Alvina Varughese, Author at Education

How Active-Learning Models Can Boost Emotional Well-Being in Hybrid Classrooms

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Hybrid classrooms blend in-person and virtual learning, creating unique opportunities and challenges for students. With the rise of digital education, school authorities are increasingly concerned about students’ emotional well-being. Balancing screen time and fostering social-emotional learning are critical to creating a mindful environment. Active-learning models, which emphasize student engagement and interaction, offer a powerful solution. …

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5 Pillars of a Secure Digital Environment and Student Safety for Hybrid Learning

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Hybrid learning blends traditional classroom instruction with online education, creating new opportunities for students. However, this model raises concerns for school authorities about student safety in digital spaces. The internet is a powerful educational tool, but without proper safeguards, it can expose students to risks. By implementing robust student safety measures, schools can create a …

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Tips to Maintain Motivation in Hybrid and Device-Led Learning Models

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Motivation plays a key role in academic performance. Whether students are attending classes online or on campus, they must feel inspired to learn. With monsoon rains disrupting daily travel and the summer heat still lingering, schools are relying more than ever on hybrid and Device-Led Learning models. These setups allow students to continue their …

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How Hybrid Interactive Learning Helps During School Closures

How Hybrid Interactive Learning Provides Stability During Unexpected School Closures

Leave a Comment / All, Climate Change, Hybrid Learning / By Alvina Varughese

In recent years, schools have faced one unpredictable disruption after another. From heatwaves to flash floods, changing climate is challenging the traditional classroom and effecting interactive learning environments. Just as institutions begin adapting to the heat, monsoon rains bring another wave of chaos. Water-logged streets, traffic jams, power outages all impacting children’s access to education. So, …

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From Lockdowns to Logins: The Evolution of School’s IT Infrastructure

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When the first lockdowns were announced, schools shut their gates overnight. Classrooms went dark and corridors fell silent. What followed was not just a shift in learning; it was a wake-up call for school’s IT Infrastructure. Back then, very few institutions were truly hybrid ready. With zero warning, students and teachers were forced to go …

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Student Safety in Hybrid Learning: Beyond the Classroom

Ensuring Student Safety in Hybrid Learning: Beyond Physical Classrooms

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

The 2025 heatwaves have forced schools across India to adopt hybrid learning models. While this shift looks like a smart move on the surface, it brings new challenges, especially when it comes to student safety in hybrid learning models. If your school hasn’t secured its digital learning environment yet, you’re not just falling behind. You’re …

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Heatwave School Closures Are Here to Stay — Why Zoom Isn’t the Answer for School Learning Infrastructure

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

When schools across India shut their doors due to the intensifying heatwave, quick fixes like Zoom and Google Meet seemed like a blessing. But now, as these closures stretch longer and school disruption becomes the norm, cracks in our current digital strategy are suddenly visible which questions the school learning infrastructure. Can we really rely …

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7 Endpoint Security Tips for Secure School Networks

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Every school wants to be hybrid ready. But is your network secure enough to support it? With new possibilities hybrid learning has also opened new doors for cyber threats. We all know that Cybersecurity isn’t just an IT problem anymore. It has become a learning continuity issue. But with more apt devices and off-campus access, …

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Hybrid and Blended Learning: Flexible and Inclusive Education

Hybrid and Blended Learning: Shaping the Future of Flexible, Inclusive Education

Leave a Comment / All, Education Technology, Hybrid Learning / By Alvina Varughese

Just weeks ago, schools across India were forced to shut down temporarily due to an aggressive heatwave sweeping through major cities. This is a pattern we’ve seen unfold year after year, leaving thousands of students in disrupted education every summer. As climate extremes grow more frequent and severe, the question isn’t whether schools will be …

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All You Need to Know About Hybrid Learning VS Online Learning

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Before COVID or extreme weather, most parents didn’t know much about hybrid or online learning. These methods weren’t common. We didn’t think they were important. Many thought they would be a waste of time and money. So, we stuck to traditional learning. But school closures changed everything. Now, we’ve seen the value of these flexible …

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