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India Today
4 days ago
- Business
- India Today
IIT Bombay's Spoken Tutorial now a global standard for digital learning
India's EdTech sector just made history. The Spoken Tutorial pedagogy developed by IIT Bombay has officially been recognised as a global IEEE standard -- a first for the country. Titled IEEE P2955, the new standard lays down best practices for designing tutorials that are scalable, self-paced and Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) is the world's largest technical professional organisation, known for setting global standards across a wide range of engineering and technology Spoken Tutorial model, which already powers digital skilling programmes across Indian schools, colleges and rural setups, has now been validated on the world IS THE SPOKEN TUTORIAL PEDAGOGY? Spoken Tutorial is a multi-award-winning educational platform developed by Professor Kannan Moudgalya and his team at IIT offers self-paced, script-based video tutorials in over 20 Indian languages, allowing anyone with a computer and internet access to learn various Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) -- anytime, anywhere, and in the language of their tutorials are being used by more than 1,000 institutions across India and have already trained over 9 million learners, especially in schools, colleges and rural can also take end-of-course online tests and earn certificates, which help improve placement chances and the same approach has received the IEEE P2955 standard tag under the title 'Recommended Practice for Creating Self-Learning Tutorials and Side-by-Side Learning.'WHY THIS MATTERSadvertisementThe approval, finalised on June 19, 2025 by the IEEE Standards Association, is a milestone not just for IIT Bombay but also for India's growing presence in global EdTech innovation.'This proves that homegrown education models can set global benchmarks,' said IIT Bombay Director Prof. Shireesh B. Moudgalya called it a win for equity in education: 'This is a validation of our vision that high quality education can reach every learner, no matter where they are.'The standard took four years of global collaboration, involving around 20 experts from different countries who met monthly to build and review NEXT?The standard will soon be released for global adoption. With tutorials already translated in over 20 Indian languages, the model is likely to drive future education policy, especially in areas of digital literacy, vocational training, and tech skilling.- EndsMust Watch
Observer
23-06-2025
- Business
- Observer
Nama Electricity Distribution to host major regional energy conference in October
Nama Electricity Distribution to host major regional energy conference in October Muscat: Nama Electricity Distribution has announced that it will host the 4th edition of IEEE PowerTalks 2025, the region's premier power and energy conference, from October 13–15 at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre in Muscat. Organised in partnership with the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and supported by the Authority for Public Services Regulation (APSR), the conference will convene global experts, policymakers, technologists and energy leaders to discuss sustainable energy development and support Oman Vision 2040 objectives. Held under the theme 'Accelerating energy transition in Oman', the event will serve as a key platform for advancing innovation in the power sector. It aims to foster international collaboration, enable knowledge transfer, and encourage the adoption of clean technologies in alignment with national energy transition goals. IEEE PowerTalks 2025 will spotlight Oman's growing role in the regional energy transformation, particularly as the Sultanate targets 30% renewable energy by 2030 and increased investment in green hydrogen and emissions reduction. More than 2,000 participants and 100 speakers from over 30 countries are expected to attend. The conference will feature technical sessions, interactive panels, and an exhibition showcasing smart grid solutions, renewable technologies, AI-powered systems and energy storage. Eng. Ala Mosa, CEO of Nama Electricity Distribution, said: 'Hosting IEEE PowerTalks 2025 reflects our commitment to enabling energy innovation and supporting the national transition agenda. This platform strengthens international collaboration and promotes practical solutions to energy challenges.' Eng. Abdullah al Wahaibi, Chair of the IEEE Power & Energy Society in Oman, added: 'This event is a catalyst for transformative thinking and aligns with our mission to advance technology for the benefit of humanity. Oman's energy shift presents both technical challenges and promising opportunities.' IEEE's involvement ensures the highest standards of technical integrity and international credibility for the conference. Registration, abstract submission and sponsorship details are available at The event is open to professionals, students and all stakeholders invested in the future of energy.
Japan Today
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Japan Today
First karaoke machine recognized as entertainment tech 'milestone'
The world's first karaoke machine was honored Thursday as a "milestone" that created a new brand of entertainment by a U.S. organization dedicated to promoting technological advancement. At a ceremony in Tokyo, a plaque was handed to the family of Shigeichi Negishi, who invented the machine that was manufactured and sold as the "Music Box" in 1967. Negishi died last year at age 100. "He was very grateful for people enjoying karaoke around the world, although he didn't imagine it to spread globally when he created it," said Akihiro Negishi, the inventor's son, at the ceremony. The original karaoke machine was a cube measuring 30 centimeters on each side. It had a microphone, tape player, and coin box for payment. The honor, named the IEEE Milestone, is bestowed by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers on technologies that have made significant contributions to advance society and industry. Items become eligible to receive the award 25 years or more after they were developed. © KYODO
Kyodo News
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Kyodo News
First karaoke machine recognized as entertainment tech "milestone"
KYODO NEWS - 2 hours ago - 17:50 | Arts, All The world's first karaoke machine was honored Thursday as a "milestone" that created a new brand of entertainment by a U.S. organization dedicated to promoting technological advancement. At a ceremony in Tokyo, a plaque was handed to the family of Shigeichi Negishi, who invented the machine that was manufactured and sold as the "Music Box" in 1967. Negishi died last year at age 100. "He was very grateful for people enjoying karaoke around the world, although he didn't imagine it to spread globally when he created it," said Akihiro Negishi, the inventor's son, at the ceremony. The original karaoke machine was a cube measuring 30 centimeters on each side. It had a microphone, tape player, and coin box for payment. The honor, named the IEEE Milestone, is bestowed by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers on technologies that have made significant contributions to advance society and industry. Items become eligible to receive the award 25 years or more after they were developed. Related coverage: Japanese idol group Arashi to disband after spring tour next year Unreleased song of late Taiwan singer Teresa Teng discovered in Japan
The Mainichi
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Mainichi
First karaoke machine recognized as entertainment tech 'milestone'
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The world's first karaoke machine was honored Thursday as a "milestone" that created a new brand of entertainment by a U.S. organization dedicated to promoting technological advancement. At a ceremony in Tokyo, a plaque was handed to the family of Shigeichi Negishi, who invented the machine that was manufactured and sold as the "Music Box" in 1967. Negishi died last year at age 100. "He was very grateful for people enjoying karaoke around the world, although he didn't imagine it to spread globally when he created it," said Akihiro Negishi, the inventor's son, at the ceremony. The original karaoke machine was a cube measuring 30 centimeters on each side. It had a microphone, tape player, and coin box for payment. The honor, named the IEEE Milestone, is bestowed by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers on technologies that have made significant contributions to advance society and industry. Items become eligible to receive the award 25 years or more after they were developed.
