A passed out batch of 2009 met at College Alumni get together. Each one was surprised to find the new version of the other, what a day to relive, what was more nostalgic was, "Machan, do you remember CNR Sir who threw me out of his class for incomplete notes? Thank God he did that, I learnt not to procrastinate and am a star performer!
The best known entrepreneurs of the microcomputer revolution of 70s and 80s, an American business magnate, software developer, investor, author and philanthropist BILL GATES said- "Technology is just a tool in terms of getting the kids to work together and motivating them, the teacher is the most important".
On the eventful day of 4th Sep 1998 Google was offered to the world. But the world has seen great learners and achievers even before this auspicious launch. Punishment as a blessing in disguise moulded saplings into plants silently blossoming into strong trees. A pat on the back, a strong handshake, a few words of advice and an applaud has replaced an empty mind with an open one.
Nine- tenths of education is encouragement. Learning to adapt thinking and evolve thoughts is the change that we need. To love and care, to empower, to serve, to learn is the purpose of good teaching.
Google is a small part of the gamut of knowledge in the whole universe and what education can convey through facilitators is beyond just a click into the Search engines.
Hema
Assistant Professor
RV PU College, Bangalore
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