Inclusion

Topic1: Supporting English language of the second language disable learners using a smartphone

Reason: Many second languages disables learners face difficulty in learning English because they are unable to attend regular classes. By using gadgets such as smartphones, they can get support to excel English language skills

Keywords: disable, exceptional, smartphone, mobile technology, second language, English, disable learners, English speaking, communication, disability

Topic 2: Building an online community for children battling cancer

Reason: These children live in isolation. They don’t have any activity when they are under treatment in the hospital. By compiling fun videos, online games link under one roof, we can bring happiness to their faces

Keywords: children, childhood cancer, cancer pediatrics, online community, games, fun games for children, hospital, online community for cancer children, children battling cancer, online activities  

Topics 3: Providing Platform to Senior Citizens for Social Connectivity

Reason: Seniors citizens, especially those living in shelter house, whose children have thrown them out of the house, are facing a number of mental health issues. This platform will provide an opportunity for young people to drop-by, record and drop a video message for seniors, or make a card and share it online. Seniors will get an opportunity to look at these bundles of love and feel connected. They can also call any youngster, available online and wants to talk with them.

Keywords: senior citizens, old-age, old people, mature people, shelter home, seniors mental health, isolation, social connectivity of seniors, social connectivity of young people, online communication

Innovation

Topic 1: Compilation of free online Science learning resources for newly inducted teachers in Pakistan

Reason: Resources on science education is limited in Pakistani libraries. Curriculum and textbooks are outdated. Teachers are mostly using textbooks to teach students without any innovation.

Keywords: science education, secondary, learners, teachers, prospective teachers, free science resources, science curriculum, science textbooks, free science materials, innovative science material

Topic 2: Designing an innovative online course on human rights education for the secondary learners in Pakistan

Reason: I consider this project innovative as there is a dearth need of resources for introducing HRE in Pakistan. This subject has not yet been introduced formally at the school level. Many learners are unaware of local and global human rights laws, and lack skills to proactively participate in social activities. This course of 1-month duration will invite learners to read compiled resources and participate in activities to get a certificate in human rights.

Keywords: human rights, human rights education, youth, violence, human rights abuses, human rights laws, online course, online human rights education, Pakistani youth, civic participation

Topic 3: Innovative Mental Health Awareness Open Educational Project for Youth

Reason: I am more interested to carry out this project because the issue of mental health open education among youth is ever increasing. Many university students face personal, academic, social and economic challenges. They commit suicide or hurt themselves in distress when they find no way out of it. I myself have experienced depression closely and thought to commit suicide a few times during the past. However, when my I read positive articles and saw inspirational videos online, it helped me to understand the importance of my life. People facing depression need social connectivity, which is missing these days. In Pakistan, people feel shame to share their tensions with others. I am sure this scenario would be similar in other contexts as well. The online medium cannot replace face to face world, but would surely heal many people, keeping in light the latter statement. Compiling educational resources on one platform such as inspirational videos, articles, songs etc., can help youth. I also plan to have a dedicated counseling chatting forum as well.  I also intend to invite volunteer expert doctors, who can give personal advice to people, if need. 

Keywords: depression, suicide, online counseling, social help, moral support, tension, youth isolation, youth distress, young people, social issues

Implementation

Topic 1: Online Career Counseling

Reason: Many learners are not familiar which field to choose for further studies. In Pakistan in particular, career choice for children are mostly made by their parents. Online counseling will help to identify learners’ skills, potentials, and then will provide appropriate career guidance to learners to have a successful career.

Keywords: career counseling, online counseling, profession, young people, new fields, counseling, skills-based counseling, guidance, meet-up, skills

Topic 2: Online Cookbook Implementation

Reason: Many novices like me like to experiment with cooking dishes. This cookbook will have a compilation of basic recipes along with an introduction to basic spices. Expert chef tips will also be added.  At the end of the course, learners will also be asked to add at least one recipe to win a gift hamper.

Keywords: cookbook, cooking, baking, cooking class, cook, recipes, chef tips, spices, continental cuisine, Chinese cuisine

Topic 3: Online Scholarship Platform

Reason: Many people love to help others. What if we identify the deserving students, upload their photo with a profile, and let the well-wishers visit and sponsor any child of their choice. This platform will connect both and will help to implement the concept of social sustenance.

Keyboards: scholarship, needy, children, school, donor, funding, school education, sponsorship, education for all, well-being