Academy for Motivation, Research, Innovation, Training and Achievement
CBSE’s OBE, Open Book Exams proposal : Exploring the future of education with seasoned educator Lalitaa Ganpathy
– Potential benefits and drawbacks of transitioning from traditional closed-book exams.
– Affect on the teaching methodologies and assessment strategies.
– If a student move from CBSE’s OBE to other board Closed-book exam, does the transition going to be challenging for students?
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Santosh Avvannavar’s creative workshop is inspired by the acclaimed author Peter H. Reynolds’ book, “The Dot.” Hosted by Dayananda Sagar Public School’s CBSE wing in Bengaluru, this workshop, conducted by educationist, artist and author Santosh Avvannavar, is a magical exploration of the creative potential hidden within the humble dot.
Creative Workshop, “The Power of Dots,” drawing inspiration from Peter H. Reynolds book, “The Dot.” This captivating workshop was designed to kindle creativity and imagination, utilizing storytelling & engaging activities to do so.
It proved to be an unforgettable experience for the Grade 6 students in attendance.The workshop centered around the concept that even seemingly simple dots possess immense creative potential.
Santosh Avvannavar’s guidance took participants on a journey into the intriguing realm of dot artistry, offering them the opportunity to unlock their artistic abilities and delve into novel forms of self-expression.
Drawing inspiration from Reynolds’ work and other dot-based art forms, attendees were guided through the intricacies of using dots to craft their own unique artwork.”The Power of Dots” went beyond the realms of drawing and art; it sought to enhance creativity in all aspects of observation. Participants were encouraged to think outside the box, create, and share with others. The hands-on interactive sessions allowed them to create their own dot art pieces under Santosh Avvannavar’s expert guidance, instilling a profound sense of accomplishment and joy in their newfound abilities and self-belief.This workshop promised to be a transformative and enriching experience, catering to anyone eager to explore their creative potential.
Its primary goal was to ignite a passion for art and encourage participants to perceive the world through the lens of dots.
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Divya Reddy, a devoted mother of two, offers a heartfelt glimpse into the world of elementary education in the USA. Listen to her as she shares her personal experiences, valuable insights, and candid observations about the American education system.
Santosh Avvannavar was invited to address educators of Vishwa Vidyapeeth Group of Schools Bengaluru for a #creativity workshop. The podcast is the outcome to of the session to help other educators to use creative aspects in classroom. We thank the podcast participants, principal and management of the school for the opportunity.
Dr. Brij K. Dhindaw discusses the implications for subject educators as more graduates make the transition to IT careers. Professor Brij K Dhindaw was bestowed with the ‘LifeTime Achievement Award’ by the largest and the oldest IIT from the IIT system, IIT Kharagpur at the last convocation held in December 22 during the 68th Convocation.
Prof. Brij K. Dhindaw, Distinguished Alumnus and Emeritus Professor of IIT Kharagpur.
Santosh Avvannavar, the author argues that allowing students to fail in the classroom can lead to creative growth. The author presents ten creative aspects of failure in the classroom, including creativity being hardwired, marks being a bad indicator of creativity, immersive learning, classic stories, routine learning, trying little untried things, moving from bedtime stories to wake-up stories, appreciating errors, humility, and allowing time for growth. The author presents these aspects through personal anecdotes and activities for the reader to reflect on their own experiences.
Grade 10 students of BNM Public School, Bengaluru
Isn’t an easy question. There are going to be grey answers.
There is very little space for yes/no.
Someone’s life journey isn’t yours.
Someone’s journey is an indicator of the possibilities and abilities people have.
Success is very subjective, with the heart asking for joy and happiness.
What Next is an experience in itself where an individual tries, explores, and innovates.
Don’t settle for less, as your story could inspire another possibility that we are yet to embrace.
Resource person: Santosh Avvannavar
Santosh Avvannavar in conversation with Mrs. Vineetha Anil if its time to have – one education board for India of K12/ schools. We explore the following thoughts –
1. Is it an interesting proposition to have one education board for India?
2. What does it mean to have same syllabus/ curriculum and exams?
3. Will such standardisation of education across the country eliminate the disparities that currently exist between different boards?
4. Is it feasible to implement such a system, given the diversity of our country?
5. What would be the benefits of having one board for India?
In this teachers workshop, we’ll be discussing the concept of butterflies and how it can be used to help improve classroom dynamics. We will also be discussing the difference between team building and group dynamics. We will be looking at the butterfly context to help us understand how butterflies impact to work as a team and how to create positive group dynamics in our classrooms. Resource person for the workshop was Santosh Avvannavar.
After 10th grade is a big milestone in your life – it’s the age when you start to figure out what you want to do with your life.
In this session, Santosh Avvannavar is talking to students who will finish 10th grade in 2023 and what they could do next. I was at the Nurture School in Bengaluru, India, and had a workshop with the students.
I discussed a variety of topics, including what to do after 10th grade, what career options are available, and what kind of education is best for them. I also shared insights about what to do after 10th grade and what the future may hold for you through examples, stories and personal journey.
I hope this workshop is of help for students as they start planning their next steps and helps you in making decisions about future after high school. A student participant is sharing her experience post the workshop. Invite me for this fascinating workshop!
Had an amazing 3 hours interactive session with an ICSE school students
I had an unconventional approach to the session on how to look at higher education, it’s impact on purpose, happiness and success.
Thanks to QtPi roboticsAmrita Foundation for the support
Thanks to school management for the opportunity to interact with students
Santosh Avvannavar was invited to be a judge for “MG NEXUS 2022 – Learn, Explore, Discover” an Annual Exhibition on 5th November 2022 (Saturday) at MG School for Excellence, ICSE, Bengaluru.
Thanks to Devin Academy for Learning & NIE Times of India for the media coverage!
QtPi advocate for play for everyone! We are thrilled to announce our second Ad.
Incase you missed the wonderful first ad –
We hope to share more happy news with you in the future (like you start to play incase you have stopped), and that you are also experiencing joy in your lives. Incase this ad inspires you to play, tag us on social media with #QtPiPlay. And do share this ad with your loved ones to spread for the love of play!
This is my first designed Sudoku. Would appreciate your inputs, to refine the task. Could you please spare 5 minutes? – https://youtu.be/jrJzIk0diOA
Thinking Mathematically Workshop for Grade 8 students of Jubilee National Public School, CBSE, Bengaluru.
Making learning maths through activities make kids to take interest in learning, maths.
Post workshop conversation with nine students – https://youtu.be/NoL9QT-u9FA
Supported by Amrita Foundation
In this two episode of a new podcast series, Santosh Avvannavar talks to some students from Seshadripuram Public School in Yelahanka, Bengaluru to come and share their thoughts on mathematical thinking. In the workshop he discuss different strategies for thinking mathematically, and have a lively conversation about how to foster mathematical thinking in students.
This idea was on my idea since outbreak of covid. I spoke to some members within and outside the organisation but had several block be it lockdown or person behind camera or will to take the idea forward or shoestring budget. For about a month, I discussed with an intern, Mr Gabriel he showed interest and commitment to wok on this project. Because of shoestring budget we looked up several copyright materials that is permitted on youtube
So here we are excited and presenting our first ad by 18 years old Mr Gabriel & 21 years old Mr Santa
We appreciate your support by liking and sharing with your community.
https://youtu.be/Rn4lTyUbWbI
“Is Your Money Making You Poor?” or “Is Your Mind Making You Poor?”
[So far the module is attended by 1200+ teachers]
Its feel wonderful to see the reception of the module. 60 teachers of #BangaloreInternationalAcademy (ICSE campus) attended the session, three teachers share their experience, reaction, feedback and rating 
Thanks to Mrs. Anuradha Vice Principal for attending and sharing valuable feedback – https://lnkd.in/gmw2JDz8
Thanks to Dr. Kumar Kuku campus Director for the opportunity
Thanks to QtPi robotics & QtSteam for the creative support
Thanks to Amrita Foundation for the support
Dr. Dhindaw an IITian & Ex-Professor of IIT Kharagpur shares his views on “Kind of #Leaders#IITs have given”.
For complete conversation, click the link below:
A one day students and faculty development programme was organised by Amrita Foundation for HRD, Bagalkote at
1) BVVS College of Commerce, Bagalkote
2) Shri S. R. Kanthi Arts, Commerce and Science College, Mudhol
3) Bharat Seva Dal School, Bagalkote
The session for college students focused on soft and life skills such as Communication & Interview Skills. Overall 500+ students participated in one day event at respective campuses. The session for school students focused on thinking session using mathematics, mathematical thinking. Where students experienced on thinking and learning maths in innovate ways.
The session for school and college teachers focused on understanding the composition of the classrooms to impart teaching in effective way. The session brought out aspects of communication challenges in learning and understanding.
The sessions were inaugurated by Dr. Meena Chandwarkar, Honorary Secretary of Amrita Foundation for HRD, Bagalkote. The resource person for the sessions were Santosh Avvannavar & Dr. Anil Kumar P.
If you have to fill Math is __ !, what would you fill it with?
If you choose ‘fun’, you love solving problems. Imagine if solving involves games, activities, peer learning, opportunities to present and showcase developmental errors.
Would you love such session? Contact me for a fun filled mathematical thinking session from Grade 6 – 12.
“Critical Communication Pedagogy” helps in understanding classroom to build responsible and accountable kids.
It allows window space of learning and teaching through developmental errors for kids.
As I believe no child should be left out from the opportunity of learning, growing and creating an unique identity.
I had an opportunity to conduct this training for 250+ educators & 50+ students in 7 schools.
Tried decoding Sir Ken Robinson TED Talks for Indian context with educators. Though not a conclusive but a beginning, Do Indian Schools Kill Creativity? Would appreciate your thoughts to the conversation –
University level workshop for Social Work & Science PG students of Sri H D Devegowda First Grade College, Paduvalahippe
Activity Based Learning where students experienced on life skills such as empathy, team v/s group, communication.
Thank you for kindness, love and an opportunity to train students of Govt. First Grade College, KR Nagar
Attitude of always learning and applying makes classroom and workspace a happier place.
Students were trained on softskills such as communication and team building through activities. Over 100 students of MSW and M. Com participated.
Santosh Avvannavar was invited by international schools, Bangalore International Academy and Gopalan International School to address educators/ teachers on ways to minimise mis- communication in classroom, colleagues and society.
Thanks Anupa Gnanakan-Sundaram for the opportunity to share my experience and journey 🙂 A candid conversation!
https://youtu.be/NPaia1tPKaQ
Questions during the conversation were 🙂 –
1. Among your writings/books – She: Ekla Cholo Re got rave reviews. What made it unique?
2. You have addressed to over 60K students and 10K teachers as a Softskills Trainer, how did this journey began?
3. How did your journey began with QtPi?
4. You have spoken on 10 TEDx platforms. Which has been your most favourite? And Why?
5. How do you wish to retire from career?
A motivational dose that everyone needs 
A fun filled session for students and teachers at a school in #Hassan dist for 400+ participants. Thank QtPi robotics for the opportunity 
All glory to God
Communication either rewards or creates stories through experience is something to experience and learn. Don’t loose heart in miscommunication. Session for students of Dr. Gangubai Hangal Music and Performing Arts University, Mysuru on Communication Skills. Invite for a fun filled session for students and teachers 
If God is willing, wish to be ‘a drop of ocean’ in children lives. Thanks to Dr. Anil Kumar, Campus Director & Principal of Bangalore International Group Of Institutions – BIGI for the opportunity to address students.
Just before examination a motivational dose!
Thanks to QtPi robotics for the creative space! We hope to create a #robotic community where kids pick skills of 21st Century and lead in solving problems of community.
2015, I was in sphere of launching, book reading and meeting people to spread news of She: Ekla Cholo Re based on initial positive responses. Several reviews and review requests confirmed that the story is going to be loved by the section of people and genre that people look upto.
One evening I received a call from Professor Sanjeevkumar Y asking if I could travel to Mysuru from Vijayapura. I was working in Women’s University as a trainer & counselor. The call was to check if I would like to do an activity like book reading of She: Ekla Cholo Re in a conference that had international and national participants. I would grab any such opportunity to speak and share about the book. Without a blink, I caught the train to Mysuru.
On reaching the venue, I had a quick talk with Professor Sanjeevkumar Y and a professor who was the organiser of conference. I thanked both for the invite. The organiser was a very kind man who took me to the well decorated large auditorium to check if that was fine for the book launch activity followed by a short reading and discussion. Anyone must fall for the huge auditorium that was decorated for a conference. It must be a 500+ seating capacity. However, I didn’t see more than 30 people who were seated in isolated places. The organiser requested for sometime to gather everyone as parallel sessions are running in different rooms. However, there are nearly 100 people in a seminar hall for a session that was to begin in next few minutes. The organiser asked if the seminar hall was fine to conduct the book activity post already planned session. I looked at him and said, Yes! I would prefer people over nearly empty auditorium. The organiser looked with a smile and didn’t waste a moment to pull me to the seminar hall. I was so happy to see several people in the seminar hall. Though not as appealing as the auditorium, people mattered to me the most. We waited till the on-going session was over and pulled participants attention by introducing me and welcoming me to lead further.
After the book activity, professor Sanjeevkumar Y pulled me across and said, the professor who is an organiser is very happy with me. I waited to know what he meant. The organiser had all smiles as I chose people over the auditorium where one could photoshop to present the kind of attention social media loves. I realised that some quality that was deep rooted because of parents and teachers did make a difference to someone. Each one of us has a leadership area of giftedness which is inspiring and gives hope to each other.
Check out She: Ekla Cholo Re Ebook on Amazon – https://www.amazon.in/SHE-Ekla-Cholo-Santosh-Avvannavar-ebook/dp/B016AHDQES/
Every attempt of imparting training teachers help me to realize the need of learning. The questions, interactions and discussion keeps me hopefully that “The beautiful thing about learning is that nobody can take it away from you.” B.B. King
Beauty of teachers coming forward to attend irrespective of age to embrace learning reminds me “Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty. Anyone who keeps learning stays young.”Wonderful time of learning and relearning with educators of Hindustani Sevadal Trust Bagalkote.
The session was conducted by Santosh Avvannavar and Dr Anil Kumar.
Thanks to Shrinivas Chabbi for the invite. Appreciate his enthusiasm in organising the training for teachers.
All glory to God!
“Communication which is often miscommunicated” session for teachers of NPS Jalahalli
Communication has one major outcome: Rewards or Punishment “Thank you for the very interactive and enjoyable presentation. Teachers had a great time.” – Academic Director feedback
Thanks to management, Academic director, Principal, Staff and Teachers of the school for making the session interactive.
Connect me for a fulfilled session to your teachers or employees. Thanks to QtPi robotics for the support
All glory to God!
Santosh Avvannavar
My view on a short vacation to farm, forest and farmers is something I think will help progressive thinkers. By staying disconnected for a few days, I am able to see, feel, smell all the nature that God has created. What I learned there I learned through the sense of farm, forest and farmers. My profound observation of the owner or landlord who could be a farmer as well – they welcomed like me like a family member. An epitome of hospitality is something I sensed and realised, it was an experience itself. However, farmers who worked for the landlord were treated as family with an arm’s distance. Throughout the tour I realised that the majority of farmers were disciplined in their farm work. If I put it in my own words – “Be like a farmer to customers and Be like a landlord to employees”. There was mutual agreement on the way it worked.
When I quizzed the farmers (and landlord) on their view when crop yield is great and market is great too! They are of view, it brings joy and mother nature has gifted them. I reversed the question, when crops failed or the market failed them? I saw a broad smile and heard something that pushed to revisit my thoughts of failure. In their version – “Farmers know that yield or market would fail several times. This land is our mother and we cannot abandon it because of fear of failure. We see such failure as a gift to God who has come to earth to test our love & commitment towards our work. We are paying for God’s vacation!”
I heard silence in my head! And I continue to hear as I pen my thoughts! I have been asking myself can I ask everyone to give unconditional support to each other?
How often are we allowing God on Vacation?
– Santosh Avvannavar
Photo credit: Thiruppugazhan S, Gobi, TN
All grades are unlikely to open for 2021-22 and uncertainty of reopening of schools for 2022-23 continues. Several teachers have lost job or have to take cut in salary.
Kids learning online are seen cheap and collection of school fee continue to be challenging.
Santa Santosh Avvannavar is in conversation with A N Suryavathi Principal & Gowramma K S Vice Principal at Harvest International School Bengaluru
If schools don’t open till 2022/23 which it is very likely and that would mean 2/3 years of education gap.
Threat of a pandemic continued to loom over our heads and uncertainty of schools opening for all grades.
Santa Santosh Avvannavar in conversation with Fr. Nicky, Principal at St. Theresa High School, Bandra Mumbai.
Very interesting question that was widely asked and EdTech were criticised for asking kids to learn and pick up coding. I see this question is an interesting for any form of learning until a norm is formed or policy makes it optional to mandatory. I had this question is it necessary during course of engineering studies, why programming language for a non-computer science students? So far, I did a little bit of coding for education and nothing at work. Does it mean coding wasn’t required? or Coding isn’t about writing lines of code but skills one would develop. I realised the traditional approach of syllabus versus teaching that is often aimed at examination point of view missed the really essence of learning coding. I have done a bit to explore various views on coding. What do you think?
Would appreciate your thoughts on my tedx talk ‘The negative part of kids coding’ – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bp72J0bywAI&t=11s
I love the introduction remark by Ivan Wanis Ruiz, the course instructor, “Knowledge without application is useless”. The course introduces to application through quizzes and a peer-graded assignment. I loved the assignment. Check the embedded video here!
My name is Santosh Avvannavar and I will take own life topic for a peer-graded assignment for the course Communication Strategies for a Virtual Age offered by School of Continuing Studies, University of Toronto on Coursera Platform. I will be using Supportive Communication style.
I thank God for the strength, friend, Coursera, course instructor. And also extend my gratitude to QtPi Robotics for the creative ecosystem.
Amrita Foundation for HRD 