SSA to fund learning through computers in schools
Come the next academic session and around 1,775 junior schools across
the state will have access to computer-aided learning. Sarva Shiksha
Abhiyan (SSA) has allotted funds to the tune of Rs 25 lakh to
authorities of each district of the state, and asked them to ensure the
start of computer-aided education from the coming academic session. “The
Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan is providing computers to 25 schools selected in
each district of the state. Funds worth Rs 25 lakh has been allocated to
set up the infrastructure,” said D C Kanaujia, Director, Basic Education
department. A senior official with the Basic Education department added:
“Funds have been released for *computer-aided education *in schools of
each district across the state. While the delivery of lessons will be
made interesting, it will also help cover up for the absence of
teachers.” With the computer at their disposal, students will be taught
through *power point presentations* and use of pictures and graphics.
source -
http://www.indianexpress.com/news/SSA-to-fund-learning-through-computers-in-schools/596894
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While the term 'computer aided education' is usually used in SSA CAL
programs, there is no explanation how this will happen through
"*powerpoint presentations* and pictures and graphics" ... and our own
work has shown that focusing on computer literacy has little impact on
the schools teaching learning processes and hence detrimental
considering opportunity costs ... while using *FOSS educational tools as
Sugar or Geogebra et al* (while not replacing any of the traditional
syllabus/teaching processes) can help the teacher and through the
teacher, students, able to relate to specific concepts better.
Is there anyone based in Lucknow who can meet Mr Kanaujia and share with
him experiences of using FOSS in schools to support computer aided
learning ..
http://www.public-software.in/images/docs/kerala_it-school.odp has a
presentation on how Kerala has designed its far superior ICT in schools
program ... More info on the same is available on
http://www.itschool.gov.in/
regards,
Guru
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