Intel’s initiatives with Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan
Global economic and social trends over the past several decades have profound implications for education reform and the use of technology in schools. The pervasiveness of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) has changed the way people live, work and play. The schools are confronted with the need to rethink their educational systems in order to prepare students for fast growing highly competitive 21st century.
Intel® is directly involved in education today to inspire and enable innovation tomorrow. Intel believes that students everywhere, deserve to have the skills necessary to become the next generation of innovators
Initiative aimed at
* Preparing the students for the emerging knowledge society
* Motivate learners and teachers for global competition.
* Improve conceptual understanding and develop constructivist skills through the use of multimedia and interactive content and applications,
* Help students gain Higher Order Thinking Skills through research, communication and productivity strategies and tools.
Partnership of KVS and Microsoft
The KVS has signed an MOU with the Microsoft to conduct the training of teachers and Principals in latest computer skills under ‘Project Shiksha’. KVS and Microsoft have become ‘Partners in Learning’.
Partners in Learning
Under Partners in Learning, Microsoft is working with governments, ministries of education, and other key stakeholders to offer a spectrum of education resources including tools, programs, and practices. The fundamental premise of this vision is that technology in education can be a powerful catalyst to promote learning and that education changes lives, families, communities, and ultimately nations.
Objectives of ‘Project Shiksha’
1. The project aims to deliver comprehensive training and curriculum leadership to enable students and teachers to realize their potential.
2. Accelerate computer literacy for teachers, students and the broader academic community.
3. Enable students to lead in IT skills.
4. Empower students, through their teachers, to become the next generation of cutting edge professionals thus enabling India to remain an IT powerhouse.
5. The training under ‘Project Shiksha’ consists of the curriculum designed by Microsoft in a courseware Technology for Education – Teacher training program which includes:
6. Examples of how the technology tools can be implemented in the classroom.
7. Discussion of key theory and concepts.
8. Detailed steps to help the teacher master the technology skills.
9. Hands-on projects to challenge the understanding and reinforce each concept.
10. Teaching strategies to implement in the classroom.
11. Exploring Internet links to more information on the topic.
The course encompasses various aspects of computer literacy including Visual Presentation and Web creation tools, Digital Encyclopaedia and Projects, Spreadsheets etc.