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Author: Ayushi Agarwal

ASER 2024 Report: Comprehensive Insights into India’s Education Landscape

Posted on by Ayushi Agarwal

ASER Reports always bring out pertinent findings that shape the future of education. Recently, ASER 2024 released on 28th January, offers valuable insights into learning outcomes across India. Explore the key takeaways and understand how data-driven decisions can drive impactful educational initiatives.

Cover image of the blog guiding you to key findings from ASER 2024, presented by iDream Education

The Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) 2024 offers a comprehensive snapshot of learning outcomes and foundational skills among children in rural India. Conducted by Pratham, this large-scale household survey reached 649,491 children across 17,997 villages in 605 districts, making it one of the most extensive assessments of India’s education landscape. What makes ASER unique is its on-ground, citizen-led approach, where local organizations and institutions actively participate in data collection. 

The ASER 2024 report presents key insights across three age groups:

  • Pre-primary (3-5 years)
  • Elementary (6-14 years)
  • Older children (15-16 years)

The report highlights crucial trends in early learning, foundational literacy and numeracy, and students’ readiness for higher education and employment. 

ASER 2024 Key Findings and Their Impact on India’s Education Future

Shifts in School Enrollment across India

Infographic displaying the percentage increase in school enrollment among children aged 3 to 5, based on ASER 2024 data

Pre-primary School Enrollment for children aged 3-5

  • 3-Year-Olds: There’s been a steady rise in enrollment for 3-year-olds in pre-primary schools—up from 68.1% in 2018 to 77.4% in 2024. States such as Gujarat, Maharashtra, Odisha, and Telangana are leading the way with nearly universal enrollment, while Meghalaya and Uttar Pradesh still face challenges, with over half of the 3-year-olds not enrolled anywhere.
  • 4-Year-Olds: Enrollment in this age group has seen a jump, going from 76% in 2018 to 83.3% in 2024. In fact, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Odisha now boast enrollment rates above 95%!
  • 5-Year-Olds: The enrollment of 5-year-olds has increased from 58.5% in 2018 to 71.4% in 2024. Karnataka, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Kerala, and Nagaland stand out with enrollment rates exceeding 90%.

Elementary School Enrollment for children aged 6-14

  • Overall Enrollment: Great news—school enrollment for children aged 6-14 has been consistently high, with over 95% of students enrolled for nearly two decades. In fact, the national enrollment rate held steady at 98.4% in 2022 and just slightly dipped to 98.1% in 2024. That’s a positive sign of sustained progress across the country.
  • Government School Enrollment: While the percentage of children enrolled in government schools was 65.5% in 2018, the pandemic brought a surge, peaking at 72.9% in 2022. However, by 2024, it’s dropped slightly to 66.8%. This trend is seen across most states, except for Uttarakhand and Jammu & Kashmir, where the numbers have remained strong.

School Enrollment trends for older children (ages 15-16)

  • Overall Enrollment: The good news is that fewer 15-16-year-olds are falling out of the education system. However, the proportion of children in this age group not enrolled in school dropped significantly from 13.1% in 2018 to 7.5% in 2022, and it has stayed relatively stable at 7.9% in 2024.
  • Enrollment for Girls: However, the number of girls not enrolled has seen a slight increase from 7.9% in 2022 to 8.1% in 2024. While many states have seen improvement, the gap remains higher than 10% in a few regions. States such as Madhya Pradesh (16.1%), Uttar Pradesh (15%), and Rajasthan (12.7%) still have a significant number of girls not enrolled in school.

Although we’ve made progress, sustaining this momentum—especially in government schools—will be essential to driving lasting impact and empowering every student with the learning opportunities they deserve.

Progress for Foundational Learning: Reading and Arithmetic

Reading

Reading levels in government schools across India have improved since 2022, showing strong progress in all elementary grades (Std I-VIII). 

  • Standard 3: One of the most significant improvements is seen in Std III students. In 2024, the percentage of Std III children in government schools who can read a Std II-level text reached its highest point since the ASER survey began. This number was 20.9% in 2018, dropped to 16.3% in 2022, but has now surged to 23.4% in 2024. What’s even more encouraging is that the recovery in government schools has been stronger than in private schools. After a decline in reading levels in 2022, all states have shown improvement in 2024. This steady progress highlights the impact of focused efforts in strengthening foundational literacy and ensuring children get back on track with their learning.
  • Standard 5: Reading levels among Std V students have made a strong comeback, especially in government schools. In 2018, 44.2% of Std V children in government schools could read a Std II-level text. This dropped to 38.5% in 2022, but the good news is that it has bounced back to 44.8% in 2024. Private schools have also seen some improvement. 
  • Standard 6: There’s encouraging progress in reading levels for Std VIII students in government schools. After dropping from 69% in 2018 to 66.2% in 2022, the numbers are now climbing back up, reaching 67.5% in 2024. This steady improvement highlights the impact of ongoing efforts to strengthen foundational learning. Meanwhile, private school students have maintained the same reading levels since 2022, showing no major change. The picture at the state level is quite mixed—while Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, and Sikkim have made notable strides in government school reading levels, some states like Punjab, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana have seen a decline.

Arithmetic

  • Standard 3: Math skills are improving for Std III students across India! In 2018, 28.2% of students could solve a basic subtraction problem. This dropped to 25.9% in 2022, but the good news is that it has increased to 33.7% in 2024. Government schools have seen a major boost. The percentage of students solving subtraction problems went from 20.9% in 2018 to 20.2% in 2022, and now it has surged to 27.6% in 2024. Private schools have also improved, but the jump isn’t as significant. These improvements show that with the right support, young learners are building strong math foundations. 
  • Standard 5: Students of Class V across India are mastering divisions. In 2018, 27.9% of students could solve a basic division problem. This dipped to 25.6% in 2022, but the numbers are back up, reaching 30.7% in 2024. The biggest driver of this improvement? Government schools. Students here have shown significant progress, with states like Punjab and Uttarakhand leading the way.
  • Standard 8: In 2018, 44.1% of students could solve arithmetic problems, which saw a slight increase to 44.7% in 2022 and has now inched up to 45.8% in 2024. While the progress is gradual, it’s a sign that efforts to strengthen math skills are keeping students on track. With continued focus, we can help push these numbers even higher and ensure every student builds strong foundational skills.

These insights remind us that while progress is happening, there’s still work to be done. With the right support and focus, we can help more students build strong reading and arithmetic skills across all states.

Digital Literacy Trends Highlighted in ASER 2024

For the first time ever, ASER’s nationwide household survey included a section on digital literacy for students aged 14 to 16, going beyond reading and math to explore their tech skills. It covered self-reported questions on smartphone access, ownership, and usage, along with a one-on-one assessment of basic digital skills to understand where young learners stand in today’s digital world.

  • Access to smartphones is nearly universal among 14-16-year-olds, with about 90% of both boys and girls reporting that they have a smartphone at home. However, the ability to use a smartphone differs slightly, with 85.5% of boys and 79.4% of girls saying they know how to use one.
  • When it comes to ownership, the number of teenagers who actually own a smartphone is much lower but increases with age. Among those who can use a smartphone, 27% of 14-year-olds report owning one, while this number rises to 37.8% by age 16. There is also a noticeable gender gap in ownership, with 36.2% of boys having their own smartphone compared to just 26.9% of girls. This gap is consistent across all states.
  • In terms of usage, 82.2% of teenagers in this age group know how to use a smartphone. Among them, 57% reported using it for an educational activity in the past week, while 76% used it for social media during the same period. The use of smartphones for education is similar among boys and girls, but when it comes to social media, boys are slightly ahead—78.8% of boys report using social media compared to 73.4% of girls. Kerala stands out, with over 80% of students using smartphones for educational activities and more than 90% for social media.
  • Digital safety awareness among teens using social media is relatively high. About 62% know how to block or report a profile, 55.2% are aware of how to make their profile private, and 57.7% know how to change a password. However, boys tend to have a higher awareness of these safety measures than girls across most states.
  • To assess digital skills, on the day of the survey, 70.2% of boys and 62.2% of girls managed to bring a smartphone—whether their own, a family member’s, or a neighbor’s—to complete a set of digital tasks. They were asked to do three things: set an alarm, browse for specific information, and find a YouTube video. If they successfully located the video, they had to share it via a messaging app. The results? More than three-quarters of the students completed all tasks successfully, and among those who found the video, over 90% were able to share it. However, a gender gap was evident in task performance, with the biggest difference in setting an alarm—81.5% of boys managed it compared to 72.4% of girls. But in states such as Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Kerala, the trend shifted—girls performed just as well as, if not better than, boys in these digital tasks.

While smartphones are widely accessible, ownership remains limited, particularly for girls. Though many students use them for learning, social media remains the dominant activity. As more teenagers go online, ensuring equal access, encouraging productive usage, and strengthening digital safety awareness will be key challenges to address. 

What stands out from the digital literacy data of  ASER 2024 is that access to digital devices is not as much of a barrier as we might think, but the challenge lies in enabling students to use them effectively for learning. 

Therefore, it’s crucial to provide students with devices loaded with educational resources to ensure they use them for the right purposes. Beyond just providing access, we need to focus on training, regular monitoring, and engaging activities to guide their usage. These are some efforts that can accelerate digital literacy and ultimately lead to better learning outcomes.

School observations of ASER 2024 Report

In 2024, ASER surveyors reached 15,728 government schools with primary sections. Out of these, 8,504 were dedicated primary schools, while 7,224 were schools that also offered upper primary or higher grades. Pretty impressive, right? Let us look at their observations for different concerns:

Progress around Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) activities:

  • Did you know? Over 80% of schools got the direction from the government to integrate FLN activities for Std I-II/III, not just last year, but also this academic year. And the best part? Most of these schools have at least one teacher who’s been trained in-person on FLN.
  • What’s even better? More than 75% of schools have received Teaching Learning Materials (TLM) or funds to create or buy these materials to boost their FLN activities.
  • And here’s a big win—over 75% of schools have rolled out school readiness programs for students before they step into Std I, both last year and this year.
  • Plus, 95% of schools have made sure every grade gets textbooks, a huge improvement from last year

It’s clear that significant steps are being taken in implementing FLN activities across schools. With continued efforts and support, we can expect even more positive outcomes, ensuring that every child has a strong foundation to build on as they grow and learn.

A Steady Rise in Student and Teacher Attendance

Attendance in government primary schools has been steadily improving over the years. Student attendance has inched up from 72.4% in 2018 to 75.9% in 2024—a small but positive shift! Similarly, teachers are showing up more consistently, with attendance rising from 85.1% in 2018 to 87.5% in 2024. A big part of this improvement comes from changes in Uttar Pradesh, where both student and teacher attendance have been on the rise.

The Rise of Small Schools & Multigrade Classrooms 

  • In 2022, 44% of small government primary schools had fewer than 60 students, but by 2024, this jumped to 52.1%. Two-thirds of Std I and Std II classrooms in primary schools are multigrade, meaning students from different grades are learning together.

Improvement in School Facilities

Schools across the country have been making steady improvements in key Right to Education (RTE) indicators. More schools now have usable girls’ toilets, with numbers rising from 66.4% in 2018 to 72% in 2024. Access to drinking water has also improved—from 74.8% in 2018 to 77.7% in 2024. Apart from this, ASER 2024 also highlights an exciting shift: more students now have access to books beyond their textbooks, increasing from 36.9% in 2018 to 51.3% in 2024! But progress isn’t equal everywhere. Schools in Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, and Nagaland are still catching up when it comes to these basic facilities. 

This evolving landscape presents both challenges and opportunities—what do you think could be done to make learning more effective in these settings? 

Infographic representing the summary of the ASER 2024 report

At iDream Education, we’re happy to see the progress made and believe India’s foundational learning revolution is taking shape!

We believe ASER  2024 findings reaffirm that a dedicated focus on foundational learning can drive meaningful change. The rebound in reading and math scores is proof of the relentless efforts of our teachers, schools, organisations and administrators who have worked tirelessly to strengthen early education.

While this progress is worth celebrating, it also reminds us that our journey is far from over.

There are gaps in early childhood education (ECE) highlighted in ASER 2024. These include low learning levels, access and enrolment disparities in states, lack of trained teachers, infrastructure limitations and transition from pre school to primary school and poor parental engagement. 

Foundational literacy and numeracy remain the bedrock of a thriving education system, and as we move forward, we must continue to build on this momentum. By aligning with NIPUN Bharat’s 2.0 vision, prioritizing early childhood education, leveraging technology for impactful learning, and strengthening schools to address historical learning gaps, we can ensure that every child in India gets the strong educational foundation they deserve.

ASER 2024 serves as a critical benchmark for education in India, highlighting both our achievements and the work that lies ahead. As we strive towards a NIPUN Bharat, let’s focus on providing students with the access, support, and tools they need to learn, perform, and thrive from their early years.

We’d love to hear your thoughts on this report and invite you to connect with us to learn more about our products. Feel free to reach out to us at +91 7678265039. You can also share your details here or write to us at share@idreameducation.org 

2 Fast and Easy to Implement Projects to Utilise Your Unspent CSR Funds

Posted on by Ayushi Agarwal
Cover image of the blog showcasing smart classrooms and ICT labs, two effective ways to allocate unspent CSR funds

As the financial year approaches its end, many corporates in India find themselves with unspent CSR funds. This situation often leads to a last-minute rush to identify and execute projects that align with their CSR mandate.While ensuring the utilization of these funds is crucial, the urgency to deploy them can sometimes result in choices that may not deliver sustainable or meaningful impact. To address this, it’s essential to identify projects that are not only impactful but also easy to implement within tight timelines.

Common Approaches in the Last Quarter

In the last quarter of the financial year, most corporates resort to:

  1. Funding Established NGOs or Foundations: This is often seen as a safe and quick way to deploy funds.
  2. One-Time Distribution Drives: Corporates might fund distribution of goods such as school supplies, blankets, or food kits.
  3. Short-Term Initiatives: They tend to opt for projects that have visible and immediate outcomes, such as health camps or tree plantation drives.
  4. Funding Government Programs: Some corporates contribute to large-scale government initiatives for immediate deployment of funds.

Disadvantages of Late-Stage Allocation of Unspent CSR Funds

While late-stage allocation of unspent CSR funds ensures compliance with regulatory obligations, it often leads to several challenges and limitations that can undermine the effectiveness and impact of the initiatives. These include:

Limited Long-Term Impact

Projects selected in haste typically focus on immediate outcomes rather than addressing the root causes of social challenges. As a result, they often fail to provide sustainable or scalable solutions. For example, distributing supplies may alleviate a short-term need but does little to address systemic issues like poverty, education inequality, or healthcare infrastructure gaps.

Administrative Challenges

Rushed timelines can place significant pressure on implementing partners, such as NGOs, foundations, or even a trusted CSR Implementation Partner. This urgency may lead to resource constraints, inefficient planning, and subpar execution. Moreover, engaging beneficiaries at short notice can create logistical hurdles, reducing the quality and effectiveness of project delivery.

Reduced Beneficiary Impact

The hurried implementation of CSR projects can dilute the value delivered to beneficiaries. Limited time for proper needs assessment, planning, and execution often results in incomplete or superficial interventions. To overcome these challenges, corporates should design interventions aligned with the Best CSR Programmes, ensuring that projects not only meet compliance but also create measurable, long-term impact.

Reputational Risks

Poorly executed projects not only diminish the intended impact but can also harm the corporate brand. Stakeholders, including investors, implementing partners, users and employees, may view such efforts as token gestures rather than genuine attempts to drive social change. Negative feedback from beneficiaries or communities can amplify this risk, damaging the company’s credibility and goodwill.

Missed Opportunity for Innovation

The focus on quick implementation leaves little room for exploring innovative initiatives/solutions that could create significant long-term impact. For example, instead of investing in technology-based solutions or capacity-building programs, funds are often diverted to short-term activities that lack scalability and fail to build sustainable ecosystems for growth and development.

These disadvantages highlight the importance of proactive planning and thoughtful allocation of unspent CSR funds. Corporates should aim to balance compliance with meaningful impact, ensuring their efforts contribute to lasting social change. Corporates should carefully evaluate where to spend CSR budget so that compliance is balanced with meaningful impact, ensuring their efforts contribute to lasting social change.

Two Fast and Impactful Projects To Allocate Your Unspent CSR Funds

At iDream Education, we understand the need for CSR education programs that are both quick to implement and impactful. We suggest two solutions that perfectly fit this requirement:

  1. Smart Classroom
  2. Tablet-Based ICT Lab

These projects are ideal for utilizing unspent CSR funds because:

An infographic illustrating two impactful education projects and explaining why they are ideal solutions for utilizing unspent CSR funds effectively

Plug-and-Play Solutions

Both projects come with all content and learning applications preloaded on pen drives and SD cards. This means all the digital learning material, including video lessons, practice, books, and activities, is already set up and ready to use. Once the hardware, such as smart TVs/IFP, tablets, and rack, is installed, there’s no need for complex configurations or additional downloads. The system is ready to go, ensuring that schools and teachers can start using it immediately without technical challenges.

Curriculum-Aligned LMS

The  learning management system (LMS) and content is structured as per the school curriculum. This ensures that all digital content matches the topics and chapters teachers are expected to cover as per their academic plan. The content is organized in a structured, grade-wise, and subject-wise format, making it simple for teachers to navigate and locate lessons quickly. This alignment allows teachers to seamlessly integrate the LMS into their regular teaching schedules and begin using it right away without additional preparation.

Minimal Setup Requirements:

  • For Smart Classrooms: Only a Smart TV or Interactive Touch Panel is required.
  • For ICT Labs: A charging rack and tablets are all you need. Tablets can be neatly stacked and charged with a single wire. You just have to place the rack and your lab is ready

No Extra Infrastructure Needed

These solutions require no additional electrical fittings, specialized furniture or any infrastructural changes changes in schools

Offline Functionality

With the content preloaded, the LMS and digital content can be accessed without the need for an internet connection. This makes the solution highly suitable for implementation in any location, including remote or underserved areas.

Teacher-Training

Our solutions are designed to be intuitive and align naturally with how teachers and students are already familiar with using TVs and smartphones at home. To make adoption seamless, we provide a comprehensive video library of training resources that teachers can easily watch and start using right away. Additionally, conduct hands-on experiential teacher training sessions at every location for practical learning and confidence-building. Our team also offers virtual support to address any queries and ensure a smooth transition.

Immediate Usage Tracking

Devices can sync usage data to an online reporting dashboard via a hotspot, allowing you to monitor impact from day one.

Long-Term Impact

With a lifespan of 3 to 5 years, these devices ensure a sustained impact, delivering value year after year.

Partner with iDream Education

With a presence in 22 states across India and experience of delivering in 9 and more languages, we are uniquely positioned to help you deploy your unspent CSR funds in a manner that ensures compliance, generates long-term impact, and delivers a high social ROI.


Let’s work together to transform your CSR funds into meaningful and lasting change. To schedule a live demo of our solutions, you may contact us at +91 7678265039. You can also share your details here or write to us share@idreameducation.org

Benefits of Smart Classrooms for Schools

Posted on by Ayushi Agarwal

Discover the key benefits of smart classrooms for schools, with examples and experiences from the ground —read on to explore how smart classes can facilitate student engagement and better learning outcomes.

In recent years, smart classrooms have become an integral part of schools. This growth is fueled by evolving education policy and ICT initiatives aimed at making technology more accessible and impactful in classrooms. While earlier smart classrooms relied on complex setups involving projectors, desktops, and multiple accessories, the current generation of smart classroom hardware has simplified the process. Single-device solutions, such as smart TVs and interactive flat panels, have replaced traditional setups, making implementation easier for partners and day-to-day management more convenient for teachers.

This shift not only reduces technical challenges but also enhances the teaching experience. Schools now have access to a variety of user-friendly hardware options that seamlessly integrate learning management systems and digital content. By leveraging the benefits of smart class, teachers are creating engaging, interactive, and joyful learning environments for students, enabling better comprehension and participation. In this changing landscape, it is crucial for schools to embrace classroom technology. 

With over 8 years of hands-on experience working closely with students and teachers while implementing digital learning, we deeply understand the need to integrate classroom technology that supports teachers as a complement rather than a burden. Drawing from this experience, we’ve outlined key benefits of smart classrooms to help you explore why every school should have smart classrooms to enhance teaching and learning experiences.

Benefits of Smart Classrooms: Practical Use Cases for Schools

Image highlighting 6 practical benefits of smart classrooms based on real use cases

Benefit 1: Bridging the Gap Between Government and Private Schools

One of the benefits of Smart classrooms is that they bring state-of-the-art infrastructure and latest learning resources into government schools, enabling students to learn through the latest technology. This creates equity in education, ensuring that students in government schools have the same opportunities to learn and grow as those in private schools. Over nearly eight years of working with government schools and teachers, one recurring feedback has been: “Now our students will also benefit like private school students and learn in a smart classroom.” Hear More from them

Benefit 2: Enhancing Classroom Engagement with Interactive Technology

Smart classrooms significantly enhance the classroom learning experience by enabling teachers to use interactive digital board technology instead of traditional blackboards. These interactive boards, equipped with whiteboarding applications and annotation tools, make teaching visually appealing, simplified, and engaging for students. This technology helps teachers deliver lessons more accurately and in a manner that is easier for students to understand.

In schools where we have installed interactive digital boards, teachers are increasingly using the digital boards over blackboards, often preferring to write directly on the screen rather than using chalk. In some cases, teachers use both the interactive screens and blackboards simultaneously, effectively leveraging the best of both worlds. This dual approach enhances the teaching process, creating a more immersive and engaging classroom environment. Below is an example from a school in Noida, showcasing how teachers effectively leverage the benefits of smart classrooms using interactive digital boards.

Smart classroom setup in a school in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, implemented by iDream Education, showcasing students engaged with digital learning tools in an interactive and technology-enabled environment

Benefit 3: Ease of Use with Plug-and-Play Functionality

Smart classrooms enable teachers to access digital learning content quickly and effortlessly. With smart class hardware, teachers can explore content on the internet, but this often involves spending time searching for relevant material. However, when you implement a complete smart classroom solution that includes an offline learning management system and curriculum-mapped digital content, teaching becomes much more streamlined.

Teachers can directly access multi-category content aligned with their textbooks, making it easier to align with their lesson plan. Based on our experience of implementing a smart classroom with offline LMS and digital content, they appreciate the plug-and-play nature of the solution. They say, “we don’t have to spend extra time connecting devices to the internet or navigating through unrelated resources. With this smart classroom we can simply switch on the system, select the desired subject or topic, and start teaching with ease.” This simplicity saves time and enhances the teaching experience, making smart classrooms an invaluable tool for teaching

Benefit 4:  Aligns with the Natural Psychology of Teachers

Smart classrooms from a decade ago often relied on interconnected, complex hardware systems, which many teachers found burdensome and challenging to use regularly. This complexity created a sense of burden and led to inconsistent usage. In contrast, modern smart classrooms embrace simplicity with plug-and-play solutions—often as straightforward as using a TV at home. This approach resonates with the natural psychology of teachers, who are already familiar with operating TVs in their homes. As a result, the adoption of these solutions has seen a significant uptick.

Our on-ground feedback supports this observation, with teachers sharing comments like: “This smart class on TV is so easy to access—just like the TV in our homes.” “The interactive panel excites our students, encouraging them to engage with touch-based devices. They enjoy coming forward to answer questions and interact with the board, making learning a more active and enjoyable experience.” This alignment of technology with everyday familiarity is not only reducing hesitation among teachers but also fosters enthusiasm for its consistent use in classrooms.

Benefit 5: Access to Diverse Content

Another key benefit of smart class is access to learning apps with a variety of pre-installed, curriculum-mapped digital content across multiple categories. These include video lessons, syllabus Books, notes, interactive simulations, science practical videos, STEM-based activities, and topic-wise practice modules. This rich variety simplifies teaching and makes it easier for teachers to cater to different learning levels and styles within a classroom. The most frequently used categories are animated video lessons and topic-wise practice activities.  Our teachers have observed that students engage more effectively with video-based learning and enjoy interactive quizzes. This combination not only boosts classroom engagement but also helps assess and enhance students’ comprehension and learning levels.

Benefit 6: Teacher-wise Usage Tracking

In today’s education ecosystem, the primary focus of NGOs, CSR initiatives, and government bodies has become project-level monitoring to improve learning outcomes. It is a tangible mechanism that highlights progress of projects but has been missing. iDream Education addresses this gap through its smart classrooms and other solutions, which feature an integrated reporting dashboard for teacher/student level usage tracking. These usage reports help us and our partners enable targeted retraining sessions and assessments to identify specific needs. This also helps design targeted interventions, and further improve student learning outcomes.

A notable example is the implementation of smart classrooms across 166 classrooms in EJH, Meghalaya. Within a few months of implementation, we conducted baseline assessments of 5000 students on tablets which revealed significant learning gaps. Through these insights, we designed and delivered custom bridge courses. By the 2024 academic year, this approach contributed to a significant improvement in the Class X board exam pass rate, rising from 25-28% to an impressive 60%.

These are just some of the many benefits of smart classrooms that we have observed firsthand. Teachers often discover additional benefits tailored to their unique teaching styles and approaches as they use smart classrooms in their daily lessons. 

If you’re considering implementing a complete smart classroom solution to empower schools and maximize these benefits, feel free to reach out to us at +91 7678265039. We would be happy to schedule a demo and discuss how smart classrooms can enhance the learning experience in your schools. You can share your details with us here or write to us at share@idreameducation.org. Let’s work together to make education more engaging and impactful!

Key Takeaways from IAMAI EdTech Impact Study Released During the 19th India Digital Summit

Posted on by Ayushi Agarwal
Cover image of a blog by iDream Education on key takeaways from the IAMAI EdTech Impact Study

India’s EdTech market is experiencing remarkable growth, with its valuation reaching $7.5 billion in 2024 and projected to soar to $29 billion by 2030. This expansion signifies not only a boom in the sector but also its increasing role in India’s economic landscape. By 2029, EdTech is expected to contribute 0.4% to India’s GDP, a significant rise from 0.1% in 2020.

IAMAI’s EdTech Impact Study was released at the 19th India Digital Summit. The study was undertaken by the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) in collaboration with Grant Thornton. IAMAI’s EdTech Impact Study 2025 outlines key trends and insights into India’s Ed Tech sector. It also highlights the potential of ed-tech in driving innovation, creating new opportunities, and reshaping the future of education in India.

Here are the key points highlighted in IAMAI EdTech Impact Study

Image summarizing key points about the EdTech industry as highlighted in the IAMAI report

EdTech is Bridging Geographical Divide

  • The study indicates that 98% of teachers and 69% of parents recognize the significant role of EdTech in bridging geographical barriers. It is making education more accessible across remote and underserved areas. This alignment is enhancing employability across various sectors, contributing to India’s goal of creating an inclusive, future-ready education system.
  • The report emphasizes that EdTech platforms offer access to high-quality educational services, resources, and courses that may not be available locally. These include interactive modules, video lectures, and virtual classrooms, ensuring students from all backgrounds can access quality education, regardless of their geographic location.

EdTech’s Impact on Learning Outcomes and Workforce Readiness

  • The IAMAI’s Ed-Tech Impact Study reveals that 85% of students give credit to EdTech for their improved learning outcomes. Moreover, 86% of users emphasize the affordability of EdTech courses, and 87% of students appreciate its role in developing real-world skills such as coding and AI, highlighting its importance in workforce readiness.

EdTech is Expanding Access to Education for Rural and Marginalized Learners

  • The report highlights that 98% of teachers recognize EdTech’s contribution in providing quality education to learners from rural and marginalized backgrounds, while 61% of students appreciate the availability of content in regional languages. However, challenges such as connectivity issues and a lack of adequate support for Divyang students persist, offering opportunities for further growth and innovation.

EdTech as a Key Enabler of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020

  • With rapid adoption and continuous innovation, the EdTech sector has become a key enabler of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The NEP advocates for personalized, multidisciplinary learning and the seamless integration of technology. EdTech platforms are turning these visionary principles into tangible outcomes by offering interactive content and flexible learning modules that cater to diverse learning needs.

Leveraging the 4A Framework To Enhance Education through EdTech

  • The report highlights how the Indian EdTech sector has effectively addressed critical gaps in traditional education systems by applying the 4A Framework: Academic Quality, Accessibility, Affordability, and Advancing Employment. A standout achievement is EdTech’s commitment to accessibility, particularly in rural and underserved areas, where it has played a pivotal role in increasing student participation and bridging geographical divides.

Recommendations in IAMAI EdTech Impact Study for Advancing the Sector

  • The report outlines several key recommendations for stakeholders to enhance the EdTech sector’s growth and impact such as:
  • It is recommended that the 18% GST on EdTech services be revised to improve affordability. Additionally, targeted subsidies and stronger public-private collaborations are proposed to foster greater accessibility. 
  • Service providers are encouraged to adopt hybrid learning models, offer skill-based courses in high-demand fields like AI and data analytics, and maintain transparency in their operations. 
  • The ecosystem should also prioritize last-mile solutions, including offline access and regional language content, while promoting responsible technology use, ethical AI practices, and enhanced cybersecurity. 

These strategic measures will enable the sector to scale effectively and create lasting impact through EdTech.

At iDream Education, we are happy to see the findings of the IAMAI EdTech Impact Study align with our core mission 

Having spent over eight years in the EdTech industry, we deeply believe in the potential of digital learning solutions to make education accessible, affordable, and impactful, particularly for last mile learners. iDream Education is one of India’s digital education content providers

Our offline, bilingual NEP-aligned LMS and digital content, designed to work seamlessly across all hardware and operating systems. We work in collaboration with CSR initiatives, NGOs, foundations, hardware partners, and other ecosystem players to enable digital learning in schools across India, overcoming geographical barriers. Some of the solutions we bring are Smart Classes, Learning Tablets, Digital NCERT Content, Smart ICT Labs for schools.  Together, we strive to break geographical barriers and deliver digital learning opportunities in schools and at homes across India. In addition, our Personalized Adaptive Learning (PAL) LMS bridges learning gaps and empowers students to reach their grade-level competencies, driving improvements in learning outcomes.

If you are looking for a comprehensive and impactful EdTech solution for school or at home learning, we would be happy to collaborate with you. Contact us at +91 7678265039. Let’s connect to bring education and technology closer to learners, improve learning outcomes, ensure workforce readiness, and contribute to the expected growth of EdTech in India. You can also share your details here or write to us share@idreameducation.org

A Closer Look at India’s School Infrastructure Report: Insights From UDISE+ 2023-24

Posted on by Ayushi Agarwal

The India’s 2023-24 School Infrastructure Report offers a comprehensive overview of the strides made and the gaps that persist in schools. The data in report is based on insights from the Unified District Information System for Education Plus (UDISE+) 2023-24.

While significant progress has been made in ensuring basic facilities such as gender-specific toilets and functional drinking water, the report underscores critical challenges in advanced infrastructure. Issues such as limited internet access and inadequate technology readiness highlight a significant digital divide. Additionally, the absence of inclusive infrastructure, such as ramps with handrails and functional desktops, underscores the accessibility gap.

The Persistent Digital Divide and Accessibility Challenges

In a world increasingly driven by technology, the limited availability of internet connectivity and digital devices in schools raises significant concerns about the preparedness of students for a 21st century learning environment. Additionally, the lack of ramps with handrails and inclusive facilities continues to hinder accessibility for students with disabilities, leaving room for substantial improvement in creating equitable learning environments.

Let’s Look at Some Key Data Points and Insights from India’s 2023-24 School Infrastructure Report

  • Only 57.2% of schools have functional computers, 53.9% have internet access, and 52.3% are equipped with ramps. This highlight critical gaps in accessibility and infrastructure readiness
  • The enrollment landscape has shifted, with the total number of students decreasing by 37 lakh to 24.8 crore in 2023-2024. Boys represent 51.9% of enrollments, while girls make up 48.1%
  • School dropout rates increase from 5.2% at the middle school level to 10.9% at the secondary stage
  • Out of 10.17 lakh government schools, only 3.37 lakh (33.2%) have disabled-friendly toilets, and among them, just 30.6% are functional
  • According to the 2023-24 data from the (UDISE+) under the Ministry of Education, out of over 14.71 lakh schools in India, nearly 1.52 lakh schools lack functional electricity. Out of the 14.71 lakh schools, 10.17 lakh are government-run. Among these, 9.12 lakh have functional electricity, while 1.52 lakh do not have electricity access. Aside from government-run schools, there are 4.54 lakh government-aided, private, unaided, and other schools, of which 4.07 lakh have functional electricity
  • Out of the 14.71 lakh schools, only 7.48 lakh (50%) have access to computers for teaching and learning. Additionally, 7.92 lakh schools have Internet access, while 8.41 lakh schools offer computer facilities.
  • Only 17.5% of schools, or 2.57 lakh out of the total 14.71 lakh, have co-curricular activity rooms or arts and crafts facilities. In government schools, the figure is even lower, with just 9.9% of the 10.17 lakh schools having an arts and crafts room
  • Out of the 2.86 lakh schools with secondary sections, only 1.6 lakh have an integrated science laboratory. Among the 1.19 lakh government secondary schools, 50.2% (59,972 schools) are equipped with a science lab facility.
  • The adoption of solar panels in schools is also low, with only 1.54 lakh schools (10.5%) out of the total 14.71 lakh having solar panel facilities. In government schools, just 89,746 out of 10.17 lakh (8.8%) have installed solar panels
Data Source: The Hindu, Times of India

With the education landscape continuously evolving and the Ministry of Education introducing progressive changes in education policy, it’s eye-opening to realize that many schools still lack basic facilities. While the government is making commendable strides towards improving accessibility and inclusivity, there is a pressing need for greater collaboration from corporates, foundations, and large scale NGOs to further enhance school infrastructure. 

Way Forward as Suggested in the UDISE 2023-24 Report

  1. Policy Implementation: Accelerate NEP 2020 initiatives to achieve universal Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) by 2030, with an emphasis on integrating skill-based education.
  2. Inclusive Education: Promote equitable access to education for SC, ST, OBC, and minority students through focused and inclusive programs.
  3. Teacher Training: Prioritize enhancing teacher quality and addressing gaps in the student-teacher ratio to ensure effective learning outcomes.
  4. Infrastructure Optimization: Align school infrastructure with enrollment trends to ensure efficient use of resources and improved accessibility.
  5. Monitoring and Data: Utilize student-level data tracking to identify dropouts and allocate resources more effectively.

At iDream Education, we recognize these challenges and are therefore highlighting practical ways aligned with the core principles of NEP 2020 and the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan to resolve these gaps

Image showcasing practical NEP 2020-aligned ways to address gaps highlighted in the School Infrastructure Report 2023-24

Overcome Internet Barriers with Offline Digital Learning Solutions

One effective solution to address the issue of limited internet access in schools is enabling offline digital learning content that aligns with the curriculum. This allows teachers to seamlessly integrate digital resources into their teaching practices without the reliance on a constant internet connection. 

Boost Student Engagement to Enhance School Enrollment 

A major factor contributing to decreased school enrollment is the lack of student engagement. In the 21st century, students have shorter attention spans, making it crucial to find ways to keep them engaged throughout the year. One solution is to incorporate smart classrooms and personalized learning devices, which cater to individual learning styles. By offering adaptive learning, students can follow personalized learning paths, identify their own gaps, and work at their own pace to address historical learning gaps. This combination of smart classroom teaching and personalized learning can help schools maintain student engagement, fostering a sense of encouragement and, ultimately, boosting enrollment.

Implement Digital Learning Solutions with Minimal Dependence on Electricity

One effective way to enhance the learning experience while minimizing reliance on electricity. This can be achieved by enabling tablet, Chromebook, or laptop-based ICT labs. The smart ICT Lab setup is also suggested in the ICT scheme of Samagra Shiksha. These labs are designed to store and charge devices in a rack . These racks charge all the devices simultaneously using a single power plug. Once charged for 3-4 hours, the devices can be used for 7-8 hours, covering the entire school day. This solution ensures that digital learning can continue seamlessly without constant electricity access.

Address the Issue of Limited Functional Computers with Smart ICT Labs

The issue of limited functional computers in schools can be addressed by setting up smart ICT Labs. These are easy to set up, maintain, and use and can accommodate learning devices such as laptops, Chromebooks, and tablets. Unlike desktops, which rely on interconnected hardware like a mouse, CPU, and keyboard, these portable devices are more resilient. In a desktop setup, if one component fails, the entire system becomes unusable. In rural or remote areas, finding technicians is often challenging, and taking each part for repair can be difficult for teachers and school authorities. Portable devices, on the other hand, offer a practical solution by ensuring that teaching and learning can continue without interruption.

Foster Holistic Development Through Co-Curricular Digital Content

Holistic development goes beyond academics, emphasizing the importance of creativity, skills, and life lessons in every student’s journey. Regardless of whether they study in a private or government school, all students should have access to spaces for co-curricular activities. To make this accessible even for schools with limited space and resources, a practical solution is setting up digital libraries equipped with devices such as tablets/Chromebooks. On devices, digital content could include an extensive book library with genres for all interests, activity-based videos for creating DIY models using readily available materials, life skills and value education content, climate action courses, and more Co-Curricular content This can ensure a comprehensive setup for co-curricular activity rooms, fostering creativity, skills, and overall development.

Enable Science Learning with Practical Lab Videos

An integrated science laboratory is vital, especially for senior classes, where students can practically experiment with what they’ve learned. However, many schools still lack the resources to set up such laboratories. To address this, enabling practical lab videos on learning devices can be a viable option. While a fully equipped science lab may not always be available in schools, practical lab videos can empower students to visually experience and understand how different elements interact. Through this, they can gain essential practical knowledge and will be prepared to perform experiments when the opportunity arises.

Harness Solar Power for Sustainable Digital Learning Solutions

Electricity challenges in schools can be effectively addressed by setting up digital learning solutions powered by solar panels. This not only overcomes the limitation of unreliable electricity but also makes digital setups eco-friendly and accessible for all. However, collaborating with organizations such as R2V2, present an option to equip rural schools and households with solar panels. This approach will reduce the financial burden on government/implementing partners while empowering communities to actively participate in enabling education for their children.

At iDream Education, we are working to simplify the implementation of digital learning solutions in schools and at home learning

We collaborate with corporates, NGOs, governments, and other partners in the education ecosystem. From us you get customized products specific to the needs of your schools and projects, addressing the challenges highlighted in the School Infrastructure Report. Our solutions are designed in alignment with the core principles of NEP 2020, enabling schools to overcome barriers. They help create an inclusive, 21st-century learning environment with integrated reporting and monitoring. 

To learn more about how we can help you customize solutions for schools and improve their infrastructure, you may contact us at +91 7678265039. You can also share your details here or write to us at share@idreameducation.org

Centre Dismisses ‘No Detention Policy’ for Classes 5 & 8 – A Shift from No Detention to Accountability

Posted on by Ayushi Agarwal
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The Centre’s decision to dismiss the ‘No Detention Policy’ marks a significant shift on how we look at addressing the challenge of learning gaps in our country. Read on  to discover how personalized and adaptive learning can support this transition.

What is No Detention Policy?

The No Detention Policy was introduced under the Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009 in India. Its core idea was that students from Classes 1 to 8 should not be failed or held back in the same grade, regardless of their academic performance. The policy aimed to promote a stress-free and child-friendly learning environment.

Why Was It Introduced?

  • To reduce the fear of failure and encourage students to stay in school
  • To lower dropout rates, especially in underprivileged communities

Challenges Faced due to the Policy

  • Declining Academic Standards: Automatic promotion often led to students progressing without mastering foundational concepts.
  • Teacher Accountability: Teachers often found it difficult to ensure that students were learning effectively when promotions were guaranteed.
  • Incremental Learning Gaps: Over time, students who struggled in earlier grades carried those gaps forward, making it harder for them to cope in higher grades.

In 2019, the RTE Act was amended to allow states the discretion to reintroduce detention policies. Following this, at least 16 states and two Union Territories have already implemented this change.

Centre on Dec’16, 2024 Scrapped the No-Detention Policy Leading To A New Era in Accountability for Students of Classes 5 and 8

The central government has officially abolished the “no-detention policy” for Classes 5 and 8 in schools such as  Sainik Schools, Kendriya Vidyalayas, Navodaya Vidyalayas and over 300 more schools governed by central authorities. This change marks a significant shift in the education framework, emphasizing accountability, and bringing back the focus on addressing the learning outcomes and not just identifying them as a challenge.

Under the revised policy:

list of key points of the revised No Detention Policy by the central government, emphasizing its impact on student assessment, retention, and holistic development in schools
  • Students who fail their year-end exams may now be held back
  • The failed students will be given the opportunity to reappear for exams in 2 months 
  • Those unable to pass the re-examination will repeat the same class

A Shift from No Detention to Accountability: Competency-Based Exams Take Center Stage

A senior official from the Ministry of Education stated, 

“The examination and reexamination shall be competency-based to ensure holistic development of students, moving beyond rote memorization and procedural skills.” 

The official also mentioned that this change aims to identify and address learning gaps at various stages, with class teachers playing a key role in guiding students and their parents through the process.

 He also said, 

“Specialized inputs will be provided to students who are held back, and their progress will be closely monitored,”

The Officials also Explained Delay in Implementation of New Policy

The new policy was officially announced following the completion of the National Curriculum Framework (NCF) in 2023. A senior official explained the delay, saying, “After the RTE amendment in 2019 and the subsequent announcement of the new National Education Policy (NEP), it was decided to wait for the NCF’s recommendations to ensure a comprehensive approach. Once the NCF was finalized, the Ministry of Education revised the rules to implement the RTE provisions. 

As per the official notification, 

Students who do not meet the promotion criteria will receive additional instruction and be given an opportunity to reappear for the exam. If they fail again, they will remain in the same grade. However, the government has emphasized that no student will be expelled before completing elementary education. During this period, teachers will offer targeted support to address learning gaps.

iDream Education’s Perspective on the Policy Change

At iDream Education, we applaud the decision to abolish the no-detention policy for Classes 5 and 8. While the original policy aimed to maintain student morale, it unintentionally contributed to incremental learning gaps. These gaps have been a major factor in students struggling in senior grades or losing interest in specific topics/subjects, ultimately disengaging from their education.

This Policy Change may see a strong acceptance of PAL based digital learning solution

The learning gap among students is a well-recognized challenge for schools, social sector organizations, and industry leaders alike. This has made the emergence of Personalized Adaptive Learning (PAL) a growing priority for both governments and social sector initiatives. While PAL adoption was predominantly driven by government efforts until last year, 2024 has been a turning point, with several large foundations integrating remedial learning in their education programmes. We’ve had the opportunity to work on implementing PAL on tablets,  PAL-based digital libraries and even PAL on smart class.

How Does PAL Address Learning Gaps?

PAL bridges historical learning gaps by creating personalized learning paths tailored to each student’s needs, focusing on remedial learning. Guided by the EdTech Tuna Framework, most PAL solution starts with a diagnostic test for each chapter. Based on the results, it generates a personalized learning path with adaptive practice questions and remedial video lessons. This ensures students can address their historical learning gaps and achieve grade-level proficiency, mastering every chapter step by step.

iPrep PAL solution is used by more than 2 lakh students, empowering them to cover their gaps in a non judgemental learning environment. In 2024, our iPrep PAL solution recorded over 1.75 lakh hours of usage.  In a government implementation of PAL on tablets, we observed a 38% to 44% improvement in learning, from the initial diagnostic test to the final test, highlighting students’ progress toward achieving grade-level proficiency.

If you are looking for a practical solution to complement the revised no-detention policy and support students, teachers and parents, you can take a demo of our PAL Solution by contacting us +91 7678265039. You can also share your details here or write to us share@idreameducation.org

A Look Back at 2024 Emerging EdTech Trends & Preparing for 2025

Posted on by Ayushi Agarwal

Wishing you a very Happy New Year! Here’s to a great year ahead, filled with meaningful collaborations to empower last-mile learners and make a lasting impact in education.

Cover image of the blog on Happy New Year wishes from iDream Education with a focus on emerging EdTech trends for 2024 that aim to shape impactful learning solutions in 2025

As 2024 comes to a close, we wanted to highlight some of the emerging trends which we are deducing from the kind of implementation we are doing through our social sector and government partnerships. We believe these will be relevant and NGOs, CSR, System Integrators, government and other partners in the education ecosystem must watch out for them as they plan projects in the year 2025. 

Emerging EdTech Trends

  • One of the most impactful and emerging EdTech trends we’ve observed is the growing adoption of a dedicated smart classroom for each grade. This eliminates the hassle of complicated timetables, avoids the scramble to align teacher schedules, or waiting for the smart class slot. Subject teachers can simply step into their classrooms and teach seamlessly using textbooks, digital boards, and engaging digital content in one go. While it may cost more per school, but utilisation is better and hence the impact is more
  • District government offices are increasingly investing in setting up learning centres in a district. This combines vibrant learning spaces with bean bags, colorful walls, motivational posters, digital learning options, tablet based digital libraries and more such equipment. These centers are built to attract local students, encouraging play-based learning and becoming a starting point to experience digital learning.
  • The emergence of PAL in the social sector for adaptive learning has gained traction. Until last year, we saw  PAL being mostly adopted at the government level. But this year, it’s been exciting to work with several large foundations to set up PAL-based digital libraries. The focus on bridging historical learning gaps through remedial learning has grown significantly this year, making it a key consideration for impactful education initiatives in 2025.
  • Another increasing focus of the government and social sector is on experiential teacher training. This has always been a gap but now even state and central governments are working on creating guidelines to prioritize experiential teacher training for seamless adoption of digital learning solutions. 
  • One of the most significant trends emerging in social sector and government initiatives is the shift towards project-level monitoring of usage. In earlier years, NGOs and CSRs primarily relied on qualitative data gathered through stakeholder surveys, often conducted by the implementing organization. This approach carried the risk of data manipulation and lacked transparency. However, things are evolving rapidly. Today, NGOs and CSR organizations are demanding data-driven insights and measurable outcomes. It’s becoming essential for implementing agencies to provide regular, seamless data updates—ideally through monthly dashboards that enable transparency, continuous monitoring, and actionable reporting. 

Looking Ahead

As we prepare for 2025, these emerging trends offer a roadmap for anyone seeking to make a significant impact in education. From empowering teachers to engaging students, the focus remains on creating joyful, effective, and inclusive learning environments with strong adoption of implemented solutions.

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We look forward to working with NGOs, CSR, system integrators, government and other partners in the education ecosystem in 2025 to enable digital learning for more learners through strategic investments. If you’d like to know more about our digital classroom solutions, you may contact us at +91 7678265039. You can also share your details here or write to us at share@idreameducation.org.

NCERT Digital Content To Make Classroom Teaching Interactive, Engaging, and Real-Life Connected

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Classroom teaching has always been about more than just textbooks and blackboards. At its core, classroom teaching aims to bridge the gap between theoretical concepts and real-world applications, helping students see how their lessons relate to everyday life. However, engaging every student in a classroom can be challenging, especially with varying learning styles and interests. So, how can we make learning more interactive and relevant for all? That’s where the essence of NCERT Content approaches comes into play, turning lessons into engaging, real-life learning experiences.

Rationalising Textbooks is a Significant Step of NCERT Towards Meaningful Learning

The COVID-19 pandemic brought unprecedented challenges to education, pushing teachers and policymakers to rethink traditional approaches to teaching and learning. One such step was the rationalisation of NCERT textbooks. This exercise, grounded in the principles of the National Education Policy 2020, aimed to lighten the academic burden on students while enhancing the quality of learning.

By streamlining content across subjects and classes, NCERT ensured that textbooks focus on essential learning outcomes, leaving room for students to explore concepts in depth. Here are the key aspects of this rationalisation:

  • Focus on Literature Genres: The revised NCERT textbooks ensure that literary works included are appropriate for the cognitive and emotional stages of learners. This thoughtful selection promotes an appreciation for language and literature, fostering language proficiency in a structured manner.
  • Emphasis on Learning Outcomes: Each chapter and exercise is now aligned with specific learning outcomes, helping teachers and students focus on achieving measurable skills and understanding. This clarity ensures that learning objectives are met effectively at every stage.
  • Reducing Curriculum Load: By eliminating redundant or non-essential content, the curriculum addresses the stress and challenges students faced during the pandemic. This lighter load encourages better retention and engagement without the pressure of excessive examination content.
  • Promoting Self and Peer Learning: Content has been curated to support independent and peer-based learning. This empowers students to explore concepts at their own pace, making learning more inclusive and accessible, even with minimal teacher intervention.
  • Contextual Relevance: Irrelevant or outdated content has been removed to keep the material aligned with current educational and societal needs. This ensures that students engage with meaningful content that resonates with the present context.

These updates in NCERT textbooks reflect its commitment to making education not just more manageable but also more meaningful. By prioritising experiential and outcome-driven learning, the rationalised textbooks set the stage for classrooms to evolve into hubs of creativity and critical thinking.

NCERT content is diverse and caters to the holistic development of students across different educational levels. Here are the primary types of NCERT content:

1. Textbooks

  • Standardized textbooks for K-12, aligned with the CBSE curriculum and NEP guidelines
  • Available in multiple languages such as Hindi, English, and regional languages
  • Cover subjects such as Mathematics, Science, Social Science, Languages, and more

2. Exemplar Problems

  • Practice books with advanced questions to help students enhance problem-solving skills
  • Focus on critical thinking and conceptual clarity in subjects like Mathematics and Science

3. Lab Manuals

  • Step-by-step guides for conducting experiments in subjects like Physics, Chemistry, and Biology
  • Include safety guidelines, observations, and practical questions

4. Digital Content (ePathshala)

  • Interactive e-books, videos, and supplementary resources accessible online and offline
  • Designed to make learning engaging and accessible for diverse learners

5. Teacher Handbooks and Manuals

  • Guides for teachers to understand the pedagogy and delivery of NCERT content
  • Include innovative teaching strategies and classroom management tips

6. Audio-Visual Learning Materials

  • NCERT Youtube Channel and DIKSHA offers students access to educational videos, animations, and audio content to complement textbook learning
  • The content caters to different learning styles and make complex topics easier to understand

7. Assessment Tools

8. Supplementary Reading Materials

  • NCERT also offers books such as “Barkha Series” and “Aao Bune Kahaniyan” for early literacy and creativity
  • This is to promote  reading habits and language development

9. Special Content for Inclusive Education

10. Skill Development Resources

  • NCERT also offers vocational education content aligned with 21st-century skills
  • Focus areas of content includes IT, agriculture, retail, and other vocational subjects

The diversity of NCERT content reflects its comprehensive approach to addressing various aspects of learning. From textbooks and supplementary readers to activity books and practice materials, NCERT covers a wide range of educational needs. This well-rounded approach ensures that students not only achieve academic excellence but also develop critical thinking, practical learning, theoretical understanding, creativity, and development of 21st century skills. 

However, with such a broad spectrum of resources, it becomes essential to provide students and teachers with centralized access to all these materials in one place. 

This is where NCERT digital content on iPrep can support your teachers

iPrep brings together all types of NCERT content in a unified way, making it easier for teachers to teach and for students to learn. Whether you need to clarify a concept, prepare for exams, or engage in experiential learning you can use NCERT digital content on iPrep to  make classroom teaching interactive, engaging, and real-life connected.  

Want to Know About What NCERT Digital Content on iPrep Has for You?

NCERT digital content on iPrep brings to you a comprehensive collection in both English and Hindi, covering a wide range of subjects for a well-rounded K-12 learning experience. Whether you’re a student, teacher, or parent, you can access engaging and interactive content designed to simplify complex concepts and make learning enjoyable.

  • In English, the NCERT digital content on iPrep spans core subjects such as Math, EVS, English Grammar, Literature, Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and History, along with subjects that foster critical thinking, such as Economics, Psychology, and Political Science. You’ll also find specialized topics like Micro Economics, Statistics, Business Studies, Accountancy, and Informatics Practices. To support academic learning and early learners, the platform includes Book Library, Structured Assessment, Puzzles, Rhymes, Life Skills, Safety Rules, and Story-Based Learning, ensuring holistic growth. 
  • In Hindi, the NCERT digital content covers a similar breadth, including गणित, पर्यावरण विज्ञान, भौतिक विज्ञान, and जीवविज्ञान, along with enriching subjects like इतिहास, नागरिक शास्त्र, and भारतीय अर्थव्यवस्था. There’s also ample focus on हिन्दी साहित्य, हिन्दी व्याकरण, and संस्कृत, ensuring students get access to culturally relevant content. Early learners benefit from resources on सामान्य जागरूकता and कहानी आधारित शिक्षा, which nurture curiosity and foundational skills.

With iPrep, students and teachers don’t just get access to NCERT digital content—they get an ecosystem that encourages bilingual learning, supports diverse educational needs, and aligns with the latest NEP 2024 guidelines. 

Seamless Access to Multicategory NCERT Digital Content on iPrep

Understanding the diverse learning needs and styles of students, iPrep offers a curated and created comprehensive collection of NCERT digital content. This ensures that teaching and learning are seamless, interactive, and accessible to all. 

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An image showcasing multiple categories of NCERT digital content available on iPrep by iDream Education, highlighting animated video lessons, practice questions, interactive simulations, practical syllabus books, notes, designed for K-12 students

Look at iPrep’s NCERT digital content categories

  • Animated Video Lessons: Designed in Hindi and English, these video lessons for all subjects and classes bridge classroom learning with real-life applications/concepts. This simplifies concepts, enhances comprehension, and ensures long-term retention. Students grasp topics more effectively through relatable and visually engaging content.
  • Practice Questions: Our in-house repository of NCERT-aligned practice questions helps students evaluate their understanding topic by topic. This hands-on approach gives them foundational clarity and prepares them for exams.
  • NCERT Syllabus Books (PDFs): Digital replicas of NCERT textbooks are available for quick reference. The ability to zoom into PDFs enhances the visual experience in classrooms, making them ideal for both teaching and learning.
  • Revision Notes: For quick preparation before exams or lessons, iPrep offers concise notes aligned with NCERT content. These are perfect for students and teachers looking to reinforce key concepts.
  • STEM Activity Videos: STEM activity videos for Science (Classes 5–12) add a gamified layer to learning. They encourage students to strategize, analyze, and make real-time decisions, making Science lessons both interactive and engaging.
  • Practical Video: These lab practical videos help students visually understand how experiments should be conducted, providing guidance on measurements, quality, solutions, and the proper use of lab equipment.
  • Interactive Simulations: For Math and Science topics, iPrep provides interactive simulations in Hindi and English. These allow students to engage with key concepts in real time, deepening their understanding of topics such as friction, Ohm’s Law and more.
  • Activity Videos: Curated from DIKSHA and other Open Educational Resources (OER), iPrep also offers activity videos for subjects such as Math, EVS, Science, Physics, and Chemistry providing students with an engaging, experiential learning approach.
  • Digital Book Library: iPrep’s digital library offers a diverse collection of books across subjects such as Arts, History, Science, and Social Studies. Students can also explore biographies, storybooks, and comics, fostering in-depth understanding, awareness and knowledge exploration.

With this comprehensive NCERT digital content on iPrep, teachers can make classroom teaching interactive, engaging, and real-life connected.

How can teachers use different categories of NCERT Digital content in their teaching and classrooms?

Animated Video Lessons:

Teachers can utilize animated video lessons as a supplement to their explanations. After introducing concepts themselves, they can play these videos to reinforce understanding. The visual and engaging format enhances comprehension, making lessons more engaging and easier to grasp. These videos can be particularly useful for:

  • Reviewing topics after teaching
  • Simplifying complex or challenging concepts for students

Practice Activities

After teaching a specific topic, teachers can use practice exercises to assess students’ comprehension. These can also serve as:

  • Tools for conducting quick games or quizzes
  • Surprise tests or interactive sessions to reinforce lessons

NCERT Syllabus Books:

Digital NCERT textbooks are valuable in schools where students lack physical textbooks. Also, it can be used by teachers in multiple ways:

  • Teachers can conduct reading sessions with students, explaining concepts as they go
  • Using smart class hardware like Interactive Flat Panels (IFPs), these books can be zoomed in or out to enhance the visual experience for all students in the classroom

Notes for Revision:

Teachers can use topic wise pre-prepared notes to:

  • Revisit foundational concepts before starting a new chapter, ensuring no gaps in prior learning
  • Revise entire lessons for the whole class or for students who missed previous sessions

STEM Videos for Projects:

STEM-focused videos can be a great resource when assigning science and math projects. They help:

  • It can be used to inspire students to apply problem-solving skills and make real-time decisions
  • Stem Video can be used by teachers to prepare students for interschool competitions or enhance regular classroom activities

Lab Practical Videos:

This category of NCERT digital content can be used by teachers for:

  • Visual demonstration of experiments before students perform them
  • Before conducting actual experiments, reducing the risk of mishaps
  • These videos are also helpful for teachers in schools that don’t have proper labs, with this at least students get experience of lab equipment, solutions, and how experiments are performed.

Interactive Simulations:

Teachers can bring life to lessons by using the simulations category of NCERT digital content. This content categories can help teachers conduct engaging classroom session by:

  • Conducting group exercises where students interact with variables such as  weight, pressure, motion. This will enhance their understanding of interrelated real phenomena and how they work by practically experiencing it.

Activity Videos for Projects:

This NCERT digital content category on iPrep can be used by teachers for achieving curriculum and beyond curriculum goals where:

  • They can use activity-based videos to guide students in creating their own projects. 
  • These videos are useful for encouraging hands-on learning using easily available material around students

Digital Book Library:

The digital book library can be a resource during free periods or when teachers are absent. Students can:

  • Explore NCERT content independently
  • Dive deeper into topics of personal interest, fostering curiosity and self-learning

By integrating iPrep’s NCERT digital content categories creatively and purposefully, teachers can enhance their classroom experience, making learning interactive, engaging, and real-life connected for students.

If you’re looking to integrate NCERT digital content into your school or education project on any digital classroom device of your choice, you may contact us at +91 7678265039. You can also share your details here or write to us at share@idreameducation.org. To ensure a smooth experience, we can also provide smart classroom hardware preinstalled with LMS and preloaded NCERT Digital Content for your schools.

Understand Foundational Literacy and Numeracy Under NEP 2020

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What is Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN)?

Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) refers to the essential skills in reading, writing, and basic arithmetic that children need to build a strong learning foundation during their early years (0-8 years). As highlighted in the NEP 2020, amongst all the initiatives the NIPUN Bharat Mission stands out as a key priority. The Nipun Bharat mission aims at ensuring that every child achieves foundational literacy and numeracy by the end of Grade 3.

According to NEP 2020, over five crore children in India’s elementary schools lack foundational literacy and numeracy (FLN) skills. This challenge is even greater for first-generation learners who lack a supportive home environment for early learning. Without FLN, these children are left grappling with gaps that hinder their ability to learn and grow, creating a cycle of educational disadvantage. 

To address this, the NIPUN Bharat program, launched in 2021, aims to ensure every child in India achieves FLN by the end of Class 3 by 2026-27. 

As part of the Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Samagra Shiksha, NIPUN Bharat program introduced a five-tier implementation framework encompassing the National, State, District, Block, and school levels in every State and Union Territory. With FLN as its cornerstone, the program envisions a future where foundational learning is no longer a barrier but a bridge to greater academic achievements.

What makes FLN so essential? 

Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN), as outlined in NEP 2020, is more than just the basics of reading, writing, and arithmetic. It’s about engaging children in ways that feel meaningful and fun. Think of it as helping them discover how to communicate effectively, solve everyday problems, and think critically. It’s not just about books—it’s about building self-confidence and curiosity, creating a strong foundation for them to explore and understand the world around them while setting the stage for lifelong learning.

What does FLN Include as per NEP 2020?

The NIPUN Bharat Mission was launched by the Ministry of Education as a flagship initiative under NEP 2020. FLN aims to create a joyful, engaging, and inclusive learning environment where children can thrive. Activities such as storytelling, play-based learning, rhymes, music, art, and local crafts are integral to the curriculum. The FLN skills not only promote academic learning but also enhance a child’s creativity, empathy, and cultural understanding.

  • For instance, storytelling introduces children to new perspectives and helps them understand the world around them. Through stories, they learn about diverse cultures, values, and ways of thinking, which sparks their imagination and enhances comprehending abilities. Similarly, play and hands-on activities stimulate curiosity and encourage active exploration, while rhymes and music support language rhythm and memorization. These interactive methods help children develop essential skills like critical thinking, problem-solving, and motor coordination in a fun and joyful way.

FLN under NEP 2020 adopts a structured yet flexible approach, focusing on holistic learning outcomes for children from preschool to Grade 3. These outcomes are outlined in a spiraling manner, meaning they gradually build upon previous knowledge and skills as children progress through their early education years. This approach ensures that every child achieves a solid foundation for reading, writing, and arithmetic, alongside emotional and social well-being. By integrating creative and experiential learning, NEP 2020 envisions FLN as the stepping stone to healthy, happy, and well-rounded development for every child.

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State-Led Initiatives Driving the NIPUN Bharat Vision 

The Government of India launched the NIPUN Bharat (National Initiative for Proficiency in Reading with Understanding and Numeracy) mission as part of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. States across the country have adopted this vision with unique localized programs aimed at enhancing the quality of foundational education. Some noteworthy examples are:

Mission Prerna by UP Government 

Mission Prerna, a flagship program under the Basic Shiksha Department of Uttar Pradesh, was conceptualized to transform education in over 1.6 lakh schools. This initiative emphasizes achieving foundational literacy and numeracy for children in grades 1-5, enabling them to read with comprehension and perform basic arithmetic calculations—critical skills that set the stage for lifelong learning.

Key goals and features of Mission Prerna include:

  • Ensuring 80% of students in every school, block, and district achieve foundational learning skills.
  • Schools and regions meeting the benchmarks are declared as Prerak Blocks, Prerak Districts, Prerak Mandals, and ultimately contributing to a Prerak Pradesh.
  • Achieving foundational literacy numeracy for all children by March 2022 to boost overall student outcomes statewide.

Nipun Haryana by Haryana Government

Launched on July 30, 2021, Nipun Haryana aligns with NEP 2020 to prioritize foundational literacy and numeracy. The mission aims to ensure that children in Haryana achieve grade-level proficiency in Hindi, English, and mathematics by Grade 3.

Key initiatives include:

  • A 5-day program designed to train and equip teachers with strategies to enhance FLN skills
  • Endline assessments conducted at the close of each academic year to measure progress and refine interventions

Padhi Punjab and Padhao Punjab

Punjab has been at the forefront of addressing foundational literacy and numeracy (FLN) challenges through its comprehensive Padho Punjab Padhao Punjab program. Punjab’s Project Management Unit (PMU) facilitated a baseline study across grades 2, 3, and 4 using the Tangerine app. It is a digital tool optimized for offline data collection. This study aimed to assess students’ current learning levels and establish district-specific targets to achieve foundational literacy and numeracy (FLN) goals, ensuring data-driven and targeted educational interventions​

Key initiatives include:

  • Providing teachers with lesson plans, teaching materials, and assessment tools. These resources are designed to make learning more engaging and effective, shifting the focus from rote learning to conceptual understanding.
  • The program includes teacher training in areas such as English language skills, soft skills, and interactive teaching techniques. 

Mission Ankur by Madhya Pradesh Government

Mission Ankur is a state-led initiative by the Madhya Pradesh government. The initiative is dedicated to improving Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) for students in grades 1–3. With the ambitious goal of achieving universal FLN skills by 2026–2027, Mission Ankur embodies the spirit of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and aligns with the NIPUN Bharat initiative.

Key initiatives include:

  • Developing learning materials tailored to foundational skills for creating inclusive learning experience for children
  • Capacity building for teachers through targeted training programs on using learning material and engaging children in learning activities.

These statewide focus on FLN demonstrate how state-specific efforts can complement the national vision of NIPUN Bharat. These initiatives are critical for bridging learning gaps, equipping students with foundational skills, and empowering them to excel academically and beyond.

What are The Key Components of Foundational Literacy and Numeracy for Achieving the NIPUN Bharat Mission

List of components of foundational literacy and foundational numeracy as outlined under the NIPUN Bharat Mission

Key Components of Foundational Literacy

Oral Language Development:

Developing oral language lays the foundation for effective communication. Activities focus on enhancing listening comprehension, expanding oral vocabulary, and nurturing meaningful conversation skills. Interactive learning material such as storytelling, audio-based exercises, and role-playing conversations make learning engaging and relatable for early learners.

Decoding:

Decoding bridges the gap between written symbols and their corresponding sounds. This helps early learners to recognize words accurately. Interactive phonics games, letter-sound matching, and picture library help children connect sounds with letters in a fun  way.

Fluency in Reading:

Fluency combines accuracy, speed, comprehension, and expression to build confident readers. Activities such as interactive read-aloud sessions, and expressive storytelling encourage children to read smoothly while understanding the text.

Reading Comprehension:

In this skill, early learners start by understanding what a text says, picking out important information, and thinking about its meaning. It helps them make sense of stories and learn from what they read 

Writing:

Building writing skills involves learning to write “aksharas” and simple words, and gradually using writing as a tool to express ideas, tell stories, and share feelings. 

Key Components of Foundational  Numeracy

Foundational numeracy is the ability of early learners to understand and use basic math concepts in real-life situations. Here are its five essential components of Foundational  Numeracy:

Pre-Number Notions

This involves early understanding of numbers, such as counting, recognizing numbers, comparing, and sequencing. It’s the foundation for understanding the number system.

Numbers and Operations

Students learn to represent numbers using the base-ten system and apply mathematical concepts such as  addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division to solve simple problems.

Shapes and Geometrical Understanding

Recognizing and working with shapes helps early learners understand symmetry, patterns, and spatial relationships, enabling them to apply these concepts in everyday contexts.

Measurement

From measuring lengths to understanding weight, time, and volume, students apply these skills in practical scenarios while mastering standard units and basic calculations.

Data Handling

In early age, children learn to identify and interpret patterns, organize data, and draw conclusions from simple charts, graphs, and tables, making sense of everyday information.

Building a strong foundation for lifelong learning is essential, and the NIPUN Bharat Mission under NEP 2020 gives us clear objectives on how to achieve this. Here’s how we can approach it:

Infographic summarizing the objectives of the NIPUN Bharat Mission under NEP 2020, focusing on foundational literacy and numeracy

Objective 1 of Nipun Bharat: Inclusive Classroom Environments

We need to make sure our classrooms are welcoming to every child. This means incorporating play, discovery, and activity-based teaching methods that connect to what children experience in their daily lives. Using children’s home languages in teaching also helps them feel included and valued.

Objective 2 of Nipun Bharat: Motivating Early Learners to be Independent Readers and Writers

Our goal needs to inspire children to become independent readers and writers. By focusing on their comprehension and practical skills, we can help them build reading and writing habits that last a lifetime. This way, they learn to enjoy and benefit from books and writing as they grow.

Objective 3 of Nipun Bharat: Developing Numeracy and Spatial Skills

Teaching children to understand reasoning in areas like numbers, measurements, and shapes helps them build strong problem-solving skills. By developing numeracy and spatial understanding, we prepare them to approach challenges independently and confidently.

Objective 4 of Nipun Bharat: High-Quality, Culturally Responsive Materials

Providing teaching materials that are high-quality and culturally relevant is a must. When materials are in children’s familiar languages and reflect their culture, they learn better and stay more engaged. This makes learning meaningful and relatable.

Objective 5 of Nipun Bharat: Ongoing Teacher Training

Teachers are the backbone of education, so we need to support them continuously. Capacity building of teachers, head teachers, academic resource persons, and education administrators stay informed and effective in teaching pedagogies and learning materials.

Objective 6 of Nipun Bharat: Involving All Stakeholders

Lifelong learning is not just about what happens in the classroom. Teachers, parents, students, communities, and policymakers all need to be involved. When everyone contributes, we create a strong support system that helps children learn and grow.

Objective 7 of Nipun Bharat: Assessments That Help Learning

Assessments should be part of the learning process. For this, we need to include activities like group work, project work, quizzes, role plays, games, and oral presentations. These methods make assessments less stressful and more useful in understanding how well a child is learning.

Objective 8 of Nipun Bharat: Tracking Learning Progress

Keeping track of each child’s progress helps us see how they are developing and what support they need. Regular tracking ensures that every child’s learning needs are met and helps identify areas that need attention.

At iDream Education, we’ve designed iPrep FLN digital content to align with these objectives. Our content for early learners addresses the focus areas of foundational literacy and foundational numeracy. Adding a quick FLN Content summary for you:

  • Comprehensive Subject Coverage: Multimedia content for Literacy (English and Hindi), Numeracy (Maths), EVS, Socio-Emotional Learning, and Health & Physical Well-being for classes PS1 to 2.
  • ECE Curriculum aligned Assessments: Image-based assessments for Literacy, Numeracy, and EVS, tailored to classes PS1 to 2.
  • Engaging Worksheets: We offer worksheets covering Literacy, Numeracy, EVS, Socio-Emotional Learning, and Health & Physical Well-being for early learners.
  • Classroom Activities and activity video: Playful and engaging activities designed for Numeracy, EVS, Hindi, and English for PS1 to 2, enabling hands-on learning experiences.
  • Puzzles and Multimedia: Age-appropriate problem solving content for children aged 3-8 to stimulate curiosity and critical thinking.
  • Syllabus  and audio Books: While there are no prescribed syllabus books, we’ve aligned relevant books with essential topics for these foundational classes.
  • Extensive Digital Library: iPrep’s FLN content also includes storybooks, picture books, rhymes, and other age-appropriate materials to make learning fun and engaging.

Instructional Handbook for Teachers and Parents:

  • For Anganwadi Facilitators/Primary School teachers: Videos on how to plan daily activities and effectively use the provided material to teach concepts easily.
  • For Parents: Multimedia guides with activity ideas to help parents teach basic concepts at home.
  • Additional Resources: First aid multimedia, picture libraries, and more to support holistic learning.

Through iPrep FLN content, we aim to empower teachers, parents, and Anganwadi workers with resources that simplify teaching and make learning joyful for children. If you are working to enhance foundational literacy and numeracy under NEP 2020, we would be happy to give you a demo of our NCF and NCERT aligned FLN Content. To schedule a demo, you can contact us at +91 7678265039 or share your details here. You can also write to us share@idreameducation.org

Complete Guide to Smart Classroom Implementation: Hardware, LMS, Digital Content & Reporting

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As the world rapidly shifts toward digital innovation, education must keep pace to prepare students for a future brimming with digital opportunities. Yet, traditional teaching methods often fall short in engaging students and addressing diverse learning needs, especially in underserved schools. The National Education Policy (NEP) has emphasized the need for technology-driven classrooms to bridge these gaps. A Smart classroom, also known as a Digital Classroom with its interactive digital content and curriculum alignment, complements teaching and learning in classrooms. With support from government programs, CSR initiatives, and educational foundations, many schools now have access to smart class technology. These smart classes are bringing lessons to life with digital content, videos, and interactive tools, helping students understand and enjoy learning better.

The Government of India has been making significant strides in integrating smart classroom solutions across schools to leverage technology and make learning more engaging and impactful 

With initiatives such as the ICT under Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan, Operation Digital Board, PM eVIDYA program, and more the focus has shifted towards leveraging technology to address the challenges of traditional teaching methods. Smart classrooms equipped with LMS, digital content, interactive tools, multimedia resources, tech enabled assessment, bridge courses are helping teachers bridge learning gaps, enhance teacher-student interaction, and cater to diverse learning needs. These initiatives are aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which emphasizes the integration of technology to foster experiential and personalized learning.

Focused efforts of Government on smart classroom implementation includes:
  • Equipping government schools with projectors, interactive digital boards, interactive white boards, interactive flat panels, smart TVs, laptops, and more such devices.
  • Enabling devices with preinstalled Learning Management system also known as LMS software
  • Providing created and curated digital content in Hindi, English and Local languages aligned with National/StateBoard education goals
  • Integrated monitoring and reporting for tracking usage and taking data driven decisions to improve learning outcomes.

The push for smart classrooms highlights the government’s commitment to equipping students with 21st-century skills and preparing them for a technology-driven future.

Explore the Types of Smart Classrooms: Which One Fits Your School?

India’s journey towards digitizing education has brought a variety of smart classroom solutions to suit every school’s unique needs and budget. But how do you know which setup is right for your school? Let’s break it down into three types:

Basic Smart ClassroomsIntermediate Smart ClassroomsAdvanced Smart Classrooms 
These setups are ideal for schools with limited budgets or infrastructure. Typically, they include a projector or Smart TV, a computing device like a laptop, and pre-loaded digital content aligned with the curriculum.

Perfect for schools with limited resources, this setup supplements traditional teaching into a more engaging experience without the need for hefty investments. It’s a great starting point to introduce digital learning in your schools.		These setups build upon the basic model with the inclusion of interactive features like touch-enabled display panels or digital whiteboards that let teachers write, draw, and interact directly on the screen.

This type of smart classroom setup integrated with LMS and digital content balances cost and functionality, making it a popular choice for semi-urban and urban schools.		For schools ready to go all-in on tech, Advanced Smart Classrooms are the way to go. This includes hardware such as Interactive Flat Panels (IFPs), adaptive learning, AI-enabled tools, and real-time collaboration software.

They often include capabilities for virtual reality (VR) experiences, personalized learning modules, and reporting and analytics for tracking student usage and progress.

Advanced setups align with the vision of 21st-century classrooms, where education is immersive and technology-driven.

So, which type of smart classroom resonates with your school’s vision? To Plan with us you may contact us at: +91 7678265039 or share your details here

Must-Have Smart Classroom Equipments for Setting Up Smart Classes in Your Schools or in Education Program

Smart Class hardware

Image showing three smart class hardware options: interactive flat panel, smart TV, and projector. Make a decision based on essential smart class features you need in classrooms.
  • When planning a smart classroom setup, your choice of hardware should align with your teaching goals, classroom size, and budget. Interactive flat panels (IFPs) are great for high-end setups offering touch-based interactivity, while projectors and Smart TVs are more budget-friendly options. Each smart class hardware type serves a unique purpose, ensuring schools can customize solutions to meet specific learning needs effectively.
  • Interactive flat panels, also known as smart boards, digital boards, or interactive white boards, are gaining popularity among government projects, CSR initiatives, NGOs, and schools due to their user-friendly design and specs of flat panels. These interactive touch panels combine display and interaction, enabling teachers to use multimedia content to enhance their instruction and facilitate better student engagement. Their durability, ease of installation, and ability to operate without external devices make them a preferred choice for organizations looking to create sustainable smart classroom solutions.

Tablet for Teachers

  • Based on our extensive collaboration with teachers, we’ve observed that teachers are most at ease with Android-based mobile devices. This familiarity makes Android tablets a seamless and intuitive choice for integrating technology into teaching practices, particularly in a smart classroom setup. Tablets leverage their comfort with smartphones while offering a larger, more versatile platform to explore advanced teaching methods.
  • When paired with a teacher-focused app designed for practical teaching needs—such as lesson planning, resource curation, creating personalized tests, and assignments—Android tablets for teachers in smart classrooms become powerful tools for enhancing classroom learning. With our iPrep Coach app, teachers can plan lessons, craft engaging content, and deliver tailored learning experiences that align with what they want students to learn, making the transition to smart classrooms both smooth and effective.

Learning Management System 

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  • A well-designed Learning Management System (LMS) is the pillar of effective e-learning infrastructure in smart classrooms. It empowers teachers with structured and seamless access to digital learning resources, ensuring a user-friendly experience. An intuitive LMS allows teachers to effortlessly switch between grades, language and subjects, aligning the content with their specific teaching goals. This structured approach not only saves time but also ensures that digital learning on smart classroom devices becomes a natural extension of everyday classroom teaching.
  • iPrep, our smart classroom LMS is thoughtfully designed based on universal design principles, ensuring inclusivity and ease of use. With its intuitive, bilingual user interface, teachers can navigate the platform and access content with minimal effort. This design supports efficient classroom instruction, enabling teachers to focus on teaching rather than the complexity of technology.

Digital Learning Content

  • Smart classrooms without preloaded digital learning content leave teachers struggling to find relevant teaching material online. This wastes valuable teaching time and compromises the quality of lessons. With curriculum-aligned content preloaded on smart classroom devices, teachers can focus entirely on teaching. They simply plug in the device, play the content, and deliver engaging lessons effortlessly.
  • Our rich and comprehensive digital learning content, aligned with National and State boards, is available for all teachers from kindergarten to class 12 in Hindi, English, and regional languages. Covering multiple categories like animated video lessons, revision notes, quizzes, and simulations, it empowers teachers to address different learning objectives—whether enhancing comprehension, conducting assessments, or bringing concepts to life through interactive experiences.
  • Our digital content goes beyond academics by offering a rich digital library with over 5,000 titles, including stories, poems, life skills, value education, inspirational biographies, Ramayana and more. This ensures that students can engage in meaningful, holistic learning experiences during free periods or when a subject teacher is unavailable, fostering curiosity, creativity, and personal growth.

Data Driven Insights with Integrated Reporting and Analytics

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  • Smart classrooms without integrated reporting often lead to underutilization, leaving stakeholders such as government agencies, CSR funders, and NGOs unable to measure the impact of their investment. Therefore when choosing smart classroom equipment, choose LMS that provides integrated reporting features, where you can track smart classroom usage. This will help you ensure accountability and enable better allocation of resources and funds to drive meaningful outcomes.
  • Our Smart Classroom LMS records smart classroom usage offline and syncs reports to a project-level dashboard whenever the device connects to the internet. This allows project officials to monitor real-time performance and identify gaps in adoption. Data-driven insights from the dashboard empower them to implement targeted strategies to increase teacher usage and optimize the usage of smart classroom solutions.

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Benefits of Smart Classrooms: Why It is Needed in 21st Century Schools

Infographic illustrating the benefits of smart classrooms implemented by iDream Education

Improved Student Engagement

Smart classroom setup significantly enhances student engagement by offering teachers a variety of tools and resources to make learning more dynamic and interactive. With access to textbook-aligned content in multiple formats, teachers can tailor their teaching approach based on the day’s objectives or the students’ needs. For instance, they can use video lessons to simplify complex concepts for better comprehension, conduct surprise practice sessions to gauge students’ learning levels in an engaging way, or leverage interactive whiteboards to break down instructions visually. Moreover, these tools allow teachers to involve students actively, such as asking them to explain concepts to the other students. This fosters collaborative and interactive learning experiences that make classroom sessions more lively, impactful and engaging.

  • An example of this is our smart classrooms implementation in 10 Army Goodwill Schools, Kashmir along with digital libraries and a mobile app. Two years after implementing the setup, we conducted a midline assessment of students in Grades 6 to 10 to measure their improvement and engagement. The results were promising: student attendance increased from 70% to 90%, indicating a clear boost in student engagement. Additionally, over 3,000 hours of Smart Class usage were logged, along with extensive use of tablets in digital libraries, further highlighting the positive impact of the intervention on both learning and engagement.

Improvement in Classroom Performance

Smart classrooms contribute significantly to improved classroom performance by fostering interactivity, enhancing comprehension, and increasing student engagement. When teachers can actively engage students and make concepts easier to understand, it not only helps students retain information more effectively but also encourages them to take an interest in classroom learning. This combination of factors creates an environment conducive to better academic outcomes.

  • An example of this is our large-scale implementation of 50 smart classrooms in schools across East Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya, in collaboration with the district government. With consistent efforts from teachers, project funders, and our team, this initiative has led to a significant improvement in student outcomes, increasing the Class X board exam pass rate from 25-28% to an impressive 60%. This improvement in performance highlights the potential of smart classrooms to enhance educational outcomes when implemented thoughtfully.” Read More about the implementation

Improved Interaction Between Students and Teachers

A key factor in boosting engagement and performance is fostering meaningful interaction between students and teachers. The more they engage on lesson concepts, comprehension, and understanding, the more the focus shifts from rote learning to genuine understanding. Smart classroom setups provide teachers with multiple ways to interact with students, such as through visual aids, digital tools, and interactive activities. This diversity not only enhances teacher-student interaction but also helps teachers gauge each student’s understanding level. With this insight, teachers can adjust their teaching methods to accommodate everyone’s needs and ensure no student is left behind. Additionally, students who are less active in traditional classroom settings can be engaged through innovative teaching pedagogies, ensuring they feel included and supported in their learning journey.

  • An example of the impact of smart classrooms on teacher student interaction is seen at the iMpower Centre of Aide et Action, where Interactive Flat Panel (IFP) technology, integrated with LMS and digital content, is implemented. Facilitators at the center have shared a noticeable shift in student behavior. Students, who previously sat quietly with their books and rarely engaged unless asked, are now actively seeking to attend the center. They are showing enthusiasm for learning through the smart class and are even suggesting specific content they would like to explore. This is a clear indication on how smart classroom implementation is increasing interaction between students and teachers.

Access to Diverse Teaching Content: 

Smart classrooms equipped with preloaded, curriculum-aligned digital content provide teachers with a wide range of resources to enhance their teaching. These include textbooks, video lessons, real-time concept demonstrations, and more, allowing teachers to plan lessons that are both engaging and effective. This variety not only enriches lesson planning but also enables teachers to deliver instructions in dynamic ways that cater to different learning styles. Additionally, when the digital content is closely aligned with the curriculum, it seamlessly integrates into the teachers’ lesson plans, making the adoption of smart classrooms feel natural and intuitive. This alignment ensures that teachers can effortlessly incorporate smart classrooms into their everyday teaching, improving both the quality of education and the overall learning experience.

  • In our close collaboration with teachers and by analyzing usage data from reporting dashboards, we observed that teachers have diverse approaches to utilizing smart class content. Based on our reports and interactions, the most favored content among teachers includes animated video lessons, practice exercises, and notes. Teachers often use practice content to engage students through quiz games, integrating learning with fun. Video lessons are preferred for explaining complex concepts, allowing them to better comprehend. Meanwhile, notes are used for quick revision before starting new chapters, helping students retain key information effectively.

Improved Time Efficiency for Teachers: 

Smart classrooms significantly enhance teachers’ time efficiency by providing them with textbook-aligned content in multiple formats, all conveniently accessible in one place. This eliminates the need for extensive research to make lessons engaging and effective. With smart class content, teachers can seamlessly teach concepts, show video lessons for a more comprehensive understanding, and instantly conduct practice sessions to assess how well students have grasped the lesson. Additionally, interactive simulations and hands-on practice bring concepts to life, making lessons more impactful without requiring additional preparation time. This streamlined process allows teachers to focus more on delivering quality education and addressing students’ needs effectively.

  • Teachers often spend hours planning lessons, gathering resources, and finding ways to make their teaching more engaging. With our smart classroom solutions, this effort is significantly reduced. Through close collaboration with teachers, we’ve received testimonials highlighting how curriculum-aligned smart class content across various categories—animated video lessons for complex concepts, practice exercises to assess student understanding, and concise notes for quick reviews is enhancing their teaching process. By seamlessly integrating these resources, teachers now save valuable time and focus more on meaningful teaching and connecting with students, enhancing overall learning outcomes.

With all these benefits, you might assume that implementing smart classrooms would be expensive. However, that’s not the case. 

Smart classroom setups can be tailored to fit your budget, with hardware options that meet your specifications and the unique needs of your classrooms. Additionally, digital content can be customized to align with your school’s curriculum and learning objectives, making it a highly adaptable and budget-friendly solution for schools.

Addressing Smart Classroom Challenges, So You Don’t Have to Worry!

Limited School Infrastructure

We understand that many schools face constraints like a lack of internet connectivity, limited/old/no hardware, or inadequate space for setting up smart classrooms. That’s why we’ve designed our smart class solutions to work seamlessly within these limitations:

  • Offline Access: Our LMS and digital content are fully functional offline after installation. No continuous internet connectivity is required, ensuring uninterrupted learning even in remote areas.
  • Affordable Hardware Options: If your schools lack smart class hardware, we provide budget-friendly solutions tailored to your needs. Already have a setup? No problem! We can integrate our smart classroom LMS and content into your existing system, saving your additional hardware expenses.
  • Flexible Setup: We implement our solutions based on your space and requirements, whether you prefer a single centralized smart class or dedicated setups for individual classes.

Teachers Resistant to Technology

We understand that many teachers hesitate to use technology due to unfamiliarity and concerns about it consuming valuable classroom time. That’s why we’ve designed our smart class solutions to be simple, intuitive, and teacher-friendly:

  • User-Friendly LMS: Our LMS is based on universal design principles, making it as easy to use just like they use an Android app on a smartphone. The interface is intuitive and familiar, ensuring teachers can navigate it without prior technical expertise.
  • Textbook-Aligned Content: The digital content on our smart class setup mirrors textbooks, ensuring teachers feel at ease and confident integrating it into their lessons without any sense of disconnect.
  • Natural Technology Adoption: Teachers can operate the smart classroom setup just like the devices they already use at home, such as TVs or smartphones, leading to natural adoption.
  • Experiential Teacher Training: We provide hands-on training where our on-ground team assists with the setup, installation, and practical guidance. Teachers learn how to use the smart class for diverse purposes—conducting surprise tests, simplifying complex topics through videos, utilizing interactive whiteboards for engaging lessons, and much more.

Confidentiality of Teachers’ Data

We understand that funders, schools, and teachers may have concerns about the privacy of their login details, classroom sessions, and instructional data. That’s why our smart classroom LMS is built with secure and transparent features to ensure confidentiality and effective usage:

  • Unique Login IDs: Each teacher gets a unique login ID, enabling secure access to the learning platform.
  • Shared Access with Flexibility: A single license allows multiple teachers to log in with their IDs and switch seamlessly between grades and languages of their choice, ensuring flexibility in use.
  • Data Transparency: Usage data, such as smart classroom sessions and category usage metrics, is securely recorded. Teachers, school administrators, and project funders can access this data to make informed, data-driven decisions to improve learning outcomes.

Budget Constraints

Worried that implementing a smart classroom might be too expensive? We’ve simplified the process to make it accessible and affordable:

  • Customizable Solutions: Whether you need a complete smart classroom setup or just an LMS and digital content, we tailor the solution to fit your specific needs and budget.
  • Affordable Hardware Coordination: We collaborate with hardware providers on your behalf to ensure you get the required setup at the most competitive price possible.
  • Cost-Effective Implementation: By offering custom solutions, we ensure that smart classrooms are within reach for every school, regardless of budget constraints. Our goal is to make smart classrooms an affordable reality for schools, enabling impactful learning without financial stress.

Time-Consuming Setup

Concerned that setting up smart classrooms might disrupt your school’s routine or take too much time? We’ve streamlined the process to make implementation quick and hassle-free:

  • Efficient Installation and Simplified Setup Requirements: Our on-ground team handles the entire setup and installation process, ensuring minimal disruption to your school’s daily tasks. All it requires is a stand, a screen to mount the device, and a preloaded drive to install the LMS and content. The system is ready for teachers to plug and play content whenever needed.
  • Easy Access for Any Location: Whether your school is in an urban or a remote area, we design our solutions for quick and efficient implementation anywhere.

With our approach, smart classroom implementation and use is effortless, letting schools focus on teaching while we take care of the rest.

Why We Can be Your Trusted Partner for Smart Classroom Success Implementation?

We simplify your journey towards smart classroom adoption with an end-to-end solution that eliminates the need to coordinate with multiple smart class vendors.

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  • Custom Hardware Choices: Whether your budget suits smart TVs, interactive flat panels, digital boards, or interactive white boards, projectors, we provide curated options from the best brands, tailored to your needs.
  • Seamless Delivery & Setup: From hardware delivery to setup, installation, and warranty support, we ensure you get the best smart classroom experience.
  • Preloaded LMS & Digital Content: Your smart classroom devices come equipped with preinstalled LMS and custom digital content aligned with your curriculum, language preferences, and classes. Digital content includes, animated video lessons, syllabus books, repository of practice questions, test, notes, interactive simulations (math and science), practicals, and more. Teachers also get access to content beyond academics including book library, life skills and value education, climate action course and more for holistic growth of students.
  • Aligned with NEP 2020 Principles: Our LMS and digital content are thoughtfully designed to align with the foundational principles of NEP 2020. It emphasizes on experiential learning, curriculum aligned multilingual education, competency-based approaches, inclusivity, equity and holistic growth.
  • On-Ground Installation & Training: Our on-ground team visits each school, installs the setup, and conducts experiential teacher training as per the schedule, ensuring teachers are fully aligned to use the smart classroom regularly.
  • Monitoring & Support: We monitor smart classroom usage and provide detailed reports to project administrators, enabling data-driven decisions for improving learning outcomes. Based on these trends, we also conduct retraining sessions and provide ongoing support to teachers.
  • Recognition & Motivation Programs: To foster a culture of effective technology use, we organize training recognition programs where we certify and reward teachers who regularly use smart classrooms, inspiring others to follow the same.

If you’re planning to implement smart classrooms in your schools or education project, we’d love to connect with you! Let us present the details of our comprehensive end-to-end smart classroom solution tailored for schools. You may call us at +91 7678265039 or share your details here. You can also write to us share@idreameducation.org

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