PlayShifu, the augmented reality (AR) toy company teaching foundational, STEAM skills through phygital (physical and digital) play, has announced that their Orboot app is now free for any user without purchasing the physical toy. To support learning at home in the wake of the pandemic, PlayShifu has opened app access to those who haven’t purchased the Orboot globe. Now, anyone …
Deakin University, Australia has announced relief measures for international students who are experiencing hardship due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Deakin has announced up to AUD 25 million in additional targeted support for international students who might be facing hardships due to COVID-19. Vice-Chancellor Professor Iain Martin said, “Many international students, in these uncertain times and through no fault of …
Lucknow-based ed-tech startup EduGorilla will offer free e-books catering to competitive examinations on Google Playstore. It is also offering a 25% discount on all packages catering to competitive examinations in an endeavour to enable the maximum number of students to benefit from online education. Students can log on to e-books on https://books.google.co.in/books/about?id=KwLaDwAAQBAJ&redir_esc=y “E-learning is a viable option to ensure continuity in …
Ashoka University is starting a new online lecture series, Scientifically Speaking, on April 17, 2020 for high school students. The series is open for all. Through Scientifically Speaking, Ashoka University aims to connect high schools students and anyone who is keen to learn with interdisciplinary scientists exploring complex problems. The lecture content will decode the most sophisticated scientific questions of our time …
Matific, an online Maths resource for kids from primary to Grade 6, has ventured into the burgeoning ed-tech market in India, especially in light of the ongoing COVID-19 health crisis and virtual learning needs. To address the gap in teaching Maths, Matific has launched its award-winning solution Matific Galaxy, for the India home market. Matific Galaxy features hundreds of engaging maths …
MBD group, one of the leading education companies in India is offering free access to its text books and digital resources via its e-learning platform www.mbdalchemie.com for students and teachers across the country. In this challenging time when everyone is observing lockdown protocol, Online classes are being conducted by various schools for students and Parents are exploring the web for education material, …
