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Line 8: − − =Approach and intent of the state ICT syllabus= − The state ICT syllabus has been based on the aspirations and guidelines set in the National ICT Policy which focuses on building the skills of computing, creating and collaborating through safe, ethical, legal means of using ICT. − − The syllabus has emphasised the different possibilities of ICT in society, briefly discussed below. − #'''Connecting with the world''': Technology is providing new ways for us to access information and learn. Along with this, evaluating information and using it appropriately become skills to be developed. This theme will focus on accessing the internet, evaluating resources available and creating meaningful personal digital libraries for self learning. − #'''Connecting with each other''': A related dimension of connecting through ICT is in possibilities for learning in communities from each other. The focus of this theme will be on how to interact and learn in peer learning settings and through online, virtual forums. Collaborating and learning is a key learning expectation from this curriculum. − #'''Interacting with ICT''': Building skills and aptitudes in a technology environment is an important expectation of this curriculum. The theme will focus on building a more proactive approach to engaging with technology, evaluating appropriate technology choices, maintaining ICT infrastructure and becoming critical users of technology, being aware of the social and economic implications of technology. − #'''Creating with ICT''': This is a theme that focuses on building computing and creating skills in students and teachers using various ICT applications. These include data analysis and processing, creating graphics, creating audio visual communications, working with mapping applications, creating resources with specific school subject related applications and programming. − − Ability to handle ICT environment, creating original content, sharing and learning and focusing on educational and learning processes rather than on specific applications are the key principles of this syllabus design. The syllabus has been designed keeping in mind the various possibilities of creative expression possible through ICT applications and platforms available today and also seeks to build a mindset that will explore and such applications on an ongoing basis. Without taking a conventional approach to building digital literacy on specific applications the syllabus emphasizes a thematic, project based approach to ICT learning. Such an approach will also enable integration of ICT with multiple school subjects. − − To facilitate such an approach to ICT learning, the technology environment in schools must be free and open. The syllabus has prescribed the use of free and open source technologies wherever available to facilitate such a free and open access. The educational content used in the schools will also be licensed as open content allowing teachers and students to modify and adapt the content to reflect their contexts.
ICT teacher handbook/Preface (view source)
Revision as of 17:07, 13 October 2016
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It is in this context that the Telangana SCERT has developed an ICT syllabus and text book which will be used by the school teachers transacting the ICT classes from Class 6-10. The state syllabus and the textbook have been developed based on the National ICT curriculum developed by NCERT, which seeks to bring to school education the possibilities of ICTs for connecting and learning and creating and learning. The Telangana Education Department has also entered into a MOU with Commonwealth Educational Media Centre for Asia (CEMCA) for collaborating on the creation of the textbook. <br>
It is in this context that the Telangana SCERT has developed an ICT syllabus and text book which will be used by the school teachers transacting the ICT classes from Class 6-10. The state syllabus and the textbook have been developed based on the National ICT curriculum developed by NCERT, which seeks to bring to school education the possibilities of ICTs for connecting and learning and creating and learning. The Telangana Education Department has also entered into a MOU with Commonwealth Educational Media Centre for Asia (CEMCA) for collaborating on the creation of the textbook. <br>
=Scope of the handbook=
=Scope of the handbook=