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stressed on the importance of immersing students in Holistic interactions and conveyed that
collaborative tasks can bring better quality.

The event was presided by other eminent personalities, from Cambridge Assessment International
Education - Mr. Mahesh Srivatsav, Regional Director, South Asia. He appreciated the teachers,
management and the whole community for their resilience, determination and hunger for success
showcased especially during the pandemic time.

The research panel consist of three distinguished guests from the field of education; Prof. K. Padmini
Shankar – Professor and Dean Research, EFLU, Hyderabad, Ms. Nivedita Bose – Regional Senior
Education Manager, South Asia, Cambridge Assessment International Education and Dr. R Sushama
Patrick – Professor, Pious X College. The research panel members congratulated the research
presenters and extended their support to each of them in taking their research further.
Research Papers were presented by eleven members from various Cambridge schools and
capacities - School Management Member, Leaders and Mentors. Thus giving us a 360 degree view in
the 3 main categories of research; Technology Enabled Learning, Assessments for Learning and
Mentoring Cambridge Learners

The research papers highlighted the impact of technology in learning, the behavioral changes in
learners, the challenges faced by the teachers and learners during the knowledge transfer. It also
highlighted the challenges of academic honesty maintained during online assessments. The research
also encompassed the key solutions and initiatives that the teaching community has brought in during
the pandemic year.

The following participants bagged the awards as chosen by the team of reputed panelists.

Platinum- Ms. Vidya Nishtala- Math Facilitator & IGCSE Co-ordinator, Delhi Public School,
Nacharam

Gold - Ms. Pakala Sharada- Cambridge Facilitator, Delhi Public School, Nacharam

Silver - Ms. Chandrakala Mandapati- Cambridge Facilitator & Lower Secondary Administrator,
Delhi Public School, Nacharam

Silver - Ms. Sherin Mathew- Cambridge Facilitator, Reqelford International School, Hyderabad

Silver - Mr. Sunil Tiwari- Cambridge Facilitator & Exam Officer, Delhi Public School, Nacharam

Bronze - Ms. Porna Ohja- Cambridge Facilitator, Delhi Public School, Nacharam,

The session was also a place for sharing insights and experiences by the several administrative
heads, faculties and resource persons connected to the Cambridge Community Schools of
Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Mrs. Aruna Reddy- Principal, Oak Valley School shared insights on
how their school integrated augmented reality, online labs and other best practices.