Digital Learning

India, home to 43 crore children aged 0-18, is working to improve educational quality while addressing challenges like a shortage of skilled teachers, inadequate infrastructure, and limited resources. Leveraging technology is one of the effective strategies to make high-quality education more accessible, and reduce the disparities. Digital Learning has the potential to enhance the quality of education, empower students with valuable skills, and bridge educational gaps.

However, lack of access to technology, especially in rural areas, remains a significant challenge. To address this, the Navneet Foundation launched the Digital Education Initiative in 2013. This programme, implemented in collaboration with like-minded corporates, primarily focusses on government-run schools in Maharashtra and Gujarat.

Through this programme, the Foundation aims to enrich students’ learning experiences and expose them to a broader range of digital resources, comprising interactive content such as animations, quizzes, games, and multimedia presentations. Furthermore, the programme offers professional development resources to support teachers enhance their instructional skills and stay updated with educational trends.

The platform also generates data and helps the teacher to identify learning gaps and adapt teaching strategies accordingly, ensuring equitable access to quality education and preparing students for a technology-driven future.

The strategic activities of this initiative encompass every step from identifying schools and securing the necessary government approvals to evaluating the project’s outcomes.

Purpose

Highlights

Project Highlights

Concept Clarification

Complex concepts are clarified with visual aids, real-life examples, and step-by-step explanations, making them easier to understand. The approach combines interactive multimedia, immediate feedback, and personalised learning to enhance comprehension and retention, enabling students to effectively apply knowledge to real-world situations and problem-solving.

Curriculum Alignment and Update

The content is meticulously aligned with the SSC Board curriculum and updated as and when the syllabus changes, ensuring that students cover all necessary topics and concepts while preparing for their exams.

Interactive Content

Engaging and interactive digital content, including videos, 2D & 3D animations, simulations, and quizzes, ensures that students remain captivated and active participants in their learning journey.

Assessment Tools

Regular assessments, MCQs and tests provide students with ample practice opportunities, helping them gauge their understanding, identify weak areas, and track their progress over time.

Exam Readiness

Specially designed practice papers and tests mirror the SSC Board exam format, helping students build confidence and familiarity with the actual exam.

Implementation Process

Post-School Identification Implementation Process

Permissions

Securing permissions from respective education authorities and request letters from School for Project Execution

Execution

Setting up the infrastructure and software installation

Acknowledgement

Collecting school acknowledgement letters and submitting a summary letter to the education department, provide originals to corporate partners

Monitoring and Evaluation

With quarterly school visits to assess hardware and E-learning content, we ensure successful project implementation and progress.

Support Delivery

Training to Teachers & School Staff

Training sessions are provided to teachers and school staff to ensure proficiency in using e-learning tools and platforms effectively, empowering educators to optimise the benefits of e-learning for students

Assessment via E-Learning

Schools receive guidance on conducting assessments and examinations through e-learning platforms, including creating, delivering, grading, and reporting online assessments.

Technical Troubleshooting Complaints

Our technical support team resolves any hardware and software issues reported by schools within 48-72 hours to minimise disruptions to the learning process.

On-Ground Support

Our commitment to the success of this project is reinforced by our robust team of over 400+ on-ground professionals. These experts are skilled in integrating digital learning tools, training teachers, and ensuring effective resource use. Their continuous support ensures a smooth implementation and maximises the project’s impact.

Outcomes

Project Outcomes and Evidence

Over the years, the Digital Education Program has produced significant and transformative results in schools, and has witnessed reduced dropout rates and increased student engagement. Additionally, the programme helps to improve academic performance, with better learning outcomes and better test scores.