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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

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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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Flipped Classrooms: A Beginner’s Guide to Flipped Learning

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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

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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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From Chaos to Connectivity: Managed Wi-Fi streamlines school operations.

From Chaos to Connectivity: How Managed WiFi Streamlines School Operations

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Nowadays within digital classrooms, wi-fi connection is everything. Students and educators rely on it for various activities which include online research, collaborating or even accessing learning applications or doing assessments. A reliable Wi-Fi network is no longer an option but a must; it must be secure too. Nevertheless, running such a network could turn out …

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Transition from wired networks to managed wi-fi for schools

From Wires to Wireless: The Transition to Managed Wi-Fi for Schools

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The classic wired network is fading into history. The modern classroom thrives on connectivity. Students and teachers need seamless Wi-Fi access without interruption to do research online, collaborate, and access learning apps, and tests. Read below how cable connections transitioned into wireless and how managed Wi-Fi for schools is being used in education. The Limitations …

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Going Green with AI: Reducing Paper Usage in Education

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In today’s world, there is a growing global emphasis on promoting sustainable practices across all sectors, with a particular focus on maintaining a sustainable environment. Despite the essentiality of the paper industry in various applications, it unfortunately contributes significantly to deforestation, resource depletion, and pollution. Educational institutions, known for their over-reliance on paper, need to …

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