Hi, everyone! Last week, I had an opportunity to meet Sonam Wangchuk. Yes, you got it right, our perception of the famous character from the movie 3 Idiots (alias – Phunsukh Wangdu). It was in Mumbai at the UGC conference. He… Continue Reading →
You call it ICT or Computer Science – up to middle school (grade 8) the objective remains the same; to equip learners with computational skills, build their thinking capacity and enable them to use technology for independent learning. As an… Continue Reading →
What is your favourite subject? I hope you have one! Have you ever thought WHY? There could be many reasons for it but one of the most common reason we found is the influence of the subject teacher. Today we… Continue Reading →
One may wonder as to what does Self Esteem have to do with either Science or Mathematics? Actually, one’s psychology and self-belief have a strong relationship with overall academic performance. There are many studies to prove that but I think… Continue Reading →
My chapter on ‘Fun with Newton – Planting Seeds of the Maker Culture’ has been published by Consilience in their first volume ‘Think Make Learn’. You can read the chapter on its digital edition using the below link: Chapter 8,… Continue Reading →
Oxford Dictionary defines Education as the process of receiving or giving systematic instruction, especially at a school or university. Of course, schools and colleges are centers for education but it never stops there! People can be educated without going to… Continue Reading →
One day, I shall invent something really cool, something that will change the world for better. Just like any other child who loves science, I had ideas like making a flying car or a cape that will make me invisible or a gadget that… Continue Reading →
A child’s lament: Why can’t our teachers just teach us everything we need to know here at school? We are young and busy kids of the 21st century. Academics are fine but we have lot more to do like play,… Continue Reading →
Mumbai July 19, 2017 After a bit of delay in the opening ceremony, one could see the emerging strength of Mumbaikars on platform number 10 at the CST railway station. Science enthusiasts, curious children, educators and eager parents of school-going children… Continue Reading →
The images from the science workshop titled ‘Fun with Newton’ are ready to be shared. In three days, three hours each day students learned the three laws of motion through making; the learners created scribbling robots, designed the fastest ramp… Continue Reading →