The Pranava Institute

ITS OUT!! 🥁 🥁 🥁 We are thrilled to share that the Unboxing Tech Toolkit: The Materiality of the Smartphone is now available for download and print in Hindi! We teamed up with educator Rovin Pushp who translated and tested the toolkit with his students. #toolkit #Hindi We aim to translate this toolkit, created in English, into diverse #IndianLanguages to increase the reach and accessibility of these educational resources at the intersection of technology, #sustainability, digital awareness and #consciousconsumption. Download the toolkit in Hindi: https://lnkd.in/gXUwv2yv Shutout to educators, researchers and organisations who may want to use this across different settings! Download now! ⏬ ⏬ ⏬ https://lnkd.in/gXUwv2yv Tagging our friends who may like this: Dhanyashri Kamalakannan Tarunima Prabhakar Osama Manzar Namrata Maheshwari Teach For India

We are #HIRING! 🥁 🥁 Apply below to work with us at the intersection of #emergingtech, #policy, and society in India! This is an in-person role based out of New Delhi in India, with some travel. We are looking for individuals passionate about how research on tech policy can create impact, and create engagement with a wide variety of stakeholders and communities. Check out our work here: https://lnkd.in/gmyqQgc4 Why Work with us? ✔️ Join a dynamic team ✔️ Multi-disciplinary projects ✔️ Continuous learning and leadership opportunities ✔️ Collaborative, innovative, and forward-thinking work environment #jobalerts #hiringnow #researchjobs #techpolicy #jobsintechpolicy

We will be presenting insights and learnings from our Design Beyond Deception project at the BT Business ‘Weekly Pulse’ call on November 14th, 2024. Titiksha and Dhanyashri from our team will delve into the challenges of #deceptivedesign, its impact on users, and strategies to create more ethical and trusted design patterns. Join us as we explore ways to identify and mitigate deceptive design patterns, and build alternative, trustworthy digital futures! 🗓️ 14th November 2024 ⏰ 15:35 - 16:25 pm IST 📍Online 🔗Explore the Design Beyond Deception project: https://lnkd.in/gv5KX5Je Titiksha Vashist Shyam Krishnakumar Dhanyashri Kamalakannan Lakshmipriya Pai BT Group #DeceptiveDesign #DarkPatterns #TrustworthyDesign #TechnologyPolicy #EthicalDesign #ProductDevelopment #ConsumerProtection #India #UK

📣 We’re Hiring! Senior Research Analyst, Technology Policy The Pranava Institute is looking for dynamic individuals with a track record in research and writing to work with an interdisciplinary team on #emergingtechnology, #policy, and society-focused #research. Individuals should have a Master's Degree with 2-3 years of work experience, and the ability to steer research projects which align with the Institute's focus areas. We offer a dynamic work environment with #purposedriven projects, #global collaboration, and a focus on #wellbeing. As part of the core team, you’ll conduct in-depth research on emerging tech issues, analyse policy trends, and draft reports. If you like creative, innovative and interdisciplinary research, this job is for you! 📍 Location: New Delhi 🗓 Last date to apply: 15th November 2024, 5:00 pm (IST) 🏢 Type: Full-time, On-site Learn more and apply: 📄 Job Description: https://lnkd.in/gwzdWGir   🔗 APPLY HERE: https://lnkd.in/gmit5SUh   Feel free to contact us at hello@pranavainstitute.com should you have any questions about the position. #JoinUs in shaping the #future of technology policy in #India and the #world! 🌏 🌏 🌏 #Hiring #TechPolicyJobs #Research #Jobs #TechnologyPolicy #Applynow #ResearchAnalyst #IndiaTechPolicy #HiringNow Titiksha Vashist Shyam Krishnakumar Dhanyashri Kamalakannan

The Pranava Institute successfully conducted a workshop on deceptive design at DesignUp Conference 2024! More than 20 enthusiastic participants actively engaged in exploring the complexities of deceptive design and its impact. The workshop utilised activities from our "Design Beyond Deception" manual, equipping participants with the skills to identify and mitigate deceptive practices. 🌑 🌑 🌑 A highlight of the workshop was the collaborative exercise where teams tackled real-world cases of deceptive patterns and developed innovative trusted design alternatives. Over 80% of attendees reported gaining a deeper understanding of deceptive design and its implications, and many expressed interest in conducting similar workshops in their organisations and universities. 💡 💡 💡 On day 1 of the conference, our Co-Founder, Titiksha Vashist, delivered an insightful #lightningtalk on deceptive design, global regulations, and the crucial role designers play in building a safer, #trustworthy digital future. We were delighted to observe the enthusiastic reception of our 'Design Beyond Deception' manual among designers, product leaders, individual practitioners, design teams, and educators, who also expressed their intention to integrate the manual's insights into their daily work to tackle #deceptivedesign. Our sincere thanks to Shiva Viswanathan and Jay Dutta for inviting us to DesignUp 2024, to share our insights and learnings from our years of work on deceptive design, and thanks to the entire DesignUp crew! Titiksha Vashist Shyam Krishnakumar Dhanyashri Kamalakannan DesignUp Conference Notre Dame-IBM Tech Ethics Lab Nuno Moniz #DesignUp2024 #DUp24 #DeceptiveDesign #DarkPatterns #TechnologyPolicy #TrustworthyDesign

We participated in the INCLUDE+Art residency program and annual event in Leeds, UK! The residency hosted INCLUDE+Art fellows from across the world, including Titiksha Vashist, our Co-Founder, and Udisha Madan, an artist and designer we collaborated with for this project. Our project, titled ‘Exploring Digital Joys’ by approaching the idea of digital equity through the principle of diversity, sought to understand how young people in India experience joy online. By leveraging design as a powerful tool, we conducted a virtual participatory workshop where 15 enthusiastic young participants with diverse backgrounds shared their vibrant perspectives on various ‘digital playgrounds’ and their unique ways of exploring joy online. This inspired us to produce the “City of Digital Joys” #artwork, a vibrant co-created design output that captures insights about the #digitaljoys experienced by young people in India. We also had the pleasure of engaging with other extremely talented residency fellows. As part of a workshop, the fellows engaged with our output by sharing their experiences and perspectives on ‘digital spaces’ in the context of community, togetherness and well being. Udisha Madan also created a live sketch note, driven by a panel of inspiring and entrepreneurial women. Huge thanks to Alicja Pawluczuk, Ph.D . and Rosemary Wilkinson for organising this incredible residency and annual event! Shout out to all the INCLUDE+Art residency fellows Marta Grabowska, Aleksandra Pieńkosz, Allison R., Thomas Diafas, Alba Hernández Sánchez, Aldessa Georgiana Lincan and Samiir Saunders for their fabulous work. Explore the project here: https://lnkd.in/geUsfKBA Titiksha Vashist Shyam Krishnakumar Dhanyashri Kamalakannan Udisha Madan INCLUDE+ Network

We are thrilled to announce that Shyam Krishnakumar, Co-Founder of The Pranava Institute, will be joining a panel discussion on "Amplifying Voices: Media and Information Literacy for Sustainable Development" on October 9th, 2024, at 12:30 PM IST. Chaired by Mr. Alton Grizzle, the discussion aligns with UNESCO's work on media and information literacy as a key driver of sustainable development. Tune in to hear the expert panelists share insights on how Media and Information Literacy can empower individuals to critically engage with sustainability issues, combat misinformation, prepare us for the evolving landscape of Generative AI, and contribute to inclusive, sustainable, and resilient urban spaces. Register to attend - https://lnkd.in/gmUWRa2n #MediaandInformationLiteracy #SustainableDevelopment #Misinformation #UNESCO #SustainableUrbanFutures #UNESCOMILAlliance Titiksha Vashist Shyam Krishnakumar Dhanyashri Kamalakannan

The 2024 UNESCO Youth Global Education Monitoring Report (GEM Report UNESCO) on Technology in Education has been launched! Based on insights from over 1,500 youth and students across 8 regions, the report emphasises prioritising learner needs and ensuring equitable and appropriate use of technology in education. The Pranava Institute hosted the UNESCO Global Education Monitoring Report on Technology in Education Consultation for South Asian Region. Here are the key insights which emerged from our consultation: - Linguistic, social, and resource barriers hinder the equitable digitalization of education in South Asia. A more inclusive, multi-stakeholder approach is essential to overcome these obstacles. - Effective technology integration requires a multifaceted strategy involving specialised budgets, state-level policies, innovative approaches and teacher training. Inclusive technology, such as accessible devices and AI solutions, must be prioritised for learners with disabilities. Addressing digital divides necessitates improved infrastructure, overcoming language barriers, and ensuring equitable digital access for all. - Participants emphasised the need for technology to support sustainable education systems and address multifaceted challenges. Policies should focus on community-building, decentralised solutions, and affordable financial options to empower young people. Read the 2024 UNESCO Youth GEM Report on Technology in Education here: https://lnkd.in/d24dVmNn Hear from Titiksha Vashist, our Co-Founder, as she shares key insights from her role as the South Asian Consultation Lead for the 2024 UNESCO Youth GEM Report on Technology in Education, in the video below. #TechOnOurTerms #2024YouthReport #SDG4 #GEMReport #Education #Technology #UNESCO #TechPolicy #TechinEducation Titiksha Vashist Shyam Krishnakumar Dhanyashri Kamalakannan Laura Stipanovic GEM Report UNESCO Restless Development