Exposure Visits
Objectives
To inspire and motivate participants by exposing them to the academic and research environment of a prestigious institution, encouraging them to aim for higher education and academic excellence.
To help students explore various academic and career paths by showcasing the diverse fields of study and research opportunities available at IIT Kanpur.
Target Audience
The target audience for these educational exposure visits includes students, teachers, and administrators/officials. The program ensures broad impact by enriching students' learning experiences, enhancing teachers' methodologies and skills.
Providing administrators/officials with insights to improve educational policies and practices. This approach engages all stakeholders and benefits the educational ecosystem.
Scope
The program’s scope involves organizing visits to state-of-the-art labs and research centers, providing hands-on experiences with cutting-edge technologies, and facilitating interactions with experts.
Activities include workshops, demonstrations, and interactive sessions to offer practical insights, inspire participants, and equip them with skills in computational thinking, robotics, and cybersecurity for their teaching practices.
Impact/Outcomes
The expected outcomes of the educational exposure visits include improved understanding of advanced technologies, inspired participants, and the ability to implement innovative practices. The visits aim to create a dynamic learning environment and promote collaborative learning.
Participants are expected to gain valuable experiences that enhance their professional and academic endeavors, discover joy in STEM subjects, and show eagerness to enrich their curriculum and deepen students' comprehension of STEM.
Exposure Visits
Assembled under the auspices of collective progress and visionary leadership, this program transcends boundaries to foster a robust exchange of ideas and practices. With a resolute commitment to excellence, Sarvshixiit embarks on a journey to catalyze transformative change in education, guided by the noble vision of nurturing inclusive and holistic learning environments. Through insightful discussions and immersive sessions, they explored an array of topics, from educational planning and inclusive education to health awareness and cybersecurity, forging new pathways to elevate education. This exploration equipped them with the knowledge and resources to enlighten their students about the transformative capabilities of supercomputers, fostering a culture of innovation and discovery in their classrooms.
Jammu Kashmir
IIT Kanpur and Samagra Shiksha, Jammu and Kashmir, organized a five-day exposure visit for 400 students, 40 teachers, and 15 officials from 20 districts of Jammu and Kashmir. Highlights included visits to IIT Kanpur's Computer Centre and Startup Incubation and Innovation Centre, sessions on Vaidik Mathematics, aerospace engineering at the Flight Laboratory, and a science fair by Shiksha Sopan.
Arunchal Pradesh
Government teachers from Arunachal Pradesh visited the esteemed Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK) from February 29 to March 3, 2024, in a notable collaboration to enhance innovation and exchange knowledge in STEM education.
Kerala
Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur). This three-day event stands as a beacon of innovation and collaboration, meticulously crafted to empower state-level officials of Samagra Shiksha, Kerala, in their noble endeavor to shape the future of education administration.
Uttar Pradesh
Regular exposure visits for teachers from Uttar Pradesh have been organized since 2015 under Rashriya Avishkar Abhiyan, providing invaluable opportunities for them to explore and engage with cutting-edge educational practices. These visits are designed to enrich their knowledge and pedagogical skills, fostering continuous professional development.