HP initiates“HP Innovation and Digital Education Academy” to facilitate educators with digital skills in India.

In collaboration with Verdant & Co and the Centre for Teacher Accreditation (CENTA), HP has launched the HP Innovation & Digital Education Academy (HP IDEA) program. 

It aims to facilitate the increasing technological needs of teachers and students. The HP IDEA program is changing the landscape of education by transforming teaching methods and enriching the learning experience for both teachers and students in CBSE schools in India by providing them with technological solutions.
 

Ipsita Dasgupta, SVP & Managing Director of HP India market, said, “Advocating Digital Equity is a crucial aspect of HP’s vision for the digital future. We are proud to bring this incredible program to India and look forward to seeing its impact on educators and students nationwide. With this initiative, we will work to transform teaching methods and enrich the learning experience for students in CBSE schools”.
 

Centre for Teacher Accreditation’s Director and Chief Operating Officer, Priyanka Arya, said, “With 1.5 million teachers from 100,000+ schools, CENTA has unparalleled reach and an understanding of what teachers look for in both career growth and professional development. As a certification and accreditation body, CENTA is keen to continuously bring teachers great professional development initiatives. HP IDEA is an international teacher professional development initiative backed by tech major HP Inc. We are super excited to be collaborating with HP in taking this programme to schools in over 20 cities in India”.
 

Managing Partner of  Verdant & Co., Christine Kerlin Nasserghodsi, said, “Launching HP IDEA in India, in partnership with CENTA, marks a transformative step towards enhancing educational methods and accessibility. This collaboration not only advances digital pedagogy but significantly contributes to equipping educators with the skills necessary for 21st-century teaching. Together, we are set on empowering teachers and students, driving a new era of educational excellence”.