Overview

Microsoft provides state-of-the-art solutions, technologies, and education expertise to accelerate opportunities for teachers & learners. As governments are exploring the potential of technology in their efforts to enhance the education ecosystem, the Indian education system is witnessing remarkable transformation, adapting to new trends and needs of the future.

With the aim to spread its wings and empower the government sector toward building a future-ready education system, Microsoft partnered with Elets to explore the opportunities. In collaboration, we organised “Future Ready Bharat – State Education Summit” - a series of in-person deliberations to connect with key stakeholders and gauge the challenges and requirements being faced by the education system.

Future Ready Bharat – State Education Summit: Uttar Pradesh Edition

The series kicked off with the Future Ready Bharat – State Education Summit on 20th September 2022 in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. The summit brought key decision-makers from government and industry leaders on one platform to deep dive into best practices; share their experiences & collaborate for a future-ready education ecosystem.

Future Ready Bharat – State Education Summit: Karnataka Edition

After the huge success of the Uttar Pradesh Edition, we organised Future Ready Bharat – State Education Summit on 23 September 2022 in Bengaluru, Karnataka. The one-day summit witnessed the participation of top leaders from government and technology experts.

Focus Area

The summits decoded new-age digital solutions and the challenges being faced by the education sector in realising the full potential of tech-driven innovation.

Key Discussion Points:

Changing Education Landscape in the New Normal
Modern Teaching & Learning: Role of Technology & the Way Forward
Smart IT infrastructure: Supporting Modern Teaching Practices Enhancing Students’ Experience
New Digital Solutions: Best Practices, Challenges & Opportunities
Technology & 21st Century Skills: Preparing a Better Future

& many more

Key Takeaways

* A stellar line-up of speakers

* Insightful knowledge sessions

* In-depth analysis of trends & best practices shaping education in the digital age

The powered-packed summit facilitated a knowledge exchange platform for Microsoft and government leaders. It was an ideal platform to create a roadmap for a future-ready education system, where technology has a key role to bring innovations & better outcomes.

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We have to enhance the quality of government schools so that the students do not fall behind in comparison with private schools. The government has to leverage technology in bringing quality learning materials and methods to the government schools, especially in tribal and rural areas.”

B. B. Cauvery
State Project Director, Samagra Shikshana Karnataka

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Technology is democratising education and enhancing the quality of education. It is enabling access to education to last miles. It enables the building of data insights for informed decisions and actions to enhance learning outcomes.”

Suchitra Kolluru,
Director, Enterprise Channels, Microsoft India

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The digital divide is happening not only due to lack of funds, but it is also because teachers and other stakeholders are not able to use the technology for the benefit of education.”

Dr. V. Ram Prasath Manohar,
Special Commissioner, Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP)

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The digital transformation in the education system is all about keeping students engaged in deep learning, personalised and memorable experiences, skilled and equipped faculty, etc.”

Nivedita Sharma,
Cloud Specialist-Education, Microsoft India