HP introduces 'Innovation & Digital Education Academy' programme in India

PC and printer major HP on Thursday introduced the 'Innovation & Digital Education Academy' (IDEA) programme in India, aiming to support educators with essential digital pedagogy skills, transform teaching methods, and enhance the learning experience for students in CBSE schools across the country.

The programme, developed in partnership with the Centre for Teacher Accreditation (CENTA) and Verdant & Co, is designed to meet the increasing demands of educators and students in the digital age.

It is scheduled to commence in the last week of April and will run for a full academic year.

According to the company, this programme is poised to reach 50 schools, benefitting about 5,000 teachers and 50,000 students across the country. 

The focus will be on empowering educators with the latest tools and best practices in teaching and learning.

The programme offers two pathways for participating schools HP IDEA Fellow and HP IDEA Associate.

The HP IDEA Fellow pathway is a one-year teacher development programme designed for select practitioners and instructional leaders.