2. Thought Process of a Rural Parent
Kid is not
Age: 1-3 learning at
My Kid Age: 3-10 school and is
should not be We cannot
playing. Let
like me. He work with my
should grow Kid around, me put him to
to be a let me put work
educated him to free
man school
Kid is doing
great as I
hear from
everyone,
Age 10
let him
continue
4. Existing Knowledge Infrastructure
• 20% primary schools are
single teacher schools
• Shortage of 4 mn
teachers Not Poor
enough quality
teachers teachers
No. of India HK
• Focus on rote as against
PC/1000 Non
2.7 254.2 Low IT creative, hands-on learning
people penetration • Emphasis upon passing
boring
Internet curriculum exams rather than
hosts /1000 0.2 162.8 unlocking creativity
people
Poor High
facilities dropout
rates
• 41% drop out between class I-V
• 31% primary schools do not have proper building • 54% drop out between class I-VII
• 56% primary schools don't offer drinking water • 69% drop out between class I-IX
• 70% bereft of toilet facilities
- ICT for Education: Nidhi Malik Jubin Chheda,
5. Some Statistics
• Absence rate: 24%--Teaching rate 50%
• Teacher to Student ratio is as high as 1:80
• Pratham’s ASER survey: 60% of children aged
7 to 12 cannot read a simple paragraph
• General dissatisfaction: Fraction of children
in private school in India is higher than the
Netherlands and Chile
6. Problems in Rural Education
Students Schools and Teachers
Mal-nutrition Poor infrastructure
Learning Disorders Resource constrained
No parental assistance Teacher to Student
Girl-child issues ratio
High Drop-out rates Limited teacher training
Teacher Absentism
It is multi-fold problem Is e-Learning a Solution?
7. Principles of eLearning
Definition of eLearning
eLearning is the effective teaching and learning
process created by combining digital content
with local tutor support to engage the student
just like the tutor
8. Principles of eLearning
Important Aspects of Definition
effective - learning that succeeds
digitally delivered content - content
delivered electronically, cell phones,
computer etc
engagement – relevant and meaningful
interaction
support - support provided by tutors,
facilitators or course coordinators
9. Current e-Learning Devices:
everyone learns at the same pace
TVs – over 72% of TVs in Indian schools are not put to use
Needs Power, no cable connection
Children like to see movies and do not pay attention
Not Interactive, cannot test instantaneously
Computers – Over 48% of computers are not put to use because of no
power or no skilled trainer
Needs infrastructure and environment
Needs skilled experts
One per child is expensive, repetitive learning is not possible
Projectors
Need power
Expensive bulbs
Not Interactive, cannot test instantaneously
10. ®
pyxoid , a Performance Engaged
Learning Device
Easy and fun to use Personalized pace of learning
Syllabus centric Multi-media oriented
supplemental education learning aid
Works even at 55° C,
Interactive Engaged maintenance free
Learning
State of the art learning Multiple Devices Can be
by enabling multiple charged using Solar Power
content vendors
a revolutionary handheld learning solution
11. 5 keys, more simpler than a
mobile phone
MicroSD expandable • Menu Up and Down
up to 32GB • Select Up and Down
• Volume Control • Next/Previous Track
• Fast Forward/Rewind
USB Port
Lock/Unlock
• Menu Button
• Select Key • Play/Pause/Resume
• Enter Key
• Back Button • Power ON/OFF
• Navigation Key
Charger Port
HDTV Out/Audio Out
• Up to 18,000 hours of Podutors
• 10 hours of battery life
• 60 days of standby
• Anti-glare
12. Device applicability in India
Long battery life and low charge time, also has optional solar
charging kits
As simple as operating a mobile phone
One device trains both teacher and students
Kids can take the device home after school
Statistics in the device can review performance of the
children
Reinforced/Repetitive, Personalized pace of learning ensures
no child is left behind
Zero Maintenance
a disruptive product perfectly suited for the India market
15. Some quotes
“The best device I have seen in my 22 years as
a primary school teacher. I was always scared
with computers, but with these, I am not…
Pochiah, School Principal, Aziz Nagar SSA school
“I am sure the students will get them soon. I
have 2 kids. Can I buy 2 of them today….
Ratnam, a blind social teacher, Moinabad
16. Benefits to Students
Easy and fun to use improves student engagement in
classes
Improve subject matter retention and understanding
Better performance in examinations
Research shows 300% to 400% performance
improvements in students
Students with disabilities can also learn equally well
17. Benefits to Schools and Teachers
High quality of education
Continuous teacher training
Improve teacher productivity
Cheapest solution to deploy
Fits well with current curriculum
Limited training needed to adopted in schools
18. Content
Lessons from Syllabus Books
Revision content and “cheat” sheets
Exercises and Tests
Final Exam preparation
Concept focus
19. ®
Advantages of pyxoid
Child centric education: An student centric learning features a multi-sensory approach, one that
allows for individualized pacing that is adult student controlled. Research indicates it is more
effective way of learning. It is a big step in empowering the adults to study and learn at a very
personalized pace. A successful adult student is more likely not drop of school and be excited
about coming to school.
Teaching training tool: The devices are also ideal devices for the teachers to constantly learn
effective ways to teach the adult students. They can update themselves with latest information
relating to their subjects and can improve their productivity.
Continuous testing tool: They can be used to test the adult students continuously using in-built
multiple choice tests. The device has the ability to maintain statistics of views, rewinds etc to
gauge the learning ability of students
Easy and fun to use: It is a device which is specifically designed keeping the kids in mind. The
form factor and the intuitive (mobile phone-like) interface make it extremely simple. It is an order of
magnitude simpler than a computer.
Universally deployable: The device is a low maintenance device and can be used in remote
rural villages also. The long battery life and short charging time make it deployable in centers with
limited electricity supply and infrastructure. The device can be charged by solar energy kits.
Lowest infrastructure cost: It is a very low cost device and is fraction of cost of a laptop. The
device can work in room temperature, dusty environments and does not need to have air-
conditioned rooms. A single charging station can charge multiple devices. They are very secure
and do not need any anti-virus or other software.
