Changes

==== Institutional ICT Infrastructure ====

==== Institutional ICT Infrastructure ====

The program requires each TE institution to have an ICT lab, with following assets:

The program requires each TE institution to have an ICT lab, with following equipment:

===== Hardware =====

===== Hardware =====

# This can be desktop computers or laptop computers. The number of computers could be decided based on the student strength in the school. The course will ideally require a 1:1 computer : student ratio. Each D.El.Ed college will ideally need a minimum of 15 computers in their computer lab available. In case of fewer computers, a ratio of 2 or even 3 students per computer may be required. However, the kind of active learning envisaged requires that ICT lab have sufficient computers, over time, this should reach at least one-third the number of students in the largest section in the institution. The institution should ramp up the computer availability in a phased manner to ensure 1:1 ratio over time. Colleges could also procure a limited number of alternate cheaper devices like tablets, raspberry pi to supplement the computers. Lab may be made available at other times to student teachers to continue practice. To enable hands on experience for all student-teachers, the ICT lab hour and the library hour may be adjusted so that students can come in batches to use the computers.

# To implement this ICT Mediation paper, adequate computing infrastructure needs to be available.  These can be desktop computers or laptop computers. The number of computers could be decided based on the student strength in the institution. The course will ideally require a 1:1 computer : student ratio. Each D.El.Ed college will ideally need a minimum of 15 computers in their computer lab available. In case of fewer computers, a ratio of 2 or even 3 students per computer may be required. However, the kind of active learning envisaged requires that ICT lab have sufficient computers, over time, this should reach at least one-third the number of students in the largest section in the institution. The institution should ramp up the computer availability in a phased manner to ensure 1:1 ratio over time. Colleges could also procure a limited number of alternate cheaper devices like tablets, raspberry pi to supplement the computers for specific activities. Other than the structured transaction hours, the lab could also be made available at other times to student teachers to continue practice. To enable hands on experience for all student-teachers, the ICT lab hour and the library hour may be adjusted so that students can come in batches to use the computers.

# Given the rapidly reducing costs of ICTs, students and teachers should be provided information about different ICT devices available, features, prices etc. so that student teachers are encouraged to purchase personal devices at reasonable costs.   

# Given the rapidly reducing costs of ICT students and teachers should be provided information about different ICT devices available, features, prices etc. so that student teachers are encouraged to purchase personal devices at reasonable costs.   

#One of the computers should be designated as the ‘server’. This will host the content shared by the DSERT, as well as created by the students and the teachers.

#The computers must be networked, preferably through a wireless LAN. Internet connectivity must be made available through broadband.One of the computers should be designated as the ‘server’. This will host the content shared by the DSERT, as well as created by the students and the teachers. This will also allow the faculty to assess the student created resources for review and feedback.

# The computers must be networked, preferably through a wireless LAN. Internet connectivity must be made available through broadband.

# A minimum of one LCD project is essential in each institution, over time as the use of ICT increases, more than one LCD projector could be provided so that faculty could use it along with a laptop in their classrooms for ICT integrated teaching, apart from sessions in the lab.

# Projector – a minimum of one LCD project is essential in each institution, over time as the use of ICT increases, more than one LCD projector could be provided so that teachers could use it along with a laptop in their classrooms for ICT integrated teaching, apart from sessions in the lab.

# Printer (cum scanner cum copier), digital camera, speakers, head phones, web-cameras, pen drives are other items that must be part of the ICT lab hardware.  

# Printer (cum scanner cum copier), digital camera, speakers, head phones, web-cameras, pen drives are other items that must be part of the ICT lab hardware.  

# Sufficient power back-up in terms of UPS and batteries is required to make the lab available for use, when needed.

# Sufficient power back-up in terms of UPS and batteries is required to make the lab available for use, when needed.

# The institution must organize regular 'health' check-ups of the infrastructure for preventive maintenance.

# The institution must organize regular 'health' check-ups of the infrastructure for preventive maintenance.

===== Software =====

===== Software =====

# Software should be periodically upgraded as per norms suggested by DSERT

# Software should be periodically upgraded as per norms suggested by DSERT

# Since the GNU/Linux operating system is being used, anti-virus will not be required, however the precautions related to internet safety must be strictly followed.  

# Since the GNU/Linux operating system is being used, anti-virus will not be required, however the precautions related to internet safety must be strictly followed.  

# Student teachers and teacher educators will  be interested to download additional applications from the internet, for which the institution should frame clear guidelines. Free and open source software that has educational uses can be downloaded based on need, without any license fee payment or sharing constraints. Teachers should also be able to download new FOSS applications for use in their own learning and in classroom teaching.

# Student teachers and teacher educators will  be interested to download additional software applications from the internet, for which the institution should frame clear guidelines. Free and open source software that has educational uses can be downloaded based on need, without any license fee payment or sharing constraints. Teachers should also be able to download new FOSS applications for use in their own learning and in classroom teaching.

# The ICT lab coordinator will be responsible to ensure that no software or content is being downloaded in violation of license requirements. The simple method of implementing this is to ensure that no proprietary software or content is stored in the computers.

# The ICT lab coordinator will be responsible to ensure that no software or content is being downloaded in violation of license requirements. The simple method of implementing this is to ensure that no proprietary software or content is stored in the computers.

# The  institution can set-up a  [[wikipedia:WordPress|Wordpress]] or [[wikipedia:MediaWiki|MediaWiki]] or [[wikipedia:Moodle|Moodle]] site on its institutional web-site for wider sharing of its activities and resources.

# The  institution can set-up a  [[wikipedia:WordPress|Wordpress]] or [[wikipedia:MediaWiki|MediaWiki]] or [[wikipedia:Moodle|Moodle]] site on its institutional web-site for wider sharing of its activities and resources.

# Connectivity (Internet connection) - ideally a minimum speed of 12 MBPS will be needed. In case the bandwidth is lesser, this will need to be managed by having students rationing downloads of heavy video files. The college can also make available on-line resources through off-line media (pen drives, DVDs) to students to avoid repeated downloads of the same resources. The digital resources required for this course also will be be made availableboth on-line and off-line media to the institutions, to reduce download requirements.

# Connectivity (Internet connection) - Ideally a minimum speed of 12 MBPS will be needed. In case the bandwidth is lesser, this will need to be managed by limiting downloads of heavy video files. The college can also make available on-line resources through off-line media (pen drives, DVDs) to students to avoid repeated downloads of the same resources. The digital resources required for this course also will be be made available both on-line and off-line media to the institutions, to reduce download requirements.

===== Content =====

==== Content ====

# The source book and hand book, user manuals for the software applications covered, along with the digital resources required for transaction, will be made available by DSERT.

# The source book and hand book, user manuals for the software applications covered, along with the digital resources required for transaction, will be made available by DSERT.  

# Student teachers should also be able to create OER, for use in their own learning and in classroom teaching. They should be encouraged to access existing OER for this purpose. Translation of existing OER (in English) into Kannada and other languages used in the state will support OER creation. OER can include images, audio and video resources, apart from text documents

# Student teachers should also be able to create OER, for use in their own learning and in classroom teaching. They should be encouraged to access existing OER for this purpose. Translation of existing OER (in English) into Kannada and other languages used in the state will support OER creation. OER can include images, audio and video resources, apart from text documents.

# Teacher educators and student teachers must follow the legal and ethical aspects of accessing available content and must avoid downloading content that is not open. Teacher educators must also exercise oversight over the content downloaded by student teachers and ensure that no inappropriate content, or copyrighted content is downloaded.

# Teacher educators and student teachers must follow the legal and ethical aspects of accessing available content and must avoid downloading content that is not open. Teacher educators must also exercise oversight over the content downloaded by student teachers and ensure that no inappropriate content, or copyrighted content is downloaded.

==== Online and offline distribution ====

==== Online and offline distribution ====

The program has three possible ways of being implemented, depending on the availability of internet and the computer up-time.

It is suggested that the content of the ICT Mediation paper be delivered in the one or all of the following formats.

# '''On-line''': The entire textbook and hand book can be made available on-line. Teacher educators and student teachers can access these and practise on the lab computer. However, this will need continuous Internet connectivity

# '''On-line''': The entire source book and handbook could be made available in mobile accessible ways. This can allow institutions and teachers to access the resources on their devices and also make additional referencing on the internet.

# '''Off-line''': The entire textbook and hand book can be made available in the ICT Lab in an 'off-line' mode. Under this method, the soft copies can be accessed if the computers are working and electrical power to be available. Internet is not required.  

# '''Off-line''': The entire source book and hand book can be made available in the ICT Lab in an 'off-line' mode. Under this method, the soft copies can be accessed if the computers are working and electrical power to be available. Internet is not required.

# '''Non-digital''': In case the lab is not operational due to different reasons, such as non-working computers, or no electricity, then the the print edition of the source book can be used. This can be support classroom discussions on a unit or project activities such as collecting data for surveys. Even during this time, the on-line version could be accessed on a laptop or a phone or tablet if there is data connectivity. Teacher may be able to demonstrate activities using a laptop and a projector, if electricity is available.

# '''Non-digital''': A print version can also be made available to provide a resource material for course transaction due to disruption in the availability of the ICT infrastructure, due to power, connectivity or maintenance issues.  No hands-on activities are possible but the print resources can be used to introduce/ reinforce theoretical concepts.

==== Institution level program management ====

==== Institution level program management ====

## custody of the Lab and Lab infrastructure and making it available as required

## custody of the Lab and Lab infrastructure and making it available as required

## preventive and breakdown maintenance of the ICT assets

## preventive and breakdown maintenance of the ICT assets

## keeping a simple log of the lab usage

## keeping a simple log of the lab usage, including internet use

## supporting  teacher educators to transact ICT lessons in the lab and scheduling of the ICT classes

## supporting  teacher educators to transact ICT lessons in the lab and scheduling of the ICT classes

## keeping the institution informed of any requirements, problems faced and work for their solution

## keeping the institution informed of any requirements, problems faced and work for their solution

# The TE-ITC role could be periodically (once in 2-3 years) rotated among the staff. At the same time, the ICT lab is a school infrastructure, so the school staff has a shared responsibility in its upkeep.

# The TE-ITC role could be periodically (once in 2-3 years) rotated among the staff of the teacher education institution. However, the ICT lab is institutional infrastructure and the faculty has a shared responsibility in its upkeep.

# Similarly, 1-5 student teachers  could be designated as Student teacher -  ICT coordinators (ST-IC), who will help the TE-IC in managing the lab, facilitating repair of the equipment as required.

# Similarly, 1-5 student teachers  could be designated as Student teacher -  ICT coordinators (ST-IC), who will help the TE-IC in managing the lab, facilitating repair of the equipment as required.