Alvina Varughese

How Climate Change Interrupts Learning and What It Means 

How Climate Change Interrupts Learning and What It Means 

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 

From Heatwaves to Home How Hybrid Learning Protects Students 

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

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 

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

Beyond Traditional Classrooms: How Hybrid Learning is Revolutionizing Education 

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 

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 

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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How Interactive Learning Shapes Future-Ready Students

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

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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A beginner's guide to flipped classroom

Flipped Classrooms: A Beginner’s Guide to Flipped Learning 

In the current scenario, most teachers deliver content through lectures and then assign exercises for students to practice at home. However, with digitalization, this approach is getting reversed through flipped classrooms. A flipped classroom is a pedagogical approach where basic concepts are provided to students before their class, allowing them to use classroom time to …

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Leveraging Wi-Fi Analytics for Improved Classroom Performance 

Wi-Fi analytics is the process of collecting and analyzing data from Wi-Fi access points, thereby unravelling key performance indicators like guest traffic and dwell times. For schooling, these data points offer insights into students’ digital behaviours as well as the presence if they have Wi-Fi-enabled devices. In classrooms, these analytics will reveal such information about …

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