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18/10/23 11:56 AM IST

Web portal ‘Apna Chandrayaan’

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    • Union Minister for Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship Shri Dharmendra Pradhan launched a web portal ‘Apna Chandrayaan’ developed by NCERT under the aegis of the Department of School Education & Literacy (DoSEL), Ministry of Education.
    Features
    • The web portal offers a diverse range of educational content, including quizzes, puzzles, coloring books, jigsaw puzzles, picture builders, and inspiring stories in the form of graphic novels, all centered around Chandrayaan-3.
    •  For Foundational and Preparatory levels, materials like coloring sheets, dot-to-dot activities, and color coding with instructions have been prepared to enhance observation and awareness among students.
    • Online interactive quizzes are available for the Preparatory, Middle, and Secondary levels, complete with explanatory feedback for responses. Digital certificates will be issued for scores exceeding 70%, with the first 1000 winners receiving age-appropriate books.
    Modules
    • Ten special modules have been released in multiple languages, offering a comprehensive understanding of Chandrayaan-3’s scientific, technological, and social aspects. They also delve into the emotional journey and team spirit of the scientists involved.
    • These modules feature interactive and engaging content enriched with graphics, photographs, illustrations, activities, and challenging questions. They cover Classes I-XII of school education.
    • These modules have been crafted with a mindful approach towards the relevance of themes for different stages, featuring stories, cases, quiz questions, and activities, designed to motivate self-paced learning among students and encourage teachers to guide their students.
    Vision of NEP
    • Promoting interdisciplinary-multidisciplinary learning and problem-solving is crucial to realizing the vision of the National Education Policy 2020.
    • These activities equip students with versatile skills needed to tackle the complex challenges of the 21st century, contributing to India’s progress and innovation on the global stage.
    • The knowledge products will serve as support materials for the schooling system, benefiting students, teachers, educators, and school leaders and facilitating the holistic development of every child.
    Source- PIB

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