Why we are unique
Continuous hand-holding through agile Methodology
Hand on Activities
Gamification
Self-Paced Learning
Social Learning
Online hand-holding
Hybrid Education System
Freedom to learn
Agile Shaala is an effective strategy for both novices and advanced learners. More importantly, Agile learning gives the children the freedom to learn at their pace while making them responsible towards what they learn.
English
Mathematics
Natural Science
Kannada/Hindi
Decoding learning into a fun process
At Agile Shaala, the learners are active drivers of the learning process and can develop a deeper understanding of the concepts starting from many different levels of prior understanding. The process involves not only conceptual learning but also makes it fun through practicing a unique pedagogy involving gamification and Phenomenon based learning.
Exams through(NIOS) National Institute of open schooling
Reference Books
Games
Worksheets
Mathematics & Science
Gamified Assessments
Our Team
DR. POORNIMA V
Co-founder,
Managing Director
A holistic educator and researcher practising innovation and creative pedagogy. She has her doctorate from IIT Madras, Chennai and has several years of experience in research and education. Recipient of many national fellowships and awards, Poornima is interested in bringing about a change in the way we learn. ‘Learn how to learn’ is the motto of all her workshops. She has expertise in developing learning and teaching strategies and activities to make learning fun, joyful leading to better conceptual clarity and applied thinking. She has been an academic topper in her graduate and post graduate studies and one of those lucky ones to have received three gold medals from Dr. Abdul Kalam!!
SRIKARA MAHISHI
Co-founder,
Chief learning officer
A multifaceted personality with skills in engineering and cultural aspects along with proficiency in languages. He studied mechanical engineering at PESIT, Bengaluru and Masters in Automotive Engineering at ESTACA, Paris, France. He has worked as a CFD engineer for 13 yrs out of which he spent 9 yrs working in Mercedez Benz RnD India. With exposure to learning in prestigious institutions in India and Europe, he brings a vast experience in integrating engineering concepts into education early on. He loves languages and can speak around 8 languages. He has certifications in German and french and enjoys teaching children.
DR. NAGASHREE SHRIVATSA
Academic Head
Nagashree is a passionate educator and researcher with more than 10 years of experience in the field of science. Experienced in teaching postgraduate, undergraduate, senior secondary, and higher secondary classes. She has trained students for KVPY, IIT JEE, NEET, CET, etc. She has a doctorate in organic chemistry and has published 6 International papers. One of her works has been listed in the top 20 most viewed articles. She has presented papers and posters at state level and National level conferences. She was also a member of the Board of Studies for NMKRV college. She has experience in training parents and children on life skills and is also a graduate of transformational education Landmark Worldwide. She has been assisting landmark programs for more than a decade.
Our parents say
First of all, thank you… For a wonderful learning experience… Dyuti’s been enjoying the sessions, and so have we. My mom, husband, and me all attended a session each and it has been a great learning experience for us too!!! Your patience with the kids, and the simple explanation is amazing… Your joy of learning shines through in each experiment you present…
Three cheers to u!!!
Divya, ParentScifun 2020: Get SMARTer seriesExtraordinary space is provided to the child. Basics are so beautifully introduced and the child is left to develop on that. They get to love actual science. If a child is enabled and allowed to love the subject which it is learning, what better could be left. We just love Vismaya.
Dr. Nagashree, ParentScifun 2020: Get SMARTer seriesFun with learning, no books but more than books and so very creative.
Indumati BellubbiScifun 2020: Get SMARTer seriesVismaya gives very good platform regarding understanding the concepts of science and maths through small experiment s, kids are very enthusiastic to do them and interpret them. This Corona pandamic has put a halt to these kids for learning, vismaya is completely fulfilling the gap. Thank you Poornima. Even the science kit sent home are also so much precise and very well choosen easily can be handle by kids. I would highly recommend vismaya for all the parents who are looking forward for any science classes.
Dr. Aruna Sahadev, ParentScifun 2020: Get SMARTer seriesThanks madam for conducting such a wonderful five day session. It was informative and engaging. I learnt a lot regarding content creation and design and also teaching techniques. Thanks once again
Arijit MondalParticipant, Integrated Teaching courseIt was wonderful experience attending 5 days workshop on Integrated Teachers course and I was able to learn many new things at this pandemic Situation . Thank you Poornima maam for informative session.
Preethi RudreshParticipant, Integrated Teaching courseA wonderful platform and a support system for teachers.
Dr. Nagashree SrivatsaParticipant, Integrated Teaching courseInteresting & Informative course on Integrated Teaching
Thank You Poornima Mam for this wonderful course.
Savitha P GaneshParticipant, Integrated Teaching courseIt was a wonderful experience and a lot of learning. Thanks Poornima ma’am . Looking forward to more such sessions.
Shubha SrinathParticipant, Integrated Teaching courseThank you so much for this valuable training. I learnt star technique & teaching methodologies.
Mohammed Ziya QureshiParticipant, Integrated Teaching courseMy son has been a part of Agile Shaala, with Srikara and Poornima, to guide him in every step. The extensive curriculum is covered so well that the child wouldn’t realise that he/she has learnt so many concepts. Many difficult concepts have been explained so well that it becomes a “child’s play” for the child to learn them. The curriculum focuses on a practical approach through fun based activities, rather than books and examination methodology. Frequent interaction with parents and one to one attention to the child, makes the child comfortable and also creates an interest in him/her to come to class everyday as well as yearn for more! Kudos to the two educationalists on the wonderful methods of teaching and making learning fun for the children!
SoumyaParent, Agile Shaala pilot program
Awards, Media & Recognitions
News paper coverage
In Edex, The Indian Express in July 2021
https://www.edexlive.com/happening/2021/jul/07/this-bengaluru-shaala-can-make-your-homeschooling-experience-take-flight-22318.html
By edex, Indian express in June 2020
https://www.edexlive.com/happening/2020/jun/20/here39s-how-this-bengaluru-couple-are-popularising-homeschooling-through-online-modenbsp-12700.html
Interview/Panel Discussion
Tech Bharat edtech conclave:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=heichHvGC4M&t=111s
Interviewed by Agileworld, Holywood, USA.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uuO3dOZN0hM&t=9s
F.A.Q
What is Agile Shaala @home?
Agile Shaala is an integrated learning community where the child will learn at home using our activity kits, learning through games and reference books. They will be mentored by our team and will have regular online interactive sessions for group learning/activities.
What is blended learning?
A well-balanced combination of online and hands-on learning. Agile Shaala provides resources for experiential learning as well as online interactive learning sessions.
How will the agile hand-holding work?
Agile methodology involves regular planning and reflection in order to accommodate changes and improvise. We will follow the well-known Scrum methodology in our learning journey. Each family will work as a team. Each team will maintain a storyboard of learning activities and progress. There will be daily scrum meetings, where there will be scope for reflection and improvisation on an everyday basis. Weekly “scrum of scrum” meetings will be conducted between 3-4 scrum families and will provide a space for discussions and support between the community members.
How does an typical week of learning go about at Agile Shaala?
Each family will be a scrum team
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- They will be have a daily stand up meeting at the beginning of the day, and end of the day.
- They will maintain scrum storyboard.
- Each sprint will be of one week duration.
Weekly group meet
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- Three scrum teams along with learning coach
- Personalised mentoring
What are the learning resources that will be provided?
Age-appropriate resources which include, but not limited to, Phenomenon based learning activity kits, Board games and Card games, puzzles, reference books and access to digital learning games and worksheets.
What is phenomenon-based learning?
PBL is a pedagogy which involves holistic experiential learning. Please visit the link http://www.phenomenaleducation.info/phenomenon-based-learning.html for details about the pedagogy.
What does gamified curriculum mean?
Specially designed board games, card games and digital games will be used to learn and improvise language and mathematical skills. The children learn while they play.
How much time on an average is the parent/adult expected to spend with the child per day for Agile Shaala program?
The parents would be ideally required to spend 2 hours per day with the child at a time convenient to the respective family team.
What age groups does Agile Shaala support?
We hand-hold children from ages 6 through 18 years.
Which board exams will 10th and 12th Std students write?
Students will be trained for NIOS board exams.
What are the subjects offered?
Subjects supported include, but not limited to, Mathematics, Science, Social Sciences, English, Hindi and Kannada.
Is there a cancellation policy?
We recommend the parents try the program for a minimum of two months, before taking a call on discontinuing. So, you can discontinue after two months. Refund will be provided if a notice is provided a month in advance.