Upskilling means learning new skills to enhance competencies. In a fast-paced world like today’s, both learners and their parents feel the pressure right from an early stage and understand the importance of lifelong learning.
The Year 2020 brought many challenges for the learners at every stage. Be it a kid of 4 years old or a working professional, the challenge of learning continuity haunted every learner.
Amidst the pandemic challenges, various Ed-tech stepped up to help the learners maintain learning continuity. They also made us realize the importance of skills right from the primary age and how it can add value to one’s life in any problematic situation.
The main objective is to enhance competitive/tech skills right from the primary age until the last job role to stay relevant and competitive in the ecosystem. Technological advancement and the pandemic has made everyone realize the power of digital learning and its effectiveness. Here are a few ed-platforms that can help you up-skill to prepare you for future challenges.
BeyondSkool
BeyondSkool, ‘India’s First Live Online UpSkilling Academy for kids, is founded with the vision to bridge the gap between what is required by the ‘New World Careers’ and ‘Our Children’s Skills’. While subject-knowledge is important, at BeyondSkool the child is enabled to develop Higher Order Thinking Skills of Logic, Analysis, Critical Thinking, Creativity, Innovation, and Communication, thus transforming them from being mere ‘Knowledge Acquirers’ to ‘Knowledge Multipliers’. The first-of-its-kind platform aims to enrich children with higher-order thinking skills to build sharp IQs, strong EQs, and enhanced CQs to nurture them into future-ready professionals of tomorrow. Based on the approach of developing ‘Multiple Intelligences’ of the child at an early age, the fm lirst Of Its kind ‘Primary Years Enrichment Programme’ covers STEM Innovation, LEADERSHIP Communication and LOGIMATH Problem Solver courses which enables to sharpen the IQ (Intelligence Quotient), strengthen the EQ (Emotional Quotient) and magnify the CQ (Creative Quotient) of the child, preparing them for overall success.
SOAL
School of Accelerated Learning is the first Hybrid Product school for learners who are looking to build tech-focused careers founded by Raj Desai. SOAL claims to be India’s first-ever hybrid coding boot camp for emerging technologies and future work skills. Their product-driven boot camp is now available at three major cities -Mumbai, Hyderabad and Delhi. SOAL provides in-depth knowledge of courses in Product Engineering and Product Design. SOAL helps to build real-life, robust web applications from scratch. SOAL gives you access to global experts with both online learning modules and the excitement of learning with peers in its offline campuses. Aside from learning, you’ll have the ability to connect with mentors who are currently at the top of their field.
SP robotics
SP robotics is an ed-tech platform to learn, build and showcase robotics, coding, image processing, virtual reality and other next-generation skills or education. The best part is that concepts are taught using animation videos and real-world examples. It only enhances coding skills but also problem-solving skills and creativity. Currently, the Android and AI courses are being offered for a free trial, but one can proceed to purchase the entire course after knowing their interest. Those who complete their course will get a certificate.
Toppr Codr
The curriculum of Toppr Codr, created by graduates from MIT and IITs, includes on-demand and self-paced modules, adaptive paths, one-on-one live personalised classes, and output-based learning. Students can opt for basic or advanced levels of coding, based on their preference. Toppr Codr will be leveraging advanced technologies ranging from block-based to actual text-based coding platforms such as App Lab, Thunkable, Java, Arduino, and React Native along with Python for ML/AI, etc. The venture claims that it is a valuable real-time extension beyond the regular school curriculum, helping bring skills needed to excel in the fourth industrial revolution to the students of K-12 education. Helping over 13 million students prepare for various school, board, and competitive exams, Toppr uses natural language processing to solve doubts instantly. It also uses artificial intelligence, machine learning, and big data to study student behaviors and create adaptive learning paths with infinite combinations.
Udacity
Udacity is an online learning platform offering groundbreaking credential programs in fields such as AI, machine learning, self-driving cars, and robotics as well as app and web development. They collaborate with companies like Google, Facebook, Amazon, IBM to build cutting – edge curriculum. It empowers students to succeed while in school, but also in their daily life after school is completed. It aims to teach the skills that are needed by leaders today, delivers the credentials that are endorsed by employers and give valuable education at just a fraction of the cost that is asked in traditional schools. The mentors, reviewers’ band coaches ensure that those who are in the program will complete it and be ready for the job that they want. Students can learn JavaScript for free while the more intense courses and nanodegree programs do come at a price.
