Request For Audio Notes By Students For Visually Impaired Students

Request For the Audio Notes By Students For Visually Impairied Students

Vishakha Singh

September 8, 2022
7:52 pm
Last Updated: September 8, 2022
9:35 pm

With schools and colleges shut down due to lockdown, visually-challenged students in the State are understandably worried. They don’t have audiobooks for all subjects or alternative study materials like braille texts. The State Government has paid little attention to the educational needs of visually-challenged students. Though the Government has decided to start online education for Class X students through the Diksha application after April 14, no such initiatives have been taken up at the college level.

A visually impaired student at the Open University recently expressed their frustration at being studying for their exams in a language they cannot understand. The student, who asked to remain anonymous, said that they were given study materials in English instead of Odia, even though they had specifically chosen to study in their native language.

They added that the university does not have any audio materials for their subject of history, making it even more difficult to get through the material. It’s a shame that this student is facing these challenges – we hope that the university can find a way to better support them in their studies.

Sruti Mohapatra, an activist, suggested that students of different departments should come forward and record audiobooks of all the books available of Plus II, Plus III, and PG, which can then be uploaded on the website of the Higher Education department. The reason for this is that people charge Rs 1000 for recording small texts and there are several practical problems; as a result, we don’t use laptops to a great extent. Most students depend on audio recordings of class lectures, and now that everyone is at home, this would be a great way to give back to the community.

September 8, 2022September 8, 2022

Reading Scores Decreases Sharply , Data Shows

Reading scores saw their largest decrease in 30 years

Reading Scores Saw Therir Laregest Decrease In 30 years , Data Shows

Vishakha Singh

September 8, 2022
3:48 pm
Last Updated: September 8, 2022
3:55 pm

A new federal study has revealed that math and reading scores have decreased significantly in the past two years for America’s 9-year-olds, providing insight into the large-scale learning challenges faced by children across the nation. The pandemic has had a profound effect on children’s education, and this data offers a sobering look at the progress that still needs to be made in order to get kids back on track.

In a recent study conducted by the National Center for Education Statistics – a part of the U.S. Department of Education – it was revealed that reading scores had decreased more in the last 30 years than at any other point in history, while math scores had decreased for the first time since the testing began.

The nation’s standardized testing provides data that gives an initial look at how pandemic learning disruptions have impacted students across the country. The findings released Thursday are just a small snapshot of what is to come, as Broader data is expected to be released later this year as part of the National Assessment of Educational Progress, also known as the Nation’s Report Card.

The study reflects the educational challenges that American students have faced over the past two years as schools have been forced to shut down for months at a time due to Covid-19 outbreaks. Many students have spent a year or more learning from home, and virus outbreaks among staff and students have continued the disruption even after kids have returned to the classroom.

September 8, 2022September 8, 2022

THE SHILLONG Times (Since 1945)- Upgrading Higher Education

THE SHILLONG Times (Since 1945) - Upgrading Higher Education

Vishakha Singh

September 8, 2022
3:32 pm
Last Updated: September 8, 2022
3:43 pm

The recent decision of the University Grants Commission (UGC) to engage experts and professionals from various fields as professors of practice is a step in the right direction. The objective, as per the draft, is “to develop courses and curriculum to meet the industry and societal needs and enable HEIs (higher education institutions) to work with industry experts on joint research projects and consultancy services which will be mutually beneficial”. This will help universities keep up with the latest industry trends and produce graduates that are more employable.

The initiative’s goal is to bring in experts from a diverse range of fields, such as engineering, science, technology, entrepreneurship, commerce, social sciences media, civil services, public administration, and armed forces. These experts will help develop and design course curricula, deliver lectures, mentor students in innovation and entrepreneurship, focus on industry-academia collaboration, carry out joint research projects, and hold seminars in collaboration with regular faculty members.

Statistics show that the number of universities has grown from approximately 20 in 1950 to over 1,000 currently. However, only 135 of these are considered Institutions of National Importance. Close to 39 million students are enrolled in academic institutions with India’s GER (gross enrolment ratio) at just over 27%. To implement Education 4.0, upgrades in quality are necessary.

Some experts believe that the latest NEP Policy for education visualises a future where education is in perfect sync with the politics of the corporate Hindutva alliance that currently rules India. The policy strongly believes in the privatization of education, which will make it more expensive and out of reach for those who are socioeconomically deprived. This also means that quality education, which the rich and middle class can afford, will not be available to the lower echelons of society.

It would be unfortunate if only the privileged section of society acquires the education needed to fill executive and official positions, while those excluded from such opportunities are left to compete for a limited number of jobs among the vast workforce. In fact, leaders must educate themselves so they can empower the young generation – this is something that is urgently needed.

September 7, 2022September 7, 2022

IIT Delhi – Justice Chandrachud Talked About Making Difference Matter in Higher Education

IIT Delhi - Justice Chandrachud Talked About Making Difference Matter In Higher Education

Vishakha Singh

September 7, 2022
7:07 pm
Last Updated: September 7, 2022
7:14 pm

Judge DY Chandrachud of the Supreme Court has stated that the decriminalisation of Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code by the apex court has given rise to queer people as legally empowered citizens. He went on to say that whilst the judgment has enabled them to demand their rights, rightfully and proudly, there is still a need for structural changes to guarantee positive legal outcomes for marginalized queer people, who still suffer from intersecting forms of oppression.

Justice Chandrachud spoke at IIT-Delhi on Tuesday about how “certain groups of queer people, due to their caste and class positions, are more susceptible and vulnerable to the abuse of the law – both in terms of symbolic and material harm”. He went on to say that this issue needs to be addressed in higher education.

Today is a special day as we celebrate the 4th anniversary of the Supreme Court’s judgement in Navtej Singh Johar. The decriminalisation of Section 377 has enabled queer people to emerge as legally empowered citizens and demand their rights, but there are still structural changes needed to ensure that all queer people can benefit from these positive legal effects. We must continue to fight for the rights of all queer people, especially those who are marginalized and face intersecting oppressions.

Justice Chandrachud recalled that one of the connected petitions named Anwesh Pokkuluri versus Union of India, comprised of a spirited chorus of about 20 students and alumni from various IITs across the country, including IIT-Delhi, representing ‘Pravritti’, a support group for LGBT members of the IIT fraternity. He said that the petitioners have made an extraordinary contribution to the spread of awareness about gender and sexuality issues within the IIT community.

“The youngest petitioner before the Court was a mere 19-year-old student of IIT-Delhi. By taking a stand and speaking up before the Court in the Section 377 litigation, not only did students and alumni of IITs help contribute to building a modern, contemporary India, but they also helped to bring the country closer to her constitutional values”, he said.

September 7, 2022September 7, 2022

Shikshak Parv – A National Campaign To Award Teachers By Ministry Of Education

Shikshak Parv - A National Campaign To Award Teachers By Ministry Of Education

Vishakha Singh

September 7, 2022
1:08 pm
Last Updated: September 7, 2022
1:16 pm

The Ministry of Education has inaugurated Shikshak Parv, a national campaign to award teachers and take forward the National Education Policy (NEP). The campaign will run from September 5-25 and will aim to honor teachers across the country for their dedication and commitment to educating the next generation.

Speaking at the inauguration, Minister of Education Ramesh Pokhriyal said that the campaign is a “tribute to all the selfless teachers who have been working hard to ensure that every child gets access to quality education”.He added that the NEP is a ” transformational document” that will help take India’s education system forward and that Shikshak Parv is a step towards its implementation.

On Tuesday, Union Ministers Annapurna Devi and Rajkumar Ranjan Singh inaugurated Shikshak Parv – an event to felicitate teachers and advance the new National Education Policy (NEP). The event was kicked-off with an inaugural conclave organized by the Ministry of Education, CBSE, AICTE, and the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship.

On behalf of the ministers, 19 principals and teachers from CBSE-affiliated schools were presented with the “CBSE Honour for Excellence in Teaching and School Leadership 2021-22” award. MoS Rajkumar Ranjan Singh stated that the aim of these awards was to commend those who demonstrate academic leadership, best practices, and institutional building – shared goals amongst all teachers, whether in schools or higher education.

The awardees were selected based on professional and academic accomplishments, contribution to the community, innovative teaching practices, and impact on the comprehensive growth of students in an interview with the national-level screening-***-selection committee. The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has also instituted the National Technical Teachers Award to identify and felicitate extraordinary teachers for their teaching excellence, institutional leadership, innovation, and creativity.

September 6, 2022September 6, 2022

JOSAA Counselling for the 2022 academic year – Know All the Details Here

JoSAA Counselling For The Academic Year -Know All The Details Here

Vishakha Singh

September 6, 2022
12:56 pm

The Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) is the body recognised by the central government of India for admitting students to B. Tech programmes at IITs, NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs based on their JEE Main and JEE Advanced scores. JoSAA is in charge of the counselling procedure for JEE Main and/or JEE Advanced qualifying candidates. Candidates must verify that they meet the eligibility requirements in order to participate in JoSAA 2022 counselling. The registration process for JoSAA counselling 2022 will start on September 12th. JoSAA counselling 2022 is for candidates who wish to take admitted into the Indian Institute of Technology (IITs). The counselling process for admission into BTech Engineering programmes in the National Institutes of Technology (NITs) will be held separately. Candidates who are interested in taking admission into BTech Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) programme in NITs can check last year’s opening ranks for male and female candidates in detail here.

The JoSAA counselling process for 2021 has been announced, and the opening rank for NIT Tiruchirappalli’s BTech CSE programme for open category candidates is 2,243. The closing rank is 5,432. For female candidates, the NIT Tiruchirappalli opening and closing ranks are 4,133 and 7,464 respectively. JoSAA will conduct the counselling process for admission to 23 IITs, 31 NITs, IIEST Shibpur, 26 IIITs and 33 Other-GFTIs.

Candidates who wish to apply for JoSAA Counselling in 2022 must register online, pay a processing fee, and fill out their choices from the official website: josaa.nic.in. Admission to NITs through JoSAA counselling will be based on cut-off scores for both opening and closing ranks.

September 6, 2022September 6, 2022

PM YASASVI Scholarships 2022: Date Extended for YASASVI Entrance Test

PM YASASVI Scholarship 2022: Date Extended For YASASVI Entrance Test

Vishakha Singh

September 6, 2022
12:22 pm

The PM YASASVI Scholarship Award Scheme for Vibrant India 2022 will be held on September 25, 2022. Applications for the scholarship examination are now open and will close on the extended date of May 31, 2022.

The last date to apply for the YASASVI Entrance Test has been extended to September 11, 2022. Interested candidates can apply for the test by 5 pm on the official website, yet.nta.ac.in.

If you are in Class 9 or 11 and qualify for a YASASVI scholarship, you must appear for either the YET or the YASASVI Entrance Test.

In order to be eligible for this program, students must have passed Class 8 or Class 10 and be from the Other Backward Class (OBC), Economically Backward Class (EBC), or Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribe De-notified Tribe (DNT).

The National Testing Agency will be conducting an entrance examination for the PM YASASVI Scholarship Scheme 2022. This scholarship scheme will provide candidates with the opportunity to continue their education in India.

To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:

– The applicant must be a citizen of India.
– The applicant must have completed 12th grade from a recognized board in India.
– The applicant must have secured at least 60% marks in their 12th-grade examinations.

The PM YASASVI Scholarship Scheme offers the following monetary benefits:

– Class 9 students receive a grant of Rs 75,000 per year
– Class 11 students receive a grant of Rs 1,25,000 per year.

September 5, 2022September 5, 2022

Teacher’s Day – PM Modi To Give National Award To Teacher’s Today

Teacher's Day - PM Modi To Give National Award To Teacher's Today

Vishakha Singh

September 5, 2022
12:23 pm

As part of the Teachers’ Day celebrations, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is going to interact with the winners of the National Awards to Teachers at 4:30 pm at his residence. This year, after undergoing an online three-stage process, 45 teachers have been selected from across the country for recognition of their accomplishments. These teachers work in elementary and secondary schools and will be given awards during the ceremony.

Teachers from across the country will be celebrated on Teachers’ Day this year. President Droupadi Murmu will present “National Awards to Teachers 2022” to selected ones, representing states like Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab, Maharashtra, and Telangana.

The National Awards to Teachers is a small gesture for teachers to celebrate the unique contributions of teachers in the country to not only improving the quality of school education but also enriching the lives of students through their sincere efforts. PMO has said that it is vital for the Prime Minister to interact with awardees in order to show support for their commitment to education.

The event will be live on Doordarshan. This event or award ceremony will be held at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi. The event will be telecast live on the Doordarshan and Swayam Prabha Channels of the Ministry of Education.

As announced in an official tweet by the Ministry of Education, every recipient of the National Teachers Award(s) will receive a silver medal, a certificate of merit, and a cash reward of Rs. 50,000. A comprehensive list of teachers was prepared in advance and made available to the public.

September 1, 2022September 1, 2022

CUET PG 2022 Updates: Common University Entrance Test Postgraduate Day 1 Ends; Answer Key Available

CUET PG 2022 Updates: Common University Entrance Test Postgraduate Day 1 Ends; Answer Key Available

Vishakha Singh

September 1, 2022
11:44 pm

CUET PG 2022 : CUET PG 2022 shift two ends. Check sample paper, paper analysis, candidates’ reactions, and cut-off here.

CUET PG 2022 : The National Testing Agency (NTA) is conducting the Common University Entrance Test Postgraduate (CUET PG) 2022 from today, September 1. The CUET PG 2022 shift one got over at noon.

Shift 2 of CUET PG was held from 3 to 5 pm. The postgraduate admission test will be held on September 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, and 12 in computer-based test (CBT) mode. The paper will consist of 100 multiple-choice questions (MCQs). While part A will have 25 MCQs, part B will have 75 objective-type questions.

The candidates who will appear in the CUET PG 2022 need to follow the COVID-19 guidelines. They need to carry face masks, and hand sanitizers and should follow the social distancing guidelines. The candidates also need to carry the CUET admit card and other important documents at the exam center.

The items which are not allowed at the exam centers are- all sorts of electronic gadgets which include mobiles, laptops, and other personal belongings, heavy metal objects, wallets, and handbags.

CUET PG 2022: Things To Carry To Exam Centre

CUET PG admit card along with self-declaration (undertaking)
A simple transparent Ball Point Pen
Additional photograph (same as uploaded on the Online Application Form)
Any one of the authorized photo IDs in original
PwBD certificate issued by the authorized medical officer
Personal hand sanitizer (50 ml)
Personal transparent water bottle
Sugar tablets or fruits like banana, apple, or orange in case the candidate is diabetic

September 1, 2022September 1, 2022

AAP Requests BJP Leader to School to Confirm Promise of ‘Education’. What Happens Next Is Going Viral

AAP Requests BJP Leader to School to Confirm Promise of 'Education'. What Happens Next Is Going Viral

Vishakha Singh

September 1, 2022
11:31 pm

The BJP’s allegation of a ‘school scam’ involving inflated costs for school reconstruction was the cause behind the fight.

Amidst weeks of verbal and virtual duels between the AAP and BJP on several issues, rival leaders from the opposing parties fought on camera outside schools in Delhi on Wednesday. Both the AAP’s Saurabh Bharadwaj and the BJP’s Gaurav Bhatia tweeted videos of their versions of the brawl.

The BJP’s allegation of a “school scam” involving inflated costs for school reconstruction was the cause behind the fight including an accusation that the AAP government ‘falsely promised’ 500 new schools in Delhi, which were never built.

BJP leader Gaurav Bhatia was at a school today on the invitation of AAP Saurabh Bharadwaj when the two sparred. He had challenged the AAP government to take him to a “single school” built by the party. But according to the AAP spokesperson, who shared his video, the BJP leader refused to enter the school and “ran away.” “We told him there are 498 schools, please let us see them,” Bharadwaj wrote.

However, the BJP leader continued with his argument. “He (the AAP leader) took us to a 1966 school. We’ve arrived at an unfinished second school. After eight and a half years, this is the reality. Thank you for revealing the truth, ” Bhatia said in the video as Bharadwaj continued to contradict him.

The AAP and the BJP have been at odds for weeks, ever since the CBI raided Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on corruption allegations in the AAP government’s liquor policy. Arvind Kejriwal, the AAP’s leader, and Delhi Chief Minister accused the center of hounding his ministers out of resentment over praise for his government’s work in health and education.

Assam CM Sarma had also engaged in a Twitter spat with the leader and the argument began after Kejriwal had tweeted that the closure of schools is not a solution and there is a need to open more schools across the country, and shared a link to a news report claiming a “closure” of some schools in Assam.

“You came to power with the promise of making Delhi like London and Paris, don’t you remember @ArvindKejriwal Ji? When he could not do anything, he started comparing #Delhi with the small towns of Assam and Northeast! Believe me, if the BJP gets a city and resources like Delhi, the party will make it the most prosperous city in the world,” the Assam CM had said in a tweet in Hindi.

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