Elements of AI

AI For Everyone

Introduction to Programming Using Python

The Neuroscience of Learning

Learning How to Learn: Powerful mental tools to help you master tough subjects

Microsoft Excel - Basic & Advanced

Network Dynamics of Social Behavior

Application Reviewer - Selection Committee

- Event Management
- Partnerships
- Branding & Marketing
- Stakeholder Engagement

Campaign Leader

Supported the CEO and founding team in developing a strategic plan for the organization and design of their inaugural program, Global Summer Institute. Primarily focused on market research, outreach, recruitment, hiring, and learning experience design.

Key learning - Higher education is in a dire need for disruption. With new age fellowships and programs, and a problem-first approach, this space should be watched out for in the coming decade. Also learnt more about importance of a go-to-market strategy, social media presence, and well-designed digital pedagogy.

Program Advisor

Evaluated design of K-12 ed-tech products using research-based instruments as part of EdTech Tulna (in collaboration with Central Square Foundation). Trained governments and internal review teams on applying the index. 

Key learning - What are some of the most important components of any ed-tech product, and why do they matter? How do content quality, pedagogical alignment, and technology & design impact learning?

Research & Evaluation

Continuing from my previous stint, took up a short consulting role to co-create and launch new pilots within the state.

Program Consultant (short-term)

One year social impact fellowship by UChicago's Harris School of Public Policy. Collaborated with the leadership of the Gujarat Education Department to help set up systems and processes, for large-scale adoption of the central government's learning platform, DIKSHA (www.diksha.gov.in). Designed and implemented various learning programs for government officials, teachers, and students. 

Key Learning - Magic can happen when samaj (civil society), sarkaar (government), and bazaar (market) come together to achieve a common goal. One interesting mental model I picked up was the 'plus-one' approach, where the focus was changing the default state to a higher state (+1) with minimal investment of effort, where it almost becomes impossible to go back to the default state. Eg. change of state from daily payments using cash to payments through UPI.

Project Associate, Gujarat Education Department

Primary role of the alumni team was to develop programs and platforms for a 2500+ member strong community of Teach for India alums. My interest in community building and peer learning led to me to join this team. Learnt a bunch about building communities, systems thinking, and problem orientation. Supported the team with research, impact reporting, digital community engagement, and knowledge management.

Key Learnings - The whole is more the sum of its parts - great teams are a result of excellent synergies more than individual performers. Learnt a bunch about project management, and importance of operational excellence.

Project Associate, National Alumni Impact

Taught Math and Science in an under-resourced government school to an amazing bunch of 100 7th and 8th graders. My favorite two years by a great margin. Experimented with different forms of peer learning, both with children and adults.

Key Learning - This one has quite a few, although the most important one is - teaching is learning. They are two sides of the same coin, and a great teacher is a great learner, and vice versa. Strong shared experiences are at the core of all meaningful relationships.

Harsh Doshi

Designing learning experiences