In a momentous event on January 28, Chief Minister Pema Khandu, during his visit to West Kameng district, unveiled a slew of projects. The inauguration ceremony, graced by the presence of Honourable Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein, Honourable Member of Parliament Tapir Gao, and respected MLAs including Phurpa Tsering, D. W. Kharma, and Kumsi Sidisow, among others, marked a significant step towards advancing technology-enabled education in the region. One of the notable projects that was launched was Project TECH-SHALA (Technology-Enabled Creative and Holistic Lab).
TECH-SHALA is a special technology-centric lab initiated by Akriti Sagar, the West Kameng District Commissioner. It focuses on using technology to help kids grow better by improving their skills, encouraging creative thinking, and supporting their overall development. The project is all about making learning fun and creative with the help of technology. By fostering a space that encourages intellectual progress, TECH-SHALA intends to be the agent for the development of young minds within the district.
This ground-breaking tech-driven project is not limited to the nearby area; seven other innovative labs were made accessible throughout the expansive West Kameng district. Cutting-edge TECH-VADI labs are set up in Dangsing, Dirang, Wanghoo-II, Singcung, Khoina, Nafra, and Naktangbaw, Shergaon. In addition, the inauguration included the ASTROTECH LABs at GSS, Dirmag Village, and Upper Primary School, Bomdila, as well as the B.LA.C.K. Lab at District Hospital Bomdila, which is devoted to Braille Literacy for Accessibility, Creativity, and Knowledge.
Every Tech-VADI and Astrotech Lab serves as a source of technical innovation and basic literacy, extending to the most remote corners of West Kameng. These initiatives seek to offer opportunities and experiences that contribute to significant cognitive and individual growth. In addition to ushering in a new era in education, the introduction of these cutting-edge projects reaffirms the government's commitment to inclusive and progressive growth. Once all these labs are effectively up and running, they will be ideal locations for developing skills, encouraging innovation, and imparting knowledge, all of which will benefit the region's educational system as a whole.
Technology-driven education in the West Kameng area has a bright future ahead of it owing to the inevitable positive outcomes of TECH-SHALA, TECH-VADI, and ASTROTECH LAB. The government wants to provide students and those interested in learning with cutting-edge educational materials, which is why these labs have been carefully set up across the district.
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BrahmDevYadav 2 years 2 months ago
What are the features of innovative schools?
Innovative schools understand the importance of creating an environment for holistic education. These spaces are designed to be flexible allowing for group discussions, individual research and hands on activities. They emphasize lighting, open areas and integration of technology as the new standard.
BrahmDevYadav 2 years 2 months ago
What is the role of innovation in teacher education?
This continuous process of gaining new knowledge, refining skills, adopting new methods are essential in enhancing the quality of teachers trained in Teacher Education institutions. In order to adapt such practices, guidance and motivation are essential to make student teachers achieve their goals.
BrahmDevYadav 2 years 2 months ago
Why is innovation important in todays society?
Innovation can take many forms from technological advancements to new business models or social movements. Innovation is essential for progress and growth both in the economy and in society as a whole. It enables us to solve problems, create new opportunities and improve our quality of life.
BrahmDevYadav 2 years 2 months ago
How does innovation help students?
Innovation in education encourages students and teachers to research, explore and use all the tools to uncover something new. Innovation involves a different way of looking at problems and solving them. It also improves education because it compels students to use a higher level of thinking to solve complex problems.
BrahmDevYadav 2 years 2 months ago
What are learning and innovation skills in education?
The learning and innovation sector can be broken down into four categories as referred by educators as the “Four Categories.” The Four Categories are collaboration, communication, creativity and critical thinking. Collaboration is defined as students working with one another towards a common goal.
BrahmDevYadav 2 years 2 months ago
What is innovative learning activities?
Innovative learning environments should provide more opportunities for students to organise themselves and engage in learning. Consider how you can plan for learners having more agency to plan what they need to work on, how they will do this and where they will do this and collaboration between students.
BrahmDevYadav 2 years 2 months ago
What is the best innovation for school?
1. Flipped Classroom Approach.
2. Audiobooks and Dictation Software.
3. Digital Content Libraries.
4. Social Media for Collaborative Learning.
5. Simulation Games.
6. Augmented Reality.
7. Virtual Reality.
BrahmDevYadav 2 years 2 months ago
What is innovation in process?
A process innovation is the implementation of a new or significantly improved production or delivery method. This includes significant changes in techniques, equipment and/or software.
BrahmDevYadav 2 years 2 months ago
What is technique in teaching?
Teaching techniques can be defined as an integrated organization that includes a set of materials, devices, tools and educational attitudes that the teacher uses to clarify an idea or to change a vague concept in order to contribute to a better state of the educational process.
BrahmDevYadav 2 years 2 months ago
What are the main seven principles of teaching?
1.Encourage contact between students and faculty.
2.Develop reciprocity and cooperation among students.
3.Encourage active learning.
4.Give prompt feedback.
5.Emphasize time on task.
6.Communicate high expectations.
7.Respect diverse talents and ways of learning.