- Launches the
novel concept for the first time
in Andhra Pradesh at Delhi Public School, Nacharam,
Secunderabad
Hyderabad, June 29, 2009: Launching a breakthrough
initiative that aims at making the vital subject of Mathematics simpler, easier
and fun to learn for school students, NIIT, leading Global Talent Development
Corporation, today installed the first ‘NIIT eGuru Math Lab’, at Delhi Public
School in Secunderabad. The installation of ‘NIIT eGuru Math Lab’ also marks the
establishment of the first such Math Lab in the state of Andhra Pradesh.
Mr M. Komariah, Chairman, DPS Secunderabad inaugurated the revolutionary
concept in presence of Mr L Balasubramanian, President, School Learning
Solutions, NIIT Ltd.; Mr T. Bheemsen, Vice Chairman, DPS, Secunderabad; Mr C
Ramaiah, Director of IIT study circle and former Principal, APRJC,
Nararjunasagar; Dr. N M Rao, former lecturer in Mathematics at A.M.U. Aligarh
and Mr Komaresan, Professor of Math, Hyderabad Central University.
‘NIIT eGuru Math Lab’—a novel concept, enables school
students to learn and explore mathematical concepts and verify mathematical
facts and theorems using tools such as the Geometer’s Sketchpad. This is a
dynamic construction and exploration tool that spans the mathematical curriculum
from Standard 1 to 12, being made available to Indian schools, jointly by
NIIT.
The inauguration of NIIT eGuru Math Lab was followed by a seminar on ‘Joy
of learning Mathematics’. Prominent speakers like Mr C Ramaiah, Dr. N M Rao and
Dr. Komaresan, emphasised on the need for more such initiatives to bring about a
change in our present education systems.
Speaking at the launch of
‘NIIT eGuru Math Lab’, Mr M Komariah, Chairman, DPS Secunderabad said,
“We are committed to impart world-class education to our students. NIIT
eGuru Math Lab is a revolutionary concept that makes the difficult subject of
Mathematics, exciting and engrossing. We are confident that this association
will benefit our students with better comprehension and understanding of the
subject.”
Mr. L. Balasubramanian, President-School Learning Solutions, NIIT
commented, “NIIT believes in providing impactful learning solutions for
students. NIIT eGuru Math Lab is another initiative to make the present
curriculum interesting and interactive thereby bringing back the joy of learning
Mathematics.”
Following the NCERT guidelines indicating that mathematics would be treated
as a prime focus area in schools till 2010, the state board in Hyderabad is
committed to making the learning of subjects enjoyable and stress free, and in
case of Math, more visually appealing to enable better learning. In line with
this mission, CBSE has issued directives to all schools following the CBSE
curriculum, to install a Math Lab for promoting the subject. CBSE has also
directed that 20% of the marks to be allocated to each student from the Lab
Assessments, towards the final marks.
In addition to providing greater scope for individual participation in the
process of learning and becoming autonomous learners, the Math Lab also enables
the teacher to demonstrate, explain and reinforce abstract mathematical ideas by
using concrete objects, models, charts, graphs, pictures, posters, etc.
NIIT eGuru Math Lab offers Multiple Teaching and Learning Aids comprising
of Technology Applications, Videos, Measuring Instruments, Tables and Charts, to
schools. Based on the three pillars of ‘Imagination, Investigation and
Interaction’, it provides an opportunity to students to understand, internalize,
discover and verify the basic mathematical and geometrical concepts through
concrete objects and situations, thus building interest and confidence in
students for learning the subject. The laboratory also allows and encourages the
students to think, discuss amongst themselves as well as with the teacher, and
assimilate concepts.
About Delhi Public School Society
Delhi Public
School started as an answer to the long felt needs of the bourgeoning population
of the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad. The School under the aegis of
the Delhi Public School Society at New Delhi, began its operations at Mahendra
Hills in the year 2003. Within three years, the School migrated to its sprawling
campus at Nacharam located in Hyderabad far away from the maddening crowd. With
an impressive strength of students, teaching and administrative staff, Delhi
Public School Secunderabad has already made its mark as one of the premier
institutes.
The DPS Society is a non-profit,non-proprietary educational body being
managed by eminent educationists and professional from various walks of life.The
society has grown into a consortium of over 100 pace setting secular and
autonomous institutions in India and Abroad.
It has come to be recognized throughout the academic world for its
progressive approach and commitment to excellence. Centralized policies,
decentralized administration, well designed instructional programmes and
flexible school management systems are the basis of its unique identity
.Distinction and Diversity are the twin hallmarks of its philosophy. Strong in
tradition has evolved since its establishment to its present day status into a
matrix of networking between the state, national and international educational
agencies.
At DPS, Secunderabad-Nacharam Campus, the society aims
at holistic development thereby making the students more confident, life long
learners, positively contributing for the social cause with a developed sense of
propriety who would excel in the desired field. The aim is to provide the best
available education to each student. This education is aimed at developing
qualities of integrity, honesty, trust, tolerance and compassion we promote
Indian traditional values and ethos woven in a fabric accepted globally.
About NIIT
NIIT Limited, leading Global Talent Development Corporation and Asia’s
largest IT trainer, offers learning and knowledge solutions to over 5 million
students across 40 countries.
Leading IT magazine Dataquest has conferred
upon NIIT, the ‘Top IT Training Company’ award successively for the past 15
years, since the inception of this category. Rated among India’s Business Super
brands 2008, NIIT’s Individual Learning Business offerings include
industry-endorsed programs for students seeking careers in IT -
GNIIT, Edgeineers and Global Net Plus for IT
professionals.
NIIT has provided computer-based learning to over 12,000
government and private schools. The futuristic NIIT eGuru range for schools is a
holistic education package that comprises of Interactive Classrooms
(an embedded Teaching Learning Material, that uses elements of
interactivity, automation and web links library); Math lab
(technology tools that enable school students to learn and explore
mathematical concepts); IT Wizard (equips the students with
core computer knowledge and IT skills); and Quick School (an
Education Resource Planning solution for School Management).
For working
professionals, NIIT Imperia, Centre for Advanced Learning,
offers Executive Management Education Programs in association with Indian
Institutes of Management (IIMs) at Ahmedabad, Indore, Kolkata, Lucknow, IMT
Ghaziabad and IIFT Delhi.
NIIT Institute of Finance Banking
& Insurance (IFBI), formed by NIIT with equity participation from
ICICI Bank, offers programs for individuals and corporate in Banking, Financial
Services and Insurance.
NIIT Uniqua, Centre for Process
Excellence, addresses the increasing demand for skilled workers in the business
and technology services industry by providing training programs in relevant
areas. This is a part of NIIT Institute of Process Excellence, a NIIT-Genpact
venture.
NIIT’s Corporate Learning Solutions, offers
integrated learning solutions (including strategic consulting, learning design,
content development, delivery, technology, assessment and learning management)
to Fortune 500 companies, Universities, Technology companies, Training
corporations and Publishing houses.
NIIT delivers a
tailored combination of catalog learning products, technology and services
through Element K offerings. These include: lab®: hands-on labs, instructor-led
courseware, comprehensive e-reference libraries, technical journals, and
Knowledge Hub™: hosted learning management platform. This makes NIIT the first
and the best choice for comprehensive learning solutions, worldwide.