Wednesday, 29 January 2025

Reflections: Sharing Ideas, Inspiring Minds ๐ŸŒŸ๐Ÿ—ฃ️- Sunbeam School Lahartara

Artificial Intelligence ๐Ÿค– is transforming the world with its smart abilities, from self-driving cars ๐Ÿš— to virtual assistants like Alexa and Siri ๐ŸŽ™️. It learns from data ๐Ÿ“Š and makes decisions just like humans, but without emotions. On the other hand, animals ๐Ÿพ have a rich inner life filled with emotions, communication, and intelligence. Elephants ๐Ÿ˜ mourn their lost ones, dolphins ๐Ÿฌ recognize themselves in mirrors, and dogs ๐Ÿถ express love and loyalty. AI may be powerful, but it cannot feel the warmth of a mother bird ๐Ÿ•Š️ feeding her chicks. As technology grows, we must respect both intelligence—artificial and natural—to create a balanced world ๐ŸŒ.

Sharing our thoughts through reflection helps us connect with others and grow together ๐Ÿค. When we express our ideas, we not only learn more but also inspire those around us ๐ŸŒŸ. Reflection allows us to look back, understand our experiences, and shape new perspectives ๐Ÿง . It encourages creativity, critical thinking, and meaningful discussions ๐Ÿ—ฃ️. Just like a mirror reflects our image, our words reflect our thoughts and emotions ๐Ÿชž. By sharing reflections, we build a world where knowledge, understanding, and wisdom flow freely ๐ŸŒ✨.

Sunbeam School Lahartara Boarders

Sunday, 26 January 2025

Monthly Meeting - 25th January 2025


Meeting Purpose

Monthly review and planning meeting for the GSA Impact Team to discuss the calendar, new initiatives, and an upcoming quarter.

The minutes will help the Interns and Fellows stay informed and contribute meaningfully.

Key Takeaways

February calendar finalised with structured weekly events (Meet & Greet, documentary, workshop, book reading)

New customised learning programs launched for schools (e.g. Arthur Foot Academy, JDS)

Focus on teacher development and engagement through reading, reflection, and technology integration

Retreat sign-ups close January 31; limited to 50 participants (20 supported schools, 30 GSA members)

Topics

February Calendar Overview

1st Sunday: Meet & Greet with K.C. Jain on health, yoga, meditation

2nd Sunday: Documentary series + book reading

3rd Sunday: YES workshop (45 min) by Lina Ashar on passion, purpose, play

4th Sunday: Extended book reading session

Weekly: JDS reading sessions (Fridays 2pm, 45 min) for 40 weeks

Monthly: Arthur Foot Academy offline session


New Initiatives

Customised learning programs for schools (e.g. Arthur Foot Academy, JDS)

Transition to Google Meet for My Good School sessions

Interns focusing on the joy of learning rather than social media posts

Happiness survey implementation at Arthur Foot Academy (every 6 months)


Digital Platforms & Resources

WhatsApp communities/groups for different programs

Blogs: happyteacher.in Joy of Learning Diaries

Website: www.MyGoodSchool.in with program info, book lists

YouTube channel & podcast (Learning Forward) with 6000+ subscribers


Teacher Development Focus

Reading and reflection emphasised over direct "values" lessons

Arthur Foot Academy: Teachers creating visual representations of reflections

Technology integration: Basic computer skills, plans for AI introduction

Student Engagement

Positive feedback on English-speaking initiatives

Increased lab access for students (e.g. Sunbeam School: 15 workstations/school)

Young students (8-10 years old) participating in sessions, sharing experiences


Next Steps

Close retreat sign-ups by January 31

Implement a happiness survey at Arthur Foot Academy

Create a list of teacher volunteers for the Sunday School reading

Establish minimum post requirements for intern certification (1 post/month)

Share the happiness survey format with Minakshi for implementation

Continue encouraging teacher reflections and original content creation


GSA Impact Team Monthly Meeting
January 25, 2025

AI supported the draft; please forgive any errors and oversight.

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