Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Aug 13: A Kashmir based teacher has developed an android application, namely, “WISE App”, to make online learning a smooth and effective experience for teachers and students alike. WISE App, which works on 2G, enables teachers to schedule and conduct live classes on ZOOM without the headache of having to share meeting IDs and passwords. Additionally, it enables teachers to send and receive assignments, facilitate discussions, share material and receive automated attendance reports, all at one place.
Mubeen has been preparing students of Kashmir for JEE, NEET, SAT etc for past 8 years.
He said, “Post Covid, like every other teacher, I started teaching online through ZOOM. I realized the challenges of conducting classes online. I used to share meeting IDs/Passwords through whatsapp, assignments through mail, and study material through google drive links. It was all very chaotic and difficult to manage. My focus shifted from teaching to juggling across multiple apps. Consequently, this negatively affected the learning experience of my students. That is when I realized the need for a unified platform for myself.”
Mubeen reached out to his friend, Bilal, and discussed this idea. That is when they started working on this application. After 2 months of efforts, WISE app was launched on google playstore two weeks ago.
Union HRD Minister has commended developers of this app.
In a tweet Union HRD Minister stated: “Two graduates of @iitbombay have developed an Android application “Wise App” to enable #onlinelearning on the 2G service. The application is extremely user-friendly, completely free of cost and comes without any advertisements. Kudos to the team.”
“The application is extremely simple to use and unlike the existing ones in the market doesn’t expect the teacher to be tech savvy. Any school, institute or individual can just download the application from the playstore and start using it right away. It is completely free of cost and without any ADs”, says Bilal.
It has been two weeks since we launched and more than 400 teachers have already started testing or using the application.
Srinagar Chapter of the Institute of Cost accountants, India has launched its free course for CMA foundation through WISE app.
Ayesha Aziz, the youngest ever student pilot of the country, has launched her webinar series, “How to become a pilot” through WISE.
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