MyCaptain, an India-based online learning platform, announced the ‘freemium’ version of its mobile application and website which will allow users to take Free Live Sessions, micro-courses and demo classes covering 40+ number of Potential careers and subjects, such as Photography, App Development, Music Production and Novel Writing, to name a few.

With over 100,000 paid users, the parent company, Climber Knowledge & Careers Pvt. Ltd. completes seven successful years of operations in online learning and mentoring in India. On this occasion, MyCaptain wanted to go an extra mile by providing a platform to each and every individual who wishes to explore their passion, which will help them evolve in their career as well as personal lives. In this endeavour, the company decided to launch an unpaid version of its Live Online Courses for the first time ever.

Commenting on this initiative, Mohammed Zeeshan, Co-founder & CEO, MyCaptain, said

From the very beginning, our motive has been to bring a societal mindset shift when it comes to Careers in India and all across the World.

With the launch of our new app which offers all such free features, we aim to reach a larger audience, penetrating through different corners of the country, to provide them a peek into the world of alternative careers and online learning. We want students to learn from the best in the Industry.

Along with the launch of free e-learning classes, MyCaptain has entered into a re-branding phase that aligns with its anniversary theme ‘Evolution’. The company has come up with a new logo which is a more modern version of the older logo, and has been designed keeping in mind the archetype of its primary user: Creator.

Ruhan Madni Naqash, Co-founder & Chief Marketing Officer, MyCaptain, said

Over the past 10 years, the youth has changed, what mattered to the youth has changed as well. We have seen this need to adapt, transform, and evolve in our target market, and we want to reciprocate that need and feel through our rebranding.

In the following year, MyCaptain is looking to acquire 300,000+ more paid customers, begin international expansion and have more than 3000+ Top Educators onboard. Additionally, the company is aiming to host 2000+ Free Live Sessions for students to get a taste of each field and learn from the best minds in India.

You can log on to the website or download the MyCaptain app to learn more.

In line with the growing need for self-development and adaptive learning, Pearson India, the digital learning company, aims to strengthen its presence in the B2C segment through a host of existing products and new launches. Targeting to build a robust B2C portfolio of 50% over the next 2 years, the company is poised to make a giant leap in the B2C segment with its innovative product line. As digital disruption in the education sector is heavily underway, students now expect new, predominantly digital and cohesive ways of learning.

In line with the B2C strategy, Pearson India has launched a first-of-its-kind adaptive assessment module – MyInsights to aid students in preparing effectively for their IIT JEE entrance exam. Keeping the learners at the core, MyInsights offers assessments and time-based tests to adjust to the learners’ ability level and provide a personalized score and specific learning path for students to master the topic. It assesses [identify generic and specific gaps], measures [the clarity of conceptual understanding] and analyzes students’ performance in a convenient way by bringing value to the learners. Powered by the algorithm that adapts to each learner’s level of knowledge, the innovative product will provide a unique learning path to support students with their IIT JEE preparation.

Commenting on the development Vikas Singh, Managing Director, Pearson India said

We have a formidable presence across all segments of education and now we are looking at creating a pipeline of innovative digital solutions, well-suited for learners. Our newly launched product MyInsights is an innovative platform that combines contextualized learning with world-class technology to offer better learning outcomes for IIT JEE aspirants.

According to recent data, 11 lakh students appear for IIT JEE every year, however, less than 1% make it to the campus gates. IIT JEE examination is a crucial step for every engineering aspirant in the country and it requires them to have a clear understanding of the concepts, which will now be facilitated by MyInsights. This launch is a critical component of our B2C strategy for the Indian market and we will continue to add new consumer-centric products to strengthen our business in the country.

In the fast-moving world, where tailored products and customer experience are a competitive advantage, Pearson India also offers PTE Academic and Pearson Professional Programmes that help students realize their dream of studying abroad and professionals to upskill and reskill to progress in their career respectively.

GMAT [Graduate Management Admission Test] is a competitive online test conducted by the Graduate Management Admission Council [GMAC] which is taken by management aspirants mainly for procuring admission in a management program like an MBA or Masters in Management. However, it is interesting to note that the GMAT score validity is limited up to 5 years only. Candidates who have taken the exam in 2018 can use the score until the year 2023 for seeking admission to a B-School or university of their choice. Having said that, we cannot ignore the fact that B-Schools always prefer candidates having a solid academic background clubbed with some professional experience and of course a high GMAT score which provides them a better insight of the candidates’ capabilities.

For candidates who have attempted the GMAT exam more than a decade ago, their scores do not hold good anymore. Applicants need to be cautious about the GMAT score validity while sending out the business applications to the chosen B-Schools and ensure that their scores meet the eligibility criteria. Majority of B-Schools have a target cut-off of five years prevenient to the Application deadline. For example, top tier B-Schools like MIT Sloan of Management Class of 2019 had invited Round 1 Application deadline on September 25, 2013, Round 2 on January 22, 2014, and Round 3 on April 8, 2014.

Top B-Schools always stress on the GMAT score as one of the key selection criteria for providing admission to students across the several management programs. As it is obvious from the format of the GMAT exam that it measures the mathematical, logical reasoning, verbal skills and analytical writing competency of candidates aspiring to pursue an MBA program from a B-School of repute.

GMAC provides the flexibility to the applicants to take the GMAT exam on any listed dates per their convenience. In a 12-month calendar year, a candidate can take the test up to 5 times and 8 times as the lifetime limit. For candidates who’ve not fared well in the first attempt can retake the exam with a gap of 16 days from the previous attempt. Always remember, renowned business universities always consider the candidates’ best GMAT score as it is the ultimate reliable reflection of their respective academic performances.

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Interdisciplinary learning engages students and helps them to develop knowledge, problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and a passion for learning, suggests Pearson MyPedia study. With an aim to examine the success of intended learner outcomes, the study highlights that learners have shown an annual gain up to 8% in their scores on tests measuring target skills.

During the study, 2000 stakeholders including academic leaders, teachers, and parents highlighted that lack of minimal teaching and pedagogy skills among teachers is one of the key attributing factors to low learning level. To provide learners an engaging and enriched learning experience, Pearson India offers MyPedia that integrates all learning and teaching tools in a well-designed scientific manner to transform education delivery and enhance the way of ‘How Children Learn‘.

MyPedia, the only fully integrated learning programme is convenient, easy to use and delivers intended outcomes including improvement in learner’s engagement. The study indicates that the three key factors influencing the adoption of MyPedia include academic delivery support, assessment services, and professional development. 91% of the principals and teachers found MyPedia convenient and easy to use in classrooms. Interestingly, 91% of the principals and teachers strongly agree that MyPedia helps learners in interdisciplinary learning across different subjects. Additionally, 92% of principals and teachers believe that MyPedia promotes higher order thinking among students.

Ujjwal Singh, Vice President, Product & Innovation, Emerging Markets, Pearson Education, Pearson India said

We are committed to helping learners make measurable progress in their lives through learning and with MyPedia, we aim to improve the way teachers teach and students learn. We understand that different learners learn at a different pace, style, and time.  MyPedia leverages digital transformation and uses curricular approach by giving ownership of learning to digitally empowered 21st century learners through a variety of applications.

The specially crafted set of course books of MyPedia use an interdisciplinary learning approach and a robust pedagogy designed to provide a holistic learning experience to a learner and support learning even beyond the four walls of a classroom.

To make measurable progress in the thinking skills of learners by improving access to quality learning resources, MyPedia along with the regular textbooks offers multimedia objects for the teacher lesson plan. It uses a suite of assessments and the science of measurement to gauge gains in target academic skills. Based on the 5i model learning model, MyPedia enables teachers teach better through scientifically designed interactive teaching plans to develop higher order thinking skills among learners.