THE RIGHT ENVIRONMENT
At Podar Learn School, we acknowledge that every child grows differently.
Thus, we offer the optimal learning environment to support our students' education journey without any hindrances.
SCHOOL INFRASTRUCTURE
At Podar Learn School, we have developed our school infrastructure with an aim to maximize the potential of each student to learn, reduce distractions, enhance focus and remove any form of discomfort or difficulty. Hence our school is designed to incorporate the principles of ergonomics at all levels. Our classrooms are spacious, making sure the students can focus on the lesson. We have specially designed furniture in each of our school classrooms to ensure the student is comfortable throughout the school session.
CLASSROOM TECHNOLOGY
At Podar Learn School, our teaching methodology expands beyond the boundaries of traditional board and chalk teaching to include technology and modern techniques wherever possible. To help students understand and visually relate to complex concepts, every classroom has been provided with projectors & visualisers. With the help of such technology we make sure our students have a firm grasp on the subject matter and are able to think in three-dimensional space. The Schools are provided with secure and fast Internet connections secured by Firewalls for security. Each school is equipped with the ICT Lab for computer practicals. The school has a very robust ICT curriculum covering topics ranging from coding, design, web applications, mobile apps and 3D Printing.
EDUTECH
Meeta has challenges with writing. She uses a text-to-speech software that enables her to write with almost 98% accuracy. Nishad finds it difficult to visualise what a heart looks like. His teacher prints a heart on a 3D printer and now Nishad learns not only how it looks but also how it works! There are innumerable examples to show how technology has helped us learn things that were difficult or not as effective using any other means. Keeping this thought in mind, the EduTech arm of the PIC ensures integration of technology into education, in a responsible way, so that it facilitates student learning rather than hamper it.
Innovation Lab
Podar Learn School has introduced state-of-the-art Innovation Labs that give students a hands-on education on the latest technologies like Robotics, Drones, 3D Printing and Virtual Reality.
Robotics and drones help them to learn programming, automation and coding. Through 3D printing, we encourage students to use their knowledge and zeal to solve problems through designing. Virtual reality helps them explore the extreme environment and faraway places.
The Innovation Lab is a dedicated space for children to apply STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics concepts with an integrated curriculum.
The Innovation Lab is an avenue to reach students who want to express themselves creatively. Podar Learn School wants these spaces to be where students can be creative, collaborate, and think outside the traditional boxes.
Cyber Safety and Digital Citizenship
Technology can be a boon or bane – depends on how you use it. We strongly believe that controlling is not the solution but educating is. Thus, instead of just adding filters and firewalls, we also conduct cyber safety workshops for students of Std V to X and ensure that they become good Netizens.
Parent-Teacher Communication Portal (Between Us)
Every student of Podar Learn School receives a username password of BetweenUs for online learning. Podar Learn School incorporates a Virtual Time Table for students to impart learning online. This is achieved via BetweenUs Portal which allows the schools/parents to communicate with each other, submit assignments, view the resources as well as pay fees online.
YouTube Channels
During the Covid-19 associated lockdown synchronous and asynchronous classes are being conducted for students by all the Podar Educaton Network Schools. This has led to the generation of some top-class visual educational content for students of various grades, across the boards. These comprise of videos based on different core subjects for students across all grades. The EduTech team in coordination with the other verticals of the PIC created video-libraries on the popular online platform – youtube.com for each board. Access to these 500 plus video libraries have been brought together and made available to not only the students and parents in the network but also to the general public for the larger benefit.