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Technology is a powerful enabler in the field of education, enhancing learning experiences and providing valuable tools. However, it can never replace the vital roles of parents or teachers. Our solutions are meticulously designed to work in conjunction with educators, parents, and teachers, ensuring a collaborative approach to education that maximizes the potential of every student. ThinkZone uses offline-enabled mobile apps to train educators, helping them support children's foundational skills through data-driven and research-based methods. Visit https://thinkzone.in/tech/ to learn more. #ThinkZone #EducationForAll #Technology #EdTech #MobileApp #MobileAppDevelopment #SocialEnterprise

Meet our teammate, Sarojini! Sarojini plays a crucial role in monitoring ThinkZone’s ongoing programs and supporting both parents and educators in effectively teaching children. With extensive hands-on experience in program implementation, she brings invaluable insights to our team. Outside of work, Sarojini enjoys crafting, engaging in arts, and teaching children. #ThinkZoneTeam #EducationLeadership #InnovationInEducation #MeetOurTeam #ThinkZone #SocialEnterprise

In a few hours, the honourable Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present this year’s Union Budget. While Budget Day offers a great opportunity for analysis and optimism, the true impact depends on the implementation of these provisions throughout the year. As someone working in the education sector, I found last year’s budget allocations for education promising, with a substantial increase in funding for school education, aligning with the ambitious goals of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. Key focus areas included foundational literacy and numeracy, digital learning, and teacher training—essential components for enhancing the quality and accessibility of education. However, the real challenge lay in the effective implementation of these funds, and unfortunately, a significant portion remained unspent. For instance, funds designated for the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan, a major government program aimed at improving school education, were not utilized. This underutilization highlights the gap between budgetary promises and on-ground realities. Education is a concurrent subject, meaning both central and state governments share responsibility creating multiple challenges. In my experience with ThinkZone, I’ve encountered these difficulties firsthand while seeking approval from a sub-department of a state’s school and mass education department to collaborate on an initiative and raise funding. We were informed that their existing budget was underutilized. We received no clear guidance when we inquired about accessing these unspent funds to support our project. Despite our attempts to persuade them to either use the unspent funds or accept external funding, we faced numerous bureaucratic obstacles, leading us to eventually shift our focus to voluntary initiatives. This situation, which is common among many grassroots organizations across the country, highlights the urgent need for a quick, streamlined and transparent process for government budget utilization. What is the value of announcing budgets worth thousands of crores if we are unable to effectively spend them? Are government tenders the only ‘transparent’ method for utilizing public funds, especially in education? As our esteemed Finance Minister announces this year’s education budget, I genuinely hope that both state and central governments will focus on turning budgetary provisions into effective implementations. This will help create a more inclusive and equitable education system for everyone. #Unionbudget2024 #Education #ThinkZone #Budget2024 #NEP2020

The key component of ThinkZone EmpowerEducators program is the ThinkZone Mobile App! This one-stop solution helps educators upskill with gamified training modules, manage children's records, evaluate & track learning goals, and capture real-time data seamlessly. #ThinkZone #EdTech #InnovationInEducation #edtechstartup #mobileapplication #mobileapp #socialenterprise #offline

Congratulations to Swastik on his work anniversary! His unwavering dedication and hard work in leveraging technology for social impact have been invaluable and inspiring. We are thrilled to have you on our team and cherish the progress you've made on this incredible journey. Here's to many more years of working together, making a real difference, and providing quality education to every child! #ThinkZone #EducationForAll #MakingImpact #Team #WorkAnniversary #TeamworkMakesTheDreamWork

Celebrating the light of knowledge and wisdom on this Guru Purnima! Team ThinkZone extends warm wishes to everyone on this auspicious occasion. May your journey be filled with enlightenment and growth. #GuruPurnima #Gratitude #Wisdom

 📚 Dive into our research paper published in the prestigious Elsevier’s Economics of Education Review! Discover the impact of ThinkZone's low-tech home learning program, PRAKASHAK (Parent’s Remote Assistance and Knowledge Support for Holistic Advancement of Kids), implemented in partnership with Mo School Abhiyan. If you haven't read it yet, check it out now! 👉https://lnkd.in/gqDFYhNu #Research #EducationInnovation #ThinkZone

Ever wondered who turns our brainstorming sessions into action plans and implements them on the ground? Look no further than Swetabaha, Program Associate at ThinkZone! Swetabaha has extensive experience in program implementation, content development, and teacher training.  He is the epitome of learning from the ground, embodying a hands-on approach that brings a unique perspective to our initiatives. He is also a passionate teacher at heart; in his spare time, he loves to teach children. #ThinkZoneTeam #EducationLeadership #InnovationInEducation #MeetOurTeam #ThinkZone #SocialEnterprise

Celebrating World Youth Skills Day with a vision for peace and development!  Aligning with the theme as it highlights the crucial role that young people play in peacebuilding and conflict resolution efforts, our EmpowerEducators initiative paves the way for a transformative future by empowering teachers, trainers, and youth. Together, let's skill up for a brighter tomorrow! On this special day😊, let’s reaffirm our goal to empower more youths and open the doors of opportunity for them. UNESCO International Youth Foundation Fondation Botnar #YouthEmpowerment #EmpowerEducators #worldyouthskillsday #worldyouthskillsday23 #upskillforsuccess #TransformativeFuture #SkillsForSuccess #teachertraining #traininganddevelopment

We are seeing the next phase of growth for the EmpowerEducators program, which is now being implemented in affordable private schools. This initiative supports teachers from these schools in further enhancing their skills and leveraging technology to improve the teaching process. The program has received overwhelmingly positive feedback, and we look forward to collaborating with more teachers in the coming months. #EdTech #ThinkZone #FLN #SocialEnterprise #Education #EducationMatters #Learning