Technology and International Exchange at Redbricks School

An interaction was arranged for the middle school students of Redbricks with the students of Y. E Smith Elementary School , Durham . U. S. A . The cross - culture exchange programme took place at Duke Corporate Education office in Ahmedabad.

The students came together to share some interesting facts about the “culture of Gujarat” , “Ahmedabad as a clean and green city” and “A Day at Redbricks School”. They spoke about the beauty of Taj Mahal and the history behind it . The students of Durham were inquisitive to know more about the significance of Navaratri . Apart of this they also discussed about the House system, School council, subjects, languages, Festivals, Games included in the school In India and U.S.

Favorite pets, class recess and family life were popular topics in addition to the presentation about North Carolina developed by the eight student participants from Victoria Robinson’s AIG student group at YE Smith. The student delegation showed how things looked on their side of the planet during a presentation entitled, “A Day in the Life of Redbricks School Kids.” One student shared his favorite recipe for celery and peanuts. The Durham students learned that Redbricks students study Spanish in addition to English. They learned that elephants are held sacred by many and also used as a means of transport. Rotarian organizers tutored the students in the international organization’s “4-Way Test,” held at Durham which was featured in a popular Newspaper “ The Herald Sun “ in U.S.”. Letisha Judd, Principal of Y.E. Smith, described the project as “a great experience for kids at Y.E. Smith” .Ms. Sutapa Mishra, Principal at Redbricks, added that , “Video conferencing is improving education now and holds even more promise for the future”. It was indeed an enriching experience for the learners from both the ends.

This could happen because of the advancement in Science & Technology. Children got exposure to know more about the other countries, their culture and values sitting in India through the interaction by using Technology. Such interactions also help Teachers to bring Internationalism in the School Curriculum, which makes the Curriculum more interesting for the Children.