Manipal Academy of Higher Education, MAHE, and Teachspoon EdTech Private Limited have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). This collaboration, with Dr. Giridhar Kini, Registrar of MAHE, at its helm, aims to achieve several milestones in academic-industry partnerships. The MOU was signed by Dr. Kini, representing MAHE, and Dr. Palak Bhandari, a proud alumnus of Manipal College of Dental Sciences (MCDS), MAHE, Mangalore, CEO and Founder, Teachspoon EdTech.
The collaborative approach seeks to enhance capabilities; Central Development includes efforts for Digital Learning Platforms, interactive Workshops and Webinars, and cooperative Research Partnerships. Notably, on July 6, 2022, Teachspoon EdTech Private Limited (TEPL), a startup operating firm, was incorporated in India. It works in the field of education and learning.
Dr Palak Bhandari, CEO and Founder of Teachspoon Edtech Private Limited, expressed her views on the recent collaboration between Teachspoon and Manipal, stating:
This partnership highlights and reinforces the shared dedication of both organizations towards developing and promoting digital learning platforms. This collaboration aims to create and deliver engaging, innovative, high-quality workshops and webinars, contributing significantly to the growing digital education landscape.
To enhance capabilities under the umbrella of this strategic partnership, Dr Giridhar P. Kini, Registrar of MAHE, shared the importance of knowledge and experience among MAHE experts. The idea is to encompass initiatives related to the Digital Learning Platform, which serves as a vehicle for this collaborative effort.
Dr. Harish Kumar S, Director of Corporate Relations at MAHE, played a key role in facilitating this collaboration. He extended a warm welcome to the alumni of MCODS, Mangalore, and provided an insightful overview of the partnership between the two esteemed institutions. He emphasized:
This partnership will be mutually beneficial, creating a dynamic and engaging learning environment for students while promoting excellence in dental education.
Teachspoon EdTech Pvt. Ltd aims to address the accessibility gap in higher education. Through its venture, Medi Study Go provides students with animated lectures, notes, mindmaps and other study resources. It is currently incubated at the Manipal-Government of Karnataka bio incubator. Fueled by the desire to make learning dentistry engaging and accessible, the platform began creating animated explainer videos and interactive mind maps to make the learning process feel less like a chore and more like an exploration.
