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BYJU'S, Bengaluru / BYJU'S / 2022
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Write a short summary of what happens in the film
This is a story of Tyagi Sir - a biology teacher just 2 years away from retirement. The film starts on 21st Mar 2020 - the day India announced 1 day of lockdown and then extended it for 5 months.
In the film, Tyagi sir's world changes overnight, as schools go online. We see him struggling. His family tries to help and keep him happy. He is hoping for lockdown to end so that he can go back to school. The day lockdown is removed, he gets to know that online school will continue for 6 more months. This is the day when all his hopes are shattered and he types his resignation letter. He receives a call from one of his ex-students, who is now a doctor thanking him for his contribution in his life. Shaken, Tyagi sir, decides to master technology and new ways of teaching.
Please tell us about the cultural insight that inspired the work
In India, technology is considered to be a domain of younger lot. Elder generation despite having the means to afford latest gadgets stays away from technology. They either resort to old and cumbersome way of doing things or heavily depend on younger generation for tech matters.
When Pandemic hit, technology became way of life. Video calls became the default way of working, staying in touch and more. While it was difficult for everyone, it was life-changing for the older folks.They had to change their ways almost overnight. They had a lot to unlearn and relearn.
At the same time, schools moved online amidst a lot of skepticism from parents. Despite this skepticism, and parents losing jobs, schools asked for full fees. This enraged parents and all that anger came down on teachers and their methodologies were questioned by parents in online classes thereby weighing teachers down even more.
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