Education

07 May

Calendar of CBSE Student Enrichment Activities 2026

AASOKA0 CommentsCBSE, Education, Schools, Students, Teachers

School life is very different compared to what it used to be even 10 years ago. Marks still matter but they are no longer the only criterion. Schools today have an added pressure to mould students into people who can think clearly, speak confidently, work with others, and explore their…

24 Apr

CBSE Yoga Day 2026: School Activities for International Day of Yoga

AASOKA0 CommentsCBSE, Education, SchoolsCBSE, cbse 2026, CBSE activities, CBSE Yoga Day 2026 Activities

Highlights of CBSE Yoga Day 2026: International Day of Yoga will be held on 21 June 2026 Schools are expected to organise multiple Yoga Day activities Focus on regular practice Includes workshops, competitions, and live yoga sessions Activities are based on CBSE’s official circular for IDY 2026 Observed on 21…

11 Apr

Lesson Plans for Teachers with AASOKA

AASOKA1 CommentEducation, Schools, Teachers

To many, a teacher’s job seems deceptively simple. Come to class, read the books to teach, make question papers and grade answer sheets. These are some common biases and stereotypes that are associated with being a teacher. What people fail to realize is that teachers don’t just read out loud…

27 Mar

Understanding Digital Citizenship: Teaching Students to Navigate Online Safely

AASOKA0 CommentsEducation

What is Digital Citizenship? Principles of Digital Citizenship Teaching Digital Citizenship in the Classroom Challenges and Solutions

05 Mar

Do Smart Classrooms Improve Learning?

AASOKA0 Commentse-Learning, EdTech, Education, Parents, Schools, Teachers

Short answer: Yes, smart classrooms can improve learning when they are used with clear intent. They help students understand concepts better, stay engaged, and learn at their own pace. The impact, however, depends on how teachers use these tools in everyday teaching. What changes when a classroom becomes “smart” A…

03 Mar

CBSE Inter-Generational Bonding Activities

AASOKA0 CommentsCBSE, Education, Schools, StudentsCBSE, cbse 2026, Schools

Summary: CBSE has released a circular focusing on improving inter-generational bonds, i.e. between students and grandparents or senior citizens. This will help improve emotional learning among students and also teach them patience, resilience and kindness. In turn, it might lessen the feelings of isolation. Schools are asked to organise various…

24 Feb

What is CBSE Class 12 On-Screen Marking (OSM)?

AASOKA0 CommentsCBSE, Education, Schools, TeachersCBSE, cbse 2026, CBSE Class 12, On-Screen Marking, OSM

Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has brought about major changes in evaluation for CBSE Class 12 Exams 2026. On-Screen Marking (OSM) has been introduced, marking a shift from physical checking of examination answer sheets to digital evaluation. This evaluation system will help teachers be more accurate, transparent and efficient…

05 Feb

Guide to the Holistic Progress Card (HPC) under NEP 2020

AASOKA0 CommentsEducation, NEP 2020, Schools, Teachers, UncategorizedCBSE, NEP 2020

National Education Policy 2020 introduced the Holistic Progress Card (HPC) to understand and track the progress of students holistically. Schools often focus on just marks and at times, performance in sports. It proposed a different way of understanding student growth. As per the National Education Policy 2020, assessment must move…

30 Jan

What are the New UGC Equity Regulations 2026?

AASOKA0 CommentsEducationUGC, UGC Guidelines

Summary: UGC has released ‘Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions Regulations, 2026’ and made it mandatory for all higher education institutions (colleges and universities). This is aimed at preventing discrimination based on caste, religion, gender, language, region, and disability. The new regulations have given explicit direction of formation ofEqual…

28 Jan

What are Pramanas in NCF?

AASOKA0 CommentsEducation, SchoolsAASOKA

Learning happens in many different ways. It includes reading, experimenting, writing, talking, watching and in many different ways. The National Curriculum Framework (NCF) talks about this idea using an old Indian concept called Pramanas. These are ways through which human beings gain knowledge. The NCF has included these to help…