{"id":22389,"date":"2026-06-23T17:10:06","date_gmt":"2026-06-23T11:40:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.extramarks.com\/blogs\/?p=22389"},"modified":"2026-06-23T17:14:59","modified_gmt":"2026-06-23T11:44:59","slug":"elevate-webinar-ai-computational-thinking-classrooms-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.extramarks.com\/blogs\/extra-nuggets\/elevate-webinar-ai-computational-thinking-classrooms-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Elevate Webinar 2026: Transforming Classrooms with AI &#038; Computational Thinking"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, sans-serif; width: 100%; color: #333333; line-height: 1.7; font-size: 16px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif;\">As Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to reshape education, educators are exploring new ways to prepare students for a technology-driven future. To support this transition, Extramarks hosted an insightful session of its Elevate Webinar Series on <\/span><strong style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif;\">5 June 2026<\/strong><span style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif;\">, bringing together <\/span><strong style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif;\">900+ educators<\/strong><span style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif;\"> from across India.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 40px;\">\n<p>The webinar, <strong>&#8220;Transforming Classrooms: AI &amp; Computational Thinking,&#8221;<\/strong> was led by <strong>Ms. Kusum Rao<\/strong>, who shared practical strategies for integrating computational thinking and AI into everyday teaching practices. The session focused on helping educators build future-ready skills while using technology to create more engaging learning experiences.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- Webinar Recording --><\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f8fafc; padding: 30px; border-radius: 12px; margin-bottom: 40px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\">\n<h2 style=\"color: #0f172a; font-size: 20px; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 20px;\">\ud83d\udcf9 Watch the Webinar Recording<\/h2>\n<div style=\"position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; width: 100%; border-radius: 8px; box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);\"><iframe style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: none;\" title=\"Transforming Classrooms: AI &amp; Computational Thinking\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/na9ymGNHtY4\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- Why Computational Thinking Matters --><\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 40px;\">\n<h2 style=\"color: #1e3a8a; font-size: 22px; border-bottom: 2px solid #e5e7eb; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Why Computational Thinking Matters<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The session began with a discussion on the skills students will need to succeed in the future. Educators highlighted competencies such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u2713 Critical Thinking<\/li>\n<li>\u2713 Problem Solving<\/li>\n<li>\u2713 Logical Reasoning<\/li>\n<li>\u2713 Communication Skills<\/li>\n<li>\u2713 Self-Learning<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"background-color: #fffbeb; border-left: 4px solid #f59e0b; padding: 15px; margin: 0; border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0; color: #78350f;\">These skills align closely with the vision of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.extramarks.com\/blogs\/schools\/national-education-policy-nep-2020\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>NEP<\/strong><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.extramarks.com\/blogs\/schools\/ncf-national-curriculum-framework\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>NCF<\/strong><\/a>, which emphasize moving beyond memorization toward deeper conceptual understanding and real-world problem-solving.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- Understanding Computational Thinking --><\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 40px;\">\n<h2 style=\"color: #1e3a8a; font-size: 22px; border-bottom: 2px solid #e5e7eb; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Understanding Computational Thinking<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Through interactive activities and classroom examples, participants explored the five core components of Computational Thinking:<\/p>\n<p><!-- Cards --><\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 20px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; border-left: 4px solid #3b82f6; padding: 15px 20px; margin-bottom: 15px; border-radius: 6px; box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.02);\">\n<h3 style=\"color: #1e40af; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8px; font-size: 18px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">1. Decomposition<\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: #4b5563;\">Breaking large problems into smaller, manageable parts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; border-left: 4px solid #8b5cf6; padding: 15px 20px; margin-bottom: 15px; border-radius: 6px; box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.02);\">\n<h3 style=\"color: #5b21b6; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8px; font-size: 18px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">2. Pattern Recognition<\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: #4b5563;\">Identifying trends, similarities, and relationships.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; border-left: 4px solid #ec4899; padding: 15px 20px; margin-bottom: 15px; border-radius: 6px; box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.02);\">\n<h3 style=\"color: #be185d; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8px; font-size: 18px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">3. Abstraction<\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: #4b5563;\">Focusing on relevant information while filtering out distractions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; border-left: 4px solid #10b981; padding: 15px 20px; margin-bottom: 15px; border-radius: 6px; box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.02);\">\n<h3 style=\"color: #047857; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8px; font-size: 18px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">4. Algorithmic Thinking<\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: #4b5563;\">Creating step-by-step approaches to solving problems.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; border-left: 4px solid #f59e0b; padding: 15px 20px; margin-bottom: 15px; border-radius: 6px; box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.02);\">\n<h3 style=\"color: #b45309; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8px; font-size: 18px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">5. Data Analysis &amp; Troubleshooting<\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: #4b5563;\">Evaluating information, identifying issues, and finding solutions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- Practical & AI Enabler Section --><\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 40px;\">\n<h2 style=\"color: #1e3a8a; font-size: 22px; border-bottom: 2px solid #e5e7eb; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Practical Classroom Applications<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One of the key takeaways from the webinar was that Computational Thinking does not require a separate subject or additional classroom time. Teachers can integrate these skills into existing subjects through:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: disc; margin-left: 20px; color: #4b5563; margin-bottom: 20px;\">\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\">Mathematics problem-solving activities<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\">Science investigations<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\">Social Science case studies<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\">Real-world interdisciplinary projects<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"background-color: #f3f4f6; padding: 15px; border-radius: 8px; font-style: italic; color: #4b5563;\">Examples shared during the session included planning school events, budgeting activities, and solving campus-related challenges, helping students connect learning with real-life situations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 40px;\">\n<h2 style=\"color: #1e3a8a; font-size: 22px; border-bottom: 2px solid #e5e7eb; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">AI as a Learning Enabler<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A major focus of the webinar was understanding the role of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.extramarks.com\/ai-in-education\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AI in education<\/a>. Ms. Rao emphasized that <strong>AI should be used to support and scale learning, not replace human thinking.<\/strong> Students must continue to develop critical thinking skills while using AI tools to:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: none; padding-left: 0;\">\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 30px; position: relative;\"><span style=\"position: absolute; left: 0; color: #3b82f6; font-weight: bold;\">\u2192<\/span> Organize ideas<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 30px; position: relative;\"><span style=\"position: absolute; left: 0; color: #3b82f6; font-weight: bold;\">\u2192<\/span> Visualize concepts<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 30px; position: relative;\"><span style=\"position: absolute; left: 0; color: #3b82f6; font-weight: bold;\">\u2192<\/span> Break tasks into smaller steps<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 30px; position: relative;\"><span style=\"position: absolute; left: 0; color: #3b82f6; font-weight: bold;\">\u2192<\/span> Explore multiple solutions<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 30px; position: relative;\"><span style=\"position: absolute; left: 0; color: #3b82f6; font-weight: bold;\">\u2192<\/span> Receive personalized support<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The session reinforced the idea that AI is most effective when combined with strong human judgment and problem-solving abilities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- AI in Action --><\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 40px;\">\n<h2 style=\"color: #1e3a8a; font-size: 22px; border-bottom: 2px solid #e5e7eb; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">AI in Action with Extramarks<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The webinar concluded with a live demonstration of AI-powered features available on the Extramarks platform, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u2699\ufe0f Diagram Generation<\/li>\n<li>\u2699\ufe0f Question Builders<\/li>\n<li>\u2699\ufe0f Concept Visualization<\/li>\n<li>\u2699\ufe0f AI-powered Doubt Resolution<\/li>\n<li>\u2699\ufe0f Step-by-Step Explanations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These tools showcased how AI can help reduce teacher workload while creating more engaging and personalized learning experiences for students.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"color: #065f46; font-size: 22px; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 20px; display: flex; align-items: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Key Takeaways<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: none; padding-left: 0; margin: 0; color: #065f46;\">\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 12px; padding-left: 25px; position: relative;\"><span style=\"position: absolute; left: 0;\">\u2705<\/span> Computational Thinking can be integrated into everyday classroom teaching.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 12px; padding-left: 25px; position: relative;\"><span style=\"position: absolute; left: 0;\">\u2705<\/span> Critical thinking and problem-solving are essential future-ready skills.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 12px; padding-left: 25px; position: relative;\"><span style=\"position: absolute; left: 0;\">\u2705<\/span> AI should empower learning, not replace human decision-making.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 12px; padding-left: 25px; position: relative;\"><span style=\"position: absolute; left: 0;\">\u2705<\/span> Real-world projects provide effective opportunities for skill development.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 0; padding-left: 25px; position: relative;\"><span style=\"position: absolute; left: 0;\">\u2705<\/span> Educators can begin implementing many of these strategies immediately.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- Conclusion --><\/p>\n<div>\n<h2 style=\"color: #1e3a8a; font-size: 22px; border-bottom: 2px solid #e5e7eb; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Conclusion<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The enthusiastic participation of 900+ educators highlighted the growing interest in AI-powered teaching and future-ready learning. The session demonstrated how Computational Thinking and AI can work together to create classrooms that encourage curiosity, creativity, and deeper understanding.<\/p>\n<p>Through the <strong>Elevate Webinar Series<\/strong>, Extramarks continues to empower educators with practical insights that bridge the gap between educational policy and classroom implementation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to reshape education, educators are exploring new ways to prepare students for a technology-driven future. To support this transition, Extramarks hosted an insightful session of its Elevate Webinar Series on 5 June 2026, bringing together 900+ educators from across India. The webinar, &#8220;Transforming Classrooms: AI &amp; Computational Thinking,&#8221; was led by Ms. Kusum Rao, who shared practical strategies for integrating computational thinking and AI into everyday teaching practices. The session focused on helping educators build future-ready skills while using technology to create more engaging learning experiences. \ud83d\udcf9 Watch the Webinar Recording Why Computational Thinking Matters The session began with a discussion on the skills students will need to succeed in the future. Educators highlighted competencies such as: \u2713 Critical Thinking \u2713 Problem Solving \u2713 Logical Reasoning \u2713 Communication Skills \u2713 Self-Learning These skills align closely with the vision of NEP and NCF, which emphasize moving beyond memorization toward deeper conceptual understanding and real-world problem-solving. Understanding Computational Thinking Through interactive activities and classroom examples, participants explored the five core components of Computational Thinking: 1. Decomposition Breaking large problems into smaller, manageable parts. 2. Pattern Recognition Identifying trends, similarities, and relationships. 3. Abstraction Focusing on relevant information while filtering out distractions. 4. Algorithmic Thinking Creating step-by-step approaches to solving problems. 5. Data Analysis &amp; Troubleshooting Evaluating information, identifying issues, and finding solutions. Practical Classroom Applications One of the key takeaways from the webinar was that Computational Thinking does not require a separate subject or additional classroom time. Teachers can integrate these skills into existing subjects through: Mathematics problem-solving activities Science investigations Social Science case studies Real-world interdisciplinary projects Examples shared during the session included planning school events, budgeting activities, and solving campus-related challenges, helping students connect learning with real-life situations. AI as a Learning Enabler A major focus of the webinar was understanding the role of AI in education. Ms. Rao emphasized that AI should be used to support and scale learning, not replace human thinking. Students must continue to develop critical thinking skills while using AI tools to: \u2192 Organize ideas \u2192 Visualize concepts \u2192 Break tasks into smaller steps \u2192 Explore multiple solutions \u2192 Receive personalized support The session reinforced the idea that AI is most effective when combined with strong human judgment and problem-solving abilities. AI in Action with Extramarks The webinar concluded with a live demonstration of AI-powered features available on the Extramarks platform, including: \u2699\ufe0f Diagram Generation \u2699\ufe0f Question Builders \u2699\ufe0f Concept Visualization \u2699\ufe0f AI-powered Doubt Resolution \u2699\ufe0f Step-by-Step Explanations These tools showcased how AI can help reduce teacher workload while creating more engaging and personalized learning experiences for students. Key Takeaways \u2705 Computational Thinking can be integrated into everyday classroom teaching. \u2705 Critical thinking and problem-solving are essential future-ready skills. \u2705 AI should empower learning, not replace human decision-making. \u2705 Real-world projects provide effective opportunities for skill development. \u2705 Educators can begin implementing many of these strategies immediately. Conclusion The enthusiastic participation of 900+ educators highlighted the growing interest in AI-powered teaching and future-ready learning. The session demonstrated how Computational Thinking and AI can work together to create classrooms that encourage curiosity, creativity, and deeper understanding. Through the Elevate Webinar Series, Extramarks continues to empower educators with practical insights that bridge the gap between educational policy and classroom implementation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":22392,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[40],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-22389","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-extra-nuggets"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.extramarks.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22389","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.extramarks.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.extramarks.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.extramarks.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.extramarks.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=22389"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.extramarks.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22389\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":22397,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.extramarks.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22389\/revisions\/22397"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.extramarks.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/22392"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.extramarks.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=22389"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.extramarks.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=22389"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.extramarks.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=22389"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}