Episode 08: In Conversation with Manikanta- Hyderabad, Telangana
The eighth episode of season 2 of DEFDialogue 2.0 happened in conversation with Manikanta from Hyderabad, Telangana.
STEM helped me to find the real me!
Naveena is a class 10th student from KGBV Narmetta, Telangana, and belongs to a farmer’s family. Before being introduced to the concept of STEM, she was very shy and lacked the confidence to converse with people. Even in school she had no friends and spent her breaks alone and in exclusion. Her parents were also…
Digital literacy classroom in Government Senior Secondary School- Bawal, Haryana
DEF has recently inaugurated a digital classroom in Government Senior Secondary School, Bawal, Haryana. The program is one of the steps taken by DEF to ensure that digital literacy is imparted from early days of schooling and as a part of school curriculum. It will also increase the momentum of adoption of digital technology as…
It is our right, not a privilege!
D Jagruthi is in 9th standard at TSWRCOE, Alugunoor, Telangana. Unlike many other girls, she is fortunate to get quality education that her parents can afford. She is good in studies, admired by her teachers and actively participates in co-curricular activities. When Jagruthi joined the STEM leaning program, she was not expecting anything new but…
Role Model interactions (STEM)
Role Model Interaction, a part of STEM program, has left a deep impression on Tina Damo. Tina is a 9th standard student of Kahua-ati D Baruah High School, Morigaon, Assam. She has a great academic record and is a know face at her school and community. But, when asked about her aspiration in life, she…
Breaking the Barrier
Janmoni Deka is a student of class IX at GRB Charai Hagi High School, Morigain, Assam. Her parents wanted the daughter to study well and do something good with her future. But, they always complained about her lack of attention in studies and poor academic record. Janmoni too wanted to study and build a career,…
Helping Communities through Digital Services
The pandemic has hit every aspect of our lives, today many of the activities are done virtually. Lack of infrastructure and digital literacy in the rural settings have made the situation grave, people are not able to access the digital platforms, and thus are stuck. DEF and USIPI supported digital centres in Hyderabad are playing…
DIGITAL EDUCATION : Bridging the PANDEMIC divide
During the pandemic, like many life-activities, the education system completely shifted to online platform. Months have passed, but this adoption isn’t equally effective to all. Students and teachers have their own struggles while accessing these online platforms. Due to financial constraints, students are not able to access the internet, and are devoid of electronic gadgets…
Episode 07: In Conversation with Sheikh Nadeem, Uttar Dinajpur (West Bengal)
The seventh episode of the second season of DEF Dialogue took place in conversation with Sheikh Nadeem of Uttar Dinajpur, Siliguri District of West Bengal.
Episode 06: In Conversation with D Kumar of Kollegal, Karnataka
Last year, during the first wave of COVID-19, the government was active but despite the precarious and volatile situation during the second wave, the governments’ response was cold.