TeacherApp Launched to Empower Educators Nationwide

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The TeacherApp, unveiled by Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, aims to enhance teaching skills with innovative resources, supporting teachers’ growth and aligning with NEP 2020.

TeacherApp Launched to Empower Educators Nationwide

Launch of The TeacherApp:

  • Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, Union Minister for Education, unveiled The TeacherApp, a digital platform developed by the Bharti Airtel Foundation.
  • The app aims to empower teachers with future-ready skills and elevate pedagogical practices, aligning with NEP 2020 principles.
  • The event was attended by dignitaries, including Bharti Enterprises’ Vice Chairman Shri Rakesh Bharti Mittal, education leaders, and teachers.

Features and Offerings of The TeacherApp:

  • The app provides over 260 hours of high-quality content, including courses, videos, podcasts, and webinars.
  • Unique Teaching Kits offer 900 hours of resources like teaching videos, worksheets, lesson plans, and project-based activities.
  • Live expert sessions and interactive formats like competitions and quizzes promote continuous learning and professional growth.
  • Accessible across Web, iOS, and Android, it ensures nationwide availability to educators.
  • Aims to foster a community of teachers by sharing impact stories and innovative classroom strategies.

Impact and Alignment with NEP 2020:

  • The app supports teachers’ growth, empowers school leaders, and promotes safe and engaging learning environments.
  • Shri Pradhan emphasized teachers as Karmayogis, vital to shaping India’s future in a knowledge-driven era.
  • Shri Rakesh Bharti Mittal highlighted the app’s potential to prepare educators to foster creativity and innovation, vital for India’s global leadership aspirations.
  • Partnerships across 12 states ensure a transformative impact on education nationwide.

Sources Referred:

PIB, The Hindu, Indian Express, Hindustan Times