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UPCOMING EVENT! On Thursday 7th November at 1pm GMT we're holding a major convening on 'Assessing the Quality of AI'. RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/dd6PnbBS SUMMARY: In this convening, insights will be provided into how AI-powered EdTech can be effectively assessed for quality, scalability, and pedagogical soundness, particularly in resource-constrained environments. We will bring together organisations providing thought leadership around evidence and the use and development of AI benchmarks, as well as developers with practical experience of considering AI quality during development to share their learnings. The session will address current practice and challenges around evidence collection and benchmarking in the AI education sector, and how these can be tackled. PROGRAMME: Jared Lee and María José Ogando Portela will welcome participants and frame the discussion followed by presentations from: SPEAKERS: William Gayne, Head of Product Strategy, Oak National Academy Dr Salome Maro, Dept of Computer Science, University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) Dr Oliver Garrod, Chief Data Scientist, AI-for-Education.org This will be followed by a panel discussion on EdTech frameworks chaired by our founder and CEO Dr Paul Atherton. PANEL: Gouri Gupta, Director of EdTech, Central Square Foundation Professor Nicola Pitchford, Head of QA, International Centre for EdTech Impact; WiKIT Nissi Madu, Managing Partners, Co-creation HUB (CcHUB) Come and join the conversation! 🗓 Thursday 7th November 2024 - 1-2.30pm GMT 📌 Online RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/dd6PnbBS See our QA Framework and find out more about our work on AI benchmarks for education here: https://lnkd.in/dmzT8J8C #AIforEducation #AIinEducation Fab Inc Team4Tech

How can a child's learning be strengthened with regular, low stakes assessments that are conducted at key transition points like Grades 3, 5 and 8? 📖 Dr. Jayshree Oza (Senior Advisor, CSF) and Sridhar Rajagopalan (Co-Founder & Chief Learning Officer, Educational Initiatives) share their expert POV on the 'what', 'why' and 'how' of these assessments for enhanced #studentlearning, especially at the foundational stage. Listen now to the final episode in our special series with The Indian Express' flagship daily news show, 3 Things. 👉 https://lnkd.in/gkmFEsQU Do tune in to all five episodes and share your thoughts in the comments below! Niharika Nanda | Anustup Nayak | Akashi K. | Pooja Nagpal | Pranav Kothari . . #SchoolAssessments #schoolexams #learning #FLN #foundationallearning #exams

“We want that education by which character is formed, strength of mind is increased, the intellect is expanded, and by which one can stand on one’s own feet" - Swami Vivekananda. This #UNDay, we reflect on the relevance of the United Nations’ #SDG4, which aims to ensure inclusive, equitable quality education and promotes lifelong learning opportunities for all. 📚 Quality education is not just a goal — it is the foundation for global development, empowering individuals to thrive and contribute to society. 🌍 At Central Square Foundation, we are proud to recommit to this mission. By focussing on Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN), we are striving to ensure that every child in India can ‘learn to read’, so that they can ‘read to learn’. Learn more about our work: https://lnkd.in/dEMBCW8E #UnitedNationsDay #UNDay2024 #SDG4 #qualityeducation #GlobalEducation #foundationallearning

India has made significant strides in improving access to school #education and achieving near-universal enrolment. However, to ensure that all children can reap the benefits of being in school, there is a need to build on this progress. The focus must now shift to the quality of education being imparted in our schools. Check out our latest #blog, penned by Komal Kasera and Ishani Srivastava from CSF's School Governance team, where they explore how independent regulation through the State School Standards Authority (SSSA), as proposed by the National Education Policy (#NEP) 2020, can ensure accountability and drive systemic improvements across all schools in India. ➡ Read now: https://bit.ly/SSSABlog . . Centre for Civil Society | FICCI ARISE School Education Conference | Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) | Anita Karwal | Harish Doraiswamy | Kapil Khurana #SSSA #schoolregulation #independentregulation #schooleducation

Right from providing personalised, immediate feedback to teachers in the classroom to helping students learn more seamlessly, #AI can play a crucial role in supporting students' learning when used right. Hear more on this in our latest #podcast with The Indian Express, where Swati Vasudevan (Managing Director for Khan Academy India) and Gouri Gupta (Project Director - EdTech at CSF) talk about the evolving space for AI in EdTech. 🎙 Tune in NOW👉 https://lnkd.in/guTeyCQv This is the fourth episode of our five-part series with The Indian Express' flagship news show '3 Things', where we have been bringing together education experts to share insights around the key pillars of advancing #foundationallearning for children in India. Watch this space for the final episode, and tag someone who will find this series useful in the comments below! . . #SabkaEdTech #AIliteracy #AIinEducation #EdTech #genAI

"It is essential to have a strategic approach to adopting EdTech solutions to ensure both access to digital solutions and enhanced learning outcomes", shares Dr. IV Subba Rao (Retd. IAS officer, former Chief of Literacy and Non-formal Education at UNESCO, Paris) in his latest #opinion piece on CNBC-TV18. Dr. Subba Rao argues how the adoption of #EdTech is a means to an end, rather than the end itself. In line with this, he highlights the imperative need for a strategic approach towards adoption of EdTech solutions, based on evidence and ease of implementation. ➡ Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/g6kWFxZB Sharing multiple real-world examples of how EdTech-first initiatives like Personalised Adaptive Learning (#PAL) can enhance student #learningoutcomes, Dr. Subba Rao also talks about EdTech Tulna -- an evaluation index developed by experts at Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, aiming to support governments with the selection of well-designed, contextually relevant learning software for their #EdTech programs. Learn more about Tulna here: https://lnkd.in/gaVwqJhj . . #SabkaEdTech #EdTechTulna #edtechinnovation #tech4learning #educationimpact

Positive involvement of parents is key for a child's educational success! ✨ CSF's District Project Management Unit (DPMU) team in West Champaran, Bihar recently supported the organisation of 'Grand Parent-Teacher Meetings (PTMs)' in seven schools across seven blocks of the district. It was heartening to see more than 900 parents showing up for these sessions to interact with teachers and participate in their children's learning journeys. Our team used these forums to not only talk about the importance of #foundationallearning skills in a child's learning journey, but also recognised parents whose children were attending school regularly. . . #NIPUNBihar #BiharEducation #FoundationHaiSahi #WestChamparan #ongroundimpact #educationimpact #NEP2020

Teachers and educators are the backbone of our education system. In this edition of #TheEDge, our monthly newsletter, we celebrate their dedication and innovative approaches towards ensuring that all students learn and grow! In this issue, read the inspiring stories of two head teachers: 👩🏫 Puja Chetri from Assam, who reflects on her 12-year teaching journey, sharing the innovative methods that she has used to boost student learning outcomes. 👨🏫 Rangaiah Kaderla from Telangana, who highlights how engaging parents and the community can enhance #foundationallearning, and how technology is transforming education - both, at school and home. READ HERE: https://lnkd.in/gnfqt3V7 📩 Subscribe to The EDge by hitting the 'Subscribe' button on our website: https://lnkd.in/dEMBCW8E #EDgenewsletter #TeacherVoices #ClassroomHeroes #teacherinterviews #FLN #nep2020 #schooleducation

📢 Hiring now! Here's your chance to join the EdTech team at CSF and lead our AI Literacy initiative #AISamarth supported by Google.org, the philanthropic arm of Google. 🌟 About the Role: As part of the team working on the AI Samarth initiative, you will have the opportunity to contribute to empowering over 5 million students, parents and educators with the skills and knowledge necessary to harness the potential of #AI.   💡 Why Join Us? As part of our #EdTech team, you will get a chance to collaborate with leading EdTech innovators and global funders to design impactful AI-driven initiatives that have the potential to transform #education across India. Apply now! Project Manager/Project Lead, EdTech 2-9 years of experience 👉 Click here: https://bit.ly/EdTech_PMPL Natasha Agarwal | Rushali Mehrotra | Atma Dinnie Charles . . #AIjobs #EdTechJobs #HiringNow #immediatehiring #Education #InnovationRoles #educationimpact #impactjobs

Yesterday, we bid farewell to one of India's most remarkable business and philanthropic leaders, Sir Ratan Tata. His contribution to nation-building, marked by his humility, innovation and ethical leadership, are etched into the fabric of modern India. Ratan Tata's legacy as a true karmayogi - one who led with empathy and a commitment to social impact - will continue to be an inspiration for generations to come, guiding our collective efforts towards building a better future for Bharat. Tata Group | Tata Trusts | The Convergence Foundation  . . #RatanTata #tribute #inspiration #TataGroup #InMemory