SSRVM Magazine Bangalore East E September 2021 Teachers’ Corner Online assessments and its challenges – Transformation in learning Today, COVID has changed our perspective and technical software glitches which don't about life in many ways right from buying happen during the physical assessments. vegetables to doctor's consultation. Although In spite of the challenges, there are also some of these are more challenging than rest, significant advantages through E-learning and teaching little ones is one of those arduous assessments. A child can be assessed through tasks, as children need more physical project-based activities, quizzes, collaborative interaction and hand holding. learning through break out rooms conducted The pandemic has also given way to different in virtual classes. The child is given the choice methods of learning and assessments. Initially and freedom to present concepts through it was difficult for both the teacher and student music, dance and role play which in turn boosts to get accustomed to the online platform. their levels of confidence. Nevertheless, over a period of time both have Going forward, I believe with the evolution of become habituated to this new method of technologies like Artificial intelligence, Virtual schooling. But one area which still needs an reality combined with physical classroom, improvement is assessment. online assessment is going to enable learning As a teacher, I feel nostalgic about the days we more interactive, thought provoking and attended our exams physically when we were innovative. little. The assessment environment, exam day “Tis better to be known as a good man than a preparation, the tension and excitement after great one, for greatness is an assessment of the exam, explaining to parents, way back was mortals, goodness a gift of God” all different. Online assessment poses equal challenges to Ms. J M Archana both teachers and kids. First and foremost, Facilitator, Primary, SSRVMBE consistency of internet and appropriate computer system. Internet connection has always been one of the major drawbacks of online exams. Second of all, kids' ability to adapt to online assessment methodology. Kids have to learn both technology and knowledge. It's a double leap as they have to go through the assessment 48
SSRVM Magazine Bangalore East E September 2021 Teachers’ Corner Remembering Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan \"A literary genius, it is said, resembles all, though no one resembles him.\" and “True Teachers are those, who help us think for ourselves” Imagine a man, who is considered as one of the towards your own teacher. For greatest authorities of eastern philosophy, was Radhakrishnan that was his ultimate identity. nominated sixteen times for Nobel prize for literature and eleven times for peace, he was Consider the birthday of any great leader or the first vice-president and the second personality of the world. Whom do we pay president of India and yet, all he wanted was, homage to? Now think of Radhakrishnan's the world to remember him as a teacher. And birthday — each teacher across India gets thus started a tradition in India to celebrate his wishes lashed with gratitude towards him. In a birthday (5th September) as teacher's day, a way it is the birthday of every teacher in India. tradition that predates the celebration worldwide. Guess, India among many other He said, \"The end-product of education things once again taught the world a tradition should be a free creative man, who can battle of celebrating their teacher. against historical circumstances and It must be noted that the tradition of adversities of nature.\" Quite true. And it is celebrating your teachers didn't really start with teachers who impart life skills to children to Radhakrishnan but has been centuries old wage such battles. tradition when we Indian's celebrated it as Guru Purnima. Unfortunately, being a diversified But it would be injustice to the man if we society, an ancient Hindu tradition wasn't remember him only for being the initiator of acceptable as by all walks of life. And teacher's day tradition. He had a long and Radhakrishnan found a wonderfully simple illustrious career as a teacher and Oxford solution. When people wanted to celebrate his University's institution of the Radhakrishnan birthday, he suggested instead of paying Chevening Scholarships and the homage to me, let your gratitude be directed Radhakrishnan Memorial Award is an 49
SSRVM Magazine Bangalore East E September 2021 Teachers’ Corner “The true teachers with war, violence and terrorism, one of the are those who quotes from this great teacher could prove to ”help us think be the ultimate solution — for ourselves. \"If he does not fight, it is not because he essential testimony to this fact. But as a teacher rejects all fighting as futile, but because he has this wasn't his greatest testimony he received. finished his fights. He has overcome all dissensions between himself and the world In 1921, as he was leaving Maharaja College and is now at rest... We shall have wars and Mysore, he received a farewell that perhaps has soldiers so long as the brute in us is untamed” no equal. His students urged him to sit on a horse cart and pulled the cart themselves May this final dream of this great teacher replacing the horses! It would perhaps be a become a reality someday. Till then it is the jealous dream of some Maharaja who may responsibility of we, the teachers, to keep force people by his power or wealth. Some may propagating this great idea. even equate it to unacceptable form of slavery. But it was neither. It is something that only a Ms. Shweta Mishra teacher can command. And then only one Facilitator, Primary, SSRVMBE teacher ever actually commanded. Dr S. Radhakrishnan Even when he left his professional career as a teacher, he remained a teacher, albeit now teaching in a much bigger classroom - the world stage! It is on this stage he was recognized both for his command of philosophy and earnest desire to seek peace and uncanny capability to merge these two distinct ideas into one. In parliament he often resolved conflicts by quoting some Sanskrit verses from Gita, Upanishads, Veda or maybe a quote from the bible. In today's world infested 50
SSRVM Magazine Bangalore East E September 2021 Parents’ Corner Parents’ Feedback All the teachers are doing great. Kids are Dear teachers and staff, we appreciate all the enjoying the online classes. Thanks to all the efforts made to connect with children in online teachers, for the effort and their hard work. We class and to impart the best of knowledge in sincerely appreciate the school's effort to them. Although they miss meeting their make teaching and learning process easier in friends and teachers in person, you have made these difficult times. them comfortable by providing the necessary Parent of SAANVI.S. SHENOY 2A attention they would have received in the class at school. Thank you for promptly conducting A great effort by teachers to make the children the PTM, personal interaction sessions and all understand the subjects and the concepts other celebrations. It is very helpful for children taught. The quizzes and other fun activities are and parents. Thanks again. really appreciated and enjoyed by the children. Parent of AARYA SOMANNAVAR 2D Parent of SIDDARTH MANOJ 2A We appreciate all the hard work that you have Sincere thanks to class teacher and all the put in during the online classes. I was a little subject teachers for their efforts and also in sceptical and anxious initially about the exams adapting to the new normal. We are happy to be conducted online as I was not sure how with the way Pranav is progressing in terms of these small kids will manage with questions, his learning curve. Thank You so much for all what will be the pattern of exam, whether the the hard work. kids will be able to clarify their doubts with Parent of PRANAV NAIR 2B teachers etc. But this was extremely organized and very well executed. So, Kudos to all the Overall, the way assessments were conducted teachers for this exceptional work. I feel very was good. Kids are getting used to writing. proud and relieved that my child is in able Thank you to the management and the staff for hands. I sincerely express my gratitude and the efforts. thank you for your kind support in helping my Parent of HONNIKA 2C child learn & grow during this pandemic times. Parent of ARADHYA JHA 2E Thank you for helping my daughter to improve TANISH has improved in reading. Teachers are her learning and her confidence. Special giving chances to all the kids. Subjective exams thanks to the class teacher Priyadarshini mam helping the kids to start writing. Thanks to the for her support management and the staff for their support. Parent of ANAM NYSHITHA REDDY 2D Parent of TANISH 2D 51
SSRVM Magazine Bangalore East E September 2021 Parents’ Corner Parents’ Feedback Jai Guru Dev, We really appreciate the effort taken by all the Satisfied with my child's performance. teachers. We are happy and certainly Subjective assessments helped and made kids appreciate the way teachers are handling the to understand that writing is very important. online classes through their innovative ideas, So, expecting same pattern of assessments to so that the students do not miss their school be conducted in future. and enjoy the classes. Happy learning and all Thanks to the management and staff for all the best to everyone. their efforts. Parent of VEDA NAMBIAR 2G Parent of KRISHNA YASASVI 2F Prajit is enjoying his classes and is learning a We had a good discussion with Pushpanjali lot. He is now fond of reading books. He has Mam. We got sufficient time to interact with recently completed reading Mahabharata and Mam and happy to hear the assessment details Ramayana at home. He would never miss his from her. The PTM interaction was very helpful. classes. Thanks to all the teachers for all your Parent of AISHANI S GOVIND 2H support and guidance. Parent of PRAJIT SUR 2I Thank you, for taking care of my kids' academic session. He is improving in all the subjects. Subjective and Objective pattern assessments are very helpful. Thank you for everything. Parent of AGASTYA ROY 2H 52
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