ICT @ SCHOOL SCHEME

Presented byShri Nirmal Chandra Mishra

State Project DirectorOdisha Madhyamik Shiksha Mission(OMSM)

School & Mass Education DepartmentGovt. of Odisha.

BACKGROUND The rational policy on Education - 1986 as modified in

1992 – stressed the need to employ educational technology to improve the quality of education.

The policy statement led to two major centrally sponsored schemes namely (1) Educational Technology(ET) and Computer Literacy And Study in Schools(CLASS) which paved the way for a more comprehensive centrally sponsored scheme i.e. ICT@Schools in 2004

The significant role ICT can play in school education has also been highlighted in NCF-2005

The literature of ICT policy in School education is inspired by the tremendous potential of ICT for enhancing outreach and improving quality of education

ICT stands for 'Information and Communication Technology'.

This is the term used for the processing, transmission and storage of information and data using modern day technology.

WHAT IS ICT

ICT@Schools: Begun in India in 2004, the ICT@Schools scheme primarily aims at catalysing the process of infusion of Information and Communication Technologies supported practices, which in turn will enhance productivity , efficiencies and an equitable access to education to all and beyond the Computer Education Programme.

VISION

The ICT policy in school education giving at preparing youth to participate creatively in the establishment, sustenance and growth of a Knowledge Society leading to allround socio-economic development of the nation and global competitiveness.

Policy goals:

ICT policy in school education will endeavour to createAn environment to develop a community knowledgeable about ICTAn ICT literate community which can deploy, utilize and benefit from ICT and contribute to nation buildingAn environment of collaboration, cooperation and sharing conducive to the creation of a demand for optimal utilization of and optimum returns on the potentials of ICT in education

utilitarian aims: It helps the learners become competent and confident users of ICT who have the necessary openness and flexibility of mind, which able to adjust to future changes in the technology.

social aims: It encourage the learners to develop the appropriate social skills that are essential for co-operative and collaborative learning based around ICT and to ensure equity between all learners by providing appropriate qualitative and quantitative opportunities to overcome social and learning disadvantages.

cultural aims: It help the learners appreciate the richness of our cultural heritage by facilitating access to all aspects of our unique culture and help to become cultured citizens of the modern world by facilitating the discovery and appreciation of the cultural heritage of various countries around the world.

personal aims. It encourage the learners to develop the appropriate personal skills that are essential for independent learning based around ICT and integrate themselves within school and society helps to develop their abilities and interests.

AIMS OF ICT IN EDUCATIONCan be classified under four headings:

OBJECTIVES OF ICT@SCHOOLSTo establish an teaching and learning ICT environment.

Empower Students with 21st Century Skills

To empower teachers to use technology for effective and

interactive teaching methodology.

Enabling environment include widespread availability of access

devices, internet connectivity and promotion of ICT literacy.

To enable students to acquire skills needed for the digital world for

higher studies and gainful employment.

To provide an effective learning environment for children with

special needs through ICT tools.

Promote critical thinking and analytical skills by developing self-

learning skills of the learner leading to student-centric learning.

To promote the use of ICT tools in distance education, including

the employment of audiovisual medium etc.

FEATURES OF ICT IN SCHOOL

Academic Records for the years of the Students.

Examination Result of the Individuals.

Online Student Guide to help him/her the subject

difficulties.

Online Library (E-Library) for reference.

On Line MIS of the School by Integrating.

Students Data Base

Teachers Data Base

Infrastructure Facility

FOUR DIMENSION OF ICT USE IN SCHOOLS

ICT Recognized as

A tool for use across the curriculum in separate subjects where

the emphasis is on the development of ICT related skills ,

knowledge , process and attitudes.

A tool for enhancing students learning outcomes within the

existing learning process.

An integral component of broader curricular reforms , which will

change not only how students learn but what they learn.

As integral component of the reforms , which will alter the

organization and structure of schooling itself.

A tool to reduces the digital divide, i.e. the gap between the

technology rich and technology poor , both within and between the

societies.

CHALLENGES

There are three main challenges before integration of ICT in school

education.

Integration of ICT in Pedagogical Practices.

Use of latest technology by the teacher during imparting

teaching.

Use of ICT in the Classroom for subject teaching.

Use of E-content during covering of Syllabus.

Lesson plan as per available E-content.

Use of ICT for Learning

Access of internet both by the Teachers and Students.

Proper use of resource to find out the solution faced during

covering syllabus.

ICT has the potential to transform learning in and beyond the classroom.

It can also in certain circumstances transcend previous limitations of space and time.

students can access enormous amounts of information quickly.

students can work at their own pace

special needs, both remedial and extension, can be offered during the same lesson

PEDAGOGICAL ASPECTS

LEARNING BENEFITS

course material can be offered simultaneously in different languages

students can access quality material irrespective of their geographical location

academic courses can be offered asynchronously

students can interact with peers and experts outside the classroom, town, and/or country

ICT offers a host of different tools to demonstrate learning suitable for divergent and different intelligences

young students have readily accepted the technology.

PEDAGOGICAL ASPECTSLEARNING BENEFITS

ICT can, via multimedia, improve the richness of the learning experience

ICT can track a students progress and proficiency at certain skills

They allow the teacher to focus on process rather than product

Diagnostic tools allow the teacher to identify learning trends and problems

Student work, created electronically, lends itself to Internet publishing and the creation of student portfolio work.

PEDAGOGICAL ASPECTSTEACHING BENEFITS

THREE TYPES OF LEARNING

Learning about ICT

It refers to ICT skills , not how ICT can support learning.

Learning from ICT

It refers mainly to a behaviorist view of learning.

Learning with ICT

It refers to a constructive view of learning.

Gain an in-depth understanding of the developments of ICT in various national

and cultural extents.

Recognise the potential uses of new technologies

to support learning in

schools

Develop critical awareness of

young peoples new digital media

skills and their implications for teaching and learning in

schools

Understanding the nature and implications of differential access to

technology for educational and social inclusion.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

NEW ROLES AND ADVANTAGES IN EDUCATION

Students new role as a self learner , team member and knowledge manager.Teachers New role as designer , trainer, collaborator, team co-ordinator, creator and evaluator of knowledge.Technology facilitates the updating of educational materialsIt confirms the interaction between the teachers and studentsTechnology provided the chance to teach and learn any time any whereIt removes obstacles.Technology allows students to have more control over their won learning , to think analytically and critically and to work collaboratively.

ICT@SCHOOL IN ODISHA

Vendor has been finalized to implement the ICT project under BOOT model in 4000 Schools.Schools has been finalized and implementation started at School level.OKCL is the nodal agency to implement the project on behalf of School & Mass Education Deptt. Govt. Of Odisha.The e-Content for Class IX and Class X has been developed as per the State Syllabus.Process of Teachers training has been started.ICT scheme benefits to :

4000 Govt. and Govt. Aided High Schools5.59 Lakhs Students 20000 Teachers.

Sl. No. Type of School

Number of School

Govt. Govt. Aided Total

1 Secondary Schools 4978 2634 7612

Breakup of Secondary schools

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DISTRICT WISE AND ZONE WISE NUMBER OF SCHOOLS SELECTED FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF ICT @SCHOOL SCHEME

SL. No. Name of the District ZONE

Agecny Selected

for Implementation

District wise Proposed no. of School for ICT

PROPOSED ZONEWISE NO.

OF SCHOOL

1 BALASORE CENTRAL ZONE 280743 IL&FS ETS2 BHADRAK CENTRAL ZONE 183

3 MAYURBHANJA CENTRAL ZONE 2804 KENDRAPARA CENTRAL ZONE 203

591 TCIL5 JAGATSINGHPUR CENTRAL ZONE 1516 JAJPUR CENTRAL ZONE 2377 CUTTACK CENTRAL ZONE 280

743 IL&FS ETS8 KHORDHA CENTRAL ZONE 1809 NAYAGARH CENTRAL ZONE 114

10 PURI CENTRAL ZONE 16911 BARGARH NORHTEN ZONE 134

547 IL&FS ETS12 DEOGARH NORHTEN ZONE 3213 JHARSUGUDA NORHTEN ZONE 5614 KEONJHAR NORHTEN ZONE 22215 SAMBALPUR NORHTEN ZONE 10316 ANGUL NORHTEN ZONE 114

618 IL&FS ETS17 BOLANGIR NORHTEN ZONE 13518 DHENKANAL NORHTEN ZONE 13919 SONEPUR NORHTEN ZONE 5020 SUNDERGARH NORHTEN ZONE 18021 KALAHANDI SOUTHERN ZONE 107

758 IL&FS ETS

22 KORAPUT SOUTHERN ZONE 8623 MALKANGIRI SOUTHERN ZONE 3224 NABARANGPUR SOUTHERN ZONE 5225 NUAPADA SOUTHERN ZONE 5126 RAYAGADA SOUTHERN ZONE 5827 BOUDH SOUTHERN ZONE 2828 GAJAPATI SOUTHERN ZONE 3829 GANJAM SOUTHERN ZONE 24630 KANDHAMAL SOUTHERN ZONE 60

ODISHA 4000 4000

EQUIPMENTS TO BE INSTALLED AT SCHOOL

Sl.No. Name of the Equipments Quantity1 Desktop 22 Shared Computing Device 103 Web Cam 14 Integrated Computer Projector 15 Interactive White Board 16 Multi Function Printer 17 On Line UPS 18 Servo Stablizer 19 Silent Generator Set 1

10 Computer Table 1311 Exhuast Fan 212 Ceiling Fan 213 Tube Light 414 Fire Extinguisher 115 Chair 41