Shiksha Reform launched
In a significant move towards modernising education, Gujarat's Minister of State for Education, Praful Pansheriya, launched the online learning platform, Shiksha Reform, in Surat.
Noted educationist Deepak Rajguru, as well as trustees and principals of prominent schools of the region, attended the ceremony at The Amore Hotel that was held to launch the platform. Also present on the occasion were
Kimmo Nikkanen of Finland’s Kajaani University of Applied Sciences and educationist Antti Isovita.
Pansheriya emphasised the importance of embracing technology in education. “The world is fast moving towards technology and it is critical to enhance digital skills,” he said.
Shiksha Reform is an effort
undertaken in collaboration with Microsoft and a leading Finnish university and is poised to deliver high-quality courses.
With experienced and highly qualified teachers, the platform aims to revolutionise education, particularly in technology.
Shikha Reform’s cofounders Rajiv Soni and
Paresh Chalodiya, said the platform is offering shortterm courses in cutting-edge fields like artificial intelligence and cyber security in association with Microsoft and the Finnish university.
Students can study various courses on the online learning platform by paying a nominal fee. Shiksha Reform’s partners Ankur Patel and Umesh Bardoliwala said a unique differentiator of their platform is the course European Credits for students, which will be useful for students eyeing educational opportunities in Finland and Europe.
Shiksha Reform equips students with vital technological skills, giving a boost to their careers. The platform’s Skills for Jobs programme offers learning paths to students, technology professionals and others interested in enhancing their tech skills.
Shiksha Reform’s courses are prepared by leading corporations and universities and come with state-of-the-art study material. Moreover, students can access their courses forever, without any time or other constraints. Students are trained by highly qualified and industry experienced mentors, said Hatim Fathulla, the Chief Strategy Officer.