Schools and EdTech’s join forces at ASEP’s Edvention to build a blueprint for the future of education
Coimbatore – Committed to empowering educators and school leaders to transform K-12 learning, the Association of Ed-tech Providers (ASEP) unveiled the Coimbatore chapter of Edvention: The Reinvention of Schooling. Through Edvention, ASEP aims to partner and proactively engage with policy makers and education leaders and dive into on-ground issues to better understand the needs of the K-12 ecosystem and transform teaching learning experiences with ed-tech solutions.
The event highlighted the innovative strides education is making with a focus on transforming learning experiences with AI, gamification, personalization, and simplification of STEM learning to optimize student engagement, facilitate personalized learning, and improve academic achievement. A first-of-its-kind platform, Edvention brings K-12 educators and ed-infra makers to deliberate and understand the on-ground challenges and needs of our education ecosystem.
“In today’s age, technology empowers educational institutions globally, unlocking unprecedented opportunities. ASEP’s mission is to craft engaging and holistic learning environments that foster perpetual education, hone vital life skills, and aid educators in cultivating student enthusiasm. Edvention serves as a conduit, bridging educators and students to discuss the technological evolution of education. With this initiative, we strive to equip educators, the academic community, and above all, students, with tools to shape the educational journey of tomorrow,” said CP Vishwanath, Co-founder and CEO, Karadi Path Education.
“Through Edvention, ASEP has initiated a dialogue tailored for the K-12 landscape. Together with fellow members, we want to be ecosystem enablers and maximize the potential of technology in education, transforming outcomes for all. We look forward to further chapters and engaging with educators nationwide as the immense potential benefits of technology—efficiency, effectiveness, and information parity— begin to be harnessed in education worldwide,” said Mihir Gupta, Co-founder and CEO, Teachmint.
The event had over 100 stakeholders in attendance from the education sector, including educators, school leaders and policy makers, converging to delve into the role of technology in reshaping modern classrooms. They exchanged insights and experiences from the ongoing digital shift in education, emphasizing the importance of integrating tools like generative AI and ChatGPT into the learning environment. The event showcased in-depth sessions led by luminaries such as the keynote speaker Dr. Sreerama Murthy – Co-founder & CEO, Quadratic Insights, Malati Kalmadi – Managing Trustee, Kaveri Group of Institutes, Fr. Sebastian James SJ – Vice Principal, St Xavier’s Collegiate School, Dr. Bhavanishankar – Director, Omega Group, Neil Tushar Kikani – Executive Partner, Kikani Group, Srinivasa Raghavan – COO, TVS Education Society and Dr. Madhavan Mukund – Director, Chennai Mathematical Institute, among others. The discussions culminated in the book launch of Dr. Manjula Pooja Shroff’s ‘Baby Steps to Big Dreams’, a comprehensive guide for modern educators and parents.
ASEP is deeply committed to collaborate with school leaders and educators to discern the existing gaps within the educational sector and our existing infrastructure. A dedicated platform for K-12 edtech, ASEP comprises 18 members, namely 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, EduSports, Liqvid, Wordsworth and UOLO. 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 and bolster digital infrastructure for both educators and learners.