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Hon. Director: The Granny Cloud

Contact Details:

email: suneeta.thegrannycloud@gmail.com or suneeta.kulkarni@gmail.com or suneeta@thegrannycloud.org

Website (under development): [|www.thegrannycloud.org] Blog: suneetakulkarni.wordpress.com twitter: @suneeta Facebook: Suneeta Kulkarni

Education:


 * § Ph.D. (Psychology) University of Mumbai 1996 [Assessment of Parent Needs in Various Sectors of Society in Bombay]
 * § M. S. (Educational Psychology/Personal Counseling) Texas A & M University, USA, 1980
 * § B. A. (Honors) Psychology, St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai, University of Bombay, 1977
 * § H. S. E (All India CBSE Board), 1974

Current Responsibility:

> . The Granny Cloud currently supports the School in the Cloud labs as well as many other independent locations worldwide [India/Greenland/Mexico/Colombia/Cambodia/USA/Jamaica].
 * Hon. Director – The Granny Cloud [2009 onwards] A wiki to support the Granny Cloud and the SOLEs was created during the OGEF Newcastle University Project on the SOLEs. https://solesandsomes.wikispaces.com This was in use till the addition of a closed Facebook Group and the development of the School in the Cloud website through which Grannies [emediators], and SOLEs around the world were supported. The Granny Cloud is, and has always been, an entirely voluntary body and is now in the process of developing its own independent website. It now also has a public FaceBook page – The Granny Cloudhttps://www.facebook.com/thegrannycloud/

Previous Work:
 * Research Director – School in the Cloud – TED Prize 2013 Project [2013 to Oct. 2016]. Responsibilities included assisting the Principal Investigator [Prof. Sugata Mitra] in designing the research including the development of the tools, as well as data generation and analysis, and implementing the project through the School in the Cloud labs based in India. Supporting the project worldwide through the website [|www.theschoolinthecloud.org] was another key responsibility. Funding for this project comes from the TED Prize Fund via Newcastle University.
 * <span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS",cursive;">Researcher - Project SOLE through SERSC, India 2010 to 2011 in rural Sindhudurg, Maharashtra, India & urban Pune, Maharashtra, India 2012 to 2014.
 * <span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS",cursive;">Research Manager – Project SOLEs & SOMEs: 2007-2009. Funding for this project was through Newcastle University UK [Orient Global Education Fund],
 * <span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS",cursive;">Hon. Visiting Professor: (JPIP) Jnana Prabodhini Institute of Psychology, Pune. 2002 onwards. This involves being Research Advisor for Psychology & Education projects
 * <span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS",cursive;">Visiting Faculty: [SIMC] Symbiosis Institute of Media & Communication, Lavale 2012 onwards. Research Guide Ph. D programme, SIU [Symbiosis International University]
 * <span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS",cursive;">Consultant: Sir Ratan Tata Trust – SRTT, Mumbai [Education & Mental Health - Inclusion in Practice Initiatives] 2004 – 2013, WCCL [research consultant on a project related to Arts Based Therapy] 2012-2013.
 * <span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS",cursive;">Visiting Faculty: Lalit Kala Kendra [Centre for Performing Arts], Univ. of Pune 2000-2012
 * <span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS",cursive;">National Coordinator: Multicentric Research Project on ‘Processes of Change in the Lives of Persons with Intellectual Disability’. Inclusion International & PARIVAAR – India 2005-2006. The research for this project was funded by Inclusion International


 * <span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS",cursive;">Reader: Dept. of Communication Media for Children, SNDT Women’s University, Pune 1996-2002. This involved teaching and guiding research at the Masters level
 * <span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS",cursive;">Faculty member: Dept. of Human Development, Nirmala Niketan, Mumbai University 1981-1996.This involved teaching and guiding research at the Bachelors and Masters level
 * <span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS",cursive;">Student Advisor: USEFI (United States Educational Foundation in India) (Oct. ‘84 to Aug. ’85). This involved guidance & counselling for students wishing to study in the USA.


 * ====<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS",cursive;">Principal Investigator Research Project - AWMH [Coping Strategies of Families with Mentally Disabled Individuals]: 1996-1997, ====
 * ====<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS",cursive;">Other research Projects: NIIT [Hole in the Wall] 1999, NABP 2012 ====

<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS",cursive;">Select Articles related to SOLEs
 * <span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS",cursive;">Mitra, Sugata; Kulkarni, Suneeta & Stanfield, James. [June 2016] Learning at the Edge of Chaos: Self Organising Systems in Education, in H. Lees, N. Noddings (eds.), The Palgrave International Handbook of Alternative Education, DOI 10.1057/978-1-137-41291-1_15
 * <span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS",cursive;">Kulkarni, S. & Mitra, S. (2010). Management of Remote Mediation for Children’s Education over the Internet. editlib.org. Global Learn: Volume 2010, Issue 1. In Z. Abas et al 9Eds.) proceedings of Global Learn Asia Pacific 2010 pp 2044-2049. AACE. []

<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS",cursive;">Select Unpublished Material related to SOLEs & The Granny Cloud

<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS",cursive;">[]. The research report can be found at http://solesandsomes.wikispaces.com/Research
 * <span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS",cursive;">Kulkarni, Suneeta & Mitra, Sugata. (2010).The use of self organizing systems of learning for improving the quality of schooling for children in remote areas. Unpublished Report of the research project for the School of ECLS, Newcastle University, UK.

<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS",cursive;">Some other research publications
 * <span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS",cursive;">Kulkarni, Suneeta; Mitra, Sugata; & Roy, Sumantra. (2013). Children learning to read on their own: Preliminary findings from a stand-alone SOLe in Pune, India []
 * <span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS",cursive;">Kulkarni, Suneeta. & Mitra, Sugata. (2010) Access & Quality in Self Organized Learning Environments []
 * <span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS",cursive;">Kulkarni, Suneeta [2010] So you want to be a Granny. [[file:solesandsomes/So you want to be a Granny V2.pdf|https://solesandsomes.wikispaces.com/file/view/So+you+want+to+be+a+Granny+V2.pdf/398793562/So+you+want+to+be+a+Granny+V2.pdf]]


 * <span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS",cursive;">Kulkarni, S. (2006). Processes of change in the lives of persons with intellectual disability: India. Inclusion International
 * <span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS",cursive;">Kulkarni, S. (1999). AWMH Research Project: Report on Needs & Coping Strategies of Parents/Families of Mentally Disabled Individuals. Mumbai: (Association for the Welfare of Persons with a Mental Handicap) AWMH – Maharashtra, India

<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS",cursive;">Other Earlier Work includes:

 * <span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS",cursive;">Research: for various organizations [e.g. Inclusion International – 2005-2006, AWMH – 1996-1997, NIIT [Hole in the Wall - 1999], Mediawise, NABP [Norwegian Association of the Blind & Partially Sighted - 2012]
 * <span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS",cursive;">Visiting Faculty: at various educational organizations from 1984 to 2015]: [e.g. Karve Institute of Social Services, Indira School of Communication, Nirmala Niketan College of Social Work]
 * <span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS",cursive;">Writing/Preparation of resource material: [web based & print] for parents/teachers [e.g. Maverickids, Super Junior Times], preparation of distance learning material [IGNOU, YCMOU], preparation of resource packs based on children’s plays [DATE / SNDT], video clips related to Parenting of Intellectually Disabled Children [Tathapi]
 * <span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS",cursive;">Counseling & Guidance: Guest psychologist on ETV program “Aata Bola” for parents on children, Teacher Training & Parent Guidance through schools & organizations. Areas include: Parenting Special Children, Promoting Development in Children of Varied Ages, Disciplining, Creativity, Family Dynamics, Adoption, Bibliotherapy, Therapeutic Uses of Media, Teaching/Training Methodology, Organizing & Monitoring Early Childhood Settings, Communication Skills, Parent Involvement, Assessment, Story Building & Drama Related Activities, Theatre, Study Habits, Self-Awareness, Career Guidance, Preparation For Marriage For Young Adults


 * <span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS",cursive;">Training: School personnel, trainers in banks & insurance companies
 * <span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS",cursive;">Chairperson: Subgroup on Assessment Issues across curricular areas – NCERT [National Council for Educational Research & Training], New Delhi - Project on Sourcebook on Learner Assessment for Elementary Education settings
 * <span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS",cursive;">Member – Project on Information Kiosks on disabilities, National Trust, GoI, New Delhi
 * <span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS",cursive;">Member: NEGAEE [National Expert Group Assessment in Elementary Education] NCERT
 * <span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS",cursive;">Member: Working Group on ‘Empowering the disabled’ 11th 5 Year Plan. Govt. of India
 * <span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS",cursive;">Guidance: Research Projects and Film Production of Graduate students, SNDT Women’s University
 * <span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS",cursive;">Visiting Fellowship at ECLS, Newcastle University, UK – 20th June – 6th July 2007

<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS",cursive;">Some Other Publications:
<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS",cursive;">Books / chapters in books / Research Reports
 * <span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS",cursive;">(2011). Manasshastra, samajshastra ani prayogkala [A text/workbook on Psychology, Sociology and the Performing Arts]. Lalit Kala Kendra. University of Pune.
 * <span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS",cursive;"> (2006). Processes of change in the lives of persons with intellectual disability: India. Inclusion International
 * <span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS",cursive;">(2002) Self Instructional Material for a course on Integrated Curriculum/ Education. Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) New Delhi
 * <span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS",cursive;">(1999). AWMH Research Project: Report on Needs & Coping Strategies of Parents/Families of Mentally Disabled Individuals. Mumbai: (Association for the Welfare of Persons with a Mental Handicap) AWMH – Maharashtra
 * <span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS",cursive;"> (1998) Bal Vikasachi Olakh. Distance education material on child development (0 – 6 years, 14 units) in Marathi prepared for teachers and parents for the B. A. Psychology course - Yeshwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Mukta Vidyapeeth, Nashik
 * <span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS",cursive;">(1995). [Kulkarni, Sudha & Kulkarni, Suneeta] Responsible Parenthood & Harmonious Families Jaipur, Classic.

<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS",cursive;">Articles
 * <span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS",cursive;">Kulkarni, S. (2016). Shikna sopa karto to shikshak (about the Changing Roles of Teachers) Palakneeti Year 16, Vol. 7 Oct-Nov 2016, pp. 18 – 21 [The English version of the article can be found at []
 * <span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS",cursive;">Kulkarni, S. (2016). Anand ghadva…anand milwa – Suneeta Kulkarni yanchi mulakhat [Create Joy… gain joy – An interview given to Tathapi on the bringing up of a child with intellectual Disability] in Sharir Saksharta Sarvaansathi – matimand mula-mulinchya palak va shikshansathi [ Body literacy for All – for the parents and teachers of intellectually disabled persons]. Tathapi, Pune.
 * <span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS",cursive;">Kulkarni, S. (2015). Tantrajnana yugatil shikshanachi navi disha (New Directions in Education in the Technological Age) [Palakneeti Vol. 10, Feb. 2015 pp9-11] http://data.axmag.com/data/201502/20150220/U43659_F325679/FLASH/index.html
 * <span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS",cursive;">Kulkarni, S. (2009). Bringing up children with Psychiatric Illnesses. Chaitanya Mental Health Care Centre Newsletter
 * <span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS",cursive;">Kulkarni, S. & Mitra, S. (2010) Access & Quality in Self Organized Learning Environments []
 * <span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS",cursive;">Kulkarni, S. (Nov. 2010). {Guest blog] Opening New Vistas. []
 * <span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS",cursive;">ODL for Parents & Carers: [] Workshop CoL [Commonwealth of Learning] Conference
 * <span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS",cursive;">(Oct. 2007). Empowerment through Understanding. Tamohar, Prism Foundation
 * <span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS",cursive;">(2006). Disability Research in India – The next 5 years. Where should we be headed? Childhood Disability Update
 * <span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS",cursive;">(2005). Supporting caregivers of persons with special needs: A strategy paper. Mumbai: Sir Ratan Tata Trust []
 * <span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS",cursive;">Oct.2004 [Kulkarni, Suneeta & Oke, Meera] Inclusion: The real McCoy: Recommendations from a field perspective. In Seminar Papers: National Seminar on Management of Inclusive Education, NIEPA [National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration] New Delhi
 * <span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS",cursive;"> (1999). [Agashe, Mohan & Kulkarni, Suneeta]. Paryavaran Shikshan – Natyachya madhyamatun: Grips theatre che anubhav. The Green Teacher: Centre for Environmental Education [Environmental Education through the medium of theatre: the Grips theatre experience]
 * <span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS",cursive;">(1998) [Kulkarni, Suneeta & Hulikavi, Prasanna]. Peace and violence issues in children’s books: Indian Publications in the last decade. In Proceedings of the 26th Congress of the International Board on Books for Young People, New Delhi, India 20th -24th September 1998. New Delhi: Association of Writers & Illustrators for Children.
 * <span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS",cursive;">§ (1993). Rajagopalan, S.; Kulkarni, Suneeta; Thimothy, V.; Mahimwala, F.; & Bhojani, K. Content analysis and perceptions of parent education programmes of the Bombay Doordarshan. Media and Technology for Human Resource Development 5 (4), 301-307.
 * <span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS",cursive;">§ (1992) Obstacles encountered in cross cultural counseling : An Indian viewpoint. In Quest of Bharatiya Shikshan. April 1992