Impact of technology on education

Technology and various communication processes have lead to the development of different sectors, and have added to their growth in a big way. We all have become technology freak and get highly attracted to the latest developments, which make our lives easier in one way or the other. Even the fundamentalism of our life has changed with the introduction of technology in almost every part of our lives. Starting from the early morning, our life is totally dependent on technology and hence has landed us to a stage where we just cannot live without the use of automated tools. To let the students learn the basics of these education processes, the colleges in India, have started introducing courses, which would train the students in the subjects pertaining to the latest demands of the industry.

The subjects have been modified and the curriculum has been set according to the requirement of the respective industry. Other than introducing courses as per the latest demands, the schools and colleges of India, have also started adopting the latest technologies to teach the students. Many new ways have been introduced in the country, which provide various opportunities to its students to enhance their skills and face the competition globally. The institutes and the colleges are no doubt trying to match the pace with the rest of the world, but our teachers and the dictators, imparting education to the students need to upgrade their skills.

It is highly imperative for the growth of the students to have well trained teachers. The teachers of the schools and colleges needs to be updated by the medium of workshops or training sessions, so that they are able to synchronise with the time and technology. We need to come over from the traditional method of teaching and adopt new methodologies of teaching. A solution needs to be brought out, which would be a mixture of the traditional and the technological ways, which would instil the all the latest developments in the students. 
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Give alphabets the shape of your imagination

Right career goal and the correct route to achieve that destination is the most important requirement these days. It is generally seen, that students tend to opt for a career field, which is in demand and which is preferred by a large number of other students. But I am sure there are students who have an urge to do something different and want to pave their route towards success in a different way. Today, I was reading about a career field, which would surely interest all the students with an inclination towards creativity and the course is calligraphy. I know it’s quite shocking, but it seems to be an interesting career opportunity for those blessed with the flavour of innovation and creativity. 

Career in calligraphy in today’s date is not only limited to handwriting, but it has also extended its arena in the fields of graphic designing and digital media. The students aiming for this career, needs to have a flair in writing styles and the proficiency over drawing creative images of words and producing new ways of writing alphabets and numbers. Beautifying a document and giving new meanings to it, is the main job of a calligrapher. There is no university course in calligraphy provided in India, but still there are many short term courses, which make a student earn proficiency in the field of calligraphy. Institutes like Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts, New Delhi, Achyut Pallav School of Calligraphy, Mumbai, Calligraphy India, New Delhi, etc, are the ones which are renowned for providing calligraphy courses in India. 

There are many other institutes also, but before taking admission in those, you must check the credibility of the institute and the education provided by them. The scope of this career is growing day by day with its need in the various fields of designing like fashion designing and interior designing. So if you have the power of imagination, then you can surely rock the world of designing by learning the art of calligraphy. 

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Knowledge Utsav, the Largest R & D Conference in India

The Indian education system is setting new benchmarks everyday with one or the other achievements. After signing multi million education deals with US & UK and launching the proposal of Unique ID systems, next in line is the largest research and development (R & D) conference in India for the first time ever.

The conference to be held on August 28, 2010, Saturday is going to be a huge platform bringing 400 research papers from 44 disciplines along with over 100 inspirational talks. This meet named ‘Knowledge Utsav’ is to provide India the much needed R & D momentum by bringing together the brightest of the researchers and developers across various disciplines. This largest ever R & D event is organized by EDU.IN in association with Tumkur University and Jain Research Foundation (JGi) at the Jain University, Global Campus, Kanakapura Taluk, Bangalore Rural.

Those in education industry believe that despite the reforms introduced by the government, there is a long way to go to achieve academic success globally. The roadmap for 21st century needs to address the upcoming challenges to nurture future leaders. This Utsav is conceived with objectives of encouraging creative thinking while creating a platform for government, researchers, scientists and students to interact and exchange ideas. It has been emphasized time and again that India possesses immense talent and potential which is yet to be explored. The conference aims at lending a helping hand to aspiring researchers by providing them some visibility.

If any of the researchers, students, faculties, corporates, scholars or R & D Organizations are interested in participating in the Utsav, they need to apply by August 9. Those whose abstracts are selected after screening of the entries shall be intimated by August 12. This meet is sure to revolutionize the R & D sector in India.

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India and UK Join Hands to Prosper Education Sector

The education sector in India is reaching unprecedented heights with government signing deals worth crores of rupees with various countries. With the mission of spreading high quality education to students in India, the Ministry is collaborating with numerous foreign education institutions. Through various multi-million agreements and deals, exchange programs, workshops and other such efforts, the educations system is surely undergoing a transformation phase.

Some of the recent achievements in academic sector include India-US summit on higher education; investment of gargantuan amounts in technology institutes; extension of loans at cheaper interest rates through education loan camps; promotion of e-learning trends and adoption of Unique ID system. The latest feather added in the cap is finalizing of a 5 million pound deal with UK facilitated through the UK-India Education and Research Initiative (UKIERI). The two nations are coming together to work on developing and disseminating education among students in both India and UK.

The Indo-UK deal involves setting up of new educational institutes and holding skill development & leadership programs. It includes focusing on assurance and maintenance of quality of the courses offered to the students. India and UK are equal partners in the deal i.e. both of them have invested 2.5 million pounds each after signing the MoU today on July 28. University Grants Commission (UGC), the Commission that allocates grants to Universities, has funded the share of nearly Rs. 18 crores on behalf of India.

UK has expressed interest in developing education with India as a partner by including the proposed Innovation Universities of our country on its agenda. It wishes to set up new institutes besides developing such universities and take it further. Indian education system is acknowledged worldwide and so, many countries are looking forward for active educational tie-ups. Such programs are expected to boost India’s education sector tremendously and take it to uncharted territories.

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Say NO TO RAGGING

College is a place, which gives new definitions to student’s life and welcomes the students to a new phase, where at every point they get to learn new things. Colleges in India are meant to make students learn different situations, so that they are further able to become competent enough to deal with the complications of life. One thing, which every student has to face is ragging, which is usually meant to introduce the students with the seniors and make them familiar with the college environment. But, with the changing times, the definitions and the ways in which the ragging is being conducted in colleges is changing drastically. Now ragging has become a tool, which is used by the seniors to humiliate the freshers and to make them realise their power. Due to which ragging has been started considered in the negative sense, and in fact it has caused a terror in the students, due to which they prefer not going to college in the first few days.

This has to be stopped, by any means it has to be. Though, ragging has taken the shape of a terrifying act performed by the seniors of the college, to harass the freshers in one way or the other, but somewhere, someone has to take a step ahead and put a ban on such degrading actions. There are many unions and groups formed in the colleges of India, which are for anti- ragging. But, it is still not working and many students are not following the rules and norms formed against ragging. They say ragging is for fun, but if we actually see, the kind of ragging practised in the colleges today are for the fun of seniors only, but for the freshers it becomes an embarrassment.

Therefore, before doing any such heinous act, first try and place yourself there, and feel the pain and humiliation, a student goes through, when he is being ragged. It is actually a crime, and moreover being a senior, you should welcome the freshers coming to your college in a cheerful manner and make them feel comfortable in the college environment. This would not only add value to your college, but you will also gain respect in the eyes of the new fuchas!!

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So, all set to rock !!

Colleges are about to open, this is the time, when a new phase of your life will begin and you will get to enter an entire different world, which is a mix of education and fun. I know there must be so many thoughts going in your mind. What would happen, what would you wear, how will be the people there, what would the college environment like, how would the teachers behave, and would it be actually like a cool journey towards the achievement of your dream goal. There are a number of things, which a student goes through, before actually starting his first day in college.

So, to lessen and share the burden of thoughts pondering your mind, following are few of the things, which you should keep in mind, before entering your dream college:

 Be positive: Being optimistic is the key to all problems. You need to be positive in your attitude, the way you talk, present things and approach people. A sign humbleness and respect should be reflected in your behaviour. You should not be very egoistic and must have that ability to turn the ball towards your court with your sweetness and majesticity.

 Make your own style statement: Wear clothes you are comfortable in. One should not just copy and paste the latest trends on him, but should wear clothes, which suits their personality and which looks good on him. It’s not always necessary to be dressed the way others are dressing; in fact, you should have the ability to set examples for others.

 Don’t be shy: Drop the attitude of being reserved and shy. Gone are the days, when people would approach you asking, who are you, where are you from, and etc. etc. Now-a-days, you need to step ahead and make a place for yourself in the cluster of the students present in the college. So be open and introduce yourself to others.

Thus, by following few of the above mantra’s you can control your nervousness and move ahead with the ticklish feeling of entering your dream college, and yes be confident and have a fantastic career ahead!

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Last chance for admission in DU !

Securing a seat in any of the DU colleges seems to be the toughest nut to crack in today’s scenario. The cut- off lists for DU released this year were unimaginably high and students have been drooling around the various colleges of Delhi University, to grab a seat for themselves in the course of their choice. Most of the colleges under Delhi University have closed their admissions after releasing the third cut- off list. It has been a heart breaking announcement for most of the students. But still there is a hope, as some of the colleges have released the fourth cut- off list for admissions. The fourth cut – off list was listed in the colleges on 6th July and the students can fill in the admission forms till 9th of July, i.e. today. The students should immediately check their stats, as in whether they match with the admission criteria’s for the fourth cut- off list or not. This is your last chance to board the train for admission into the most prestigious educational institution of the country, i.e. Delhi University.

While filling the OMR sheet, the students are expected to fill at least two or three career options, which widens the chance of them cracking in any one of the courses applied. Becoming a part of the Delhi University is the choice of every student, for which each and every possible effort should be made. In case of the courses, which have entrance examinations, the students should give their best shots and crack the entrance tests, with all their hard work and abilities.

Success does not come through short cuts; you need to put in a lot to achieve the status of a winner. And admission in the college of DU, is the very first step of a student towards the achievement of his goal, therefore the student should put his best foot forward and should keep trying till the last ray of hope diminishes.

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Is course more important or college?

The cut-off list is out and this year’s cut–off is invariably high. The students are really in a shock to see the 5-6% hike in the cut-off this year as compared to the last years. The panic for the admission into one’s favourite college has already started. Students are getting very worried about their future and are now eagerly waiting for the next cut–offs. These cut-off lists of the college of Delhi university, plays the most important role in letting a student choose the right course and college for him. The top most colleges of Delhi University like, Hindu, LSR, KMC, Hansraj, have the highest of the cut-offs, because of which many students are facing the stages, where their dreams might get broken.

In fact, I heard on radio that for taking admission in the choice of their college, many students are even ready to change their course. I know college is important, but changing the choice of course, because of the unavailability of the seat in college of your choice, is something really not acceptable. I mean, how a student can compromise with his choice of his career. A student is said to give his best efforts in the studies, if the course he is perusing is of his interest. But, sacrificing your choice for the college does not seem to be a wise decision. The brand name of the college does matter, but I don’t think that should overpower the choice of your career.

Therefore, the decision of the course as well as the college should be taken very wisely. It’s a life time decision and affects the whole future of the student. So, all the students should be very careful with the course they opt for, which should surely be a reflection of your interests and preferences.

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Huge Investments Made to Improve Tech Education in India

A whopping Rs.2,430 crores will be invested under the second phase of the Technical Education Quality Improvement Programme (TEQIP) in India. Around 200 engineering colleges will be competitively selected to bridge the huge gap between the quality and education standards of the IITs and others.

The objective of this improvisation of technical colleges is to upgrade the overall standards of education. The Cabinet Committee of Economic Affairs (CCEA) gave thumbs up to the next phase of the scheme of education up-gradation running since 2003. IITs offer an unsurpassable quality of technical education in India and so, the efforts are being made to bring other engineering colleges closer to their superior levels. Along with assistance from World Bank (Rs.1,395.50 cr.), state and private institution (Rs.518.50 cr. and Rs.16 cr.) too will make investments in the government’s mega project TEQIP (contributing Rs.500 cr.) divided into three phases.

The scheme is 10 to 12 years long with first phase being completed in the year 2009 covering 127 colleges in 13 states. This project is open to all engineering institutions approved by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). The committee CCEA chaired by Prime Minister, Manmohan Singh has recently approved the proposal for investment in second phase of the project.

The mammoth investments made into upgrading quality of education in India is surely going to strengthen institutions resulting in improved learning outcomes and employment chances for graduates. It is all set to scale up post graduate education and demand-driven research and development and innovation. This would further lead to establishment of centers of excellence and imparting of pedagogical training as well. Such initiatives are definitely a key to add quality professionals to the already talented workforce of India while making it one of the most sought after human resource destination.

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Novel Learning Mantra : Borrow and Study

The young generation in India has been maturing everyday, call it Western influence or age of technology or increasing awareness or anything else. The Generation Y definitely knows how to handle itself and overgrow the boundaries they have been fenced in for so long. Thwarted till today by societal pressure, they are now coming up as the future leaders who are poised and competent enough to take on the world.

These global leaders of the future are taking rein of their lives in their hands from as early as their schooling times. No longer hidden behind their mothers’ shelter or guided by their parents, the youth of today is ready to unharness the horse and take it full on. This begins even before they complete their schooling as they plan their career path and the course of action well in advance. Immediately after clearing Class X exams, they would join coaching centers for preparation of engineering, medical, law and other entrances for various government and private institutes of higher education. And then after preparing for two years and clearing the entrance, they get into the graduation colleges. Then begins the preparation for clearing through post graduate colleges offering courses like MBA, MCA, MA, etc. These institutes generally charge hefty sums of money as tuition fees which salaried people may not be able to afford owing to the increasing cost of living and fluctuating markets.

Here comes the role of education loans as they have made it much easier for students to pursue higher education. Taking loans or borrowing from banks was earlier seen in negative light as it invites liabilities and burdens but has become important today to live a quality life. So, the education fee of students is financed by banks who then repay the loan after completing the course and getting a good job.

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Admission time at DU (Delhi University)

Delhi University is an institution, which is popular across the globe for its educational facilities and its quality of education. Students not only from India, but foreigners can also be seen working hard to grab a seat for themselves in the colleges of Delhi University. Due to the limitation of seats in the DU colleges, it is not possible for all the students to become a part of the DU. There is a total of 83 colleges under Delhi University, most of which provide education in all subjects, with one or more specialised subjects. DU has many courses, in which admissions are provided to students on the basis of their merits lists. So, all those who have scored well in their 12th boards can surely dream of taking admission in the college of their choice

But at the moment, what must be going in your mind is which course to opt for, which course would help you in paving the route towards a bright future. Choosing the course after 12th is really a tough task to do, because it is the step, which forms the basis, on which the four pillars of your career will stand. The admission to these colleges is mostly on the merit basis, but there are many courses in Delhi University which has started taking entrance examinations for few subjects. Courses like English honours, Masters in Business Administration, M Sc. Operational Research, Dental entrance examination, etc are the subjects which give admission to students on the basis of their performance at entrance examinations:

The entrance examinations are taken to give equal chance to each and every student to prove their capability and grab a seat for themselves. There is a minimum percentage required for taking entrance examination in DU, which is on the basis of their merit card in the 12th boards. The cut- off list of DU colleges for this year is still awaited and I hope and will pray that all of you get admission in your desired colleges.

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Admission time !!

Results are out, and what is in the mind of every student is admission into few of the most prestigious colleges of India. Results are the time, which decide the future of many students of the country. Anyhow scoring good marks in board exams in India is a factor which is directly related to the pride of the whole family of the student. If you get to score high marks in senior secondary examination, then you surely have booked a seat for yourself in the top most colleges of India. Students from the very starting of the year, put in a lot of efforts to produce the best of their results at the end of the session.

Though, these days’ students have loads of other opportunities, which do not require you to be a master blaster in academics. But, it is the aim of every student to fulfill the expectations of his teachers and family. Also, it is true, that a student's capability cannot be judged in those three hours of examination. Therefore, most of the top colleges in India have entrance examinations in respective subjects. Giving these examinations are basically the methods, which paves the way towards the students destined courses and subjects.

You must be thinking that final results are the showcase of what a student has studied throughout the year. This is absolutely true, but we believe it or not, somewhere, somehow, sometimes, luck also plays a vital role. Well there are many contradictory and supporting things, which can be raised as discussion. But for now I hope you all have scored well in 12th boards, and these marks will surely help you in succeeding in your goals. And yes not to forget, the 10th boards, whose results have come out today and with the grace of god all the 10th board students must be having a gala time right now!

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Entry in a renowned college is a sure short way to success

Students these days are very much considered about their future and the job to which they land after doing a particular course. Whether it’s you or me, we make it sure that a proper plan is followed to reach the destination or the goal decided. Obviously there are back ups for the same, but we put in the best possible efforts to fulfil our aim through the primary route. For students like us, the sure short way to success is grab a seat in the most renowned college, after which things like jobs and success follows. Though, the most difficult part is taking admission in these colleges, but, once a student gets enrolled in such colleges, the road to success is comparatively much easier and convenient. Hard work is surely the synonym to success, so if you say, its difficult, that a lot of hard work has to be put in, for taking admission in the cream college of the country, then it’s surely not your cup of tea.

These colleges takes a lot from you in the starting, you need to study like crazy, need to have extra intelligence, must have great analysing power, put in a lot of money, but at the end what it gives you back is unbelievable. Loads of success, name, fame and an ever growing bright career, are the sure rewards given by these institutes. Whatever you put in, whether its money, hard work or madness in the form of time you studied for, works as an investment for your future, the return of which is manifold.

Therefore, one should never hesitate or act lazy in investing all these factors, because initially if you are able to crack a seat in the top institutes of the country, then your future is set. The associations, these institutes have with companies and faculty is mind blowing and surely helps in making it easy for the student to find a perfect and suitable job for himself. Being a part of such institutes, your condition can also be compared with a child who is in the safe arms of his mother, where you don’t have to fight for anything, everything comes to you in a ready made format, which is in this case is money, fame and loads of success!!

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Gujarat hoping for help from IFC, for funding in higher education projects

Higher education is the ultimate route, which helps in landing the person to his dream job. Whether it’s you or me, everyone wants to achieve high degrees from good institutes or colleges, the degrees which helps us in cracking most demanded jobs in the industry. The students in the small cities of the country, mostly have to sacrifice their luxurious and lavishing lifestyle in their hometown and move to the metro cities, for obtaining higher education. But now there is good news for the students of Gujarat, the International Finance Corporation, has formed associations with the Gujarat government to help the underserved areas of the city, with the facility of higher education.

The development support agency of Gujarat has appointed IFC, as the main transaction advisor, to help in the set-up of the higher educational institutions, as a result of public- private partnerships. This would definitely lead to a developmental start up of the higher education projects in the state. This is according to a report by business standard, under which it was mentioned that the project which is planned for five years, will provide higher education to 1000 students every year. The city of Gujarat has already been famous for its structural reforms and according to the reposts, the city is said to produce 20 million by the year 2020, in almost all the major industries of the country.

Providing higher education to the underserved areas of the city will surely be an achievement for the government and also because of the larger interests and involvement of the private sector in the reformation of the education as an industry, this declaration, doesn’t seem to be fake or wage. So, in the next few years, we would surely be able to see city of Gujarat as another major hub of education.

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RTE- a step towards a developed nation

RTE or right to free and compulsory education for children is a step by the government of India, which is bound to make major reforms in the education system of the country, thereby, marking a noticeable growth in the country’s economic condition. According to the act, children from the age of six to fourteen are entitled to free and compulsory education from a neighbourhood government school. There is no direct or indirect fees attached with this system, the children can seek free elementary education from the government. The passing of the RTE Act 2009, is said to be a historic moment in the country’s development, due to the fact that it will act as a key to the dreams of all the unprivileged children who because of their financial conditions are not able to attend schools.

Also, with the increasing prices of all the commodities, parents these days are very worried about the rising fees of the schools. Free education at the elementary level will work as a relief for parents and will allow then to save money for the higher education of their children, which we all know is touching heights these days. Government has also planned to provide training to the teachers about all the advanced technologies and teaching methods, to impart best education to the students. This will also help in improvising the image of education standards of government schools in the country.

Special measures would be taken to ensure children friendly environment and to motivate them to learn and study. School management committees will be formed in every school, which will be entitled to work for the betterment of the students and ensure that proper standards of education are maintained in the school. Well, all this many more reformatory measures are said to be covered under the RTE Act 2009, but what a common man like you and me would wait for, is the implementation of these acts. Implementation of these acts would ensure a developmental and hassle free growth for our future generation and thereby making education a birth right for every individual, leading the country towards the tag of a developed nation.

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