Develop your Students’ Skills with Interest-Based Learning

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Interest-based learning uses interests of the students as the basis for curriculum decision-making, which ensures that teaching responds to students’ interests, strengths, and abilities - leading to more engagement and improved learning outcomes.    

Students love technology. Integrating technology in interest-based learning empowers them with digital skills - they need to be successful today and in tomorrow’s workforce.

As per NEP 2020, applied knowledge of advanced technologies through ICT programs will equip students with digital skills needed in future job roles like Software & Applications Developers, Graphic Designers, Animators, Robotics Engineers, Data Analysts, AI & ML Specialists, and IOT Specialists.

Depending on the interests of the students, interest-based learning can be delivered through ICT programs that cover Animation, Visual Programming, Graphic Design, 3D Digital Design, Web Design, App Design, Computer Aided Design (CAD), Data Science and Analysis, Social Networks, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Game Design, Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), Project Management & Entrepreneurship, Electronics & Maker Tools, Robotics, App Controlled Devices, Rapid Prototyping (3D Printing), Internet of Things (IOT).

In addition, ICT programs that offer ICT Teacher Training & Professional Development programs help to expand teaching effectiveness, builds their confidence, and makes them more effective. It supports them to implement the ICT curriculum and effectively deliver the ICT courses in their schools.

Here’s how Interest-Based Learning benefits the students:

• By providing choice, voice, and support for students’ inquiry, it helps in enhancing their creativity, innovation, problem-solving and leadership skills
• Interest coupled with curiosity makes their brains more receptive for learning, as they learn - they enjoy the sensation of learning
• It motivates students to take ownership of their learning - they create their own learning path/goals, learn at their own pace, and monitor their progress
• It provides context to content, allows them to apply their knowledge & skills and makes them confident learners
• It helps in transforming students from consumers to creators – they explore, research, design and create while working on real-world projects
• It inspires lifelong learning and prepares them for the future workplace by equipping them with 21st century skills 
• Teachers/Instructors become facilitators of learning; they mentor and guide students in achieving their learning goals    

ICT 360 in alignment with NEP, provides ICT curriculum with ready-to-use content, design and computational thinking approach to projects as well as interdisciplinary learning material on an online platform that caters to today’s relevant technologies and future skills requirements. It is designed to help teachers improve their instructional practices with 21st century teaching skills through train-the-teacher program, build a strong foundation to empower students with the ability and skills to design & create amazing things on their own in a fun & engaging environment, excel in academics and prepare them to be industry- and career-ready.

With 50+ partner schools across India, it aims to empower students with creativity, problem-solving, design and tech skills from an early age. These skills are essential for future job roles like Graphic Designers, AI & ML Specialists, Software & Applications Developers, Animators, Robotics Engineers, Data Analysts, and IOT Specialists.

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