EasyTech, a K-8 technology literacy curriculum by Learning.com
Caitlin Fox Edelman
(15-Dec-2008)
"EasyTech, a K-8 technology literacy curriculum by Learning.com, has been awarded the ISTE Seal of Alignment by the International Society for Technology in Education ISTE"
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LearnHub Launches IIT-JEE Community!
Learn Hub
(11-Dec-2008)
Gurgaon, December 2, 2008: The IIT-JEE (IIT Joint Entrance Exam) is the gateway to the prestigious IITs. Ranked as the best schools in India with facilities at par with the best in the world, the IITs have churned out India’s top academicians, scientists, musicians, politicians, social workers, entrepreneurs and even authors!
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Emerging Franchisor of the Year 2008
Franchise India Holdings Limited
(11-Dec-2008)
‘ROOTS TO WINGS’ has been awarded 'Emerging Franchisor of the Year 2008 ' for excellence in Franchising and Business Development, by Franchise India Holdings Limited, Asia's largest integrated franchise solution company since 1999.
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Back to School
India Today
(08-Dec-2008)
Entrepreneurship came early to Shantanu Prakash, the 43-year-old chairman and managing director of Educomp Solutions.
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In Exclusive Company
Business India
(16-Nov-2008)
'Educomp has made its presence in the Forbes’ list of best small- and medium-sized companies. It has also found mention in the coverage for being insulated from the economic slowdown and posting amazing results for the second quarter of the fiscal year 2009.
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City students cherish a close encounter with NASA experts
The Times of India
(14-Nov-2008)
There was only standing space for the 29 childern and three accompanying teachers of Padma Seshadri Bala Bhawan Millenium School (PSBBM)who had gathered for a videoconference with scientists from National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) on Thusday but no one was complaining.
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Educomp, Intel launch learning system for schools
The Hindu Business Line
(08-Nov-2008)
Educomp Solutions Ltd, in collaboration with IT company Intel, has launched Educomp O3 Learning System for one-on-one learning in schools. The company said it is planning to deploy the system in a slew of private and public-run schools.
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Computer education in 708 colleges in state
Deccan Chronicle
(03-Nov-2008)
Educomp solutions has been awarded the contract by commissioner of Public Instruction, Government of Karnataka for implementation of Computer aided Education in 708 PU colleges in Karnataka.The order is valued at Rs. 50.27 crores to be executed over five years.
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The Entrepreneurial Life Cycle:Perspectives and Experiences
Vikalpa
(24-Oct-2008)
The interest in entrepreneurship among the young is on the rise.But several questions continue to linger.Why should i become an entrepreneur?
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Acquisition of 51% stake in Takshila Management Services Private Limited.
The Hindu Business Line
(21-Oct-2008)
Educomp has acquired a 51% stake in Takshila Management Services Private Limited , a company that specializes in setting up high quality schools in Tier II & Tier III cities across India.
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Educomp in Forbes 200 Best Under A Billion
FORBES ASIA
(07-Oct-2008)
200 Best Under A Billion Lesson Plans.India is on a tear to educate its children. Shantanu Prakash's Educomp is cashing in by bringing computers to the classroom.
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Educomp gets Rs 109-cr contract from Karnataka Govt.
The Economic Times.com
(26-Sep-2008)
As per the agreement signed with the Department State Education Research and Training (DSERT), Karnataka, Educomp would complete the project over a period of five years, the company said in a statement today.
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22 Indian SMEs feature in best under- billion club
The Financial Express
(18-Sep-2008)
As many has 22 Indian companies, including Educomp Solutions, Jain Irrigation and Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, have been named in the latest '200 Best under a Billion' list for the Asia-Pacific region by US magazine Forbes.
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Educomp team up with Intel, Dell, Acer to drive tech revolution
The Hindu Business Line
(16-Sep-2008)
Educomp Solutions has partnered with Intel, Dell and Acer to drive up the use of technology into classroom teaching and learning in schools across India.
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Intel, Dell, Acer to partner Educomp in evangelizing IT use in schools
CMN Correspondent
(15-Sep-2008)
New Delhi, 15th September 2008: Intel, Dell, Acer and Educomp today announced an alliance that aims to drive integration of technology into classroom teaching and learning in schools across India.
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Educomp picks up 50% in EuroKids for Rs. 39 crore
Economic Times
(11-Sep-2008)
Educomp Solutions, a primarily online education solutions provider, has taken 50% stake in Euro Kids International, a pre-school chain for a consideration of Rs. 39 crore.
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Shaping the future
Hindustan Times
(10-Sep-2008)
Education Quality Foundation of India (EQFI) plans to give over a hundred awards in different categories, including Teacher's Awards, School Leader's Awards, Whole School Awards, Government Initiatives, NGO awards and so on.
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India Education Awards unveiled
Deccan Chronicle
(08-Sep-2008)
"IEA will seek to reward excellence in education, motivate educators and provide a platform to showcase leadership in the education sector."
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A move calculated to make mathematics easy
The Hindu
(27-Aug-2008)
"In an effort to make teaching mathematics to students of upper primary classes simple, lively and more interesting, the School Education Department has started training teachers in Systematic Learning Methodology in association with Educomp, a private firm."
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Classroom connected
The Times of India
(24-Aug-2008)
"In the age of information and communication technology (ICT), the face of a classroom has changed with interactive whiteboards that can convert teacher's scribbling on the board into notes and sensor-driven devices that pick up students' answer in a class test and immediately gives a success graph of the class."
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Educomp Solutions launches Smart class™ in reputed Himachal Girls School
My Himachal
(19-Aug-2008)
"The program empowers teachers with technology right inside their classrooms. It enables teachers to use digital resources such as graphics, animations, 3 D Images and Video clips in addition to the chalk and talk methods of teaching in their day to day teaching life."
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Great leap forward of India's most valuable education company
Education World
(14-Aug-2008)
"The Delhi (Gurgaon)- based Educomp Solutions Ltd. is in the process of rolling out a master plan to revolutionise K-12 education in two of the world's most populous countries, and transform into a heavyweight global provider of digital content driven education products and services."
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Ansal API & Educomp bring Next general Schooling to Panipat
Equity Bulls Stock Report
(07-Aug-2008)
"The Millennium School, Panipat would be part of a countrywide chain of schools leveraging the Millennium Learning System, India's first fully-integrated learning delivery system developed for schools by Educomp."
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Billion- Dollar Babies
Business Today
(01-Aug-2008)
"Private services providers are finding gaps, plugging them and growing decent businesses in the process."
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Educomp launches programme for CA coaching
Business Standard
(31-Jul-2008)
"First off the ground, Educomp Tele Education Network (ETEN) CA will deliver high quality training through top faculty to CA aspirants through VSAT enabled learning centers in cities across India."
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E-age learning: Computer games help teach students in classrooms
The Economic Times
(30-Jul-2008)
"In a few schools in India, the Intel’s classmate PC (CMPC) programme is revolutionizing teaching as well as learning."
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A show dedicated to the spirit of learning
The Hindu online
(24-Jul-2008)
"The show – organised by Educomp, a firm that develops smart learning
content – was dedicated to the spirit of learning."
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Greatness of three leaders reconstructed musically
The Hindu
(17-Jul-2008)
"The greatness of Mahatma Gandhi, Subramania Bharathi and Nelson Mandela, the true Pied Pipers, who attracted thousands of people through their ideals, was brought out in a mammoth production by students of The PSBB Millennium School at its 3rd annual day celebrations on Wednesday."
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Hi- tech classrooms
Deccan Chronicle
(14-Jul-2008)
"Blackboard and chalk pieces are passe. It's about mouse and key-boards in schools today."
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Private participation in education
The Economic Times
(14-Jul-2008)
"Educomp Solutions is a strong success story. Starting as a computer services provider to schools in 1995, the company now has presence across the gamut of education services, from ICT to e-learning and additional learning resources, content development and teacher training and is now aggressively moving into actual school management and services".
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Digital learning invades classrooms
The Indian Express
(12-Jul-2008)
"The computer- aided learning modules are fast replacing the chalk and talk method of teaching in Kolkata"
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Educomp to bring 5,000 more schools under plan
Deccan Herald
(11-Jul-2008)
"Educomp Solutions Limited, which provides technology driven education solutions, in partnership with State Government, plans to bring in 5,000 more government schools under its computer education programme in India."
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India's Education: A $ 120 billion opportunity
CNNMoney.com
(07-Jul-2008)
"Real estate companies have also found a way into the country’s education business by linking up with firms like Educomp (considered to be India’s biggest education provider) and foreign firms to equip and run charity-registered schools for children of families that buy their homes."
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Educomp forges two JVs with Raffles Group
The Economic Times
(29-May-2008)
"Educomp Solutions, an e-learning company, has entered into two equal-equity joint ventures with Raffles Education Group of Singapore, which would involve investments worth $ 150 million."
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Educomp Forms Two JVs With Raffles
Business Standard
(28-May-2008)
“The JV in India is expected to bring in the entire suite of the group’s professional development programmes and courses to the country, providing Educomp’s large student population with meaningful alternatives when they graduate from high school.”
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Educomp forms 2 JV with Raffles Education Corp
CNBC
(27-May-2008)
"The JV in India will also be committed to localize and create India-specific programs and courses, to address the employability gap in the country."
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Educomp buys 51% in US- based learning.com
The Economic Times
(21-May-2008)
“Education services provider Educomp Solutions has acquired 51% stake in US-based e-learning company learning.com for $ 24.5 million.”
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Educomp acquires majority stake in US learning company
THE FINANCIAL EXPRESS
(21-May-2008)
"Educomp can leverage this partnership to extend its IP capabilities to the North American market."
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Educomp buys out US-based Learning.com
DNA, Money
(21-May-2008)
“The company is tapping internal accruals and reserves to fund the buy, which is its second strategic investment after the acquisition of Singaporean K12 company Ask n Learn.”
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TV Clip
CNN-IBN
(28-Apr-2008)
“The surest way of taking technology to the masses is by making it compatible to regional languages. CNN IBN on Educomp’s unique software application- Magikeys.”
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FDI in education need of the hour
The Economic Times
(22-Feb-2008)
"In today's world, where technological know- how is evolving with each day, educational institutions need to be granted the freedom to engage with the industry and change the curricula as and when required."
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Growth @ quality education
The Economic Times
(22-Feb-2008)
"What the basic agenda is- to provide quality education; medium is not as important."
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We Will Reach 10 Million Students By 2009
Digital LEARNING
(10-Jan-2008)
"Over the last few years, Educomp has been growing at over 100% each year with increased penetration and faster adoption for our products and services."
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Educomp: Bright education
Business Standard
(18-Dec-2007)
"The online education and e-learning solutions provider Educomp Solutions is back in the news after signing a joint development agreement with the US-based Learning.com, following a spate of acquisitions.”
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Much learning left
DNA Money
(18-Dec-2007)
"Learning.com is a US- based company and its key business activities revolve around optimizing student learning through deployment of technology.”
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Internet offers school tuition
The Asian Age
(12-Dec-2007)
"Online tutoring is interactive and goes right into the study rooms of every home that can afford a PC.”
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BT 500 lists Educomp as the 7th biggest in percentage gain in market cap.
Business Today
(11-Dec-2007)
" Business India 's BT 500 has been listing India 's most valuable companies since last fifteen years. BT 500 list in Dec 2007 has ranked Educomp as the 7th biggest in percentage gain in market cap (H1, 2007 over H1, 2006)."
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Millennium school in S.A.S. Nagar soon
Hindustan Times
(08-Dec-2007)
“The millennium school would be set up by the Western Education Society, wherein classrooms will be equipped with a large plasma TV using Educomp’s smart class system.”
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Digital classrooms make learning fun
Hindustan Times
(05-Dec-2007)
“Educomp Solutions, a technology-driven education company that has also made forays in ‘education process outsourcing” has launched its Millennium Learning System (MLS)- a combination of technology, training and new learning methods for schools.”
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Smart to teach, assess in real time
Deccan Herald
(03-Dec-2007)
SAS comprises 4 components: software that allows teachers to create multiple choice questions based on a topic, a teacher’s training session on the application of SAS, an infra- red receiver installed inside the classroom and a wireless hand- held response device for students.”
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Educomp enters formal school education biz
Business Line
(01-Dec-2007)
“Educomp Solutions, an e- learning service provider, has forayed into formal school management with the launch of ‘The Millennium School’. The integrated learning delivery system is targeted to enhance the current school curriculum.”
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Educomp enters into formal school education
The National Herald
(30-Nov-2007)
“To be set up across Indian cities by independent trusts and societies, The Millennium Schools will incorporate a unique blend of global best practices in education and inherent strengths of Indian education system with the added advantage of MLS, Educomp’s cutting- edge proprietary learning system for schools. ”
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Schools add value to townships
Merinews
(30-Nov-2007)
While alliances between schools and property developers have been common from the early 1990s, real estate funds and other education-providers have spotted this opportunity now.
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New learning system for Gen Next
Hindustan Times Next
(30-Nov-2007)
“Using this new model, the firm hopes to introduce in schools a culture of innovative thinking to unleash the inherent potential of students and nurture life- long learners who would be the leaders of tomorrow.”
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Educomp Solutions launches Millennium Learning IP system
Moneycontrol.com
(29-Nov-2007)
“Educomp Solutions has launched an IP system called Millenium Learning. The new system will be used in all schools set up by the company over the next two years.”
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Educomp launches new initiative to enhance education
The Economic times
(29-Nov-2007)
“Educomp would tie up with schools on a revenue sharing basis which would include of training fee of teachers, cost of the new textbooks, technology provided to adapt to this system and the success rate of this new initiate.”
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TV Clip
ZEE BUSINESS
(29-Nov-2007)
“Educomp is a strategic enabler, helping the schools set up their business by providing the required services and solutions.” Mr. Shantanu Prakash, CEO and MD of Educomp Solutions Limited, speaking to Zee business about the Millennium Learning System.
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TV Clip
CNBC
(29-Nov-2007)
“…What we have launched today is the entire set of intellectual property that will be used in these schools…” Mr. Shantanu Prakash, CEO and MD of Educomp Solutions Limited, speaking to CNBC about the new IP system..
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Educomp to spend Rs. 2,000cr to ‘enable’ 150- odd schools
Business Standard
(17-Nov-2007)
“Under this model, Educomp will earn its return on investment by providing intellectual property (IP) for the schools through its Educomp School Management programme and leasing infrastructure through its subsidiary Educomp Infrastructure.”
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E- Learning Summit
Faridabad Plus
(03-Nov-2007)
“The summit provided a rare opportunity to schools to witness a brand new paradigm in digital learning globally.”
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SAS inaugurated at Doon Public School
Hindustan Times Next
(02-Nov-2007)
“SAS is designed for students to answer multiple choice questions in the classroom. This is the first school in India to have computer- aided teaching and learning through Smart Class using a plasma screen with SAS in all classes.”
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How about learning through animation!
Hindustan Times
(12-Oct-2007)
“To help schools in the city step into digital learning age, Educomp, an education company organized a “Nex- Gen Schools Summit’ with support of IT majors like Intel, HCL and LG.”
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Getting hooked to Classroom PC
newindpress
(11-Oct-2007)
“A new ‘Classmate PC’ has not only made math and all the ‘tough’ subjects look like child’s play, but instilled a rare confidence in students.”
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Xbox set for a makeover?
i.t.
(08-Oct-2007)
“For this edutainment project, Microsoft has collaborated with digital educational content provider Educomp Solutions, and game developing company Lakshya Digital, to launch the curriculum- based (from classes III to XII) products in the market.
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Tech into Classrooms
Business Standard
(07-Oct-2007)
"Educomp Solutions, which specialises in IT- based educational tools, has launched NexGen, a programme aimed at bringing schools into the digital learning age."
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e-class elbows out chalk-n-talk teaching
newindpress.com
(06-Oct-2007)
“Many schools are taking up the Smart Class Programme and Smart Assessment System, where students are able to learn in a multi- sensory mode and achieve higher academic performance.”
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NexGen Schools Summit 2007 held by IT Majors in Faridabad
The Impressive Times
(04-Oct-2007)
“Actively supported by Intel, HCL and LG, this initiative from Educomp will offer schools across India, including small towns, the best of breed content, technology platform, hardware and software and provide them with a one stop solution, making the adoption of digital learning in their classrooms seamless.”
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Educomp signs MoU with S’pore- based Raffles
Business Standard
(04-Oct-2007)
“The essence of the MoU is to bring the best of global education in India. Raffles Institution is the leading school in Singapore and renowned for its innovative practices and its curriculum, the release said.”
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Learning to teach
India Today
(01-Oct-2007)
“Online teaching has become big business as developers learn to swap making chappatis with doing the barbecue and cricket with baseball for clients abroad.”
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Meet to discuss education through info tech
The Statesman
(23-Sep-2007)
“The conference focused to provide opportunity to principals of schools to create a platform where technologies experts from the industry can discuss key issues.”
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Educomp: Acquired learning
Business Standard
(21-Sep-2007)
“Educomp Solutions, the online, interactive and multimedia education content and solutions provider announced on Wednesday that it had acquired a 70.05 per cent stake in Canadian online teaching solutions company Savvicca.”
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Educomp acquires 51% stake in authorGEN
The Economic Times
(28-Aug-2007)
Educomp Solutions has acquired 51% stake in e-learning software and services firm, authorGEN Technologies.”
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Smart Assessment System inaugurated at Doon Public School
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