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Digital Learning to Become Part of Govt School Curriculum

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Students in government schools will learn the basics of coding, robotics, and artificial intelligence (AI) from this academic year as part of the new curriculum. The program aims to introduce primary school students to coding and robotics, while AI will help them understand tough concepts by simplifying them. The state education department has already prepared special teaching material and conducted a pilot program using AI-based tools in several schools, which will be rolled out across all government schools by October. For high school students, a tie-up with private organizations will provide digital math and science lessons, including video lectures, reading material, and interactive activities.

Key Takeaways:

  • The government has introduced digital learning as part of the curriculum in government schools, starting with primary school students this academic year.
  • The program will cover coding, robotics, and artificial intelligence (AI), with AI used to simplify tough concepts for students.
  • Special teaching material has been prepared, and teachers have undergone a capacity-building program to adapt to the new subjects.
  • A pilot program using AI-based tools has already been conducted in several schools, with the intention of rolling it out across all government schools by October.
  • High school students will have access to digital math and science lessons, including video lectures, reading material, and interactive activities.
  • The program aims to make education engaging and ensure students can compete at an international level.
  • Some teachers believe this initiative will channel students' fascination with mobiles and digital devices into learning, while others express concern about exposing young children to AI too early.

Statistics:

  • The program will start with primary school students.
  • The state education department has prepared special teaching material and conducted a pilot program using AI-based tools.
  • The program will be rolled out across all government schools by October.
  • High school students will have access to digital math and science lessons, with over 10 private organizations tied up with the department.
  • The program aims to engage students and help them compete at an international level.

Sources:

  • Nirupa Vatyam, Hyderabad: Digital learning will now be part of the curriculum in govt schools, with students set to learn the basics of coding, robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) from this academic year. (Times of India)
  • Thaduri Sampath Kumar, a government teacher: "Primary school students will be introduced to coding and robotics. AI will be used to help them understand tough concepts by simplifying them."

(Times of India)

  • M Ravinder, a maths teacher from a govt school: "The responsibility of creating login credentials is given to maths and science teachers. Once registered, students can access lessons at their own pace."

(Times of India)

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