Teachers’ groups oppose UGC move on blended learning
The Hindu
Teacher organisations in Kerala have opposed the decision by the University Grants Commission to go for blended learning by allowing higher education institutes to teach up to 40% of each course onlin
Teacher organisations in Kerala have opposed the decision by the University Grants Commission to go for blended learning by allowing higher education institutes to teach up to 40% of each course online and the remaining 60% offline. The commission had asked the stakeholders to submit their feedback on the concept note prepared by an expert committee on blended mode of teaching on or before June 6. The new provision of offering a blended mode of learning will be in addition to the 40 per cent course that universities are allowed to offer through Study Webs of Active-Learning for Young Aspiring Minds (SWAYAM).After a long, tiring day all we want is to jump right on our cosy beds and rest comfortably on our soft, fluffy pillows, right? Pillows are not quite appreciated as much as electric cars or air-fryers, for instance. Pillows are a wonderful man-made creation that has improved the lives and sleep of people across the globe. Did you know ages ago people used to rest their heads on a HARD ROCK? So how did humans go from sleeping on stones to cosy, fluffy and soft pillows today? Let’s get into the origin of your everyday pillows!
As the November 30 deadline nears for installing vehicle location tracking devices (VLTD) and emergency panic buttons in public service and nationally permitted goods vehicles in Karnataka, transport unions representing cab, bus, and truck operators are urging the government to reconsider the mandate. They argue that the high cost of these devices and a lack of awareness have made it difficult for many vehicle owners to comply with the requirement.