{"id":22852,"date":"2025-02-28T05:40:01","date_gmt":"2025-02-28T05:40:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress-1147733-4643473.cloudwaysapps.com\/news\/agency-news\/odm-makes-history-launches-odishas-first-cyber-square-coding-ai-program\/"},"modified":"2025-02-28T05:40:01","modified_gmt":"2025-02-28T05:40:01","slug":"odm-makes-history-launches-odishas-first-cyber-square-coding-ai-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rvrising.com\/blogs\/news\/agency-news\/odm-makes-history-launches-odishas-first-cyber-square-coding-ai-program\/","title":{"rendered":"ODM Makes History: Launches Odisha&#8217;s First Cyber Square Coding &amp; AI Program"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"line-height:normal;margin:12pt 0cm\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif\"><span lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en\"><strong>BHUBANESWAR, India \u2014<\/strong> In a significant move toward modernising education in Eastern India, ODM Educational Group announced today its partnership with UK-based Cyber Square to implement a comprehensive coding and artificial intelligence curriculum across its schools, starting from first grade. As the first educational group in Odisha to implement such a world-class program, ODM Educational Group continues to demonstrate its commitment to innovative education.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height:normal;margin:12pt 0cm\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif\"><span lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en\">The collaboration, formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), aims to replace traditional computer literacy programs with an advanced technological curriculum to prepare students for future workforce demands.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height:normal;margin:12pt 0cm\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif\"><span lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en\">&#8220;We believe that early exposure to technology will prepare our students for the future,&#8221; said Swoyan Satyendu, CEO of ODM Educational Group. &#8220;This initiative will transform students from mere technology users to creators while providing opportunities for international tech interactions with peers from the USA, Canada, and the UK.&#8221;<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height:normal;margin:12pt 0cm\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif\"><span lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en\">The program, developed after three months of evaluation, will be delivered through an interactive platform that integrates coding and AI principles into the existing curriculum. Cyber Square, a Guinness World Record holder with over a decade of experience in digital education, will spearhead the implementation.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height:normal;margin:12pt 0cm\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif\"><span lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en\">Dr. Satyabrata Minaketan, Chairman of <\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/odmegroup.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color:#1155CC;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif\"><span lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en\">ODM Educational Group<\/span><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif\"><span lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en\">, emphasised the strategic significance of the initiative. &#8220;In a society increasingly influenced by technology, our children require more than just fundamental computer abilities. They need to evolve into creators, innovators, and problem solvers.&#8221;<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height:normal;margin:12pt 0cm\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif\"><span lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en\">The curriculum extends beyond basic coding instruction to foster critical thinking and analytical reasoning skills. Students will engage in real-world problem-solving projects, with the goal of enabling them to conceptualise and prototype solutions within two years.The program also offers exciting international travel opportunities for students to present their tech ideas at global forums and participate in collaborative projects with peers from around the world.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height:normal;margin:12pt 0cm\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif\"><span lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en\">&#8220;Coding and AI are no longer optional skills \u2013 they are essential competencies that will shape future professional success,&#8221; Satyendu added, highlighting the program&#8217;s role in preparing students for emerging career opportunities.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height:normal;margin:12pt 0cm\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif\"><span lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en\">NP Haris, CEO of Cyber Square, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership. &#8220;By integrating coding and AI from the foundational years, we aim to nurture innovation and critical thinking in students, co-proceeding with ODM\u2019s idea to stay ahead in the digital age.&#8221;<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height:normal;margin:12pt 0cm\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif\"><span lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en\">While the NEP 2020 mandates coding education from grade six onwards, ODM&#8217;s initiative introduced these crucial skills five years earlier, positioning its students at the forefront of technological education.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height:normal;margin:12pt 0cm\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif\"><span lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en\">The implementation includes comprehensive teacher training programs, curriculum enhancement, and learning strategies with specialised coding platforms. The initiative has generated significant interest among students and parents, with early feedback suggesting a positive reception.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height:normal;margin:12pt 0cm\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif\"><span lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en\">Shruti Acharya, a student at <\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.odmglobalschool.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color:#1155CC;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif\"><span lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en\">ODM Global School, Bhubaneswar<\/span><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif\"><span lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en\">, offered perspective on the program&#8217;s impact: &#8220;Coding is about understanding logic, breaking down complex problems, and finding innovative solutions. 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