EdtechReview.in is thrilled to announce the launch of the first-of-its-kind inquiry-based learning app, the Jamia-ShowReel app, a collaboration between Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) and ShowReel, a startup led by Sabeer Bhatia. The platform is designed to revolutionize education for the 21st century, leveraging the power of AI to design innovative courses and create short-form videos to offer a transformative learning experience.
The Jamia-ShowReel app has the potential to ignite new and critical ways of thinking, helping students to develop the skills and attitudes necessary for a successful entrepreneurial journey. It will foster creative problem-solving abilities, allowing students to express themselves and describe complex subjects uniquely. AI-enabled course design and the use of artificial intelligence to evaluate students’ verbal responses will also be features of the platform.
The impressive inaugural event held at JMI’s Dr. M.A. Ansari Auditorium was attended by Prof. Najma Akhtar (Padma Shri), JMI Vice Chancellor, Mr. Sabeer Bhatia, Founder ShowReel, Prof. Equbal Husain, Pro Vice Chancellor, JMI, Mr. Javed Yunus, Co-Founder, ShowReel, Prof. Nazim Husain Jafri, Registrar, JMI, Deans, HoDs, faculty, and students of the University. During the event, both sides signed the Agreement.
Speaking on the partnership, Sabeer Bhatia, Co-founder of ShowReel, said: “ShowReel-Jamia App is not just a collaboration but a visionary leap into the future of education. We believe in empowering our youth with the right skills and tools for a brighter future. True creativity emerges from independent research, investigation, hands-on experiences, and the pursuit of answers. By leveling the playing field and granting equal education opportunities, we are focused on embracing the transformative power of AI to change the way young minds think, making them adaptable to the continuously evolving world of technology.”
Prof. Najma Akhtar (Padma Shri), Vice Chancellor of JMI, added: “Sabeer Bhatia has led India’s tech revolution, and we are proud to partner with ShowReel and work with him to create a revolution in the education industry. By harnessing the power of AI, the Jamia-ShowReel platform will catalyze sparking students’s imaginations and cultivating curiosity.”
This collaboration marks JMI’s first partnership with a non-educational entity. The Jamia-ShowReel platform will be awarding six credits for completing a course using an app and is aimed at replacing the traditional one-way, instructor-led model with a self-directed, inquiry-based approach. ShowReel is dedicated to mentoring and assisting Indian youngsters and entrepreneurs in developing the necessary tools and attitudes to begin and sustain successful business ventures.
Jamia Millia Islamia, founded in 1920, is an A++-rated central university in New Delhi, India. It was ranked third in the universities category in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) Rankings 2023 for the second year in a row. JMI is renowned for its high-quality education and research in various fields.
This partnership is set to revolutionize education and create an inclusive platform that caters to the aspirations of urban and rural youth eager to embark on the entrepreneurial path. With this new platform, ShowReel and JMI are pioneering the future of education and unlocking students’ creativity, communication skills, and real-world application.
