Schools go the e-way

Updated on: Sunday, March 06, 2011

The Indian School education sector is all set to take a leap forward. Tata Interactive Systems (TIS), the global leader in e-learning and simulations launched ClASSEDGE, an integrated learning solution school sector on March 3. TIS enters the school segment with an initial investment of Rs 100 crore from Tata Industries and plans to increase its current headcount of 200 employees in its school division to 600 people by the end of this year.

CLASSEDGE is an innovative and comprehensive educational solution from TIS, designed to help teachers deliver high quality instruction, with an effective blend of classroom activities and interactive multimedia demonstrations. Based on the TIS educational framework called Multiple Learning Experiences Model, CLASSEDGE aims to enhance students’ social and thinking skills along with ensuring a thorough understanding of the curriculum content.

Outlining the company’s strategy, Sanjaya Sharma, chief executive officer, Tata Interactive Systems, said,“The launch of CLASSEDGE is a significant milestone for us, as we see huge potential in the market, with a large number of Indian schools still untouched by technological benefits. Today’s education system needs to give a window for participatory learning where students get an opportunity to test their problem-solving skills. Through CLASSEDGE, we intend to reach out to schools, educational counsellors and parents to address the gaps in the current educational practices. Our aim is to encourage experiential learning and creative thinking in students and enhance the effectiveness of the teaching-learning process”.

“India’s supplemental education represents a $15 billion market opportunity over the next decade and we plan to target schools in over 100 cities in this year. We are committed to expand the market and establish a leadership position in this segment.” Sharma added.

Schools go the e-way

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