Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Genee Gold: The One Stop Solution to all Educational Needs

'Studies', 'too much syllabus', 'too much pressure', 'surprise tests', 'homework', 'quizzes', 'reference books', 'assignments', 'difficult questions', 'project work', 'practical exams', and 'tricky solutions' are some of the terms which practically hound young students on a daily basis.

The pressure of studies is mounting. There’s always one more chapter to learn, another reference book to go through, questions to solve and assignments to complete. There is so much of work load on students these days that they do not even get ample time to read and study the chapter in detail. Self studies take a lot of time and who has time when one has to take tuitions as well!

Now let’s take a look at the other side of the coin.

While students remain worried about the massive syllabus to cover, the teachers spend time fretting about their lesson plans, timelines, effective strategies to use while teaching, activities to conduct and timely correction of all the notebooks/answer sheets etc.

With so much to do and such little time, the role of course designers becomes very important. Education is one domain wherein it is incumbent upon the course and instructional designers to continually update and revise content, to include the new, weed out the outdated and retain the most important aspects of the old (after all there is a limit to the knowledge we can acquire by rote learning!). Along with this, they have to ensure that the subjects or topics in consideration are useful and inclusive of the practical applications which are relevant and in keeping with the pace of changing times.

Keeping these prerequisites in mind, Genee India presents before you its incredible educational product: The Genee Gold.

Genee Gold is the perfect solution to all your teaching and learning problems.

To know what makes Genee Gold such an awesome product, take a look at our reasons:

  • First of all Genee Gold is an educational disc completely designed to fulfill the teaching and learning requirements of students from Class 1 to 12.
  • The Syllabus for each class has been structured as per the norms of NCERT.
  • The academic content is based on CBSE guidelines and has been age appropriately developed and explained.
  • A plethora of exercises, question banks, worksheets, activities, experiments and tricks and tips for effective learning are greatly beneficial for bettering the exam results as children get to practice more.
  • The content is totally interactive and replete with animations, audio- video support, voiceover, image educational image gallery etc.
  • The content has been designed age appropriately, with relevant examples and diagrams to complement and validate the text.
  • Real life examples especially in science, math and social studies to foster practical application of knowledge acquired in class.
  • Simplified solutions to complex numerical problems
  • Lucid and comprehensive explanations of difficult subject matter.
  • Latest information because our content is revised and periodically updated.
  • With a wide range of subjects explored in the Genee Gold Disc, there is no need to buy additional books and make your bags heavy.
  • Lots of engaging activities and experiments to promote a healthy and stress free learning environment.
  • It is Interactive and Spontaneous and considerably reduces the teacher’s lesson preparation time.
Genee Gold: A great educational solution for both: the teachers as well as the students!

The Key Elements of Genee Gold from Class 1 to Class 12
In short,
  • You want CBSE based subject matter
    • for any subject
    • for any class
    • any topic
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  • You want age appropriate explanations, diagrams, reference reading…

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  • You want exercises, question banks and worksheets to practice your skills…

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Thursday, October 24, 2013

Turn Any Ordinary Classroom to Smart One with Genee!

A dusty blackboard, an even dustier duster and then the pain of chalk dust in your eyes. And here we have not even finished talking about the hassle of rubbing everything off only to realize there was something important you didn't want to rub.

Going back and rewriting is a hassle, isn't it?

Well not anymore!

Welcome to Genee Technologies- the perfect solution to your teaching problems.

Genee offers the best in terms of Interactive Communication Technologies. Our teaching solutions are seamlessly integrated to help make the dull classroom come alive. A teacher's voice sounds like the humming of bees in a summer garden when a student hears but does not register what lesson is being taught in class. Not anymore!

With highly interactive communication technologies developed by Genee Technologies a student will hang on to every word of the teacher and see what is being taught. Compatible with iOS and Android, the new generation of LED touches screens and multi-touch Genee interactive whiteboards allow a number of users to operate it simultaneously. Up to four users can now operate a Genee Powerboard and Genee Touch LED screen.

Genee products are for the future.

At Genee, a teacher can comfortably observe the students assessing their responses and behavior from any part of the class, with Genee's own 'LEAVE THE BLACKBOARD' approach.

With Genee the concept of Backbenchers doesn't arise! Because teachers using Genee products can be mobile and still interact the same way. Teachers can now experience the student’s response via our Audience Response Systems (learner response systems) which have teacher / trainer handsets.
Genee Slate allows accessibility around the classroom. With the launch of our new Genee Collaborative hardware which has multiple screens to be controlled and viewed simultaneously.
Our new software allows mobile devices such as Apple, Android and Linux to be seamlessly integrated.

We all are unique with our own approach and grasping power. In a class, with a stipulated time period it becomes increasingly difficult for a teacher to cater to the needs of every student by helping him/her with the learning process on the spot. Many students and little individual attention cause because is important that students learn and work at their own learning pace, Genee brings for you 'Personalized Learning Modules' to aid each student.

The ClassComm 5 Learner Response System software has a personalized learning module which allows students to answer questions moving to the next only when they ready for it. These way students will not develop any inferiority complex and with time their confidence and learning pace with increase.

The personalized learning module lets the teachers set "paper based" questions which can be answered electronically via Genee handsets as a recording device.

Bring the whole new Dimension of Teaching Learning Technology at your place with Genee Technologies because you want the best and Genee gives the best.

As Genee Technology has developed collaborative learning by making collaborative software’s which allow sharing such as Genee Cube. Two or more screens can now share the same content allowing the teacher or student to take control of the session.

Leave the boring dusty classrooms behind. Get Smart classrooms and Get Smart with Genee!

We are introducing Smart Classrooms and Interactive Educational products like Visualisers, Interactive Whiteboards, Educational Software, K12 Content and more equipment those are highly beneficial for Teachers, Educators, Presenters, Trainers and Corporate Professionals.

Source: http://geneetechnologies.blogspot.in/

Thursday, October 17, 2013

Charting your child’s growth to Success…

Taking into account factors such as the knowledge, skill set, attitude and opinions, Educational assessment is a process that records and evaluates these factors in measurable terms. Assessment can be of many types. It can be objective and subjective, formative and summative, formal and informal, and criterion- based and norm-referenced etc.

It is the duty of a teacher to not only teach but also evaluate correctly a student’s performance by taking various kinds of tests. These tests or examinations help to determine how much knowledge has been acquired and how much development of reasoning and analytical skills have taken place.

KINDS OF ASSESSMENT

Before a teacher starts teaching, it is imperative that he/she provide a baseline or a benchmark to determine former knowledge. Only after its establishment should the teacher proceed with the lessons and subsequent evaluation also called as Initial assessment/ Pre-assessment or Diagnostic assessments.

Educative assessment or ‘Formative assessment is done throughout the ongoing course. It is simply the provision of feedback on the student’s work. This kind of evaluation can be done by the teacher as well as the fellow classmates and can take the form of diagnostic or standardized tests.

Summative assessment is done at the end of a course or project. They are the main evaluative assessments wherein the final grades are assigned to the students, based on the performance of their formative assignments and summative test results.

Criterion-referenced assessment is done when the student’s performance is evaluated against a pre defined objective or criteria.  Norm-referenced assessment is a great way of comparing students’ performances. e.g., IQ test

A Formal assessment is a systematic evaluation usually taken written wherein a student is graded on his performance, e.g. a written test. An informal assessment is very different. It is more casual and the student is questioned in a relaxed manner.

Internal assessments are very common. Usually it’s the teacher teaching the subject who grades or marks the assignment. External assessment is the evaluation done by an examiner who is non-biased. Usually, external examiners are called from a different school or college or they can be members of your school but are not the subject teachers of the particular class they are grading.

Evaluation plays a vital role in formulating effective teaching strategies. This is why the true purpose of assessment should be that children,

  • Learn and acquire desired skills related to different subject areas
  • Acquire a level of achievement in different subject areas in the requisite measure
  • Develop child’s individual skills, interests, attitudes and motivation
  • Understand and lead a healthy and productive life
  • Monitor the changes taking place in child’s learning, behavior and progress over a period of time
  • Respond to different situations and opportunities both in and out of school
  • Apply what is learnt in a variety of environment, circumstances and situations
  • Work independently, collaboratively and harmoniously
  • Analyze and evaluate
  • Be aware of social and environmental issues
  • Participate in social and environmental projects
  • Retain what is learned over a period of time
Source: http://educational-assessments.blogspot.in/

Tuesday, October 15, 2013

CBSE’s new Evaluation Pattern: CCE


"CCE helps in improving student’s performance by identifying his/her learning difficulties at regular time intervals right from the beginning of the academic session and employing suitable remedial measures for enhancing their learning performance.

The scheme of continuous and comprehensive evaluation has inbuilt flexibility for schools to plan their own academic schedules as per specified guidelines on CCE."
-CBSE, New Delhi
In this article we shall take a look at the three main features of CBSE’s latest education and educational assessment system.
  1. The Brand New Education Pattern
  2. The New Evaluation Scheme
  3. The Grading Scheme
On your Toes!

Yes, this sums up CBSE’s new approach to education. The CCE pattern given by CBSE for classes VI to X, is a marked departure from the old conventional teaching and examination system where the student was tested thrice and even once annually at many places.

The CCE pattern stands for Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation. This new healthy pattern has been introduced with a view to nurture and develop every aspect of a child’s personality as he grows; and considerably lessen the study pressure and examination fear in students.

CCE pattern focuses on the development of these four skills:
  • Investigation of the situation/topic,
  • Deductive Method wherein the student makes explains a given situation/topic based on his previous knowledge,
  • Co-relation with a real life situation and,
  • Use of Information Technology i.e. how can the problem-situation be resolved with the use of information technology?
The four best features of this pattern are:
  1. 6 Exams (4 Formative Assessments + 2 Summative Assessments) spread over the year.
  2. No repetition of syllabus already covered by the previous tests.
  3. Small course portions to decrease the pressure of studies
  4. Oral reports, presentations and projects as part of the test scheme
Formative tests are conducted four times in an academic session, and carry 40% weightage during the final assessment. In addition to this, various assignments like projects, models, charts, group work, worksheet, survey, seminar, etc. are given to the students.

Summative assessments are three hour long written tests conducted twice a year. The first summative or Summative Assessment 1(SA-1) will be conducted after the first two formatives are completed. The second (SA-2) are conducted after the next two formatives. Each summative carries a 30% weightage and both together hold a 60% weightage during the finals.
 
New Scheme of Evaluation:

As a part of the new assessment plan, students are graded through a series of curricular and extra-curricular evaluations along with academics. This is done to foster an all round development of the student. Grades are awarded to students based on work experience skills, dexterity, innovation, steadiness, teamwork, public speaking, behavior, etc. It helps to instill confidence and bring to the forefront the talent of those students who are shy or do not perform so well academically.

The Final Assessment:

In the CCE pattern, emphasis on self improvement is given. Instead of letting students compete for marks, the CCE allows for grading wherein students work to better their own grades and not worry about losing to another child due to half a mark or one mark!

At the end of the session, the final results are calculated in the following manner.

Formative Assessment Weightage = 40%

Summative Assessment Weightage = 60%

The formative score is added to the summative score, i.e. 40% + 60% = 100%. Depending upon the percentage obtained, the board will deduce the CGPA and thereby determine the final grade. Along with this an optional online aptitude test is conducted to help students decide the choice of subjects for further studies.

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Saturday, April 27, 2013

Interactive White Boards for Teaching

Interactive White Board empowers you to experience long-lasting learning with safe and interactive learning environment. According to survey it was found that students show more enthusiasm and remain more active over demonstrations. Our Interactive White board follows the same principle to build an interactive class environment while leaving a long lasting learning into life.

Interactive White Board can be used in lectures or classrooms.  The technology comprises of the interactive display that is connected to a computer. The computer’s desktop is projected over projector surface where users operates and control the computer using finger, pen, stylus or other devices. Interactive whiteboards comprises with a wide range of learning opportunities for both teachers and students. With IWB, Studies to students have found to be highly motivating and innovative. Collaborative learning is being supported when ingredient with powerful facility of integrating media components into teaching to make the content more catchy for the students. The advantage is that students are able used to their full potential, to explore the things right from remembering to creating.

Working:
Fully-functioning interactive whiteboards usually comprise four components

  • Computer
  • Projector
  • Appropriate software
  • Display panel.
The computer is connected to the projector and whiteboard. The projector displays the computer screen image onto the interactive white board. Action on the surface of the display panel is communicated with the computer over a wireless connection or a cable and interpreted via the installed software. Additional components are provided including pen or stylus.

Benefits:

  • Ease for Teachers to bring learning with technology.
  • Rapid mode of Delivery, as enhancements are easy to implement such as adding pictures, making students learn through analytics.
  • Students absorb information in easy and applied manner.
  • Distance Learning can be achieved with excellence through Interactive White Board.
  • Clean and attractive tool, no chalks, no erase and can be used for several times.
Features:

  • Easy to connect
  • Scalable
  • Connect and share
  • Complete integrated solution
Genee Technologies India Pvt. Ltd. An ISO 9001:2008 Certified Company is an Indian subsidiary of UK based Company Genee World. The company is a leading manufacturer and supplier of the Educational and Presentational Equipments, Audio-Visual and ICT Solutions like Interactive Whiteboards, Visualisers, LCD/DLP Projector, Response System, K- 12 Content, Educational Software and more e-learning solution. Our products come out to be highly beneficial for Teachers, Educators, Presenters, Trainers and Corporate Professionals.

Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Avail Modern Teaching Technology with Genee World & Genee India

This comes as no surprise that today technology has completely transformed the educational world. Where earlier the teachers used to stay busy as a blackboard cleaner facing the dusts of chalks today they relish the teaching experience with the introduction of smart equipments like interactive whiteboards, projectors, visualisers, K-12 content and a lot more in the classroom. Such modern teaching technology has revolutionized the classroom scenarios making students content and more attentive in the classroom activities. Many of the schools today have accepted these smart technologies in their classrooms to make create an environment where learning is a lot more than just grabbing bookish knowledge.

Empowers the Educators:

Modern learning technology helps the teachers in giving out power packed presentations, in maintaining bookkeeping and getting assistance without any outside communications. As projection tools have become quite affordable and accessible, every school today is deploying them to get the best results in minimum of time. They provide an instant connection between the classroom and cyberspace thus letting the educators transforms their lectures into real-time dynamic presentations.

Pleases the Students:

Seeing students yawning and checking the time at every five minute is quite a usual thing. To change this usual sight, modern teaching technology has entered into the market.  Engage devices such as whiteboards, document cameras and projectors in your classroom and examine the changes that your students will show.  All these devices today are manufactured to suit the needs of the unskilled users and thus provide an interactive learning platform to the students.

Listing the Advantages of Classroom Technology:

Inducing modern technology in the classroom brings big cheers on the faces of the students who find studying a boring task. This brings them come face to face with the all the modern day technologies at a very tender stage of life that make them happy and tech friendly kids. Students can write, play, draw and paint their own dream world just in few clicks.

Genee World and Genee India are two leading manufacturers of e-learning tools. The organizations are known across the world for their marvelous list of devices that are robust, reliable and user friendly. Creating a benchmark in the educational field, Genee World and Genee India have already proven their worth in the market and are still undergoing some vigorous training to offer better services to the clients.