Here is a list of major organizations in this area, do let me know if there are others I should add here: http://www.wiproapplyingthoughtinschools.com/ - Azim Premji Foundation's work with education. http://www.pratham.org/ - Pratham works in the area of education. http://www.aksharafoundation.org/about_us.html - Akshara foundation, Banglore-based, involved in primary education, is a part of Pratham Education Initiative. http://www.smilefoundationindia.org/aboutus.htm - Smile foundation, involved …

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While discussing/thinking about e-shiksha, I also started thinking about what is the most efficient way in which someone can provide value to primary and secondary education in India. Here are some of the typical ways in which impact can be made: Support some students around you, monetarily or otherwise Work with an NGO Start your own …

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I am getting more involved in Shiksha in general and e-shiksha in particular. Got a look at their site, thanks to the account my sister has (who is a teacher and hence she can have an account). It is indeed a very good site, but sadly, very underutilized. I guess it is a chicken-and-egg problem, …

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An interesting post on venturewoods about e-learning+social-networking: elearning for all. Seems to be a good idea, and good thing is that all the technology requirements for such a venture is available. However, that sets me thinking: can such a technology be deployed to make the masses learn things? In such cases, I always try to …

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