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DIKSHA
by TALP MRP - Monday, 9 November 2020, 2:37 PM
 

Free learning app for students and teachers

The Diksha app is a free educational platform that offers engaging learning materials to both students and teachers. It is a unique initiative of the Indian government to leverage existing flexible and highly-scalable digital infrastructure. With this app, teachers can access teaching aids, such as lesson plans, worksheets, and activities. Students, on the other hand, can review lessons and do practice exercises. Even the parents can follow classroom activities using this app. This portal is available in multiple languages, including English, Bengali, Hindi, Tamil, Marathi, and Urdu. 

App features

Diksha is compatible only with Android devices with OS 4.4 and above. The app measures around 11 MB and requires permission to access photos, media, and files. Once installed, users need to register their profiles by providing personal details, such as name, phone number, and password. To complete the registration, you will need to enter the OTP that the app will send. 

For the teachers

For teachers, the biggest advantage of using Diksha is the abundant materials that can help them make their classes interesting. As noted, the app has a wide selection of teaching materials made by the best content creators in the country. From lesson plans to worksheets and activities, there are tons of sources that they can use to broaden the minds of their students. 

On top of that, they can also improve their teaching methods through the best teaching practices that the app provides. Moreover, they can join courses that can further improve their skills. this platform provides certificates and badges for every course completed. Teachers can also use the app to assess their students’ understanding of the topics discussed. Plus, they can use the app to receive official announcements from the state department

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