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A few months ago, my friend asked me if his team could use my app - Quick Revise as the submission idea for the Samsung Solve For Tomorrow Competiton. It's a competition that Samsung hosts every year to encourage and recognise the bright ideas residing within the minds of the youth of our country. I agreed and joined his team of four other students (we're all 12th graders) and the theme for the idea was "Community & Inclusion". Although the idea which we submitted was based on my apps - Quick Revise and Aurora AI (see the "Projects" tab in my LinkedIn profile for more information), together we collaborated and brainstormed on many more relevant and helpful features which we believe could elevate the existing app to another level. These new features which we decided are, of course, on paper for now. The idea which we submitted landed us in the TOP 100 TEAMS from all across India. We worked really hard to prepare for our pitch because it was supposed to be only 5 minutes long! I remember us working from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. and then again from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. to make a wonderful presentation, rehearse our pitch and ensure that we were prepared for any and every question that the jury would ask us the next day. So we're currently in the top 100 teams from across India. In the Top 50 teams in the theme of "Community & Inclusion" In the Top 10 teams in the "West Zone" Out of the Top 10 teams in each zone, only 2 teams will advance to the next round which involved a National pitch to a "Grand Jury" at the Indian Institute Of Technology, Delhi. 🤞🏿 Have a look at our pitch video below 👇🏿 https://lnkd.in/dsNWjSmd

🌟 Celebrating the International Day of Play with FACCM and APPLE! 🎉 Today, as we commemorate the International Day of Play, we're reminded of the profound impact of play on children's development. At FACCM and APPLE, we are committed to creating enriching environments where children can learn, grow, and thrive through play. Play is not just fun; it's fundamental to a child's cognitive, social, emotional, and physical well-being. It fosters creativity, problem-solving skills, and resilience, laying a strong foundation for future success. Did you know that according to the United Nations, play is recognized as a fundamental right of every child? Here's why: 🌱 Holistic Development: Play nurtures physical, cognitive, emotional, and social growth. 🌍 Inclusive Engagement: It brings children together, fostering empathy and understanding. 💡 Problem-Solving Skills: Through play, kids develop creativity and critical thinking. 😊 Well-being: Play promotes happiness, reduces stress, and builds resilience. As educators and caregivers, it's our privilege to nurture the spirit of play in every child we serve. Let's continue to advocate for play-based learning, championing its significance in building brighter futures for our little ones. Happy International Day of Play! 🎈🎨🤸♂️ #InternationalDayofPlay #ChildhoodDevelopment #FACCM #APPLE #PlayMatters

As school leaders, we're always looking for innovative ways to engage our students and prepare them for the challenges of the modern world. One solution that is gaining attention is 3D design learning. Meet Makers Empire a pioneering #edtech company dedicated to unlocking the power of #3Ddesign for schools globally. The curriculum goes beyond technology, offering a transformative approach to #STEM education with proven results. According to the Makers Empire team, their "...3D design learning program enhances students' spatial reasoning, reduces STEM anxiety, and promotes gender equality". They are shaping a future-ready generation by fostering creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration. Curious to experience Makers Empire firsthand? Explore their research-based program with a free trial https://lnkd.in/eNpt6G8i

Civility Starts at Home and School The renewed call for civility is long overdue. To sustain it will require a fundamental shift in human behavior...the change in the tone of words we use will follow. Changing human behavior is a long-view activity. And we must start this effort with parents of newborns. We must demonstrate daily to our kids that righteous anger is rarely a daily occurence. That the baseline is civility. All the inputs from the various forms of media we consume are training children and adults alike that judgement, taking an immediate stand, being extreme is the only way to be recognized. The only way to have an identity. Identity is being formed in the frayed strands of tying together 15-30 second reels, tik toks, whatever blips we think people can digest and affirmed by the # of likes, or loves if you are really needy. Or dislikes if you are aiming to be the anti-hero. Many years ago I taught theatre. When we were working acting technique through improvisational games, often my fourth graders would lean into their competitive selves and argue the outcomes of games. It was strange to me how intense they were about "Improv Olympics." This was after 9/11, during the Second Gulf War... I would often say how blessed we were to be playing theatre games when guns were being pointed at people in too many places around the world. And, yes, they would roll their eyes. I was reminded of this disparate, fractured experience this past weekend. The call for civility seems so counter-cultural right now. And, as such, it is a call to action. A call to action in our homes, first. Our schools, second. The work that must be done in our homes and schools to enculturate our students, and adults, to the norms of civility is immense. We must reintroduce intentionality to what, when, and how we consume media and in how we communicate. Teaching media literacy from neutrality should be integrated through all curriculum. Creativity must be a core experience so children learn to trust their inner voice. And, we must elevate our understanding of how one individual can disrupt. And that disruption can be constructive. Disruption can be civil. How would I like us to disrupt? Each of these are deep commitments that do not take years to implement...and the resistance is not as long as we might fear. - Remove handheld devices. (*Especially w/ our kids under 13 yrs old) - Detox from social media (*Again, especially under 13 yrs old) - Prioritize excessive, unstructured, imaginative play. - Introduce service learning early so our kids engage with disadvantaged populations. - Increase face-to-face problem solving as a foundation of all ed. tech. - Challenge students with big ideas seemingly beyond their age of understanding. Because they're not. Civility. It doesn't start with words. It starts with behaviors. And it starts at home. The words will follow. (Photo from Shutterstock.)

Gaming goes beyond fun - it's shaping digital citizens. 🌐 In this blog, we explain how K-12 students learn online etiquette and critical thinking through play. From empathy to media literacy, this is how games are preparing kids for a connected world! 🤝✨ #gamebasedlearning #edtech #education #edugames #educationalgames #learninggames #digitalcitizenship #k12 #k12edu #k12education #filamentgames #onlineetiquette #criticalthinking

Today, we mark the first International Day of Play. Creativity is exciting. It’s phenomenal what education and technology can produce. For kids, the possibilities are truly significant: fun, learning, curiosity, independence, confidence, social skills, creativity, etc., which are essential for your child’s development. Research from UNICEF Innocenti, co-founded with the LEGO Group in partnership with The University of Sheffield, New York University, The City University of New York and QUT (Queensland University of Technology) found something remarkable: digital games can help children make original ideas, explore, and imagine different possibilities. Insights from my experience facilitating children's play: - Digital play helps children respond to their deep interests. - Children become creative and suggest insightful solutions. - Children build a solid foundation of a sense of belonging and collaboration.  - Children are encouraged to build, invent, and experiment.  - Children feel safe and happy while engaging. Ready to play? This summer, we are thrilled to share the power of play. Join us at Steamoji Calgary West as we press play every day to support children’s well-being and learning, enabling them to create and build worlds. Learn more and book a free session here: https://lnkd.in/gJ34vt8Q Reference: https://lnkd.in/g_Gni7f2

Closing The Gap 2024 Conference Presentation Spotlight 🌟 We will begin by highlighting the importance of adaptation and the role of adapted physical education (APE). We will begin by discussing the use of a student centered approach, review the development of individualized education programs (IEPs) and strategies for assessing goals. We will discuss examples of inclusive games and discuss their benefits. We will explore the use of assistive technology and strategies to facilitate participation and demo the process in creating an adapted device. We will describe how these adaptations and strategies are used in an after school adapted wheelchair basketball program. Attendees will have an opportunity to participate in an adapted game activity simulating an APE session. By the end, participants should have a greater awareness of the importance of APE in promoting independence and encouraging physical activity for individuals with disabilities. Learn more and register today! https://lnkd.in/g7SkCHai #CTG2024 #AssistiveTechnology #AssistiveTech

How do we... 👇 ...create classrooms where every voice feels safe to be heard? 🗣️ ...leverage tech tools to ensure every student has a chance to contribute in a way that feels comfortable to them? ✍️ ...open up the space and opportunity to understand students holistically, building strong enough relationships to gain true insight into individual needs? 💡 Let's talk about these important questions for building more equitable and empowering classrooms. ❓💭 How do you encourage social emotional learning among your students? -- #Wacom #WacomForEducation #Education #EdTech #SEL #WacomOne #TechWithHeart Shireen Faridniya Wacom Michele Dick Dave Burgess

For the 2nd year in a row, our Testing Center sponsored an Accessible Proctoring Conference, bringing in participants from all over California and other states, to learn how to proctor accommodated exams for all students, not just disabled students. Primary objective was to have participants learn how to go beyond what is minimally required for disabled test candidates, while striving to provide what can be universally provided for all test candidates. Topics included: Empowering Inclusive Education: Leveraging Accessibility Tools in Instructional Materials; Empowering Success: Supporting Low Vision Students in Testing Environments; Navigating the Legal and Ethical Landscape of Accessibility in Academic Testing; Roundtable Discussion: Exploring the Intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Disability in Accessible Testing; Last Minute Conversion Using Technology and more. To lighten the intense sessions, but still in keeping with universal access as a theme, a highlight was providing participants an opportunity to try out wheelchair rugby chairs, and learn about the adaptive sports offered at the campus. Pictured: Keynote speaker Paul Grossman, retired Chief Regional Attorney for the Office of Civil Rights , trying to navigate in a wheelchair rugby chair.

Join us as we learn from Bedarius Bell, Director of Special Programs at the Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services, discussing the positive impact of summer programs for deaf youth. Enroll now in our FREE online learning course to enhance your understanding of fostering inclusivity and increase the availability of summer programs that cater to the needs of deaf youth. Access the course here: https://lnkd.in/eY8gsgq7. [Video Description: Bedarius, a bald man with dark skin, wearing a blue blazer, sits in an office. Text: Bedarius Bell, Director of Special Programs, Alabama VR. Why Summer Programming. Bedarius speaks. Speech: "Summer camps are very important because it's an opportunity to gather students from around the state that are deaf and hard of hearing and bringing them to one location so that they can see and learn from peers. For vocational rehab, it's really that opportunity for us to work with a large number of students at one time. And being able to, just dedicate all of our resources for one week or however long you have a camp, is just a wonderful thing. Being able to bring in different students who've already gone to college, that can come and come back and talk about their experiences, bringing in faculty, bringing in our staff that have different expertise and working with these students. “We've seen such growth in these students from the time they step on campus to the time they leave. Just being able to, again, just learn from other students--knowing that they're not the only student out there. They may be in their local area, in that local high school, but knowing that there are other students out there that are dealing with some of the same issues in a classroom that they are, really gives them confidence that, you know, they can be successful in college and beyond.” End of Video Description.] #Deaf #HardOfHearing #HearingLoss #ASL #AmericanSignLanguage #SignLanguage #Deafverse #ChooseYourFuture #NationalDeafCenter #DeafCommunity #DeafYouth #DeafTeens #NADYouth #SummerCamp #SummerProgramming