When it comes to technology being integrated in education, India is a real powerhouse, and Dr Arunabh Singh has a wealth of experience with the Ministries of Education and Standards in India.

That’s why it’s a privilege to explore Dr Singh’s work as a Director at the Nehru World School and the Healthy Planet Schools, to discover how best to teach educators new technologies, the student voice in digital strategy, and the challenges faced in creating a multigenerational campus.

This episode covers

• The challenges that accompany the creation of a multigenerational campus

• Taking a smart approach to embracing devices in the classroom

• Using student voice in shaping digital strategy

• How to build and maintain teachers’ confidence in new technologies

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Episode highlights

"We were creating an environment where we were saying that mistakes are very welcome. Once you make a new mistake, come back to the staff room and let's have a laugh about it." - 9:30 - Dr Arunabh Singh

“While consultants did come in with machines and told us how to use them, we realised that true learning actually came from one teacher to another.” - 15:50 - Dr Arunabh Singh

“From the primary grade itself, there would be students responsible for taking a technical leap forward, sometimes suggesting to the teachers that they tried ‘X, Y, Z’ tools to help with this concept. Why don't you have a go?” - 19:50 - Dr Arunabh Singh

“We are now at a stage where change is so fast that teachers and elementary students are almost at the same pace. In fact, there are times when the elementary school child is ahead in their understanding. So we need to look at all learners, irrespective of their ages, with a similar light and say that everybody needs reorientation.” - 24:30 - Dr Arunabh Singh