Design Thinking is a leading buzzword across industry sectors today. In 2019, we hosted ‘Design Awards’ for students of 8th to 12th grades. Participants came up with innovative ideas to overcome real-life problems by adopting the design thinking methodology. Their solutions ranged from helping their school support staff to controlling air pollution in their city....Read More
India has been an attraction for people across the globe for the diverse experiences it offers. Be it the traditional knowledge, colours seen on our busy market streets, the aroma of our culinary delights, the cheerfulness of our festivals, or the breathtaking landscapes that change from place to place. The ethereal experience that is India...Read More
The coronavirus pandemic will be etched in history as one of the greatest economic disasters along with the great depression of 1929 and the 2008 financial crisis. Major world economies have suffered significantly as a result of halts in production and a lack of demand from impositions of the lockdown. However, whilst the worst-hit nations...Read More
Differentiated instruction – This method assesses students’ learning relative to their goals, further letting teachers adjust the lesson to match their needs. While this approach is relatively common in programmed and tech-enabled settings, educators can also bring it to offline and hybrid classrooms with ‘Think Dots.’ Think Dots are ideal for small group activities and...Read More
We asked our readers to write a letter to prominent historical figures and received wonderful entries. The first letter from the series is dedicated to India’s beloved Shastri Ji. He was known for his trademark leadership style and as a great craftsman of uniting divergent views. Read on to know how our teen delegate expresses...Read More
Your portfolio is a narrative of your growth. Crafting it yourself can equip you with skills relevant for both personal and professional development. What is a student portfolio? It is a compilation of a student’s work, performance, and achievements. In today’s connected world, it has become pertinent to have digital profiles in today’s connected world...Read More
At Pluskul, we believe in nurturing and encouraging creative pursuits of our young learners. The following entry was submitted by one of our delegates to communicate a powerful message. What a messy palette it must have been when God was painting all of us. Look at that Royal Bengal Tiger flexing his vigorous royal charm....Read More
Did you know that “Amra-Phal” is one of the earliest known names given to mango? Vedic literature mentions it as “Rasala’‘ and “Sahakara”. Upon reaching South India, it came to be known by the names “Aam-Kay” and “Maamkaay” in Tamil, and as “Maanga” in Malayali. Later, it was the Portuguese who called the fruit Mango. ...Read More
We have all chased our curiosity on online search engines – hopping from one Wikipedia page to another, trying to make sense of the inter-relationships, and winding up in places we never imagined. What if we introduced you to some ways of replicating this in the physical world? Parents can utilise in-car conversations and road...Read More
From understanding the centre of the Earth to exploring the mysteries of outer space and unravelling how life originated and evolved, scientific inquiry knows no bounds. Decoding how systems work can help students connect the past and present with the world to come, nudging them to make sound decisions about issues that impact all humankind....Read More