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The workshop ended with a discussion on how to create a shortlist of universities based on the
information gathered and how to effectively communicate with universities through their websites. The
speaker also provided tips and resources for attendees to continue researching and shortlisting
Workshop on Visual Thinking universities. Overall, the workshop provided valuable information and practice opportunities for the
attendees to effectively research and shortlist US universities and navigate their websites. It also
A workshop on Visual Thinking was conducted by Mr Achia Anzi and Ms Sonam Chaturvedi from O.P. showed the attendees how to use online resources and effectively communicate with universities
Jindal University on 19 April 2021 for the students of classes 9, 10 and 12. The workshop aimed at through their websites.

training the students to read and compose visual messages and help participants to develop their own
visual language. The workshop enhanced the students’ imagination by integrating photography and
motion and synthesising them digitally through post-production. It also helped the students to read and
compose virtual messages and develop their own visual language.The speakers discussed how visual

thinking can help students to better understand and communicate complex ideas, as well as to identify
patterns and connections that may not be immediately apparent. They provided the students with
various exercises and techniques to develop their visual thinking skills. These included brainstorming,
mind mapping, and concept mapping. The students also learned how to use graphic organizers, such as

flowcharts, diagrams, and timelines, to visualize information. The workshop provided valuable Webinar by ICPE
information and practice opportunities for the students to enhance their visual thinking skills. It also
showed them how visual thinking can be applied in different settings to better understand and Indian Centre for Plastics in the Environment (ICPE) organised a webinar on 12 October 2021 to cover
communicate complex ideas. the various aspects of plastics, particularly plastics in the environment, for the students of classes 9 and

11. The webinar focused on reimagining, recreating and restoring our ecosystems and aiding the
undamaged resources. The speaker Mr Swapan Ray, Honourable Secretary of ICPE, highlighted the
extent of the problem of plastic pollution in the world. He discussed how plastic is a versatile and
durable material that is used in a wide range of products, but it is also a significant contributor to

pollution in the environment. Plastic waste can be found in various forms, such as litter, marine debris,
and microplastics, and it can take hundreds of years to degrade. The speaker then discussed the impact
of plastic pollution on the environment. He explained how plastic waste can harm marine life, such as
Shortlisting US Universities and Navigating University Websites sea turtles and whales, and how it can also affect birds and other animals that mistake plastic for food.

The speaker also discussed the current efforts being made to address the issue of plastic pollution. He
Ms Deepali Shah and Mr Prathamesh Paingankar conducted a session on “Shortlisting US Universities talked about different types of plastic waste management methods, such as recycling, composting, and
and Navigating University Websites” for the students of classes 9 to 12. The objective of the workshop incineration. The webinar ended with a Q&A session where the students had the opportunity to ask
was to provide students with the tools and techniques to effectively research and shortlist US

universities and navigate their websites. The session threw light on research-based universities, liberal the speaker questions about plastic pollution and actions that can be taken to combat it. The webinar
arts and science and specialised schools. inspired the students to take action and engagement towards adopting sustainable practices while being
mindful of the issues around them.
The workshop began with an introduction to the different types of universities in the US and how to
research and compare them based on factors such as location, size, campus culture, academic programs,
and tuition fees. The speakers also discussed how to use online resources, such as college rankings and

reviews, to gather information about universities. They then provided the attendees with tips and
techniques for effectively navigating university websites. They discussed how to find important
information such as admissions requirements, financial aid options, and student resources. The
attendees also learned how to use the website's search function and navigation menu to quickly find the
information they need.

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