Navneet Toptech, Teachmint, Educational Initiatives, Karadi Path, Extra Marks and 9 other ed-tech companies form Association of School Ed-Tech Providers
Bengaluru – Navneet Toptech, Teachmint, Educational Initiatives, Karadi Path and ten others have formed the Association of Ed-Tech Providers (ASEP), an organization dedicated to accelerating digitalisation in education, making Indian schools future-ready.
The ASEP constitutes of fourteen education infrastructure makers including Navneet Toptech, Teachmint, Educational Initiatives, Karadi Path, Extra Marks, Tata Class Edge, Furtados School of Music, Edusports, Beyond Skool, Kalorex, Lead School, Schoolnet, Stones 2 Milestones, Stempedia.
“Generations in India have learned from their elders. As time passed, we had scriptures and then eventually, textbooks. Today, we have modernized education with audio visual techniques that create long lasting impressions and enable students to memorize easily. As we step into a digital-first world, it is important to have an ecosystem-level organization working to usher students and teachers into modern classrooms,” said Harshil Gala, CEO – Navneet Toptech.
Mihir Gupta, co-founder and CEO – Teachmint said, “There exists a significant gap in the dialogue today surrounding the sustainable impact of technology in education. Through the ASEP, we are dedicated to bridge this gap by enabling and empowering the existing school ecosystem and bolstering digital infrastructure for both educators and learners. Together with fellow members, we want to be ecosystem enablers that maximizes the potential of technology in education, ensuring a brighter future for all.”
Pranav Kothari, CEO – Educational Initiatives said, “At Educational Initiatives, our vision is to create a world where children everywhere are learning with understanding. Through the ASEP, we aim to empower the entire ecosystem to embrace NEP and move from traditional learning methods to newer approaches that transform learning outcomes for students across India.”
“This is a pivotal time to be a student, teacher or academician in India. Our policy makers have demonstrated courage in drafting a visionary NEP 2020, now our educators need to implement that and hit the ground running, at scale. However, this will require an ecosystem level push. ASEP is a platform that brings together all stakeholders including educators, government and ed-tech solution providers to foster innovation that is future-relevant and scalable while ensuring quality and credibility. We at Karadi Path, are delighted to be a part of this promising collaboration,” said C.P. Viswanath, CEO – Karadi Path Education.
The primary objectives of ASEP are:
- Promoting Digital Adoption: By leveraging the potential of ed-tech solutions, ASEP aims to enhance the teaching and learning experience, making it more engaging, interactive, and accessible for students and teachers alike.
- Introducing Teacher Training Programs: The association will focus on developing comprehensive teacher training programs, enabling educators to integrate technology into their classrooms and adapt to modern teaching methodologies.
- Enhancing Learning-Teaching Outcomes: By collaborating with member organizations and schools, ASEP will facilitate developing and deploying tools and methodologies to optimize student engagement, facilitate personalized learning, and bolster academic achievement.
- Engaging with Policy Makers: By fostering collaboration and dialogue, ASEP aims to ensure the smooth integration of technology in education and create an enabling environment for all stakeholders.
With the rising emphasis on the importance of technology-enabled education, ASEP aims to bridge the gap between traditional teaching methodologies and the demands of the digital age. ASEP invites ed-tech providers, educational institutions, policymakers, and other stakeholders to join hands in this transformative journey towards a digitally empowered education ecosystem.