Education Quality Foundation of India (EQFI) organises conference on Leveraging Emerging Technology and Teaching Tools to Foster Creativity, Critical Thinking and Innovation in Learners

Lucknow: EQFI, a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of education in India, is making significant strides in shaping the future of learning and teaching. Founded in 2007, EQFI envisions a world where every educational experience is rooted in quality, empowering both students and educators to transform potential into capabilities. The organization's impact extends across 19 Indian states, touching the lives of 300,000 students, 15,000 teachers, and 5,000 schools.

In Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, EQFI join hands with IBM to host a transformative multi-stakeholder conference focused on improving teaching and learning of emerging technologies to build critical thinking and creativity among leaners in India with support from the SCERT and Department of Basic Education, Govt. of Uttar Pradesh. 

The core objective of this conference is to enhance teachers' expertise in competency-based teaching and technology-focused curricula. By gathering insights and feedback from a diverse group of stakeholders, EQFI-IBM aims to forge a Pan-India coalition of ecosystem partners, including NGOs, industry experts, and state governments, dedicated to sustaining emerging technology interventions in education. 

Dr. Anjlee Prakash, Managing Trustee, EQFI, shared a welcome address: 

“The use of emerging technologies to build skill sets in children that enable them to navigate and steer the future is a critical need in these dynamic times. At EQFI, we are deeply invested in ensuring both educators and educators are future-ready and excited about the potential of these transformative initiatives.” 

Dr Urvashi Sahni, President and CEO, Study Hall Educational Foundation, made a comment on the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, saying that for the first time the NEP is talking about the school culture and learning ecosystem and promoting culture of innovation and creativity.

Dr. P.K. Shajahan, Dean Academic Affairs, Tata Institute for Social Science moderated a Panel discussion on the subject.

The conference's central theme revolves around developing an integrated and NEP 2020-aligned curriculum that emphasizes technology, critical thinking, and creativity. This curriculum will be made accessible in the official language for students spanning grades 6 through 12.

The conference's long-term vision extends beyond the event itself. EQFI-IBM seeks to establish a state-level Coalition/Network that fosters acceptance of technology and teaching tools, nurturing creativity, critical thinking, and innovation among learners. Additionally, the conference aims to bridge the technology divide, ensuring equitable access to quality education resources.

EQFI's dedication to shaping the educational landscape in India aligns perfectly with the evolving demands of the 21st century. By bringing together thought leaders, educators, and stakeholders, EQFI continues to champion the cause of quality education for all.

About EQFI:

Education Quality Foundation of India (EQFI) is a non-profit organization founded in 2007 with the goal of transforming education in India by improving its quality. EQFI works to empower both students and educators, fostering a future where every learning experience is of the highest quality.

[Website: eqfi.org/]

Time: 10:30 AM onwards
Venue: Hotel The Grand JBR, CF-129, Viraj Khand-4, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow Uttar Pradesh-226010.