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Graduates moving to IT careers, what does this mean to subject educators?

Dr. Brij K. Dhindaw discusses the implications for subject educators as more graduates make the transition to IT careers. Professor Brij K Dhindaw was bestowed with the ‘LifeTime Achievement Award’ by the largest and the oldest IIT from the IIT system, IIT Kharagpur at the last convocation held in December 22 during the 68th Convocation.

Prof. Brij K. Dhindaw, Distinguished Alumnus and Emeritus Professor of IIT Kharagpur.

Santosh Avvannavar in conversation with Dr. Brij K. Dhindaw

TEDx Talk on Creativity

Santosh Avvannavar, the author argues that allowing students to fail in the classroom can lead to creative growth. The author presents ten creative aspects of failure in the classroom, including creativity being hardwired, marks being a bad indicator of creativity, immersive learning, classic stories, routine learning, trying little untried things, moving from bedtime stories to wake-up stories, appreciating errors, humility, and allowing time for growth. The author presents these aspects through personal anecdotes and activities for the reader to reflect on their own experiences.

What Next?!

Grade 10 students of BNM Public School, Bengaluru

Isn’t an easy question. There are going to be grey answers.

There is very little space for yes/no.

Someone’s life journey isn’t yours.

Someone’s journey is an indicator of the possibilities and abilities people have.

Success is very subjective, with the heart asking for joy and happiness.

What Next is an experience in itself where an individual tries, explores, and innovates.

Don’t settle for less, as your story could inspire another possibility that we are yet to embrace.

Resource person: Santosh Avvannavar

One Nation, One Board, One Quality: Education for All

Santosh Avvannavar in conversation with Mrs. Vineetha Anil if its time to have – one education board for India of K12/ schools. We explore the following thoughts –

1. Is it an interesting proposition to have one education board for India?

2. What does it mean to have same syllabus/ curriculum and exams?

3. Will such standardisation of education across the country eliminate the disparities that currently exist between different boards?

4. Is it feasible to implement such a system, given the diversity of our country?

5. What would be the benefits of having one board for India?

What Next?

Career Guidance Workshop for Grade 10 and 12 students

Butterflies: Is your classroom a team or group?

In this teachers workshop, we’ll be discussing the concept of butterflies and how it can be used to help improve classroom dynamics. We will also be discussing the difference between team building and group dynamics. We will be looking at the butterfly context to help us understand how butterflies impact to work as a team and how to create positive group dynamics in our classrooms. Resource person for the workshop was Santosh Avvannavar.

After 10th Grade – What Next?

After 10th grade is a big milestone in your life – it’s the age when you start to figure out what you want to do with your life.

In this session, Santosh Avvannavar is talking to students who will finish 10th grade in 2023 and what they could do next. I was at the Nurture School in Bengaluru, India, and had a workshop with the students.

I discussed a variety of topics, including what to do after 10th grade, what career options are available, and what kind of education is best for them. I also shared insights about what to do after 10th grade and what the future may hold for you through examples, stories and personal journey.

I hope this workshop is of help for students as they start planning their next steps and helps you in making decisions about future after high school. A student participant is sharing her experience post the workshop. Invite me for this fascinating workshop!

Student’s feedbackStudent’s feedback

What next after 10th?

Had an amazing 3 hours interactive session with an ICSE school students

I had an unconventional approach to the session on how to look at higher education, it’s impact on purpose, happiness and success.

Thanks to QtPi roboticsAmrita Foundation for the support

Thanks to school management for the opportunity to interact with students

MG Nexus 2022 School Annual Exhibition

Santosh Avvannavar was invited to be a judge for “MG NEXUS 2022 – Learn, Explore, Discover” an Annual Exhibition on 5th November 2022 (Saturday) at MG School for Excellence, ICSE, Bengaluru.

Workshop for teachers focusses on learning from failure #creativity

Thanks to Devin Academy for Learning & NIE Times of India for the media coverage!