You: What’s the 1️⃣ EdTech story that all should know ?
Me: One Laptop Per Child (OLPC)
You: Why ?
Me: Many have heard of it, few know the details of it’s shocking failure & it is a great example of what I call:
“The iceberg theory of EdTech”
But its start was full of promise…
In a step toward a return to normal, 100 Kellogg Lane has opened a summer market where about 70 vendors are offering food, clothing, arts and crafts and other goods. https://t.co/1OfWtkbpz6 #ldnont
Today I asked for the unanimous consent of the legislature to condemn all forms of Islamophobia and to reaffirm support for the Anti-Racism Directorate. @Fordnation's government said NO. #onpoli#SarbTO
Many NGOs are picking up significant vaccination hesitancy amongst the urban poor in Mumbai and Pune. Through the quick response surveys, ~33-40% are unwilling to take vaccine if available to them today! Can we run targeted campaigns while the govt solves for supply? @DeoSahil
This can be potentially disastrous for children in govt schools / coming from loc income communities. We must find a way to advocate a balanced approach to this, prioritising safety and mental health of the kids. @Akanksha_India@TeachForIndia@lfe_ed@sudhirmehtapune
While we are rightly consumed by the immediate health crisis, the economic crisis it is precipitating is likely causing as much damage. So resurfacing a thread from this time last year.
Couldn’t agree MORE. It is time to reopen with all possible measures of safety for school staff. ~80% of the parents we serve @Akanksha_India WANT to send their kids to school TOMORROW!!
#FailureFridays | "I failed at leading my organisation effectively because I was burnt out and did not know how to cultivate and protect my own well-being."
@MEMatsui from @atmaorg writes: https://t.co/WRkFU7hKQg