New Delhi, November 26, 2024: Bharti Airtel Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Bharti Enterprises, launched TheTeacherApp, an innovative digital platform designed to revolutionize education in India by equipping educators with future-ready skills to meet the demands of 21st-century classrooms. Union Minister of Education, Govt. of India, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan unveiled the platform at the launch event held under the theme “Elevating Teachers, Elevating India”. Also, present were Mr. Rakesh Bharti Mittal, Vice Chairman of Bharti Enterprises and Ms. Mamta Saikia, CEO of Bharti Airtel Foundation, along with dignitaries from the education sector, school principals, teachers and B.Ed. students.
TheTeacherApp has been conceptualised by Bharti Airtel Foundation based on their on-ground experience and deep understanding of the challenges faced by educators face. The user centric, free app has been developed with direct inputs from teachers and is accessible across Web, iOS, and Android. The platform offers 260+ hrs of high quality resources, both created and curated, including courses, learning bytes, short videos, podcasts, and many other interactive formats.
Additionally, the app also features live expert sessions that provide practical classroom strategies and aims to build a community of teachers by highlighting their exceptional impact stories. The platform has a unique section called Teaching Kits comprising content of 900+ hrs. This feature is designed to support teachers with tools including teaching videos, project-based learning activities, worksheets, lesson plans, and question bank,among others for classroom delivery. With a mission to transform schools into safe and happy learning spaces, TheTeachersApp not only supports teachers’ growth but also empowers schools’ leaders and administrators. Aligned with the National Education Policy, the app aims to build future-ready educators equipped to meet the evolving needs of education.
Emphasizing the role of teachers, Minister of Education of India, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan said “Teachers are the real Karmayogis building the future generation. We are leveraging innovation and technology for continuous capacity building of teachers in spirit of NEP 2020. This app will go a long way in empowering our teachers through continuous capacity building using innovative course content, technology and community building features.” He went on to say that enlightened teachers make enlightened students. As India marches ahead in the knowledge-driven 21st century, teachers will play a pivotal role in mapping the future opportunities and ensuring our youth lead the growth story.
Reflecting on the unique advantages of TheTeacherApp, Mr. Rakesh Bharti Mittal, Vice Chairman of Bharti Enterprises, said, "For India to thrive as a global economic leader, it is imperative that our education system equips the educators to foster creativity, critical thinking, and innovation. TheTeacherApp is a decisive step in this direction, offering teachers access to world-class resources and best practices that empower them to deliver exceptional learning experiences. We dedicate this platform to the untiring teachers of India who play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our nation. Over the past 25 years, Bharti Airtel Foundation has impacted over 6 million lives through educational initiatives. With this initiative, it reaffirms its commitment to equip educators to excel in their mission of educational empowerment.”
