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EDITOR’SNOTE
Have you ever observed Apple’s
commercials and website? They do not
reveal features, instead, list benefits as to
why everyone should use its products. They target
the psychology of the customers and connect with
them on a subconscious level to get them attracted
towards the brand ‘Apple’. Maybe it’s the same
reason why we feel connected or in a professional
term, experience social identity with others while
using the same ‘brand products.’
The ‘Brand’ may be alluded to from the smallest
thing you can find in your room to the biggest
item that even cannot be named. A brand is
ultimately a label and can band in an appropriate
way to the right audience. Like lightning, a good
brand will not just occur or happen. Instead, a
brand is created organically over years of
confidence, reputation, and authenticity.
Coming to our industry, Education is always the
center of life. Education seeks to nurture an adult
holistically, rather than just academically.
Branding plays a critical function in giving an
educational organization a distinct name and a
profitable company.
The brand of your institute is its main calling
card. It is how the institute will be known and
remembered; to get recognized and deliver a sense
of relief among parents and the future generations
of our nation. If anyone sees your emblem or even
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school colors, it evokes an emotion instantly that depends
on your image and the manner in which you promoted
yourself, whether it’s respect, disdain or anything else.
Your brand is your chance to differentiate your school from
the crowd of too many schools to provide top-quality
instruction. You must ask yourself how you wish to see
your institute, then translate it into a branding of your
school.
Lucky for us, we already got the answer in the form of
Educational Brands of the Year, 2020. Our exclusive
edition highlights the best education brands encompassing
more effective, inclusive education frameworks. These
brands give every individual a better opportunity for
effective education. In addition, they adapt to the changing
times, with trends that change, while making a difference in
the perceptions of the audience.
V M Salgaocar Institute of International Hospitality
Education is our Institute of the Month. A world-class
educational institute, it has earned both national and global
recognition and is acknowledged as one of the top 10 most
promising travel and hospitality institutes in India.
The issue also features Agarkar Centre of Excellence Pvt.
Ltd., an institute offering a unique blend of sports
curriculum in schools and education; JIS Group, an
educational conglomerate that wishes to serve society by
being the torchbearer of knowledge, education, and
employment; and Ryan International Group of
Institutions, that has taken initiatives to transform the
educational pedagogy and methodology in order to enhance
the positive effects of technology in learning. T R
Anmol Preet Singh

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W
e, the millennial
generation were once
told that food, clothing
and shelter are the basic necessities.
But, through time, we’ve witnessed
these necessities evolving and
today, our survival demands things
and surroundings that help in
making human life safer, healthier
and better.
Education being the most prominent
among these necessities, has
undergone a revolution in the
recent years. The following
generation of young learners exhibit
innate qualities of curiosity,
immersive learning, and an
inclination towards exploring their
potential in multiple disciplines of
education.
In accordance with this change in
learning preferences and interests,
schools and educational institutions
across the globe have refurbished
curriculums, infrastructures and
teaching approaches. This change,
and the efforts taken by the schools
to adapt to it, ensures a bright
future for the young learners.
Pertaining to this, we at The
knowledge Review have been on an
endeavour to seek and exhibit
schools and institutions that have
been on the forefront of delivering
improvised and quality education,
and Agarkar Centre of Excellence
(ACE) is most certainly one of them.
An Epitome of Excellence
ACE is a unique blend of sports
curriculum in schools and education.
This amalgamation of sports and
education is visible in ACE’s two
prominent verticals:
Sports – with 3 principle formats
• In-school sports curriculum
• Specialised Sports Division
• After school hours academy for
sports
Meanwhile, ACE’s Educational
vertical caters to the needs of
owners and promoters in the k-12
space from consultancy of green
field schools (national or
international boards) to teacher
skilling, curriculum design, school
audits and parenting workshops.
This blend roots from two
significant personalities being the
institute’s founders, Ajit Agarkar – a
celebrated sportsman who has
represented India in 4 world cups
including the inaugural T20 and
played all formats of the game for
the country, and his wife Fatema
Agarkar – an award winning
educationalist, who has set up close
to 40 educational institutes
including pre-schools, high schools
(national and international) and a
school for special needs’, pan India.
The Guiding Light
Both Ajit and Fatema Agarkar, have
close to two decades of experience
in their respective fields and bring
that vast experience and exposure
into a unique offering for school
managements. Their individual
successes, amassing several national
and international awards,
contribute to what they have
combined as an offering of edu-
sports to schools. Moreover, as
parents of a middle-schooler, they
recognise that with a vastly evolving
world, children need key skills sets.
Ajit is a recipient of the prestigious
Shiv Chhatrapati Award and has
several national and international
world records as a leading cricketer,
who represented the country at a
young age of 19. Coached by the
legendary Late Ramakant Achrekar
Ji, Ajit brings his sense of discipline,
work ethics and attitude to the
curriculum he has curated for
schools.
Having made his way through the
ranks over Giles, Harris Shield
cricket, junior leagues and later
Ranji Trophy, Under 19 and India A
tours, Ajit has a deep understanding
of how to mentor students and
parents. His tenure as Chairman of
Selectors for Mumbai also saw him
Agarkar
Centre of Excellence
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nurture talent for the future of the
sport, and Ajit also enjoys sharing
his expertise as a national
commentator.
Fatema, is a veteran of 3 educational
start ups, former Managing Trustee
and Director of a chain of schools,
former Co-Founder of an
educational start up focused on
teacher training and consultancy,
and currently partners with Ajit at
the helm of ACE. She has set up
close to 40 schools pan India and is
currently on several Advisory
Boards VIZ., Wockhardt
Foundation, Ray Foundation and a
key note speaker in many
educational conclaves across the
country.
She is also the Vice President of
the Early Childhood Association
(ECA) and Mumbai Territory
Head for APER (Association for
Primary Education and
Research). Parents value her
inputs and advice, and is invited
to host workshops across the
country for her unique
understanding of different
academic boards in the country.
She is a passionate educator and
sports fan who leads her team
with precision and dedication,
adding value to schools that she
is associated with.
Fatema has been awarded
several national and
international recognitions for
her outstanding contribution to
the field of education. Her love
st
for creating 21 century teaching
and learning approaches makes
her a one-stop-shop for
owners, managements,
school leaders, teachers,
students and parents.
Redefining Excellence
“As a start up, ACE’s
launch with Education
World’s pre-school
awards was a fitting
initiation as the
Ajit Agarkar
Founder
Fatema Agarkar
Founder
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response was overwhelming,” the
founders express. The institute
believes that owners and school
leaders have recognised that sports
and education go hand in hand and
that the emergence of life skills with
this combined offering is what holds
for the future of their children.
For both of ACE’s verticals, the idea is
to capitalise on the existing facilities
that the owner and the school leaders
have designed – a combination of
indoor and outdoor facilities. The
flexibility of the programs is the best
part wherein, ACE keeps the costs
limited and concise and emphasizes on
the use of human capital effectively.
Technology is key aspect of all that
ACE does and deploys, making this
offering truly world class and
futuristic.
“We are currently focused on a
presence in Western Indian and slowly
looking to branch out. High schools
and preschools, the programs are
customised to the age groups and
facilities available,” states the team at
ACE.
The team also believes that research
and development is an important
aspect of how a company defines itself,
and that this has been a key feature of
ACE. The ability to be ahead of the
curve given this experience and
expertise, and innovating and creating
several pilots that are then
implemented with feedback and
timely revisions, enables the team to
plan ahead.
The team at ACE also comprehends
that manpower is an area that will post
challenges and therefore a structured
training and skilling program that
relies on processes and systems will
help with contingencies. “Change is
constant and must be welcomed as it
constantly enables the industry to
innovate and move ahead and we
work with that. Being aware,
participating in national and
international trade fairs and
working with ancillary service
providers is also a way of staying
ahead. Ultimately it is the vision and
the passion that generates solutions
or pre-empts, and the experience of
the Founders comes in very handy
with their top-down vision,” the
team expresses.
ACE also places a profound focus on
being connected with the audience,
be it teachers, students or parents.
It is also quality control, innovations
and use of resources and technology
that makes ACE a power house and
a valued brand as the founders bring
a personal touch to every
association that add values to their
brands.
Success at the Horizon
“The future is exciting and
promising,” say the founders and the
team. “With the innovations around
and consolidation at the same time,
and the surge of new technologies,
educational and co-curricular
programs, this is a promising time.
Yes, we are faced with some
economic slowdown trends and
health scares but those who have
thought well of a quality offering
which is value for money and
enhancing skills, will always ride the
storms. We want to be able to build
numbers by being accessible and
flexible and this is a part of our long
term strategy,” they conclude.
To learn more about the Agarkar
Centre of Excellence, visit:
http://acesportsedu.com/ T R

Trends
to Look Forward to in the
Ed-Tech Sector
Trends
Ed-Tech Sector

Since last few years, technology has been
revolu onizing various sectors of business.
Par cularly, the digital era, has disrupted
and improved various segments of the economy.
Educa on and training segment is one among the
many that has been digi zed to a certain extent.
Technology has lead to the incep on digital
educa on which has lead to major changes
worldwide.
Educa on technology or EdTech has the power to
create efficiencies, cut costs, and change the
tradi onal architecture of educa on. The
educa on sector is seen to be one of the under-
served segments with numerous technological
opportuni es.
EdTech doesn’t necessarily mean digital books,
virtual classrooms, etc. it also means change in
the ways and methods of teaching. Easy access to
educa on at the remotest place on the face of
Earth is the main mo ve of combining educa on
with technology. In the coming years, various
technological improvements will be seen in the
educa on domain. Here are a few EdTech trends
to expect in the years to come:
Internet of Things
The modern educa on holds tremendous
opportuni es for Internet of Things (IoT). It has
the poten al to create smarter and more
connected schools by bringing them closer
through a virtual environment. While it includes
obvious devices like computers, tablets, and
smartphones, it also includes the next genera on
devices that can send and receive data via a
network connec on. Smart lights in school
hallways can be installed using IoT.
Ar ficial Intelligence
Ar ficial Intelligence is a very impac ul
implementa on. For instance, taking a endance
in school by facial recogni on becomes easy by
capturing photos each day. Security of campus
infrastructure can be achieved by computer
vision and facial recogni on. Unauthorized entry
and access can be avoided by using these
technologies. Exam security can be strengthened
by iden fying chea ng instances during online
exams. Exams can also be held without any
physical invigila on.
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Blockchain
Blockchain has been offering great collabora on into secure data exchange facili es. These
facili es are unique and difficult to hack. This technology is embraced by the higher educa on
sector as a lot of case studies have emerged for the usage of blockchain in the educa on sector.
Student data sharing between universi es during transfers, scholarships, exchange programs,
etc. is made simple and has immense opportuni es in this sector. Blockchain will be at a boom
during placements among the recruiters when they have to receive student academic data
from the educa onal ins tu ons.
Chatbots
Chatbots understand user inten ons and respond to human conversa ons. It has the poten al
to save costs and administra ve expenses. It helps resolve queries of visitors in an instant basis
on the website or mobile apps itself. Chatbots are very interes ng and useful to use. They can
be integrated with informa on regarding frequently asked ques ons. This saves lot of me and
man handling of the queries. It holds untapped opportuni es for all kinds of educa onal
ins tu ons. It helps automate responses and make tedious processes like admission criteria,
admission process, scholarships, etc. simple and quick.
Immersive Learning
The next-gen trend in the educa on system is Immersive Learning. It involves learning in an
ar ficial se ng through a simulated environment. New forays of learning are being created
with the rise of Augment Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) into the ed-tech learning. The
Mixed Reality or the combina on of AR and VR is offering tremendous experiences from
astronomy to environmental science to drama.
-Shreevarshita Gupta
T R

Sardar Jodh Singh
Founder & Chairman

E
ducation is a powerful tool which provides people
with knowledge, skill, technique, and information
that enables them to know their rights and duties
toward their family, society as well as the nation. It is
an essential knowledge which expands our vision and
outlook to see the world and develops capabilities to
fight against the bad elements in society.
This guidance and direction are inculcated by our
Educational Institutes which play an integral role in
shaping the future of young minds throughout their life.
Celebrating and honouring this guidance, we bring
forth a 20+-year-old legacy. With 30 Institutes, 140
Programs, and over 37000+ Students enrolled in
diverse academic programs. This is the largest & most
trusted premier education service provider in Eastern
India - JIS Group Educational Initiatives.
JIS Group is born out of Sardar Jodh Singh's
entrepreneurial vision, which through the years have
spanned in the fields of the dairy business,
telecommunication, transportation, infrastructure,
logistics, education, healthcare and social service.
However, his aspiration to serve society by imparting
knowledge, education and employment culminated into
JIS Group Educational Initiatives.
JIS Group is committed to focusing on a policy of
consistent quality enrichment of the services provided
to promote growth and economic prosperity of the
nation. JIS Group Institutions are also accredited by
AICTE, NAAC, NBA, PCI, BCI, DCI, MCI, NCHMCT,
Academic Impact United Nations and affiliated to
MAKAUT and WBSCTVESD. JIS Group Educational
Initiatives started its journey from 1998, keeping
affront its mission – Igniting Minds, Empowering Lives.
At present, JIS is the largest educational conglomerate
of eastern India. However, it had a very lean and
humble start. The aim was to translate the vows of
Sardar Jodh Singh, the Founder, and Chairman of JIS
Group to serve society by being the torchbearer of
knowledge, education, and employment.
With the vision igniting minds, empowering lives in
mind, JIS Group started its journey in 1998. The first
college was Asansol Engineering College. And two
years later, JIS followed with the opening of JIS College
of Engineering in 2000.
Since then the educational group expanded with Narula
Institute of Technology (2001), Guru Nanak Institute of
Technology (2003), a Centre for Management Studies
(2004), Guru Nanak Institute of Dental Sciences &
Research (2003) and Guru Nanak Institute of
Pharmaceutical Science & Technology (2005), Guru
Nanak Institute of Hotel Management (2005), and JIS
School of Polytechnic and Dr Sudhir Chandra Sur
Degree Engineering College (2009). And in 2014, JIS
University Act came into force vide Government of
West Bengal. Thus, the endless journey of JIS Group in
the field of education kept on surging forward.
The University is operational since then intending to
provide instructions, teaching, training and research in
various branches and specialized fields of study of
Science, Engineering and Technology, Management,
Law, Humanities, Education, and other fields of study
including imparting of skills that have employment
potential through the JIS Institute of Skill
Development.
The University provides PhD programmes in various
subjects and streams. Students are offered foreign
language classes and are also exposed to international
student internships through various student exchange
programmes with foreign universities. The University
JIS Group
Educational Initiatives
A Stepping Stone to the Zenith of Success

has a mission to be one of the top class universities in India
and preferred destination for students, research scholars and
faculty members alike.
The Visionary
Among his group members and other people of diverse views,
Sardar Jodh Singh was known as Babuji. He believed that
education is the core of human progress. The purpose of
education is to prepare people to be successful, productive,
and engaged members of society. As such, they get to shape
sustainable societies, enhance economies, and improve lives.
During his lifetime, Mr Singh contributed to our modern India
to a considerable degree. He served the society through his
pioneering role in alleviating the scourge of
illiteracy by propagating the need for quality
education across various sections and strata of
the society.
Currently, Mr Taranjit Singh, Managing Director
of JIS Group Educational Initiatives shares his
father’s (Late. Sardar Jodh Singh’s) vision of
igniting minds and empowering lives with the light
of knowledge and education. Mr Singh is widely
recognized across eastern India for his path-
breaking and visionary contributions in moulding
future generations of modern India through his
pioneering role as an education evangelist and
corporate leader. Over the years, he has
transformed the educational scenario of the
country by setting new standards in self-ﬁnanced
quality and ‘practical’ education in the country.
Ideal Address for Education
JIS students enjoy sprawling campuses with a
lush-green ambience having all technological
conveniences. JIS Group Educational Initiatives is
a unique model of amalgamation of a private
initiative through several foundations offering
graduate/postgraduate programmes with degree
provided by state-run universities.
All institutes under JIS Group equip the students
with more than 222 Specialized Departmental
Labs and libraries comprising of 3.26lacs books
which are constantly updated. The JIS Group of
Institutions has above 1508 faculty strength out
of which 308 are PhD holders who published
more than 177 books. A ﬁrm believer in quality
education through practical learning, all member
institutes under JIS Group stresses on practical
training and hands-on industry experience by
arranging compulsory internships, regular
industry visits in reputed corporate through their
strategic tie-ups for their students. JIS in terms of
diverse educational initiatives has become an
ideal place for ensuring pursuits for the future of
the students fruitful.
Achievements, Rankings, Awards & Accolades –
JIS Group Institutes

T R
• JIS University conferred for ‘Best Private
University’, JIS School of Polytechnic conferred for
‘Best Private Polytechnic College’ and GMIT
conferred for ‘Best Emerging Private Engineering
College’ at the Education Excellence Awards 2020
by Zee 24 Ghanta
• JIS University, JIS College of Engineering, Narula
Institute of Technology, Guru Nanak Institute of
Technology, Guru Nanak Institute of Dental Science
& Research, and Guru Nanak Institute of Hotel
Management received rankings from THE WEEK by
the Hansa Research Survey 2020
• Guru Nanak Institute of Pharmaceutical Science
and Technology & Narula Institute of Technology
have received NIRF Ranking from the MHRD
consecutively since 2017, 2018, 2019 & 2020. JIS
College of Engineering received NIRF rankings from
the MHRD in 2020.
• Guru Nanak Institute of Dental Sciences &
Research, JIS College of Engineering, Dr. Sudhir
Chandra Sur Institute of Technology & Sports
Complex, Guru Nanak Institute of Technology, Guru
Nanak Institute of Dental Science & Research, and
Guru Nanak Institute of Hotel Management
received rankings from India Today Rankings 2020
• GNIHM ranked 1st in Private Hotel Management
Institute in West Bengal, GNIDSR ranked 1st in Top
Dental College in West Bengal, JIS college of
Engineering received 2nd ranking in Top Private
Engineering College in West Bengal, DSCSDEC
ranked 3rd in Top Private Engineering College in
West Bengal ad GNIT received the 4th ranking in
Top Private Engineering College in West Bengal by
Outlook I-Care Rankings 2020.
• JIS College of Engineering, Narula Institute of
Technology, Guru Nanak Institute of Technology
have been ranked in the Times Engineering Survey
2020 among Top Private Engineering Colleges in
Eastern India.
• JIS University received a ranking from the Careers
360 for Emerging & Budding University.
• JIS College of Engineering received a ranking from
AARIA 2020
• Narula Institute of Technology has been ranked as
Top Engineering Colleges of Excellence in India
2020-2021.
JIS Group & its institutes have got several other
Awards, Ranking & Accolades in this year as well as in
previous years.
Striving for Excellence
JIS Group has already emerged as the largest
educational group with its presence in students’ and
their guardian’s minds. It also plans to spread its legacy
with the collaboration with 550+ Industries, 11
Chambers, 73 universities and 21 countries. For the
forthcoming years, the group plans to promote and
provide quality education and inspire excellence, by
aiming to work hard to maintain and grow in all
educational sectors and enhance new possibilities by
providing holistic knowledge, encouraging research in
all ﬁelds and empowering our students with several
educational and employment opportunities to prepare
them for successful professional lives and grow steadily
in the education sector.

Dr. Madam Grace Pinto
Managing Director
Educational Brands of the Year, 2020

The ground realities of India
indicate that there is a
substantial need for more
educational institutions to meet the
dynamic demands of the growing
population of the country. On the other
hand, it cannot go unnoticed that the
digital era is having a profound impact
on the education sector. It has become
a need of the hour for educational
institutions to innovate and be creative
and progressive in their approach and
be fine-tuned with the changing trends
in global education and leadership.
Keeping these in mind, Ryan
International Group of Institutions
has taken initiatives to transform the
educational pedagogy and
methodology in order to enhance the
positive effects of technology in
learning. Having a presence across 40
cities and 18 states in India, Ryan’s
curriculum blends ‘future-ready’ skills
into everyday learning of its students
by using technology and collaborative
learning.
Guided by the philosophy of
‘Excellence in Education and All-
Round Development’ Ryan’s schools
provide a safe and stimulating
environment focused on child-centered
excellence. The Group aims to develop
value-laden global citizens: self-
confident individuals who contribute to
communities, believe in tolerance &
accountability and engage life with
well-developed emotional and spiritual
quotients.
An Extensive Range of Facilities
Ryan schools endeavor to provide
facilities appropriate for quality
teaching and meaningful learning. For
teaching and learning purposes its
schools have: well-equipped
classrooms, wifi connectivity,
impressive learning resource centers,
labs, libraries, etc. For students’
physical well being, it has
playgrounds/turf for Tennis,
Basketball, Volleyball, Football,
Hockey, and a swimming pool. The
school also has specialist teaching
areas for Media and Art. Ryan has been
the only school with in-house media
studios offering exceptional media
education to the students.
RYANINTERNATIONAL
GROUP OF INSTITUTIONS
Helping Children in their Endeavor towards Excellence
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A Zealous Persona
Only a few women in the last few
decades have probably made as much
of a difference to education in India as
Dr. Madam Grace Pinto, Managing
Director of Ryan International Group
of Institutions. As a leader and
example to others in her field, she
stands tall, donning multiple roles with
practiced ease. With her humble
beginnings as a teacher four decades
ago, she is today a force to reckon with
in the highly competitive and
challenging segment of education. Her
business acumen, coupled with a deep
and abiding faith in God, has enabled
her to partner with her husband,
Dr. A. F. Pinto, in building one of
India’s largest privately owned and
managed chain of K-12 institutions,
educating over a quarter of a million
students every single day.
Mrs. Pinto has championed the cause
of the underprivileged as well as the
welfare of senior citizens through
several initiatives. She works hard for
women’s empowerment and uplifting
of the girl child. Thanks to the vision,
grit, and determination of Madam
Grace Pinto, thousands of children and
youth in India have the opportunity to
grow holistically and to aspire towards
excellence in life.
Ryan’s Many Initiatives
Being in the field of education for the
past four decades, Ryan has pioneered
and developed several unique practices
of both national and international
repute that provide students with a
wider experience and global exposure.
Here are some of the path-breaking
initiatives of the group under Madam
Grace Pinto’s leadership that makes it
stand out from the rest.
• International Children’s Festival:
Ryan was the first in India to host
this event where each year over
12,000 student participants come
together on one platform learning
different cultures, establishing
camaraderie and nurturing
international friendship.
• Indian Model United Nations
(INMUN) is yet another
international event hosted by the
Ryan Group that witnesses
participation of over 1500 delegates
from countries from South Asian
Continent. At this event, students not
only develop leadership skills but
also improve their knowledge on
geopolitical issues and learn the
actual functioning of the United
Nations.
• International Exchange Programs:
These are arranged with institutions
based in the US, Italy, Switzerland,
Australia, Germany and the UK to
provide international exposure to
students.
• The World Scholar’s Cup: The
Group has been successfully hosting
this event which aims to develop
leadership qualities among students.
• The Group has partnered with NASA
for educational programs and
PennHub to provide higher
education opportunities for the
students.
Apart from the above, Ryan has also
taken several initiatives such as the
adoption of orphanages, blind homes,
and homes for the elderly and
community outreach programs, tree
plantation and environmental
awareness drives, and many more.
Bestowed for Excellence
For their remarkable contribution to
the educational sphere, the Ryan Group
and Mrs. Pinto, have been recognized
with over 200 national and
international awards, honors and
recognitions.
The Future Landscape
When asked about what the future
holds for Ryan, “Technology is the
most emerging trend in education and
it is here to stay. We will continue our
efforts in integrating technology in
education to stay relevant and make
education meaningful and engaging
and also accessible to all. At the same
time, we will continue to grow within
India especially in tier-I and tier-II. We
are also in a process of collaborating
with the foreign universities for higher
education possibilities in various
disciplines.”, concluded Mrs. Pinto.
Awards
&
Recognitions
• Times Education Icon Award
2019 - For being ranked among
the TOP National International
Curriculum Schools in the City
• Samson Daniel Award for Ryan
Group by HelpAge India,
October 2019
• Visionary Leadership in
Education Sector Awardby
Midday News, May 2019
• Global Leaders Award at the
2nd edition of ‘India UAE
Partnership Summit’ 2018
Dubai, October 30-31, 2018
and many more.
• Lifetime Achievement in
Education by Digital Learning,
August 2018, New Delhi.
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Technology is like a two-edged
sword that carries merits and
demerits. Kids want new age
phones and fun games and ask for the
latest technology, streaming services,
playtime, amongst others. Hence, a
doubt is always present in every
parent’s mind; whether their kids are
spending way too much time in front
of a screen.
On the contrary, parents understand
that technology is a crucial resource for
the workforce and children need to
practice these skills in school if they
are to build the technical skills they
need in the future. What parents want
is the details about how their children
behave. Parents want to become
involved and want to know that
EdTech is beneficial to learning for
their children.
Research indicates that parent
participation in schools increases
student success, decreases
absenteeism, and strengthens parents’
trust in their children’s schooling.
Children of active parents or other
mentors receive higher grades and test
results, have stronger social skills, and
exhibit a strengthened attitude.
Communication is the Key
Websites, emails, e-newsletters,
advanced applications, and other
interactive platforms help parents see
the progress their students achieve in
the classroom. Such resources help
expand learning into the classroom and
provide parents with enrichment
strategies and suggestions for
educational opportunities they should
conduct at home.
The Power of Continuity
Technology allows it to be easier for
students and instructors to connect
about day-to-day school activities,
such as back-to-school days,
fundraisers, and science fairs. Whereas
applications such as reminders are
great for this, and parents can get a true
sense of being connected to their
ward’s learning.
Going Beyond the Viewing Screen
Google Hangout, Skype, and FaceTime
help parents take part in class events
even in a remote place. For many
people employed, driving away from
the workplace, or having many
children at home, it’s always
challenging to reach any institution.
Hence, video conferencing devices and
tools come in handy in such situations.
Utilization of the hand-held Social
Media
Working parents can often feel left out
if they are unable to help on a regular
basis. Through Facebook communities,
email chains, and instant updates, they
will keep more updated and provide
more support and advice at a period
that is more comfortable for them.
Using Text for Faster
Communication
Technology often overcomes rising gap
between schools and families. A lot of
young parents are either frustrated by
organized conventions or can’t get time
off work to participate. Many teachers
have noticed that the opportunity to
text parents has made it far simpler to
connect with them. Clear and regular
text to parents to illustrate students’
success may be much more effective
than a conventional success sheet.
Bridging the Connection Gap
Throughout the first weeks of classes,
several teachers connect with parents
via e-mail and online polls to discover
the right way to interact and offer
parents guidance about how to involve
their students in learning. This step is
all about being in front of the
educational year.
Using the Data to Demonstrate
Student Success
Teachers can use contemporary
modern and digital tools to inform
parents where their students succeed
and where they need to develop. Using
new digital resources, teachers can
deliver feedback to their parents even
quicker, rather than waiting for the end
Strengthening Parent
Involvement in Ed-Tech
with Digital Tools

of the semester or year, which is
always too late.
Access to Data Anytime, Anywhere
In EdTech, digital portfolios can be
saved online for teachers and students
to store work in the cloud. Of starters,
students should create digital portfolios
to access all of their college
preparedness assignments, resumes,
informative assessments, job essays,
and scholarship applications, amongst
many others. As the current generation
becomes parents, they want school
schools to utilize technologies to
interact with them and their children.
Although schools need to adapt, this is
not an insurmountable obstacle as
several of these innovations are still in
operation.
In Conclusion
Parents opted to access more than two
million applications in 2018 alone.
Among those, not all such applications
are related to EdTech, and even the
apps for EdTech diﬀer in being
competent and consistent. However,
the data illustrates the involvement of
parents in the digital education realm.
Parents look to schools to understand
what their children can most be helped
by. EdTech provides tools including
networking resources, integrating the
family/guardian into the learning cycle
and builds greater incentives for
learning. T R
Parental Guidance

T
he Covid-19 pandemic, the
subsequent global lockdown
and its impact on the
economy is something the world
hasn’t been prepared for. There are
no doubts that there is a major
challenge ahead of us across
industries, with the hospitality
industry being no exception.
The revival of the industry is certain.
However the new normal will
include greater use of technology,
contactless processes and
innovation in the sector.
Companies therefore have to adapt
to the changes and need a skilled,
motivated and technologically-
savvy work-force who can match up
to the needs of the changing
industry.
The need for a world-class institute
in India which meets this criteria,
has never been stronger. Trained
professionals will have a clear
advantage over untrained
graduates.
Goa based premier institute,
V. M. Salgaocar Institute of
International Hospitality
Education (VMSIIHE) understands
this need and is gearing up to
up-skill its students and get them
ready for the hospitality
industry.
A World Class Institute offering
World Class Education
Afﬁliated to the Goa University and
supported by the Marriott Group,
VMSIIHE offers a B.Sc. International
Hospitality Management ( 3-Year
Degree). The institute has a
functional collaboration with
Turismo de Portugal resulting from
an MoU signed between the two
countries, in the presence of Prime
Minister of Portugal Mr. Antonio
Costa, during his visit to Goa. The
collaboration was further
extended when the Hon’ble
President of Portugal Marcelo
Rebelo de Sousa visited India earlier
this year.
VMSIIHECreating World Class leaders
for the hospitality Industry

The institute has received accolades
and awards galore while being
acknowledged amongst the top 10
most promising travel and
hospitality institutes in India.
A Platform for Futuristic Education
VMSIIHE’s three-year B.Sc. Degree
in International Hospitality
Management equips students with
practical and ﬁrst-hand training
while also paying special attention
to personality and soft skills
development, leadership qualities,
professional attitude and discipline.
Aligned with both its theoretical and
practical training is the institute’s
distinctive and growth-oriented
environment. It has a sophisticated
in-house training hotel, world-class
infrastructure, and ultra-modern
labs. At VMSIIHE, students are
assured of an ideal atmosphere for
learning. On completion of the
course, students will have the
professional skills to meet
challenging opportunities in a
dynamic industry and adapt to the
requirements of the global
hospitality world.
An industry focused curriculum of
academic learning and practical
experience in line with European

standards is followed. The academic
support and curriculum of VMSIIHE
is partly drawn in accordance with
Dublin Institute of Technology (DIT).
Practical Learning on Campus
The institute organizes
extracurricular activities to help
students polish their skills and
talent. Some of these activities
include workshops, master-classes,
themed banquets, culinary festivals
and a host of other events.
The World is our Stage:
International Exposure
Students keen to embark on a three
year career enhancing journey are
offered an opportunity to visit
Portugal as a part of the exchange
program and educational tours to
some of the European countries.
The institute offers an option for
higher studies in Switzerland.
While pursuing a degree at
VMSIIHE, students are offered six
months of professional internship at
international starred hotels namely
JW Marriott Marquis Dubai, Taj
Coral Reef Resort &
Spa, Maldives,
Marriott Resort Praia
Del Rey in Portugal,
IHCL hotels in India,
Blue & Green Resorts
in Portugal and various
others. It also
encourages students
to work at many Indian
hotels including IHCL
properties, The
Oberoi, The Ritz-
Carlton in Bangalore,
and many others.
LEADING FROM THE FRONT
Leading the institute towards its glorious
odysseys is Prof. Irfan Mirza, the
Director/Principal of VMSIIHE. He brings with
him an experience spanning 35 years in the
hospitality and education sectors. A veteran in
the hospitality industry, Prof. Mirza is a
member of faculty of the American Hotel and
Lodging Educational Institute of USA for
teaching key courses like Leadership and
Management in Hospitality Industry,
Fundamentals of Destination Management,
Marketing and Hospitality Industry Financial
Accounting among other subjects.
Under his leadership, VMSIIHE has grown into
a world-class educational institute and has
earned both national and global recognition. He
is ably assisted with a strong team to ensure
standards of benchmarking.
Prof. Irfan Mirza
Director & Principal

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Placements which ensure a bright
career path
VMSIIHE has had 100%
placements in leading hotels and
resorts across the globe. The
institute understands the
requirements of global brands
seeking qualiﬁed and trained
employees; and steps in to equip
students with the necessary skill
sets.
Students who have graduated have
received placements in leading
hotels and resorts across the globe
Beautiful Green Campus in Goa
Spread over 6 acres in Raia, the
campus is the perfect place for
students to learn and be
nurtured as hotel
management professionals
and hospitality leaders of the
future. The well designed
campus boasts of a fully
functional 5-star training
hotel on campus, with a
grand lobby area and
reception, well-appointed
guestrooms, a restaurant,
kitchen area and banqueting
facilities.
What makes VMSIIHE stand
out?
• VMSIIHE has been
recognized in the top 10
most promising travel
and hospitality institutes
in India. Awarded the
Cleanest
Campus
award by
Goa
University for
three consecutive
years and Best
Leadership Brand
Award by Pride of India
• 100% Placements in
leading hotels and resorts
across the globe
• World class Infrastructure
with in-house training
hotel, sophisticated
training equipment and
facilities as per international
standards.
• An industry focused curriculum
of academic learning and
practical experience in line with
European standards.
• International faculty with
industry and teaching
experience
• Global collaborations: The
institute has a knowledge
exchange partnership with
Turismo De Portugal to conduct
exchange programmes
• Study Tours to Switzerland,
France, Holland & Belgium.
• Option to pursue higher studies
in Switzerland.

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