Archive · 22 Jan 2026
Education Leaders Discuss Innovation and Digitalization
A big meeting called 'SEED 2026' was held in Chennai to talk about how teachers can help students in a world full of digital tools.
Important people like Dr. Ranjith Krishna Pai and B. Vijayalakshmi spoke about how teachers should use new ways of teaching to make students curious, disciplined, and self-motivated.
They said schools should not just give information but help students become responsible and adaptable.
The meeting also talked about how to use digital tools wisely and the importance of ethical thinking, social responsibility, and respecting diversity.
Everyone agreed that teachers play a big role in shaping the future leaders.
The School Education Summit 'SEED 2026' was held in Chennai, focusing on the role of teachers in a digitalized world.
Dr. Ranjith Krishna Pai emphasized the need for a holistic education model that balances institutional excellence with individual responsibility.
B. Vijayalakshmi stressed the importance of teachers adapting to digital tools and preparing students for a dynamic and challenging world.
The summit discussed the impact of digitalization on education and the need for ethical thinking, social responsibility, and environmental awareness.
Dignitaries unveiled a new edition of SIMATS Gravity magazine, which features the latest technological trends and interviews with eminent personalities.
- Who
- Education leaders, teachers, students, and dignitaries
- What
- School Education Summit 'SEED 2026'
- When
- January 2026
- Where
- Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS) Deemed University, Chennai
- Why
- To discuss the role of teachers in shaping students' character and the impact of digitalization on education
Traditional Education
Modern Digital Education
Role of Teachers
Traditional Education
Teachers should focus on traditional methods of education and character building.
Modern Digital Education
Teachers should adapt to digital tools and innovative learning methodologies to prepare students for a digitalized world.
Use of Technology
Traditional Education
Technology should be used minimally to avoid negative impacts on students.
Modern Digital Education
Technology should be embraced to enhance creativity, collaboration, and prepare students to be responsible digital citizens.
- Event
- School Education Summit 'SEED 2026'
- Organizers
- Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS) Deemed University, Deccan Chronicle, Hindu Tamil Thisai
- Location
- Chennai
- Theme
- Reimagining School Education in a Globalised but Nationalised World
- Guest of Honour
- Dr. Ranjith Krishna Pai, scientist and senior director, department of science and technology, Union government
- Chief Guest
- B. Vijayalakshmi, Senior Editor, Deccan Chronicle
- Key Focus Areas
- Role of teachers, digital tools, holistic education, ethical thinking, social responsibility, environmental awareness
Sources
Universities Must Promote Innovation: Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot
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Teachers’ Role In Digitalised World Highlighted At School Education Summit Of SIMATS
