15 SCHOOLS COMPETE IN PATHWAYS ANNUAL TECH HANGOUT ‘2016 - PATH by Geetanjali Diwan Head ICT

Pathways School, Noida hosted participation from 15 schools from Delhi( NCR) on an eventful day of technology oriented innovative activities at our annual tech fest - PATH – Pathways Annual Tech Hangout, on 26th April, at the campus. As a Microsoft Showcase school we use every opportunity to promote sharing of skills amongst students and teachers

This year, our event focused on the theme ‘Redefining Learning @ PATH 2016’. Through a series of challenges, showcases and trainings, we were successful in bringing together young creative minds as well as 21st century educators to collaborate, learn, share and imbibe the vast learning opportunities that technology provides. The Chief Guest was Mr. Pranshu Singhal, Director Digital Learning Strategy Team, Worldwide education.

The mega Tech Day engaged participants from Grade 4 to 12. The events ranged from blending creative thinking with technical know-how and was a medium for students and teachers to meet their peers and gain through an exchange of knowledge and experiences.

Teams from 15 schools battled under the following umbrella of contests which were categorized according to age levels.

Primary School:  Tech Tips Tutorial Presentation using Sway

Middle School :  Video Game Challenge,  Presentation using Sway

Senior School :   Minecraft - Redesigning a section of your school;

            App development – Utility for an event organized in school

Audio Mixing

Middle & Senior School Photography on Expressions & event on Gaming

TEACHER HANGOUT
This year, we also extended our invite to a maximum of 4 teachers per school to be part of a Teacher’s Hangout being the first of its kind in Delhi(NCR). This was an opportunity to engage in effective exchange and learnings as educators who make a difference.

The Teacher hangout included a session conducted by De Pedagogics- The official partners of Microsoft

Further, during break - out sessions, participants were encouraged to access materials, try hands-on and experienced participants would be sharing their success stories.

Pathways School Noida was judged the best school but as the host yielded to the school in second place which was Pathways Gurgaon which thus bagged the overall trophy.

 

The event was much appreciated by all who witnessed it. All in all , a mega success of a mega event!