Bhopal based institution, Pearl Academy has come up with a solution to enable learning during COVID-19!
Pearl Academy, a leading design, fashion, business, and media institute, is pushing its boundaries to make learning accessible during these tough times. With the onset of the COVID-19 crisis, even mundane things have become difficult for people.
So, to lessen the burden and provide unhindered learning, Pearl Academy has introduced a modern approach to tackle the situation.
It has made more than 3900 Coursera certified professional programs accessible on its official website. Pearl is one of the few educational institutions that has adapted in these adverse circumstances and adopted a highly advanced Learning Management System.
This hybrid learning technique has enabled Pearl to continue to provide relevant education in the present scenario.
Even before when the campus had to shut down due to lockdown, 20% of the courses were made digital and taught online. And now this has been scaled up to 100%.
The courses available equip the students with relevant skills and provides them a platform to hone themselves during this lockdown.
Further, these courses add value to the resume and also prepares the students for various future challenges.
Under the initiative named #LearningInNewReality, the institute has enabled new-age tools like Blackboard, Zoom, Business to Fashion and Coursera to make it easier for students to clear their doubts. These live webinars allow the student to keep their learning on track even in these times.
Other than this, the faculty members there have conducted about 1300 online classes weekly for the existing students.
Also, international labs and masterclasses are being held in collaboration with institutes like Manchester Metropolitan University.
Online Entrance Exam:
To select new entrants to the institute, Pearl will be conducting its entrance examination online on April 18th, 2020. Interested students can apply online at their official website.
Those appearing for the exam will be allowed to give it from their respective homes using available devices. Exam would be based on Pearl’s regular parameters and skills.
This includes Mathematical Skills, General Aptitude, Drawing and Observation Skills, Sense of Proportion, Aesthetic Sensitivity, and Critical Thinking Ability. There will be four phases of the online exam, namely:
- General Aptitude Test (60 minutes)
- Design Aptitude Test (120 minutes) (for Fashion and Design Aspirants)
- Media Aptitude Test (120 minutes) (for Media Aspirants)
- Personal Interview (20 minutes)
Whereas, the aspirants who wish to apply for Business studies will have to directly give the Personal Interview after the General Aptitude Test.
Online Assistance for Applicants:
A mobile app has been developed to provide aspiring Pearlites get an insight into the culture and daily activities there. This will enable the students to make informed decisions and pursue their dreams for a creative career.
The app is specially designed to provide customized information on various courses.
Through this app, the students will be able to gain access to the latest happenings, events, various inspirational content and a bunch of other things.
Moreover, you can also chat with the various available counselors using the app and get your queries clarified.
Online counseling for students and parents:
An annual orientation called Aagman is held every year wherein Pearl academy invites the parents and applicants to visit the campus. One-on-one discussions with counselors and faculty members are held.
However, considering the current scenario, Aagman sessions are held online. Over 16 counseling sessions have already been conducted across schools and campuses.
These sessions conducted on Blackboard are meant to discuss the various career-related doubts that the applicants and their parents might have.
