Meeting Minutes
Date: 01-March-2024 Time: 11.00-12.30PM
Location:
Director Academic Research and Training Uttarakhand Room
Attendees:
·
Guest Representative- Nitin Desai - CEO,
Navam Foundation
·
Bandana Garbyal - Director Academic
Research and Training
·
Ajay Nauriyal - Additional Director, SCERT
·
Asha Rani Painuily - Joint Director, SCERT
·
M M Joshi - Samgra Shiksha Official
·
Dr. Mohan Singh Bisht - SIEMAT Official
·
Shailendra Amoli - Deputy Director, Directorate
of Education
·
R P Badoni - IT Department Faculty, SCERT
·
Dr. Shadhna Dimri - Faculty Member, SCERT
·
Other officials from SIEMATand Samgra
Shiksha
Director ART, Bandana Garbyal graciously chaired the meeting, warmly welcoming attendees and initiating proceedings with a delightful gesture of hospitality, offering a refreshing high tea in her office.
Purpose and Objectives:
·
Foster Innovation: Instill principles of
innovation and design thinking in students from an early age.
· Empower Problem Solvers: Equip students
with skills to identify and solve real-world problems creatively.
· Bridge Education Gap: Ensure government
school students have access to quality educational content.
·
Introduce middle and high school students
to innovation and design thinking concepts.
·
Empower students with skills needed to
address real-world problems creatively.
·
Enhance overall educational experience for
government school students in Uttarakhand.
·
Foster a culture of innovation and
entrepreneurship from an early age.
Discussion Highlights:
Mr. Nitin Desai presented the journey of Agastya International
Foundation, emphasizing their mission to spark curiosity, nurture creativity,
and instill confidence among economically disadvantaged children and teachers
in India.
Director
Bandana Garbyal led the meeting and
requested Mr. Desai to share information about TV series episodes on design
thinking, science innovation labs, and teacher training programs.
Additional
Director Ajay Nauriyal inquired
about the reach of the programs and their potential implementation in
Uttarakhand government schools.
M M Joshi suggested faculty development programs at the Agastya
campus and discussed plans to implement programs in government schools.
Mr. Desai
highlighted that most programs are of zero budget and are funded and backed by
the organization. He emphasized the importance of innovative
and creative development in school kids as outlined in NEP 2020.
Mr. Desai
shared success stories of Agastya Foundation, showcasing their mission slogan "Aah, Aha, Ha-Ha."
Officials agreed on
innovative practices and support facilitated by Navam and Agastya Foundation in
underprivileged Indian schools. The state is positively considering to initiate Innovation and Design thinking television series which will foster 21st-century skills among the learner and teacher.
- Mr. Desai offered various programs like the Welearn mobile app and a 24-episode TV series on design thinking.
- He also shared the piloting work of design thinking in a school in Tehri Garhwal, where students are performing exceptionally well.
- CEO from Navam - Agastya
Foundation wrapped up the discussion, noting that initiatives
from Navam Foundation could be considered, and they would share their work
happening in other 24 states.
- Director ART and IT
faculty Badoni mentioned their meeting at an AI
conference organized by Agastya International Foundation in January 2024.
Action Items:
·
Mr.
Desai to share TV series episodes on design thinking and other relevant
materials with attendees.
·
Explore
the implementation of Agastya Foundation programs in Uttarakhand government
schools.
·
Further
discussions on faculty development programs and implementation plans.
·
Consider
initiatives from Navam Foundation for collaboration.
Mr. Desai, visited to the Education Department's virtual and recording studio setup along with R P Badoni. The exploration of such advanced technological setups signifies a commitment to innovation and modernization in educational practices. It may also hint at potential partnerships between Navam Foundation and the Education Department to leverage these resources for the benefit of students and educators alike. This visit opens avenues for further discussions and collaborations aimed at enriching the educational landscape through technology-enabled solutions.
