FAQs :: Sponsorship Program

Ans. It's an initiative in which Charusat is sponsoring 12 SARAS-3D kits for 12 schools worth Rs 50,00,000/- by market value in order to promote culture and pursuit of STEM learning.

Ans. SARAS-3D Inc is a USA-based EdTech company specializing in Interactive Stereoscopic 3D educational content development for the NCERT curriculum. This is made available in India through its subsidiary 3DEdTech Pvt. Ltd. under the brand name "Genius 3D."

Ans. Communication has been (or will be) sent to the Principals of the schools that run 9th to 12th grade English medium classes.

Ans. A kit comprising of:

Stereoscopic 3D classroom solution
Stereoscopic 3D lab solution
Comprehensive training for selected teachers

Ans. It comes with a 3D projector, 30 3D glasses, 1 Swan/Khadas computer, 1 SD card, a keyboard, and a mouse.

Ans. It consists of 10 booster boxes, 20 glasses, 10 monitors, 10 keyboards, 10 mouses and 10 power supplies, 10 briefcases/back cases, and 10 khadas computers.

Ans. Students build deeper learning ideas at double the pace using 3D learning tools and techniques in the most engaging way possible.

Ans. 3D learning simulations enable teachers to explain complex concepts more efficiently in a shorter span of time. More importantly, the students DO NOT tend to lose focus, and the classroom environment remains more interactive.

Ans. Students can explore interactive virtual objects and bring concepts to life. The system provides an environment where students can learn by doing. Mistakes are reversible without material or clean-up cost.

Ans. No, the Internet is only required for log-in purpose. The content is stored within the system itself.

Ans. Yes. The system provides randomized topic-level quizzes, chapter-level tests, and subject-level tests.

Ans. Yes. The students can select from Easy/ Medium/ Hard levels.

Ans. The system provides a history of scores for quizzes/tests/exams.

Ans. Multiple types of questions such as MCQs, FB, T/F and descriptive ones are included.

Ans. Yes. Each selected school has to identify one classroom where the projector can be installed. Teachers will use this system while teaching. This space will cover grades from 9th to 12th for Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics.

Ans. Each selected school has to identify a common area, like a library or a computer lab, where ten individual systems will be installed. Here, a student will be able to learn and explore at their own pace and sequence.

Ans. Schools following NCERT/CBSE curriculum can only apply.

Ans. Students' population across grades 9th to 12th Science should be 200 or more.

Ans. Schools need to commit to utilizing each classroom and each lab solution for at least 5 hours/day with a weekly average of at least 25 hours during academic sessions.

Ans. If the utilization is less than committed for four consecutive weeks, then SARAS-3D reserves the right to take the system back and provide it to another deserving school.

Ans. There is a list of factors, but not limited to, for the selection of the deserving schools -

Management/Trust's Commitment.
No. of software used to enhance teaching-learning methods.
Different teaching-learning methods used in the classroom and lab.
Location of school.
Extracurricular activities and clubs.
Average class size.
Student-teacher ratio.
Fees collected for grade 9th to 12th Science.
Students' results in board exams.
Students' results in internal exams.
Staff turnover.
Activities designed by teachers for students.
Activities designed by management/trust for the teachers.
Participation of teachers and students in the school's governance.
Activities after school hours.
Sports activities.
Parents' involvement in decision-making.

Ans. If there is any manufacturing defect, it shall be covered under warranty. If damaged/manhandled/lost, the school has to bear the cost.

Ans. No, this comes as a package of both modules.

Ans. The schools must have all the 4 grades (9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th) in order to be eligible for the sponsorship.

Ans. For the installation of the kit and a complete teaching experience, the schools must have a dedicated space. If not, then they would be out of eligibility.

Ans. As of now, the program is only for English medium schools.

Ans. No. There are neither any hidden charges nor the school has to pay for the training.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. What is CHARUSAT Saras-3D School Sponsorship Program?

2. What is Saras-3D?

3. Who is eligible to apply for this event?

4. What will the schools get if they are selected for this program?

5. What does the Stereoscopic 3D classroom solution consist of?

6. What does the Stereoscopic 3D lab solution consist of?

7. Why shift to SARAS-3D from regular teaching?

8. How is SARAS-3D helpful to the teachers?

9. How is SARAS-3D helpful to the students?

10. Is high-speed Internet required for operating these systems?

11. Is taking a quiz possible on this system?

12. Can students select the level of a quiz?

13. Does it store the past test scores?

14. Which types of questions are there?

15. Is there any requirement from the school to install the Saras-3D classroom solution?

16. Is there any requirement from the school to install the Saras-3D lab solution?

17. Whether schools following any particular curriculum can apply?

18. What is the minimum number of students required?

19. Do you require any commitment from schools on the usage of these systems?

20. What if the usage commitment is not achieved?

21. Which factors determine whether the school is deserving or not?

22. What if the glasses or any other equipment are damaged?

23. Can I only apply for any one of the solutions - either classroom or lab?

24. What if my school doesn't have 11th and 12th Std. classes?

25. I don't have space to place the projector or lab devices. Am I eligible for the sponsorship? If yes, how will the kit be set up in this scenario?

26. I can follow all the guidelines, but my school is Gujarati medium. Is there a possibility to avail this sponsorship?

27. Does the school need to pay for training sessions? Are there any hidden expenses?