Classroom

Rajasthan HC bans use of 86,000 unsafe classrooms in govt schools

In a significant order, the Rajasthan High Court has barred the use of more than 86,000 dilapidated classrooms in government schools across the state, directing that the rooms be locked and children not be allowed to enter them. A bench of Justices Mahendra Kumar Goyal and Ashok Kumar Jain passed the order on Friday in the wake of a government survey conducted in the aftermath of the Jhalawar school roof collapse incident in July in which seven students died and eight were injured. According to the report, Rajasthan has 63,018 government schools with 5,26,162 classrooms. Of these, 86,934 were found to be completely dilapidated. The survey further showed that 5,667 schools were entirely unsafe for use. In terms of toilets, 17,109 were marked as dilapidated while 29,093 were repairable. The court also asked the state to make suitable alternative arrangements so that studies of affected students are not hampered. The findings are part of a preliminary survey conducted by teachers ...

UP govt establishing 2,700 smart classrooms in state for Rs 324.56 crore

The Urban Development Department on Friday said it has taken a significant step to modernise and digitise education in urban areas of Uttar Pradesh, particularly in government schools. Under several flagship schemes, the department is developing more than 2,700 smart classrooms at a cost of approximately Rs 324.56 crore, it said. "Out of these (2,700 classrooms), around 1,780 classrooms have already been completed and are now operational," the department said in a statement. This initiative is proving especially beneficial for students from economically weaker sections in urban areas, it said. "These students are gaining access to modern, technology-enabled education and are becoming digitally empowered, resulting in the increase of enrollment rate across the state," it added. To boost educational facilities in urban government schools, the department said it is constructing 2,700 smart classrooms through various schemes. The majority of these -- ?1,183 classrooms -- ?have been .

Byju's spectacular meltdown

The edtech major promised a learning revolution, offering hope to millions of under-educated youth. Now, those dreams are shattered

In classrooms, teachers put artificial intelligence tutoring bots to test

Drakeford knew that "consonant" might be an unfamiliar word to some students. So she suggested they ask Khanmigo, a new tutoring bot that uses artificial intelligence (AI), for help

Classrooms should inspire students to become better persons: L-G Sinha

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday said that classrooms should inculcate courage, give students the power of independent thinking and inspire them to become better persons and not just class toppers. Addressing the Jammu University convocation here, he said, "We have to respect individuality and unique talent hidden within each student. Classrooms should inculcate courage, give a student the power of independent thinking and inspire them to become a better person and not just a class topper." Congratulating the students, Sinha urged them to follow their passion, move forward with new resolutions, adapt to the change and learn new things accordingly, and share the wisdom earned at the university with the world. "Convocation is the moment of transformation in a student's life. Stepping into the real world is also considered as start of a new mission, a mission to use special knowledge and skills and to contribute in equitable, sustainable growth in building a

Over 25,000 classrooms to be constructed in next 3 yrs: Karnataka CM Bommai

He informed further that in the Shiggaon Assembly constituency, 10 PU colleges are sanctioned to be built and instructions have been given to compulsorily teach Science subjects at these colleges

AR/VR drives into classrooms: How tech is changing education landscape

But the cost of infrastructure for a medium of instruction with virtual reality and augmented reality can prove to be a challenge, especially for private schools

How Pashtepada's smart school inspired 50,000 schools in Maharastra

Digital classrooms are now far more common and advanced than they used to be a few years ago

Technology can never replace classroom teaching and learning: Sisodia

If technology could replace classroom teaching and learning, schools and colleges in various counties would have shut down decades ago, Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said on Thursday

ISRO gives nod to parliamentary panel to implement satellite TV classrooms

ISRO scientists have appeared before the Parliamentary Standing Committee for Education on Friday and made a detailed presentation about the proposed satellite TV classroom for students

Tiger Global-backed Vedantu raises $24 million in extended Series C round

Vedantu plans to expand into newer categories with fresh funding

Creativity with technology key to success in classroom: Survey

92% students and 89% teachers in India expressed a mutual wish to see an increased focus on creativity in the classroom

Computers in the classroom

Schools without internet access are given DVDs of the software