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Role of Technology in Secondary School Education: OWIS

NEW DELHI, Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — In the tech-driven cityscape of Singapore, the education landscape is evolving rapidly. Technology is a big part of modern classrooms and has brought about a significant shift in how subjects, including the challenging IB curriculum, are taught and absorbed.

This incorporation is not just a trend but a crucial strategy in preparing the younger generation for a future where digital literacy is as essential as traditional academic skills. Read on to understand how educational technology is shaping the future of education in Singapore.

Integrating Technology in Learning

Technology in the classroom extends beyond the use of standard computers and projectors. It’s about creating an interactive, collaborative, and personalised learning environment that resonates with the tech-savvy student body of today. Secondary school in Singapore, like One World International School, have become a hub for innovative technological integration.

  • Interactive Learning Tools: With tools like smart whiteboards and educational apps, teachers are able to bring lessons to life. These interactive tools facilitate a more engaging, hands-on learning experience. In secondary schools in Singapore, students use a geometry app to visually explore complex theorems, making the learning process both fun and effective.
  • Personalised Learning: Every student learns differently. Technology allows for personalised education, where students can learn at their own pace and in their preferred style. Adaptive learning software, for example, can cater to individual strengths and weaknesses, particularly beneficial in subjects outlined in the IB program in Singapore.
  • Augmented and Virtual Reality Experiences: As technology advances, including Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) in classrooms provide immersive learning experiences. For instance, a history lesson can be all about taking students on a virtual tour of ancient Rome or a biology lesson offering a 3D exploration inside a human cell. These experiences make abstract concepts tangible and memorable.
  • Gamified Learning Platforms: Many schools are leveraging the appeal of gaming to make learning more engaging. Through educational games, students can grasp complex concepts, solve problems, and even develop critical thinking skills.

The Digital Transformation of Homework and Assignments

Homework is different from what it used to be, thanks to technology. Students don’t have to depend on textbooks or libraries alone. The internet has opened up a world of information right at their fingertips.

  • Online Research and Resources: The wealth of online resources, including e-books, educational videos, and scholarly articles, provide students with various tools to enhance their research, critical thinking, and analytical skills.
  • E-learning Platforms: Platforms like Google Classroom are used extensively in secondary schools in Singapore for submitting assignments, tracking progress, and facilitating teacher-student communication. This virtual environment mimics higher education and workplace settings, equipping students with the necessary digital skills.

The Role of the IB Curriculum in Tech Integration

The IB curriculum is globally recognised for its holistic approach to education. In Singapore, the integration of the IB curriculum with technology has further elevated the standards of secondary education.

  • Inquiry-driven Lessons: The IB curriculum emphasises inquiry-based learning, which goes hand-in-hand with technology. Online platforms and digital tools can fuel a student’s curiosity and provide them with avenues to seek answers.
  • Collaborative Projects: The IB promotes teamwork. Using digital tools, students can collaborate in real time, share resources, and provide feedback. For example, two students studying at a school in Singapore can work on a project even if they’re in different parts of Singapore.
  • E-portfolios: These are digital platforms where students can showcase their achievements, projects, and skills. It’s an excellent tool for self-reflection and a valuable asset when applying for universities.
  • Global Connectivity: Given its international nature, the IB curriculum encourages global awareness. Through technology, students can connect with peers from around the world, participate in global projects, or attend international virtual seminars.
  • Tech-Enhanced Assessments: The IB curriculum incorporates various assessment methods that gauge a student’s understanding, skills, and application of knowledge. With technology, these assessments can become more interactive and multifaceted. For instance, interactive quizzes or multimedia projects can be used to evaluate a student’s grasp of a particular topic, offering both educators and students insights into learning progress.
  • Real-world Problem Solving: Technology combined with the IB curriculum empowers students to tackle real-world challenges. Using data analytics tools, software simulations, or even coding platforms, students can devise solutions to current global issues, ranging from climate change to societal disparities. This not only enhances their technological prowess but also nurtures a sense of responsibility and critical thinking.
  • Continuous Learning Platforms: The IB curriculum is rigorous, and students often need additional resources to supplement their learning. With technology, they have access to online tutorials, courses, and forums, ensuring continuous learning. These platforms are particularly beneficial for subjects that demand deeper exploration or for concepts students find challenging.

Challenges and Considerations

While technology has undeniably enhanced secondary education, there are some challenges to consider.

  • Screen Time Concerns: Spending prolonged hours in front of screens can be detrimental to students’ health. It’s essential to strike a balance and ensure there are gadget-free intervals.
  • Data Privacy: With the rising use of online platforms, data privacy becomes crucial. Schools must invest in secure platforms and teach students about cyber safety.
  • Dependence on Technology: It’s essential that students don’t become overly reliant on tech tools. The objective should be to use technology as an aid, not a crutch.
  • Distractions and Multitasking: With many apps, websites, and notifications, technology can often be a source of distraction. Multitasking, although it might seem efficient, can hamper deep learning. Teachers and parents need to establish guidelines and foster habits that promote focused learning.
  • Encouraging Teachers to Stay Updated: As technology evolves, there’s a continuous need for educators to update their skills. Teachers must receive regular training so they can effectively incorporate new tools into their teaching methods and understand the best practices.

As we move forward in a tech-driven world, the symbiotic relationship between technology and secondary education is evident. Preparing the students for the future, fostering a love for learning, and honing skills that go beyond the traditional curriculum are just some of the perks that technology has to offer in secondary school education. However, it’s crucial to navigate this integration thoughtfully, ensuring that the essence of education isn’t lost amidst the digital tools.

About One World International School (OWIS):

One World International School (OWIS) is a globally recognized International school offering world-class education. Committed to fostering academic excellence and holistic development, OWIS is renowned for its international curriculum and commitment to nurturing well-rounded individuals.



OWIS in India: Expanding its footprint, OWIS proudly operates schools in Banglore, India. This campus reflect OWIS’s commitment to delivering high-quality education, empowering students to excel academically and personally within a global context.

https://owis.org/sg/

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Reliance Digital Launches ‘Baaptaa’, a Father’s Day Campaign Celebrating the Many Expressions of Fatherhood

MUMBAI, India, June 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Reliance Digital has launched ‘Baaptaa’, a Father’s Day campaign to celebrate the many expressions of fatherhood. Built around a simple cultural observation, while “Maa ki Mamta” has long been a part of India’s collective vocabulary, there has never been a word that captures the distinct ways fathers express love, the campaign introduces ‘Baaptaa’ as a tribute to the many shades of fatherhood.

Conceptualised as an original music-led campaign, Baaptaa celebrates fathers not as idealised figures, but as they are experienced in everyday life, protective, dependable, emotional, quirky, practical, occasionally embarrassing, and always present. Through a relatable narrative, the campaign acknowledges the countless ways fathers care for their families, often through actions rather than words.

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At the heart of the campaign is an original music video told from a father’s perspective, capturing the different roles he plays across life’s moments and milestones. The film brings to life the humour, warmth and unspoken affection that characterise father-child relationships, while giving a name to a form of love that many recognise but few have articulated.

The campaign stems from a simple insight: while motherhood has often found expression through familiar phrases and popular references, the unique language of fatherhood has remained largely undefined. Baaptaa seeks to fill that gap by creating a term that reflects the everyday gestures, practical wisdom and quiet sacrifices that fathers make.

Father’s Day communication often leans into familiar emotional territory, but Reliance Digital’s campaign celebrates fathers in a way that feels more culturally authentic and relatable. The idea for ‘Baaptaa’ came from a simple observation — mother’s love has been immortalised in a number of heartfelt, emotional songs, there needed to be an anthem dedicated to dad’s love. And thus was born Baaptaa – a love language that is often awkward, practical, protective, humorous and deeply felt, even if rarely verbalised. It’s a celebration of fatherhood in all its wonderfully imperfect forms immortalized by a song that you won’t be able to stop humming.

Shop for the widest range of electronics at Reliance Digital and thank your father for his Baaptaa.

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Harper Collins Publishers India is Delighted to Announce the Recent Publication of ‘People We Love’ by Preeti Shenoy

NEW DELHI, June 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — HarperCollins Publishers India is delighted to share the recent publication of People We Love by bestselling author Preeti Shenoy. At once tender and sharp, this collection of stories offers intimate, truthful and relatable portraits of the people we cherish, the ones we lose, and the people we become.

ABOUT THE BOOK

The people we love never truly leave our story…

In these tender yet piercing stories, Preeti Shenoy returns to some of her most beloved characters to reveal who they were before they appeared in her bestselling novels It’s All in the Planets and The One You Cannot Have.

Aniket, a coder, carries the weight of a longing for Trisha that he cannot bring himself to act on. Nidhi abandons her corporate life to teach pottery, only to discover that clay is far more forgiving than the people she loves. A quiz competition sparks an unlikely romance between Aman and Shruti, one that must withstand parental disapproval and class divides. And Anjali, a journalist, is so busy chasing stories that she almost misses the one unfolding in her own life.

Set against the pulse of contemporary India, People We Love explores the tug-of-war between duty and desire, family and freedom, who we are and who we dare to be. Intimate and deeply felt, these are stories about love that stays, leaves and almost slips away … love that quietly and irrevocably shapes the people we become.

Preeti Shenoy, author, says, “People We Love is a collection of three long stories, prequels to my bestsellers It’s All in the Planets and The One You Cannot Have. If you have read those books, you already know how these characters’ stories unfold. But what you don’t know yet is where it all began, the loves they carried, the choices they made, and the people they were before life shaped them into who you met on those pages. Writing these prequels felt like returning to a home I hadn’t realised I missed, and discovering rooms I had never been in before.”

Rashmi Menon, Associate Publisher – HarperCollins India, adds, “Preeti Shenoy has an extraordinary gift for finding the heartbeat of ordinary lives. People We Love is a warm, wise and deeply humane collection of short stories that reunites readers with favourite characters from her bestselling novels It’s All in the Planets and The One You Cannot Have, weaving them into fresh, deeply satisfying narratives. These characters feel like people you know, and their journeys will move, comfort and surprise you. This uplifting, thought–provoking collection reminds us why we turn to stories in the first place. We couldn’t be more excited to share it with our readers.”

ABOUT THE AUTHOR 

Preeti Shenoy is among the highest-selling authors in India. She was featured on the Forbes longlist of the most influential celebrities in India. Her books include When Love Came Calling, Wake Up Life, Is Calling, Life Is What You Make It, The Rule Breakers, A Hundred Little Flames, It’s All in the Planets, Why We Love the Way We Do, The Secret Wish List, The One You Cannot Have and many others. Her work has been translated into many Indian languages. Preeti is also a motivational speaker, an avid fitness enthusiast, and an artist specializing in portraiture and illustrated journalling. Preeti lives in Bengaluru, Karnataka.

ABOUT HARPERCOLLINS PUBLISHERS INDIA

At HarperCollins Publishers India, we believe in telling the best stories and ensuring they reach the widest readership. We publish around 250 new books every year across 10 imprints, adding to a diverse catalogue of more than 3,000 titles in print and digital formats, with an array of genres and voices that ensure there is a book for every reader. Our authors have won some of the most prestigious literary awards, and we are proud to publish many acclaimed writers, alongside new and emerging voices shaping contemporary literature. We are also the publishers of The White Tiger by Aravind Adiga, winner of the Booker Prize 2008, and Girl in White Cotton by Avni Doshi, shortlisted for the Booker Prize in 2020, and HarperCollins India itself has been awarded “Publisher of the Year” several times. In addition, we represent some of the finest global publishers such as Harvard University Press, Lonely Planet, Oneworld, Nosy Crow, Usborne, and National Geographic Children, bringing Indian readers access to world-class books and ideas. We are also proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work for two consecutive years, a recognition of our culture, people, and values that make HarperCollins India a truly inspiring workplace. 

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Nandini Tripathi, Manager – Marketing (Commercial)

Email: nandini.tripathi@harpercollins.co.in | Mobile: +91 9718928839

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Fulfilling PM Modi’s Dream of Atmanirbhar Bharat: India’s AI Writing Startup Kreativespace Incubated at IIT Kharagpur

  1. Kreativespace, an Indian AI-powered writing platform founded by Vinet Kakadea, has been incubated at IIT Kharagpur and recognized by SVNIT University, Ministry of Education under Bodhan AI Conclave also through the NVIDIA Inception Program, AWS Startup Program, and DPIIT under Startup India.
  2. The platform unifies 8 AI-powered writing tools, along with AI Humanizer and Message AI feature being the latest addition into a single ecosystem, so you can generate and refine content all in one place.
  3. The company reports more than 50,000+ signed-up users, 75,000+ anonymous users, and roughly 100,000 monthly website visitors, positioning itself as the only Indian company operating at scale in the global AI writing market.

SURAT, India, June 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Kreativespace, an AI-powered writing platform, is building out its position as the only homegrown alternative in a market long dominated by international tools such as Grammarly and QuillBot. Founded by Vinet Kakadea and incubated at IIT Kharagpur, the company has aligned its growth with the broader push behind Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Atmanirbhar Bharat (Self-Reliant India) initiative, which encourages indigenous technology development capable of competing on a global scale.

Kreativespace Incubated at IIT Kharagpur

As AI adoption accelerates across India’s education, research, and enterprise sectors, Kreativespace is among a small group of Indian startups building writing technology designed to compete directly with established international platforms.

Kreativespace’s progress has been recognized by several institutions central to India’s startup and technology ecosystem. The company has been incubated at IIT Kharagpur, selected under SSIP 2.0 through SVNIT University, and chosen by the Ministry of Education to present its work at the Bodhan AI Conclave. It has also been accepted into the NVIDIA Inception Program and the AWS Startup Program, and holds DPIIT recognition under the Startup India initiative.

Where many writing-tool users rely on separate subscriptions for content generation to refinement for grammar correction, paraphrasing, plagiarism checking, citation generation, and editing, Kreativespace brings these functions into a single platform as a super-app for AI writing tools. The company says its approach centers on affordability and accessibility alongside performance, aiming to make advanced AI writing assistance available to a wider range of users regardless of geography or budget.

The idea for Kreativespace took shape while founder Vinet Kakadea was studying at New York University and Marymount University in the United States, where he experienced firsthand how students, researchers, and professionals often need multiple paid subscriptions to cover writing-related tasks. That fragmented experience led him to build a super-app offering each of these capabilities together, at a more accessible price point.

Kreativespace combines 8 AI-powered writing tools with AI Humanizer and Message AI feature being the latest addition, allowing users to generate, rewrite, refine, and humanize content without moving between separate platforms. The product is available via web platform, mobile apps on the App Store and Google Play, browser extensions for Chrome, Mozilla, and Edge, and a Google Docs add-on.

Vinet Kakadea, Founder of Kreativespace, said, “Kreativespace’s vision is to digitalize the entire Indian education ecosystem to support PM Modi’s Atmanirbhar Bharat scheme.”

About Kreativespace

Kreativespace with the Motto of Making Writing Accessible for Everyone: Kreativespace is an AI-powered writing platform built to make AI writing tools accessible, affordable, and effective for students, researchers, educators, professionals, content creators, startups, and enterprises. Founded by Vinet Kakadea, the company is incubated at IIT Kharagpur and has been recognized by AWS Startup Program, the NVIDIA Inception Program, and DPIIT under Startup India. For more information, visit kreativespace.com.

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