At ShikshaLokam, we also design scalable solutions, so that our education leaders continue to learn and improve and they are able to create an enriching learning environment for students. An empowered leader drives continuous improvements in their ecosystem and thus, plays the role of an active change agent.

This need for continuous improvement is catered by the capability of micro-improvement projects. It is an approach that enables leaders and teachers to define and track a set of small, actionable tasks to achieve larger objectives in an easy manner.

Let’s see how this capability of micro-improvement meets the characteristics of a scalable solution.

As mentioned in the previous blog, in adopting a user-centric approach, the solution prioritises addressing individual education leader’s pain points and tailoring its features to the user’s needs. In the micro improvement capability, education leaders have the autonomy to define projects and tasks within the platform, aligning them with their specific contexts (introducing a new pedagogy/ building a library in school/ conducting PTMs more effectively/ etc.). This agency extends to the flexibility of improving at a personalised pace, fostering a sense of empowerment.

Efficient Progress Tracking

In terms of relevance, the solution simplifies the process of tracking improvement, offering a user-friendly mechanism. This not only enhances the efficiency of defining and setting up projects but also ensures that users can easily monitor their progress.

Bridging Gaps with Offline Engagement and User-Centric Interface

The design of the solution takes diversity into account by allowing users to engage in projects offline, recognising the challenges posed by limited internet connectivity in remote areas where many teachers, school leaders, etc. operate. 

Moreover, the platform’s interface is consciously crafted to match the demographic of users, especially considering the tech-savvy challenges faced by middle-aged individuals. This includes elements like larger font sizes and limited icons for enhanced usability.

Configurability for Personalised Experiences

Configurability plays a key role in the solution’s adaptability to diverse user needs. Users can configure the platform to issue certificates based on project completion or specific criteria. Additionally, the configurability extends to task management (different steps under a micro-improvement project), allowing creators to define whether a task should be mandatory or optional. This feature provides clarity for users, indicating which action steps are essential and which ones can be skipped or modified in their journey to improve classrooms and schools.

Seamless Integration

In terms of evolvability, the solution demonstrates its capacity to seamlessly integrate new technologies, such as AI, with the aim of simplifying and enhancing the user experience. This adaptability ensures incorporating innovations to make interactions more straightforward and engaging. Furthermore, the solution’s evolvability is highlighted by its capability to undergo enhancements, thereby accommodating emerging use cases and staying relevant to evolving user needs.

We have successfully used the micro-improvement solution for the NCERT-organised Vidya Amrit Mahotsav, a national innovative pedagogy festival. It led to 510000+ projects triggered across 27 states & UTs during the course of the Mahotsav. Each project lends itself to a repository of best practices and innovations [on DIKSHA} that other educators from across the country can discover, learn from and implement according to their needs. Gujarat, Haryana & Nagaland states are also employing the solution to address different education challenges.  If you would like to support your stakeholders, lead improvements and build an enriching learning environment for their students, get in touch with us at vinay@shikshalokam.org. 

This is a three-part series on Scalable Solutions. Read more about the intricate nuances of complex global challenges and the need for impactful solutions and the essential characteristics of scalable solutions for addressing large-scale problems.