[ss-stf '38349'] Webinar on Educational Technologies in Schools

Dear all, The advent of modern day ICT in education makes it necessary to build a critical awareness and better understanding of the possibilities, benefits and challenges of EdTech and evaluate its role in enhancing different aspects of the education system. With the objective of facilitating

[ss-stf '37225'] How to Incorporate Mindfulness in a Noisy Classroom?

Teachers of India (@teachersofindia) tweeted at 5:28 PM on Mon, Feb 17, 2020: How to Incorporate Mindfulness in a Noisy Classroom? https://t.co/y2SB1TZbpo (https://twitter.com/teachersofindia/status/1229374585151225857?s=03) -- --- 1.ವಿಷಯ ಶಿಕ್ಷಕರ ವೇದಿಕೆಗೆ ಶಿಕ್ಷಕರನ್ನು ಸೇರಿಸಲು ಈ

[ss-stf '37180'] Egg Consumption May Help Tackle Rampant Malnutrition and Stunted Growth in Indian Children

https://thenewleam.com/2020/02/egg-consumption-may-help-tackle-rampant-malnutrition-and-stunted-growth-in-indian-children/ Can we advocate for eggs to be included in the mid day meals in our schools India has amongst the world's most malnourished children  -- --- 1.ವಿಷಯ ಶಿಕ್ಷಕರ

[ss-stf '37091'] Studies link psychological distress with Internet addiction among students

Studies link psychological distress with Internet addiction among students: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/studies-link-psychological-distress-with-internet-addiction-among-students/article30109715.ece -- --- 1.ವಿಷಯ ಶಿಕ್ಷಕರ ವೇದಿಕೆಗೆ ಶಿಕ್ಷಕರನ್ನು ಸೇರಿಸಲು ಈ ಅರ್ಜಿಯನ್ನು

[ss-stf '37067'] Why English medium will worsen the situation of children from marginalized communities

*Simply written and well argued... Why English medium in Government schools will only worsen the situation of the children Please read and share widely ... including with your networks in the state governments (Karnataka, AP ). *This also violates the recommendation of the National

[ss-stf '36862'] Instagram leads man to daughter's suicide note | Deccan Herald

Digital literacy is an essential part of life skills... which schools must transact https://www.deccanherald.com/city/life-in-bengaluru/instagram-leads-man-to-daughters-suicide-note-742230.html -- --- 1.ವಿಷಯ ಶಿಕ್ಷಕರ ವೇದಿಕೆಗೆ ಶಿಕ್ಷಕರನ್ನು ಸೇರಿಸಲು ಈ ಅರ್ಜಿಯನ್ನು ತುಂಬಿರಿ. -

[ss-stf '36774'] UK has become the first country to declare a ‘climate emergency’. Will others follow suit?

https://scroll.in/article/922083/uk-has-become-the-first-country-to-declare-a-climate-emergency-will-others-follow-suit All countries must declare an emergency on climate change. Gurumurthy -- --- 1.ವಿಷಯ ಶಿಕ್ಷಕರ ವೇದಿಕೆಗೆ ಶಿಕ್ಷಕರನ್ನು ಸೇರಿಸಲು ಈ ಅರ್ಜಿಯನ್ನು ತುಂಬಿರಿ. -

[ss-stf '36731'] Environment damage behind a quarter of premature deaths, diseases: UN report - The Hindu

https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/energy-and-environment/environment-damage-behind-a-quarter-of-premature-deaths-diseases-un-report/article26524718.ece Must read... In many cities, students are boycotting schools to participate in street protests. Not in India though... -- ---

[ss-stf '36692'] State to launch water conservation scheme today - The Hindu

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/state-to-launch-water-conservation-scheme-today/article26390935.ece A program that will be most useful for farmers and all communities. Can schools and teachers popularise Jalamrutham through student projects. In science and social science.

[ss-stf '36671'] In Kerala’s rice bowl Kuttanad, pesticide poisoning is putting farm labourers’ health, lives at risk

https://scroll.in/article/912375/keralas-farm-labourers-are-paying-for-excessive-pesticide-use-with-their-health-and-lives We need to move towards less harmful methods of farming... Guru -- --- 1.ವಿಷಯ ಶಿಕ್ಷಕರ ವೇದಿಕೆಗೆ ಶಿಕ್ಷಕರನ್ನು ಸೇರಿಸಲು ಈ ಅರ್ಜಿಯನ್ನು ತುಂಬಿರಿ. -

[ss-stf '36541'] Gandhi and the audacity of hope

Gandhi and the audacity of hope: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/gandhi-and-the-audacity-of-hope/article25854181.ece -- --- 1.ವಿಷಯ ಶಿಕ್ಷಕರ ವೇದಿಕೆಗೆ ಶಿಕ್ಷಕರನ್ನು ಸೇರಿಸಲು ಈ ಅರ್ಜಿಯನ್ನು ತುಂಬಿರಿ. -

[ss-stf '36528'] How one man sets on a path to cut his carbon footprint

How one man sets on a path to cut his carbon footprint: https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/energy-and-environment/how-one-man-sets-on-a-path-to-shrink-his-carbon-footprint/article25719962.ece May his tribe increase -- --- 1.ವಿಷಯ ಶಿಕ್ಷಕರ ವೇದಿಕೆಗೆ ಶಿಕ್ಷಕರನ್ನು ಸೇರಿಸಲು ಈ ಅರ್ಜಿಯನ್ನು

[ss-stf '36521'] Too much screen time affects brains - The Hindu

https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/health/too-much-screen-time-affects-brains/article25712513.ece -- --- 1.ವಿಷಯ ಶಿಕ್ಷಕರ ವೇದಿಕೆಗೆ ಶಿಕ್ಷಕರನ್ನು ಸೇರಿಸಲು ಈ ಅರ್ಜಿಯನ್ನು ತುಂಬಿರಿ. - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSevqRdFngjbDtOF8YxgeXeL8xF62rdXuLpGJIhK6qzMaJ_Dcw/viewform 2. ಇಮೇಲ್

[ss-stf '36489'] The fate of plastics in our cities

The fate of plastics in our cities: https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/energy-and-environment/the-fate-of-plastics-in-our-cities/article25643791.ece Plastic will destroy life  Recycle, reuse, repair Refuse consumption ☺ -- --- 1.ವಿಷಯ ಶಿಕ್ಷಕರ ವೇದಿಕೆಗೆ ಶಿಕ್ಷಕರನ್ನು ಸೇರಿಸಲು ಈ

[ss-stf '36443'] Pepsico and Coca-Cola are focusing on sustainable packaging and recycling to tackle the waste proble

Reuse, recycle, repair are the 3 mantras to reduce environmental pollution and damage. Plastic will kill the World. We should add a fourth and fifth मंत्र Refuse. Refuse to purchase And reduce your consumption Something ALL teachers must include in our teaching ☺ Gurumurthy

[ss-stf '36360'] Taking matters into their own hands

Happy children's day! Taking matters into their own hands: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/taking-matters-into-their-own-hands/article25489010.ece Students at Government Higher Primary School, Baiyappanahalli, Sidlaghatta, in Chickballapur district, take pride in their clean

[ss-stf '36336'] Microsoft has regularly shared India bank customers’ data with US intelligence agencies, says report

https://scroll.in/latest/900224/microsoft-regularly-shared-data-of-india-bank-customers-with-us-intelligence-agencies-dna Indian institutions including academic institutions should check the dangers from using proprietary cloud services from Microsoft and other companies Guru -- ---

[ss-stf '36331'] World hunger has risen for three straight years – and climate change is a key reason

Climate change is anticipated to force more than 100 million people into extreme poverty by 2030. Source Https://scroll.in/article/899336/world-hunger-has-risen-for-three-straight-years-and-climate-change-is-a-key-reason --

[ss-stf '36310'] Brahmaputra: Amid talk of mega dams and China, speculation rules the river

https://scroll.in/article/894189/a-speculative-river-why-communities-along-brahmaputra-need-much-more-research-backed-information Rivers and environment education Guru IT for Change -- --- 1.ವಿಷಯ ಶಿಕ್ಷಕರ ವೇದಿಕೆಗೆ ಶಿಕ್ಷಕರನ್ನು ಸೇರಿಸಲು ಈ ಅರ್ಜಿಯನ್ನು ತುಂಬಿರಿ. -

[ss-stf '36265'] garbage disposal will be the biggest challenge that will kill our cities ......

the article has some food for thought for saving our cities which are in much worse shape San Francisco's Dream of 'Zero Waste' Lands in the Dumpster In 2003, San Francisco set the lofty objective of getting to zero waste by 2020. By that timeline, the city should soon be performing a ceremonial

[ss-stf '36080'] Why history matters so much

Why history matters so much: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/why-history-matters-so-much/article24763484.ece -- --- 1.ವಿಷಯ ಶಿಕ್ಷಕರ ವೇದಿಕೆಗೆ ಶಿಕ್ಷಕರನ್ನು ಸೇರಿಸಲು ಈ ಅರ್ಜಿಯನ್ನು ತುಂಬಿರಿ. -

[ss-stf '35274'] 50% decrease in project burden for school students (Telangana)

Dear teachers will this be relevant to Karnataka also? regards Guru HYDERABAD: In a huge relief to students, the Telangana school education department has decided to slash the project burden by 50%. The rule, to

[ss-stf '35243'] Karl Marx in five core ideas

Karl Marx in five core ideas: http://www.thehindu.com/news/international/karl-marx-in-five-core-ideas/article23774957.ece Remembering Marx on his 200 birth anniversary today Marx was perhaps the most influential economist in the world... And his thoughts are more relevant as societies all

[ss-stf '34997'] From KOER this week ..... readings for the long weekend

Dear Teachers, To take your mind of the examination pressures, from KOER this week, we have three readings . for the long weekend, on developing a critical perspective on ICT We have been reading about Facebook and Cambridge Analytica misusing our personal information to manipulate our

[ss-stf '34959'] A school where students are made

A school where students are made: http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/a-school-where-students-are-made/article23228457.ece Regards Guru -- --- 1.ವಿಷಯ ಶಿಕ್ಷಕರ ವೇದಿಕೆಗೆ ಶಿಕ್ಷಕರನ್ನು ಸೇರಿಸಲು ಈ ಅರ್ಜಿಯನ್ನು ತುಂಬಿರಿ. -

[ss-stf '34899'] This lecturer does not just preach

This lecturer does not just preach: http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/this-lecturer-does-not-just-preach/article22926069.ece This needs to be a part of our school curriculum in all subjects, classes and years ☺ Guru -- --- 1.ವಿಷಯ ಶಿಕ್ಷಕರ ವೇದಿಕೆಗೆ ಶಿಕ್ಷಕರನ್ನು ಸೇರಿಸಲು ಈ

[ss-stf '34766'] resources from KOER this week ....

Dear teachers Continuous learning and teacher professional development has many more possibilities today, specially with e-learning courses. We bring to you three courses which are available for enrolling today, two for any subject teacher, and a third one for English teachers. Please refer to

[ss-stf '34737'] Cape Town’s water crisis highlights city’s rich-poor divide

Something many of us may face in the near future  Water conservation must be an important part of our education... Regards Guru Cape Town’s water crisis highlights city’s rich-poor divide:

[ss-stf '34681'] Total Lunar eclipse (31.01.2018) recording (using Stellarium + Kazam) on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5YUjcsOXc5k

Dear teachers, I am sharing a video of the Total Lunar eclipse (31.01.2018) recording seen on the Stellarium Free Software application. The video is around 4 minutes. 1. You can see it to help you if are watching the eclipse now, to identify the moon in the sky 2. In case you have not been

[ss-stf '34624'] India ranks 177 out of 180 in Environmental Performance Index

India ranks 177 out of 180 in Environmental Performance Index: http://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/energy-and-environment/india-ranks-177-out-of-180-in-environmental-performance-index/article22513016.ece -- --- 1.ವಿಷಯ ಶಿಕ್ಷಕರ ವೇದಿಕೆಗೆ ಶಿಕ್ಷಕರನ್ನು ಸೇರಿಸಲು ಈ ಅರ್ಜಿಯನ್ನು ತುಂಬಿರಿ. -

[ss-stf '34582'] Reuse, repair, recycle...... U.K. may impose tax on disposable cups

Going back to our native wisdom and protecting our environment U.K. may impose tax on disposable cups: http://www.thehindu.com/news/international/uk-may-impose-tax-on-disposable-cups/article22378627.ece Hope such measures will be taken up here as well GGuru -- --- 1.ವಿಷಯ ಶಿಕ್ಷಕರ

[ss-stf '34577'] A natural stream is back from the dead in Kerala

Happy Sankranti... Let's protect nature. And stop 'exploiting' it. Read the happy article from link below Guru IT for Change A natural stream is back from the dead in Kerala: http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/a-natural-stream-is-back-from-the-dead-in-kerala/article22437525.ece

[ss-stf '34487'] Life without limits: The delusions of technological fundamentalism - NationofChange

Dear Teachers How can we alert our students about the greatest danger to our existence ... the destruction of our environment based on our blind faith in ruthless exploitation of nature, and in technocratic solutions to problems . this is something every subject teacher should plan to include

[ss-stf '34467'] Protecting our food

Must read article on how 'development' is being wrongly understood... http://www.thehindu.com/business/Industry/corporatisation-of-food/article22339272.ece Best wishes for peace and prosperity, health and harmony in the new year. Gurumurthy IT for Change -- --- 1.ವಿಷಯ ಶಿಕ್ಷಕರ

[ss-stf '34292'] Kerala Prepares to Take Public Schools to New Heights

Dear teachers, A happy and inspiring article about steps being taken to make public education (government schools) stronger and bring students back to government schools... this should be the priority for every education department/system in our country, to support government schools and

[ss-stf '34252'] Have we lost our way.... Thought provoking article

http://www.thehindu.com/opinion/columns/have-we-lost-our-way/article20930124.ece -- --- 1.ವಿಷಯ ಶಿಕ್ಷಕರ ವೇದಿಕೆಗೆ ಶಿಕ್ಷಕರನ್ನು ಸೇರಿಸಲು ಈ ಅರ್ಜಿಯನ್ನು ತುಂಬಿರಿ. - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSevqRdFngjbDtOF8YxgeXeL8xF62rdXuLpGJIhK6qzMaJ_Dcw/viewform 2. ಇಮೇಲ್ ಕಳುಹಿಸುವಾಗ

[ss-stf '34242'] 120 Indians also signatory to scientists’ warning to humanity

120 Indians also signatory to scientists’ warning to humanity: http://www.thehindu.com/news/120-indians-also-signatory-to-scientists-warning-to-humanity/article20492536.ece Environment needs to be an important part of all subjects... Gurumurthy, IT for Change -- --- 1.ವಿಷಯ ಶಿಕ್ಷಕರ

[ss-stf '34167'] Facial in classroom lands UP teacher in soup

Facial in classroom lands UP teacher in soup: http://www.deccanherald.com/content/641691/facial-classroom-lands-up-teacher.html -- --- 1.ವಿಷಯ ಶಿಕ್ಷಕರ ವೇದಿಕೆಗೆ ಶಿಕ್ಷಕರನ್ನು ಸೇರಿಸಲು ಈ ಅರ್ಜಿಯನ್ನು ತುಂಬಿರಿ. -

[ss-stf '34144'] Supporting adolescents to become resilient

dear teachers many times, when we discuss our students as being adolescents we associate this with risks/dangers/problems/challenges. The article below (from today's Hindu) discusses how we can help adolescents become resilient and become capable young adults. While the article mentions that

[ss-stf '34004'] India had 97 million underweight children in 2016

India had 97 million underweight children in 2016: http://www.deccanherald.com/content/637322/india-had-97-million-underweight.html -- --- 1.ವಿಷಯ ಶಿಕ್ಷಕರ ವೇದಿಕೆಗೆ ಶಿಕ್ಷಕರನ್ನು ಸೇರಿಸಲು ಈ ಅರ್ಜಿಯನ್ನು ತುಂಬಿರಿ. -

[ss-stf '33961'] The deadliest mass shooting in modern American history

Dear teachers, A provocative article on race, religion with reference to the killings at Las Vegas yesterday... In my view, mad men like Paddock do not really belong to any race or religion ... No religion advocates killing of innocent people... Please read, think / reflect about it and share

[ss-stf '33917'] NCERT Journal - Voices of Teachers and Teacher Educators (Publication of August 17 Volume V Issue II)

Dear teachers Voices of Teachers and Teacher Educators (Publication of August 17 Volume V Issue II) has been recently released, it can be downloaded from http://ncert.nic.in/publication/journals/vtte.html ( Issue-II - Vol-V, August, 2017 )

[ss-stf '33910'] Global food crops also face Earth’s sixth great mass extinction

over reliance on few crops is a danger to our existence pl share your comments on the article below. this needs to be a part of our geography and economics teaching ... regards, Guru Source -

[ss-stf '33734'] Re: Blended course on Technology integrated learning”, for student teachers and teacher educators (B.Ed.) at Vijaya Teachers College.

. A nominal fee will be charged for the course participation to part cover course expenses. regards, Guru -- IT for Change, Bengaluru www.ITforChange.net On Mon, Jul 3, 2017 at 10:46 PM, Gurumurthy K <itfc.stfk...@gmail.com> wrote: > Dear teachers, > > I am happy to share

[ss-stf '33571'] (the dangerous) world of Chhota Bheem - The Hindu, Meenakshi A.

Dear teachers, the world of animation/multi-media is a powerful one for students/learners ... but it is only a medium of learning ... and can be as harmful as useful read article below from Hindu, today. Can we make simple animation films which bring life and life's lessons to our learners?

[ss-stf '33570'] Living lessons from the Narmada, Sumitra M. Gautama

dear teachers our Economics text books promote one view of development focus on growth through industry, massive infrastructure projects without discussing the costs on environment, on marginalized sections of society this view is becoming more and more untenable and we need to

[ss-stf '33495'] Google voice search in eight more languages

Google voice search in eight more languages: http://www.thehindu.com/business/Industry/google-voice-search-in-eight-more-languages/article19493072.ece Pl try and share your feedback Guru -- --- 1.ವಿಷಯ ಶಿಕ್ಷಕರ ವೇದಿಕೆಗೆ ಶಿಕ್ಷಕರನ್ನು ಸೇರಿಸಲು ಈ ಅರ್ಜಿಯನ್ನು ತುಂಬಿರಿ. -

[ss-stf '33488'] Article on facts and learning. On anniversary of atomic bombing of Japan

http://www.thehindu.com/opinion/columns/the-shape-of-a-mushroom-cloud/article19482103.ece Why acquiring factual knowledge should not be confused with learning -- --- 1.ವಿಷಯ ಶಿಕ್ಷಕರ ವೇದಿಕೆಗೆ ಶಿಕ್ಷಕರನ್ನು ಸೇರಿಸಲು ಈ ಅರ್ಜಿಯನ್ನು ತುಂಬಿರಿ. -

[ss-stf '33412'] ICT Student Text Book and Teacher Hand Book based on National ICT Curriculum

Dear Teachers, The Telangana Department of School Education, has developed, in collaboration with IT for Change, the student text book and teacher hand book for ICT integration in school education. This is perhaps the first ICT text book based on National ICT Curriculum

[ss-stf '33371'] Protecting our environment

We need such measures in all countries!! In the meantime, strengthen public transport systems and make them popular... regards Guru http://www.thehindu.com/business/uk-to-ban-diesel-petrol-cars/article19365771.ece U.K. to ban diesel, petrol cars Britain will join other European nations in

[ss-stf '33363'] Re: Let us avoid using plastic water bottles, specially the use and throw bottles (like bisleri, aqua fina etc etc) ....

, Bengaluru www.ITforChange.net On Fri, Nov 18, 2016 at 12:01 PM, Gurumurthy K <itfc.stfk...@gmail.com> wrote: > Bottled water is one of the biggest threat to our environment. Let us stop > using bottled water and let us educate our students also to avoid it > always. We can carry our ow

[ss-stf '33224'] Re: Let us avoid using plastic water bottles, specially the use and throw bottles (like bisleri, aqua fina etc etc) ....

www.ITforChange.net On Fri, Nov 18, 2016 at 12:01 PM, Gurumurthy K <itfc.stfk...@gmail.com> wrote: > Bottled water is one of the biggest threat to our environment. Let us stop > using bottled water and let us educate our students also to avoid it > always. We can carry our own water b

[ss-stf '33189'] Course on Inclusive Education

Dear teachers A* Certificate Course on Inclusive Education* is being offered by RVEC, Seva-in-Action and NIAS, using their experiences and the diverse range of field-tested materials and resources developed by them.The course content and materials draws from the unique synergy among

[ss-stf '33132'] Another Ransomware virus hits Microsoft Windows computers across the globe

Dear teachers, Petrwrap/Petya/NotPetya is the latest powerful ransomware hitting Microsoft Windows computers across the globe - http://www.thehindu.com/news/international/hackers-strike-across-europe/article19156266.ece In India, operations at India's biggest container port in Mumbai was hit by

[ss-stf '33114'] Economics ... the need for new models ...

dear Economics teachers, Current processes of globalisation and liberalisation are associated with very high levels of income and wealth inequalities in India and most countries how can we think of new economic models where production and consumption could serve larger social aims, than

[ss-stf '32973'] World Environment day ... two very happy news!!

Dear teachers You would have celebrated June 5th as World Environment day in your schools ... hopefully with sapling(s) being planted... or a water conservation program etc ... Usually these days, we hear news about environment destruction and sharing positive news/stories can give us good role

[ss-stf '32917'] Re: [apscienceteachers-252] Inclusive education - 2 articles

, Bengaluru www.ITforChange.net On Fri, Jun 2, 2017 at 11:14 AM, Gurumurthy K <itfc.stfk...@gmail.com> wrote: > Dear Ebenezer sir > > 1. Ubuntu GNU/Linux is more secure than Windows. A Windows user can access > the programme files, while a Linux user cant. Only a Linux administra

[ss-stf '32916'] How companies try to take away our rights as consumers and citizens .... and recent Supreme court judgement.

Dear teachers normally when we pay money to 'buy' something, we should get all the rights to use it the way we want to. However companies try to restrict our rights to make more profits. For e.g. though refilling printer cartridges is much much cheaper than buying new cartridges, printer

[ss-stf '32819'] Inclusive education - 2 articles

Dear teachers and teacher educators, India has modified its copyright law to allow free translation of copyright texts, without needing any permissions, to cater to learners with disabilities. With the free and open source digital tools available today, teachers can collaborate to design and

[ss-stf '32817'] Making learning mother tongue (state language) compulsory

Dear teachers Kerala asssembly has passed a bill making learning Malayalam compulsory in all schools in Kerala (government schools, aided, unaided schools including state, cbse, icse boards) Malayalam will need to be learnt as a language (medium of instruction can be other languages) Is this a

[ss-stf '32783'] Re: computers attacked and 'locked down' for ransom ... millions of computers in 99 countries affected ....

from Microsoft -https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/security/ms17-010.aspx IT for Change, Bengaluru www.ITforChange.net On Sat, May 13, 2017 at 1:45 PM, Gurumurthy K <itfc.stfk...@gmail.com> wrote: > Dear teachers, > > Please keep updating the security updates on your comput

[ss-stf '32782'] Computer virus attack. For ransom

2 lakh hit by 'unprecedented' cyberhack in 150 nations:Europol: http://www.deccanherald.com/content/611531/2-lakh-hit-unprecedented-cyberhack.html Affects computers with Windows operating system. Ubuntu system computers will not be affected. -- --- 1.ವಿಷಯ ಶಿಕ್ಷಕರ ವೇದಿಕೆಗೆ ಶಿಕ್ಷಕರನ್ನು

[ss-stf '32773'] computers attacked and 'locked down' for ransom ... millions of computers in 99 countries affected ....

Dear teachers, Please keep updating the security updates on your computer. See article below. On Ubuntu, upgrade to the latest version can also be done freely without any license fees Pls do (see http://karnatakaeducation.org.in/KOER/en/index.php/Kalpavriksha for information) regards, Guru

[ss-stf '32759'] ₹2,100 fine on women using mobile phones in public in U.P. village

The ruling was issued on Tuesday in Madora, mainly a Muslim hamlet. A village in Mathura in Uttar Pradesh has banned women from using mobile phones in public. Any woman found to be talking on a mobile phone in public will have to pay a fine of ₹2100. The all-male panchayat of Mandora village

[ss-stf '32744'] India’s Silicon Valley Is Dying of Thirst. Your City May Be Next

Dear teachers, Perhaps the most important, certainly one of the most important steps young citizens need to learn is to conserve water and water sources ... at a micro level this means rain water harvesting, de-silting and protecting water bodies, reducing consumption to the essential minimum

[ss-stf '32743'] 56,000 teachers High school teachers to be trained in IT

Source - http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/high-school-teachers-to-be-trained-in-it/article18314872.ece High school teachers to be trained in IT Staff Reporter MALAPPURAM April 29, 2017 23:37 IST IT@School is spearheading the training programme for 56,000 teachers during summer

[ss-stf '32702'] reducing consumption is essential to combat climate change ....

Dear teachers, making/keeping our lifestyle simple by avoiding/reducing consumption is a necessary individual action, to combat the danger of global warming ... here as teachers we can work with students through teaching and through personal example to lead a life of 'simple living, high

[ss-stf '32583'] World Water Day - water conservation structures have been constructed in over a hundred schools in Dakshina Kannada

Dear teachers, Yesterday was World Water Day. World is facing a serious water crisis... Schools and teachers can do a lot for water conservation... read an article on DK schools efforts... this can be done by most schools... regards, Guru Source -

[ss-stf '32547'] Re: [EnglishSTF-8163] Re: Kerala Becomes 1st Indian State To Declare Internet As Basic Right For Every Citizen; 20 Lakh Citizens To Get Free Internet

Dear teachers Internet connectivity can be seen as similar to supply of water/electricity ... or the closer land line phones ... the basic pipes have to be laid out as social infrastructure without requiring a short term return on investment ... but this will trigger off benefits, over time, far

[ss-stf '32503'] Kerala Becomes 1st Indian State To Declare Internet As Basic Right For Every Citizen; 20 Lakh Citizens To Get Free Internet

As more and more parts of our information world get digitized, ensuring digital access to all citizens becomes important... Kerala is taking an initiative in this regard Guru source-

[ss-stf '32474'] Please use your cell phone as long as possible .... to reduce environment damage

Dear teachers, it seems on an average we will buy 29 cell phones during our life time which is a huge threat to our environment, in multiple ways ... please read article below... lets use our current phones as long as possible ... and try to replace non working parts, dead batteries etc

[ss-stf '32455'] ALL FEMALE TEACHERS SHOULD READ. ALL MALE TEACHERS MUST READ

Sharing some articles for our reflection today ... celebrated as Women's day... Please discuss with your students as well . regards, Guru, IT for Change, Bengaluru www.ITforChange.net Who tucks children into bed? This International Women’s Day, let’s talk about men and how much care work they

[ss-stf '32375'] Poison in the air, struggle on the road

Air pollution is a serious health threat in most cities in India. Drastic measures to reduce traffic is needed. This requires a strong public transport system. Read Poison in the air, struggle on the road:

[ss-stf '32359'] Vacant teacher posts affect school syllabus deadlines

Dear teachers, I think vacancies in NEK are much higher than in rest of the state. This is quite unfortunate since we need to invest much more in NEK given the socio-economic and educational situation there see article below. Apart from speeding up recruitment and posting, can any other

[ss-stf '32351'] History as a good teacher ....

I am sharing an article written by a veteran journalist and public interest activist Roberto Savio. I think it is useful reading as a historical narrative, for us to understand the global social, political and economic movements over the last couple of centuries. (I am not intending to endorse or

[ss-stf '32332'] Reluctant mothers.

Reluctant mothers: http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/Reluctant-mothers/article17284876.ece It's a shame that even today we have child marriages in our country. Can schools and teachers do something to prevent it? Do we already have any program for this? Gurumurthy, IT for Change.

[ss-stf '32327'] two cities just committed to 100% renewable energy

Dear teachers, Global warming / climate change is going to have very serious (fatal) impact on all life, and the end of all life / human life is a possibility over the next few decades(?). One important cause of global warming is the use of fossil fuels (coal, petroleum) for energy that powers

[ss-stf '32203'] Social stratification in schools ... Bridge gap in school enrolment share (Dr HBC)

Dear teachers, Our colleague, Dr HB Chandrashekar has raised very important issue of inclusion in schools in his article in DH today. (article below) The current school system is seeing a very high level of social stratification, with the marginalized groups going mostly to Government schools.

[ss-stf '32191'] the Internet (the digital world) ... brief past, present and future ... will it be a space of enslavement or empowerment???

Dear teachers, Happy Republic day ... As we celebrates the 68th Republic Day, we should think to what extent the goals of 'justice,liberty, equality and fraternity' that the preamble to the constitution ( http://www.constitution.org/cons/india/preamble.html) spoke of, are being promoted or

[ss-stf '32109'] Serious problem in Economics ....

dear Social Science teachers there is something seriously wrong with our Economic theory and practice today. In our text books we describe functioning of the economy ... with the aim of economic development and social justice/equity However in the last 2 1/2 decades (in India after the 1991

[ss-stf '32034'] ‘Hi School Kuttikoottam’ to promote ICT among students, Kerala IT@Schools next steps....

Kerala has begun the next phase of its IT@Schools program... after ensuring ICT use in all high schools they are moving to structured work with and by students using ICT regards Guru source -

[ss-stf '32033'] Even presence of smartphone may distract you from work!

dear Teachers more reason why we should ensure smart phones are not used in classrooms/schools regards Guru Even presence of smartphone may distract you from work! Tokyo, Jan 8, 2017 (PTI) As a part of their research, Associate Professor Jun-ichiro Kawahara of Hokkaido University and Motohiro

[ss-stf '32000'] How "Open Source" Seed Producers From the US to India Are Changing Global Food Production

The spirit of free and open source software (of making knowledge freely available for all..) is spreading across fields "... The Open Source Seed Initiative , inspired by "the free and open source software movement that has provided alternatives to proprietary software,"

[ss-stf '31937'] समय की .. इस अनवरत बहती धारा में .. अपने चंद सालों का .. हिसाब क्या रखें .. !! ..... फिर भी नया साल मुबारक हो !!

In this relentless stream of time .. .. .. why to keep track of your few years .. !! ... (translation of first two lines of Hindi poem below ...poetry itself is a sufficient reason to learn as many languages as possible!!) - Dear teachers, still wish you all

[ss-stf '31919'] "We live in a world of radical ignorance" – Robert Proctor... Must read article ...

Dear teachers, this article is very thought provoking... for me it highlighted an important role for teachers ... not to 'give our knowledge' to students to counter ignorance... but rather to help students develop skills to discriminate, judge, consult, be slow to judge... so that they can reduce

[ss-stf '31904'] Re: 'population explosion' as a cause of poverty in India

f God." Merry Christmas to all regards, Guru IT for Change, Bengaluru www.ITforChange.net On Sun, Dec 25, 2016 at 1:18 PM, Gurumurthy K <itfc.stfk...@gmail.com> wrote: > Dear teachers > > I learnt in my school that India's biggest (or one of India's biggest > problem

[ss-stf '31903'] 'population explosion' as a cause of poverty in India

Dear teachers I learnt in my school that India's biggest (or one of India's biggest problems) was 'population explosion'. During the emergency, mass sterilisation (often forced) was done to 'control population'. Even today, we have sterilisation camps (mostly for women), to reduce the

[ss-stf '31875'] the crisis in teaching ....

Indeed, the reasons why teachers are leaving -- or not going into teaching in the first place -- are not difficult to discern : Micromanagement of teachers; disorganized school administration; a lack of voice in matters affecting school functioning; too few chances to teach collaboratively;

[ss-stf '31841'] public health

In my previous post,I had shared Prof Krishna Kumar's article on Education and democracy ... and the dangers of privatised education ... read http://www.truth-out.org/opinion/item/38659-why-the-us-should-have-universal-healthcare for an article on why health too needs to be a public space -

[ss-stf '31709'] Dangers from digital technologies

Dangers from digital technologies. We must alert our students about the dangers and risks of using digital camera, Facebook indiscriminately. Guru Read todays-paper

[ss-stf '31691'] global warming will make barren our gangetic plains .....

Dear teachers for many years, it has been clear that the glaciers on top of the Himalayas are melting at faster rates, and the cycle of ice-water-ice that has sustained the water supply to most of North India is under strain. we are likely to see heavier rainfall, more water during rainy season

[ss-stf '31575'] "Internet of things" - Internet can be very dangerous to society ... we need to be aware and take steps

As the Internet becomes more and more part of our lives, we also face serious dangers and risks. Now software and sensors are being embedded in all appliances and equipment we are using to create 'Intelligent appliances' that are part of the Internet of things. This already includes cars,

[ss-stf '31554'] Govt may frame a new new education policy :-)

Prakash Javadekar told Parliamentarians that the government will appoint a new committee “headed by an educationist” to draft the new education policy read article on http://www.livemint.com/Education/O1WEuwZ4sOrcEniZjBfcpM/Govt-may-frame-a-new-new-education-policy.html Guru IT for Change,

[ss-stf '31548'] Let us avoid using plastic water bottles, specially the use and throw bottles (like bisleri, aqua fina etc etc) ....

Bottled water is one of the biggest threat to our environment. Let us stop using bottled water and let us educate our students also to avoid it always. We can carry our own water bottles and fill from water sources. read article below, it is for the National Parks in USA but equally applicable to

[ss-stf '31488'] California becomes first U.S. state to ban plastic bags

Karnataka Government has banned plastic use in Bengaluru. But not yet fully enforced :-( we need to completely stop use of most varieties of plastic items ... must to save our environment... Guru IT for Change In July of 2015, Hawaii made headlines when it completely banned the use of plastic

[ss-stf '31388'] MP scraps no-detention policy .....

there is a huge pressure to bring back exams/detention ... this is not going to solve the problem :-( Guru source - http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhopal/MP-scraps-no-detention-policy-to-restore-quality-education/articleshow/55106340.cms MP scraps no-detention policy to restore quality

[ss-stf '31337'] School wiki page as school and community knowledge repository

http://googleweblight.com/?lite_url=http://english.manoramaonline.com/news/kerala/school-wiki-kerala-wikipedia-education-it-at-school-nov-1.html=udyglbtd=en-IN=1=804=www.google.co.in=1477890409=AF9Nedn7I7OWyV33kINbhoMVw1f_La80Aw We have a similar school wiki page on koer

[ss-stf '31036'] having an active library in our schools....

dear teachers, Wishing you all 'Happy learning' on Saraswathi Pooja day today. Perhaps the most important gift of learning we can give our students, is to make them fall in love with books through our school library... read story below " Working and living in migrant farmworkers’ fields,

[ss-stf '30859'] Noam Chomsky on the Evolution of Language: A Bio-linguistic Perspective

Perhaps enabling our students to love language and reading is the most important ability that a school can give to students language permits us (in their words) to construct "from 25 or 30 sounds an infinite variety of expressions, which although not having any resemblance in

[ss-stf '30786'] lets remove plastic from our lives ..... (France bans plastic cutlery)

France, in order to be more environmentally conscious, has become the first country to implement a new law banning the use of plastic silverware, plates and cups. Companies who produce these plastic products have until 2020 to make sure their products are biodegradable. read the article on

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