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Understanding Hybrid Learning a Clear and Complete Guide for Teachers

Before 2020, the concept of hybrid learning might have seemed like a futuristic idea, especially in the school education sector. Traditional classrooms were the norm, and digital integration was either minimal or absent altogether. The primary barriers were the high cost of digital infrastructure and lack of trained educators. There was also a strong belief …

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How Active Tech-Based Learning Keeps Classrooms Running in a Crisis

Leave a Comment / Heatwaves, Hybrid Learning / By Alvina Varughese

As India braces for record-breaking temperatures, schools across the country are facing an unexpected crisis. The extreme heat around the globe is disrupting regular learning. While summer vacations offer temporary relief, long-term educational continuity now depends on smarter, more flexible solutions. This is where active tech-based learning comes in leading the charge. Understanding Active Tech-Based …

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How Climate Change Interrupts Learning and What It Means

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Climate change is no longer a distant threat. It is here and is already affecting how we live, work, and learn. Rising temperatures are not just making summers uncomfortable. They are also interrupting education in ways we can no longer ignore. Across India and the world, heatwaves due to climate change are becoming stronger and …

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From Heatwaves to Home How Hybrid Learning Protects Students

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As climate change intensifies heatwaves, schools face challenges in safeguarding students and ensuring uninterrupted education. Rising temperatures, particularly in India where April 2025 saw 20 cities exceed 42°C, create hazardous classroom conditions. Hybrid learning, blending in-person and online instruction, emerges as a vital solution which protects students from heat-related risks while maintaining academic progress. This …

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What Last Year Taught Us About Education and Extreme Weather

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The summer of 2024 brought a silent crisis to schools across India. As temperatures soared past 45°C in many cities, classrooms emptied. School gates closed because it had become too hot to learn. Students, especially in metro cities, felt the worst of it. Blistering heatwaves disrupted routines, cancelled classes, and triggered serious health concerns due to …

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How Hybrid Learning Can Help Coping with Heatwave Disruptions

How Hybrid Learning Can Help in Coping with Heatwave Disruptions

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Heatwave disruptions are no longer rare, they are becoming a harsh reality. With temperatures increasing above 45°C in many parts of India, schools are forced to suspend classes, disrupting education. Last year saw a significant increase in heat, and forecasts predict even higher temperatures in 2025 due to climate change. This extreme heat doesn’t just disrupt …

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Beyond Traditional Classrooms: How Hybrid Learning is Revolutionizing Education

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A young student who, despite having limited access to physical schooling due to health issues, is able to connect to an advanced classroom through her device. On the other side of the screen, an experienced educator, equipped with the latest teaching tools, guides her through complex math problems and engages her with interactive discussions. This …

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Worst Heatwaves in Decades Expected How Can Schools Handle Closures

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India is heading into one of its hottest summers in years, and the rising heatwaves are becoming a big concern for schools across India. Temperatures are expected to soar to record breaking highs, i.e., possibly crossing 48°C in many regions. The heatwave warnings are not just a weather alert anymore, they are a loud wake-up …

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How Interactive Learning Shapes Future-Ready Students

Leave a Comment / Education Technology / By Alvina Varughese

Let’s take a moment to step into a classroom. Not just any classroom, but one buzzing with energy. Students are huddled in groups, debating a science experiment. One group is building a model of the solar system, while another is using tablets to simulate planetary orbits. The teacher moves around, guiding and questioning, but the …

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The Future of Flipped Classroom Models: Trends, Technologies, Challenges

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In the 21st century, education is undergoing a technological transformation that is giving way from a teacher-centred model to student-centred strategies. One such innovative approach for this transformation is the introduction of Flipped Classroom models. Instead of the traditional lecture-based approach students now can engage with pre-recorded video lectures or other learning materials before …

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Alvina Varughese

Understanding Hybrid Learning a Clear and Complete Guide for Teachers

How Active Tech-Based Learning Keeps Classrooms Running in a Crisis

How Climate Change Interrupts Learning and What It Means

From Heatwaves to Home How Hybrid Learning Protects Students

What Last Year Taught Us About Education and Extreme Weather

How Hybrid Learning Can Help in Coping with Heatwave Disruptions

Beyond Traditional Classrooms: How Hybrid Learning is Revolutionizing Education

Worst Heatwaves in Decades Expected How Can Schools Handle Closures

How Interactive Learning Shapes Future-Ready Students

The Future of Flipped Classroom Models: Trends, Technologies, Challenges

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