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Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Kranti Redkar joins ‘The Learning Curve', urges parents and educators to join the digital learning initiative
Kranti Redkar is on a mission to become an 'AI Aai'. Why 'AI Aai', you may ask? That's because her twin daughters are learning in an AI age that has long to-do lists for homework. One such to-do task was to make a video of their favourite animal. As the animal was a dinosaur, Kranti had to seek help from an AI-powered PC for thorough research. This made the entire project a fun learning experience. Parenting in today's fast-evolving world presents a new learning curve. It's not just our children who are adapting to the digital era; we, as parents, are also adapting. From decoding tech homework to understanding AI tools, every day brings a new challenge. But what if you didn't have to face it alone? For many parents like Kranti, this digital shift has brought with it a mix of awe, anxiety, and adaptation. The days of helping with simple math or handwriting practice have now evolved into navigating apps, deciphering online assignments, and explaining AI-generated results. It's no longer just about guiding our children; it's about learning alongside them. And in this journey, every small win, every curious question, and every shared moment of discovery becomes part of a deeper, more meaningful bond. Intel, as a brand, has been at the core of this phenomenal shift. Intel's commitment goes beyond innovation. Its vision extends to inclusion. Intel is actively working to make technology accessible and meaningful for every learner, whether in urban classrooms or remote villages. By empowering educators and students with AI-powered PCs, Intel is helping build a future where opportunity knows no boundaries. Digital equity is also at the core of Intel's new initiative—The Learning Curve. It's not just about faster processors or smarter devices; it's about creating a community where parents from any location in the country feel supported, informed, and empowered to guide their children through the complex world of digital learning. Kranti's contemplative narration is the story of parents all over. Whether it's screen time questions, digital safety concerns, or simply keeping up with the tools our children use, The Learning Curve by Intel offers real answers to real questions. Built for parents, teachers, and families everywhere, it's a platform to learn, connect, and grow together. As Kranti says, it's a guiding light for parents, teachers, and educators, which will help show the future path of digital learning. Click here to take the survey and share your voice. Let's shape a smarter, safer, and more confident digital learning future for our kids, with Intel by our side.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Time of India
Parenting in the age of AI: Priti Ashwin shares how Intel's ‘The Learning Curve' is guiding families forward
From AI tutors and educational apps to virtual classrooms and personalised learning platforms, technology is fundamentally changing how children learn in India. Recent studies show that over 70% of students in urban areas now use digital devices for schoolwork. 1 Tools powered by artificial intelligence are not just helping with homework but are also adapting to students' pace, offering instant feedback, and even simulating real-life problem-solving. This shift is now a part of everyday learning across many homes across the country. But for parents, this new reality comes with growing uncertainty. Many are asking how much screen time is too much? Are children safe online? Is AI helping them learn better or making them too dependent? In a world where education is no longer limited to textbooks and classrooms, even digitally literate parents can feel unprepared for the pace of change. At the same time, this evolution is far from universal. While some children are experimenting with coding apps and AI chatbots, others are still waiting for basic access. India has over 418 million students, but only 57.2% of schools have functional computers, and just 34% have internet connectivity. 2 According to UNESCO, this growing digital divide risks excluding millions from the future of learning, particularly in rural and underserved communities. For many families, the challenge isn't just navigating new tools, but gaining access to them in the first place. Empowering parents and bridging the digital divide: Intel's The Learning Curve In this rapidly evolving educational landscape, Intel, in partnership with the Times of India, has launched The Learning Curve, a campaign designed to empower parents and reimagine the role of technology in their children's education. At its core, The Learning Curve is a comprehensive support system aimed at helping parents address key concerns like screen time, online safety, and the balance between traditional and digital learning. While addressing these issues, the campaign also takes on a broader mission– bridging the growing digital divide in India. Despite the transformative potential of technology, access remains uneven. Recognising this gap, Intel is working to ensure that technology becomes an enabler, not a barrier, in education. Through expert guidance, practical tools, and resources tailored for families, The Learning Curve is helping parents embrace laptops and AI as essential learning companions. The campaign also partners with local organisations to improve educational infrastructure and promote equitable access to digital tools. By positioning the PC as a personalised tutor and a gateway to future-ready skills, Intel aims to make advanced learning opportunities a reality for every child in India. Priti Ashwin on learning together in the digital world View this post on Instagram A post shared by 𝒫𝓇𝒾𝓉𝒽𝒾 𝒜𝓈𝒽𝓌𝒾𝓃 (@prithinarayanan) For actor and mother Priti Ashwin, this parenting journey is one of constant learning. Watching her daughters, Aadhya and Akhira, explore the world today, she sees how the classroom has expanded far beyond the school gate. Her daughters no longer need to step outside to discover new things. For them, the world isn't something to be reached—it's already in their hands. This shift has been both humbling and transformative. Priti often finds herself sitting beside her daughters, learning alongside them, rediscovering the joy, and the occasional frustration, of being a student once again. Through everyday conversations with other parents, she's come to realise that these questions are shared. Across homes, there's a collective grappling- how do we guide our children through this fast-changing world? Are we equipping them with the right tools? Are we falling behind? For Priti, it became clear that alongside books and blackboards, today's children need access to technology that can help them thrive. She recognises that the right PC, one that effectively uses AI, is no longer a luxury but an essential part of a child's learning environment. Through Intel's The Learning Curve , she finds not only guidance, but a sense of community. The initiative is helping her move past hesitation and see that laptops and AI are not distractions—they are enablers. Tools that can empower children and their parents to grow together. Her message now is simple– in this new world, learning is for parents too. And with the right guidance, campaigns like The Learning Curve can help families work with each other with confidence. In a world where technology is reshaping how children learn, Priti's journey is a reminder that parents don't have to navigate this alone. By connecting with one another and engaging with platforms like The Learning Curve, they can turn uncertainty into insight and worry into action. Every parent's voice matters, and together, they can help build a smarter, safer, and more confident digital future for the next generation. Click here to take the survey and share your voice.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Soha Ali Khan urges parents and educators to join ‘The Learning Curve' to tap into AI PC's limitless potential for modern education
Soha Ali Khan's daughter, Inaaya, is a naturally curious child who is fascinated by space, machines, and weather patterns. She often wonders why it rains when it does, asking questions that reveal a deep, inquisitive mind. As a parent, Soha keeps a thoughtful watch on how Inaaya engages with her lessons and navigates digital learning tools. Watching her daughter learn in such dynamic ways, Soha often finds herself reflecting on how dramatically education has evolved since her own school days. 'This isn't how we were taught,' she thinks, with a mix of awe and acceptance. It's in these moments that she realises that today's generation is learning differently. With technology as an enabler, they are learning faster, more intuitively, and sometimes even ahead of their parents. The shift from traditional learning methods to modern AI learning is not subtle. For instance, students in the 90s were asked to memorise a poem, whereas today, students are asked to create their own poems. This shift is welcoming. For parents, it's both exciting and overwhelming. They find themselves wondering - How do I keep up? Is a laptop essential now? What about screen time? Will tech aid or hinder their child's creativity? At the heart of this transformation is Intel, which is leading the way with AI-powered laptops designed to empower an entire generation of learners, their parents, and educators. The company understands the need for a device that helps learners create, collaborate, and complete tasks more easily and efficiently, regardless of their location, while keeping their data more secure. With AI-powered PCs, they aim to create an environment that fuels creativity, productivity, and a lifelong learning experience. As Soha rightly pointed out, today, with the evolution of technology, the digital divide isn't just about access and equity; it's about changing perceptions. According to this TOI report 1 , only 57.2% of schools have functional computers, 53.9% have internet access, and just 52.3% are equipped with basic infrastructure, such as wheelchair accessible ramps. Intel acknowledges the significant need to bridge these gaps, and is working to empower parents and educators with the tools, training, and technology needed to create inclusive, future-ready learning environments. Intel's initiative, 'The Learning Curve,' supported by The Times of India, will help parents and educators view technology from a different perspective. It will help them understand the positive facets of it, which will help their children's learning journey from discovery to mastery. Intel wants to understand the real concerns families face in today's fast-changing digital learning environment. That's why they're inviting every parent, caregiver, and guardian to speak up, because they believe the best solutions begin by listening. This survey studies questions such as - What worries you most about your child's use of technology? What keeps you up at night when it comes to learning in the AI age? This isn't just another survey; it's a great opportunity to influence the kind of expert guidance we all need. By coming together and sharing our voices, we can create a smarter, more supportive path forward—one where every child has the tools, knowledge, and confidence to shape their own future. Take the Learning Curve survey to understand how technology can help us better shape our children's future. 1.
CBS News
14-04-2025
- General
- CBS News
How a North Texas school is breaking students' phone habits using "phone lockers"
CBS News Texas is dedicated to keeping you informed on the current state of education in Texas with a new segment called "The Learning Curve." You can watch "The Learning Curve" every weekday morning during CBS News Texas Mornings at 6 a.m. If you have something education-related you would like us to look into, send us an email at texaseducations@ . Educators know that capturing students' attention in the classroom is harder than ever — and they say it's in part because of phones. One school in Willow Park has seen success through a pilot program that's getting students to forget about their mobile devices using what they're calling "phone lockers." Trinity Christian Academy said it's on the forefront of a nationwide movement. Students start their mornings with a quick pit stop to phone lockers. "We were definitely upset about it. We were like, they are taking our phones away our senior year," Anna Nelson, a student at TCA, said. The school's new initiative kicked off this year: All students must leave their phones in their cars or locked up outside the classroom, where no chimes, dings or any alert can be heard. Slowly but surely, students learned to live without their devices. "I had a habit back in the day where I was just constantly like every day after class, grab my pocket, check my phone, and then like scroll and look at everything. Now, I never even have the instinct to. Even at home, it's gone away mostly," Jonas O'Dell, a junior at TCA, said. And in the classroom, teachers said they've seen a drastic change. "It's just night and day difference. They are engaged. Grades have gone up 2-3 points overall. It takes a lot of the battle between student and teacher off the table," TCA teacher Candice Gables said. Another teacher, Christy Creasy, agreed. "They're not trying to make TikToks in the hall or wanting to make them in the classrooms," Creasy said. "I've seen more laughter. I'm seeing a lot more talking going on this year than I have in the past." TCA leaders also believe this is more than about battling phone distractions. Social media can stir anxieties and insecurities in children. Secondary principal Jesse Whiteaker said this is about being proactive. "I think it's the way of the future. I think a day of reckoning will be coming sooner rather than later, where the adults will look back and say, 'Boy, we really didn't nail this one, and how did we let this happen?'" Whiteaker said. What's the most unexpected benefit from getting off the screens? Newfound friendships. "Our entire grade now, we used to sit at like three different tables all around the lunchroom. Now our entire grade sits at one table together. Everyone does. We're just growing in unity together," O'Dell said. For other schools thinking about implementing a program like this, principals told CBS News Texas' Lacey Beasley that the best way is to be clear with students beforehand. This is also a means to an end. The end goal is to return students' phones to them, but this time, with less dependency.
CBS News
11-04-2025
- Health
- CBS News
Lawsuit filed by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton could end accommodations for special needs students
CBS News Texas is dedicated to keeping you informed on the current state of education in Texas with a new segment called "The Learning Curve." You can watch "The Learning Curve" every weekday morning during CBS News Texas Mornings at 6 a.m. If you have something education related you would like us to look into, send us an email at texaseducations@ . A lawsuit filed by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton could end federal protections for special needs students. More than 400,000 students in Texas benefit from 504 plans in school , according to the Texas Education Agency. These are federal accommodations for students who have disabilities, but do not require special education services. Disabilities include ADHD, dyslexia, visual and hearing impairment and emotional disorders. Paxton's lawsuit could threaten that right. Last September, Texas, along with 16 other states, filed a lawsuit against the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services challenging the law. Specifically, a portion that added "gender dysphoria" to the definition of "disability" by the Biden administration in may of 2024. Gender dysphoria is the mental stress a person experiences when that individual doesn't identify with the body they were born with. Paxton said the "HHS has no authority to unilaterally rewrite statutory definitions and classify 'gender dysphoria' as a disability." While much of the lawsuit focuses on this change, it also asks for section 504 to be declared unconstitutional. However in February, the plaintiffs filed a joint status report saying they don't want the court to declare section 504 unconstitutional "on its face" or at first look.
