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Child Centric Child Centric Child Centric V a l E u x e p e b r a i s e e n d t i a l V a l l e u a e r n b i a n s g e d V E a x l p u e e r i b e a n s t e i d a l V l a e l a u r e n i b n a g s e d 2 Effective communication Effective communication Effective communication PSBS Child Centric Child Centric Child Centric V a l E u x e p e b r a i s e e n d t i a l V a l l e u a e r n b i a n s g e d V E a x l p u e e r i b e a n s t e i d a l V l a e l a u r e n i b n a g s e d 3 Effective communication Effective communication Effective communication PSBS Child Centric Child Centric Child Centric V a l E u x e p e b r a i s e e n d t i a l V a l l e u a e r n b i a n s g e d Being a certified Microsoft school in the year 2019-20, Presidency School was ready during the crisis of Covid 19 for the smooth transition from offline to online classes. Rigorous trainings and orientation sessions for teachers were conducted to prepare them to give their best to the V student community. E a x l The online classes on Microsoft Teams is an experience that has enriched the students with p u various interactive classes, videos and quizzes. Every day the learning curve improved with e e interactive learning tools. There is no denying that these online classes have added another r i dimension to the traditional teaching and learning methodology. b e a The school has been appreciated at various forums for its smooth conduct of online classes. n s When the world expected everything to come to a standstill, Presidency School Bangalore South t e i faced all the hurdles gracefully and defeated all odds to come out victorious and put forth an d a exemplary teaching environment at home. l V l a e l a u r e n i b n a g s e d 4 Effective communication Effective communication Effective communication PSBS Child Centric Child Centric Child Centric V a l E u x e p e b r a i s e e n d t i a l V a l l e u a e r n b i a n s g e d V E a x l p u e e r i b e a n s t e i d a l V l a e l a u r e n i b n a g s e d 5 Effective communication Effective communication Effective communication PSBS Child Centric Child Centric Child Centric V a l E u x e p e b r a i s e e n d t i a l V a l l e u a e r n b i a n s g e d V E a x l p u e e r i b e a n s t e i d a l V l a e l a u r e n i b n a g s e d 6 Effective communication Effective communication Effective communication PSBS Child Centric Child Centric Child Centric V Microsoft Global Learning Connection a l Microsoft Global Learning Connection : Presidency School Bangalore South E u participated in the annual 48-hour. MSFTGlobalConnect— on November 5-6 by x e p connecting hundreds of thousands of students and made a difference in opening e b hearts and minds around the world! r a i s e e n d t i a l V a l l e u a e r n b i a n s g e d V E a x l p u e e r i b e a n s t e i d a l V l a e l a u r e n i b n a g s e d 7 Effective communication Effective communication Effective communication PSBS Child Centric Child Centric Child Centric V a l E u x e p e b r a i s e e n d t i a l V a l l e u a e r n b i a n s g e d V E a x l p u e e r i b e a n s t e i d a l V l a e l a u r e n i b n a g s e d 8 Effective communication Effective communication Effective communication PSBS Child Centric Child Centric Child Centric V a l E u x e p e b r a i s e e n d t i a l V a l l e u a e r n b i a n s g e d V E a x l p u e e r i b e a n s t e i d a l V l a e l a u r e n i b n a g s e d 9 Effective communication Effective communication Effective communication PSBS Child Centric Child Centric Child Centric V a l E u x e p e b r a i s e e n d t i a l V a l l e u a e r n b i a n s g e d V E a x l p u e e r i b e a n s t e i d a l V l a e l a u r e n i b n a g s e d 10 Effective communication Effective communication Effective communication PSBS Child Centric Child Centric Child Centric V a l E u x e p e b r a i s e e n d t i a l V a l l e u a e r n b i a n s g e d V E a x l p u e e r Home » News » Presidency School Bangalore South online learning success story i b e n a Presidency School Bangalore South online learning success story s April 9, 2020 t e “Technology has been radically transforming the global education landscape and India is i d undeniably catching up. At Presidency School, we have already been delivering quality online a learning to senior classes amidst the COVID-19 pandemic and we plan to scale up our virtual l learning solution for the primary and middle school too. These are challenging times for everyone V but commitment to a common goal has inspired our staff and management to work in tandem for l a designing an effective and streamlined online learning programme.” e l – J. Bhuvaneswari, principal of the CBSE affiliated co-ed day Presidency School Bangalore a u South (PSBS) — part of the top ranked Presidency Group of Institutions based in Bangalore. r e A Microsoft Showcase School, technology has consistently driven pedagogical innovations at n Presidency School Bangalore South. With the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak and ongoing emergency i b lockdown threatening to bring learning to a standstill, the PSBS staff and management have been striving n a to design an innovative virtual learning programme by leveraging technology. During these disruptive g s times, the school has been ensuring continuity in the teaching-learning process in the following ways: e Orientation of school staff: Teachers, vice-principals and principals, heads of department, members of audit and curriculum teams were introduced to the nuances of online learning. Besides, 350 d kindergarten-senior secondary teachers were provided hands-on training on using Microsoft learning platform and Microsoft tools such as Sway, One Note, Whiteboard, Power Point, among others. 11 Effective communication Effective communication Effective communication PSBS Child Centric Child Centric Child Centric V a l E u x e p e b r a i s e e n d t i a l V a l l e u a e r n b i a n s g e HOD Computer Dept, Tamil Selvi (extreme left) felicitated at Microsoft School & Lycee Cyber d Academy Demo sessions: Demo sessions for conducting virtual classes were conducted for teachers with special focus on language and mathematics learning and teaching. V Virtual classes on Microsoft Team: Following the staff orientation and training, live virtual E a classes were started for students of class X and XII on the MS Team platform supported by x l other Microsoft tools. While the classes are conducted in the morning hours, students are p u given assignments to reinforce their understanding and keep them busy during the evening e e hours. The teachers are currently working on curating engaging online classes for students r of KG-class VIII. i b Co-curricular education: Yoga, music and dance sessions are also conducted regularly to e a help students relax and rejuvenate. Besides, quizzes and activities conducted during the n t s virtual classes have been drawing out enthusiastic participation of students. e i Students Voices d a The online classes are helpful and much needed during these unfortunate times, the l extent at which this technology can be used for educational purposes is amazing V and I really believe that this will have a lasting impact on our scores and l a knowledge.