Award Winner Interview
Category: Dynamic School Awards
Ms. Padmapriya Srinivas, Founder and Principal of Shishwa Vidya Niketan, Begumpet, highlighted the importance of balancing technological advancement with traditional classroom practices during her interaction at the South India Educators’ Summit & Dynamic School Awards 2026. Expressing her excitement at receiving the EducationNewsNetwork Award, she credited her achievement to the collective efforts of her team, parents, and students.
Reflecting on the summit, Ms. Srinivas appreciated the opportunity to network with fellow educators and learn about approaches that could be implemented in her school. She also shared a concern about the growing emphasis on artificial intelligence, stressing that conventional classroom learning should not be overlooked in the pursuit of technological progress.
“During this AI era, we are forgetting our traditional classrooms. I want to bring that back along with AI.”
Her perspective highlights the need for a balanced approach to educational innovation. While AI can offer new opportunities for teaching and learning, traditional classroom interactions remain valuable for personal engagement, discussion, and collaborative learning. Integrating both approaches can help schools embrace technology without losing the human connection at the heart of education.
Ms. Padmapriya Srinivas is an education professional who highlights the importance of balancing artificial intelligence with traditional classroom teaching.
AI supports personalised learning, provides instant feedback, assists teachers with educational resources, and helps students explore concepts through interactive tools.
Traditional classroom learning encourages face-to-face interaction, social development, discipline, collaboration, and meaningful relationships between teachers and students.
Schools can integrate AI tools into lesson planning and learning activities while maintaining teacher-led instruction, classroom discussions, practical experiences, and collaborative projects.
Teachers guide students in using technology responsibly, develop critical thinking, provide emotional support, and ensure that technology complements rather than replaces meaningful human interaction.
