal and professional growth. By combining free courses with internship opportunities, we’re creating a holistic learning ecosystem that prepares individuals for the challenges and opportunities of the 21st-century workforce.**

The expansion comes at a crucial time when the demand for online learning has surged due to global events and the increasing need for continuous skill development in rapidly evolving industries.

Founded in 2012, EasyShiksha aims to revolutionize the education sector by working on the basic infrastructure and developing smart skills to guide, help & improvise knowledge. As a one-stop solution, the portal offers an easy-to-use interface, providing certification courses for online programmes recognized and accepted across all industries and institutions. Its five modules encompass information on universities and colleges worldwide, e-learning courses in over 1000 fields, [career guidance](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/career-guidance/) based on IQ and aptitude, regularly updated daily test series for all [competitive exams](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/competitive-exams/), and student campus ambassador programmes.

EasyShiksha is designed to cater to diverse learners, from students seeking to supplement their formal education to professionals looking to upskill or change careers. The addition of virtual internships further bridges the gap between academic learning and real-world application, providing learners with invaluable experience and networking opportunities. The app invites learners worldwide to explore its expanded catalogue of courses and internships and take the first step towards realizing their full potential.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** 21st Century Skills, Career Guidance, Competitive Exams, Employability Skills, Internships, Online Courses, Online Education, Online Learning, Quality Education, Skill Development, Upskilling, Virtual Internship

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### [Coaching with Madeline Unveils New Programme to Address Leadership Gap](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/coaching-with-madeline-unveils-new-programme-to-address-leadership-gap-for-young-professionals/)

**Published:** August 5, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Coaching with Madeline, a career and leadership coaching company, has announced the launch of its innovative Dream Career Accelerator programme.

**Content:**

Coaching with Madeline, a career and leadership coaching company, has announced the launch of its innovative Dream Career Accelerator programme. This unique initiative is designed to bridge the leadership gap among young professionals, mainly targeting Gen Z and Millennials, who may need access to executive coaching.

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The programme, designed to equip young professionals with tools and [mentorship](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/mentorship/), focuses on three core pillars: Alignment, Influence, and Resilience (A.I.R.). These principles not only align actions with values, improve communication and leadership, and build the strength to overcome challenges and sustain growth, but also foster personal growth and development.

Madeline Miller, Founder of Coaching with Madeline, commented on the initiative:

> **With generational and cultural changes to the workforce and more people working remotely and focusing on personal development, career coaching is more important than ever. Our approach helps young professionals develop the skills needed for success and consider what the future of leadership might look like if they could create it thoughtfully from the beginning of their careers.**

Miller added:

> **Our goal is to transform young professionals from feeling powerless to powerful. This programme is tailored to help them gain the confidence and skills they need to achieve the recognition and respect they deserve.**

Miller’s programmes address Gen Z and Millennials’ specific needs and challenges, such as dealing with job market instability and overcoming imposter syndrome, providing generationally specific mentorship and guidance. The Dream Accelerator Programme and Coaching with Madeline’s services are based on Miller’s coaching style, which emphasizes a deep understanding of the challenges Gen Zs and Millennials face and encourages them to think about their leadership presence and interpersonal skills from the beginning of their career journey.

Along with the Dream Career Accelerator Programme, Coaching with Madeline plans to launch a podcast series and fiction-based content centred on the anxieties and issues faced by younger generations looking to find their unique purpose and path to reach and inspire their audience in compelling and creative ways. These projects will leverage Miller’s extensive background in entertainment and law, providing a more engaging platform for [career development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/career-development/).

According to Miller, the company is deeply committed to evolving and growing with the community. She stated:

> **Our initiatives demonstrate our unwavering commitment to providing useful content and support for young professionals, helping them navigate their careers with confidence and purpose and eventually transform how we view authority and leadership.**

Founded by Madeline Miller, a former entertainment attorney with extensive experience in international law and media, Coaching with Madeline offers innovative [coaching programs](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/coaching-program/) to bridge the leadership gap in today’s workforce.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Career Development, Career Growth, Coaching Program, Gen-Z Students, Mentorship, Online Education, Personalized Coaching

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### [Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship Unveils Project AMBER Report 'Empowering Lives Embracing Collaboration'](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/ministry-of-skill-development-entrepreneurship-unveils-project-amber-report-empowering-lives-embracing-collaboration/)

**Published:** August 2, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Shri Atul Kumar Tiwari, Secretary of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Government of India, announced the Project AMBER Report "Empowering Lives Embracing Collaboration" at the AMBER Summit.

**Content:**

Shri Atul Kumar Tiwari, Secretary of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Government of India, announced the **Project AMBER Report “Empowering Lives Embracing Collaboration”** at the AMBER Summit. The report highlights the project’s skills training and job placement advancement, providing insights and best practices to guide future [skill development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/skill-development/) projects in India.

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**Project AMBER (Accelerated Mission for Better Employment and Retention) is a joint initiative of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and Generation India Foundation** under Skill Acquisition and Knowledge Awareness for Livelihood Promotion (SANKALP) – a World Bank funded MSDE programme. Supported by leading CSR entities in India, including JPMorgan Chase, Project AMBER is a unique public-private partnership in which the public and private sectors have collaborated to create a sustainable model for future skilling programmes, benefiting trainees and the broader economy.

While launching the report, **Shri Atul Kumar Tiwari emphasized the crucial role of skill development in economic growth, stating,** “The AMBER project, launched to address supply-demand imbalances and equip the workforce with essential skills for a rapidly changing job market, exemplifies public-private collaboration. Focusing on all aspects of the skilling lifecycle and using innovative methods and targeted interventions have provided valuable insights for improving short-term training programmes. Moving forward, we aim to scale efforts, enhance inclusivity, leverage technology, and strengthen partnerships to boost skill development and employment outcomes in India.”

**Following are the key findings of the Project AMBER Report:**

- Project AMBER achieved a 73% reported placement rate within three months of graduation.
- 51% of the nearly 26,000 trainees were women.
- Based on a short-term outcomes evaluation conducted by a third-party agency, 85% of graduates found jobs directly related to their training, earning 14-38% higher wages than their peers.

The project enhanced the capacity of 20+ Training Partners and integrated multiple technology tools across the training value chain.

The report focuses on how Project AMBER has supported individuals in succeeding in a competitive work market. **An AMBER graduate, Dheeraj, said,** “Project AMBER has completely changed my perspective on life, the future, and struggle. Meeting people from diverse backgrounds broadened my outlook and reshaped my career.”

The report also discusses the project’s potential for scalability and replication across various regions and sectors. These insights can help refine strategies to meet the evolving skills development needs.

At the AMBER Summit 2024, government and private sector stakeholders discussed how skills programmes can drive transformative change. **Kaustubh Kulkarni, Senior Country Officer, India & Vice Chair Asia Pacific, JPMorgan Chase, emphasized the company’s support for [workforce development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/workforce-development/) through initiatives like Project AMBER and said,** “At JPMorganChase, we are committed to advancing a more inclusive and equitable economy in India. Our philanthropic programmes align with the national priority of skilling youth, ensuring India can fully leverage its demographic advantage in the coming years. Project AMBER’s collaborative approach to skills development demonstrates a scalable model for impactful change.”

With a commitment to delivering tangible results and a proven track record, Project AMBER is set to influence policy and programmatic changes, driving sustainable improvements in youth employment and skill acquisition. This initiative marks a significant step forward in bridging the skills gap and fostering a more skilled and well-equipped future workforce.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Digital Skilling, Entrepreneurship, Job-ready Skills, Placement, Skill Development, Skill Training, Workforce Development

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### [Netcampus Announces New Strategic Alliance With Docebo](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/netcampus-announces-new-strategic-alliance-with-docebo/)

**Published:** August 2, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Netcampus, which positions itself as a leader in providing learning solutions in Africa, has recently announced a new strategic partnership with Docebo, the world's most powerful learning platform, built for the business of learning.

**Content:**

Netcampus, which positions itself as a leader in providing learning solutions in Africa, has recently announced a new strategic partnership with Docebo, the world’s most powerful learning platform, built for the business of learning. This collaboration between Docebo and Netcampus will radically change the learning landscape and, ultimately, the outcome of having the best-skilled talent available.

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Docebo helps organisations worldwide deliver scalable, [personalized learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/personalized-learning/) to customers, partners and employees, driving productivity, [engagement](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/engagement/), revenue and growth. The portal is stable and intuitive, with innovative technology for content generation, automation and analytics and the industry’s most advanced AI capabilities. This enables businesses to create and manage content, effectively train diverse audiences and measure the impact of their learning programmes – all from a single platform.

Speaking on the partnership, Tebogo Makgatho, CEO at Netcampus, said:

> **We sought the most powerful learning platform to drive learning within our client base. We are incredibly excited to announce this partnership in the African market. At Netcampus, we are all about helping clients build their talent bench’, and this partnership will assist clients in driving the best learning experience available.**

Tebogo added:

> **The partnership between Netcampus and Docebo will expand our service offering to clients while providing local support for the platform. Docebo’s use cases include employee onboarding, talent development, and compliance training, to name only a few. Integrating with various content providers will also ensure an enriched learning experience for our clients.**

She stated:

> **In conclusion, the team at Netcampus cannot wait to engage with customers in Africa on this addition to our offering. The ultimate result is to become an organisation that wins at learning.**

Netcampus offers training in all provinces of South Africa and even outside its borders. The platform provides a 360˚ strategy to keep all learners, including school leavers, individuals, and professionals, up to date with cutting-edge technological training solutions, enabling growth and unleashing potential. It seeks to provide a wide range of technology training products, tailored solutions, and revolutionary training technologies that empower individuals with accessible and practical technology skills, resulting in advancement and a higher quality of life.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Employee, Engagement, Online Courses, Online Learning, Partnerships, Personalized Learning, Talent Development

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### [Teaching Strategies Offers Online Certification to Support Early Childhood Educators](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/teaching-strategies-offers-online-certification-to-support-early-childhood-educators/)

**Published:** August 2, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Teaching Strategies launches flexible online certification to boost early childhood literacy skills. The programme aligns with science of reading, offers personalized coaching, and caters to educators' busy schedules.

**Content:**

Teaching Strategies®, the leading provider of [early childhood](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/early-childhood/) curriculum, assessment, and [professional development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/professional-development/) solutions, has launched a flexible, online certification programme designed to build the literacy foundation, skills, and confidence early childhood educators need to support young learners on their journey to [reading and writing](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/reading-and-writing/) fluency.

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The Early Literacy Certification, developed in collaboration with literacy and language specialists, equips educators to translate findings from the science of reading into methods suitable for children in pre-K through kindergarten. This programme aligns with the latest [research](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/research/) and best practices in early literacy education, providing educators with a solid foundation to support their students’ literacy development.

Nicol Russell, Vice President of Implementation Research at Teaching Strategies, stated:

> **Research shows third-grade reading proficiency—a milestone currently only achieved by 1 in 3 children—is a critical indicator of success in a child’s educational journey. Effective instruction must begin in early childhood to build a strong literacy foundation. Unfortunately, too few early childhood teachers feel prepared to tackle this challenge. We are working to bridge this gap by providing comprehensive, high-quality, science of reading-aligned professional development certification that will increase teachers’ confidence and knowledge.**

According to a recent survey, 39% of early childhood educators are “not familiar at all” with the science of reading, while only 28% believe they are “very prepared” to teach early [literacy](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/literacy/). They expressed a desire for more assistance and resources, including professional development, with a preference for online, self-paced courses and shorter credential-bearing modules. The need for online courses that educators can complete on time has increased significantly, from 38% in 2022 to 61% in 2024.

The certification programme is designed with educators’ flexibility in mind, allowing them to finish specific sections at their own pace. The programme is divided into six units, with 50+ hours of learning and 30+ hours of classroom applications. Unlike other professional certification programmes, all participants will receive personalized coaching from a language and literacy expert to help educators use their knowledge in the classroom.

The Early Literacy Certification programme also includes all the benefits of Teaching Strategies’ award-winning Professional Development Teacher Membership, including 24/7 access to its 400 hours of courses and an engaged community of over 80,000 educators. The courses are IACET-accredited and CEU-bearing and count toward the hours needed to earn a Child Development Associate (CDA®) credential.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Certification Programs, Early Childhood, Early Education, EdTech Startups/Companies, Literacy, Online Courses, Online Education, Online Programs, Preschool, Professional Development, Reading and Writing, Research

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### [MAHE Introduces Online Postgraduate Certification to Empower Aspiring Entrepreneurs](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/mahe-introduces-online-postgraduate-certification-to-empower-aspiring-entrepreneurs/)

**Published:** August 2, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) has unveiled an exclusive Postgraduate Certificate Programme in Entrepreneurship & Innovation (PGCP-E & I).

**Content:**

Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) has unveiled an exclusive Postgraduate Certificate Programme in [Entrepreneurship](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/entrepreneurship/) & [Innovation](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/innovation/) (PGCP-E & I). This comprehensive one-year certificate programme is designed for a select group of students with entrepreneurial ambitions, budding entrepreneurs, early-stage startup founders, and family business successors ready to embark on a transformative journey.

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The online PGCP in Entrepreneurship & Innovation is priced at INR 110,000. The one-year certificate programme will be delivered 100% online through live synchronous classes, case studies, real-time business insights, and [mentorship](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/mentorship/) from industry experts. Participants will learn to drive growth by adopting the right mindset, recognizing megatrends, and addressing key challenges while mastering fundraising, attracting the right investors, and optimizing operations.

Listed below is what learners can expect from this online postgraduate certificate programme:

**Expert-led learning and mentorship:** Delivered by industry experts, this programme offers live synchronous classes and mentorship that bring real-world entrepreneurial experiences into the virtual classroom. Learners will gain practical business insights and personalized guidance for their business ideas.

**Access to an integrated startup ecosystem:** Participants will have exclusive access to the MILES (Manipal Centre for Innovation, Leadership and Entrepreneurship) startup ecosystem, including 3D printers, an Innovation centre, Idea cafe, a laser cutting machine, Apple creative studio etc, and a chance to incubate their business idea at Manipal’s Tech & Bio Incubator platform. Learners will also receive guidance on securing government grants such as Nidhi EIR, BIRAC-BIG, Prayaas & SSP.

**Comprehensive curriculum:** The curriculum is meticulously designed to cover all critical aspects of the entrepreneurial journey, from product development to go-to-market strategies and fundraising techniques. It includes engaging case studies to deepen the understanding of product philosophy and innovation, ensuring that learners are well-prepared for the challenges of the real business world.

Expressing his enthusiasm on the launch of the PGCP in Entrepreneurship & Innovation in the online mode, Dr Raghupathi Cavale, Founding Director, Manipal Centre for Innovation, Leadership and Entrepreneurship (MILES), stated:

> **This programme is designed to support aspiring entrepreneurs, early-stage founders, and the younger generation in family businesses to achieve their entrepreneurial dreams and goals. Our faculty, who possess extensive experience across industries, have carefully crafted this programme based on practical insights. The curriculum covers a broad spectrum of topics essential for entrepreneurship from resolving your dilemma and fundraising to operationalization. With a strong emphasis on real-world applications and access to a startup ecosystem, participants can immediately apply their learning to propel their ventures forward, feeling empowered and ready for the entrepreneurial journey.**

Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) represents achievement in [higher education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/higher-education/). The Institute also has nearly 3000+ faculty and almost 10000+ other support and service staff, who cater to the various professional institutions in Health Sciences, Engineering and Management, Communication, Humanities, Liberal Arts, and Social Sciences, etc., that dot the Wi-Fi-enabled campus.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Certification, Communication, Curriculum, Entrepreneurship, Higher Education, Innovation, Leadership Skills, Mentorship, Online Programs, Universities

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### [Edverse Launches Learnspace to Transform the Virtual Education Landscape](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/edverse-launches-learnspace-to-transform-the-virtual-education-landscape/)

**Published:** August 1, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Edverse, a unique metaverse platform designed for online education, announced the launch of Learnspace, a pioneering platform that aims to change the virtual education landscape.

**Content:**

Edverse, a unique [metaverse](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/metaverse/) platform designed for [online education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-education/), announced the launch of Learnspace, a pioneering platform that aims to change the virtual education landscape. The newly launched platform will continue to raise the benchmark in a digital classroom by providing an immersive and engaging learning environment.

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LearnSpace’s mission is to transform virtual education in this ever-changing landscape. It includes customizable avatars that enable learners, creators, promoters, and educators to develop digital representations and operate in the metaverse. These avatars enhance user identity, participation, and presence in virtual classrooms.

With dynamic scene presentations and environments, LearnSpace enables educators to create visually engaging classes. Teachers can explain complex topics excitingly and easily by incorporating interactive simulations, 3D models, and short movies. This transforms ordinary lessons into captivating educational activities, keeping learners engaged and enhancing their understanding.

Speaking about the newly launched platform, Rishab Kapur, Co-Founder and Vice President of Strategic Alliances of Edverse, said:

> **We are excited about launching LearnSpace. This platform reflects our initiative in the education sector. The increase in the cost of education in the last few years, especially after the pandemic, prompted many institutions to switch to online education. This shift makes learning more affordable and attracts higher student engagement. As we prepare for a world of online learning, we are building Edverse to offer an immersive learning experience at a lower cost than traditional methods.**

Kapur added:

> **We aim to provide educators with the tools to design exhaustive and interactive learning environments that inspire and motivate learners. LearnSpace evidences our commitment to continuously improve this landscape. The future is here, and institutes must adopt or get left behind.**

In addition to visual enhancements, LearnSpace leverages special audio effects to create an immersive auditory environment. In the virtual environment, these effects can counterfeit real-life noises, giving the experience coherence and depth. The portal is designed to cater to the various needs of modern-day learners and instructors. Learners can choose to optimize their online schooling experience by personalizing avatars that communicate with audio files in multiple dialects combined with animated scenes or environments presented within certain specific scenarios, allowing it to accommodate diverse academic requirements.

LearnSpace is at the forefront of educational technology, utilizing innovative features such as [machine learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/machine-learning/), [artificial intelligence](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/artificial-intelligence/), and virtual and [augmented reality](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/augmented-reality/). This allows the platform to evolve from flat 2D graphic displays to highly engaging educational experiences delivered on dispersed screens and head-mounted displays (HMDs).

Edverse provides users with an immersive experience that simulates real-life interactions and environments, focusing on enhancing the learning experience. The company’s goal is to empower educators and learners by leveraging technology to make education more accessible, effective, and enjoyable. It is one of the largest immersive, interactive, and perceptive education metaverse.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Augmented Reality, EdTech Startups/Companies, Interactive Learning, Machine Learning, Metaverse, Online Courses, Online Education, Virtual Classroom, Virtual Reality

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### [Masterplace Secures $2M in Seed Funding for Its Unique AI EdTech Platform](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/masterplace-secures-2m-in-seed-funding-for-its-unique-ai-edtech-platform/)

**Published:** August 1, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Masterplace, a Spanish educational technology startup, has raised $2 million in seed funding. The round was backed by a group of business angels and Ilya Rouss, the company's founder.

**Content:**

Masterplace, a Spanish educational technology startup, has raised $2 million in seed funding. The round was backed by a group of business angels and Ilya Rouss, the company’s founder. With this investment round, the company plans to launch the first-of-its-kind AI-powered educational platform to promote education for societal benefit.

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Masterplace was founded by Ilya Rouss, a serial entrepreneur with 15 years of experience in technological projects and marketing, who has managed campaigns and pro-athlete sponsorships for renowned brands such as Eurasian Bank, Red Bull, and Yamaha. The company promotes education for societal benefit by offering top-notch content for students and empowering mentors to create and manage courses easily. It also provides [blockchain](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/blockchain/)-secured information to protect intellectual property, making it suitable for aspiring teachers and students without formal degrees looking to establish their sessions as recognized academic references.

With this unique non-fungible record, the firm aims to establish its sessions and content as accepted bibliographic references for future academic work. The AI-assisted EdTech platform assists tutors in creating, delivering, and monetizing comprehensive courses, even if it’s their first time teaching. Students can access a wide range of courses that are adaptable to their contexts. At the same time, [Web3](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/web3/) technology ensures the intellectual property rights of both course content and its development for both students and teachers.

Speaking about the company, Founder & CEO of Masterplace, Ilya Rouss, said:

> **Masterplace was born in response to the needs of content creators, helping them create and monetize their courses, when we noticed that only 10% of online course enrollees complete them. Therefore, we decided to make a structure that helps content creators save time and effort in course development and incentivizes users to complete the courses they purchase successfully.**

The Masterplace app is now available on the Apple Store for iOS users and the Google Store for Android users.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, EdTech Funding, EdTech Investors, EdTech Startups/Companies, Online Education, Web3

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### [Union Education Minister Announces NATS 2.0 Portal, Allocates Stipends to Graduates](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/union-education-minister-announces-nats-2-0-portal-allocates-stipends-to-graduates/)

**Published:** August 1, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Union Minister for Education Shri Dharmendra Pradhan in New Delhi has recently launched the National Apprenticeship and Training Scheme 2.0 Portal.

**Content:**

Union Minister for Education Shri Dharmendra Pradhan in New Delhi has recently launched the National Apprenticeship and Training Scheme 2.0 Portal. As part of this initiative, Rs 100 crore in stipends has been disbursed to young graduates and diploma holders through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). These apprentices are undergoing training in various sectors such as IT/ITes, manufacturing, automobile, etc.

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The launch of the NATS 2.0 portal represents a significant step toward democratising apprenticeship opportunities, bridging skill gaps, and fulfilling the aspirations of youth, ultimately preparing them for future careers. The portal aims to facilitate a large number of beneficiaries’ registration and application for [apprenticeships](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/apprenticeships/) while allowing establishments and industries to manage vacancies and contracts efficiently. This initiative will support many young graduates and diploma holders in developing employability skills, accompanied by a guaranteed monthly stipend.

During the event, two panel discussions focused on the future of apprenticeships, including topics such as the Apprenticeship Embedded Degree Programme, credits for all apprenticeships, industry and higher education collaboration, leveraging technology for DBT, and strengthening e-governance. Renowned dignitaries, academicians, and students attended these discussions. Top companies like Cognizant Technology Solutions Pvt Ltd., Infosys Ltd., and Tech Mahindra Pvt. Ltd. were also recognised for their contributions.

Addressing the gathering, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan said, “NATS Portal 2.0 is a significant effort to democratise apprenticeship, bridge skills gap, fulfil youth aspirations and make them future-ready. He said that the portal launched today will widen the reach of apprenticeship opportunities and help in matchmaking of candidates and employers.” He added, “This technology-driven age is not only about attaining degrees but also building competencies. Our course curriculum should focus on increasing [employability skills](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/employability-skills/).”

The Minister highlighted that this year’s budget also greatly emphasises boosting skilling and employment. Our apprenticeship ecosystem should cover diverse and emerging areas, he added. He called upon all stakeholders to chart a comprehensive strategy to harness the country’s demographic dividend.”

Pradhan also appealed to all educational institutions and industries to join the NATS 2.0 portal. We have to make apprenticeship a mass movement, he stated.

To ensure that the stipendiary benefits of NATS are delivered to intended apprentices in a time-bound, efficient, and transparent manner, the Government of India initiated the payment of its share of the stipend directly to the apprentices’ bank accounts through the Direct Benefits Transfer (DBT) mechanism in 2024.

Aligned with NEP 2020, which aims to mainstream vocational education and remove obstacles between different streams of education, the NATS 2.0 portal supports the integration of general and [vocational education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/vocational-education/) to ensure students’ vertical and horizontal mobility. UGC and AICTE issued draft guidelines for Apprenticeship Embedded Degree Programmes (AEDP), demonstrating this integration effort.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Apprenticeship, Employability Skills, Graduates, NEP 2020, Online Programs, Upskilling, Vocational Education

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### [NSDC and Britannia Join Forces to Launch Women Entrepreneurship Initiative](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/nsdc-and-britannia-join-forces-to-launch-women-entrepreneurship-initiative/)

**Published:** August 1, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** The National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) is pleased to introduce the Women Entrepreneurship Programme, a significant step toward empowering women entrepreneurs and promoting economic growth.

**Content:**

The National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) is pleased to introduce the Women Entrepreneurship Programme, a significant step toward empowering women entrepreneurs and promoting economic growth. This initiative strives to address the challenges that women experience in [entrepreneurship](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/entrepreneurship/) by providing valuable skills, knowledge, and networking opportunities.

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The programme has been launched with the introduction of complementary self-learning basic entrepreneurship courses available in multiple languages on the Skill India Digital Hub (SIDH). Upon completing these courses, participants will receive a co-branded certificate from NSDC, Britannia Industries, and the National Institute for Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development (NIESBUD), acknowledging their entrepreneurial skills and competencies.

This initiative aims to empower approximately 25 lakh women across India, providing them with the skills, knowledge, and resources needed to start and grow successful businesses. It will culminate in a grand finale where the top 50 contestants present their business ideas to a distinguished jury. To further encourage innovation and excellence, Britannia Industries will award financial grants of 10 lakh rupees each to 10 of the most successful contestants.

Speaking at the launch of this initiative, Atul Kumar Tiwari, Secretary, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, GOI, said:

> **It is our privilege that Britannia has partnered with us, focusing on women entrepreneurship. We have achieved significant progress in entrepreneurship through NIESBUD and special programmes with the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Ministry of Rural Development and other ministries. We are also collaborating closely with other corporations and government departments to provide skill training to women’s self-help groups, individually or collectively, and help organize them into various business entities. In the skilling segment, 82% of our trainees are women under Jan Shikshan Sansthan. In the PMKVY short-term training programme, nearly 45% of the participants are women.**

The Indian government is dedicated to supporting women entrepreneurs through opportunities for essential skills development, access to free self-learning courses, and comprehensive incubation support. This programme is designed to address the distinct challenges that women face when starting and growing businesses. In partnership with Britannia Industries Limited, the initiative will also offer financial grants and feature their products and services on the Skill India Digital Hub, reflecting a strong commitment to fostering an inclusive environment for women entrepreneurs.

Shri Ved Mani Tiwari, COO (Officiating CEO), NSDC & MD, NSDC International, stated:

> **Today, this program is about women-led entrepreneurship and aligns with the Prime Minister’s vision for women’s development. One of the most critical components of this is that private and public sector organizations are working together to encourage women to have entrepreneurial ambitions. From Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao to Lakhpati Didi, India has travelled a long way regarding women’s development.**

This programme will be implemented in multiple phases to ensure comprehensive support and maximum impact, aligning with the government’s commitment to fostering women’s entrepreneurship.

NSDC, with the cooperation of the National Institute for Entrepreneurial and Small Business Development (NIESBUD), will offer free online self-learning entrepreneurial courses through the Skill India Digital Hub (SIDH) in two phases. These courses, available in several languages, will cover significant topics such as entrepreneurship, business setting, finance fundamentals, digital skills, and market analysis.

NSDC extends robust incubation support to 10,000 shortlisted contestants across 100 business models in the next phase. This support encompasses business model selection, entrepreneurship development programmes, industrial workshops, business registration assistance, project report preparation, and guidance on funding through various government entrepreneurship and startup schemes. Participants’ products and services will be highlighted on SIDH’s [e-commerce](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/e-commerce/) platform, UdhyamKart and Britannia’s digital ecosystem for women entrepreneurship.

NSDC will conduct periodic impact assessments to evaluate the success and sustainability of the supported businesses, ensuring the programme’s long-term effectiveness.

Shri Rajneet Singh Kohli, CEO and Executive Director, Britannia Industries, also expressed his thoughts on the collaborations:

> **Britannia Marie Gold’s vision is to help women entrepreneurs soar together to do more. Our MoU with the National Skill Development Corporation is a game-changer for women’s empowerment in India. By providing free courses and advanced training to millions of aspiring women entrepreneurs, we are not just opening doors but breaking down barriers. This partnership amplifies our commitment to creating a nurturing ecosystem where women can lead, innovate, and drive our economy forward. Together, we are empowering women to reach their full potential.**

This initiative marks a significant effort to broaden the reach and visibility of women-led enterprises, creating a supportive ecosystem that empowers women entrepreneurs to realize their full potential. The collaborative effort highlights a shared commitment to cultivating an environment where women entrepreneurs can flourish and significantly contribute to India’s economic advancement.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Digital Skilling, E-Commerce, Entrepreneurship, Financial Support, Online Courses, Online Learning, Women Empowerment

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### [IIT Kanpur & NYU Tandon School of Engineering Announce New Joint Research Projects](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/iit-kanpur-nyu-tandon-school-of-engineering-announce-new-joint-research-projects/)

**Published:** August 1, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK) and NYU Tandon School of Engineering have announced a new list of collaborative research projects, the first such initiatives under the broad collaboration that NYU and IIT Kanpur formed last year.

**Content:**

The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK) and NYU Tandon School of Engineering have announced a new list of collaborative research projects, the first such initiatives under the broad collaboration that NYU and IIT Kanpur formed last year. The seven projects, jointly led by researchers from each institution, aim to advance innovations across vital scientific fields, including [cybersecurity](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/cybersecurity/), biotechnology, [artificial intelligence](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/artificial-intelligence/), [robotics](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/robotics/), and wireless communications.

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NYU and IIT Kanpur signed their initial partnership agreement in September 2023, following U.S. President Joe Biden’s visit to the G20 Summit in New Delhi, India, and the Association of American Universities’ push for further similar collaborations. In addition to collaborative research projects, they plan to enhance doctoral exchange opportunities and share teaching and research strategies.

Prof. Bushra Ateeq, Dean of International Relations at IIT Kanpur, expressed his thoughts on the collaboration:

> **International academic partnership improves the diversity of ideas, creates synergies, and allows collective efforts to address scientific challenges. Our cooperation with NYU would foster innovation and yield solutions that will enhance lives globally.**

The IIT Kanpur partnership follows NYU’s 2022 launch of a formal alliance with KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology), leading to joint academic research projects involving faculty from both institutions. The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with IIT Kanpur exemplifies NYU’s global reach and desire to find and create innovation regardless of borders.

Both institutions provide initial research funding, with further support from NYU Tandon’s Center for Advanced Technology in Telecommunications and the NYU Center for Cybersecurity.

Linda Ng Boyle, NYU Tandon’s Vice Dean for Research, added:

> **Forging academic ties across borders is crucial for driving scientific breakthroughs and is a central principle of how we pursue research. Through our collaboration with IIT Kanpur, we strive to deliver technological innovations that serve people worldwide, making our planet safer, cleaner, and healthier.**

The seven NYU Tandon /IIT Kanpur research projects are:

- **Engineering Multivalent Assembled Protein to Mimic Hypoxia-Inducible Factor**

**Researchers:** Jin Kim Montclare, **NYU Tandon;** R. Sankararamakrishnan, **IIT Kanpur**

The team is developing synthetic proteins to dismantle harmful protein complexes associated with cancer-related diseases. Using computer models, the scientists design optimal shapes for these multi-armed structures, which are created and tested in the lab. The initial focus is on targeting protein complexes that promote tumour growth to advance cancer treatment.

- **Enhancing Quadruped Robot Motion: A Reinforcement Learning Approach for Extreme Agility, Stability, and Safety**

**Researchers:** Farshad Khorrami, **NYU Tandon;** Shakti S. Gupta, **IIT Kanpur**

This project uses advanced machine-learning techniques to improve four-legged robots’ agility, stability, and safety. By training robots through simulations and ensuring their movements are safe and predictable, the team hopes to enhance their ability to navigate the rough and unpredictable terrain. This work could significantly expand the capabilities of legged robots in real-world environments.

- **High-Resolution Neural Interface SoC with Meta-Structure-Enhanced Wireless Power Transmission**

**Researchers:** Hamed Rahmani, **NYU Tandon;** Raghvendra Chaudhary, **IIT Kanpur**

The team is developing a tiny, wireless system-on-chip for high-resolution brain monitoring. This device integrates innovative electromagnetic metastructures to improve wireless power delivery to a small implant. By co-designing the power, recording, and communication systems, researchers aim to dramatically increase the capabilities of neural interfaces, potentially advancing neuroscience and applications like brain-computer interfaces.

- **Leveraging Modern Vision-Language Models for Traffic Camera Scene Understanding**

**Researchers:** Chinmay Hegde, **NYU Tandon;** Pranamesh Chakraborty, **IIT Kanpur**

This project uses advanced vision-language models to enhance understanding of traffic scenes captured by urban video cameras. The team’s approach aims to reduce the costs and complexity of training computer vision models from scratch. The collaboration involves experts in transportation and AI, aiming to develop flexible and cost-effective systems for tasks like vehicle detection and traffic incident identification, particularly in Indian traffic conditions.

- **EMI Shielded and FOD Enabled Smart Wireless EV Charging Station Powered by Renewable Energy**

**Researchers:** Francisco De Leon, Dariusz Czarkowski, **NYU Tandon;** Suvendu Samanta, Gururaj Mirle Vishwanath, **IIT Kanpur**

The researchers are creating an intelligent, safe, and efficient wireless charging system for electric vehicles (EVs) that integrates renewable energy sources like solar power. This system will feature advanced foreign object detection, electromagnetic shielding, and the ability to manage coil misalignment. The project aims to develop a prototype and validate the system’s performance, with the potential for commercialization and enhancing renewable energy utilization in EV charging.

- **Unconventional Physically Unclonable Functions for Micro-fluidics and Supply Chain Fingerprinting**

**Researchers:** Ramesh Karri, **NYU Tandon;** Navajit Singh Baban, **NYU Abu Dhabi;** Urbi Chatterjee, **IIT Kanpur**

This research aims to develop unique security features called physically unclonable functions (PUFs) for authenticating microfluidic biochips and supply chain products. Through robust, machine learning-enhanced PUF designs, the goal is to improve security and authentication in medical diagnostics and supply chain management.

- **Programmable Cryptographic Processing Units to Enable Secure, Private, and Quantum-Proof Computing**

**Researchers:** Brandon Reagen, **NYU Tandon;** Angshuman Karmakar, **IIT Kanpur**

This project focuses on developing advanced cryptographic techniques to ensure secure and private computation, even in the face of future quantum computing threats. The researchers will design efficient post-quantum cryptography and homomorphic encryption schemes optimized for various hardware platforms. The project seeks to make privacy-preserving technologies practical and efficient, with secure authentication and machine learning applications, while fostering further research through open-source initiatives.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Academic Research, Artificial Intelligence, Collaboration, Communication, Cybersecurity, MOU, Neuroscience, Research, Robotics, Universities

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### [Onsurity Unveils Comprehensive Well-Being Initiative for the Next-Gen Workforce](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/onsurity-unveils-comprehensive-well-being-initiative-for-the-next-gen-workforce/)

**Published:** July 31, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** In line with the Prime Minister's Internship Scheme announced in the Union Budget 2024, Onsurity, India's first SME-focused insurtech, has recently launched InternShield, a comprehensive well-being programme designed explicitly for interns.

**Content:**

In line with the Prime Minister’s Internship Scheme announced in the Union Budget 2024, Onsurity, India’s first SME-focused insurtech, has recently launched InternShield, a comprehensive well-being programme designed explicitly for interns. This initiative underscores Onsurity’s commitment to nurturing the next generation of professionals by addressing their holistic needs.

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Interns are the foundation of the future workforce, bringing fresh perspectives and innovative ideas to the table. However, they often face unique challenges, including financial constraints, lack of access to quality [healthcare](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/healthcare/), and the stress of balancing academic and professional responsibilities. InternShield, a first-of-its-kind initiative, aims to alleviate these concerns by offering a robust support system encompassing physical, mental, and digital well-being. By providing these essential benefits, Onsurity ensures interns can focus on their professional growth without compromising their health and well-being.

Key features of InternShield:

- **Free doctor teleconsultations:** Access to quality medical advice on the go at no cost.
- **Mental and dental wellness programmes:** Comprehensive support for mental and dental health.
- **Gym membership savings:** Discounts up to 40% on gym memberships, promoting physical fitness.
- **Health insurance:** Coverage up to ₹1 lakh and personal accident coverage up to ₹3 lakh.
- **Cyber protect:** Includes dark web monitoring, cyber score assessments, and cyber insurance up to ₹10,000.

Commenting on the initiative, Kulin Shah, Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer of Onsurity, stated:

> **Interns represent the future of our nation. With InternShield, we aim to provide them with a robust safety net that supports their physical, mental, and digital well-being. This initiative aligns with the Prime Minister’s Internship Scheme announced in the Union Budget 2024, and we are excited to lead this transformative change for India’s ever-growing SME and startup workforce.**

Companies can now access a standalone well-being plan for their interns on a monthly subscription basis through InternShield. This investment in intern well-being boosts productivity and [engagement](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/engagement/) and enhances the company’s reputation as a responsible and caring employer. As a result, companies can attract top-tier talent and reduce turnover rates.

- **Flexible payments:** Monthly payments with pro-rata billing ensure companies’ financial flexibility.
- **Real-time claims tracking:** Monitor and manage claims instantly, ensuring transparency and efficiency.
- **Member Management:** Easily activate and deactivate members as needed, providing seamless administration.

InternShield benefits teams of interns as small as 3, ensuring even the most minor groups receive top-tier well-being benefits. This scalability makes it an ideal solution for [SMEs](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/smes/) and startups looking to provide comprehensive benefits without incurring excessive costs. It ensures that every intern has access to resources that promote overall well-being, helping them perform at their best and contribute meaningfully to their organisations.

Companies interested in providing a holistic well-being plan for their interns can contact Onsurity through its website.

Founded in February 2020, Onsurity is a Bengaluru-based employee healthcare benefits provider for India’s SMEs, startups, and enterprises. The company has served 15,00,000+ lives and has onboarded 8,000+ companies, including Jupiter Money, CleverTap, Porter, Zepto, Sobha Developers, DBS Bank, Pantaloons, and Naturals Ice Cream. It aims to make healthcare accessible for India’s missing middle. Through holistic healthcare and wellness solutions, the platform offers businesses the flexibility of monthly subscriptions for payments and the convenience of usage through its Super App. In October 2022, cricket legend Anil Kumble joined Onsurity as a strategic advisor.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Employee, Engagement, Healthcare, Holistic Development, Internships, Next Generation Technology, SMEs, Workforce Development

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### [Veranda K-12 Expands to Offer Cambridge Education to Eastern India](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/veranda-k-12-expands-to-offer-cambridge-education-to-eastern-india/)

**Published:** July 31, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Veranda K-12, a Veranda Learning enterprise, has announced that it is expanding its support to schools in Eastern India, beginning with Kolkata, in partnership with the International Education group at Cambridge University Press & Assessment.

**Content:**

Veranda K-12, a Veranda Learning enterprise, has announced that it is expanding its support to schools in Eastern India, beginning with Kolkata, in partnership with the International Education group at Cambridge University Press & Assessment. As a Cambridge Associate, Veranda K-12 helps schools understand and meet the standards to deliver Cambridge programmes and qualifications.

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This collaboration aims to incorporate 500 new Indian schools into Cambridge’s educational [community](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/community/). As Indian students increasingly seek global education opportunities, the demand for a versatile and robust educational framework meeting international standards has surged, especially in Tier 2 and 3 cities. This is exemplified by Cambridge India’s 2024 results, where over 18000 students for March exam series showed an 18% annual increase in demand for the Cambridge International AS & A Level.

Speaking about the development, Arun Rajamani, managing director at Cambridge University Press & Assessment, South Asia, said:

> **India’s educational landscape represents excellent potential and diversity. With a burgeoning youthful demographic, the imperative for a robust, high-quality educational infrastructure that aligns with local and global standards has never been more critical. By working with Veranda K -12, we will allow more students across India to follow the Cambridge Pathway. Globally, we work directly and with partners to offer Cambridge programmes and qualifications to schools, and we will continue to work directly with schools, as well as through partners, to extend our reach beyond metropolitan cities and assist schools in seamlessly offering the Cambridge curriculum.**

In response to this growing need, Cambridge plans to broaden its reach to 1,000 schools nationwide, working directly with schools and partners to deliver the Cambridge curriculum effectively and making [international education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/international-education/) more accessible nationwide. Its programmes and qualifications set a global standard for education and are recognised by universities and employers worldwide. The Cambridge Pathway curriculum is flexible, challenging, inspiring, culturally sensitive, yet international. Each stage shapes learners’ knowledge and understanding skills and helps prepare them for university and beyond.

Subramanyam Kantheti, CEO of Veranda K-12, expressed his enthusiasm for the venture:

> **We are excited to bring Cambridge’s world-class education to the eastern part of India. We aim to empower schools with the resources and guidance they need to deliver a transformative educational experience. By leveraging Cambridge’s robust curriculum and our expertise in educational implementation, we are confident that we can drive significant improvements in student performance and school success. Veranda K-12 manages five schools, 5500 plus students, and 500 team members across South India.**

Veranda K-12 will offer a range of services to schools, including the provision of expert teachers, comprehensive teacher training programmes, infra enhancement, development of co-curricular activities and capacity building. Its partnership with Cambridge will support schools through the entire process of affiliation and implementation of the Cambridge curriculum. This includes initial orientation, [teacher training](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/teachers-training/), continuous support, and performance monitoring to ensure schools achieve the desired educational outcomes.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Community, Curriculum, EdTech Startups/Companies, International Education, K-12, Online Courses, Online Education, Partnership, School Curriculum, Teacher Training, Universities

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### [EMoMee Raises $1M in Pre-Seed Round to Expand Its Offerings](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/emomee-raises-1m-in-pre-seed-round-to-expand-its-offerings/)

**Published:** July 31, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** EMoMee, an EQ-focused edutainment startup, has recently announced the closure of its pre-seed round, securing $1 million from strategic investors.

**Content:**

EMoMee, an EQ-focused [edutainment](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/edutainment/) startup, has recently announced the closure of its pre-seed round, securing $1 million from strategic investors. The funding was led by Whiteboard Capital, Gruhas Consumer Collective Fund, and DeVC, marking a significant milestone.

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EMoMee was founded by Pooja Jauhari (former CEO of The Glitch), Varun Duggirala (former co-founder of The Glitch, bestselling author, and thought leader in self-development and emotional intelligence), and Suraksha Subramaniam (an HR professional with extensive talent development experience). The co-founders, all parents, share a vision to provide youngsters with the tools they need to overcome many complicated obstacles. The platform is dedicated to unlocking [emotional intelligence](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/emotional-intelligence/) through an integrated ecosystem of skill-based play, stories, content and other learning tools catering to children between the ages of 2 to 7 years.

Speaking about the company, Pooja Jauhari, Founder and CEO of EMoMee, said:

> **At EMoMee, we turn everyday interactions between parents and their children into opportunities for emotional and social growth. We craft an environment where young children learn to master their emotions as their core strength, paving the way for a well-rounded, successful life ahead. With the support of our strategic investors, we are excited to introduce innovative products that make emotional learning engaging and easily accessible.**

Anshu Prasher, Partner at WhiteBoard Capital, stated:

> **Emotional intelligence and mental wellness have been an area of immense interest for us at Whiteboard, and we have spent a reasonable amount of time going deeper into this space over the last two years. The need for focused development around emotional well-being and intelligence among kids has become even more pronounced after the pandemic, and we feel that a holistic approach enabling socially aware and emotionally conscious kids is the need of the times.**

Prasher added:

> **Our meeting with the EMoMee founders, who bring immense experience at the confluence of content and child development, helped us find the “right team” with an aligned long-term vision to solve this very large problem, which made the investment an easy decision. We look forward to this highly motivated team breaking some important barriers and helping us raise a very responsible next generation.**

EMoMee is not just focused on the present, but also has a clear vision for the future. The company plans to introduce its ‘first of its kind’ products in late 2024, including expertly designed, age-appropriate skill-based play kits and an extensive content universe built around three child characters: E, Mo, and Mee. These products are just the beginning, as EMoMee also has plans to expand its offerings to include products for middle schoolers and teenagers, demonstrating its commitment to fostering emotional growth across all age groups.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Edutainment, Emotional Intelligence, Kids Learning App, Online Education, Online Learning, Play-based Learning

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### [The Best Educational Sites for Learning Maths Whilst Home Schooling](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/the-best-educational-sites-for-learning-maths-whilst-home-schooling/)

**Published:** July 31, 2024
**Author:** Angela Wilson

**Excerpt:** Struggling to teach math at home? Discover top websites for homeschool math learning, including Learn Now, Khan Academy, CK-12, Mathway, and Desmos. Find the perfect fit for your child's learning style and needs.

**Content:**

For many people, maths was never their most vital subject at school, so working out how to give your child an excellent math education at home can be overwhelming. It may take a lot of trial and error before you finally find the right balance for great learning.

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In this post, you’ll find the best math learning websites for homeschoolers.

### Learn Now

If you had the choice of just one go-to maths website for homeschoolers, [Learn Now](https://www.learnnow.org.uk/) would definitely be up there at the top and here’s an overview of what makes Learn Now such a great homeschool maths resource:

#### Learn at Your Own Pace

With Learn Now, you can mix and match online and offline resources to customize math lessons to meet your learners’ needs. Some days, they may choose to watch instructional videos, while other days, they can print worksheets or play math games on their tablets. Learn Now gives all learners options to enable them to be in control of what works best for them.

#### Connect with Real Teachers

Having the ability to connect with real tutors is invaluable as learners who hit a tricky concept can easily chat to a tutor at Learn Now and receive any help they need. This leads to less frustration as they can ask expert questions and their tutor will explain in a way that is easy to understand.

#### Make Learning Maths Fun

As well as textbooks, Learn Now uses videos, quizzes, and interactive exercises to engage learners actively. They will embrace the competitive feeling of racing against the clock on timed quizzes.

#### Trusted by Other Home Schoolers

[Homeschooling](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/homeschooling/) parents have great things to say about Learn Now’s content and customer service. You really can’t go wrong with this choice.

### Khan Academy

When it comes to online maths resources, Khan Academy is a go-to. It has helped many learners, from basic addition to algebra. Here are some of the site’s best features:

#### Step-by-Step Video Lessons

The simple videos are easy to follow and can be re-watched as many times as necessary to grasp a concept fully. Short videos work better for some learners’ attention spans than lectures or lengthy explanations in a textbook.

#### Interactive Exercises with Feedback

Khan Academy’s maths exercises allow learners to practice skills through activities that feel more like games than worksheets. Seeing progress gives learners a sense of accomplishment.

### CK-12

If Khan Academy seems too rigid, CK-12 allows for more customization through digital textbooks called FlexBooks. Learners have the option to adjust lessons to suit their abilities. Key features that make CK-12 a valuable math resource:

#### FlexBooks: Textbooks You Control

With FlexBooks, you can modify content to give learners textbooks that fit their learning style and math level. These can be supplemented with videos and activities from other sites.

#### See Abstract Ideas Visually

Some learners need help grasping theoretical concepts like algebra or calculus. CK-12’s interactive simulations depict these ideas visually through models and representations. Seeing abstract maths come to life on screen really clicks for some learners.

### Ask Mathway

When learners get stumped halfway through a homework problem, they can turn to Mathway. This tool is like having instant access to a tutor for step-by-step help:

#### Get Walked Through Solutions

Just type the problem into Mathway and it provides a customized, detailed explanation of each step needed to arrive at the right solution. Following along helps learners to grasp the problem-solving process.

#### User-Friendly Interface

Even young students can easily navigate Mathway’s simple, intuitive platform. The tool focuses on the learning, not the technology, so they can independently work through challenging questions without frustration.

#### Quick Homework Helper

Mathway can be a lifesaver on many late-night homework sessions. In mere minutes, it guides learners through challenging problems.

### Desmos

Some learners have an easier time with maths concepts they can see. Desmos can be a game-changer with its graphing calculator and digital activities for some who learn best visually.

#### Graph Equations and See Them Change

Many learners like seeing how alterations to equations affect the visual graph. The hands-on graphing calculator makes abstract concepts like slopes and functions feel more concrete.

#### Digital Maths Games

Desmos turns learning into interactive games with digital maths activities that feel more like puzzles and competitions. My daughter loves trying to beat her personal best scores.

#### Teacher-Created Activities

When lesson planning with Desmos, you don’t have to reinvent the wheel. It offers teacher-made activities and lesson plans that can be customized for learners’ needs.

### Final Thoughts

There you have it. While many providers offer some of what you need, Learn Now seems to deliver the whole package.

**Categories:** Insight

**Tags:** Homeschooling, Homework, Math Learning Platform, Online Courses, Online Education, Online Learning, Online Math Learning

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### [Educatly Raises $2.5M in New Funding to Solidify Its Footprint in the Middle East](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/educatly-raises-2-5m-in-new-funding-to-solidify-its-footprint-in-the-middle-east/)

**Published:** July 31, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Educatly, a premier global network in higher education, has announced that it has raised a new funding round of $2.5 million, led by TLcom Capital and Plus VC.

**Content:**

Educatly, a premier global network in [higher education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/higher-education/), has announced that it has raised a new funding round of $2.5 million, led by TLcom Capital and Plus VC. The round also witnessed Egypt Venture (Egypt) and the HBAN syndicate (Ireland) participation. The funding is a testament to the company’s achievements. It solidifies its presence in the Middle East and Africa, including key markets such as Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Nigeria, Kenya, and Ireland.

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Launched in 2020, Educatly aims to assist students in answering the most critical questions of what and where to study to achieve a bright professional future. The platform provides information on all types of schools and universities worldwide as well as various programmes and scholarships. It employs advanced [artificial intelligence](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/artificial-intelligence/) (AI) and large language models (LLM) to ensure the accuracy of the information, allowing students to make informed decisions.

Commenting on the funding, Engineer Mohmmed El-Sonbaty, Founder and CEO of Educatly, said:

> **Today’s announcement marks a significant milestone for Educatly. When we first launched Educatly, we aimed to bridge the gap between students’ educational needs and the available educational opportunities to align with their capabilities and ambitions. Today, we are proud to receive this new investment, which reaffirms our commitment to continue working towards our vision and strategic goals through an ambitious plan to increase growth and expand our operations in Africa and the Middle East. It will also enhance our services to reach more students worldwide and help them achieve their goals.**

The company also helps [universities](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/universities/) reach and engage with students seamlessly. Currently, the platform features over 1,100 universities in 90 countries around the globe.

Dr Abdelrahman Ayman, Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer of Educatly, added:

> **This fund highlights the potential of educational technology in the region. Since the launch of Educatly, we have offered a wide range of services, with our business model focusing on three main pillars: helping students choose their fields of study, finding the ideal programs and universities, and connecting with students and Alumni around the world. We provide a comprehensive digital map of educational institutions worldwide to assist users. We also offer financial support through diverse instalment systems in collaboration with our partners, helping students access the best educational programmes based on their needs. We have reached over 3 million students and aim to increase this number to approximately 7 million by the end of 2024.**

Educatly has achieved rapid and remarkable growth since announcing a $1 million pre-seed fundraising round that included participation from Enterprise Ireland and Falak Startups, among other investors. This funding came after the startup’s launch in late 2020. In addition, it has research and development centres in Cairo and Dubai, with investments totalling $500,000 a year to develop a digital platform that meets global standards to enable students to access various tailored services seamlessly.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, EdTech Funding, EdTech Investors, EdTech Startups/Companies, Higher Education, Online Courses, Online Education, Online Learning, Scholarship

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### [EdTech - Are We Scared or Excited for the Future?](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/edtech-are-we-scared-or-excited-for-the-future/)

**Published:** July 30, 2024
**Author:** Brandon Robert

**Excerpt:** Read this article to learn about a teacher's journey exploring the impact of technology on education. Discover the challenges and potential of EdTech in creating inclusive and engaging classrooms.

**Content:**

My journey in education began as a child—one who couldn’t quite fit into the conventional mould. Growing up in the 90s, advanced technology was the last thing one could think of. Back then, my learning challenges often went unaddressed, and I was often written off by teachers who found it too difficult to teach me. I apologize if I was a bit annoying, but that’s not the focus here. The point is that those early experiences shaped who I am today.

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Fast-forward to adulthood and I became a teacher—not just any teacher, but one who empathizes deeply with students who struggle. Why? Because I was one of them. Many teachers excelled academically throughout their school years, but my path was different. With the support of incredible parents, a few fantastic teachers, and a relentless spirit, I made it through and graduated from university.
Now, I’m sharing this because of my extensive experience as a public school teacher. Over the years, having taught various grades in different schools, each with its unique challenges and triumphs. I’ve experienced classrooms where students strive for perfection and others where getting the lowest grade was seen as a badge of honour. There have been behaviour issues that would make for some wild stories—like the time a student threw a fire extinguisher at another student for no apparent reason. I’ve taught students with every learning disability under the sun, as well as those with myriad multilingual learners’ (MLL) needs. I’ve mentored future doctors, lawyers, and students whose main goal was simply to survive until summer break.

But let’s get to the heart of this blog: Educational Technology, or EdTech for short. This space explores my firm belief that EdTech can help all these students. If utilized properly—and we’ll discuss why it should be—it embodies the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusivity. We’ll tackle many hot topics in EdTech, and I won’t shy away from discussing the downfalls as well.

So, let’s explore how technology can transform education, making it more accessible, engaging, and effective for all students. Ready? Let’s go!

### The Socio-Economic Divide in Technology Access

Hello Everyone, Education, am I right? Over my decade-long journey through Ontario’s schools, I’ve witnessed teaching strategies evolve in fascinating ways. Remember when Chromebook carts were the latest tech craze? I recall those early days when we’d scramble to share a cart, leading to a bit of hostility. Ah, the good old days of tech hoarding. And who could forget that one time a fellow teacher scolded me for letting a student borrow a laptop from her class? Picture a dog with a confused head tilt—yup, that was me. I don’t think we were destined for a coffee date after that.

### Current State of Technology Access

Let’s dive into the world of technology access in education—the good, the bad, and the ugly. Not every classroom uses technology to the same extent, and this disparity is striking. Approximately 30% of classrooms have 1:1 technology access, where each student has their own device while others share devices (Tech Education Statistics, 2024). Globally, around 40% of schools are adopting AI tools to enhance learning, with significant variations across regions. For instance, in North America, 42% of U.S. schools have 1:1 access, but this figure drops to 25% in rural areas (NCES, 2023).

The gap in technology access is stark. 85% of students in high-income households have personal devices for educational use, compared to only 50% in low-income households (Pew Research Center, 2024). Students lacking reliable technology are 30% less likely to achieve proficiency in core subjects compared to their peers with full access (National Center for Education Statistics, 2024). A study by the Pew Research Center (2023) found that 40% of low-income students lack access to a personal device for schoolwork, significantly impacting their academic performance. In schools with limited technology, 25% of teachers report struggling to engage students effectively, and 60% of educators believe that lack of tech access hampers their ability to provide individualized instruction (Educator Technology Survey, 2024). Furthermore, students in schools with inadequate technology support score 15% lower on standardized tests than those in well-equipped schools (Journal of Educational Psychology, 2023).

### Looking Forward

This gap underscores the critical need for equitable resource distribution to ensure that every student has the tools they need to succeed. If I were in government—thankfully, I’m not; I suspect my humour might not play as well with policymakers as it does with my middle schoolers—I would prioritise ensuring that every student has access to technology. Yes, that includes replacing the computers that our beloved little darlings (a.k.a. “ankle biters”) occasionally destroy by accident.
And on a slightly self-serving note—Dear Government, if you’re reading this—how about installing air conditioning in our elementary schools? I’m not sure sweating profusely for 10 hours is a sustainable diet plan, though it might be the only benefit I can see. Let’s not even start on the smells and the rather candid comments from our favourite students. Not that we have favourites, of course!

### Why is EdTech so Scary?

As someone who has worked with technology from the start of my career, I have easily seen the strengths and weaknesses of [educational technology](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/edtech/). This section will discuss the scary parts of EdTech for teachers, educators, and communities. Simply put, many anecdotal stories of parents telling me that their child’s assistive technology (e.g., word prediction, text-to-speech—the whole package) will make their child lazy. Is there any merit in that? Sometimes, I find it hard to disagree and empathize with this opinion. However, the pros outweigh the cons here in massive amounts.

If your student or child has trouble spelling, it’s important to teach them the phonetics of spelling. But what is the purpose of writing?
As the famous author William Zinsser once said, “Writing is thinking on paper.” We write things down so they are cemented and that we can remember. We write things down as ideas that we deem important. We write to share ideas with others. We write to articulate ourselves at the highest level possible to achieve something. We write for innovation and entertainment and inform, persuade, record history, express emotions, and connect with others (Smith, 2022).

After pondering this topic for a long time, I believe that students who have spelling issues should not be penalized for their inability to spell. The end goal is the same: effective communication. As a society, we’re moving forward. Could this make them lazier and more prone to taking advantage? Of course, it can. However, these assistive technologies raise the floor, astronomically increasing the ceiling potential.

Students are currently being taught [inquiry-based learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/inquiry-based-learning/) models, which is important because they encourage curiosity, critical thinking, and independent learning. John Dewey, a pioneer in education, stated, “Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself” (Dewey, 1916). This approach allows students to explore topics deeply and learn how to ask meaningful questions, which are essential skills for lifelong learning and innovation (National Research Council, 2000).

We can still embody the ideas of good work ethic, academic integrity, collaboration, and innovation by creating a foundation for explaining why we learn. Learning is crucial in a democratic society because it enables individuals to become informed, productive members of society. It fosters critical thinking, civic engagement, and the ability to make reasoned decisions (Dewey, 1916).

Our job as adults (yes, we’re the adults in the room) is to paint a picture of a future for our youth where anything is possible. And yes, with the support of AI, it seems anything is possible. Don’t worry; we will dive into AI more thoroughly in a later post.

Educators are scared of technology for several reasons. One, it is scary. The rapid integration of technology surpassed previous levels during COVID-19. Many schools rushed to transition to hybrid learning, leaving teachers confused and frustrated (Darling-Hammond et al., 2020). I spent many hours on phone calls with my senior (lovingly) colleagues explaining how to do simple functions to post work on popular learning management apps. Where is it going to go? How much are they going to adapt? Of course, there will be pushback from veteran teachers who have had good results with other teaching methods over the generations.

However, I’d like to remind you of a statement I made before—the potential for achievement as a society can only be imagined. As Albert Einstein famously said, “It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has exceeded our humanity.” While this can be taken as a caution, it also speaks to our boundless potential if we harness technology wisely.

This is a good time to state—no shocker—I have had AI help edit, conduct specified research, and organize my ideas in this blog. But as you read, you’ll see my experiences and views shine right through the assistance I have received. Say what you may, this blog is yet another case study of the powers of assistive technology.

As we move forward, let’s embrace the potential of EdTech while addressing its challenges head-on. Together, we can create a future where technology enhances learning for everyone.

**Categories:** Insight

**Tags:** 21st Century Education, Engagement, Inquiry Based Learning, Technology in Classroom, Technology in Education

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### [Corrsy Raises $500k in Pre-Seed Funding to Expand Its Footprint](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/corrsy-raises-500k-in-pre-seed-funding-to-expand-its-footprint/)

**Published:** July 30, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Corrsy, an EdTech startup with Finnish and Iraqi roots, has raised $500,000 in a pre-seed funding round led by EQIQ, a venture capital firm founded by Mohamed Al-Hakim.

**Content:**

Corrsy, an EdTech startup with Finnish and Iraqi roots, has raised $500,000 in a pre-seed funding round led by EQIQ, a venture capital firm founded by Mohamed Al-Hakim. Notable investors participated, such as Finnish EdTech angel investor Risto Vahanen, SuperChargers Ventures EdTech accelerator, Durubi Management Holding Company, Jordanian angel investor Adel Qahwaji, and Finnish investor Pekka Hermonen. With its innovative learning solutions, Corrsy is set to transform the educational landscape and offer a beacon of hope for a brighter future.

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Founded in 2019 by Mustafa Salam, Corrsy aims to address educational challenges in Iraq and the broader SWANA region. The platform delivers the highest quality of academic content through a gamified mobile application to unleash student learning success while decreasing school dropout of teenagers in the Middle East.

Since its inception, Corrsy has achieved remarkable growth and impact. The company launched its first product in 2022, and students in Iraq have downloaded the app over 500,000 times. It stands out as the first in the MENA region to integrate [gamification](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/gamification/), storytelling, and [micro-learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/microlearning/) into its mobile game app, providing students with an engaging and effective learning experience.

Speaking on the fundraising, Mustafa Salam, Founder and CEO of Corrsy, said:

> **We are thrilled to have the support of esteemed investors from across the globe – including Finland, Iraq, the MENA region, the UK, and other international backers – who share our vision of transforming education in the MENA region. This funding will enable us to be on the way to capturing the largest market share in Iraq and scaling our services to other markets. We aim to provide everyone with a mobile device, internet connection, and high-quality education at a very cost-effective price so they can pass national exams, learn for life, and enjoy the learning process.**

Mustafa Salam’s vision for Corrsy is deeply personal, shaped by his experiences during the Iraq armed conflict. His mission, born from significant hardships including the loss of his father and displacement, is to leverage technology to positively impact education and society. This personal connection to the mission of Corrsy makes it more than just a business venture, but a heartfelt commitment to make a difference.

With this new funding, Corrsy is poised to expand its reach and bring innovative educational solutions to more students across the MENA region, contributing to a brighter future through education.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** EdTech Funding, EdTech Investors, EdTech Startups/Companies, Gamification, Gamified Learning, Microlearning, Online Courses, Online Education

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### [BIMTECH Joins With the EU-Funded KODECET Initiative to Build SACE-Skilled Workforce in South Asia](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/bimtech-joins-with-the-eu-funded-kodecet-initiative-to-build-sace-skilled-workforce-in-south-asia/)

**Published:** July 30, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** As a key player in the EU-funded KODECET project, the Birla Institute of Management Technology (BIMTECH) in Greater Noida is spearheading a pioneering effort to promote circular economy ideas across South Asia.

**Content:**

As a key player in the EU-funded KODECET project, the Birla Institute of Management Technology (BIMTECH) in Greater Noida is spearheading a pioneering effort to promote circular economy ideas across South Asia. The project, ‘Knowledge Development for Circular Economy Transition (KODECET),’ is a collaborative endeavour that brings together distinguished faculty members from six partner institutions: University of Jyväskylä (Finland), FH JOANNEUM Gesellschaft mbH (Austria), BIMTECH (India), NIRMA University (India), Prince of Songkla University (Thailand), and Payap University (Thailand).

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Dr. Bhavesh Sarna from the University of Jyväskylä leads this international project, with Dr. Veenu Sharma from BIMTECH serving as the National Lead from India. Notable BIMTECH faculty members participating in the project include Dr. K. K. Upadhyay, Dr. Prateek Jain, Dr. Anupama Singh, and Svadha Rai.

The initiative, launched in January 2024, aims to establish four Digi-SUSTEACH centres to enhance the instructional capacity of university faculty, students, and early-stage professionals in a Sustainable and Circular Economy (SACE). These centres will function as digital hubs for teaching and research, equipped with state-of-the-art facilities to provide world-class training and develop comprehensive SACE courses with diverse learning materials.

The effort, initiated under the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) leadership, aims to integrate SACE ideas into [higher education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/higher-education/) institutions’ core curriculum. The inaugural Kick-Off meeting on January 22, 2024, at Payap University in Thailand marked the beginning of this collaborative effort among partner universities across Finland, Austria, India, and Thailand. It also aims to develop a SACE-skilled workforce for a better business and environmental future.

**Dr. Prabina Rajib, Director, BIMTECH**, highlighted the bright prospects of the circular economy in India, emphasizing the project’s role in strengthening knowledge and learning about circular economy education through collaborative initiatives. Dr. Rajib believes these collective efforts will be instrumental in establishing a foundation for circular economy education in South Asia. The Digi-SUSTEACH centres will serve as digital hubs for teaching and research on the circular economy, equipped with state-of-the-art software and hardware to provide world-class training. The centres aim to develop comprehensive courses on the circular economy, including various learning materials to cater to different learning styles.

The €790,010.00 EU-funded KOD CET project signifies a significant step forward for India’s circular economy education and research. This 36-month collaboration among six partners from four countries fosters international collaboration and paves the way for innovation in the field. The Digi-SUSTEACH centres are key to achieving the project’s goals.

These digital hubs for circular economy teaching and research will be equipped with cutting-edge technology to provide world-class training. They will house comprehensive circular economy courses featuring diverse learning materials to cater to various learning styles. **Dr. Veenu Sharma**, **the project’s National Lead from India**, is enthusiastic. She calls the initiative “a significant leap towards sustainable development and circular economy education, fostered [innovation](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/innovation/) and collaboration across borders.”

To achieve its ambition, the project will train 20 faculty members to educate 120 students on circular economy principles. Additionally, a social media hackathon will engage students and raise awareness.

The KODECET project, focusing on education and collaboration, is building a robust educational framework for circular economy principles. By empowering educators and students with advanced tools and resources, the project aims to drive sustainable transformation across South Asia and beyond.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Collaboration, Curriculum, Higher Education, Innovation, Online Learning, Research, Social Media in Education, Universities

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### [JobKorea and Hirediversity Collaborate to Support Overseas Job Seekers](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/jobkorea-and-hirediversity-collaborate-to-support-overseas-job-seekers/)

**Published:** July 30, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** JobKorea, a Seoul-based online job portal, has recently signed a memorandum of understanding with Hirediversity, an administrative service provider for international students in Korea.

**Content:**

JobKorea, a Seoul-based online job portal, has recently signed a memorandum of understanding with Hirediversity, an administrative service provider for [international students](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/international-student/) in Korea. The partnership aims to streamline the administration process for foreign nationals interested in working in Korea by leveraging Hirediversity’s expertise in immigration administration support and data management.

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The alliance will provide administrative assistance and personalized recruitment information to facilitate the job search and immigration procedure. JobKorea recently launched a separate job search app for foreign national residents, Klik, which stands for “kick-start life in Korea.” This new initiative will help connect foreign job seekers with Korean companies.

Speaking on the partnership, Chris Heo, head of the future business division at JobKorea, said:

> **We will strive to take the lead in resolving job mismatch by addressing the employment challenges foreign job seekers face. Our continuous collaboration with related industries and organizations is grounded in our commitment to social responsibility and empathy.**

Hirediversity’s flagship service, the Hire Visa app, provides a range of services, including rapid issuance of one’s residence card, housing rental deposit protection, and accounts for receiving Korean Won. According to the startup, these services aim to smooth the transition and administrative burden for people trying to find jobs in Korea from overseas. It also has a partnership with 110 colleges nationwide.

JobKorea operates the recruiting marketplace JobKorea.co.kr, the part-time employment site Albamon.com, and GameJob.co.kr, a speciality job board focused on the gaming sector. It claims to have over 2.5 million corporate and 10 million individual members. The number of job openings on any given day surpasses 100,000, with an average of 330,000. With over 10,000 jobs, the platform has the most job listings among domestic internet job sites.

This collaborative effort aims to provide more comprehensive services, from visa administration to job recruitment, to international students and foreign job seekers in Korea.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Employee, Hiring, HRTech, International Student, Job Interviews, MOU, Online Recruitment, Partnership

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### [Structural Academy Unveils New Online Learning Platform for Structural Engineers](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/structural-academy-unveils-new-online-learning-platform-for-structural-engineers/)

**Published:** July 30, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Structural Academy, a pioneering provider of online education tailored for structural engineers, has announced the launch of its innovative online learning platform.

**Content:**

Structural Academy, a pioneering provider of [online education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-education/) tailored for structural engineers, has announced the launch of its innovative [online learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-learning/) platform. The platform is designed to meet the growing demand for accessible, high-quality educational resources in structural [engineering](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/engineering/).

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In today’s fast-paced environment, continuous [professional development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/professional-development/) is essential for engineers. Structural Academy recognizes the need for flexible and affordable training options. Focusing on practical knowledge and technical expertise, the company aims to empower engineers worldwide by offering a comprehensive suite of courses—almost all entirely free.

Sharing about the company, Structural Academy’s team said:

> **Our team has developed strong relationships with many engineering, consulting, and design companies across several countries through years of providing technical support for engineering and modelling software, including SAP2000, ETABS, and CSI Bridge. This allows us to share informative and training content that distils our extensive teaching and organizational experience over the years, inviting participation from other professionals and academic agents.**
> 
> **We are supported by a core group of structural engineers, professors, and industry professionals dedicated to making the Structural Academy platform accessible to all. Our mission is to enrich the theoretical and practical knowledge of structural engineering within professional and academic communities. With a deep sense of responsibility and appreciation for the relationships we’ve built in the field, we are committed to supporting the vital science of ensuring the stability and durability of the structures that underpin social and economic activity worldwide.**

The newly introduced platform features \*several free courses\* covering various topics essential for both budding and experienced structural engineers. Each course is meticulously crafted to provide in-depth knowledge and practical skills, ensuring participants can immediately apply what they learn in their professional practice. It hosts a variety of courses, each designed to address specific areas of structural engineering. Here’s a closer look at some of the key offerings:

**Concrete Structures – Technical Notes (EC2-EC8):**

This course delves into the design principles of reinforced concrete structures according to Eurocode 2 and Eurocode 8. Here, you will have access to a group of slides developed in the first versions of the Eurocode structural design modules for SAP2000. These slides aim to clarify and identify relevant technical aspects to consider while designing and checking concrete structures.

**Geometric Non-Linearity:**

Understanding geometric non-linearity is crucial for accurately analyzing structures under large deformations. This course focuses on the principles of non-linear analysis, providing engineers with the tools to evaluate the performance of structures subjected to significant loads and displacements. It is a fundamental course for anyone wanting to progress clearly in the understanding of structural geometric non-linearity while developing many examples and cases in SAP2000.

**Seismic Modeling and Analysis (EC8):**

With growing concerns about seismic safety, this course offers valuable insights into modelling and analyzing structures for seismic loads, following the guidelines in Eurocode 8. Participants will learn how to design structures that can withstand seismic forces, ensuring the safety and resilience of buildings in earthquake-prone areas.

**Quick Start SAP2000:**

SAP2000 is one of the industry’s most widely used structural analysis software programmes. This introductory course provides a step-by-step guide to using SAP2000, covering essential features and functionalities. Engineers will gain practical experience modelling, analyzing, and designing structures using this powerful tool.

**Quick Start 3DMacro:**

This course introduces engineers to 3DMacro, a software application for analyzing masonry structures. Participants will learn how to efficiently use the software to streamline their design processes and enhance their analytical capabilities, especially in the seismic modelling of masonry structures.

**Advanced SAP2000:**

For those looking to deepen their knowledge, this advanced course on SAP2000 covers complex modelling techniques, advanced analysis options, and design checks. Engineers will learn to tackle challenging structural problems and optimize their designs using this sophisticated software. This course is provided in many compact and dense slides, but the provided information is pervasive and practical.

**Steel Structures – Technical Notes (EC3):**

This course focuses on the design of steel structures by Eurocode 3. Engineers will explore various design methodologies, including limit state design, and gain insights into the behaviour of steel under different loading conditions.

These courses are offered online, allowing engineers from all over the world to join at their leisure. This flexibility is beneficial for professionals who have to balance work commitments with the desire to improve their skills. The courses are self-paced so that participants can learn at their own pace. The platform enables a variety of learning methods and timetables, from a few hours per week to extensive study.

Structural engineers looking to enhance their skills and knowledge are encouraged to explore the new learning platform. With a wealth of free resources at their fingertips, there has never been a better time to invest in professional development.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** EdTech Startups/Companies, Engineering, Online Courses, Online Education, Online Learning, Online Training, Professional Development, Quality Education

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### [Melbourne-Based Digital Teaching Assistant Sindy Labs Receives $300k](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/melbourne-based-digital-teaching-assistant-sindy-labs-receives-300k/)

**Published:** July 29, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Sindy Labs, a Melbourne-based digital teaching assistant, has been accepted into the University of California, Berkeley's SkyDeck accelerator programme, receiving US$200,000 (A$305k) as part of the deal.

**Content:**

Sindy Labs, a Melbourne-based [digital teaching](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/digital-teaching/) assistant, has been accepted into the University of California, Berkeley’s SkyDeck accelerator programme, receiving US$200,000 (A$305k) as part of the deal.

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Three former University of Melbourne medical students, Benjamin Arya, Taha Ansari, and Oliver Cucanic, founded Sindy Labs. They established their company last year after speaking with hundreds of educators about their concerns in the age of generative AI and [online courses](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-courses/) that students do not want to participate in, with up to 76% failing to connect with their online course materials. So, the trio developed Sindy, a new type of AI-powered conversational assessment. It engages students in tailored “check-ins” about their coursework and learning. At the same time, the data collected from those automated conversations helps educators track student progress against course objectives to provide personalized feedback at scale.

Sindy Labs is designed to improve student learning, help educators give better feedback, safeguard academic integrity and promote student competency in an era increasingly dominated by AI. In this new AI-driven educational landscape, the company believes there’s no better measure of a student’s understanding than their ability to discuss topics articulately. Its AI-driven product for schools and [universities](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/universities/) seamlessly blends into teaching experiences and assessment practices, ensuring academic integrity and easing academic burnout.

Speaking about the company, Co-founder & CEO of Sindy Labs, Benjamin Arya, said:

> **With 89% of students admitting use ChatGPT to write their assignments, the platform also ensures academic integrity by flagging students unfamiliar with their submission content, addressing issues such as contract cheating and an over-reliance on generative AI. Universities and learning institutions need help to do this. They are underprepared for the incredible shifts in teaching and learning due to the unprecedented pace of AI development. If we solve this problem, we can improve students’ learning experience while saving educators time and helping universities improve career outcomes for their graduates.**

Arya met Cucanic during the University of Melbourne’s Startup Competition in 2021. After working on several projects together, they formed Sincidium, now Sindy Labs, and won the startup competition in which they had previously competed.

The platform’s journey into the world of AI in education began with a shared revelation at the University of Melbourne’s startup cluster, fueled by the realization that the learning landscape was changing at an unprecedented rate. Once subtle, AI’s influence in education has now spread to all levels, challenging traditional paradigms ranging from the authenticity of essays on classic literature to students’ growing reliance on AI technologies such as ChatGPT.

Over the last few months, Sindy’s exploration of AI’s role in education has propelled the firm to the forefront of innovation. It has concluded that the solution to today’s problems is reminiscent of earlier educational techniques.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** AI Education, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Teaching, EdTech Funding, EdTech Investors, EdTech Startups/Companies, Online Courses, Online Education

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### [Global Investment Firm KKR to Acquire Instructure for $4.8B](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/global-investment-firm-kkr-to-acquire-instructure-for-4-8b/)

**Published:** July 29, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Instructure Holdings, Inc., a leading learning ecosystem, recently announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by investment funds managed by KKR.

**Content:**

Instructure Holdings, Inc., a leading learning ecosystem, recently announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by investment funds managed by KKR, a leading global investment firm, for $23.60 per share in an all-cash transaction valued at an enterprise value of approximately $4.8 billion. The deal marks a potential return in private equity activity following a period of dormancy caused by high interest rates and hampered debt financing for leveraged buyouts.

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The per-share purchase price represents a premium of 16 per cent over the Instructure’s unaffected share price of $20.27 as of May 17, 2024, the last trading day before media reports regarding a potential transaction. KKR, with participation from Dragoneer Investment Group, will acquire all outstanding shares, including those owned by Instructure’s existing majority owner, Thoma Bravo. This leading software investment firm took the company public in 2021.

The Instructure ecosystem of products enhances the lives and outcomes of students, professional learners, and educators. It has approximately 200 million learners across more than 100 countries and a thriving [community](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/community/) of over 1,000 partners. With its expansive network of educators, learners, and partners, the platform is committed to broadening its platform and delivering $1B in revenue by 2028.

As part of the agreement, the Instructure management team, led by CEO Steve Daly, will continue to lead the company in their current roles. KKR will support Instructure as it increases investment in technology and innovation across its leading global learning platform, including its core Canvas and Parchment products.

Steve Daly commented on the acquisition:

> **Our leadership team laid out an aggressive go-forward strategy in our investor day presentation earlier this year. We believe Instructure has a significant growth runway as we focus on core markets, unlocking new opportunities and continuing to build the Instructure Learning Ecosystem. It was immediately apparent that KKR is aligned with our long-term vision and growth strategy, and we look forward to working closely with them. Together, we build on our position as the education platform that powers learning for a lifetime, transforming education into opportunities for all learners globally.**

KKR is investing in infrastructure through its North America Fund XIII.

KKR will support Instructure in creating a broad-based equity ownership programme to allow all of the company’s employees to further participate in the benefits of ownership after the transaction closes. This strategy is based on the belief that team member engagement through ownership is a key driver in building stronger companies. Since 2011, over 50 KKR portfolio companies have awarded billions of dollars of total equity value to over 100,000 non-senior management employees.

Webster Chua, Partner at KKR, added:

> **Given its unique positioning at the center of academic life, Instructure has a distinct opportunity to be a true end-to-end partner to students, teachers, and administrators. Under Thoma Bravo’s stewardship, Instructure has evolved into an expansive platform focused on delivering strong student outcomes. We look forward to working with Steve and the Instructure management team to accelerate growth and continue scaling its global portfolio of products.**

Holden Spaht, managing partner at Thoma Bravo, also stated:

> **This transaction results from a deliberate and thoughtful process and ultimately has an excellent outcome for all shareholders. We’ve thoroughly enjoyed working with Steve and the Instructure management team to transform the business into a scaled, durable platform, and we are excited to watch the next chapter of growth unfold under KKR’s ownership.**

The transaction, which the Instructure Board unanimously approved of the Directors, is expected to close later this year, subject to customary closing conditions, including receipt of required regulatory approvals. In addition to approval by the Instructure Board of Directors, Instructure stockholders holding most of the outstanding voting securities of the Instructure are expected to approve the transaction by written consent. Once the preceding written permission has been delivered, no further action by other Instructure stockholders will be required to approve the transaction.

Upon completion of the transaction, Instructure’s common stock will no longer be listed on the New York Stock Exchange, and Instructure will become a privately held company headquartered in Salt Lake City.

J.P. Morgan Securities LLC acted as the lead financial advisor, Macquarie Capital also worked as a financial advisor to Instructure and Kirkland & Ellis LLP is the legal advisor to Instructure. Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, Moelis & Company LLC and UBS Investment Bank acted as financial advisors, and Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP acted as legal advisor to KKR.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** EdTech Acquisition, Mergers and Acquisition, Online Education, Online Learning, Online Teaching, Private Equity

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### [Turnitin Launches New AI Paraphrasing Detection Tool to Help Educators](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/turnitin-launches-new-ai-paraphrasing-detection-tool-to-help-educators/)

**Published:** July 29, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Turnitin, a leading provider of technology solutions in academic integrity, has recently announced its AI paraphrasing detection feature.

**Content:**

Turnitin, a leading provider of technology solutions in academic integrity, has recently announced its AI paraphrasing detection feature. The tool, integrated into Turnitin’s AI writing capabilities, empowers educators and publishers to identify when AI paraphrase tools may have been used to modify AI-generated text to evade detection. This puts educators and researchers at the forefront of maintaining academic integrity.

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With the proliferation of generative AI tools, ensuring original [critical thinking](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/critical-thinking/) in education and research writing has become increasingly challenging. Writers, including students and researchers, may use AI paraphrasing to modify AI-generated text created by large language models, leading educators and publishers to believe that the work is original. A recent study by Tyton Partners\* found that students continue to lead educators and administrators in using generative AI tools. Fifty percent of students are monthly or monthly users, compared to approximately 40 percent of educators and administrators.

Speaking about the development, Annie Chechitelli, Chief Product Officer of Turnitin, said:

> **AI has incredible potential to benefit education, but writers need to be transparent about how they use Generative AI. Applying AI paraphrasing to AI-generated content is likely a sign that the writer is trying to hide their use of AI, which is the opposite of transparency. Turnitin provides the tools and insights to preserve the value of original work.**

Turnitin’s AI paraphrasing detection feature not only identifies instances where AI paraphrasing may have been used to modify AI-generated text, but also opens the door for constructive conversations. Its detection feature enables educators and researchers to engage in meaningful discussions with writers about the importance of ethical writing practices and proper paraphrasing techniques, fostering a positive learning environment.

Turnitin introduced its AI writing detector and report in early 2023, drawing on over 25 years of experience in understanding and preserving academic writing. Of the almost 200 million papers reviewed\* since the launch, Turnitin data shows:

- Over 22 million papers (approximately 11 percent of the 200 million) contain at least 20 percent AI writing.
- Over six million papers (approximately 3 percent of over 200 million) contain at least 80 percent AI writing.

Turnitin’s AI writing detection is seamlessly integrated into Turnitin Originality, providing users with a straightforward experience. iThenticate users can access it by licensing [AI writing](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/ai-writing/) capabilities separately. When AI writing detection is enabled, including AI paraphrasing detection, it automatically checks each submission for both AI writing and AI paraphrasing. Its detection feature highlights where within the submission a text spinner was likely applied to AI writing, giving insights into how the writing was constructed.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** AI Writing, Artificial Intelligence, Critical Thinking, Plagiarism, Reading and Writing, Research

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### [Verbatica Raises $700k to Revolutionize Its Language Learning Platform](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/verbatica-raises-700k-to-revolutionize-its-language-learning-platform/)

**Published:** July 29, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Verbatica, a UAE-based educational technology platform, has raised $700,000 in angel investments to revamp its language learning platform.

**Content:**

Verbatica, a UAE-based educational technology platform, has raised $700,000 in angel investments to revamp its [language learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/language-learning/) platform. With this funding, the company plans to enter the Middle East and North African markets and work through the roadmap leading up to a fundraising event scheduled for November 2024.

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Nikita Savilov and Nikolay Morozov founded Verbatica, and the platform’s standout feature is its application of the LQ model. Reading, Listening, Writing, Speaking, and Cultural Features are among the LQ’s models. The feature that is notably innovative in this system is the emphasis on cultural immersion through books, films, habits, and historical context—this provides a comprehensive understanding of the framework in which the language is set. It offers flexible learning options for either self, teacher-led study or switching between the two modes. All learning materials are fitted into one platform: dictionaries and flashcards, making the learning process coherent.

Verbatica’s launch in the UAE is significant. The country has large levels of migration, and the population is diversified. Moving ahead, the startup achieves its targeted entry into Indonesia before expanding into other parts of Asia. Its aggressive growth strategy demonstrates its founders’ seriousness about meeting global language learning demands.

Verbatica plans to begin demo testing of its platform on August 15, with a complete launch scheduled for the end of August, shortly before the start of the school year. The scheduling is intended to pique the interest of students and professionals preparing for the new school year.

With its innovative approach to language education, strong market strategy, and clear expansion plans, Verbatica is poised to impact the language learning sector significantly. The recent angel investment is crucial to achieving its goals and advancing its mission of improving language proficiency through cultural immersion and advanced technology.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** EdTech Funding, EdTech Investors, EdTech Startups/Companies, Language Learning, Online Courses, Online Education, Reading and Writing

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### [Merrill and IMG Academy Team Up to Offer Financial Education to Student-Athletes](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/merrill-and-img-academy-team-up-to-offer-financial-education-to-student-athletes/)

**Published:** July 26, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Merrill Wealth Management and IMG Academy have forged a unique three-year partnership, aiming to enhance financial awareness among student-athletes and their families.

**Content:**

Merrill Wealth Management and IMG Academy have forged a unique three-year partnership, aiming to enhance financial awareness among student-athletes and their families. This initiative, unlike any other, is designed to provide actionable [financial education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/financial-education/) that can guide IMG Academy student-athletes not only during their student-athlete journey but also in their future lives.

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Under this partnership, Merrill Advisors, renowned for their financial acumen, will deliver specialized personal financial education to IMG Academy student-athletes and families. The curriculum, which incorporates Bank of America’s Better Money Habits, covers a range of topics including the basics of savings and spending, introduction to credit, and general investing information from Merrill.

Speaking on the collaboration, Greg McGauley, Head of Merrill Private Wealth Management, International and Institutional Groups, said:

> **Athletes today are navigating an increasingly complex financial landscape and are expected to make decisions at an early age that can have a significant impact on their futures. That is why this partnership with IMG Academy is so important and timely. It offers students and their parents the education and resources to help them make informed financial decisions now and in the future.**

IMG Academy’s intentional and unparalleled focus on holistic personal development sets it apart from any other education brand or institution worldwide. It is the only prep school in the world with a dedicated staff of more than 100 specialists focused specifically on intentional personal development in the areas of leadership, mental performance, nutrition, [communication](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/communication/), and sports science. Its boarding school and digital tools, NCSA College Recruiting and IMG Academy+, assist in placing over 30,000 student-athletes on college athletic rosters each year.

Brent Richard, CEO of IMG Academy, added:

> **Given the modern high school and collegiate student-athlete landscape, developing financial literacy at a younger age is becoming increasingly important. Establishing a partnership that provides our student-athletes and their families with financial resources and knowledge is another significant addition to our holistic education curriculum and only further increases the value of an IMG Academy education.**

The financial education programme will be available to students and their families at IMG Academy’s on-site boarding school in Bradenton, Fla., and through its online course, IMG Academy+. The curriculum, set to launch during the 2024/2025 academic year, includes educational sessions, campus-wide assemblies, self-study materials, and one-on-one meetings with Merrill advisors for students and families.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Communication, Curriculum, Financial Education, Financial Literacy, Holistic Development, Online Courses, Partnerships, Sports

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### [Paper Launches New Teacher Tools to Enhance Classroom Management Experience](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/paper-launches-new-teacher-tools-to-enhance-classroom-management-experience/)

**Published:** July 26, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Paper, a leading personalized learning platform, has recently announced Teacher Assign, a suite of teacher support tools designed to enhance the classroom management experience.

**Content:**

Paper, a leading [personalized learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/personalized-learning/) platform, has recently announced Teacher Assign, a suite of teacher support tools designed to enhance the [classroom management](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/classroom-management/) experience. The newly introduced features enable educators to create and track assignments for their students, empowering them to leverage the power of the platform within their classrooms fully.

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With its user-friendly interface and streamlined workflow, the Teacher Assign Suite helps educators save time while providing Paper’s tutors with in-depth context on students’ assignment progress and learning needs. Key features include:

- **Pulse Questions:** Instantly generates customized 5-question quizzes based on the subject, learning standard, and theme a teacher selects, helping identify learning gaps.
- **Review Center Assign:** Enables teachers to create student assignments and tap Paper’s tutor base for initial reviews, reducing time spent on assignment evaluation and grading.
- **Live Help Assign:** Helps teachers reinforce concepts by directing students who need help to professional tutors available 24/7. By adding instructions and uploading attachments, teachers can ensure tutors have the information they need to help students succeed.

Commenting on the development, Roberto Cipriani, Co-founder, CTO & COO of Paper, said:

> **This back-to-school season, we’re dedicated to providing teachers with best-in-class tools that leverage purpose-built EdTech technology. We aim to enhance classroom efficiency, support personalized learning, and help close learning gaps.**

The company also launched a platform integration with Google Classroom, making it even easier for teachers to quickly assign work to Paper’s Review Center, the platform’s AI-enhanced review service that provides on-demand writing feedback.

Paper’s educational support system encourages children throughout their academic careers, from 24/7 high-quality tutoring to after-school enrichment to college and career opportunities, allowing them to gain confidence in what comes next. The organization serves over 3 million children from around 300 school systems in 41 states and Canada. Its recent statewide collaborations with Mississippi and Tennessee have added approximately 200 districts to this number.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Afterschool, Artificial Intelligence, Career Growth, Classroom Management, Online Education, Online Learning, Online Teaching, Personalized Learning

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### [Spardha School of Music & Dance Announces Innovative Online Kathak Course](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/spardha-school-of-music-dance-announces-innovative-online-kathak-course/)

**Published:** July 26, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Spardha School of Music & Dance has announced the launch of a new dance course, Kathak, to complement its varied repertoire.

**Content:**

Spardha School of Music & Dance has announced the launch of a new dance course, Kathak, to complement its varied repertoire. This course imparts confidence in students and helps them develop a sense of identity and belonging with a deep understanding of Indian culture. Kathak is the perfect dance form as a storytelling art that combines intricate footwork, graceful movements, and expressive gestures to narrate tales from Indian mythology and history.

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Spardha has established itself as a prominent online performing arts learning platform. It is committed to making high-quality dance and [music education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/music-education/) available to everyone, anywhere. The platform ensures that students receive the best education and become confident performers in the shortest period possible with a meticulously crafted curriculum by industry experts. It offers a wide range of courses in singing (including Hindustani Classical, Carnatic, Bollywood, and Western styles) and instruments such as guitar, piano, keyboard, ukulele, violin, flute, and tabla. The dance section, previously featuring Bharatanatyam and Bollywood Dance, now also includes one of the most popular Indian classical dance forms – Kathak.

This classical dance form, Kathak, is not just about developing a deeper connection with Indian culture and heritage, but also about experiencing the joy of expressing stories through dance. It’s a fulfilling pursuit for anyone interested in exploring the rich traditions of India. By learning Kathak, students can enhance their physical fitness, rhythm, and coordination, all while experiencing the sheer joy of dance.

Spardha’s online Kathak course is designed with the modern learner in mind, offering the convenience of fitting music and dance classes into their schedule. The new Kathak classes also provide personalized sessions with ease of scheduling, allowing students to learn at their own pace and convenience. To address the absence of structure in the country’s performing arts education, the company has collaborated with industry specialists who have devised a result-oriented curriculum for different categories. The curriculum for Kathak at Spardha is designed by the globally renowned Kathak dancer and choreographer Amruta Paranjpe, ensuring a comprehensive and convenient learning experience.

Amruta’s expertise ensures that each lesson brings the student closer to being a confident and graceful performer. The focus is on building a strong foundation in Kathak and imparting cultural awareness—all while having fun.

Spardha’s Kathak course aims to provide more than just technical dance skills. It offers a window into India’s rich cultural heritage, helping students develop confidence, prepare for performances, and find personal fulfilment through dance. The 1-on-1 live sessions allow students to learn and imbibe the intricacies of Kathak at their own pace, making learning both effective and enjoyable. This course is an excellent opportunity for children and adults to understand and appreciate the cultural heritage of Kathak while learning to perform with elegance and confidence.

Spardha offers prospective students a free trial session to make the decision easier. This allows the students to experience the learning platform firsthand before fully committing to the course. Its result-oriented curriculum, personalized yet structured learning, and friendly, certified, and professional teachers ensure that every student receives the best possible education, no matter where they are.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Curriculum, Digital Storytelling, Live Online Learning, Music Education, Music Learning, Online Classes, Online Courses, Online Education, Online Music Course, Online Teaching

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### [Bevinzey Unveils New Offerings to Transform AI-Driven Learning Platform](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/bevinzey-unveils-new-offerings-to-transform-ai-driven-learning-platform/)

**Published:** July 26, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Bevinzey, an AI-powered learning platform that transforms education for students and educators, has announced two new features to enhance the user experience and change how people engage with educational materials.

**Content:**

Bevinzey, an AI-powered learning platform that transforms education for students and educators, has announced two new features to enhance the user experience and change how people engage with educational materials. The Manuscript Generation and Text Interactor features utilize [artificial intelligence](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/artificial-intelligence/) to provide users with a more interactive and [personalized learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/personalized-learning/) experience.

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The Manuscript Generation feature allows users to upload relevant research papers and provide a manuscript outline. With just a click of a button, the AI-powered system will generate a complete manuscript, saving users valuable time and effort. This feature is especially beneficial for students and researchers who often need help with the tedious task of writing manuscripts. With Bevinzey’s Manuscript Generation, users can focus on their research and let the platform handle the writing process.

In addition to the Manuscript Generation, Bevinzey has also introduced the Text Interactor feature. This feature allows users to engage in captivating conversations with books, papers, contracts, and other written materials. With natural language processing, the AI-powered system can transform reading into an interactive dialogue, making learning more exciting and enjoyable. This feature is perfect for individuals who want to elevate their reading experience and have a deeper understanding of the materials they are studying.

Speaking about the newly launched features, Bevinzey’s founder, Dr Michael Danquah, said:

> **We are excited to introduce these new features to our platform, as we believe they will significantly benefit our users and enhance their learning journey. Our goal is to provide a more personalized and interactive learning experience, and these new features are a significant step towards achieving that. We are confident that our users will find these features valuable and will continue to support our platform.**

Founded by Dr. Michael Danquah in Illinois, Bevinzey simplifies learning by quickly summarizing large texts into key points and automatically generating various types of questions, such as multiple-choice, true/false, short answer, fill-in-the-blank, and higher-order thinking questions from the provided content. Users can engage with texts interactively, transforming reading into a dynamic dialogue. Bevinzey’s Manuscript Generation and Text Interactor features are now available for all users. With these new additions, the platform continues solidifying its position as a leader in AI-powered learning.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Digital Writing, EdTech Startups/Companies, Interactive Learning, Online Education, Online Learning, Personalized Learning

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### [Hyatt India, CII & EHL Unite to Launch Vocational Education Training Programme](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/hyatt-india-cii-ehl-unite-to-launch-vocational-education-training-programme/)

**Published:** July 26, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Hyatt India, a leading global hospitality company guided by the mission of caring for people so they can be their best, is pleased to announce a collaboration with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and EHL Hospitality Business School.

**Content:**

Hyatt India, a leading global hospitality company guided by the mission of caring for people so they can be their best, is pleased to announce a collaboration with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and EHL Hospitality Business School to offer the prestigious [Vocational Education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/vocational-education/) and Training (VET) Swiss Professional Diploma programme across its properties in Delhi NCR and Lucknow. This strategic alliance combines Hyatt’s industry expertise, EHL’s academic quality, and CII’s networking significance to provide students with a world-class education and training opportunity.

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The 18-month programme, which represents an important step in Hyatt’s commitment to fostering the growth and excellence of India’s hospitality industry, will be offered at Hyatt Regency Delhi, Andaz Delhi, Grand Hyatt Gurgaon, and Hyatt Regency Lucknow. The initiative, divided into three learning levels: Foundation, Intermediate, and Advanced, is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge required to succeed in the hospitality industry.

With a focus on practical training and industry-specific competencies, the programme will offer learning in three distinct streams: ‘Culinary,’ ‘Food & Beverage Service,’ and ‘Rooms.’ Each certificate level builds skills on top of the previous and culminates in a Professional Diploma.

Commenting on the partnership, Sunjae Sharma, Managing Director – India & Southwest Asia, Hyatt Hotels:

> **At a time when India is emerging as a global leader in the hospitality industry, there is significant growth potential for the youth of India who chose the VET by EHL programme, offered by the Confederation of Indian Industry. We are pleased to be part of this initiative and to contribute to training a new generation of hoteliers in collaboration with CII and EHL. The learning and training imparted at Hyatt will enable these young minds to stand out in this competitive sector and achieve their dreams.**

Sharma added:

> **We are excited to launch the VET by EHL program today at multiple Hyatt Hotels across India. The program shall be delivered in coordination with the CII Institute of Hospitality; CII and EHL have established a long-term strategic partnership in India for the skilling of the youth for hospitality. This long-term partnership ensures the quality and sustainability of the programme.**

Students who have successfully completed their higher secondary education with a minimum of 50% marks in English are eligible to apply for this programme. This eligibility criteria ensures that the programme attracts suitable candidates who are ready to engage with world-class educational resources and gain practical skills through hands-on training.

Executive Director of the Confederation of Indian Industry, Sougata Roy Choudhury, emphasized the unique features of the VET by EHL Swiss Professional Diploma initiative. He stated:

> **With the rapidly expanding hospitality industry in India and many other countries, skilled professionals are urgently required. Also, the youth’s interest in long-duration courses needs to grow. Hence, CII, as an Industry body, has stepped in to bridge this gap through the VET by EHL Swiss Professional Diploma initiative, which offers practical training by industry experts at renowned and luxurious Hyatt hotels. We ensure students are job-ready from day one, and upon completing this 18-month diploma, they secure placements in top hotels and restaurants worldwide.**

Headquartered in Chicago, Hyatt is dedicated to empowering the next generation of hospitality leaders by providing a platform for students to acquire invaluable experience and skills. In line with its aim of caring for people so they may be their best selves, the company has introduced significant initiatives such as RiseHY, a global programme that bridges the gap between career opportunities in hospitality and the young people who need them the most. Through RiseHY, Hyatt hotels worldwide have pledged to hire 10,000 Opportunity Youths by 2025.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Career Growth, Higher Education, Online Education, Online Training, Quality Education, Vocational Education, Vocational Training

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### [Union Budget 2024: EdTech Stakeholders React to the Latest Budget Announcements](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/union-budget-2024-edtech-stakeholders-react-to-the-latest-budget-announcements/)

**Published:** July 24, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** The Hon'ble Finance Minister of India (FM), Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2024 on July 23, marking the first Budget of the BJP-led NDA since Prime Minister Narendra Modi began his third term.

**Content:**

The Hon’ble Finance Minister of India (FM), Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2024 on July 23. This is the first Budget of the BJP-led NDA since Prime Minister Narendra Modi began his third term. While addressing the Union Budget for 2024-25, the Finance Minister proposed a significant allocation focused on enhancing the country’s education, employment, and skills.

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The Union Budget 2024 highlights a significant focus on education, employment, and skilling, with substantial investments to develop a more skilled and educated workforce. The stated plans and allocations are expected to boost educational infrastructure, job creation, and [skill development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/skill-development/) across the country.

During her speech, the Finance Minister unveiled a new initiative to provide internship opportunities at 500 prominent companies to 1 crore students over the next five years. Each student will receive a monthly stipend of Rs 5,000 plus a one-time assistance payment of Rs 6,000. Amongst these, Rs 1.48 lakh crore has been allocated explicitly for **education**, **employment**, and **skilling**.

Sitharaman emphasized the Government’s commitment to improving skill development, revealing that the new schemes will train 20 lakh youth over five years. This move is expected to substantially contribute to the nation’s workforce by providing young people with the skills they need to succeed in various industries.

As part of this Budget, the Government will offer financial assistance of up to 10 lakhs in loans for higher education in domestic institutions. This Support will be provided through e-vouchers, which will be directly provided to one lakh students annually, along with an interest subsidy of 3 per cent of the loan amount.

The Finance Minister also highlighted several initiatives for the skill development sector. These include upgrading 5,000 Industrial training institutes (IITs) using the hub-and-spoke model, aligning course content with the industry’s skill requirements, and revising the model skill loan scheme to facilitate loans up to Rs 7.5 lakh with a guarantee from the Government. The model skill loan scheme is likely to benefit 25,000 students per year.

In the February edition of the Union Budget 2024, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stressed that the **National Education Policy (NEP) 2020** has increased the number of higher educational institutes and women in STEM courses in the last ten years.

Education stakeholders are keen to share their insights on the new Budget and how it can benefit the education sector. Here are some of the quotations from edtech founders and other stakeholders:

**Prateek Maheshwari, Co-Founder of PhysicsWallah and Chair of the India EdTech Consortium (IEC),** said, **“**I appreciate the Budget 2024 announcements and see them as positive steps towards Viksit Bharat. The Government’s focus on closing the skill gap is clear with five new schemes. One key scheme promotes collaboration between the Government, academia, and industry to upskill youth by matching course content with industry needs and adding new courses for emerging demands. This is a crucial development, and the EdTech sector can significantly expand this initiative across Bharat. For students who are not eligible under any scheme or policy, the announcement of a loan of Rs 10 Lakh to pursue higher education at any domestic institution is in line with NEP 2020’s vision of improving the Gross Enrollment Ratio of the nation and the Government should also look at introducing academic performance-linked models of funding for Educational programmes.”

**Prateek believes skill-building loans and programmes for women and girls will help the country reap demographic and gender dividends, resulting in increased economic growth.**

**Rohin Kapoor, Partner, Education and Skilling, Management Consulting, BDO India,** added, ‘The announcement of INR 1.48 lakh crore provision, along with inclusion in the list of 9 priorities of the Government, spells out an intention to truly transform the sector for the upliftment of the society, especially youth & women. Announcing three employment-linked incentive schemes covering first-timers in manufacturing & other sectors has the potential to generate millions of job-related opportunities in the formal sector. Furthermore, investments in upgrading 1,000 ITIs with outcome orientation & improving access to skilling/educational loans are expected to empower the next generation to pursue higher & vocational education programmes. Offering paid internship opportunities in top companies to over one crore youth will likely open multiple doors to employment whilst bridging the gap between academia/skilling institutions & the corporate world.”

Kapoor also expressed his disappointment regarding the latest NEET chaos, saying: Unfortunately, no announcements were made regarding restructuring the NTA, digitizing [competitive exams](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/competitive-exams/) to avoid a NEET-like fiasco, or incentivizing foreign investment in K12 and higher education.

Expressing his excitement**, Prof. Dr M.S. Moodithaya, Vice Chancellor, NITTE Deemed to be University,** said, “I am happy to note that the Union Budget 2024-25 has rightly recognized the focus on India’s Youth as the route for economic growth. To harness the potential of our youthful population, the Finance Minister has made provisions for **skill development, education, entrepreneurship, innovation,** and **employment generation**. The proposal to provide Rs. 1.48 lakh crore for education, employment and skill development is most profound. Financial Support for loans up to Rs. 10 lakh to students aiming for higher education in domestic education is a good move for the **National Education Policy**. Another ambitious announcement is the proposal to provide internships for one crore youth, with a stipend of Rs. 5,000 and one-time assistance of Rs. 6,000. How would the Finance Minister ensure the industry responds positively by allocating resources from their CSR funds.”

In her address presenting the Union Budget 2024, the Finance Minister introduced a PM Package consisting of five projects to increase **employment** and **skilling**, with a total investment of Rs 2 lakh crore. This year, Rs 1.48 lakh crore has been allocated specifically for education, employment, and skill development.

**Medhavi Skill University- Sikkim, Kuldip Sarma, MSU’s Co-Founder and Pro-Chancellor,** said, “The implementation of **NEP2020** will be bolstered with Education Budget 2024 highlighting productivity, employment and skilling, and manufacturing and services as priorities. In addition to the budget allocation of Rs 1.48 lakh crore to the education, employment, and skilling initiatives, specific initiatives like job assistance for benefiting 30 lakh youth, incentives for new jobs in the manufacturing sector and upgradation of 1000 ITIs will bring skill development and practical learning to the fore. The new centrally funded scheme, in partnership with state governments and companies and announced paid internships in top firms, will aid in achieving the goal of skilling 20 lakh youth in the next five years.”

**Arun Prakash, CEO and Founder of GUVI stressed the PM package, which included five projects,** stating, **“**The Union Budget’s focus on upskilling Indian youth and higher education through financial packages and loans up to INR 10 lakh will have long-term benefits. The Prime Minister’s Package, which includes five schemes with an INR 2 lakh crore budget to boost employment and skills, will help India become a technology hub. This will benefit the EdTech industry and other sectors like IT by providing a steady flow of trained professionals. The centre’s focus on promoting employment, upskilling, and supporting the middle class is a smart policy that will drive long-term success and position India as a leader in key sectors.”

Highlighting the positive impact of the Union Budget’s focus on **education** and **upskilling**, **Rishabh Khanna, CEO and co-founder of Suraasa,** **said**, “The Finance Minister’s emphasis on education in the Union Budget is a commendable initiative. Allocating INR 2 lakh crore for skilling, among other measures, will significantly enhance the country’s educational infrastructure. This investment will provide educators with ample opportunities to upskill in trending areas. Additionally, the focus on employment generation and the strategic package for upskilling the Indian youth will bolster the aspirations of numerous job seekers, particularly within the teaching profession, and promote professional growth.”

**Ashish Saraf, VP and Country Director, Thales in India,** said, “We applaud the Government’s emphasis on skilling, research and innovation, complementing the **‘Viksit Bharat 2047’** vision in the Union Budget 2024-25. The Budget’s commitment to skilling 20 lakh youth over the next five years through centrally sponsored schemes and providing skilling loans will pave the way for cultivating a strong and future-ready workforce. These measures will create pathways for youth to gain essential skills, enhancing employability. We also welcome the focus towards inclusive and holistic growth through several other announcements, including employment-linked skilling schemes, internship opportunities to students in 500 top companies, and the allocation of over ₹3 lakh crore to advance women’s roles.”

**Prof. (Dr.) Madhu Veeraraghavan, Pro Vice Chancellor, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Bengaluru**, **who holds a Doctorate in Finance, stated**, “Public Sector Units (PSUs) are the single biggest repositories of industrial skills. Their divestment could have been strategically used to fund skill development clusters in emerging sectors such as Fintech, Logistics, Textiles, and Defence Production. Additionally, lenders to students possess critical insights into the employability of their borrowers and could be incentivized to align education and skills training with industry needs, enhancing efficiencies”.

According to the Union Budget, the Budget for leading business schools, known as Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs), has been reduced for the second consecutive year. The Budget for school education has been boosted by over Rs 535 crore, but the grant for higher education declined by more than Rs 9,600 crore from the previous fiscal year’s revised estimate (RE).

**Pankaj Jathar, Chief Executive Officer of NIIT Ltd,** said, “The budget announcement has laid a strong foundation for advancing education, skilling, and employment opportunities and is commendable. The allocation of Rs 2 lakh crore for the five employment and skilling schemes, along with Rs 1.48 lakh crore for education, employment, and skilling, underscores the Government’s dedication to the country’s youth and its commitment to propel growth. The new centrally sponsored scheme aimed at skilling 20 lakh youth over five years will significantly contribute to fostering a skilled workforce. This significant step is the need of the hour to bridge the gap between education and the skills essential to equip the youth to be industry-ready. These initiatives will help us maximize our education and skilling efforts, propelling the next growth phase for the Indian economy.”

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan also expressed his thoughts on the Union Budget 2024. He stated: The series of comprehensive and concrete measures announced by the finance minister will be a” **win-win for all stakeholders — students, academia and industry”**, adding that this is going to fulfil aspirations of our youth, empower people with more livelihood opportunities, increase accessibility to quality education and skills and is also going to create over 4.1 crore new jobs in the next five years.”

**Dr. Srinivasan. K, Director of MBA ESG India**, welcomed the recently presented Union Budget, saying, “Management colleges across the country exude confidence in the Union Education Budget 2024, presented by the Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, emphasizing the need for innovative and access-based education. This commitment is cemented for the future business leaders of our country because an absolute allocation of ₹1.48 lakh crores has been made for education, employment, and skill development. The Government has come forward with a scheme of providing loan assistance of up to ₹10 lakh for higher education in a domestic institution, making access to an MBA programme more straightforward and accessible to a more extensive range of talent who dream of pursuing it. The most promising thing for MBA colleges is the introduction of a centrally funded scheme to train 20 lakh youth in five years in association with state governments and companies. This shall ensure that our students acquire industry-relevant skills to fill the gap between academia and professional practice. Apart from this, updating the 1,000 ITIs per the industry’s needs would further enhance the quality of management education.”

The stipend amounting to ₹5,000 and a one-time allowance of ₹6,000 that the students would get under the internship scheme will provide immense hands-on experience to them. This will come along, especially by encouraging companies to use their CSR funds for this initiative, which would fan the creation of a collaboration between MBA colleges and the corporate sector.

**Dr Srinivasan feels that the newly proposed Budget for education will help India become a worldwide business and innovation hub by placing its students at the forefront of numerous industries.**

**Prof Arvind Sahay, Director at MDI Gurgaon,** **added**, “The thrust on education and skills in the Union Budget, presented by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today, is welcome. The focus on employment, skilling, MSMEs, and the middle class addresses short-term and long-term economic concerns. The announcement about internship opportunities for the youth in top companies is the need of the hour. I also like that the Minister indicated that states, industries, and centres will collaborate towards the common objective of training 20 lakh youth over five years”.

“One of the standout measures is the provision of e-vouchers for education loans. These vouchers, which offer a 3% interest rate, will benefit 1 lakh students, significantly reducing the financial burden of higher education. This initiative will enable more students to pursue their academic goals without the constraint of high-interest loans. Additionally, announcing financial Support for loans up to Rs 10 lakh for higher education is a progressive step. This measure will provide much-needed financial assistance to students aiming for advanced studies, ensuring that financial constraints do not impede their educational aspirations.”

**He believes that collaborative skilling programmes, introduced jointly with state governments and companies and aimed at training 20 lakh youth over five years, are another positive move.**

**Dr. K.P. Venugopala Rao, Director of SIBM Hyderabad**, also responded to the budget proposal, stating, “The role of education in providing a competent workforce is crucial for determining the nation’s future. India is catapulting to be the fifth largest economy in the world with a young population; it is heartening to see the Budget 2024 has a strong focus on employment, skilling, and MSMEs, offering the necessary impetus to leverage our nation’s resources. The allocation of ₹1.48 lakh crore for education, employment, and skills in this budget is a significant step forward in addressing the educational needs of the youth. This allocation is a 30% increase over the previous figure of ₹1,12,899 crore allocated to the Ministry of Education. This substantial rise underscores the government’s commitment to enhancing the country’s educational infrastructure and outcomes.”

**Dr Subir Verma, Director of FORE School of Management**, highlighted the impact of Union Budget 2024 on education, employment, and skill development, “The 2024 Union Budget demonstrates a robust commitment to advancing India’s educational framework and employment landscape. The substantial investments in expanding higher education institutions and establishing new ITIs will significantly enhance access to quality education, particularly for students from Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities. Additionally, introducing education loans up to ₹10 lakh for students in domestic institutions will make higher education more accessible and affordable. The emphasis on increasing female enrolment in STEM courses is a progressive step towards achieving gender parity in education and the workforce. We at FSM are eager to align our programs with the national priorities and are committed to preparing our students to excel in a dynamic and evolving job market.”

**Prof. V. N. Rajasekharan Pillai, Vice Chancellor, Somaiya Vidyavihar University,** added, “The Union Budget 2024-25 brings a wealth of promising initiatives for education, skill development, research, and youth empowerment. This budget shows the government’s dedication to building a knowledge-based economy and equipping our young people for future challenges. One of the standout welcome features is the substantial funding for higher education institutions, such as integrated science and technology education, IISERs, and IISc. The new **‘Jai Anusandhan’** scheme, with a massive ₹1 lakh crore fund for research and innovation, is a game-changer. These measures are set to elevate the quality of education and research in India, helping our institutions achieve global excellence.

“The emphasis on skill development is equally impressive. The **Skill, India Mission’s** success in training 1.4 crore youth and setting up 3000 new ITIs highlights the government’s proactive stance on bridging the skill gap and boosting employability. Increased funding for the **National Apprenticeship Training Scheme** (NATS) and the National Mission in Education through ICT further ensures that our youth are well-prepared for the digital era”.

**Prof. Pillai feels that the budget’s support for entrepreneurship, including interest-free loans under the ‘Jai Anusandhan’ initiative, promotes startup growth and innovation.**

The Modi government’s next focus is “employment and skilling,” the recently announced Budget includes a slew of measures to help in these areas. The FM also outlined nine goals for the Union Budget 2024. It prioritizes productivity and resilience in agriculture, employment and skilling, inclusive human resource development and social justice, manufacturing and services, urban development, energy security, infrastructure, innovation, research and development, and next-generation reforms.

In conclusion, EdTech leaders expressed satisfaction with the proposed Union Budget, which focuses on education, employment, and skilling and hopes to benefit the education industry.

**Categories:** Insight

**Tags:** Education Loan, Employment Skills, Higher Education, Internships, Research, Skill Development, Union Budget, Upskilling

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### [IIT Delhi Introduces Certificate Programme to Empower Engineering Students](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/iit-delhi-introduces-certificate-programme-to-empower-engineering-students/)

**Published:** July 25, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** The Indian Institute of Delhi (IITD) has launched a first-of-its-kind Certificate Programme in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs) Design.

**Content:**

The Indian Institute of Delhi (IITD) has launched a first-of-its-kind Certificate Programme in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs) Design. This high-impact 6-month programme is specifically designed for engineers from mechanical, electrical, automotive, and allied areas seeking to establish a strong foundation in EV/HEV technology. It is also tailored for professionals transitioning from traditional internal combustion engine technology to EVs and HEVs.

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The programme also caters to professionals aiming to fortify their expertise in the EV/HEV sector. It gives them the advanced knowledge and skills to design and develop innovative, sustainable, and efficient hybrid electric vehicles that meet the industry’s evolving needs.

The IITD Certificate Programme in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs) Design rightly integrates key concepts spanning thermodynamics, IC engines, electric machines and drives, power electronics, automotive hybridization, and battery design and modelling, providing participants with a comprehensive outlook to drive innovation.

The course’s design includes live sessions delivered and designed by renowned IITD faculty in line with the FAME scheme, industry-oriented insights, a Capstone project guided by the top IITD faculty and an opportunity for networking in the automotive industry. It also includes an optional 1-day campus immersion at the IIT Delhi campus towards the end of the programme, which provides exposure to the Centre for Automotive Research and Tribology (CART) facilities. The modules of this programme include:

- The complexity of technology integration.
- Energy storage systems.
- Design, operation, & modelling of batteries.
- Automotive hybridization and electrification (AHE), among others.

Through this programme, participants will be able to:

- Explain the operating characteristics of an internal combustion engine (ICE).
- Explain the process of vehicle hybridization and electrification.
- Explain various electric machines and propulsion technologies used in HEVs
- Explain the working principles of different types of energy storage systems
- Explain testing and modelling methods to characterize battery performance, reliability, and safety

The programme’s eligibility includes Engineering graduates (Mechanical, Electrical, Automotive, and allied areas) or Diploma holders (10+2+3) from a recognized university. It is set to begin on September 29, 2024, with a fee of INR 1,10,000 plus GST.

Upon successful programme completion with a minimum grading of 50% and maintaining a minimum attendance of 50%, participants will be awarded a prestigious certificate of completion from CEP, IIT Delhi.

The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) is one of India’s first five IITs, developed for training, research, and development in science, [engineering](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/engineering/), and technology. Since its inception, over 48,000 students have graduated from the institute in various disciplines, including Engineering, Physical Sciences, Management, Humanities and Social Sciences.

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**Tags:** Academic Research, Certification Programs, Engineering, Hybrid Programs, Online Programs, Research

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### [Uplimit Raises $11M in Series A Funding Round](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/uplimit-raises-11m-in-series-a-funding-round/)

**Published:** July 25, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Uplimit, a leader in AI-powered enterprise learning, announced that it has closed $11 million in a Series A funding round led by Salesforce Ventures.

**Content:**

Uplimit, a leader in AI-powered [enterprise learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/enterprise-learning/), announced that it has closed $11 million in a Series A funding round led by Salesforce Ventures, alongside existing investors GSV Ventures, Greylock Partners, and Cowboy Ventures, and new investors Translink Capital, Workday Ventures, and Conviction, emphasizes the critical need for effective [employee upskilling](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/employee-upskilling/) solutions due to the accelerating pace of GenAI’s influence on the future of work.

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Founded by education and AI veterans Julia Stiglitz, Sourabh Bajaj, and Jake Samuelson, Uplimit is breaking that tradeoff with a new approach to scaling effective enterprise education. Its end-to-end solution uses AI to supercharge cohort management, learner support, and authoring, allowing companies to enable customers and employees without choosing between impact and scale. AI can genuinely personalize learners’ experiences.

Julia Stiglitz, CEO and Co-founder of Uplimit stated:

> **Quality education has always been a scarce resource, but AI is finally changing that. AI allows us to create and update content in hours rather than weeks or months. Even in a course with thousands of learners, we can provide the level of personalization necessary to keep each learner engaged and motivated. This shift is even more critical given how AI drives increased demand for skill-building. AI technology is evolving at breakneck speed and completely changing how work is done, and employees need a way to grasp it quickly with resources that meet them where they are. That’s what Uplimit provides.**

Uplimit has partnered with companies ranging from Fortune 500s, like GE Healthcare and Kraft Heinz, to innovative startups, like Procore, to power effective employee and customer education at scale. Databricks, the leading AI-powered data intelligence platform, was an early adopter of its customer education solutions.

Claudine Emeott, Salesforce Ventures Partner and Head of the Salesforce Ventures Impact Fund, added:

> **Keeping employees ahead of the technology curve has become an urgent priority for our organizations. AI can help companies and individuals build the skills they need to thrive in this environment, and Uplimit is on the cutting edge when it comes to integrating AI into teaching and learning. We’re thrilled to support their continued growth and look forward to seeing their impact multiply in the coming years.**

With this funding, Uplimit will expand its enterprise and customer education offerings and build on current AI features, including cohort management tools, rapid aggregation and implementation of course feedback, interactive practice and assessment modules, and AI-powered course authoring.

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**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Employee, Employee Upskilling, Enterprise Learning, Funding, Online Courses, Personalized Learning, Quality Education

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### [Intellipaat Unveils New Professional Certification Programme for Undergraduate Students](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/intellipaat-unveils-new-professional-certification-programme-for-undergraduate-students/)

**Published:** July 25, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Intellipaat, a leading EdTech company with over one crore learners across 155+ countries, has recently launched its new Professional Certification Programme in Software Development Engineering (PCP—SDE).

**Content:**

Intellipaat, a leading EdTech company with over one crore learners across 155+ countries, has recently launched its new Professional Certification Programme in Software Development Engineering (PCP—SDE). The programme aims to deliver high-quality education that will help undergraduate students upskill on new-age digital skills and eventually land software development jobs at top product MNCs and startups.

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Over 15 lakh [engineering](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/engineering/) graduates pass out every year, and just 3-4% can secure software development jobs; additionally, many engineering graduates remain unemployed or end up working in sales, BPOs, and KPOs, among other non-technical job sectors. Many employment-related issues are encountered by tier 2, 3, and 4 cities and institutions that lack high-quality instruction on [new-age skills](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/new-age-skills/) required by the corporate world. At the same time, language becomes a barrier to acquiring these new technologies. Several students are uncomfortable with English and need help understanding it.

Intellipaat PCP—SDE programme is designed to fill this gap and help students learn in the language they are comfortable with, such as Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, or English. Upon completion, participants can achieve competitive salary packages, potentially up to 12 Lakhs per annum. Also, students will be provided unlimited job opportunities until they secure a CTC of 12 LPA.

The programme provides an educational experience similar to what anyone would have received from top colleges like IITs/NITs. It will be an 18-month programme, followed by a six-month internship. The course will be taught by top Industry experts and faculty from IITs. It is divided into three phases:

- The Foundation Module focuses on software development basics.
- Advanced training in Algorithms and Data Structures.
- A Specialization phase where students can specialize in Data Science & Analytics, [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/artificial-intelligence/), Full Stack Development, or [Cloud Computing](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/cloud-computing/).

The course is also delivered in vernacular languages to cater to a diverse student base and make [quality education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/quality-education/) accessible to the complete Bharat. The learners will receive [e-learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/e-learning/) videos in multiple vernacular languages like Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, English, and many more, and live sessions will be delivered in English, allowing students to learn in their preferred language. Additionally, special classes to improve spoken and written English will be provided, which is essential for cracking job interviews and excelling in the professional world.

Students will work on innovative real-world projects to showcase their skills to potential employers. The programme offers flexible EMI options starting at INR 5,000 per month.

Intellipaat was founded with the vision to democratize education. The Bangalore-based company focuses on high-quality content, innovative training pedagogy, 24/7 support, and comprehensive job assistance, ensuring that students are fully supported in their career journey. It collaborates with top universities & corporations such as iHUB IIT Roorkee, IITM Pravartak, IIT Jammu, VNIT Nagpur, IIM Ranchi, Massachusetts Institute of Technology & many more to create employability-driven programmes. The firm has a strong 3100+ hiring partner network and many alumni are working in top MNC’s and startups like Microsoft, Amazon, EY, etc. This programme will surely provide students with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to excel in the competitive job market.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Certification, Cloud Computing, E-Learning, Employee, Engineering, Hiring, Internships, New Age Skills, Online Programs, Quality Education, Universities

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### [Logic School of Management Inks MOU With Kerala's Additional Skill Acquisition Programme](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/logic-school-of-management-inks-mou-with-keralas-additional-skill-acquisition-programme/)

**Published:** July 25, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Logic School of Management, a Veranda Learning enterprise, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Additional Skill Acquisition Programme (ASAP), a state public sector programme of the Government of Kerala.

**Content:**

Logic School of Management, a Veranda Learning enterprise, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Additional Skill Acquisition Programme (ASAP), a state public sector programme of the Government of Kerala. This partnership aims to enhance [skill development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/skill-development/) in the region by offering professional programmes such as Enrolled Agent (EA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), and other relevant courses. The first batch of these courses is scheduled to begin in July 2024.

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The association between Logic School of Management and ASAP is a significant milestone toward providing high-quality education and skill development opportunities to students and professionals in Kerala. The EA, CPA, and CIA programmes are well-known credentials in accounting and finance, with stringent requirements and extensive treatment of essential topics.

**Enrolled Agent (EA) Programme**

The IRS awards the EA credential, the highest certification for U.S. tax professionals. EAs have extensive knowledge of U.S. tax laws and can represent taxpayers before the IRS. The EA programme will prepare students for the Special Enrollment Examination (SEE) and equip them with the expertise needed for tax practice.

**Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Programme**

The CPA credential is globally respected for proficiency in auditing, financial accounting, management accounting, and taxation. The CPA programme will provide comprehensive training to help students pass the Uniform CPA Examination and succeed in their careers.

**Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) Programme**

The CIA credential is the only globally recognized certification for internal auditors. The CIA programme will prepare students for the CIA examination, equipping them with the skills to perform effective internal audits and improve organizational operations.

**Additional Programmes**

In addition to EA, CPA, and CIA, Logic School of Management will offer other professional courses to enhance the skill sets of students and professionals in diverse fields. These programmes will be designed to meet the evolving demands of the global job market.

Santhosh Kumar, Director of Logic School of Management, expressed his enthusiasm about the partnership:

> **We are delighted to join hands with ASAP to bring world-class professional programmes to Kerala. This collaboration will give our students invaluable opportunities to gain globally recognized qualifications and enhance their career prospects. Together, we aim to build a skilled workforce that meets international standards.**

Veranda Learning Solutions, founded in 2018 by the Kalpathi AGS Group, offers a bouquet of training programmes for competitive exam preparation, including State Public Service Commission, Banking, Insurance, Railways, IAS, and CA, as well as a slew of professional skilling and [upskilling](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/upskilling/) programmes. The platform combines technology, processes, and methodologies to provide high-quality, in-depth, [personalized learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/personalized-learning/) opportunities and content to learners nationwide. The company offers services through a host of brands: Veranda RACE, Veranda IAS, Edureka, Six Phrase, Veranda HigherEd, Edureka Learning Centre, SmartBridge, BAssure, Talent Academy, Talent Publications, PHIRE, Sreedhar’s CCE, JK Shah Classes, VerandaK12, Tapasya Educational Institution Private Limited and Logic School of Management.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Certification, EdTech Startups/Companies, MOU, Online Education, Online Learning, Online Programs, Professional Learning, Skill Development, Upskilling

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### [PowerSchool Launches MyPowerHub, an Innovative Next-Generation Communications Platform](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/powerschool-launches-mypowerhub-an-innovative-next-generation-communications-platform/)

**Published:** July 24, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** PowerSchool, the leading provider of cloud-based software for K-12 education, has recently launched MyPowerHub. This next-generation communications platform.

**Content:**

PowerSchool, the leading provider of cloud-based software for [K-12](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/k-12/) education, has recently launched MyPowerHub. This next-generation [communications](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/communication/) platform consolidates all the essential tools for parents to facilitate their child’s educational progress through a single, seamless interface. This innovative solution simplifies the user experience for parents and students and offers significant cost-saving opportunities for school districts by eliminating the need for multiple other software programmes.

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MyPowerHub is now globally available to PowerSchool Student Information System (SIS) clients, with multimodal accessibility and features such as messaging, calendars, grades, timetables, and more. In October, the newly launched platform will include expanded capabilities such as support for 120 languages, messaging enhancements, proactive notifications, and PowerSchool’s AI Assistant, PowerBuddy.™ It will also be available to customers, regardless of the Student Information System (SIS) they use, ensuring that schools across the globe can benefit from its innovative features and unified platform.

Speaking about the development, Shivani Stumpf, Chief Product and Innovation Officer at PowerSchool, said:

> **We are thrilled to introduce MyPowerHub, which embodies our commitment to enriching the experience for all stakeholders involved in a student’s educational journey. By providing this comprehensive view – a single pane of glass – we are simplifying communication and access to vital information, making it easier for students, parents, and educators to stay connected and informed.**

MyPowerHub offers a consolidated experience by seamlessly integrating parent workflows from PowerSchool solutions into a single platform. It sets itself apart by seamlessly integrating newsfeeds, calendars, directories, and messaging with numerous essential district platforms, creating a genuine single-pane-of-glass experience for parents and students.

Beta testing by educators. MyPowerHub experienced high satisfaction ratings, with 100% finding it easy to navigate on a mobile device.\* Other high-rated features include scheduling calendar events, sending emails from the directory, and checking newsfeeds. Users also gave the translation of newsfeed articles and calendar events a score of 5.0, emphasizing the platform’s user-friendly design and functionality.

Following are the Key features of MyPowerHub

- **All-in-One Interface:** Parents can log into one interface and access all their essential platforms across the district. Graphical tiles will display grades, attendance, assignments, fees, directories, two-way messaging and more from the PowerSchool SIS, providing a streamlined view.
- **Accessibility:** MyPowerHub is GDPR, COPPA, and FERPA compliant and certified by 1EDTECH, ensuring data privacy and security.
- **Multi-Language Support:** Supports for over 120 languages by the end of 2024, ensuring inclusivity for diverse communities.
- **Unified Experience:** Seamlessly integrates with PowerSchool Student Information System, PowerSchool SchoolMessenger, PowerSchool Performance Matters, and PowerSchool Schoology Learning.
- **Mobile Accessibility:** The mobile application supports voice navigation, enhancing ease of use.

PowerBuddy-Ready: This feature enables parents to receive personalized support, proactive communication, and timely information through natural language interactions. Parents can inquire about their child’s grades, attendance, spring break schedule, or assignments seamlessly, eliminating the need to navigate multiple reports or app screens. The company supports over 55 million students in over 90 countries and over 17,000 customers, including over 90 of the top 100 districts by student enrollment in the United States.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Communication, EdTech Startups/Companies, K-12, Personalized Learning, Student Engagement

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### [MedLearn Establishes New Campus in Bengaluru to Support Healthcare Professionals](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/medlearn-establishes-new-campus-in-bengaluru-to-support-healthcare-professionals/)

**Published:** July 24, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** MedLearn, a prominent medical education startup dedicated to digital learning solutions for healthcare professionals, has recently inaugurated its new campus in Bengaluru.

**Content:**

MedLearn, a prominent [medical education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/medical-education/) startup dedicated to digital learning solutions for healthcare professionals, has recently inaugurated its new campus in Bengaluru. The event took place on the HPE site in Mahadevapura. It was attended by Impelsys executives, significant clients, and partners worldwide, including senior leaders from the American Heart Association. The gathering began with a campus tour from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM, then a cultural fest from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, and ended with dinner at 8:00 PM.

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This new facility, a beacon of innovation, represents a significant milestone for MedLern and its campus partner, Impelsys. The state-of-the-art campus will not just serve but lead as a center for innovation, enhancing training requirements and providing up-to-date learning resources for [healthcare](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/healthcare/) professionals.

MedLearn, founded in 2020 by Sameer Shariff and Deepak Sharma, has rapidly become a trusted [digital learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/digital-learning/) platform for hospitals and healthcare professionals. It leverages technology to deliver comprehensive hospital training solutions, focusing on nursing excellence, service excellence, and patient safety. The platform has established numerous collaborations and partnerships with hospitals, consistently working to improve the quality of healthcare delivery.

Expressing his excitement on the latest development, Deepak Sharma, CEO and Co-Founder of MedLern:

> **Our new campus marks a significant step forward in our mission to enhance healthcare delivery through advanced digital learning solutions. This facility will enable us to continue providing top-tier training resources and support to healthcare professionals, ultimately improving patient outcomes. We are thrilled to celebrate this milestone with our esteemed partners and guests.**

The newly formed campus is designed to accommodate over 1,000 employees and includes various departments to ensure seamless operations across multiple functions. These include dedicated Offshore Development Centers (ODCs) for global customers, products and platforms, technology services, learning and content services, marketing and communications, human resources, finance, facilities, and information technology. Its features include a cutting-edge lab for research and development, an immersive experience centre showcasing the latest technologies and solutions, multiple collaboration zones, a dynamic game room to foster creativity and team-building, and a dedicated wellness centre promoting employee health and work-life balance.

With a focus on innovation and efficiency, Impelsys collaborates with partners like MedLern to enhance operational efficiency and patient care outcomes through advanced digital solutions. The partnership between MedLern and Impelsys reflects their shared commitment to leveraging technology to improve healthcare delivery.

Due to its cutting-edge facilities and centralized operations, the latest campus is expected to enhance cooperation, client engagement, and employee well-being significantly. This achievement demonstrates MedLern’s commitment to innovation, efficiency, and workplace culture.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Campus Event, Communication, Digital Learning, Employee, Healthcare, Human Resources, Medical Education, Online Education, Partnerships

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### [Auxilo Raises $12M in Debt Funding to Enhance Education Loans](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/auxilo-raises-12m-in-debt-funding-to-enhance-education-loans/)

**Published:** July 24, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Auxilo, an education-focused non-banking financial corporation (NBFC), has raised INR 100 crore (approximately $12 million) in a debt funding round.

**Content:**

Auxilo, an education-focused non-banking financial corporation (NBFC), has raised INR 100 crore (approximately $12 million) in a debt funding round. This round involved the issuance of non-convertible debentures (NCDs) at Rs 1,00,000 each, according to regulatory filings accessed from the Registrar of Companies (RoC).

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Dezerv Securities contributed Rs 26.39 crore, while MAS Financial Services and CredAvenue Securities (Yubi) invested Rs 25 crore. The remaining balance is expected to be released soon. The regulatory filing added that the NCDs issued to MAS Financial and CredAvenue (Yubi) have a 36-month tenure with an interest rate of 9.65%, whereas those issued to Dezerv have a 29-month tenure with an annual coupon rate of 9.90%.

Founded in 2017, Auxilo offers [student loans](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/student-loans/) for pursuing education within India or abroad. The platform also extends loans to educational institutions for infrastructure and working capital requirements. Since its inception, the company claims to have provided [education loans](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/education-loans/) to over 12,000 students across more than 1,100 universities and education institutes in over 30 countries. In the next five years, it aims to disburse Rs 25,000 crore worth of loans to more than 150,000 students in India and overseas.

The company believes that every student has the right to [quality education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/quality-education/). It is taking steps to ensure that students acquire the knowledge, skills, and dispositions that they need to achieve their individual goals and maximize their contribution to society and the country as a whole.

A significant gap needs to be addressed in the Indian educational framework. To bridge this gap, as an Education Ecosystem Enabler and a growth-focused, socially responsible, fair lender, Auxilo provides [financial support](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/financial-support/) to an extensive network of students as well as a variety of schools, colleges, and universities to build a nation that takes pride in producing exceptional minds. With each passing second, India becomes more aspirational, and the organization calls for thriving in nurturing these aspirations and assisting millions of Indians and hundreds of educational institutions in becoming more globally competitive.

Since its establishment, Auxilo has raised over $145 million in equity and debt, including a $57 million fundraising round led by Tata Capital Growth in July last year.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** EdTech Funding, EdTech Investors, EdTech Startups/Companies, Education Loans, Financial Support, Quality Education, Student Loans, Universities

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### [ApplyBoard & TD Announce New Collaboration to Empower Indian Students](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/applyboard-td-announce-new-collaboration-to-empower-indian-students/)

**Published:** July 23, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** ApplyBoard, the leading student mobility platform, recently announced a new collaboration with TD, the second-largest bank in Canada and sixth-largest in North America by assets, to provide students with the resources and tools they need to transition to Canada.

**Content:**

ApplyBoard, the leading student mobility platform, recently announced a new collaboration with TD, the second-largest bank in Canada and sixth-largest in North America by assets, to provide students with the resources and tools they need to transition to Canada.

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Prospective students planning to study in Canada can enhance their study permit applications through the TD International Student Guaranteed Investment Certificate (GIC) Programme. ApplyBoard’s secure and private technology provides verifiable Proof of Financial Support through ApplyProof to help strengthen these applications.

[Indian students](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/indian-students/) can open a GIC with TD with no application fee via a simple, digital process and will start earning interest before arrival in Canada. The TD International Student GIC Programme also provides students a TD Student Chequing Account with no monthly plan fee (conditions apply), unlimited transactions, and additional benefits. Once in Canada, students can benefit from TD’s 1,000+ branch network, which has the most extended branch hours in the country and advisors who speak over 80 languages.

Sona Mehta, Executive Vice President of Canadian Personal Banking, TD Bank Group, commented on the partnership:

> **We are excited to share the news of this relationship with ApplyBoard as we work to make things easier for students from across the world, embarking on their journey to study in Canada. We know that navigating the process of studying abroad can be challenging. At TD, we are committed to supporting international students coming to Canada by offering tools, programmes and trusted advice to facilitate a frictionless transition to the Canadian banking environment.**

The programme is designed to assist international students from India who are eligible for the Government of Canada’s Student Direct Stream (SDS) Programme. As of January 1, 2024, the minimum financial requirement that students must show as part of their study permit application is CAD 20,635.

Meti Basiri, Co-founder & CEO of ApplyBoard, stated:

> **With TD’s legacy of providing financial solutions to Canadians for over 150 years and ApplyBoard’s position as the leading student mobility platform, we are optimistic that international students will receive the support and guidance they need to succeed in their academic pursuits. Together, we are dedicated to empowering international students throughout their journey and ensuring their success in Canada.**

ApplyBoard empowers students worldwide to access the most significant education by simplifying the [study abroad](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/study-abroad/) search, application, and acceptance process at over 1,500 universities in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, and Ireland. Since 2015, the company, headquartered in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, has assisted over 1 million students from more than 150 countries with their educational journeys.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** EdTech Startups/Companies, Financial Support, Indian Students, International Education, Online Courses, Online Education, Study Abroad

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### [Wealthbrite Raises $259k in Pre-Seed Funding to Fuel Expansion and Growth](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/wealthbrite-raises-259k-in-pre-seed-funding-to-fuel-expansion-and-growth/)

**Published:** July 23, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Wealthbrite, a UK-based commercial awareness and financial literacy programme provider, has recently announced that it has raised $259,000 (£200,000) in pre-seed funding from angel investors.

**Content:**

Wealthbrite, a UK-based commercial awareness and [financial literacy](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/financial-literacy/) programme provider, has recently announced that it has raised $259,000 (£200,000) in pre-seed funding from angel investors.

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Wealthbrite, founded in 2021 by Carla Hoppe, provides financial skills training to employees to build commercial acumen and financial literacy. It has worked in the legal, banking, and tech sectors to upskill talent and facilitate high-performing teams through greater financial awareness. The training fosters high-performing teams that comprehend their company’s operations, customer interactions, and contributions to business growth.

Speaking about the company, Founder & CEO of Wealthbrite, Carla Hoppe, said:

> **Money is the number one cause of mental health issues in the UK. More financial skills are needed, and they are significantly impacting not just individuals but also businesses’ bottom lines. We are building the next generation of rainmakers and wealth builders to deliver economic success for companies and their people. The knock-on effects of building financial skills can be seen in better work performance, better mental health and well-being, and greater social mobility.**

This recent pre-seed round came from a diverse group of angel investors representing the UK manufacturing, financial services, and tech sectors. Wealthbrite proudly claims that 70% of its investors are from underrepresented communities, including women, ethnic minorities, and those with lower socioeconomic backgrounds. This diversity in investment reflects the inclusivity and social impact of its mission.

Jo Wetz, CEO of Element Materials Technology and angel investor, added:

> **If we’re serious about creating opportunities and reducing inequality in the UK, understanding how money works is a critical foundational step. That’s why I’m excited to be backing Wealthbrite to make this happen.**

With the UK’s poor financial literacy costing the economy an estimated £20 billion annually, Wealthbrite aims to bridge this productivity gap through improved financial skills. The funding will not only enable the firm to expand its team but also to invest in its AI capabilities, a move that promises exciting and innovative future developments.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Career Growth, Digital Skills Training, Financial Literacy, Financial Tools, Funding

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### [Sdui Group Acquires FoxEducation and Raises $22.8M in New Funding](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/sdui-group-acquires-foxeducation-and-raises-22-8m-in-new-funding/)

**Published:** July 23, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Sdui Group ("Sdui"), one of the leading providers of education technology in Europe, recently announced that it has acquired digital education solutions provider FoxEducation.

**Content:**

Sdui Group (“Sdui”), one of the leading providers of education technology in Europe, recently announced that it has acquired [digital education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/digital-education/) solutions provider FoxEducation with its brands SchoolFox, KidsFox, and TeamFox. With the acquisition of FoxEducation, the Sdui Group intends to establish itself as a market-leading EdTech provider in communication and messaging for schools and daycare centres in German-speaking countries.

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Founded in Vienna in 2016, FoxEducation offers digital solutions to simplify [communication](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/communication/) and administrative tasks in the education sector. In addition to the SchoolFox app for schools, the company later introduced the KidsFox platform for daycare centres and kindergartens and TeamFox for clubs. The platform claims that over 9,000 institutions in the DACH region use FoxApps today.

Speaking on the deal, Philipp Fendt, Co-CEO of FoxEducation, said:

> **The acquisition of FoxEducation by the Sdui Group is a significant win for our customers. We look forward to further joining forces to improve everyday life in schools and preschools. Our combined expertise will create an even stronger foundation for innovative educational solutions. This partnership will ensure our customers receive the best tools for their educational needs. By combining our resources, we aim to provide a more comprehensive and effective solution that will benefit students, teachers and parents alike.**

Since its foundation in Koblenz in 2018, the Sdui Group has developed into one of Europe’s fastest-growing education technology companies. As a reliable partner, the EdTech provider supports educational institutions, providers and ministries in digitalisation and develops innovative operating systems for digital schools and preschools. The company aims to connect teachers, educators, parents and children through intelligent functions. It currently employs around 230 people. It is active in more than 70 countries. Following the acquisition of FoxEducation, 22,000 educational institutions use services offered by the Sdui Group.

Daniel Zacharias, Founder and CEO of the Sdui Group, added:

> **The acquisition of FoxEducation is an important strategic step that significantly strengthens the Sdui Group’s presence in the DACH region. With a growing, holistic product offering, this exciting acquisition will enable Sdui to serve educational institutions in the German-speaking area better and consolidate our position as the largest digitalisation partner for educational institutions in Europe. With a total of 46 million euros, we can continue to invest in pioneering education technology.**

Sdui has also announced that it has raised a further $22.87 million ( €21 million) from investors. Summiteer and HV Capital are leading the new financing round with broad support from new and existing investors – including Haniel, Brighteye, Michael Hinderer and HTGF. With the proceeds from the first funding round (Series A), the EdTech company now has 46 million euros available for investment. The company is investing part of this sum in the acquisition of FoxEducation. It plans to use the new funding to further invest in its platforms to simplify everyday life in schools and preschools.

In the future, Sdui and FoxEducation will combine their expertise to improve their products. Both companies also expect this to lead to more robust growth. FoxEducation already has three successful years behind it: the education platform was acquired by GoStudent in September 2021 and grew over 70% under the company’s management.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Communication, Digital Education, EdTech Acquisition, EdTech Investors, EdTech Startups/Companies, Funding, Kindergarten, Mergers and Acquisition, Online Education, Preschool

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### [StudyMEDIC & OC Academy Offer Clinical Fellowship Programmes for Medical Aspirants](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/studymedic-oc-academy-offer-clinical-fellowship-programmes-for-medical-aspirants/)

**Published:** July 23, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** StudyMEDIC, the leading international medical education training provider, and OC Academy, India's leading online healthcare education and medical upskilling firm, recently introduced the transformative Clinical Fellowship Programmes.

**Content:**

StudyMEDIC, the leading international [medical education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/medical-education/) training provider, and OC Academy, India’s leading online healthcare education and medical upskilling firm, recently introduced the transformative Clinical Fellowship Programmes integrated with Royal College Memberships and Fellowships Examination Training. This initiative aims to empower medical professionals with the knowledge, hands-on experience, skills, and global recognition necessary to propel their careers to new heights.

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The two-year programme provides a one-of-a-kind combination of comprehensive foundational [online learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-learning/), hands-on clinical training at leading multi-speciality and super-speciality hospitals across India, and expert coaching to prepare candidates for the prestigious Royal College Memberships and Fellowships Clinical Fellowship Programmes, which are integrated with the Royal College Memberships and Fellowships Exam.

Successful completion of these tests will result in coveted Royal College Memberships and Fellowships, which are globally recognized and highly prestigious. This provides an alternative option for MBBS graduates seeking a specialized career. These certifications, administered by UK universities, are acknowledged globally (including in India and the Middle East), providing Indian doctors with opportunities for international medical practice.

Speaking about the latest development, Balu Ramachandran, Founder and CEO of OC Academy, said:

> **Our programme offers a comprehensive and structured curriculum taught by eminent faculty that combines clinical training, live interactive sessions, and comprehensive study materials designed to impart practical skills in the chosen speciality, culminating in the prestigious and globally recognized royal college memberships.**

The programme offers diverse speciality courses, including Obstetrics and gynaecology, Emergency Medicine, Paediatrics, Surgery, Orthopaedics, Radiology, PLAB, and more. Each course is meticulously designed to prepare candidates for the corresponding Royal College examinations, such as MRCOG, MRCEM, MRCPCH, MRCS, FRCR, MRCP, and PLAB.

The Clinical Fellowship with Royal College Membership and Fellowship Programme is a comprehensive platform aimed at providing advanced skill enhancement training to elevate the clinical competencies of MBBS graduates. It offers a unique pathway for Indian Doctors to pursue opportunities worldwide with commensurate international pay packages, all under the umbrella of the Gold Standard UK Royal College Memberships.

With its inception in 2016, StudyMEDIC has successfully spread its wings across the globe, providing high-quality [medical training](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/medical-training/) resources in tandem with innovative information technology to offer affordable medical education to students in need. The platform has helped countless medical aspirants obtain nationally and internationally acclaimed memberships and fellowships like MRCOG, MRCPI, FCPS, OBG, EFOG-EBCOG, MRCS, FRCS, MRCPCH, MRCP, MRCEM, FRCR,FRCS.

Dr Sowmya NS, Co-Founder & COO of StudyMEDIC, added:

> **Our courses have consistently provided exceptional value, quality, and success to medical graduates worldwide. With an impeccable track record, we are excited to partner with OC Academy. Together, we are committed to swiftly guiding medical students to achieve UK Membership and Fellowship programmes through high-quality skill enhancement. This is our promise.**

In collaboration with 35+ global partners and 20+ hospitals, OC Academy curates industry-specific short-term and long-term courses, fostering a community for medical [upskilling](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/upskilling/). The Bengaluru-based company envisions a future where [healthcare](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/healthcare/) professionals worldwide have unparalleled access to transformative education, driving excellence in patient care.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Certifications, Community, EdTech Startups/Companies, Healthcare, Medical Education, Medical Training, Online Learning, Online Programs, Universities, Upskilling

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### [HCLTech Collaborates With upGrad Enterprise to Offer Job-Aligned Skilling Programmes](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/hcltech-collaborates-with-upgrad-enterprise-to-offer-job-aligned-skilling-programmes/)

**Published:** July 22, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** HCLTech, a leading global technology company, partnered with upGrad Enterprise, the corporate skilling and workforce development division of skilling major upGrad.

**Content:**

HCLTech, a leading global technology company, partnered with upGrad Enterprise, the corporate skilling and [workforce development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/workforce-development/) division of skilling major upGrad. HCLTech will combine its EdTech Career ShaperTM offerings with upGrad Enterprise’s skilling expertise to offer industry-relevant and job-aligned learning programmes and experiences that drive global growth and innovation for working professionals and enterprises.

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The two organizations will develop world-class content and learning experiences in a strategic partnership to drive growth and innovation for working professionals and corporations worldwide. In addition to [enterprise learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/enterprise-learning/) offerings, the alliance will focus on developing and launching programmes in Generative AI (GenAI) and related technologies, allowing customers and professionals to get trained in new-age skills.

Srimathi Shivashankar, Corporate Vice President and Global Head, EdTech Business, HCLTech, shared thoughts on the collaboration:

> **By combining our EdTech offerings with upGrad Enterprise’s proposition for global clients and university-led skilling courses /certifications in high-demand disciplines such as data and emerging technologies, we are set to jointly offer clients and learners a world-class learning experience, complete with high-quality study material and practical, real-world industry experiences, facilitating the quicker application of skills in their professional roles.**

HCLTech and upGrad Enterprise will also launch a Data Science and AI Academy of Excellence (AI AOE), offering clients and learners access to upGrad’s world-class pedagogy and HCLTech’s industry-relevant content and lab facilities, thereby driving transformative business impact using GenAI.

Srikanth Iyengar, CEO of upGrad Enterprise, added:

> **With technology rapidly advancing across all domains, upskilling in new-age skills is more crucial than ever. In this era, the focus has moved to applied learning rather than just mastering fundamentals, as it directly impacts real-time ROI. Our collaboration is strategically timed to facilitate robust peer-to-peer learning, enabling scalable real-world outcomes. By seamlessly integrating learning with industry readiness, we empower global professionals and enterprises to enhance their skills and capabilities effectively.**

HCLTech’s Career ShaperTM EdTech platform and services, based on industry—and domain-specific expertise, assist enterprise clients and educational institutions in training and [upskilling](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/upskilling/) their workforce and learners in the latest technologies and skills, thereby increasing the individual learner’s employability and productivity, as well as that of the company and industry.

HCLTech works with clients across all major verticals, providing industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Technology and Services, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, and Public Services. With over 219,000 employees in 60 countries, the company delivers industry-leading digital, engineering, cloud, and AI capabilities backed by a broad portfolio of technology services and products.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, EdTech Startups/Companies, Employability Skills, Enterprise Learning, Job-ready Skills, Upskilling, Workforce Development

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### [MSDE, NSDC, & Osaka Prefecture, Japan, Forge Strategic Cooperation to Enhance Global Career Opportunities for Indians](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/msde-nsdc-osaka-prefecture-japan-forge-strategic-cooperation-to-enhance-global-career-opportunities-for-indians/)

**Published:** July 22, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** A delegation from Osaka, Japan, led by Vice Governor of Osaka Prefecture Yamaguchi Nobuhiko, visited Kaushal Bhawan, New Delhi, and engaged in strategic discussions with the Government of India.

**Content:**

A delegation from Osaka, Japan, led by Vice Governor of Osaka Prefecture Yamaguchi Nobuhiko, visited Kaushal Bhawan, New Delhi, and engaged in strategic discussions with the Government of India, led by Shri Atul Kumar Tiwari, Secretary, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), along with other officials from MSDE, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), and National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC).

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The discussions focused on strengthening economic and human resource collaborations between Osaka Prefecture and India in [skill development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/skill-development/) to enhance global career opportunities for Indian youths. Both countries embrace a shared vision of fostering international mobility as a central pillar of their partnership. Their joint initiatives in skill development have been crucial in elevating the already strong relations between the two countries.

Under the India-Japan MoC signed in 2016, Japanese companies have established 35 Japan-India Institute of Manufacturing (JIM) across various States in India and 12 Japanese Endowed Courses (JEC) in Indian Engineering Colleges. India and Japan also cooperate under the Technical Intern Training Programme (TITP) and Specified Skilled Worker (SSW) to enable Indian candidates to work in different sectors in Japan. Their collective vision is rooted in the firm belief that a globally competent workforce is paramount in tackling the challenges and capitalizing on the opportunities of the 21st century.

During the dialogue, Vice Governor Osaka shared their ongoing initiatives and welcomed Indian talent to explore emerging opportunities, including at the Expo 2025 to be held in Osaka. Nobuhiko Yamaguchi, Vice Governor of Osaka Prefectural Government, said:

> **Osaka aims to expand economic and human resource exchange with India, leveraging our central location and thriving business environment. We are eager to welcome more skilled people from India to Osaka for various opportunities. Our city hosts professionals from multiple sectors, including healthcare, and we see great potential for increased collaboration. We invite Indian students and professionals to take advantage of Osaka’s affordable living and supportive community. This visit will strengthen our industrial, business, and cultural connections, fostering mutual growth and understanding.**

In January 2018, NSDC was appointed to monitor the TITP programme and to support Sending Organizations. Since then, the Sending Organizations have been focusing on creating a quality pool of candidates to train them in technical skills, Japanese language, and lifestyle orientation as per the requirements of Japanese Supervising Organizations. The Vice Governor had a fruitful interaction with the Sending Organizations and took insights into their key challenges. He highlighted Osaka’s facilities and infrastructural advantages and promptly addressed all queries of the Sending Organizations.

Speaking on the occasion, Shri Atul Kumar Tiwari, Secretary, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, stated:

> **India-Japan bilateral partnerships, especially in skill development, hold immense promise. The World Expo 2025 will bring significant employment opportunities to Osaka. We are delighted to hear that Osaka is committed to facilitating a seamless exchange of resources between our nations. This collaboration will open doors for countless skilled professionals. We are dedicated to promoting ethical migration, which will, in turn, foster stronger diplomatic relations. Together, we can achieve mutual growth and prosperity.**

Shri Ved Mani Tiwari, CEO of NSDC and Managing Director of NSDC International, also added:

> **Our countries share more than business ties; our people-to-people connections can bridge cultures and foster mutual growth. Together, we can build centres of excellence in India where Indian youth can embrace Japanese work culture. Through this forum, we are committed to developing the infrastructure to train Indian youth in Japan. Imagine a future where Indian handcrafted engines were made in Japan.**

Secretary MSDE concluded the discussions and assured India of its commitment to facilitating safe, ethical migration that will benefit both nations.

The event was attended by key dignitaries including Shri Atul Kumar Tiwari, Secretary, MSDE; Sonal Mishra, Joint Secretary, MSDE; Prof. Ashok Kumar Chawla, Advisor (Japan), MEA; Shri Ved Mani Tiwari, CEO NSDC and Managing Director, NSDC International; MAEDA Shinichi, Executive Director, Growth Industry Promotion Office, Department of Commerce, Industry and Labor, Osaka Prefectural Government; SAWADA Miyuki, among others.

NSDC was established to catalyze the skilling ecosystem for private sector participation and be the strategic implementation and knowledge partner of the Skill India Mission, which aims to build efficient [vocational training](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/vocational-training/) initiatives that empower India’s youth.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** 21st Century Skills, Career Growth, Digital Skilling, Human Resources, Partnerships, Skill Development, Upskilling, Vocational Training

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### [Digital Promise and Edthena Unite to Enhance Science of Reading-Based Instruction](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/digital-promise-and-edthena-unite-to-enhance-science-of-reading-based-instruction/)

**Published:** July 22, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Digital Promise, a global nonprofit working to expand opportunity for every learner, and Edthena, the leading provider of innovative technologies to support educator professional learning have partnered to help train teachers on Science of Reading-based instruction.

**Content:**

Digital Promise, a global nonprofit working to expand opportunity for every learner, and Edthena, the leading provider of innovative technologies to support educator professional learning and streamline feedback to teachers, have partnered to help train and support teachers on Science of Reading-based instruction by incorporating Digital Promise’s Learner Variability Project resources into the Edthena offerings.

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Through this partnership, teachers who complete coaching cycles can select a Science of Reading pathway within the AI Coach by Edthena platform and access Digital Promise’s research-based content, strategies, and best practices.

Edthena offers the AI Coach platform, an [artificial intelligence](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/artificial-intelligence/)-driven solution to guide teachers through coaching cycles; the Edthena Video Coaching platform, the classroom observation and collaboration platform for using videos as part of [professional development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/professional-development/); and Edthena Organization Libraries, a platform for schools and districts to curate and share best-practice teaching videos.

The Learner Variability Project builds on emerging research into learner variability to support a whole-child framework for student achievement. AI Coach is an adaptive, first-of-its-kind solution that uses conversational artificial intelligence to support teachers as they work through coaching cycles. Within the Science of Reading pathway, teachers will have a full complement of content-specific supports—covering phonological awareness, sentence structure, and verbal reasoning—to help analyze their teaching and build their students into skilled readers.

Commenting on the development, Barbara Pape, Senior Director of Digital Promise’s Learner Variability Project, said:

> **Teachers need research-based strategies at their fingertips to implement Science of Reading programmes with fidelity. Our Learner Variability Project resources are steeped in research and made easily accessible through Edthena’s AI Coach.**

Using the secure platform, teachers independently reflect on their practice and set near-term goals as part of a self-paced module that mirrors the instructional coaching process. Teachers interact with Edie, the AI-driven coach, who asks probing, open-ended questions and offers personalized tips and resources for improvement.

Adam Geller, Founder and CEO of Edthena, added:

> **The AI Coach process helps all teachers build upon their Science of Reading training by focusing on implementing best practices. Our partnership with Digital Promise ensures teachers’ learning experiences within AI Coach are grounded in research on how to help students become fluent readers and reach their full potential as learners.**

The evidence-based AI Coach process is designed to complement the efforts of school leaders and instructional coaches. It helps alleviate time and scheduling restraints associated with in-person coaching sessions, which can often hinder ongoing professional learning. Teachers can meet with the virtual coach on a schedule that’s convenient to the changing demands of the school day, and they can pause and resume their coaching cycle at any point. This enables teachers to get the help they need when needed.

In addition to the newly-added Science of Reading pathway, available in both an early-elementary and late-elementary version, teachers can complete coaching cycles focused on standard teaching techniques such as checking for student understanding, balancing student-teacher talk time, facilitating group discussions, and more.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, EdTech Startups/Companies, NonProfits, Online Coaching, Online Education, Online Reading, Professional Development, Science

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### [Unacademy Announces UNSAT 2024 to Support the IIT-JEE and NEET-UG Aspirants](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/unacademy-announces-unsat-2024-to-support-the-iit-jee-and-neet-ug-aspirants/)

**Published:** July 22, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Unacademy, India's largest learning platform, recently announced the fourth edition of the Unacademy National Scholarship and Aptitude Test (UNSAT), its biggest scholarship test supporting the growing aspirations of IIT JEE and NEET UG Learners.

**Content:**

Unacademy, India’s largest learning platform, recently announced the fourth edition of the Unacademy National Scholarship and Aptitude Test (UNSAT), its biggest [scholarship](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/scholarship/) test supporting the growing aspirations of IIT JEE and NEET UG Learners. UNSAT is a gateway to a world of exceptional education, top-tier Educators, and the chance to compete alongside some of India’s brightest minds.

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In a competitive landscape where dreams of excelling in the NEET UG and IIT JEE exams are essential, UNSAT stands out as a light of hope. Learners who pass the UNSAT considerably increase their chances of success in these significant exams. They gain access to a world-class learning experience and the expertise of the finest Educators, propelling them closer to their goals. But UNSAT does not end there. It opens doors to an Exclusive Rankers’ Group, offering learners a unique opportunity to elevate their chances of securing a top-100 rank in coveted examinations.

With UNSAT, the journey to academic excellence becomes an exciting reality, promising a brighter future for the scholars of tomorrow. Here are the key features of UNSAT 2024.

- **Exam Dates:** Round 01: September 22 – October 20 (Two Slots: 12 PM – 1 PM every day); Round 02: November 10
- **Exam Mode:** Round 01 Online: (Website), Offline: (Unacademy Centres and selected schools (OMR bases); Round 02 – Unacademy Centres
- **Eligibility Criteria:** Class 6 to 12, 12th passout IIT & NEET Aspirants
- **Exam Fee:** Online/Offline – Free
- **Result Declaration:** November, 2024

Unacademy National Scholarship and Aptitude Test began with an opportunity to help students secure their academic future. In previous formats, over 10 lakh students have taken Unacademy Scholarship Tests. Over the last two years, the platform has also extended its presence as Unacademy Centres in 40+ cities in India. It aims to help learners assess their full potential. It is one of many initiatives towards democratizing access to high-quality learning. This year, UNSAT will be conducted in two rounds. The first round will be from September 22 to October 20, 2024, and the second round will be from November 10, 2024.

The learners will also benefit from this scholarship test listed below.

- An exclusive learning experience at CERN, Switzerland
- Many more exciting rewards
- Up to 90%\* scholarship at Unacademy Centres and on Online Subscription
- Total scholarships worth ₹150 Crores\*
- Selection in Special Rankers Group

Unacademy was founded by Gaurav Munjal, Hemesh Singh, and Roman Saini in 2015. Gaurav Munjal started Unacademy as a YouTube channel in 2010. Through its [online learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-learning/) platform and offline centres, it has empowered over 99 million learners. With a mission to democratize access to high-quality education, the company has a network of 91,000+ educators imparting education through live classes to countless learners looking to crack competitive exams in India.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** EdTech Startups/Companies, Exams, Higher Education, JEE/NEET, Online Courses, Online Education, Online Learning, Quality Education, Scholarship

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### [ETS India and HDFC Credila Team Up to Make Overseas Education More Accessible](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/ets-india-and-hdfc-credila-team-up-to-make-overseas-education-more-accessible/)

**Published:** July 22, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** ETS India, the world's most extensive educational assessment, research and measurement organization and owner of tests such as TOEFL® and GRE®, has partnered strategically with HDFC Credila Financial Services Limited ('HDFC Credila').

**Content:**

ETS India, the world’s most extensive educational assessment, research and measurement organization and owner of tests such as TOEFL® and GRE®, has partnered strategically with HDFC Credila Financial Services Limited (‘HDFC Credila’), India’s leading education loan provider. The collaboration aims to enhance accessibility for Indian students who aspire to [study abroad](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/study-abroad/) and enable them to make a smoother transition to international academic institutions.

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Under the partnership, subject to specific terms and conditions, GRE® or TOEFL® test takers from India will receive a cashback of up to RS 19,110/- in the form of gift vouchers provided they avail of HDFC Credila [education loans](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/education-loans/). This partnership aims to make the study abroad journey more accessible for Indian students and help them secure admission to the best [universities](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/universities/) abroad, as TOEFL® and GRE® are the most widely accepted tests globally for admissions.

Commenting on the partnership, Sachin Jain, Country Manager of India and South Asia at ETS, said:

> **By providing cashback of GRE® or TOEFL® test fees and promoting scholarships amongst Indian students, ETS aims to make international education more accessible and equitable. Additionally, the financial assistance provided through HDFC Credila’s education loans and ETS India’s scholarships will significantly reduce financial barriers for Indian students.**

In addition to this collaboration, HDFC Credila will co-promote ETS India’s existing TOEFL® and GRE® scholarships, including the prestigious TOEFL® India Championship, GRE® I, India Contest and the TOEFL® UK-India Scholarship. These scholarships, which are contests that have a cumulative prize of approximately INR 50 lacs, will significantly expand the chances for deserving students to pursue their academic goals overseas.

ETS is committed to powering human progress by promoting skill proficiency, empowering up, and mobility and unlocking more opportunities for everyone, everywhere. The platform continues to operate worldwide, with offices in 25 locations and operations in 200 countries and territories.

Hitesh Parashar, Chief Business Officer of HDFC Credila, stated:

> **Our partnership with ETS India aligns with our mission to provide education loan solutions to Indian students. We are pleased to reimburse the TOEFL® and GRE® test fees and co-promote scholarships that will benefit many students. We aim to make studying abroad more accessible and attainable for Indian students.**

This alliance seeks to enable more students to fulfil their academic aspirations while studying overseas by facilitating a smooth transition from application to acceptance.

With an in-depth understanding of the [higher education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/higher-education/) domain in India and overseas, HDFC Credila offers tailor-made education loan solutions with unique features and benefits. This enables students to be financially equipped to pursue their education at their dream university and country of study. The company is among the preferred education loan providers, having funded 178,000+ [Indian students](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/indian-students/) pursuing 3,300+ courses across 4,600+ universities in 63 countries since inception.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** EdTech Startups/Companies, Education Loans, Higher Education, Indian Students, International Education, Online Education, Partnerships, Study Abroad, Universities

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### [Great Learning Unveils GenAI Academy With Function-Specific Training Tools](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/great-learning-unveils-genai-academy-with-function-specific-training-tools/)

**Published:** July 19, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Great Learning for Business, the enterprise arm of Great Learning, a leading global EdTech company, has launched 'Generative AI Academy'.

**Content:**

Great Learning for Business, the enterprise arm of Great Learning, a leading global EdTech company, has launched ‘Generative AI Academy’ to help enterprises develop Gen AI capabilities in their workforce by providing tailored learning solutions.

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With this launch, the platform aims to meet the AI skill demands across various sectors, including GCCs, IT/ITES, BFSI, Retail, and Manufacturing. The Generative AI Academy allows organisations to equip employees with Gen AI skills through their job roles and instil knowledge on sector-specific applications and practical, real-world use cases.

The Generative AI Academy provides enterprise training solutions customised to organisational objectives and employee skill levels:

- **Foundational Skills:** Designed for frontline and cross-functional teams, this programme builds Gen AI literacy by demystifying AI technologies and integrating Gen AI into daily workflows to boost productivity and efficiency.
- **Practitioner Skills:** Equips core IT and data professionals, data scientists, and software/AI engineers with fundamental and advanced Gen AI principles in various areas.
- **Executive Skills:** This programme, tailored for leaders and CXOs, helps them identify, develop, and execute impactful business strategies using Gen AI.

Speaking on the launch and potential growth of the Generative AI Academy, Ritesh Malhotra, Enterprise Head Great Learning, said:

> **We are experiencing a transformative shift in adopting Generative AI across various industries. Approximately 60% of our Consulting, IT, E-Commerce, and BFSI clients have already leveraged our customised Gen AI training solutions. Our experience shows that while the entire organisation needs Gen AI training, it must be tailored to various functions, employee levels, business outcomes, and time commitments. We’ve also realised the criticality of including relevant use cases, such as indexing and searching products or sentiment analysis, in correlation to the organisation’s sector. The training also includes virtual labs to practise and solidify their Learning.**

Companies can choose from virtual, in-person, or hybrid training formats based on their needs and preferences. [Hands-on learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/hands-on-learning/) opportunities, including real-world use cases, labs, quizzes, and projects, will enable employees to practically apply their knowledge and skills, driving immediate benefits for their organisations.

Great Learning offers comprehensive, industry-relevant, hands-on learning programmes across various business, technology, and interdisciplinary domains driving the [digital economy](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/digital-economy/). The platform can leverage the highly qualified, world-class faculty at these universities and its vast network of over 7000 industry expert mentors to deliver an unmatched learning experience for over 10 million learners from over 170 countries worldwide. Great Learning for Business helps partner organisations build proficiencies in emerging skills at scale.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, E-Commerce, EdTech Startups/Companies, Enterprise Learning, Hands on Learning, Online Courses, Online Education

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### [McGraw Hill Announces the Strategic Alliance With Binary Logic](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/mcgraw-hill-announces-the-strategic-alliance-with-binary-logic/)

**Published:** July 19, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** McGraw Hill, a leading global education company, and Binary Logic, an international developer of innovative solutions in Computing and Information and Communications Technology (ICT), recently announced their agreement to partner together.

**Content:**

McGraw Hill, a leading global education company, and Binary Logic, an international developer of innovative solutions in Computing and Information and Communications Technology (ICT), recently announced their agreement to partner together to boost access to trusted educational programmes in Computing and ICT, with McGraw Hill becoming the exclusive distributor of Binary Logic’s leading solutions in English-language markets around the world, including the U.S.

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Through this collaboration, learners worldwide will utilize McGraw Hill’s platforms and content to bolster their workforce readiness and skills in the ICT space. Using Binary Logic’s core ICT curriculum materials, which are the only comprehensive [blended learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/blended-learning/) programme for Grades [K–12](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/k-12/) on the market to be recognized with the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Seal of Alignment, more educators will have access to them due to McGraw Hill’s reach.

Anthony Lorin, President of McGraw Hill’s International group, commented on the partnership:

> **Binary Logic’s range of high-quality educational resources in this area perfectly complements McGraw Hill’s existing programmes for K-12 and vocational markets worldwide. It’s becoming increasingly crucial for learners to develop skills in the software and technologies used in the workplace and academia to become future digital citizens. Forging this partnership allows us to offer relevant and engaging solutions across more disciplines in global markets where we see increasing demand from educators. We are delighted to embark on this new relationship with a company whose commitment to improving education and learning outcomes across diverse environments mirrors ours.**

The offering will provide flexible approaches for integrating ICT into the classroom at each grade level and help students build and apply essential technology skills, including integrated coding and robotics activities. This alliance will enable instructors to tap into various specialized programmes covering key technical and vocational areas, including AI, programming and [cybersecurity](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/cybersecurity/).

Giannis Malkogiannis, CEO of MM Educational Group, of which Binary Logic is a member, added:

> **Partnering with McGraw Hill marks a significant milestone for Binary Logic. This collaboration will enhance our capacity to support K-12 and vocational education and ensure that learners worldwide are equipped with the essential digital skills necessary for success in today’s technology-driven world. We are excited to join a company that shares our dedication to advancing education and achieving impactful learning outcomes.**

By pledging to uphold equity, accessibility, and inclusion, McGraw Hill cultivates a sense of community by honouring and reflecting the diversity of the learners, educators, and communities it serves through its platform. The company offers learning solutions for [PreK–12](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/prek-12/), [higher education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/higher-education/) professionals, and others in over 80 languages. It has more than 40 offices across North America, Asia, Australia, Europe, the Middle East, and South America.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Blended Learning, Community, Cybersecurity, Higher Education, K-12, Online Courses, Online Education, Online Learning, PreK-12

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### [SPJIMR & Coursera Unite to Offer Data Analysis MOOC to Empower Professionals](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/spjimr-coursera-unite-to-offer-data-analysis-mooc-to-empower-professionals/)

**Published:** July 19, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan’s S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research (SPJIMR), a leading postgraduate management institute, has announced the launch of its first asynchronous programme in Data Analysis.

**Content:**

Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan’s S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research (SPJIMR), a leading postgraduate management institute, has announced the launch of its first asynchronous programme in Data Analysis under its Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) in association with Coursera. This move aligns with the Government of India’s drive towards [e-learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/e-learning/) and digital pedagogy.

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As part of this comprehensive initiative, the Data Analysis MOOC is designed to equip prospective data analysts and business professionals with a thorough understanding of handling data in a business context. Participants will gain expertise in using probability, sampling techniques, predictive analysis, descriptive statistics, and other essential tools.

SPJIMR is preparing to introduce MOOCs in various subjects, including brand management, leadership development, finance, communication, supply chain, and project management. These courses aim to provide participants across diverse geographies with current and essential competencies needed to upskill and succeed in a highly competitive world.

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will be proficient in quantitative analysis methods and understand the importance of accurate data for credible business outcomes. Moreover, the Data Analysis MOOC offers a pathway to SPJIMR’s master’s level Post Graduate Diploma in Management Online (PGDM Online) programme, which is approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), ensuring its quality and credibility.

Two Stanford Computer Science professors, Andrew Ng and Daphne Koller, founded Coursera in 2012 to provide everyone access to top-notch education. The company works with over 325 leading universities and industry partners to offer content and credentials, including courses, specializations, professional certificates, guided projects, and bachelor’s and master’s degrees.

With its innovative and socially conscious approach to management education, [research](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/research/), and community engagement, SPJIMR aims to influence practice and promote value-based growth of its students and alumni, organizations and its leaders, and society. Since its inception, SPJIMR has pioneered several unique initiatives that have established its reputation as a world leader in creating positive societal impact. These initiatives deeply integrate their participants, faculty, and professional staff community with the local K-Ward community, grassroots NGOs across the Indian subcontinent, and the emerging [community](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/community/) of entrepreneurs dedicated to creating a positive societal impact.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Community, Data Analytics, EdTech Partnership, EdTech Startups/Companies, elearning, Engagement, Online Courses, Online Programs, Research

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### [byteXL Raises $5.9M in Series A Round From Kalaari Capital, Others](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/bytexl-raises-5-9m-in-series-a-round-from-kalaari-capital-others/)

**Published:** July 18, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** byteXL, India's rapidly growing EdTech platform focused on revolutionizing engineering education, has raised $5.9 million in a Series A round.

**Content:**

byteXL, India’s rapidly growing EdTech platform focused on revolutionizing [engineering education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/engineerng-education/), has raised $5.9 million in a Series A round. The funding round was led by Kalaari Capital, the lead investor, and the Michael and Susan Dell Foundation. This investment highlights the company’s mission to provide high-quality, affordable tech skills to engineering students in tier II and tier III cities across India. It acknowledges its impressive growth over the past four years.

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byteXL is on a mission to transform [engineering](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/engineering/) colleges in India, not just by revolutionizing the education system, but by creating a pathway of opportunity for students. The company’s unique approach involves partnering with colleges and industry to integrate curriculum, content, and practical learning, thereby providing students with the skills and awareness they need for successful careers. This innovative approach is not just about education, it’s about empowerment. byteXL is empowering students, bridging the gap between academia and industry, and shaping the next generation of highly skilled professionals who will contribute to the nation’s development. The vision is a future where every engineering student has access to a holistic and industry-relevant education that enhances their skills and employability.

Speaking on the fundraising, Karun Tadepalli, CEO and Co-Founder of byteXL, said:

> **At byteXL, we’re not just teaching coding but shaping futures and driving innovation in tech education across India. This funding will boost our confidence in empowering engineers of tomorrow with cutting-edge skills and technologies and help us bridge the gap between academia and industry at a faster pace.**

Since its inception, byteXL has formed successful partnerships with over 26 colleges and universities across India. These partnerships have resulted in the training of more than a lakh students in various software technologies, including programming, emerging technologies like cybersecurity, full-stack development, and cloud technologies. The success of these efforts is evident in the higher placement rates and increased student intake for their partner institutions—the recent collaboration with Microsoft to introduce a new B.Tech CSE course in [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/artificial-intelligence/) and [Machine Learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/machine-learning/) is a testament to the effectiveness of byteXL’s collaborations in meeting current industry demands.

Sampath P, Partner at Kalaari Capital, added:

> **Engineering schools in India and other markets are evolving to maintain high standards of curriculum, pedagogy and industry readiness in technology disciplines that are rapidly changing. byteXL is committed to being a true partner for universities and colleges, with operational expertise, high-quality educators and an interactive digital learning platform. Karun, Charan and the team have spent a long time understanding the core needs of each stakeholder involved in the delivery of technology and curriculum and are deeply committed to improving learning outcomes and the quality of tech talent in India. We are excited to partner with them on this mission.**

With this funding, byteXL plans to expand its team and product development, introduce new digital tools and technologies, and reach more colleges and [universities](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/universities/) nationwide.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, EdTech Funding, EdTech Investors, EdTech Startups/Companies, Engineering, Engineerng Education, Machine Learning, Online Education, Universities

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### [Let's Play Music Launches Innovative Online Platform for Children's Music Lessons](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/lets-play-music-launches-innovative-online-platform-for-childrens-music-lessons/)

**Published:** July 18, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Let's Play Music, an innovative music education programme, has recently launched an online platform for its foundational music class for children aged four to six.

**Content:**

Let’s Play Music, an innovative [music education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/music-education/) programme, has recently launched an online platform for its foundational music class for children aged four to six. The newly introduced platform will allow students who live far from a licensed Let’s Play Music teacher to enrol in the three-year programme that begins teaching Music at a young age through play, incorporating music theory, piano technique, classical Music, and ear training.

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Let’s Play Music, founded by Shelle Soelberg in 1998, aims to teach Music to children in the best way possible. The company operates under the philosophy that, to be most effective, music education should begin as early as possible, typically at the ages of four or five, in live classrooms with around seven or eight students. Classes are usually conducted at a licensed teacher’s private or commercial music studio.

Speaking about the development, Shelle Soelberg, Founder of Let’s Play Music, said:

> **While we believe that face-to-face classes are the best way to teach Music, we realized that it’s not always possible, especially with how big the US is. We’re always looking to certify more teachers in the Let’s Play Music method and make it accessible to every child. But, until that happens, we are offering the next best alternative by allowing children to access our program online.**

Let’s Play Music assembled videos of the entire three-year curriculum, composed of 30 weekly lessons per year, for 90. These were designed as an [interactive learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/interactive-learning/) model for one child at home, with guidance from a parent or adult guardian, who live more than 30 miles from the nearest teacher. Each video is 30 minutes long and is supplemented with a 15-minute live online call with a certified teacher, ensuring that the student can understand the concepts and absorb the skills correctly.

According to Soelberg, the Let’s Play Music and Presto programme graduates can play the piano and quickly learn to play any other instrument. They also have a wide variety of musical skills and can compose their pieces of Music. She added that conventional music teaching programmes only have 20% of students remaining after three years. Let’s Play Music inverts this statistic, boasting an 80% completion rate for its three-year programme.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** EdTech Startups/Companies, Interactive Learning, Music Education, Music Learning, Online Courses, Online Education, Online Music Course

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### [IIT Kanpur Announces SATHEE SSC, a Unique Initiative to Offer Comprehensive Coaching for Aspirants](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/iit-kanpur-announces-sathee-ssc-a-unique-initiative-to-offer-comprehensive-coaching-for-aspirants/)

**Published:** July 18, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK) has recently announced the launch of 'SATHEE SSC', an initiative dedicated to providing comprehensive coaching for aspirants/students preparing for various examinations conducted by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC).

**Content:**

The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK) has recently announced the launch of ‘SATHEE SSC’, an initiative dedicated to providing comprehensive coaching for aspirants/students preparing for various examinations conducted by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC). This initiative, supported by the Ministry of Education, highlights a substantial commitment of the Government of India to provide affordable and quality training to aspirants/students, especially those from economically weaker backgrounds, ensuring they have access to the same level of preparation as their peers.

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According to the official statement, the platform offers extensive study materials, practice tests, video lectures, and interactive sessions with experienced educators. By utilizing technology and knowledge, SATHEE aims to boost the effectiveness and accessibility of SSC [exam preparation](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/exam-preparation/) for all candidates and students.

Speaking on the launch of SATHEE SSC, Prof. Manindra Agrawal, Director of IIT Kanpur, emphasized the initiative’s alignment with National Educational Policy 2020 goals by saying:

> **With the launch of SATHEE SSC, we are expanding our commitment to making premier education accessible to all. This initiative is a step forward in harnessing technology to empower students across India, preparing them not just for exams but for a brighter future.**

SATHEE has launched the course/ study material for SSC Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) and will expand its offerings to include other [exams](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/exams/) under the SSC Category. Aspirants/students can register for SATHEE SSC through its website or by downloading the SATHEE app from the App Store or Google Play Store.

Prof. Amey Karkare, Principal Investigator of the project, also stated:

> **Integrating an AI-enabled tutoring system into SATHEE SSC allows us to offer a personalized learning experience that adapts to individual student needs.**

Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur was established in 1959 and declared an Institute of National Importance by the Government of India through an Act of Parliament. The institute offers academic and research resources spanning 19 departments, 25 centres and three interdisciplinary programmes in [engineering](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/engineering/), science, design, humanities, and management disciplines, with more than 580 full-time faculty members and approximately 9000 students.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Coaching Program, Competitive Exams, Engineering, Exam Preparation, Exams, Higher Education, NEP 2020, Personalized Learning, Quality Education, Universities

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### [IIM Raipur & Nulearn Join Hands to Offer 5th Batch of the Executive MBA Programme](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/iim-raipur-nulearn-join-hands-to-offer-5th-batch-of-the-executive-mba-programme/)

**Published:** July 18, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** The esteemed Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Raipur, in association with Nulearn, a prominent educational technology company with headquarters in New Delhi, is pleased to announce the launch of the 5th batch of the Executive MBA programme.

**Content:**

The esteemed Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Raipur, in association with Nulearn, a prominent educational technology company with headquarters in New Delhi, is pleased to announce the launch of the 5th batch of the Executive MBA programme.

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Built on a legacy of innovation and excellence, IIM Raipur continues its commitment to delivering high-quality, value-based management education. The collaboration with Nulearn builds upon that commitment, offering a programme designed for working professionals seeking to upgrade their skills without disrupting their professional and personal commitments.

The Programme is handcrafted for professionals with at least three years of work experience. It aims to seamlessly integrate theoretical knowledge, practical application, and exposure to industry trends from the comforts of combining online course delivery with on-campus immersion.

Prof. Ram Kumar Kakani, Director at IIM Raipur, expressed excitement about the collaboration, stating:

> **Our curriculum focuses on adult-learning pedagogy and is biased towards using case-study teaching methods and simulated learning using illustrations. The eMBA participants gain insight into management principles, business frameworks, contemporary philosophies, and academic theories, helping them excel in today’s fast-changing business world. Our MBA offerings make concerted efforts to infuse a high level of leadership and management competence in a dynamic yet resource-constrained environment.**

The following are the key highlights of the Programme:

- Integration of [online learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-learning/) and on-campus immersion for a 360-degree educational experience.
- Aligned with new-age management trends, the curriculum effectively covers diverse industry techniques and ongoing developments.
- Online course delivery eliminates the need for participants to visit the institute, allowing participants to achieve a balanced approach to work, life, and education.
- International Immersion is explicitly added to this batch to enhance the learning experience.
- Candidates will be provided with a wide range of electives to accompany the already in-depth and burgeoning core modules.

Nulearn, which provides [upskilling](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/upskilling/) and training solutions in light of emerging market trends, is acting as the marketing and technology partner for the course in collaboration with IIM Raipur. This new batch is the latest addition to this successful programme, which has grown over the past four batches.

Sumit Kumar, CEO of Nulearn, shared his thoughts:

> **I am thrilled to announce the launch of the 5th batch of eMBA in association with the prestigious Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Raipur as their Marketing & Technology Partner. This program is designed to provide you with a comprehensive education in management while keeping up with the changing trends and demands of the industry. The blended mode of learning will combine the best of both worlds, online and offline, making it flexible and accessible to working professionals coming from diverse backgrounds. With this program, you can pursue your MBA without compromising your work or personal commitments.**

IIM Raipur and Nulearn are excited to invite professionals to be part of this transformative eMBA journey, combining academic excellence with the convenience of [blended learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/blended-learning/).

Nulearn aims to empower learning and improve the learning process by collaborating and connecting with like-minded individuals to learn, use, and discover the best ways to deliver [quality education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/quality-education/) – anytime and anywhere. Unlike traditional approaches that rely on the linear learning paradigm, the platform’s solutions focus on the multidimensional structure of complex advanced education segments.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Blended Learning, EdTech Startups/Companies, Online Programs, Partnerships, Quality Education, Universities, Upskilling

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### [Internshala Announces Paid International Internships for Study Abroad Aspirants](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/internshala-announces-paid-international-internships-for-study-abroad-aspirants/)

**Published:** July 17, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Internshala, a career-tech company helping college students and freshers get the best start to their careers, has recently announced its latest initiative to offer paid international internships.

**Content:**

Internshala, a career-tech company helping college students and freshers get the best start to their careers, has recently announced its latest initiative to offer paid international internships to its [study abroad](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/study-abroad/) candidates in their destination country. Beyond just assisting with the admission process, the platform provides the first and only such programme that helps students secure admission to their dream university while also landing a paid internship in the same country.

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As part of this initiative, Internshala is committed to ensuring that students receive an internship offer letter from a company in their destination country. This unique opportunity not only allows students to gain international work experience and kickstart their global careers but also provides them with financial security through an assured stipend. By earning local work experience, developing their professional skills, and building a strong professional network, students can feel confident about their future job opportunities in the country.

Additionally, the paid internships provide crucial [financial support](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/financial-support/), making the study abroad experience more affordable and enriching.

Expressing his enthusiasm about this initiative, Shadab Alam, Head of Higher Education & Study Abroad at Internshala, stated:

> **According to an ICEF Monitor (source) report, 1.8 million Indian students are expected to pursue their studies abroad in 2024. With hundreds of thousands of students going abroad for higher education, only a tiny fraction secure admission in tier-1 institutions, significantly enhancing their career prospects through access to paid internships, better employment opportunities, and a strong alumni network. This leaves the majority of students who gain admission to tier-2 and three institutions at a disadvantage. To address this issue, Internshala has partnered with international employers in top study abroad destinations to provide these students with employment opportunities in their destination countries.**

He added:

> **With Internshala Study Abroad, we aim to revolutionize the international education journey. This initiative is not just about academics, but a comprehensive career-building experience. We prepare students for successful global careers by combining education with practical professional development, ensuring they are competent and ready for the global job market.**

The internship programme will benefit all students who subscribe to Internshala Study Abroad and are granted admission into the international university of their choice. Upon completing the admissions process, Internshala will connect students with local companies currently recruiting through the platform, easing their transition into the host nation’s professional environment.

Internshala, founded in 2010, provides students with their first real-world experience through [internships](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/internships/), fresher jobs, and skills in on-demand areas through online and placement-guarantee courses. This is in line with its vision of becoming a career super app for college students.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Career Growth, EdTech Startups/Companies, Financial Support, Higher Education, Hiring, International Education, Internships, Professional Development, Study Abroad

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### [upGrad Bootcamp Enrolments Speeds Up to 8x in FY24](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/upgrad-bootcamp-enrolments-speeds-up-to-8x-in-fy24/)

**Published:** July 17, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** upGrad, one of Asia's largest integrated learning skilling and workforce development majors, has witnessed an all-time high record with Bootcamp enrolments becoming 8x during FY24.

**Content:**

upGrad, one of Asia’s largest integrated learning skilling and [workforce development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/workforce-development/) majors, has witnessed an all-time high record with Bootcamp enrolments becoming 8x during FY24. Going high on its expansion, the skilling major has increased its popular Tech Bootcamps with an industry-first pedagogy in most in-demand disciplines, including [Digital Marketing](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/digital-marketing/), Full Stack Development, Data Science, and UI/UX. This unique pedagogy, unlike other conventional Bootcamps formats, will now include only 20% of the ‘Study’ element while focusing 80% on ‘Practical Applications’.

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Drawing insights from alumni and taking complete stock of industry requirements, the format will empower learners with the most effective and real-time skill application capabilities, ensuring a faster career ROI. Out of the 80%, the mix will include 33% ‘Make’ with Agile Methodology and projects, 25% ‘Attempt’ with hands-on coding practice on the CloudLabs platform, 13% ‘Revise’ with daily doubt resolution and progress review sessions, and 9% ‘Test’ with graded projects, presentations, and timed coding challenges.

Commenting on the development, Mayank Kumar, Co-founder & MD, upGrad said:

> **There’s a rising demand for AI-skilled talent across non-tech sectors such as retail, manufacturing, and even EV segments. As a result, hiring sentiments for jobs that require one to at least interact with GenAI tools – irrespective of the sector will continue to soar in the current FY. This demand necessitates more strategic skilling programs that equip young India with the most relevant and market-ready concepts, ensuring their career readiness and success.**

Kumar stated:

> **Designed to enhance employability, the BootCamps will include more workshops and simulations, industry-aligned graded projects and case studies, and master classes. Learners will also benefit from triple certification from a government body, a global tech giant, and a university partner, ensuring holistic growth and academic alignment.**

He added:

> **Last year, we recorded one sign-up every 2 hours for our Bootcamps, fueling our commitment to continuously enhance our offerings as we move forward. Today, early coders, techies and even freshers are required to understand core fundamentals and new-age concepts to stay relevant. Hence, we have made a conscious call to enhance our portfolio with strategic GenAI training interventions to ensure market readiness, demonstrating our unwavering commitment to our learners’ success.**

The company has provided over 200,000 hours of [immersive learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/immersive-learning/) over the past year through its ongoing [Bootcamp](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/bootcamp/) programmes. The top three programmes—Full-Stack Development, Data Science with AI, and UI-UX—remain popular among new graduates and early professionals who aspire to stay competitive in the rapidly evolving IT sector and advance their careers. Most students who enrolled in FY24 fell into the freshers’ category, with early professionals following. This shows how its AI-ready content can help students advance their careers at various stages.

With the portfolio enhancing both tech and non-tech Bootcamps under the industry-first pedagogy, upGrad aims to double down on enrolments in FY25.

Founded in 2015, upGrad offers various B2C skilling programmes, certifications, and boot camps through its online and [hybrid learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/hybrid-learning/) platform. Top Indian and international universities can also provide their diplomas, master’s degrees, and executive doctorates through the platform. Under the B2B model, several programmes are designed for corporate clients and traditional staffing and recruitment services.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** B2B, Bootcamp, Digital Marketing, EdTech Startups/Companies, Hybrid Learning, Immersive Learning, Online Courses, Online Education, Universities, Workforce Development

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### [Duolingo Unveils New Intermediate English Course to Empower Learners](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/duolingo-unveils-new-intermediate-english-course-to-empower-learners/)

**Published:** July 17, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Duolingo, the world's most prominent language learning platform, has introduced an innovative intermediate English course to help English language learners everywhere, including in India.

**Content:**

Duolingo, the world’s most prominent [language learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/language-learning/) platform, has introduced an innovative intermediate English course to help English language learners everywhere, including in India. The programme, accessible on all Android and iOS devices, aims to advance students’ English proficiency to a B2 level and give them advanced English skills for further education and career advancement.

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The newly launched intermediate English course on Duolingo strives to help students achieve their goals in their personal and professional lives by enhancing their English language proficiency by addressing these numerous motivations.

English, as a vital global language, plays a significant role in connecting people across different regions and opening doors to global opportunities. The recent Duolingo Language Report (DLR) revealed that English is the most popular language on Duolingo in 122 countries, including India. The high number of daily lessons completed by English learners in India, ranking them at #1, underscores the substantial demand and the crucial role of English proficiency in the country.

Speaking about the development, Karandeep Singh Kapany, Regional Marketing Director at Duolingo, stated:

> **English proficiency is an asset that can unlock numerous opportunities not just in India but globally. The Intermediate English course will be instrumental in helping our users get closer to their language learning aspirations and realize their professional or academic ambitions. We aim to support their educational and professional journeys by providing the tools they need to excel in a globalized world.**

For Indian learners on Duolingo, English proficiency is a key goal for a variety of reasons. The majority, 40%, use the platform primarily for educational purposes. Others seek to connect with people, prepare for travel, or use their time more effectively. It’s also noteworthy that 78% of Duolingo learners in India are under 30, many of whom are eager to further their studies or advance their careers.

Duolingo allows anyone to learn to read, listen, and speak in most of the world’s prominent languages through games and bite-sized lessons. The platform also supports many niche vernaculars and fictional tongues, such as Klingon.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Career Development, EdTech Startups/Companies, English, English Learning, Language Learning, Online Courses, Online Education, Vernacular

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### [Hiring Startup WorkerHero Raises $4.36M in Series A Round](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/hiring-startup-workerhero-raises-4-36m-in-series-a-round/)

**Published:** July 17, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** WorkerHero, a Munich-based recruiting technology startup, has raised $4.36 million (€4 million) in a Series A round led by Mediahuis.

**Content:**

WorkerHero, a Munich-based recruiting technology startup, has raised $4.36 million (€4 million) in a Series A round led by Mediahuis. Existing investors, including 10x Founders and Bonsai Partners, also participated in the funding round. With this investment round, the company plans to expand and enter new industries with an updated platform. It also intends to focus on international [hiring](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/hiring/) to support companies in recruiting skilled workers abroad.

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WorkerHero was co-founded by Richard Fischer, Steven Miller, Michael König, and Emanuel Wernitz in 2021 to address the shortage of skilled workers. The firm leverages AI-driven sourcing and matching to connect companies with high-quality candidates, focusing on comprehensive pre-qualification to ensure higher success rates. With over 70,000 registered users, WorkerHero operates in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, providing AI-based solutions to match companies with skilled talent efficiently and effectively.

Highlighting the company’s vision, Richard Fischer, CEO and Co-Founder of WorkerHero, said:

> **We want to solve the labour shortage in Europe by helping companies find skilled workers within the specific country and from abroad. With the support of Mediahuis and our existing investors, we are well-positioned to realise our vision.**

The firm aims to position itself as the leading recruiting platform in Europe. It seeks to make recruiting as efficient and effective as possible, helping to solve the global skilled worker shortage and supporting economic growth through better job placements.

Patrick de Wachter, Director of Corporate Development at Mediahuis, commented on WorkerHero’s performance:

> **WorkerHero’s outstanding performance demonstrates the effectiveness of focusing on well-defined blue-collar sectors, delivering better-matched candidates much faster than broader market players. WorkerHero’s unwavering commitment to user experience and quality delivery has driven impressive growth since its inception. We are excited to support WorkerHero’s future growth and look forward to their continued success!**

WorkerHero also plans to upgrade to a new platform version, which will further simplify the recruiting and job-search process for users. This updated version will offer an improved design and enhanced features, including advanced AI tools.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Employee, Funding, Hiring, Job Interviews, Online Recruitment

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### [SuperKalam Introduces New AI-Powered UPSC Mains Answer Evaluation Tool](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/superkalam-introduces-new-ai-powered-upsc-mains-answer-evaluation-tool/)

**Published:** July 17, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** SuperKalam, a trailblazing AI-led personal mentor for students preparing for competitive exams, has unveiled a cutting-edge AI-driven Mains answer writing evaluation platform.

**Content:**

SuperKalam, a trailblazing AI-led personal mentor for students preparing for [competitive exams](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/competitive-exams/), has unveiled a cutting-edge AI-driven Mains answer writing evaluation platform. This unique tool, designed to transform UPSC Mains preparation, offers instant & personalized feedback, live discussions with mentors, and a fair and unbiased evaluation system to enhance answer quality.

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One of the standout features of this initiative is the highly personalized feedback mechanism. This system provides targeted guidance on examples and key topics, serving as a valuable tool to enhance the quality of answers. Through live discussions with mentors, candidates can clarify their doubts and gain valuable insights into improving their answer-writing skills. This interactive platform also provides structured and well-written model answers, allowing aspirants to enhance their writing skills by learning from comprehensive examples tailored to UPSC standards. It’s not just about the destination, but the journey of personal growth and learning that this tool aims to inspire.

Expressing his enthusiasm for the launch, Vimal Singh Rathore, Co-founder of SuperKalam, said:

> **We are delighted to introduce this game-changing AI automation of UPSC Mains Handwritten Answers evaluation. At SuperKalam, we are dedicated to supporting UPSC aspirants with the latest tools and resources to help them achieve their goals. This new initiative not only reflects our commitment to innovation but also our unwavering dedication to excellence in UPSC preparation, instilling confidence in our users.**

Additionally, SuperKalam’s new offering was endorsed by Abhilash Thapliyal, a renowned TV Actor & Social Media Influencer. He emphasized the significance of this new AI-powered tool on his social media platform. Its pioneering approach aims to address the challenges faced by UPSC aspirants by offering a revolutionary solution that combines the power of AI with personalized [mentorship](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/mentorship/), all aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of main answer writing practice.

Founded in July 2023 by Vimal Singh Rathore and Aseem Gupta, Superkalam is based in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It served as a GPS for students’ educational journey, highlighting key locations and suggested routes while offering detours through concepts that have yet to be explored based on the student’s learning trajectory. With AI-driven analytics, the platform adjusts to the particular needs of every learner by providing [personalized learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/personalized-learning/) routes, immediate doubt resolution, and progress tracking. This ensures that students get the appropriate help when needed, improving the effectiveness and [engagement](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/engagement/) of their preparation.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Competitive Exams, EdTech Startups/Companies, Engagement, Mentorship, Online Courses, Online Education, Personalized Learning, UPSC Exams

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### [Skillible Unveils Innovative GenAI Internship Programme to Transform Tech Education](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/skillible-unveils-innovative-genai-internship-programme-to-transform-tech-education/)

**Published:** July 16, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Skillible, a trailblazing EdTech firm known for its scalable, hands-on learning experiences, has unveiled its highly anticipated Generative AI Internship Programme.

**Content:**

Skillible, a trailblazing EdTech firm known for its scalable, [hands-on learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/hands-on-learning/) experiences, has unveiled its highly anticipated Generative AI Internship Programme. This groundbreaking initiative, developed in close collaboration with the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and the Ministry of Education, promises to catapult students into the vanguard of [artificial intelligence](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/artificial-intelligence/) innovation.

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Launched on July 15, 2024, the Generative AI Internship Programme is poised to become a cornerstone in India’s AI education. It offers a deep dive into the world of Generative AI, exploring its applications in content creation, healthcare, and entertainment. The curriculum, a testament to Skillible’s commitment to excellence, seamlessly blends industry insights with academic standards. With over 10,000 registered students, this [virtual internship](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/virtual-internship/) promises unprecedented access to industry experts and hands-on projects.

The programme’s structure is designed to captivate and challenge participants. Interns will delve into the intricacies of Generative AI, working on real-world projects pushing current technology’s boundaries. They will have the unique opportunity to apply their skills in automating content creation. A key highlight of the programme is its orientation session, where industry titans will share invaluable insights on tech innovations, emphasizing the critical role of AI in the modern professional landscape. This session serves as a powerful springboard, setting the tone for an internship experience that promises to be as inspirational as it is educational.

Ankur Goel, Founder of Skillible, shared his views about the programme:

> **The launch of our Generative AI Internship Programme marks a watershed moment in technological education. We aim to pioneer a new paradigm in AI education that bridges the gap between academic theory and real-world application. By partnering with AICTE and the Ministry of Education, we have ensured that our curriculum not only pushes the boundaries of innovation but also aligns with recognized educational standards.**

Realizing the significance of holistic development, Skillible has incorporated mentorship opportunities in the program, fostering connections between interns and seasoned professionals. This approach ensures that participants gain technical prowess and develop the [soft skills](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/soft-skills/) crucial for success in the tech industry. With the aim of community building and making [upskilling](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/upskilling/) accessible to more people, the platform has also introduced a “Refer a Friend” initiative for the programme, under which prospective interns can share the opportunity, creating a collaborative cohort of like-minded tech enthusiasts.

Since its inception in 2022, Skillible has rapidly grown into a leader in the EdTech sector due to its unwavering emphasis on real-world, industry-relevant learning experiences. The organization continues redefining technological education’s boundaries through strategic partnerships with educational institutions and industry leaders, empowering learners to thrive in an increasingly digital world.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, EdTech Collaboration, EdTech Startups/Companies, Hands on Learning, Internships, Partnerships, Soft Skills, Upskilling, Virtual Internship

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### [HDFC Bank Offers Skill Training to Youths Under CSR Initiative](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/hdfc-bank-offers-skill-training-to-youths-under-csr-initiative/)

**Published:** July 16, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** HDFC Bank Parivartan's Skill Development Programmes has trained over 325,000 youths across India through various skilling initiatives.

**Content:**

HDFC Bank Parivartan’s Skill Development Programmes has trained over 325,000 youths across India through various skilling initiatives. According to the statement, the bank’s Parivartan programme—the umbrella brand for all its CSR initiatives—has [skill development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/skill-development/) and livelihood enhancement as a central focus area.

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The bank is currently working on over 100 projects in the area of skill development across different states, covering multiple sectors including IT/ITeS, retail, [healthcare](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/healthcare/), manufacturing and agriculture.

HDFC Bank Parivartan’s youth training programmes address these needs by equipping young people with essential skills, knowledge, and competencies to thrive in today’s dynamic job market. These training programmes come with certifications from the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), Sector Skill Council, or other qualified non-government agencies; they also offer targeted training to prepare youth for successful careers and entrepreneurial ventures in essential industries.

Nusrat Pathan, Head of CSR at HDFC Bank, commented on the initiative:

> **At HDFC Bank, we believe that empowering our youth with the right skills is crucial for the socio-economic development of our nation. Our Parivartan training programmes are designed to provide vocational skills linked with market demands and instil confidence and ambition in young minds. By collaborating with esteemed partners and focusing on sectors with high growth potential, we are committed to bridging the skills gap and creating a robust and inclusive workforce for the future. Our mission is to ensure that every young individual we reach has the opportunity to thrive and contribute to India’s dynamic economy.**

HDFC Bank Parivartan operates several noteworthy programmes that boost India’s youth skills and employment opportunities. Notable projects include [vocational training](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/vocational-training/) for over 2,000 students in healthcare, banking, and retail sectors, supported by the Orion Educational Society in Mohali, Chandigarh, with a 75% placement rate and a 15-20% increase in income for participants.

With the help of Dr Reddy’s Foundation, HDFC Bank Parivartan supports [skill training](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/skill-training/) for people with disabilities in Chennai and Kochi. This initiative has seen a 70% placement rate, mainly in the information technology (IT), retail, banking, manufacturing, logistics, [e-commerce](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/e-commerce/), and hospitality sectors.

HDFC Bank Parivartan, in collaboration with the Bharatiya Yuva Shakti Trust (BYST), has gathered 800 mentors to offer all-encompassing direction and assistance to 400 budding young entrepreneurs in crucial Telangana economic domains.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Certification, E-Commerce, Employment Skills, Healthcare, Skill Development, Skill Training, Vocational Training

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### [Kuhoo and WOJ Education Team Up to Empower Students With Career Opportunities](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/kuhoo-and-woj-education-team-up-to-empower-students-with-career-opportunities/)

**Published:** July 16, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Kuhoo Edufintech, a student financing platform, and WOJ Education, renowned for transformative education methods, have announced a groundbreaking partnership.

**Content:**

Kuhoo Edufintech, a student loan platform that aspires to democratise education for all, especially for households that belong to humble socioeconomic backgrounds, and WOJ Education, renowned for transformative education methods, have announced a groundbreaking partnership aimed at reshaping [tech education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/tech-education/) and empowering students with unparalleled opportunities in India.

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The partnership between Kuhoo Edufintech and WOJ Education is fueled by a shared commitment to social impact and providing more significant opportunities to students from all backgrounds. By enabling access to quality education and career opportunities, the initiative aims to positively impact the lives of numerous students who wish to enhance their education and skills but are still being determined by financial constraints.

Kuhoo Edufintech, founded in 2021, is a digital platform offering online student loan products that break away from the traditional dependency on physical bank branches or parental income qualifications. The platform works with top universities & academic institutions worldwide and enables students to get digital [student loans](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/student-loans/) for their education. It offers more than 30 student loan products from its lending partners, customised for individual needs.

Commenting on the development, Prashant A. Bhonsle, Founder of Kuhoo Edufintech, said:

> **Our collaboration with WOJ Education marks a significant milestone in our mission to make quality education accessible to all talented Indian students. By combining our innovative financing solutions with WOJ’s cutting-edge educational programs, we’re not just funding education; we’re investing in the future of India’s tech workforce. This partnership embodies our commitment to empowering middle-class families and ensuring that financial constraints never hinder a student’s potential.**

WOJ Education, led by Esther Wojcicki, the “Godmother of Silicon Valley,” revolutionizes education with decades of innovative methods. Her T.R.I.C.K. method—trust, Respect, Independence, Collaboration, and Kindness—has transformed learning for thousands of students, fostering collaboration, innovation, and [critical thinking](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/critical-thinking/).

Esther Wojcicki, Founder of WOJ Education, stated:

> **My T.R.I.C.K method has yielded radical results for decades in Silicon Valley California. I am thrilled to launch WOJ Education Programmes in India. Students in India have incredible potential, and believing in themselves is the first step. I founded WOJ Education to develop this potential, as many young people lack access to opportunities that build leaders and teach essential skills for today’s tech environment. Our cutting-edge computer science programmes, implemented with my T.R.I.C.K method, will pave the way for success in tech and entrepreneurship for WOJ graduates. Our strong partnership with Kuhoo ensures no financial barriers for students and reinforces our shared commitment to scalable social impact.**

The innovative collaboration will provide the students with:

- **Real-World Project-Based Learning:** Students will gain hands-on experience working on real-world projects that simulate industry challenges.
- **Extensive Tech Portfolio:** The programmes will enable students to build a robust tech portfolio with over 100,000 lines of code, recognized as equivalent to USA work experience. Learn how to enhance your professional presence on platforms like GitHub, HackerRank, and LinkedIn.
- **Exclusive Hiring Partnerships:** Students will benefit from WOJ’s [hiring](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/hiring/) partnerships with industry giants like Google and members of Google’s Hiring Consortium, including companies like Deloitte and Accenture.
- **Global Exposure:** Compete successfully alongside graduates from top institutions like Stanford.

The alliance aims to unleash the enormous potential of India’s young by dismantling conventional barriers to accessibility and cost. Thus, it will produce a new generation of tech innovators, leaders, and problem solvers.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Critical Thinking, EdTech Partnership, EdTech Startups/Companies, Education Loans, Hiring, Indian Students, International Education, Quality Education, Student Loans, Tech Education

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### [eCampus.com & The Catholic University of America Announce Official Online Bookstore](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/ecampus-com-the-catholic-university-of-america-announce-official-online-bookstore/)

**Published:** July 16, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** eCampus.com and the Catholic University of America have announced the launch of their official online bookstore collaboration.

**Content:**

eCampus.com and the Catholic University of America have announced the launch of their official online bookstore collaboration. With the official launch of this new partnership, Catholic University students will have easy access to eCampus.com’s professor-required course materials through the online bookstore’s single sign-on process. Affordable course materials are available for students to purchase in various forms, including new, used, rental, and digital.

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Under this initiative, eCampus.com will also provide students with affordable and flexible shipping options at checkout that best suit students’ unique needs and budgets. In addition to possibilities offered through eCampus.com, students will also have access to the exclusive online Marketplace, where some course materials may be available to students at deep discounts through third-party sellers.

Founded by the Catholic bishops of the United States and a charter by Pope Leo XIII, Catholic University was created as the National University of the Catholic Church in America and has upheld the Catholic intellectual tradition for more than 130 years. The University selected eCampus.com after a competitive search revealed the company best met students’ unique course material needs while ensuring academic freedom for faculty.

Speaking about the development, President and CEO of eCampus.com, Matt Montgomery, said:

> **eCampus.com is honoured to partner with The Catholic University of America as their official online bookstore. We value this opportunity to work with Catholic University and look forward to providing students with affordable and accessible course materials to fuel academic success.**

Catholic University faculty will utilize eCampus.com’s advanced online adoption platform, giving professors a hassle-free textbook adoption process. With eCampus.com’s advanced research tools, professors at the institute can research course materials with real-time pricing and availability while maintaining academic freedom to align content to student needs. This allows professors to select educational resources that will best suit their course goals and students’ budgets.

eCampus.com, a leading online retailer of textbooks and digital course materials, was founded on July 2, 1999. The platform aims to provide the easiest, fastest, and most affordable way for [K-12](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/k-12/) and [higher education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/higher-education/) students to buy, rent, or sell textbooks and digital content. It serves over 375 schools, colleges, and universities.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Affordable Education, eTextbook, Higher Education, K-12, Online Books, Online Courses, Online Education, Partnerships, Universities

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### [[Infographic] Aiming for Academic and Economic Heights in Kentucky](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/infographic-aiming-for-academic-and-economic-heights-in-kentucky/)

**Published:** July 15, 2024
**Author:** Brian Wallace

**Excerpt:** Higher education in Kentucky aims to transform lives and bolster financial security. Read this article to understand how the state strives for 60% bachelor's degree attainment, supported by the Kentucky Student Success Collaborative's efforts to aid students.  .

**Content:**

[Higher education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/higher-education/) can change lives, improve financial security, and open new opportunities. In fact, over the course of a lifetime, Kentuckians who hold a bachelor’s degree earn roughly $1 million more than Kentuckians with a high school diploma. This is a big difference, and points to the utility of supporting students in higher education.

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Kentucky has made this a goal and has pledged to have 60% of the state population carry a bachelor’s degree in 2030. This goal hopes to boost the state’s economy and workforce through the dissemination of bachelor’s degrees.

In order to achieve this goal, certain organizations have sprung up. The CPE launched the [Kentucky Student Success Collaborative](https://cpe.ky.gov/ourwork/value-infographic.html) (KYSSC) with support from the James Graham Brown Foundation. The goal of the KYSSC is to aid students in academic pursuits and degree attainment.

Kentucky has already seen progress toward its goal. The current degree attainment rate is 55%, and there has been a 7% increase in undergraduate degrees and credentials over the past five years. Additionally, the completion gap is shrinking as more underrepresented minority students earn degrees.

Of course, challenges still exist. Kentucky continues to lag behind the national average when it comes to degree attainment, and low-income learners and adult [learners](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/students/) have undergone declining undergraduate enrollment.

Despite these challenges, Kentuckians remain positive and engaged in meeting the 2030 goal. 2,963 stakeholders from a variety of sectors are working with the KYSSC to support students. The KYSSC provides education and statewide recommendations for improvement, focusing on certain key areas, such as supporting students with basic needs, improving transfer pathways, and improving gateway courses.

The KYSSC is a good example of a state working to meet a goal. The KYSSC was born in 2021 and has already made progress, aiding students in reaching new academic heights. In the next few years, Kentucky aims to support students and benefit its economy with a new wave of bachelor’s degree holders.

![[Infographic] Aiming for Academic and Economic Heights in Kentucky](https://www.edtechreview.in/wp-content/uploads/kentucky.jpg)

**Categories:** Insight

**Tags:** 21st Century Education, 21st Century Learning, 21st Century Teaching, Higher Education, Online Higher Education

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### [Manipal Academy of Higher Education & Teachspoon EdTech Ink MOU to Boost Industry-Academia Partnership](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/manipal-academy-of-higher-education-teachspoon-edtech-ink-mou-to-boost-industry-academia-partnership/)

**Published:** July 15, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Manipal Academy of Higher Education, MAHE, and Teachspoon EdTech Private Limited have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).

**Content:**

Manipal Academy of Higher Education, MAHE, and Teachspoon EdTech Private Limited have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). This collaboration, with Dr. Giridhar Kini, Registrar of MAHE, at its helm, aims to achieve several milestones in academic-industry partnerships. The MOU was signed by Dr. Kini, representing MAHE, and Dr. Palak Bhandari, a proud alumnus of Manipal College of Dental Sciences (MCDS), MAHE, Mangalore, CEO and Founder, Teachspoon EdTech.

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The collaborative approach seeks to enhance capabilities; Central Development includes efforts for [Digital Learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/digital-learning/) Platforms, interactive Workshops and Webinars, and cooperative Research Partnerships. Notably, on July 6, 2022, Teachspoon EdTech Private Limited (TEPL), a startup operating firm, was incorporated in India. It works in the field of education and learning.

Dr Palak Bhandari, CEO and Founder of Teachspoon Edtech Private Limited, expressed her views on the recent collaboration between Teachspoon and Manipal, stating:

> **This partnership highlights and reinforces the shared dedication of both organizations towards developing and promoting digital learning platforms. This collaboration aims to create and deliver engaging, innovative, high-quality workshops and webinars, contributing significantly to the growing digital education landscape.**

To enhance capabilities under the umbrella of this strategic partnership, Dr Giridhar P. Kini, Registrar of MAHE, shared the importance of knowledge and experience among MAHE experts. The idea is to encompass initiatives related to the Digital Learning Platform, which serves as a vehicle for this collaborative effort.

Dr. Harish Kumar S, Director of Corporate Relations at MAHE, played a key role in facilitating this collaboration. He extended a warm welcome to the alumni of MCODS, Mangalore, and provided an insightful overview of the partnership between the two esteemed institutions. He emphasized:

> **This partnership will be mutually beneficial, creating a dynamic and engaging learning environment for students while promoting excellence in dental education.**

Teachspoon EdTech Pvt. Ltd aims to address the accessibility gap in [higher education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/higher-education/). Through its venture, Medi Study Go provides students with animated lectures, notes, mindmaps and other study resources. It is currently incubated at the Manipal-Government of Karnataka bio incubator. Fueled by the desire to make learning dentistry engaging and accessible, the platform began creating animated explainer videos and interactive mind maps to make the learning process feel less like a chore and more like an exploration.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Digital Learning, EdTech Startups/Companies, Higher Education, MOU, Online Courses, Online Education, Partnerships, Webinar

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### [Talkspace & Wellbeing at Work Partner to Revolutionize Employee Wellbeing](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/talkspace-wellbeing-at-work-partner-to-revolutionize-employee-wellbeing/)

**Published:** July 15, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Talkspace, a renowned provider of virtual mental health services, and Wellbeing at Work, a pioneer in employee benefits navigation, are set to revolutionize employee wellbeing.

**Content:**

Two industry leaders, Talkspace and Wellbeing at Work, have joined forces in a strategic partnership. Talkspace, a renowned provider of virtual mental health services, and Wellbeing at Work, a pioneer in [employee benefits](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/employee-benefits/) navigation, are set to revolutionize employee wellbeing. This collaboration, which integrates Talkspace’s comprehensive digital mental health services into Wellbeing at Work’s innovative benefits navigation platform, is a testament to the partners’ expertise and commitment to the industry.

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Wellbeing at Work will give workers seeking mental health support a seamless experience by combining Talkspace as an exclusive clinical mental health service within its platform. Employing personal information from six wellness areas (social, emotional, professional, financial, physical, and community), this innovative collaboration offers suggestions for corporate benefits tailored to each employee’s needs and situations.

Talkspace believes mental [healthcare](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/healthcare/) is core to overall health and should be available to everyone. The platform provides all its services through an intuitive, wholly secured mobile and web platform that complies with state, federal, and HIPAA regulations. More than 140 million Americans have access to Talkspace through their health insurance plans, employee assistance programmes, partnerships with leading healthcare companies, or as a free benefit through their employer, school, or government agency.

Wilfred Krenn, Head of Operations at Wellbeing at Work, expressed his excitement about the collaboration, stating:

> **Combining our platform’s strengths in measurement and navigation with Talkspace’s clinical expertise creates a powerful synergy that will drive progress in organizational wellbeing. This partnership, which exemplifies a commitment to innovative, data-driven solutions, is set to inspire the industry with its potential for real results.**

Amidst the current economic climate of cost constraints, the Talkspace and Wellbeing at Work partnership offers a reassuring solution for employers. By increasing mental health service utilization and reducing inefficient healthcare spending, the integrated offering not only prioritizes [employee](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/employee/) wellbeing but also ensures a significant return on investment. This emphasis on cost-effectiveness is designed to instill confidence in the financial benefits of the partnership.

Natalie Cummins, Chief Business Officer of Talkspace, added:

> **The inclusion of Talkspace into the Wellbeing at Work platform brings together our strengths in a way that benefits both employers and employees. Our collaboration enhances our ability to deliver tailored mental health support and expands our reach and impact, with the goal of ensuring more employees receive the precise support they need.**

Through this strategic alliance, Talkspace and Wellbeing at Work aim to offer a cost-effective, comprehensive solution that enhances employee wellbeing and utilizes existing benefits. This partnership is poised to set a new standard in the industry, providing measurable improvements in employee health and organizational performance.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Community, Data-Driven, Employee Benefits, Employee Development, Financial Support, Healthcare, Mental Wellness, Partnerships

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### [SAWiT.AI Launches Initiative to Upskill Women in AI Skills](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/sawit-ai-launches-initiative-to-upskill-women-in-ai-skills/)

**Published:** July 15, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** SAWiT.AI, a joint venture between GUVI and South Asia Women in Tech (SAWiT), has recently announced an initiative to train 500,000 Indian women in AI skills.

**Content:**

SAWiT.AI, a joint venture between GUVI and South Asia Women in Tech (SAWiT), has recently announced an initiative to train 500,000 Indian women in AI skills. The initiative, the biggest women-only Generative AI Learning Challenge in the world, aims to close the gender gap in the workforce and establish India as a leader in AI innovation worldwide.

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The programme will provide hands-on experience with leading AI tools, supported by a distinguished advisory council that includes Roshni Nadar Malhotra, Chairperson of HCL Tech, Samantha Ruth Prabhu, an acclaimed actor and [women empowerment](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/women-empowerment/) advocate, and Farzana Haque, a Senior Leader at Tata Consultancy Services. Those interested in joining the initiative can do so by registering on the SAWiT.AI registration page, and they will have to pay a nominal fee of Rs 99 for those willing to participate. The registration will close on September 18 2024.

A spokesperson of SAWiT stated, “With India’s female workforce participation rate at a mere 24 per cent, we believe there is an urgent need to bridge the gender gap and tap into the immense economic potential that women represent, she further added, “By equipping women with AI skills, the programme aims to empower them for career advancement and economic independence”.

The SAWiT.AI programme comprises an AI Learnathon, which will kick off on September 21, 2024, providing a [hands-on learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/hands-on-learning/) experience in generative AI. A month later, a hackathon will focus on building applications based on generative AI. In November, a SAWiT.AI Festival will be held to celebrate Gen AI innovation and recognise outstanding participants and partners.

SAWiT. AI is an element of India’s economic development, not only training. This programme will equip women, close the gender gap, and propel India faster to a position of prominence in the world of AI. It is advised for all women, irrespective of their technical experience and academic achievements. This community offers networking, [mentorship](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/mentorship/), [entrepreneurship](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/entrepreneurship/), skill growth, and recruitment opportunities.

India’s female workforce participation rate was a mere 24% in 2022, significantly lower than China’s 61%. This low participation rate is critical as over half of urban women are homemakers. According to research by the McKinsey Global Institute, only 10% more women in the workforce could result in.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Career Growth, Employability Skills, Entrepreneurship, Hands on Learning, Mentorship, Online Learning, Women Empowerment, Workforce Development

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### [Beyond EdTech: Tackling the Skills Gap's Complexities](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/beyond-edtech-tackling-the-skills-gaps-complexities/)

**Published:** July 12, 2024
**Author:** Shruti P

**Excerpt:** Read this article to discover the limits of EdTech in bridging the skill gap, the key barriers like access, equity, and outdated educational models, and the solutions to these.

**Content:**

Everyone hoped that EdTech could help bridge the growing gap between skills. According to Traxcn, [EdTech investments](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/edtech-funding/) reached $2.9 billion in 2022. However, it has dropped to $712 million in 2023. It is time to explore the question of where the gap arose. The skill gap is a multi-dimensional topic. It is indeed not a good idea to think that simply EdTech is enough to deal with such complexity. There are more layers to explore in understanding the skill gaps and ed tech’s role in bridging the skills gap.

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### The Limits of EdTech

#### Access and Equity

For many, quality EdTech remains out of reach, particularly in rural areas and underserved communities where reliable internet and digital devices are scarce. Even when access is available, prohibitive costs tend to worsen existing inequalities.

#### Soft Skills and Critical Thinking

EdTech tends to prioritize technical skills over important [soft skills](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/soft-skills/) like communication and critical thinking. Without these soft skills, even technically proficient individuals may struggle in the workplace.

#### One-Size-Fits-All Approach

Many learners find standardized EdTech solutions do not account for their unique differences, causing disengagement from learning and inadequate skill acquisition.

#### Overemphasis on Certification

Online certifications are popular, but they perpetuate credential inflation and often inadequately reflect real-world competence.

### Decoding Skills Gap

It originates from other systemic challenges beyond technological limitations. The skill gap arises, among other reasons, from a lack of agility in professionals. The focus on continuous learning and career planning as an essential part of the education system is missing. Why is someone pursuing an engineering education? Because there was nothing better to do? Does it look better than a degree in English? Or is there a clear career path for the next five or ten years that demands this education?

Why do skill gaps really occur? Can students not build their skills if they are aware? Do they lack access, or do they lack the motivation early in their careers? Appropriate research must be done as to why the skill gap arises in the first place. One cannot ignore that students’ early careers are usually governed not by individual choice but by following the crowd. Effective results cannot be achieved by scratching these issues’ surface.

These are some questions that need to be asked.

1\. Educational Systems: Traditional education models do not match rapid industry changes; hence, graduates lack pertinent critical thinking and problem-solving abilities due to obsolete curriculums and rote memorization methods.

2\. Economic Forces: Job markets keep changing due to automation, globalization, and the gig economy, which demand diverse, flexible skill sets beyond what conventional education can offer.

3\. Social And Cultural Barriers: Accessing education or career opportunities depends significantly on factors such as SES, race or gender, leading to persistent inequality while limiting marginalized groups’ skill acquisition potentials.

4\. Employer Practices: Skill progression among employees is hindered by outdated hiring practices and insufficient investment in worker development. Employers focusing on short-term profits ignore long-term training initiatives for their workforce’s skills.

### The Need for Systemic Solutions

To address the skills gap issue, a comprehensive approach that addresses its root causes, such as youth awareness, career planning at an early stage, and independent thought, is necessary.

#### Holistic Education Reform

Education systems need to be overhauled entirely to focus on critical thinking, creativity, and adaptability rather than technical skills and standardized tests alone.

#### Stronger Industry-Education Partnerships

Internships, apprenticeships, and curricula based on industry advice are crucial for linking educational institutions with employers and aligning learning outcomes with workforce needs.

#### Lifelong Learning and Upskilling

Such opportunities should be accessible and affordable through online courses, micro-credentials, or flexible options designed for adult learners.

#### Policy Interventions

Governments should invest in education and training programmes, promote employer-sponsored training, and address structural inequalities inhibiting skills development.

Nonetheless, EdTech is not a magic formula for addressing the skills gap. The solution lies in adopting a comprehensive perspective that focuses on holistically reforming education, forging relationships between industry players and educators, encouraging lifelong learning, and supporting policies. Thus, we can build an equitable and efficient ecosystem for 21st-century competencies.

**Categories:** Insight

**Tags:** 21st Century Education, 21st Century Skills, Digital Skilling, EdTech Development, Holistic Development, Soft Skills

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### [Simplilearn & SP Jain School of Global Management Team Up to Offer Digital Marketing Programme](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/simplilearn-sp-jain-school-of-global-management-team-up-to-offer-digital-marketing-programme/)

**Published:** July 12, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Simplilearn, a global digital skills training provider, has announced its collaboration with SP Jain School of Global Management for a comprehensive programme on Digital Marketing.

**Content:**

Simplilearn, a global [digital skills training](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/digital-skills-training/) provider, has announced its collaboration with SP Jain School of Global Management for a comprehensive programme on Digital Marketing. This innovative curriculum is designed to equip learners with cutting-edge knowledge in the digital marketing domain. It covers a broad spectrum of industry-essential skills like SEO, SEM, Social Media, Strategies for Paid Campaigns, Analytics, ROI, website creation, behavioural marketing, and leveraging Generative AI for Sales & Marketing, amongst other essential skills for success in this rapidly evolving industry.

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The programme emphasizes emerging technologies, providing insights into leveraging Generative AI tools from AI-powered marketing strategies to predictive analytics- for optimized sales, marketing plans, and customer relationship management. Exclusive to learners in India, Simplilearn’s Career Service offers valuable support by providing IIMJobs pro-membership for six months, assistance to build a powerful resume, and a spotlight on IIMJobs for highlighting profiles to recruiters.

The curriculum’s key feature is its live [online classes](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-classes/), which allow participants to engage in interactive sessions delivered by industry experts and masterclasses by the top faculty from SP Jain School of Global Management. The classes are curated to provide an [immersive learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/immersive-learning/) experience, allowing learners to apply theoretical knowledge in real-world scenarios.

Expressing his excitement about the partnership, Chief Product Officer of Simplilearn, Anand Narayanan, said:

> **Simplilearn is thrilled to collaborate with SP Jain School of Global Management to offer an advanced Digital Marketing curriculum that equips students with a broad range of skills in this fast-paced industry. We’re dedicated to equipping professionals for success in the quickly changing digital ecosystem, emphasizing real-world applications, offering live online classes, and providing insights into cutting-edge technology like artificial intelligence. This partnership demonstrates our commitment to address the prevailing skill gaps by providing learners with the latest digital skills.**

Furthermore, the programme is committed to providing hands-on learning through five capstone projects, over fifteen course-end projects, and ten case studies, enabling learners to focus on real-world applications. This approach ensures participants not only gain theoretical knowledge but also actively apply it in practical scenarios, enhancing their understanding and skills in critical aspects of [digital marketing](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/digital-marketing/) while leveraging Gen AI to enhance workflows & overall efficiency.

Established in 2010, Simplilearn provides top-notch training that is ready for the workplace to individuals and companies worldwide. It has offices in Bangalore, India, and San Francisco, California. The platform’s role-based, skill-focused, industry-recognized, and globally relevant training programmes are not just about individual [upskilling](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/upskilling/), but also about being part of a global community of digital marketers with diverse career or company goals, from college students and early career workers to managers, executives, small enterprises, and large corporations.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Community, Curriculum, Digital Marketing, Digital Skills Training, EdTech Startups/Companies, Immersive Learning, Online Classes, Partnerships, Social Media in Education, Upskilling

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### [TimBuckDo Raises Seed Funding to Empower the Next-Generation Workforce](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/timbuckdo-raises-seed-funding-to-empower-the-next-generation-workforce/)

**Published:** July 12, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** TimBuckDo, a pioneer in the student gig economy, recently announced that it has raised seed funding of INR 2 crores from two illustrious US-based angel investors, Morton Meyerson and Nandkishore (Andy) Kalambi.

**Content:**

TimBuckDo, a pioneer in the student [gig economy](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/gig-economy/), recently announced that it has raised seed funding of INR 2 crores from two illustrious US-based angel investors, Morton Meyerson and Nandkishore (Andy) Kalambi.

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Co-founded by Mythri Kumar and Apoorv Sharma Prasad, TimBuckDo is an innovative platform designed to connect students with part-time gig opportunities. It bridges the gap between students seeking flexible employment and businesses in need of part-time support. By leveraging AI and technology to match students with suitable gigs, the company aims to empower the next generation of workers with opportunities that fit their schedules and skill sets.

Commenting on the investment, Co-founders of TimBuckDo, Mythri Kumar & Apoorv Sharma Prasad, reaffirmed their commitment to the younger generation. They stated:

> **With over 50% of India’s population under the age of 25, it’s crucial to harness their potential and empower them with relevant opportunities. The part-time job market is experiencing significant growth, with a 30% increase in opportunities over the past year alone. At TimBuckDo, we are committed to provide flexible and meaningful employment to the younger generation and thereby drive economic growth.**

They further added:

> **We are thrilled to have Nandkishore Kalambi and Morton Meyerson on board as investors and advisors in their journey. Their belief in our vision of creating a dynamic gig portal for student part-timers underscores the growing importance of flexible work solutions in the modern economy. With their support, we are well-positioned to enhance our platform and expand our reach to students across the country.**

The idea for Timbuckdo originated from a heartfelt conversation that one of the founders had with a friend. The friend was desperate to find her teenage son a productive way to spend his time and make some money. The founders were deeply moved by the problem and its potential impact. They realized that any interaction they had with today’s students needed to be worthwhile, and the idea for a portal for part-time employment for students was born. Tim – Buck – Do, Tim denotes students, Buck resonates with money as Bucks and Do is an action word that symbolizes work.

Nandkishore Kalambi, whose lifelong passion for inclusive innovation aligns perfectly with TimBuckDo’s mission to create a flexible and supportive work environment for students., said:

> **Future of Work is a gig, and TimBuckDo is building the next generation workforce for the world by catching them young and providing real-world work exposure through various part-time jobs.**

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Employment Skills, Funding, Gig Economy, Gig Workforce, Hiring, Next Generation Technology

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### [Olive Rock Partners Announces Strategic Investment in LEORON Institute](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/olive-rock-partners-announces-strategic-investment-in-leoron-institute/)

**Published:** July 11, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Olive Rock Partners, a leading regional private equity firm with a proven track record, is delighted to announce that it has acquired a significant position in LEORON Institute, marking a strategic investment in corporate training and EdTech.

**Content:**

Olive Rock Partners, a leading regional private equity firm with a proven track record, is delighted to announce that it has acquired a significant position in LEORON Institute. This marks a strategic investment in [corporate training](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/corporate-training/) and EdTech. Through this merger, LEORON aims to expand throughout the GCC and neighbouring regions.

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LEORON, co-founded 14 years ago by Arben and Val Jusufi, has evolved to become a significant player in the EMEA markets, particularly Saudi Arabia, with the help of investors Dr Khalid Al Tawil and Saeed Al-Ghamdi. The platform offers [comprehensive learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/comprehensive-learning/) and development solutions across various strategic corporate functions, including Corporate Finance, HR, Procurement and SCM, Technology, Quality, Operations, and Engineering. The company supports the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 by providing the Saudi workforce with the highest quality in [professional development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/professional-development/) from international institutions delivered by global experts.

Speaking on the deal, Co-founder of Arben Jusufi, said:

> **Olive Rock Partners’ strategic investment in LEORON provides the necessary capital and support to enhance and diversify our educational offerings. By leveraging this opportunity, LEORON is well-positioned to lead the corporate training and EdTech space, delivering unparalleled value and innovation in professional development.**

With the development, Olive Rock Partners Equity Fund I, LP, which focuses on growth capital and late-stage investments in the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, this effort is its first Saudi investment.

Adding further statement about the development, Val Jusufi said:

> **We are thrilled by Olive Rock Partners’ investment in LEORON, which significantly strengthens our capacity for innovation and expansion. This partnership will enable us to enhance our EdTech offerings and better serve our clients in the GCC region, opening up exciting opportunities for growth and development.**

As part of the agreement, Olive Rock Partners’ founding partners, Muhannad Qubbaj and Abdullah Shahin, will join the LEORON board, bringing their expertise to drive further growth and innovation.

Muhannad Qubbaj stated:

> **We are excited to partner with Arben, Val, and their talented team to support LEORON in its next stage of regional growth and commitment to their client’s success. Their robust and differentiated platform is well-positioned to provide its expanding services and skilling offerings to a growing set of institutional, corporate, and individual partners. We look forward to jointly continuing the regional and global expansion of the LEORON network.**

Olive Rock was advised by Grant Thornton and Eversheds Sutherland’s UAE practices. Maven Investment Partners advised LEORON.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Comprehensive Learning, Corporate Training, EdTech Acquisition, EdTech Startups/Companies, Mergers and Acquisition, Online Courses, Online Education, Private Equity, Professional Development

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### [HomeCEU Introduces New Portal for Healthcare Professionals](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/homeceu-introduces-new-portal-to-enhance-learning-experiences-for-healthcare-professionals/)

**Published:** July 11, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** HomeCEU, a leading online provider of healthcare continuing education and training for rehabilitation professionals, has recently announced the launch of its new website, designed to enhance learning experiences for healthcare professionals.

**Content:**

HomeCEU, a leading online provider of [healthcare](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/healthcare/) continuing education and training for rehabilitation professionals, has recently announced the launch of its new Website, designed to enhance learning experiences for healthcare professionals.

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HomeCEU delivers rehabilitation teams with robust learning options, including a significant [video-based learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/video-based-learning/) library and continuing education courses for therapists in all 50 states. The new Website provides course and membership information, state requirements, and insightful articles on topics related to all professionals in physical therapy, occupational therapy, athletic training, massage therapy, and speech-language pathology.

Director of Marketing, Healthcare at Colibri Group, HomeCEU’s parent company, Jami Cooley, shared the vision of the new portal:

> **HomeCEU was built by physical therapists who could relate to the busy lifestyles and demands of working professionals who need to meet ongoing education requirements, and our updated Website reflects the same considerations. We understand the unique needs of healthcare professionals because we are health professionals. Our goal with this new Website is to provide visitors with an easier way to find and complete healthcare CE, review information needed about licensure renewal, and utilize our free resources.**

The following are the elements that users of the new Website will encounter.

- **Improved Speed and Performance:** Faster load times and a smoother browsing experience make finding and accessing courses easier.
- **Modern Design:** The new, sleek design ensures seamless and intuitive navigation, helping customers find information quickly and efficiently.
- **Enhanced Course Catalog:** Professionals can now choose from an expanded range of continuing education courses.
- **Mobile Optimization:** The new site is fully responsive and optimized for desktop and mobile devices.
- **Simplified Enrollment:** The new, streamlined enrollment process makes signing up for courses faster and easier.

Cooley added:

> **Our new Website reflects our dedication to innovation and excellence, ensuring that our customers have access to high-quality education in the most efficient way possible.**

In 2005, HomeCEU was created by physical therapists with the vision to provide convenient and cost-effective online continuing education opportunities for healthcare professionals. It helps therapy-based organizations and working professionals meet continuing education needs with convenient and compliant learning solutions, friendly support, and a relentless dedication to therapy professions. The platform serves over 100,000 professionals in physical therapy, occupational therapy, massage therapy, athletic training, and speech-language pathology.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Digital Health, EdTech Startups/Companies, Health Education, Healthcare, Medical Education, Medical Training, Online Education, Video-based Learning

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### [Vardhan Group Launches 'Boost My Child', an AI-Powered App to Enhance Early Education](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/vardhan-group-launches-boost-my-child-an-ai-powered-app-to-enhance-early-education/)

**Published:** July 11, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Vardhan Group has launched an AI-driven technology platform aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) and National Curriculum Framework (NCF) guidelines designed for teachers and parents called 'Boost my Child' for the holistic development.

**Content:**

Vardhan Group has launched an AI-driven technology platform aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) and National Curriculum Framework (NCF) guidelines designed for teachers and parents called ‘Boost my Child’ for the [holistic development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/holistic-development/) of children aged 0-8 years. This initiative has received INR 1 crore in pre-seed funding.

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This information was announced at a press conference by Boost My Child’s founder Vipul Joshi, a seasoned professional in [early childhood](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/early-childhood/) education, and chairman of the Vardhan Group Nitin Jawalkar, a respected figure in the education sector. Amrita Joshi, Boost My Child’s co-founder, and Prof. Dr. Bhavana Ambudkar, an authority on Design Thinking, also attended, further reinforcing the app’s credibility.

Boost My child Pvt. Ltd, founded by Vipul Joshi in 2021, provides tailored learning experiences to meet each child’s unique needs and interests. It equips parents with a comprehensive tool to support their child’s development and growth. It empowers teachers with tools and resources for effective classroom management and instructional delivery. Parent-teacher collaboration is the most unique feature of Boost My Child. The platform helps school teachers to create digital portfolios of each student with digital report cards. Parents can connect with teachers, discuss their child’s progress, and seek guidance or clarification. This collaboration strengthens the home-school partnership, ensuring a unified approach to each child’s holistic development.

The School Assessment Module (SAM) helps Teachers assess their students’ holistic development using a simple and intuitive user interface on their Smartphones, Tablets, or PCs. It allows parents to understand their child’s 360-degree development in 6 categories and 21 areas. Using its propriety AI-driven Recommendation Engine, the app provides customized Parent-Child Activities, Worksheets, and parenting Guidelines specific to their child’s developmental needs weekly.

The app also encourages parents to actively participate in their child’s education journey. It offers a wide range of fun and educational activities parents can enjoy with their child, promoting cognitive, physical, and social, emotional development. These activities create meaningful bonding experiences while supporting the skills and concepts taught in classrooms. The app also provides parents with expert-approved articles, tips, and advice on early childhood development, ensuring they feel supported and informed throughout their child’s learning journey.

Boost My Child is available in various languages like English, Hindi, Marathi, and Assamese, with more regional languages coming shortly. It offers 360-degree coverage with 6 Categories & 21 Areas, all conforming to NEP/NCF Standards. This alignment ensures that the app provides high-quality, standardized education.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Early Childhood, Early Education, Holistic Development, Online Education, Personalized Learning, Quality Education, Social Emotional Learning

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### [The Role of Robotics in Modern Education – Benefits, Challenges, & Examples](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/the-role-of-robotics-in-modern-education-benefits-challenges-examples/)

**Published:** July 11, 2024
**Author:** Priyanka Gupta

**Excerpt:** Learning by doing and experiencing is the future of learning. Integrating robotics into modern education can significantly improve how students learn and engage with their education, especially in STEM fields. Read this article to understand how robotics can transform learning, its benefits, challenges and examples. 

**Content:**

Hands-on learning, experiential learning and other forms that require students to learn by doing and experiencing are the future of learning. In such a case, integrating robotics into modern education can significantly improve how students learn and engage with their education, especially in STEM fields.

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With pacing and advancing technology, the educational landscape must integrate modern technologies and ensure students are well-prepared to participate in the future workforce.

[Robotics](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/robotics/) is an innovative approach to teach students. Its interactive nature makes it ideal for providing a hands-on learning experience that helps students better understand and retain complex concepts.

This article explores the benefits of incorporating robotics into the educational curriculum, the challenges of integrating robotics, and examples of how robotics is transforming education.

### Benefits of Robotics in Education

#### Fosters Hands-on Learning and Engagement

Integrating robotics in the classroom can help provide experiential learning experiences to students. Since students are involved with robotics, they get to learn what theoretical ideas look like in live experiments. Students witness the various theories in the actual world by having the opportunity to engage directly with robotic systems. This transforms the classroom experience from passive learning to active participation, where students gain knowledge by doing.

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For instance, students learn by doing when they build and program a robot. They get to apply the theories they learn from math, physics, and computer science, allowing them to understand through practical application. This helps students better comprehend and encourages them to participate and be interested in STEM fields. Seeing tangible outcomes from their learning fosters curiosity and enthusiasm, helping them grow. Furthermore, the interactive nature of robotics encourages a deeper level of engagement, helping students develop a lifelong passion for learning.

#### Develops 21st Century Skills

21st century skills like collaboration, communication, creative and critical thinking are essential for the holistic development of students. Integrating robotics into education can help in fostering these vital skills among students. With robotics in the classroom, students have to troubleshoot and refine their projects, which helps them develop problem-solving and critical thinking. The process requires them to analyse problems, bring creative solutions, and think upon their designs, developing resilience and adaptability. Since most robotics projects are group-based, working in teams helps students learn effective communication and collaboration and best use each person’s strengths. This collaborative approach mirrors the modern workplace, preparing students for future professional settings. Robotics also enhances computational thinking, an essential skill in the digital age. It helps students learn how to approach problems methodically and break them into smaller manageable parts, thereby developing step-by-step solutions. This systematic thinking helps students with robotics, various disciplines, and real-life scenarios.

#### Provides Personalised Learning Opportunities

Personalised learning is at the core of student success. Robotics in education make room for personalised education by providing individual learning paces, allowing students to learn and master concepts at their own pace. Robotics doesn’t work on uniform instructions like in traditional classrooms. Instead, robotics projects require individualised instruction to challenge each student as needed. This personalised approach ensures thorough engagement among students irrespective of their proficiency level.

Additionally, robotics also offers targeted instruction and feedback. This real-time assessment helps in identifying gaps and allows educators to provide targeted support and guidance. Personalised learning through robotics also helps students build confidence and take ownership of their learning, helping them develop a growth mindset.

Also Read: [Are Classroom Robots the Next Gen for Learning?](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/are-classroom-robots-the-next-gen-for-learning/#milonbspage-group-517)

### Examples of Robotics in Education

#### Early Education

Robotics can engage kids and work as a great interactive tool for young learners. Robots are effective for young kids as they provide hands-on learning experiences, develop an interest in how technology works, and help kids explore things beyond chalk and talk.

One classic example is the Bee-Bots, small programmable robots that can teach kids basic coding and sequencing skills. Children can program the Bee-Bot and navigate the toys using simple commands, enhancing their spatial awareness, logical thinking, and problem-solving skills. These robots are particularly effective for children aged 4-7, combining play with learning.

Another example is Cubetto, a wooden robot that introduces kids to coding without screens. It uses tangible blocks that children arrange and create sequences, the fundamentals of coding. The hands-on approach keeps the kids engaged and also supports the development of fine motor skills and collaborative learning.

Check out this [list](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/best-coding-engineering-toys-to-teach-kids/) of the best coding and engineering toys for kids.

#### Special Education

In special education, robotics can largely help because it offers tailored educational experiences that address students’ varied and special needs.

A famous robot, Milo, is a prime example designed for kids with autism. It is an interactive robot that can engage and teach children with autism. Milo is the next generation of therapy for autistic children, and it can catch their attention, develop their social skills, and improve their ability to interact without struggle. The robot uses a camera to read students’ facial expressions, make conversations, and help them relax when they sense stress. Students take their lessons and interact with Milo using a tablet in the presence of a facilitator. With Milo, they learn communication skills, social skills, appropriate social behaviour, and self-motivation.

Another valuable tool is the use of humanoid robots like NAO. These robots can be programmed to perform multiple tasks, supporting learning for students with special needs. The robot can adapt to the specific needs of students, helping educators customise its function and provide effective learning experiences for students with special needs.

#### Higher Education

Robotics play an integral part in higher education. The new curricula are designed to complement 21st-century learning and prepare students for the future of work through hands-on learning, especially in the STEM field. Universities and colleges offer specialised courses and robotics programs, focusing on theoretical knowledge and its practical application. These programs are geared towards equipping students with the required skills to excel in robotics and automation-associated fields.

For instance, institutions like MIT and Carnegie Mellon have established dedicated robotics labs where students can work on cutting-edge projects, from developing autonomous vehicles to exploring robotic applications in healthcare. Such programs foster innovation and entrepreneurship, preparing students for leadership roles in the rapidly evolving tech industry.

### Potential Challenges and Considerations

Integrating robotics into education can benefit students in numerous ways but also presents various challenges and considerations.

- One primary concern is the cost associated with robotics implementation. Robots and the supporting equipment can be expensive, putting financial barriers in place for many schools, especially those with restricted budgets. Affording these technologies requires financial support, and the ongoing costs of maintenance and upgrades can further make it challenging to implement robotics programs.
- The second key challenge is the adequate teacher training required for running a robotics program successfully. To use and teach through robotics, teachers require comprehensive training and professional development. With proper training, it’d be easier for teachers to integrate robotics into their curriculum, thereby diminishing the educational benefits of the technology. It’s imperative that teachers are provided with continuous support and resources so they can effectively utilise robotics in their classrooms.
- The last challenge is related to the physical space and required infrastructure to support robotics. Schools must have appropriate facilities like dedicated labs or classrooms, equipped with internet connectivity, power supplies and backup, and sufficient space for students to work on robotics projects.

Also Read: [Growing Need of STEM Learning Kits & Homegrown Players](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/trends/growing-need-of-stem-learning-kits-homegrown-players/)

### The Future of Robotics in Education

With advancements in technology and deeper integration of tech in education, the future of robotics in education looks promising. As technology becomes more accessible and affordable, educational institutes are keen to explore it and experience the numerous ways it benefits students. It’s imperative that the minds building this technology pay attention to making intuitive and user-friendly robots, as that will help educators integrate the tech into their teaching practices.

With growing personalised learning, adaptive learning robots can ensure tailored learning experiences that fulfil individual students’ learning needs, offering targeted instructions and feedback. Thorough customisation in robotics can address students’ varied learning needs and provide them with the required support and help.

Additionally, the intersection of other emerging technologies like AR/VR, the Internet of Things, and Robotics offers immense potential to create interactive and immersive learning environments. These technologies are apt for creating education simulations and enhancing engagement, offering students a real-time, hands-on learning experience even in a virtual setting.

### Conclusion

Robotics must be included in modern education because it enhances learning experiences and prepares students for the future. Engaging in hands-on experiences is imperative for children’s holistic development, and robotics ensures students learn by doing, helping them develop essential 21st-century skills.

As technology continues to evolve, the role of robotics in education will likely expand, offering even more personalised and effective learning experiences. With the right support and investment, robotics can play a crucial role in fostering individual learning paces and delivering targeted instruction and feedback, ultimately contributing to a more dynamic and inclusive educational landscape.

**Categories:** Insight

**Tags:** Educational Robot, Hands on Learning, Resources For Special Education, Robotics, Special Education, STEM, STEM Education, Tools for Schools

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### [New Zealand Teens Rank Among the Best for Creative Thinking](https://www.edtechreview.in/research/new-zealand-teens-rank-among-the-best-for-creative-thinking/)

**Published:** July 11, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** According to a study conducted last month for the latest edition of the OECD's Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) Volume 3, teenagers in New Zealand are among the world's most innovative thinkers.

**Content:**

According to a study conducted last month for the latest edition of the OECD’s Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) Volume 3, teenagers in New Zealand are among the world’s most innovative thinkers. New Zealand has one of the best educational systems for creative thinking, placing it fifth out of 81 nations worldwide with an average score per student of 36 points, higher than the average of 33 points for the OECD.

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The PISA 2022 creative thinking data provides insights into how well education systems prepare students to think outside the box in different contexts. This was the first time that the PISA test measured students’ ability to demonstrate creativity, specifically their ability to come up with original and diverse ideas.

In addition, 60–70% of students in the OECD’s participating nations reported that their teachers value their creativity, encourage them to come up with innovative ideas, and offer them the opportunity to express their opinions in class.

The key reasons why New Zealand has emerged as the best place for living and studying are as follows:

**First Friend in Class:** Studying in New Zealand will make one feel comfortable, supported, and welcome, all of which will enable students to thrive.

**First Astronomy Experience:** A New Zealand education provides learning possibilities and personal development. It sets students on the right track for a bright future in a changing world.

**First Coding Breakthrough:** Pursuing one’s interests and collaborating with others to accomplish those goals are possible in New Zealand. This allows students to learn independently, collaborate with others, and improve those skills.

**First-class Discussion:** Students participate in class discussions, help in groups, and finish individual assignments to receive an education in New Zealand. This ensures [hands-on learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/hands-on-learning/) in real-time.

Acting Chief Executive of Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao Dr Linda Sissons is thrilled to see New Zealand students making a name for themselves internationally for their creative thinking. A practical, hands-on approach to education is used in New Zealand classrooms, which promotes student expression of ideas and critical and cooperative thinking.

Dr Sissons stated:

> **Creative thinking is a valuable quality that also enriches the outputs of a wide range of tertiary and career fields, from arts, engineering, technology and biomedicine to infrastructure and mathematics. We are pleased to see this approach endorsed in the latest PISA tests.**

**About Education New Zealand (ENZ)**

Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao (ENZ) is the government agency responsible for bringing New Zealand’s education experiences to the world. It promotes a New Zealand education that teaches students to be critical thinkers, problem solvers, and lifelong learners, which will help them succeed in their future careers and positively impact the world. In 2019, the Economist Intelligence Unit ranked New Zealand’s education system first among English-speaking countries and third in the world for delivering a future-focused education (out of 50 economies).

With approximately 100 staff in 18 locations around the world, the organization works closely with New Zealand’s diverse education sector, including schools, English language providers, Private Training Establishments, Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics, [universities](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/universities/), and internationally NZ Inc. agencies, Government agencies and education providers to encourage sustainable growth and identify opportunities.

**Categories:** Research

**Tags:** Creative Courses, Critical Thinking, Hands on Learning, Higher Education, Innovation, Universities

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### [Rasmussen University Unveils Hiration's Innovative AI-Driven Interview Tool to Boost Student Confidence](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/rasmussen-university-unveils-hirations-innovative-ai-driven-interview-tool-to-boost-student-confidence/)

**Published:** July 11, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Rasmussen University, a wholly owned subsidiary of American Public Education, Inc., now provides its alumni and students access to Hiration's cutting-edge AI-powered interview preparation tool.

**Content:**

Rasmussen University, a wholly owned subsidiary of American Public Education, Inc., now provides its alumni and students access to Hiration’s cutting-edge AI-powered interview preparation tool. This state-of-the-art tool offers tailored mock interviews, enhanced interviewing strategies, and instantaneous performance evaluation.

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With the addition of the interview preparation tool, Rasmussen students and alumni can now access a more comprehensive suite of career preparation tools. These tools include Handshake, the University’s online career management platform, which assists students and alumni in finding jobs, [internships](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/internships/), and volunteer opportunities. It also provides resources to help them advance their careers and Hiration’s AI-powered resume builder.

Elizabeth Lintelman, Director of Career Services at Rasmussen University, commented on the latest development:

> **We are committed to ensuring our students and alumni have the resources they need to succeed in their studies and postgraduate careers. With the addition of the Hiration mock interview module, students now have a dynamic and interactive way to prepare and meet the challenges and nuances of today’s evolving job market head-on.**

Through ChatGPT, Hiration’s interview preparation tool gives students personalized feedback on a range of interview-related topics, such as body language, speech and pitch variations, [communication skills](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/communication-skills/), and practical advice on enhancing their question-answering. Students and alumni can prepare without being limited by schedule conflicts or location because mock interviews can be conducted anytime and anywhere.

Rasmussen University began working with Hiration in 2021 and is among the first higher education institutions to introduce Hiration’s new AI mock interview tool.

Anish Sikka, Co-founder & CEO of Hiration, added:

> **Hiration’s mission is to empower career centres with the latest AI-driven tools, and our interview practice product is a significant step in that direction. Rasmussen University’s adoption of this technology demonstrates its commitment to staying ahead of the curve in career services, setting a new standard for student preparation in today’s competitive job market.**

As a pioneer in career-focused education since 1900, Rasmussen University is defining a new generation of [higher education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/higher-education/) that focuses on competency-based education, technology and transferable skills. It offers undergraduate and graduate programmes online and in person at 20 campuses nationwide. The University is dedicated to global enrichment, serving the underserved, and meeting the evolving needs of diverse students, communities, and economies.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Career Development, Career Growth, Communication Skills, Community, Hiring, Internships, Job Interviews, Universities

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### [Boston-Based Uwill Announces Acquisition of Virtual Care Group](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/boston-based-uwill-announces-acquisition-of-virtual-care-group/)

**Published:** July 10, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Uwill, a Boston-based mental health platform for colleges and students, has recently made a global stride by acquiring Virtual Care Group, a fellow student-focused telehealth and wellness support platform.

**Content:**

Uwill, a Boston-based mental health platform for colleges and students, has recently made a global stride by acquiring Virtual Care Group, a fellow student-focused telehealth and wellness support platform. This strategic move will extend Uwill’s reach to 400 colleges worldwide, marking a significant shift in the global mental health landscape.

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Founded in 2020, Uwill aims to offer immediate mental health and wellness support to eliminate all barriers to care. The platform has partnered with colleges to provide students with on-demand virtual access to licensed therapists and providers trained in crisis counselling. Students can attend online wellness events through the company’s [mental wellness](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/mental-wellness/) and health app. The firm works with 300 institutions in 50 states and 40 countries.

Speaking on the deal, Founder & CEO of Virtual Care Group, Danny Zusman, said:

> **This acquisition is not just a business deal, but a testament to our unwavering commitment to the mental health and wellbeing of the higher education community. Through the integration of our extensive nationwide reach with Uwill’s focused technological investments, we aim to enhance the support and resources available to the students, faculty, and staff we are dedicated to serving.**

Headquartered in Los Angeles, Virtual Care Group offers a matching platform that pairs providers with students, college faculty, and staff who need support for their wellbeing and mental and physical health. The platform is currently implemented at more than 100 colleges.

Last year, Uwill secured $30 million in Series A funding, which the company said it would use to accelerate its growth and expand its platform. The startup garnered a $3.25 million investment in 2020 led by rapper Darryl McDaniels of Run-DMC, and a year later, it completed its angel funding round of $5.2 million. In June, it partnered with digital mental health company Headspace to expand its on-demand therapy offerings, Urise, to include the direct-to-consumer platform.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Health Education, Healthcare, Higher Education, Medical Education, Mental Wellness, Mergers and Acquisition, Student Mental Health

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### [D2L Acquires H5P Group, Launches New AI Offering to Extend Its Learning Platform](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/d2l-acquires-h5p-group-launches-new-ai-offering-to-extend-its-learning-platform/)

**Published:** July 10, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** D2L, a global learning technology company, recently announced the acquisition of H5P Group, the leading EdTech interactive content creation software provider.

**Content:**

D2L, a global learning technology company, recently announced the acquisition of H5P Group, the leading EdTech interactive content creation software provider. The company has also announced the launch of Lumi, a new AI learning product, reinforcing D2L’s commitment to learner-focused innovation for its customers, expanding its flagship learning platform, Brightspace, focusing on tech that improves student learning outcomes.

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In an agreement valued at up to $33 million, H5P Group will be acquired to support educators in producing innovative, evolving, and engaging student [curriculum](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/curriculum/) that will improve outcomes.

H5P Group, founded in 2014, provides interactive content creation software to a global user base of millions of people in 50+ countries. It also supports H5P, the open-source platform for creating HTML5 content that helps educators develop interactive content to improve learning outcomes. It includes 60+ interactive content plug-ins and an AI-powered Smart Import Tool for course creation.

Speaking on the acquisition, Founder & CEO of D2L, John Baker, said:

> **We are thrilled that H5P is now a part of D2L. At D2L, creating engaging and powerful learning content should be easy to help users achieve better learning outcomes, and H5P’s suite of user-friendly learning content types is world-class. Our mission has always been to bring everyone outstanding, highly personalized learning experiences, which is another big step toward that goal. We look forward to supporting millions of users and partners to foster better learning outcomes and help people worldwide achieve more than they ever dreamed possible.**

By supporting the people at the centre of the learning experience, D2L Lumi is engineered to help deliver outstanding learner outcomes and enhance efficiency for educators and course authors. The newly launched platform is built from the ground up with privacy and data governance in mind. It can provide users with more ways to build high-quality, engaging, human-centred learning experiences with ease:

- **Lumi Quiz –** Seamlessly helps educators generate Brightspace quiz questions based on their course content.
- **Lumi Idea –** Generates intuitive suggestions for new Brightspace assignments and discussions aligned with course material.
- **Lumi Practice –** It makes creating practice questions in Creator+ easier based on course content, saving time and helping improve learning outcomes.
- **Lumi Chat –** Creates automated answers to FAQs, surfaces resources and how-to guides for users, and helps reduce IT ticket volume and shorten wait times.

Stephen Laster, President of D2L, added:

> **At D2L, we’re dedicated to transforming learning in partnership with educators and learners and are committed to harnessing the power of AI to increase access to world-class educational experiences. D2L Lumi is the result of this commitment. We thank our team, educational partners, and researchers for their ongoing collaboration to help ensure we make a positive impact. The best part of today’s announcement is that we’re just getting started. In the coming months, D2L Lumi will be included throughout our core products to enhance everyday workflows, helping save time and supporting the best learning experiences possible.**

D2L Lumi was announced at D2L’s 2024 Fusion Conference, an annual gathering of over 1,000 education technology thought leaders and clients worldwide.

H5P Group CEO and Founder Svein-Tore Griff With stated:

> **It was of great importance to find someone who would embrace the future direction of H5P and help accelerate our progress towards the vision of H5P. D2L has been adamant about keeping the things that make H5P great and using their resources and experience to boost and improve areas like facilitating more community contributions. I am incredibly excited to be working with D2L to speed up our progress towards the vision of H5P. Together, we will accelerate our work to help creatives worldwide create better interactive content faster.**

Adding further about the newly introduced platform, John Baker said:

> **We’re committed to delivering artificial intelligence tools designed to enhance the human learning experience. I’m thrilled to introduce learners and educators to D2L Lumi. We’re actively shaping the future of learning for the better. D2L Lumi is helping to make course creation, delivery, teaching, and learning more accessible and engaging. We couldn’t be more excited about the future of learning.**

D2L Lumi will soon be fully revealed, but in the meantime, early users are utilizing its capabilities to produce quizzes and course materials more quickly and with better quality.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, EdTech Acquisition, Mergers and Acquisition, Online Courses, Online Education, Online Learning, Quality Education

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### [Harnessing the Power of AI Tools for Dynamic and Engaging Presentations](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/harnessing-the-power-of-ai-tools-for-dynamic-and-engaging-presentations/)

**Published:** July 10, 2024
**Author:** TECHDOGS

**Excerpt:** AI is transforming presentations, making them dynamic, engaging, and impactful. Read this article to discover the latest AI tools and how they can elevate your message. 

**Content:**

In today’s fast-changing world, AI is revolutionizing how we create and deliver presentations. AI tools can design slides, choose themes, and suggest content, making presentations more detailed and lifelike.
This article explores the incredible role of AI in presentations, highlighting the latest tech and its transformative impact.

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Ready to dive into the world of AI and see how it can elevate your presentations?

First, let’s explore the power of AI in digital marketing.

### Understanding The Power Of Artificial Intelligence (AI) In Digital Marketing

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has revolutionized [digital marketing](https://www.techdogs.com/td-articles/trending-stories/how-ai-driven-content-is-shaping-the-future-of-digital-marketing), providing businesses with advanced tools for data analysis and personalized targeting. These AI tools can analyze vast datasets, uncovering patterns and trends humans might miss, enabling marketers to make data-driven decisions and enhance customer experiences.

AI optimizes campaigns with precision, automating repetitive tasks for greater efficiency. Generative AI is mighty for market research and data analysis, unlocking new insights. This technology also enables creating engaging, dynamic content, such as automated content generation, chatbots, and personalized recommendations.

Understanding AI’s potential in digital marketing is crucial for leveraging its benefits. Let’s delve into the specific tools and techniques that can help you achieve your marketing goals.

### AI Tools For Creating Dynamic And Engaging Presentations

Creating presentations can be daunting, but [AI tools](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/ai-teaching-tools/) are here to make it easier and more effective. These tools help you design dynamic presentations that captivate your audience.

Let’s dive into some of the best [AI](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/artificial-intelligence/) tools available:

#### Beautiful.ai

Beautiful.AI is a fantastic tool that automates the design process. It analyzes your content and suggests the best layouts, colour schemes, and fonts, ensuring your presentation is professional and visually appealing.

#### Tome

Tome is another powerful AI tool for creating engaging presentations. It offers features like automated content generation and data analytics, which allow you to focus more on your message and less on the design.

#### Simplified’s AI Presentation Maker

Simplified’s AI Presentation Maker is perfect for those who need quick and efficient solutions. It offers a range of templates and design options that can be customized to fit your needs, making it ideal for creating dynamic and engaging presentations.

#### Plus AI

Plus, AI stands out for its ability to integrate interactive elements into your presentations. This makes your content more engaging and keeps your audience hooked. Imagine adding interactive charts and graphs with just a few clicks!

#### Decktopus

Decktopus is a versatile AI tool that offers various features to enhance your presentations. From automated design suggestions to interactive elements, Decktopus has it all. It’s a one-stop solution for creating dynamic and engaging presentations.

Now that you know about these fantastic tools, are you ready to enhance your presentations?

Let’s explore the features and benefits of these AI tools in the next section.

### Features And Benefits Of AI Tools

AI tools have revolutionized presentation creation, making the process faster and more efficient. Here are the key features and benefits:

#### Time Efficiency

AI automates repetitive tasks like slide organization and element management, saving work hours.

#### Improved Design

These tools offer design suggestions and templates, ensuring professional and visually appealing slides, even without design expertise.

#### Customization and Personalization

AI allows for high levels of customization, tailoring presentations to fit your brand and messaging for better audience resonance.

#### Enhanced Interactivity

Integrate interactive elements like polls, quizzes, and Q&A sessions easily, making presentations more engaging.

#### Analytics and Feedback

AI provides insights into audience interactions, showing which slides were most engaging and offering feedback to improve future presentations.

### Real-World Applications

#### Sales Presentations

AI boosts sales presentations with stunning visuals and automated data analysis, tailoring content to specific audiences for increased engagement and conversions.

#### Training Seminars

AI enhances training seminars by creating personalized learning experiences and providing trainers with real-time feedback.

#### Investor Pitches

AI helps create polished, professional investor pitches with insightful data visualizations and presentation suggestions, giving you an edge in crucial meetings.

By harnessing AI’s capabilities, you can significantly improve the effectiveness and efficiency of your presentations.

### Conclusion

AI tools are changing the game for creating presentations. They save time, keep designs consistent, and let you focus on what really matters: your message. As AI keeps getting better, the mix of human creativity and machine help will make presentations even more exciting and compelling.

Using AI tools for presentations is a smart move. They make it easier to create and share your ideas in a way that grabs attention and makes an impact. The future looks bright for AI in presentations, with even more cool features on the way.

So, get ready to make your presentations not just good but excellent with the help of AI.

**Categories:** Insight

**Tags:** AI Teaching Tools, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Marketing, Tools for Students, Tools for Teachers/Educators

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### [InfoVision and IIT Hyderabad Partner to Launch Innovative AR/VR Lab](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/infovision-and-iit-hyderabad-partner-to-launch-innovative-ar-vr-lab/)

**Published:** July 10, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** InfoVision, a leading global IT services and solutions provider, is delighted to announce the launch of a cutting-edge Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) lab at the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Hyderabad.

**Content:**

InfoVision, a leading global IT services and solutions provider, is delighted to announce the launch of a cutting-edge [Augmented Reality](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/augmented-reality/) (AR) and [Virtual Reality](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/virtual-reality/) (VR) lab at the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Hyderabad. This state-of-the-art lab, a testament to InfoVision’s commitment to technological innovation, is equipped with advanced features that will revolutionize the learning and research experience. The lab was inaugurated by InfoVision’s Founder and President, Sean Yalamchi, and Dr. B.S. Murty, Director of IIT Hyderabad.

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With its advanced technology, the AR/VR lab is poised to become a hub for learning and innovation, providing researchers and students with access to these resources. This initiative underscores InfoVision’s commitment to fostering industry-academia synergy, driving technological advancements, and equipping future leaders with practical, hands-on experience in emerging technologies.

Speaking on the collaboration, Founder and President of InfoVision, Sean Yalamchi, said:

> **We are thrilled to partner with IIT Hyderabad to launch this advanced AR/VR lab. We aim to empower students with the tools and knowledge they need to excel in the ever-evolving tech landscape. By bridging the gap between industry and academia, we are enhancing educational experiences and driving innovation that can transform industries and improve lives.**

The partnership between InfoVision and IIT Hyderabad is a testament to their shared vision of leveraging technology for societal benefit. The AR/VR lab, as a result of this collaboration, will provide students with a platform for [immersive learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/immersive-learning/) and advanced research and contribute to the overall development of the broader tech community. It will serve as a catalyst for technological innovation, driving the industry towards a more advanced and inclusive future.

In response to this thought, Dr B.S. Murty, Director of IIT Hyderabad, said:

> **The establishment of AR/VR lab is a significant step towards exposing our students to the latest technological advancements. This partnership with InfoVision will enable our students to engage in cutting-edge research and development, preparing them to tackle real-world challenges with innovative solutions.**

With a commitment to innovation and excellence, InfoVision partners with clients to transform experiences and drive technology-led advancements. It boasts a notable presence in industries such as Telecom, Retail, Banking, Healthcare, and Technology. Its vision is to be a technology catalyst that accelerates organizations and society toward an evolving digital future. The company aims to accelerate digital transformation for customers with agility and integrity.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Augmented Reality, Collaboration, Community, Digital Education, Immersive Learning, Innovation, Research, Universities, Virtual Reality

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### [Instructure Introduces EdCo Partner Programme to Enhance the Learning Experiences](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/instructure-introduces-edco-partner-programme-to-enhance-the-learning-experiences/)

**Published:** July 10, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Instructure, the leading learning ecosystem, recently announced the creation of the EdCo Partner Programme to support partners dedicated to improving student success.

**Content:**

Instructure, the leading learning ecosystem, recently announced the creation of the EdCo Partner Programme to support partners dedicated to improving student success. EdCo partners can connect directly with educators and students within the Instructure Learning Ecosystem, where learning happens. The Programme is part of the ever-expanding EdTech Collective, the company’s partner ecosystem, designed to help intensify educational impact by working as an industry to solve educators’ most important problems.

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The programmes’ new categories include evidence partners, strategic partners, and solution partners. By offering tailored support based on the partnership, this freshly launched Programme links its resources to improve support for partners at every point of their journey.

The EdTech Collective was created in 2021 to help partners meet the industry’s numerous challenges. Since then, it has grown to over 1,000 members and supports companies of all sizes and stages with unique tools to build solutions, drive adoption and grow impact. Some of its new partners include Salesforce, Grammarly, and Inspera.

Speaking about the latest development, Chief Strategy Officer of Instructure, Mitch Benson, said:

> **With the creation of the Instructure EdCo Partner Programme, we are extending our long-held belief in the power of the ecosystem by connecting the broad partner community with our users in ways that allow them to create learning environments that address their most pressing challenges jointly. The Programme helps our partners build integrations, drive the adoption of their tools and grow their impact.**

EdCo partners now have various ways to work with Instructure and can earn badges to display on their website and marketing materials to demonstrate their partnership. Instructure offers them focused support to address significant challenges such as high teacher turnover rates, low student test scores and a need to establish the efficacy of EdTech tools as post-pandemic funding ends. They have access to extensive industry expertise, the ability to collaborate with and learn from other partners, a global network of educational institutions and a unique set of tools to bring their solutions to market. It can differentiate and grow its solutions with rigorous, formative [research](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/research/), unique implementation insights and tools to scale.

As InstructureCon sponsors, around 65 prestigious Instructure partners will be there to engage with attendees, showcase their solutions, and lead conversations. InstructureCon 2024’s only Diamond Sponsors are AWS, K16 Solutions, and Lincoln Learning Solutions. Microsoft, Salesforce, Cidilabs, Respondus, Class, Jax Consulting, and Intelliboard are among the Platinum Sponsors.

Following are the EdCo Partner categories

- **Integration Partners** can tap into Instructure’s ecosystem and Canvas through the Instructure LTI
- **Evidence Partners** have insight into how their solutions are used and the evidence of impact
- **Strategic Partners** include business and brand partners, co-sellers, service partners and channel partners
- **Solution Partners** include Canvas solutions such as Catalog, Credentials, Pathways, Item Bank, white-labeled products and more

Instructure powers education delivery globally and provides learners with the rich credentials they need to create opportunities across their lifetimes. Currently, the Instructure ecosystem of products enables educators and institutions to elevate student success, amplify the power of teaching, and inspire everyone to learn together.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** EdTech Initiative, EdTech Startups/Companies, Online Courses, Online Education, Online Teaching, Partnership, Research

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### [Pune University Unveils Online Platform for Simplified Academic Certifications](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/pune-university-unveils-online-platform-for-simplified-academic-certifications/)

**Published:** July 9, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Savitribai Phule Pune University has introduced a streamlined online portal for acquiring academic certificates to enhance convenience and efficiency for its student body.

**Content:**

Savitribai Phule Pune University has introduced a streamlined online portal for acquiring academic certificates to enhance convenience and efficiency for its student body. With this initiative, students will no longer have to submit printed applications and accompanying documentation to the Student Facilitation Center.

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Under the new system, students can complete the entire application process digitally from their homes. The online portal, inaugurated by Dr Mahesh Kakade, Director of the University Examinations and Evaluation Board, promises to simplify the acquisition of essential documents such as transcript certificates, rank certificates, and degree certificates. This move is part of the university’s broader efforts to transition towards a paperless administration, leveraging technology to benefit its students.

One of the portal’s key features is its provision of real-time updates on the status of applications through messages and emails. This transparency helps alleviate students’ concerns about the progress of their certificate requests, providing peace of mind and reducing processing times.

The new system is particularly beneficial for students planning to pursue [higher education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/higher-education/) abroad, who often require prompt access to various academic documents. By eliminating the need for physical visits and documentation, the university is empowering students to take more control of their academic lives, streamlining administrative procedures and enabling them to focus on their studies.

Student feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, with many expressing appreciation for the convenience and speed of the online portal. This digital transformation aligns with Pune University’s commitment to providing world-class educational services and ensuring that administrative processes keep pace with technological advancements. The positive feedback from students further reassures the [community](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/community/) of the effectiveness of the new system.

Students can visit the dedicated webpage to access the online portal and begin their application process.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Academic Resources, Certifications, Community, Higher Education, Online Education, Study Abroad, Universities

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### [Adda247 Acquires Ekagrata to Expand Its Exam Preparation Offerings](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/adda247-acquires-ekagrata-to-expand-its-exam-preparation-offerings/)

**Published:** July 9, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Adda247, India's premier multilingual learning platform backed by Google, Westbridge, Info Edge, and Asha Impact, has recently announced the strategic acquisition of Ekagrata Eduserv Pvt. Ltd.

**Content:**

Adda247, India’s premier multilingual learning platform backed by Google, Westbridge, Info Edge, and Asha Impact, has recently announced the strategic acquisition of Ekagrata Eduserv Pvt. Ltd., a leading player in the Chartered Accountancy (CA) [test prep](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/test-prep/) segment. This move marks Adda247’s entry into the INR 800 crore CA test preparation market, further diversifying its competitive [exam preparation](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/exam-preparation/) space offerings.

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Ekagrata has built a strong product lineup for CA aspirants, which directly aligns with Adda247’s core strategy of providing high-quality [online courses](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-courses/) for competitive exam preparation. This acquisition is expected to significantly expand Adda247’s user base and position the platform to capture a substantial share of the booming CA test preparation market. The synergy between Adda247’s extensive reach and Ekagrata’s domain expertise in CA preparation is expected to create a robust offering for aspiring chartered accountants, ultimately providing an unparalleled learning experience for hopefuls in the segment.

Speaking on the deal, Anil Nagar, Founder and CEO of Adda247, said:

> **We’ve been planning to launch the CA category, and in Ekagrata, we found the perfect team to lead and grow this segment. Over the next several years, we aim to invest substantially in this category and establish a leadership position in the CA test preparation market. With this, our range of offerings has reached a new level of comprehensiveness, catering to aspiring students from every category.**

As part of the agreement, Ekagrata’s founders and employees will become integral to Adda247, and the Ekagrata brand will now be wholly owned by Adda247. Anshul Agrawal, founder of Ekagrata and a prominent figure in the CA category, will be appointed Director, CA at Adda247 to lead the category.

Anshul Agrawal, Founder of Ekagrata, added:

> **Joining forces with Adda247 presents an exciting opportunity to scale our impact in the CA test preparation space. We look forward to leveraging Adda247’s extensive reach and technological prowess to empower more CA aspirants across India.**

Founded in 2016 by Anil Nagar and Saurabh Bansal, Adda247 aims to make education affordable for over 500 million learners across Bharat, tier-3 & 4 cities, and rural India. With courses in 12 Indian languages and innovative technology for low bandwidth, the company serves over 40 million monthly users and has 2 million students enrolled in its premium courses. Its offerings include Live Online Classes, On-demand video courses, Mock Tests, E-books, and Books, all tailored for specific exam preparations.

Prior to this latest deal, the startup bought StudyIQ in January 2021 and Veeksha in July 2023, two significant cross-sector acquisitions. Adda247 recently announced expansion into the skilling, [upskilling](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/upskilling/), and [higher education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/higher-education/) sectors to empower youth by making them job-ready and creating high-impact, sustainable talent solutions for businesses.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Competitive Exams, EdTech Acquisition, Exam Preparation, Higher Education, Job-ready Skills, Mergers and Acquisition, Online Courses, Online Education, Test Prep, Upskilling

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### [Schoolnet Announces Acquisition of GeniusTeacher in an All-Stock Deal](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/schoolnet-announces-acquisition-of-geniusteacher-in-an-all-stock-deal/)

**Published:** July 9, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Schoolnet, a market leader in the K-12 government school EdTech space, has announced its acquisition of GeniusTeacher, a private school-focused AI EdTech company, in a multi-million-dollar all-stock deal.

**Content:**

Schoolnet, a market leader in the [K-12](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/k-12/) government school EdTech space, has announced its acquisition of GeniusTeacher, a private school-focused AI EdTech company, in a multi-million-dollar all-stock deal.

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Schoolnet India empowers millions of students, teachers and youth across and outside with life-improving capabilities. Over two decades, it has emerged as a total value chain and end-to-end service provider, working with an outcome-focused delivery of services and creating scale-based impact. Through its time-tested solutions, the company aims to contribute to the efforts towards providing better education opportunities for children in schools. It impacts all significant stakeholders in the education ecosystem by helping improve teaching and learning efficiency and bringing about a positive change in conventional thinking and approach to education.

Highlighting the strategic fit and synergy between the two companies, RCM Reddy, Managing Director and CEO of Schoolnet India, Managing Director and CEO of Schoolnet India, said:

> **One of the reasons we looked at Advitiya apart from his infectious energy, enthusiasm, and the value that he’ll bring in, is GeniusTeacher has a very high-quality next-generation technology capital solution. Above all, their vision aligns with our vision of impacting at scale and being outcome-centric. We were trying to build our AI-based solutions, but we realised that GeniusTeacher has an excellent solution, and therefore, why reinvent the wheel?”**

The acquisition is a significant step towards Schoolnet’s vision of leveraging [next-generation technology](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/next-generation-technology/) to significantly enhance educational outcomes.

Advitiya Sharma, Founder and CEO of GeniusTeacher, added:

> **With Schoolnet’s scale and network, combined with our strong product offering, we can scale GeniusTeacher to around 10,000 private schools in the next few years.**

Co-founded in 2016 by Advitiya Sharma, Shashank Pachore, Gaurav Lahoti, and Ruturaj Atre, GeniusTeacher focuses on the [K12](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/k12/) segment and creates personalised, interest-based, engaging content to enhance students’ learning experience. It uses strong interests like food, movies, sports, nature, and more to make learning maths, science, and English more enjoyable. The company currently has around 2.5 million active students, with about 10% being paid users across 800 private schools. Headquartered in Mumbai, the firm supports over 10+ curriculums.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, EdTech Acquisition, K-12, Mergers and Acquisition, Next Generation Technology, Online Courses, Online Education, Online Math Learning

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### [Medi-Caps University and Zell Education Unite to Prepare Students for Career Opportunities](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/medi-caps-university-and-zell-education-unite-to-prepare-students-for-career-opportunities/)

**Published:** July 9, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Zell Education, India's leading finance and accounts EdTech platform, has partnered with Medi-Caps University to offer a comprehensive BCom integrated ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) programme for students.

**Content:**

Zell Education, India’s leading finance and accounts EdTech platform, has partnered with Medi-Caps University to offer a comprehensive BCom integrated ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) programme for students. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed at the Medi-Caps University campus in Indore by Anant Bengani, Co-Founder and Director of Zell Education, and Prof. (Dr.) P. Siluvainathan, Registrar of Medi-Caps University.

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Under this agreement, Zell Education will deliver specialized training to Medi-Caps University students enrolled in the BCom + ACCA programme. This collaboration is designed to equip students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills crucial in the accounting and finance field. Moreover, Zell Education will join forces with Medi-Caps University on various fronts, including the organization of events, workshops, and other academic initiatives, to enrich the learning experience.

Anant Bengani, Co-founder & Director of Zell Education, stated:

> **We are thrilled to collaborate with Medi-Caps University and bring our industry-leading BCom + ACCA programme to their students. This partnership aligns with our mission to provide high-quality education and training, enabling students to acquire the skills and knowledge required to succeed in the dynamic field of accounting and finance. By combining our expertise with the academic excellence of Medi-Caps University, this programme will open doors to promising career opportunities for students.**

Upon completing the programme, Zell Education will assist students in securing relevant placement opportunities, leveraging its robust industry connections and expertise in the field.

The Faculty of Commerce at Medi-Caps University and ZELL Education Private Limited have entered into this cooperative agreement with a shared commitment to fostering the overall development of students. Both parties are united by a common vision to provide [quality education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/quality-education/) and enhance the skill sets of students. Medi-Caps University and ZELL are dedicated to delivering high-quality learning experiences that empower individuals to excel in their professional journeys through various skill enhancement programmes.

Commenting on the collaboration, Prof. (Dr.). P. Siluvainathan, Registrar of Medi-Caps University, said:

> **We are pleased to inform you that the Faculty of Commerce has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ZELL Education Private Limited, which is recognized as India’s leading training centre, dedicated to transforming careers by making education affordable and accessible to all students.**

The agreement between Zell Education and Medi-Caps University highlights both institutions’ dedication to providing students exposure to and education relevant to the company, enabling them to succeed in their future careers.

Zell Education, established in 2015 by two innovative professionals, Pratham Barot and Anant Bengani, is on a mission to bridge the gap between developing practical skills and academic excellence. This revolutionary approach to education provides prospective accounting and finance students with comprehensive guidance, ensuring they are well-prepared for their professional careers.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** EdTech Startups/Companies, Financial Education, Higher Education, MOU, Online Courses, Online Education, Online Programs, Partnerships, Quality Education

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### [College Vidya and Fibe Collaborate to Offer Affordable Loan Solutions for Online Education](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/college-vidya-and-fibe-collaborate-to-offer-affordable-loan-solutions-for-online-education/)

**Published:** July 9, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** College Vidya, a one-stop solution for making informed online education choices, recently announced its partnership with Fibe, India's leading fintech company.

**Content:**

College Vidya, a one-stop solution for making informed [online education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-education/) choices, recently announced its partnership with Fibe, India’s leading [fintech](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/fintech/) company. This partnership aims to empower salaried individuals and working professionals across India to achieve their academic dreams without financial worries. The alliance has the potential to revolutionize online education in India by uniting Fibe’s financial offerings with College Vidya’s educational resources.

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This partnership focuses on supporting salaried individuals and working professionals who cannot pay their full fees upfront due to financial constraints. College Vidya and Fibe are increasing the enrolment margin by offering simple loan application processes and affordable instalment plans. This will ensure that more salaried people and working professionals can follow their dreams of becoming educators. This cooperation is expected to help about 3,000 salaried individuals and working professionals each year.

Fibe (previously EarlySalary) is building a financial ecosystem that enables the mid-income group to fulfil their aspirations. It has launched various financial products like Cash Loans, long-term Personal Loans and Buy Now Pay Later plans. The platform offers a 100% digital loan application process that takes seconds to complete. Its technology arm, Social Worth Technologies Pvt. Ltd., has partnered with Axis Bank to launch the Fibe Axis Bank Credit Card. It has grown multifold over the years and emerged as a market leader in providing financial assistance to young middle-income groups in India. The company has already disbursed over 6 million loans worth more than INR 20,000 crore.

Expressing his excitement about the partnership, Rohit Gupta, COO of College Vidya, said:

> **At College Vidya, we believe financial barriers should not stand in the way of education. Our partnership with Fibe is a significant step towards making online higher education accessible and affordable for all in India. We are excited to see the positive impact this will have on students’ lives and careers.**

The association will give customers several advantages, including the flexibility to pay their fees without worrying about finances. This ensures that professionals who are paid a salary or employed can continue their courses without disruption and only pay back their loans once they have secured a job through the course’s placement services. They can also select from customized loan and EMI options to meet their requirements.

Akshay Mehrotra, Co-founder & CEO of Fibe, commented on the collaboration:

> **This partnership with College Vidya empowers them to focus on their studies and career goals without the constant worry of financial strain. Fibe’s EdTech finance allows customers to pursue offline or online courses without a down payment and explore the subject they have always been interested in. Fibe has disbursed over 70,000+ customer loans through its partnerships with EdTech players. Our partnership with College Vidya takes us one step further in helping individuals with the freedom to focus on their academic and career goals and upskill themselves without the burden of financial strain.**

College Vidya, started in 2019 by Mayank Gupta, Rohit Gupta, and Sarthak Garg, has positioned itself as the nation’s foremost and One-stop solution for making informed online education choices driven by a spirit of innovation. Headquartered in Noida, the company is dedicated to transforming the traditional education system and democratizing access to high-quality learning experiences. The organization has succeeded remarkably due to its exceptional team of visionary founders.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Affordable Eduation, EdTech Startups/Companies, Education Loans, Financial Education, Financial Support, FinTech, Higher Education, Online Education, Partnerships

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### [Aster Health Academy Teams Up With Esteemed Hospitals to Empower Medical Students](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/aster-health-academy-teams-up-with-esteemed-hospitals-to-empower-medical-students/)

**Published:** July 8, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Aster Health Academy, a leading healthcare education technology company under Aster DM Healthcare, is proud to announce its 15 strategic alliances with several hospitals across India.

**Content:**

Aster Health Academy, a leading [healthcare](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/healthcare/) education technology company under Aster DM Healthcare, is proud to announce its 15 strategic alliances with several hospitals across India. These partnerships are instrumental in Aster Health Academy’s mission to provide exceptional practical training opportunities for students.

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The Academy’s curriculum strongly depends on these connections, especially for clinical training programmes like the Emergency Medicine, Diabetes, and Critical Care Fellowships. For their Observership programmes, enrolled doctors are placed in hospitals where they receive invaluable practical experience under the guidance of department leaders. This practical exposure is meticulously aligned with the educational objectives of their respective programmes.

Prominent among the partnered institutions are KIMS Hospital, Telangana & Andhra Pradesh, Jaslok Hospital – Maharashtra, Metro Hospital – Delhi NCR, Accord Super speciality Hospital, Faridabad, Aster Whitefield Hospital – Karnataka, Charnock Hospital- West Bengal, Chandan Hospital – Lucknow, Spandana Hospital – Bengaluru.

Commenting on these hospital partnerships, Kannan Srinivas, Director of Aster Health Academy, expressed his excitement:

> **We are delighted to announce our collaboration with these esteemed hospitals, a significant milestone for Aster Health Academy. This partnership will equip future healthcare professionals with cutting-edge training and hands-on experience, ensuring they are well-prepared for the challenges ahead. Together, we are committed to fostering a new generation of compassionate and skilled practitioners dedicated to improving community health and well-being.**

These collaborations also extend the Academy’s reach into tier 2 and tier 3 regions, giving students hands-on experience in some of the country’s top hospitals. Hospitals benefit from the Academy’s specialized, trained resources, and both parties benefit from this mutually beneficial cooperation.

Aster Health Academy aims to transform lives, businesses, and nations through digital [upskilling](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/upskilling/) and collaboration to nurture a dynamic skillset capable of facing the challenges of tomorrow. Its vision is to establish a globally recognized corporate, academic institution focused on meeting internal and external talent demands in healthcare, leveraging in-house capabilities and external resources to develop future generations of leaders, and being the preferred education provider for healthcare-focused professionals across the world.

As the intersection of healthcare and education continues to evolve, Aster Health Academy remains committed to pioneering more fruitful collaborations with various educational and healthcare institutions, maintaining its position at the forefront of professional healthcare education.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Digital Health, Hands on Learning, Health Education, Healthcare, Medical Education, Medical Training, Upskilling

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### [IIT Madras Unites With Industry Players to Offer Employability-Focused Programmes](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/iit-madras-unites-with-industry-players-to-offer-employability-focused-programmes/)

**Published:** July 8, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras has announced its partnership with multiple industries to offer employability-focused programmes on 'SWAYAM Plus', a landmark initiative of the Union Ministry of Education.

**Content:**

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras has announced its partnership with multiple industries to offer employability-focused programmes on ‘SWAYAM Plus’, a landmark initiative of the Union Ministry of Education. Around 24 MoUs were signed with leading industry partners across multiple sectors to offer skill and employability-focused online programmes and [internships](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/internships/) accessible to learners nationwide. This brings SWAYAM Plus’ total industry partners to 36.

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The MoUs were signed on campus recently in the presence of Professor V Kamakoti, Director, IIT Madras, Professor R Sarathi, Dean (Planning), IIT Madras, and Professor In-Charge, SWAYAM Plus, IIT Madras and the leadership teams of the industry partners. It covers diverse fields, including Information Technology, Social Sciences, Banking and Finance, [Soft Skills](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/soft-skills/), Music, Management, Food Science, and Indian Knowledge Systems and internships, ensuring comprehensive coverage of [skill development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/skill-development/) across areas crucial for future employability.

Supporting the industry’s participation in this skill-building initiative, IIT Madras Director Professor V Kamakoti stated,

> **These partnerships mark a significant step towards our mission of democratising access to education and empowering learners in India in the years to come. SWAYAM Plus will play a key role in increasing the adoption of industry content among universities. SWAYAM Plus will also be integrated with Academic Bank of Credits (ABC) for a smooth credit transfer and accumulation experience for all learners.**

The platform will offer programmes in sectors such as Manufacturing, Energy, Computer Science and Engineering/IT/ITES, Management Studies, Teacher Education, Healthcare, Hospitality and Tourism, Social Science, Indian Knowledge Systems, Media, and Communications, among others. SWAYAM Plus’s industry partnerships demonstrate its dedication to improving educational outcomes and preparing students for today’s competitive job market.

Emphasising IIT Madras’ dedication to providing high-quality educational opportunities that meet the industry’s present and future demands, Professor R Sarathi, Dean (Planning), IIT Madras, said:

> **We are thrilled to forge these strategic alliances with these esteemed industry leaders, and this is just the beginning. SWAYAM Plus aims to reach learners nationwide with diverse and high-quality multilingual content, internships, and even future job opportunities that are available to all at an affordable cost.**

SWAYAM Plus, a groundbreaking initiative between the Ministry of Education and IIT Madras, was launched by Dharmendra Pradhan, Education Minister, Government of India, on February 27th, 2024. Since its launch, more than 75,000 learners have benefited from more than 165 courses, of which 33 were aligned to the National Credit Framework across multiple sectors, such as IT, Healthcare, BFSI, and Indian Knowledge Systems. The portal remains committed to expanding its reach and impact through innovative educational solutions to add 500 courses, 50,000 internships, 100 partners and a million learners in its first year.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Competitive, Employability Skills, Healthcare, Internships, MOU, Online Courses, Online Programs, Partnerships, Skill Development, Soft Skills

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### [Awign Raises $24.5M in Funding From Japanese HRTech Mynavi](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/awign-raises-24-5m-in-funding-from-japanese-hrtech-mynavi/)

**Published:** July 8, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Awign, one of India's largest work fulfilment platforms, has raised $24.5 million in the latest funding round led by Mynavi Corporation, a prominent Japanese HRTech company.

**Content:**

Awign, one of India’s largest work fulfilment platforms, has raised $24.5 million in the latest funding round led by Mynavi Corporation, a prominent Japanese [HRTech](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/hrtech/) company; it now owns a 73% stake in the entity. By leveraging Awign’s robust platform, this strategic investment will strengthen Mynavi’s position in the rapidly expanding Indian market and facilitate the launch of new services.

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Co-founded in 2016 by Annanya Sarthak, Gurpreet Singh, and Praveen Kumar, Awign has set the pace in innovating the way businesses run their workforce. The platform connects companies to a geographically dispersed network of gig workers all across India for tasks as varied as on-ground operations to digital services. With an emphasis on flexible work opportunities and the effective use of technology for workforce management, the company has quickly expanded to serve a wide range of clients, including both Fortune 500 corporations and emerging startups.

The latest investment will be a deallocatory step that will be key in Awign’s next phase of growth. The platform will use funding to improve its technology, expand the range of services it offers, and expand into new markets nationwide. It will also develop more AI-driven algorithms and data analytics tools for perfect matching between gig workers and employers to drive higher efficiency and satisfaction on both sides.

Mynavi’s increase in stake to 73% for Awign is deepening the nature of the partnership. It is an investment not only monetary but also rich in HR solution synergy and technology expertise brought on board by Mynavi.

Mynavi Corporation was founded in 1973 and has emerged as one of the forerunners of HR technology in Japan. This firm’s services involve recruitment, staffing, and workforce solutions, hence making it an apt partner for Awign. As part of its larger strategy to connect with the fast-growing [gig economy](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/gig-economy/) in India, which has been expanding exponentially due to the influence of digitalization and pressing hikes in demand for flexible working arrangements, Mynavi will invest in Awign.

This investment thus aligns with Mynavi’s strategy for global expansion. By strengthening its position in India, the organization’s significant stake in Awign can unlock entry to one of the world’s biggest and fastest-growing labour markets. This will also be instrumental in portfolio diversification for Mynavi, dampening the risks of high dependency on the Japanese market, which is challenged by an ageing population and slowing workforce growth.

The financing underscores investors’ growing confidence in the gig economy’s potential and makes for a significant event at Awign. The firm will get not only the much-needed flows to finance its expansion but also strategic advantages with the partner that will propel it to new heights, taking into account Mynavi’s sizeable investment.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Data Analytics, Employee, Funding, Gig Economy, Gig Workforce, Hiring, HRTech, Human Resources

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### [CollegeDekho Raises $9M in Extended Series B Round](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/collegedekho-raises-9m-in-extended-series-b-round/)

**Published:** July 8, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** CollegeDekho, India's largest higher education ecosystem, has recently raised $9 million from its existing investors in its extended Series B round, according to sources.

**Content:**

CollegeDekho, India’s largest [higher education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/higher-education/) ecosystem, has recently raised $9 million from its existing investors in its extended Series B round, according to sources. The sources further said that the company’s existing investors invested in the startup via a special purpose vehicle (SPV).

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CollegeDekho was founded in 2015 by Ruchir Arora, Saurabh Jain, and Rohit Saha, and all of them believe that every student, regardless of their background, must be provided access to high-quality college guidance to ensure no dream goes unfulfilled. With only 28.3% of Indian students enrolled in higher education, the company recognizes the need for professional, tech-enabled advice to assist more young people in pursuing their educational aspirations. With over 200 million website visits from prospective students and selections made by about 60% of [Indian students](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/indian-students/) seeking a private college education, CollegeDekho helps students find the best college and supports institutions in providing higher-quality education.

The platform provides a gamut of services in the higher education segment, including [test prep](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/test-prep/), college selection, and application assistance. Its ground-breaking Common Application Form (CAF) technology streamlines applications to many colleges with a single click, making it the largest in India. It claims to have counselled more than 70 Lakh students and worked with nearly 1,500 colleges. The startup also claims to have more than 16 crore visitors on its multiple higher education discoverability platforms.

CollegeDekho’s existing investors are Winter Capital Partners, ETS Strategic Capital, Calega, QIC, and Man Capital. The firm raised the latest funds at a valuation of $138 million, unchanged from its last valuation. It last raised $9 million from Winter Capital Partners in its Series B funding round in December 2022. Overall, CollegeDekho has raised a total funding of over $90 million.

The company expanded its business by making a few acquisitions in 2022. In February 2022, it announced the acquisition of EdTech platforms Getmyuni and IELTSMaterial at around INR 50 crore. A month later, it acquired PrepBytes in a cash and equity deal to scale its offerings.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** EdTech Funding, EdTech Investors, EdTech Startups/Companies, Higher Education, Indian Education, Indian Students, Online Courses, Online Education, Quality Education, Test Prep

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### [KarmaCheck Raises $45M in Series B Round to Fuel Development and Growth](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/karmacheck-raises-45m-in-series-b-round-to-fuel-development-and-growth/)

**Published:** July 5, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** KarmaCheck, a technology-based solution for background checks, credentialing, and compliance, recently announced that it has raised $45 million in a Series B round led by Parameter Ventures.

**Content:**

KarmaCheck, a technology-based solution for background checks, credentialing, and compliance, recently announced that it has raised $45 million in a Series B round led by Parameter Ventures, with participation from PruVen Capital, Velvet Sea Ventures, GC1 Ventures, and NextView Ventures. With this funding, the San Francisco-based company plans to accelerate the development of its proprietary technology platform, scale its exceptional service levels to more customers and candidates, and expand into new industry verticals.

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Founded by Eric Ly, KarmaCheck offers a unique blend of advanced technology and expert-led customer service, setting it apart as an industry pioneer. Staffing administrators benefit from intuitive, automated dashboards and built-in API integrations to applicant tracking systems. Candidates stay informed through a mobile-friendly interface and can easily schedule clinic-based screenings through the platform. These innovative features lead to faster results, lower costs, and a better experience for both candidates and employers. According to head-to-head analysis, the platform can produce results up to three times faster than competitors without compromising accuracy.

Speaking about the company, Founder & CEO of KarmaCheck, Eric Ly, said:

> **Background checks and credentialing have long been among the most frustrating steps of the hiring process for both candidates and hiring managers. But that doesn’t have to be the case. KarmaCheck focuses heavily on both technology innovation and expert-led customer service. This combination, coupled with our AI-forward approach, is unique in the industry and enables us to deliver fast and accurate results and the industry’s best candidate experience.**

The startup has seen incredible demand for its solution in highly credentialed industries like [healthcare](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/healthcare/), where speed-to-hire is a significant competitive advantage and traditional background check processes are arduous and time-consuming.

Douglas Romanoff, Partner at Parameter Ventures, added:

> **KarmaCheck stands out as a leader in a critical sector ripe for new approaches. Its innovative product, experienced management team, and unwavering commitment to customer success align closely with our investment philosophy. We couldn’t be more excited to support KarmaCheck as it brings its transformative solutions to professional background checks, enabling greater speed, simplicity, and transparency fit for the modern workforce.**

The Series B funding round follows a year of remarkable achievements and milestones for KarmaCheck. These include revenue growth of over 600%, expansion of its customer experience team by more than 300%, and delivery of millions of screenings. This significant growth and success position KarmaCheck as a promising background check and credentialing player.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Credential Management, Employee, Employee Hiring, Hiring, HRTech

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### [Karnataka Govt & Meta Unite for Digital Safety Programmes in Colleges](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/karnataka-govt-meta-unite-for-digital-safety-programmes-in-colleges/)

**Published:** July 5, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** The Karnataka government has joined with Meta Inc. to train over one lakh teachers and 10 lakh students across the state in digital safety, augmented reality, and virtual reality (AR-VR) by 2025.

**Content:**

The Karnataka government has joined with Meta Inc. to train over one lakh teachers and 10 lakh students across the state in digital safety, [augmented reality](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/augmented-reality/), and [virtual reality](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/virtual-reality/) (AR-VR) by 2025. The initiative called the Digital Nagarik and AR-VR Skills Programme, was inaugurated by IT, BT and Science and Technology Minister Priyank Kharge.

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Karnataka, the first state in India to collaborate with Meta on such an initiative, signed a Letter of Intent in November 2023, entering into a two-year partnership to promote [digital education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/digital-education/) and online safety for students. The programme will provide digital awareness training to school and PU students aged 18 to 24. Meta will also train and deploy master trainers to train students in digital safety and AR-VR skills.

The initiative will cover 100 colleges and universities across the state. The training will focus on digital safety and awareness. The first implementation phase will cover Bengaluru, Mysuru, Kalaburagi, Belagavi and Dakshin Kannada, with the remaining districts to be included in the next phase.

Speaking at the launch, Minister Priyank Kharge said, “Today, we embark on this crucial journey towards a Cyber-Safe Karnataka. The Digital Nagrik Campaign is aimed at fortifying the minds of our young with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate the complexities of the cyber world.” The minister added, “The Government of Karnataka recognizes the urgent need to address [cybersecurity](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/cybersecurity/) at the grassroots level. We are committed to empowering our students with the education they need to protect themselves from the ever-evolving threats that lurk in the cyber landscape. This campaign is not just about teaching our children how to create strong passwords or recognize phishing scams. It is about instilling a mindset of vigilance and responsibility that will stay with them for life.

The Digital Nagarik Programme features workshops, seminars and hands-on activities. The workshops will be conducted in both Kannada and English.

Over 500 people from all around the state attended the event, including master trainers who will be government school teachers and nodal officers from the departments of Higher Education, PU Board, and School Education. Following the launch, a 60-minute interactive training session was conducted for key nodal department officials to equip them with the necessary skills and knowledge to navigate and leverage the rapidly evolving technological landscape effectively.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Augmented Reality, Cybersecurity, Digital Education, Digital Skills Training, Higher Education, Online Courses, Online Education, Tech Skilling, Upskilling, Virtual Reality

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### [E& Launches GoLearning, an Innovative eLearning Platform to Transform Online Education](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/e-launches-golearning-an-innovative-elearning-platform-to-transform-online-education/)

**Published:** July 5, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** e& UAE recently announced the launch of GoLearning, an innovative and revolutionary eLearning platform that marks an essential step towards digitized education in the UAE.

**Content:**

e& UAE recently announced the launch of GoLearning, an innovative and revolutionary [eLearning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/e-learning/) platform that marks an essential step towards digitized education in the UAE. GoLearning offers a comprehensive catalogue of more than 10,000 courses focusing on professional and personal development through partnerships with global EdTech leaders like Coursera, edX, and Busuu. It caters to diverse learning styles and goals and is powered by advanced AI algorithms for a personalized experience.

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GoLearning, a platform that can be accessed from any device, offers a unique blend of over 10,000 courses and certifications from renowned institutions and industry leaders. With a special focus on AI and technology courses, it equips users with cutting-edge knowledge and skills. The platform’s freemium model allows access to over 4,000 courses for free, and the option to pay for individual premium courses or subscribe to packages starting from AED 25 offers unparalleled flexibility and affordability.

Speaking about the development, Khaled El Khouly, Chief Consumer Officer of e& UAE, said:

> **We are thrilled to introduce GoLearning, a testament to our commitment to providing innovative global EdTech solutions that cater to the evolving needs of our customers. GoLearning is a game-changer in the eLearning market, offering a diverse range of courses from international institutions and universities on a single platform. This ensures that learners have access to a comprehensive range of educational courses, all in one place.**

GoLearning also offers a variety of courses for children, ensuring that learners of all ages have access to valuable educational resources. The competitively priced subscription packages, such as the ‘Languages Package’ which offers expert-led courses in 14 languages at a monthly fee of AED 25 , and the ‘Starter Package’ which provides key digital skills courses with certificates from prestigious [universities](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/universities/) like Johns Hopkins at AED 99 per month, present a more economical alternative to direct purchases from its partner platforms.

Kais Zribi, Coursera’s General Manager for the MEA region, added:

> **In today’s rapidly changing economy, it’s more important than ever for individuals to cultivate creativity, increase productivity, and thrive in their careers. We are thrilled to partner with e& UAE to offer some of our top courses through the GoLearning platform. These courses, provided by leading universities like Duke University and companies like IBM, Google, and Meta, will provide learners with the business, technology, and data science skills needed to upskill and succeed in the new digital economy.**

Through its freemium business model, customized learning routes, and alliances with international leaders, GoLearning aims to become a significant force in the eLearning market. This highlights e& UAE’s dedication to offering top-notch educational opportunities. This launch is just one step in the ongoing journey to revolutionize education and provide continuous learning opportunities for everyone.

With a mission to maximize shareholder value, provide an unmatched customer experience, and optimize business performance for sustainable growth and success, e& UAE represents e& in the United Arab Emirates. The company will expand its core and digital services by utilizing cutting-edge technology. Adding digital services that meet new customer expectations and lifestyles outside core telecom services, such as health, insurance, and gaming, will enhance consumer value propositions.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** EdTech Startups/Companies, elearning, Online Courses, Online Education, Partnerships, Personalized Learning, Professional Development, Universities

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### [Cultivating a Lifelong Love for Reading: The Early Childhood Foundation for Academic Excellence](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/cultivating-a-lifelong-love-for-reading-the-early-childhood-foundation-for-academic-excellence/)

**Published:** July 4, 2024
**Author:** Priyanka Gupta

**Excerpt:** It's imperative to cultivate reading habits among kids from an early age. Read this article to learn more about the scientific reasons why reading is so crucial for early childhood development. 

**Content:**

Have you ever wondered why it is essential for your children to learn to read? We constantly emphasize the value of reading, but have we ever considered the significant influence it may have on people’s lives, particularly young children?

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The [American Pediatrics Association](https://www.aappublications.org/news/2017/05/04/PASLiteracy050417) states that [early reading](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/apps-to-help-kids-improve-their-reading-skills/)—even when parents read to their infants—helps promote academic performance. Additionally, consistent reading practice can be critical in closing achievement inequalities across different socioeconomic groups. Children who consistently participate in high-quality reading may be able to overcome the challenges brought on by social or economic disadvantages. On the other hand, a lack of reading practice may lessen or even eliminate the benefits of a more affluent background. Essentially, students of all backgrounds benefit from consistent reading practice.

Also Read: [What is Phonological Awareness? How it Affects Speaking and Reading Abilities in Kids?](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/what-is-phonological-awareness-how-it-affects-speaking-and-reading-abilities-in-kids/)

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This article discusses the importance of fostering reading habits in early life and how it may positively impact their academic success.

Let us read it out!

### Importance of Cultivating a Reading Habit in the Early Childhood:

It is crucial to instil a love of reading in kids, especially in the early years. In addition to influencing their academic achievement, reading encourages the development of a wide range of talents and abilities that prove essential throughout their lives.

The following are some benefits of cultivating a reading habit:

#### Cognitive Development

Reading gives kids access to a plethora of new material, viewpoints, and background knowledge, which helps them develop critical thinking and comprehend it.

#### Language Skills Enhancement

Introducing kids to new words and showing them how to use different words in a variety of situations helps improve their vocabulary, grammar, and communication abilities. Reading also aids in their understanding of linguistic conventions and standards, which enables them to express themselves clearly and effectively.

#### Academic Readiness

A child’s reading ability is a fundamental talent essential to their educational path. It improves students’ fluency, comprehension, and phonics in reading while acting as a springboard for courses in science, history, and the arts.

#### Creating a Special Bond

Reading aloud to your kid fosters a deep, intimate relationship. It shows your support for their learning and development by creating chances for insightful dialogue, discussion, and criticism.

#### Improving concentration and Discipline

Reading helps children increase their attention span, an essential skill for learning and problem-solving. It also requires concentration and attention. Students adhering to the plot’s chronology and tempo promotes self-control and patience.

#### Increasing Imagination and Creativity

Reading helps children widen their perspective, learn about new concepts and worlds outside their current experiences, and promote visualizing. They can use this inspiration to create their narratives, characters, and situations.

#### Developing a Lifelong Love of Reading

Reading makes children happy and inspires them to keep exploring and learning new things. They acquire a positive outlook on reading, learning, and knowing as they uncover new hobbies and interests.

Also Read: [Top Storytelling, Reading And Writing Tools From India You Must Know](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/trends/top-storytelling-reading-and-writing-tools-from-india-you-must-know/)

Several edtech companies are working towards fostering a love for reading among children from an early age. Internationally, Raz-Kids is a well-established platform offering a wealth of levelled reading materials and engaging activities to help kids build foundational reading skills and confidence. ABCmouse is another international leader that uses gamification and stories to spark children’s interest in phonics and pre-reading concepts. In India, Kutuki is leveraging the power of storytelling and music to create a captivating learning environment for early learners. Epic Pickle is another player that focuses on personalized recommendations and interactive elements within their digital library, ensuring a fun and engaging reading experience for young minds. These are just a few examples of how edtech is revolutionising early literacy and fostering a reading habit among kids from an early age.

In conclusion, establishing a reading habit in young children gives them a strong foundation of skills and talents that will benefit them in all aspects of their lives.

**Categories:** Insight

**Tags:** 21st Century Education, 21st Century Learning, Audio Based Learning, Books, E-Books, Reading and Writing

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### [MagicSchool AI Raises $15M in Series A Round to Expand Its K-12 Offerings](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/magicschool-ai-raises-15m-in-series-a-round-to-expand-its-k-12-offerings/)

**Published:** July 4, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** MagicSchool AI, a platform that offers AI tools for educators, has raised $15 million in a Series A round led by Bain Capital Ventures.

**Content:**

MagicSchool AI, a platform that offers AI tools for educators, has raised $15 million in a Series A round led by Bain Capital Ventures. The funding round also saw Adobe Ventures and Common Sense Media participation alongside angel investors, including Replit founder Amjad Masad, Clever co-founders Tyler Bosmeny and Rafael Garcia, and Outschool co-founder Amir Nathoo.

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MagicSchool AI offers teachers AI tools designed to help them rewrite texts, adapt material to different grade levels, build lesson plans, create assessments, generate IEPs, summarize text, and provide feedback on student work, among other capabilities. The team of principals and educators is a lifelong learner. In addition to imparting knowledge in classes, the platform has devoted several hours to handling the background responsibilities for its students, such as level-appropriate text adaptation, exemplar writing, and [communication](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/communication/) with families.

The company recently launched a student-facing platform that gives students access to AI modules for translating, summarizing, [tutoring](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/tutoring/), and getting feedback on writing and math. It claims that its products are not just aimed at reducing educators’ workloads, but at significantly lightening their burden, allowing them to focus on what truly matters-the students. This, in turn, builds students’ ability to use AI responsibly.

Speaking about the platform, Adeel Khan, Founder and CEO of MagicSchool, said in a statement:

> **With rapid advancements in AI, we have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to transform the educational system for the better. AI can help fight teacher burnout while preparing students for a workforce that will expect AI competencies and skills.**

The startup focuses its tool design on the belief that teachers are and always will be indispensable. The best teaching occurs when people exchange ideas; teachers are the experts. Because of this, its tools give teachers more time and energy to work one-on-one with children and their families. MagicSchool AI can save a teacher up to 10 hours per week. That’s time teachers can use to build trust with a hard-to-reach student, meet with a family to help them understand financial aid, differentiate a lesson for diverse learners, and more.

With this funding, MagicSchool plans to build its staff and develop its [K-12](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/k-12/) products.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Communication, EdTech Funding, EdTech Investors, EdTech Startups/Companies, K-12, Online Courses, Online Education, Tutoring

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### [Dow Partners With Teach for All to Support Underprivileged Youth](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/dow-partners-with-teach-for-all-to-support-underprivileged-youth/)

**Published:** July 4, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Dow, a world leader in materials science, and Teach For All expand their collaboration to support Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) teacher recruitment, professional development, and placement.

**Content:**

Dow, a world leader in materials science, and Teach For All expand their collaboration to support Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) [teacher recruitment](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/teacher-recruitment/), [professional development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/professional-development/), and placement. The programming will continue in underserved schools in Bahía Blanca, Argentina; Chiba, Saitama, and Ishikawa, Japan; Lagos, Nigeria; Tarragona, Spain; and, this year, Plaquemine, United States.

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Through partnerships with organizations like Teach For All, Dow aims to ensure equitable access to [STEM](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/stem/) education, assist in the training and support of teachers, and enhance students’ readiness.

Dow’s global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions, and commitment to sustainability enable it to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. The platform operates manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employs approximately 35,900 people. It delivered sales of around $45 billion in 2023.

Speaking on the collaboration, Bob Plishka, Global Director of Strategic Corporate Partnerships and Dow Company Foundation President, said:

> **Since joining forces with Teach For All, we have made an incredible impact together. Through our funding, Teach For All reached more than 10,000 students, and this year, we are excited to expand our work to include educators and students in Louisiana.**

Since 2022, Dow’s support for Teach For All has enabled the following outcomes:

- 62 STEM educators recruited and trained as part of the programmes
- Up to 30% improvement in student performance in the countries where the programmes were implemented

Wendy Kopp, CEO and Co-founder of Teach For All, added:

> **Since 2022, we have proudly partnered with Dow, collaborating on significant support for young people in our shared communities. We’re delighted that with each renewal of the partnership, we’ve expanded the reach of our work together, this time extending that support to the United States. We’re so grateful to Dow and their colleagues for their continued support in helping ensure all children can fulfil their potential.**

Teach For All is a growing network of independent partner organizations and a global organization working to develop collective leadership to improve the quality of education for all children and break down the barriers standing in the way of their ability to learn and thrive. It has grown to include 62 network partners across six continents, with 13,000+ current teachers and 100,000+ alums. Each network partner recruits and develops promising leaders to teach in their nations’ under-resourced schools and communities and, with this foundation, to work with others, inside and outside of education, towards a world where all children have the education, support, and opportunity to shape a better future.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** EdTech Startups/Companies, Partnerships, Professional Development, Quality Education, STEM, STEM Education, Teacher Recruitment

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### [4 AI Tools Students Can Use to Excel in STEM](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/ai-tools-students-can-use-to-excel-in-stem/)

**Published:** July 4, 2024
**Author:** Angad Sethi

**Excerpt:** This article explores 4 AI tools that can help students excel in STEM subjects. These tools offer features like personalized tutoring, feedback on questions, and practice for exams, all at a fraction of the cost of traditional tutoring.

**Content:**

As artificial intelligence sets out to repaint our society’s topography, its role in unlocking the personalisation of education and tutoring cannot possibly be overstated. Personal tutoring is, unarguably, the most effective pedagogical technique for students, but because of its inherent limitations on scale, it has simply been unattainable for the majority of students.

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Today, that changes. With [AI tools](https://www.edtechreview.in/elearning/top-ai-tools-students-must-use/), we can now personalise education, provide individualised feedback, patiently solve doubts, and provide tailored guidance and mentorship at scale at a fraction of the cost. Let’s dive into 4 AI tools that are now available and are making this dream a reality.

### Chatterbot AI

[Chatterbot AI](https://www.englishchatterbox.com/chatterbot-ai) by [English Chatterbox](https://www.englishchatterbox.com/) is India’s first AI-powered doubt-solving assistant for CBSE, JEE, and NEET. Designed exclusively for students for students from classes 1st to 12th, Chatterbot AI promises 100% accuracy in Maths, Science and other STEM subjects. Moreover, it comes embedded with every curriculum’s syllabus, so students can ask questions and receive personalised guidance and coaching.

What we love about Chatterbot AI is its emphasis on affordability, privacy and personalisation. **Chatterbot AI is available at just ₹212 a month**, making AI-powered education accessible to students from all over the globe without forcing them to pay an arm and a leg for one-on-one tutoring. Across all our experiments, **Chatterbot AI politely answered all our follow-up questions, even when we were being super annoying**. This marks a dramatic shake-up in the sphere of education, where students often feel embarrassed asking questions or raising concerns in group settings. Within the privacy of Chatterbot AI, **students can ask any doubt they have, academic or otherwise, and receive warm, polite answers** without any snide comments or taunts.

![Chatterbot AI](https://www.edtechreview.in/wp-content/uploads/chatterbot-ai.webp "Chatterbot Ai")

We were also impressed by the fact that **Chatterbot AI could plot graphs and diagrams for math questions,** which really made for comprehensive answers. Overall, we believe that Chatterbot AI, with its low price and excellent accuracy, makes for a **great learning assistant for students from CBSE, JEE, NEET, and other such curricula.**

### ChatGPT Plus

The one that started it all: OpenAI’s flagship product, [ChatGPT](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/trends/what-is-chatgpt-applications-in-education/), which is unarguably the one product that sparked an entire generation’s interest in generative AI.
ChatGPT is the jack of all trades, so we put it to the test. We asked questions from everywhere: Science, Maths, SST, Hindi and even questions that had appeared in JEE and NEET.

And it was great, mostly.

ChatGPT was able to answer almost everything we asked. It was polite and helpful and gave us perfectly worded answers every time.

We’d just like to point out here that we performed our experiments with ChatGPT Plus, the paid tier of ChatGPT. The free tier isn’t useful at all for students or teachers because it’ll just give out answers that are wrong, and its overflowing confidence makes it really hard to figure out what’s right and what’s not. **The paid version costs about ₹2,300 a month, which, in our opinion, is a lot.**

Here’s where things went a little wrong. **We asked GPT-4, OpenAI’s most advanced model, a question that has previously appeared in India’s most famous exam, JEE Advanced, and it didn’t even come close to a solution**.

This made us a bit sceptical, so we started asking more such questions and quickly realised that ChatGPT isn’t so great at answering questions from classes 9th to 12th. **It fails at solving complex problems, often takes the wrong approach, and frequently ends up with the wrong answer**.

Overall, we would recommend ChatGPT for students in classes 1st to 8th, but if you’re in high-school or preparing for a high-stakes exam like JEE or NEET, you’d best steer clear of ChatGPT because it will go wrong, and it’ll go wrong with such swagger, that it’ll make you doubt your entire preparation and your books, and your teacher, and trust us, you don’t want that.

### Khanmigo

[Khanmigo](https://www.khanmigo.ai/) comes from the house of [Khan Academy](https://www.khanacademy.org/), a world-class, free educational provider. We have tons of respect for Khan Academy’s vision, execution and mission, so it’s hard for us to review their AI-powered learning bot, Khanmigo, impartially.

Khanmigo first made waves in 2023 when Khan Academy announced its collaboration with OpenAI in the form of a one-of-a-kind AI assistant. Khanmigo is, in our opinion, amazing. **While we believe it’s geared towards students in the US, a section of its features would benefit students in India, too**.

We really enjoyed writing a story with Khanmigo, who coached us through each step of the writing process. **It never gave away too much and instead coaxed us to write the next part ourselves, which can be extremely beneficial for students who wish to develop a knack for writing**. If you love having spirited debates about topics, Khanmigo is the place to do it. The assistant can take on a persona, allowing you to debate and practice your knack to skillfully push your point forward.

Khanmigo is a brilliant academic assistant, especially if English literature and writing are where your interests lie.

### Cognii

[Cognii](https://www.cognii.com/) is a conversational ed-tech assistant that emphasises coaching over answers, akin to Khanmigo. Because it excels at assessments, that’s what we tried doing with it, and the results were good. **Cognii allows students to answer questions and then gives personalised feedback based on the individual’s preferences**. This marks a turn from conventional assessments, where students are left to fend for feedback on their own, dramatically reducing the efficacy of said assessments. While Cognii is great at assessments, we believe that it’s best used in addition to one of the tools we’ve mentioned above because of the inherent limitations in its scope and features.

AI is lighting up paths like never before, consistently showing us new ways to rebuild an educational system that works for all stakeholders: students, parents, and educators. With the advent of these AI tools, students can now benefit from the host of benefits that this AI revolution inspires and enjoy one-on-one tutoring without the burden of financial pressure.

**Categories:** Insight

**Tags:** AI Teaching Tools, Artificial Intelligence, STEM, Tools for Teachers/Educators, Tools in Education

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### [Lovely Professional University Launches Work-Integrated B.Tech Programme in AI and Data Engineering](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/lovely-professional-university-launches-work-integrated-b-tech-programme-in-ai-and-data-engineering/)

**Published:** July 4, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Lovely Professional University (LPU), one of India's leading universities, is delighted to introduce the northern region's first work-integrated B.Tech programme in Computer Science and Engineering.

**Content:**

Lovely Professional University (LPU), one of India’s leading universities, is delighted to introduce the northern region’s first work-integrated B.Tech programme in [Computer Science](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/computer-science/) and [Engineering](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/engineering/), focusing on [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/artificial-intelligence/) and Data Engineering. The meticulously crafted curriculum integrates advanced [technical skills](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/technical-skills/) with strategic industry insights. Students will gain expertise in data analysis, statistical modelling, database management, big data, and cloud computing. A standout feature is the paid internships, which provide real-time industry experience.

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This unique programme combines academic learning with practical work experience, bridging the theory and real-world application gap. Dr Aman Mittal, Vice President of LPU, emphasizes the programme’s focus on future-readiness and strategic thinking. Dr Mittal added, “Students will master programming languages like Python and gain insights into data visualization, [machine learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/machine-learning/), and deep learning.”

The collaboration with companies brings industry expertise directly into the classroom. Students engage with real-world case studies, hands-on projects, and master classes led by industry professionals. These [internships](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/internships/) across India offer practical, hands-on experience in AI and Data Engineering.

Graduates can look forward to diverse career opportunities, including AI Engineer, Data Scientist, Machine Learning Engineer, Big Data Analyst, and Software Developer. The programme is designed to build skills in industry 4.0 emerging technologies, enabling students to excel in the fast-paced technological landscape of the 21st century.

With its cutting-edge curriculum, global exposure, and industry-academia partnership, LPU’s B.Tech CSE in Artificial Intelligence and Data Engineering sets a new benchmark in preparing future professionals for the dynamic and rapidly evolving technological landscape.

In collaboration with renowned international brands like CompTia, Transorg Analytics, Geeks for Geeks, IMA(USA), NSE Academy, Safeducate, etc., LPU offers programmes to increase employability abroad. To improve employability, it works with businesses like Google, Microsoft, Intel, PEGA, Informatica, Oracle, CISCO, VMWARE, Texas Instruments, Bosch, Tech Mahindra, and many more.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Career Growth, Computer Science, Curriculum, Employability Skills, Engineering, Internships, Machine Learning, Online Programs, Technical Skills, Universities

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### [EdTech Startup El Kheta Raises $400,000 in Funding From EdVentures](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/edtech-startup-el-kheta-raises-400000-in-funding-from-edventures/)

**Published:** July 4, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** El Kheta, an innovative online educational platform, recently raised $400,000 in funding from EdVentures, Nahdet Misr Group's investment arm and the first venture capital company specializing in the educational technology sector in the Middle East.

**Content:**

El Kheta, an innovative online educational platform, recently raised $400,000 in funding from EdVentures, Nahdet Misr Group’s investment arm and the first venture capital company specializing in the educational technology sector in the Middle East.

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El Kheta offers reinforcement lessons to help school students in Egypt study. It provides them with exercises and exams from the new Egyptian curricula, assisting students in improving their academic performance and achieving success. The platform also provides students with a customized and flexible educational experience, where they can choose their preferred curricula and create a study plan that suits their needs. Its services include reinforcement lessons, exams from Egyptian curricula, interactive educational videos, [homework](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/homework/), and direct communication with teachers.

Commenting on the investment, Dalia Ibrahim, Founder and Chairwoman of Nahdet Misr for Entrepreneurship EdVentures, said:

> **We firmly believe in the potential of the ‘El Kheta’ platform to revolutionize the online education sector in Egypt, especially with its educational services for school students. We are on the path and committed to supporting talented entrepreneurs in the educational technology sector and will help them achieve their vision of creating a better and easier educational experience for everyone.**

This significant investment from EdVentures is a testament to its potential and will be instrumental in its future development. The firm is committed to using this funding to enhance the platform further and expand its reach, empowering more students and revolutionizing the [online education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-education/) sector in Egypt.

EdVentures strongly supports [entrepreneurship](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/entrepreneurship/) in Egypt and the Arab region. The company invests in EdTech startups in the pre-seed and seed stages, serving education, culture, and innovative learning solutions. Its mission is to support the development of high-impact startups in education, culture, and innovative learning solutions through institutional support, funding, and industry know-how and connections.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Communication, EdTech Funding, EdTech Investors, EdTech Startups/Companies, Entrepreneurship, Exams, Homework, Online Courses, Online Education

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### [Infosys Foundation Signs MOU With ICT Academy to Empower Students](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/infosys-foundation-signs-mou-with-ict-academy-to-empower-students/)

**Published:** July 3, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Infosys Foundation, the philanthropic and CSR arm of software services firm Infosys Ltd, and ICT Academy of Tamil Nadu, a non-profit organization, have embarked on a tremendous journey to train 48,000 students in various fields over three years.

**Content:**

Infosys Foundation, the philanthropic and CSR arm of software services firm Infosys Ltd, and ICT Academy of Tamil Nadu, a non-profit organization, have embarked on a tremendous journey to train 48,000 students in various fields over three years. The students will be equipped with skills in IT, banking, financial services and insurance, retail, [e-commerce](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/e-commerce/), logistics, knowledge process outsourcing, and [soft skills](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/soft-skills/), setting a new benchmark in educational empowerment.

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According to an official statement, this collaboration will aim to enable students pursuing [engineering](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/engineering/), arts, and science courses in tier 2 and tier 3 cities across the country to gain relevant skills necessary for [career development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/career-development/) today. The statement added that the Infosys Foundation has committed a grant of over Rs 33 crore towards this project.

Infosys Foundation signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ICT Academy to increase the employability of young learners in rural India.

Established in 1996, the Infosys Foundation supports education, rural development, healthcare, arts and culture, and destitute care programmes. Its mission is to work in remote regions of several states in India. At the outset, the foundation implemented programmes in Karnataka. Subsequently, it extended its coverage to Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Bihar, Delhi, Gujarat, Jammu & Kashmir, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Orissa, Punjab, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand and West Bengal.

Through this MoU, the Infosys Foundation will help establish ‘Centres of Excellence for Women and Youth Empowerment’ in over 450 colleges in India. These centres will serve as hubs for [skill development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/skill-development/) and training, both online and offline, and enable job placements. The statement further stated that the curriculum will include 80 hours of training in core skills, 20 hours of training in soft skills, placement facilitation for certified students, and other activities, including youth empowerment summits and coding practice for real-world problems.

Furthermore, the initiative will leverage ‘Infosys Springboard’, Infosys’ flagship [digital learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/digital-learning/) platform, to make learning and skilling more accessible to students.

ICT Academy, a catalyst for change, was established to meet the skill requirements of the industry and generate more employment, especially in tier 2 and 3 towns, the rural parts of the country. The organization, with representations from the State Government of Tamil Nadu, leading companies in the ICT industry and National Association of Software Services Companies (NASSCOM) in India, has been instrumental in strengthening India’s four important visions on Skill India, Digital India, Startup India and Make in India.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Career Development, Digital Learning, E-Commerce, Employability Skills, Engineering, Healthcare, MOU, NonProfits, Partnerships, Skill Development, Soft Skills, Upskilling

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### [What Kids Are Reading in 2024: Report from Renaissance](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/what-kids-are-reading-in-2024-report-from-renaissance/)

**Published:** July 3, 2024
**Author:** Priyanka Gupta

**Excerpt:** A report by Renaissance Learning on reading habits among children and young people reveals a decline in reading volume. However, there are bright spots! Explore key findings on engagement with audiobooks, reading habits and other insights. 

**Content:**

Exploring the reading habits of students worldwide, Renaissance has released its 16th edition of the report, ‘What Kids Are Reading 2024’, featuring Renaissance Star Reading, myON, and Accelerated Reader data from more than 6,500 schools and 1.3 million students worldwide.

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The report reveals a 4.4% decline in reading numbers compared to last year, marking the first decline outside the initial pandemic year. Despite the decline, the report suggests that there is still much to celebrate in terms of the depth and breadth of the books being read across various regions globally.

As per the report, this edition has recorded an increased number of students involved in reading by 43 times, but at the same time, the number of schools has increased by nearly 11 times, leading to a decreased percentile of students involved in reading. The report also shows positive adoption of Accelerated Reader (a computer-based program school uses to monitor and manage a student’s independent reading practice and comprehension), now used in 6,488 schools in the UK and the Republic of Ireland. The average number of books read per person has doubled, and the number of AR quizzes now available is over three times.

Key findings from the report are:

### Reading Habits among Children and Young People

People’s[ reading habits](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/apps-to-help-kids-improve-their-reading-skills/) and enjoyment have fluctuated since then, but 2023 stood out—for the wrong reasons. Among the 64,066 8—to 18-year-olds who participated in our Annual Literacy Survey in 2023, just 2 in 5 (43.4%) said they loved reading in their free time. This is the lowest level of reading enjoyment recorded since 2005.

### Reading at school

There was a 15.4 per cent difference in reading enjoyment among the 8 to 11-year-olds and the 14 to 16-year-olds during their free time. However, this number increases to a 32.2 per cent difference when comparing the two age groups’ reading enjoyment at school. This is because more children aged 8 to 11 enjoyed reading at school than reading in their free time, while fewer of those aged 14 to 16 said the same.

### Engagement with audiobooks

After tracking children and young people’s engagement with audiobooks and [podcasts](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/podcasts/) since 2020 and in 2023, the report reveals that every 2 in 5 children and young people (39.4%) between the ages of 8 and 18 enjoyed listening to audio in 2023. This shows a slight increase from 2022 (37.5%) but is still lower than the levels from 2021 (43.8%).

It further highlights that listening to audio can level out gender differences, which are often seen in other aspects of literacy. Listening to audio is also stated as a way to read for many children and young people, citing it as a primary factor in developing interest in reading books on paper and on screen.

The [report](https://intl.renaissance.com/what-kids-are-reading-international/?mkt_tok=ODI5LVBKRC02NDYAAAGUAfwWrM3MoPuhi0C7dMMgvNZ0voseK4kJ8jfpwb-iXrhp1bZpLGEt7vF-sO_bHq_hXp0U77GY8L7AHq-wSZjHs5FQ6YjMXusWJyCILCRVwkISloMH1g) also dives into popular books by grade level, reading role models, and the positive impact of daily reading practice. You can access the report to get insights on demographic segmentation, covering detailed breakdowns by country, reading trends worldwide, and more.

### About Renaissance Learning:

This leading educational technology company specializes in cloud-based assessments, teaching, and learning platforms designed for Pre-K to Grade 12 (Pre-K-12) students.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** 21st Century Education, 21st Century Learning, Audio Based Learning, Books, E-Books, Reading and Writing

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### [HireMee Collaborates With Rockefeller Foundation to Mentor Youths for Employment Opportunities](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/hiremee-collaborates-with-rockefeller-foundation-to-mentor-youths-for-employment-opportunities/)

**Published:** July 3, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** HireMee, an AI-powered talent assessment and hiring platform, recently announced that it has joined the US-based Rockefeller Foundation's Global Mentorship Initiative (GMI).

**Content:**

HireMee, an AI-powered talent assessment and [hiring](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/hiring/) platform, recently announced that it has joined the US-based Rockefeller Foundation’s Global Mentorship Initiative (GMI) to bridge the gap between graduation and first career jobs for young graduates from diverse communities in India.

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The GMI programme connects students with mentors who provide guidance and business skills to prepare them for the job market after graduation, enhancing their employability quotient. With over 5,000 mentors in 120 countries, GMI’s mentors come from leading organisations like Microsoft, LinkedIn, and Genpact.

HireMee started as a social enterprise to help students from tier II & tier III cities get hired via assessment tests and skill scores and by connecting them with suitable recruiters, thereby democratising the freshers’ recruitment process. This initiative empowers students from all backgrounds and regions, with the services provided at no cost to both students and recruiters. Today, it has emerged as an awardee company with a mission to prepare the workforce for the future and enhance youth employability. It helps recruiters with everything from providing pre-assessed and interview-ready candidates, faster screening and better matches through quick video profiles to customised tests and talent management.

Commenting on the initiative, Venkatraman Umakanth, SVP and Head of HireMee, stated:

> **Our partnership with GMI will select HireMee-assessed youth to be mentored by volunteers from top global brands and enhance their employability quotient.**

The MoU between GMI and HireMee will free the GMI Programme for youth nationwide.

HireMee has announced an outreach programme for students in the last two years of their undergraduate course and between the ages of 20 and 25 years to take up its free employability assessment. For students enrolling in the GMI programme, there has been a significant 37-point average increase in career confidence and skills after [mentorship](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/mentorship/) (from 53 to 90). This remarkable improvement underscores the initiative’s effectiveness in preparing students for their careers. The success stories of 74 per cent of student mentees globally who had a job within six months of graduating, and 82 per cent of the respondents who credited the GMI programme for their success, inspire hope and confidence in the initiative’s potential.

Jon Browning, CEO of Global Mentorship Initiative, added:

> **We are delighted to make the Global Mentorship Initiative (GMI) programme available to the youth across India and further enhance their employability.**

HireMee has helped over 720,000 talented small-town youth get assessed at no cost and connect them with big and small companies that value diversity and inclusivity.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Employability Skills, Employee Upskilling, Hiring, Mentorship, Talent Management Platform, Talent Recruitment

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### [Why is Engineering Pivoting Towards Artificial Intelligence?](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/why-is-engineering-pivoting-towards-artificial-intelligence/)

**Published:** July 3, 2024
**Author:** Karthik Narayanan

**Excerpt:** The rise of Artificial Intelligence is transforming engineering.  This article explores how AI is creating new opportunities for engineers and the skills needed to thrive in this evolving landscape.  

**Content:**

Engineering graduates have been the backbone of India’s industrial growth for decades. However, the landscape is undergoing a significant shift. The emergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and Robotics is rapidly transforming the engineering field, ushering in the era of the “AI Engineer.”

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The obsession with engineering degrees in India can be traced back to the economic turmoil of the 1970s. With limited job opportunities across sectors, engineering offered a secure career path. This trend continued even after the economic liberalization of the 1990s, as new industries like IT and telecom boomed.

Cut to the 21st century, and AI has propelled engineering back to the forefront of innovation. The breakneck advancements have created a surging demand for computer science graduates. [AI-powered engineers](https://admissions.woxsen.edu.in/lp/btech/) are pioneers of proactive solutions. When equipped with strategic thinking, they hold the ability to anticipate intricate challenges, and they craft immediate, ingenious resolutions. These solutions illuminate issues that lay dormant and imperceptible. AI engineers are not merely reactive problem-solvers but prescient guardians, proactively safeguarding our future by tackling problems before they materialize.

This shift towards AI isn’t just about job security. These technologies are fundamentally changing how engineering problems are approached. AI and Machine Learning can analyze vast amounts of data to identify patterns and optimize designs. Robotics automates repetitive tasks, freeing up engineers to focus on higher-level problem-solving and innovation.

### Indian Engineering Landscape

The Indian engineering landscape is witnessing a fascinating trend. While the demand for engineers with expertise in Artificial Intelligence is skyrocketing, there’s a corresponding surge in the number of students choosing Computer Science Engineering (CSE). Reports like [The Engineering Outlook Report](https://www.shiksha.com/news/engineering-engineering-outlook-report-2024-mht-cet-most-preferred-regional-entrance-exam-home-preference-grows-cse-top-choice-blogId-148249) 2024, By shiksha.com reveal that a significant 33% of engineering aspirants across India are opting for CSE programs. This trend aligns perfectly with the growing industry needs, as highlighted by [The India Skills Report 2024](https://wheebox.com/assets/pdf/ISR_Report_2024.pdf), Wheebox. This report indicates that computer science graduates are the second most employable workforce, with a staggering 66% of them possessing highly sought-after skills in this domain. In essence, the increasing demand for AI engineers is being met with a growing pool of skilled computer science graduates, indicating a positive shift in the educational landscape to cater to the future of engineering.

### The AI Spin To Conventional Engineering Disciplines

The rise of AI has undoubtedly created exciting new opportunities for engineers. However, this shift isn’t without its challenges. The gradual yet radical shift seems to bother many. Academicians from leading engineering colleges have openly expressed their concern on the challenges they face to fill B.Tech seats for other engineering streams. V Ramgopal Rao, vice-chancellor of BITS Pilani group and former director of IIT Delhi, says, “Colleges have a tough time filling even one-third of the available seats in branches other than Computer Science (CSE) and IT. Students are often averse to joining any of the traditional disciplines such as Civil, Mechanical, Materials Science, Metallurgy and Electrical Engineering. Several colleges are often left wondering what to do with the quality faculty and infrastructure created in these core areas.” states Rajlakshmi Ghosh in Lure of global jobs offering attractive salaries fuel Computer Science craze ([Education Times](https://www.educationtimes.com/article/campus-beat-college-life/99734840/lure-of-global-jobs-offering-attractive-salaries-fuel-computer-science-craze), Feb 2024)

This highlights the need for universities offering [B.Tech](https://woxsen.edu.in/dps/b.techbrochure.pdf) programs to adapt. By integrating AI/ML concepts into these core branches, they can demonstrate how these foundational skills will continue to be crucial in the future. Imagine a civil engineer using AI-powered software to design a self-optimizing transportation network – their understanding of structural analysis and design principles will be essential for interpreting the software’s recommendations and ensuring the project’s success. A mechanical engineer could leverage Machine Learning to optimize the performance of a new engine design. These are just a couple of examples of how AI transforms engineering practices across various industries. The future of engineering likely requires a combination of both AI expertise and strong foundational skills in core engineering disciplines.

![Dr Kiran Ravulakollu](https://www.edtechreview.in/wp-content/uploads/dr-kiran-ravulakollu.webp "Dr. Kiran Ravulakollu")

Dr. Kiran Ravulakollu
Dean – School of Technology, Woxsen University

> “The entire world is moving towards automation. I believe the key to staying ahead lies in intelligent automation powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI). The previous century witnessed mechanical automation at the core but that’s not the case anymore. Industries that embrace this new wave of intelligent automation will thrive, while those that don’t will struggle. AI is not a choice, it’s the inevitable future. We, as a nation, need to adapt to AI to stay competitive…
> …That’s why at Woxsen, we’ve already begun our journey ahead of time with AI. We’re not just focused on the present, we’re looking towards the future, supporting the entire global industry of technology. At the core of AI is computer science, the software that gives AI its perceptive abilities. AI itself will be the driving force behind intelligent automation, constantly improving and optimizing the process. And don’t forget data science, the fuel that powers all this technology. Finally, with great technological power comes great responsibility, which is why [cybersecurity](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/cybersecurity/) is crucial to safeguarding everything we’re building.”- Dr. Kiran Ravulakollu, Dean School of Technology, Woxsen University, Hyderabad.

Additionally, as we move towards a more sustainable and greener world the role of AI cannot be undermined. Computer science engineers will be able to effectively optimize green technologies like renewable energy systems and develop [AI](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/artificial-intelliegnce/) models to predict demand. They can also design AI-powered systems that analyze climate change and pollution levels.

### Demand Spike in The Job Market

In an analysis stated on IMF [Blog](https://www.imf.org/en/Blogs/Articles/2024/01/14/ai-will-transform-the-global-economy-lets-make-sure-it-benefits-humanity#:~:text=As%20a%20result%2C%20advanced%20economies,may%20be%20impacted%20by%20AI) in January 2024, about 60 percent of jobs may be impacted by AI in advanced economies. The demand for engineers with AI/ML skills is on the rise. A report by Burning Glass Technologies (2022) states a staggering 4.5x growth in job postings requiring AI-based skill sets. This highlights the need for educational institutions to address the integration of AI/ML modules into their curriculums. Additionally, online courses, boot camps, and professional certifications offer valuable upskilling opportunities for existing engineers.

The mechanical revolution birthed innovation, and the industrial revolution harnessed its power to solve its problems. Today, the AI revolution isn’t just changing the technical landscape; it’s breaking the boundaries of the possible. AI is revolutionizing the technical landscape, redefining the world for possibilities never imagined and challenges never seen. While computer science students flock to AI’s potential, the true revolution lies in its integration with ALL engineering disciplines. This isn’t just about keeping pace; it’s about leveraging AI to become prescient, anticipating challenges before they arise. It’s about surpassing not just our contemporaries but the very limitations of the present. The future isn’t a spectator sport; it’s a canvas waiting for our brushstrokes. We must be the Einsteins and Curies of this era, wielding AI as our chisel to sculpt a future full of unimaginable possibilities.

**Categories:** Insight

**Tags:** 21st Century Education, 21st Century Learning, 21st Century Skills, AI Education, Artificial Intelliegnce, Engineering

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### [Phenom Announces Acquisition of Tydy to Fuel Global Expansion](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/phenom-announces-acquisition-of-tydy-to-fuel-global-expansion/)

**Published:** July 3, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Phenom, a purpose-driven HRTech firm helping global enterprises hire faster, develop better, and retain their people longer, has announced its acquisition of Tydy, a human resources technology company.

**Content:**

Phenom, a purpose-driven [HRTech](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/hrtech/) firm helping global enterprises hire faster, develop better, and retain their people longer, has announced its acquisition of Tydy, a [human resources](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/human-resources/) technology company focused on delivering phenomenal preboarding and onboarding experiences for employees – from hire to retire. Phenom’s aim of reducing employee time to productivity and optimizing the experiences of HR practitioners through a single platform is strengthened by its acquisition of a fifth platform to add to the portfolio of the Intelligent Talent Experience platform.

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Founded in 2019 and adopted by companies in more than 30 countries, Tydy connects tools, processes, and people to generate seamless, efficient, and personalized workflows for each user. Several of the world’s largest brands use their Employee Data Platform (EDP) to reduce manual effort from HR, IT, and Operations teams, easily achieve compliance through automation and decrease the amount of time it takes to onboard employees.

The full extent of Tydy’s EDP capabilities will be made available directly through Phenom’s platform, affording HR practitioners a familiar user interface for their [talent acquisition](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/talent-acquisition/), onboarding, and talent management needs. This introduction of new functionality and enhancements to the Phenom platform will support key use cases, including:

- Preboarding and onboarding for new hires
- Compliance checks and approval orchestration
- Background checks integration
- Documentation collection, validation, and submission
- Provisioning and IT asset collection triggers
- Initiation of payroll
- Offboarding

Speaking on the deal, Co-founder & CEO of Phenom, Mahe Bayireddi said:

> **With the addition of Tydy, we’re poised to empower organizations to ensure their employees are productive from the start. Onboarding is a pivotal moment in the talent journey where candidates become employees — and where talent leaders can set them up for success. With Tydy, we will strengthen the connection between candidates and employees to create a phenomenal end-to-end talent experience. This solves a crucial need for talent acquisition and management teams to complete operational steps, verifications, and documentation leading to an employee’s first day. It also shortens time and productivity while creating a fast, transparent, and accessible experience for new hires that makes a lasting, positive impact on employees.**

The acquisition of Tydy by Phenom follows a massive wave of HRTech innovations announced at IAMPHENOM 2024 in April. At its annual conference, the company unveiled a Talent Experience Engine, X+ Agents, unique platform experiences for Talent Leaders and Talent Marketers, and multiple innovations for Talent Acquisition and Talent Management.

Kiran Menon, Co-founder of Tydy, added:

> **Since Tydy’s inception, we’ve wanted work to flow seamlessly for everyone. We realized there was an opportunity to overhaul onboarding experiences and complex HR operations for the better by combining persona-based segmentation, integrations, automation, and intelligence into one solution. Tydy’s technology and workflows will become essential to Phenom’s holistic approach to delivering the best hiring, growth and retention outcomes in the industry.**

As part of the agreement, Tydy’s team will transition to Phenom, including co-founders Kiran Menon, Nikhil Gurjer, and Gaurabh Mathure, who began Tydy to redefine how people process work for HR thoroughly.

Headquartered in Greater Philadelphia, Phenom also has offices in India, Israel, the Netherlands, Germany and the United Kingdom. With the platform, candidates find and choose the right job faster, employees develop their skills and evolve, recruiters become wildly productive, talent marketers engage with extreme efficiency, talent leaders optimize hiring processes, managers build stronger-performing teams, HR aligns [employee development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/employee-development/) with company goals, and HRIT easily integrates existing HRTech to create a holistic infrastructure.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Employee, Employee Development, Hiring, HRTech, Human Resources, Merger and Acquisition, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management Platform

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### [Simplilearn and IIT Guwahati Unite to Offer Professionals With New-age Skills ](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/simplilearn-and-iit-guwahati-unite-to-offer-professionals-with-new-age-skills/)

**Published:** July 3, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Simplilearn, in collaboration with Electronics & ICT Academy, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (E&ICT Academy, IIT Guwahati), has recently announced the launch of a comprehensive Professional Certificate Programme in Generative AI and Machine Learning.

**Content:**

Simplilearn, the world’s leading online bootcamp for digital skills, in an exclusive collaboration with Electronics & ICT Academy, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (E&ICT Academy, IIT Guwahati), has recently announced the launch of a comprehensive Professional Certificate Programme in Generative AI and [Machine Learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/machine-learning/). This programme is not available anywhere else.

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Generative AI is revolutionizing industries worldwide by enhancing content creation, product design, customer service, and more. This innovative programme aims to equip professionals with [new-age skills](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/new-age-skills/) in generative AI, machine learning, deep learning, and specialized areas, including computer vision and natural language processing.

The curriculum involves critical analysis of models like GPT and BERT, focusing on design principles, performance metrics, and limitations. Learners explore a range of generative models, including VAEs, GANs, transformers, and autoencoders. They also master supervised and unsupervised learning techniques for recommendation systems and time series modelling, ensuring model effectiveness through accuracy metrics. Practical skills in scientific computing with SciPy, NumPy, and sci-kit-learn are integrated alongside reinforcement learning using Python and TensorFlow.

Speaking about the programme, Anand Narayanan, Chief Product Officer of Simplilearn, said:

> **Developing expertise in generative AI and machine learning is essential in today’s tech landscape, where innovation depends on advanced AI capabilities. With the Generative AI market expected to reach $667.9 billion by 2030, our collaboration with E&ICT Academy, IIT Guwahati underscores Simplilearn’s commitment to providing industry-leading education. This comprehensive programme equips professionals to make a real-world impact and advance their careers in this rapidly evolving field, ensuring they are well-prepared to navigate and innovate within the dynamic AI landscape.**

The programme, designed for professionals looking to progress in AI and machine learning, includes live virtual lectures by specialists in the field, practical projects, self-paced learning videos, and group discussions led by experts. Learners will gain extensive practical experience through 25+ hands-on projects and 3 industry-oriented capstone projects, ensuring they are well-prepared and confident to apply their skills in real-world scenarios. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree with a minimum average of 50% marks, a fundamental grasp of [mathematics](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/mathematics/) and programming, and two years of formal work experience (but not mandatory).

Gaurav Trivedi, Principal Investigator of E&ICT Academy IIT Guwahati, stated:

> **As leaders in technological education, E&ICT Academy, IIT Guwahati is delighted to partner with Simplilearn to deliver a comprehensive Generative AI and Machine Learning programme. This collaboration shows our dedication to equipping learners with essential skills required for shaping the future of technology. Together, we aim to empower professionals from all over the globe to excel in the dynamic and transformative field of artificial intelligence.**

The programme’s multidisciplinary approach enhances [technical skills](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/technical-skills/) and prepares learners to capitalize on the increasing demand for skilled AI professionals, which has seen a significant 23.1% year-over-year growth. Upon completing the programme, learners will receive a distinguished certificate from the E&ICT Academy, IIT Guwahati, highlighting their proficiency in advanced AI concepts. They will also gain access to exclusive hackathons, ask-me-anything sessions hosted by IBM, and a campus immersion programme at IIT Guwahati. Additionally, participants can earn an esteemed ‘Executive Alumni Status’ from E&ICT Academy, IIT Guwahati, enhancing their professional credentials and networking opportunities.

Founded in 2010, Simplilearn is a global provider of top-notch, industry-ready training for individuals and businesses. It has offices in Bangalore, India, and San Francisco, California. The Bootcamps are developed and delivered in collaboration with globally recognized [universities](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/universities/), leading companies, and prominent industry groups through live [online classes](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-classes/) with highly skilled professionals, in-demand professionals, and influential figures from the sector.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Bootcamp, EdTech Startups/Companies, Machine Learning, New Age Skills, Online Classes, Online Programs, Partnerships, Technical Skills, Universities

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### [St. George's University School of Medicine Empowers Indian Students for Medical Career Opportunities](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/st-georges-university-school-of-medicine-empowers-indian-students-for-medical-career-opportunities/)

**Published:** July 2, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** As the largest source of doctors for the entire US workforce, St. George's University (SGU) School of Medicine is proud to offer opportunities for aspiring doctors in India aiming to build their medical careers in the United States.

**Content:**

As the largest source of doctors for the entire US workforce, St. George’s University (SGU) School of Medicine is proud to offer opportunities for aspiring doctors in India aiming to build their medical careers in the United States.

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Selecting the right medical school starts with choosing the preferred career destination. Aspiring doctors must know where they aim to practice medicine after graduation to select a medical school that supports this goal. Those seeking to practice in the United States must consider essential criteria, including US residency placements, access to clinical rotations, and recognized accreditation.

US Residency completion is crucial for practising medicine. SGU secured more US residency positions for the tenth year than any medical school worldwide. Over the past five years, the University has boasted an 88% US residency placement rate for its international graduates, underscoring its commitment to helping students ace their [medical education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/medical-education/).

Access to Clinical Rotations in the US Clinical rotations are vital to medical education, offering students hands-on experience in patient care. SGU’s extensive network of over 75 hospitals and health systems across the US and UK ensures students receive comprehensive clinical and ambulatory training. These rotations are pivotal in preparing students for US residency applications and providing them with the experience needed to thrive in the US [healthcare](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/healthcare/) system.

Accreditation is fundamental for National Residency Matching Program (NRMP) eligibility. SGU School of Medicine is accredited by the Grenada Medical and Dental Council (GMDC), which is recognized by the World Federation of Medical Education (WFME). This accreditation ensures that SGU students are eligible to take the United States Medical Licensing Examinations (USMLE), participate in the National Residency Match Program (NRMP), and pursue licensure in the US.

Founded in 1976, St. George’s University (SGU) is a centre for academic excellence worldwide. With students and faculty drawn from more than 150 countries, it is truly an international institution with a uniquely global perspective. Its students have consistently performed well on the USMLE Step exams, which are required to practice medicine in the US.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Career Growth, Healthcare, Indian Students, International Education, Medical Education, Medical Training, University courses

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### [TicTac Group Acquires Skillhabit to Transform Learning Experiences for Organizations](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/tictac-group-acquires-skillhabit-to-transform-learning-experiences-for-organizations/)

**Published:** July 2, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** TicTac Group, the leading provider of digital learning in Northern Europe, has recently announced the acquisition of Skillhabit, a Swedish company that develops an innovative platform for creating and delivering learning experiences.

**Content:**

TicTac Group, the leading provider of [digital learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/digital-learning/) in Northern Europe, has recently announced the acquisition of Skillhabit, a Swedish company that develops an innovative platform for creating and delivering learning experiences. This strategic move positions TicTac Group as the undisputed leader in digital learning across Europe. By integrating Skillhabit’s innovative AI-powered platform, TicTac aims to revolutionize learning experiences for businesses and organizations.

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Based in Stockholm, Sweden, Skillhabit was founded in 2020 by the serial entrepreneur Hellen Wohlin Lidgard and the technology visionary and leader in tech David Rejdemyhr. Both are devoted to changing the learning experience to make it more fun and rewarding for the users. Their expertise and vision have led to developing a platform that uses [artificial intelligence](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/artificial-intelligence/) (AI) to analyze, design and deliver learning experiences based on the learners’ needs and preferences and the organizations’ objectives. It also features a built-in [e-commerce](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/e-commerce/) functionality that allows organizations to sell their learning experiences to external audiences.

This deal is part of TicTac Group’s strategic journey to maintain its leadership position in the European market by providing the most significant technology and [comprehensive learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/comprehensive-learning/) solutions and services.

Speaking on the acquisition, Carolina Faxe, CEO of TicTac Group, said:

> **We are very excited to welcome Skillhabit to the TicTac family. Skillhabit has developed a remarkable platform that leverages artificial intelligence to simplify and accelerate the creation and delivery of learning experiences. This perfectly fits our vision to provide our customers with the best learning solutions and services and help them achieve their learning and business goals.**

Skillhabit has already made a mark internationally, with customers across Northern Europe, including German clients. The organization has proven to be effective and efficient in creating and delivering engaging learning experiences for various purposes, such as [employee training](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/employee-training/) and customer & partner education. This international success is a testament to the quality and effectiveness of Skillhabit’s platform.

Hellen Wohlin Lidgard, Founder of Skillhabit, stated:

> **We are excited that the Skillhabit platform will now be introduced to TicTac’s blue-chip customer base across Northern Europe. We see a perfect match with TicTac’s strong presence in the market and Skillhabit’s innovative technology and focus on end-user experience.**

With this acquisition, Skillhabit’s existing customers will also benefit significantly. They will have access to the wider range of learning solutions and services offered by TicTac Group, as well as its vast network of learning experts, consultants, and partners. This expansion of services is a testament to TicTac Group’s commitment to providing the best learning experiences for all customers.

TicTac Group, headquartered in Malmö, Sweden, and has offices in Stockholm, Copenhagen, Oslo, Helsinki and Berlin, aims to create cutting-edge knowledge solutions that make businesses, organizations, and people grow. As part of its vision for a better tomorrow, the platform supports causes that match its values and have growth potential. The company serves over 4,000 customers across Europe, including some of the largest and most prestigious organizations in various sectors, such as finance, healthcare, education and public administration.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Comprehensive Learning, Digital Learning, E-Commerce, Employee Training, Healthcare, Mergers and Acquisition

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### [TimesPro Teams Up With Wall Street Prep to Launch New Online Certifications](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/timespro-teams-up-with-wall-street-prep-to-launch-new-online-certifications/)

**Published:** July 2, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** TimesPro, India’s leading higher EdTech platform, has recently joined forces with Wall Street Prep, the world’s leading financial training provider, to launch online programmes with Wharton Online.

**Content:**

TimesPro, India’s leading higher EdTech platform, has recently joined forces with Wall Street Prep, the world’s leading financial training provider, to launch online programmes with Wharton Online. This initiative, which is being led by Wall Street Prep and has TimesPro as its official India partner, is a matter of global recognition for the nation. As global collaborators, Wall Street Prep and Wharton Online provide these programmes across leading economies and emerging markets. The launch of the Private Equity Certificate Programme signifies the commencement of this distinctive initiative aimed at [upskilling](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/upskilling/) Indian professionals across various domains.

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The Private Equity Certificate Programme is a self-paced [online learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-learning/) endeavour designed to equip finance professionals with practical approaches to PE investment and deepen their understanding of investment strategies, valuation techniques, and deal structuring principles. It aims to prioritize acquiring methods and implementing best practices used by modern investment professionals in the evaluation and execution of private transactions. The programme will be conducted via a state-of-the-art [interactive learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/interactive-learning/) (IL) platform and delivered in direct-to-device (D2D) mode. Enrollment has opened for the September 2024 cohort.

At the announcement, Matan Feldman, CEO of Wall Street Prep, said:

> **We are pleased to announce our collaboration with TimesPro in making the Private Equity Certificate Program available in India. The private equity ecosystem in India will continue to grow, as will the competition for qualified and skilled talent. This programme equips Indian professionals with the essential skills and knowledge required to excel in the dynamic realm of private equity. It provides them with access to industry insights, cutting-edge methodologies, and real-world case studies, enabling them to navigate the complexities of private transactions with confidence and expertise.**

As part of this partnership, learners will acquire firsthand experience by procuring invaluable insights into emerging market trends and developments from esteemed faculty members and private equity industry luminaries. Emphasis shall be placed on many topics encompassing investment analysis, evaluation of competitive dynamics, analysis of companies and industries, construction of operating models, and LBO/returns model formulation, among others.

Anish Srikrishna, CEO of TimesPro, added:

> **The collaboration with Wall Street Prep heralds the opening of doors to one of the world’s leading financial trainers, offering practical approaches to private equity investment previously confined within the world’s largest PE firms. By amalgamating theoretical frameworks with pragmatic implementations, these programs will furnish learners with contemporary skills to adeptly manoeuvre the intricacies of private equity, thereby fostering superior investment outcomes.**

The curriculum has been meticulously designed by industry experts with extensive expertise in private equity, investment banking, and corporate finance. It is open to finance professionals at all stages of their careers, including investment analysts, portfolio managers, corporate finance executives, investment bankers, private lenders, entrepreneurs, and students seeking to enhance their understanding of private equity.

Upon programme completion, learners will get a Wharton Online Digital Certificate with personalized details and access to an extensive and highly engaged global network of programme alums.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Certification, Curriculum, EdTech Partnership, EdTech Startups/Companies, Financial Education, Higher Education, Interactive Learning, Online Education, Online Learning, Online Programs, Upskilling

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### [BITS Pilani & Mercedes-Benz R&D India Collaborate for Advanced Tech Research](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/bits-pilani-mercedes-benz-rd-india-collaborate-for-advanced-tech-research/)

**Published:** July 2, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** BITS Pilani, an institution known for its commitment to innovation, has signed a five-year Master Research Agreement (MRA) with Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India Private Limited (MBRDI) for advanced technology research.

**Content:**

BITS Pilani, an institution known for its commitment to innovation, has signed a five-year Master Research Agreement (MRA) with Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India Private Limited (MBRDI) for advanced technology research. This collaboration will establish a framework for joint research to build intellectual property in pioneering technology solutions and promote academic collaboration for [higher education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/higher-education/) and projects.

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With a keen focus on the mobility sector, this collaboration is set to explore and develop breakthrough technologies that could revolutionize the industry. The scope of the partnership extends to joint R&D projects, academic and professional events, and facilitating exchanges of researchers and students. The partnership also enables both parties to share lab facilities, advise [research](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/research/) students, obtain co-funding, publish papers, and protect intellectual property.

Prof Ramgopal Rao, Vice Chancellor of BITS Pilani, expressed the institution’s unwavering commitment to promoting innovation and excellence in research and education. He highlighted

> **The MRA with Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India as a significant step in this direction. The partnership, leveraging MBRDI’s corporate experience and BITS Pilani’s academic competence, aims to make ground-breaking discoveries that will benefit not just the institutions but also society at large. This commitment to providing the best possible chances for researchers and students to work on innovative initiatives and create answers for pressing problems is a testament to the bright future of technology research.**

The agreement, which aims to improve digital capabilities in the nation’s talent pool, will allow for increased industry-academia [engagement](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/engagement/) between the two organizations and expedite research initiatives. The research areas will include electric transportation, disruptive technologies like generative AI, and software development, emphasizing data and AI. Under this partnership, several noteworthy initiatives are already underway, overseen by Professors Poonam Goyal, Amit R. Singh, and Navneet Goyal.

Manu Saale, Managing Director and CEO of Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India, emphasized the crucial role of collaborations between industry and academia in tackling the complex challenges the industry faces today. He stated:

> **The synergy between industry expertise and BITS Pilani’s academic prowess is a driving force towards a future of sustainable innovation. At MBRDI, the commitment to creating a culture of continuous learning and development for talent is unwavering, and this collaboration will enable enormous opportunities for scaling from idea to innovation, ensuring a bright future for the talent pool in the technology sector.**

With a decade-long legacy, BITS Pilani has evolved into a multi-campus entity, serving as a hub for innovation and academic brilliance. It aims to train young men and women able and eager to create and implement such ideas, methods, techniques, and information. Over the years, BITS has provided the highest quality [technical education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/technical-education/) to students from all over India who are admitted based on merit. Its graduates can be found worldwide in all engineering, science, and commerce areas. The institute symbolizes the maturing of Indian technical ability and the “can-do” entrepreneurial spirit, mainly derived from the private sector.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Academic Research, Artificial Intelligence, Engagement, Engineering, Higher Education, Partnership, Quality Education, Technical Education

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### [Gujarat Govt Joins Forces With IBM, Microsoft to Develop AI Hub in the State](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/gujarat-govt-joins-forces-with-ibm-microsoft-to-develop-ai-hub-in-the-state/)

**Published:** July 1, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** The Gujarat government has signed memorandums of understanding with software giants IBM and Microsoft and the National Association of Software and Service Companies (NASSCOM) to promote the use of Artificial Intelligence technologies in the state.

**Content:**

The Gujarat government has signed memorandums of understanding with software giants IBM and Microsoft and the National Association of Software and Service Companies (NASSCOM) to promote the use of [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/artificial-intelligence/) technologies in the state. According to the statement, the MoUs were signed in the presence of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel.

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The statement further added that IBM and the Gujarati government’s Department of Science and Technology entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to create and advance an AI cluster in Gujarat International Finance Tec (GIFT) City, which will foster innovation and cooperation amongst financial institutions.

The AI Center will focus on key technologies such as [machine learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/machine-learning/), cognitive, and bot services. The department also signed another MoU with NASSCOM to enhance state AI capabilities.

Chief Minister Patel said, “Prime Minister Narendra Modi has prioritized futuristic technology to propel India towards becoming the world’s third-largest economy”. He added, “Our strategic vision is to keep Gujarat among the top industrial states by promoting futuristic technology such as AI, inspiring a future where Gujarat is a leader in AI innovation.”

Gujarat has emerged as a global gateway to the future. In response to the growing demand for a skilled workforce in emerging industries that leverage advanced technologies, the state government has launched the Up Skilling Industry Ready Talent Programme under the IT and ITES policy,” the CM further stated.

Through IBM’s advanced AI platform and cloud infrastructure, fintech firms in GIFT City can develop actionable AI software, bolstering their ability to provide AI-driven digital solutions across the banking, financial services, and insurance sectors. IBM’s commitment to developing AI curriculum for state schools and universities reassures the audience about the quality of education in the state. This programme has invited expressions of interest from universities and course providers across the state to participate in training youth in deep technology. IBM, NVidia, AWS, TCS, and L&T Edutech have committed to providing courses under this initiative.

In addition, four state [universities](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/universities/) GTU, IITRAM, P.D.E.U and Ganpat University have joined as aggregators, playing a crucial role in the AI initiative. Through these efforts, Gujarat aims to train 25,000 students in deep technology courses over three years, a goal that the audience can be proud of and support.

Sandip Patel, Managing Director of IBM India-South Asia, said, “Using AI for business is a strategic priority for enterprises today to gain competitive advantage through better productivity, innovation and customer experience”. This collaboration is a significant step in our continued association with the Government of Gujarat to accelerate the state’s digital transformation. By establishing this AI cluster, we aim to make the latest AI solutions easily accessible to the vibrant and growing number of financial institutions in GIFT City,” he added.

IBM is a leading provider of global hybrid cloud and AI and consulting expertise. The company help clients in more than 175 countries capitalize on insights from their data, streamline business processes, reduce costs and gain a competitive edge in their industries. More than 4,000 government and corporate entities in critical infrastructure areas such as financial services, telecommunications and healthcare rely on IBM’s hybrid cloud platform and Red Hat OpenShift to quickly, efficiently and securely affect their digital transformations. Its breakthrough innovations in AI, quantum computing, industry-specific cloud solutions and consulting deliver open and flexible options to its clients.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Curriculum, Machine Learning, MOU, Partnership, Universities

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### [Finprov Learning Unveils Simulated Learning Platform 'PracticePot' for Skill Development](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/finprov-learning-unveils-simulated-learning-platform-practicepot-for-skill-development/)

**Published:** July 1, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Finprov Learning Private Limited, a prominent platform for education and upskilling, recently announced an initiative called "PracticePot" that promises to provide cutting-edge, quality accounting and finance education.

**Content:**

Finprov Learning Private Limited, a prominent platform for education and [upskilling](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/upskilling/), recently announced an initiative called “PracticePot” that promises to provide cutting-edge, quality accounting and finance education. Offering a simulated learning environment that improves [skill development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/skill-development/) aids graduates in finding jobs. This allows students to gain practical experience by engaging with simulated real-time live projects.

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PracticePot connects theoretical knowledge with practical application by using real-time live projects in the learning process. It gives graduates the hands-on expertise to succeed in today’s competitive job market. This platform is changing how skill courses are taught, ensuring learners are ready for industry demands.

Finprov Learning focuses on providing a well-rounded education beyond traditional studies to prepare its students for today’s competitive job market. The training emphasizes practical skills with over 100 real-life case studies and assignments. It offers certifications recognized worldwide to boost students’ credentials and use technology, [e-learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/e-learning/) modules and fun activities to keep learning engaging. Students gain hands-on experience filing statutory returns and preparing for bank tests using mock websites. Its curriculum is designed with input from employers to ensure it meets industry standards.

The platform also offers placement training to help students improve their interview skills and personality development. Industry experts regularly share their knowledge with students, and we collaborate with colleges to enhance career opportunities. For flexibility, students have the option to attend classes both online and offline.

The platform’s areas of expertise include:

**Finance & Accounting:** Finprov provides accounting courses from 15 days to 9 months to meet the high demand for accounting professionals. These courses, such as the PG Diploma in Indian and Foreign Accounting (PGDIFA), PG Diploma in Business Accounting and Taxation (PGBAT), Business Accounting Specialist Programme (BASP), International Business Accounting Professional (IBAP), prepare graduates for job opportunities in India and the Gulf countries. The staff are experienced accounting professionals providing high-quality education with 24\*7 mentorship support, ensuring students feel guided and supported. With modern facilities and a commitment to excellence, Finprov ensures that students receive the best training and resources to help them achieve their career goals.

**Digital Marketing:** The digital marketing field is constantly changing. Finprov offers digital marketing courses specializing in AI and eCommerce to fulfil the demand for online presence and digital strategies in businesses. These courses, which last one to six months, are designed for roles like [digital marketing](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/digital-marketing/) managers, SEO specialists, content marketers, social media managers, and data analysts.

**Banking:** Bank jobs are highly sought-after for their competitive pay and stability in the job market. Finprov offers online coaching for bank exams and retail bank training for private bank jobs, helping aspirants prepare effectively to secure their dream jobs in just four months.

Founded in 2019 by CA Anand Kumar, Finprov Learning has been accredited by NSDC, ISO, and STED councils. It also partners with leading software providers like SAP, Tally, and Zoho Books. The company’s vision is to create world-class professionals with in-depth theoretical knowledge, ready-to-work experience, and hands-on experience. During these years, it has trained thousands of its learners by providing education, guidance, and leadership.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Digital Marketing, EdTech Startups/Companies, elearning, Financial Education, Online Courses, Online Education, Quality Education, Skill Development, Upskilling

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### [Manav Rachna Educational Institutions and StockGro Unite to Boost Financial Education for Students](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/manav-rachna-educational-institutions-and-stockgro-unite-to-boost-financial-education-for-students/)

**Published:** July 1, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** In a significant step towards enhancing education and empowering students with necessary financial skills, Manav Rachna Educational Institutes has partnered with StockGro, a leading experiential stock market learning and investment platform.

**Content:**

In a significant step towards enhancing education and empowering students with necessary financial skills, Manav Rachna Educational Institutes has partnered with StockGro, a leading experiential stock market learning and investment platform. This partnership aims to integrate vital stock market and investment knowledge into the curriculum, perfectly aligning with the New Education Policy (NEP) 2020 directives.

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This alliance underscores Manav Rachna’s dedication to offering education beyond traditional bounds. At every stage of education, from middle school to university, the institution incorporates [financial literacy](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/financial-literacy/) to ensure its students can handle their finances when they graduate and become part of the workforce.

As a significant feature of this collaboration, Manav Rachna will host a specialized hands-on financial literacy workshop during its Global Summer School 2024. This workshop, designed to prepare students for a financially secure future, will provide practical and [immersive learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/immersive-learning/) experiences, ensuring students are fully engaged and well-prepared for the financial challenges of the future.

Speaking about the development, Rajiv Kapoor, MD, MREI, said:

> **Manav Rachna has consistently led the way in implementing innovative educational practices. Our partnership with StockGro represents a strategic enhancement of our curriculum, incorporating crucial financial education that supports the experiential learning model advocated by NEP 2020. We are fully committed to this partnership and dedicated to enabling our students with extensive educational tools to empower them for life and equip them to succeed in the ever-evolving financial landscape.**

Founded in 1997, Manav Rachna Educational Institutions (MREI) is a visible representation of knowledge and expertise, offering top-notch instruction in various subjects. It is a conglomerate of eight international schools, and three universities dispersed nationwide. The platform strongly emphasizes [holistic development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/holistic-development/) and helps students develop their moral principles, establish character, and achieve academic success. The institution’s dedication to delivering high-quality instruction, creative teaching strategies, and cutting-edge facilities improves the educational experience, and its inclusive philosophy encourages social responsibility, equality, and diversity.

Ajay Lakhotia, founder of StockGro, added:

> **We are excited to join Manav Rachna Educational Institutes in this initiative. At StockGro, we are committed to the transformative impact of practical education. This collaboration enables us to provide young individuals with the necessary tools for success in the financial sector, nurturing a generation that is academically proficient, financially literate, and ready to meet future challenges.**

StockGro is India’s premier experiential [social learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/social-learning/) platform for trading and investments. The company, with its more than 50 million members nationwide, is the go-to source for anyone looking to learn and become an expert in trading and investing. Its successful track record, empowering financial enthusiasts across 900+ prestigious educational institutions and many pioneering financial startups, offers a unique and immersive learning experience, providing confidence and reassurance to its users.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Financial Education, Financial Literacy, Holistic Development, Immersive Learning, Literacy, NEP 2020, Partnerships, Social Learning, Universities

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### [CK-12 Foundation Launches Flexi, an Innovative AI Tutoring Assistant on WhatsApp in India](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/ck-12-foundation-launches-flexi-an-innovative-ai-tutoring-assistant-on-whatsapp-in-india/)

**Published:** July 1, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** CK-12 Foundation, the leading nonprofit educational platform, is delighted to announce the inaugural launch of Flexi, its innovative AI tutoring assistant, on WhatsApp throughout India.

**Content:**

CK-12 Foundation, the leading nonprofit educational platform, is delighted to announce the inaugural launch of Flexi, its innovative [AI tutoring](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/ai-tutoring/) assistant, on WhatsApp throughout India. With ChatGPT4 and the CK-12 expert curriculum, Flexi seeks to transform the way students study. It is available in more than 300 languages and dialects to address each student’s question.

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With customized learning and adaptive quizzing, Flexi is India’s next big equalizer. This friendly and reliable AI companion is designed to seamlessly integrate into WhatsApp, offering a range of functionalities to enhance the learning experience. Powered by advanced natural language processing algorithms, the newly launched tool can comprehend student messages and respond accordingly. Whether solving math problems, explaining concepts, or providing study tips, Flexi strives to provide accurate and relevant assistance tailored to each student’s needs.

Speaking about the platform, Neeru Khosla, Executive Director and Founder of CK-12 Foundation, said:

> **My parents always made sure, regardless of our financial situation, that me, my sister, and my brother received the best education. Even when we could only afford to eat dahl and rice at the end of the month, our education always took priority. I created CK-12 and Flexi so money would never be a barrier to quality education for any child.**

With over 400 million users, WhatsApp is India’s most popular messaging app, making it the ideal platform for Flexi to reach and assist students across the country. Students from every corner of India can access this tutor. Its [machine learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/machine-learning/) capabilities enable it to improve its responses continuously over time. By analyzing student interactions and feedback, Flexi adapts its knowledge base to deliver more precise and tailored assistance, ensuring a personalized learning experience for every student.

Through Flexi, CK-12 aims to make education more accessible and convenient for students in India. Students can add Flexi to their WhatsApp contacts to experience the power of its personalized AI tutoring. The app is also available on mobile, computer, and tablets.

Founded in 2012, CK-12 Foundation is dedicated to improving student learning outcomes by providing high-quality, free educational resources. The company aims to empower students, teachers, and parents by leveraging cutting-edge technology and innovative educational practices. Through its adaptable and [personalized learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/personalized-learning/) platforms, it strives to make education more equitable and accessible to students worldwide. The platform’s flagship AI tutor, Flexi, embodies its commitment to revolutionizing education by offering tailored support and fostering lifelong learning.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** AI Tutoring, Artificial Intelligence, EdTech Startups/Companies, Machine Learning, NonProfits, Personalized Learning, Quality Education, Social Media in Education

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### [What Digital Skills Should Students Be Developing Today?](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/what-digital-skills-should-students-be-developing-today/)

**Published:** June 29, 2024
**Author:** Priyanka Gupta

**Excerpt:** Educators need to be equipped to train students for the digital tomorrow to give them a better chance of success. Check out five must-have digital skills for students.

**Content:**

Technology is already a massive part of our lives, being the foundation for efficiency in virtually all industries. The sheer benefits of adopting technology and digital skills cannot be overstated. As such, all modern students and budding professionals can do themselves a significant favour by engaging with the technologies and tools available to boost their output.

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Given this, it’s also essential to ensure that students are equipped with the required digital skills to thrive in tech-dominated times. It’s imperative for students to succeed in their professional lives or to support students in developing these skills autonomously. It’s essential to have digital skills to thrive in the digital age. Students need not be experts, but it’s impossible to function in the present without basic digital skills.

This article covers essential digital skill sets and provides tips for educators on how to help students develop these skills.

## Five Must-Have Digital Skills for Students

### Working With Various Document Formats

Students and working professionals come across varied types of files on an everyday basis. They must have the basic knowledge of file conversion to different formats. For instance, converting [Word doc to PDF](https://www.adobe.com/in/acrobat/online/pdf-to-word.html) shouldn’t be a task for students. They should also be well-versed in more common file types, including JPEGs and Excel spreadsheets. Students must also learn to use various Google documents, such as Docs and Sheets.

Educators can develop students’ skills in working with the most common files by requiring specific assignments to be submitted in a particular format. Making PDF submissions compulsory, for instance, forces students to learn to convert various file types to PDFs. Your students can also build proficiency with tools like [Adobe Acrobat](https://www.adobe.com/in/acrobat/online.html). These skills are necessary both in corporate environments and in higher education.

### Communicate Effectively Online

Communication has always been an essential skill. However, where this was once a soft skill, the adoption of digital communication technologies has made effective communication a technological skill set just as much as it’s still about being an empathetic communicator.

Over the years, how we communicate has changed, so students should be trained in the latest technologies. The best way for schools to do this includes encouraging students to email their teachers and putting a greater emphasis on the educational potential of [social media](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/trends/how-are-teachers-using-social-media-for-learning-in-school/) platforms.

Social media is an integral part of the youth today. Young people are present on various social media sites, making it essential for educators to familiarise themselves with this new mode of communication. Educators can start by setting up a Facebook group and engaging the class by sharing facts or encouraging students or group students to create pages to outline information or use these pages for group tasks/assignments.

When teaching young people how to communicate online, there should always be an emphasis on safety. The internet can be a scary place because of the anonymity it allows people, which makes recognising danger an essential skill.

### Using AI

No matter what we think about it, it’s hard to deny that artificial intelligence has been an incredibly transformative advancement. AI is already used for many educational purposes, including [helping students prepare for exams](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/splashgain-launches-eklavvya-ai-an-ai-powered-platform-for-exam-preparations/). AI is a tricky subject, especially in the classroom. On the one hand, it’s created new ways to cheat. Students can, for instance, simply ask ChatGPT to generate an essay on a particular topic and try to pass it off as their work. Teachers need to be aware of this.

On the other hand, AI can also be a potent tool when used correctly. It can help students do research more efficiently than they would using traditional search engines and databases. It can also stimulate students’ creativity by giving them suggestions in the form of bullet points. Any AI education should involve learning what AI shouldn’t be used for. At this point, large language models like ChatGPT cannot replace human writing. Students need to learn how to produce content independently and edit AI-generated writing to sound more human.

### Basic Graphic Design

A big part of a school’s job is to prepare students for their careers. This involves equipping them with [broadly applicable digital skills](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/how-edtech-is-preparing-students-for-the-jobs-of-tomorrow/) like basic graphic design. Learning to edit and design digital images is incredibly important in various industries. Whether you work in marketing, education, real estate, etc., knowing basic graphic design will help. Ideally, you’ll want to equip students with basic Photoshop skills. This would allow students to perform tasks ranging from slight touch ups to designing images from scratch. While Photoshop might have a reasonably steep learning curve, there are platforms out there like Canva that simplify graphic design.

### Doing Research

Research is a valuable skill, regardless of whether a student decides to do it after school, primarily if they pursue higher education. Universities require students to write research papers, so abilities like finding and citing academic sources, writing in an academic style and summarising vast amounts of information in a digestible format are essential. Students can learn research skills through hands-on experience. Educators should teach them the skills mentioned in the previous paragraph and have them write basic research papers. Doing so on a small scale is the best preparation for writing the many long research papers that college is famous for.

As time goes on, being digitally proficient will only become more critical. Whatever career one chooses, it’s almost impossible to avoid some sort of contact with technology. Students must learn how to work with various tools. Students must also learn to be adaptable: technology is changing at a breakneck pace, and the ability to learn is more important than any specific skill.

**Categories:** Insight

**Tags:** 21st Century Education, 21st Century Skills, 21st Century Teaching, Digital Skilling, Digital Skills Training, Tips for Teachers/Educators

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### [85% of Professionals Intend to Invest in Upskilling for FY'25: Report](https://www.edtechreview.in/research/professionals-intend-to-invest-in-upskilling-for-fy25-report/)

**Published:** June 28, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** A global EdTech company, Great Learning's 'Upskilling Trends Report 2024-25', has recently revealed that 85% of Indian professionals plan to invest in upskilling in FY25.

**Content:**

A global EdTech company, Great Learning’s ‘Upskilling Trends Report 2024-25’, has recently revealed that 85% of Indian professionals plan to invest in [upskilling](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/upskilling/) in FY25, demonstrating a strong commitment to improving their skills in the face evolving job market demands.

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Following are the key highlights of the report

### **Reduced Job Retention Confidence**

The report reveals a decline in job retention confidence among Indian professionals, which has dropped to 62 percent from 71 percent the previous year. Technological changes and challenging macroeconomic conditions are primarily to blame for this reduction. According to the third edition of Great Learning’s ‘Upskilling Trends Report 2024-25’, it is alarming that just 29% of entry-level professionals feel secure about retaining their positions in FY25.

The research highlights significant trends in upskilling among Indian professionals, based on data from Great Learning’s programmes and a detailed study involving over 1000 professionals across various sectors.

### **Significant Upskilling Opportunities for Experienced Professionals**

92% of professionals with more than 17 years of experience believe that upskilling is essential, demonstrating the great importance that people place on lifelong Learning. The IT/Telecom/Tech industries, whose employment has dropped by 16%, explain the importance of learning new skills. Data Science, [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/artificial-intelligence/), and [Machine Learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/machine-learning/) have emerged as the top domains for upskilling, followed by Software Development and Digital Marketing. These fields are also where enterprises plan to hire the most candidates in FY25.

### **Professionals Face Several Challenges in Pursuing Further Education**

Career growth within their organization is the primary motivation for 39% of professionals to upskill, while 17% are driven by personal interest. The fear of skills becoming outdated motivates 15%, and meeting employer expectations motivates 13%. However, office workload (34%), financial constraints (19%), and family/social commitments (14%) are cited as significant barriers to upskilling.

Hari Krishnan Nair, Co-founder of Great Learning, emphasized the importance of continuous Learning in today’s volatile economic environment, stating:

> **Since last year, challenging economic conditions and an unstable geopolitical situation have made it difficult for many businesses to access capital and expand profitably. Continuous Learning and upskilling are crucial for adapting and evolving to stay competitive in this dynamic environment. It is encouraging to see professionals adopting a proactive approach to navigate this disruption by acquiring specialized skills to meet growing employer demands.**

Nair added:

> **Government initiatives promoting skill development have further amplified this awareness. Through the Upskilling Trends Report 2024-25, we strive to help learners, professionals, and companies with valuable insights, empowering them to strategize effectively for FY25.**

### About Great Learning

As a prominent international EdTech provider for higher education and professional training, Great Learning is a part of BYJU’s group. The platform offers comprehensive, industry-relevant, [hands-on learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/hands-on-learning/) programmes across various businesses, technology, and interdisciplinary domains driving the [digital economy](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/digital-economy/). These programmes are developed and provided in collaboration with the world’s foremost academic institutions, such as Stanford Graduate School of Business, MIT Professional Education, The University of Texas at Austin, National University of Singapore, Wharton Online, The University of Arizona, Deakin University, IIT Madras, IIT Roorkee, IIIT-Delhi, and Great Lakes Institute of Management.

**Categories:** Research

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, EdTech Startups/Companies, Hands on Learning, Higher Education, Machine Learning, Online Education, Research, Upskilling

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### [Authentica Solutions Raises $6.2M in New Funding to Expand Its Operations](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/authentica-solutions-raises-6-2m-in-new-funding-to-expand-its-operations/)

**Published:** June 28, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Authentica Solutions™, a leader in data integration and intelligence management solutions for the education sector, has recently announced the successful completion of a $6.2 million in a Series Seed funding round led by Owl Ventures.

**Content:**

Authentica Solutions™, a leader in data integration and intelligence management solutions for the education sector, has recently announced the successful completion of a $6.2 million in a Series Seed funding round led by Owl Ventures, the largest EdTech-focused venture capital firm globally.

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Founded by Russell Long and Gene Garcia, Authentica Solutions has a proven track record of innovation and impact across the global education landscape. Its flagship product, Authentica seed™, is an Education Intelligence Platform that empowers institutions to unlock the full potential of their data through exceptional integration, automated quality improvement, AI, and top-tier data management. The platform drives change through Authentica seed™, Medicaid solution [engineering](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/engineering/) services, and Authentica phoenix™ Special Education software.

Authentic seed™ is offered in the United States and Canada, with planned expansion into Asia, Australia, and the UK shortly. It serves [K12](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/k12/) school districts, Higher Education Universities and Colleges, Departments and Ministries of Education, Education Software Providers (EdTech), System Integrators, and Strategic Partners.

Commenting on the fundraising, Russell Long, Co-founder and CEO of Authentica Solutions, said:

> **We are thrilled to partner with Owl Ventures as we continue our journey to transform data interoperability in education. The experience and expertise from the Owl team will further empower our customer-centric culture and help us expand our solutions designed to transform how the education ecosystem manages their intelligence.**

Adding about the latest development, Gene Garcia, Co-founder and CTO of Authentica Solutions, said:

> **With this investment, we are poised to accelerate advancements in our platform, driving greater efficiency and insights for educators, administrators, and students. We aim to create a seamless and secure data ecosystem that supports the diverse needs of the education community and its partners.**

As Authentica Solutions expands its impact, the company remains steadfastly dedicated to its core values of servant leadership, high accountability, and ethical principles. The new funding will enable the team to scale operations, invest in research and development, and broaden their reach to more institutions and EdTech partners seeking innovative data solutions.

Owl Ventures, known for its extensive portfolio of leading EdTech companies and over $2 billion in assets under management, recognized the transformative potential of Authentica Solutions’ team and experience. Amit Patel, Managing Director of Owl Ventures, stated:

> **We are excited to partner with Authentica Solutions and support their innovative approach to educational data management. Their commitment to delivering exceptional value aligns perfectly with our mission to invest in companies that are shaping the future of education.**

In the future, Authentica Solutions is also innovating in advanced [research](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/research/) with a project currently in stealth mode: Authentica reach™. It will be an enterprise platform built directly upon the Authentica seed™ platform. It will empower K12 institutions with advanced intelligence, accessibility, and an AI-driven system to support all individuals involved with students with diverse needs.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** EdTech Funding, EdTech Investors, EdTech Startups/Companies, Engineering, Higher Education, K12, Online Courses, Online Education, Research, Universities

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### [EdTech Unicorn upGrad Raises $35M in Debt Funding From EvolutionX](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/edtech-unicorn-upgrad-raises-35m-in-debt-funding-from-evolutionx/)

**Published:** June 28, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** upGrad, a pioneer in the online education revolution focused on powering career success for a global workforce of over 1.3 billion, has raised INR 287.5 crore (about $35 million) in funding from EvolutionX.

**Content:**

upGrad, a pioneer in the [online education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-education/) revolution focused on powering career success for a global workforce of over 1.3 billion, has raised INR 287.5 crore (about $35 million) in funding from EvolutionX. This marks the Mumbai-based company’s initial debt financing in the current year. With this financing, the firm plans to support expansion, cover operational costs, and fulfil general corporate objectives.

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According to its regulatory filing, which was accessed from the Registrar of Companies, the board at upGrad has passed a special resolution to issue 28,75,000 debentures at an issue price of Rs 1,000 each to raise Rs 287.5 crore or $35 million.

upGrad, founded in 2015, provides various [B2C](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/b2c/) skilling programmes. Through the platform, top Indian and international universities can offer executive doctorates, master’s degrees, and diplomas. Under the [B2B](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/b2b/) model, several programmes are also designed for enterprise clients and other staffing and recruitment services. The company entered the offline [higher education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/higher-education/) sector in 2022 and allocated $30 million to establish ten worldwide campuses in India, the US, and other areas.

The four pillars that support upGrad’s Global Learning Engine are a vast collection of owned and original content and intellectual property; the startup’s best-in-class proprietary technology platform; a high-touch, human-led delivery service supported by mentors and coaches; and a track record of 85% course completion, backed by an additional 80% guaranteed performance for career outcomes. With offices in the UK, US, Middle East, India, Singapore, and Vietnam and a presence in numerous other countries, it has already been dubbed Asia’s higher EdTech leader.

upGrad has strong financial backing, having successfully secured a total funding of more than $650 million to date. This includes $36.5 million raised through a right issue by Teamsek, founder Ronnie Screwala, and other investors in March of the previous year.

EvolutionX Debt Capital (“EvolutionX”) is a growth-stage debt financing platform jointly set up by DBS and Temasek. Headquartered in Singapore, the organization is on a mission to accelerate the digitization of Asia’s economy. It provides less dilutive financing to technology-enabled companies across Asia, with a focus on China, India, and Southeast Asia. Investing in promising technology founders and entrepreneurs transforming large traditional industries aims to catalyze the region’s fast-growing technology ecosystem.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** B2B, B2C, Career Growth, EdTech Funding, EdTech Investors, EdTech Startups/Companies, Higher Education, Online Courses, Online Education, Workforce Development

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### [Navigating Cyber Safe in the Times of Education Technology: Empowering Learners in the Digital Age](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/navigating-cyber-safe-in-the-times-of-education-technology-empowering-learners-in-the-digital-age/)

**Published:** June 28, 2024
**Author:** Priyanka Gupta

**Excerpt:** Technology has transformed the education landscape. However, exposure to the digital world also presents crucial challenges, making it essential to ensure learners are cyber safe while  navigating the digital realm. Read this article to learn more about challenges, opportunities and strategies to ensure that learners are safe in the online world. 

**Content:**

Technology has irrevocably transformed the landscape of education. Tech elements like whiteboards, eLearning, virtual/augmented reality, and more have made learning more engaging, accessible, and personalised than ever before. However, exposure to the digital world also presents crucial challenges, making it essential to ensure that digital learners can navigate the online horizon safely.

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An [article](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/with-144-cases-ktaka-among-top-3-in-cybercrimes-against-children/articleshow/88196053.cms) from the Times of India reports that in 2020, there were 1,102 cases of cybercrimes against children registered, with Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, and Karnataka topping the list of states.

Additionally, according to the latest National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) [data](https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/cybercrimes-see-highest-spike-among-cognisable-offences-in-2022-says-ncrb-101701714486481.html), there was a surge in cybercrime cases in 2022, with a jump of 24.4% compared to the number of cognisable offences registered the previous year.

The alarming rise in cybercrime highlights the importance of inculcating awareness among students from a young age so they can reap the benefits of tech integration in education and are safe while using technology.

Ensuring the cyber safety of students should come first in the ever-expanding digital world.

The article explores how to navigate the internet safely in the age of edtech, focusing on the opportunities and challenges of the cyber landscape.

### The Cyber Landscape: Opportunities and Challenges

While educational technology (EdTech) offers many benefits, it also introduces new risks. These include:

#### Cyberbullying

The pervasiveness and anonymity of online platforms can lead to cyberbullying, harming students with lasting emotional and psychological scars.

#### Online predators

Malicious identities can exploit students’ naivety and trust online, leading to harmful interactions that can land students in dangerous situations.

#### Privacy concerns

The online world requires students to share personal information. This information can be misused and expose students at home to identity theft, targeted advertising, and even physical harm.

#### Inappropriate content

Unfiltered access to the internet can expose students to age-inappropriate material, potentially impacting their well-being and development.

### Building a Culture of Cyber Safety: Empowering Learners

Navigating the digital world comes with its set of challenges. Creating a safe and responsible online learning environment can help students stay safe from digital threats and is a collective effort.

Here’s how educators, parents, and students can work together to navigate cyber safety in the times of digital education:

#### Fostering Awareness Through Open Communication

Awareness and communication can reduce the possibility of falling prey to various disasters, whether online or offline. If students can communicate comfortably and transparently with their parents/educators, they can stay safe in the digital world with the proper guidance. A few steps that you can consider are:

- Start early: Students today are born with digital DNA. It’s imperative that you start teaching them how to be safe in the tech era. Consider having conversations about cyber safety as early as possible, adapting the approach to the student’s age and understanding. For younger children, you can start with basic safety rules like not sharing personal information with strangers online. As they mature, they delve deeper into topics like cyberbullying, online privacy, and critical thinking. Here is a useful[ resource](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/how-to-teach-digital-natives-to-be-socially-responsible/) on how to help digital natives act responsibly.
- Create a safe space for dialogue: Encouraging open communication about online experiences allows students to express their concerns and seek help without fear of judgment. Make sure kids are comfortable sharing their online footprints with you. Teens are keen to make friends on social media and may want to meet their online friends in real life, too. Work on building relationships that allow young kids to share their online friendships with you. Ensure that they know they can come to you with any worries or questions they encounter online.
- Empower students: Equipping youngsters with the knowledge and skills to identify red flags, report inappropriate content, and navigate online challenges effectively can help them in the long run. You must teach them about solid password creation, responsible and ethical online behaviour, and how to be critical consumers of information online.

#### Collaborative Policy-Making

Policy-making is non-negotiable when moving to online and hybrid modes of education. Having the right policies in place and ensuring parents and students are well aware of them can help schools, students, and parents move safely online.

- Develop clear and comprehensive technology use policies: Policies that outline acceptable online behaviour, responsible device use, and reporting procedures for cyberbullying or inappropriate content must be in place for a quick course of action. Ensure the policies are designed in a manner that students from different age groups can understand, clearly communicate various aspects of digital safety to students and parents, and are readily accessible to all stakeholders.
- Educate parents and caregivers: Involve parents and caregivers in consistent cyber safe practices at home and school. A good way to raise awareness among the communities is through workshops and informative sessions that educate them about online risks, parental control tools, and how to support their children’s responsible online behaviour.
    Here’s a [guide](https://www.edtechreview.in/research/parent-s-guide-to-cyberbullying-prevention/) on cyberbullying prevention that can help parents understand how to deal with such a situation at hand and identify the early signs if the child is at risk.
- Leverage technology for good: Using parental control tools and filtering software can help. Implement these tools while remaining mindful of student privacy and fostering independent online learning skills. We recommend exploring browser extensions, apps, and device settings that offer control over internet browsing through content filtering, website blocking, and monitoring features.

#### Integrating Cyber safety into the Curriculum

Making cyber safety a part of the curriculum is the best way to equip students with healthy online habits. Integrating cyber safety into the curriculum ensures that they are mindful of their online activity and use technology for their benefit. Here’s how you can practice it:

- Make cyber safety an integral part of the learning process: Include age-appropriate lessons focusing on responsible online behaviour and practices, digital citizenship, and critical thinking skills. These lessons can be integrated into various subjects such as language arts, social studies, and computer science or be assigned standalone.
    Here’s a [resource](https://www.edtechreview.in/elearning/top-resources-for-teachers-to-refer-on-cyberbullying-lesson-plans/) for teachers to refer to on cyberbullying lesson plans.
- Utilise interactive and engaging resources: Engaging games, simulations, and interactive activities can make learning about cyber safety fun and memorable. Platforms like “Cyberbullying Simulator” can help students experience different scenarios and practice responsible online responses.
- Promote critical thinking: Encouraging students to question the information they come across online, assessing its credibility, and identifying potential biases or misinformation is one way to make sure that students practice cyber safety. In a world of information overload, teaching students to identify what to keep and reject can be a great move towards healthy digital habits. Integrate digital literacy and research skills, empowering them to evaluate sources, verify information, and identify reliable online resources.

#### Building a Supportive Community

Students who experience cyberbullying go through immense emotional and psychological impact, and those who practice it need help, too. Building a supportive community can help students be surrounded by people who understand their struggles and offer them a supportive and judgement-free zone. Here’s how building a supportive community can help:

- Promote a culture of respect and kindness online: Students must be encouraged to have positive online interactions and practice responsible use of social media platforms. Teach them the importance of empathy, respect, and inclusivity in all online communication.
    Check out this [resource](https://www.edtechreview.in/elearning/best-practices-on-how-to-protect-student-privacy-on-social-media/) to learn about the best practices for protecting student privacy on social media.
- Celebrate good digital citizenship: Acknowledging and rewarding students who contribute positively to the online community and demonstrate responsible online behaviour can help students build healthy online habits. This can be done through public recognition, awards, or incorporating [digital citizenship](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/digital-citizenship/) into school grading systems. Using the same method on a class or grade level can also help students become mindful of their online behaviour.
- Seek expert or external support: Partnering with organisations or cyber safety experts who can provide resources and training for educators and parents can help.

Also Read: [Tips For Parents To Guide Kids On Media Balance And Well-Being](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/tips-for-parents-to-guide-kids-on-media-balance-and-well-being/)

#### Utilising EdTech Tools for Cyber Safety

With deeper tech integration in education, several edtechs are working towards creating a safe online world for students. These EdTech tools can support educators and parents in fostering cyber safety:

- Student monitoring software: These tools provide insight into students’ online activity, helping authorities identify potential harm or access to inappropriate content. A few popular tools include **Securly** or **GoGuardian**. However, emphasising transparency and responsible use of technology is the first step in ensuring students understand the purpose and limitations of these tools.
- Educational games and simulations: Platforms like **Minecraft Education Edition** and **Roblox Studio** can teach valuable lessons about online safety within gamified environments. Minecraft allows students to create safe online communities and practice responsible digital citizenship, while Roblox Studio provides opportunities to learn about online privacy and security through game development.
- Online safety resources: Numerous platforms offer informative and engaging resources on cyber safety for students of all ages. Consider websites like “Common Sense Media” or “ConnectSafely” for age-appropriate articles, videos, and interactive quizzes. Platforms like **NetSmartz Workshop** offer gamified learning experiences specifically designed to educate students about online safety.

By adopting a collaborative approach that integrates cyber safety education into the learning experience, we can create safer and more enriching online environments for students. This requires dedicated efforts from educators, parents, policymakers, and the EdTech industry. It is essential to develop a generation of responsible digital citizens equipped to thrive in the ever-evolving landscape of online learning. By equipping them with the knowledge and skills to navigate the online world safely and effectively, we can empower them to become responsible digital citizens, ready to explore, learn, and connect in a world increasingly shaped by technology.

**Categories:** Insight

**Tags:** 21st Century Education, 21st Century Learning, Cyber Bullying, Cyber Safety, Cyber Security, Digital Citizenship, Digital Footprint

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### [Classworks Introduces Wittly, a Revolutionary AI-Powered Personalized Learning Assistant](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/classworks-introduces-wittly-a-revolutionary-ai-powered-personalized-learning-assistant/)

**Published:** June 28, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Classworks, the award-winning K-12 special education and intervention platform, has unveiled a groundbreaking advancement in differentiated learning by introducing Wittly by Classworks™.

**Content:**

Classworks, the award-winning [K-12](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/k-12/) special education and intervention platform, has unveiled a groundbreaking advancement in differentiated learning by introducing Wittly by Classworks™. The AI-powered learning assistant leverages Amazon Web Services (AWS) Bedrock and Anthropic’s Claude large language model (LLM) to personalize learning experiences and increase teacher capacity.

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Classworks has long been recognized for its ability to analyze student data and deliver evidence-based learning paths. However, addressing the diverse needs of each student within a classroom can be a challenge for teachers. Wittly addresses this challenge by offering:

- **Differentiated Instruction:** Wittly uses generative AI to tailor explanations and support to each student’s learning style, interest level, and preferred language. This ensures a deeper understanding of concepts and fosters independent problem-solving.
- **Increased Teacher Capacity:** Wittly frees up valuable teacher time by providing students with on-demand explanations and guidance. This allows educators to focus on small-group instruction and provide more individualized support.

Lindsey Cook, CEO of Classworks, said:

> **We are thrilled to introduce Wittly by Classworks™ and harness the power of AI to personalize learning for every student. Wittly fosters a self-directed learning environment by providing differentiated instruction to students at their interest level regardless of the level of skill they are working on. This type of personalized support leads to increased teacher capacity and improved student outcomes. We are committed to using AI responsibly and ethically to ensure a safe and impactful learning experience for all.**

Classwork prioritizes student privacy and safety. Wittly adheres to the following principles:

- **Human-in-the-Loop (HITL) Model:** Wittly combines AI technology with human oversight from educators and engineers, ensuring responsible development and implementation.
- **Constitutional AI:** Wittly utilizes Anthropic’s Claude LLM, which is trained with a focus on safety, transparency, and fairness as outlined by Anthropic’s Constitution.
- **Pre-defined Responses:** When engaging with Wittly, the student selects from various pre-created responses to indicate whether the differentiated instruction was helpful or if they need further instruction. Eliminating a student’s ability to type open responses removes the risk of inappropriate conversations.
- **Student Data Privacy:** Wittly protects student privacy by using anonymized data for training and avoiding collecting personally identifiable information. Additionally, pre-defined student responses and teacher-managed feedback loops safeguard student interactions.

Classworks uses advanced technology and comprehensive data to deliver superior [personalized learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/personalized-learning/) experiences. The comprehensive solution includes academic screeners, math and reading interventions, specially designed instruction, progress monitoring, and robust data. Since 2003, millions of students have grown, kept up, and addressed learning gaps with the help of the platform. The company aims to leverage technology to effectively and equitably identify and support student’s academic, social-emotional, and behavioural needs.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Academic Research, Artificial Intelligence, EdTech Startups/Companies, K-12, Personalized Learning, Social Emotional Learning

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### [University of Leeds & IIT Madras Sign MOU to Set Up Joint Virtual Centre of Excellence](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/university-of-leeds-iit-madras-sign-mou-to-set-up-joint-virtual-centre-of-excellence/)

**Published:** June 28, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** The University of Leeds, UK, and the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish a Joint Virtual Centre of Excellence on Sustainable Development (VCoE-SD).

**Content:**

The University of Leeds, UK, and the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish a Joint Virtual Centre of Excellence on Sustainable Development (VCoE-SD). This network aims to deepen and expand the collaboration between the University of Leeds and IIT Madras and strengthen existing connections between Leeds academics and other Indian [universities](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/universities/) working in sustainable development.

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Oliver Ballhatche MBE, the British Deputy High Commissioner to Chennai, who witnessed the signing, said:

> **It was an honour to witness the signing of the MoU between IIT Madras and the University of Leeds. This partnership showcases how academic and research partnerships between the UK and India can address global challenges and create sustainable solutions. As the University of Leeds celebrates 25 years of engagement in India, this MoU highlights the enduring commitment to fostering academic excellence and driving progress that benefits our nations and the world.**

The agreement represents a significant milestone in the partnership between these two prestigious institutions, which aims to advance knowledge and innovation in various critical fields. The MoU facilitates the development of collaborative research prospects and organises joint academic activities, including courses, conferences, seminars, symposia, and lectures. Furthermore, it promotes the exchange of research and teaching personnel, student placements and exchanges, and sharing publications and other materials of mutual interest.

Expressing his enthusiasm about the partnership, Prof Vasilis Sarhosis, Chair in Resilient Structures and Infrastructure at the School of Civil Engineering, University of Leeds, stated:

> **We are delighted to join forces with IIT Madras, a technological and scientific research leader. This partnership underscores our commitment to fostering international collaboration and addressing some of the world’s most pressing issues through joint research and academic exchange.**

Dr Satyanarayanan Seshadri, Advisor, Global Partnership at the Office of Global Engagement, Head, The Energy Consortium, IIT Madras, and a faculty member in the Department of Applied Mechanics and Biomedical Engineering, IIT Madras, remarked:

> **Leeds and IITM share a solid commitment to excellence in research and internationalisation. As a first initiative, a virtual collaborative group on various topics on sustainability is established. These faculty-led activities are expected to result in significant researcher mobility, joint Doctoral / Masters programmes and active participation in bilateral and multilateral funding opportunities for research and development.**

The Indian Institute of Technology Madras is known nationally and internationally for its excellence in [technical education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/technical-education/), basic and applied research, innovation, entrepreneurship, and industrial consultancy. The institute’s outstanding reputation has been primarily attributed to its illustrious faculty, bright and driven student body, first-rate technical and support staff, and efficient administration.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Academic Research, Collaboration, Entrepreneurship, MOU, Research, Technical Education, Universities

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### [Texas State University and Risepoint Team Up to Offer Online Degree Programmes](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/texas-state-university-and-risepoint-team-up-to-offer-online-degree-programmes/)

**Published:** June 28, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Texas State University (TXST) announced a partnership with Risepoint to expand its online undergraduate and graduate degree programme offerings.

**Content:**

Texas State University (TXST) announced a partnership with Risepoint to expand its online undergraduate and graduate degree programme offerings. With this collaboration, Risepoint will support Texas State University in offering 19 online programmes focused on working adult learners looking to further their education and advance their careers.

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As higher education continues to evolve, TXST is unwavering in its commitment to embracing accessibility and flexibility in its degree programmes. Risepoint, a leading education technology company, will support TXST in bringing its high-quality programmes to an online format. This alliance will remove potential barriers non-traditional students face and expand online access, reassuring more learners that they can earn their degrees at their own pace.

Speaking on the partnership, Dr Thilla Sivakumaran, Vice President of Texas State Global, said:

> **Texas State is excited to embark on this new chapter to offer online programmes to students looking for an alternative to traditional classroom learning. This partnership will allow us to expand access to our impactful programmes and enable students to earn a degree at their own pace.**

These flexible online programmes will allow students to earn a degree while balancing other life commitments such as work and family. The following programmes will be offered starting in Fall 2024:

- Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies
- Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
- Bachelor of General Studies, Major in Integrated Studies
- Bachelor of Public Administration
- Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management
- Bachelor of Science in Public Health
- Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care
- Master of Health Information Management
- Master of Healthcare Administration, Executive Track
- Master of Long-term Care Administration
- Master of Science in Construction Management
- Master of Science in Criminal Justice, Executive Concentration
- Master of Science in Engineering Management, Concentration in Industrial Management
- Master of Science in Engineering Management, Concentration in Manufacturing
- Master of Science in Public Health Education and Promotion
- Master of Science in Public Health Education and Promotion Concentration in Health Equity
- Master of Science in Respiratory Care, Clinical Specialist Concentration
- Master of Science Major in Exercise Science, Sport Coaching Concentration

Fernando Bleichmar, CEO of Risepoint, noted that Texas State has been offering high-quality education for 125 years and said his company is excited to support bringing online access to the university’s trusted degree programmes. He added:

> **We are honoured to partner with them and look forward to seeing the profound impact these workforce-relevant programs will have within their communities, connecting students and their communities in a shared journey of growth and development.**

Risepoint (formerly Academic Partnerships) is an education technology company that provides world-class support and trusted expertise to more than 125 universities and colleges. The platform primarily works with regional [universities](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/universities/), helping them develop and grow their high-ROI, workforce-focused online degree programmes in critical areas such as nursing, teaching, business, and public service. It is dedicated to increasing access to [affordable education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/affordable-eduation/) so that more students, especially working adults, can improve their careers and meet employer and community needs.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Affordable Eduation, Community, EdTech Startups/Companies, Online Programs, Online Teaching, Partnerships, undergraduate students, Universities

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### [University Living and NISAU Collaborate to Address Indian Students' Housing Issues in the UK](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/university-living-and-nisau-collaborate-to-address-indian-students-housing-issues-in-the-uk/)

**Published:** June 27, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** University Living, a leading global student housing managed marketplace, and the National Indian Students and Alumni Union UK (NISAU), the premier UK organization for the welfare of Indian students, have announced a strategic partnership.

**Content:**

University Living, a leading global [student housing](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/student-housing/) managed marketplace, and the National Indian Students and Alumni Union UK (NISAU), the premier UK organization for the welfare of Indian students, have announced a strategic partnership to support Indian students pursuing [higher education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/higher-education/) in the United Kingdom.

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At the NISAU India UK Education Conference 2024 in London, University Living and NISAU solidified their partnership, a monumental step in providing support with accommodation and vital information for Indian students studying in the UK. The companies will collaborate to provide safe and secure housing for Indian students during their education journey in the UK. Through this [engagement](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/engagement/), the organizations are aiming to benefit 1 million students by 2030, a scale that underscores the significance of this partnership. Notably, student housing has become a cause of concern in key destination markets due to high demand and spiralling living costs.

Expressing his excitement about the collaboration, Founder & CEO of University Living, stated:

> **Cultivating a global community starts with breaking down barriers and fostering inclusivity. We are pleased to announce our partnership with NISAU to empower Indian students pursuing their dreams in the UK. Together, we stand committed to providing unparalleled support, resources, and tailored solutions to ensure a seamless transition for Indian students as they embark on their academic journey in the UK. This empowerment of students is at the heart of our mission and we are inspired by the potential it holds.**

University Living and NISAU are unwavering in their commitment to shaping a brighter future for Indian students studying in the UK. Through this partnership, both will combine individual domain expertise to enhance and further support India and the wider [international student](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/international-student/) community by providing timely and authentic guidance and support around accommodation, addressing students’ queries, and helping them build close-knit communities so students feel at home. They will also create awareness about various scholarships to help students make informed decisions.

Sanam Arora, Founder and Chair of NISAU, echoed this sentiment:

> **NISAU is excited to join forces with University Living to provide timely and authentic guidance and support around accommodation to Indian students. Finding safe and comfortable housing is one of the most essential parts of a student’s journey, and NISAU continues to act as the primary point of contact for Indian students in the UK who need information on how to find safe and affordable housing. Through our partnership with UL, we can help them better gain access to this critical information and make informed choices.**

University Living seamlessly integrates technology to empower students with a vast selection of accommodation options, boasting over 2 million beds across 515+ student-centric cities spanning the UK, Ireland, Australia, Europe, USA, and Canada. It generates annual traffic of 8 million annually and has assisted 2 million students from 110+ nationalities to date. Being a category creator with a decade of experience, the company offers hassle-free booking services, transparent pricing, and 24/7 assistance to ensure a seamless post-admission experience for students.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Engagement, Higher Education, International Education, International Student, Online Education, Partnership, Student Housing, Study Abroad

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### [Zell Education & Auro University Ink MOU to Offer Unique Embedded BBA+CFA Programme](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/zell-education-auro-university-ink-mou-to-offer-unique-embedded-bbacfa-programme/)

**Published:** June 27, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Zell Education, India's leading finance and accounts EdTech platform, has partnered with Auro University to provide a unique Embedded BBA + CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) programme to the university's students.

**Content:**

Zell Education, India’s leading finance and accounts EdTech platform, has partnered with Auro University to provide a unique Embedded BBA + CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) programme to the university’s students. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on 23rd May 2024 at the Auro University campus in Surat, Gujarat, by Anant Bengani, Founder and Director of Zell Education, and Amrish Mishra, Registrar of Auro University, in the presence of esteemed dignitaries from both institutions.

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Founded in 2015 by enterprising professionals Pratham Barot and Anant Bengani, Zell Education bridges the gap between academic excellence and practical [skill development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/skill-development/). As a cutting-edge learning platform, the platform offers comprehensive training to aspiring finance and accounting students.

As part of this collaboration, Zell Education will offer comprehensive training to Auro University students, enabling them to pursue the globally recognized CFA Programme alongside their BBA degree. Zell’s expert faculty will conduct classes on the university campus, guiding students to clear CFA Levels 1 and 2 examinations. Additionally, Zell will assist students in their placement endeavours, ensuring a smooth transition into the professional world.

Anant Bengani, Director & Co-founder of Zell Education, commented on the partnership:

> **We are thrilled to join hands with Auro University to offer this unique Embedded BBA + CFA programme. The CFA charter, a globally esteemed credential in the finance and investment industries, is a key component of our programme. By integrating it with the BBA curriculum, we aim to equip students with a comprehensive knowledge base and practical skills that will give them a significant advantage in the job market.**

The Embedded BBA + CFA programme is a testament to Zell Education’s commitment to providing industry-relevant education. It also perfectly aligns with Auro University’s vision of offering cutting-edge academic programmes that prepare students for successful careers. This programme is not just a collaboration but a strategic step towards achieving its shared goals.

Professor Parimal H. Vyas – Vice Chancellor of Auro University, added:

> **This partnership with Zell Education is a significant step towards enhancing our students’ educational experience and career prospects. By embedding the CFA preparation within our BBA programme, we are providing our students with an invaluable opportunity to gain a world-class qualification alongside their degree. We are deeply committed to nurturing future leaders in finance, and this collaboration is a testament to our dedication to offering industry-relevant and cutting-edge academic programmes based on Shri Aurobindo’s philosophy for education and preparing students not only for successful careers but also for life.**

AURO University, founded by the Rama family and based in the USA, is inspired by the vision and teachings of Sri Aurobindo and the Divine Mother. It aims to be a premier University of Integral and Transformational Learning for Future Leaders. The University has established 07 Schools, viz., School of Business, School of Design, School of Hospitality Management, School of Information Technology, School of Law, School of Liberal Arts & Human Sciences, and School of Journalism & Mass Communications. It is dedicated to the full or integral development of students and the whole community.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Career Growth, EdTech Startups/Companies, Financial Education, MOU, Online Programs, Partnerships, Skill Development, Universities

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### [Codeyoung Introduces Innovative AI Learning Assistant to Transform Online Education](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/codeyoung-introduces-innovative-ai-learning-assistant-to-transform-online-education/)

**Published:** June 27, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Codeyoung, a leading online learning platform dedicated to teaching children coding and other STEM skills, has announced significant growth in the United States market, which is also its primary market.

**Content:**

Codeyoung, a leading [online learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-learning/) platform dedicated to teaching children coding and other [STEM](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/stem/) skills, has announced significant growth in the United States market, which is also its primary market. The platform, known for its engaging and effective courses across the board, has upwards of 20,000+ registered students for its various courses for kids (Coding, Math, Science, English, Robotics and Financial Literacy). In addition to this growth, the company has also introduced NOAH, its AI learning assistant, as its newest technological marvel.

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Since its inception, Codeyoung has been dedicated to providing high-quality coding education to children. The organisation’s growth in the USA is a testament to its commitment to making a variety of courses accessible and enjoyable for kids aged 5 to 17. The United States, with its robust educational infrastructure and tech-savvy population, has embraced its innovative approach to learning.

Speaking about the latest development, Shailendra Dhakad, CEO of Codeyoung, said:

> **We are ecstatic about our growth in the USA. Our mission has always been to equip children with the skills they need to thrive in a digital world. The response from the US market has been overwhelmingly positive, and we are excited to continue our journey here. We continue to see inspiring success stories of students who have thrived with our platform, which fuels our dedication to making Codeyoung the platform of choice for every kid in the USA.**

NOAH, the Next-Generation AI Learning Assistant, is designed to provide [personalized learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/personalized-learning/) experiences, ensuring each child receives the support they need to succeed. The newly launched tool assesses students using quizzes and personalised exercises, which helps it gauge the student’s level and, accordingly, give feedback to the teacher and the parents. It can also answer student queries about any lesson and suggest where to concentrate to improve on that particular topic or lesson.

Adding further about the newly introduced feature, Shailendra, said:

> **We are committed to continuous innovation. Our goal is to create the best possible learning environment for children. With NOAH and other upcoming features, we are confident that Codeyoung will remain at the forefront of online education, providing a platform that is constantly evolving to meet the changing needs of students and parents.**

Codeyoung’s curriculum is designed by a team of expert educators and technologists, ensuring that it meets the highest educational standards. The coding curriculum covers a wide range of programming languages and concepts, from Scratch and Python for beginners to advanced topics like [web development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/web-development/) and [artificial intelligence](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/artificial-intelligence/). Subject-based courses like Math, English and Science are designed to cater to the US Common Core standards and support a variety of boards. The platform’s interactive and [project-based learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/project-based-learning/) approach, particularly well-received by students and parents, fosters engagement and excitement in the learning process.

Codeyoung’s introduction of NOAH is just the beginning. The company also plans to enhance its platform with cutting-edge technologies. Future updates to NOAH will incorporate cutting-edge capabilities like speech recognition, natural language processing, and advanced analytics to offer even more in-depth insights into student performance.

As Codeyoung continues to grow and innovate, its commitment to providing high-quality, accessible education remains unwavering. Its significant expansion in the USA and the introduction of NOAH mark essential milestones in its journey. With a focus on personalized learning and cutting-edge technology, the platform is well-positioned to shape the future of education for children worldwide.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, EdTech Startups/Companies, Online Coding, Online Courses, Online Education, Online Learning, Personalized Learning, Project Based Learning, STEM, Web Development

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### [CBSE Announces Online Workshop on Career Development to Empower Students](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/cbse-announces-online-workshop-on-career-development-to-empower-students/)

**Published:** June 27, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced that virtual workshops will be conducted to enhance career development for students, parents, teachers, principals, and counsellors.

**Content:**

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced that virtual workshops will be conducted to enhance [career development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/career-development/) for students, parents, teachers, principals, and counsellors. The workshops seek to help and assist students, parents, school heads, and teachers in decision-making. Every week, one workshop will focus on one group. The session recordings will also be available on CBSE’s official YouTube channel—youtube.com/@cbsehq1905.

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The CBSE has specially designed these workshops to provide participants with a comprehensive approach to [career advising](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/career-advising/) and decision-making. The board has issued a workshop schedule containing the date, time, topic, speakers, registration, and webinar links.

**CBSE workshop 2024: Full Schedule**

- For principals or school leaders – ‘Principal Pioneers: Charting New Territories in [Career Counselling](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/career-counselling/) for Schools’: July 3 (3 pm to 5 pm)
- For teachers- ‘Transformative Teaching: Integrating Career Education in Curricula’: July 10 (3 pm to 5 pm)
- For counsellors – ‘Navigating Careers with Conscience: Rethinking Counselling in Schools’: July 18 (3 pm to 5 pm)
- For parents – ‘The Power of Choice: Empowering Parents for Informed Career Decisions’: July 24 (3 pm to 5 pm)
- For students – ‘From Insight to Impact – Self-Reflection Strategies for Student Career Planning’: July 29 (3 pm to 5 pm)

Speaking about the initiative, CBSE secretary Himanshu Gupta said:

> **All concerned are encouraged to join the sessions live on Webex or via live stream. Certificates of participation will be awarded for principals, teachers, and counsellors workshops to those who submit the session feedback form within 24 hours of the live session conclusion. For those unable to join the sessions due to unavoidable circumstances, the session recordings will be available on CBSE’s official YouTube channel—http://www.youtube.com/@cbsehq1905.**

The workshop designed for students emphasises the importance of reflective thinking as a foundational skill for self-reliance in recognising their unique talents and aptitudes. By fostering an environment that encourages self-exploration, students are guided to understand their inherent strengths and how these can be aligned with future educational and career opportunities.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Career Advising, Career Counselling, Career Development, Decision Making Skills, Online Courses, Online Education, Virtual Learning

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### [C-DAC & AICTE Sign MOA to Offer Training in High Performance Computing](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/c-dac-aicte-sign-moa-to-offer-training-in-high-performance-computing/)

**Published:** June 26, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** The Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) has recently entered into a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).

**Content:**

The Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) has recently entered into a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) to create an ecosystem for human resource development in High Performance Computing (HPC) and allied areas.

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This partnership aims to drive sustainable development in HPC and related technologies by offering training programmes to enhance the teaching skills of master trainers in HPC and allied technologies. Under the joint initiative by C-DAC and AICTE, around 2,500 faculty members from about 1,000 [engineering](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/engineering/) colleges across India will be trained through 50 faculty development programmes.

The C-DAC and AICTE will also collaborate on the development of quality improvement programmes for teachers from streams other than [computer science](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/computer-science/) to enhance their subject expertise in HPC and allied technologies. In addition, courses on SWAYAM will be offered on the Ministry of Education’s SWAYAM platform to reach out to students nationwide. C-DAC will deliver its developed HPC learning platforms to nominated institutes.

The MoA was signed by Prof. T. G. Sitharam, Chairman AICTE, and Col. Asheet Nath (Retd.), Executive Director, C-DAC Pune and Corporate Strategy, in the presence of Shri S. Krishnan, Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), and other officials of MeitY and the Department of Science and Technology (DST).

On this occasion, Shri S. Krishnan, Secretary, MeitY, mentioned that the HPC-aware [workforce development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/workforce-development/) activity under NSM will now reach a broader audience in engineering colleges nationwide. “This, in turn, will help in building HPC-related capability in the technical workforce, making them ready for the industry”, he added.

MeitY has also planned awareness programmes to introduce the nuances of high performance computing in about 1,000 colleges to reach 100,000 students. Further, to support the initiative, it has also proposed installing 50 PARAM Shavak, ‘ Supercomputing Solution in a Box’ by C-DAC—in AICTE-affiliated institutions.

Prof. T. G. Sitharam, Chairman of AICTE, said, “With the signing of this MoA between AICTE and C-DAC, we are taking a significant step towards creating a robust ecosystem for High-Performance Computing (HPC) education in India.” He also mentioned that this initiative aligns perfectly with the goals of the National Supercomputing Mission and the vision of NEP 2020, ensuring that our [technical education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/technical-education/) system remains at the forefront of global advancements.

C-DAC has today emerged as a premier R&D organization in IT&E (Information Technologies and Electronics) in the country, strengthening national technological capabilities in the context of global developments in the field and responding to changes in market needs in selected foundation areas. It represents a unique facet of working closely with MeitY to realize the nation’s policy and pragmatic interventions and initiatives in Information Technology.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Computer Science, Engineering, Human Resources, Partnerships, Research, Teacher Training, Technical Education, Workforce Development

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### [Speakeasy Labs Raises Series B3 Investment to Enhance Its AI English Learning Platform](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/speakeasy-labs-raises-series-b3-investment-to-enhance-its-ai-english-learning-platform/)

**Published:** June 26, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Speakeasy Labs, the developer of the AI English learning solution "Speak," has successfully secured its Series B3 investment of KRW 30 billion.

**Content:**

Speakeasy Labs, the developer of the AI [English learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/english-learning/) solution “Speak,” has successfully secured its Series B3 investment of KRW 30 billion. This recent funding round values the company at approximately KRW 700 billion, positioning it among potential unicorns. Buckley Ventures led the round with participation from new strategic investors, including Paul Graham and Jeff Weiner, joining the team. Existing investors, such as the OpenAI Startup Fund and Khosla Ventures, also participated in this round.

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Founded in 2019, Speak is an AI-based English-speaking application that uses voice recognition technology. It moves away from traditional rote [vocabulary](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/vocabulary/) and grammar learning, instead fostering confident English conversation through learning and repeating speaking patterns suited to specific situations. It is used by over 10 million people across more than 40 countries, with the user base more than doubled annually over the last five years.

Speaking on the fundraising, Connor Nikolai Zwick, CEO of Speak, said:

> **For the past seven years, Speak has been addressing the fundamental challenges of English learning, and our AI model is crucial to replicating the experience of one-on-one sessions with native speakers. This investment will further enhance our interface, propelling Speak to become the leading English learning app worldwide.**

The startup believes [language learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/language-learning/) is among the most transformative and enriching experiences. It allows one to interact with people from different cultures, enhance one’s financial situation, and lead a generally better life.

According to the company, it secured significant funding by demonstrating the business viability and technical prowess of its AI language learning platform. Earlier this year, Speak improved its speech recognition model using its own audio datasets, reducing the word error rate (WER) by over 60% and enhancing processing speed by 20%.

Since beginning with a seed investment in 2016, Speak has raised KRW 70 billion in Series A and B investments by 2022. Following last year’s Series B2, this fresh KRW 30 billion investment cemented its image as a rising unicorn, increasing the total to KRW 115 billion.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, EdTech Funding, EdTech Investors, EdTech Startups/Companies, English Learning, Language Learning, Online Learning, Vocabulary

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### [5 Major Insights for Using Virtual Reality in STEM](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/five-major-insights-for-using-virtual-reality-in-stem/)

**Published:** June 26, 2024
**Author:** Deborah Moyaki

**Excerpt:** This article explains Virtual Reality's growing presence in STEM education. Read it to learn about five essential tips everyone should know and consider when incorporating VR into STEM education. 

**Content:**

Virtual Reality (VR) technology offers an immersive and interactive way to replicate real-world environments and experiences. VR comes in various forms, including immersive headsets, 3D simulations, and 2D desktop simulations, each chosen based on available resources and user needs. While immersive headsets provide a highly engaging experience, they can cause cybersickness symptoms such as nausea, dizziness, and headaches and are expensive. Consequently, 3D and 2D desktop simulations are more commonly used, delivering similar educational benefits with less immersion. Many VR software options for laboratory education and hands-on experiences offer institutional or individual licenses, making them accessible without requiring extensive technical expertise.

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Within[ STEM](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/stem/), VR has been increasingly adopted in [21st-century teaching](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/21st-century-teaching/) and learning for its interactive, immersive, long-term cost-effectiveness and flexibility. Students find major scientific concepts abstract and experience difficulty understanding and applying them to real-life scenarios. VR bridges this gap by making abstract ideas concrete, enhancing comprehension, and fostering the practical application of theoretical knowledge. Instructors and institutions with limited resources can leverage VR to offer students holistic learning experiences without compromising quality and standards.

Below, I provide five essential tips every instructor, instructional designer, or policymaker should know and consider when incorporating VR into STEM education. These insights are based on personal research within higher education and are necessary pedagogic strategies for offering optimal experiences to students.

### Context matters

Have you ever heard of the one-size-fits-all idea? Most of us grew up with this notion. However, recent research has shown that instructional design must cater to diverse individuals and contexts. When implementing VR, consider factors such as the age group, experience level, school environment, and subject difficulty. Have these students used VR applications before? Do they already understand the concept to be taught through VR? Is the subject particularly challenging? Answering these questions will guide your selection of VR software and, if you are designing it in-house, will influence the features and content arrangement. For example, students tackling highly complicated concepts will benefit from enhanced scaffolding and interactivity. Avoid options that use the same flow, features, and question types for multiple topics. Tailor the VR experience to meet the specific needs of your students, ensuring a more effective and engaging learning experience.

### Timing

Consider the optimal timing for introducing VR into your classroom, which can depend on student engagement levels or the type of curriculum. Are there periods during the semester when students feel fatigued or stressed due to exams? Avoid introducing VR technology when

students are mentally stressed or disengaged, as their emotions significantly impact their learning experiences in VR. If your course involves multiple complex concepts that need visualization, plan your classroom sessions to cover these concepts sequentially, incorporating VR intermittently. It is important to note that one-time use of VR rarely has long-term benefits. Aim to use VR at least twice within a course for the same set of students, or you can consider a series of courses where VR is used by all students in each course. Consider introducing VR early in students’ academic careers, depending on your educational environment. Early exposure can help students develop proficiency and appreciation for VR, enhancing their learning experiences throughout their education.

### Strategic preparation

Emphasis on strategic. Think of using VR when planning events: you must cross your t’s and dot your i’s. Randomly throwing VR into your teaching or training sessions risks losing your students’ interest and wasting valuable time. VR should be intentional, unlike regular technologies like clickers, interactive whiteboards, or slide shows. Create a project document, especially for your first use of VR. As you prepare your document, consider the following questions:

- Why are you using VR?
- What resources are guiding your usage?
- What are your goals for its use in your teaching and students’ learning?
- Are you designing in-house or subscribing to commercially available software?
- What will you need from other stakeholders?
- Is there a cost implication for students?

Identifying these factors early on will help you create a clear roadmap for implementing VR. Additionally, you stand a higher chance of gaining support from colleagues and organizations when you demonstrate intentionality in your VR implementation plan. Without this strategic preparation, you may end up using VR as ineffectively as an instructor who copies and pastes all classroom notes into PowerPoint without applying careful design principles.

### Accessibility

Accessibility in VR is multi-faceted, encompassing the need to cater to diverse learners and ensure a safe, inclusive environment. When adopting VR applications, avoid requiring specific operating systems that might be inaccessible to every student. If schools can provide software support, consider those learners who wish to purchase the software for home use. Opt for software with broad compatibility options to ensure all students can participate. Moreover, consider the application’s tone, text, and visual clarity when using VR. Choose applications that represent diverse skin colours and genders to avoid reinforcing stereotypes. For instructional designers, applying universal design learning principles is an excellent starting point for creating accessible environments that meet the needs of diverse learners. These principles help ensure that all students, regardless of their background or abilities, can benefit from the VR experience.

### Marketing

Yes, you read it right—marketing. I have discovered that when students understand how VR benefits their careers, future classes, or exams, they engage more, acquiring higher learning gains. After all the back-end planning, do not bring [VR into the class](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/virtual-reality/) with only the grand plans you will follow to ensure it matches course content. Market it to your students beforehand. Build excitement and anticipation for its use, just like authors do with book pre-sales by offering abstracts and sneak peeks into a few chapters. Engage in pre-use marketing by communicating VR’s value to your students. Dedicate time to explaining how VR is used in their respective career fields, discussing the gaps it addresses, relating it to their previous experiences, and highlighting the role VR can play in their overall career development. However, be cautious not to overpromise. If you use a 3D simulation version, do not create expectations for an immersive headset experience. Disappointment from unmet expectations can be worse than initial indifference to VR capabilities.

Finally, never assume anything when using VR. Always thoroughly investigate before jumping the gun; your actions have long-term implications for students. I look forward to your experiences using VR in STEM education.

**Categories:** Insight

**Tags:** 21st Century Education, 21st Century Teaching, AR/VR Experience, STEM, Virtual Reality

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### [zSpace Launches zSpace AI to Enhance Learning With On-Demand Coaching](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/zspace-launches-zspace-ai-to-enhance-learning-with-on-demand-coaching/)

**Published:** June 26, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** As a pioneer in augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR) education technology, zSpace is thrilled to announce that zSpace AI will join its innovative learning platform.

**Content:**

As a pioneer in augmented and [virtual reality](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/virtual-reality/) (AR/VR) education technology, zSpace is thrilled to announce that zSpace AI will join its innovative learning platform. zSpace is a company dedicated to addressing real-world educational needs, and as such, it keeps innovating by incorporating cutting-edge [artificial intelligence](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/artificial-intelligence/) technologies to assist educators and learners alike.

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Following are the key features of zSpace AI

**Enhanced Support for Educators and Learners:**

- zSpace AI provides personalized assistance to teachers and students, filling gaps that traditional methods may not address.
- Real-time information seamlessly integrates into students’ [experiential learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/experiential-learning/) within the zSpace environment.

**Curated AI Content:**

- zSpace AI offers curated content aligned with student needs, enhancing engagement and understanding.
- From interactive simulations to [data-driven](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/data-driven/) insights, zSpace AI enriches the learning experience.

**Career Coach AI™:** Empowering Students for the Future:

- Career Coach AI™, our AI-driven assistant, inspires students by providing insights into various career paths, including information regarding careers in their local communities based on their location while using zSpace.
- Students can make informed decisions about their educational journey and future careers thanks to Career Coach AI™’s guidance, which includes information from sources such as The Department of Labor, Careeronestop.org and BLS.gov.

Speaking about the development, Paul Kellenberger, CEO of zSpace, said:

> **Our mission at zSpace is to equip teachers and students with the tools they need to thrive. ZSpace AI will revolutionize education by fostering personalized learning experiences and preparing students for the challenges of tomorrow.**

zSpace’s evidence-based augmented/virtual reality (AR/VR) platform with zSpace AI provides innovative hands-on, experiential learning to improve [STEM](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/stem/), CTE and [career readiness](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/career-readiness/) achievement. The platform is used by more than 3,700 school districts, technical centres, community colleges, and universities to give students preparing for success in college and the workforce affordable access to instruction. With almost 70 patents, it is based in San Jose, California.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Augmented Reality, Career Readiness, EdTech Startups/Companies, Experiential Learning, Online Courses, Online Education, STEM, Virtual Reality

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### [Learnbay & IIT Guwahati Join Forces to Empower Professionals With Innovative Skills and Knowledge](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/learnbay-iit-guwahati-join-forces-to-empower-professionals-with-innovative-skills-and-knowledge/)

**Published:** June 26, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Learnbay, a leading EdTech company specializing in Data Science education, has recently partnered strategically with the prestigious E & ICT Academy Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati.

**Content:**

Learnbay, a leading EdTech company specializing in Data Science education, has recently partnered strategically with the prestigious E & ICT Academy Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati. This partnership will bring forth two innovative programmes: the Executive Programme in Data Science and AI and the Advanced Data Analytics Programme.

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The courses aim to provide professionals and aspiring data scientists with cutting-edge skills and knowledge by leveraging Learnbay’s industry expertise and IIT Guwahati’s academic excellence.

Expressing his enthusiasm about the partnership, Krishna Kumar, CEO of Learnbay, stated:

> **We are deeply honoured to join forces with E & ICT Academy IIT Guwahati, a beacon of academic excellence in India. This collaboration is a momentous stride for Learnbay as we persist in empowering professionals with the skills necessary to thrive in the rapidly evolving fields of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence. Our joint programs are meticulously designed to provide a robust learning experience that amalgamates rigorous academic training with practical industry insights. This partnership is poised to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of tech education in India.**

The Executive Programme in Data Science and AI spans 400 hours and offers a comprehensive curriculum with a two-day campus immersion programme and guest lectures from IIT Guwahati faculty. Participants will earn a joint certification from IIT Guwahati and Learnbay. The Advanced Data Analytics Programme, spanning 200 hours, is designed to provide in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience in [data analytics](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/data-analytics/), preparing participants for the industry’s challenges with real-world case studies and projects.

Dr Gaurav Trivedi, Principal Investigator, E & ICT Academy IIT Guwahati, added:

> **Partnering with Learnbay marks a significant step towards integrating academic research with industry applications in Data Science and AI. At E & ICT Academy IIT Guwahati, we are committed to pioneering advancements in these critical fields. We look forward to enhancing professionals’ skill sets through this collaboration, thereby contributing to the tech ecosystem. We are excited to see how our combined efforts with Learnbay will cultivate a new generation of data scientists equipped to drive innovation and growth.**

Co-founded in 2015 by Krishna Kumar, Nisha Kumari, and Abhishek Gupta, Learnbay offers data science, AI, ML, Cloud, and DevOps courses ranging from 180 to 400 hours to working professionals. Besides offering course completion certificates, the Bengaluru-based company also provides certificates of project work and micro-skills via IBM. Students may access this [hybrid learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/hybrid-learning/) style through authorized centres in cities across India, including Chennai, Bangalore, Pune, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Delhi. It also provides [career counselling](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/career-counselling/) to assist hopefuls in choosing the best career path based on their educational and professional skills.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Career Counselling, Certification, Curriculum, Data Analytics, EdTech Startups/Companies, Hybrid Learning, Online Courses, Online Programs

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### [Propelld Collaborates With Universities to Provide Collateral-Free Education Loans](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/propelld-collaborates-with-universities-to-provide-collateral-free-education-loans/)

**Published:** June 25, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Propelld, a pioneering provider of education financing solutions, has entered into strategic partnerships with esteemed universities to enhance students' access to higher education.

**Content:**

Propelld, a pioneering provider of education financing solutions, has entered into strategic partnerships with esteemed universities to enhance students’ access to [higher education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/higher-education/). Its customized financial assistance aims to support educational ambitions by removing the financial obstacles that students and their families frequently encounter.

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The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), which establishes the new partnerships, has been signed with Quantum University Dehradun/Roorkee, Dehradun’s Doon Business School, Noida’s AAFT, Indian School of Hospitality and Vishveswarya Group of Institution.

Propelld provides its partnering [universities](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/universities/) with a range of services, including student-friendly, collateral-free education loans. Its quick turnaround times (TAT of up to two days) and low documentation requirements ensure a hassle-free experience for students. The platform’s technological expertise guarantees a seamless, end-to-end digital application procedure for deserving applicants and streamlines processes such as fee reconciliation and management for educational institutions.

Speaking on the collaboration, Brijesh Samantaray, Co-founder of Propelld, said:

> **We are excited to embark on these partnerships with leading universities. The new alliances reflect our commitment to democratizing access to education in India. Our tech-driven approach allows us to offer customized loan products and seamless EMI options to students, thereby eliminating immediate financial burdens from their learning journeys. We have empowered over 2,50,000 students and partnered with more than 2000 institutes so far and are determined to grow this number with every passing day.**

By joining with these leading institutions, Propelld is reaffirming its leadership in the educational financing sector and demonstrating its commitment to democratizing education through the use of technology. The company is confident that these partnerships will make it easier for everyone to pursue higher education, which will play a significant role in expanding the educational ecosystem.

Propelld was founded by a dynamic trio, Bibhu Prasad Das, Victor Senapaty, and Brijesh Samantaray, in 2017 and led the way in developing innovative financing solutions for [education loans](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/education-loans/). They revolutionized the industry by introducing new concepts like alternative underwriting and approval based on future revenue, breaking the norm of creditworthiness tests. With a first-mover advantage in the education loan segment, the firm transcended conventional credit assessment methods to offer collateral-free education financing. This approach targets profiles typically overlooked by banks and other NBFCs, promoting financial inclusion and making [quality education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/quality-education/) accessible to all, thereby fostering a sense of social responsibility and inclusivity.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Digital Learning, EdTech Startups/Companies, Education Loans, Financial Education, Higher Education, MOU, Online Education, Partnerships, Quality Education, Student Loans, Universities

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### [Newton School of Technology & ADYPU Team Up to Offer B.Tech Degree in Computer Science and AI](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/newton-school-of-technology-adypu-team-up-to-offer-b-tech-degree-in-computer-science-and-ai/)

**Published:** June 25, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Following the resounding success of its on-campus undergraduate programme in partnership with Rishihood University, Newton School of Technology (NST) is now teaming up with Ajeenkya DY Patil University (ADYPU) in Pune to offer B.Tech degree.

**Content:**

Following the resounding success of its on-campus undergraduate programme in partnership with Rishihood University, Newton School of Technology (NST) is now teaming up with Ajeenkya DY Patil University (ADYPU) in Pune. This groundbreaking collaboration is set to offer India’s first industry-driven, global B.Tech degree in [Computer Science](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/computer-science/) and [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/artificial-intelligence/), a unique opportunity for students to gain a competitive edge in the tech industry. The overwhelming response to NST’s first cohort has demonstrated the high demand for such a programme.

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With this new partnership, more students from the South and West of India will have access to the best of India’s tech education. The collaboration aims to integrate the best of modern technological expertise and foster an entrepreneurial spirit among the students who pursue their B.Tech in CS & AI at NST X ADYPU. The programme’s UGC and AICTE approval is a testament to its top-quality, future-ready education, providing parents and educators with the assurance of its high standards.

Siddharth Maheshwari, Co-founder of Newton School of Technology, commented on the partnership:

> **The success of NST X Rishihood University has motivated us to expand our presence in central India. We have partnered with (ADYPU) to foster our shared goal of offering students a world-class education to shape the tech leaders of tomorrow, and together, we look forward to equipping students with the skills to overcome real-life challenges. NST’s flagship student batch has raised the bar, achieving remarkable global recognition in its first year.**

The curriculum is industry-ready, designed and delivered by faculty from renowned institutes like MIT and Stanford and seasoned professionals from leading MAANG companies. The meticulously curated curriculum of the course is designed to empower individuals to think critically, solve complex problems and thrive in the fast-paced tech-first environment, ensuring success in the tech industry.

Dr Ajeenkya DY Patil, President, Ajeenkya D Y Patil University (ADYPU), stated:

> **Our collaboration with Newton School of Technology represents a significant step forward in our quest to drive innovation and foster sustainable technological development. Together, we are poised to harness the power of collective expertise and drive positive change that will benefit stakeholders across the ecosystem.**

The one-of-its-kind four-year residential undergraduate programme is a testament to Newton School of Technology’s ongoing commitment to revolutionizing [higher education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/higher-education/) in tech by providing an advanced industry-relevant curriculum to nurture future tech leaders. The collaborative effort brings the best of education and opportunities together, ensuring the best learning experience and career outcomes for aspiring students.

Founded by Nishant Chandra and Siddharth Maheshwari in 2019, Newton School is an EdTech platform that is building a futuristic [online university](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-university/) to provide a highly immersive and interactive learning path to millions of students and enable them to tap into new-age tech opportunities. In just over two years, it has placed over 3,000 aspirants in over 2,000 companies, including Google, Target, Epsilon, Jio, Lenskart, Razorpay, Flipkart, Zomato, Deloitte, Meesho and Target.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, EdTech Startups/Companies, Higher Education, Interactive Learning, New Age Skills, Online Courses, Online Education, Online University

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### [AAFT and Wizcraft Come Together to Advance Event Management Education](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/aaft-and-wizcraft-come-together-to-advance-event-management-education/)

**Published:** June 25, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** The Asian Academy of Film and Television (AAFT) and Wizcraft MIME, the industry's premier event management educational institute, have joined forces in a unique collaboration.

**Content:**

The Asian Academy of Film and Television (AAFT) and Wizcraft MIME, the industry’s premier event management educational institute, have joined forces in a unique collaboration. This partnership is not just about delivering exceptional learning experiences, but also about uplifting individuals and enabling them to fully leverage these experiences.

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To help close the enormous gap in the skill pool and equip aspiring professionals for positions in the professional industry, Wizcraft MIME was established. Through the adaptation of the most modern education techniques that the National Education Policy has promoted, the organization helps young professionals gain unparalleled knowledge. It fosters them to achieve the mindset of entrepreneurs that empowers them through their careers.

The alliance between AAFT and Wizcraft MIME is not just a collaboration, but a shared vision and values. This partnership is a catalyst for the future of the experiential industry, igniting the spark in individuals. By pooling resources and expertise, this collaboration aspires to pave the way for future leaders in media, PR, and entertainment, ensuring that students gain knowledge from all sources and stay competitive in a rapidly evolving field.

Dr. Sandeep Marwah, Founder-President, AAFT Ltd., expressed his enthusiasm about the partnership:

> **The significant collaboration between AAFT and Wizcraft MIME marks a major milestone in our mission to deliver exceptional learning experiences. Combining AAFT’s rich legacy in media education with Wizcraft’s industry expertise, we are setting a new benchmark in event management education. Our students will gain practical insights and skills which will help them prepare for an ever-evolving industry. This initiative reaffirms our dedication to nurturing future media, PR, and entertainment leaders.**

AAFT’s mission has always been to inspire young minds to be a better version of themselves. It helps them envision a tomorrow where they can help curate a sense of well-being and togetherness in the media and arts community. It is dedicated to nurturing young talent in film, television, radio, print, and [digital media](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/digital-media/). The platform aspires to build strong global media, arts, and culture communities through powerful collaborations and promoting intellectual diversity through artistic innovations.

Speaking on behalf of Wizcraft MIME, Sushma Gaikwad, Co-founder & Director, said:

> **Wizcraft MIME was envisioned to meet the massive gap in the talent pool of the experiential industry. With practical and best-in-class training delivered by the most brilliant minds in the industry, we are developing the next generation of professionals to carve a niche for themselves. We are delighted to partner with AAFT, which shares our vision and values to foster talent in an enlightening and cutting-edge environment for growth. Our new age curriculum and instructional learning opens up myriads of opportunities for our students to be the future innovators of the experiential industry.**

The Asian Academy of Film And Television (AAFT) was launched in 1993, making it India’s first private film school. It is a respected Indian institution recognized for its education focused on industries. It has expertise in various areas such as Film Making, Journalism, and Media Arts, giving students experience and valuable skills. AAFT provides access to both creative education and career prospects. The institution’s commitment to combining imagination with professionalism makes it highly desired for those aiming to succeed in the changing world of media and arts. The organization offers programmes that give students the know-how and skills to do well in the dynamic creative field.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Creative Arts, Creative Courses, Digital Media, Events, Experiential Learning, Media Literacy, Partnerships

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### [AICTE Announces New Guidelines to Boost Industry-Academia Collaboration](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/aicte-announces-new-guidelines-to-boost-industry-academia-collaboration/)

**Published:** June 25, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** AICTE, the All India Council for Technical Education, has taken a significant step in bridging the knowledge gap between academia and industry by introducing a set of guidelines designed to facilitate industry-academia mobility.

**Content:**

The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), has taken a significant step in bridging the knowledge gap between academia and industry by introducing a set of guidelines designed to facilitate industry-academia mobility. These guidelines, which were unveiled by AICTE Chairman Prof. TG Sitharam, are not just a policy change, but a testament to the importance of the academic community in shaping the future of [technical education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/technical-education/). They are intended to strengthen ties between academic institutions and industry, hence improving the overall academic experience.

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The new guidelines include introducing Professors of Practice (PoP), Associate and Assistant PoPs, and increased mobility of women PoPs under the BHARATI (Boosting Higher Education through Assimilation of Resilient and Talented Indian Women) initiative. These measures aim to facilitate knowledge exchange and bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application.

While launching the guidelines, Prof. TG Sitharam stated:

> **This comprehensive framework underscores our commitment to excellence in higher education and fostering solid and sustainable linkages between academia and industry. The role of the Professor of Practice bridges the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application, enriching the academic environment with real-world insights. The significant step of encouraging the appointment of Women Professors of Practice under the BHARATI initiative is a testament to our commitment to gender equality in higher education and the professional sphere. These guidelines promote gender diversity, inclusivity, and seamless industry-academia collaboration, ensuring meritocracy remains central.**

Prof. Sitharam also announced that AICTE will soon introduce initiatives to fund Professors of Practice. He highlighted that AICTE will remunerate 100 women PoP under the BHARATI (Boosting Higher Education through Assimilation of Resilient and Talented Indian Women) initiative. Furthermore, he emphasized that this scheme will enable distinguished professionals and industry experts, particularly those who have experienced a career break, to make a successful comeback.

AICTE Vice Chairman Dr Abhay Jere added:

> **Recognizing that acquiring 15 years of experience for the role of Professor of Practice can be challenging, we have introduced guidelines to appoint Associate Professors of Practice and Assistant Professors of Practice. These additional roles will ensure a broader range of experienced professionals can contribute to our academic environment.**

Dr. Jere also praised the committee, led by Prof. G.D. Yadav and the Policy and Academic Planning Bureau of AICTE, for their dedicated efforts in preparing the comprehensive guidelines. The framework balances the inclusion of industry expertise with the academic rigour required for educational institutions.

The statement highlighted that appointing Professors of Practice is crucial for bridging the gap between theory and practice in higher education. These professionals help align academic curricula with industry needs, giving students a deeper understanding of how theoretical concepts are applied in real-world scenarios. Their practical experience not only enhances student employability but also instils confidence in students by exposing them to industry practices, trends, and challenges. Moreover, Professors of Practice bring valuable industry connections, offering students internship opportunities, [mentorship](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/mentorship/), and job placements, thus preparing them for a successful career in the industry.

Professionals’ ability to move between academics and industry is crucial to developing a vibrant and supportive learning environment. Academics applying their research to real-world challenges and industry professionals providing academics with practical insights help to enhance knowledge transfer.

This initiative by AICTE marks a significant step towards creating a more integrated and practical educational framework, ensuring that students are better prepared to meet the demands of the industry.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Academic Resources, Career Growth, Community, Higher Education, Internships, Mentorship, Technical Education

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### [TagHive Unveils SaathiLM, an Innovative AI-Driven Learning and Teaching Assistant](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/taghive-unveils-saathilm-an-innovative-ai-driven-learning-and-teaching-assistant/)

**Published:** June 24, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** TagHive Inc., a pioneering education technology startup backed by Samsung, has unveiled SaathiLM, a game-changing AI-driven learning and teaching assistant.

**Content:**

TagHive Inc., a pioneering education technology startup backed by Samsung, has unveiled SaathiLM, a game-changing AI-driven learning and teaching assistant. This innovative tool, a culmination of the success of Class Saathi, combines the power of Saathi Tutor and Saathi Genie, revolutionizing the educational landscape.

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Saathi Tutor is a 24/7 personalized tutor leveraging advanced AI to offer individualized learning experiences. It helps students understand complex concepts, provides instant feedback, and adapts to each student’s unique learning style and pace. Saathi Genie is an intelligent assistant for teachers, creating custom questions and quizzes and generating deep insights from student quiz performance. This allows teachers to identify learning gaps and tailor their instruction to meet each student’s needs.

Following are the key features of SaathiLM

**For Students:**

- [Personalized Learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/personalized-learning/) Pathways
- 24/7 Availability
- Instant Feedback
- Engaging and Interactive Sessions

**For Teachers:**

- Efficient Content Creation
- [Data-Driven](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/data-driven/) Insights
- Identification of Learning Gaps
- Enhanced Teaching Effectiveness

Pankaj Agarwal, CEO of TagHive, shared his thoughts on the newly launched platform:

> **SaathiLM is a testament to our unwavering commitment to enhancing the quality of education through technology. By integrating Saathi Tutor and Saathi Genie, we are offering a comprehensive solution that supports both students and teachers, leading to improved educational outcomes. The robust usage of both Saathi Tutor and Saathi Genie by our students and teachers over the past 6 months, and the overwhelmingly positive feedback, is a testament to their effectiveness and impact.**

TagHive, founded in 2017, aims to use technology to enhance the quality of education. The platform solutions are currently used in over 6,000 classrooms across India, South Korea, South Africa, Cambodia and South America. It has more than 4.5 lakh students. The firm has 24 registered patents and trademarks. Class Saathi empowers teachers to effortlessly evaluate student proficiency in all subjects with its user-friendly classroom solution. Administrators and parents can access valuable learning data, ensuring transparency and accountability at all levels. With over 5,00,000 questions aligned to the CBSE, ICSE and 20 State Boards for grades 1-10, aligned with National Education Policy and a “Data First” approach, Class Saathi ensures that every student’s learning journey is supported, regardless of internet or electricity constraints.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Data-Driven, EdTech Startups/Companies, Online Courses, Online Education, Personalized Learning, Personalized Tutoring, Quality Education, Teaching Assistants

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### [DIYguru & L&T Edutech Team Up for E-Mobility Training in Indian Universities](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/diyguru-lt-edutech-team-up-for-e-mobility-training-in-indian-universities/)

**Published:** June 24, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** As the automotive industry moves toward sustainability worldwide, DIYguru, a pioneer in EV education and training, will lead efforts to equip the workforce for India's rapidly expanding EV sector.

**Content:**

As the automotive industry moves toward sustainability worldwide, DIYguru, a pioneer in EV education and training, will lead efforts to equip the workforce for India’s rapidly expanding EV sector. The company is driving this change with its ‘Hardware Driven Approach’, in which the tri-party collaboration of DIYguru, Tadpole Projects, and EVI Technology is working on the in-house manufacturing of the EV systems explicitly designed to upskill the learners with the combination of 2W technology, retro fitment, embedded for vehicle automation, charging systems and advanced 4W segment.

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Prof. B. K. Panigrahi, IIT Delhi CART, supervises the overall R&D development. This has enabled the development of India’s most affordable in-house EV lab units, which are now an integral part of all DIYguru training offerings.

To achieve the target of “All India EV laboratories” and advanced training, L&T Edutech has initiated a collaboration with DIYguru as its implementation partner. This collaboration, a beacon of hope for the future of E-Mobility education in India, focuses on the E-mobility ecosystem development across [universities](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/universities/) and institutions at both private and government levels. Students will not only be provided with advanced training but will also undergo LIVE sessions, along with the EV lab centre of excellence, implemented and maintained at their respective institutional campuses. This initiative will allow accessible EV practical training, which is currently a concern in this sector.

Sharing his thoughts on the development, Founder & CEO of DIYguru, Avinash Singh, said:

> **With a committed vision and robust educational framework, DIYguru and L&T Edutech are not just part of the EV revolution — they are leading the sector with innovative growth, and R&D-driven solutions. DIYguru has served more than 25 industries in the past 12 months from 8 different technology sectors, highlighting the incorporation of E Mobility across different industry chains.**

The proposal here is to develop more advanced systems over the next 12 months, focusing on heavy vehicle units, EV analytics and ML Techniques, and hands-on EV vehicle development. The content developed for this partnership from DIYguru is supported by L&T Edutech in terms of quality refinement and Industry synchronization. The training segments, meticulously categorized to meet the demands of electrical, electronics, mechanical, automotive, and computer science domains, ensure a comprehensive and well-rounded [upskilling](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/upskilling/). This balance of technical, research-oriented, and software-driven upskilling instils confidence in the learners about the quality of education they are receiving.

DIYguru has launched the ‘At your home EV Kit’ Programme to achieve self-sustainable growth of engineering advancements among its learners. With this programme, it is developing custom-manufactured electronics and embedded kits for EV applications that are entirely ARM cortex-based to ensure industry standards. These hardware sets shall be delivered to each enrolled student at their doorstep. This initiative involves EVI Technologies as the technology partner, aiming to enhance electronics integration for EV applications. Students will work on STM-based simulations and self-develop these hardware applications with the delivered kits. This collaboration is supported by 50+ LIVE sessions and trainers working with students to master control systems, vehicle automation, and embedded programming as supervisor-based training support.

Ayush Sharma, a scientific researcher from Germany and Co-founder of DIYguru, is managing the technical implementation of these programmes and stated:

> **The growth of E mobility is essential for India to balance its current dependency on the IT fields. Students are forced to quit their existing engineering domains for a non/less related job due to a lack of confidence and poor clarity over their core engineering careers. This certainly impacts the future needs of good engineers as India moves towards in-house R&D manufacturing, semiconductor sectors and Mobility domains. E Mobility as an industry sector has the potential to support this changing trend within India and bridge the gap among industries, providing a more shared cloud of skill sets for a robust engineering future.**

DIYguru is implementing this model across its COEs and with several universities across different regions of India. The collaboration is also extended into the ITI/Diploma sectors, where the hardware focuses on repairing, maintaining, and servicing the vehicle powertrains and charging stations for service and on-site job profiles. The curriculum is divided into 11 sectors, each targeting one specific technology area.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Certification, Computer Science, Curriculum, Engineering, Online Programs, Partnership, Quality Education, Universities, Upskilling

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### [Pathify Makes Its First Acquisition With Navengage](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/pathify-makes-its-first-acquisition-with-navengage/)

**Published:** June 24, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Pathify, the rapidly expanding higher education digital experience hub, has recently made a strategic move by acquiring Navengage, a leading EdTech company in student engagement mobile technology.

**Content:**

Pathify, the rapidly expanding higher education digital experience hub, has recently made a strategic move by acquiring Navengage, a leading EdTech company in [student engagement](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/student-engagement/) mobile technology. This acquisition is a game-changer for both companies, as it paves the way for a new era of innovation in the higher education tech sector.

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Pathify is the most popular independent student portal in the United States. It unites all institutional technology, information, resources, and communication. A fourth straight year of strong financial efficiency and impressive top-line revenue growth has allowed the company to extend its reach in new and exciting ways. Navengage is its first acquisition.

Started by Chase Williams and James McCubbin, Pathify is dedicated to developing incredible technology and building lasting relationships with its customers. The organization is also laser-focused on delivering exceptional experiences to all student lifecycle stages, from prospect to alumnus. The platform helps [higher education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/higher-education/) professionals meet students where they are—on their mobile devices—by enabling institutions to gather comprehensive, accurate, and conveniently accessible data for well-informed decision-making.

Speaking on the deal, Co-founder & CEO of Pathify, Chase Williams, said:

> **Pathify has always valued impact. Acquiring Navengage enables Pathify to significantly influence the student engagement space and better support Anthology customers. We’re thrilled to welcome Navengage into the Pathify family.**

Following the acquisition, Navengage will continue to operate without any disruptions, ensuring the ongoing support and growth of its products. Pathify has planned various integration enhancements to maintain the support for Navengage’s customers.

Andrew Strause, CEO and Co-founder of Navengage added:

> **Today’s announcement is a testament to our team’s exceptional work in building Navengage into the premier student engagement mobile app it is today. Pathify’s expertise and resources across higher education provide a strong foundation from which we can continue to impact the student experience.**

Pathify and Navengage are joining forces to host a series of upcoming events, demonstrating their collective efforts in revolutionizing the student experience. These events will showcase the innovative solutions and technologies that are reshaping the way students engage with their educational institutions.

Co-founded in 2020 by three Penn State University graduates, Navengage provides a streamlined, mobile-native app for accessing and promoting events, student organizations, and campus resources while also fostering student connections and belonging. The firm recently partnered with Anthology, serving as a comprehensive mobile experience for Anthology Engage. Its growing customer base includes institutions such as California Polytechnic State University, Penn State University, Roger Williams University, Texas Tech University, the University of Memphis, and the University of North Carolina Charlotte.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Communication, EdTech Acquisition, EdTech Startups/Companies, Higher Education, Merger and Acquisition, Online Courses, Online Education, Student Engagement

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### [upGrad, Microsoft & IIIT Bangalore Team Up to Offer GenAI for Leaders Certification Programme](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/upgrad-microsoft-iiit-bangalore-team-up-to-offer-genai-for-leaders-certification-programme/)

**Published:** June 21, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** upGrad, an online education platform that provides courses and specializations to learners globally, has recently partnered with Microsoft and IIIT Bangalore to introduce a 'Generative AI for Leaders' certification course in India.

**Content:**

upGrad, an [online education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-education/) platform that provides courses and specializations to learners globally, has recently partnered with Microsoft and IIIT Bangalore to introduce a ‘Generative AI for Leaders’ [certification](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/certification/) course in India. The company stated that the four-month course aims to train mid-career and seasoned professionals with core AI competencies, “setting the right tone for India Inc. to upskill and lead the global AI talent supply chain.

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This industry-first curriculum leverages an inclusive framework, enabling learners to assess, design, and transform business problems by applying acquired knowledge in real-life situations. The curriculum is bolstered by strong tech faculty support from India’s premier research university, IIIT Bangalore. It includes live sessions with Microsoft, setting the right tone for India Inc. to upskill and lead the global AI talent supply chain.

The pedagogy also includes other elaborative elements such as:

- Build Your Own Business (BYOB) Case allows learners to bring their business cases and develop solutions throughout their learning journey, ensuring relevant and hands-on experience.
- Engage with industry stalwarts with extensive tech backgrounds, including the Chief Technology Officer of Capgemini, an Entrepreneur and Former Partner at Tata Insights and Quants, the AI/ML Lead at Jio Platforms Limited, and a Former Principal Data Scientist at Hewlett-Packard (HP India), through live sessions and masterclasses.
- Include six modules encompassing understanding and applying AI and Gen AI in business and crafting strategies with ROI-focused project planning.
- Curated Capstone Projects to apply learned concepts to a comprehensive project, demonstrating mastery
- Reverse-engineered content and workshops with Microsoft and certification to enhance professional credentials
- There will be 25+ live classes, multiple workshops, and access to cutting-edge AI tools such as ChatGPT, DALL-E, etc.

Dr V Sridhar, Professor in charge of Continuing Professional Education, IIIT-Bangalore, commented on the collaboration:

> **When technologies such as these get embedded into businesses, it is the need of the hour for senior leaders to understand how such technologies can be deployed optimally within their organizations to reap the maximal benefits for all stakeholders including customers, employees, and business partners. With this in mind, we at IIIT-Bangalore, in collaborative partnership with the tech industry, offer this programme targeted at business leaders to help them understand and deploy effective AI solutions in their organizations.**

Upon completing the course and graded projects, learners will be eligible for a completion certification from IIIT-Bangalore and the opportunity to participate in a 1-day offline immersion at the Microsoft Development Centre and the IIIT-Bangalore campus.

Mayank Kumar, Co-founder & MD, upGrad, added:

> **This course is not about teaching leadership in the AI era but empowering leaders to adopt and lead GenAI initiatives in a practical way. With the rapid evolution of the industrial landscape, mastering Generative AI is no longer optional but essential. Our collaboration with Microsoft and IIIT-Bangalore brings together the best of academia and industry, providing professionals with the skills needed to stay ahead.**

upGrad, established in 2015, provides various B2C skilling programmes, certifications, and bootcamps through its online and [hybrid learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/hybrid-learning/) platform. Top Indian and international [universities](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/universities/) can also offer their diplomas, master’s degrees, and executive doctorates through the platform. Under the B2B model, several programmes are also designed for enterprise clients, in addition to other staffing and recruitment services.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** B2B, Certification, Collaboration, EdTech Startups/Companies, Hybrid Learning, Online Education, Online Programs, Universities, Upskilling

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### [ETS India and Amber Sign MOU to Empower Indian Students With Study Abroad Opportunities](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/ets-india-and-amber-sign-mou-to-empower-indian-students-with-study-abroad-opportunities/)

**Published:** June 21, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** ETS India, a subsidiary of ETS, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Amber, a leading global student accommodation solutions provider, to provide Indian students with exciting benefits.

**Content:**

ETS India, a subsidiary of ETS, the world’s most extensive educational assessment, research, and measurement organization and the owner of evaluations such as TOEFL® and GRE®, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Amber, a leading global student accommodation solutions provider, to provide Indian students with exciting benefits as they prepare for and pursue [higher education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/higher-education/) abroad. This strategic partnership aims to ease financial burdens and enhance the overall experience for Indian students taking the GRE and TOEFL tests.

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As part of this collaboration, ETS India will offer significant discounts on TOEFL and GRE test fees of INR 2000 and INR 1500, respectively, for students booking accommodation through Amber. In addition, GRE and TOEFL test takers from India who book accommodation through Amber will receive a substantial cashback of INR 15,000 from Amber. This [financial support](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/financial-support/) and any existing cashback offers listed on Amber’s property pages make this partnership a highly attractive option for students seeking affordable housing options abroad.

The partnership will also host a series of webinars and informational sessions focusing on key destination countries such as the USA., UK, Canada, Europe, and Australia. These sessions will include awareness of the programmes available in these destination countries, post-study work opportunities, insights into early accommodation options, etc.

Speaking on the collaboration, Sachin Jain, Country Manager, ETS India & South Asia, said:

> **We are thrilled to partner with Amber as student mobility from India is at an all-time high. The partnership with Amber not only enhances our ability to support Indian students with their educational needs but also addresses their accommodation needs, ensuring a smooth and enriching study abroad experience. Additionally, ETS India has introduced various scholarships and competitions for TOEFL and GRE test takers from India, offering a total prize pool of around Rs. 50 lakhs. We encourage Indian test takers to participate and take advantage of these educational opportunities.**

The partnership includes promoting contests and scholarships, such as the TOEFL India Championship, which recognizes and rewards top TOEFL test performers from India. The GRE India Contest identifies and awards outstanding GRE test takers, promoting high GRE performance. Additionally, the TOEFL UK-India Scholarship supports Indian students planning to study in the UK, helping reduce the financial burden of their education.

Saurabh Goel, CEO and Co-founder of Amber, expressed his enthusiasm for partnering with ETS.:

> **We are thrilled to join forces with a global leader like ETS to support the rising tide of student mobility from India. Our collaboration aims to alleviate one of the most significant challenges students face when relocating to popular study destinations by offering seamless accommodation solutions. This partnership represents a strategic synergy between two market leaders committed to growth and excellence. Together with ETS, we are** **dedicated to enhancing the overall experience for students as they embark on their academic journeys abroad.**

ETS serves learners, educators, and government agencies by providing measurement solutions and conducting research, analysis, and policy studies. It develops, administers, and scores tens of millions of tests annually, including the TOEFL® and TOEIC® tests, the GRE® tests, and The Praxis Series® assessments in more than 200 countries at over 9,000 locations worldwide.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** EdTech Startups/Companies, Financial Support, Higher Education, International Education, International Student, Online Assessment, Scholarship, Student Housing, Study Abroad

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### [Outschool Unveils New Courses to Empower Students With Alternative Forms of Education](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/outschool-unveils-new-courses-to-empower-students-with-alternative-forms-of-education/)

**Published:** June 21, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Outschool, a cutting-edge education platform, has unveiled Courses, a new offering tailored for homeschool and alternative education families.

**Content:**

Outschool, a cutting-edge education platform, has unveiled Courses, a new offering tailored for homeschool and alternative education families. These Courses are not just classes, but a comprehensive educational experience. They empower families to design their own personalized education, with the guidance of expert teachers, a wide range of unique and engaging classes, flexible scheduling, and detailed progress tracking. The Courses are a testament to Outschool’s commitment to putting the unique educational needs of each learner first.

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Over 1,000 parents across the United States were interviewed in a comprehensive survey conducted by Outschool in April 2024. The survey delved into their attitudes towards traditional education models and their growing interest in alternative forms of education like [homeschooling](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/homeschooling/), online education, and micro-schools. The results of the survey painted a clear picture of the evolving educational landscape post-pandemic, highlighting parents’ desire for personalized learning experiences for their children and their concerns about traditional public and private education.

Outschool’s Courses offer a unique approach to education, allowing families to create a customized learning journey that caters to their learner’s individual interests and needs. With the ability to hand-pick a team of expert educators, families can ensure their learner’s educational goals are met. The platform provides access to a course syllabus, standards alignment, progress tracking, and other features, making it easy for families to create their own ‘personal school experience’ that is tailored to their learner’s unique style and level of learning.

Amir Nathoo, CEO and Co-founder of Outschool, commented on the initiative:

> **Since Outschool’s inception, homeschooling families and those seeking non-traditional education for their kids have been our primary users. We know that these families have unique needs, from picking suitable classes to creating a well-rounded curriculum to ensuring their student’s academic progress to meeting the evolving educational needs of their learners. We also recognize that families choose this journey because the default path, the one-size-fits-all option, needs to offer their learners the education they deserve. We created Courses specifically to make pursuing homeschooling and alternative learning paths easier.**

As the education landscape evolves, Outschool remains committed to empowering parents and students with diverse, flexible, and [personalized learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/personalized-learning/) opportunities. The courses range from one-time classes to ongoing social groups, one-on-one tutoring, week-long camps, and ongoing classes. Classes are offered across all subjects and for learners ages 3 to 18.

When Outschool was established in 2015, homeschoolers were the first to learn about its classes, but soon after, students in traditional schools started adding engaging, entertaining programmes to their curriculum. The platform became essential for families who wanted to keep their children learning, socializing, and pursuing their passions throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. The company currently provides more than 140,000 live online classes to more than 1,000,000 learners in 183 countries worldwide.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Curriculum, EdTech Startups/Companies, Homeschooling, Microschools, Online Classes, Online Courses, Online Education, Personalized Learning

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### [74% of Students Feel Online Education Is Superior to Traditional Classrooms: Survey](https://www.edtechreview.in/research/students-feel-online-education-is-superior-to-traditional-classrooms-survey/)

**Published:** June 20, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** A survey conducted by College Vidya reveals that Gen Z students are increasingly embracing online learning and dual-degree programmes, drastically changing the face of higher education.

**Content:**

A survey conducted by College Vidya reveals that [Gen Z students](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/gen-z-students/) are increasingly embracing online learning and dual-degree programmes, drastically changing the face of [higher education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/higher-education/). College Vidya is a one-stop shop for making informed choices about online education. The study, which includes insights from more than 5,000 students with a range of educational backgrounds, sheds light on the changing preferences and aspirations of today’s youth in their pursuit of all-encompassing skill development.

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The survey’s key findings highlight an emerging trend in education toward [virtual learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/virtual-learning/), fueled by advantages including scheduling flexibility, access to a broader range of courses, and the option to learn at one’s own pace. 62% of the respondents are currently enrolled in online classes, and 74% believe that high-quality online education is superior to traditional classroom settings.

A notable finding from the research is that students frequently opt for dual courses. Approximately 40% of respondents expressed interest in pursuing a dual degree simultaneously, citing benefits such as better career prospects and broader skills development. This trend is especially pronounced among commerce and science students, who are keen on fields such as computer science, information technology (IT), artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning (ML).

### **Key highlights of the Survey Report**

- 74% perceive online education as superior to traditional classrooms
- 62% are currently enrolled in online classes
- 29% value flexibility in scheduling
- 34% appreciate access to a broader range of courses
- 27% prefer learning at their own pace
- 40% interested in pursuing dual degrees
- 32% cite access to a broader range of courses with dual degrees
- 38% see enhanced career prospects with dual degrees
- 42% note broader skill set development with dual degrees
- Top field of interest: Computer Science, IT, AI and ML
- Growing demand in Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, and Tier I cities

Sharing thoughts on these insights, a College Vidya spokesperson commented:

> **Our research reflects a clear shift in how Generation Z approaches higher education. Students today seek educational experiences that combine academic rigour with practical, industry-relevant skills. Dual degrees offer a unique opportunity to combine theoretical knowledge with practice-oriented learning and prepare students for the dynamic challenges of today’s labour market.**

The spokesperson further stated:

> **We have seen a significant increase in demand for dual degrees on our platform, with 14.6% of students currently pursuing a regular degree also considering an online degree to complement their academic journey. This trend underscores the growing recognition of dual degrees as a path to versatile career opportunities and continuous learning.**

In support of this trend, the University Grants Commission (UGC) actively promotes dual initiatives to empower students to enhance their educational experiences. By combining related or unrelated subjects within the same discipline, students can receive integrated and advanced education while exploring different interests.

Regionally, Mumbai, Delhi, and Kolkata emerge as frontrunners in adopting dual degree programmes, reflecting a nationwide trend towards flexible and comprehensive educational pathways. With demand projected to escalate further in the coming years, institutions such as College Vidya are poised to play a pivotal role in shaping higher education’s future.

As GenZ continues to prioritize flexibility, skill development and career readiness in their educational pursuits, the rise of dual degrees and online learning represents a transformative shift in higher education paradigms, meeting the dynamic aspirations of today’s students.

### **About College Vidya**

College Vidya, founded in 2019 and located in Noida, has achieved remarkable achievements due to its exceptional team of visionary founders: Mayank Gupta (Co-Founder and CEO), Rohit Gupta (Co-Founder and COO), and Sarthak Garg (Co-Founder and CMO). Mayank Gupta, who is genuinely committed to students’ [professional development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/professional-development/), recognized the need to challenge the industry’s existing sales-focused approach. With this guiding principle in mind, the business started, creating an open system that provides students with accurate and realistic information on a wide range of schools and programmes, pointing them toward various viable career options.

**Categories:** Research

**Tags:** EdTech Startups/Companies, Gen-Z Students, Online Classes, Online Courses, Online Education, Online Learning, Online Programs, Professional Development, Skill Development, Survey, Virtual Learning

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### [Ways EdTech Can Bridge The Skill Gap Among Fresh Graduates](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/ways-edtech-can-bridge-the-skill-gap-among-fresh-graduates/)

**Published:** June 20, 2024
**Author:** Joanna Tresa

**Excerpt:** The job market is rapidly evolving, demanding new skills from graduates. Read this article to learn how edtech can bridge the skill gap among graduates and prepare them for the jobs of tomorrow. 

**Content:**

When we think about careers that didn’t exist 15 to 20 years ago, we may think of new-age careers like Performance Marketing, Virtual Assistance, Social Media, SEO, or Prompt Engineering. Now, one can only imagine the number of jobs that are yet to be created 20 years later.

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Recent statistics shared by PwC mention that there will be three times the need in hiring for jobs that demand AI skills. With AI implementations in industries on the rise, the future of work is bound to change and adapt exponentially.

This means the future workforce is even more inclined towards the changing dynamics of the job market. And to do that takes a lot of skill refining and being accustomed to the “learn, unlearn, and relearn” concept. Considering this, EdTech is moving towards a more holistic approach to bridge the skill gap. They’re encouraging the next generation to upskill themselves through a formal educational degree, online certifications, or self-learning.

This article outlines actionable strategies for universities and EdTech professionals to bridge the gap between what graduates know and what employers need in this digital era.

### Addressing The Skill Gap

Before stepping into the workforce after graduation, freshers are often qualified for a job role but not skilled enough. Their educational degree does not equip them with skills cut out for the market; it covers only the knowledge part of it. The skill gap in India is quite a fact, and companies have a hard time looking for talent, while unemployment has become one of the biggest challenges in the country. Given we’re a country with the largest demographic dividend in the world, more than 75% of India’s graduates end up unemployed because they lack the skills needed by the industry (source: ProSchool by IMS)

A simple yet real example would be the number of computer science engineering graduates in our country. According to an article shared by Pro School, 64% of graduates in India lack skills, and most seek non-tech-related careers in marketing, [social media](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/social-media-in-education/), and business management. Given the rise in AI and the need for technically skilled talent, the number of graduates who get jobs in IT is quite low.

A problem that continues to exist is the gap between formal education and the demanding needs of the industry. According to Economist Impact, here are a few factors affecting the rise of digital skills in this era:
● Career switch due to the fear of layoffs and uncertainty
● Need for better-paying roles for sustenance
● Personal development and employer incentives
● Job satisfaction and career progression

The [NEP 2020](https://www.edtechreview.in/?s=NEP+2020) framework highlights the need to bridge the skill gap between education and employment. The framework emphasises outcome-based education (OBE), which catalyses students’ skill development in preparation for future employment. While traditional education focuses on memorising and knowledge building, OBE addresses the gap by giving more importance to subject-specific knowledge with measurable learning outcomes. This would include honing critical thinking, adaptability, teamwork, problem-solving, and communication skills. To equip our future generation with these in-demand skills and give them the exposure they need to thrive in the workforce, here are a few ways EdTech can bridge the skill gap during formal education.

### Encouraging a StartUp Ecosystem in Institutions

India’s gig economy comprises 7 million gig workers who prefer flexible, temporary jobs and is expected to grow up to 25 million by 2030 (Source: Economic Times). Due to job volatility, the gig economy continues to grow along with the rise of startups in India. With more than 1 lakh recognised startups contributing to more employment opportunities, most of the country’s youth still consider having “stable” jobs at big industry corporations. Although the startup ecosystem provides extensive opportunities that can mould them into an employable workforce, they lack evergreen skills like:
● Cross-functional collaboration
● Time management
● Problem-solving
● Critical thinking

If institutes encourage this pattern during students’ peak learning years, it helps them apply concepts from their formal degrees to real-life business challenges. Well-known institutes like NIIT University (NU) have already been incubating fresh ideas from students, which have translated into innovation-led startups.

According to Inc42, we have over 300+ startup incubators in India, and we hardly ever hear of a startup having its roots in a student incubator at any tech college or university. While this is a little concerning, it could also be a turning point for colleges to encourage new-age learning.

### Making Online Certifications a Part of the Credit System

Given several colleges are looking to achieve autonomy, most IITs and NITs have already been pushing the idea through online certifications on NPTEL (National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning). Qualified professors curate these online courses, and the certifications hold immense value, which is recognised by industries. According to Education Times, NPTEL has partnered with more than 5000+ colleges. They continue to encourage colleges to provide value-added courses as a part of the curriculum.
NPTEL offers more than 3000+ self-study courses and has translated more than 200 courses into one or more languages to reduce the language barrier. Although it isn’t mandatory to take the exam after course completion, industry experts highly recommend it as these courses integrate learnings from both the industry and formal education.

### Exploring Careers That Go Beyond the Conventional

With more than 12,000+ career options, it’s normal for someone to think, “If I don’t get into this field, I can try the next alternative.”

According to People Matters, more than 95% of Indian students believe they will get better job opportunities if they pursue a professional or master’s degree. In that hope, a major portion of students end up spending for a degree they thought was trending and in demand, only to realise that they’re not satisfied with their job. Take engineering graduates, for instance. In India alone, 1.5 million students graduate with an engineering degree, of which 1 in 10 get placed into core fields while the rest take up similar or completely different routes to land a job (Source: Business Standard).

Still, there’s more preference towards sought-after careers like engineering, medicine, and law, especially due to peer pressure and the expectation to satisfy a parent’s dream. The major downside to this is that parents spend big money on their child’s education based on popular careers when it could have been invested for what’s best for their child. And to do that, career awareness is paramount.

What’s even more alarming is that 93% of Indian students are aware of seven career options, according to India Today. Almost 2 million graduates and half a million postgraduates still remain unemployed in India. With more niche careers on the rise, the number of career options is only going to increase. That’s why one needs to be equipped with both knowledge of various career paths and 21st-century skills to thrive in the job market.

Given the rise of specialised careers, it’s easier to equip students with specialised skills, but with proper guidance from experts in the field. Common aptitude tests alone won’t suffice – the end result from an online assessment will only direct them to popular career options.

### Inclusion of Career Guidance and Counselling in Schools and Colleges

Making career guidance and counselling an initiative in schools and colleges can be a game changer. Think of it as a child being guided by their parents in their initial years during their upbringing at home.

India Today states that more than 70% of school and college students are unaware of the career paths they wish to pursue. This highlights a critical gap in career guidance and counselling, and it’s about time to bridge that gap.

According to the National Skills Network, the growing student population is in dire need of guidance to explore career paths that go beyond conventionally sought-after careers. This is because constant advancements spring up across industries, which call for more skilled and prepared individuals than an educationally qualified person. Another reason would be peer pressure—family and friends influencing the student’s career choices and the common notion of traditional careers providing job security in the long run.

According to ET Insights, career guidance in schools and colleges plays a crucial role in the following ways:
● Helps the student understand the relationship between their education and career goals
● Makes students and institutes more aware of the trends in the workforce and new-age skills required, and seek career opportunities that go beyond traditional career paths
● Prepares the student with the resources they need to improve their skill set and align their interests towards a career path they’d find more fulfilling
● Provides an avenue to explore various career paths with an expert to make more informed career decisions
● Bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and industry requirements; this can be done by conducting career fairs, regularly organising guest lectures, taking students on industry visits, and providing internship opportunities.

Platforms like Mentoria provide a holistic approach in this regard. In partnership with educational institutes and government organisations throughout India, they go beyond test and counselling to handhold students until they step into jobs they will love. Career guidance, especially the kind offered by platforms like Mentoria, focus on an interest-based approach over aptitude, as they believe interests will determine growth in the long run..

### Using Simulated Environments like AR/VR for GenZ Learning

It’s no secret that the current and fast-moving generation is always on its toes when it comes to the latest trends. And when it’s technology, it goes without saying that they’re the most advanced generation the world has seen to this date. Learning on the go has become more convenient, and several academic institutes are already encouraging tech-based learning.

The idea is to provide students with a realistic experience of what utilising their skills in the workplace would look like. According to PWC’s Metaverse report, students who were trained using new-age technology like Augmented or Virtual Reality learn four times faster compared to those taught in a traditional classroom. The report also found these students were 257% more confident applying skills after learning.

Here’s how AR/VR simulated learning can help both students as well as corporates and institutions:
● You save on cost: While there are, of course, costs involved in setting up and maintaining simulated environments for training, you’ll notice significant cost cuts in terms of hiring trainers, facilities, and physical equipment when it comes to hands-on training.

● You save on time: Simulated environments can save up a major chunk of your time because you’re pretty much following the “learning by doing” concept. So imagine a course duration is for 8 hours spread across several days of theoretical learning. With a simulated learning environment, the number of hours can be drastically reduced to even minutes, and before you know it – the student has already learnt the skill in a much better way than it would have been in a traditional classroom setup.

● Memory retention: With mental health concerns on the rise, having a good memory provides a great sense of satisfaction, especially when you’re able to apply something you learnt about. Simulated environments are much more interactive, and the more one practises something hands-on, the better one gets because learning by doing is a great technique for retaining memory.

● Risk reduction: Learners can engage in VR and AR environments to make mistakes without having to face real-world consequences. As risks are almost eliminated, they can practise their skills in a virtual environment and improve their confidence in carrying out the task. This would be useful when the student has to solve problems or implement new solutions in the real world since we all know that not all risks can be mitigated.

### Bridging the Skill Gap with EdTech

The evolving job market demands a workforce that is not only qualified by education but also skilled and adaptable. It’s no secret that the gap between formal education and industry needs is a significant challenge, given many graduates are still not job-ready. EdTech can bridge this gap by creating a sense of urgency so that institutes can work towards nurturing a future-ready generation.
The need for EdTech to bridge the skill gap will persist, but with the right implementations and strategies, institutes can leverage its resources to the fullest and ensure the gap is minimal by the time their students transition into the workforce.

**Categories:** Insight

**Tags:** 21st Century Skills, elearning, Global Skills Gap, Skill Development, Upskilling

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### [Bullhorn Acquires Amsterdam-Based Textkernel to Enhance Its AI Skills](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/bullhorn-acquires-amsterdam-based-textkernel-to-enhance-its-ai-skills/)

**Published:** June 20, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Bullhorn, a Boston-based company specializing in recruitment software, has acquired Textkernel, an Amsterdam-based AI-powered recruitment and talent management solutions provider.

**Content:**

Bullhorn, a Boston-based company specializing in recruitment software, has acquired Textkernel, an Amsterdam-based AI-powered recruitment and talent management solutions provider. This strategic move is underpinned by a shared vision between Textkernel and Bullhorn, both trusted and lasting partners in the staffing and recruiting sector. The company’s joint mission is to enable recruiters to transform their businesses for the future digitally and maximize the application of [artificial intelligence](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/artificial-intelligence/) in the sector. This acquisition will significantly enhance Bullhorn’s AI capabilities, particularly in talent parsing and matching technology.

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Founded in 2001 by Gerard Mulder and Jakub Zavrel, Textkernel solutions automate matching demand and supply in the job market for thousands of recruitment agencies, employers, and job boards. Its offerings include CV parsing, matching, labour market analytics, semantic search, sourcing tools, and a mid-office application for the staffing industry, enhancing efficiency in HR and recruitment processes. The Dutch company serves over 2,000 customers globally, including eight of the top ten staffing agencies and Fortune 500 companies.

Bullhorn plans to leverage the acquisition to develop new AI solutions to serve its customers and the broader staffing industry. The deal aims to improve its AI offerings, enabling it to help organizations facing talent and job shortages. This move is part of Bullhorn’s broader strategy to allow recruitment agencies to use AI for digital transformation and operational optimization.

Speaking on the acquisition, Matthew Fischer, President & COO of Bullhorn, expressed his gratitude towards Textkernel, saying:

> **As we shared with customers in Vision for Innovation at Engage Boston 2024, Sourcing AI is a huge investment area for Bullhorn, and we are truly excited to embark on this journey with Textkernel. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to CEO Gerard Mulder, COO Guus Meijer, and the entire leadership team at Textkernel and warmly welcome the Textkernel team to the Bullhorn family. This acquisition is a significant step forward for us, and we are committed to maximizing its potential to benefit our customers.**

Fischer added:

> **As we set our sights on the future, I’m optimistic about the impactful solutions that will stem from merging our teams and our shared dedication to advancing AI in the talent-sourcing landscape.**

With over two decades of innovation in the recruitment industry, Bullhorn offers cloud-based software that supports the entire recruitment life cycle. From startups to large enterprises, staffing companies use Bullhorn to find talent, manage [payroll](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/payroll/), and provide “incredible” candidate and client experiences. Through partnerships with 10,000 customers globally, the platform has built a vast knowledge base of recruitment best practices and deep domain expertise to help firms scale their businesses. Headquartered in Boston, Bullhorn employs 1,400 people across 14 countries focused on delivering an incredible customer experience.

With over $600 billion in revenue, the global staffing market is expected to increase faster in 2024. In light of this, the acquisition demonstrates a “significant” advancement for Bullhorn in fully utilizing AI to benefit customers and the industry.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Cloud-based Assessment, Hiring, HRTech, Merger and Acquisition, Online Recruitment, Payroll, Talent Management Platform

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### [Simplify3X Introduces Hire3x Resume Builder Tool to Expand Its Offerings](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/simplify3x-introduces-hire3x-resume-builder-tool-to-expand-its-offerings/)

**Published:** June 20, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Simplify3X, a leader in software testing solutions, has recently announced the launch of the Resume Builder product of the Hire3x product suite.

**Content:**

Simplify3X, a leader in software testing solutions, has recently announced the launch of the Resume Builder product of the Hire3x product suite. This ground-breaking feature is part of Hire3x’s mission to revolutionize the [talent acquisition](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/talent-acquisition/) landscape. Through an AI-powered ecosystem, Hire3x is designed to streamline the [hiring](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/hiring/) process for organizations, recruiters, and job seekers, making it more efficient and effective.

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The all-new feature is a testament to Simplify3X’s commitment to innovation. The Hire3x Resume Builder tool offers a suite of resume types, including graphical resumes, ATS-friendly resumes, and video resumes. Each format is meticulously crafted to meet the diverse needs of a modern job market, ensuring job seekers can effectively showcase their qualifications and secure their ideal career paths.

Vijay Daniel, CEO of Simplify3X, commented on the newly launched feature:

> **We are thrilled to introduce Hire3X to the market. Our platform is designed to elevate the recruitment process by providing AI-driven solutions that cater to the evolving needs of both employers and job seekers. Creating the graphical resume, an outlook of yourself summarized on a single page using machine learning directly responds to the gap we identified in how individuals present themselves through traditional resumes.**

Hire3x’s intuitive Resume Builder feature, powered by AI technology, simplifies the creation and presentation of resumes. Users can select from professional templates, including visually appealing graphical resumes and user-friendly formats, ensuring their profiles stand out to potential employers.

Vamsi Krishna Pasupuleti, CEO and Co-founder of Hire3x stated:

> **A well-crafted resume is critical to unlocking opportunities in today’s competitive job market. With Hire3x Resume Builder, users can craft compelling resumes that highlight their skills and experiences effectively, giving them a competitive edge in their job search.**

Hire3x is a comprehensive solution for the future of talent acquisition, offering AI-driven resume building, customized skills assessments, targeted training programmes, and an automated end-to-end recruitment process. By leveraging advanced AI technologies, the platform enhances the efficiency and effectiveness of hiring, ensuring that the right candidates are seamlessly matched with the right opportunities.

Headquartered in Bangalore, India, with offices in Malaysia and Florida, Simplify3X was founded in 2016 and offers a range of services, including product engineering, IT staffing, and quality assurance. The company boasts a dedicated team of over 500 experts specialized in development and testing [engineering](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/engineering/) across diverse sectors, including Health Insurance, Healthcare, BFSI, Telecom, Airlines, and ERP/CRM. Its flagship product, SimplifyQA, is an AI-powered tool that enables script-less automation and supports cross-browser and multi-device executions across various platforms. In addition, the firm has revolutionized software engineering and application lifecycle management since 2015.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Career Growth, Engineering, Hiring, HRTech, Online Recruitment, Talent Acquisition

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### [ApplyBoard Launches Abbie, an AI Advisor for Studying Abroad](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/applyboard-launches-abbie-an-ai-advisor-for-studying-abroad/)

**Published:** June 20, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** ApplyBoard, the leading international student mobility platform, has recently announced the launch of Abbie, an industry-first AI advisor designed to revolutionize the study abroad experience.

**Content:**

ApplyBoard, the leading [international student](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/international-student/) mobility platform, has recently announced the launch of Abbie, an industry-first AI advisor designed to revolutionize the study abroad experience. Leveraging Microsoft Azure’s OpenAI platform, the patent-pending product is powered by the latest GPT models to provide personalized, high-quality support to students, recruitment agents, and other stakeholders at every stage of the [international education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/international-education/) journey.

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As an all-in-one advisor, Abbie offers a wealth of knowledge and resources, including comprehensive information on global institutions, programmes, and application processes. With its advanced natural language processing capabilities, the app can provide customized guidance based on each student’s unique profile, ensuring they receive the most relevant and accurate advice for their educational needs and aspirations. Abbie can answer a student’s question in seconds, a process that previously took hours or days, making the programme matching and application process faster and easier.

Speaking about the newly introduced platform, Meti Basiri, Co-founder and CEO of ApplyBoard, said:

> **This launch represents a significant milestone in ApplyBoard’s mission to make education accessible to students worldwide. By harnessing the power of AI, we are revolutionizing how students navigate the complex and cumbersome study abroad landscape. Abbie is more than just a tool; it’s a manifestation of our commitment to student success and our vision for the future of international education.**

Abbie draws upon ApplyBoard’s extensive knowledge base, which includes institution and programme information, anonymized student search and application data, insights from its knowledge base, Assist, ApplyInsights, and other proprietary resources. This comprehensive dataset also enables Abbie to provide unparalleled support and strategic guidance to recruitment agents, helping them better serve their students.

Dr Haitham Amar, Head of AI Strategy, ApplyBoard, added:

> **The development of Abbie is a testament to AI’s incredible role in transforming the education sector. By combining cutting-edge technology with ApplyBoard’s deep expertise in international student mobility, we have created a tool that not only simplifies the international education process but also empowers students and recruitment agents with the insights they need to succeed in a fraction of the time it used to take.**

The following are Abbie’s key features.

- **Personalized expertise:** Tailored guidance based on each student’s unique profile and needs
- **All-in-one advisor:** Comprehensive support across the entire study abroad journey, from program discovery to application assistance and beyond
- **Instant support:** 24/7 availability directly within the ApplyBoard platform
- **Multilingual capabilities:** Support for multiple languages to serve a global audience

Abbie is available to select recruitment agents in ApplyBoard’s network. It will be rolled out broader and have additional features in the coming months.

ApplyBoard empowers students worldwide to access the best education by simplifying the [study abroad](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/study-abroad/) search, application, and acceptance process to more than 1,500 institutions across Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, and Ireland. Headquartered in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, the company has helped over 1 million students from more than 150 countries along their educational journeys since 2015.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, EdTech Initiative, EdTech Startups/Companies, International Education, International Student, Online Recruitment, Study Abroad

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### [MSDE Collaborates With the Australian Govt to Bring New Skills to India's Agriculture Sector](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/msde-collaborates-with-the-australian-govt-to-bring-new-skills-to-indias-agriculture-sector/)

**Published:** June 20, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) in collaboration with the Australian Government hosted a comprehensive and a productive roundtable.

**Content:**

The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) in collaboration with the Australian Government hosted a comprehensive and a productive roundtable. This significant event was chaired by Mathew Johnston, Minister Counsellor, Education and Research, Australian High Commission, and Shri Atul Kumar Tiwari, Secretary, MSDE. The roundtable was a platform to discuss the learnings from the Australia-India Critical Agriculture Skills Pilot Project and focused on the opportunities that awaited expanding the initiative, scaling it up, and adapting the model to other industries.

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Representatives from the National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET), National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), Indian Council for Agricultural Research (ICAR), Ministry of Education (MoE), and Agriculture Skill Council of India (ASCI) also participated in the discussion.

The initiative, developed in March last year, came into being through an extended consultation with specialists, government entities, research institutions, nonprofit organizations, multilateral organizations, and industry associations. The scoping study involved face-to-face consultations, virtual consultations with 89 experts from 64 organizations and a review of various government reports. The findings were shared with the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) and the Australian Government, and subsequently, 107 emerging job roles were mapped to identify the five critical emerging job roles in the agriculture sector for the pilot projects.

The next step was to align qualification standards, which was done by the Agricultural Skill Council of India (ASCI) and Skills Impact (Sector Skill Council equivalent industry body in Australia) in collaboration to be approved by the National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET).

Speaking on the occasion, Shri Atul Kumar Tiwari, Secretary, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), highlighted the impact of the collaboration between India and Australia in Vocational Education and Training. He emphasized:

> **This project is just another testament to the fruitful partnership. The agriculture sector, the backbone of the Indian economy, is of utmost significance for its role in ensuring food security and employment. With sustained efforts such as the Australia-India Critical Agriculture Skills Project, the sector is better equipped to meet the challenges of modernization and sustainability. The aim is to continue the momentum and replicate similar initiatives in many other sectors as well.**

The six pilot projects nearing completion have been implemented in 4 states: Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana. These projects have introduced new and emerging job roles in the sector, including Digital Agriculture Extension Promoter, Carbon Farming Practitioner, Livestock Green Management Promoter, Organic Farm & Business Promoter and Integrated Farming Practitioner. These job roles are not only aligned with Sustainable Development Goals, primarily climate action, reduced inequalities, [quality education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/quality-education/) and industry, innovation & infrastructure but also reflect the changing needs and demographics of the sector.

The course content has been developed by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), Mahindra & Mahindra, Australian College of Agriculture & Horticulture (ACAH), Centre of Sustainable Agriculture (CSA), Ironwood Institute, National Skill Foundation of India (NSFI), Aventia Institute, Aga Khan Rural Support Programme and Carbon Friendly, in collaboration, for respective job roles.

Australia has been an important partner for India, and the two nations are collaborating on training and capacity building, looking for chances in significant industries for deeper skill cooperation, with an emphasis on new-age courses that take into account the changing requirements and demography of both countries. In the wake of [NEP 2020](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/nep-2020/), India has launched new initiatives to internationalize further education, such as proposed rules for foreign university campuses in India and regulations for joint, dual, and twinning degrees.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Collaboration, NEP 2020, NonProfits, Quality Education, Research, Skill Development, Skill Training, Universities, Vocational Education

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### [Pok Pok Raises $6M in Series A Round to Make Screen Time Healthier for Kids](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/pok-pok-raises-6m-in-series-a-round-to-make-screen-time-healthier-for-kids/)

**Published:** June 19, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Pok Pok, a female-founded firm that uses digital play to foster the development of the next generation of creative thinkers, has announced the closing of its $6 million Series A round led by Adjacent.

**Content:**

Pok Pok, a female-founded firm that uses digital play to foster the development of the next generation of creative thinkers, has announced the closing of its $6 million Series A round led by Adjacent. Konvoy Ventures, MetaLab Ventures, Banana Capital, and notable angel investors such as Peanut’s Michelle Kennedy and Instacart’s Brandon Leonardo also participated in the funding round.

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Pok Pok has quickly become a frontrunner in the children’s EdTech and gaming industry. Its flagship app, the same name, has been critically acclaimed for its unique, Montessori-inspired approach to early childhood education. It’s the first kids app in history to win both an Apple Design Award and an App Store Award for Cultural Impact. The platform’s active community of parents and caregivers on Instagram embraces them for their commitment to prioritizing inclusion, representation, and accessible play for the neurodivergent [community](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/community/).

Sharing about the platform, Co-founder and CEO of Pok Pok, Melissa Cash, said:

> **As children are introduced to technology younger and younger, the need for safe, non-addictive content has never been more urgent. We are laser-focused on making the healthiest digital content for kids that challenges what traditional learning apps can be. With this influx of capital, Pok Pok will further develop and enhance its suite of digital toys and release them on Android devices. Parents have been banging down our door for years asking for Android, so we’re thrilled to take this step. We already have a waitlist with thousands of families.**

Since raising its $3 million seed financing led by Konvoy Ventures in 2022, Pok Pok has experienced exponential growth. The startup has more than 9x-ed their subscriber base, garnered over a million downloads and won Apple’s coveted App Store Award for Cultural Impact, demonstrating their potential for future success. It also plans to expand its new content with [STEM](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/stem/)-based activities that will build fundamental early classroom skills in math, chemistry, physics, biology, and more.

Adding further about the company, Esther Huybreghts, Co-founder & Chief Creative Officer of Pok Pok, said:

> **Our mission is to help kids develop essential life skills for a future that none of us have seen yet, but where we’re certain innovation and creativity will be valued higher than ever, inspiring the audience about the company’s future.**

Nico Wittenborn, Founder of Adjacent, stated:

> **My diligence for Pok Pok started two years ago when our daughter first started playing with the iPad app! The calm visual style and emphasis on exploration make Pok Pok stand out from the endless noise of other kids’ apps on the App Store. As an investor, I’m excited to bring that same unique approach to different types of content over the next few years.**

Pok Pok intends to use this funding round to expand its STEM-based offerings for release on Android and further accelerate its growth and positive influence on children globally.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Community, EdTech Funding, EdTech Investors, EdTech Startups/Companies, Kids Learning App, Online Courses, Online Education, STEM

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### [MSN Laboratories Inks MOU With BITS Pilani WILP to Elevate Educational Opportunities for Youth](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/msn-laboratories-inks-mou-with-bits-pilani-wilp-to-elevate-educational-opportunities-for-youth/)

**Published:** June 19, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** MSN Laboratories, a rapidly research-based pharmaceutical company in India, has forged a strategic alliance with Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani's Work Integrated Learning Programmes (WILP) division.

**Content:**

MSN Laboratories, a rapidly research-based pharmaceutical company in India, has forged a strategic alliance with Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani’s Work Integrated Learning Programmes (WILP) division. This partnership enhances educational opportunities for their Self-Directed Teams (SDTs) within the formulation units. By equipping their professionals with the necessary skills and knowledge, this collaboration will enable MSN Labs to adapt to the dynamic global pharmaceutical industry and meet evolving business needs.

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Under this collaboration, MSN Laboratories’ professionals will receive comprehensive training to operate machinery and perform various roles in different production departments. This training, conducted in close collaboration with senior staff members, is a testament to the quality of education provided by BITS Pilani. The partnership aims to ensure a seamless integration of knowledge and skills, driving sustained success in the pharmaceutical sector. Currently, sixty team members from the formulation branch of MSN Laboratories are enrolled in BITS Pilani WILP’s B.Sc. Pharmaceutical Science programme.

Dr. MSN Reddy, CMD of MSN Laboratories, expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership with BITS Pilani, emphasizing the company’s commitment to its employees’ continuous learning and growth. He stated:

> **As the leader of this rapidly growing research-based pharmaceutical company, I sincerely believe that the true strength of our success lies in our people. Engaging and nurturing internal talent is not just a principle but also the mission of our organization. We are committed to investing in their growth and development, ensuring we reach new heights together.**

MSN Laboratories was established in 2003 to make high-quality medicines affordable and accessible worldwide. The organization has 25 state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities (17 API and eight finished dosage facilities) in India and the USA.

Prof. G. Sundar, Director, Off-Campus Programmes & Industry Engagement, BITS Pilani, highlighted the value that professionals of MSN Laboratories can derive from this collaboration, said:

> **Considering the ever-evolving demands of the pharmaceutical industry, this strategic collaboration not only helps address the immediate need of MSN Laboratories for highly competent working professionals, but also aids them in nurturing a pool of skilled professionals over some time. Beyond numbers, more importantly, the focus is on providing quality education by maintaining the high standards BITS Pilani has known for several decades.**

BITS Pilani is one of the few universities that has created a standardized framework for achieving a vibrant environment that successfully inculcates an ambience for experiential and cooperative learning and education. The institution views education as a continual [engagement](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/engagement/) and experience. It ensures that the learning experience is integrated seamlessly across its classrooms, laboratories, and industry, as exemplified by its Practice School and Work Integrated Learning Programmes.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Engagement, Integrated Learning System, MOU, Partnerships, Quality Education, Workforce Development, Workforce Education

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### [NIIT Foundation and YuWaah Collaborate to Empower 5,000 Women With Digital Literacy Courses](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/niit-foundation-and-yuwaah-collaborate-to-empower-5000-women-with-digital-literacy-courses/)

**Published:** June 19, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** NIIT Foundation, a nonprofit organization working towards literacy, has partnered with YuWaah (Generation Unlimited in India) at UNICEF to offer digital literacy courses through UNICEF's Passport 2 Earning (P2E) portal to over 5000 young women.

**Content:**

NIIT Foundation, a nonprofit organization working towards [literacy](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/literacy/), has partnered with YuWaah (Generation Unlimited in India) at UNICEF to offer digital literacy courses through UNICEF’s Passport 2 Earning (P2E) portal to over 5000 young women. The programme aims to provide skilling to employment pathways to young people, especially women from Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities and marginalized backgrounds.

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The P2E programme, a unique initiative with learners from all states of India, is currently expanding in three districts in Odisha and two districts in Jharkhand. It not only provides skilling but also employment pathways, and placement opportunities after the successful competition of the course. The initiative has so far impacted 5,000 women and girls who now have access to multiple opportunities.

YuWaah is a multi-stakeholder platform that prepares young people to transition from education and learning to productive work and active citizenship. It was formed by UNICEF, with public and private sector partners, UN Agencies, civil society organizations, foundations and young people as the Generation Unlimited (GenU) partnership in India.

Underlining the need for literacy empowerment, Sapna Moudgil, Director, NIIT Foundation, stated:

> **The transition to the digital world has made data literacy a crucial skill, equipping individuals to navigate the world around them. According to a recent survey, data literacy is predicted to be one of the most in-demand skills by 2030\[1\], further highlighting its pivotal role. Paired with the fundamental role of education, the NIIT Foundation and YuWaah at UNICEF’s collaboration facilitates us in removing societal and geographical obstacles for female beneficiaries and fostering an inclusive learning environment that caters to all, irrespective of socioeconomic background.**

UNICEF, founded in 1947 and operating in 192 countries, is one of the pivotal agents in providing vital aid to children across the globe. The organization’s multifaceted work encompasses a range of crucial initiatives, including immunization and disease prevention programmes, treatment for HIV/AIDS in children and mothers, improved nutrition for mothers and children, sanitation enhancements, educational development programmes, and emergency disaster relief.

Dhuwarakha Sriram, Chief of YuWaah at UNICEF, added:

> **Equipping young women, especially those from less privileged backgrounds, with relevant skills to enter the workforce in some capacity is critical. We are delighted to partner with the NIIT Foundation in our endeavour to enable 300 million young people by 2030. Having pathways from skilling to employability empowers young women to have more agency, financial independence, and effective contributions to the country’s economy. This ultimately creates a ripple effect and is critical to the country’s overall growth.**

Set up by the promoters of NIIT in 2004, the foundation aims to positively impact the underprivileged of the country through educational initiatives and s[kill development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/skill-development/) programmes. The organization has been delivering projects ranging from customized CSR activities, school programmes, college collaborations, community initiatives, career and skill development courses, digital literacy and [financial literacy](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/financial-literacy/) programmes.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Community, Digital Skills Training, Financial Literacy, Literacy, NonProfits, Partnerships, Skill Development, Skill Training, Upskilling, Women Empowerment

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### [Zurich-Based Taskbase Raises $3.9M in New Funding to Fuel Expansion and Growth](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/zurich-based-taskbase-raises-3-9m-in-new-funding-to-fuel-expansion-and-growth/)

**Published:** June 19, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Taskbase, a leading force in seamlessly integrating AI into education, combining the art of data and learning sciences, has recently announced that it has raised $3.9M (approximately €3.6M) in a fresh funding round from Acrobator Ventures.

**Content:**

Taskbase, a leading force in seamlessly integrating AI into education, combining the art of data and learning sciences, has recently announced that it has raised $3.9M (approximately €3.6M) in a fresh funding round from Acrobator Ventures (Acrobator.vc), Mediahuis Ventures, Bloomhaus Ventures AG, and other existing investors.

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Founded by Samuel Portman, Daniel Niederberger, and Patrick Trümpi as a spin-off of ETH Zurich in 2015, Taskbase aims to help [digital learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/digital-learning/) providers offer personalized educational experiences tailored to each learner’s needs. The firm does this by enabling the integration of AI features specifically designed for educational purposes, ensuring learning concepts remain consistent across all areas. This approach allows digital learning platforms to maintain control over learning goals while incorporating advanced features. It provides various AI features, including personalized feedback, adaptive testing, and intelligent [tutoring](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/tutoring/).

Taskbase, headquartered in Zurich, has forged strategic partnerships with Switzerland’s leading [machine learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/machine-learning/) and learning science research centres. Its mission is to transform the landscape of learning, making it more efficient, personalized, and pedagogically sound. The platform is committed to avoiding unnecessary complexity and ensuring transparency in the technology and business practices, a value that resonates with its partners and stakeholders.

A critical challenge with some generative AI models is evaluating student answers that must be aligned with learning goals. This misalignment results in educators losing control over evaluation, leading to potential mistakes and an inability to track progress effectively. A structured system to map student responses to learning objectives is necessary for using essential tools like dashboards and recommendations, sidelining crucial analytics in the learning process. Taskbase addresses this with specific features.

With this new injection of funds, Taskbase is poised to accelerate its growth and expand into other European markets. The Swiss company’s strategic plan includes increasing its headcount, particularly in Engineering, AI, Delivery, and Sales and Marketing, to support expansion and maintain its competitive edge.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Digital Learning, EdTech Funding, EdTech Investors, EdTech Startups/Companies, Engineering, Machine Learning, Tutoring

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### [CineTRAIN and ICTA Unite to Offer Online Technical Training Programme](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/cinetrain-and-icta-unite-to-offer-online-technical-training-programme/)

**Published:** June 18, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** CineTRAIN, a leading provider of online educational solutions for the cinema industry, is thrilled to announce its partnership with the International Cinema Technology Association (ICTA) to launch a new and engaging online technical training programme.

**Content:**

CineTRAIN, a leading provider of online educational solutions for the cinema industry, is thrilled to announce its partnership with the International Cinema Technology Association (ICTA) to launch a new and engaging online technical training programme. The collaboration aims to address the growing need for accessible and comprehensive education within the cinema technology sector.

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The first certification programme, “Fundamentals of Presentation Technology,” will give users insights into the latest advancements and best practices in cinema technology. Users will engage with content, complete assessments, and ultimately earn a certification. This programme, a convenient alternative to the travelling educational seminar the ICTA has hosted at numerous trade events over the past year in partnership with the Cinema Foundation, which shares the name “Fundamentals of Presentation Technology”, will be accessible to all, particularly for those unable to attend the seminars in person.

CineTRAIN provides a proven system for decreasing the time and cost of [employee training](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/employee-training/), boosting employee retention and engagement, improving the guest experience, and increasing revenue at the point of sale. Its content includes cinematic videos and interactive [eLearning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/e-learning/) modules designed to maximize learner engagement and ensure that lessons are committed to memory for your theatre employees. This approach is proven to help new hires get up to speed, resulting in more competent and confident cinema employees.

Brett King, CEO of CineTRAIN, expressed excitement about the partnership, stating:

> **At CineTRAIN, we are committed to empowering beginners and professionals in the cinema industry with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed. Our collaboration with ICTA represents a significant step forward in achieving this mission. Through our online training programme, we aim to bridge the gap between traditional learning methods, accessibility, and the evolving needs of the industry.**

While the programme will launch initially with the Fundamentals of Presentation Technology, we are excited to share our plans to develop a full cinema technological certification path, a future that promises even more comprehensive and advanced learning opportunities.

The ICTA is a trade organization representing companies involved in cinema technology, including leading cinema equipment manufacturers, dealers and service companies worldwide. Its members are responsible for producing all the equipment used to present features on the Silver Screen in movie theatres worldwide. They manufacture digital cinema systems, lenses, sound equipment, seating, 3D technology and more.

Frank Tees, President of the ICTA, shared his perspective on the initiative:

> **The partnership between CineTRAIN and ICTA reflects our shared dedication to advancing education and professional development within the cinema technology community. By leveraging the expertise and resources of both organizations, we can provide participants with unparalleled access to cutting-edge content and practical training opportunities.**

The programme will be unveiled at ShowEast in October 2024.

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**Tags:** Certification, Digital Education, elearning, Employee, Employee Training, Interactive Learning, Online Education, Online Training, Partnerships

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### [GradRight & PhonePe Collaborate to Offer Education Loans to Indian Students](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/gradright-phonepe-collaborate-to-offer-education-loans-to-indian-students/)

**Published:** June 11, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** GradRight, the world's first AI-driven Edfintech platform connecting students, universities, and lenders, has partnered with PhonePe, India's leading fintech company, to extend its education loan services to Indian students.

**Content:**

GradRight, the world’s first AI-driven Edfintech platform connecting students, [universities](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/universities/), and lenders, has partnered with PhonePe, India’s leading [fintech](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/fintech/) company, to extend its education loan services to Indian students.

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Through this unique collaboration, GradRight is expanding its reach and enhancing the financing services experience for PhonePe’s extensive network of 530+ million registered users across India. This integration allows students and parents to conveniently access the GradRight platform within the PhonePe app, offering [education loans](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/education-loans/) of up to 2 crore with competitive interest rates starting from 9.25%.

By leveraging AI, [machine learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/machine-learning/) and community, GradRight empowers students to make informed decisions on high-return programmes, enables universities to admit the most suitable students, and facilitates banks in financing the dreams of high-potential students. It also helps students find the best-fit colleges and programmes, universities to find and market themselves to the best-matched students, counsellors to help finance their students, and insurers to offer customized health insurance plans unique to each college and student’s requirements.

Aman Singh, Co-founder of GradRight, emphasizes the transformative power of technology in this partnership; he stated:

> **This collaboration is a testament to the power of technology in making education more accessible and affordable for students from lower and middle-income students in every corner of India. The partnership changes the game by changing our service opportunity from a few thousand to millions of students. Our technology-first approach offers us a unique advantage in matching the speed and reliability of PhonePe and serving its students and parents who wish to avail themselves of education loans.**

GradRight is revolutionizing the [higher education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/higher-education/) sector by eliminating intermediaries and promoting transparency and accountability. Over the past three years, the company has processed loan requests of over INR 20,000 crores and assisted over 200,000 students. It has established partnerships with all major education loan providers and over 50 academic institutions in the US, Canada, and Europe, solidifying its position as a trusted player in the industry.

Hemant Gala, CEO of PhonePe Lending, added:

> “We are excited to partner with GradRight to offer Education loans through our newly launched Secured lending platform. Education loan is a very large market & within that, the study abroad loan market has been showing an upward growth trend over the last few years. This collaboration leverages PhonePe’s massive 535+ million user base with GradRight’s expertise in providing overseas education financing, and helps us empower students with the convenient access to higher education funding through secured lending solutions directly within the PhonePe app.”

PhonePe Group, which has its headquarters in India, operates a portfolio of companies that support its mission to provide every Indian with an equal chance to advance their life by facilitating the flow of capital and granting access to services. Its flagship product, the PhonePe digital payments app, was launched in August 2016. Within a short period, the company has scaled rapidly to become India’s leading consumer payments app. Due to its leadership in digital payments, PhonePe Group has expanded into financial services—insurance, Lending, and wealth—as well as new consumer tech businesses—Pincode and Indus Appstore.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Education Loans, FinTech, Higher Education, Indian Education, Indian Students, Machine Learning, Online Courses, Online Education, Partnerships, Universities

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### [Everything You Must Know about Telepresence and its Role in Education](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/everything-you-must-know-about-telepresence-and-its-role-in-education/)

**Published:** June 18, 2024
**Author:** Priyanka Gupta

**Excerpt:** Read this article to learn more about Telepresence technology, its role in education, benefits, challenges and how it can redefine education for those with challenges and disabilities.   

**Content:**

The term “telepresence” was coined by Marvin Minsky, co-founder of the [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/artificial-intelligence/) Laboratory at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and one of the pioneers in this area of research, in 1980 about teleoperation systems for manipulating remote physical objects ([Rae et al., 2015](https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/frobt.2022.976836/full#B47)).

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Telepresence is the feeling of being fully present at a remote location from one’s physical location. It creates a virtual or simulated experience for the robot operator ([El-Gayar et al., 2005](https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/frobt.2022.976836/full#B14)).

Telepresence is a broad and complex term for various phenomena involving embodied, virtual presence in mediated environments (Friesen, 2014; Levinsen et al., 2012). From a phenomenological perspective, Telepresence can be understood as “the experience of presence in an environment using a communication medium” (Steuer 1995 in Dolezal 2009) or, conversely, as “a technology that allows the projection of a person to a remote environment” (Draper, 1998).

As a concept, Telepresence has historically been linked to the use of robotics and virtual worlds; however, it also interacts significantly with local physical spaces, as will be seen from the examples below.

A Telepresence [Robot](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/educational-robot/) (TPR) is a wheeled, moving device that can be controlled by a remote. It has interactive features like motion control supported by sensors, a screen, speakers, microphones, cameras, and other features for distant communication and collaboration. A remote user can log in and control the robot through smartphones, tablets, or PCs while viewing the onsite environment on a screen. The users’ faces are simultaneously projected live onto the robot’s screen, creating distant Telepresence that enables onsite staff to interact with the user face-to-face.

A classic example comes from the popular American TV sitcom The Big Bang Theory, which features an episode where Sheldon builds a machine he calls the “Shelbot” to utilize telepresence to isolate himself in his apartment while still interacting with his friends.

![RoboSheldon](https://www.edtechreview.in/wp-content/uploads/robotsheldon.gif "Robosheldon")

### Telepresence Robot in Education

Students with chronic illnesses, neuromuscular issues, or dangerous diseases may find it difficult to attend classes. While standard video conferencing services, which facilitate conversation via monitor screens, are preferred in certain situations, TPRs can offer a more socially engaged experience.

These remote-controlled TPRs allow children to control an anthropomorphic body in the classroom and remain physically embodied and socially connected. Several research studies suggest that these TPRs can quickly establish access to education and create a connection with the child’s school environment. However, research in this area mainly consists of small-scale exploration studies.

Implementing TPRs in academic institutions requires an alignment of expectations between stakeholders, such as healthcare professionals, teachers, parents, school leaders, and children. There is a possibility that clear expectations can result in disappointment for both children and teachers, making it essential to explore expectations for TPRs as a social and educational tool for children with mobility, travel and significant health issues, specifically.

### What are the Benefits of Telepresence in Education?

• Facilitates virtual classroom participation for students with health, mobility, or travel issues.

• Provides access to high-quality educational resources and diverse teachers.

• Facilitates language learning and intercultural exchange, preparing learners for future workplaces.

• Replicates real-world learning experiences, outspreading face-to-face instruction to remote areas.

### What are the Limitations of Telepresence in Education?

- Academic institutions may experience difficulty in functionality when facilitating telepresence in education, as they must depend on hardware, software, and network quality. Other potential issues in its implementations include poor internet bandwidth, low quality of audio and video, technical glitches, and more.
- It may lead to educational and psychological challenges, affecting the presence and social interaction among students and teachers. It may also cause anxiety, isolation, or detachment issues in students.
- Maintenance and management challenges arise due to additional device installation, operation, and resources. This poses challenges for remote users’ scheduling, coordination, and supervision and also affects privacy, security, identity, and responsibility.

### How to Implement Telepresence in the Classroom?

Let us delve deeper into each of the strategies for implementing Telepresence in the classroom:

#### Involving Students in Dialogic Instruction

- Telepresence promotes interactive classrooms.
- Use Student Response Systems tools like Desire2Learn and Polleverywhere.

#### Encourage Participation

- Use OneDrive for introductory activities.
- Start sessions with Telepresence-showcasing exercises.

#### Collaboration on the Cloud via Tablets and Whiteboards

- Utilizing smartphones, tablets, and cloud-based whiteboarding tools facilitates synchronous idea sharing, making records accessible beyond class.
- It also enables collective problem-solving through brainstorming exercises.

#### Hybrid Model Course Development

- A hybrid course proposes a hybrid model that integrates Telepresence and online learning and provides an engaging learning environment.

#### Restructuring Group Talks

- Utilize tools like MS Teams and Zoom for personalized connections.
- Initiate significant group discussions and break them down discussions for focused breakout sessions.

#### Online Collaborative Meetings in Colleges

- Telepresence can help in high-quality training.
- Facilitates collaboration between coworkers and students, promoting cooperation and information exchange.

#### Invite Experts and Special Guest Speakers

- Telepresence can eradicate the financial and administrative obstacles of having experts and guest speakers from across the globe and help through a virtual presence in real time.

#### Integrating Internship for Students and Service Learning

- Builds relationships amongst students located in different locations by utilizing Telepresence.
- Encourages group discussions, self-reflection, and cooperation amongst students participating in service-learning and internship programs.

#### Socratic or Seminar Approach to Engage Students

- Encourages thoughtful discussion by posing open-ended queries.
- Use the Socratic Seminar technique to delve deeper into concepts and principles covered in the course material.

#### Implementing Situated Learning and Coaching

- Use top-notch audio and video in Telepresence to provide a more realistic and immersive learning environment.
- The technology enables students to obtain guidance and evaluations from experts from a distance, eliminating geographical limitations.

By implementing these methods, teachers can use Telepresence to create dynamic, engaged, and productive learning environments that transcend traditional classroom walls.

**Reference links:**

“Casco Bay Weekly: 4 August 1994.” 1994, https://core.ac.uk/download/236779838.pdf.

Meyer, Bente. “Telepresence With iPads: A Matrix for Collaboration in Lower Secondary School.” European Conference on E-Learning, vol., no. , 2015, pp. 364-XV.

(PDF) Applying Telepresence to Education (researchgate.net)

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10639-023-11782-

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**Tags:** 21st Century Education, 21st Century Learning, Online Special Education, Resources For Special Education, Special Education, Telepresence

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### [Saudi EdTech Tahdir Raises $270k in Pre-Seed Funding](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/saudi-edtech-tahdir-raises-270k-in-pre-seed-funding/)

**Published:** June 18, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Tahdir, the leading educational technology company in Saudi Arabia, has closed its first pre-seed funding round of $270,000 (SAR 1.15 million) from angel investors.

**Content:**

Tahdir, the leading educational technology company in Saudi Arabia, has closed its first pre-seed funding round of $270,000 (SAR 1.15 million) from angel investors.

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Tahdir was established in Al-Ahsa by Mohammed Al-Doukhi and Khalil Al-Haid. The firm aims to provide innovative technological solutions to improve the connection between school and home. The platform offers tools to automate daily school and educational management processes, contributing to enhancing the educational experience. Currently, Tahdir serves 92 schools, with public schools representing 79%, and has more than 30,000 users.

This significant investment round is a strategic move for Tahdir, aimed at enhancing its capabilities and expanding its operations. It will also play a crucial role in strengthening the development team and deepening [research](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/research/) and innovation in educational technology. Additionally, the company is actively seeking to develop strategic partnerships that will be instrumental in achieving its expansion and innovation goals.

Co-founder & CEO of Tahdir, Mohammed Al-Doukhi, expressed his gratitude towards the investors, saying:

> **As part of its ambitious plans, Tahdir seeks to expand from Al-Ahsa to other regions of the Kingdom, promoting the spread of digital education and enabling schools to benefit from its innovative technologies. The investment round is a milestone in the development journey of the Tahdir platform. We are pleased and honoured to partner with this distinguished group of investors. We are proud of our team, whose passion has always been to develop and enhance the educational experience to inspire current and future generations.**

With the help of its new financing, Tahdir hopes to consolidate its dominant position in Saudi Arabia’s educational technology market. The startup will continue to provide innovative solutions that meet the needs of users and schools while refining and developing its platform, advancing the quality of [digital education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/digital-education/) for future generations.

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**Tags:** Digital Education, EdTech Funding, EdTech Investors, EdTech Startups/Companies, Funding, Next Generation Technology, Online Courses, Research

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### [Commerce Exam Prep Platform Prime Video Lectures Raises Funding to Fuel Expansion](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/commerce-exam-prep-platform-prime-video-lectures-raises-funding-to-fuel-expansion/)

**Published:** June 18, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Prime Video Lectures, Bharat's largest online platform for commerce exam preparation, has secured undisclosed funding from a private investment firm.

**Content:**

Prime Video Lectures, Bharat’s largest online platform for commerce [exam preparation](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/exam-preparation/), has secured undisclosed funding from a private investment firm. This significant funding highlights the platform’s innovative approach and its potential to disrupt the traditional landscape of the commerce and finance education industry. With this investment, the company will fuel its expansion plans. It will also invest in enriching its content library, introducing top faculties, and developing advanced learning features to personalize the student experience.

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Prime Video Lectures, a game-changer in the Commerce EdTech sector, offers a diverse range of courses, including CA, CS, CMA, FRM, ACCA, CFA, and more. Its unique approach provides students with access to high-quality resources, catering to a variety of learning styles. This ensures students are equipped with the best study material to conquer their [exams](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/exams/). The platform also stands out by delivering content from the most reputed Professors across India in pen drives, allowing for unlimited viewing, 24X7, anytime, anywhere.

Due to this funding, Prime Video Lectures is now positioned as a leader in the EdTech space. With a rigorous selection process for filtering and selecting content, students receive high-quality video classes faster. The platform also streamlines connections between faculty and students, making it much easier to find the perfect fit.

Prime Video Lectures is poised to revolutionize the education landscape, making learning more interactive and accessible for students worldwide. With this new injection of funds, the platform is well on its way to realizing its vision of transforming education globally. It has successfully attracted top talent, with renowned faculties joining Prime Video Lectures to share their expertise and contribute to this educational revolution.

This investment comes at a competitive time as students look for high-quality, easy-to-access study materials to ace their exams. The organization is an unwavering supporter of high-quality education and delivers video lectures and online courses for the three CA, CS, and CMA levels.

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### [Doowii Raises $4.1M to Boost AI-Driven Data Analytics for Educators](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/doowii-raises-4-1m-to-boost-ai-driven-data-analytics-for-educators/)

**Published:** June 18, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Doowii, a provider of AI-driven data analytics solutions for educators, has recently announced the successful closure of its latest fundraising round, securing $4.1 million in investments.

**Content:**

Doowii, a provider of AI-driven [data analytics](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/data-analytics/) solutions for educators, has recently announced the successful closure of its latest fundraising round, securing $4.1 million in investments. The funding round was led by prominent institutional investors GSV Ventures and Better Ventures, with participation from new investors like Avesta Fund, Imagine Learning Ventures, Strada Education Foundation, Reach Capital, and Common Sense Growth Fund. This milestone marks a significant step forward in Doowii’s mission to empower educators with cutting-edge data analytics tools that enhance educational outcomes.

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Doowii’s strategy of collaborating with leading EdTech platform providers has been instrumental in its recent success. The platform’s white-label solutions have been widely adopted, enabling educational institutions to seamlessly integrate advanced data analytics into their existing systems. This approach not only enhances the capabilities of EdTech platforms but also equips educators with the tools they need to make [data-driven](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/data-driven/) decisions, ultimately leading to improved educational outcomes.

Ben Dodson, CEO of Doowii, is thrilled about the successful fundraising, stating:

> **We are excited to have the support of such esteemed investors who share our vision for transforming education through AI-driven data analytics. This funding will enable us to accelerate our product development, expand our customer base, and continue to provide innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of educators.**

Doowii aims to provide educators access to cutting-edge data analytics and act as a contemporary layer of data interoperability for diverse EdTech data sources. The platform empowers educators to make informed decisions and boost student performance by providing powerful tools for data analysis and visualisation. With an emphasis on usability and seamless integration, its solutions are designed to cater to the diverse needs of educational institutions worldwide. Working with AI, ML, and analytics professionals dedicated to providing educators with state-of-the-art analysis tools and experiences is what a relationship with Doowii entails. The company believes in innovation and partnership to improve its products and equip educators to serve students better.

The firm can deliver a broader, holistic data view to educators through its partnerships and integrations. Doowii suggests relevant data questions for users to explore and identify valuable information. Users then save their favourites to the pinboard to share and review with others.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics, Data-Driven, EdTech Funding, EdTech Investors, EdTech Startups/Companies, Online Courses, Online Education

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### [Aligarh Muslim University Announces Affordable Online Courses on SWAYAM Portal](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/aligarh-muslim-university-announces-affordable-online-courses-on-swayam-portal/)

**Published:** June 17, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** The Aligarh Muslim University recently announced 31 new courses to the SWAYAM portal for the 2024–2025 academic year.

**Content:**

The Aligarh Muslim University recently announced 31 new courses to the SWAYAM portal for the 2024–2025 academic year. The Union government launched the portal with the aim of enhancing student learning and offering free [online courses](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-courses/).

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The courses range from various disciplines, including Botany, Chemistry, Physics, [Mathematics](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/mathematics/), [Computer Science](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/computer-science/), Wildlife Sciences, Forensic Medicine, Commerce, Economics, English, Geography, Public Administration, Sociology, Political Science, Library and Information Science, Law, Psychology, Urdu, Hindi and Sunni Theology, have been designed keeping in mind the requirements of the learners from across the country.

These courses, a product of the collaboration between AMU’s Department of Computer Science and the prestigious NPTEL, IIT Madras, have been funded by the Ministry of Education, Government of India. This partnership ensures that the courses are of the highest quality and are in line with the latest educational standards. They are now available for enrollment on the SWAYAM portal, completely free of cost.

University’s SWAYAM Coordinator, Prof. Aasim Zafar, has shared that learners from any University can enrol in these online courses as per their requirements. The courses are set to begin from \[July 22\], and out of the 31 courses, 28 will run for a duration of 12 weeks, while three will conclude in 8 weeks. This information will help students plan their learning schedule effectively.

Vice Chancellor, Prof. Naima Khatoon, expressed confidence that learners across the country will benefit from the quality content courses and rich expertise of learned faculty members of AMU. She also appreciated University teachers for their efforts. The Registrar, Mohammad Imran (IPS), assured assistance in further strengthening the facilities for developing and launching MOOCs for the SWAYAM platform.

The varied courses include Plant Physiology and Metabolism, Business Tourism, Entrepreneurship, Management Concepts, Database Management Systems, Data Science Using Python, Econometric Methods, and mathematical methods-I (Economics). The complete list is available on the SWAYAM portal.

Aligarh Muslim University’s vision is to be a leading and vibrant institution of excellence in teaching, research and innovation to achieve the national goals of a self-reliant, technologically robust and modern India and build an integrated modern system of education through the New Education Policy for sustainable development of society and better future for all.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Affordable Education, Computer Science, Data Science Course, Mathematics, Online Courses, Online Education, Online Learning, Universities

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### [AI Learning Skills Startup CampusAI Raises $10M in Pre-Seed Funding](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/ai-learning-skills-startup-campusai-raises-10m-in-pre-seed-funding/)

**Published:** June 17, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** CampusAI, the world's first generative platform that revolutionizes online education into an immersive adventure, has successfully raised $10 million in a pre-seed funding round led by prominent Polish angel investor Maciej Zientara.

**Content:**

CampusAI, the world’s first generative platform that revolutionizes [online education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-education/) into an immersive adventure, has recently announced a significant milestone. The company has successfully raised $10 million in a pre-seed funding round led by prominent Polish angel investor Maciej Zientara, the founder of Supernova Group (backed by Berlin-based PropTech1 Ventures) and a partner in JR Holding. With this substantial investment, CampusAI is poised to expand to its first new market within three months and is set to enter 10 new countries by the end of the year. This strategic move will enable the company to establish a global network of interactive platforms that promote collaboration with AI and launch a virtual district for idea testing.

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Founded in 2023 by Aureliusz Górski, CampusAI is dedicated to professionals from various fields who wish to use AI professionally and ethically. The platform offers development through so-called [blended learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/blended-learning/), combining online learning, community-based development, and the opportunity to gain experience while carrying out projects within a virtual campus. Headquartered in Warsaw, the startup creates ideal conditions for growth for those starting their adventure with AI and those already taking advantage of [artificial intelligence](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/artificial-intelligence/) opportunities and want to systematize their knowledge, obtain certification for these competencies, and even create services within the ecosystem.

Corporate clients can use the CampusAI platform to build comprehensive e-learning suites that support digital transformation. Its ecosystem visualizes its interactive content using a cutting-edge software engine developed for gaming, allowing the creation of custom learning environments.

Co-founder & CEO of CampusAI, Aureliusz Górski, expressed his excitement about the company’s future and its mission, stated:

> **After achieving success in the Polish market, we’re ready to expand globally with the backing of an investor who shares our vision. Maciej Zientara has extensive experience in building value in international markets. He’s the dream investor for any startup because he brings in know-how, not just cash.**

CampusAI aims to empower every user with the tools and knowledge to navigate and thrive in an AI-driven world. Integrating cutting-edge technologies with practical applications seeks to foster a culture of continuous learning and adaptation. Its platform provides access to advanced AI tools and offers [personalized learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/personalized-learning/) paths, ensuring that each user can maximize their potential and achieve their unique goals.

Commenting on the fundraising, Angel investor Maciej Zientara, the Founder of Supernova Group, stated:

> **I’m thrilled to become a part of this global project that will impact not just the corporate world but all of society. CampusAI has developed a unique, scalable educational concept for AI, giving organizations a competitive edge in addressing the challenges of the digital revolution while respecting the principles of social responsibility. Artificial intelligence will affect everyone’s job, so it’s essential to develop effective education that gives people the skills they need to thrive in tomorrow’s labour market.**

In addition to businesses, CampusAI is partnering with universities and public-sector organizations, providing them with an engine to build their [e-learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/e-learning/) platforms.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Blended Learning, EdTech Funding, EdTech Investors, EdTech Startups/Companies, Online Education, Personalized Learning, Universities

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### [International Digital Citizenship Standards: Stories from Vietnam](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/international-digital-citizenship-standards-stories-from-vietnam/)

**Published:** June 17, 2024
**Author:** Carrie Rogers-Whitehead

**Excerpt:** The Vietnamese government sees digital skills as a non-negotiable and is building standards based on frameworks like UNESCO's. Read this article to understand Vietnam's efforts to implement digital citizenship education nationwide. 

**Content:**

What does implementing digital citizenship look like for an entire country? If anyone does have the answer to that question, I suppose it may be me and my coauthor, Dr. Vanessa Monterosa, who scaled digital citizenship professional learning across the Los Angeles Unified School District. We wrote a book on that topic for ISTE, [Deepening Digital Citizenship](https://iste.org/learning-library/books), but when I wrote that book, I never thought I’d be explaining the topic to an entire country.

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Except there I was. This past July, I was in Hanoi at the [Ministry of Education](https://moet.gov.vn/Pages/home.aspx) (MoET), explaining [digital citizenship](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/digital-citizenship/), trends, definitions, and standards in the United States to a room of country leaders.

![International Digital Citizenship Standards Stories from Vietnam](https://www.edtechreview.in/wp-content/uploads/picture1-international-digital-citizenship-standards-stories-from-vietnam.webp "International Digital Citizenship Standards: Stories from Vietnam")

You need to look back to 2010 to understand why I was there. According to Trần Ánh Ngân Sa, Academic Director with KDC Education, “The Ex-Prime Minister had approved and supported the national strategy of ‘developing VN into an advanced country of information technology.” Vietnam is rapidly digitizing, and [the government is investing in startups and the digital economy](https://www.cnbc.com/2023/07/12/vietnams-digitalization-efforts-fuel-startup-scene.html). However, to reach those goals outlined in the National Digital Transformation Programme, a workforce with those [digital skills](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/digital-skilling/) must be needed. Teachers are essential to those skills, and part of the Programme means that teachers of all levels must be able to use and apply technology in their teaching.

Sa says that “under such circumstances, MoET has decided that digital skills are the very need for students who will be the main force in years to come. That has led MoET to build digital competence, digital Literacy, and digital citizenship education.”

How do you implement digital citizenship for an entire country? It’s hard to say since it’s never been done, but I told MoET what I’ve told other schools and teachers—start with standards and skills.

The national curriculum in Vietnam, from primary through high school, is competency-based. The Ministry of Education sets the standards, and they are building new digital citizenship standards referencing multiple sources, including the United National Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). UNESCO’s [Digital Competencies and Skills](https://www.unesco.org/en/digital-competencies-skills?hub=752) has student and teacher standards and [OER Resources](https://oercommons.org/hubs/UNESCO) for countries to share and collaborate. ISTE has also [aligned how its standards interconnect](https://iste.org/iste-standards-and-unesco) with that framework.

Countries can take UNESCO’s framework and, just like states in the U.S., adapt the framework to their own needs. In Vietnam’s national curriculum, they have a specific “information technology competency” that, along with other items, lists “Behave appropriately in the digital environment” and “Have communication and collaboration in the digital environment.” “As you see,” says Sa, “these competencies are closely related to our digital citizenship content. We build out a digital citizenship curriculum to meet these competency standards.”

Standards or competencies provide the foundation, but it’s teachers who put them into practice. Those practices can vary from country to country, city to city and classroom to classroom. In Vietnam, KDC Education has an initiative where students create posters about their understanding of digital citizenship.

![International Digital Citizenship Standards Stories from Vietnam](https://www.edtechreview.in/wp-content/uploads/picture2-international-digital-citizenship-standards-stories-from-vietnam.webp "International Digital Citizenship Standards: Stories from Vietnam") ![](https://www.edtechreview.in/wp-content/uploads/picture3-international-digital-citizenship-standards-stories-from-vietnam.webp "International Digital Citizenship Standards: Stories from Vietnam") ![](https://www.edtechreview.in/wp-content/uploads/picture4-international-digital-citizenship-standard-stories-from-vietnam.webp "Understanding About Digital Citizenship")

Having shared standards/competencies/frameworks helps with implementation. If there are no shared definitions, values and goals, well-meaning initiatives around digital citizenship will stay siloed or not even get off the ground. In my book [Deepening Digital Citizenship](https://iste.org/learning-library/books), I wrote, “Digital citizenship is everyone’s responsibility, but no one’s authority.” Taking authority means prioritization, funding, staff training and advocacy. Implementation is hard, long-term work. It’s not just an event but a daily practice by teachers.

**Categories:** Insight

**Tags:** 21st Century Education, 21st Century Learning, Cyber Safety, Digital Citizenship, Digital Education, Digital Safety, Vietnam EdTech

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### [Crisis Prevention Institute Launches 'Reframing Behavior', an Innovative Schoolwide Training Programme](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/crisis-prevention-institute-launches-reframing-behavior-an-innovative-schoolwide-training-programme/)

**Published:** June 17, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), the leading provider of de-escalation and crisis prevention training programmes, has recently announced the launch of Reframing Behavior, its new groundbreaking, subscription-based, schoolwide training programme.

**Content:**

Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), the leading provider of de-escalation and crisis prevention training programmes for workplaces worldwide, has recently announced the launch of Reframing Behavior, its new groundbreaking, subscription-based, schoolwide training programme that unpacks the latest [neuroscience](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/neuroscience/) to help all educators build a more positive, supportive learning environment and prevent disruptive classroom behaviour. This cutting-edge curriculum is designed to support educators in managing their own emotions and understanding how the nervous system reacts to stress while helping children go from stress reactions to the best learning states.

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Reframing Behavior is designed to teach school staff how to understand the origins of Behavior — the “why”— through a neuroscience lens. Hence, they are better able to help students navigate out of the fight, flight or freeze mode they often find themselves in when experiencing stressors, conflict or moments that trigger trauma. Its Key elements include:

- Learning how neuroscience connects to Behavior and mental health
- Practicing emotional regulation and self-awareness
- Strategies to assume stress behaviour first and use positive language
- Techniques to build strong, supportive relationships with students

Speaking about the development, Susan Driscoll, President of CPI, said:

> **Our schools are in the midst of a mental health crisis, which has led to an uptick in disruptive Behavior in classrooms and an alarming increase in teacher turnover. Reframing Behavior addresses these issues by providing educators with actionable skills and knowledge to help improve their well-being and provide more positive support for students.**

Reframing Behavior, a programme developed in collaboration with Connie Persike, M.S., CCC/SLP, educational consultant and owner of Supportable Solutions, and Guy Stephens, Founder of the Alliance Against Seclusion and Restraint, brings their extensive experience and unwavering commitment to a shared mission. Their expertise has been pivotal in shaping a program that not only addresses immediate challenges, but also sets the stage for lasting positive change in schools.

Guy Stephens, Founder of the Alliance Against Seclusion and Restraint, added:

> **Reframing Behavior brings neuroscience to our schools, helping us understand Behavior through the lens of our brain and nervous system. This proactive programme focuses on proper crisis prevention, moving us toward a future where restraint or seclusion is no longer necessary. A better understanding of behaviour—our own and the children we serve—can transform school culture and create better outcomes for students, teachers, and staff.**

The programme is available to schools nationwide as an affordable, subscription-based service with tiered pricing based on school size. This ensures that the programme’s benefits are accessible to all, regardless of the school’s financial capacity. Implementation is easy, as the content is designed for both professional learning communities (PLCs) and [professional development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/professional-development/) for educators and staff. The annual subscription includes facilitator training, access to an online course, a learning library, and habit development activities. Easy, online access to content for all staff ensures that the training is easily accessible while allowing for new training material to be added and accessed anywhere, anytime.

Crisis Prevention Institute is dedicated to changing behaviours and reducing conflict for everyone’s care, welfare, safety, and security. The company believes the power of empathy, meaningful connections, personal safety, and security are the antidotes to fear and anxiety. Since 1980, the platform has helped train more than 17 million people within service-oriented industries, including education, health care, behavioural health, long-term care, human services, security, corporate, and retail. CPI teaches professionals the skills to recognize, prevent, and respond to crises in the workplace. With tiered levels of training, it offers customizable solutions that fit every role and risk level to foster organization-wide safety and well-being.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Healthcare, Mental Wellness, Neuroscience, Online Courses, Online Training, Professional Development, Student Mental Health

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### [Jamia Millia Islamia Unveils Short-Term Programme on AI and Machine Learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/jamia-millia-islamia-unveils-short-term-programme-on-ai-and-machine-learning/)

**Published:** June 17, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** The Department of Computer Engineering at Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) is set to host a three-week short-term training programme (STTP) on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) in a hybrid format.

**Content:**

The Department of Computer Engineering at Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) is set to host a three-week short-term training programme (STTP) on [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/artificial-intelligence/) (AI) and [Machine Learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/machine-learning/) (ML) in a hybrid format. Those possessing a diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate, or PhD with a math background are eligible for the programme. The application process will begin on June 19. Interested and eligible individuals can apply by visiting the official website.

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The course, designed with a practical approach, offers 130 seats. 80 students will be offered offline classes on a first-come, first-served (FCFS) basis, and 50 students will be provided [online classes](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-classes/). The 50-hour short-term training course, running from July 1 to 19, includes 20 hours of theory classes and a significant 30 hours of practical sessions. It covers five modules: Introduction to AI and Python Basics, Applied Data Science with Python, Machine Learning Algorithms, Deep Learning for Computer Vision with Keras and TensorFlow, and Deep Learning for NLP with Keras and TensorFlow.

Professionals from Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) and other prestigious central and foreign universities, as well as IITs, NIITs, IIITs, and industry professionals, will teach the students and assist them with practical sessions.

JMI’s Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE) also accepts applications from students interested in learning Urdu. This one-year course is designed for students from Hindi or English medium backgrounds. Admissions are open year-round, and interested candidates can apply by visiting the official website.

Jamia Millia Islamia’s vision is to strive to foster the goals of building a secular and modern system of integrated education for the sustainable development of society and a better future for all. It aims to become a world-class institution that disseminates and advances knowledge by providing instructional, research, and extension excellence while promoting the philosophy of nationalism, pluralism, and education to help the nation deal with new and emerging challenges. Besides its nine faculties, the Jamia has several learning and research centres, like the AJK-Mass Communication Research Centre (MCRC) and the Academy of International Studies. It offers various undergraduate and postgraduate IT courses. Apart from this, the institution has a campus-wide network connecting many of its departments and offices.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Hybrid Learning, Machine Learning, Offline Education, Online Classes, Online Courses, Online Programs, Research, Universities

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### [iLearningEngines Partners With ULTS to Transform Corporate Training](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/ilearningengines-partners-with-ults-to-transform-corporate-training/)

**Published:** June 14, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** iLearningEngines, Inc. (Nasdaq: AILE) (“iLearningEngines” or “the Company”), a leader in AI-powered learning and work automation, is thrilled to announce a collaborative partnership with UL Technology Solutions (“ULTS”), an IT service provider based in Kerala, India.

**Content:**

iLearningEngines, Inc. (Nasdaq: AILE) (“iLearningEngines” or “the Company”), a leader in AI-powered learning and work automation, is thrilled to announce a collaborative partnership with UL Technology Solutions (“ULTS”), an IT service provider based in Kerala, India. This partnership has led to the launch of the Microverse AI Engine, a game-changer in how ULTS manages content creation and training for its 450+ employees.

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ULTS’ large staff fulfils many roles and responsibilities using various skill sets and workflows. As part of its mission to provide large companies with the latest technologies, ULTS needed to train developers to use an AI-powered analytics platform. However, limited courses were available online, and the analytics platform’s learning content was often not user-friendly.

ULTS needed a learning automation system tailored to its environment, learnings and patterns. The training also needed to be customized to match the role of the [employee](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/employee/) assigned to take the course and strategically assembled with engaging content for maximum retention of information. Microverse, an AI Engine in the iLearningEngines platform, is designed to deliver targeted, scalable learning solutions across various functions. The course and content creation tool utilizes AI to consume and repurpose data from internal and external sources, while the iLearningEngines Learning Automation platform’s robust tracking systems, configurable dashboards, and mobile accessibility ensure every employee engages with consistent, impactful learning experiences. Each individual’s training status and progress updates are instantly available through the Learning Automation platform.

Murali Gopalan, CEO of ULTS, commented on the collaboration:

> **Partnering with iLearningEngines as our AI technology provider was an obvious choice for us. Their ability to deliver cross-industry and cross-functional AI applications aligns perfectly with our vision. ILearningEngines stands out because of its proven track record in creating configurable and scalable AI solutions catering to a broad spectrum of industries.**

Leveraging Microverse, ULTS can create interactive courses featuring multimedia content, including videos, quizzes, knowledge checks and assessments. These more prosperous, comprehensive multimedia training components keep users engaged and ensure maximum information retention when training courses are completed.

Ratish Nair, AVP of Sales and Business Development of iLearningEngines, added:

> **When ULTS shared their requirement of building a training programme on a complex technical subject, we knew that the Microverse AI Engine would be the ideal fit for them as we could help accelerate content creation for the learning team and help users get trained in a short time. Historically, developing a comprehensive course like this would have required a team of specialists: a data analytics engineer, a Microsoft engineer, and a learning development manager, and would require several weeks to complete. We were able to roll this out in just two weeks.**

With the introduction of iLearningEngines’ Microverse AI Engine, ULTS has experienced a significant transformation in its training process. The engine has enabled ULTS to train employees on the use of a new, cutting-edge technology platform in a fraction of the time it would have taken using ULTS’ legacy training approach. This is a testament to the power and efficiency of the Microverse AI Engine.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Corporate Training, Digital Training, Employee, Employee Training, Multimedia, Online Courses, Partnerships

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### [MCN Academy and Harvard Business School Online Unite to Develop Future-Ready Skills](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/mcn-academy-and-harvard-business-school-online-unite-to-develop-future-ready-skills/)

**Published:** June 14, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** MCN Academy, the talent hub of parent company MCN, is taking a significant step in its commitment to upskilling its talents for the future.

**Content:**

MCN Academy, the talent hub of parent company MCN, is taking a significant step in its commitment to [upskilling](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/upskilling/) its talents for the future. Through a strategic partnership with Harvard Business School Online, MCN Academy is launching a comprehensive platform that will foster growth and development at all levels. This initiative, designed to meet individual and business needs, is informed by learning, feedback, and analysis, ensuring the most effective and tailored approach to [talent development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/talent-development/).

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Aligned with the ambitions of its global networks, MCN Academy is committed to further nurturing and fast-tracking high-potential talent, upskilling across leadership development and within areas that will be critical for future business growth. The Academy will partner with reputable academic bodies, starting with a dedicated Harvard Business School Online learning collaboration for mid-management and executive leader talents, to be rolled out this month.

Over the next two years, MCN Academy will invest in three business-critical themes relevant to all MCN agencies. These themes will focus on helping upskill the company’s talents while scaling and enriching its skillset and capabilities for clients. These include leadership development at all career stages, generative AI, and emotionally intelligent and inclusive leadership.

Commenting on the latest development, Ghassan Harfouche, CEO of MCN MENAT, said:

> **We are deeply committed to Learning & Development in the MENAT region; our focus is to collaborate with the best and most progressive partners to ensure the upskilling of our talents, at all levels and all career stages, in areas that are critical for the future development and growth of our clients and our own business.**

By using insights from the business, MCN Academy focuses on relevant areas with expert partners to deliver best-in-class leadership development opportunities for its people across key career moments. These bespoke programmes span rising and next-generation leaders right through to high potential and mid-management, plus visionary executive leaders in the company.

Ricarda Ruecker, Chief Talent Officer of MCN MENAT, stated:

> **Our people are undoubtedly our most important asset, which is why we continue to invest in their upskilling and progression at every stage of their career. The MCN Academy is grounded in real insight and analysis on which areas of progression will help grow our people and our business and ensure the highest quality skillset for client offerings for the future. It is a platform for hybrid and scaled programmes integrating internal training and collaboration with expert external bodies to deliver personal and professional progression for our people.**

Harvard Business School Online initially referred to as HBX was founded in 2014 to expand the School’s impact and reach while upholding its mission of developing leaders who transform the world. The School offers a unique and highly engaging way to learn vital business concepts, enabling committed learners to transform their careers, organisations, and lives. Since then, it has educated 100,000-plus learners from more than 175 countries via our innovative online platform.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Career Growth, Future-ready Careers, Leadership Skills, Online Education, Online Learning, Partnership, Talent Development, Upskilling

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### [Oracle & TNSDC Collaborate to Upskill Students in AI and Machine Learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/oracle-tnsdc-collaborate-to-upskill-students-in-ai-and-machine-learning/)

**Published:** June 14, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Oracle and Tamil Nadu Skill Development Corporation (TNSDC) have embarked on a monumental collaboration, launching a specialized skills development programme under the state's massive skill enhancement initiative, Naan Mudhalvan.

**Content:**

Oracle and Tamil Nadu Skill Development Corporation (TNSDC) have embarked on a monumental collaboration, launching a specialized [skills development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/skills-developement/) programme under the state’s massive skill enhancement initiative, Naan Mudhalvan. This initiative is set to provide employment-linked skills development training to an astounding number of more than 200,000 students in the state. TNSDC, in partnership with Oracle, is offering Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) training, a significant step in advancing the careers of students in the state.

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As part of this transformative skilling initiative, by 2024, over 200,000 youth at various stages of their learning and professional goals will be trained and certified on cutting-edge technologies from Oracle. These include cloud, data science, [artificial intelligence](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/artificial-intelligence/) (AI), [machine learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/machine-learning/) (ML), and [blockchain](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/blockchain/). Since its inception, this programme has already attracted over 60,000 students from diverse streams in more than 900 colleges across the state, promising a brighter future for their careers.

Speaking about the initiative, Tmt J. Innocent Divya, Managing Director, Tamil Nadu Skill Development Corporation, said:

> **Tamil Nadu ranks among one of India’s top 12 states with a growing youth population. As part of our responsibility to provide youth and young professionals with a platform to upskill themselves and achieve their career goals, we launched Naan Mudhalvan. We have already reached 1.3 million students through this initiative. With Oracle, we aim to train over 200,000 of them in new technology skills that could positively impact their future career opportunities.**

Teachers and academicians will deliver the training as part of the curriculum on campus. Specific modules will be offered as a [digital learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/digital-learning/) experience through Oracle MyLearn, Oracle’s comprehensive training and enablement platform from Oracle University, used by thousands of trainees worldwide. It will offer rigorous foundational training in cloud technologies, leading to professional-level training, certifications, and additional training that will be individually curated based on learning levels and educational goals. The programme will provide students and professionals with a foundation in [cloud computing](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/cloud-computing/) and a better understanding of other core concepts such as AI, ML, data science or blockchain.

Shailender Kumar, Senior Vice President and Regional Managing Director, Oracle India and NetSuite JAPAC, added:

> **We are delighted to collaborate with the Tamil Nadu government and significantly contribute to advancing India’s digital economy. Oracle’s Skills Development Initiative is designed to offer solutions to support government institutions, providing candidate training and job placement assistance to ensure the next generation of tech leaders receive the best possible education and support. With Oracle certification recognized as an industry standard for professionals, it enhances knowledge and validates skills sought by employers, thereby improving job prospects and stability.**

Oracle University provides access to some of the world’s leading technology experts and practitioners to support cloud technology training and certification worldwide. More than 20 million hours of the University learning content have been viewed by learners globally, and the programme has trained more than 3.1 million Oracle-certified professionals in the global workforce. Oracle India aims to help people see data in new ways, discover insights, and unlock endless possibilities. The platform offers integrated suites of applications plus secure, autonomous infrastructure in the Oracle Cloud.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, Career Growth, Certification, Cloud Computing, Digital Learning, Machine Learning, Skills Development, Tech Skilling, Upskilling

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### [Battelle for Kids Unveils 'The Future of the Portrait of a Graduate' Report](https://www.edtechreview.in/research/battelle-for-kids-unveils-the-future-of-the-portrait-of-a-graduate-report/)

**Published:** June 13, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Battelle for Kids, a national, non-profit organization dedicated to realizing the power of future-ready, deep learning for every student, has recently published its seminal report, "The Future of the Portrait of a Graduate."

**Content:**

Battelle for Kids, a national, non-profit organization dedicated to realizing the power of future-ready, deep learning for every student, has recently published its seminal report, **“The Future of the Portrait of a Graduate.”** The comprehensive report evaluates a decade of progress in transforming education by implementing the Portrait of a Graduate framework.

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The world is rapidly changing in all facets of society, including education and work. The report curates research from reputable sources to provide a state of affairs in PK-12 education and the workforce while sharing original insights from EdLeader21 Network members into the impact of this Portrait work on the school district, [community](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/community/), student learning, and instruction.

The report offers valuable insights and practical guidance for educators, policymakers, and community leaders committed to preparing students for a dynamic and unpredictable world.

The research highlights the importance of going beyond performance measures to promote more engaging and significant learning experiences, especially in light of two decades of extensive standardized testing.

The following are the Key insights from the report:

### **Catalyst for Transformation**

The Portrait is a robust framework for a unified community vision, but lasting change requires a systemwide sustained effort and commitment from all stakeholders.

### **Student and Educator Empowerment**

Engaging students and teachers in the Portrait process fosters empowerment and validates their perspectives, shaping concept-based teaching and learning where rigorous academic content and durable skills work in concert.

### **Durable Skills Focus**

Durable skills serve as a common ground, aligning stakeholders across diverse sectors to recognize their importance.

### **Importance of Community Engagement**

Deep community [engagement](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/engagement/) and transparent communication are pivotal for successful portrait implementation, which drives support and action.

### **Alignment with Workforce Needs**

By integrating durable skills into academic content, the Portrait aligns education with workforce demands, preparing students for diverse post-secondary pathways.

### **Sustainable Momentum Through Practice**

Strong leadership, consistent practice, and integration of the Portrait into all aspects of the school district drive momentum and ensure long-term sustainability.

“The Future of the Portrait of a Graduate” culminates extensive research, community engagement, and practical experience. The report features contributions from key stakeholders, including the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, AASA, The School Superintendents Association, and America Succeeds. Additionally, with 70% of EdLeader21 Network member districts having implemented a Portrait, the report amplifies the voices of various district superintendents and central office leaders, offering tangible examples of real-world application and impact.

You’ll also find insights into Portraits’ planning, design, and implementation from more than a dozen nationwide districts, including rural, suburban, and urban systems. It also marks the beginning of continuous efforts. In the coming year, Battelle for Kids will lead and support initiatives to shape the future of the Portrait of a Graduate.

Expressing his thoughts on the recently released report, Mike Duncan, Ed.D., President & CEO of Battelle for Kids, said:

> **The relentless focus on test scores has often left students struggling to find personal relevance and joy in their education. Our new report highlights how the Portrait of a Graduate framework can reorient educational strategies to prioritize rigorous academic content and durable skills. As a former superintendent, adopting this approach in my district shifted my focus from mere test scores to infusing education with meaning and joy, emphasizing real-world applications, and fostering student independence.**

### **About Battelle for Kids**

Battelle for Kids empowers educators to prepare every student for tomorrow’s world. It partners alongside school districts, state agencies, and strategic partners to solve complex issues in education. Supported by an initial grant from Battelle Memorial Institute, the company was established in 2001 by the Ohio Business Roundtable to advance student achievement and growth in Ohio. In 2005, BFK became an independent, national not-for-profit organization focused on developing innovative services and solutions that empower and support teachers, leaders, and school systems to reach every learner. In 2017, the firm welcomed EdLeader21, the premier national network for education transformation, dedicated to accelerating the implementation of 21st-century, deeper learning.

**Categories:** Research

**Tags:** Communication, Community, Educational Leadership, Engagement, NonProfits, Reports, Survey

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### [Lovely Professional University Partners With EY India to Offer Innovative Tech MBA Programme](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/lovely-professional-university-partners-with-ey-india-to-offer-innovative-tech-mba-programme/)

**Published:** June 13, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Lovely Professional University (LPU) has teamed with global professional services firm EY India as a knowledge partner to provide an innovative Tech MBA programme.

**Content:**

Lovely Professional University (LPU) has teamed with global professional services firm EY India as a knowledge partner to provide an innovative Tech MBA programme, marking an ambitious decision to equip future leaders with the necessary skills to thrive in the digital age. This one-of-a-kind MBA (Management Technology) aims to bridge the gap between business strategy and technological innovation, empowering students to drive success in the rapidly evolving 21st-century landscape.

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The Tech MBA curriculum is meticulously designed to blend advanced [technical skills](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/technical-skills/) with strategic business acumen. Students will gain expertise in data analysis, statistical modelling, [machine learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/machine-learning/), database management, big data, and cloud computing, enabling them to leverage [data-driven](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/data-driven/) insights for informed decision-making. Dr. Rajesh Verma, Senior Dean of the Mittal School of Business, said, “The programme focuses on leadership and strategic thinking.” Students will not only master programming languages such as ‘Python’ and ‘R’ but will also gain insights into technology skills like data visualization, big data, and information security.

One of the programme’s most notable features is an international visit to global business hubs such as Singapore or Dubai, which gives students tremendous exposure to the world and insights into various business and technological ecosystems.

Furqan Warsi, FAAS Partner at EY India, commented on the collaboration:

> **We endeavour to bring the right mix of subject matter experts, real-life case studies, and experience sharing to the modules covered. This will ensure students learn the business applications of analytics concepts and tools and how to select and implement relevant technologies for different business scenarios.**

The knowledge partnership with EY brings industry expertise directly into the classroom, benefiting students from real-world case studies, hands-on projects, and master classes led by industry professionals. Moreover, a one-month internship at relevant organizations proposed by EY across India offers students practical, hands-on experience in their desired fields.

The Tech MBA programme graduates at LPU can anticipate various career opportunities, including roles such as Technology Consultant, Product Manager, Data Analyst, IT Project Manager, and Business Development Manager. They will be well-positioned to work with leading companies like TCS, Infosys, Wipro, EY, and Microsoft. With its cutting-edge curriculum, global exposure, and industry-academia partnership, the Tech MBA programme at Lovely Professional University sets a new benchmark in preparing future leaders for the ever-evolving digital landscape.

Lovely Professional University’s vision is to be a premier academic institution recognized internationally for contributing to industry and society through excellence in teaching, learning, research, internationalization, [entrepreneurship](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/entrepreneurship/) and leadership. The University offers programmes to improve employability globally in partnership with leading global brands such as CompTia, Transorg Analytics, Geeks for Geeks, IMA(USA), NSE Academy, Safeducate, etc. It collaborates with companies like Google, Microsoft, Intel, PEGA, Informatica, Oracle, CISCO, VMWARE, Texas Instruments, Bosch, Tech Mahindra and many others for employability enhancement.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Cloud Computing, Employability Skills, Entrepreneurship, Machine Learning, Partnerships, Tech Upskilling, Technical Skills, Universities

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### [Zamit Introduces iTERM Programme to Foster Teaching Excellence Nationwide](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/zamit-introduces-iterm-programme-to-foster-teaching-excellence-nationwide/)

**Published:** June 13, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Zamit, a pioneering force in educational transformation, has partnered with QAI, UK, to unveil the iTERM Programme.

**Content:**

Zamit, a pioneering force in educational transformation, has partnered with QAI, UK, to unveil the iTERM Programme. This one-of-a-kind international Teaching Excellence & Relevance Management (iTERM) Programme, a 130-hour Continuing Professional Development (CPD) initiative, is set to revolutionize the educational landscape. It equips teachers of classes three and above with the skills, attributes, and resources necessary for educational excellence in the 21st century.

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iTERM, mapped to Level 5 of the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) in England and Northern Ireland, represents the world’s first holistic approach to teacher development. It uses Zamit’s proprietary Measure, Improve, and Monitor (M-I-M) model, focusing on the research-based Nine Dimensions, covering 80+ Teaching Excellence and Relevance Management (TERM) skills. It also offers a comprehensive 130-hour training regimen designed to enhance teaching capabilities for educators of classes 3 to 12. Furthermore, this programme leverages Zamit’s proprietary Nine Dimensions, covering over 80 essential skills for teaching excellence and relevance management.

Sharing his thoughts on the latest initiative, Abhijeet Mukherjee, CEO of Zamit, said:

> **We are thrilled to introduce the iTERM Programme, marking a significant step towards fostering teaching excellence across schools nationwide. This initiative reflects our unwavering commitment to continuous professional development, providing teachers with the latest skills, knowledge, and resources necessary to inspire and educate future generations. By empowering educators, we aim to create a lasting impact on the quality of education and the overall learning experience for students.**

Teachers enrolled in the iTERM Programme can also participate in annual research grants funded by The Future Foundation. Additionally, they will have continuous access to a Resource Vault offering a variety of curated classroom support materials and [professional development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/professional-development/) content. They will also have the opportunity to attend regular webinars and symposia led by national and international experts to provide ongoing professional insights. The programme includes tools to build and update a teacher’s professional profile and opportunities for rewards and recognition.

The initiative is delivered through a [blended learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/blended-learning/) model, offering flexibility with both face-to-face and online modules. It includes five structured Professional Development Programmes for skill enhancement, 18 webinars and symposia for expert insights, action research activity and guided self-developmental engagements tailored to individual growth. Participants will engage in practical teaching activities and evaluations through assignments and observations with impact analysis reports to measure teaching effectiveness.

Zamit uses cutting-edge AI technology to provide educators and students with personalized enhancing solutions backed by extensive Learner Analytics (LA). The platform offers globally recognized [certifications](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/certifications/) in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland that align with the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF). QAI UK is an official authority that accredits qualifications in the UK. The company is redefining educational standards, emphasizing innovation and quality, enabling students and teachers to thrive in today’s fast-paced learning environments.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** 21st Century Teaching, Blended Learning, Certifications, EdTech Initiative, EdTech Startups/Companies, Engagement, Online Education, Online Teaching, Professional Development

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### [Unacademy Launches Unacademy Stars, an Exclusive Training Programme to Empower Youths](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/unacademy-launches-unacademy-stars-an-exclusive-training-programme-to-empower-youths/)

**Published:** June 13, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Unacademy, India's largest learning platform, is thrilled to launch the Unacademy Stars, an exclusive training programme designed to nurture the next generation of top educators.

**Content:**

Unacademy, India’s largest learning platform, is thrilled to launch the Unacademy Stars, an exclusive training programme designed to nurture the next generation of top educators. This initiative aims to empower young, passionate and driven individuals to shape the future of [Indian education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/indian-education/).

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Unacademy Stars is an innovative initiative designed to assist educators and aspiring educators in achieving excellence in guiding students through significant [exams](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/exams/) like JEE, NEET UG, UPSC CSE, GATE, CAT, NET, CA, Judiciary Exams, CLAT, Class 6-8, and Foundation (Class 9–12). The programme has opened enrollment for its summer 2024 cohort. Participants selected through the three-stage application process will undergo a 12-week training programme in Bengaluru.

The following requirements must be fulfilled for the programme’s selection process to identify candidates with exceptional teaching potential.

**Round 1 –** **Application Form:** June 10 – 17

- Submit your application online, detailing your educational background and teaching interests.

**Round 2 –** **Online Assessment**: June 24 – 26

- Subject matter experts will evaluate your teaching and presentation skills via a virtual call.

**Round 3 –** **Online 1-1 Interview:** June 30 – July 03

- Assessments of your subject fundamentals, teaching, and soft skills.

**Final Selection and Relocation:** July 15

- Upon selection, candidates will relocate to Bengaluru to commence training.

**Training and Development:** The 12-week intensive programme is designed to transform selected individuals into top-tier educators:

- **Mentorship:** Guidance from Unacademy’s leading educators.
- **Guest Lectures:** Weekly sessions with experienced Educators, creators and industry experts.
- **Hands-on Experience:** Regular practice sessions and real-time feedback.
- **Team Building:** Engaging in outdoor adventures, creative workshops and social events.

**Programme Phases:**

**Month 1: Foundation Building**

- Personality development workshops and innovative teaching techniques.

**Month 2: Skill Enhancement**

- Specialized on-camera training, advanced presentation techniques, and proficiency in educational technologies.

**Month 3: Marketing and Personal Branding**

- Creating engaging content, managing YouTube channels, and delivering high-quality educational content.

**Benefits and Perks:**

- **Competitive Compensation:** Fixed salary of ₹10 LPA, potentially increasing to ₹20-25 LPA based on performance after one year.
- **Top Educator Contract:** One-year contract with Unacademy post-training.
- **Community and Networking:** Building connections with like-minded individuals and becoming part of a large educator community.
- **Special Benefits:** Complimentary accommodation for the first 15 days, a laptop, and an onboarding kit.

Interested candidates can join the Unacademy Stars programme. It offers aspiring educators a unique opportunity to develop their skills and significantly impact the education sector in India. Applications are now open until June 17, 2024.

In 2015, Gaurav Munjal, Hemesh Singh, and Roman Saini established Unacademy. Founded in 2010 as a YouTube channel by Gaurav Munjal, it has become India’s most significant learning platform, serving over 99 million learners and more than 91,000 registered educators. The company is revolutionizing education in India by providing education to learners in over 10,000 cities in over 14 Indian languages. Unacademy Group comprises Unacademy, Graphy, UnacademyX, NextLevel, and Prepladder.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** EdTech Initiative, EdTech Startups/Companies, Educational Content, Exams, Indian Education, Online Courses, Online Education, Online Learning, Online Training, teaching strategy

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### [Eduport Raises Undisclosed Amount of Funding From Edupreneur Tom Joseph](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/eduport-raises-undisclosed-amount-of-funding-from-edupreneur-tom-joseph/)

**Published:** June 12, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Eduport, one of India's fastest-growing startups in the educational technology sector, has successfully concluded its latest round of funding, which involved an undisclosed amount from edupreneur-cum-angel investor Dr. Tom M. Joseph.

**Content:**

Eduport, one of India’s fastest-growing startups in the educational technology sector, has successfully concluded its latest round of funding, which involved an undisclosed amount from edupreneur-cum-angel investor Dr. Tom M. Joseph. The Europe-based Verso Capital played a significant part in this initiative by connecting the two entities with similar objectives.

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According to the company, this strategic infusion of funds will not only reinforce the tech infrastructure required to cater to the expanding base of students across geographies but also significantly improve the learning experience for students from non-English mediums. A remarkable portion of this amount will be utilized towards content creation and curation in multiple languages, a move that will overcome language barriers and provide a more inclusive learning environment.

Founded in 2020 by Ajas Mohammed Jansher (NIT Alumni), Eduport offers NEET, KEAM, CUET, and JEE classes both online and offline to thousands of students. The startup aims to provide world-class education online, in the Vernacular Language, at an affordable cost to all. Students from financially stable families have many options to get high-quality coaching, whereas students from financially struggling families are left without a chance to compete. Eduport founders, who themselves had to go through this struggle and were fortunate to clear the IIT/JEE entrance examinations, felt obligated to give back to society by providing quality coaching at an affordable cost to every student.

Commenting on the funding, Founder of Eduport, Ajas Mohammed Jansher, said:

> **This investment is a testament to the transformative potential of AI in education. Our goal is to empower students and teachers worldwide with intelligent tools that personalize the learning experience and unlock new possibilities for academic achievement. With the newly secured funds, Eduport plans to strengthen its technology infrastructure and further expand its reach into untapped markets.**

Dr. Tom M. Joseph, who sits on advisory and governing councils of numerous [universities](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/universities/) and professional bodies in and outside the country, seeks immense potential in the online platform to revolutionize entrance education and motivate students from diverse geographical, educational, and financial backgrounds to compete with other students with sound preparation and confidence in [exams](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/exams/) such as NEET, KEAM, CUET, and JEE.

Dr Joseph expressed his gratitude to Mr. Julien Machot, veteran EdTech investor and founder of Verso Capital, a leading investment firm based out of Luxembourg, for his invaluable guidance throughout this drive. He added:

> **To make India a superpower in education, we must first address the urban-rural divide and ensure quality education for all rather than just meeting the literacy goals. Indian students have tremendous potential, and with adequate facilities and guidance, we can transform them into a highly competent breed to lead the world on all fronts.**

The CEO of Eduport, Akshay Muralidharan, expressed Jansher’s enthusiasm by saying:

> **We are thrilled to partner with Dr Tom M. Joseph and the advisory firm Verso Capital as we embark on this exciting new chapter.**

Through this investment, Dr Tom Joseph has joined the board of Eduport, who is also the New Initiatives Director at Jain University, brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the table, positioning itself as a key player in fostering innovation and driving growth in the startup sector.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** EdTech Funding, EdTech Investors, EdTech Startups/Companies, Entrance Exam, Exams, Online Courses, Online Education, Universities

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### [Amira Learning Announces Merger With Istation to Elevate AI Education](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/amira-learning-announces-merger-with-istation-to-elevate-ai-education/)

**Published:** June 12, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Amira Learning (Amira), the first AI-powered reading assistant that has helped millions of students with reading fluency and comprehension, recently announced it has merged with Istation.

**Content:**

Amira Learning (Amira), the first AI-powered reading assistant that has helped millions of students with reading fluency and comprehension, recently announced it has merged with Istation, a leading provider of adaptive and personalized [digital learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/digital-learning/) solutions. With this acquisition, the education technology leaders will form a powerful organization poised at the forefront of AI-powered literacy tools, bolstering market share to 15 percent of [K-12](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/k-12/) education and serving over 1,800 school districts globally by the end of the year.

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Amira Learning was founded by a team of former engineers and executives from Pearson, IBM, ACT, and Renaissance and built from a foundation of 20 years of research from Carnegie Mellon University. The company aims to help close the 43 million-person literacy gap in America by creating personalized and engaging reading experiences for children. Amira’s AI tutor is known for its sophisticated speech recognition and AI-driven [tutoring](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/tutoring/) software, which delivers unprecedented gains in reading. Istation is a trusted name among educators with vast distribution and is an interactive, engaging content platform for students and teachers. Together, the companies will deliver AI-powered solutions that change classrooms for the better – serving four million K-12 students in all 50 states and 17 countries.

Speaking on the merger, Mark Angel, CEO of Amira Learning, said:

> **Every generation learns to read in a way that mirrors the time. Long ago, it was ‘Dick & Jane’ readers. Then, it was ‘Sesame Street’ on TV. But we’ve always struggled to help every child become a motivated and masterful reader. With Istation, we have multiplied scale and deepened our experience in a way that will get our technology to more schools and classrooms and make a real difference in the lives of children.**

Over time, customers of Amira and Istation will see new features and capabilities as the best of both products enhance one another. Amira Learning will still be accessible through leading partners like Houghton Mifflin Harcourt without any change—more announcements will follow.

Istation offers thousands of hours of digital, gamified, and profoundly immersive content and teacher resources. Amira’s impact-proven AI will complement the Istation product, which will remain fully operational and independent of Amira. With Istation, schools get a time-saving programme that powers pre-K through eighth-grade student achievement in reading, math, and Spanish literacy. Rooted in research and designed to ignite student joy in the classroom, Istation’s innovative platform drives instructional efficacy and elevates learning to superhero heights.

Dick Collins, CEO of Istation, Dick Collins, CEO of Istation, who will transition into a new role as Co-Chairman of the Board, also commented on the latest development:

> **Amira Learning has the world’s most sophisticated speech recognition for elementary students, ahead of Amazon, Google, and other giants. On top of that, the intelligence of the software using AI as a backbone enables a life-like interaction for young students to feel like a sophisticated reading tutor is individually coaching them. Combining this with our deep go-to-market expertise and the trust we’ve earned from educators is a perfect match.**

As part of the deal, ArentFox Schiff LLP served as legal advisor, Bridge Bank provided the credit facility supporting the transaction. It served as the bank for Amira Learning, Foley & Lardner LLP as legal advisor, and Macquarie Capital (USA) Inc. as financial advisor to Istation.

Headquartered in San Francisco, Amira Learning has raised more than $40 million from investors, including Owl Ventures, Authentic Ventures, Vertical Venture Partners, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, Outcomes Collective, Google Assistant Fund, Amazon Alexa Fund, ReThink Education, and GSV AcceleraTE. The firm is used by more than 3,000 schools and reaches over two million students across nine countries.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** AI Tutoring, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Learning, EdTech Acquisition, EdTech Startups/Companies, K-12, Mergers and Acquisition, Online Courses, Online Education, Tutoring

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### [Indian Elections: BJP vs Congress - What It Means for Indian Education?](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/indian-elections-bjp-vs-congress-what-it-means-for-indian-education/)

**Published:** June 12, 2024
**Author:** Priyanka Gupta

**Excerpt:** BJP and Congress have significantly contributed to the Indian education system. Their policies and reforms have defined India's education sector. Read this article to learn more about both parties' education policies and the implications for the future, especially after the Indian Elections.   

**Content:**

India is the world’s largest democracy. The country recently witnessed general elections, a high-stakes political battle for the coming five years. Along with other players, the two leading contenders, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Indian National Congress (Congress), competed for supremacy. Historically, both parties have significantly contributed to the educational landscape of India. Their policies and reforms have defined India’s education sector.

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This article explores how the electoral outcomes could shape India’s educational landscape.

After India gained independence, the education system underwent massive reforms. The Congress party controlled Indian politics for the first few decades and established the foundation of contemporary Indian education. Congress was also the driving force behind historic initiatives like the National Policy on Education (NPE) in 1968 and 1986 and the foundation of various central universities and IITs. The main goals then were increasing literacy rates and ensuring increased educational opportunities.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) emerged as a prominent political party during the 1990s. The party’s distinct emphasis on instilling nationalism within the educational framework is what sets it apart. After the party came to power in 2014, the BJP has worked hard to redefine the educational sector. The party introduced numerous changes, especially within the curriculum, to foster cultural esteem and a strong national identity. The reforms introduced by the BJP aim to harmonise modern educational needs with the rich heritage of India’s traditional knowledge systems.

Let’s look into the Educational Policies of each party:

### Congress’s Educational Policies

The Congress party has a long history of governance and a legacy of significant contributions to the Indian education system. Traditionally, their approach has been more inclusive, focusing on broad-based development. Let’s look at the key policies under the Congress Party:

#### Right to Education Act (RTE) 2009

The Right to Education Act has improved the educational landscape of the nation to a large extent. One of the most prominent policies in the history of the Indian education system is the RTE Act, which made education an accessible and fundamental right for children aged 6 to 14. It ensures free and compulsory education for all children, significantly improving enrollment rates.

#### Higher Education Expansion

Historically, Congress governments have focused on expanding [higher education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/higher-education/). A few key milestones are the establishment of new IITs, IIMs, and central universities under Congress’s governance, which aimed to improve and increase access to quality higher education across the country.

#### Equity and Inclusion

Congress worked on creating policies that reduce disparities in education. These include scholarships and reservations for marginalised communities, mid-day meal provision to improve child nutrition and school attendance, and other initiatives to increase female literacy levels and education for all.

#### Innovation in Education

The Congress Party has supported the establishment of bodies like the National Innovation Council to foster innovation and research in education. Their policies aim to integrate traditional academic education with vocational training and modern skills.

### Educational Policies Laid by the BJP

BJP’s educational strategy is based on the ideology of nationalism and culture revival. Led by Shri Narendra Modi, the BJP government has implemented several significant reforms and initiatives, including:

#### NEP 2020, the National Education Policy

[NEP 2020](https://www.edtechreview.in/?s=NEP+2020) is a transformational reform that harmonises the Indian education system. It strongly emphasises broad, multidisciplinary education, flexibility in subject choice, and essential skills like creativity and critical thinking. Aligned with the party’s focus on cultural roots, the New Education Policy also supports using mother tongues or local languages as the medium of instruction in the early years of schooling.

#### Skill Development

Vocational training and skill development are on the BJP’s top priority list. The government has launched various programs, such as the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY), which aims to bridge the skills gap between education and employment by equipping youth with industry-relevant training and skills and generating an employable workforce.

#### Digital Education

BJP launched the popular Digital India campaign, which advocates using technology in education. Various [eLearning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/digital-learning/) platforms like DIKSHA and SWAYAM aim to increase accessibility to quality education and bring inclusivity to education. Additionally, digital classrooms and online learning have increased under the party’s rule.

#### Value-based Education

BJP emphasises education based on moral principles, which are reflected in their educational reforms. The curriculum has new additions like yoga, traditional Indian knowledge, and ethics to instil a sense of moral obligation and cultural pride among the young generation through their schooling years.

### Implications for the Future

The future of the Indian education system solely depends on the policies and governance of the party in power. Each party takes a different approach and has strengths and weaknesses. Their impact on the education sector can be profound.

#### Quality vs. Accessibility

BJP focuses on improving the quality of education through NEP 2020, as it entails holistic and multidisciplinary education. However, it requires successful implementation. On the other hand, Congress focuses on accessibility and inclusivity. Their approach ensures access to education for marginalised sections; however, quality enhancement can be challenging.

#### Cultural vs. Secular Education

The BJP’s approach to education emphasises culture revival and a sense of national pride but risks alienating minority communities. The Congress, on the other hand, has a secular approach and aims to promote harmony and inclusivity but lacks the cultural connection that the BJP seeks to establish.

#### Technological Advancements

BJP’s Digital India Campaign promotes digital education and has redefined marginalised areas, making education more accessible, especially in remote areas. However, adequate digital infrastructure and overcoming the digital divide remain vital challenges. Congress continues to focus on expanding physical and educational infrastructure, which is relevant but does not require technological changes.

#### Skill Development and Employment

BJP’s emphasis on skill development aligns well with the needs of a rapidly changing job market. However, balancing this with traditional academic education is essential. Congress’s approach to integrating vocational training with academic education provides a more balanced framework but needs more robust implementation.

### Conclusion

BJP and Congress reflect their broader political ideologies in the realm of education. BJP’s approach focuses on cultural revival and skill development that can lead to a modern yet traditionally rooted education system. On the other hand, Congress’s focus on inclusivity, accessibility, and expansion of higher education promises that no one will be left behind. An ideal approach for the Indian education system to thrive requires a balance between both parties’ visions. It must incorporate the strengths of both BJP and Congress policies. As India moves forward, the challenge will be to blend cultural pride with inclusivity, modern technology with traditional values, and quality with accessibility. The narrow victory margins in recent elections point towards India’s increasingly competitive political landscape. One of the vital issues, education impacting millions, is likely to be at the forefront of this political tussle. Both the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Indian National Congress (INC) will likely adopt strategies to drive change and progress in the education sector to prove their worth to the electorate.

**Categories:** Insight

**Tags:** 21st Century Education, 21st Century Learning, Digital Education India, Indian EdTech, Indian Education

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### [ACCA and CISI Team Up to Boost the Ethical AI Skills of Accountants](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/acca-and-cisi-team-up-to-boost-the-ethical-ai-skills-of-accountants/)

**Published:** June 12, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI) and leading global accountancy body ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) have united to empower the accountancy profession to understand ethical issues in AI deployment.

**Content:**

The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI) and leading global accountancy body ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) have united to empower the accountancy profession to understand ethical issues in AI deployment. This collaboration offers a unique opportunity for ACCA’s quarter of a million members to pursue CISI’s Certificate in Ethical AI, a qualification designed by AI experts at ACCA. The certificate content will be accessible on ACCA Learning, a dedicated platform for finance professionals, further enhancing their professional AI skills.

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CISI offers globally recognized qualifications to financial services professionals. It is committed to providing students with accessible and varied learning opportunities wherever they are, and however, they prefer to study. With more than 53,000 members worldwide, the institute is present in more than 100 nations. It provides qualifications and lifelong e-learning opportunities for those working or aspiring to work in the capital markets, financial planning, and wealth management professions.

Expressing his enthusiasm about the partnership with ACCA, CISI CEO Tracy Vegro OBE said:

> **We are delighted to confirm this partnership with ACCA, whose objectives align with our own in developing high ethical standards for global practitioners. Technology and trust must go hand in hand, and ethical frameworks are essential for AI development, supported by industry-wide skills and training. Responsible deployment of these technologies is central to the agenda.**

The CISI launched its Certificate in Ethical [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/artificial-intelligence/) in November last year as part of its campaign to champion ethics and transparency in the use of AI. The Certificate was introduced as part of Lord Mayor Michael Mainelli’s ethical AI initiative with key input from the steering group for this project. Michael is a Chartered Honorary Fellow of the CISI and a Fellow of ACCA and BCS – The Chartered Institute for IT, which has developed a parallel qualification as part of his initiative, focusing on the technical aspects. Since its launch, more than 3,500 professionals, seven financial services regulators and four central banks across more than 50 countries have registered for the CISI Certificate in Ethical AI.

Helen Brand OBE, ACCA Chief Executive, commented:

> **AI brings huge opportunities to a wide range of financial and business areas, from planning and audit to compliance, data analytics, and sustainability. But it also brings risks such as poor transparency and bias. It’s vital that AI is adopted responsibly, and accountants, with their long-standing commitment to ethics, are central to driving this. So, we’re delighted to work with CISI to enhance skills in this area.**

Established in 1904 with a mission of widening access to the accounting profession, ACCA has always advocated inclusivity. It serves a diverse membership base of over 252,500 active members and 526,000 future members in over 180 countries. Through collaboration with policymakers, standards-setters, the donor community, educational institutions, and other accounting associations, the profession is being reinforced and developed to promote a sustainable future for all.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Certification, Community, E-Learning, Financial Education, Online Learning, Partnerships

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### [upGrad Collaborates With Social Panga to Offer On-Field Immersion Training for Learners](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/upgrad-collaborates-with-social-panga-to-offer-on-field-immersion-training-for-learners/)

**Published:** June 12, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** upGrad, one of Asia's most extensive integrated learning, skilling, and workforce development majors, and Social Panga, the integrated creative and digital marketing agency, have announced a groundbreaking two-day on-field immersion training for learners.

**Content:**

upGrad, one of Asia’s most extensive integrated learning, skilling, and [workforce development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/workforce-development/) majors, and Social Panga, the integrated creative and [digital marketing](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/digital-marketing/) agency with offices in Bengaluru, Delhi/NCR, Mumbai, and Dubai, have announced an exclusive and groundbreaking two-day on-field immersion training for a select group of learners coming out of MICA Ahmedabad’s Advanced Digital Marketing and Communications Certification.

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This unique experience, starting in July 2024 with its first cohort in Bengaluru and covering cities like Delhi and Mumbai in August and September, respectively, is a first-of-its-kind opportunity offered by India’s skilling major. It has been tailored to facilitate invaluable face-to-face interactions with industry experts, offering immediate feedback on their ideas. In terms of workforce expansion, an industry report predicts that marketing will emerge as the top function with a staggering 70% growth rate, opening up exciting career opportunities for learners.

The hands-on approach, a key feature of this training, is designed to refine learners’ skills and establish a robust foundation for their sustained success in digital marketing. This practical experience will enhance their understanding and boost their confidence in their abilities.

Commenting on the partnership, Himanshu Arora, Co-founder of Social Panga & The Yellow Shutter, said:

> **This collaboration is inspiring, and we are eager to combine academia and industry expertise. As an agency, our commitment to continuous improvement drives us. Through this initiative, we aim to give back to our industry and cultivate future talent. MICA has a history of producing exceptional talent, with some of them now part of our team at Panga. We aim to enhance this collaboration by sharing our extensive industry experience gained from working with top brands.**

Apart from gaining exposure and recognition for their [problem-solving](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/problem-solving/) skills, this training fosters mentorship connections and builds valuable networks, enriching the learning journey for enhanced outcomes. Learners also gain insights into potential career paths and firsthand experience in understanding the corporate culture.

Mayank Kumar, Co-founder & MD of upGrad, added:

> **Experiential learning is witnessing high demand from professionals and freshers alike due to its interactive nature, allowing them to engage in authentic environments. We have developed a new-age / reverse-engineered pedagogy with MICA Ahmedabad to ensure that the skills learned during the programme reciprocate market needs. Therefore, this inclusive add-on will only propel accurate learning and stronger applied training. Our YoY sign-ups have remained robust as every 10 minutes in FY24, we have observed learners sign up for Digital Marketing programs (free and paid) on our platform – which will continue to soar.**

Upon completion, learners would receive a joint certificate from upGrad and Social Panga, validating their expertise/training in digital marketing and AI.

Established in 2015, upGrad provides various [B2C](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/b2c/) skilling programmes, certifications, and bootcamps through its online and [hybrid learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/hybrid-learning/) platform. It also makes it easier for prestigious Indian and international universities to give executive doctorates, master’s degrees, and diplomas. Under the B2B model, several programmes are tailored for corporate clients and traditional staffing and recruitment services.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** B2C, Bootcamp, Certification, Digital Marketing, EdTech Startups/Companies, Experiential Learning, Hands on Learning, Hybrid Learning, Online Education, Problem Solving, Workforce Development

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### [Coursera Introduces New Suite of Academic Integrity Features to Empower Indian Universities](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/coursera-introduces-new-suite-of-academic-integrity-features-to-empower-indian-universities/)

**Published:** June 12, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Coursera, Inc. (NYSE: COUR), a leading online learning platform, recently announced several new GenAI-powered features designed to scale assessment creation and grading, strengthen academic integrity, and enhance learning and evaluation.

**Content:**

Coursera, Inc. (NYSE: COUR), a leading online learning platform, recently announced several new GenAI-powered features designed to scale assessment creation and grading, strengthen academic integrity, and enhance learning and evaluation. These features, including AI-assisted grading, Proctoring and Lockdown Browser, and AI-based Viva Exams, will help campuses deliver authentic learning to students while increasing the value of online assessments, courses, and certificates.

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The new features Coursera is launching include:

**Scale Assessment Creation and Grading:**

- **AI Assessment Generator –** Saves educators’ time by generating diverse math, text, and multiple-choice assessments and seamlessly integrating them into assignments. Alliance University is testing this feature to develop customized course assessments at scale quickly.
- **Question Banks and Variants –** Provides a variety of questions and multiple variants for robust testing, making exams challenging to predict and more accessible to the author.
- **AI-Assisted Grading –** Streamlines grading by suggesting scores and feedback based on assignment analysis, with final decisions remaining with graders.

**Strengthen Academic Integrity:**

- **Graded Item Locking –** Students must complete all ungraded items, watch videos, and complete readings, promoting comprehensive learning and preventing skipping ahead. Woxsen University is currently piloting this tool.
- **Time and Attempt Limits –** Controls exam attempts to ensure fairness, discourage trial and error, and limit outside resource access, encouraging meaningful engagement and reflection.
- **Proctoring and Lockdown Browser** – Maintains exam integrity by blocking unauthorized resources and detecting unauthorized assistance during high-stakes exams.
- **Plagiarism Detection –** Instantly identifies content similar to previous submissions, deterring plagiarism and educating students on independent thinking and originality.

**Enhance Learning and Evaluation:**

- **Quiz Prep and Prior Learning Recaps with Coursera Coach—**This service provides a personalized tutor—powered by GenAI and grounded in experts.
- **Coursera content—**provides interactive learning assistance, lecture summaries, guided practice, and tailored pre-assessment reviews.
- **AI Peer Reviews –** Facilitates peer feedback with AI-powered insights, evaluating text-based submissions and generating grades using assignment rubrics.
- **AI-based Viva Exam—**Analyzes free-form written submissions and grading criteria to dynamically generate custom follow-up questions to test the authenticity and [critical thinking](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/critical-thinking/) behind the student’s submission. It enables educators to conduct viva-style written exams, where students show their work’ and graders receive detailed analysis.

Speaking about the development, Coursera CEO Jeff Maggioncalda said:

> **We’re excited to empower Indian universities with new tools to uphold the highest standards of academic integrity in online learning, ensuring students receive an authentic and verified education that employers respect. By prioritizing India as a critical market for the launch, we are advancing the country’s vision for scaling high-quality online education and making digital and AI skills accessible to everyone.**

India’s National Education Policy (NEP) supports [online learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-learning/) as part of a progressive educational framework to close skill gaps and improve graduate employability. The University Grant Commission’s provision for 40% of credits through platforms like Coursera is crucial, but universities must ensure that online learning meets the rigorous standards required for academic credit. While Generative AI introduces new risks for student misconduct, it also provides unprecedented opportunities for [universities](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/universities/) to enhance academic integrity at scale.

Raghav Gupta, Managing Director, India and APAC, Coursera, stated:

> **Our new academic integrity features provide a robust solution, addressing the opportunities and challenges GenAI presents. Institutions can now increasingly leverage online learning to bridge curriculum gaps, personalize education, and transform credentials.**

Coursera’s new suite of academic integrity features is currently in pilot with select customers.

Coursera was launched in 2012 by two Stanford Computer Science professors, Andrew Ng and Daphne Koller, to provide universal access to world-class learning. The organization works with over 300 leading university and industry partners to offer content and credentials, including courses, Specializations, Professional Certificates, Guided Projects, and bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Institutions worldwide use Coursera to upskill and reskill their employees, citizens, and students in data science, technology, and business.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Critical Thinking, EdTech Initiative, EdTech Startups/Companies, Engagement, Interactive Learning, Online Assessment, Online Courses, Online Education, Online Learning, Upskilling

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### [On-Demand English Tutoring Platform Clapingo Raises Pre-Series in Equity Investment](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/on-demand-english-tutoring-platform-clapingo-raises-pre-series-in-equity-investment/)

**Published:** June 11, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Clapingo, an on-demand English tutoring platform where young working professionals can practice conversations live with various tutors across the country, recently raised an undisclosed amount as part of its Pre-Series in equity investment.

**Content:**

Clapingo, an on-demand English [tutoring](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/tutoring/) platform where young working professionals can practice conversations live with various tutors across the country, recently raised an undisclosed amount as part of its Pre-Series in equity investment from prominent investors, including Biswa Kalyan Rath (Comedian and Writer), Sandeep Aggarwal (Droom and Shopclues), Appurv Gupta (Comedian and Satirist), and Foundership HQ.

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Co-founded in 2021 by Sameer Agrawal and Abhishek KG, Clapingo stands out with its unique vision to transform a potential demographic disaster into a demographic dividend. The platform offers innovative and personalized English tutoring, empowering individuals to enhance their [communication skills](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/communication-skills/) for more excellent professional and personal success on the world stage. With Clapingo’s peer-led and tutor-led models, students can interact and practice with one another while utilizing an AI teaching assistant. Learners can access limitless one-on-one practice sessions for a monthly fee of just 999 rupees, making it an affordable and effective solution for English fluency.

Speaking about the company, Sameer Agrawal and Abhishek KG, Co-founders of Clapingo, said:

> **At Clapingo, we aim to boost India’s growth by making English fluency accessible to all. With 30% of Indians struggling with broken English, a significant cause of unemployment, and 95% of employers prioritizing strong communication skills, fluent speakers earn 34% more. Our struggle as top engineering students unable to secure MNC jobs due to poor communication skills inspired Clapingo’s creation. We aspire to be the household name for English fluency, believing 1:1 human interactions are key. We are grateful for investor support, marking a significant milestone in our journey.**

The startup’s mission addresses a critical need: only 2% of Indians speak fluent English, while 30% manage with ‘broken English,’ and 97% of Indian engineers lack the necessary English skills for high-end jobs. With a Total Addressable Market (TAM) of $45 billion, Clapingo aims to seize this vast opportunity by empowering individuals to enhance their communication skills and boost their confidence.

Commenting on the fundraising, Biswa Kalyan Rath, Investor and Stand-up Comedian, stated:

> **During college, I struggled with English and felt self-conscious. Enhancing my fluency through interactions with native speakers was pivotal for my career, and I am immensely grateful for it. Investing in Clapingo is my way of supporting others who face similar challenges. I am excited to see Sameer and Abhishek scale Clapingo, empowering more people to speak English confidently.**

Clapingo is currently active in India and the Middle East and plans to expand into Southeast Asia. Additionally, the platform intends to advance its product and improve the accuracy of its AI in the near future. Its growth trajectory is impressive: the company achieved approximately 1.5 crores in revenue in 2021, 8 crores in 2022, and 14 crores in 2023. This year, the organization has set an ambitious revenue target of 80 crores, demonstrating its dedication to rapid expansion and a more significant impact.

With this significant funding, Clapingo is strategically poised to enhance its product, particularly by developing the fluency report system on the platform, ensuring customers receive prompt and precise feedback. The funds will also be channelled into marketing efforts to attract more users and significantly expand the user base, driving Clapingo’s growth and impact in the market. This demonstrates the platform’s potential to attract more investors and accelerate its expansion.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Affordable Education, AI Teaching Tools, Communication Skills, EdTech Funding, EdTech Investors, EdTech Startups/Companies, English, On-demand Tutoring, Online Courses, Online Education, Tutoring

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### [Boston-Based JobGet Announces Acquisition of Wirkn](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/boston-based-jobget-announces-acquisition-of-wirkn/)

**Published:** June 11, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** JobGet, the fastest-growing app-first hiring platform connecting over 70 million Everyday Workers with the nation's most recognized brands, recently announced the acquisition of Wirkn, a leading platform in the frontline recruitment market.

**Content:**

JobGet, the fastest-growing app-first [hiring](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/hiring/) platform connecting over 70 million Everyday Workers with the nation’s most recognized brands, recently announced the acquisition of Wirkn, a leading platform in the frontline recruitment market. This strategic move to partner with shopping centres and malls allows JobGet to offer a tailored frontline solution to even more employers and job seekers.

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The acquisition will enable JobGet to provide Wirkn’s extensive network of over 17,000 mall, retail, and restaurant locations with a broader reach of applicants. Unlike traditional job boards, JobGet’s app-first approach provides deeper job-seeker insights and leverages AI to match skills to jobs that job seekers might need help finding. This results in a broader reach and higher responsiveness from applicants, leading to lower cost-per-applicant and improved hiring outcomes. JobGet’s understanding of the nuances of the everyday talent market further enhances these benefits, ensuring stakeholders the efficiency and effectiveness of the new system.

Commenting on the acquisition, Tony Liu, CEO of JobGet, said:

> **We are thrilled to bring Wirkn into the JobGet network. Our commitment to the Everyday Workforce and our focus on innovation and inclusivity make this a strong pairing. Wirkn’s manager-friendly ATS will empower more brands to create a dedicated hiring channel for their field workforce. We will enable more employers and job seekers to connect and thrive together.**

JobGet, established in 2019 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, is perfectly positioned to support employers in sectors that generally include hourly or non-exempt employment by providing a more focused approach. The company connects with everyday job seekers with the nation’s most recognized brands, including Avis, Whole Foods, and Lovesac, facilitating quick, quality hires across various industries—from retail and restaurants to manufacturing and healthcare. JobGet helps businesses and job seekers establish stronger relationships by simplifying the job search process. The organization gathers information on job searchers, facilitating quicker and more effective connections to match each [employee](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/employee/) with the ideal opportunity.

Mathieu Weber, Wirkn’s CEO, commented:

> **This is excellent news for our customer base. The synergies from this acquisition will significantly benefit our mall partners and broader employer ecosystem by providing more reach for their job postings. This is an exciting step forward in our mission of streamlining hourly recruitment.**

Wirkn is a recruiting software that combines ATS features with a mobile-first experience designed to match hourly job seekers with Managers. Its unique geo-localized approach to job searching works exceptionally well for local retail, restaurant, and hospitality recruiting, where job seekers typically want to work within a short commute distance from home. It provides companies of all sizes, from small independent stores to franchises and large multi-location brands, with practical tools to promote, source, qualify, and connect with the best candidates.

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**Tags:** Employee, Employment Skills, Hiring, Innovation, Job Interviews, Job prep, Online Recruitment

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### [Microlearning for Skill Development: Revolutionizing Education with Bite-Sized Chunks](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/microlearning-for-skill-development-revolutionizing-education-with-bite-sized-chunks/)

**Published:** June 11, 2024
**Author:** Priyanka Gupta

**Excerpt:** The ever-evolving landscape of education has fuelled the concept of microlearning. New-age learners prefer microlearning for the ample skill development they need. Read this article to learn more about what microlearning is, its benefits, challenges, and strategies for making it work.

**Content:**

The ever-evolving landscape of education and the growing professional development segment have fuelled the concept of microlearning. It acts as a powerful tool for skill acquisition among new-age learners. This innovative approach ensures that learners get access to [skill development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/skill-development/) on the go by breaking large learning programs into small, manageable chunks. The flexibility it offers makes it a go-to among busy learners.

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This article covers what microlearning is, its benefits, challenges, and strategies for making it work.

### What is Microlearning?

[Microlearning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/microlearning/) is a growing educational strategy that uses multimedia-rich short-form learning content. The duration of the content typically ranges from 2 to 10 minutes, making it ideal for busy learners. The approach focuses on specific learning objectives and enables learners to achieve their learning goals and acquire new skills without having to spend long durations in learning and training programs. The micro lessons include varied formats like videos, infographics, simulations, quizzes, audios and interactive modules, making learning more engaging and accessible.

[Calibr](https://calibr.ai/) is a great example of how technology meets microlearning.

Calibr is a modern learning experience platform (LXP) revolutionizing microlearning course development with its AI-powered course authoring tool. It enables the rapid creation of bite-sized and engaging content for today’s learners. By integrating advanced analytics and personalized learning paths, Calibr ensures that each microlearning experience meets the unique needs of learners, promoting effective skill acquisition and retention

### Benefits of Microlearning for Skill Development

#### Enhanced Retention and Recall

Microlearning is designed in smaller chunks that capitalise on the brain’s natural ability to process and remember information effectively as compared to the large volume of information. The learner focuses on one specific skill or piece of knowledge at one time, which helps them retain information and reduces cognitive overload. The bite-sized learning approach is aligned with the spacing effect, a psychological principle suggesting that learning is more effective when spread out over time. This results in microlearning enhancing long-term retention, ensuring learners understand, learn, retain and apply their knowledge/skills as required.

#### Increased Engagement

Disengagement can lead to demotivation. Traditional training sessions can often feel monotonous, and learners may quit the programs mid-way. On the other hand, microlearning leverages dynamic content-rich multimedia, such as videos, quizzes and simulations, that help maintain learners’ interest. Microlearning modules’ diverse and short nature makes the learning experience engaging and enjoyable for learners. Many programs also incorporate elements like gamification, such as rewards and batches that further boost learner interest, motivation and engagement, transforming the learning experience.

#### Flexibility and Accessibility

One primary advantage of microlearning is the flexibility it offers. [Microlearning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/micro-learning/) modules are short and crisp, allowing learners to learn at a fast pace and at any time. Mostly, the modules can be accessed across devices like tablets, smartphones, and computers. This convenience allows learners to fit learning slabs into their busy schedules and learn on the go. Microlearning’s on-demand nature ensures learners are able to learn at their convenience as they are juggling between professional development and work-life balance. This is one of the most important characteristics that makes it an ideal solution for today’s fast-paced world.

#### Immediate Application of Knowledge

Microlearning is designed to provide concise and actionable information that can be used right away in practical situations. Learners are equipped with skills that they can integrate into their regular operations, improving their performance or productivity. This hands-on learning experience ensures that learners’ acquired abilities can be used in real-life situations and aren’t only theoretical. As a result, microlearning bridges the gap between application and learning, making the learning process more successful.

#### Cost-Effective Training Solution

Delivery and development of traditional training programmes can be labour-intensive, involving large amounts of money, significant time, and resources. On the contrary, microlearning provides an effective substitute by employing easily available technology and digital platforms. It is cost-effective for both small and large organisations, as producing and distributing microlearning content requires little production expenses. Additionally, its scalability maximises return on investment by allowing businesses to reach a larger audience without having to spend a lot of money.

#### Personalised Learning Experience

Learners get to access personalised educational experiences that suit their unique requirements and interests, as microlearning offers a high degree of personalisation. In order to create a personalised learning path, students can select particular modules that align with their interests, skill gaps, or professional goals. This focused approach ensures that learners obtain the most important and relevant information while also increasing relevance and motivation. This also provides authority and control over the learning process via a personalised learning trajectory, enabling people to take charge of their professional development.

#### Rapid Skill Development

The industry is changing and innovating at a fast pace. This requires the workforce to have the ability to unlearn and relearn new skills as needed. Microlearning supports agile learning through short, crisp and swift training programs that address the learning needs immediately. To stay relevant and competitive, learners need to stay up to date with the latest developments in their respective fields of work and best practices for productivity and efficiency. Microlearning offers flexibility and helps learners in rapid skill development, meeting the demands of their roles in the evolving job market, thereby improving their career prospects and organisational value.

Also Read: [Tools Teachers Must Use To Create MicroLearning Content](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/trends/tools-that-teachers-must-use-to-create-microlearning-content/)

### Potential Cons of Microlearning: The Flip Side

Despite its multiple benefits, microlearning is not a magic bullet. It does have certain potential drawbacks that can be managed while creating microlearning programs. Here are some potential drawbacks and ways to avoid them:

#### Limited Scope for Complex Skills and Comprehensive Concepts:

The strength of microlearning lies in its focus. However, learning complex skills requires in-depth knowledge, understanding, and practice. In such cases, microlearning may not be a well-suited option as it can lead to a fragmented learning experience.

Microlearning runs on short and crisp learning modules that can restrict the depth of knowledge acquisition, making it difficult for learners to learn complex or comprehensive concepts thoroughly. Traditional learning methods, such as in-depth, hands-on courses or workshops, may be more appropriate for topics that require in-depth learning. Alternatively, complementing microlearning with other educational strategies can provide a well-rounded learning experience.

#### Potential for Information Overload:

Despite simplifying learning, microlearning may lead to information overload when not appropriately managed or when too many modules are delivered simultaneously. Access to all learning modules can tempt learners to go through all content quickly, leading to cognitive fatigue and diminished retention. Avoiding this pitfall requires structured learning that allows learners to gradually engage with their learning modules. The amount of information may be managed by helping students prioritise and concentrate on the most pertinent courses, thereby improving learning outcomes.

#### Difficulty in Measuring Impact:

Due to the short-form content and varied formats, microlearning evaluation and effectiveness can be tricky. Conventional assessment options like exams or comprehensive assessments may not be appropriate for measuring its effectiveness. Instead, continuous feedback systems like quizzes, micro-assessments, and performance analytics can help measure learner progress and engagement. Creating robust continuous assessment frameworks that complement microlearning goals can provide important information about the learning results and potential areas for development.

### Strategies for Success: Making Microlearning Mighty

To reap the full benefits of microlearning, here are some key strategies:

#### Needs Assessment

Starting with an assessment that can determine which particular skills students need to develop can help. This will ensure targeted learning and help create the right content as required.

#### Variety Is Essential

It’s imperative that a variety of content formats are utilised so that learners do not get in the loop on monotony. Using varied multimedia like videos, audio, texts, infographics, and other interactive elements can help in keeping learners engaged.

#### Connect the Dots

Learning modules must be complemented by opportunities for real-world application. Practical exercises, case studies, and simulations can be useful resources.

#### Evaluation and Comments

Using short assessments to gauge learners’ understanding can help identify gaps. Identify areas that require additional focus and promote learning by providing feedback.

#### Integration with Broader Learning

Self-directed study, workshops, and mentorship are some of the learning modalities that work great with microlearning for an effective learning experience.

Microlearning is a transformative approach to education and professional development. Its flexible and engaging nature makes it ideal for the 21st-century learner, making it an efficient method for skill acquisition. Breaking down topics into manageable chunks enables the learner to retain and apply new knowledge more effectively. However, it comes with limitations and requires creating a balanced learning ecosystem. By leveraging microlearning’s strengths while mitigating its challenges, it is possible to create a dynamic and adaptable educational landscape that can empower learners to thrive in an ever-changing world.

**Categories:** Insight

**Tags:** 21st Century Education, 21st Century Skills, Digital Skilling, Microlearning, Skill Development

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### [Ubiquitous Learning 101: What is Ubiquitous Learning, What You Need to Know (What is U-Learning)?](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/ubiquitous-learning-101-what-is-ubiquitous-learning-what-you-need-to-know-what-is-u-learning/)

**Published:** June 4, 2024
**Author:** Saniya Khan

**Excerpt:** Ubiquitous Learning, also known as U-learning, is a relatively young in education. Read this article to learn more about it, what is it about, characteristics and limitations. 

**Content:**

Ubiquitous Learning, also known as U-learning, is a relatively young field in which different disciplines converge, such as education, pedagogy, psychology, computer sciences, information and communication technology, and cognitive sciences. The learning process includes real-life experiences augmented with virtual information and is adapted to the learner and the learner’s environment.

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The U-learning process is tailored to the learner’s goals, interests, cognitive characteristics, location, technology, and context, ensuring [personalized content](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/personalized-learning/), activities, and interaction with instructors and peers. Defined as an everyday learning environment supported by mobile and embedded computers and wireless networks in daily life (Ogata et al., 2009), U-learning aims to provide learners with content and interaction anytime and anywhere (Hwang et al., 2008).

In simple words, Ubiquitous learning refers to a process where students can access education from anywhere around the globe at any time. A big thanks to Information and Communication Technologies – because of this, access to learning is easily integrated into daily activities.

### Characteristics of Ubiquitous Learning

Let us explore the characteristics that make ubiquitous learning enable seamless and pervasive educational experiences for students.

#### Ease of Access

As mentioned, U-learning is easily accessible to students from anywhere, anytime, requiring a reliable internet connection. It also keeps you mobile without hindering learning. The easy access to information from anywhere at any time makes it inclusive, as it removes all physical and geographical barriers to information access, whether for work or personal use. For example, a student uses a smartphone app to scan QR codes in a museum, enabling them to access multimedia information about the exhibits.

#### Highly Adaptive

Regardless of the features of the knowledge community a student belongs to, ubiquitous learning adapts to their learner profiles and makes content customization easier. E.g., an enthusiast for learning English can record and analyze their speech with a mobile app that adjusts to their level, goals, preferences, and progress while offering personalized comments and ideas. Additionally, the application can adapt to the device’s features, making learning more efficient.

#### Interactive in Nature

Engaging in interactive activities inspires both students and teachers. Bidirectional [communication](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/communication/) fosters new teaching channels, allowing for proactive error identification and correction and realistic, reactive teaching methods.

#### Rapid Response

Rapid access to data and answers shortens the time required to look into a subject and enhances the absorption of information.

#### Informality

Informal learning occurs in the learner’s settings, free from the constraints of rigid contexts or the need to adhere to social norms.

### Limitations of Ubiquitous Learning

Here are some limitations that can make Ubiquitous Learning challenging:

#### Sources Authenticity Issue

Identifying authentic sources might be challenging as various websites contain identical content. Additionally, manuscripts and theses may be altered often, requiring trust only in the information produced by hand or published by a reputable institution and including fundamental research and supporting data.

#### Insufficient Information

One may believe that the internet, the most extensive library ever, is filled with information on almost everything; it must have comprehensive knowledge of all subjects. However, the internet world sometimes covers small details regarding a topic or issue. To learn thoroughly, sometimes, it may be better to depend on traditional libraries.

#### Lack of Practical Knowledge

Not only does practical knowledge improve your chances of landing a job, but it also sharpens your abilities. For this reason, research in laboratories is required in high schools and colleges. You can become theoretically sound through books and the internet, but you will need to learn everything in real life to use your studies and acquire practical skills in the workplace.

#### Lack of Discussion

In a traditional classroom, where group discussions or debates are held, learners can discuss topics and conclude them. It facilitates a brainstorming process that aids in keeping the environment competitive and academic. Additionally, if students need clarification about any provided information or learning, they may ask the teachers and colleagues for help.

Here is a video of Dr. Bill Cope and Dr. Mary Kalantzis explaining the concept of Ubiquitous learning, defining the term, and explaining why you should consider it.

Hence, to make the most of the diverse learning flexibility offered by Ubiquitous Learning, it is essential to tackle challenges such as source authenticity, integrating real-world experiences, blending online and conventional materials, and encouraging discussion. A comprehensive strategy incorporating technological advancements, experiential learning, active participation, and cooperation can significantly improve and support learning.

**Categories:** Insight

**Tags:** 21st Century Education, 21st Century Learning, 21st Century Teaching, Adaptive Learning, Ubiquitous Learning

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### [UAE-Based Alef Education Raises $515M in Oversubscribed IPO](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/uae-based-alef-education-raises-515m-in-oversubscribed-ipo/)

**Published:** June 11, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Alef Education recently announced the successful completion of the book-build and subscription process for its Initial Public Offering (IPO) on the Abu Dabi Securities Exchange (ADX) Main Market.

**Content:**

Alef Education recently announced the successful completion of the book-build and subscription process for its Initial Public Offering (IPO) on the Abu Dabi Securities Exchange (ADX) Main Market. According to the statement, the company unannounced the Final Offer Price at AED1.35 per share, at the top end of the previously announced Offer Price Range. This implies a market capitalization at the listing of AED9.45 million (US$2.57 billion), resulting in offer proceeds of AED1.89 billion ($515 million).

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The Offering saw significant demand from local, regional, and international investors, with total gross demand for the IPO amounting to over AED74 billion (US$20 billion), implying an oversubscription level of approximately 39x in aggregate. The overwhelming demand from a broad range of investors demonstrates the strength of the company’s industry position, the market opportunity offered, and its unique investment proposition.

Geoffrey Alphonso, the CEO of Alef Education, expressed his optimism about the company’s future growth and its ability to continue advancing educational outcomes. He said:

> **The 39x oversubscription in our IPO reflects not only the appeal of our Offering but also belief in our future growth and ability to continue advancing educational outcomes for the communities we serve. The demand for our products and services remains high, especially given the increasing public and private investment in education across the MENA region.**

The statement added that Alef Education expects to distribute a minimum dividend of AED135 million to all other shareholders (other than the Selling Shareholders) for each of its financial years ending 31 December 2024 and 2025, implying an annualized minimum dividend yield of 7.1% based on the Final Offer Price.

Admission of shares to trading on the ADX is anticipated to occur on or around 12 June 2024.

Alef Education, with its headquarters in the United Arab Emirates and offices in the US, Indonesia, and Jordan, is on a mission to revolutionize the educational process. The company’s unique approach, which combines cutting-edge pedagogical frameworks grounded in data science and AI-powered [personalized learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/personalized-learning/), is designed to enhance outcomes and increase accessibility to education for all. Currently, over 1 million students in 14,000 schools across the United Arab Emirates, the United States, Indonesia, and Morocco are benefiting from this innovative platform.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, EdTech Funding, EdTech Investors, EdTech Startups/Companies, Online Courses, Online Education, Personalized Learning

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### [Veranda Learning Launches Veranda Pathfinder to Empower Financially Deprived Students](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/veranda-learning-launches-veranda-pathfinder-to-empower-financially-deprived-students/)

**Published:** June 11, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Veranda Learning Solutions, a renowned enterprise in the education sector, has unveiled Veranda Pathfinder, a distinctive initiative committed to promoting inclusive education.

**Content:**

Veranda Learning Solutions, a renowned enterprise in the education sector, has unveiled Veranda Pathfinder, a distinctive initiative committed to promoting inclusive education. A standout feature of this programme is its selection of 34 students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, providing them with free training for the TNPSC (Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission) [exams](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/exams/).

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Veranda Learning believes that education is a fundamental right for everyone, regardless of socio-economic status. By offering free education, Veranda Pathfinder aims to open doors to quality learning experiences for those facing financial constraints.

Hailing from a humble background, Gomathi believes that being a member of the Veranda Pathfinder programme has given her more confidence. She stated:

> **I began my TNPSC preparations through self-studies at home last year. Once I joined the Veranda Pathfinder programme on a scholarship, my level of preparation went up by many notches. Regular tests and constant support from my mentors have given me a lot of self-belief to clear the exams.**

Adding about the development, Smitha Kumaran, Head of Veranda Pathfinder, said:

> **The students were chosen based on their intent and economic background. The selection process for the students was fair and transparent. Our students belong to families whose annual income is less than Rs 3 lakh. More importantly, we chose students who had the hunger to succeed. In short, a student’s intent was a key criterion.**

Founded in 2018 by the Kalpathi AGS Group – Veranda Learning Solutions offers a bouquet of training programmes for competitive exam preparation, including State Public Service Commission, Banking, Insurance, Railways, IAS, and CA, as well as a slew of professional skilling and [upskilling](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/upskilling/) programes. The company forayed into high-demand financial courses such as Chartered Accountancy through India’s premier CA test-preparation institute, J. K. Shah Classes. Veranda Learning Solutions’ platform combines technology, processes, and methodologies to provide high-quality, in-depth, [personalized learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/personalized-learning/) opportunities and content to learners nationwide.

Suresh Kalpathi, Executive Director and Chair Chairman of Veranda Learning Solutions, said:

> **The initiative is close to his heart and always about being able to give back. The origin of this initiative also comes from my belief that affordability sometimes cuts off accessibility to quality education. Students who are part of Veranda Pathfinder have been given free education based on merit and means-based evaluation. Veranda Learning Solutions is actively working on partnerships and collaborations to make this initiative sustainable and scalable over the long term.**

Kalpathi added:

> **With Veranda Pathfinder, we are making strides towards broader access to education and ensuring that no student is left behind. This initiative is integral to all our business ventures and aims to create a ripple effect that will contribute to a more educated and empowered society.**

Dedicated to creating an impact on students and delivering successful academic outcomes, Veranda adopts a multi-modal delivery system backed by a rigorous and disciplined learning framework. It provides services through a host of brands: Veranda RACE, Veranda IAS, Edureka, Six Phrase, Veranda HigherEd, Edureka Learning Centre, SmartBridge, BAssure, Talent Academy, Talent Publications, PHIRE, Sreedhar’s CCE, JK Shah Classes, VerandaK12, Tapasya Educational Institution Private Limited and Logic School of Management.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Affordable Education, Competitive Exams, EdTech Startups/Companies, Exams, Financial Education, Financial Support, Online Education, Personalized Learning, Test Prep, Upskilling

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### [Chronus Announces Acquisition of Employee Engagement Platform Imperative](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/chronus-announces-acquisition-of-employee-engagement-platform-imperative/)

**Published:** June 10, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Chronus, an employee-driven development platform providing mentorship and ERG management, recently announced the acquisition of Imperative, an employee engagement platform.

**Content:**

Chronus, an employee-driven development platform providing [mentorship](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/mentorship/) and ERG management, recently announced the acquisition of Imperative, an employee engagement platform that leverages the power of meaningful 1:1 conversations to help employees own their careers through the lens of purpose.

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Founded in 2014 by serial social entrepreneur and leading expert on the science of purpose and fulfilment at work, Aaron Hurst, the Imperative Platform is a streamlined experience that combines AI-powered employee matching, science-backed conversations and [data-driven](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/data-driven/) insights—strengthening teams, breaking down silos, improving collaboration and reducing turnover. It is a purpose activation platform leveraged by enterprise companies such as WebMD, Roche and GE.

Speaking on the deal, David Satterwhite, CEO of Chronus, said:

> **We are thrilled to bring our two companies together. Uniting efforts will allow us to navigate employee purpose, which is incredibly important to today’s workers and critical in driving engagement and employee productivity. Now more than ever, employees crave connection and value alignment with their jobs. Combining our mentoring and development offerings with Imperative’s Purpose IP will further enable us to serve our purpose of helping employees and companies reach their greatest potential by addressing the employee engagement crisis head-on.**

The addition of Imperative’s software solutions will enable Chronus to:

- Deliver personalized insights for employees and their employers through a proprietary Purpose Assessment that unlocks individual drivers of purpose
- Grow user [engagement](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/engagement/) through guided conversation technology
- Provide Chronus customers with the ability to track the ongoing impact of purpose-aligned, guided conversations on employee engagement.

The acquisition was a logical fit and solidified Chronus’ position as the industry leader in creating organizational connections. With Imperative’s platform capabilities, Chronus can help employers address the critical need for purpose activation, silo-busting and change management, leading to a more engaged workforce.

Nicole Resch, Co-founder and Head of Growth at Imperative, added:

> **It is a gift to join forces with a company who shares our belief in the importance of purpose and meaningful connection at work. By incorporating our actionable Purpose IP with Chronus’ market-leading mentoring and ERG platform, we are building a space that activates employee fulfillment, development and purpose.**

Imperative’s Purpose Assessment will be available for current Chronus customers in the next few months and will help facilitate purpose-enhanced matching within mentoring programmes. Over the next year, Chronus will fully integrate Imperative’s technology into the platform, ensuring a smooth transition for current Imperative customers. All Imperative employees have been integrated within the Chronus workforce and are fully operational with new teams.

Prominent in the industry for its scalability, ease of use, cutting-edge security measures, and universal connection, Chronus has effectively collaborated with well-known brands and forward-thinking businesses for nearly two decades. Companies including Amazon, LVMH, University of Washington, ExxonMobil, NBCUniversal, Baker Tilly, Zendesk, eBay, and Paychex have benefited greatly from Chronus’ outstanding performance.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Data-Driven, Employee, Employee Benefits, Engagement, Hiring, HRTech, Mentorship, Online Recruitment

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### [Unacademy Launches Language Learning App to Learn Spanish](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/unacademy-launches-language-learning-app-to-learn-spanish/)

**Published:** June 10, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Unacademy, India's largest online learning platform, has rolled out its language learning app in India. The app initially offers Spanish to learners. Co-founder and CEO Gaurav Munjal said the app will soon add French, German, and Indian languages.

**Content:**

Unacademy, India’s largest online learning platform, has rolled out its [language learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/language-learning/) app in India. The app initially offers Spanish to learners. Co-founder and CEO Gaurav Munjal said the app will soon add French, German, and Indian languages.

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Munjal, in a post on social media platform X, shared, “Our new app has already gained traction with over 10,000 users and 100 paid customers, and has been downloaded over 5,000 times on Google Play Store. Unlike other apps that focus on [gamification](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/gamification/), our app is designed to truly teach you a language. It’s not about points or badges; it’s about learning. The app promises to help learners master Spanish ‘swiftly and effectively ‘, setting it apart from the competition.”

“We’ve distilled the essence of learning Spanish from English into compact, crisp lessons designed for profound understanding. Our interactive templates make learning an adventure, with amazing content ensuring a seamless grasp of language concepts. Start your journey to fluency with us and unlock a world of Spanish confidently,” reads the app’s description. After the free access, users will be required to buy the pro subscription, which is priced at Rs 4,999 annually or Rs 790 monthly. Responding to a comment on the pro pricing, Munjal said, “Help me figure out the right pricing. Will change it right away.”

The app allows users to embark on their language learning journey, offering free templates that gamify the learning process. It guides users in choosing Spanish words to complete sentences and matches them with their English counterparts. It also provides exciting language facts to enhance comprehension. Once users have a basic understanding, they can practice communicating in Spanish in everyday situations, making the learning process interactive and fun.

Unacademy was founded by Gaurav Munjal, Hemesh Singh, and Roman Saini in 2015. Gaurav Munjal started the company as a YouTube channel in 2010. Today, it is India’s largest learning platform, with a growing network of 60,000+ registered Educators and over 62 million Learners. Education imparted in 14 Indian languages to learners across 10,000 cities is changing the way India learns. Unacademy Group comprises Unacademy, Graphy, Relevel, and CodeChef.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** EdTech Startups/Companies, English, Gamification, Indian Language, Interactive Learning, Language Learning, Online Courses, Online Education, Online Learning

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### [Artium Academy Establishes Its Offline Music Centre in Chennai](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/artium-academy-establishes-its-offline-music-centre-in-chennai/)

**Published:** June 10, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Artium Academy, India's leading online music learning platform, has opened its first offline centre in Alwarpet, Chennai, with the aim of making high-quality music education more accessible to local communities.

**Content:**

Artium Academy, India’s leading online music learning platform, has opened its first offline centre in Alwarpet, Chennai, with the aim of making high-quality [music education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/music-education/) more accessible to local communities. This initiative is a testament to its commitment to extend the services beyond the digital realm, inviting all music enthusiasts, potential students, and parents to participate in its vibrant, inclusive global music community. The launch of this centre is just the beginning of the company’s plan to establish 50 more centres across India in the next 12 to 18 months.

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The new centre in Alwarpet features a state-of-the-art performance arena equipped with the best-in-class instruments. These facilities are designed to enhance the learning experience by allowing students to develop their performance and stage skills in a professional environment. The performance arena and all other facilities will be exclusively available to Artium students, ensuring a focused and immersive educational experience.

Commenting on the launch, Vivek Raicha, Co-founder and President of Artium Academy, said:

> **The launch of our first offline centre in Chennai would be a landmark moment for Artium Academy. We are committed to providing world-class music education that is accessible to all. Expanding into offline centres, we aim to reach more students and foster a more profound sense of community and engagement. Our goal at Artium is to create an environment where students can thrive. With top-notch facilities, leading industry maestros, and a dedicated team of teachers, we provide the tools and support our students need to excel in their musical journeys.**

National award-winning playback singer and carnatic vocalist P. Unnikrishnan, as well as Artium’s Chief of Pedagogy and well-known voice expert in India, Ananth Vaidyanathan, honoured the opening of the Chennai centre. Following the inauguration, both artists delivered a masterclass to the kids, imparting their knowledge and encouraging the young students to begin their musical careers.

The Chennai Centre, a hub of diverse musical interests, offers a wide range of courses. Its vocal training courses cater to all, from Tamil cinema music to Carnatic classical music, Western vocals to karaoke, stage skills, and more. In addition, the platform offers instrument courses in keyboard, piano, and guitar, with more to come as the centre grows. Its eight highly knowledgeable instructors, each a master in their field, are dedicated to providing personalized, high-quality learning experiences.

Highlighting the academy’s mission, Ananth Vaidyanathan, Chief of Pedagogy at Artium and India’s Leading Voice Expert, said:

> **Chennai is an international hub for Music and Arts. We at Artium feel privileged to launch our first offline training centre at this Temple of Sangeetham. The Artium Centre is our humble offering in service of music and the aspirations of multitudes who desire to achieve their potential in music. With the rich, unparalleled learnings & experiences of leading musical legends who constitute the Artium Academic board, we offer a unique training methodology to bring out the best in all kinds of aspiring musicians!**

The Chennai Academy will also host periodic workshops, masterclasses, and Vidyaarambham ceremonies by renowned musical legends. These sessions will provide students with invaluable insights and [mentorship](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/mentorship/). Select talented students will have the unique opportunity to be groomed by these legends, enriching their educational journey.

Artium Academy is a bunch of passionate music enthusiasts who believe that people with the same mindset and passion can create a revolutionary product. It is on a path to create a platform that delivers a “Stand-out Experience” for the users of its platform – the learners, the teachers, the performers and the wannabe performers. The company spreads happiness through events/quizzes/contests and other activities that bring participation, better cohesiveness, teamwork, problem-solving and other essential life skills. This helps in building an organization and a very bonded team.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Community, EdTech Startups/Companies, Mentorship, Music Education, Offline Education, Online Courses, Online Learning, Online Music Course

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### [AICTE Announces 'YASHASVI' Scholarship to Empower Engineering Students](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/aicte-announces-yashasvi-scholarship-to-empower-engineering-students/)

**Published:** June 10, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** The prestigious All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has recently unveiled the 'Young Achievers Scholarship and Holistic Academic Skills Venture Initiative (YASHASVI) scheme 2024'.

**Content:**

The prestigious All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has recently unveiled the ‘Young Achievers Scholarship and Holistic Academic Skills Venture Initiative (YASHASVI) scheme 2024’. This esteemed initiative has been designed for Civil, Chemical, Electrical, Electronics, and Mechanical Engineering (CCEEM) degree and diploma students. The YASHASVI scheme was inaugurated by AICTE chairman TG Sitharam, with Vice Chairman Abhay Jere and member secretary Rajive Kumar also gracing the event with their presence.

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According to a press release from the AICTE, Professor Sitharam underscored the scheme’s objective to promote core [engineering](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/engineering/) branches during the launch event. He highlighted these disciplines’ crucial role in advancing manufacturing industries and emphasized the importance of supporting students in these fields through scholarships and academic initiatives. He remarked that the YASHASVI initiative aims to help high-achieving students pursue [technical education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/technical-education/) in crucial branches of engineering such as civil, chemical, electrical, electronic, and mechanical engineering. The scholarship programme incentivizes talented students to enrol in these disciplines at AICTE-approved technical institutions.

Highlighting the pivotal role of core engineering sectors in India’s development, he expressed that these disciplines hold significant potential to elevate India’s stature as a global technology leader. AICTE’s ongoing efforts focus on enhancing the quality of core engineering education and expanding opportunities for students in these fields. The Chairman praised the Council’s initiatives to strengthen core engineering education and to improve student employment prospects, emphasizing the importance of such endeavours in driving India’s technological advancement and industrial growth.

The YASHASVI scheme, a boon for aspiring engineers, will annually support 5,000 students, with 2,500 scholarships for degree students and 2,500 for diploma students. Degree students will receive a substantial Rs 18,000 per year for up to four years, while diploma students will be granted Rs 12,000 per year for up to three years. These scholarships will be disbursed directly via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), ensuring a hassle-free process, as stated by AICTE.

The YASHASVI scholarship, a mark of academic excellence, is merit-based. Degree-level students are selected based on their outstanding 12th-grade qualifications, while diploma-level students are chosen based on their exceptional 10th-grade results. To maintain the [scholarship](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/scholarship/) annually, students must submit their passing certificate or mark sheet and a letter from the head of their institution, ensuring a continuous commitment to excellence.

Applications for the YASHASVI scholarship will be invited once a year. Once the application process commences, eligible candidates must apply online through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP). Interested individuals are advised to visit the AICTE website for further details and application procedures.

As a national Apex Advisory Body, the All India Council for Technical Education was founded in November 1945 to review technical education infrastructure and advance integrated, coordinated growth across the nation. The institution is in charge of organizing, creating, and implementing norms and standards; ensuring quality control through accreditation, observation, and assessment; providing certification and award parity; and ensuring the coordinated and integrated development and administration of technical education throughout the nation.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Certification, Employability Skills, Engineering, Scholarship, Tech Upskilling, Technical Education, Upskilling

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### [Indian School of Hospitality Announces Innovative 'Career LEAP' Programme](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/indian-school-of-hospitality-announces-innovative-career-leap-programme/)

**Published:** June 7, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** The Indian School of Hospitality (ISH), renowned for its innovative approach to hospitality education, has recently unveiled the 'Career LEAP' Programme.

**Content:**

The Indian School of Hospitality (ISH), renowned for its innovative approach to hospitality education, has recently unveiled the ‘Career LEAP’ Programme. This cutting-edge initiative is backed by Marriott International, a global hospitality leader, which will provide On-the-Job- Training (OJT) support. This collaboration is set to revolutionize the transition from education to professional success in the hospitality industry.

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The Career LEAP Programme (CLP) for Young Professionals, a unique blend of academic excellence and practical professional development, is a significant milestone. Built on the principles of Leadership, Excellence, Aspiration, and Professionalism (LEAP), it embodies the commitment to nurturing the next generation of hospitality professionals. This strategic initiative is designed to equip future hospitality professionals with the skills and experience necessary for a thriving career in this dynamic sector.

Speaking on the collaboration, Co-founder & Managing Director of the Indian School of Hospitality, Kunal Vasudeva said:

> **In forging this partnership with Marriott International, we’re opening a broader horizon for our students, expanding traditional education boundaries. The Career LEAP Programme doesn’t just educate; it propels the next generation of hospitality professionals into a world of global opportunities, professional growth, and career readiness. This initiative is pivotal in broadening the scope of hospitality education, inviting a wider audience of students to explore and excel in this vibrant industry.**

Marriott International has committed to providing 36 pre-placement offers (PPOs) accompanied by a clearly defined career trajectory to ISH postgraduates at the selection level, signifying a robust start to their career journey. Following this, the CLP offers a comprehensive pathway for career advancement, combining a six-month academic curriculum at the ISH Gurugram campus with a six-month On-the-Job Training (OJT) experience with Marriott International. This dual approach is designed to prepare students for the dynamic challenges of the hospitality industry and ensure the practical application of their skills.

Upon completing the CLP and passing their Marriott assessments post-OJT, students will earn the ISH Postgraduate Programme Certification in alliance with Les Roches. This achievement opens doors to full-time employment in sales, revenue, and culinary management roles within Marriott International hotels in India. Furthermore, the [certification](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/certification/) provides students the opportunity to further their education by using their PGP credits to pursue a Master’s or MBA at Les Roches in Switzerland or Spain, thereby enhancing their professional and academic journey with advanced studies and gaining Les Roches Alumni status.

Ranju Alex- Area Vice President- South Asia, Marriott International, commented:

> **We are delighted to support this initiative introduced by the Indian School of Hospitality. This programme holds immense potential as a launching pad for students seeking to embark on and progress in their careers within the ever-evolving hospitality sector. The Career Leap Programme boasts a curriculum meticulously crafted to meet the demands of the contemporary hospitality landscape.**

The Indian School of Hospitality and Marriott International have formed a remarkable relationship that represents a significant advancement in closing the gap between industry expectations and academic quality. The Career LEAP Programme aims to cultivate the next generation of hospitality professionals equipped to navigate and excel in a rapidly evolving global industry by fostering a unique learning and [professional development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/professional-development/) ecosystem. This collaborative effort is setting new benchmarks for hospitality education, ensuring that graduates are ready to meet the challenges of today and are future-proofed for tomorrow’s opportunities.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Career Development, Career Growth, Certification, Online Courses, Partnerships, Professional Development, Upskilling

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### [IIT Kanpur’s C3iHub Introduces Vocational Course in Cyber Security](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/iit-kanpurs-c3ihub-introduces-vocational-course-in-cyber-security/)

**Published:** June 7, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur’s C3iHub has launched ‘Cyber Security Vocational Programme’ in collaboration with Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University (CSJMU) Kanpur and Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj Innovation Foundation (CSJMIF).

**Content:**

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur’s C3iHub has launched ‘Cyber Security Vocational Programme’ in collaboration with Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University (CSJMU) Kanpur and Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj Innovation Foundation (CSJMIF). According to the statement, the collaboration aims to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in [cybersecurity](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/cybersecurity/).

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The six-month programme seeks to equip students with the required skills and knowledge to excel in the ever-growing field of cybersecurity. This course covers system security, malware analysis, network security, cryptography, and IoT security. This is not just an online course but a practical learning experience. An integral part of the training is customized labs at every student’s desk through the Cyber Range. The statement added that this hands-on approach is designed to provide students with industry-relevant knowledge, preparing them for successful cybersecurity careers.

Prof Manindra Agrawal, Director of IIT Kanpur, expressed his optimism about the partnership, stating:

> **The Cyber Security Vocational programme will help students develop a comprehensive understanding of cybersecurity, expanding their knowledge to an advanced cybersecurity level and making them future-ready. We hope to provide a robust platform for students to learn practical knowledge and skills essential in today’s digital age by combining C3iHub’s experience and the resources of CSJMU and CSJMIF.**

C3iHub will provide a Virtual Lab for course practicals, technical help desk support for students, course participation/completion certification, and final assessment results for all students. CSJMU will facilitate the programme’s execution, while CSJMIF will provide a platform to run it. This initiative aims to enrol 50,000 students, making it a significant initiative to foster cybersecurity expertise in India.

C3iHub is a Technology Innovation Hub (TIH) established at IIT Kanpur. It is funded by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India, under the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems.

Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur was established in 1959 and declared an Institute of National Importance by the Government of India through an Act of Parliament. The institute is best known for its high standard of education in science and [engineering](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/engineering/) and its seminal R&D contributions over the years.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Collaboration, Cyber Security, Engineering, Hands on Learning, Higher Education, MOU, Online Courses, Universities, Virtual Lab, Vocational Education

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### [Curriculum Innovation in Higher Education: For Next Generation Learning Process and Factors](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/curriculum-innovation-in-higher-education-for-next-generation-learning-process-and-factors/)

**Published:** June 7, 2024
**Author:** Dr. Meena kumari

**Excerpt:** Curriculum innovation is a dynamic process that revamps higher education programs to address the evolving needs of students and society. Read this article to learn more about curriculum innovation process and key factors shaping it. 

**Content:**

In the technology-driven competitive era, higher education institutions are mainly driven by a commitment to excellence, relevance, and inclusiveness. To stay intact curriculum innovation becomes mandatory in a higher education scenario. Curriculum innovation is a dynamic process focused towards meeting the evolving needs of the learners and the society. It aims to empower students with the right knowledge, skills and mindset to thrive in the interconnected world. Curriculum innovation helps the institutions and allied stakeholders in heterogeneous aspects. It becomes crucial to foster entrepreneurship, innovation, lifelong learning and career mobility. In the ever-evolving environment of higher education, the traditional approach to curriculum design and delivery is no longer sufficient to meet the diverse needs of students, employers, and society. Curriculum innovation has emerged as a transformative process to reimagine educational programs to better prepare students for future challenges and opportunities.

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Curriculum innovation involves a deliberate and systematic effort to rethink the content, structure, delivery methods, and assessment practices of academic programs. It seeks to foster more effective learning outcomes, enhance student participation, promote interdisciplinary learning, and align educational programs with the demands of an increasingly globalized and technologically driven world.

### Process in Curriculum Innovation- An Overview

The process of curriculum innovation in higher education typically involves several key stages, each aimed at reimagining, designing, implementing, and evaluating educational programs to cater for the needs of the stakeholders concerned. The following aspects needs to be considered as part of the process:

#### Need Assessment and Gap Analysis

To have a fruitful learning engagement, it is important to understand the stakeholder perspective from time to time. A good analysis of the various requirements from the stakeholders, viz, with students, faculties, industry experts, policymakers, and management to understand the needs becomes necessary. A gap analysis needs to be performed, and challenges to be addressed accordingly.

#### Goal Setting

Establishing a clear vision for the future in terms of the curriculum by articulating the expected learning outcomes and pedagogical approaches is required. Setting SMART (Specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound) goals to address the gaps identified is necessary.

#### Curriculum Design and Development:

Identifying the learning outcomes and aligning them with the vision and goals is a very significant step in the whole process. This is followed by identifying appropriate pedagogical approaches and assessment strategies to support diversified learning needs. Accordingly, this activity would end with designing and developing the course content appropriately.

#### Pilot Testing

The redesigned curriculum should be subjected to pilot testing, and it is desirable to have a swot analysis done. Necessary feedback must be obtained and revised based on the required feedback.

#### Implementation

The redesigned curriculum is to be rolled out with adequate faculty training, logistical support and timely communication to the stakeholders concerned.

#### Monitoring and Continuous Improvement

A comprehensive evaluation of the redesigned curriculum must be performed to ascertain its overall effectiveness and impact. Based on this, corrective measures should be taken appropriately.

Collaboration, communication, and shared governance among stakeholders throughout the curriculum innovation process are essential to fostering buy-in, ownership, and sustainability of the implemented changes. Additionally, maintaining a focus on equity, inclusivity, and diversity ensures that the redesigned curriculum serves the needs of all students and promotes equitable access to high-quality.

### Factors Shaping Curriculum Innovation

Curriculum innovation becomes pivotal in the higher education scenario. Various aspects influence curriculum development, which should be placed under the activities for continuous process improvement to adapt to changing societal needs, technological advancements, and educational best practices.

#### Relevance to Industry and Society

The curriculum should align with the current and future needs of industries and society to a greater extent. This may involve conducting surveys, consulting with industry professionals, and analysing market trends.

#### Interdisciplinary Approach

Incorporate interdisciplinary perspectives to address complex real-world problems. Encourage [collaboration](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/collaboration/) between departments to provide students with a holistic understanding of issues.

#### Technology Integration

Integrate technology effectively to enhance learning experiences. This includes leveraging online platforms, multimedia resources, and interactive tools to engage students and facilitate active learning.

#### Global Perspectives

Incorporate global perspectives to foster cultural competency and prepare students for a diverse and interconnected world. Offer opportunities for international collaboration, study abroad programs, and cross-cultural experiences.

#### Experiential Learning

Provide hands-on experiences such as internships, research projects, service learning, and simulations to bridge the gap between theory and practice. These experiences enhance students’ employability and [critical thinking skills](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/critical-thinking/).

#### Assessment and Feedback Mechanisms

Implement robust assessment and feedback mechanisms to gauge student learning outcomes and continuously improve the curriculum. Use a variety of assessment methods, such as project-based assessments, peer evaluations, and self-[assessments](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/assessments/).

#### Continuous Improvement

Establish mechanisms for continuous improvement and evaluation of the curriculum based on feedback, data analysis, and emerging trends. Stay agile and responsive to changes in the educational landscape.

In summary, revisiting the curriculum periodically is mandatory for effective classroom engagement and to facilitate the needs of future learners. It is also equally important to incorporate an agile mechanism to withstand and swiftly respond to the dynamic and diversified learning needs of present and future learners.

**Categories:** Insight

**Tags:** 21st Century Education, 21st Century Learning, 21st Century Teaching, Curriculum Design, Higher Education, Online Higher Education

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### [JAIN Online Launches Four New Electives in BCA Programme](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/jain-online-launches-four-new-electives-in-bca-programme/)

**Published:** June 7, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** JAIN Online, the e-learning arm of JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), is thrilled to announce the addition of four exciting new electives to its BCA programme for the June 2024 batch.

**Content:**

JAIN Online, the [e-learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/e-learning/) arm of JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), is thrilled to announce the addition of four exciting new electives to its BCA programme for the June 2024 batch. These electives, namely Computer Science & Information Technology, Data Science and Analytics, [Cyber Security](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/cyber-security/), and [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/artificial-intelligence/), are designed to equip students with the latest industry-relevant skills and knowledge, opening up a world of opportunities in the dynamic field of technology.

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Founded in 2021, JAIN Online has been offering UGC-titled and AICTE-approved degree programmes online. The platform provides a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, including MBA, M.Com, MCA, BCA, MA, BBA, and B.Com, with over 40 in-demand electives. The extensive list of global education offered through the platform empowers individuals to learn new skills through new-age and industry-relevant programmes. It is steadfast in its pursuit of providing diverse ways of learning that will help learners advance their careers and lives.

Dr. Raj Singh, Vice-Chancellor of JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), highlighted the importance of the BCA programme and these new electives. He said:

> **Our BCA programme is designed to equip learners with a robust foundation in computer applications, cyber security and AI while allowing them to specialize in high-demand areas. Including these electives aligns with the burgeoning needs of the IT industry. It aims to provide learners with specialized skills essential for a successful career in technology. These new electives will provide learners with the expertise needed to excel in various technology domains that will shape a bright and promising career for them.**

Interested students who meet the eligibility requirements and have finished their 10+2 education with a minimum of 50% aggregate (45% for the reserved category) can apply for the programme.

The university, supported by JAIN Group, has made significant contributions to education over the past three decades and is recognized by the Institution Grants Commission (UGC) as one of the Category-I Institutions. The institution is regarded as one of the best in India and a top choice for students worldwide because of its emphasis on student-centred education. JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), which is well-known for emphasizing education, entrepreneurship, research, and sports, is home to some of the brightest minds in the fields of education and research, as well as organizations that encourage creative thinking and [entrepreneurship](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/entrepreneurship/).

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Cyber Security, Data Science Course, elearning, Entrepreneurship, Online Programs, undergraduate students, Universities

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### [IIT Mandi & Internshala Ink MOA to Offer Career Opportunities to Students](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/iit-mandi-internshala-ink-moa-to-offer-career-opportunities-to-students/)

**Published:** June 7, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Internshala, a career-tech platform helping college students and freshers get the best start to their careers, has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi.

**Content:**

Internshala, a career-tech platform helping college students and freshers get the best start to their careers, has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi. This collaboration marks a significant step towards enabling Indian students with valuable career opportunities.

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Under this MoA, Internshala pledges to provide a host of benefits to the students of IIT Mandi, enhancing their career prospects by providing them with meaningful [internships](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/internships/), jobs, and live project opportunities based on their preferences and areas of interest. Internshala will also offer free of cost complimentary access to its placement preparation training to the IIT Mandi students. This training will equip the students to write effective resumes and custom cover letters and prepare for interviews.

Furthermore, Internshala, with its vast network of over three lakh companies, will collaborate closely with IIT Mandi to curate exclusive opportunities tailored for the Institute’s students. Together, both organizations will work to encourage students to explore and pursue internships, jobs, and live projects relevant to their interests and skill sets.

Expressing his enthusiams on the partnership with IIT Mandi, Founder and CEO of Internshala, Sarvesh Agrawal, said:

> **We are thrilled to partner with IIT Mandi in our mission to get students career-ready with meaningful internship and job opportunities, and industry-relevant skills. This collaboration signifies our commitment to fostering talent and bridging the gap between academia and industry.**

The IIT Mandi is a research Institute located in Kamand Valley, Mandi city, in the Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh. It became an IIT under The Institutes of Technology (Amendment) Act, 2012, intending to expand its reach and enhance the country’s [technical education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/technical-education/) quality. Since its inception, the Institute has been involved with various Research and Development (R&D) projects; it has signed MoUs with many International and national [universities](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/universities/), companies, research centres, and organizations.

Advisor – Career & Placement Cell, IIT Mandi, added:

> **This partnership with Internshala opens new avenues for our students to gain practical experience and enhance their employability. We look forward to a fruitful collaboration that benefits our entire student community. Through this MoA, we hope to pave the way for a brighter future for our students.**

Since its establishment in 2010, Internshala has been a pioneer in providing students with their first taste of the real world through internships and fresher jobs. It also offers skilling in high-demand areas through [online training](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-learning/) and placement guarantee courses. This aligns with the vision of becoming a career super app for college students, a role we are excited to fulfil for the students of IIT Mandi through its partnership.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Career Development, Career Prep Platform, EdTech Startups/Companies, Internships, Online Courses, Online Training, Partnership, Technical Education, Universities

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### [Astria Learning and LUANAR Join Hands to Launch Innovative E-Campus](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/astria-learning-and-luanar-join-hands-to-launch-innovative-e-campus/)

**Published:** June 6, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Astria Learning, a Florida-based leading EdTech organization, has forged a unique partnership with the Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR).

**Content:**

Astria Learning, a Florida-based leading EdTech organization, has forged a unique partnership with the Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR). This groundbreaking agreement, signed on May 5th, 2024, in Lilongwe, heralds a new era in LUANAR’s journey towards integrating cutting-edge online educational platforms. This collaboration is not just about education; it’s about empowering students with advanced Agritech programmes and leveraging Astria Learning’s robust [e-learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/e-learning/) solutions to overcome the limitations of traditional learning and make education more accessible and effective.

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Under the visionary leadership of Vice Chancellor Professor Emmanuel Kaunda, LUANAR will harness Astria Learning’s robust e-learning solutions to provide unprecedented access to innovative Agritech programmes. This collaboration will bridge the current limitations of traditional learning, making education more accessible and effective for all students.

During the ceremony, Professor Kaunda thanked Jeff Bordes, CEO of Astria Learning, for partnering with LUANAR in this transformative educational venture. Kaunda said, “This partnership perfectly aligns with our strategic goals to enhance educational access and quality through technology”.

Astria Learning will support LUANAR’s implementation of advanced online programmes covering various disciplines. These programmes aim to empower students with flexible, [quality education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/quality-education/). They complement LUANAR’s commitment to transforming agricultural education and addressing food security challenges through informed and technologically empowered graduates.

Luanar’s Open Distance and Learning Coordinator, Precious Gawanani, said, “This collaboration will deliver 100% online undergraduate and postgraduate programmes through the Astria learning platforms, creating a new Luanar e-campus. He added, “Currently, Luanar accommodates over 15,000 students across its campuses. The introduction of the e-campus is anticipated to significantly increase this number, especially by attracting students from regional and international backgrounds who might need help accessing higher education due to location constraints.”

This collaboration is not just about transforming educational access, it’s about revolutionizing the agricultural sector, a vital sector in Malawi. Astria Learning and Acres Club, led by Jeff Bordes, are joining forces to integrate technology in agriculture, enhancing food security and improving livelihoods. Acres Club, known for modern, sustainable large-scale farming, will not only train but also employ LUANAR graduates. This initiative is a game-changer, equipping students with the skills needed to manage advanced agricultural practices, ensuring that educational advancements translate into tangible benefits for the sector.

Speaking on the collaboration, CEO of Astria Learning, Dr. Jeff Bordes, said:

> **By combining LUANAR’s expertise in agriculture and natural resources with our advanced EdTech platforms, we are setting a precedent for the future of education in Malawi and beyond. This collaboration is not just about imparting knowledge; it’s about directing efforts towards enhancing food security and livelihoods in Malawi and is a testament to the potential of integrated approaches in education and practical sector development.**

Astria Learning has been revolutionizing the EdTech landscape since its establishment in 2009. Committed to enhancing educational accessibility and efficacy, the company continues to pioneer innovative digital solutions. It’s mission is to develop products and services to improve the quality and delivery of [higher education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/higher-education/) worldwide.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Collaboration, EdTech Startups/Companies, elearning, Higher Education, Online Education, Online Learning, Online Programs, Quality Education

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### [Carv Raises $10M in Seed Funding to Transform Recruitment With AI](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/carv-raises-10m-in-seed-funding-to-transform-recruitment-with-ai/)

**Published:** June 6, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Carv, a recruitment AI company, has recently announced a groundbreaking achievement in securing $10M in seed funding.

**Content:**

Carv, a recruitment AI company, has recently announced a groundbreaking achievement in securing $10M in seed funding. Following the successful launch of its recruitment platform in March, this significant milestone is a testament to the industry’s recognition of its potential. Notable investors led the funding round, including Global Founders Capital (GFC) and seasoned angel investors with previous backing in companies like Slack, Miro, and Revolut. With this substantial funding, the startup is poised to accelerate its growth and revolutionize the recruitment industry with the expanded capabilities of its platform.

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Headquartered in Amsterdam, Carv has developed an AI platform designed to streamline recruitment processes by automating administrative tasks traditionally handled by recruiters. This customizable solution is not a replacement for recruiters, but a tool that empowers them to work more efficiently and effectively. It allows recruiters to focus on building meaningful connections with candidates and clients, enhancing their role in the recruitment process. Driven by a mission to foster synergy between recruiters and [artificial intelligence](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/artificial-intelligence/), the firm is revolutionizing the way [talent acquisition](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/talent-acquisition/) is approached.

With its platform, Carv addresses one of the most pressing challenges in today’s talent acquisition space: recruitment has become synonymous with administrative work. Industry data shows that anywhere between 20% to 40% of a recruiter’s day-to-day is spent on admin tasks, an unfortunate characteristic of the job that sits at the heart of many other challenges recruiters face. With Carv, these time-consuming admin tasks can now be fully delegated to a personalized AI, freeing up recruiters to focus on what matters most; the candidates they interact with. This shift in workload distribution holds the promise of a more balanced and fulfilling work life for recruiters.

Sharing about the company, Barend Raaff, Co-founder of Carv, said:

> **We often talk about the future of AI in recruitment on an abstract level. With Carv, we make it tangible. Enabling recruiters to delegate the tasks they shouldn’t spend time on to Carv is a first step towards a reality of integrated AI—one that delivers instant benefits and simultaneously opens the door to the fundamental rethinking of the hiring process in a later stage.**

Raaff added:

> **In the years to come, AI will impact every stage of the hiring cycle. In a human-centric process like recruitment, finding the balance between humans and AI is key.**

As it stands, the company can handle whatever administrative work a recruiter needs to do. It is not only speedier in execution but also capable of upholding a higher quality level when the recruiter attends meetings, observes the context, and uses the style and tone of voice that they often employ. Carv can complete tasks in seconds rather than hours, such as composing job descriptions, taking notes during interviews, filling out applicant tracking systems, and producing candidate write-ups. But this is just a first step towards completing the vision the Carv founders have laid out. Once recruiters are accustomed to collaborating with integrated AI, the organization envisions a push for true recruiter-AI synergy to bring the human element back to the forefront of the recruitment process.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Employee, Hiring, HRTech, Human Resources, Job Interviews, Online Recruitment, Talent Acquisition

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### [Fit Learning Online Collaborates With Pearl to Offer Innovative Approach to Digital Education](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/fit-learning-online-collaborates-with-pearl-to-offer-innovative-approach-to-digital-education/)

**Published:** June 6, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Fit Learning Online, an organization with an approach to education rooted in the revolutionary science of behaviour, has recently announced a partnership with Pearl, a leading research-driven tutoring management system.

**Content:**

Fit Learning Online, an organization with an approach to education rooted in the revolutionary science of behaviour, has recently announced a partnership with Pearl, a leading research-driven [tutoring](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/tutoring/) management system that powers evidence-based programmes to streamline operations, report actionable data, and improve students’ outcomes. This cooperation started before summer tutoring enrollments, combines Fit Learning’s transformative learning paradigm with Pearl’s effective tutoring management system to provide kids in grades 1 through college with cutting-edge [online learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-learning/) opportunities.

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Summer enrollments with Fit Learning Online produce 1 to 2 years’ gain in core academic skills such that a learner can catch up or get ahead before the next school year. The Fit Reading, Fit Math, or Fit Logic programmes produce true mastery, or fluency, in essential literacy, computation, [problem-solving](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/problem-solving/), and [critical thinking](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/critical-thinking/) skills that ensure a learner’s success during the next school year. For over 20 years, scientist-educator Kimberly Nix Berens, PhD and the Fit Learning team have developed and refined a robust system of instruction based on behavioural science, which has transformed the learning abilities of thousands of children worldwide, including those who are struggling, average, gifted, or learning disabled.

Speaking about the development, Dr Kimberly Berens said:

> **With 70% of American school children below proficiency in reading – along with all other academic subjects – the educational crisis we are facing as a nation has been a crisis since the dawn of our public education system. This crisis is not new, and we are in a vicious cycle of failure because the educational establishment functions as an ideological institution rather than a scientific one.**

The success of Fit Learning Online’s traditional programmes, which focus on subjects including phonemic awareness, reading fluency, comprehension, inferential language, fundamental and advanced arithmetic, grammar, and expressive writing, is now available on an online learning platform. These programmes, which are the foundation of the Fit Learning Online curriculum, regularly yield growth equivalent to more than a year’s worth of training in just 40 hours, demonstrating the effectiveness of Fit Learning’s approach.

Fit Learning Online was born out of necessity but thrived because of its effectiveness. Parents save time and alleviate the hassle of driving back and forth to lessons without sacrificing their students’ achievement. The platform’s sessions lead students to achieve fluency, or true mastery, in every foundational skill area essential for long-term academic success: reading, math, logic, and writing. It also offers a complete homeschooling program for families looking for a highly effective alternative to traditional education.

John Failla, Founder and CEO of Pearl, added:

> **From Dakota Dreams to Guilford County, NC, and the Illinois Tutoring Initiative, the Pearl Tutoring Management System securely powers the nation’s most successful tutoring programs. We are thrilled Fit Learning Online has chosen Pearl as its trusted partner to start, scale, and sustain its evidence-based tutoring.**

Through the Fit Learning Online x Pearl platform, learners will have access to a comprehensive set of tools and resources. These include intelligent matching, document sharing, virtual classrooms, and comprehensive reporting, all designed to enhance the learning experience and support the educational journey of the students.

Based in Richmond, VA, Pearl’s platform fully integrates classroom and administrative tools, allowing its partners to start, scale and sustain data-driven, secure tutoring to support measurable outcomes for all communities. It provides access to the nation’s largest and most respected industry partners, including the National Student Support Accelerator at Stanford University, Centers for Research and Reform at Johns Hopkins University, and Deans For Impact.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Critical Thinking, Data-Driven, Digital Education, EdTech Startups/Companies, Online Courses, Online Education, Online Learning, Partnerships, Problem Solving, Tutoring, Virtual Classroom

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### [AgeFree Raises Seed Funding to Enhance Its Midlife Career Education Platform](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/agefree-raises-seed-funding-to-enhance-its-midlife-career-education-platform/)

**Published:** June 6, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Korean startup AgeFree, the operator of the midlife career education platform '1000jobs', has achieved a remarkable feat. In just three months since its inception, it has secured an undisclosed amount in seed funding from Kakao Ventures.

**Content:**

Korean startup AgeFree, the operator of the midlife career education platform ‘1000jobs’, has achieved a remarkable feat. In just three months since its inception, it has secured an undisclosed amount in seed funding from Kakao Ventures, with participation from Korea Investment Partners and Channel-Bom. This swift success is a testament to AgeFree’s potential and the confidence it has garnered in the market.

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1000jobs offers job training opportunities regardless of age or experience, spanning fields such as interior construction, forklift operation, and dog grooming through online and offline platforms. It has partnered with offline training centres nationwide to connect individuals seeking job training. Students can avail themselves of government support programmes for classes and acquire practical information on re-employment and [entrepreneurship](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/entrepreneurship/), including desired job information, training locations, and employment rates.

AgeFree was founded by Kim Ji-Hyun with a vision to create an environment where anyone, regardless of age, can embark on new journeys through learning. The company aims to help middle-aged and older adults flexibly navigate income gaps after retirement and alleviate economic insecurities.

Speaking about the platform, Kim Ji-Hyun, CEO of AgeFree, said:

> **We will directly create an environment that is easily accessible to those seeking new job opportunities while innovating the fragmented existing job training market through digitalization to meet the increasing demand. We will grow as a company redefining life and occupations in the aging society.**

According to Statistics Korea, by 2025, South Korea is poised to enter a super-aged society, with the population aged 65 and older exceeding 20%. However, with the average retirement age below 50, an income gap exists until the age of pension receipt is 65. Despite the increasing elderly population, inadequate financial preparation post-retirement has led to growing concerns among middle-aged and older adults, prompting expectations for solutions.

Jang Dong-wook, Director at Kakao Ventures, stated, added:

> **AgeFree, with meaningful execution and successful experiences in the online education market, is addressing significant issues such as senior income gaps and re-employment difficulties, starting from the small unit of job training connections.” He expressed deep empathy for the problem, seeing it as a crucial issue to tackle in the future, with over 700,000 retirees expected annually. He judged AgeFree as a team equipped with experience and capabilities to address this issue.**

With this investment, AgeFree plans to expand the ‘1000jobs’ service, which includes enhancing services to enable middle-aged and older adults seeking opportunities for entrepreneurship or re-employment to easily and quickly get job information. Additionally, it aims to revolutionize the current job training industry by anticipatorily digitizing the spike in demand for job training in an ageing society. This market currently serves about 20 million people in the 40–50 age frame.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Career Advising, Employee Development, Entrepreneurship, Financial Support, Funding, Job prep, Online Learning

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### [Coursera & African Leadership University Collaborate to Transform Education in Africa](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/coursera-african-leadership-university-collaborate-to-transform-education-in-africa/)

**Published:** June 5, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Coursera, a leading online learning platform, has partnered with the African Leadership University (ALU), an institution dedicated to shaping Africa's future leaders through ethics, entrepreneurship, and solutions for the continent's challenges.

**Content:**

Coursera, a leading online learning platform, has partnered with the African Leadership University (ALU), an institution dedicated to shaping Africa’s future leaders through ethics, [entrepreneurship](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/entrepreneurship/), and solutions for the continent’s challenges. The partnership will enable learners from across Africa to access world-class education and equip them with the necessary skills to thrive in a [digital economy](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/digital-economy/).

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The Coursera and ALU partnership aims to address these challenges by democratizing African education and promoting equitable learning. ALU’s [experiential learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/experiential-learning/) model will seamlessly integrate with Coursera’s technology, making education accessible continent-wide. This ensures access to high-quality courses while equipping learners with practical, job-relevant skills, empowering them for new job opportunities and the digital economy’s growth in the region.

With a cutting-edge campus in Kigali, Rwanda, and a college in Pamplemousses, Mauritius, ALU relies on mission-led study and work experience to prepare Africa’s future leaders and visionaries. Its students develop real-world abilities to address the most significant global challenges.

Speaking on the collaboration, Veda Sunassee, CEO of African Leadership University, said:

> **At ALU, our mission is to shape Africa’s future leaders, and partnerships like this with Coursera play a crucial role in addressing the significant challenges facing education in Africa. By expanding access to world-class education and ensuring that students have the necessary skills to solve some of the world’s most pressing challenges, we are helping them thrive and contributing to Africa’s growth and development.**

The collaboration achieved significant outcomes. Over 9,000 courses have been completed, resulting in over 16,000 enrolments and 61,000 learner hours. More than 1,500 students in Africa have benefited from this. Among the best courses are:

- Solving Problems with Creativity and [Critical Thinking](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/critical-thinking/) (IBM)
- Building Fintech Startups in Emerging Markets (University of Cape Town)
- Innovation Through Design (The University of Sydney)
- Ready, Set, Future! Introduction to Futures Thinking (Institute for the Future)
- Welcome to Game Theory (The University of Tokyo)

These outcomes demonstrate that learners on the continent are seeking accessible, job-relevant education that can transform their lives and communities.

Kais Zribi, Coursera’s General Manager for the Middle East and Africa, added:

> **At Coursera, we believe that talent is universal, but opportunities are not. Our partnership with ALU is a testament to our commitment to bridging this gap and providing African learners with the skills they need to succeed in the digital economy. We are excited to see the incredible impact this collaboration is already having and look forward to expanding our efforts to reach even more learners across the continent.**

ALU focuses on experiential learning in addition to theory. During the past two years, as part of ALU’s Global Leadership programme and the Coursera Innovation Bridge initiative, the [online learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-learning/) platform has hosted over 40 students and staff at its headquarters in Mountain View, California. In addition to networking with industry leaders and participating in sessions on design, creativity, and critical thinking, participants gained insightful knowledge and inspiration for their future careers.

The collaborative effort demonstrates a dedication to offering affordable, high-quality education and preparing Africa’s future leaders with the know-how to spearhead the continent’s economic growth.

Coursera was launched in 2012 by two Stanford Computer Science professors, Andrew Ng and Daphne Koller, with a mission to provide universal access to world-class learning. The company works with over 325 leading universities and industry partners to offer content and credentials, including courses, specializations, professional certificates, guided projects, and bachelor’s and master’s degrees.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Affordable Eduation, Critical Thinking, Digital Economy, EdTech Startups/Companies, Entrepreneurship, Experiential Learning, Online Courses, Online Education, Online Learning, Quality Education, Universities

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### [Southwestern University Teams Up With Indeed to Launch Job Search Academy](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/southwestern-university-teams-up-with-indeed-to-launch-job-search-academy/)

**Published:** June 5, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Southwestern University is excited to announce an exclusive partnership with Austin-based Indeed to launch a Job Search Academy.

**Content:**

Southwestern University is excited to announce an exclusive partnership with Austin-based Indeed to launch a Job Search Academy. This unique opportunity is available only to SU students and alumni, providing them with virtual access to Indeed’s training programmes, on-demand job search content, and career planning resources. Indeed’s mission aligns closely with Southwestern’s award-winning Center for Career & Professional Development (CCPD), which is dedicated to offering comprehensive, centralized [professional development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/professional-development/) support from the moment a prospective student enrols and throughout their lifetime as an alumnus.

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This comprehensive partnership includes a co-branded Southwestern and Indeed web portal. Through this portal, students and alumni gain access to Indeed’s workshops, webinars, job search platforms, company pages, career guides, and salary tools. The programme addresses all aspects of the job search process, focusing on five key areas: job search, resume writing, interview prep, offer evaluation, and career direction.

Head of Indeed’s Job Search Academy, Matt Berndt, stated:

> **Indeed created the Job Search Academy to give all job seekers easy access to all of Indeed’s resources and services. We don’t just help people get jobs; we help them prepare for their job search, write their resume, prepare for interviews, evaluate opportunities, and manage their long-term careers. I hope the Job Search Academy resources will supplement the excellent work Adrian and his team in the Center for Career & Professional Development are doing with Southwestern students and alumni. We are thrilled to have Southwestern University as a partner.**

The Job Search Academy is another powerful tool in the CCPD’s arsenal. Using a student-centred approach, the CCPD also offers assistance with various items, including writing resumes, practising interview skills, and connecting with employers and graduate schools.

Expressing his excitement, Director of the CCPD Adrian D. Ramirez said:

> **We are thrilled to offer the Indeed Job Search Academy to our students and alumni. Performing an effective job search requires knowledge of and continued exposure to career development best practices. The Job Search Academy provides a critical component of that process. Our goal is for students and alumni to leverage this resource in pursuit of their current and postgraduate goals. We thank Indeed for the opportunity to collaborate on this new initiative.**

In addition to serving as the world’s leading job site, Indeed features more than one billion ratings and reviews of companies, a robust salary database, and a Career Guide featuring over 10,000 articles written by subject matter experts. The platform also conducts the largest work well-being survey, allowing the site to score workplaces on [employee](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/employee/) happiness, purpose, stress level, and job satisfaction. The company claims to have more than 13,000 global employees passionately pursuing this purpose and improving the recruitment journey through real stories and data. It fosters a collaborative workplace that strives to create the best experience for job seekers.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Career Growth, Career Guidance, Employee, Hiring, Interviews, Job Interviews, Job prep, Professional Development, Universities

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### [LinkedIn Reveals India's Fastest Growing Jobs, Functions and Industries for Freshers](https://www.edtechreview.in/research/linkedin-reveals-indias-fastest-growing-jobs-functions-and-industries-for-freshers/)

**Published:** June 5, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** LinkedIn, the largest professional network worldwide, recently revealed new data regarding India's fastest-growing roles, industries, functions, and skills for recent graduates looking to enter the job market.

**Content:**

LinkedIn, the largest professional network worldwide, recently revealed new data regarding India’s fastest-growing roles, industries, functions, and skills for recent graduates looking to enter the job market. According to the data, design, analytics, and programming are the top skills for entry-level roles today.

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In 2024, companies will still value flexibility, and the trend toward more flexible work schedules will significantly increase. Only on-site positions decreased by 15% for entry-level roles, while hybrid positions surged 52% year over year. This shift provides fresh graduates with a broader range of work arrangements to choose from and pursue.

The report also reveals that utilities are the fastest-growing industry for young professionals with bachelor’s degrees. Other top sectors [hiring](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/hiring/) fresh graduates include Oil, Gas and Mining, Real Estate, Equipment Rental Services, and Consumer Services. Additionally, those without a bachelor’s degree have plenty of opportunities in the education, technology, information, and media sectors.

Regardless of educational background, various job functions are experiencing rapid growth. Ample opportunities are available for bachelor’s degree holders in [Community](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/community/) and Social Services, Legal, Marketing, and Media and Communication.

Speaking about the recently released data, Nirajita Banerjee, LinkedIn Career Expert & India Senior Managing Editor, Nirajita Banerjee, said:

> **Entering a tight job market can be challenging, especially at the start of a career journey. Staying updated on industry trends and in-demand jobs and exploring roles that might not seem evident initially can widen options. Many skills today are transferable across industries, and the rise of AI is creating more tech-related roles across various fields, leading companies to seek professionals with diverse educational backgrounds. These hiring trends reflect broader economic patterns like those in the energy sector. To expand their horizons, job seekers must keep strengthening their skills and networking with professionals.**

### LinkedIn’s Suggestions for Job Seekers

LinkedIn recommends the following suggestions to job seekers for their job hunt this year:

- **Showcase your skills** on your LinkedIn profile to increase your visibility among recruiters. LinkedIn will also use the skills you list to match you with relevant job openings you might not have been aware of.
- **Sign your interest in new job opportunities** with LinkedIn’s “Open to Work” feature and complement this by posting your content around relevant trends or reflections and engaging meaningfully with relevant content from potential employers. Your next employer might be one comment away.
- **Think outside the box** A growing number of industries outside of tech are hiring for roles that require programming skills amid the emergence of AI. Keep career transition trends like these in mind as you seek out your next role, which will widen your pool of opportunities. Participate in LinkedIn groups related to your skill sets. This is a great way to network and learn more about the broader pool of opportunities.

LinkedIn’s data demonstrates that workers with varying educational backgrounds can find leading job opportunities. Those with a bachelor’s degree can explore careers as programming analysts, system engineers, and software engineers. Many master’s holders are being hired as Software Engineers and Data Analysts. Those with a degree can find fulfilling careers like Software Engineer, Secretary, and Design Engineer.

### **About LinkedIn**

With over 900 million users across more than 200 countries and territories, LinkedIn’s mission is to provide economic opportunities for all workers globally. Under Ryan Roslansky, the platform now runs a varied business with revenue from sales of advertisements, membership fees, and recruitment services. With the completion of Microsoft’s acquisition of LinkedIn in December 2016, the world’s top professional network and cloud were combined.

**Categories:** Research

**Tags:** Community, EdTech Companies, Employment Skills, Freshers Hiring, Hiring, Job Interviews, Professional Networking

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### [Odyssey Raises $10M in Series A Round Led by Tusk Venture Partners](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/odyssey-raises-10m-in-series-a-round-led-by-tusk-venture-partners/)

**Published:** June 5, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Odyssey, an educational technology platform, has recently secured a significant boost of $10 million in a Series A round led by Tusk Ventures, a New York-based firm with participation from Andreessen Horowitz, Cubit Capital and Miami Beach, Fla.-based Bling Capital.

**Content:**

Odyssey, an educational technology platform, has recently secured a significant boost of $10 million in a Series A round led by Tusk Ventures, a New York-based firm with participation from Andreessen Horowitz, Cubit Capital and Miami Beach, Fla.-based Bling Capital. This substantial investment paves the way for a brighter future in education, as Odyssey continues to revolutionize the way families of [K-12](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/k-12/) students connect with state agencies and educational vendors for school tuition, tutors, software, and [curriculum](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/curriculum/) funding.

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Founded by Joe Connor, Odyssey streamlines application management and payment processing. The company aims to enable access to high-quality education across the U.S., regardless of income or zip code. By partnering directly with state agencies and educational vendors, the firm helps streamline the process of empowering parents to find the tools necessary for their children to succeed. The application process is a testament to its commitment to efficiency and user-friendliness. It takes less than five minutes to apply and features the industry’s first and only real-time digital identity verification. Eligibility is determined in less than one second, with support for various verification options, including API integration. This mobile-first technology is easy to use and customizable for any commonly spoken language, ensuring a seamless and inclusive experience for all users.

The Odyssey platform supports numerous state programs, including Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) and microgrant programs. It works with states to help them implement a turnkey solution for these programs and handles all aspects of the program, from marketing and applications to payments and customer support. Its passionate team of developers, e-commerce and finance leaders, customer success experts, and former educators is dedicated to building tech solutions that empower parents to choose the best education for their children.

Tusk Venture Partners was cofounded by Bradley Tusk, a high-profile strategist who has advised billionaires Elon Musk and Michael Bloomberg (on his mayoral campaign in New York City), as well as startups such as Uber and Tesla. He is also the founder of political consulting firm Tusk Strategies, which, among other things, seeks to repair America’s “broken” democracy. Early in his career, he ran a consulting business that accepted equity in exchange for fees. Tusk received his J.D. from the University of Chicago Law School and his B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Curriculum, EdTech Funding, EdTech Investors, EdTech Startups/Companies, K-12, Online Courses, Online Education, Quality Education

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### [UNICEF Joins Hands With Tanzanian Govt to Unveil SmartWASOMI Initiative](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/unicef-joins-hands-with-tanzanian-govt-to-unveil-smartwasomi-initiative/)

**Published:** June 4, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** UNICEF, the Tanzanian Government, and a diverse range of partners have united to launch the SmartWASOMI initiative.

**Content:**

UNICEF, the Tanzanian Government, and a diverse range of partners have united to launch the SmartWASOMI initiative. This collective effort aims to accelerate the rollout of [digital learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/digital-learning/) by providing free internet connectivity to schools nationwide, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to thrive in the digital age.

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SmartWASOMI initiative will leverage existing and new digital infrastructure to provide high-speed internet connectivity to public secondary schools through a national [digital teaching](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/digital-teaching/) and learning platform. The project’s pilot phase has already made significant strides, reaching 50 secondary schools across Zanzibar, Dodoma, and Mbeya. The digital learning platforms will deliver audio lessons and provide teachers and [school management](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/school-management/) with teaching guides and content.

Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa said during the launch, “This partnership is a major step forward for Tanzania. It aligns with our national vision of providing digital infrastructure for every child. I would like to thank partners for making digital content accessible to children in urban and rural areas.”

In 2022, Tanzania made a resolute commitment to revolutionize education through digital initiatives at the Transforming Education Summit during the UN General Assembly. This commitment is not just words, but action. The new education curriculum embraces digital literacy among students and teachers, and the Government has distributed 300,000 tablets to schools, demonstrating its unwavering dedication to advancing digital education.

Dinesh Balsingh, managing director of a local telecom company that is partnering with the project, shared his vision for SmartWASOMI. He said:

> **We are working closely with educational authorities, teachers, and local communities to ensure the successful implementation of this initiative. Our vision for SmartWASOMI is rooted in the belief that education is a fundamental pillar for socio-economic development. We are excited about this project’s potential to transform education in Tanzania, empowering the next generation of leaders and innovators. Together, we can create a more connected, informed, and empowered Tanzania, where every student can reach their full potential.**

The partnership will provide digital learning tailored to individual needs, empowering children to unlock their full potential and thrive in today’s economy. It aims to bridge the digital divide by connecting schools to the internet and providing digital tools to every young person to access educational resources and opportunities.

Elke Wisch, UNICEF Representative to Tanzania, also commented on the development:

> **Digital learning is a powerful tool that can transform education in Tanzania, especially for excluded children and communities. Through the SmartWASOMI public-private partnership initiative, the Government, UNICEF, and a telecom company are collaborating to ensure that teachers can access modern learning methods and that no student or child is left behind. UNICEF will continue to work with the Government to develop an evidence-based digital learning strategy that supports the country’s efforts to provide 21st-century education.**

The SmartWASOMI initiative is expected to run for five years and ensure [digital education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/digital-education/) access to more than 3,000 schools across Tanzania.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Curriculum, Digital Learning, Digital Teaching, Digital Tools in Education, Online Classroom, Online Courses, School Management

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### [Georgian College and PebblePad Unite to Boost Students' Employability Skills](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/georgian-college-and-pebblepad-unite-to-boost-students-employability-skills/)

**Published:** June 4, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** PebblePad, the Learning Journey Platform, is thrilled to announce that Georgian College, Ontario, Canada, has selected it to support their institutional-wide student e-portfolio programme, to enhance students' employability skills.

**Content:**

PebblePad, the Learning Journey Platform, is thrilled to announce that Georgian College, Ontario, Canada, has selected it to support their institutional-wide student e-portfolio programme. PebblePad helps deliver student-centred learning experiences and develop future-ready graduates. Georgian’s decision highlights its commitment to advancing educational excellence through innovative technology-enhanced learning, focusing on enhancing students’ [employability skills](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/employability-skills/).

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Georgian College, in its pursuit of digital innovation, recognized the need to equip lifelong learners for a competitive world. In selecting PebblePad, Georgian has chosen a platform that not only supports and guides students from pre-arrival to alumni but also empowers learners to develop and showcase their skills, capability, and growth. This collaboration, which extends college-wide, aligns with Georgian’s strategic vision of fostering digital innovation and aiding students in developing their professional identities. The comprehensive suite of learning journey tools offered by PebblePad will directly contribute to enhancing students’ employability and appeal to both graduate schools and employers, offering a unique advantage in the job market.

John Barbato, Executive Director of Innovation and Digital Experience at Georgian College, expressed his excitement about the collaboration, stating:

> **PebblePad was selected for its unique capability to empower learners through innovative technology-enhanced learning, authentic assessments, and continuous self-reflection. Our cooperation with PebblePad is instrumental in our mission to equip students with the skills and experiences necessary to succeed in the workforce.**

The collaboration will support Georgian to leverage key elements of PebblePad’s tools, including:

- Utilization of PebblePad workbooks and reflective templates to scaffold student learning
- Integration of PebblePocket, the mobile app that enables students to capture experiences through images, videos and reflective templates
- Creation of a comprehensive evidence collection showcasing students’ learning and growth throughout their academic journey.

COO Kenny Nicholl welcomed Georgian to the PebblePad community, saying:

> **We are delighted to welcome Georgian College onboard and commend their commitment to student-centred learning that puts all learners in the driving seat of their educational journey.**

PebblePad stands out as the only higher education platform dedicated to unifying the entire learning journey, both in and out of the classroom. Since 2004, the platform has been building software that not only assists institutions in supporting, guiding, and developing students—from pre-arrival to graduation and beyond, but also addresses gaps in [experiential learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/experiential-learning/) and assessment that traditional Learning Management Systems cannot bridge. With teams in North America, Australia, and Europe, the company is committed to transforming learning at over 30 top-ranked global universities, providing a solid foundation for collaboration with Georgian College.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Employability Skills, Experiential Learning, Future Ready Students, Higher Education, Learning Management System, Online Courses, Online Education

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### [MedCerts and Lifework Join Forces to Advance Allied Health Education](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/medcerts-and-lifework-join-forces-to-advance-allied-health-education/)

**Published:** June 4, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** MedCerts, a Stride Inc. company (NYSE: LRN) – a national online training provider, has announced a groundbreaking collaboration with Lifework, a leading educational institution, to revolutionize Allied Health education.

**Content:**

MedCerts, a Stride Inc. company (NYSE: LRN) – a national [online training](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-training/) provider strengthening the workforce through innovative eLearning solutions, has announced a groundbreaking collaboration with Lifework, a leading educational institution dedicated to providing accessible, high-quality learning experiences, to revolutionize Allied [Health education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/health-education/). With this partnership, Lifework will significantly enhance its offerings by providing its students with MedCerts’ Allied Health Programmes. This alliance is poised to innovate educational opportunities, enabling students to access MedCerts’ comprehensive short-term online and [blended learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/blended-learning/) programmes.

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This new and strategic partnership will allow students to become trained and nationally certified as Professional Coders, Surgical Technologists, and Medical Assistants. The programmes feature hybrid in-person and online [interactive learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/interactive-learning/) options, ensuring students gain the technical know-how and real-world skills necessary for success in the healthcare industry.

With an unwavering focus on innovation and community engagement, Lifework offers a diverse range of programmes and resources designed to bolster student success and contribute to the growth and prosperity of the communities it serves. Training over 70,000 people a year, the organization is steadfast in its dedication to excellent student outcomes and continuing its schools’ histories of graduation rates amongst the highest in [healthcare](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/healthcare/) education. The platform features world-class trainers, innovative education technology, flexible course schedules, and over 50 convenient locations. The company’s mission is to help students build and maintain the skills they need to have successful careers.

Frank Swiger, CEO of Lifework, expressed his enthusiasm for the collaboration, emphasizing its mutual benefits:

> **We are thrilled to support additional opportunities for our students and alumni through our partnership with MedCerts. This collaboration is a testament to our commitment to providing state-of-the-art programs aligning with national credentials and in-demand occupations, benefiting students and local employers.**

By incorporating MedCerts’ industry-leading online programmes, Lifework aims to meet the diverse needs of its audience, offering flexible learning options that resonate with existing students and alumni. The cooperation highlights Lifework’s commitment to providing cutting-edge educational solutions that give students the skills employers seek in today’s workforce.

Craig Sprinkle, CEO of MedCerts, stated:

> **At MedCerts, we’re genuinely excited about teaming up with Lifework. This partnership isn’t solely about expanding our reach; it’s about making a meaningful difference in people’s lives. We’re combining our passion for education with Lifework’s commitment to student success. It’s about building connections, fostering growth, and empowering individuals to achieve their goals. We’re proud to be part of this journey with Lifework.**

With a focus on IT and Allied healthcare certificates, which are in great demand, MedCerts offers career training through virtual simulations, games, animations, and HD-quality video-based education. The firm introduced its Partner Solutions brand in 2023 to form alliances to close the gap between its companies, job seekers, students, higher education institutions, and workforce agencies. This new brand includes several partnership models, including recruitment, reseller, content licensing options and more.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Blended Learning, EdTech Startups/Companies, elearning, Health Education, Healthcare, Interactive Learning, Medical Education, Online Training, Partnerships

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### [L&T and NICMAR University Collaborate to Offer MTech Programmes](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/lt-and-nicmar-university-collaborate-to-offer-mtech-programmes/)

**Published:** June 4, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** L&T, an Indian multinational company involved in EPC projects, high-tech manufacturing, and services, has inked a memorandum of understanding with NICMAR University to offer co-branded MTech programmes.

**Content:**

L&T, an Indian multinational company involved in EPC projects, high-tech manufacturing, and services, has inked a memorandum of understanding with NICMAR University to offer co-branded MTech programmes in Construction Technology and Management and Infrastructure Project Management. Through the partnership, NICMAR’s academic excellence and L&T’s technical prowess will be enhanced. Beginning with the 2024–2025 academic year, NICMAR and L&T EduTech will provide two-year MTech programmes at their Pune site.

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The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between L&T and NICMAR was signed at the L&T EduTech headquarters in Chennai.

Dr Sushma S Kulkarni, Vice Chancellor – NICMAR University, expressed her belief in the partnership, stating:

> **I firmly believe that the partnership will be helpful to both organisations in developing a talent pool that possesses a unique blend of technical complex problem-solving and managerial skills.**

The growing demand for skilled professionals in specialised areas underscores the significance of this partnership, which seeks to bridge the gap between academia and industry by preparing postgraduate students with hands-on training and exposure to industry dynamics. This is in line with L&T’s constant pursuit of enhancing the skills of early-career talent and making them ready for the industry.

Dr C Jayakumar, Executive Vice President and CHRO, L&T, added:

> **These courses, focused on core engineering domains, are tailored for customised learning and digital skilling and are essential for students with a passion for fundamental engineering disciplines. The postgraduate courses will significantly enhance their skills and equip them to face real-world challenges.**

NICMAR University, India’s most illustrious Built Environment University, stands out for its innovative and modern approach to education. It offers niche professional areas in construction, real estate, infrastructure, project management, and business management. As an autonomous, non-government, not-for-profit academic body, the University was founded in September 1983 as a Society and a Public Charitable Trust. Its strong focus on practical learning, including [internships](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/internships/), field visits, and industry projects, ensures that students gain valuable hands-on experience.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Career Growth, Digital Skilling, Engineering, Internships, MOU, NonProfits, Partnership, Post Graduate Program, Universities

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### [Student Financing Platform Bcas Raises $18.5M for Global Expansion](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/student-financing-platform-bcas-raises-18-5m-for-global-expansion/)

**Published:** June 3, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Bcas , an EdTech platform that enables students to access higher education without financial barriers, has announced that it has closed $18.5 million (€17 million) in a funding round led by MyInvestor and Actyus.

**Content:**

Bcas , an EdTech platform that enables students to access [higher education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/higher-education/) without financial barriers, has announced that it has closed $18.5 million (€17 million) in a funding round led by MyInvestor and Actyus (Andbank Group’s venture debt fund). The European Investment Fund (EIF) has backed the firm with guarantees for its €30 million vehicle.

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This agreement aims to support the training of 7,000 students in high-demand skills for the job market, regardless of their socio-economic background. This guarantee pilot, part of the “InvestEU Skills and Education” action plan, aims to help students enter the job market by providing training in the most sought-after skills by employers.

Founded in 2021, Bcas offers a flexible financing solution for students, enabling them to cover the cost of their education. The platform’s mission is to allow talented students who lack financial means to pursue post-graduate courses and high-quality training programmes that enhance skills highly sought after by employers (such as [cybersecurity](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/cybersecurity/), data science, AI, and more). With this model, students only have to pay something once they secure a job.

Speaking on the fundraising, Bosco González del Valle, Co-founder & CEO of Bcas, said:

> **This is a significant milestone for our company. Establishing our first partnership with a bank provides us with direct access to funding. All the funds will be allocated to paying educational institutions and, in turn, supporting our continued growth.**

Bcas is now the leading provider of ISA funding in Spain and has provided more than 1,500 students with nearly €8 million in just two years. It is recognized as an ideal financing tool to make education an equal opportunity. The organization collaborates with over 60 educational institutions, including Ironhack, The Bridge, ISDI, ThePower, 4Geeks, UNIR, EIP, and HACK A BOSS.

Javier Ausín, Co-founder and COO of Bcas, added:

> **Bcas has developed a ‘scoring’ system that has enabled us to finance over 1,500 students in just two years. We are already seeing our students secure better job opportunities. The EIF and Bcas share a common vision. This is undoubtedly the most significant milestone we have achieved to date.**

With this investment round, the Madrid-based startup plans to reinforce its leading position in Spain and fuel its ambitious international expansion plans. The company’s latest funding, combining debt and equity, has raised its total to €25 million.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, EdTech Funding, EdTech Investors, EdTech Startups/Companies, Financial Support, Financial Tools, FinTech, Higher Education, Online Courses, Online Education

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### [AICTE Introduces AI Certificate Programme to Train Engineering Faculty](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/aicte-introduces-ai-certificate-programme-to-train-engineering-faculty/)

**Published:** June 3, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** In a significant move to empower and upskill the esteemed faculty members, the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has developed short-term courses under quality improvement programmes.

**Content:**

In a significant move to empower and upskill the esteemed faculty members, the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has developed short-term courses under quality improvement programmes. This initiative is aimed at addressing the shortage of faculty members in emerging areas such as [artificial intelligence](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/artificial-intelligence/) and data science, and it presents a unique opportunity for its faculty to stay at the forefront of [engineering](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/engineering/) education.

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In a collaborative effort with AICTE, private institutions in Tamil Nadu are conducting several certification courses to meet the increasing demand for AI and data science analytics in the market. This academic year, 25 thousand seats are being added for engineering colleges to Anna University, further demonstrating the collective commitment to address the emerging needs of the industry. Faculty members from mechanical, civil, electrical and electronics departments with at least five years of experience can apply for these programmes, including AI, Data science, robotics, IoT, cyber-physical systems, [virtual reality](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/virtual-reality/), and [machine learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/machine-learning/). The duration of these hybrid programmes offered by IIT is six months and they will be offered at no cost. The last date to apply is on June 6.

As engineering colleges grapple with the challenge of finding qualified faculty members to teach AI and data science, the AICTE’s AI certificate programme comes as a beacon of hope. From upskilling their faculty members to hiring industry experts, colleges are exploring various ways to teach these emerging areas. RM Kishore, Vice Chairman of RMK Engineering College, acknowledged the significance of this programme, stating, “Upskilling our faculty members in AI and data science is a crucial step, but it also comes with a significant cost.”

Colleges have also requested Anna University to accept core engineering faculty as AI faculty after a certification programme.

Some, like Rajalakshmi Engineering College, plan to create a pool of experts in AI and data science. “While training faculty, we are also trying to hire industry experts as professors of practice,” said Abhay Meganathan, Vice Chairman of Rajalakshmi Group of Institutions.

Some principals said the issue may get worse as most computer science graduates get placed at the UG level and very few opt for PG Courses. Many colleges are expanding computer science-related branches.

According to R Velraj, Anna University’s Vice Chancellor, the University will consider all aspects and try to address the faculty shortage.

The All India Council for Technical Education was established in November 1945 as a national-level Apex Advisory Body to review technical education facilities and promote coordinated and integrated growth throughout the country. The institution is responsible for planning, developing, and implementing norms and standards; ensuring quality assurance through accreditation, monitoring, and evaluation; ensuring certification and award parity; and ensuring the country’s coordinated and integrated development and management of [technical education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/technical-education/).

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**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Certification Programs, Computer Science, Data Science Course, Engineering, Machine Learning, Robotics, Technical Education, Upskilling, Virtual Reality

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### [P.S. Educational Society Establishes Coaching Centre for Civil Services Exam](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/p-s-educational-society-establishes-coaching-centre-for-civil-services-exam/)

**Published:** June 3, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** The P.S. Educational Society has recently launched a coaching centre for aspirants who wish to ace the Civil Services Exam.

**Content:**

The P.S. Educational Society has recently launched a coaching centre for aspirants who wish to ace the Civil Services Exam. The Sri Kanchi Mahaswami Academy for Civil Services, a unit of the society, will admit 30 students in its first batch, and it will aim to appear for the preliminary examination in 2025, said society president K.V.S. Gopalakrishnan, a former Indian Police Service officer.

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As part of this initiative, former Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Chairman D.P. Agarwal addressed students and parents at the P.S. Senior Secondary School on R.K. Mutt Road on Sunday. Agarwal, who had been the UPSC’s Chairman from 2008 to 2014, gave the audience a glimpse of civil services.

Around 12 lakh candidates annually apply for just around 15,000 vacancies, which the government announces. “My experience in the 11 years in the commission is that UPSC only selects based on merit,” he said, adding: “You should know you are competing against 12 lakh (candidates) from across India. They come from various cultural, educational, and economic backgrounds.”

He said the selection committee does not differentiate based on the number of attempts or on the categories to which the candidates belong. Agarwal urged the academy to provide students with books that gave them the correct information. He further mentioned that candidates should also be taught the importance of comprehending number manipulation and [English](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/english/) comprehension.

According to Gopalakrishnan, seven applicants have already signed up for the course. The applicants would be selected based on how well they did on an aptitude exam. The aim is to admit between 25 and 30 candidates. The classes will take place at the school after school hours and on holidays

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**Tags:** Coaching Program, Competitive Exams, English, Entrance Exam, Exams, Higher Education, UPSC Exams

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### [Scaler Invests INR 50 Cr in Scaler School of Business to Build the Next Generation of Leaders](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/scaler-invests-inr-50-cr-in-scaler-school-of-business-to-build-the-next-generation-of-leaders/)

**Published:** June 3, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Scaler, India's leading tech education company that upskills working professionals and educates aspiring engineering students, has announced that it has earmarked INR 50 crore towards developing its recently launched Scaler School of Business (SSB).

**Content:**

Scaler, India’s leading tech education company that upskills working professionals and educates aspiring [engineering](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/engineering/) students, has announced that it has earmarked INR 50 crore towards developing its recently launched Scaler School of Business (SSB). These funds will be used to build offline infrastructure, design and update curriculum, establish partnerships with industry, and onboard world-class leaders as coaches, mentors, and instructors.

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Scaler School of Business’s full-time Postgraduate Programme in Management and Technology is not just an average MBA. It offers a unique blend of theoretical rigour and practical application, setting it apart from the rest. Learners will benefit from industry-driven evaluations, case studies from partner companies, immersive internships, and exposure to trending technologies like AI and allied industries. This comprehensive approach will make them ten times more efficient and tech-enabled than the average MBA graduate. Additionally, the Scaler Innovation Lab, an incubator set up on campus, will be accessible to SSB learners. This platform will allow them to build and present prototypes, products, apps, MVPs, and more, providing a unique opportunity to showcase their entrepreneurial and innovative skills to the country’s top investment firms.

Speaking about the latest development, Bhavik Rathod, Senior Vice President of Scaler, said:

> **Future leaders need to know the core business fundamentals and a deep understanding of technology and how that can be leveraged to operate at 10x efficiency. Unfortunately, most MBA programs today are still too theoretical, archaic, or lack enough industry exposure and real-world problem-solving, resulting in graduates who find it hard to get compelling job opportunities or lack the necessary skills. We aim to change that with our practical-first, industry-integrated, tech-enabled PGP-MT program at Scaler School of Business. These funds will give the team sufficient resources, empowering them to be razor-focused on delivering world-class learning experiences to our learners.**

The programme is designed for technical and non-technical job opportunities suited for working professionals with few years of experience or even freshers from college. The founding cohort will have an intake of handpicked 75 to 100 students and will commence in August 2024. Scaler works with more than 900 employer-partners internationally, including the top names in every tech sector like Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Facebook, Zomato, Airtel, Wells Fargo, PayPal and others, who regularly hire Scaler alums, and these existing relationships will be leveraged to help SSB learners build sustainable careers.

The Scaler School of Technology and the Scaler School of Business are housed on the same campus in Electronic City, Bengaluru. This allows for a comprehensive learning experience for student groups and various unique collaboration opportunities between technology and management professionals.

Launched in 2019, Scaler’s industry-vetted curriculum provides solutions to real-world challenges addressing the changing dynamics of the technology industry through three flagship programmes: Scaler Academy, Scaler DSML and Scaler DevOPS. The company believes in creating real-life impact by focusing on ‘impact-driven’ tech talent. To further redefine tech education, the platform has launched Scaler Neovarsity – an [online university](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-university/) that offers an outcome-focused Master’s Programme accredited with ECTS and Scaler School of Technology – a 4-year residential UG programme in Computer Science. The firm, valued at $710 million, is backed by marquee global investors such as Tiger Global, Lightrock India, and Peak XV Partners (previously Sequoia Capital India). It has expanded its footprints across India and the US.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Comprehensive Learning, Computer Science, EdTech Startups/Companies, Engineering, Online Courses, Online Education, Online University, Technical Education, Upskilling

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### [Importance Of STEM Education For Kids & Websites/Games You Must Know ](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/trends/importance-of-stem-education-for-kids-websites-games-you-must-know/)

**Published:** January 30, 2022
**Author:** Priyanka Gupta

**Excerpt:** <p>Leading to a tech-oriented digital age, it is prime that children have a basic understanding and appreciation for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) education.</p>


**Content:**

Leading to a tech-oriented digital age, it is prime that children have a basic understanding and appreciation for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) education.

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Addressing the importance of STEM, authorities in control ensure that it is a vital part of the curriculum. Many parents are also keen to help their kids develop an interest in STEM education, and edtech players in the market are devising new solutions to ensure kids can learn STEM concepts independently.

STEM education is essential because the world depends on it. With technology advancing with every passing hour, the STEM field offers solutions to every possible challenge we face today. Careers in STEM fields are flourishing, and technology has a role in every job one can think of. Making STEM a part of kids’ education can help kids transform their educational journey right from their initial years of schooling. STEM education helps one develop thinking patterns and add perspectives to the thought process, leading to innovations in the field. Through STEM education, one not only learns facts and a method of thinking. But can quickly identify and relate the knowledge to the real-life challenges and innovate solutions to solve them.

## STEM education encourages spatial reasoning, critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity. Developing these skills allows students to look at problems from different perspectives and come up with unique solutions.

Below are a few [examples](https://www.myklassroom.com/blog/31-award-winning-inventions-by-indian-school-kids-that-will-make-our-lives-easier/) of science inventions by young students recognized by the National Innovation Foundation – India (NIF), set up by the Department of Science and Technology (DST).

- Water filter/purifier at source ideated by Soring Lepcha, Class 4, and Subash Prodhan, Class 5 from School, Lingzya Junior High School, Sikkim India. Students of class 4 invented a water purifier at the source system that will give access to clean water to everyone. This filter can be centralized (i.e. at the point of distribution like water tank) or attached to public taps.
- Hand rest for fractured hand Ideated by Adi Kumar, Class 5 from School, Deens Academy, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. A class 5 student invented this support brace for people with a fractured arm that will allow the patient to support the injured arm worn around the waist so that the broken arm no longer be a pain in the neck – literally!

Everyone needs STEM, and to understand why, glance around and see the things that surround you have a connection to STEM. Ensuring that children get STEM education is beneficial for their future and career. Apart from its benefit for future innovations, career opportunities for kids, and the various skills that kids can develop, STEM education also helps resolve the social challenges of the increasing gender gap in the workforce. According to [UNESCO](https://en.unesco.org/stemed), women account for less than 30 percent of researchers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines worldwide. In India, this figure amounts to just 14 percent.

Since most future jobs will be based on STEM education, it is essential that women actively pursue education and careers involved and based on STEM education. Despite various reasons that roots in societal norms, stereotypes, and gender bias, we as a community must take action and ensure that girls get the proper STEM education. If we provide STEM education to all kids from their initial years of schooling, the stats can be improved drastically. Introducing STEM concepts to girls can lead to their active participation in STEM careers, and this will reflect in the future workforce and the opportunities for girls in the field.

**ALSO READ: [Why It Is Crucial To Promote Gender Diversity In STEM](trends-insights/trends/4429-why-it-is-crucial-to-promote-gender-diversity-in-stem)**

### Here are a few resources on STEM Education for kids, including games to get started with.

Playto Labs offers robotics classes, [robotics summer camp for kids](https://www.playtolabs.com/robotics-summer-camp-for-kids), and coding programs. Playto Labs’ online robotics programs focus on teaching robotics, coding, IoT, and AI. Kids aged 8-16 can join live 1:1 online classes with STEM-certified teachers, ensuring that your child gets undivided attention in class. They also provide a take-home robotics kit for hands-on projects, which you can keep to build robots even after the classes end. Using this robotics kit, kids can build, program, and test their own robots, enhancing their critical thinking, analytical skills, and developing confidence.

Playto Labs has a great curriculum developed by alumni from IIT, Harvard, Amazon, and Microsoft. This means the lessons are top quality and up-to-date. If you are looking for the robotics camps, Playto Labs offers the best robotics summer camps for kids. They help kids get ready for the future with fun and practical learning.

By joining playto labs robotics programs, kids can understand and enjoy STEM practically, setting them up for success in their future studies and careers.

[Engineer Girl](https://www.engineergirl.org/) is a platform that encourages young middle-school girls to pursue STEM careers. The website helps young girls understand the career options in a STEM field and find their mojo. Kids can play interactive games, speak to professional engineers to understand their career options or interests, participate in polls, apply for scholarships, and more.

[Discovering Engineering](https://discovere.org/) promotes the engineering profession and does so through outreach, education, and volunteerism. The website explains all nuances of engineering, varied career paths, and more. Kids can enjoy informational videos and educational games on the platform.

[eGFI](http://egfi-k12.org/index_noflash.php). Engineering, Go for It! promotes STEM education and careers. The platform is a repository of interactive games, newsletters, digital magazines, flashcards, kids’ books, tools for teachers, lesson plans, and more. The website also offers scholarship information for young adults who are planning to pursue a career in STEM.

[Science Kids](https://www.sciencekids.co.nz/) provides interactive games, educational resources, and activities for teachers, students, and anyone interested to learn about STEM. Kids will find engaging experiments, games, quizzes, facts, projects, images, lessons, and much more.

[The National Informal STEM Education Network](https://www.nisenet.org/search/product_type/videos-22) also provides a digital collection of over 75 videos on topics from nanotechnology to molecular gastronomy. The website also features varied hands-on activities that can be downloaded and enjoyed while learning crucial STEM concepts.

[The STEM Laboratory](https://thestemlaboratory.com/) started in 2012 and is an excellent resource for teachers and parents. It is a one-stop solution for simple, early childhood lessons across all four of the STEM subjects. Apart from the paid packs, the website also features free activities and some engaging games for kids.

[Kids Ahead](http://kidsahead.com/) offer a STEM website targeted at middle-aged children. The platform was founded by Dr. Delores Etter at Southern Methodist University and provides middle-school-age activities across varied STEM topics like medicine, robotics, wind energy, and more.

[Center for Game Science](http://centerforgamescience.org/games/) offers STEM skill training games. Varied games aligned to the common core are also available for young students.

[BrainPop](https://www.brainpop.com/) is a comprehensive platform that offers educational services for students and teachers. Educators often subscribe to the platform for the rich resources it provides. You’ll find bite-sized playful lessons that are ideal for engaging kids in essential STEM learning. Subscribing to BrainPOP Jr. can help educators unlock illustrated STEM lessons, games, and quizzes.

[EdHeads](http://edheads.org/) offers science games for kids in grades two and above. The platform works on a subscription model, priced at $20 annually.

[Tynker](https://www.tynker.com/) is another popular name for STEM learning. The platform offers JavaScript programming lessons and learning activities for kids in grades four and above. Users can access the first ten levels for free. To engage young students, the platform features animated missions like “Counter Hack” and “Mod Minecraft” that require young kids to have basic programming skills that involve typing and dragging codes for prizes.

Since 2007, [NASA Kids Club](https://www.nasa.gov/kidsclub/index.html) has provided STEM skills training for kids in Pre-K to 4-grade standards. The website features interactive games like Rocket builder and Flip Time that aligns with the common core standards and help kids be familiar with and understand STEM basics.

Rene Smith runs the [Science Kids](https://www.sciencekids.co.nz/). The website is a treat for Visual learners. You can find a repository of high-definition videos in 30+ STEM topics. Educators and parents can use the platform to engage kids in visual learning on any essential STEM topics like robotics, geography, animals, and more.

[Science Bug](http://www.sciencebug.org/) offers opportunities to young investigators by hosting competitions in mind-boggling STEM puzzles. Datasheets accompany instructions for several experiments, including the “Spider Search” and “Mushroom Spore Prints.”

[Science Buddies](https://www.sciencebuddies.org/science-fair-projects/science-projects) is a free, non-profit STEM website that offers learning content for K-12 kids across 15,000 pages of scientist-developed content. Users can search over 1,150 science, math, and engineering projects by topic and interest.

Find more Science Games For Kids [here](trends-insights/trends/2381-science-learning-games-for-kids).

#### You must also check out this [comprehensive guide](trends-insights/insights/4493-how-to-get-young-kids-started-in-stem-education) on How To Get Young Kids Started In STEM Education that mentions the benefits, engaging activities, and more tips and tricks to get kids started.

**Categories:** Trends

**Tags:** 21st Century Teaching, Educational Games, STEM, Teachers/Educators, Tips for Teachers/Educators, Tools for Teachers/Educators

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### [Aanaab Raises Undisclosed Amount of Funding From Rethink Education](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/aanaab-raises-undisclosed-amount-of-funding-from-rethink-education/)

**Published:** May 31, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Aanaab, a Saudi Arabia-based education technology company that aims to empower teachers, has recently raised an undisclosed amount in funding from Rethink Education.

**Content:**

Aanaab, a Saudi Arabia-based education technology company that aims to empower teachers, has recently raised an undisclosed amount in funding from Rethink Education, a New York-based impact venture capital firm focused on education.

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Established in 2019, Aanaab distinguishes itself by providing [K-12](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/k-12/) teachers and educators with a comprehensive range of courses, licensing, and qualifications, primarily in Arabic. This unique approach to professional development has attracted over 200,000 teachers and approximately 250 schools from 10 countries in the MENA region. Aanaab’s courses, which can be taken asynchronously or synchronously, are accredited and feature a data-driven approach that monitors teachers’ professional growth through a dashboard. The company’s content framework spans six domains, encompassing teachers’ subject knowledge, assessment, and pedagogical skills, student support and wellbeing, and technology in education. The platform also offers courses for school leaders and preparation courses for Saudi Arabia’s teacher licensing [exams](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/exams/).

Aanaab develops its own content and partners with various international entities to provide its users with the latest in educational [professional development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/professional-development/) courses. For example, the firm recently launched courses that support teachers in learning how to teach coding and developing their understanding of AI techniques and how to effectively apply them in the education process.

Speaking about the company, Mounira Jamjoom, CEO and Co-founder of Aanaab, said:

> **Upskilling teachers is something we’re passionate about because it changes students’ lives worldwide. We can all remember a teacher who positively impacted our learning. A good teacher can still facilitate effective and impactful learning even in classrooms with limited access to resources.**

Commenting on the fundraising, Andre Bennin, Managing Partner of Rethink Education, stated:

> **Our investment in Aanaab illustrates how impact can be leveraged at scale globally. Aanaab is the first Saudi Arabia-based edtech company to get funding from an international edtech venture capital fund and one of the few in the broader MENA region. At Rethink Education, we believe that to unlock students’ full potential, we must first invest in teachers. It was fascinating to see the work Aanaab was doing to help solve the most pressing education issue in the region.**

Rethink Education has been diligently observing entrepreneurship and innovation in the MENA region over the past year and will continue to explore opportunities.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Digital Training, EdTech Funding, EdTech Investors, EdTech Startups/Companies, Exams, K-12, Online Courses, Online Education, Online Teaching, Professional Development, Upskilling

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### [IMG Academy and Advance NIL Team Up to Provide Life Skills Education](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/img-academy-and-advance-nil-team-up-to-provide-life-skills-education/)

**Published:** May 31, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** IMG Academy, the world's leading sports education brand, and Advance NIL (ADVANCE), a leading NIL education, athlete protection (ANSBC) and athlete development organization, have forged a unique partnership.

**Content:**

IMG Academy, the world’s leading sports education brand, and Advance NIL (ADVANCE), a leading NIL education, athlete protection (ANSBC) and athlete development organization, have forged a unique partnership. This alliance is designed to equip IMG Academy student-athletes with the necessary education to navigate the complexities of collegiate NIL. The innovative NIL and [life skills](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/life-skills/) collaboration further strengthens IMG Academy’s holistic approach to education, aligning with its mission to empower student-athletes to shape their own futures.

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ADVANCE, renowned for its commitment to providing unbiased life skills and NIL education for the entire NIL ecosystem, will leverage its expertise in NIL-related finance, legal, [entrepreneurship](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/entrepreneurship/), branding, and life skills to benefit IMG Academy’s student-athletes this fall. The collaboration is a testament to IMG Academy’s dedication to empowering young student-athletes and their families. It will educate them on self-protection, brand maximization, and how to champion their potential NIL financial futures.

Courtney Altemus, Managing Partner & Founder of ADVANCE, commented on the collaboration:

> **IMG Academy prioritizes the preparation of its student-athletes for college and beyond, and this life preparedness is the foundation of ADVANCE education and protection; our entire team at ADVANCE is excited to implement our specialized NIL and life skills programmes to complement IMG Academy’s excellent holistic student-athlete development curricula. This partnership will set a new standard for elite college preparatory and sports academies in protecting their scholar-athlete’s NIL and life skills.**

The agreement includes ADVANCE Elite programming, similar to the education ADVANCE provides college athletic departments and professional sports teams, setting a remarkable precedent at the high school level nationally. IMG Academy will utilize ADVANCE’s multi-platform NIL Academy, which includes multi-day campus visits, virtual sessions, and ongoing [online education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-education/) modules. These programmes educate student-athletes and their families on navigating NIL effectively and building successful futures on and off the field.

Brent Richard, CEO of IMG Academy, stated:

> **We are thrilled to partner with Advance NIL to bring their expert guidance and innovative solutions to our student-athletes and community. This collaboration is not just about NIL; it’s about enhancing IMG Academy’s holistic approach to education and supporting the complete student-athlete development journey.**

IMG Academy’s intentional and unparalleled focus on holistic personal development sets it apart from any other education brand or institution worldwide. It is the only prep school in the world with a dedicated staff of more than 100 specialists focused specifically on intentional personal development in leadership, mental performance, nutrition, communication, and sports science.

This collaborative effort not only signifies a significant milestone in high school sports but also paves the way for a new model of student-athlete development nationwide. It sets a precedent for the sports education community, demonstrating the leadership and innovation of IMG Academy and Advance NIL.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Entrepreneurship, High School, Holistic Development, Leadership Skills, Life Skills, Online Education, Partnership, Sports

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### [Vidyamandir Classes and ETS India Collaborate to Create Paths for International Opportunities](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/vidyamandir-classes-and-ets-india-collaborate-to-create-paths-for-international-opportunities/)

**Published:** May 31, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** VMC Study Abroad, an extension of Vidyamandir Classes, is thrilled to announce its partnership with ETS India, a subsidiary of US-based ETS, the world's most extensive private educational assessment.

**Content:**

VMC Study Abroad, an extension of Vidyamandir Classes, is thrilled to announce its partnership with ETS India, a subsidiary of US-based ETS, the world’s most extensive private educational assessment, research, and measurement organization. This collaboration will establish its Noida Sec 4 Centre as an Authorized Test Center with state-of-the-art infrastructure. It will provide students with seamless access to leading international universities and assist them in preparing for the GRE® and TOEFL® exams from Delhi NCR and neighbouring states like UP and Haryana.

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As part of the partnership, ETS and VMC Study Abroad are launching a TOEFL and GRE test facility in Noida. This new VMC Test Center will bring the tests closer to the students, offering them the convenience of taking the TOEFL and GRE tests locally in the region. This will streamline their testing experience and provide them with greater accessibility. Additionally, VMC Study Abroad will gain access to the ETS India Registration Portal, making the registration process for these [exams](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/exams/) smoother for the students.

Commenting on the partnership, Sachin Jain, Country Manager, ETS India & South Asia, said:

> **Our collaboration with VMC Study Abroad is a transformative step forward in our mission to support students in achieving their academic goals and accessing global opportunities. By collaborating with VMC Study Abroad, we are further enhancing the support system for students in the context of TOEFL & GRE, which are world-leading tests for overseas education aspirants, helping millions of students gain admission to an International University of choice.**

This collaboration will benefit students from specialized training for VMC Study Abroad trainers, bespoke TOEFL and GRE Masterclasses, complimentary TOEFL practice exams, and exclusive webinar engagements with overseas universities. These initiatives are designed to improve the educational trajectory for both learners and instructors.

Abhishek Sharma, CBO of Vidyamandir Classes, added:

> **VMC is the Quintessential preparation ground for aspirants aiming for IITs and looking to excel in exams like JEE & Neet. Thousands of brilliant minds join us every year, and we endeavour to make them aware of the global career opportunities in computer science (CS) and artificial intelligence (AI). We aim to provide current and prospective VMC students with an exceptional international testing experience that matches their international standard test preparation. In line with our long-standing vision of always putting students first, we are excited to partner with the globally acclaimed ETS. This partnership paves the way for offering the best test preparation for globally renowned exams like the TOEFL & GRE.**

The centre serves as a one-stop destination for top students aiming for Top entrance exams, offering premier preparation from VMC. This preparation enables students to excel in the TOEFL, opens doors to study at the world’s top universities, and highlights the high demand for TOEFL success.

VMC Study Abroad was founded to empower students to pursue promising [higher education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/higher-education/) and career opportunities abroad. The platform provides comprehensive support, including test preparation, application assistance, and counselling services. The company believes that studying abroad is a life-changing experience that broadens horizons, fosters personal growth, and opens doors to new opportunities. It aims to connect students with exceptional [study abroad](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/study-abroad/) programmes, renowned educational institutions, and diverse cultural experiences worldwide.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Career Growth, EdTech Startups/Companies, Engagement, Exams, Higher Education, International Education, MOU, Partnerships, Study Abroad, Test Prep, Universities

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### [Classplus Launches Polaris School of Technology to Transform Technology Education in India](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/classplus-launches-polaris-school-of-technology-to-transform-technology-education-in-india/)

**Published:** May 30, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Classplus, India's leading B2B EdTech startup that helps educators and content creators launch and scale their online coaching businesses, has established Polaris School of Technology (PST).

**Content:**

Classplus, India’s leading [B2B](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/b2b/) EdTech startup that helps educators and content creators launch and scale their [online coaching](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-coaching/) businesses, has established Polaris School of Technology (PST), an initiative by Classplus dedicated to shaping the next generation of tech leaders.

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Founded by Mukul Rustagi and Bhaswat Agarwal, the founders of Classplus, Polaris School of Technology aims to groom the next generation of techies through a comprehensive and innovative 4-year BTech programme. This unique programme offers students a blend of classroom learning and hands-on industry experience, ensuring they are well-equipped to enter the dynamic tech industry. With specializations in [Computer Science](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/computer-science/), [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/artificial-intelligence/), and [Machine Learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/machine-learning/), the programme is designed to meet the highest standards of tech education.

Mukul Rustagi and Bhaswat Agarwal, with their extensive tech experience, have launched PST to address the gap between industry requirements and the job preparedness of fresh graduates of traditional BTech programmes.

Speaking about the development, Mukul Rustagi, Co-founder of Classplus and Polaris School of Technology, said:

> **At Polaris, we are committed to nurturing the next generation of tech leaders. Our unique approach combines rigorous academic learning with real-world experience, ensuring that our graduates are skilled and industry-ready. PST will set a new standard for tech education in India and globally.**

The PST programme is based on a work-integrated degree model, focusing on 5000 hours of live coding, ensuring that students gain hands-on experience right from day one. Students can also start internships in their second year, gaining practical experience and industry exposure. The faculty at PST includes top IIT alumni, tech leaders, CTOs, and founders, providing 1:1 mentorship and guidance to students. Beyond the classroom, it also aims to foster the spirit of [entrepreneurship](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/entrepreneurship/) in the students through its in-house incubator, Polaris Tech Combinator, where students can launch and pitch their tech startups and raise seed funding of up to $10,000. Additionally, students can shadow CXOs from leading tech companies, participate in hackathons and live projects, and join tech communities like Web3, GenAI and many more to connect with like-minded techies.

Headquartered in Bengaluru, PST offers students an immersive campus experience with easy access to leading global tech companies. The corporate campus will provide an environment conducive to professional growth, inspired by US-based master’s programmes where networking is at the core of the curriculum. The school recently announced a few first-of-its-kind scholarships for the upcoming batch of students, allowing them to get a 100% waiver of the program fees.

Since its inception, Classplus has raised approximately $150+ million from global marquee investors like Tiger Global, AWI, RTP Global, Blume Ventures, Sequoia Capital India’s Surge, Spiral Ventures, Strive, Times Internet and Abu Dhabi-based Chimera Ventures. This success and impact of Classplus is a testament to educators’ value and integral role in its operations.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, B2B, Computer Science, Curriculum, EdTech Initiative, EdTech Startups/Companies, Entrepreneurship, Machine Learning, Next Generation Technology, Online Coaching, Online Courses, Online Education

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### [Varsity Tutors for Schools and Trinity Lutheran School Collaborate to Offer On-Demand Learning Resources](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/varsity-tutors-for-schools-and-trinity-lutheran-school-collaborate-to-offer-on-demand-learning-resources/)

**Published:** May 30, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Trinity Lutheran School is thrilled to announce a transformative partnership with Varsity Tutors for Schools, a Nerdy (NYSE: NRDY) company and the leading platform for live online tutoring.

**Content:**

Trinity Lutheran School is thrilled to announce a transformative partnership with Varsity Tutors for Schools, a Nerdy (NYSE: NRDY) company and the leading platform for live [online tutoring](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-tutoring/). This collaboration brings a wealth of educational resources to all the students, completely free of charge. The partnership, which extends until June 30, 2030, ensures that the students, educators, and parents have access to a comprehensive set of robust resources, enhancing their learning experience for years to come.

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The comprehensive platform integrates interactive study tools, collaborative workspaces, and dynamic learning resources, including:

- 24/7 On-Demand Chat Tutoring
- On-Demand Essay Review
- Live Enrichment and Remediation Classes
- SAT and ACT Test Prep Classes
- Celebrity-Led StarCourse Classes
- Self Study Resources
- College & [Career Readiness](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/career-readiness/) Resources
- Adaptive Assessments & [Personalized Learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/personalized-learning/) Plans
- Recorded Enrichment Classes

Britney Ritz, Trinity Lutheran School Administrator, stated:

> **Access to the Varsity Tutors for Schools platform can be an invaluable resource in those moments when students need assistance but cannot get one-on-one time with their teacher. We encourage students to take advantage of access to live human tutors and a wide library of live and on-demand classes to support the subjects they are studying or the passions they are pursuing.**

More than 500 school districts use the Varsity Tutors for Schools platform to address learning gaps and effectively enhance classroom instruction. When students need help with homework or are struggling to solve a problem, they can immediately chat with a tutor 24/7 to get the help they need. Students can also take practice tests and follow personal lesson plans for guided self-study. They can also sign up for expert-led live classes and learn subjects like Geometry, Middle School Math, Elementary School Reading, and more alongside their peers.

Anthony Salcito, Chief Institutional Officer at Varsity Tutors for Schools, expressed his confidence in the partnership, saying:

> **Varsity Tutors for Schools delivers a rich set of learning options to deploy for all students. Our comprehensive platform access is now available to all K -12 schools at no cost, allowing them to budget for targeted intervention with best-in-class high-dosage tutoring options, including flexible implementation models that can put administrative staff, teachers, or parents at the centre of the high-dosage tutoring relationship, depending on the needs of the district.**

Nerdy’s comprehensive learning destination provides learning experiences across 3,000+ subjects and multiple formats, including Learning Memberships, one-on-one instruction, small group classes, large format group classes, coding, tutor chat, essay review, and adaptive self-study. Nerdy’s flagship business, Varsity Tutors, is one of the nation’s most significant live online tutoring and class platforms. Its solutions are available directly to students and consumers, as well as through schools and other institutions.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Career Readiness, EdTech Partnership, EdTech Startups/Companies, K-12, Online Courses, Online Education, Online Learning, Online Tutoring, Personalized Learning

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### [The "Loop of Success” for EdTech and Skill Development](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/the-loop-of-success-for-edtech-and-skill-development/)

**Published:** May 30, 2024
**Author:** Prashant Agarwal

**Excerpt:** Edtech and skill development organisations play a vital role in bridging the gap between academia and industry demands. Read this article to learn about how to create effective skilling programs and the loop of success for edtech and skill development business, which ensures that impact is delivered across all their training programs. 

**Content:**

As we speak, there are around 200 million school-going students. Nearly 600 million Indians, almost half of India’s population, are aged less than 30. Our dream of India becoming a world power by 2047 can only come true if we have a large, employable workforce.

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To fulfil this demand, edtech and [skill development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/skill-development/) organisations are playing a vital role in bridging the gap between academia and industry demands by providing impact-driven training at scale. But a big question lies in front of them: How to ensure the success of training delivery? Is it getting a learner placed in a job or ensuring each candidate acquires the necessary skills?

While these might be one of the many outcomes, it is important to discuss the impact of training programs. Understanding this will ensure that learners are skilled, and hence, they’ll achieve a lot more than just getting a good job.

This brings into view the “Loop of Success” for edtech and skill development businesses, which ensures that impact is delivered across all their training programs. Let’s dive deeper and explore the concept, which is true for any training program out there, to measure training impact and effectiveness.

### Stage 1: Create a Comprehensive Learning Experience

This involves several steps to ensure the learning material is engaging and educational.

- The process begins with a thorough “need analysis”. To understand the learners’ goals, challenges and basic knowledge. Based on this, clear and measurable learning objectives are defined.
- The next step involves curating & developing content in a way that it aligns with these goals. Using a variety of formats to adapt to diverse learning preferences. This includes virtual training, in-person sessions and interactive activities. Additionally, assessments are crafted to evaluate learner progress and offer feedback.
- Finally, the course is reviewed and refined based on learner feedback and learning outcomes. Thus creating a dynamic [learning environment](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/learning-environment/) that evolves with the needs of its participants.

This structured approach facilitates an in-depth, streamlined, and effective learner experience. Now that we know this, let’s move on to stage two to understand how it is beneficial.

### Stage 2: Gather Data from the Learner’s Journey

More than 70% of training businesses fail to deliver immersive training experiences despite having world-class [training programs](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-training/). This is one of the key challenges faced by the industry.

***This directly results in low course completion rates, poor assessment performance or low NPS.***

More than 90% of these businesses have reported that they fail to measure basic KPIs. Such as DAU (daily active users), MAU (monthly active users, DAU:MAU (a ratio of both), engagement rate, learner satisfaction levels and more.

But what could be the core reason for this? Is data not available? Or is it available but still not helping in measuring any KPIs?

After working with more than 5,000 businesses, one of the core reasons behind this is a “broken learner experience,” most often caused by a “disjointed use of multiple platforms.”

![Broken Learner Experience](https://www.edtechreview.in/wp-content/uploads/broken-learner-experience-scaled.webp "Broken Learner Experience")

Creating a comprehensive learning experience involves gathering data from the learner’s journey. Mainly to optimize and tailor training strategies effectively. This stage is crucial for understanding how learners interact with the content and which tools are most effective.

Since training businesses are often hindered by this core challenge. They can benefit significantly from integrating a centralized data collection system.

Such a system would track key metrics across all tools. Analyzing this data helps identify successful elements and those that might need improvements.

Hence, enabling educators to refine the curriculum and teaching methods. This approach not only makes learning more cohesive and personalized. But also drives continuous improvement in educational offerings.

### Stage 3: Examine Performance, Engagement and Satisfaction

Building on this foundation of data requires examining learner performance, [engagement](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/student-engagement/), and satisfaction. This is pivotal in assessing the effectiveness of the learning modules and the overall training environment.

- By measuring learner performance through assessments and tracking engagement metrics. Training businesses can gauge how well the content resonates with the learner base. This includes metrics like participation rates and time spent on modules or assignments.
- Learner satisfaction surveys and feedback forms are also integral. Mainly because they provide direct insights into their experiences and perceived course value.

This comprehensive insight and evaluation allows training businesses to pinpoint their strengths. All while identifying areas for improvements in the learning experience. Thus, ensuring that the curriculum remains aligned with learner needs and expectations. Thereby maximizing training impact.

### Stage 4: Enhance the Learning Experience

After collecting and analyzing this 360-degree data, training businesses are well-equipped to enhance the learning experience and maximize training outcomes.

This valuable data serves as a foundation for iterative improvements to both the content and delivery methods. By identifying patterns and trends in this data, educators can customize learning paths, which then increases relevance and overall learner satisfaction.

*For instance, if data shows learners consistently struggle with a specific module, the content can be revised. To be more digestible or supplemented with additional resources such as tutorials or interactive exercises.*

Furthermore, drilling down on learner satisfaction can lead to improvements in user interfaces and content interactions, making the platform more intuitive and engaging. This dynamic approach not only elevates the quality of training delivered but also ensures that training remains cutting-edge and highly effective.

### Summarising the “Loop Of Success”

![The Loop Of Success](https://www.edtechreview.in/wp-content/uploads/the-loop-of-success-1-scaled.webp "the Loop of Success")

The loop of success in edtech an skill development businesses is a vicious cycle of enhancements aimed at improving training effectiveness, impact, and outcomes.

To begin with, creating a comprehensive learning experience via a thorough needs analysis is crucial. To understand learners’ goals, challenges and knowledge levels. Leading to the development of clear and measurable learning objectives. Training content is then curated across various formats. Like virtual training, in-person sessions & interactive activities.

The subsequent stage involves gathering and analyzing data from the learner’s journey. Alongside addressing the common issue of disjointed tools which breaks the learning experience. By implementing a centralized system, training businesses gain insights into content interaction & engagement. Thus, driving curriculum refinements.

In the next stage, detailed analysis of performance, engagement and satisfaction metrics is done. This helps further identify the strengths and weaknesses of the training programs. This evaluation is critical to aligning the curriculum with learner needs.

Lastly, the gathered data informs iterative improvements in both content and delivery. Identifying trends allow for the personalization of learning paths & adjustments to specific modules. Enhancements in UI & interaction contribute to a more intuitive and enjoyable learning platform.

### Key Takeaways

So to wind up with a few quick key-takeaways, here’s a brief list of action items for edtech and skill development businesses.

- **Implement a Comprehensive Needs Analysis**: Start by thoroughly understanding your learners’ backgrounds & objectives. To tailor the learning experience effectively.
- **Develop and Integrate Varied Content Formats**: Use a mix of digital and physical learning tools. To better address different learning preferences and ensure comprehensive content coverage.
- **Establish Robust Assessment and Feedback Mechanisms**: Regularly evaluate learner progress and course effectiveness. Through structured assessments and feedback channels.
- **Fix “Broken Learner Experiences”**: To enhance user interface, interaction and centralise data collection, integrate all learning tools into a single platform. To streamline data collection and allow for more cohesive analysis and comprehensive insights.
- **Analyze Learning Data Intensively**: Dive deep into the data to understand learner engagement and performance. Then use these to guide curriculum adjustments, enhancements and increase course engagement.
- **Continuously Refine Learning Modules:** Use feedback and performance data to make targeted improvements to learning modules and overall course structure.

With this brief yet comprehensive list of key takeaways, you’re on the right track to crafting engaging & effective courses and training programs. While also maximizing its impact and outcomes.

**Categories:** Insight

**Tags:** 21st Century Education, 21st Century Skills, 21st Century Teaching, Skill Development, Student Engagement

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### [UGC Launches Life Skills 2.0 Curriculum to Support Undergraduates' Professional & Personal Excellence](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/ugc-launches-life-skills-2-0-curriculum-to-support-undergraduates-professional-personal-excellence/)

**Published:** May 30, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** The University Grants Commission (UGC) has recently announced the Life Skills 2.0 (Jeevan Kaushal) curriculum and guidelines for undergraduate students.

**Content:**

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has recently announced the Life Skills 2.0 (Jeevan Kaushal) curriculum and guidelines for undergraduate students. This curriculum, designed in line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, is a significant step towards equipping students with crucial life skills. By engaging with this curriculum, students can unlock their potential and develop into socially responsible citizens.

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The programme aims to prepare the students with both personal and professional skills in the areas of understanding the self and others, interpersonal skills, high-performance teams, leadership potential, [communication](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/communication/) and presentation skills, techniques of [problem-solving](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/problem-solving/), decision-making, fostering creativity, innovation for personal and professional excellence, stress management, time management and conflict management, and the inculcation of human values at the undergraduate level.

According to the official curriculum, as per its quality mandate, the UGC needs to take the initiative to provide life skills (including soft skills) to students enrolled in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) at the undergraduate level. Life skills, although less tangible traits, play an essential role in increasing the students’ employability and self-esteem.

The Life Skills curriculum, designed by UGC in 2019, therefore, is the means to empower young minds in demanding situations in personal, professional, and social life. Adopting life skills is the key to excellence. UGC has introduced new modules such as Digital Literacy and Social Media, Digital Ethics and [Cyber Security](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/cyber-security/), Verbal and Non-verbal Communication, Cognitive and Non-cognitive Skills, Managing Personal Finance, and Constitutional Values, Justice, and Human Rights to enhance this curriculum further.

The new Life Skills 2.0 Curriculum, recognizing the unique contexts of different Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), is designed to be adaptable. It outlines the objectives, learning outcomes, and activities for each course in a learner-centric manner. The practical approach of the curriculum includes methods like role-playing, audio-video creation, individual and group activities, case studies, demonstrations, observations, and e-learning links.

The following objectives served as guidelines for the development of this course. Students should clearly understand what good communication skills are and what they can do to improve their abilities.

- Identify common communication problems that may be holding learners back.
- Identify what their nonverbal messages are communicating to others.
- Understand the role of communication in the teaching-learning process.
- Learning to communicate through the digital media.
- Understand the importance of empathetic listening.
- Explore communication beyond language.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Communication, Communication Skills, Curriculum, Cyber Security, Decision Making Skills, Higher Education, NEP 2020, Problem Solving, undergraduate students

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### [IIT Kanpur & DRDO Establish DRDO-Industry-Academia Centre of Excellence for Research](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/iit-kanpur-drdo-establish-drdo-industry-academia-centre-of-excellence-for-research/)

**Published:** May 30, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK), in a collaborative effort with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), has established a DRDO-Industry-Academia Centre of Excellence (DIA CoE) on its campus.

**Content:**

The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK), in a collaborative effort with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), has established a DRDO-Industry-Academia Centre of Excellence (DIA CoE) on its campus. This centre is a testament to the shared vision of IITK, DRDO, and the academic [community](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/community/), aiming to foster interdisciplinary research in next-generation defence technologies. It is a part of the DIA CoEs set up by DRDO in key academic institutions in the country, creating an ecosystem that encourages technology development in the academic environment through experienced faculty and bright scholars, in conjunction with the efforts of the different scientists from DRDO laboratories.

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The newly launched centre is poised to make significant strides in focused research. It will initially focus on identified research and development verticals, including Printing on Flexible Substrates to build devices and systems based on thin films for strategic applications; Advanced Nanomaterials to provide a fundamental contribution to material selection and design; Accelerated Material Design and Development to reduce the number of actual trial experiments while reaching optimal solutions via high throughput experiments; High Energy Materials to focus on the modelling of high-performance explosives and performance prediction of metalized explosives; and Bio-Engineering to develop technologies for applications ranging from sensing hazardous agents to wound healing. These areas of research hold immense potential for the future of defence technologies.

The event was attended by Research Coordinators from IIT Kanpur, senior scientists from DRDO Labs, and faculty members from IIT Kanpur.

Prof. Manindra Agrawal, Director of IIT Kanpur, expressed his appreciation for the collaborative effort and the key personnel involved. He said:

> **With the changing times, there is a need for advancement of technology in the defence sector to become Atmanirbhar Bharat in the true sense. For this, DRDO, Academia and Industry must join hands together. Establishing Industry Academia Centres of Excellence by DRDO is an apt step in this direction. IIT Kanpur is well poised to contribute to this collaborative effort with strong R&D expertise and state-of-the-art facilities in flexible electronics, nanomaterials, materials science and engineering, high energy, and bioengineering. I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the entire team and wish all the success to DIA CoE IIT Kanpur.**

Sanjay Tandon, former director of the Institute of Technology Management at Mussoorie, serves as the Director of DIA CoE at IIT Kanpur, overseeing its strategic initiative and collaborative endeavours. DRDO will fund the projects and establish key technical facilities and modern infrastructure to enable and boost R&D programmes under identified verticals.

Dr Samir V Kamat, Secretary Dept of Def R&D and Chairman DRDO added:

> **The Centre will pave the path for the indigenization of the various strategic technologies in the long-term, making the defence sector self-reliant and sustainable. This will accelerate the development of new materials for futuristic defence systems, which may otherwise have required 10-15 years. DRDO and IIT Kanpur will undertake collaborative research in identified technology domains to fulfil the long-term needs of defence.**

The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signed in Gandhinagar during Def-Expo-2022, marked the beginning of the journey towards establishing DIA CoE at IIT Kanpur in 2022. The DIA CoE at IIT Kanpur has been jointly inaugurated by Dr Samir V Kamat, Secretary, Department of Defence R&D and Chairman, DRDO, and Prof. Manindra Agarwal, Director, IIT Kanpur, in the presence of Dr. Subrata Rakshit, DS & Director General (Technology Management), Prof. Tarun Gupta, Dean, R&D, IIT Kanpur, Shri Sanjay Tandon, Director DIA CoE at IIT Kanpur, Prof Kantesh Balani, PI DIA CoE IITK, Shri LC Mangal, OS & Director DEAL, Dr. Mayank Dwivedi, OS & Director DMSRDE, and Dr. N Ranjana, OS & Director, Futuristic Technology Management.

Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur was established in 1959 and declared an Institute of National Importance by the Government of India through an Act of Parliament. The institute is best known for its high standard of education in science and engineering and its seminal R&D contributions over the years. Its research resources span 19 departments, 25 centres and three interdisciplinary programmes in [engineering](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/engineering/), science, design, humanities, and management disciplines, with more than 580 full-time faculty members and approximately 9000 students.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Academic Research, Community, Engineering, MOU, Next Generation Technology, Partnerships, Research

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### [What the Future Of Learning Looks Like](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/what-the-future-of-learning-looks-like/)

**Published:** March 28, 2023
**Author:** Priyanka Gupta

**Excerpt:** With new pedagogies, learning mediums, and tech enablement interventions, education is changing at light speed. Here are key elements that will be evident in the future of learning. Read the post to learn more about the place of metaverse, gamification, web 3.0, artificial intelligence, SEL and other key elements of future learning.   

**Content:**

Living in a dynamic environment, education is going through drastic changes at light speed. With the Covid pandemic, the education models changed overnight. The world witnessed new approaches to teaching and learning like never before.

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Technology has been making space in education for over a decade, but the sudden shutdowns and limitations propelled tech integration for all education needs. As a result, educators were forced to break the barriers and adapt to the new virtual setups.

Addressing the sudden shifts in classrooms, evolving education paradigms, redefined teacher’s role, tech integration and advancement, here are a few education elements we’ll witness in the coming times.

### Technology is a Vital Element

Technology and education are becoming the two sides of one coin that will be together. We can already witness tech integration on various levels, in the classroom, distance learning, online courses, upskilling, reskilling, online tutoring, online co curricula and more. This technology is going to take leaps over and advance with time. We have identified four key tech areas that will redefine education in the coming times, i.e., [Metaverse](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/metaverse/), [Web 3.0](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/web3/), [gamification](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/gamification/) and [artificial intelligence](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/artificial-intelligence/).

Let’s look at how these four elements are going to reshape education in the coming years:

**Metaverse**: Metaverse is bringing the internet to life. Metaverse is a network of 3D virtual worlds where users can collaborate and connect in real time. Imagine if teachers could take students to Louvre Museums through VR headsets and provide a real-life experience where students can engage with their environment instead of reciting and stating facts from text or videos. Metaverse can make it possible. Students can virtually visit any place or any historical event. Metaverse creates a 3D virtual world. With a VR headset, people across the globe can connect and communicate with their environment. It creates an immersive learning experience for students, engaging the brain’s motor system and building muscle memory.

Training students on anything, from farming skills to firefighting, is ideal. Skills that align with the strengths of the Metaverse include spatial training, primarily those that involve body movements. It can also help in training students for tasks that can be expensive, dangerous, inconvenient, or simply impossible to practice in real life. For instance, organising a large-scale event in Metaverse can train students on the necessary event management procedures. Students can keep repeating the process until it becomes second nature to them. On the contrary, training students to organise an event without any cost involved is impossible.

Also Read: [What Is Metaverse? What It Means For Education And Virtual Reality?](https://www.edtechreview.in/dictionary/what-is-metaverse-what-it-means-for-education-and-virtual-reality/)

**Gamification**: Gamification is one of the most innovative approaches to education. We know how intriguing games are and engage users to complete new challenges. Adding an education element to maintain the thrill and learning pace has proven beneficial for eLearners. In the future, gamification will be a strategic management instrument instead of the present solution of game-based design with educational value. It will outline how we collaborate, co-create and think about learning and building a community. Gamification in future will build more human agency, capability and autonomy and countless behavioural design features. It will empower people in a meaningful way where they will change against how it currently entices, pushes and rewards them. Gamification in future will foster innovation, critical and creative thinking, decision-making skills, risk-taking abilities and other soft skills along with the academic value.

**Artificial Intelligence**: Data is the fuel to artificial intelligence. With increased data, AI is constantly evolving to bring peculiar results. AI in education can help students and teachers by streamlining their learning and teaching needs by eradicating mundane, time-consuming tasks that can deviate learners from the actual work. For instance, an AI-enabled writing assistant software can help the student with instant feedback on grammar, facts and word choice. AI makes learning more intuitive and ensures that the learner at a task doesn’t have to shift focus to things that technology can take care of. Besides making learning personalised and intuitive, AI can help people with special needs and learning disabilities. AI in assistive technology can provide a more equitable and accessible learning experience. For instance, digital features like keyboard navigation, text-to-speech, transcripts and closed captions, and screen reader support can work well with AI and help learners with different needs access information and learn quickly.

**Web 3.0**: The third generation of the evolution of web technologies will revolutionise teaching and learning. With tools like Metaverse, AI, blockchain and IoT, Web 3.0 will streamline access to the knowledge pool for anyone anywhere. With advanced tech at its heart, students can expect personalised learning experiences brought to them. This will be evident in search results, learning materials, and learning modules, where everything will be catered to one’s preferences.

Rather than learners searching for information based on a keyword search, Web 3.0 will determine what information user needs based on users’ activities and interests. Internet will then provide information in the preferred format within the preferred channel. The technology will enable teachers to create engaging assignments and learning projects with innovative resources like 3D graphics, virtual avatars and more.

Also Read: [Web 3.0 and Its Probable Impact on Education](https://www.edtechreview.in/dictionary/web-3-0-and-its-probable-impact-on-education/)

### Diverse and Flexible Learning Environment

A diverse education system promises flexibility and uniform quality regardless of the medium. We will step into an [environment](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/learning-environment/) where students can learn online or offline, and the medium will not dictate the quality of education. Plenty of tech integration would happen in the classroom and outside as well. Technology is no longer a fancy or motivating factor; instead, it has become a vital element in education for all education needs. Since technology enables global reach and makes it easier for students to connect with their teachers, in the future, students will be able to learn from any place in the world. With a diverse education system, the global literacy rate will increase, and students around the globe will be able to benefit from technology and diversity in the classroom.

> “The reality is classrooms can be anywhere, anytime. Students can work on projects in virtual contexts with others worldwide at any given moment. Technology can change learning forever, and we must embrace and manipulate it to our advantage,” – Tricia McLaughlin, Education Professor, RMIT School.

Technological advances will push the interconnectedness of information and people just a few buttons away. The future of education will demonstrate how technology benefits students, and future generations will be able to handle the problems that come from tech integration with less or no support. The tech integration will be simplified for students’ access; however, the effect would be way more than it is now.

Tools like the [xTool P2](https://www.makeblock.com/products/buy-xtool-p2-for-schools?utm_source=influencer&utm_medium=media&utm_campaign=edtechreview) play a crucial role in this evolving educational landscape. The xTool P2 is a versatile laser cutter designed for education, offering high precision and ease of use. It supports various engraving techniques, including curved surfaces and rotary engraving, expanding creative possibilities for students. As an all-in-one educational tool, it comes with lesson plans, materials, and software, enhancing classroom efficiency and engagement. Its cloud storage system supports learning anytime and anywhere. With numerous real-world projects, the [xTool P2](https://www.makeblock.com/products/buy-xtool-p2-for-schools?utm_source=influencer&utm_medium=media&utm_campaign=edtechreview) integrates seamlessly into curricula, making learning hands-on, intuitive, and fun. This integration ensures students understand theoretical concepts and practical skills, preparing them for future challenges. Tools like the xTool P2 will create a more interactive, engaging, and effective learning environment.

### Redefined Assessments

> “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing it is stupid.” – Albert Einstein.

New and improved [assessment](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/assessments/) methods, flexible in terms of medium and expression, will be the assessment methods in the future of education. Besides online assessments, we will see innovative techniques enabling students to express their knowledge in their preferred mediums.

For instance, students who wish to comprehend their learning through writing, projects, presentations, projects, models etc., will have free will to decide their assessment modes. Along with learning, assessments will get personalised, and students will no longer be restricted to grades and papers. Online assessments will come into light adhering to students’ capabilities at each step.

Also Read: [Best Ways To Do Assessment In Virtual Classrooms](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/trends/best-ways-to-do-assessment-in-virtual-classrooms/) and [Assessment Tips For Online Teaching](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/assessment-tips-for-online-teaching/)

The present education assessments are designed so that students are required to cram their materials. This scenario will shift to assessing the strong and weak areas and developing a personalised learning pathway to help students work on each area as required. Apart from the factual knowledge, students will be assessed on the learning application and tested on field projects.

### Freedom to choose

The current education system confines students to defined subjects and material. However, the future of education will give students the freedom to choose. Students will be able to customise the curriculum and will have access to varied learning materials. It will no longer be restricted to textbooks and assignments. Instead, technology and various pedagogies will come into play.

The following pointers define how and what they want to learn:

- **How To Learn**: Students will get control to modify their learning process, and use tools they feel are necessary. Sticking to conventional methods or a defined technology will not be the rule. They will learn from different technologies, devices, programs and techniques that will provide a holistic learning experience. With technologies like AR and VR, students can experience what they learn.
- **What To Learn**: Students will be involved in defining their curricula. We will witness a contemporary, up-to-date, helpful curriculum for students where professionals and ‘youngsters’ are equally involved.

The future education system will equip students with practical skills, and students will be able to focus on their studies with thorough engagement by providing them ownership over their learning.

### Shift in Educators’ Role

The conventional teachers’ role will not be relevant in the coming years. Instead, the role of teachers will be expanded to be mentors and facilitators. Mentoring will become vital for students. Since students will incorporate self-autonomous learning, the teacher’s role will drastically shift to support their needs. Mentoring students will become fundamental to learning success.

![Evolving Role of the Teacher](https://www.edtechreview.in/images/evolving-role-of-educator.png "Evolving Role of the Teacher")

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When learning extends beyond the classrooms, educators from across the globe will be accessible to students. Educators will witness a more globalised occupation with immense opportunities. A key element in the teaching occupation will be marked by technical training. The teachers’ role would expand to data collectors, planners, collaborators, problem solvers, curriculum experts and researchers. Teachers would be responsible for the student’s academic needs. It’d be a part of their job to empower students and help them grow holistically with skills and insights to take risks, innovate, and confidently tap into opportunities.

### Social-Emotional Learning

Social-emotional learning covers two aspects essential for a child’s holistic development – Emotional or Behavioural control and Social Exposure. Social and emotional skills enable one to regulate emotions, thoughts and behaviour. These skills differ from cognitive skills as they impact how one manages emotions, perceives things, themselves, and engages with others. It does not deal with the ability to process information. Instead, it empowers one to become more self-aware. In practice, [SEL](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/social-emotional-learning/) will equip children to acquire and apply knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to achieve goals, build positive relationships, and attain decision-making abilities.

![Social Emotional Learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/images/social-emotional-learning.png "Social Emotional Learning")

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These core skills play a crucial role in a child’s development and directly correlate to how skilled that child is as well as their social, academic and professional performance as an adult. Like academics, children must learn to work on their emotional skills and social relations from a young age. In the times we are heading, interpersonal skills are going a play a significant role. With most things going tech, the human ability will become quintessential.

As we think about the change in education, we tend to focus on long-term trends as the key driver. The abovementioned elements will influence the future of education in the long run. We must be prepared to create an ecosystem where shocks like pandemics, social unrest and political polarisation do not put the education of the young generation on hold.

**Categories:** Insight

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Assessments, edtech, Educator Upskilling, Gamification, Learning Environment, Metaverse, SEL, Web3

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### [Instahyre Academy Introduces New Certification Courses to Upskill HR Professionals](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/instahyre-academy-introduces-new-certification-courses-to-upskill-hr-professionals/)

**Published:** May 29, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Instahyre Academy, launched by Instahyre, an AI-driven HRTech platform, provides cutting-edge, advanced training programmes and certification courses to aspiring HR professionals.

**Content:**

Instahyre Academy, launched by Instahyre, an AI-driven [HRTech](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/hrtech/) platform, provides cutting-edge, advanced training programmes and certification courses to aspiring HR professionals. The courses help learners become 10x recruiters skilled in the most innovative hiring practices. The video-based courses give recruiters practical insights to create modern, tech-enabled recruitment strategies for attracting, engaging, [hiring](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/hiring/), and retaining the best talent.

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The Academy caters to recruiters at all experience levels, from complete freshers to seasoned [talent acquisition](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/talent-acquisition/) specialists and hiring managers. The courses do not require any prior experience or minimum qualifications to study at Instahyre Academy. It suits professionals from all backgrounds who want to improve their resumes with its digital certificate. Instahyre envisions creating a community of well-informed recruiters who stay updated with the latest recruitment trends.

To lead the industry in HR professional [upskilling](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/upskilling/) and training to assist them in building successful careers, Instahyre Academy has announced the addition of three new courses:

**Certified Social Media Recruiter**

This course equips learners with top-notch skills to leverage the power of social media to make ideal hiring choices, identify top candidates and engage with them, create compelling social media job postings, and use social media analytics to their advantage in recruitment.

**Certified Recruitment Marketing Pro**

This course focuses on recruiter marketing techniques to help recruiters develop employer value propositions and utilise recruitment marketing techniques to augment their hiring.

**Certified Employer Branding Expert**

This course helps learners understand the A to Z of employer branding, an important area in HR and recruitment. The skills imparted include employer branding strategies, brand communication, and brand impact evaluation techniques.

Speaking about the newly launched courses, Sarbojit Mallick, Co-founder of Instahyre, said:

> **We decided to launch new courses because we had received encouraging reviews for the first set of courses since the Academy rollout. They are what we consider “new age” courses that reflect the changes happening in HR. We give self-learning a new dimension with our approach that helps people learn at their own pace. The new courses, like the previous ones, do not require prior experience or minimum qualifications for learning at Instahyre Academy. They are also suitable for professionals from non-HR backgrounds who want to improve their resumes or switch to this field.**

Unlike other paid HR upgrading courses on the market, which employ classroom settings or theoretical teaching methods, Instahyre Academy leverages real-world examples that can be used in regular KRAs and gives students the hands-on training they need to become well-rounded HR professionals.

Each video course consists of four animated videos to add an element of fun to upskilling. After the completion of each course, a digital certificate is also provided, which is shareable across social media and professional networking platforms. Additionally, recruiters can add the Instahyre Academy certificate to their resumes and LinkedIn profiles. Every certificate can also be verified online. With this HR Academy, Instahyre aims to cement its place as recruiters’ preferred platform.

Co-founded in 2017 by Aditya Rajgarhia and Sarbojit Mallick, Instahyre offers the recruiter a curated list of candidates ready for hire from its premium database. This enables the recruiter to spend more time on delivering a top candidate experience while it does the heavy lifting of providing quality profiles. The company has been profitable since 2018 in delivering zero-hassle job searches. Its clientele includes companies like Amazon, Walmart, Flipkart, Uber, Paypal, Adobe, and Cisco, as well as 12,000 Fortune 100 enterprises, unicorns, startups, etc.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Certification, Hiring, HRTech, Online Courses, Online Programs, Online Recruitment, Professional Networking, Social Media Resources, Upskilling

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### [Unyted Ltd and INU Launch INUVERSE to Revolutionize Education Landscape](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/unyted-ltd-and-inu-launch-inuverse-to-revolutionize-education-landscape/)

**Published:** May 29, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Unyted Ltd, a pioneering Web3 Metaverse-as-a-Service solutions provider, has partnered with INU, an innovative online university, to create INUVERSE.

**Content:**

Unyted Ltd, a pioneering [Web3](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/web3/) Metaverse-as-a-Service solutions provider, has partnered with INU, an innovative online university, to create INUVERSE—a revolutionary collaboration set to transform the education landscape. This groundbreaking initiative will be unveiled as the directors of Unyted Ltd and INU embark on an exciting journey from Cologne to London, promoting the partnership and showcasing the future of immersive education.

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The new MD of INUVERSE, Dr Maxine Room CBE, confirmed that ‘INUVERSE aims to redefine the educational experience by leveraging the power of Web 3 and ultimately Web 4. This collaboration will offer diverse educational opportunities, including degrees, microcredentials, research projects, and employer-led training programmes, all delivered in an innovative, immersive environment.’

Florian Krüger, CEO of Unyted Ltd, said:

> **We are thrilled to embark on this journey with INU. INUVERSE represents the future of education, where technology and innovation converge to create unparalleled learning opportunities. We aim to make education more accessible, engaging, and effective for learners worldwide.**

Unyted Ltd brings its expertise in Metaverse technology, creating dynamic and engaging virtual spaces that facilitate learning and collaboration. INU contributes its cutting-edge [online education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-education/) model, which is renowned for its flexibility and focus on real-world applications. Together, they are poised to seamlessly integrate virtual, [augmented reality](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/augmented-reality/), and advanced digital tools to create a truly [immersive learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/immersive-learning/) experience.

Key Features of INUVERSE:

- **Immersive Learning Environments:** Students will experience learning in virtual spaces that simulate real-world environments, from laboratories to corporate settings, enhancing practical skills and knowledge application.
- **Flexible Education Pathways:** With various programmes, from full degrees to micro-credentials, learners can customize their education to fit their career goals and personal schedules.
- **Research and Innovation:** INUVERSE will foster a collaborative research community, utilizing the [Metaverse](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/metaverse/) to conduct and share groundbreaking studies.
- **Employer-Led Training:** Companies can design and deliver tailored degrees and training programmes, ensuring employees gain relevant skills dynamically and engagingly.

Hauke Müller-Späth, Director of INU, added:

> **INUVERSE is a testament to our commitment to revolutionizing education. Combining our expertise with Unyted Ltd’s state-of-the-art Metaverse platform creates a new paradigm for how education is delivered and experienced.**

Unyted was founded in 2022 by techies and entrepreneurs passionate about the Metaverse and its potential. The company envisions a world where everyone has practical access to a secure, three-dimensional internet, not just theoretical. The firm believes everyone should control their data and creations, shaping their future.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Augmented Reality, EdTech Startups/Companies, Immersive Learning, Metaverse, Online Courses, Online Education, Partnership, Web3

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### [PlatformQ Health Unveils Medlive, an Integrated Approach to Education and Engagement](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/platformq-health-unveils-medlive-an-integrated-approach-to-education-and-engagement/)

**Published:** May 29, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** PlatformQ Health, the leading interactive digital medical education provider for clinicians, patients, and caregivers, has announced Medlive.

**Content:**

PlatformQ Health, the leading interactive digital [medical education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/medical-education/) provider for clinicians, patients, and caregivers, has announced Medlive. This new platform embodies the company’s mission of improving health outcomes through trusted digital education. Medlive combines the power of its 16 therapeutic channels into a singular, dynamic learning platform to support more learners with credible, up-to-date medical education and information.

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With the rapid emergence of new medical treatments, staying abreast of the latest information can be challenging for [healthcare](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/healthcare/) providers, patients, and families. Recognizing this, PlatformQ Health, as a leader in learner [engagement](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/engagement/) and educational design, has developed Medlive. This platform is designed to empower learners, enabling them to make informed medical decisions based on the latest scientific advancements. By visiting Medlive, providers, patients, and caregivers can gain insights into managing various conditions, from cancers and neurological disorders to rare diseases and other illnesses. The platform’s programming also highlights the lived experiences of patients and caregivers, making learning more memorable for clinicians and fellow patients.

Robert Rosenbloom, President and Chief Executive Officer of PlatformQ Health, reassures the audience, saying:

> **When it comes to developing medical education, we indeed are greater than the sum of our parts. Bringing together expert voices is a proven model to drive better health outcomes. Since 2010, PlatformQ Health has produced digital medical education that has impacted more than 100 million patients. PlatformQ Health regularly measures and analyzes the outcomes and data from these sessions to understand the value of education and identify opportunities for improvement. The insights proved invaluable in designing the Medlive platform in a way that is accessible and meaningful to learners.**

Medlive, through its Partner Network Model, fosters a collaborative environment by bringing together over 150 advocacy organizations, centers of excellence, health systems, and clinical experts. This collaborative approach ensures that the platform is deeply rooted in the needs of patients, caregivers, and providers. By partnering with renowned organizations such as Moffitt Cancer Center, the National Organization for Rare Disorders, the American Society of Gene and Cell Therapy, KDIGO, the Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America, LUGPA, GBS CIDP Foundation, and many others, it offers learners the opportunity to engage with meaningful [digital education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/digital-education/) directly from these trusted sources.

Together, these efforts empower the learning community to improve health outcomes for all.

PlatformQ Health works with top partners to provide video-first educational modules that help learners better comprehend illnesses, available treatment options, and the most recent research to improve patient care. The company’s proprietary platform allows participants to engage in real-time discussions with scientific, research, and patient care experts. The integrated learning solution enables advocates, administrators, health systems and plans, foundations, societies, member organizations, and associations to measure the impact of their education.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Digital Education, Digital Health, Engagement, Healthcare, Integrated Learning System, Interactive Learning, Medical Education

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### [Next Steps Launches Innovative Online Platform for USMLE Career Development](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/next-steps-launches-innovative-online-platform-for-usmle-career-development/)

**Published:** May 29, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Next Steps Career, a highly esteemed educational learning platform exclusively dedicated to the USMLE world, has unveiled its groundbreaking online platform.

**Content:**

Next Steps Career, a highly esteemed educational learning platform exclusively dedicated to the USMLE world, has unveiled its groundbreaking online platform. This platform is designed to bestow individuals with the unique tools and resources necessary to successfully navigate their career paths. Accessible at Next Steps Career, this platform offers a diverse range of services meticulously tailored to assist users at every stage of their professional journey.

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Next Steps Career is poised to revolutionize the way individuals approach career planning and development. It offers a comprehensive suite of services, including personalized career coaching, resume building, interview preparation, and networking opportunities. With a steadfast focus on practical guidance and real-world application, Next Steps Career ensures that users are not just well-equipped, but also inspired to achieve their professional goals in USMLE Preparation.

Dr. Goutham, Founder of Next Steps Career, shared his thoughts on the latest development:

> **At Next Steps Career, our mission is to support individuals in achieving their career dreams by providing them with the necessary tools and knowledge. We understand the complexities of the modern job market and are committed to offering solutions that are both effective and accessible.**

Key Features of Next Steps Career

**Personalized Career Coaching:** Users can engage in one-on-one coaching sessions with experienced career advisors who provide tailored guidance based on individual career aspirations and challenges for USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 CK Preparation.

**Resume Building:** The platform offers robust tools and templates for creating standout resumes that effectively showcase skills and achievements and make a strong impression on potential employers.

**Interview Preparation:** Next Steps Career provides extensive resources for interview preparation, including mock interview sessions and strategies for confidently answering common interview questions.

**Networking Opportunities:** The app facilitates connections through online events, webinars, and professional networking groups, enabling users to expand their professional networks and explore new opportunities.

Next Steps Career was founded in 2018 to transform [career development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/career-development/) through innovative online solutions. The platform caters to a diverse audience, including recent graduates, mid-career professionals, and those seeking a career change. The platform helps users build a successful and fulfilling career path by focusing on personalized guidance and practical resources. The company’s mission is to empower people with the knowledge, skills, and support they need to take the next significant step in the USMLE journey. Its vision is to be the premier resource for career development, providing comprehensive guidance and opportunities that align with the aspirations.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Career Counselling, Career Development, EdTech Startups/Companies, Interview Preparation Tool, Interviews, Online Learning

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### [Vedantu Announces Offline Learning Centres for Class XI and XII Students](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/vedantu-announces-offline-learning-centres-for-class-xi-and-xii-students/)

**Published:** May 28, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Vedantu, a pioneer in LIVE online learning in India, is now expanding its educational offerings. In a strategic partnership with Vignan Institute, the platform is launching unique offline learning centres for Class XI and XII students.

**Content:**

Vedantu, a pioneer in LIVE [online learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-learning/) in India, is now expanding its educational offerings. In a strategic partnership with Vignan Institute, the platform is launching unique offline learning centres for Class XI and XII students. These centres, set to be established in Vignan colleges across two States, will provide a distinctive learning experience that combines the benefits of traditional classroom teaching with modern educational technology.

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Vedantu has a proven track record of success in the education sector. Its online learning platform, WAVE, has revolutionized the way students learn. With the guidance of highly skilled teachers, Vedantu’s platform has helped students across CBSE and ICSE Boards achieve academic excellence. The launch of offline centres in 20+ cities extends its reach to students preparing for competitive entrance exams like JEE and NEET. The company’s commitment to providing a [personalized learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/personalized-learning/) experience has made it a trusted choice for aspirants of competitive exams like JEE, NEET, KVPY, NTSE, IMO, and IEO.

Speaking about the development, Vamsi Krishna, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Vedantu, said:

> **We have launched six Vedantu Learning Centres in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, and we will launch 10 more in the next two years.**

Krishna added:

> **Parents of our (online) students have been requesting us to start offline classes so that students will have focused tutoring. We have decided to begin offline learning centres in tier-1 and tier-2 cities.**

Given the founder’s eighteen years of educational experience, Vedantu has developed into an ecosystem offering the most personalized learning experience with a strong focus on student care. Its well-proven educational methodology guarantees that all students’ needs are addressed and each child has an equal chance to realize their full potential. Vedantu’s efficient, personalized teaching methods include two-way audio, video, and white-boarding technologies to improve learning outcomes through live student-teacher interactions. The EdTech company, headquartered in Bengaluru, assists students with extracurricular activities and [competitive exams](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/competitive-exams/).

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Competitive Exams, EdTech Startups/Companies, Entrance Exam, Live Online Learning, Offline Education, Online Tutoring, Personalized Learning

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### [Zell Education Unveils Innovative Post-Grad Course for Aspiring Investment Banking Professionals](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/zell-education-unveils-innovative-post-grad-course-for-aspiring-investment-banking-professionals/)

**Published:** May 28, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Zell Education, India's leading finance and accounts EdTech platform, has recently launched a new Post Graduate Programme in Investment Banking.

**Content:**

Zell Education, India’s leading finance and accounts EdTech platform, has recently launched a new Post Graduate Programme in Investment Banking. Designed to equip students with essential operational skills and industry knowledge in investment banking, this comprehensive programme aims to enhance the expertise of aspiring professionals in critical areas (like capital markets, equities, valuations, risk management, etc.).

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The programme’s curriculum, expertly formulated by industry veterans, covers a wide range of topics including financial systems, equity markets, valuation techniques, and advanced Excel. Students will benefit from the expertise of distinguished faculty, including esteemed leaders from prestigious institutions like NSE, Barclays, and ICICI Securities. The programme also promises vast career opportunities, with over 6800 global companies actively seeking professionals in investment banking and offering lucrative packages aligned with industry standards, further bolstered by Zell Education’s industry partnerships with renowned experts.

Pratham Barot, CEO & Co-founder of Zell Education, commented on the launch:

> **Our latest post-graduate programme in investment banking was a much-needed course to venture into today’s highly competitive job market for long-term success. Our designed programme would be a transformative experience for aspiring investment banking professionals through a rigorous curriculum backed by a practical learning experience, placement support, and guidance from industry experts.**

Zell Education has incorporated a [blended learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/blended-learning/) approach in the programme with live and recorded classes, enabling students to become job-ready in just 4-6 months. The course also offers comprehensive support services, including mentorship, access to Zell’s exclusive alumni club (ZAC), and a robust learning platform with [study materials](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/study-materials/), question banks, flashcards, and mind maps. Students can also benefit from placement assistance, which includes resume-building, LinkedIn profile optimization, [soft skills](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/soft-skills/) training, and mock interviews. With more than 100 recruiting companies, 1000+ job openings, and industry partnerships with renowned experts, Zell Education’s placement service is unparalleled, ensuring students are well-prepared for their future careers.

Founded in 2015 by enterprising professionals Pratham Barot and Anant Bengani, Zell Education bridges the gap between academic excellence and practical skill development. As a cutting-edge learning platform, the platform offers comprehensive training to aspiring finance and accounting students. It is a leading institute that prepares students with the necessary knowledge and skills to excel in finance and accounting in today’s competitive world.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Blended Learning, EdTech Startups/Companies, Online Education, Online Programs, Partnerships, Skill Development, Skill Training, Soft Skills, Study Materials

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### [IIM Lucknow & Emeritus Team Up to Offer Executive Programme in Strategic Management](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/iim-lucknow-emeritus-team-up-to-offer-executive-programme-in-strategic-management/)

**Published:** May 28, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** The Indian Institute of Management Lucknow (IIM Lucknow), a leading business school which is ranked 4th amongst all B-schools in India (ranked by FT-100), recently announced the launch of its 6th batch of Executive Programme in Strategic Management.

**Content:**

The Indian Institute of Management Lucknow (IIM Lucknow), a leading business school which is ranked 4th amongst all B-schools in India (ranked by FT-100), recently announced the launch of its 6th batch of Executive Programme in Strategic Management in partnership with Emeritus, a global pioneer in offering accessible and affordable high-quality education to individuals and organizations.

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This meticulously designed 7-month high-impact programme is a career booster for senior and mid-level professionals. It equips them with the skills and knowledge to advance into leadership roles, drive business strategy and expansion. It is also designed for senior executives who already hold important strategic positions and want to enhance their ability to develop and implement end-to-end strategies to advance their company’s business growth initiatives.

The IIM Lucknow Executive Programme in Strategic Management stands out with its immersive live [online learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-learning/) sessions delivered by top IIM Lucknow faculty and industry experts, a 2-day in-campus immersion at the IIM Lucknow campus, a capstone project guided by IIM Lucknow Faculty, real-world case-studies, [hands-on learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/hands-on-learning/) through business simulations and an opportunity for peer-to-peer learning. The programme includes modules such as strategic management, strategy formulation, strategy implementation and contemporary themes.

Commenting on the launch of the programme, Mohan Kannegal, CEO of India and APAC, Emeritus, said:

> **We are excited to partner with prestigious institutions such as IIM Lucknow to launch this high-impact programme that will not only enhance professionals with strategic understanding but will also empower them to drive tangible business outcomes. Programmes like these are pivotal in equipping professionals across functions with an end-to-end strategic perspective and an ability to bridge the gap between strategy planning and execution seamlessly. We at Emeritus remain committed to bringing high-impact programmes to help professionals confidently navigate modern world complexities and emerge as strategic leaders in their respective domains.**

The key learnings of this programme include:

- Developing a strategic mindset to shape and amplify competitive advantage in a dynamic environment
- Enhancing [critical thinking](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/critical-thinking/) and strategic [decision-making skills](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/decision-making-skills/) to propel business growth
- Gaining Insights into the formulation and implementation of effective and focused business strategies
- Forging proactive leadership competencies to navigate business challenges and opportunities
- Understanding and leveraging digital business models and emerging technologies to drive digital transformation and innovation.

The programme’s eligibility criteria includes Graduates (10+2+3), Diploma holders (10+2 +3), and postgraduates with a minimum of five years of work experience. Beginning on June 30, 2024, interested individuals can enrol in the programme for INR 1,56,000 + GST (a discount of INR 6,000 is offered until May 30, 2024). Participants will be awarded a certificate of completion from IIM Lucknow upon completing the programme and maintaining a minimum attendance of 75 per cent.

Founded in 2015, Emeritus, part of the Eruditus Group, is committed to teaching future skills by making high-quality education accessible and affordable to individuals, companies, and governments worldwide. The company does this by collaborating with over 80 top-tier universities across the United States, Europe, Latin America, Southeast Asia, India and China. Emeritus’ short courses, degree programmes, professional certificates, and senior executive programmes help individuals learn new skills and transform their lives, companies and organizations. The platform has over 2300+ team members globally and offices in Mumbai, New Delhi, Shanghai, Singapore, Palo Alto, Mexico City, New York, Boston, London, and Dubai.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Certification Programs, Critical Thinking, Decision Making Skills, EdTech Partnership, EdTech Startups/Companies, Hands on Learning, Online Education, Online Learning, Online Programs, Quality Education, Universities

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### [Imarticus Learning Introduces Postgraduate Programme in Financial Accounting & Management](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/imarticus-learning-introduces-postgraduate-programme-in-financial-accounting-management/)

**Published:** May 27, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Imarticus Learning, India's premier EdTech company for upskilling and professional education, has announced its exclusive Postgraduate Programme in Financial Accounting & Management.

**Content:**

Imarticus Learning, India’s premier EdTech company for [upskilling](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/upskilling/) and professional education, has announced its exclusive Postgraduate Programme in Financial Accounting & Management. This programme is designed to empower fresh graduates with the skills required to become a strategic partner to the CFO, offering a unique opportunity to stand out in the competitive job market.

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Finance and Accounting have been fields with steady demand and are evolving to become more competitive to enter. This programme is structured to enable candidates to advance their proficiency in accounting and management skills and stand out as favourable candidates in the [hiring](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/hiring/) climate. It comes with an option to complete it within 3 or 6 months. The programme, tailored to all aspiring auditors and financial analysts, is updated with industry best practices.

The Postgraduate Programme in Financial Accounting and Management is meticulously crafted to cultivate the precise skill set necessary for professionals aspiring to become invaluable strategic partners in the realm of finance, ideally positioned to support a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) effectively. It focuses on building practical job-relevant skills and technical competencies like MS Office, PowerBI, Zoho, Quickbooks, and Tally. Led by industry professionals, the curriculum leverages dynamic teaching methods and [blended learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/blended-learning/) options and comes with guaranteed interview opportunities to help learners begin a lucrative career in finance.

Expressing his enthusiasm for the newly launched programme, Nikhil Barshikar, Founder and CEO of Imarticus Learning, said:

> **We’re thrilled to introduce our latest venture, the Postgraduate Programme in Financial Accounting & Management. At Imarticus Learning, our vision has always been to empower learners with a cutting-edge education that propels their careers forward. With this programme, we’ve meticulously crafted a curriculum that meets the demands of today’s competitive finance job market and equips aspiring finance professionals with the skills and knowledge needed to excel.**

With over 1,20,000 corporate finance openings in India, the programme gives the learners the knowledge of the right skills and tools, offering a promising path to career advancement. This precedes the selection of roles like corporate finance associate, financial accountant, financial analyst, revenue analyst, and many other opportunities in the competitive finance industry. The curriculum provides 100% employment assurance and emphasizes practical training with examples from real-world situations. It will put participants on a route to success assurance by enabling them to land roles that match their experience and skill set.

Candidates must be graduates or final-semester students in the commerce and arts streams or working professionals with up to three years of work experience to be enrolled in the programme. An entrance exam is part of the admissions procedure. Once the applicant profile has been reviewed, shortlisted individuals are invited to join the nearest cohort.

Imarticus Learning is renowned for its unique teaching methodology, including immersive live lectures (online and offline), peer-to-peer discussions, [hybrid learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/hybrid-learning/) modules, industry-focused seminars, capstone projects, guest lectures, soft skills training, etc. The platform offers courses that prepare learners for successful careers in data science, analytics, finance, banking, and technology. The company has impacted over 10,00,000 careers within a decade through leading-edge curriculums, highly experienced faculty, and over 500 global partnerships with leading institutions and corporations. It aims to provide learners with valuable learning experiences, educate them with industry-specific skills, and prepare them to take on multiple job roles in their sector.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Blended Learning, Career Development, EdTech Startups/Companies, Hiring, Hybrid Learning, Job-ready Skills, Online Programs, Post Graduate Program, Upskilling

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### [CME Announces Acquisition of Augmental to Transform the Education Sector](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/cme-announces-acquisition-of-augmental-to-transform-the-education-sector/)

**Published:** May 27, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** CME, an international leader in technology solutions, has announced the acquisition of Augmental, a cutting-edge EdTech company.

**Content:**

CME, an international leader in technology solutions, has announced the acquisition of Augmental, a cutting-edge EdTech company. This strategic partnership combines CME’s technological expertise with Augmental’s innovative tools to transform the education sector. This deal represents a pivotal step towards creating a comprehensive ecosystem of educational services and tools.

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As per the official statement, the new entity will introduce a fully integrated suite of solutions, uniquely designed to enhance every aspect of the learning journey and cater to various stakeholders within the educational sector. The collaboration between CME and Augmental is poised to disrupt traditional barriers in education. By harnessing CME’s global network and fusing its robust tech infrastructure and exceptional customer support experience with Augmental’s innovative AI-based tools, Augmental, the new EdTech arm of CME, will deliver [personalized learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/personalized-learning/) experiences, streamlined content creation and delivery, advanced analytics, and management tools. This partnership will revolutionize educational access and effectiveness on both regional and global scales.

Over the years, CME has played a pivotal role in helping more than 100 international clients—including well-known Fortune 500 companies—become industry leaders. The company’s end-to-end solutions and extensive services cover Enterprise Application Services, Data & Analytics, User Experience, Artificial Intelligence, the Internet of Things, and DevOps. With skilled employees spread over eight countries, the platform has spearheaded more than 300 ground-breaking and noteworthy initiatives, secured eight US patents, and serves 80 million users per day, making a significant impact in the education sector.

Speaking on the deal, Wissam Youssef, CEO of CME Offshore, said:

> **This strategic alliance enhances our service offerings and reinforces our commitment to driving digital transformation in education globally. The aim is to ensure digital solutions remain at the forefront of educational strategies and practices.**

Existing organizations using CME technologies can now access an AI-powered LMS with unique features. In contrast, companies and training institutions using Augmented [LMS](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/lms/) can expand their tech stack with CME’s solutions. With a deep understanding of the education market, Augmental’s team brings invaluable expertise to the [digital education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/digital-education/) sector. Their experience is crucial in innovating and developing targeted solutions that address the unique challenges and opportunities within the educational landscape.

Paul Barakat Diab, CEO of Augmental, added:

> **Joining CME marks an exciting new chapter for Augmental. It is more than an acquisition; it is a strategic alliance set to elevate the educational journey for learners everywhere. We look forward to continuing our mission to transform education and support our clients with pioneering solutions.**

As part of the agreement, Paul Barakat Diab and Elie Nahas, the founders of Augmental, will continue to lead and innovate within the newly formed entity. Their ongoing leadership underscores a shared commitment towards education, combining the strengths of both companies to establish new standards of educational excellence and innovation.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics, Digital Education, EdTech Acquisition, LMS, Mergers and Acquisition, Online Courses, Online Education, Personalized Learning

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### [CodeHS Launches K-12 Artificial Intelligence and Professional Development Courses](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/codehs-launches-k-12-artificial-intelligence-and-professional-development-courses/)

**Published:** May 27, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** CodeHS, the leading computer science education platform for K-12 school districts, has introduced a new K-12 Artificial Intelligence (AI) curriculum and professional development.

**Content:**

CodeHS, the leading [computer science](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/computer-science/) education platform for [K-12](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/k-12/) school districts, has introduced a new K-12 [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/artificial-intelligence/) (AI) curriculum and professional development. The new CodeHS AI curriculum provides several introductory courses for middle and high schools and dozens of projects for grades K-12 that can be incorporated as a standalone or integrated into an existing course. New AI courses include Introduction to AI for Middle School, Introduction to AI for High School, and Applications of AI and Machine Learning.

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As AI tools continue to change the technology landscape, districts are presented with a unique opportunity to develop their AI strategy. CodeHS, recognizing this need, has launched new [professional development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/professional-development/) workshops and courses. These resources are designed to give teachers and administrators the confidence and skills to teach and use AI effectively. The workshops are available in various formats and tailored to K-12 computer science teachers, non-CS teachers, or administrators, ensuring that everyone can benefit from this unique opportunity.

Jeremy Keeshin, CEO of CodeHS, commented on the development:

> **We’re hearing from many districts that they want to do something with AI, but they don’t know what to do yet. This gives district leaders the answer: engaging K-12 projects, new AI courses, and PD that helps educators bring AI into their classrooms.**

CodeHS, co-founded in 2012 by Zach Galant and Jeremy Keeshin, acknowledges the diversity of classrooms and designs its curriculum with all students’ needs in mind, regardless of background. With its headquarters in San Francisco, the platform is based on the belief that every student should have access to a top-notch education, regardless of language obstacles and that coding is an essential ability for the 21st century. The company aims to give every student the tools they need to make a real difference in the future. Building an outstanding curriculum, tools, and resources to allow high schools to teach computer science, the platform can directly benefit students and help them explore the limitless computing world. CodeHS also believes that expanding access to computer science education will empower students to create the future actively.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, EdTech Startups/Companies, K-12, Machine Learning, Online Courses, Online Education, Professional Development

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### [Veranda Learning & Karnataka Skill Development Corporation Ink MOU to Launch Upskilling Programmes](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/veranda-learning-karnataka-skill-development-corporation-ink-mou-to-launch-upskilling-programmes/)

**Published:** May 27, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Veranda Learning Solutions Limited, a company listed on BSE and NSE offering end-to-end solutions in the education space, has commenced its work as a Training Partner as per terms of the MoU with the KSDC (Karnataka Skill Development Corporation).

**Content:**

Veranda Learning Solutions Limited, a company listed on BSE and NSE offering end-to-end solutions in the education space, has commenced its work as a Training Partner as per terms of the MoU with the KSDC (Karnataka Skill Development Corporation) to assist in the implementation of Wealth Management Course which is part of the Kalike Jothege Kaushalya, a state government initiative to provide [skill development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/skill-development/) and [career guidance](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/career-guidance/) to students in government colleges. According to an official statement, the programme will be delivered to government colleges as a pilot project at Raichur and Gulbarga.

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Pravin Menon, Chief Marketing Officer of Veranda Learning, expressed the strategic importance of the partnership with KSDC and TNSDC. He stated:

> **We have had a great working relationship with TNSDC over the last two years and are pleased to join with KSDC. It is an opportunity for Veranda to further its presence in Karnataka. We are also exploring partnerships with other state government skill development corporations.**

Veranda’s success in upskilling students is evident in its collaboration with TNSDC. In 2022, the Company trained over 20,000 students in [Cloud Computing](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/cloud-computing/) and Big Data Analytics courses. This achievement led to another MoU in 2023, with a target to train over 30,000 students.

Suresh Kalpathi, Executive Director and Chairman of Veranda, believes it was a step in the right direction for the Company in its mission to contribute to the nation’s skill development initiatives. Kalpathi added:

> **As promoters of Veranda, we are committed to providing comprehensive educational solutions. Our collaboration with KSDC is a key step in expanding our geographic footprint and continuing to deliver high-quality skill development programmes across India. This reinforces our confidence in the Company’s prospects, as demonstrated by the promoters pledging their holding in equity shares of the Company as collateral for securing the recent Rs 425 crore NCD raised by Veranda and its subsidiaries. Additionally, the Promoters have also recently infused Rs 46 crores into Veranda on the exercise of warrants into equity shares at an exercise price of Rs.307 per equity share, which is at a substantial premium to the current market price, helping secure the Company’s financial future.**

Founded in 2018 by the Kalpathi AGS Group, Veranda Learning offers a bouquet of training programmes for competitive exam preparation, including State Public Service Commission, Banking, Insurance, Railways, IAS, and CA, as well as a slew of professional skilling and [upskilling](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/upskilling/) programmes. Dedicated to creating an impact on students and delivering successful academic outcomes, the platform adopts a multi-modal delivery system backed by a rigorous and disciplined learning framework. The Company also provides services through a host of brands: Veranda RACE, Veranda IAS, Edureka, Six Phrase, Veranda HigherEd, Edureka Learning Centre, SmartBridge, BAssure, Talent Academy, Talent Publications, PHIRE, Sreedhar’s CCE, JK Shah Classes, VerandaK12, Tapasya Educational Institution Private Limited and Logic School of Management.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Career Guidance, Cloud Computing, Competitive Exams, EdTech Collaboration, EdTech Startups/Companies, MOU, Online Education, Partnerships, Skill Development, Upskilling

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### [Max Life Collaborates With Yuvaa to Deliver Financial Literacy Initiative](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/max-life-collaborates-with-yuvaa-to-deliver-financial-literacy-initiative/)

**Published:** May 24, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Max Life Insurance Company Ltd. ("Max Life" / "Company") has announced a pioneering partnership with Yuvaa, India's first youth-driven content platform, to launch a multi-part video series focused on India's financial empowerment.

**Content:**

Max Life Insurance Company Ltd. (“Max Life” / “Company”) has announced a pioneering partnership with Yuvaa, India’s first youth-driven content platform, to launch a multi-part video series focused on India’s financial empowerment, with a primary focus on Gen Z. This strategic collaboration seeks to address the economic empowerment needs of differentiated cohorts within the Gen Z segment, including women, as well as the often overlooked segments, such as the LGBTQIA+ community.

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The initiative draws from the insights of Max Life’s India Protection Quotient 6.0, a comprehensive study on demographics’ financial needs and priorities across urban India. This [data-driven](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/data-driven/) approach ensures the content series resonates with the younger audiences and delves into conversations that address their specific financial concerns.

Commenting on Max Life’s efforts to understand and solve for India’s financial preparedness, Rahul Talwar, Chief Marketing Officer of Max Life Insurance, said:

> **At Max Life, we’re dedicated to understanding the ever-evolving financial needs of all Indians, with a particular focus on empowering underserved communities. Our flagship India Protection Quotient (IPQ) study, now in its sixth edition, exemplifies the extensive reach and authenticity of our research efforts to understand India’s financial preparedness better. Partnering with Yuvaa for this unique series aligns perfectly with our mission to engage younger audiences on impactful platforms and issues. Yuvaa’s exceptional ability to connect with young and diverse demographics reflects our brand values. Through collaborations like this, we aim to equip diverse communities with the knowledge and tools to make informed financial decisions, ultimately paving the way for a secure future.**

The beginning episode of the new series Gen Z Gets Real with Money features a thought-provoking discussion among some of India’s leading digital creators about life insurance and financial responsibility, moderated by Nikhil Taneja, Media Entrepreneur and Co-Founder of Yuvaa. n a society where young individuals are often overlooked financially, the episode aims to challenge stereotypes and explore how Gen Z’s relationship with money evolves as they transition into adulthood.

Nikhil Taneja, Media Entrepreneur and Co-Founder of Yuvaa, said:

> **Growing up, most millennials were taught only about the need to makeZ’sney but never about saving or investing it. Thankfully, Gen Z is a far more aware generation and is willing to learn about financial planning and discipline much earlier than any other generation before. At Yuvaa, we believe in the value of making meaningful conversations enjoyable. So, we are thrilled to tie up with Max Life Insurance and create a co-branded roundtable series, Gen Z Gets Real with Money, to highlight the importance of financial literacy among the youth and to make the conversation around investing more accessible, authentic and excellent to young Indians.**

The series features popular digital content creators — Dharna Durga, Vishnu Kaushal, Anushka Rathod, and Siddhesh Lokare — among others, who will not only share their unique perspectives and experiences on financial matters but also serve as relatable guides on this [financial literacy](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/financial-literacy/) journey. This strategic use of creators fosters trust and relatability with viewers, particularly young adults, who often turn to social media for information and guidance.

The multi-part video series will debut exclusively across Yuvaa’s social media channels. Each episode will be designed to be informative and engaging, featuring a mix of personal stories and expert advice. By combining Max Life’s financial expertise with Yuvaa’s youth-focused content creation, this initiative has the potential to significantly impact financial literacy in India and inspire a new generation of financially empowered individuals. It aims to empower diverse communities in the country to take charge of their financial futures and build a foundation for a secure and prosperous life.

Yuvaa believes in making essential things enjoyable for young people and works with the world’s leading brands and non-profits, like Meta, Amazon, Netflix, Spotify, IBM, Tinder, YouTube, UNICEF, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Save the Children, and more, across verticals of research, content, social media, college activations and events. The platform creates meaningful content online and starts meaningful conversations offline on urgent youth issues like mental health, gender, sexuality, misinformation, and many more.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Content Creator, Data-Driven, Digital Content, EdTech Startups/Companies, Financial Education, Financial Literacy, Gen-Z Students, Partnerships, Social Media in Education

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### [Syniverse and TalkingPoints Partner to Enhance Parent-Teacher Communications](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/syniverse-and-talkingpoints-partner-to-enhance-parent-teacher-communications/)

**Published:** May 24, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Syniverse, the world's most connected company, has partnered with TalkingPoints, an education technology nonprofit that improves student outcomes by facilitating effective partnerships between families and their children's schools.

**Content:**

Syniverse, the world’s most connected company, has partnered with TalkingPoints, an education technology nonprofit that improves student outcomes by facilitating effective partnerships between families and their children’s schools. This collaboration prioritizes delivering critical SMS and MMS messages and boosts security by separating [communication](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/communication/) streams or campaigns.

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The TalkingPoints Universal Family Engagement platform, a unique tool, empowers teachers, staff, and administrators to foster stronger relationships with families. It does this through instant two-way text messaging in over 150 languages, a feature that is unparalleled in the education sector. Teachers rely on this platform to deepen connections with their students’ families through everyday collaboration about student needs, learning, and development.

As part of the partnership, Syniverse is taking steps to ensure secure and efficient communication. This includes the implementation of dedicated short codes to ensure urgent messages are prioritized by carriers, leading to a higher delivery rate. Additionally, TalkingPoints can now monitor security threats more closely and instantly shut down a compromised messaging thread without impacting others, thanks to its communication delivery being split into separate streams or campaigns.

Harry Patz, Jr., Chief Revenue Officer of Syniverse, commented on the latest development:

> **Our work with TalkingPoints provides teachers and parents with greater peace of mind because they can trust that any messages about a child’s education and well-being will be delivered quickly and securely. This small but impactful step helps TalkingPoints overcome barriers to engagement for families and ensures that children of all backgrounds have an equal opportunity to thrive.**

As part of its professional services consultancy, Syniverse has connected TalkingPoints with an aggregator partner to handle the distribution of its SMS and MMS messages. It also continues to provide ad hoc support related to 10-DLC messaging.

Stephanie Kaufman, Head of Product of TalkingPoints, added:

> **Families feel better equipped to support their children’s academic success and development when they can have a meaningful relationship with their teachers and schools. But without the skills and tools to support that relationship, it can begin to break down. That’s why Syniverse has been such an effective partner: Its considerable messaging expertise and technical know-how help us ensure families can effectively partner with their child’s teachers and schools, regardless of their background or language at home.**

Syniverse is an essential driver of the world’s adoption of intelligent connectivity, from 5G and CPaaS to IoT and beyond. Its secure, global technology powers the world’s leading carriers, top Forbes Global 2000 companies, and billions of people, devices, and daily transactions. Its [engagement](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/engagement/) platform delivers better, more intelligent experiences that strengthen relationships between businesses, customers, and employees

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Engagement, NonProfits, Online Learning, Parent Teacher Communication, Partnerships, School Communication, Student Engagement

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### [Google Cloud and Techno India Unite to Advance Education in the Digital Age](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/google-cloud-and-techno-india-unite-to-advance-education-in-the-digital-age/)

**Published:** May 24, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** In a significant move towards facilitating students with the latest educational technologies and helping them upgrade their skills, the Techno India group has collaborated with Google Cloud to introduce 'Digital Campus on Google Cloud'.

**Content:**

In a significant move towards facilitating students with the latest educational technologies and helping them upgrade their skills, the Techno India group has collaborated with Google Cloud to introduce ‘Digital Campus on Google Cloud’, an initiative to transform the education process. This collaboration, led by Chief Innovation Officer and Executive Director Meghdut Roychowdhury, aims to transform education by complying with international standards and the needs of the modern [digital economy](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/digital-economy/).

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Through this empowering partnership, the students and faculty at Techno India University will gain access to advanced cloud computing services, big [data analytics](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/data-analytics/) and [machine learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/machine-learning/) capabilities. This not only ensures better learning and career opportunities for the students but also recognizes their role as active contributors to the evolving tech landscape. These programmes are designed to equip students with both [technical skills](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/technical-skills/) and managerial acumen, marking them not just participants in their education but integral to the educational process.

Speaking on the partnership, Meghdoot Roychowdhury, Chief Innovation Officer & Executive Director, Techno India Group, said:

> **Through this partnership, 15,000 students from Techno India Group will be able to access all the apps that Google has on Google Cloud. It will help them upskill themselves and enrich their career growth opportunities. Under this pilot project, students will get access to 200-hour courses on Cloud Computing, Machine Learning, the Internet of Things (IoT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI). These skills are essential for students to keep up with the technological advancement the world is currently going through. We are looking forward to the launch of these courses.**

This alliance not only enhances educational access and quality but also significantly improves the security protocols and infrastructure at Techno India. By migrating operations to Google Cloud, the institution sets a new standard for educational institutions worldwide, emphasizing the importance of secure and efficient technological frameworks. This reassures the audience about the robust security measures in place, instilling confidence in the collaboration.

Subram Natrajan, Director of Customer Engineering at Google Cloud, added:

> **Google Cloud is delighted to collaborate with Techno India University under the Digital programme like generative AI, making them industry-ready. This collaboration would be instrumental in bringing fresh cloud-ready talent into the market and creating more opportunities for students to pursue their careers in the AI era.**

According to Meghdoot Roychowdhury, Techno India University will soon launch BTech programmes powered by Google. The details of all the courses will be announced soon.

Techno India has been inspiring students throughout the country since its inception, which supports its reputation as a global leader in education. 30 years of academic experience, an eminent faculty base, world-class infrastructure, and exceptional research facilities have set the company apart from the rest of the educational institutes. Its undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral candidates have shown remarkable performance in their respective fields on account of the high-quality education imparted by our distinguished professors.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Cloud Computing, Data Analytics, Digital Economy, Digital Learning, Machin Learning, Online Education, Tech Skilling, Technical Skills, Upskilling

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### [Understanding Generative AI in Education](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/understanding-generative-ai-in-education/)

**Published:** May 15, 2024
**Author:** Saniya Khan

**Excerpt:** Read this article to understand Generative AI (GenAI), its wonders in the education sector, and the opportunities and challenges.

**Content:**

Imagine a world where the machines we’ve created start to dream, invent, and inspire. That’s the world we’re stepping into with the rise of Generative AI. It’s like watching a new kind of artist emerge, one taught by humanity’s collective knowledge yet bringing its digital twist to the canvas. This isn’t just another step in the journey of [artificial intelligence](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/best-books-on-artificial-intelligence-to-read-in-2022/); it’s a leap into a future where the lines between human and machine creativity are getting blurry. Born from the intricate dance of algorithms known as [Deep Learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/trends/strategies-for-achieving-deep-learning-in-classroom/), Generative AI is pushing the envelope, inviting us to reconsider what innovation truly means. So, let’s dive into this article and understand Generative AI (GenAI), its wonders in the education sector, and the opportunities and challenges.

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### Introduction to GenAI

The seeds of GenAI were first planted in the form of [chatbots](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/trends/ai-chatbots-for-education-how-they-are-supporting-students-and-teachers/) in the 1960s. Joseph Weizenbaum created the first GenAI in the 1960s as part of the Eliza chatbot, but it was only in 2014 that GenAI truly flourished. The introduction of generative adversarial networks (GANs) marked a pivotal moment, empowering GenAI to produce authentic visuals and sounds that could easily deceive our senses. The effects were incredibly captivating, like witnessing a painter who had always sketched in pencil suddenly finding a rich colour palette. The outcomes were captivating beyond measure.

![GenAI Evolution](https://www.edtechreview.in/wp-content/uploads/genai-evolution-scaled.webp "Genai Evolution")Img Src – TechTarget

In simple words, GenAI is artificial intelligence capable of generating text, images, or other media using generative models. GenAI models learn the patterns and structure of their input training data and then generate new data with similar characteristics.

In the present era, GenAI transcends its role merely as a creation tool. GenAI serves as a profound testament to human ingenuity. This dynamic technology is constantly evolving and aiming to blur the line between the traditional boundaries between the creation and its creators. It contrasts with other types of AI, like discriminative AI, which focuses on classifying or identifying content based on preexisting data and is often used in applications such as image generation, video synthesis, language generation, and music composition.

However, to understand this new tool, we must first know where it fits in the broader AI landscape.

AI is an umbrella term encompassing several subcategories:

Various subcategories like Reactive Machine AI, Limited Memory AI, Theory of Mind AI, and Self-Aware AI, including GenAI, are used to perform different tasks.

For example, Reactive Machines and AI are used in self-driving cars. Limited-Memory AI forecasts the weather. The Theory of Mind AI powers virtual customer assistance. Narrow AI generates customized product suggestions for e-commerce sites. Supervised Learning AI identifies objects from images and video. Unsupervised Learning AI can detect fraudulent bank transactions, and Reinforcement Learning AI can teach a machine how to play a game.

These are only a few subcategories, and GenAI models fall into multiple categories, which is proliferating. These other types of AI may still generate content, but they do it as a side effect of their primary function. GenAI is specifically designed to generate new content as a primary function. Whether it is text, image, audio, or anything else, that’s what generative AI is designed to do.

So, now that we know where GenAI fits in the broader landscape let’s explore how GenAI works:

### How Does GenAI Work?

GenAI models use neural networks to identify patterns and structures in current data to produce new and original content.

One of the distinguishing characteristics of GenAI models is their ability to use several learning methodologies for training, such as unsupervised or semi-supervised learning. This has allowed organizations to use large amounts of data to create foundation models more quickly and easily, which serve as the basis for AI systems that perform multiple tasks. Examples of foundation models are GPT-3 and stable diffusion. For instance, the well-known AI platform [ChatGPT](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/trends/what-is-chatgpt-applications-in-education/), which uses GPT-3, lets users create an essay from a brief text as input, while Stable Diffusion allows users to create realistic-looking images from text prompts.

### Benefits of Using GenAI in Education:

We already know that GenAI has recently become a key player in the [educational technology](https://www.edtechreview.in/?s=educational+technological) sector. This advanced technology can create new learning materials, like flashcards, revision notes, practice tests, etc., by understanding patterns in data. It’s changing how we think about teaching and learning, with many benefits that could make a difference in education.

Let us see how GenAI can benefit us in education.

#### Personalized Learning Experience

GenAI is a game-changer in education as it can create learning materials tailored to students’ learning styles and preferences. The technology understands students’ performance and what they enjoy and then produces personalized resources that make learning enjoyable and help students learn more effectively. This customization ensures that students remain focused and challenged at a level that’s just right for them. GenAI can be used to generate tailored lesson plans, practice problems, and feedback and to build individualized learning experiences for students based on their unique needs and interests.

#### Content Creation and Curation

GenAI stands out in its ability to produce and organize educational content. Educators can harness this technology to create quizzes, worksheets, and even textbooks that align with curriculum standards and educational goals. This approach is time-efficient and ensures that learning materials are current, varied, and meet students’ diverse needs.

#### Enhancing Student Engagement

Maintaining [student engagement](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/student-engagement-strategies/) can be challenging, but GenAI offers a solution by creating interactive and captivating learning activities. For instance, AI can craft simulations, educational games, and virtual reality settings that bring lessons to life. These innovative techniques allow students to understand complex topics through hands-on experience and visualization, offering an educational approach that traditional methods can’t provide.

For educational gaming, introducing Makeblock’s [mBot2](https://www.makeblock.com/pages/mbot2-coding-robot?utm_source=influencer&utm_medium=media&utm_campaign=edtechreview) educational robot into the classroom is a perfect example of this benefit. [mBot2](https://www.makeblock.com/pages/mbot2-coding-robot?utm_source=influencer&utm_medium=media&utm_campaign=edtechreview)‘s CyberPi educational microcontroller encourages students with artificial intelligence and IoT learning. The CyberPi integrates 8 different sensors, a full-colour display, and Wi-Fi/Bluetooth communication, allowing for a wide range of applications on curriculum topics such as computer science, robotics, data science, and artificial intelligence, as well as relevance to other areas of the curriculum such as math, physics, etc. The CyberPi is designed to be used in various classroom settings, including the classroom, the classroom, and the classroom. The on-board microphone and high-quality speakers make speech recognition and text reading easier, increasing students’ enthusiasm for exploring advanced technology.

#### Supporting Educators

GenAI not only aids students but also substantially supports educators by streamlining routine tasks such as attendance, grading, offering feedback, etc. This automation allows teachers to dedicate more time to their core roles—educating and guiding students. Additionally, AI can assist in lesson preparation and pinpoint areas where students may need extra help, enabling educators to address these needs swiftly and effectively.

### Challenges of Using GenAI in Education:

Although generative AI holds enormous promise for improving educational experiences, there are a few drawbacks to consider:

#### Bias in Training Data

The potential adverse effects of GenAI in online content include deliberate fabrication of information, algorithmic bias against protected categories, exposure of personal information or other privacy harms, reputational damage, potential infringing on copyrights on material and images, and other serious concerns.

Large data sets are used to train GenAI tools, and if the data contains biases, then there is a high probability that AI-generated data will also contain biases. This implies that assessments created by GenAI tools will have biased questions or that students using GenAI tools will have biased responses.

In this way, GenAI tools contribute to the continuation of biases in educational institutions. Thus, there is an urgent need for systems and procedures to facilitate the safe use of technology and prevent damage, as well as methods for cross-sectoral tech policymaking.

#### Lack of Control Over Outputs

GenAI systems’ generated outputs are generally difficult to regulate. Usually, they are trained on a dataset and can produce new outputs comparable to the input data but not precisely the same. This requires more control over AI-generated content, or it might result in unethical or improper content generation, making it challenging to ensure that it adheres to educational norms and principles.

#### Information Privacy Issues

We already know that GenAI creates new data from preexisting datasets. However, it poses privacy concerns since it processes personal information such as name, address, contact details, etc., increasing the possibility of exposure or misuse of unintended information. This could result in a data breach, and educational platforms utilizing Gen AI risk being held liable for such violations.

To mitigate these risks, educational institutions and platforms must create data handling policies to ensure data safety, security, and responsible handling of personal information, including techniques that anonymize and aggregate data to ensure encapsulation, re-identification, or anonymization of sensitive data.

#### Information Inaccuracy Issues

The information produced by a GenAI may be factually correct and written by a human who understands the content, but it can often be inconsistent. GenAI requires feedback to understand the accuracy and correctness of the generated content. AI tools arrange words in patterns commonly found online to generate text output. Researchers, educators, and learners must remember that GenAI can generate inaccurate information, and therefore, a critical eye is required when evaluating AI output.

#### Lack of Regulation

The lack of regulation in GenAI for education brings certain challenges, such as a lack of National Guidelines that leave users’ data vulnerable. The rapid emergence of GenAI tools surpasses regulatory adaptation, making it hard for institutions to ensure safety. Also, the validation process for GenAI tools is less rigorous than traditional textbooks, raising concerns about the need for validated tools in the classroom. Independent oversight must be carried out given the insufficient reliance on corporate founders for regulation. Concerns are raised about reducing teaching and losing interaction between human beings in the classroom due to GenAI’s potential to diminish teacher authority and support automation.

Therefore, researchers, educators, and students must be aware of the existing lack of rules protecting persons’ and institutions’ ownership rights and users’ rights in the domain of GenAI. Legislation tackling the challenges of using GenAI is urgently needed. Also, the educational sector must negotiate the conflicts surrounding GenAI and be explicit about their possible impact on teaching-learning and research procedures.

#### Cheating and Plagiarism

With the ability to generate essays, reports, and other written materials, there is a concern that students may use GenAI to cheat, undermining the educational process and making it difficult for educators to assess genuine student learning.

#### Impact on Analytical Thinking

There is a fear that reliance on GenAI might hinder one’s critical thinking, imagination, and creativity. It can improve students’ analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, as they may depend on AI for answers rather than developing their reasoning abilities.

#### Ethical Issues

Using GenAI raises ethical questions about the authenticity of work, the role of human teachers, and the potential for AI to replace human judgment and creativity.

#### Impact on Personal Development

Over-reliance on AI for learning and content creation could impact personal development, as students may not develop the necessary skills and knowledge through traditional learning methods.

To ensure that educational experiences are enhanced by technology rather than being diminished, the challenges mentioned above must be addressed to facilitate a responsible integration of GenAI in everyday teaching-learning. Therefore, careful consideration of the ethical, practical, and pedagogical implications is necessary.

**Reference Links:**
https://www.techtarget.com/searchenterpriseai/definition/generative-AI
https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/mckinsey-explainers/what-is-generative-ai
https://www.linkedin.com/learning/what-is-generative-ai/generative-ai-is-a-tool-in-service-of-humanity
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Generative\_artificial\_intelligence

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**Tags:** AI Education, Artificial Intelligence, Chatbot, For/Educators, K12, Next Generation Technology

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### [Apna.Co and Rubicon Team Up to Enable Over 50,000 Job Opportunities in FY25](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/apna-co-and-rubicon-team-up-to-enable-over-50000-job-opportunities-in-fy25/)

**Published:** May 23, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** apna, India's most significant jobs and professional networking platform dedicated to helping India's rising workforce unlock unique skilling opportunities, has partnered with Rubicon, a prominent Indian organization specializing in high-quality skills programmes.

**Content:**

apna, India’s most significant jobs and [professional networking](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/professional-networking/) platform dedicated to helping India’s rising workforce unlock unique skilling opportunities, has partnered with Rubicon, a prominent Indian organization specializing in high-quality skills programmes. This powerful alliance is set to empower 50,000 job seekers, providing them with essential skills and job opportunities. This initiative aims to bridge the gap between talent and industry demands via customized training and development programs, enabling jobs across BFSI, IT & ITES, Retail, HR and the various sectors.

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The platform has already facilitated job applications for more than 5,000 job seekers and plans to add another 100,000 users by the end of FY2025. Recording active participation from women in the workforce, the initiative has drawn 60% of job applications from women.

The alliance hopes to create 20,000 jobs in Tier 1 cities, including Hyderabad, Bangalore, Mumbai, Pune, Delhi, and Mumbai. With 30,000 employment posts anticipated, the focus is much more substantial in Tier 2 and 3 cities like Jaipur, Surat, Lucknow, and Bhubaneswar. This strategic distribution demonstrates a strong commitment to utilizing the potential of India’s diverse workforce by ensuring that job seekers from different cities and regions have access to the resources they need to further their careers.

Nirmit Parikh, Founder and CEO of apna.co, commented on the partnership:

> **In today’s dynamic job landscape, we remain dedicated to shaping India’s future by equipping its youth to thrive both nationally and globally. Our partnership with Rubicon aims to address the significant challenges young individuals face in securing employment through skill development initiatives. This move aligns perfectly with our mission of bridging the employment gap and revolutionizing the hiring process while connecting candidates with the right job opportunities.**

Through this alliance, apna’s mission is to leverage Rubicon’s expertise in [skill development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/skill-development/) and complement its extensive job placement network. This collaboration improves the platform’s ability to empower people by providing thorough training, boosting employability, expediting the [hiring](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/hiring/) process, and generating worthwhile employment prospects. Leveraging Rubicon’s skill development expertise, apna.co plans to streamline recruitment processes, diminish hiring timelines and achieve a 70% increase in job placements within the inaugural year.

Dhanya Narayanan, COO of Rubicon, added:

> **We are thrilled to join forces with apna.co, an innovative job opportunities platform, in our shared mission to empower individuals with the skills and resources needed to thrive in today’s competitive job market. By combining our experience and expertise in skilling and training with apna’s cutting-edge recruitment solutions, we are confident we can make a meaningful impact in bridging the gap between education and employment for the 2 million job seekers we plan to support by 2030.**

Founded in 2019, apna.co aims to enable billions of people to have livelihoods in India. With over 50 million users in 825+ cities and more than 600,000 employers trusting the company, India has a new destination to discover relevant opportunities, enabling jobs in 200+ categories across sectors.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Employability Skills, Employee Upskilling, Hiring, Partnerships, Professional Networking, Skill Development, Upskilling, Workforce Development

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### [StraighterLine, CCEI, & ACE Collaborate to Offer Career Opportunities for Early Childhood Educators](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/straighterline-ccei-ace-collaborate-to-offer-career-opportunities-for-early-childhood-educators/)

**Published:** May 23, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** American College of Education® (ACE) has joined forces with StraighterLine and its subsidiary, ChildCare Education Institute (CCEI), to offer early childhood educators a convenient and affordable path to earn a bachelor's degree in education online.

**Content:**

American College of Education® (ACE) has joined forces with StraighterLine and its subsidiary, ChildCare Education Institute (CCEI), to offer [early childhood](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/early-childhood/) educators a convenient and affordable path to earn a bachelor’s degree in education online. This empowering opportunity allows those working in childcare centres, Head Start programmes, and preschools to further their education and advance their careers at their own pace without compromising their work commitments.

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Through this collaboration, early childhood educators can access a range of [professional development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/professional-development/) opportunities offered by CCEI, including the Child Development Associate® (CDA) training certification programmes, Florida Child Care Professional Credential (FCCPC) programmes, Director’s Certificate programmes, and Renewals. They can also earn undergraduate credit toward a bachelor’s completion programme degree at ACE. By continuing their education with online general education courses through StraighterLine, educators can save up to $30,000 on their Bachelor of Arts in Education Studies. This financial relief allows them to focus on their professional growth and career advancement.

Speaking on the collaboration, Amy Smith, PhD, Chief Learning Officer at StraighterLine, said:

> **Many educators develop their passion for teaching while working in an early childcare setting. This partnership provides early childhood educators a tremendous opportunity to advance their careers by earning a bachelor’s degree and opening doors to opportunities from the classroom to administration.**

ChildCare Education Institute® (CCEI) provides high-quality distance education certificates and child care training programmes in various childcare settings, including preschool centres, family child care, prekindergarten classrooms, nanny care, online daycare training and more. The platform also has online certification programmes that provide the coursework requirement for national credentials, including the CDA, Director and Early Childhood Credentials.

Geordie Hyland, ACE President and CEO, stated:

> **Our mission is to equip educators to grow in their careers and ultimately serve their students best. We are very excited to work with StraighterLine and CCEI to be able to provide pathways to do just that.**

Since 2017, StraighterLine and ACE have been working together to provide students with a credible and affordable path to earn their bachelor’s completion programme online. ACE’s bachelor’s completion programme degrees are designed to maximize the credit students transfer to ACE and help them complete their degree in as little as 15 months.

Founded by educators for educators, students can be confident in continuing their education at an institution they can trust. Each year, a combined 150,000 learners from StraighterLine and CCEI take one of 250+ online courses or certification programmes to upskill into new careers or earn credit from over 3,000 colleges and universities worldwide. The platform works with institutions and corporate partners to provide their students and employees with flexible education options that allow them to work and learn at their own pace. In 2022, the company acquired ChildCare Education Institute (CCEI), one of the largest [online training](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-training/) providers for early childhood education professionals.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Affordable Education, Career Development, Certification Programs, Early Childhood, Online Courses, Online Education, Online Programs, Online Training, Preschool, Professional Development, Upskilling

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### [AI-Driven Mentorship Platform SuperKalam Raises $2M in Seed Round](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/ai-driven-mentorship-platform-superkalam-raises-2m-in-seed-round/)

**Published:** May 23, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** SuperKalam, a pioneering AI-led personal mentor for students preparing for competitive exams, has concluded a seed round, raising $2 million (INR 16.3 crore).

**Content:**

SuperKalam, a pioneering AI-led personal mentor for students preparing for [competitive exams](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/competitive-exams/), has concluded a seed round, raising $2 million (INR 16.3 crore). YCombinator and Fundersclub spearheaded the funding round, with a strong show of support from notable investors, including YC Partner Puneet Kumar, GoodWater Capital, Nurture Ventures, SuperCapital, and Pareto Ventures. This collective backing underscores the strength of SuperKalam’s vision and its potential to revolutionize education.

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Founded in July 2023 by Vimal Singh Rathore and Aseem Gupta, SuperKalam aims to revolutionize education by leveraging [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/artificial-intelligence/) to provide personalized guidance and support for competitive exams. Unlike traditional EdTech platforms that rely on one-size-fits-all content delivery, SuperKalam places students at the centre of a unique learning experience. The platform adapts to each student’s unique needs by utilizing AI-driven analytics, offering tailored learning paths, instant doubt resolution, and progress tracking. This ensures that students receive the right support at the right time, making their preparation more engaging and effective.

Expressing his enthusiasm about the investment, Cofounder & CEO of SuperKalam, Vimal Singh Rathore, said:

> **We are excited to have iconic investors join us in our mission to rethink learning in an AI-first world. At SuperKalam, we are committed to leading this change by transitioning from unilateral content broadcasts to delivering personalized learning that adapts to each student’s unique needs.**

With its headquarters in Bengaluru, Karnataka, the firm acts as a GPS for students’ educational journey, offering detours through subjects they have yet to learn while also emphasizing the suggested route and important stops. Since its inception, SuperKalam has made notable strides in transforming the educational landscape with its cutting-edge technology and student-centric approach. It currently has over 60,000 students and continues to redefine educational paradigms by providing students with tailored [mentorship](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/mentorship/) and support through groundbreaking AI technology.

Boris Silver, Founding Partner at Fundersclub, added:

> **We are always looking for ventures that can create significant value for customers. India’s edtech market is full of opportunity, and in SuperKalam, we see the potential for significant impact. We believe the founding team has strong experience in the market, and their product has tremendous potential.**

With this funding, SuperKalam plans to enrich its AI-led educational platform further, expand its reach, enhance user experience, and foster continuous innovation in [personalized learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/personalized-learning/) services.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Competitive Exams, EdTech Funding, EdTech Investors, EdTech Startups/Companies, Mentorship, Online Courses, Online Education, Personalized Learning

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### [UK-Based Zen Educate Raises $37M in Series B Funding Round](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/uk-based-zen-educate-raises-37m-in-series-b-funding-round/)

**Published:** May 22, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Zen Educate, the leading online marketplace that connects schools with the best substitute teachers and teaching assistants, has successfully raised $37 million in a Series B funding round, the largest in European educational technology in 2024.

**Content:**

Zen Educate, the leading online marketplace that connects schools with the best substitute teachers and [teaching assistants](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/teaching-assistants/), has announced a significant milestone. The company has successfully raised $37 million in a Series B funding round, the largest in European educational technology in 2024. This round was led by Round2 Capital, a prominent European growth investment firm, with participation from existing investors Adjuvo, Brighteye Ventures, FJ Labs, Ascension Ventures, and notable angels, including Octopus founder and CEO Simon Rogerson.

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With the successful completion of the Series B funding round, Zen Educate, headquartered in London, is poised for significant expansion. The startup plans to make strategic acquisitions in the UK and the US, bolstering its presence in both markets. Additionally, it will accelerate the development and scaling of the new school workforce management software, a suite of [SaaS](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/saas/) products designed for credentialing, compliance, and absence management.

Established in 2017 by Slava Kremerman and Oren Cohen, Zen Educate is on a mission to revolutionize the way schools find substitute teachers. The platform offers a modern, algorithm-based solution by directly connecting schools with qualified teachers. Teachers and schools can create profiles and connect based on proximity, skills, and experience. This innovative approach leads to faster, more accurate matches, reducing hiring costs for schools and optimizing resource allocation.

Speaking on the fundraising, Slava Kremerman, Co-founder and CEO of Zen Educate, said:

> **We’ve been on a mission to solve schools’ workforce challenges. This investment brings us closer to our goal of helping the education system save over $100 million annually through our fairer, more efficient recruitment model. As we enter the next phase of our journey, we aim to reach out to more educational institutions across the UK and US.**

Educators working through the Zen Educate platform have delivered over two million hours of education in the past 12 months, saving the education system over $25 million that would have been wasted on agency fees through its cost-effective approach. The firm currently operates in the UK and the US, with plans to broaden its presence across the US in the coming years. Through strategic acquisitions and platform expansion, it aims to consolidate the fragmented educational staffing market and transform the sector globally.

Christian Czernich, Co-founder and CEO of Round2 Capital, commented:

> **Zen Educate has successfully solved a significant challenge faced by educational facilities daily. The team’s deep understanding of the edtech landscape is evident, and their remarkable growth, nearly fivefold over the last 24 months, is a testament to their effectiveness.**

In February last year, Zen Educate acquired Opus Education. More recently, it acquired Aquinas Education, which was co-owned by television presenter and former footballer Jermaine Jenas. He will now join Zen Educate as a brand ambassador.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** EdTech Funding, EdTech Investors, EdTech Startups/Companies, Online Courses, Online Education, Online Teaching, SaaS, Teaching Assistants, Workforce Management Platform

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### [MPOWER Financing & BorderPass Unite to Simplify Immigration Procedures for Students](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/mpower-financing-borderpass-unite-to-simplify-immigration-procedures-for-students/)

**Published:** May 22, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** MPOWER Financing, a mission-driven fintech firm, has forged a groundbreaking partnership with BorderPass, an innovative online platform that supports international students moving to Canada.

**Content:**

MPOWER Financing, a mission-driven fintech firm and the leading provider of no-cosigner loans to promising international students, has forged a groundbreaking partnership with BorderPass, an innovative online platform that supports international students moving to Canada. This unique collaboration is set to revolutionize the immigration process for students, offering high-achieving students from around the world unparalleled support in navigating the Canadian study permit application process.

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Through this partnership, students who get financing from MPOWER to pursue a top Master’s or MBA degree in Canada will access the BorderPass platform for immigration support. BorderPass supports international students as they navigate the study permit process, providing comprehensive services and expert advice through every step of their application, visa, documentation, work permit, and student life.

Headquartered in Washington, D.C., and with employees worldwide, MPOWER Financing works with over 400 top universities across the U.S. and Canada to finance students from over 200 countries. Its team primarily consists of former international students and provides students with personal [financial education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/financial-education/) and career support to prepare them for their professional careers after graduation. Last week, the company completed its first securitization, enabling approximately US$215 million of [education loans](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/education-loans/) for international graduate students at leading universities. The first in the U.S. for international student loans, the securitization was completed with Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC serving as structuring agent and joint book-runner and Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. as joint book-runner.

Speaking about the development, Lisa Kaplan, Head of Product & Digital Platforms at MPOWER Financing, said:

> **MPOWER has always been committed to helping talented international students secure a high-calibre education in Canada. Our partnership with BorderPass marks a significant milestone in our commitment to assist international students with benefits beyond education funding. We’re thrilled that BorderPass’s guidance will enable more opportunities for students worldwide to study in Canada.**

The BorderPass partnership is a testament to MPOWER Financing’s commitment to removing barriers to education and offering financially sustainable loans to international students. In addition to receiving MPOWER’s collateral-free and cosigner-free loans for international students studying at Canadian and American universities, students benefit from visa and immigration guidance, job search and career support and access to financial resources like credit cards, debit cards and other exclusive offers through MPOWER’s Path2Success programme.

Sally Daub, the Co-founder of BorderPass, shared a vision about the partnership:

> **BorderPass and MPOWER are dedicated to empowering international students to fulfil their dreams by offering comprehensive support for their financial and immigration journeys. Together, we provide students with the tools and assistance they need to unlock access to Canadian education, ensuring a secure and seamless journey throughout their studies and beyond, wherever their aspirations may lead them.**

BorderPass was founded by legal and tech experts to improve the immigration management and compliance process for learning institutions and international students by providing a software platform focused on student success and employment outcomes. The platform supports esteemed colleges and universities in remaining compliant with government mandates and standards of practice through accurate data and visibility into the status of their [international student](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/international-student/) body.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Career Growth, Education Loans, Financial Education, FinTech, Higher Education, International Education, International Student, Online Education, Universities

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### [Khan Academy and Microsoft Collaborate to Offer Time-Saving AI Tools for Teachers](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/khan-academy-and-microsoft-collaborate-to-offer-time-saving-ai-tools-for-teachers/)

**Published:** May 22, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Khan Academy, the non-profit online educational organization, and Microsoft have embarked on a collaborative journey. This partnership aims to bring time-saving and lesson-enhancing AI tools to millions of educators.

**Content:**

Khan Academy, the non-profit online educational organization, and Microsoft have embarked on a collaborative journey. This partnership aims to bring time-saving and lesson-enhancing AI tools to millions of educators. By providing access to Azure AI-optimized infrastructure, Microsoft is empowering Khan Academy to offer all [K-12](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/k-12/) educators in the U.S. free access to the pilot of Khanmigo for Teachers, now powered by Azure OpenAI Service. The two companies are also working together to enhance AI tools for math [tutoring](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/tutoring/) in an affordable, scalable, and adaptable manner with a new version of Phi-3, a family of small language models (SLMs) developed by Microsoft.

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In addition to giving innovative lesson plans, Khanmigo offers a variety of AI-powered suggestions and teaching resources that relieve teachers from many administrative duties that lead to burnout. With a click of an onscreen dashboard, in just a few minutes and often less, teachers can generate custom lesson plans, suggest student groupings, or “level” up or down text passages for learners who are either struggling or need more of a challenge. According to Khan Academy, these resources can save teachers five working hours every week on average.

Under their new agreement, Khan Academy will also give Microsoft access to explanatory educational content such as math problem questions and step-by-step answers to develop AI-powered math tutoring capabilities using Phi-3. It will also provide ongoing feedback and benchmarking data to evaluate performance. None of Khan Academy’s user data will be used to train the model.

Khan Academy prioritizes student safety and privacy in Khanmigo. Clear messages at the top of the screen inform students that their chat history and activities are visible to parents and teachers. The system is equipped with automatic flagging, which alerts teachers to questions or comments from students that may require follow-up. Importantly, Khan Academy ensures that no user data is used to train the model, providing a secure learning environment for all.

In the future, Khan hopes small language models that operate locally on a device (as opposed to the cloud) will create opportunities to provide teacher tools and tutors for resource-constrained schools outside the U.S. that lack computing infrastructure. The two organizations will also work to integrate more Khan Academy content into Copilot and Teams for Education, a free version of Microsoft’s popular Teams app to enhance collaboration and learning customized to meet the needs of educators and students. The integration will make the platform’s vast educational library available to even more learners while providing high-quality content to Copilot and Teams for Education users.

By partnering with Microsoft, Khan hopes to provide more support for teachers to bring personalized teaching and learning to more classrooms, enabling many more students to one day help solve the world’s toughest challenges.

Sal Khan started Khan Academy with a mission to provide free, world-class education to anyone, anywhere. The platform offers practice exercises, instructional videos, and a [personalized learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/personalized-learning/) dashboard that empowers learners to study independently in and outside the classroom. It tackles math, science, computing, history, art history, economics, and more, including K-14 and test preparation (SAT, Praxis, LSAT) content. It focuses on skill mastery to help learners establish strong foundations, so there’s no limit to what they can learn next. The startup’s mission is to provide free, world‑class education for anyone, anywhere.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, EdTech Startups/Companies, K-12, NonProfits, Online Courses, Online Learning, Online Teaching, Partnerships, Personalized Learning, Test Prep, Tutoring

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### [CareerBound Launches Career Preparation Initiative for Young People in Baltimore](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/careerbound-launches-career-preparation-initiative-for-young-people-in-baltimore/)

**Published:** May 22, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** CareerBound, a significant new occupational skills training and career preparation initiative for young people in Baltimore, was recently launched, aiming to help thousands of participants build skills and move into family-supporting careers over the next several years.

**Content:**

CareerBound, a significant new occupational skills training and career preparation initiative for young people in Baltimore, was recently launched. This initiative, which aims to help thousands of participants build skills and move into family-supporting careers over the next several years, was made possible by the collaborative effort of more than 150 community leaders from government, nonprofits, universities, corporations, philanthropy, and youth leaders. Their presence at the formal introduction on May 15 was a testament to the broad partnership supporting the initiative. CareerBound’s lead partners, Baltimore’s Promise, Baltimore City Public Schools, and the Mayor’s Office of Employment Development (MOED), are key contributors to this collective effort.

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CareerBound, a transformative initiative, was developed to offer young people in Baltimore new training and career opportunities. It opens new paths to jobs in high-growth industries for urban school students and graduates who may not be interested in pursuing a traditional four-year college immediately after high school. The initiative, which is expected to serve 8,300 young people by 2030, represents a significant increase in job skills and job training opportunities in the city. It builds on the success of the Grads2Careers programme, which launched in 2018, and a partnership between Baltimore’s Promise, City Schools, and MOED.

The platform will consist of five main components or elements to meet the needs of young people in Baltimore:

- School-based youth [apprenticeships](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/apprenticeships/) that connect Baltimore students with careers in health care, construction, information technology and other popular paths.
- Grads2Careers job skills training is available for graduates who do not plan to enter full-time study within the next year, preparing them for career paths in high-growth industries.
- Academic acceleration that includes educational support and life [skills development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/skills-development/) for rising ninth-grade students after graduation – to help young people develop the skills they need to thrive in an appropriate career path.
- A graduate pathway that enables Grads2Careers graduates on specific pathways to gain additional, stackable workplace qualifications to increase their earning potential.
- Coordinated resources, including comprehensive supports – such as mental health, transportation and child care assistance – to address barriers to learning and success.

According to a 2009 graduate research by the Baltimore Education Research Consortium, 26% of these students had no connection to the workforce or to further education the fall after graduation. That same population only made an average annual salary of $11,000 six years after graduation.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** apprenticeships, Career Development, High School, Job-oriented Courses, NonProfits, Skill Training, Skills Development, Universities, Upskilling

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### [AICTE and Skillible Join Forces to Offer Advanced Tech Education Programme](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/aicte-and-skillible-join-forces-to-offer-advanced-tech-education-programme/)

**Published:** May 22, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and Skillible, an EdTech company, have jointly launched an advanced technical education programme - Skillible's Academic Model for Business-To-Academic Ventures (SAMBAV).

**Content:**

All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and Skillible, an EdTech company, have jointly launched an advanced [technical education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/technical-education/) programme – Skillible’s Academic Model for Business-To-Academic Ventures (SAMBAV) – to bridge the gap between academia and industry. The SAMBAV initiative was designed to address the complexities and challenges faced in the professional sphere. This immersive approach, facilitated by industry veterans, fosters a profound understanding of cutting-edge technologies and their real-world applications.

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Aligning with the Government of India’s vision to make the country the skill capital of the world, AICTE has set high priorities for skilling, [reskilling](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/reskilling/), and [upskilling](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/upskilling/) 40 crore students, teachers, and learners, with a focus on emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI), Very Large Scale Integration (VLSI), Business Intelligence (BI), Decision Intelligence (DI), Internet of Things (IoT), and cybersecurity. The council said that AICTE’s internship portal, internship.aicte-india.org, with 4.8 crore registered students and 48 lakh internships, will complement the SAMBAV initiative.

Ankur Goel, Founder of Skillible, commented on the collaboration:

> **The technology landscape is evolving at an unprecedented pace, creating an urgent need for professionals who can skilfully navigate theoretical foundations while proficiently applying their knowledge to practical challenges. Through SAMBAV, we are paving the way for a future where technical education transcends traditional boundaries, empowering students to become innovation architects and catalysts of progress. Our partnership with AICTE is a significant stride towards nurturing a talent pool that can confidently navigate the complexities of the modern tech landscape while driving transformative change.**

The SAMBAV programme offers a comprehensive suite of features tailored to equip students with the skills and experience demanded by modern technology firms:

- **Industry-Aligned Curriculum:** Explore cutting-edge technologies and methodologies endorsed by global tech leaders, ensuring a harmonious alignment between learning outcomes and current industry needs.
- **Project-Based Learning:** Immerse in meticulously crafted projects under the guidance of seasoned industry experts, applying theoretical concepts to practical, real-world scenarios.
- **Virtual Internships:** Gain invaluable insights into industry workflows and processes through virtual internships facilitated by Skillible, providing a seamless bridge between academia and the professional sphere.
- **Interactive Sessions:** Attend captivating interactive sessions led by renowned tech industry luminaries and professionals, fostering a profound understanding of industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies.
- **Continuous Evaluation:** Undergo rigorous assessments, project evaluations, and a culminating final project presentation to esteemed industry experts, validating the mastery of acquired skills and knowledge.

Chandrasekhar Buddha, Chief Coordinating Officer, AICTE, added:

> **AICTE is steadfast in its commitment to nurturing a future-ready workforce that can drive innovation, spur growth, and propel the technology sector to new heights. Our collaboration with Skillible through SAMBAV exemplifies our dedication to empowering students with industry-validated curricula and invaluable practical exposure, enabling a seamless transition from academia to the professional realm.**

Upon completing the comprehensive programme, participants will be awarded a jointly issued certification from Skillible and AICTE, serving as a testament to their industry readiness, technical proficiency, and commitment to excellence. Completing the programme will earn the learners credit points per the norms set by the Ministry of Education, Government of India.

The SAMBAV programme will initially offer specializations in Software Development, [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/artificial-intelligence/), Cybersecurity, and Salesforce Development, with ambitious plans to expand into additional high-demand technology domains, ensuring students remain at the forefront of emerging trends and innovations. Through this initiative, Skillible strives to achieve an ambitious goal to upskill and reskill 1 million students/professionals in new-age technologies, equipping them with industry-relevant skills.

Launched in 2022, Skillible was designed to reciprocate the rising needs of [hiring](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/hiring/) leaders and fulfil the enlarged skill gap prevailing among learners. The company envisions a tech ecosystem where learning is developed through thoughtful and successful application of technology. The platform believes in increasing the learner-centricity and vocationality of education. The firm is helping its learners emerge as future tech experts through its virtual labs. It aims to achieve greater socio-economic mobility for all sections of society by reimagining the role of technology in delivering corporate advantage and upskilled career advantage.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Hiring, Internships, Outcome-based learning, Reskilling, Technical Education, Upskilling, Virtual Internship

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### [Sukoon Health and O.P. Jindal Global University Launch On-Campus Mental Health Initiative](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/sukoon-health-and-o-p-jindal-global-university-launch-on-campus-mental-health-initiative/)

**Published:** May 21, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) has partnered with Gurugram-based startup Sukoon Health to launch a mental health centre within the university premises.

**Content:**

O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) has partnered with Gurugram-based startup Sukoon Health to launch a mental health centre within the university premises. This pioneering step marks a significant advancement in addressing the mental health challenges faced by college students.

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The initiative responds to the growing mental health crisis in educational institutions, with students facing heightened risks of anxiety, depression, and other mental health problems due to academic pressures, [competitive exam](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/competitive-exams/) stress, societal expectations, and a lack of mental health education and resources. The stigma surrounding mental health often inhibits open discussions and help-seeking, worsening the situation.

Speaking about the collaboration, Prof. (Dr.) C. Raj Kumar, Vice Chancellor, O.P. Jindal Global University, said:

> **With this partnership, JGU aims to ensure easy access to mental health care services, foster a community that prioritizes health and promotes emotional prosperity.**

According to a JGU survey, 52% of students believe they do not have access to the resources they need, even though 90% of students have identified concerns. The Sukoon Center seeks to provide much-needed support because 90% of students feel that their peers are experiencing more mental health problems than in the past. The survey also found that 30 per cent of students have sought professional help, 66 per cent are aware of peers struggling with substance abuse, and 81 per cent report that they or their peers grapple with mental health concerns. These findings underscore the urgent need for mental health support among students.

Sukoon’s services at JGU include professional support from qualified counsellors, therapists, and mental health professionals. They will also provide family therapy services. All interactions with Sukoon Health’s staff will be confidential, ensuring a safe student environment. The initiative will also include a screening service for early intervention and workshops to promote mental health awareness, build resilience, and foster a supportive community on campus.

Dr Satish Ramaiah, Executive Director of Psychiatry Services at Sukoon Health, stated:

> **Sukoon Health is proud to partner with JGU to provide comprehensive mental health services on campus. Our services include assessment, counselling, therapy, preventative strategies, awareness sessions, and more. We aim to empower JGU students to manage mental health issues and reach their full potential.**

Sukoon envisions a world where mental health is treated with the same gravity and importance as physical health. The platform aspires to lead a transformative movement in mental healthcare, fostering a society where holistic well-being, compassionate treatment, and a sense of inclusivity prevail. Its vision is to pioneer advancements that break barriers, diminish stigma, and create a haven where individuals can journey towards mental and physical wellness. The company aims to redefine mental [healthcare](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/healthcare/) by providing a holistic and multi-disciplinary approach to healing. It is dedicated to understanding the intricate interplay between psychological and physical health, addressing both dimensions to facilitate comprehensive well-being.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Competitive Exams, Healthcare, Medical Education, Mental Wellness, Partnerships, Student Mental Health, Universities

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### [Logic Learn Unveils Innovative AI-Powered Platform to Enhance Educational Experiences](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/logic-learn-unveils-innovative-ai-powered-platform-to-enhance-educational-experiences/)

**Published:** May 21, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Logic Learn, a cutting-edge educational technology company, has announced the official launch of its platform. It harnesses advanced artificial intelligence to customize learning materials for students, educators, and professionals

**Content:**

Logic Learn, a cutting-edge educational technology company, has announced the official launch of its platform. This innovative platform harnesses advanced [artificial intelligence](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/artificial-intelligence/) to customize learning materials for students, educators, and professionals, making personalized education accessible to a global audience. It is a subscription-based online tool tailored to many learners—from young students to seasoned professionals. The platform offers:

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- **Study Plans:** Develop personalized schedules that break down complex topics into manageable chunks, guiding users through the necessary steps to master the material efficiently.
- **Study Guides:** Access custom guides crafted around your chosen subjects and topics to enhance understanding and retention.
- **Flashcards:** Engage with AI-customized flashcards that focus on areas needing reinforcement, utilizing active recall to boost memory.
- **Practice Exams:** Prepare for real-world [exams](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/exams/) with adaptive practice tests that reflect one’s learning progress in real-time.
- **Tailored Solutions for Institutions:** Logic Learn provides bespoke licensing options and interfaces that integrate seamlessly with existing educational or training frameworks for schools and corporate clients. This adaptability makes Logic Learn a prime partner for institutions aiming to augment their educational offerings.

Commenting on the development, Founder of Logic Learn, Matthew Ramirez, said:

> **We are dedicated to democratizing education through advanced technology. Logic Learn offers a flexible, intuitive learning experience, ensuring every learner can study effectively at their own pace. We’re excited to provide a global platform that adapts to individual learning needs.**

In celebration of its launch, Logic Learn is offering new individual users a free first-month trial. Educational institutions and businesses interested in bulk licenses or customized solutions are encouraged to reach out directly to discuss their specific needs.

Founded by Matthew Ramirez, Logic Learn is committed to advancing education through innovative technology, providing adaptable tools that facilitate superior learning and teaching experiences. The company believes in the power of knowledge and the importance of accessible, accurate, and personalized education. The platform is designed for students, educators, professionals, and lifelong learners who share a passion for continuous learning and growth.

Today, Logic Learn stands as a beacon for inclusive education. It acknowledges and embraces different learning challenges, offering technologically advanced tools that are intuitive and user-friendly. It represents a shift in educational paradigms, where the focus is on understanding and adapting to the needs of each learner. As Logic Learn continues to grow and evolve, it remains committed to its core mission: to make learning a more accessible, enjoyable, and compelling journey for everyone. This commitment stems from the founder’s journey, a testament to the belief that every educational challenge can be transformed into an opportunity for growth and success with the right tools.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Affordable Education, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Teaching, EdTech Startups/Companies, Exams, Online Courses, Online Education, Personalized Learning

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### [Coursera Teams Up With Microsoft to Offer Professional Certificates to Prepare Learners for Jobs](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/coursera-teams-up-with-microsoft-to-offer-professional-certificates-to-prepare-learners-for-jobs/)

**Published:** May 21, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Coursera, Inc. (NYSE: COUR), a leading online learning platform in partnership with Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT), is thrilled to announce four new entry-level Professional Certificates.

**Content:**

Coursera, Inc. (NYSE: COUR), a leading [online learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-learning/) platform in partnership with Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT), is thrilled to announce four new entry-level Professional Certificates. These certificates are not just about learning but about opening doors to exciting career opportunities in high-growth fields over the coming decade. They equip learners with the essential skills to start a new career in just a few months without the prerequisite of a college degree or prior work experience. The new programmes include:

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- **IT Support Specialist Professional Certificate** – Equips job seekers with comprehensive skills required for IT support, including data backup, cloud computing, and mobile device management. Available now.
- **Cloud Support Associate Professional Certificate**–Designed for those interested in starting a career in cloud support, this certificate focuses on Microsoft Azure solutions and services. Learners will gain an understanding of managing cloud resources, cloud security management, and cost optimization. Available now.
- **Business Analyst Professional Certificate**–As the first business analyst Professional Certificate on Coursera, this program provides learners business, technology, and data science skills, including strategic and data-driven decision-making, change management, and process modelling. Available now.
- **Project Manager Professional Certificate**–With a rise in project management roles last year, this programme focuses on Microsoft Projects for planning and scheduling. Learners walk away with a deep understanding of project management principles, methodologies, and tools. Launching this summer, it is available now for pre-enrollment.

Speaking on the partnership, Marni Baker Stein, Chief Content Officer of Coursera, said:

> **We’re excited that Microsoft is expanding its portfolio on Coursera as part of our shared efforts to increase equitable access to digital skilling opportunities. This collaboration will empower individuals globally, particularly those aspiring to break into the tech industry, with critical skills to thrive in today’s digital economy.**

With the addition of these new courses, Microsoft now offers ten entry-level Professional Certificates on Coursera, which have drawn in over 600,000 students from around the globe. These four new certificates provide generative AI-specific lessons in the context of the Microsoft 365 product suite. But it’s not just about theory. Hands-on projects are a crucial part of the new programmes, designed to help learners develop practical skills and ensure seamless preparation for Microsoft [certification](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/certification/) exams. This practical approach will leave you feeling confident and prepared for the job market.

Elisa Graceffo, General Manager of Worldwide Learning Technical Content at Microsoft, added:

> **Our collaboration with Coursera provides more options for learners to start or switch their careers by making these courses and skills accessible for people of all backgrounds. These programmes are a testament to Microsoft’s commitment to providing learners with skills that enhance their careers and fill skill gaps in the industry.**

Coursera was launched in 2012 by two Stanford Computer Science professors, Andrew Ng and Daphne Koller, to provide universal access to world-class learning. The platform has partnered with over 325 leading university and industry partners to offer content and credentials, including courses, Specializations, Professional Certificates, Guided Projects, and bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Institutions worldwide use Coursera to upskill and reskill their employees, citizens, and students in data science, technology, and business.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Career Growth, Certification, EdTech Startups/Companies, Online Courses, Online Education, Online Learning, Partnerships, Universities

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### [Oxford ELLT Collaborates With Over 30 Universities to Empower Students](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/oxford-ellt-collaborates-with-over-30-universities-to-empower-students/)

**Published:** May 21, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Oxford English Language Level Tests (OELLT), a leading English language testing provider, part of the Oxford International Education Group, recently announced the addition of 30+ University partners from across the globe. 

**Content:**

Oxford English Language Level Tests (OELLT), a leading English language testing provider, part of the Oxford International Education Group, recently announced the addition of 30+ University partners from across the globe.

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The expanded network now includes esteemed institutions such as the University of Edinburgh, UK, a prominent member of the Russell Group, and top-ranking [universities](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/universities/) like Washington State University. These universities, including the University of Edinburgh in the UK and Washington State University in the USA, are highly sought after by Indian students for their academic excellence and impactful research programmes. The user-friendly process and quick results allow Indian students to pursue their educational aspirations abroad with ease.

Amit Upadhyay, Regional Director – South Asia, Oxford International Education Group, spoke about the development and said:

> **We are happy to onboard over 30+ universities to our partner network. We are dedicated to empowering students and universities globally, and our commitment to excellence is evident in the development of our products, which top-ranking universities recognise, offer accurate and accelerated results, and are accessible to all. We continually expand our network of partner universities to provide diverse options to students worldwide.**

Recognised and embraced by 135+ universities across the UK, US, Canada, and Australia, Oxford ELLT brings language testing into a digital world with the fully online Oxford ELLT Digital and the test centre-based Oxford ELLT Global. Oxford ELLT is a secure solution for assessing a candidate’s reading, listening, writing, and speaking skills for progression into [Higher Education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/higher-education/). Students can undertake the test from anywhere globally, providing flexibility and accuracy through human proctoring assisted by the latest AI security measures. With a focus on accuracy and accessibility, the results are available for the students in 48 hours.

Oxford ELLT stands as a testament to customer centricity. Human examiners are assisted by an innovative AI-powered platform to provide a secure solution for assessing reading, listening, writing, and speaking skills. With the expansion to 18 Oxford ELLT Global test centres worldwide – including 10 in India – and a notable 126% increase in partner recognitions in 2024, the testing product is going from strength to strength. It now includes UK Russell Group university recognitions such as the University of Bristol, the University of Edinburgh, the University of York, and the University of Glasgow. With a track record of serving 85,000+ students, the platform has seen impressive growth, fostering partnerships with prestigious UK, USA, and Canadian education institutions.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Academic Resources, English Language Learning Test, Higher Education, International Education, Language Learning, Partnerships, Reading and Writing, Universities

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### [Newgen Software Unveils Innovative Initiative to Empower Women With Skill Training & Digital Education](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/newgen-software-unveils-innovative-initiative-to-empower-women-with-skill-training-digital-education/)

**Published:** May 20, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Newgen Software, a leading global provider of end-to-end digital transformation solutions, has launched a pioneering initiative to accelerate women's skill development and digital prowess in underserved communities.

**Content:**

Newgen Software, a leading global provider of end-to-end digital transformation solutions, has launched a pioneering initiative to accelerate women’s [skill development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/skill-development/) and digital prowess in underserved communities. The inauguration of a dedicated skill development centre is a significant milestone in Newgen’s unwavering commitment to nurturing talent and fostering inclusive growth. The centre, located in Okhla, will serve as a hub for imparting [skill training](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/skill-training/) and essential digital education to the mothers of the students associated with the company’s flagship social impact project, Newgen Digital Discovery Paathshala (NDDP).

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The initiative, part of the NDDP Samarth Saarthi Samuh programme, aims to transform the lives of women living in Okhla, Delhi, and the localities of Tekhand and Harkesh Nagar. By providing comprehensive [digital education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/digital-education/) and [vocational training](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/vocational-training/) and promoting holistic wellbeing, Newgen aims to empower these zealous women with the tools and skills necessary to become self-reliant and thrive in today’s digital age.

Priyadarshini Nigam, Head of CSR at Newgen Software, shared her excitement during the project launch:

> **This innovative endeavour is a testament to our commitment to building and empowering less privileged girls and women with essential skills and knowledge. We wanted to go a step beyond empowering girls in government schools through our NDDP programme and transform their communities.**

In their regular encounters with Newgen’s CSR volunteers during the weekly online sessions and digital summer camps, mothers of the NDDP students expressed a desire to further their personal development. Equipped with priceless insights into their lives and communities, Newgen set out to use education and skill development to improve these communities and close the digital divide.

In partnership with renowned NGOs, such as Each One Feed One and I AM Wellbeing, Newgen is building a comprehensive ecosystem that nurtures skill development and promotes holistic wellbeing. Through this collaborative approach, the initiative is set to make a real impact in the lives of numerous women and their families. As Newgen Software continues to champion women’s empowerment, the establishment of the skill development centre symbolizes a beacon of hope and opportunity for future generations.

Globally, successful enterprises rely on Newgen’s industry-recognized low-code application platform to develop and deploy complex, content-driven, and customer-engaging business applications on the cloud. From onboarding to service requests, lending to underwriting, and for many more use cases across industries, Newgen unlocks simple with speed and agility.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Digital Education, Digital Skills Training, Holistic Development, Skill Development, Skill Training, Vocational Training, Women Empowerment

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### [4 Platforms That Encourage Gamified Classroom Learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/platforms-that-encourage-gamified-classroom-learning/)

**Published:** May 20, 2024
**Author:** Joanna Tresa

**Excerpt:** The shift to digital learning has introduced innovative ways of teaching and learning. Gamification is one the approaches to make learning more fun and engaging for students. Read this article to learn about 4 key tools that can help you with gamified classroom learning. 

**Content:**

The move towards digital learning in schools and colleges was well underway even before the pandemic. We’ve also seen better presentations, unbiased evaluations, and online exam monitoring done on autopilot. But when it comes to classroom learning, educators constantly look for new ways to make learning fun and digestible. Institutes like Manipal Institute and Cambridge International School have already hopped on the bandwagon of advanced methods of learning with high-tech spaces and systems, while some are still trying to figure out a way to bring affordable technology into the learning space – especially in regions that still need to get the hang of tech in education.

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How we teach and learn is rapidly changing, and traditional methods are falling behind. The current generation is all about trends and experimenting – social media is entertaining and provides informational content on the go. There’s a constant urge to stay updated with the newest trends. Popular platforms like [YouTube](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/youtube-based-learning/) and Instagram provide easily consumable information through long videos and byte-sized courses. According to a national survey, more than 60% of our youth today spend an average of up to 3 hours on social media – either consuming entertainment or information. And so – with a similar mindset of trying out new things – educators can look for ways to enhance classroom learning experiences while keeping a budget in mind.

Given this tech-savvy generation’s dwindling attention span, one way of making learning fun is through gamification. The idea of [gamification](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/gamification/) sparks curiosity and promotes healthy competition, and the best part is that learning a concept has never been so fruitful.

Here are 4 platforms that can transform classroom learning into a fun and interactive environment.

### Kahoot

One of the most competitive and fun classroom quizzes can be held using Kahoot. It’s an online learning-based gaming platform where educators can host multiple-choice quizzes. The platform is about quick responses, keeping students focused, and creating an environment of fair and healthy competition among peers. Weekly quizzes can help monitor the students’ learning progress and save the educator a chunk of time, which would otherwise be invested in manual quiz evaluations.

### Classcraft

Classcraft provides an immersive learning experience along with classroom management strategies. Each student can select their character and have unique abilities. Educators must design the tasks, which are usually story-driven. Students must apply the concepts they’ve learnt and solve problems more creatively. This platform promotes creative and critical thinking and is often commended by educators who want to make their learning sessions more creative. A plus would be that Classcraft provides parental access to understand their child’s performance.

### Duolingo for Schools

Duolingo provides the best gamified learning experience especially for third language (or foreign language) subjects. The platform helps educators with insights to monitor every student’s progress without a hassle. Creating virtual classrooms has never been seamless, and Duolingo always finds a way to make learning a new language fun. In addition, educators can create assignments focussing on improving particular skills, and students earn points and badges which will help them stay motivated to do more. The best part about the platform is that teachers can sign in for absolutely free. So making learning fun while also choosing a platform that doesn’t burden any budget is definitely something that educators and institutions can look forward to.

### Prodigy

Learning math can be a headache for many, but with Prodigy, you can make it fun, too. This platform creates a virtual world where students need to create avatars and battle with their opponents. But the twist is the way one needs to battle with math questions. The algorithm of Prodigy is interesting as it adapts based on each student’s skill and gameplay. Educators can integrate Prodigy into the school’s curriculum benefiting the students to learn in a fun way. The platform is yet to be introduced in India, but this is something you should look forward to in the future.

With the National Education Policy’s (NEP) strong advocacy towards digital learning platforms, you can consider the above tools that can enhance learning with an interactive approach. Revamping learning avenues will help every student become more involved and inspire and motivate educators to become comfortable with technology in the teaching space. All it takes is a small initiative to change learning experiences – and it doesn’t even involve a budget constraint.

**Categories:** Insight

**Tags:** 21st Century Education, 21st Century Learning, Gamification, Gamified Learning, Teachers/Educators, Tools for Schools

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### [Mexican HRTech Worky Raises $6M in Series A Round](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/mexican-hrtech-worky-raises-6m-in-series-a-round/)

**Published:** May 20, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Worky, an all-in-one HR and payroll software solution for Mexican companies, has secured a significant boost with a successful $6 million Series A round led by Atlántico.

**Content:**

Worky, an all-in-one HR and [payroll](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/payroll/) software solution for Mexican companies, has secured a significant boost with a successful $6 million Series A round led by Atlántico, a Brazil-based fund, and with participation from ADP Ventures. This substantial capital injection will power the company’s mission to streamline HR and payroll processes for Mexican businesses, accelerating product development, expanding sales and marketing efforts, and bolstering the team. This strategic move is set to revolutionize the HR and payroll sector, bridging the gap between payroll management, data, and [employee benefits](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/employee-benefits/).

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Founded in 2018 by Maya Dadoo and Carlos Marina, Worky is on a mission to modernize how companies recruit, manage, and pay their employees, with a particular focus on the operative workforce sector. The platform is committed to serving Latin America, starting with Mexico, where approximately 60 per cent of the 20 million SME employees change jobs annually, significantly impacting the country’s labour and economic productivity.

In 2022, Worky released Worky Payroll, Mexico’s first cloud-native payroll solution and a robust shift management module. These innovations seamlessly integrate workforce operations and revenue variability processes like commissions and bonuses, enhancing compliance and efficiency through Worky’s real-time payroll system and providing clients with a reliable and efficient payroll experience.

Speaking about the company, Co-founder & CEO of Worky, Maya Dadoo, said:

> **Our market needs the solutions employers and employees need to operate HR and Payroll simultaneously and efficiently. Worky has built the infrastructure to create a reliable payroll experience while having a permanent relationship with the employee. We currently serve customers across the board experiencing the pain of managing large workforces. We are ready to scale to this market where megatrends like the future of work and increased labour and payroll regulations are hitting hard.**

Since launching its payroll service, Worky has seen improved customer acquisition as businesses seek reliable payroll solutions amidst fears of hefty fines prevalent in the sector. The platform is now the most comprehensive HR and payroll administration platform for Mexican firms, integrating previously disparate systems. It reduces a company’s employee rotation by 30% in three months. Moreover, job permanence has increased by an average of 80%, leading to improved financial performance for companies.

Atlántico partner Ana Martins added:

> **Shaped by a robust regulatory tailwind, Mexico’s payroll and HR market is changing rapidly. Companies are seeking cheaper and better ways to run payroll while seamlessly increasing flexibility in their everyday workflows. Through years of product development, Worky has managed to build an unmatched solution in the market, positioning itself to become the leading HR hub in Mexico.**

Worky is not just a promising startup, but a rapidly growing force in the HR and payroll sector. With over 40,000 users in Mexico, the firm is actively expanding its services to address the broader needs of the [blue-collar](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/blue-collar/) industry, where the bulk of the Mexican workforce lies. This expansion is a testament to Worky’s success and its potential to revolutionize the HR and payroll sector.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Blue-collar, Employee, Employee Benefits, HRTech, Online Recruitment, Payroll, SaaS

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### [Reed Global Announces Acquisition of Code Nation to Address the Tech Skills Gap](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/reed-global-announces-acquisition-of-code-nation-to-address-the-tech-skills-gap/)

**Published:** May 20, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Reed Global, a family-run group of companies committed to improving lives through work, has officially announced its acquisition of Code Nation, one of the UK's fastest-growing independent digital and technical training providers.

**Content:**

Reed Global, a family-run group of companies committed to improving lives through work, has officially announced its acquisition of Code Nation, one of the UK’s fastest-growing independent digital and technical training providers. The deal will complete Reed’s total tech talent solution, streamlining the process for tech businesses to find the talent they need in a competitive recruitment market.

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However, the financial details were not disclosed.

With this acquisition, Reed can provide specialized [tech training](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/tech-training/), helping close the growing skills gap in the tech industry. It will help widen the talent pool available for businesses by [reskilling](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/reskilling/) those interested in the sector and offering opportunities for businesses to upskill their current employees to support talent retention and development. This deal will also allow the company to drive better inclusivity in the technology sector. Reed can use its recruitment expertise to source underrepresented talent, including women or those from disadvantaged backgrounds. To reskill such talent, it can tap into Code Nation’s technology experts and industry knowledge.

With experience in 20 specialized industries worldwide and access to the most significant international candidate databases, Reed Global is dedicated to positioning people at the centre of everything it does to fulfil its mission of enhancing lives through work. The firm pioneered specialized recruitment in the UK in the early 1960s. After seven decades, it has grown to become the world’s most well-known family-run recruitment company, with offices throughout the UK, Europe, the USA, the Middle East, and East Asia.

Speaking on the deal, James Reed CBE, Chairman and CEO of Reed, said:

> **The stark gap in digital technology skills is a known, wide-scale problem. The pace of change and fierce competition for technology and digital skills is far outstripping the workforce. We realized that more than partnering with a training provider was needed. We needed to be able to recruit and reskill new talent or upskill existing employees at a pace that matches market demands. Acquiring Code Nation allows us to do just that.**

James added:

> **In order to overcome chronic skills shortages, Reed Talent Solutions’ ‘recruit, train and deploy’ solution is designed to attract, reskill or upskill, and deploy new talent. By having Code Nation’s expertise on our side, we can offer more bespoke solutions for training to help resolve any particular, unique pain points that businesses are experiencing and begin to narrow the persistent skills gap the technology industry is battling.**

Code Nation was founded in 2018 and quickly became one of the fastest-growing and award-winning digital and technical training providers with a pioneering ethos around ‘creating employable talent’. By combining forces, the companies aim to work with clients to keep abreast of current market needs by understanding specific technology developments to ensure that the training curriculum matches demands. The current training programmes will focus on four core subjects that are firmly in demand: software engineering, data, [cyber security](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/cyber-security/), and robotic process automation.

David Muir, Code Nation’s Founder, who will continue to be involved in the business as Managing Partner, shared his enthusiasm about the acquisition, stating:

> **This acquisition represents a pivotal moment for our colleagues at Code Nation, our learners, our funding partners and our employers, as well as Reed. We are excited to see this merging of complementary strengths and resources to create something unique in the market. We will be able to offer a comprehensive suite of solutions to employers struggling to fill those technical roles and to job seekers struggling to find their footing in the competitive tech space. By joining forces with a well-established and renowned company like Reed, with a mission of ‘improving lives through work’, we can continue to fulfil our mantra of creating work-ready, employable talent.**

As part of the transaction, David Muir will take the Managing Partner post. He will be joined by Michele Smith, managing director of client services at Reed Talent Solutions, who will take on the additional role of managing director of Code Nation.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Cyber Security, Engineering, Merger and Acquisition, Online Recruitment, Reskilling, Robotics, Tech Training, Technical Skills, Upskilling

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### [Propelld's NBFC Edgro Raises $25M Debt to Expand Its Offerings](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/propellds-nbfc-edgro-raises-25m-debt-to-expand-its-offerings/)

**Published:** May 20, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Propelld, a financial technology startup that empowers student education loans, has successfully secured a substantial $25 million in debt funding for its wholly-owned NBFC subsidiary, Edgro.

**Content:**

Propelld, a financial technology startup that empowers student [education loans](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/education-loans/), has successfully secured a substantial $25 million in debt funding for its wholly-owned NBFC subsidiary, Edgro. This significant financial boost, obtained from nine reputable lenders including Credit Saison India Private Limited, AU Small Finance Bank, InCred Financial Services Limited, and Northern Arc Capital Limited, is set to propel Edgro’s expansion plans into action, promising a brighter future for the company and its stakeholders.

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Co-founded in 2019 by Bibhu Prasad Das, Victor Senapaty and Brijesh Samantaray, Propelld offers education loan financing solutions through Study Now and Pay Later products as well as Income Sharing Agreements (ISA) via the NBFC arm. The platform also introduced collateral-free education financing. It targets tier II and III cities where students need help securing finances from accredited lenders. Propelld works with more than 2,000 educational Institutes across EdTech, [K12](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/k12/), [universities](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/universities/), schools and [upskilling](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/upskilling/), with an annual disbursal run rate of Rs 1,200 crore and NPAs below 1%.

Speaking about this significant milestone, Nikunj Agarwal, Head of Debt and Lending Alliance at Propelld, expressed his gratitude to the financial partners and said:

> **We are leveraging these funds to ensure that more and more students can access flexible loan options. As Edgro continues to expand its reach and enhance its offerings, we are deeply grateful for the unwavering support from our financial partners, which enables us to further the mission of democratising education and empowering more students.**

Agarwal added:

> **Edgro is further actively seeking bank borrowings and co-lending partners with the same brand philosophy to expand our mission.**

While Edgro started operations in July 2023, Propelld has already raised nearly $40 million from WestBridge Capital, Stellaris Venture Partners, and India Quotient. Its last fundraising effort, worth $35 million, occurred in February 2022.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** EdTech Funding, EdTech Investors, EdTech Startups/Companies, Education Loan, K12, Online Courses, Online Education, Student Loans, Universities, Upskilling

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### [How EdTech Is Preparing Students for the Jobs of Tomorrow?](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/how-edtech-is-preparing-students-for-the-jobs-of-tomorrow/)

**Published:** May 17, 2024
**Author:** Priyanka Gupta

**Excerpt:** With automation, artificial intelligence, and digitalization shaping the job market at an unprecedented pace, students must acquire the skills and knowledge necessary for the jobs of tomorrow. EdTech is a powerful tool driving the change. Read this article to understand how we can prepare students for the jobs of tomorrow. 

**Content:**

The rapid advancement of technology has transformed every aspect of our lives, including how we work, live, and learn. With automation, artificial intelligence, and digitalization shaping the job market at an unprecedented pace, students must acquire the skills and knowledge necessary for the jobs of tomorrow. This is where education technology, or EdTech, emerges as a powerful tool in ensuring student success in the workplace.

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### How to prepare students for jobs that are yet to be created?

Preparing students for jobs that don’t exist may seem daunting, but the key lies in understanding the changing landscape of skill requirements in an increasingly technology-driven world. Instead of a linear approach focused on specialized skills, employers are now seeking individuals who possess flexible thinking abilities, specifically in computational thinking. This entails breaking down problems into manageable parts, developing algorithms, and swiftly adapting to new solutions, even in unrelated fields.

Examining the Future of Jobs Report [reveals](https://www.weforum.org/reports/the-future-of-jobs) crucial skills vital in the workplace: critical thinking, problem-solving, people management, and creativity. By nurturing elastic thinkers who embrace computational thinking, we can equip students to navigate the uncertainties of future job markets.

In an ever-changing job landscape, where emerging professions like data scientists and blockchain experts once surprised us, uncertainty prevails about the subsequent booming occupation.

One prominent edtech player contributing to skill development is AISECT Group. With a network of over 28,000 Skill Development Centers and 6 Universities spanning India, it spearheading an edtech revolution in education technology, transforming skill development and education across the nation. At the forefront of this educational shift is [AISECT Learn](https://aisectlearn.com/?utm_source=edtech_review_sponsored_article&utm_medium=edtech_review&utm_campaign=edtechreview_nep_leap_article), the biggest phygital E-Learning platform offering an entire spectrum of skill development and industry-oriented courses. As an emerging leader in the field of Ed-Tech, AISECT Learn specializes in offering upskilling courses with placement guarantees in streams such as Digital Marketing, Data Science, Cyber Security, Foreign Languages, and more, empowering the youth with relevant job-ready skills for today’s dynamic workforce.

AISECT Learn [NEP-LEAP](https://aisectlearn.com/ncsde-nep-leap/?utm_source=edtech_review_sponsored_article&utm_medium=edtech_review&utm_campaign=edtechreview_nep_leap_article&utm_term=nep_leap) bridges the gap between academia and the professional world through skill development by forging partnerships with academic institutions and Industry Experts. This allows students to participate in workshops, internships, and real-world projects, gaining invaluable hands-on experience that enhances their employability. This transformative partnership between AISECT Learn and NCSDE marks a significant milestone in the journey towards a future-ready, skills-based education landscape. The NCSDE NEP-LEAP works with over 160+ government and private educational institutions throughout India. These partnerships aim to enhance student skill development, facilitate internships, and support the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.

### How is AISECT Learn forging skill development?

AISECT Learn offers NEP-LEAP Packages as a one-stop solution for NEP implementation at institutions. It empowers students and institutions with the NEP-LEAP partnership, seamlessly integrating credit-based skill courses aligned with NEP standards. NEP-LEAP offers the following packages:

1. **Training & Development Package:** This comprehensive package offers over 200 NCrF/NEP-aligned courses in self-paced, live, and blended formats, cost-effectively addressing diverse institutional needs. It allows students and institutions to choose from various courses in Data Science, Digital Marketing, Cyber Security, Blockchain Technology, [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/artificial-intelligence/) and Machine Learning, and Soft Skills.
2. **Placement Package**: It provides robust support for placements through career counselling, interview preparation sessions, resume-making workshops, expert talks, and placement drives. The package ensures holistic placement support, including free registration on Rojgarmantra.com, which has partnered with 1500+ registered employers & organizations and conducted 500+ placement drives in 17+ states covering 80+ districts and 1.15 Lac+ candidates were shortlisted.
3. **Internship and Project Package**: AISECT Learn partners with industries to provide valuable UGC and AICTE-aligned internships. It offers online project-based internships in Cyber Security, Digital Marketing, Python, Microsoft Azure, Flutter App development, communication skills & Entrepreneurship Skills. AISECT Learn has also partnered with AWS Academy to offer internships in Cloud Foundations, Machine Learning Foundations, Cloud Security Foundations, and Cloud Architecting. Over 500+ internships have been offered to both technical and non-technical students.
4. **Prep Test (Government Exams Preparation) Package**: AISECT Learn offers a Prep Test package covering major government exams, such as Banking, SSC, Railways, Defence, and Police.
5. **Content Development Package**: AISECT Learn provides content development services tailored to institutional requirements. With a pool of 1000+ subject matter experts and state-of-the-art studios, they offer ready-to-use self-learning material, videos/SCORM files (PDF, Word), and various assessment formats such as MCQs, drag-and-drop, fill-in-the-blanks, and Subjective questions.
6. **LMS Package**: The Learning Management System package helps institutions plan, implement, and assess their learning processes. It includes brand customization, Zoom integration, White Label LMS, and 24/7 technical support.

Also, see this video on Education: Preparing Students for Jobs that Don’t Yet Exist.

Decades ago, who would have predicted that blogging and content creation, alongside traditional degrees, would yield impressive earnings? Embracing these versatile skills is imperative to adapt and thrive in a dynamic and unpredictable job market.

Additionally, firms are more eager to see and hire emerging professionals who understand how to make hard decisions and showcase their leadership abilities than those who just have a degree to justify why they are a good fit for a job.

The demand for unique human soft skills like effective communication, empathy, leadership, and collaborative work is rising in the fourth industrial revolution as machines take over monotonous duties. However, human soft skills are still vital, even if machines are pretty good at work.

Furthermore, technology’s widespread influence—particularly in AI and machine learning—will revolutionize every organization in the coming decade. Therefore, students must prepare for successful employment in a mainly automated world.

Experts [estimate](https://www.delltechnologies.com/content/dam/delltechnologies/assets/perspectives/2030/pdf/Realizing-2030-A-Divided-Vision-of-the-Future-Summary.pdf) that 85% of college students’ future employment does not exist now. To prepare for these unidentified professions, learners should concentrate on soft skills indispensable to machines. Student opinion is beginning to reflect this viewpoint, with 81% of respondents [saying](https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/teens-feel-ready-for-college-but-not-so-much-for-work/2019/09) that rather than emphasizing academic speciality, schools should emphasize practical skills like problem-solving and teamwork to prepare learners for an uncertain future.

The primary catalysts for this transformation will be the teachers—individuals students trust the most. However, burdening an already stressed and overloaded group without offering a considerate solution that addresses their needs is unjust. The optimal approach lies in finding a solution that meets everyone at their current stage, ensuring the transition feels seamless and effortless. If technology is the future, students should begin experiencing it in the classroom. Nevertheless, its implementation must not be designed to overwhelm teachers with additional responsibilities but should be tailored to the classroom environment.

Since many ed-tech tools are emerging to introduce specific solutions in the classroom, leveraging social tools – already prevalent on most students’ phones – is an excellent starting point. [Researchers](https://digitalcommons.montclair.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1027&context=eldj) at the University of California discovered that teachers who incorporated social tools like Snapchat could establish quicker connections with their students. It was observed that almost all students are active Snapchat users. Since students typically begin using these apps during middle or high school, meeting them where they already facilitate instantaneous conversation can be a great starting point. To keep up with the changing communication landscape, it is important to incorporate technology that students are already familiar with into the classroom.

We can also not deny that the social media revolution over the last decade has changed how people communicate in all aspects of life, including the workplace. Many companies use Slack, Microsoft Teams, or Zoom to make digital communication seamless and synchronous. Similarly, students use parallel technologies like GroupMe, Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp to communicate daily. Despite this, email remains the standard mode of communication within the classroom, even though better options, such as ClassDojo, Remind, Bloomz, etc., are available.

Observing the usage of these types of technology will only grow as time passes, so we need to build digital literacy into the classroom as early as possible. Students need to learn from an early age how to communicate effectively online in a professional and social environment.

According to [research](https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ1079801.pdf) on Facebook integration in the classroom conducted by the Canadian Center of Science and Education, students take more ownership of the content they publish on social media platforms used in the classroom. The reason for this increased sense of accountability is the wider audience they reach through social media. This will empower them, resulting in self-directed learning and an enhanced quality of work. The same study also noted that instructors may find it time-consuming or frustrating to find the correct technology. Still, the benefits for both parties ultimately outweigh the time costs.
Communication infrastructure built into the classroom and the campus can solve many issues: Students learn how to collaborate online, create solutions within a team setting, engage with others to build their network and be digitally literate relative to today’s standards. Students must be exposed to them from an early age.

### How can we prepare them for future jobs?

Now, the question arises: how can we prepare them for future jobs?
The most common educational technologies, such as learning management systems (LMS), are primarily used to facilitate communication between teachers and students. Still, they are not as effective at promoting peer-to-peer contact. This restriction could make it more difficult for students to acquire the critical communication skills needed for the industry, impacting their performance. Students need to become literate in in-group collaboration to understand working in a team.

Not only does implementing modern collaboration tools give them real-life skills for the workforce, but it also has compound effects on their education. In these class group chats, students should be encouraged to ask and answer each other questions just like they would in a Slack chat for work, which then takes much of the burden of the instructors to be omni-available. The aim is to transform students from passive consumers of knowledge to active producers of knowledge for one another, similar to what they will inevitably have to do in their careers.

Also, to help students succeed in their careers in the era of AI, extending the digital curriculum is one effective way to help students develop the soft skills that AI cannot simply replace while enhancing their digital literacy.

Colleges and universities may help students survive and succeed by supporting them in acquiring skills applicable to the modern workplace. While classroom knowledge-based learning is still crucial, a [Gallup survey](https://news.gallup.com/opinion/gallup/226934/career-relevant-education-linked-student.aspx) shows that career-relevant learning is increasingly essential for students’ well-being and future professional success.

Working alongside AI, machine learning, and robotics is one of the essential talents necessary for future professional success. Future workplaces will eventually establish close working partnerships with AI technology regardless of industry—a trend that is already well-established in several industries.

### Methods to Assist Students for the Jobs of Tomorrow

Here are some reliable methods to assist students to thrive in their careers in the age of AI and prepare for the jobs of tomorrow:

#### Digitally Coupled Academic Programs

Teachers must create a variety of digitally integrated academic programmes, such as EdTech, FinTech, BioTech, MedTech, HealthTech, or LegalTech, in response to the industry’s rapid changes and the growing use of smart technologies, such as AI, machine learning, deep learning, or robotics, to improve business operations and efficiencies. The developing industry frequently provides high-paying positions and promising growth for those with the expertise and abilities to combine digital academic programmes and smart technologies.

#### Technology Curriculum

In today’s digital era, having a sound knowledge of how to use MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, emails, an internet search, or social media no longer qualifies as digital fluency. Children proficient with various tech tools and a broad understanding of computers will do well in their future careers. It is crucial to provide thorough computer curricula and technical resources that cover well-known software like Python or R and everyday digital applications like Bloomberg Terminal or ArcGIS. Students will benefit from this by developing digital fluency to enhance their studies and research.

#### Data Analytics Training

Big data and analytics are prevalent in today’s world. Also, there is a pressing need to support data-driven decision-making by encouraging students to build data analytics skills and learn how to access and analyze information utilizing tools to gain valuable insights, spot patterns, forecast trends, and promote these talents. To do so, you must inject data analytics training into students’ courses of study to help them master the skill.
Data Analytics Training equips students with crucial skills for the future. It enhances data literacy, problem-solving, and critical thinking. Students learn to make informed decisions, adapt to evolving technologies, and address real-world challenges. The training also instils a strong sense of data ethics and privacy considerations. This comprehensive preparation ensures students are well-equipped to excel in an increasingly data-driven world.

#### Programs for Digital Credentials

To encourage ongoing learning and up-skilling for students of various ages, backgrounds, and skill levels, develop digital certificate programmes and tech add-ons, such as a FinTech or an EdTech boot camp. The modern workforce must regularly upgrade their digital skills to keep up with the rapid rate of technological change. Companies can desire to help their staff members upgrade and reskill. With new digital capabilities, employees may desire to develop and stay competitive. It’s essential to offer digital certificate programmes for upskilling and reskilling to assist students of all types in keeping up with the latest technology trends.

#### Partner with Career Service Professionals

Students must build a partnership with Career Service Professionals to succeed in the future. These professionals help with job searches, prepare candidates for interviews, and provide individualized career counselling. These experts also provide networking opportunities and industry trends insights, as well as assist students in identifying and filling in skill gaps so they are ready for the workforce. All things considered, career service professionals are essential in preparing students for prosperous futures.

#### Soft Skills and EQ

To safeguard their roles from AI automation, students must cultivate robust emotional intelligence (EQ – emotional quotient) and nurture a range of soft talents that remain beyond the reach of machines and AI. While assisting students in developing their digital literacy is essential, colleges and universities must also support students in developing their creativity, critical thinking, collaboration skills, communication, resilience, self-regulation, self-awareness, leadership, motivation, empathy, and the ability to apply what they have learned to new situations.

When all other factors are equal, students with higher EQs and[ soft skills](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/soft-skills/) will be competitive in the job market.

We are heading to times that are tech-dominated. To thrive in the coming age, it’s imperative that we instil a culture of [skill development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/skill-development/) and continuous learning at every age. Young professionals who don’t want their jobs taken over by machines in the age of AI must constantly improve their digital and soft skills to future-proof their employment. With AI, the modern workplace is undergoing significant change. Colleges and universities must embrace digital transformation and change the educational system from knowledge-based to career-relevant learning by providing more digital elements and soft skill development to equip students for jobs in 2030.

**Categories:** Insight

**Tags:** 21st Century Education, 21st Century Learning, 21st Century Skills, Employability Skills, Skill Development

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### [2U Expands Partnership With Pepperdine University to Offer Online Programmes](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/2u-expands-partnership-with-pepperdine-university-to-offer-online-certification-programmes/)

**Published:** May 20, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Pepperdine University and 2U, Inc., a global leader in education technology, has recently announced a significant expansion of their partnership with the development of six new online degree programmes.

**Content:**

Pepperdine University and 2U, Inc., a global leader in education technology and the company behind the [online learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-learning/) platform edX, has recently announced a significant expansion of their partnership with the development of six new online degree programmes. These courses, many in licensure-based fields, include a Master of Science in Education, a Master of Arts in Teaching, three doctoral programmes in education, and a Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology—the first such programme at Pepperdine’s newly established College of Health Science.

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All courses will be developed through 2U’s flexible collaboration approach; the MS in Education programme is anticipated to begin in 2024, and the remaining disciplines will be completed in 2025. 2U has partnered with Pepperdine to provide 12 online degree programmes. Since the partnership started in 2017, more than 7,000 students have signed up for the courses.

Speaking about the development, Dr. Farzin Madjidi, Dean of Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology (GSEP), said:

> **Our partnership with 2U has been transformative, allowing us to extend our mission of purpose, service, and leadership into the digital realm. These new programs will enable us to serve more students and prepare them for meaningful roles across these critical sectors.**

According to Jay Brewster, Provost and Chief Academic Officer of Pepperdine University, the United States is facing a persistent shortage of highly trained educators, and employment growth for speech-language pathologists is projected to reach 21% by 2031. Together, 2U and Pepperdine are addressing these workforce gaps and empowering aspiring professionals with the comprehensive skills and in-person training needed to obtain licensure and excel in these high-demand fields.

2U’s network ensures that students living in all 50 states can complete essential in-person training hours within their communities, reflecting 2U’s commitment to high-quality, flexible education that meets the urgent need for skilled professionals. Students supported by 2U’s placement team have completed over 32 million hours of hands-on training.

Andrew Hermalyn, President of 2U’s Degree Programme Segment, stated:

> **Through our ongoing partnership with Pepperdine, we are bringing together 2U’s services and technology with Pepperdine’s academic excellence to meet critical professional needs in healthcare and education. With these new degrees, we are deepening our commitment to equipping students with the practical skills and training necessary to succeed in these essential fields, reinforcing our role as leaders in workforce development.**

2U has spent 15 years advancing the technology and innovation to deliver world-class learning outcomes at scale. Through its global online learning platform, edX, the company connects more than 86 million people with thousands of affordable, career-relevant learning opportunities in partnership with 260 leading [universities](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/universities/), institutions, and industry experts. From free courses to complete degrees, the platform creates a better future for all through high-quality online education.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Career Development, Certification, EdTech Partnership, EdTech Startups/Companies, Online Courses, Online Education, Online Learning, Online Programs, Universities

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### [Educational Gaming App for Kids Lola Panda Raises New Funding From Gorilla Capital](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/educational-gaming-app-for-kids-lola-panda-raises-new-funding-from-gorilla-capital/)

**Published:** May 17, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Lola Panda, the EdTech platform that provides learning games for children in preschool and early education, has recently secured an undisclosed sum led by Gorilla Capital.

**Content:**

Lola Panda, the EdTech platform that provides learning games for children in [preschool](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/preschool/) and [early education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/early-education/), has recently secured an undisclosed sum. The fresh investment was led by Gorilla Capital, Finland’s VC fund, which positions itself as a Nordic industrial Super-angel. The firm invests in early-stage technology companies from Finland, Sweden, Denmark, and the Baltics.

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Founded in Tampere, Lola Panda is not just a gaming app, but a gateway to a world of fun and exciting learning for children. It allows them to learn to read, count, solve problems, and develop their logical thinking. The educational applications, developed by the Finnish game studio BeiZ, have been downloaded more than 40 million times in 12 different language areas. BeiZ’s mission is to generate love for learning by making learning a fun, exciting and rewarding adventure for children. Its Lola Panda® educational apps have been played by millions of children worldwide, both in homes and in kindergartens. The platform is always open for feedback and collaboration with companies and individuals sharing the belief in the power of learning through play.

Speaking about the company, the Founder of BeiZ, Mika Heikinheimo, said:

> **Learning to read is a challenge, even in countries with a high level of education. For example, only 32% of fourth-grade children in the United States can read well. The learning model of Lola Panda applications has been adapted to suit different language areas based on learnings from previous Lola Panda applications. Lola Panda’s reading apps have been available in ten languages ​​for years, so the company has been able to develop a solution to this big, global problem.**

With this new funding, the startup plans to develop its learning games further and expand its reach to even larger language areas. This commitment to continuous improvement and expansion is a testament to the company’s dedication and vision, instilling confidence in the investors about Lola Panda’s future prospects.

Gorilla Capital’s founding Partner, Risto Rautakorpi, stated:

> **Knowing how to read is one of the most important skills that everyone should acquire at some point. The market is growing at a fast pace, but even in several large markets, there is a lack of professional reading learning applications.**

Rautakorpi added:

> **The Lola World learning application is in the early stages of development, but it is already one of the best solutions and has already helped thousands of children learn to read. Now, the company must deliver on its promise and offer even larger language areas the most fun way to learn to read.**

In February this year, Gorilla Capital supported a €890,000 investment for DealGuru.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Early Education, EdTech Funding, EdTech Investors, EdTech Startups/Companies, Game Based Learning, Kids Learning App, Online Education, Preschool

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### [TCS iON Launches TCS iON Career Insight, a Unique Career Counselling Platform for Students](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/tcs-ion-launches-tcs-ion-career-insight-a-unique-career-counselling-platform-for-students/)

**Published:** May 17, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** TCS iON, a Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) unit, has launched TCS iON Career Insight, a unique career counselling platform to guide students and young adults in making informed career choices.

**Content:**

TCS iON, a Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) unit, has launched TCS iON Career Insight, a unique [career counselling](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/career-counselling/) platform to guide students and young adults in making informed career choices. The offering addresses different career stages and is designed for students aged 13-15 (Class 8-10), 16-17 (Class 11-12), and 18 and above.

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Through the vast network of institutions that the ICT Academy of Kerala has established in urban and rural areas, the platform is expected to engage with over 100,000 candidates in Kerala.

ICT Academy of Kerala is a Social Enterprise created in a Public-Private Partnership model (PPP) to impart ICT skills to the youth of Kerala and improve their employability opportunities in the Industry. The government of India supports the platform and has partnered with the government of Kerala and the IT industry. Its vision is to emerge as the single-point establishment for all ICT-related capability building in the state.

The Explore Careers module of the TCS iON Career Insight platform is a game-changer for students. It offers access to a comprehensive repository of reliable, easily understandable, and structured career and academic information. With a coverage of 500 careers, 3,400 job roles and specialised career pathways, the module provides students with a wealth of options to explore. These career options are linked to over 2,90,000 courses across more than 28,000 institutions, enabling students to build the learning paths needed to pursue their chosen careers. The portal also provides guidance on entrance exams, scholarships, and trending career choices, making it a one-stop solution for career planning. The newly introduced platform is offered to education institutes free of cost, ensuring widespread access and benefits.

TCS iON empowers people and organisations with tech-led solutions to transform educational and skill development domains for the new world. It uses a uniquely built ‘phygital’ platform that connects the digital and physical worlds. The platform offers multimodal [interactive learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/interactive-learning/) formats as a part of its learning programmes to meet the specific needs of learners. Its phygital model blends the strength of physical delivery and hands-on digital delivery methods, such as gamified learning. The programmes are comprehensive and cover various dimensions of skills and expertise. In addition to a range of pedagogical components, one can explore industry-relevant and outcome-oriented learning modules. Through internships provided by the top industries, one can gain practical experience.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Career Counselling, Career Growth, Career Guidance, EdTech Initiative, Employability Skills, Entrance Exam, Interactive Learning, Outcome-based learning, Skill Development

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### [UWorld Collaborates With IMA to Boost Exam Preparation Platform](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/uworld-collaborates-with-ima-to-boost-exam-preparation-platform/)

**Published:** May 17, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** IMA ®(Institute of Management Accountants), the association of accountants and financial professionals in business, and UWorld, a global leader in online learning, have entered into a collaborative global strategic alliance.

**Content:**

IMA ®(Institute of Management Accountants), the association of accountants and financial professionals in business, and UWorld, a global leader in [online learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-learning/), have entered into a collaborative global strategic alliance. The partnership aims to support UWorld’s [exam preparation](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/exam-preparation/) products for IMA certifications.

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With more than 140,000 members in 150 countries, IMA is one of the largest and most respected associations focused on advancing the management accounting profession. Headquartered in Montvale, N.J., USA, IMA provides localized services through its six global regions: The Americas, China, Europe, Middle East/North Africa, India, and Asia Pacific; the institute’s mission is to provide a forum for research, practice development, education, knowledge sharing, and advocacy of the highest ethical and best business practices in management accounting and finance. Its vision is to empower and connect business professionals to build a positive future.

Commenting on the collaboration, Dianna Steinbach, Senior Vice President of Growth, IMA, said:

> **We are excited to work with UWorld to build the profession’s future together through high-quality certification exam prep products. We look forward to expanding UWorld’s product suite into our new global markets.**

Under the new collaboration, UWorld and IMA will work globally to produce and provide certification products related to the CMA ® (Certified Management Accountant) certification. The CMA tests an individual’s mastery of 12 management accounting competencies in two [exams](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/exams/) focused on financial planning, performance, and analytics in Part 1, and strategic financial management in Part 2.

Erik Thrasher, Vice President of International Business Development of UWorld, stated:

> **We are proud to announce our Strategic Partnership Agreement with IMA. This collaboration underscores our shared commitment to advancing the frontiers of management accounting education globally. By joining forces with IMA, we solidify our dedication to nurturing innovation and excellence in accounting education worldwide.**

Since its inception in 2003, UWorld has been a beacon of empowerment for millions of students, from undergraduates to professionals across various disciplines, enabling them to excel in their exams. With an unwavering commitment to quality, the platform tirelessly provides students worldwide with the most [comprehensive learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/comprehensive-learning/) resources available. UWorld’s tailored preparation solutions for a wide range of exams, including the ACT®, SAT®, College Board®, AP®, CFA®, CPA®, CMA®, CIA, CMT®, MBE®, MCAT®, NAPLEX®/MPJE®/CPJE, NCLEX®, PANCE/PANRE, COMLEX®, USMLE®, ABIM®, and ABFM®, are a testament to its dedication to excellence.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Certifications, Collaboration, Comprehensive Learning, EdTech Partnership, Exam Preparation, Exams, Online Education, Online Learning, undergraduate students

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### [Chicago-Based Elevate K-12 Receives $25M Investment From Trinity Capital](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/chicago-based-elevate-k-12-receives-25m-investment-from-trinity-capital/)

**Published:** May 16, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Elevate K-12, a Chicago-based company that provides high-quality synchronous LIVE teaching for K-12 classrooms in the United States, has recently secured $25 million from Trinity Capital Inc.

**Content:**

Elevate K-12, a Chicago-based company that provides high-quality synchronous LIVE teaching for [K-12](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/k-12/) classrooms in the United States, has recently secured $25 million from Trinity Capital Inc., an internally managed business development company that offers diversified financial solutions to growth-stage companies with institutional equity investors. This new growth capital will enable Elevate to increase working capital, scale operations, and fund growth initiatives.

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Founded by Shaily Baranwal, Elevate K-12 aims to enable high-quality, live teaching for every learner in the United States, so they receive the education they need to identify and pursue their unique passions in life. Schools and districts partner with the platform to solve teacher shortage challenges and provide effective and engaging instruction to their students. The platform’s tech-enabled service was built for K-12 education and is powered by state-certified, passionate teachers using state-aligned curricula. The company is rapidly expanding throughout the U.S., providing equity in education nationwide.

Speaking on the fundraising, Shaily Baranwal, CEO and Founder of Elevate, said:

> **Elevate is boldly creating a new category of LIVE teaching, a revolutionary approach to education. This capital enables us to accelerate our ability to serve the needs of schools, districts, students, and teachers and continue our innovative journey.**

Elevate K-12 is revolutionizing K-12 education. Before Elevate K-12, Shaily founded two other companies, including a chain of [preschools](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/preschool/) for low-income students in rural India, and is a former classroom teacher herself.

Kevin Zeidan, Managing Director of Tech Lending at Trinity, expressed his enthusiasm for the investment

> **We are thrilled to be part of the Elevate K-12 journey. Their commitment to providing high-quality, live instruction to underserved schools across the country is essential, and we look forward to the company’s continued expansion and growth.**

Trinity Capital’s investment objective is to generate current income and, to a lesser extent, capital appreciation through investments, including term loans, equipment financings, and equity-related investments. Trinity Capital believes it is one of only a select group of specialty lenders with the depth of knowledge, experience, and track record in lending to growth-stage companies.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** EdTech Funding, EdTech Investors, EdTech Startups/Companies, K-12, Live Online Teaching, Online Courses, Online Education, Online Teaching, Preschool

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### [Lecturio Collaborates With Universities and Colleges to Enhance Medical Education](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/lecturio-collaborates-with-universities-and-colleges-to-enhance-medical-education/)

**Published:** May 16, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Lecturio, a Germany-based technology company, has forged alliances with approximately 40 universities and colleges in Nigeria and other African countries to alleviate medical education challenges across the continent.

**Content:**

Lecturio, a Germany-based technology company, has forged alliances with approximately 40 [universities](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/universities/) and colleges in Nigeria and other African countries to alleviate [medical education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/medical-education/) challenges across the continent. Through these partnerships, Nigerian institutions can now access their own tailor-made courses and curricula. The company also emphasizes supporting educators and empowering them with capacity training opportunities.

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In a statement, the company’s Director of institutional partnerships, Dr. Lutze Mukke, said, “In Africa, we have established collaborations with approximately 40 universities and colleges through institutional alliances so far. We are just starting in Nigeria and see great opportunities for all involved. Moreover, we engage with the Ministries of Health and Education on large-scale capacity-building projects on national levels.

Mike added, “Through these partnerships, institutions get their own tailor-made digital learning and teaching academies tailored to their unique needs, courses, and curricula – with their name, logo, and corporate design colour. The partner institutions then provide access to learners, educators, and managers within their organizations and can administer and manage their academies. The platform delivers analytics about the learning performance of individuals and aggregated data on different levels. You can manage secure online exams and large-scale education interventions for tens of thousands of learners and educators – data-based, learning-science-based, transparent, supported by AI.”

Lecturio aims to provide students and faculty with the best learning tools that have proven effective in learning science. The platform understands all students’ challenges as they master the vast amount of foundational science needed to become outstanding healthcare providers. It knows that true mastery of this material and the global shortage of [healthcare](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/healthcare/) professionals requires a paradigm shift in how medicine is taught.

Mike stated, “With an institutional partnership, we also support partners through train-the-trainer seminars and online webinars for students, making integrating digital education into daily routines effective, ultimately leading to improved learning and teaching outcomes. By the way, pass rates go up by 50% if you learn and teach with Lecturio. Students love us, and lecturers do too because we reduce their stress burden and workload significantly.”

In order to tackle this challenge, the firm has developed a high-quality digital medical education resource, which is affordable, adaptive, and personalized. It is designed with the needs of learners and faculty in mind, combined with the latest state-of-the-art learning technology and comprehensive monitoring and assessment features. Lecturio’s team, comprising individuals with diverse backgrounds and more than 250 physicians, including educators from prestigious medical schools such as Harvard University, Johns Hopkins, and University College London, ensures the top didactic quality of all content. This global recognition and diverse expertise instil confidence in the quality of its content. More than half a million learners and educators from more than 175 countries are using Lecturio.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Healthcare, Medical Education, Medical Training, Online Courses, Online Education, Partnerships, Universities

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### [UNDP Launches FutureSkills4All Initiative to Empower Turkmenistan Youth for Employability](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/undp-launches-futureskills4all-initiative-to-empower-turkmenistan-youth-for-employability/)

**Published:** May 16, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** In collaboration with the UNDP Knowledge Project, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Turkmenistan is joining the FutureSkills4All Initiative to enhance youth employment opportunities.

**Content:**

In collaboration with the UNDP Knowledge Project, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Turkmenistan is joining the FutureSkills4All Initiative to enhance youth employment opportunities by providing learning and [skill development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/skill-development/) opportunities for young people and women in Turkmenistan. This initiative is carried out within the framework of the country component for Turkmenistan of the regional project “Promoting sustainable communities to prevent violent extremism (PVE) in Central Asia”, funded by the Government of Japan and implemented by UNDP in Turkmenistan and the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population of Turkmenistan.

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This effort will reach at least 660 young people from Turkmenistan. They will have access to the industry-leading online learning platform Coursera, where they can undertake a variety of training programmes to acquire in-demand job skills. Beyond accessing [online courses](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-courses/) tailored to their interests, learners will also receive guidance and [mentorship](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/mentorship/) from local experts to enhance their coping skills and build resilience.

The FutureSkills4All Initiative stands out for its personalized learning experience, offering three distinct core areas: Transferable Skills (such as communication and problem-solving), Entrepreneurial Skills (including business planning and marketing), and Hard/[Technical Skills](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/technical-skills/) (specific to various industries). This unique approach allows learners to tailor their training to their specific interests and career goals, ensuring a truly individualized learning journey.

In addition to the core areas, participants can explore a range of topics and acquire specialized skills, such as globalization, economic growth, [artificial intelligence](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/artificial-intelligence/), foundational digital skills, accounting, marketing, human resources, IT support, cloud computing, UX/UI design, cybersecurity, project management, renewable energy, sustainable cities, and more. Each pathway is structured to suit different expertise levels, allowing learners to build the competencies required to succeed in their chosen fields.

To register to participate in FutureSkills4All, UNDP offers the following methods:

**Third-Party Nominations:** Government agencies, non-profit organizations, socially oriented private companies, civil society organizations and other partner organizations are invited to nominate young people who will take advantage of this online learning opportunity. Interested ones can fill out the forms to receive information about available training options and the application form. By completing the application form, organizations can:

- Assign each nominated student to a specific program of study;
- Nominate students for the program without choosing a particular path. In the latter case, nominated students will be emailed an online application, allowing them to choose the educational path that best suits their interests and qualifications.

**Direct Registration:** Turkmenistan’s young people aged 16 to 35, including women, can directly enrol by completing the online application.

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Turkmenistan, being a long-term and fully trusted strategic development partner of the country, works tirelessly to support Turkmenistan in addressing a wide range of complex development issues pertaining to democratic governance, environment and energy, and human development. UNDP works in 170 countries and territories to eradicate poverty and reduce inequality. The organization helps countries develop policies, leadership skills, partnering abilities, institutional capabilities, and resilience to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Employability Skills, Mentorship, NonProfits, Online Courses, Online Learning, Personalized Learning, Skills Development, Technical Skills, Women Empowerment

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### [Virtual Internships & Colorado State University Global Unite to Offer Career Opportunities to Students](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/virtual-internships-colorado-state-university-global-unite-to-offer-career-opportunities-to-students/)

**Published:** May 15, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Virtual Internships and Colorado State University Global (CSU Global), a fully online state university, have forged an exclusive strategic partnership.

**Content:**

Virtual Internships and Colorado State University Global (CSU Global), a fully online state university, have forged an exclusive strategic partnership. This alliance is set to offer remote internship opportunities, a unique privilege, to students in the Computer Science and Accounting programmes. The collaboration, overseen by the Student Success and Services Office, is designed to enhance [career readiness](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/career-readiness/) and flexibility for modern learners who balance education with professional and personal commitments.

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Through this new partnership, a group of CSU Global students will be able to participate in remote internships from March 2024 to March 2025. The first batch of 14 students will start their [internships](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/internships/) on June 10th. The internships will range in duration (8 weeks) and weekly hours (10, 15, or 20) and are a component of the students’ capstone projects.

As the first 100% online, institutionally accredited public University in the United States, CSU Global is focused on student success as its number one priority. Embracing the land grant heritage as part of the Colorado State University System, the University sets the standard for quality and innovation in [higher education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/higher-education/) through its expert faculty, recognized as industry leaders and trained in working with adults in an [online learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-learning/) environment.

Jerid Counterman, Acting Assistant Vice President of Student Achievement and Services at CSU Global, commented on the partnership:

> **CSU Global is excited to partner with Virtual Internships to bring new industry-relevant work experiences into our 100% online curriculum. This partnership aligns with our focus on flexibility and student success and enhances our employability initiatives, helping our students stand out in the competitive job market.**

The partnership is aligned with CSU Global’s mission to advance student academic and professional success in a global society through dynamic, industry-relevant education. It also underscores the shared values between CSU Global and Virtual Internships in providing high-quality, accessible educational experiences that cater to the needs of working professionals.

Daniel Nivern, CEO and Co-founder of Virtual Internships, added:

> **Our partnership with CSU Global exemplifies a shared commitment to removing barriers to professional growth. By facilitating remote internships, we ensure that students gain valuable, flexible, and accessible work experiences that are pivotal in today’s digital age.**

Through dynamic partnerships with universities, governments, and non-profit organizations, Virtual Internships eradicates traditional barriers, enabling students to access valuable career opportunities regardless of geographical location or socioeconomic status. The platform has a global network of over 15,000 host companies in 80+ countries, ensuring diverse placement opportunities.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Career Growth, Career Readiness, Computer Science, EdTech Partnership, EdTech Startups/Companies, Higher Education, Internships, Online Learning, Universities

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### [Employee Upskilling Platform Anthropos Raises $2.7M in Pre-Seed Round](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/employee-upskilling-platform-anthropos-raises-2-7m-in-pre-seed-round/)

**Published:** May 15, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Anthropos, an employee upskilling platform, has announced that it has raised $2.7 million in a pre-seed round led by Switzerland-based Founderful.

**Content:**

Anthropos, an [employee upskilling](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/employee-upskilling/) platform, has announced that it has raised $2.7 million in a pre-seed round led by Switzerland-based Founderful with additional participation from Eden Ventures, Exor Ventures, Zanichelli Venture, Alessandro Rivetti and several angel investors across the EU and US.

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Co-founded by Stefano Bellasio and Giacomo Marinangeli, Anthropos, which has offices in the US and Switzerland, is a beacon of hope for companies. It helps them centralise their skills, employee experiences, and training libraries while planning dedicated paths for every role inside the organisation. The startup aims to enable employees’ ideal growth and flexibility while considering how the change would affect the company structurally and accommodatingly. Alongside this dynamism, the platform verifies soft and [technical skills](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/technical-skills/) at different stages of the employee lifecycle, from hiring to training and progression, promising a bright future for all.

Stefano Bellasio, Co-founder and CEO of Anthropos shared about the company:

> **Giacomo and I envision Anthropos becoming the solution for companies to manage and develop all their competencies. In a world where AI will redesign every role, it’s an excellent opportunity to help everyone transform their careers.**

Customisable “Virtual job simulations” are not just about screening candidates and preparing them for new roles. They are about creating a safe space for learning, where mistakes can be made in conversation with (virtual) customers and other teams, and lessons can be learned in a secure environment. It’s also designed to act as a network; employees can see their colleagues’ skills, learn how they acquired them, and pinpoint potential mentors to help them grow, fostering a sense of security and confidence in their [career development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/career-development/).

Antonia Albert, Principal of Founderful, passionately shared:

> **We believe that every employee wants to grow and evolve and that lack of career development and advancement is one of the key drivers of employee turnover. Using AI to democratise career paths and skills development is not just a mission; it’s a call to action. We are convinced that Stefano and Giacomo, after having successfully scaled and sold their previous tech company, are the right founders to give both companies and employees the transparency needed to enable clear career paths and professional as well as personal growth, inspiring a new wave of motivation and dedication.**

After a successful launch earlier this year, Anthropos plans to provide companies and employees access to thousands of skill paths and AI Simulations for roles and skills across multiple departments that every organisation can customise.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Career Development, Employee, Employee Upskilling, Funding, HRTech, Human Resources, Technical Skills

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### [Aisles Unveils AI-Driven Programmes to Boost Education and Safety in Schools](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/aisles-unveils-ai-driven-programmes-to-boost-education-and-safety-in-schools/)

**Published:** May 15, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Aisles, a technology company dedicated to harnessing the power of AI to improve education and safety in schools, has announced the launch of two AI-driven programmes, ALERT and LEARN.

**Content:**

Aisles, a technology company dedicated to harnessing the power of AI to improve education and safety in schools, has announced the launch of two AI-driven programmes, ALERT and LEARN, designed to improve safety protocols and educational experiences in schools.

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**ALERT: Advanced Tracking and Safety Communication**

The ALERT programme is a communication and tracking system that utilizes [artificial intelligence](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/artificial-intelligence/) to enhance safety and operational efficiency in educational institutions. With its advanced tracking capabilities, it can monitor students’ whereabouts within the school premises, ensuring their safety and providing peace of mind for both parents and educators. This system is particularly useful in managing emergencies, allowing quick responses and ensuring all students are accounted for in real time.

In addition, ALERT facilitates seamless communication across the school [community](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/community/). It sends instant updates and important notifications to students, parents and staff, ensuring everyone is well-informed about school-wide announcements, schedule changes, and safety alerts. This feature promotes a sense of community and inclusivity, ensuring that all school members are connected and informed.

**LEARN: Personalized Learning for Absent Students**

Alongside ALERT, Aisles has rolled out the LEARN programme for Learning Educational Artificial Resources Network. LEARN is specifically designed for students who cannot attend school regularly due to various reasons such as illness or other personal circumstances. Utilizing AI, this programme personalizes the learning process by adapting educational content to fit individual student needs and preferences. It incorporates engaging elements such as interactive graphics, simulations, and educational games, making learning effective and enjoyable.

LEARN addresses the challenges faced by students who miss school, providing them with a tailored educational experience that keeps them aligned with their peers, regardless of physical attendance. This initiative ensures that no student is left behind, offering equal opportunities for all to succeed.

**Collaboration and Benefits**

Aisles invites educational institutions to adopt the ALERT and LEARN programmes free of charge, demonstrating a commitment to advancing education and enhancing safety in schools through technology. By integrating these AI-powered tools, schools can provide a safer learning environment and a more personalized educational experience.

**Schools participating in these programmes can benefit from:**

- Enhanced Safety Measures: With ALERT’s tracking capabilities, schools can maintain a secure student environment, quickly locate individuals during emergencies, and efficiently manage day-to-day safety operations.
- Improved Communication: ALERT ensures that all members of the school community are timely and accurately informed about essential matters, enhancing the overall coordination and response strategies of the institution.
- Customized Education: LEARN addresses the challenges faced by students who miss school by offering tailored educational content that keeps them aligned with their peers, regardless of physical attendance.

By offering the ALERT and LEARN programmes free for schools to try, Aisles demonstrates its commitment to educational advancement and safety. The platform is also willing to collaborate with government agencies to make these tools widely available in all schools. This programme could significantly improve how educational institutions manage safety protocols and deliver education.

With the launch of ALERT and LEARN, Aisles is setting a new standard in the educational technology landscape. It shows how AI can be effectively utilized to improve both safety and quality of education. These programmes are a step towards a future where technology and education are seamlessly integrated, offering innovative and necessary solutions for the modern educational environment.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** AI Education, Artificial Intelliegnce, Community, EdTech Initiative, EdTech Startups/Companies, Online Education, Quality Education, School Safety

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### [CoachHub Launches Innovative AI Coaching Companion to Improve Employee Experience](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/coachhub-launches-innovative-ai-coaching-companion-to-improve-employee-experience/)

**Published:** May 15, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** CoachHub, a leading global digital coaching platform, has introduced its AI Coaching Companion, the latest development from CoachHub's proprietary AI technology, AIMY™.

**Content:**

CoachHub, a leading global [digital coaching](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/digital-coaching/) platform, has introduced its AI Coaching Companion, the latest development from CoachHub’s proprietary AI technology, AIMY™. The AI Coaching Companion, available as an add-on feature through the CoachHub app in Microsoft Teams, offers a 24/7 conversational partner for coachees, ensuring their learning and development are always at their fingertips.

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CoachHub’s AI Coaching Companion, which the participants can access through conversational AI help between coaching sessions, offers the following features:

- **Guidance on concrete situations:** The AI-powered conversational tool offers a secure space for continuous learning and [problem-solving](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/problem-solving/).
- **Role-playing:** The companion facilitates practice in critical communication skills, including managing uncomfortable conversations and providing peer feedback, to promote lasting behavioural change.
- **Personalized learning recommendations:** The AI Coaching Companion leverages insights from previous interactions to provide tailored nudges with content specifically designed to meet individual programme goals. This approach enhances knowledge retention and fosters the development of new habits, making each coachee feel uniquely supported in their journey.

Sharing his thoughts about the newly launched platform, Matti Niebelschuetz, CEO and Co-founder of CoachHub, said:

> **Coaching is fundamentally human-centered and thrives on deep empathy and extensive experience. Our AI Coaching Companion builds on this practice by partnering with clients to enhance reflection, unlock potential, and generate actionable insights. This groundbreaking feature supports coachees in their development journey and extends the capabilities of coaches, providing tailored insights that enhance well-being and performance in every session.**

Harnessing insights from individual learning objectives and user behaviour, the AI Coaching Companion delivers tailored responses aligned with company goals. With cutting-edge capabilities, it introduces “AI thoughts” that emulate human behavior, ensuring thoughtful communication and maximizing response accuracy. The AI Coaching Companion is available in English, French, and German, with more languages planned in the future.

According to data from CoachHub’s AI in Coaching Survey, 77% of HR managers believe AI has the ability to improve professional development at all organizational levels. There is a strong need for solutions like the AI Coaching Companion, as evidenced by the fact that 90% of global CEOs aim to raise or retain their L&D investments, as LinkedIn’s 2024 Workplace Learning Report reported.

With CoachHub™, organizations can create a scalable, measurable, and [personalized coaching](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/personalized-coaching/) programme for every employee, regardless of department or level of seniority. Organizations that do this stand to gain a great deal from it, including enhanced job performance, higher productivity, higher employee [engagement](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/engagement/), and higher retention. The company’s global pool of coaches comprises over 3,500 certified business coaches in 90 countries across six continents, with coaching sessions available in over 80 languages to serve more than 1000 clients. The firm is backed by leading tech investors, including Sofina, SoftBank Vision Fund 2, Molten Ventures, Speedinvest, HV Capital, Partech and Silicon Valley Bank/SVB Capital. In September 2021, CoachHub acquired French digital coaching pioneer MoovOne to build a global champion focused on jointly democratizing coaching.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Coaching Program, Digital Coaching, Employee Training, Engagement, Personalized Coaching, Problem Solving

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### [EdTech AASOKA Collaborates With Schools to Enhance Educational Experiences](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/edtech-aasoka-collaborates-with-schools-to-enhance-educational-experiences/)

**Published:** May 14, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** AASOKA, a leading EdTech initiative by MBD Group, has announced a landmark achievement in forming strategic partnerships with over 3000 schools throughout India in the academic year 2024-25.

**Content:**

AASOKA, a leading [EdTech initiative](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/edtech-initiative/) by MBD Group, has announced a landmark achievement in forming strategic partnerships with over 3000 schools throughout India in the academic year 2024-25. This partnership supports a ground-breaking learning and teaching model that has already been adopted by over 9 lakh students and 70,000 teachers in more than 438 cities nationwide—the platform spearheads integrating [blended learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/blended-learning/) solutions into schools’ educational frameworks, significantly enhancing the education landscape.

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The AI-powered, learner-centric platform AASOKA offers comprehensive and customized curriculum solutions for students from Kindergarten through Grade 12. This approach empowers schools, teachers, and students and underscores the organization’s unwavering commitment to transforming educational experiences and outcomes. With every update and new feature, it is dedicated to positively impacting how education is delivered and received.

AASOKA isn’t just expanding its reach, it’s continuously innovating to transform education. As a sign of its dedication to impacting the region, the company is tripling its presence in important markets. The platform is constantly updated with new features, sparking excitement and anticipation in the educational community. In Foundational Literacy and Numeracy, AASOKA’s Foundational Learning Series paves the way for integrating several essential programmes. This exciting new addition harnesses the magic of much-loved characters to create captivating and interactive learning books. This approach is not only improving [student engagement](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/student-engagement/) but also setting a new standard for an engaging education. Another new series, Coding and Computers, enriches the knowledge of students by introducing them to the world of coding and programming, thereby improving their computational and digital skills. It encourages them to explore and develop an interest in new and emerging technologies like AI.

Speaking on the collaboration, Monica Malhotra Kandhari, Managing Director of AASOKA & MBD Group, said:

> **With the launch of AASOKA, our goal has been to collaborate with schools in their quest to deliver top-notch education through personalized and engaging learning experiences. Our six decades in the education sector uniquely position us to meet the evolving needs of schools, teachers, parents, and students. Last year, we introduced AASOKA 2.0, powered by AI, which enhances our ability to track and visualize students’ academic progress across various dimensions, leading to notable improvements in student performance. Our customer base has expanded from 300 to over 3000 schools in three years, with a retention rate of 90%. We’re committed to further developing our reach to 20,000 in the next two years and continuing to enrich the educational journey.**

The startup also facilitates in-person training sessions for teachers nationwide to ensure proficiency in NEP 2020, NCF, and the latest technologies, including AI. The comprehensive training curriculum of the platform covers crucial aspects to enable trainers to leverage technology and enhance their teaching methods. It aims to offer a comprehensive 360-degree solution that includes a [Learning Management System](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/learning-management-system/) (LMS), School Management System (SMS), fee management, attendance tracking, digital content, adaptive tests, and tools for homework and assignments, learning gap analysis, and detailed evaluation of student learning outcomes.

AASOKA has been developed to meet the diverse teaching and learning management requirements. It has been a reliable assistant to educational institutions in delivering customized education to transform schools into technology-enabled schools. The firm’s model curriculum aligns with NEP (National Education Policy) 2020, encouraging students to learn through dynamic, engaging, creative, and meaningful experiences.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Blended Learning, Curriculum, EdTech Initiative, EdTech Startups/Companies, Homework, Interactive Learning, Learning Management System, NEP 2020, Partnerships, Student Engagement

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### [Survey Reveals 92% of People Feel AI Impacts on Their Career Decision](https://www.edtechreview.in/research/survey-reveals-92-of-people-feel-ai-impacts-on-their-career-decision/)

**Published:** May 14, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** SkillReactor, a project-first code-learning platform for developers, recently published a survey on how AI shapes developers' career paths.

**Content:**

SkillReactor, a project-first code-learning platform for developers, recently published a survey on how AI shapes developers’ career paths. The survey results highlight AI’s pervasive influence within the developer community, with 92% of respondents indicating that AI has influenced their career decisions. This statistic underscores the widespread recognition among developers of AI’s transformative potential and its implications for their professional trajectories.

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From reconsidering coding as a career choice to embracing AI for efficiency gains and even specializing in AI development, developers are navigating a rapidly evolving landscape shaped by technological innovation. These findings highlight developers’ need to adapt and acquire AI-related skills to remain competitive.

The following are the key findings of the survey.

### **Reevaluating Career Paths** 

The survey results indicate that 15.9% of developers are reconsidering coding as a career choice. This finding underscores a growing apprehension within the developer [community](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/community/) regarding the impact of AI on traditional coding roles. Concerns about job displacement due to automation and the commoditization of coding skills drive some developers to explore alternative career paths. However, it’s essential to recognize that coding remains a valuable skill in high demand across various industries. Rather than viewing AI as a threat, developers can leverage it as a complementary tool to enhance their skill set and stay relevant in a rapidly evolving tech landscape.

### **AI Development Specialisation**

According to the survey, 26.13% of developers are inspired to specialize in AI development, signalling a growing interest in acquiring AI-related skills. This trend reflects the increasing demand for professionals who can harness the power of AI to drive innovation and solve complex problems in the software development domain. As AI continues to permeate various aspects of the industry, specializing in AI development can open up exciting career opportunities and positions for developers at the forefront of technological advancement. This specialized skill set allows developers to contribute to cutting-edge projects and positions them as leaders in a rapidly evolving field.

### **Boosting Productivity with AI** 

50% of the surveyed are eager to leverage AI technologies to enhance productivity. They see AI as a tool for driving efficiency and innovation. As developers embrace AI to streamline workflows and optimize performance, organizations must adapt and integrate these advancements into their workflows.

SkillReactor is committed to helping developers to thrive in an AI-driven world. By enabling them to build end-to-end Generative AI projects using leading technologies like OpenAI, LangChain and Anthropic, SkillReactor equips developers with the AI skills they need to secure upcoming opportunities. It also helps them learn how to embrace and leverage AI through the AI Mentor feature while coding, preparing them for the new era of AI-powered coding.

### **About SkillReactor** 

SkillReactor is a leading EdTech company based in the UK, known for its project-first approach to developer upskilling. The company aims to close the software [engineering](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/engineering/) skills gap through its virtual work experience platform. The [SaaS](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/saas/) platform delivers in-depth work experience through a simulated work environment and industry-standard projects for engineers, allowing them to refine their skills. It enables users to operate, code and problem-solve in an industry-simulated environment and helps them learn best practices by providing feedback through its automated code review feature. Since 2021, the organization has empowered over 20,000 users worldwide to excel in their careers.

**Categories:** Research

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Career Growth, Community, EdTech Startups/Companies, Engineering, Online Coding, SaaS, Survey, Upskilling

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### [Interplay Learning Unveils New Enterprise Career Development Platform](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/interplay-learning-unveils-new-enterprise-career-development-platform/)

**Published:** May 14, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Interplay Learning, the leading provider of immersive skilled trades training, has announced the launch of Interplay Enterprise, an all-in-one career development platform, marks the next chapter in immersive training and talent development.

**Content:**

Interplay Learning, the leading provider of immersive skilled trades training, has announced the launch of Interplay Enterprise, an all-in-one [career development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/career-development/) platform that marks the next chapter in immersive training and [talent development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/talent-development/). The platform, shaped by customer insights, introduces exciting new features designed to help enterprises elevate the skills of their entire workforce, streamline operations, and improve retention.

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Interplay Enterprise streamlines career development by providing an all-in-one platform for company-wide learning. It includes nearly 500 hours of on-demand skilled trades courses, industry certification prep courses, learning paths, and 3D/VR simulations crafted by industry experts. A new content manager tool makes it easy for trainers and administrators to include additional courses about leadership, management, compliance, ethics, and more by uploading SCORM-compliant course packages, videos, and documents. They can also use the content manager to build content, quizzes, and custom learning paths tailored to the diverse training needs of their workforce while also managing and tracking in-person classroom training–all in one place.

Interplay also provides a suite of measurement, reporting, and AI-based recommendation tools, including skills assessments and insights dashboards. These empower leaders to add value with actionable insights to optimize training performance and help learners build the safety and accuracy skills they need to reach the next level.

Speaking about the development, Doug Donovan, CEO and Founder of Interplay Learning, said:

> **The latest evolution of our industry-leading solution allows organizations to simplify career development, scale their training, and succeed in building a robust and skilled workforce. With Interplay Enterprise, companies can provide safe, practical online training for all employees in one centralized learning space. They are not only able to apply Interplay’s proven trades training content, but they can also manage, track, upload, and create their training — all within our career development platform. Our Enterprise customers can also count on our partnership through every step of their employees’ journey within our platform.**

Interplay’s career development platform also offers:

- **Immersive learning experiences**: Learners experience VR and simulation-based training in a safe, immersive environment, enhancing knowledge retention, engagement, and skill-building.
- **Ready-made, enterprise-grade solutions:** With user-friendly functionality, a scalable cloud-based platform provides secure access anytime, anywhere.
- **Reporting API:** Powerful data from Interplay’s career development platform can be integrated into other software systems for additional analysis and reporting.
- **Customizable platform:** Deliver the platform with brand logos and colours and customize learning paths to include your company’s values, employer strategy, and ways of working.
- **Convenience and compatibility:** Interplay Enterprise delivers flexibility and mobile compatibility to maximize accessibility for on-the-go workers.
- **World-class enterprise service and support:** Interplay Learning is a strategic partner for career development consulting, implementation, insights, and U.S.-based support.

Andrew Hasty, Director of Learning and Development, Peterman Brothers Heating, Cooling & Plumbing, added:

> **Interplay’s all-in-one platform allows us to track progress, identify areas for improvement, and provide scaffolded support to meet techs where they are to help them succeed. We’re strategically aligning Interplay’s platform to our progression paths and career development initiatives. Our goal is to identify learning gaps and provide targeted interventions supporting each technician’s journey.**

The Interplay Enterprise career development platform is now generally available. Some of the new features and capabilities mentioned will be released in the Summer and Fall of 2024.

Since 2016, Austin-based Interplay Learning has built better training, careers, and lives for its customers and employees. The platform’s online and VR training for essential skilled trades is scalable and more effective than traditional training methods. By leveraging its [immersive learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/immersive-learning/) platform, SkillMill, customers can train and practice [hands-on learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/hands-on-learning/) from any device or in virtual reality. The result is a highly trained employee who is job-ready in weeks, not years. By utilizing cutting-edge technology like [virtual reality](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/virtual-reality/) and artificial intelligence, Interplay is transforming the future of online skilled trades training by providing incredibly successful learning opportunities that lead to improved lives and jobs.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Career Development, EdTech Startups/Companies, Hands on Learning, Immersive Learning, Online Courses, Online Education, Talent Development, Virtual Reality

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### [Deepspatial Introduces AI Education Platform Under India's National Education Initiative](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/deepspatial-introduces-ai-education-platform-under-indias-national-education-initiative/)

**Published:** May 14, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Deepspatial Inc. ("DeepspatialAI" or the "Company"), an outcome-based artificial intelligence company, recently announced the successful completion of a pilot programme and the official launch of its education platform.

**Content:**

Deepspatial Inc. (“DeepspatialAI” or the “Company”), an outcome-based [artificial intelligence](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/artificial-intelligence/) company that enables organizations to enhance their decision-making capabilities by leveraging the power of data and AI, recently announced the successful completion of a pilot programme and the official launch of its education platform under the Government of India’s Vidya Samiksha Kendra (VSK) initiative. This milestone marks a significant achievement in implementing the National Education Policy.

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The VSK initiative, launched by the Indian Ministry of Education, aims to transform the education landscape in India. Its objectives include real-time monitoring of projects and activities, tracking student enrolment, identifying areas for improvement, enhancing academic performance and accountability, and developing a centralized dashboard to display real-time performance indicators. Under this initiative, the platform is being deployed in Meghalaya. Its AI-based learning analytics, assessment, and management system is critical to the entire VSK setup.

According to an official statement to the VSK centre, which aims to streamline data collection and leverage data visualizations to understand the realities within the state’s education frameworks, it will now act as a nerve centre for real-time data collection, information management and analysis. The statement added, “As an AI-driven learning enhancement and analytics platform, VSK is fed with data from a range of learning processes – attendance, budget and salary, mid-day meals, and student-teacher performance. The platform is uniquely customized for various processes including school monitoring, child tracking, rationalization and accreditation, and driving AI-driven skills assessment and [career counselling](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/career-counselling/)“.

The fully integrated VSK setup was inaugurated by the Education Minister of Meghalaya, Shri Rakkam A Sangma, at the DERT Annexe, Malki, Shillong. The event, organized by the Department of Education in collaboration with SEMAM, marks a significant milestone in education technology.

While launching the centre during a programme, Education Minister Rakkam A Sangma urged the teachers to leverage the system with good faith and a learning approach. Sanga stated, “By having the system in place, we can now track the performance of the Department, institutions, students and teachers more efficiently. The minister of education further stated that although the process will initially be complex, it will eventually provide fruitful results. The system is designed to understand the reality of the situation of our children and our schools. The system is just another technology unless we contribute to its betterment and for improved changes in our state.

Deepspatial is committed to continuous innovation and improvement and is already working on new features and functionality to enhance the VSK platform further. The Company has also announced the appointment of David Goodman as an independent director. In exchange for services rendered, the organization will issue 960,000 common shares to a consultant in accordance with a consulting agreement at an issue price of $0.05 per share.

Dr Rahul Kushwah, CEO of Deepspatial, commented on the initiative:

> **We are thrilled to see the successful launch of the VSK platform, which is a testament to the power of collaboration and innovation in education. Our platform empowers teachers, engages students, and improves learning outcomes. We are proud to be a part of this important initiative and look forward to continuing to work with our partners to impact the lives of students and teachers across India positively.**

To continue the journey, The VSK platform is expected to be extended to other Indian states and regions in the upcoming months, reaching millions of teachers and students nationwide.

Established in 2010 and located in the United States of America and India, Deepspatial has been on a mission to build a leading GeoAI platform for decision-makers in diverse organizations worldwide. The platform’s journey is defined by a commitment to innovation, [data-driven](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/data-driven/) decision-making, and a vision for a brighter, more sustainable world. The firm aims to enable organizations and enterprises to make smart, data-driven decisions by visualizing data, recommending strategies, predicting outcomes, and continually analyzing results.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Career Counselling, Data-Driven, Decision Making Skills, EdTech Initiative, NEP 2020, Online Learning, Skill Assessment

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### [Splashgain Launches Eklavvya.ai, an AI-Powered Platform for Exam Preparations](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/splashgain-launches-eklavvya-ai-an-ai-powered-platform-for-exam-preparations/)

**Published:** May 14, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Splashgain Technology Solutions Pvt. Ltd., India's leading EdTech platform for the education and corporate sectors, has officially unveiled its latest innovation, Eklavvya.ai.

**Content:**

Splashgain Technology Solutions Pvt. Ltd., India’s leading EdTech platform for the education and corporate sectors, has officially unveiled its latest innovation, Eklavvya.ai. The platform integrates advanced AI tools and algorithms to provide an unprecedented range of services tailored to the needs of students and professional candidates preparing for various assessments, certifications and interviews.

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The newly launched tool offers a comprehensive catalogue of practice tests for various competitive and [entrance exams](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/entrance-exam/), academic subjects, and professional interviews. The [data-driven](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/data-driven/) performance analysis presented to the candidate across multiple attempts of their practice tests should help them arrive at the coverage of various topics/subtopics and understand their strengths and weaknesses in preparing for the final exam. Additionally, academic users can access practice question papers and solution answer sets precisely aligned with the syllabus of their chosen stream, board/universities and the academic year.

Samir Kamat, CEO and Co-founder of Splashgain, shared his vision for Eklavvya.ai:

> **With Eklavvya.ai, we are fulfilling the demand for an affordable, centralized, and AI-powered platform where students can effortlessly access tailored exam preparation materials in the form of practice tests, expected questions paper sets, and respective solved answer sets.**

Kamat added:

> **Also, aspiring professional candidates can avail themselves of the services of practice interview sessions, be it for their MBA admission OR certain positions in recruitment. Our innovative approach simplifies the preparation process and enhances the ability to prepare with data insights, ensuring students/candidates are confidently prepared for their endeavours. Most importantly, the price at which the packages are made available reflects our commitment to work for the better cause of education.**

For those opting for practice interview packages, Eklavvya.ai’s AI-driven system conducts a detailed profile analysis to generate personalized practice interview questions. This tailored approach ensures that each candidate receives a unique and valuable experience, enhancing their preparation and boosting their confidence.

Splashgain Technology Solutions Pvt. Ltd is an award-winning EdTech company that provides digital assessment solutions, remote proctoring, and onscreen evaluation services. The Pune-based company’s vision is to be a globally renowned provider of innovative IT products and solutions that effectively assist students and institutes, thus adding value and simplifying education processes. It aims to be amongst the top 10 IT products and services companies worldwide in the education vertical while being present effectively in the education life-cycle of a student from Playgroup to Post-Graduation (PG to PG).

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Certifications, Competitive Exams, Data-Driven, EdTech Startups/Companies, Entrance Exam, Exam Preparation, Interview Preparation Tool, Online Assessment, Online Courses

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### [Shoolini University & Royal Holloway Collaborate for Smooth Academic Transition](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/shoolini-university-royal-holloway-collaborate-for-smooth-academic-transition/)

**Published:** May 13, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** In a significant stride towards fostering global academic cooperation, Royal Holloway and Bedford New College, University of London, have inked a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with Shoolini University.

**Content:**

In a significant stride towards fostering global academic cooperation, Royal Holloway and Bedford New College, University of London, have inked a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with Shoolini University, ushering in a transformative era of collaborative learning. The agreement establishes a pioneering 2+2 articulation programme to facilitate seamless academic progression for students embarking on their undergraduate journey in India.

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The 2+2 programme opens up a world of possibilities for Shoolini University students. They can embark on specific undergraduate courses at Royal Holloway, a renowned institution, after meeting the required academic standards. After two years of enriching education at Shoolini, they can transfer to Royal Holloway for the remaining two years, culminating in a prestigious Royal Holloway degree.

A delegation from Royal Holloway included Lucy Gill-Simmen, Vice Dean of Education and Senior Lecturer in Business and Management; James McEvoy, Head of Biological Sciences; Argyrios Deligkas, Senior Lecturer in Computer Science; Lucy Thomas, Global Engagement Director; and Akhil Bagga, Regional Manager for South Asia. Shoolini University Founder Chancellor Prof PK Khosla, Dean (Research and Development) Prof Sourabh Kulshreshtha, and other deans and directors attended the event.

Prof. R. P. Diwedi, Director of the Office of International Affairs at Shoolini University, shared his thoughts on the partnership:

> **This collaboration reflects our commitment to providing students with world-class educational opportunities and preparing them for a globally interconnected world.**

As part of this collaboration, Shoolini University will lead the way in promotional efforts, [student recruitment](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/student-recruitment/), and admissions processes. Royal Holloway, on the other hand, will provide comprehensive guidance on navigating academic life at the institution. Prospective students can rest assured that they will be well-supported, with access to Royal Holloway’s extensive support services tailored to the needs of international students. This will facilitate a seamless transition to academic life in the United Kingdom.

Founded in 1886, Royal Holloway is renowned for its research and diverse student community. It offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across the arts, humanities, sciences, and social sciences. With its commitment to nurturing global perspectives, the university continues to shape [higher education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/higher-education/) worldwide.

Deputy Director of the Office of International Affairs, Rozy Dhanta, expressed:

> **This partnership demonstrates our dedication to promoting global academic mobility and fostering cross-cultural exchange within our student community.**

Shoolini University, established in 2009, aims to be a Role Model for Private University Education in India. It has a unique [research](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/research/) and innovation-led model. The University believes that a great university drives cutting-edge knowledge and innovation while working for the social and economic upliftment of the community at the same time. It is this belief – along with its internationally qualified faculty, the focus on careers and placements for students, its continuous innovation in pedagogy and our highly motivated students – that makes Shoolini University a progressive and dynamic university in the global knowledge economy.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Academic Research, Community, Higher Education, Online Programs, Partnership, Research, Student Recruitment, undergraduate students, Universities

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### [Lighthouse Learning & University College Dublin Team Up to Prepare Students for Career Readiness](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/lighthouse-learning-university-college-dublin-team-up-to-prepare-students-for-career-readiness/)

**Published:** May 13, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Lighthouse Learning (formerly EuroKids International), India's leading Early Childhood and K-12 Education Group, and University College Dublin (UCD) in Ireland recently announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a 5-year partnership.

**Content:**

Lighthouse Learning (formerly EuroKids International), India’s leading [Early Childhood](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/early-childhood/) and K-12 Education Group, and University College Dublin (UCD) in Ireland recently announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a 5-year partnership. This collaboration, a beacon of hope for cross-border cooperation, is pivotal in advancing shared academic endeavours. The alliance aims to launch the collaborative programme, a platform for a comprehensive exchange of knowledge and expertise between Lighthouse Learning and University College Dublin (UCD), fostering a dynamic environment conducive to mutual learning and communication.

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Through this programme, administrators, faculty, staff, and students from both institutions will engage in collaborative endeavours, promoting cooperation and enabling invaluable cross-cultural exchange. Moreover, the initiative is meticulously crafted to equip students with the essential skills and knowledge required to thrive in the dynamic landscape of the global economy while also preparing them for [higher education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/higher-education/) pathways.

Prajodh Rajan, Co-Founder and Group CEO of Lighthouse Learning, and Professor Orla Feely, President of University College Dublin (UCD), signed the MoU. University College Dublin is one of Europe’s leading research-intensive universities and is recognized for its renowned expertise in advanced fields such as AI and cancer biology, among others. It is also known for its guided research projects, which will be extended to the students of Lighthouse Learning as a part of this partnership. UCD will also conduct summer school programmes for students to further enhance their academic growth and exploration.

Prajodh Rajan, Co-founder and Group CEO of Lighthouse Learning commented on the collaboration:

> **We are delighted to announce our partnership with University College Dublin, one of Ireland’s most renowned and prestigious universities. This partnership, a testament to our commitment to innovation, marks a pivotal moment for Lighthouse Learning, underscoring our dedication to providing unparalleled educational opportunities for faculty and students. This collaboration enriches our academic offerings as we navigate an ever-evolving global landscape. It equips our faculty and students with invaluable resources, cutting-edge research opportunities, specialized programmes, and international perspectives.**

Through this collaboration, Lighthouse Learning students will benefit from diverse opportunities to enrich their academic journey. These include occasional guest lectures, workshop activities, and masterclasses from esteemed University College Dublin (UCD) faculty. Additionally, UCD’s Recruitment & Admissions representatives will conduct sessions across all Lighthouse Learning schools network, offering guidance and promoting UCD as a premier study destination among students and parents.

Professor Jeremy Simpson, Dean of Science at University College Dublin, present at the signing in Mumbai, added:

> **We are thrilled to embark on this transformative partnership with Lighthouse Learning. This collaboration represents a significant step towards fostering global educational excellence. By joining forces, we can leverage our expertise to create enriching opportunities for students and faculty, mainly focused on STEM. This partnership signifies our shared dedication to pushing the boundaries of knowledge and preparing students to excel in an increasingly competitive world.**

Lighthouse Learning is steadfast in its commitment to delivering [holistic development](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/holistic-development/) for its 175,000+ students across institutions. The platform tirelessly works towards providing a robust foundation for future generations with innovation in pedagogy, the use of appropriate technology, and a focus on child safety. Since its inception, the group has always stayed ahead of the curve and is a harbinger of change in the educational landscape. With a wealth of ideas and experience and two decades of success in Early childhood and [K-12](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/k-12/) education, the company now plans to revolutionize learning in the EdTech space. With a network of over 1600 Preschools and 54 K-12 Schools, Lighthouse Learning empowers 1,300+ women entrepreneurs across the nation and employs a workforce of over 15,000.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Academic Resources, Career Readiness, Early Childhood, EdTech Partnership, EdTech Startups/Companies, Higher Education, Holistic Development, K-12, MOU, Universities

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### [AI-Powered HRTech Sesame Raises $25M in New Funding to Accelerate Its Global Reach](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/ai-powered-hrtech-sesame-raises-25m-in-new-funding-to-accelerate-its-global-reach/)

**Published:** May 13, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Sesame, a Valencia-based startup in the field of human resources management, has recently announced it has successfully raised $25 million (€23 million) in a fresh funding round, led by GP Bullhound funds with the participation of PSG.

**Content:**

Sesame, a Valencia-based startup in the field of [human resources](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/human-resources/) management, has recently announced a significant milestone. The company has successfully raised $25 million (€23 million) in a fresh funding round, led by GP Bullhound funds with the participation of PSG. This substantial investment will be strategically utilized to enhance the company’s software capabilities, introduce new verticals, and expedite its global expansion. Additionally, Sesame plans to launch new financial features, such as expense tracking, [payroll](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/payroll/) advances, and flexible compensation, further solidifying its position as a comprehensive HR management solution in the market.

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Sesame aims to offer a complete platform that not only digitizes HR tasks but also supports professional growth, [employee](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/employee/) wellness, and the development of a corporate culture. The company claims it is one of the top choices for HR solutions in Spain, serving many clients. Since its inception in 2015, it also claims to have seen fast expansion. With over 8,000 clients globally, the platform serves over 300,000 users, helping companies understand their employees and crafting tailored work environments.

Speaking about the company, Albert Soriano, CEO of Sesame, said:

> **In Spain, different software is expected to be used to manage various human resources and finance tasks. Digitalization is already a reality, and the market is quite mature. We are encountering companies that demand an “all-in-one” solution that facilitates access and centralizes what they now have in different tools on a single platform. Another benefit that this round of investment will bring us is the opportunity to expand and improve the use of artificial intelligence at Sesame.**

Soriano added:

> **We were pioneers in Spain, within the human resources management software sector, in launching AI functionalities that allow us to improve and strengthen many of our tools, such as People Analytics, evaluations, recruitment or internal communication. We will invest a lot of effort in continuing along this path to apply AI and improve our users’ internal experience to be more agile and efficient. In addition, we will continue investing in talent, consolidating in Spain, and strengthening our presence in Latin America, especially in Mexico, where we have operated since last year, and continue opening markets in other European countries.**

With the infusion of this new funding, Sesame is poised for significant growth. The company plans to expand its team and double its workforce within the next year. It is actively seeking diverse candidates, including software developers, AI specialists, marketers, and sales professionals, to join its ranks and contribute to its continued success.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Employee, HRTech, Human Resources, Online Recruitment, Payroll

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### [MSDE and Mahindra & Mahindra Ink MOU to Upskill Women With the Drone Didi Yojna](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/msde-and-mahindra-mahindra-ink-mou-to-upskill-women-with-the-drone-didi-yojna/)

**Published:** May 13, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., India's leading farm equipment company, to conduct two Pilots under the Drone Didi Yojna.

**Content:**

Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., India’s leading farm equipment company and the world’s largest tractor manufacturer by volume, to conduct two Pilots under the Drone Didi Yojna. The initiative, introduced earlier this year, aims to train 15,000 women on how to use drones for agricultural purposes, including seeding, crop monitoring, and fertilizer planting. The scheme will enable women to pursue new career opportunities by transferring skills in new technology domains.

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As part of this collaboration, MSDE and Mahindra will conduct two pilots at the National Skill Training Institutes (NSTI) in Hyderabad and Noida. These exclusive training batches, each comprising 20 women, will undergo a 15-day [curriculum](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/curriculum/) approved by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation. The training will be delivered by Remote Pilot Training Organisation (RPTO) instructors at these Centers.

Speaking on the collaboration, Atul Kumar Tiwari, Secretary, MSDE, said:

> **We are excited to announce our partnership with Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., leveraging their agricultural expertise for comprehensive training. Two NSTIs in Hyderabad and Noida have been chosen for the pilot programme to empower rural women in agriculture. This collaboration advances our mission of upskilling women for nation-building, mainly through successfully implementing the Drone Didi programme to empower women in emerging trades. This collaboration with Mahindra will advance our vision, equipping women with the skills to contribute to nation-building. Through rigorous training methodologies and hands-on learning experiences, we will equip our students with the practical skills and competencies required to excel in their chosen fields and make meaningful contributions to the nation’s socio-economic growth.**

Through this alliance, the NSTIs will provide infrastructure for running the training programme and hostel for participants and tap into local Women Self Help Groups and NGOs to mobilize participation. Mahindra Group will provide initial set-up support through simulation machinery/drones, simulator controller, simulator software, Desktop computer with i5 Processor and trainers, and meet the operating costs for the duration of the Pilot project, including the cost of DGCA License Holder Instructors at the centres.

Dr Anish Shah, Group CEO & MD of Mahindra Group, stated:

> **Aligned with our Rise philosophy, the Mahindra Group is committed to empowering women with the skills necessary to join the workforce and achieve financial independence. The pilot under the Drone Didi Yojana represents a first-of-its-kind convergence of women, farming, and technology. We are delighted to provide technology training to grassroots women and ensure that agriculture is equipped for the future.**

The learnings and outcomes from the Pilot project will assist MSDE in scaling up the Drone Didi Yojana at identified NSTIs/ITIs across the country. To further support the intent of the Drone Didi Yojana, Mahindra will soon roll out Drone training for women at the company’s skilling centres in Zaheerabad, Telangana, and Nagpur, Maharashtra

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Career Discovery, Curriculum, EdTech Startups/Companies, Entrepreneurship, MOU, Skill Development, Skill Training, Upskilling, Women Empowerment

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### [D2L Raises $85M in Series B Round to Expand Into New Markets](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/d2l-raises-85m-in-series-b-round-to-expand-into-new-markets/)

**Published:** May 10, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Desire2Learn Incorporated (D2L), the EdTech company that created Brightspace, the world's first truly integrated learning platform (ILP), has announced that its parent company, D2L Inc., has closed an $85 million Series B round.

**Content:**

Desire2Learn Incorporated (D2L), the EdTech company that created Brightspace, the world’s first truly integrated learning platform (ILP), has announced that its parent company, D2L Inc., has closed an $85 million Series B round led by a large institutional asset manager with participation from Columbus Nova Technology Partners, Graham Holdings, Four Rivers Group, Aurion Capital and existing investors New Enterprise Associates and OMERS Ventures. Silicon Valley Bank also provided debt financing in this round, raising the company’s total funds to $165 million.

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With this investment round, the firm plans to expand its market leader position. It has recently unveiled significant updates to its cloud-based integrated learning platform and launched several new technologies to improve education, including a predictive modelling and data visualization engine to help instructors keep learners on track for success, an innovative [adaptive learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/adaptive-learning/) engine to [personalized learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/personalized-learning/) paths, a new eTextbook platform with expanded publisher partnerships and a new [game-based learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/game-based-learning/) engine.

D2L works with thought-leading organizations to improve learning through [data-driven](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/data-driven/) technology that helps deliver a personalized experience to every learner, regardless of geography or ability. Its open and extensible platform is used by more than 1,100 clients and 15 million learners in higher education, K-12, healthcare, government, and the enterprise sector, including Fortune 1000 companies. It operates in the United States, Canada, Europe, Australia, Brazil, and Singapore. The D2L family of companies includes Desire2Learn Incorporated, D2L Ltd, Desire2Learn Australia Pty Ltd, D2L Europe Ltd, Desire2Learn Singapore Pte Ltd, and D2L Brasil Soluções de Tecnologia para Educação Ltda.

Speaking on the fundraising, John Baker, President and CEO of D2L, said:

> **D2L is committed to helping clients address the biggest challenges facing education and workforce development. By developing solutions that improve learner achievement, increase retention rates and inspire greater engagement, we’re empowering our customers to help learners reach their full potential. This latest round of funding will help us scale faster globally, expand our services and continue to deliver solutions that personalized learning.**

The latest financing comes as the company completed a year of record growth in the [higher education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/higher-education/), [K-12](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/k-12/) and corporate markets, along with significant international expansion.

Jon Sakoda, a partner with New Enterprise Associates, stated:

> **The education industry is undergoing a technology renaissance unlocked by cloud computing, digital content, mobile devices and big data analytics. We have seen tremendous adoption of D2L’s cloud-based learning platform in higher education, K-12 and the corporate sector. This round of funding should enable the company to expand its global presence further.**

This funding will help D2L continue to develop technology and enable the firm to further its commitment to making learning more perceptive and personalized. This focus on personalized learning is at the core of its mission and will continue to guide future development, ensuring that its solutions always meet the unique needs of every learner.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Adaptive Learning, Data-Driven, EdTech Funding, EdTech Investors, EdTech Startups/Companies, Game Based Learning, Higher Education, K-12, Online Courses, Online Education, Personalized Learning

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### [Venturi Partners Buys $27M Stake in Peak XV-Backed K12 Techno](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/venturi-partners-buys-27m-stake-in-peak-xv-backed-k12-techno/)

**Published:** May 10, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Venturi Partners (Venturi), a prominent growth equity firm announced the purchase of a $27 million stake in K12 Techno Services from Navneet Learning LLP, a subsidiary of Navneet Education Limited.

**Content:**

Venturi Partners (Venturi), a prominent growth equity firm specialising in consumer investments across India and Southeast Asia, announced the purchase of a $27 million stake in K12 Techno Services from Navneet Learning LLP, a subsidiary of Navneet Education Limited.

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Established in 2010 and headquartered in Bangalore, K12 Techno Services has emerged as a frontrunner in the Indian education sector. The company, which operates under multiple brands, provides comprehensive education-related services to over 800 private educational institutions, with a student base exceeding 300,000. Boasting a robust compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 40 per cent over the past five years, the platform also manages Orchids, a renowned chain of international schools. The firm’s primary investors include Kedaara Capital, Peak XV (formerly Sequoia Capital India), and Navneet Learning LLP.

Speaking on the deal, Nicholas Cator, Founding Partner at Venturi, said:

> **Venturi’s values align well with K12 Techno’s mission to leverage technology to provide world-class holistic learning and improved outcomes at scale.**

Venturi Partners’ substantial investment of $ 27 million in K12 Techno underscores the pressing demand for high-quality education in India. This strategic move presents a unique opportunity for K12 Techno to leverage technology and provide students unparalleled access to top-tier academic curricula, teaching methodologies, and [experiential learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/experiential-learning/). Venturi, operating from its $180 million maiden fund, will join forces with existing shareholders such as Peak XV Partners, Kedaara Capital, Sofina Ventures, and Navneet Learning LLP to support the management team led by Jai Decosta, CEO of K12 Techno.

Jai Decosta, CEO of K12 Techno, added:

> **This collaboration will propel us closer to our mission of shaping a brighter future through holistic learning experiences. Leveraging technology alongside bespoke learning methodologies crafted for the Indian landscape, we aim to scale our impact and elevate educational outcomes.**

As part of the agreement, K12 Techno will join Venturi Partners’ portfolio of consumer-focused investments in India and Southeast Asia, which includes Livspace, Country Delight, Believe, Pickup Coffee, and DALI.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** EdTech Startups/Companies, Education Investment Company, Experiential Learning, Online Courses, Online Education, Venture Capital

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### [Renewed Edmingle 2.0: Course Delivery with AI Powered Analytics](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/renewed-edmingle-2-0-course-delivery-with-ai-powered-analytics/)

**Published:** May 8, 2024
**Author:** Prashant Agarwal

**Excerpt:** This press release embodies Edmingle's commitment to challenging existing norms and ushering in a new era of training management. It emphasises the importance of holistic analysis in deriving accurate training outcomes and positions Edmingle 2.0 as a game-changer in the industry.

**Content:**

Today marks a monumental milestone for Edmingle as we proudly announce the launch of Edmingle 2.0, a transformative leap forward in the world of training management. For the past 8 years, Edmingle has been dedicated to revolutionising the way businesses approach skill training. Our journey began with a simple yet ambitious goal: to empower training businesses to launch their white-labelled web & mobile-based academy using [white label LMS](https://blog.edmingle.com/white-label-lms-platforms/) while streamlining their course delivery operations.

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With the launch of Edmingle 2.0, we’re not just raising the bar – we’re rewriting the rulebook. Training businesses can now measure training outcomes more accurately and comprehensively.

At [Edmingle](https://www.edmingle.com/?utm_source=EdTech+Review&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=awareness&utm_id=080524&utm_term=AI+analytics-focused+LMS), we’ve always held a contrarian point of view: “true training outcomes can only be derived through a holistic analysis of the entire learner experience”. Merely measuring isolated metrics like live class attendance or assessment scores fall short of capturing the complete picture. Our research and experience have shown that a fragmented learner experience hinders businesses from gaining accurate insights into learner satisfaction, often leading to misguided decisions.

Edmingle 2.0 challenges the status quo by introducing a revolutionary approach to training management. By providing businesses with the tools to create all-encompassing learner experiences from enrollment to completion, our platform enables a comprehensive analysis of the entire learner journey.

Gone are the days of piecemeal data interpretation and guesswork. With Edmingle 2.0, businesses can unlock the true potential of their training programs through actionable insights derived from the entire learner experience.

CEO, Gaurav Doshi, quotes the vision as: “At Edmingle, we believe that true training outcomes can only be achieved through a thorough analysis of every component of the learner’s journey. Fragmented experiences and isolated metrics only serve to obfuscate the true picture. With Edmingle 2.0, our supercharged [learning management system (LMS)](https://www.edmingle.com/?utm_source=EdTech+Review&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=awareness&utm_id=080524&utm_term=AI+analytics-focused+LMS) will empower businesses to break free from outdated paradigms and embrace a new era of data-driven decision-making.”

Here’s what you get with Edmingle 2.0:

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- Advanced live class scheduling and recording.

Unlike traditional LMSs that come with complex integrations and exorbitant costs, Edmingle 2.0 is fast, efficient and cost-effective [training management system](https://blog.edmingle.com/lms-for-training/). Our platform seamlessly integrates AI-driven analytics into the training management process, eliminating the need for cumbersome integrations while also reducing tech expenses. With over 5000 small and mid-sized training businesses already benefiting from Edmingle’s platform; serving over 3 million learners across 130+ countries, we’re poised to make an even greater impact on a global scale.

Join us on this journey as we challenge conventions, redefine success metrics and empower businesses to achieve their training objectives like never before. Discover the transformative power of Edmingle 2.0 and unlock the true potential of your training programs.

About Edmingle:
Edmingle is a leading provider of AI-driven analytics-focused [learning management systems](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/lms/), empowering businesses to measure training outcomes comprehensively and accurately. With a mission to revolutionise how businesses approach skill training, Edmingle’s innovative solutions streamline course delivery operations, enhance learner satisfaction and drive overall business growth.

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This press release embodies Edmingle’s commitment to challenging existing norms and ushering in a new era of training management. It emphasises the importance of holistic analysis in deriving accurate training outcomes and positions Edmingle 2.0 as a game-changer in the industry.

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**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Entrepreneurs/Startups, Learning Management System, LMS, SaaS

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### [INTO University Partnerships Unveils 'Return & Connect' to Empower International Students](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/into-university-partnerships-unveils-return-connect-to-empower-international-students/)

**Published:** May 10, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** INTO University Partnerships, an education and recruitment partner connecting international students with top universities in the US, UK, and Australia, is launching a new "Return & Connect" digital platform and physical service.

**Content:**

INTO University Partnerships, an education and recruitment partner connecting international students with top universities in the US, UK, and Australia, is launching a new “Return & Connect” digital platform and physical service aimed at empowering international students with enhanced career opportunities, bridging the gap between education and employment worldwide. The platform is designed to support international students returning to their home countries after completing their studies overseas. It connects them with employer and alumni networks for in-market work experience and post-study work placements both during and after their study overseas.

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As part of this initiative, INTO has forged an exclusive collaboration with mShare Tech, a leading Chinese firm renowned for its innovative internship and career services and tech solutions for students and graduates in the domestic market. This partnership will, for the first time, specifically streamline the journey for returning Chinese students as they enter the workforce post-[study abroad](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/study-abroad/).

Since its establishment in 2016, mShare has served as a go-to resource for over 24 million students and graduates across Mainland China, offering a wealth of employment and work experience opportunities. Today, with an annual volume of new registered student users at over 4 million, it provides 330,000 employers registered on the platform with access to a vast talent pool for recruiting candidates for various roles.

Speaking about the development, John Sykes, CEO of INTO University Partnerships, said:

> **The Return & Connect service represents a pivotal step in INTO’s commitment to supporting the professional development of international students. It revolutionizes the landscape of employment and post-study work placements. With concerns over long-term employability driving international student decision-making, this initiative empowers universities to extend the reach and impact of their careers and alumni services well beyond their home campus and into parts of the world traditionally under-served by most overseas universities hosting large populations of international students.**

The Return & Connect service will roll out in Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam and Mainland China in summer 2024. It will expand to other key [international student](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/international-student/) markets in a phased approach.

Through this collaboration, INTO will leverage its global presence and profile in top study-abroad destinations worldwide to work with [universities](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/universities/) to enrol international students on the Return & Connect platform free of charge. Meanwhile, mShare will utilize its extensive local network of employers and expertise to integrate its student registrations seamlessly into the Return & Connect platform, establishing Return & Connect as the exclusive brand for international students in China.

Rocky Zeng, CEO of mShare Tech, added:

> **The partnership demonstrates INTO and mShare’s shared vision of fostering global talent and advancing career pathways for international students. INTO’s unrivalled worldwide reach and mShare’s extensive network in China will give returning Chinese students a distinctive advantage in thriving in the competitive job market.**

INTO will offer overseas universities a free presence on the Return and Connect (China) platform during the launch phase. Universities can also enhance their presence and support for students by teaming up with market-based career experts, which INTO will facilitate. As the initiative is rolled out, a wider variety of flexible subscription and revenue-sharing models will be available.

INTO has helped over 150,000 students from over 180 countries realize their dream of achieving a degree from a world-class university. The University envisions a world where every student, no matter their background, can access quality higher education. It is committed to global connections that empower individuals and inspire innovation. It aims to lead [international education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/international-education/), partnering with top universities and preparing students for career success in a connected world.

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**Tags:** Career Development, Higher Education, International Education, International Student, Internships, Study Abroad, Universities

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### [Scholars Merit Announces iMerit Programme to Make Students Job-Ready](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/scholars-merit-announces-imerit-programme-to-make-students-job-ready/)

**Published:** May 10, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Scholars Merit Online Pvt Ltd, a dynamic online platform committed to fostering holistic growth in the education and professional spheres of an individual, has recently announced the launch of iMerit, its flagship programme.

**Content:**

Scholars Merit Online Pvt Ltd, a dynamic online platform committed to fostering holistic growth in the education and professional spheres of an individual, has recently announced the launch of iMerit, its flagship programme. Unlike other initiatives, iMerit is uniquely designed to upskill fresh and lateral graduates, making them job-ready for today’s dynamic industry demands. It is part of Scholars Merit’s commitment to bridging the gap between academia and industry, ensuring that graduates have the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in their professional careers.

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With evolving job dynamics, companies are looking for talent that comes with a combination of [soft skills](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/soft-skills/) like communication, [problem-solving](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/problem-solving/), teamwork, emotional intelligence along with technical proficiency in programming languages, software development methodologies, cloud computing and data analytics. iMerit offers a comprehensive approach to skills development, including job-assured programmes, advanced programmes, certification programmes, and basic programmes tailored specifically for technical students. The programme focuses on real-world skills that are in high demand by corporates, ensuring that graduates are qualified and job-ready from day one.

Speaking about the initiative, Sumit Shukla, Chairman, iMerit Steering Committee, said:

> **iMerit is a solace in this competitive world for fresh and lateral graduates. Our programme is designed by industry veterans who understand the evolving market demands and equip students with the six essential pillars of success: general knowledge, attitude, education, industry knowledge, technical skills, and soft skills.**

Sumit added:

> **At Scholars Merit, we believe in empowering graduates to achieve their professional aspirations successfully. Through iMerit, students gain a competitive advantage, receive step-by-step assessment, counselling, and improvement opportunities, and ultimately confidently navigate the job market.**

According to a recent study, only one in 10 [engineering](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/engineering/) students graduating this year may land a job. The India Employment Report 2024, published by the International Labour Organization in association with The Institute for Human Development, also pointed out that one in three young people was not in employment, education, or training in India, which was almost equal in rural and urban areas and has increased over the years. These are gaps in the Indian job market that iMerit wants to bridge.

iMerit is now available as part of Scholars Merit’s flagship programmes, continuing the company’s mission to nurture talent and drive industry excellence.

Scholars Merit’s multifaceted approach encompasses comprehensive student development programmes, catering to [K12](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/k12/) students with SM360 and those refining their interview skills with iQuest. For those who need to improve and develop their skills for the increasing professional demand of the market, the platform offers iMerit Programmes that pave the way for Premium Job Club for the students.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Career Readiness, EdTech Startups/Companies, Engineering, Job-ready Skills, K12, Online Courses, Online Education, Problem Solving, Skills Development, Soft Skills

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### [ClouBot Launches AI Speaking Coach for Foreign Language Learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/cloubot-launches-ai-speaking-coach-for-foreign-language-learning/)

**Published:** May 10, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** ClouBot, an AI education company for preschoolers, elementary, middle, and high school students, and adults, is set to achieve a new milestone in the industry of foreign language learning with the firm's latest artificial intelligence (AI) Speaking Coach technology.

**Content:**

ClouBot, an AI education company for preschoolers, elementary, middle, and [high school](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/high-school/) students, and adults, is set to achieve a new milestone in the industry of foreign [language learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/language-learning/) with the firm’s latest artificial intelligence (AI) Speaking Coach technology, Song Suk-ho, CEO of the Seoul-based education tech company, has recently announced. The AI tutor is powered by two booming technologies — generative AI and large language models (LLM).

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ClouBot showcased the AI Speaking Coach for three days during the latest AI Expo 2024 in Seoul, which started on May 1. The AI tutor was designed for primary-level students in Korea who are learning English.

Since its establishment in 2012 by Song Suk-ho, Cloudbot has been committed to providing [quality education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/quality-education/) to young students worldwide. The Cloudbot AI Tutor programme leads conversations, corrects students’ errors in real-time, and teaches students until they fully understand. The company’s belief in universal access to affordable, quality education is made possible through the platform’s AI tools. With the Cloudbot AI Tutor programme, students from all corners of the globe can receive ideal tutoring and guidance to learn and practice any subject.

One standout feature of the AI Speaking Coach, as highlighted by Song, is its human-like aspect called C-Maker. This feature allows teachers to create customized lesson plans without the need for coding. With the AI tutor, educators can design lessons to fit their curriculum and teaching style. Another unique characteristic of the coach is its interactive learning without real-time prompts. These features, according to Song, make it ideal for young students to learn a new language.

Song added that the tutor’s learning management system (LMS) is also the best fit for educators in schools; he stated that “the solution includes a comprehensive [LMS](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/lms/) for teachers and schools. This system enables educators to assign homework, schedule lessons and track student progress. It also provides feedback on each lesson and records dialogue for review. He also expects the rapid rise of LLM technology to affect every corner of the education industry.

“My view is that the educational paradigm will change dramatically over the next two years on the rise of LLM here and abroad,” Song said. “Our AI Speaking Coach represents just one of the many innovative applications of AI in education, and we will likely see more exciting developments in this field soon.”

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### [EduSynch Unveils Innovative AI-Powered Test Prep Platform, EduSynch Learn](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/edusynch-unveils-innovative-ai-powered-test-prep-platform-edusynch-learn/)

**Published:** May 9, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** EduSynch, a leading educational technology company specializing in online testing and remote proctoring, has recently launched EduSynch Learn, a new AI-powered test prep platform.

**Content:**

EduSynch, a leading educational technology company specializing in online testing and remote proctoring, has recently launched EduSynch Learn, a new AI-powered [test prep](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/test-prep/) platform. Offering free access to tens of thousands of practice questions, the platform is designed to make high-quality [exam preparation](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/exam-preparation/) accessible to all, regardless of their background or location. It is specifically tailored for today’s modern test taker, initially focusing on helping international students prepare for high-stakes exams such as IELTS, TOEFL, TOEIC, and Linguaskill.

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The newly introduced tool uses AI, trained on tens of thousands of real student submissions reviewed by certified English teachers, to provide personalized feedback, extensive content, and projected scores for each exam section on the platform. This lets users get a detailed preview of their potential exam results before spending hundreds of dollars on the official test. It aims to be the quintessential platform in test preparation, mirroring Duolingo’s engaging and user-friendly experience, emphasizing making test prep enjoyable, engaging, and, most importantly, widely available to all learners. The free tier of EduSynch Learn offers extensive practice exercises in all key areas tested in exams like IELTS and TOEFL: Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing. It allows learners to improve their English language skills without paying anything.

For those seeking more than just a platform, EduSynch Learn provides a premium tier. This subscription service is not just about the content; it’s about an individual. Leveraging AI, it delivers personalized feedback, detailed explanations, and projected scores. This targeted support is especially beneficial for enhancing speaking and writing skills, helping individuals identify strengths and weaknesses, and preparing them more effectively for their exams.

Users who sign up get access to:

- Over 25,000 questions across Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing skills
- AI-powered feedback for each skill (including Speaking and Writing)
- Explanations for every question
- Access to projected scores for each exam
- Detailed analysis to track progress
- Gamified global rankings with other users
- A community of over 1 million EduSynchers preparing for [exams](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/exams/)

Sean Kilachand, Founder and CEO of EduSynch, commented on the latest development:

> **Our goal is to democratize training for these critical exams, helping students and professionals gain the qualifications they need to advance their education or careers. With over 1 million users already trained, we are committed to significantly improving lives through accessible education.**

Taking the journey forward, EduSynch plans to expand its offerings to include preparation materials for other major exams such as the SAT, GRE, and GMAT. This expansion aims to broaden the platform’s reach and support a broader range of learners pursuing various educational and professional advancements. By integrating these additional exams, the portal will continue to provide comprehensive support and resources, ensuring learners are well-prepared for any challenge they choose to undertake.

Headquartered in New York, EduSynch’s flagship product is the CEFR Level Test – a lightweight, AI-powered English proficiency exam designed for companies and educational institutions to assess the language skills of their employees and students. Complementing this, the company offers EduSynch E-Proctoring, a Google Chrome extension that uses remote proctoring technology to help universities maintain the integrity and security of their online examinations. It also provides resources for students preparing for exams, focusing on high-stakes English tests like the TOEFL, IELTS, TOEIC and Linguaskill.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, EdTech Startups/Companies, Exam Preparation, Exams, Online Courses, Online Education, Online Learning, Test Prep

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### [Concord University Announces Digital Career Services Platform to Help Students in Their Professional Lives](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/concord-university-announces-digital-career-services-platform-to-help-students-in-their-professional-lives/)

**Published:** May 9, 2024
**Author:** Shalini Pathak

**Excerpt:** Concord University has launched a new digital career services platform that offers students various tools, including LinkedIn resources, cover letters and resume help.

**Content:**

Concord University, a public university in Athens, West Virginia, has launched a new digital career services platform. This is the first of its kind in the region. The online platform offers students various tools, including LinkedIn resources, cover letters and resume help. It also has an interview feature powered by [artificial intelligence](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/artificial-intelligence/). In addition to key features, the portal allows students to access articles. These articles are tailored to their interests and career goals. It also includes blogs and other resources. These can help students understand job markets and industries across the globe.

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The hard work of the Title III team resulted in the creation of the new Career Services webpage. Their goal was to create a supportive environment. This environment is not only for students but also for alumni. It aims to help them succeed in their academic and professional lives. The platform is user-friendly and offers several new [online learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/online-learning/) tools. These tools can help users at different stages of their career paths.

Amanda Banfield, Student Services Specialist, shared his thoughts on this new resource:

> **We are excited to launch our new Career Services webpage. The Title III team has worked hard behind the scenes to help create a space where students and alumni alike can thrive academically and professionally. We’re thrilled to give our community a more intuitive and user-friendly online experience with exciting new online learning resources designed to support them at any point in their career journey.**

The platform provides more than just on-campus services. It also allows students to participate in career events nationwide and connect with potential employers who offer [internships](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/internships/) and long-term job opportunities.

Concord University aims to improve the lives of its students and communities through innovative teaching and learning, intellectual and creative activities, and community service and civic [engagement](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/engagement/). The University provides accessible, affordable, high-quality, student-centred teaching and learning opportunities strengthened by integrated support services and co-curricular programmes. Its mission immerses people in intellectual inquiry to expand knowledge, encourages and supports creative activities and the arts, and contributes to community engagement and economic development to enhance the quality of life in the region and beyond.

**Categories:** News

**Tags:** Artificial Intelligence, Career Advising, Community, Engagement, Internships, Online Education, Online Learning, Universities

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###  [Summary \[Webinar\] Indian EdTech – Open for Vernacular Play?](https://www.edtechreview.in/aws-for-education/events-articles/summary-webinar-indian-edtech-open-for-vernacular-play/)

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###  [What Was Discussed In The Webinar “EdTech For Bharat: Understanding the Market Beyond The Metros”](https://www.edtechreview.in/aws-for-education/events-articles/what-was-discussed-in-the-webinar-edtech-for-bharat-understanding-the-market-beyond-the-metros/)

The Indian education market is forecasted to reach US $225 billion by the fiscal year 2025. While India's EdTech market…

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###  [The Shift to Hybrid Learning in Higher Ed](https://www.edtechreview.in/voices/webinar/the-shift-to-hybrid-learning-in-higher-ed/)

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| A.U School | Lions Public School |
|---|---|
| Aakash International School | Little Angels High School |
| Aakruthy Public School | Little Angels Nursery School |
| Aarohi Model Senior Secondary School, Jind | Little Lilly Public School |
| Aaryan International School | Little Millennium School |
| ABES, Engineering College | Little Pearls Play School |
| Accord School | Little Star Public Sec. School |
| Adarsh Sec. School | Lok Bharti Education Society |
| Advaith International Academy | Lord Krishna Public School, Greater Noida |
| Advanced Educational Institutions | Lotus Valley International School, Gurgaon |
| Advanced Institute of Technology & Management, Palwal | Lourdes Boys High School |
| Ahlcon International School | Lovely Public International School |
| Ajanta Public School | Luxury Connect Business School |
| Al Diyafah High School | M. B. D. International High School |
| Al-Ameen Primary & High School | M.A. Ideal Chain of Low Cost Private Schools in Telangana State |
| Al-Falah University | M.A. Ideal Chain of Schools in Telangana State |
| Alaknanda Higher Secondary School | M.S.Ramaiah Comp. Pre University College |
| Aligarh College of Engineering and Technology | Madani Educational Trust |
| Alpha Wisdom Vidyashram Sr. Sec. School | Maharaja Agarsain Institute of Technology, Ghaziabad |
| Amar Shiksha Sadan Sr. Sec. School | Maharaja Agarsain Public School, Narela |
| Amara Jyothi PU College | Maharaja Aggarsain Adarsh Public School, Delhi |
| Amarjyothi Public School | Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Management and Technology, Haryana |
| Ambedkar University Delhi | Maharishi University of Information Technology Lucknow |
| AMC Brooklyn National Public School | Maharishi Vidya Mandir Schools, Noida |
| AMC Group | Maharishi Vidya Mandir, Maharishi Nagar |
| American Embassy School | Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak |
| Amity Business School | Mahatma Gandhi International School, Ahmedabad |
| Amity Group of Schools | Mahavir Senior Model School |
| Amity Indian Military College \| Amity Universe | Mahindra World School |
| Amity Institute of Biotechnology | MAHIPAL INSTITUTE OF LAW EDUCATION BULANDSHAHR |
| Amity Institute of Education | Mahipal Institute of Law Education, Bulandshahr |
| Amity International School, Mayur Vihar | Mallya Aditi International School |
| Amity International School, Noida | Manav Rachna International School, Faridabad |
| Amity Law School | Manav Rachna International School, Gurgaon |
| Amity University Gurgaon | Manav Rachna International University |
| Amity University, Greater Noida | Mangalayatan University |
| Amity University, Noida | MAPS Narela |
| Ammar Primary & High School | Maruthi Vidyalaya |
| AMOGHA Institute of Professional and Technical Education | Marvel Group (Mother’s Pride, Presidium, Sparsh & Adiva) |
| Anand College of Education | Mata Daan Kaur Public School |
| Anantha International School | Mata Gujri Public School |
| Anikethana Public School | Matasundri College, University of Delhi |
| Ankita High School | Matha English High School |
| Ansal University, Gurgaon | Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences |
| Apeejay School of Management, Dwarka, New Delhi | Maxfort School Rohini |
| APOLLO SCHOOL OF NURSING ,iNDRAPRASTHA APOLLO HOSPITAL | Maxwell Educational Trust School |
| Apollo School of Nursing, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital | Meera Bai Institute Of Technology |
| Army Public School, Bangalore | MES College of Arts, Commerce & Science |
| Arwachin International School | Methodist Mission High School |
| Arya College of Engineering & I.T. | Mind Tree School |
| Aryan Presidency School | Model Institute of Engineering and Technology |
| Ashok Vatika Public School | Modern Public School |
| Asia-Pacific Institute of Management | Modern School |
| ASN Sr. Sec. School | Modern Sr. Sec. School, Bhojawas |
| Atma Ram Sanatan Dharam Sr. Sec. School | Mody University |
| Atul Vidyalaya | Mohan International School |
| Au High School | Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga |
| AVR Public School | Mother Mary English School |
| Bachpan Vikaspuri | Mount Abu Public School, Rohini |
| Bal Bharti Sr. Sec. School | Mount Carmel High School |
| Bala Vinayaka Vidyaniketan | Mount Mercy School |
| BDS International School, Meerut | Mount Senoria School |
| BGS National Public School | Mountainview Public School |
| Bharat Institute of Technology, Meerut | MSI (Affiliate of GGSIPU, Delhi) |
| Bharati Vidyapeeth’s Institute of Computer Application & Management | Muzaffarnagar Medical College, UP |
| Bharti International Covent school | Nagarjuna Vidyaniketan |
| Bharti Public School, Delhi | Nalanda English School |
| Billabong High international school | Narayana E-Techno School |
| Blue Bell Public School | National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) |
| Blue Diamond Public School | National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology |
| Brahmam Talent High School | National Institute of Open Schooling |
| Bridge School of Management | National Institute of Technology Delhi |
| Brigade International School | National Power Training Institute |
| Brilliant Acdemy of English Language | National Public School, Gottigere |
| Brooklyn National Public School, Kanakpura | Nav Bharti Public School |
| BRS Global Centre for Excellence | Nav Jiwan Public School, Faridabad |
| BSAITM, Faridabad | Neelkanth Group of Institutions |
| BSB International Career | Neev Trust |
| C.R. International School | New Baldwin Group |
| CAEHS (College of Applied Education and Health Sciences) | New Delhi Institute of Management |
| Cambridge International School | New Excellent English High School |
| Cambridge Public School | New Happy Public School |
| Canadian International School, Bangalore | New Indus International Residential School |
| Canara Cambridge School | New Priyadarshini School |
| Capstone High | New Vision Intermediate College |
| CARE International School | Newton Public school |
| Career Point University, Kota Rajasthan | NIIT University |
| Carmel High School | NLK group of schools |
| CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana | NLK’s Little Steps |
| Central Institute of Educational Technology (CIET), NCERT | Noble School |
| Central University of Haryana | North American International School, Dubai |
| Ch Baldev Singh Model School | Nurture International School |
| Charan’s Public School | Nutan Vidya Mandir Public School |
| Chaudhary Charan Singh University Meerut | O.P. Jindal Global University |
| Chennamma Memorial School | O.P. Jindal Global University |
| Chiranjiv Bharati School | P.G.M. International School |
| Choithram International School | PAKT Educational Trust |
| Colonel Hill English High School | Pallavi Model School Boduppal |
| Colonel Public School | Panchsheel Public School |
| Communication Manafgement Foundation (CMF) & IMI | Paramount International School |
| Computer Society of India | Parikrama Centre for Learning |
| Consultant, Freelancer & Trainer | Pathania Public School |
| Creative Minds Pre School | Pathways School, Gurgaon |
| D.A.V. Public School, Ashok Vihar | Pathways School, Noida |
| D.A.V. Public School, Gurgaon | Pavan English School |
| D.A.V. Sr. Sec School | Pearls International School |
| D.P.B.S.( P.G.) College, Anoopshahr (Bulandshahr),UP | Pearson School Education Services |
| D.V.V. Gujarati High School | PES Institutions |
| Daffodils English School | Petals India Pre-School |
| DAV Gurgaon | Pinewood International Boarding School, Faridabad |
| DAV Public School, Dwarka | Podar International School |
| Dawn Shikshalaya Public School | Police Public School |
| Dayawati Modi Public School | Prabha Public school |
| DCE Gurgaon | Presidency School |
| Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College, University of Delhi | Presidium, Gurgaon |
| Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science & Technology | Presidium, Pitampura |
| Deens Academy | Prestige Convent School |
| Delhi International School | Prestige School |
| Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences & Research University | Primus Public School |
| Delhi Public School, Bangalore East | Prince Public school |
| Delhi Public School, Ghaziabad | Princeton Public School |
| Delhi Public School, Whitefield | Pristine Public School |
| Delhi Technical Campus, Bahadurgarh, Part of M.D University | Prudence International School |
| DELHI TECHNICAL CAMPUS, BAHADURGARH, PART OF M.D UNIVERSITY | Public School Bal Bhawan, Haryana |
| Dewan V.S Group Meerut | Punjab Agricultural University, ludhiana |
| Dhanwantari Nursing College | R N Podar School, Mumbai |
| Dhee Global School | R S P A Vidya Kendra High School |
| DLF Public School | R V P U College |
| DP Modern Public School | R.N Podar School |
| DPBS (P.G.) College Anoopshahr | R.T. Nagar Public School |
| DPS Electronic City | Raffles International School, Behror |
| DPSG International | Rahul Model Public School |
| Dr K N Modi University | Raj Kumar Goel Institute Of Technology |
| Drona Public School | Rajdhani college, Delhi university |
| Dronacharya College of Engineering | Ramjas Girls Sr. Sec. School |
| East International School | Ramjas School |
| East West Academy | Rao Lal Singh Public School |
| Eben-Ezer Public School | Ravindra Bharathi Global School |
| Ebenezer Education School | Rawal Public School |
| Ebenezer International School, Bangalore | Rawal School |
| Elegant International School | Raza Educational and Social Welfare Society |
| Ennar School | RD Engineering College |
| F.W. School | RD Rajpal Public School |
| Faculty of Nursing, SGT University, Budhera, Gurgaon | Red Hills High School |
| Florence Convent | Rhiza Academy |
| FMS-Banaras Hindu University | Ridge Valley School, Gurgaon |
| Fortune World School | Rishikul Vidyapeeth, Sonepat |
| Freedom International School | River Valley School |
| Fun Valley, IP Extension | Rockwood School |
| G. B. Pant Polytechnic | Romasha International School |
| G.D. Goenka International School, Rohtak | Royal Convent High School |
| G.K. NAIDU SCHOOL | Royal Oak International School, Gurgaon |
| Galgotias University, Greater Noida | RV Boys High School |
| Ganeshi Lal Bajaj Institute Of Technology & Management (Greater Noida) | S D Vidya School |
| Garden City University | S J T Surana Jain Vidyalaya |
| Gateway International School | S R Bommai Rotary Public School |
| Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida | S. K. J. D. P. G. college |
| Gayatri Model School | S. S. B. International School |
| GBN School, Faridabad | Saamar International Islamic School |
| GBSSS (RDJK) Bhajanpura, DELHI | SAEC Composite PU School |
| GEAR Foundation | Saint Pauls CBSE School |
| Gem International Residential School | Saint Soldier M.R. High School |
| Gem School | Salwan Public School |
| Gems Education | SAMRAT PRITHVIRAJ CHAUHAN DEGREE COLLEGE BAGHPAT |
| GEMS Modern Academy | Samrat Prithviraj Chauhan Degree College, Baghpat |
| General Raj’s School | Sanskaar Valley School |
| GINNI DEVI MODI INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION HAPUR ROAD MODINAGAR GZB. | Sanskriti School |
| Ginni Devi Modi Institute of Education, Modinagar | Sant Shri Nand Lal Sarswati Vidya Mandir |
| GLA University | Sarala Birla Academy |
| GLA University Mathura | Saraswati Bal Mandir |
| Global Academy For Learning School | Saraswati Modern Public School |
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| Global City International School | Sarista Foundation |
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###  [The NEP And EdTech Intervention For Skill Creation](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/the-nep-and-edtech-intervention-for-skill-creation/)

Shortage of employment skills

  ![Raj Mruthyunjayappa](https://www.edtechreview.in/wp-content/litespeed/avatar/1fb909e2244765a5b906a987ca3b6fbb.jpg?ver=1792001597)    [Raj Mruthyunjayappa](https://www.edtechreview.in/author/amitha-singh/)     Jul 15, 2021  

 [ ![Indian EdTech - Open for Vernacular Education Play](https://www.edtechreview.in/wp-content/uploads/vernacular-edtech-india.png "Indian Edtech - Open for Vernacular Education Play") ](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/indian-edtech-open-for-vernacular-education-play/ "Indian EdTech Market – Open for Vernacular Education Play") 

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###  [Indian EdTech Market – Open for Vernacular Education Play](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/indian-edtech-open-for-vernacular-education-play/)

Edtech industry has grown like never before in the year 2020.

  ![Priyanka Gupta](https://www.edtechreview.in/wp-content/uploads/microsoftteams-image-1-e1681477093440-48x48.jpg "Priyanka Gupta")    [Priyanka Gupta](https://www.edtechreview.in/author/pgupta/)     May 6, 2021  

 [ ![Role of Technology in Education](https://www.edtechreview.in/wp-content/uploads/Daily/Insight/role_of_technology_in_advancement_of_education.png "Role of Technology in Education") ](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/importance-of-global-education-international-boards-in-india/ "Importance Of Global Education And International Boards In India") 

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###  [Importance Of Global Education And International Boards In India](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/importance-of-global-education-international-boards-in-india/)

We live in a world where we are differentiated based on our…

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### [Entrepreneurs/Startups](https://www.edtechreview.in/for/entrepreneurs-startups/)

**Published:** October 3, 2022
**Author:** Site Admin

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## Entrepreneurs/Startups

   [ ![Edmingle LMS](https://www.edtechreview.in/wp-content/uploads/renewed-edmingle-20-course-delivery-with-ai-powered-analytics-330x220.webp "Edmingle Lms") ](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/renewed-edmingle-2-0-course-delivery-with-ai-powered-analytics/ "Renewed Edmingle 2.0: Course Delivery with AI Powered Analytics") 

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###  [Renewed Edmingle 2.0: Course Delivery with AI Powered Analytics](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/renewed-edmingle-2-0-course-delivery-with-ai-powered-analytics/)

This press release embodies Edmingle's commitment to challenging existing norms and ushering…

  ![prashant aggarwal](https://www.edtechreview.in/wp-content/uploads/prashant-aggarwal-48x48.jpg "Prashant Aggarwal")    [Prashant Agarwal](https://www.edtechreview.in/author/prashant-agarwal/)     May 8, 2024  

 [ ![Why Reinvent the Wheel Top Reasons for Training Businesses to Skip the Build-Tech-From-Scratch Approach](https://www.edtechreview.in/wp-content/uploads/top-reasons-for-training-businesses-to-skip-the-build-tech-from-scratch-330x220.webp "Why Reinvent the Wheel? Top Reasons for Training Businesses to Skip the Build-tech-from-scratch Approach") ](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/why-reinvent-the-wheel-top-reasons-for-training-businesses-to-skip-the-build-tech-from-scratch-approach/ "Why Reinvent the Wheel? Top Reasons for Training Businesses to Skip the Build-Tech-From-Scratch Approach") 

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###  [Why Reinvent the Wheel? Top Reasons for Training Businesses to Skip the Build-Tech-From-Scratch Approach](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/why-reinvent-the-wheel-top-reasons-for-training-businesses-to-skip-the-build-tech-from-scratch-approach/)

The software overload of managing a training business can be consuming. Read…

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 [ ![Top 7 Entrepreneurial Skills for Launching Your Business Successfully](https://www.edtechreview.in/wp-content/uploads/top-7-entrepreneurial-skills-for-launching-your-business-successfully-330x220.webp "Top 7 Entrepreneurial Skills for Launching Your Business Successfully") ](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/top-7-entrepreneurial-skills-for-launching-your-business-successfully/ "Top 7 Entrepreneurial Skills for Launching Your Business Successfully") 

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###  [Top 7 Entrepreneurial Skills for Launching Your Business Successfully](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/top-7-entrepreneurial-skills-for-launching-your-business-successfully/)

Being a successful entrepreneur requires multiple skills. Read this article to learn…

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 [ ![EdVentures & VMS Team Up to Revolutionize EdTech Industry in the MENA Region](https://www.edtechreview.in/wp-content/uploads/edventures-teams-up-with-vms-330x220.webp "Edventures-teams-up-with-vms") ](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/edventures-vms-team-up-to-revolutionize-edtech-industry-in-the-mena-region/ "EdVentures & VMS Team Up to Revolutionize EdTech Industry in the MENA Region") 

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###  [EdVentures & VMS Team Up to Revolutionize EdTech Industry in the MENA Region](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/edventures-vms-team-up-to-revolutionize-edtech-industry-in-the-mena-region/)

EdVentures, a pioneering EdTech corporate venture capital firm in the MENA region,…

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 [ ![Work Management Platform for Startups Fibery Raises $52M in Series A Round](https://www.edtechreview.in/wp-content/uploads/fibery-raises-52m-in-series-a-round-330x220.jpg "Fibery-raises-m-in-series-a-round") ](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/work-management-platform-for-startups-fibery-raises-5-2m-in-series-a-round/ "Work Management Platform for Startups Fibery Raises $5.2M in Series A Round") 

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###  [Work Management Platform for Startups Fibery Raises $5.2M in Series A Round](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/work-management-platform-for-startups-fibery-raises-5-2m-in-series-a-round/)

Fibery, a Cyprus-based work and knowledge hub for startups, recently announced that…

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 [ ![Must Know Growth Mindset Quotes for Students and Entrepreneurs](https://www.edtechreview.in/wp-content/uploads/must-know-growth-mindset-quotes-for-students-and-entrepreneurs-330x220.jpg "Must Know Growth Mindset Quotes for Students and Entrepreneurs") ](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/must-know-growth-mindset-quotes-for-students-and-entrepreneurs/ "Must Know Growth Mindset Quotes for Students and Entrepreneurs") 

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###  [Must Know Growth Mindset Quotes for Students and Entrepreneurs](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/must-know-growth-mindset-quotes-for-students-and-entrepreneurs/)

A “growth mindset” helps individuals grow, hone their skills and become better…

  ![](https://www.edtechreview.in/wp-content/uploads/Saniya-Khan-Author-48x48.jpg "Saniya-khan-author")    [Saniya Khan](https://www.edtechreview.in/author/saniya-khan/)     Nov 28, 2022  

 [ ![Global Startups By Women In Edtech](https://www.edtechreview.in/wp-content/uploads/Listicle_50_Global_Startups_By_Women_In_Edtech.jpg "Global Startups by Women in Edtech") ](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/listicle-50-global-startups-by-women-in-edtech/ "[Listicle] 50+ Global Edtech Startups By Women") 

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###  [\[Listicle\] 50+ Global Edtech Startups By Women](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/listicle-50-global-startups-by-women-in-edtech/)

Traditionally, the education sector has been women-dominated. If the edtech sector has…

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###  [All India EdTech Challenge and Master Class Series 21-22](https://www.edtechreview.in/aws-for-education/events-articles/all-india-edtech-challenge-and-master-class-series-21-22/)

Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), Amazon Web Services (AWS) and the Global EdTech…

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### [Administrators](https://www.edtechreview.in/for/administrators/)

**Published:** October 3, 2022
**Author:** Site Admin

**Content:**

## Administrators

School Administration plays an important role in the workabouts of the institution. They are the education leaders keeping check on the well being of every function taking place in the institution. Here’s where you will find resources on tips for school administrators, leadership books and many other relevant resources for the same.

   [ ![How Digital Learning is Redefining Excellence in Indian Education - The Schools That Win This Decade](https://www.edtechreview.in/wp-content/uploads/how-digital-learning-is-redefining-excellence-in-indian-education-330x220.webp "How Digital Learning is Redefining Excellence in Indian Education - the Schools That Win This Decade") ](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/trends/how-digital-learning-is-redefining-excellence-in-indian-education/ "How Digital Learning is Redefining Excellence in Indian Education – The Schools That Win This Decade") 

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###  [How Digital Learning is Redefining Excellence in Indian Education – The Schools That Win This Decade](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/trends/how-digital-learning-is-redefining-excellence-in-indian-education/)

Digital learning is extending education beyond school hours. See how Indian schools…

  ![Jai Niranjan Henry](https://www.edtechreview.in/wp-content/litespeed/avatar/dc59611b3a7027fbc91b89282372ae46.jpg?ver=1791974069)    [Jai Niranjan Henry](https://www.edtechreview.in/author/jai-niranjan-henry/)     Sep 21, 2026  

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###  [Most Teachers Use AI. Most Have Never Been Told How.](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/most-teachers-use-ai-most-have-never-been-told-how/)

Teachers are adopting AI faster than schools are creating formal guidance. What…

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###  [The Proxy Attendance Problem No One Talks About Until It’s Too Late](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/the-proxy-attendance-problem-no-one-talks-about-until-its-too-late/)

Proxy attendance quietly costs schools and coaching institutes more than they realize.…

  ![Sameer Shilimkar](https://www.edtechreview.in/wp-content/uploads/sameer-shilimkar-300.webp)    [Sameer Shilimkar](https://www.edtechreview.in/author/sameer-shilimkar/)     Jul 22, 2026  

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###  [How AI and Smart Sensors Are Creating Safer Learning Environments](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/trends/how-ai-and-smart-sensors-are-creating-safer-learning-environments/)

Discover how AI-powered surveillance and smart sensors are helping schools improve campus…

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###  [Why Enrollment Strategy Is Becoming a Campus-Wide Conversation](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/why-enrollment-strategy-is-becoming-a-campus-wide-conversation/)

Discover why enrollment strategy is becoming a campus-wide priority in higher education,…

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###  [Analysis: 85% Digital Gap in India’s Premier Residential Schools](https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/digital-gap-in-indias-premier-residential-schools/)

An 85% digital gap in India’s premier boarding schools reveals residential care…

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###  [Talent Management Platform Beamery Raises $50M, Becomes a Unicorn](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/talent-management-platform-beamery-raises-50m-becomes-a-unicorn/)

London-based talent management platform Beamery has raised $50 million in a Series…

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###  [Education-focused FinTech Startup GrayQuest Raises $3.75M In Series A Round](https://www.edtechreview.in/research/education-focused-fintech-startup-grayquest-raises-3-75m-in-series-a-round/)

Online videos make an incredible teaching tool for educators to supplement their…

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### [Teachers](https://www.edtechreview.in/for/teachers/)

**Published:** October 3, 2022
**Author:** Site Admin

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## Teachers

   [ ![Why AI Role Play Should Teach Students to Question Not Just Answer](https://www.edtechreview.in/wp-content/uploads/why-ai-role-play-should-teach-students-to-question-not-just-answer-330x220.webp "Why Ai Role Play Should Teach Students to Question, Not Just Answer") ](https://www.edtechreview.in/voices/practices/why-ai-role-play-should-teach-students-to-question-not-just-answer/ "Why AI Role Play Should Teach Students to Question, Not Just Answer") 

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###  [Why AI Role Play Should Teach Students to Question, Not Just Answer](https://www.edtechreview.in/voices/practices/why-ai-role-play-should-teach-students-to-question-not-just-answer/)

Explore how AI role play can encourage students to ask better questions,…

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###  [How to Find the Greatest Common Factor (GCF): Steps and Examples](https://www.edtechreview.in/elearning/how-to-find-the-greatest-common-factor-gcf-steps-and-examples/)

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### [1:1 Learning](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/11-learning/)

**Description:** 1:1 learning also known as ‘anywhere, any time’ or ‘laptops for students’ programs.This pedagogy provide students with personal portable computers to enhance opportunities for learning. The devices help schools engage the digital generation by providing individual learning experiences. This mobile technology in education helps in providing mobility to education as it can happen anytime and anywhere. On this page you will find relevant articles, tips, insights, apps and more on the 1:1 Learning.

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### [ICT in Education](https://www.edtechreview.in/tags/ict-in-education/)

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