iTeach

This fully online course, developed in partnership with Trigyn Technologies Ltd., is tailored for K-12 teachers aiming to excel in their professional roles and advance in their careers. The participants will have a chance to explore novel strategies, techniques, and pedagogical methods designed to maximize productivity while minimizing time and effort investments.

The Spoken English course, a 40-hour program conducted by trainers from Kings' Learning, was highly esteemed among the Fellows. Recognizing the struggle many teachers faced with spoken English, iTeach provided structured training to enhance soft skills and spoken English, fostering personality development and bolstering confidence.

Throughout the Academy sessions, the organisation invited diverse external guests to engage with the Fellows, offering varied perspectives and examples of excellence within the educational realm. This interaction enabled Fellows to learn from young and experienced teachers, as well as counsellors, comprehending the ecosystem and practical realities at ground level.

In 2015, the iTeach Fellowship program was initiated in Pune, aiming to address the educational gap prevalent in the city. This one-year teaching Fellowship program was meticulously crafted to offer high-quality training, incentives through rewards and recognition (R&R), practical hands-on experience, and assured placements in Budget Private Schools. The program aimed to significantly enhance student learning outcomes within these schools. For newly recruited teachers, it streamlined the interview process, provided structured coaching, and ensured a 30% increase in salary after their first year.

Driven by the vision to "Create Better and Happier Teachers," the organisation collaborated with SNDT College of Education, Pune, crafting the "iTeach Academy," a comprehensive one-month training program for our Fellows embarking on their educational journey. This Academy, consistently hosted at the scenic SNDT College of Education campus, aimed to equip the Fellows with necessary skills.

To fortify on-site support for the Fellows, annual workshops, learning circles, teacher contests, and appealing rewards and recognition programs were conducted in schools. The organisation established a "Teacher Corner" in over 75 schools and 13 B.Ed colleges across Pune. This space, utilizing flannel boards, served as a platform to share impactful stories and accomplishments achieved by iTeach Fellows.

During the academic year 2014-15, iTeach implemented a "Whole School Training Model," focusing on training teachers from two Affordable Private English Medium Schools situated in Pune.
Collaborating with FIRKI, an online Teacher Training Portal, iTeach introduced a performance-based rewards and recognition initiative. To monitor progress, attendance, completion, and implementation of acquired knowledge from these training sessions, it established a public tracker within the school premises. This system significantly motivated the participants, encouraging them to strive for higher achievements.

iTeach offers a one month internship program which provides students with an in-depth teaching experience, helps them conduct a SWOT analysis and inculcates self-awareness with the aim of building their classroom skills which can be utilized in a real world teaching setting.