Most manufacturers colour their construction equipment yellow. Over three-quarters of all excavators worldwide wear this colour. But why? The reasons range from safety concerns to historical developments, all the way to deeply ingrained cultural and psychological associations. Imagine you have a pack of crayons, and someone asks you to draw an excavator. What colour would it wear? Most likely, it …
By Saranya Rengaraj, Founder-Director of Third Eye (a centre for autistic children) Neurodivergent learners constitute a sizeable number of children at any given time, and it is now felt that fostering an atmosphere of inclusion and acceptance, will address stigma and hardships faced by them besides making them productive citizens by aiding their education. In fact, ACCESSIBLE education is crucial …
The Department of School Education & Literacy (DoSEL) has launched a web portal ‘Apna Chandrayaan’ having activity-based support material such as quiz, puzzles, etc for school students on Mission Chandrayaan-3 developed by NCERT. Click here to see the link: https://bharatonthemoon.ncert.gov.in The web portal has a set of colouring books, online quizzes, jigsaw puzzles, picture builders, and inspiring stories in the form …
Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) Professors and Students are taking basic and advanced scientific and engineering concepts to rural schools of Tamil Nadu to provide hands-on learning of Scientific Concepts to the students, which will inculcate ‘Out-of-Box’ thinking. Called ‘Device Engineering Lab’, initiated by ‘Teach to Learn’ (www.teachtolearn.co.in), it involves teaching school students the scientific concepts behind everyday devices …
Analyzing and interpreting the complex interplay between Gen Z and the themes of Technology, Climate Change, and Sustainability a latest report titled, ‘Unveiling Tomorrow: Empowering Gen Z in a Changing World’ from BML Munjal University (BMU) says Gen Z’s wellness app usage is on the upswing, reflecting their tech-savvy nature and emphasis on well-being. The report is based on a …
World Mental Health Day on October 10 provides an opportune moment to revisit and reevaluate the measures aimed at strengthening the mental resilience of the next generation. We must never miss an opportunity to remind our young people of these words by writer Max Lucado, “You are valuable just because you exist. Not because of what you do or what …
