In the next segment, we discuss how Raj’s model could be applied on a global scale. When thought of in these terms, it could become a revolutionary methodolgy and change the concept of education throughout the world. SM: So Raj let me explore a different thread with you. Kind of like an evolution; let’s assume
By Dominique Trempont, Guest Author [SM: Business Week’s Cover Story on India’s Infrastructure troubles, in my opinion, are being addressed seriously by the government and public-private collaborative efforts. We will cover this in more detail later. Dominique’s piece raises some other questions that are not being addressed as aggressively by India.] I just came back
Raj continues discussing his new education program, and the key benefits it provides. SM: So this is going to be a state funded program? RR: The scaling can be anything, I can take a million people. This particular program scales because everybody gets their own computer. It is a wireless network campus, so all I
How do you take a new educational model, fund it and successfully convince students to enroll in your school? Raj answers all of these questions in this segment. SM: What is the model of Gurukulam? Is it foundational support? How are you financing the project? RR: The financing is very interesting; it is what we
The new educational model proposed by Raj is based on capability and performance, and negates the advantages that some students have in terms of better access to quality schools and a better support system at home. SM: Children raised in cities have an advantage as well becuase they have environmental nurturing which the village kid
Raj explains his theory of the “local best”, as well as how he identifies these students for admission into his school’s masters program. SM: You are also saying the book or lecture based education is not the way to go. RR: That is what I am saying. If this person is just putting the same
The cost of education has been the source of intense debates around the world. Can a new framework and approach increase the quality of education while decreasing the cost? Can it increase accessibility to quality education and become a global solution? In this next segment, Raj provides some insight to these questions.
By Dharma Kuthanur, Guest Author [Part 1] Broadband prices are steadily declining and already very much within the reach of the middle-class. Today, basic broadband services start as low as $5-6 per month; these often include a cap on total download volume and unlimited use packages are priced at much higher levels ($20 & up).