REPORT OF INTERACTIVE BRAINSTROMING SESSION ON
KIDS SECTION: 22nd September 2014.
A brainstorming session was conducted on 22nd September 2014 by ENVIS Centre on Human Settlements, School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi. The main focus of the session was to setup a mechanism of feedback and suggestions from school teachers and children for efficient interaction with Kids Centre of ENVIS website, in context to updation and dissemination of environmental information, in the field of Human Settlements.
The session started with welcome address by ENVIS Co-ordinator, followed with the Key Note Address a by Dr. B. C. Sabat, Eco-Club Incharge, Department of Environment, NCT, Delhi. He gave an overview about the involvement of schools in various environment related interactive activities like plantation, anti-craker campaign, eco- holi, poster competition etc. He suggested to link schools with the website so as to have an interactive work atmosphere and to take forward cumulative results.
ENVIS Coordinator, Prof. Dr. Meenakshi Dhote thanked Dr. Sabat for his suggestions and his directions in involving the eco-club schools. This was followed by a comprehensive overview of ENVIS website in the realm of subject area, city profile, publications, legislations & policies, kids centre, news etc was given; highlighting the knowledge products. Aspects covered under the Kids Section were presented one by one and a booklet of the same was provided to the participants- Games (crossword, quiz, match the columns etc.); building of the month; information on aspects of buildings; important buildings etc.
In view of the growing problem of parking and traffic management in front of schools, especially during mornings and afternoons; the faculty of Transport planning Department, SPA had expressed a desire to initiate traffic surveys coupled with ambient air quality monitoring near the school premises, to capture the factual situation and to take it forward in the form of a proposal for improvement of the conditions. This was appreciated by all. It was suggested that the discussions should be initiated with the school Principals and involvement of both – the Eco-Club and Transport Department of the School would be required.
Professors form SPA, a Senior Programme Officer from WWF, eight teachers from different schools and two students from DAV Public School, Dwarka took part in the session, which put forth the following suggestions for the Website Contents in relation to Kids Section:
SUGGESTIONS ON INTERACTIVE CONTENTS
The session concluded by summing up of suggestions and feedbacks given by all the participants. A certificate of participation of the event will be sent to the respective schools by post.
Details of the Participants:
The session started with welcome address by ENVIS Co-ordinator, followed with the Key Note Address a by Dr. B. C. Sabat, Eco-Club Incharge, Department of Environment, NCT, Delhi. He gave an overview about the involvement of schools in various environment related interactive activities like plantation, anti-craker campaign, eco- holi, poster competition etc. He suggested to link schools with the website so as to have an interactive work atmosphere and to take forward cumulative results.
ENVIS Coordinator, Prof. Dr. Meenakshi Dhote thanked Dr. Sabat for his suggestions and his directions in involving the eco-club schools. This was followed by a comprehensive overview of ENVIS website in the realm of subject area, city profile, publications, legislations & policies, kids centre, news etc was given; highlighting the knowledge products. Aspects covered under the Kids Section were presented one by one and a booklet of the same was provided to the participants- Games (crossword, quiz, match the columns etc.); building of the month; information on aspects of buildings; important buildings etc.
In view of the growing problem of parking and traffic management in front of schools, especially during mornings and afternoons; the faculty of Transport planning Department, SPA had expressed a desire to initiate traffic surveys coupled with ambient air quality monitoring near the school premises, to capture the factual situation and to take it forward in the form of a proposal for improvement of the conditions. This was appreciated by all. It was suggested that the discussions should be initiated with the school Principals and involvement of both – the Eco-Club and Transport Department of the School would be required.
Professors form SPA, a Senior Programme Officer from WWF, eight teachers from different schools and two students from DAV Public School, Dwarka took part in the session, which put forth the following suggestions for the Website Contents in relation to Kids Section:
SUGGESTIONS ON INTERACTIVE CONTENTS
- Interaction among the schoolsWebsite can provide a platform for inter school participation disseminating information related in subject areas like showcasing green practices/activities in schools, competitions etc.
- Provide answers to queries in solving the problemsAspects related to Rainwater Harvesting, Vermi Compositing, Solar Panel etc. installed in schools.
- Medium for information of species in and around school premisesForming a guide for species identification
- Website should highlight the various upcoming eventsJoint activities of the schools etc.
- Continuation with CII and its Green School ManualSPA can contribute by initiating the installation of green technologies in schools.
- Provide monthly wise new and innovative project ideas for schools.
- Students active participation in website by sending their perception, views, and ideas related to Environment and Human Settlement through articles, stories etc.
- Practical involvement of students in various aspects of Green Buildings. Initiating direct interaction between the students and the architects.
- Newsletter column space for student write-up.
- The content of the website should also incorporate the local architectural designs and use of local building materials.
- Surveys and studies of urban village schools, rural school conditions in architectural research and information related to them. The works of WWF in schools in villages around Protected Areas could be put forth.
- Information on research outputs of behavioral and psychological impacts on children of built environment of the school
- ENVIS Centre in harmony with NGO’s like Roshini can formulate a set criterion; conduct a workshop for implementing energy saving practices in schools.
- Sensitization of students towards cool roof, flooding, impact of concrete flooring/ pavement, indoor environment, GPS tool (curriculum developed by WWF in relation to same) etc.
- Environmental slogans to sensitize the masses through ENVIS website.
Dhananjay Rana class VIII student of DAV Public School, Dwarka presented his views for the involvement of students in architectural concept of designing a school building. He also put forth his observations on effects of concrete constructions at lower plains of Jammu & Kashmir, resulting into the floods in the area. This was appreciated by all present and it was agreed to document his observation and upload it onto the website with his photograph, for further encouragement and dissemination.
The session concluded by summing up of suggestions and feedbacks given by all the participants. A certificate of participation of the event will be sent to the respective schools by post.
Details of the Participants:
S. NO.
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Name
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School
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e-mail
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Mobile
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1
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Renuka Sharma
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Laxman Public School
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9811279466
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2.
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B. V. Prasannlakashmi
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Andhra Education Society, Sr Sec School, Prasad Nagar
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7838089605
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3.
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Ajay Kumar
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RPVV, Civil lines
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9999065756
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4.
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Divya Sharma
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DAV Public School, Sector -6, Dwarka
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9312154533
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5.
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Akansha Bhardwaj
(student class VIII)
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DAV Public School, Sector -6, Dwarka
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9802762141
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6.
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Dhananjay Rana
(student class VIII)
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DAV Public School, Sector -6, Dwarka
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9910812121
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7.
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Nita Nangia Gowswami
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WWF India sectt
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9871181965
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8.
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Anushree Sharma
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WWF India sectt
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01141504792
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9.
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Santhi Nagarajan
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DTEA Sr Sec School, Pusa Road
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9818580265
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10.
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Renu Kashyap
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RPVV Kishan Ganj
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9968098875
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11.
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Prof. Dr. Sanjay Gupta
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SPA
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drsgupta19@gmail,com
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9871860530
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12.
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Prof. Dr.Jaya Kumar
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SPA
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9899803902
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13.
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Prof. Dr. Mahavir
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SPA
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mahavir57@yahoo.com
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9810326582
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14.
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Dr. Neha G. Tripathi
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SPA
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9810345483
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good job by delhi envis centre. keep it up
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