Changes

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.  #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.   

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.  #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.   

In line with the National ICT Curriculum,the syllabus has focused on the following themes in syllabus.

In line with the National ICT Curriculum,the syllabus has kept in mind the following dimensions of ICT use.

#'''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.  This will also include an introduction to  

#'''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.  This will also include an introduction to  

#'''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 an learning is a key learning expectation from this curriculum.

#'''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 an 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.

#'''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.

#'''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.