TN Education dept’s ‘Manarkeni’ free app all set to kindle fountain of knowledge

NE EDUCATION BUREAU
CHENNAI, JULY 25

A well dug in sand yields water as dug-
So learning wisdom -Thirukkural

தொட்டனைத் தூறும் மணற்கேணி மாந்தர்க்குக்
கற்றனைத் தூறும் அறிவு.

Aiming to encourage students to understand concepts better and promote critical thinking, the Tamil Nadu School Education Department has come out with an app called ‘Manarkeni’ (மணற்கேணி). The app, which can be accessed free of cost, has been created by the State Council for Educational Research and Training (SCERT).

  • With over 27,000 audio clips available in both Tamil and English, ‘Manarkeni’ comprehensively covers the curriculum from Classes 6 to 12
  • The tool has been made freely available to democratise education and eliminate barriers by facilitating learning without the need for internet connectivity

The ‘Manarkeni’ mobile app was launched in the presence of Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi and dignitaries like Ibrahim Thayavu, the deputy director of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) and TM Anbarasan, Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MS&ME) on Tuesday.

The tool offers a comprehensive range of digital learning materials and empowers teachers to enhance the learning experience for students across the State. With over 27,000 audio clips available in both Tamil and English, ‘Manarkeni’ comprehensively covers the curriculum from Classes 6 to 12.

Each audio clip provides clear explanations, illustrative examples, and engaging graphics to facilitate easy comprehension of complex subjects. Further, to ensure students’ comprehension, the tool includes assessment questions for each audio clip, allowing learners to gauge their understanding.

Moreover, previous academic syllabuses are also made accessible for revision, enabling students to solidify their knowledge before advancing it to the next level. ‘Manarkeni’ incorporates a tech-savvy language to create an interactive and enjoyable learning experience for students. The tool has been made freely available to democratise education and eliminate barriers by facilitating learning without the need for internet connectivity. Teachers and students alike have welcomed the user-friendly interface of the educational app, which promptly addresses doubts and clarifies concepts, making the learning process seamless and enjoyable.