By Our Correspondent
BHUBANESWAR: In a significant achievement for the ODM Educational Group, the Ministry of Education, India, has certified 142 of its teachers as School Innovation Ambassadors. The teachers successfully completed the rigorous School Innovation Ambassador training program, designed to foster innovative thinking and entrepreneurial skills among educators.
The School Innovation Ambassador training program, curated by the Ministry of Education, consists of five comprehensive modules aimed at equipping educators with the skills necessary to cultivate an innovative mindset in students, M1 – Design Thinking and Innovation, M2 – Idea Generation and Handholding, M3 – Entrepreneurship and Prototype Development, M4 – Intellectual Property Rights, M5 – Finance, Sales, and HR, Upon completion of these modules, educators are certified as Innovation Ambassadors, capable of integrating these concepts into their teaching practices.
Dr. Satyabrata Minaketan, the founder of ODM Educational Group, expressed his pride in the teachers’ accomplishments. “This certification is a testament to the dedication and commitment of our educators. By becoming Innovation Ambassadors, they are now equipped to instil a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship in our students, preparing them for the challenges of the future.”
The impact of this program is multifaceted. Teachers now possess a deep understanding of the design thinking ecosystem and are prepared to conduct classes on the subject using a curriculum designed by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT). This not only enhances their teaching methodology but also promotes a growth mindset among students, encouraging them to think creatively and approach problems with innovative solutions.
One of the newly certified Innovation Ambassadors & Principal, ODM Sapphire Global School, Mr Amit Singh, shared his experience. “The training has been transformative. It has provided us with the tools to not only teach innovation but to incorporate these principles into our daily teaching practices. We are now better equipped to nurture and guide our students towards becoming future innovators.”
The certification of these 142 teachers as Innovation Ambassadors is a milestone for ODM Educational Group, reinforcing its commitment to educational excellence and innovation. The
initiative underscores the importance of continuous professional development for educators and highlights the role of innovative thinking in shaping the future of education.
With these trained Innovation Ambassadors, ODM Educational Group is set to lead the way in integrating design thinking and entrepreneurial skills into the school curriculum, fostering a new generation of creative and resilient learners ready to tackle the challenges of tomorrow.
As ODM Educational Group continues to innovate and evolve, the certification of these teachers as School Innovation Ambassadors marks a pivotal step towards creating a dynamic and forward-thinking educational environment.
