Educational Technology Cell
New Technology Initiatives:
To strengthen the technology support in schools, Education technology Cell, under takes various academic activities through the effective utilization of technology and media – computers, radio, TV, , audio and video cassettes, CDs, Resource books, etc.,
Information Technology:
Information Technology happens to be the sine quanon of the present day society to catch up with the emerging trends and hold a lot of promise for posterity.
Computer Education and Computer based education has been taken up in 1000 government secondary schools from March 2001, as a five year scheme under the “Mahiti Sindhu” Program, which is an ambitious and successful project of the Government. The same has been extended for another three years from 2007-08 in 1009 government secondary schools. Computer Education and Computer based education has also been introduced in 150 government secondary schools under the Revised Class Project and 88 government secondary schools under the Eleventh finance Commission Project from 2003 – 04. Under the ICT @schools scheme, Government of India has sanctioned computer education in another 480 secondary schools during 2005 – 06 and the ICT @ schools have been implemented in 2007-08. ICT @schools scheme is extended for 1571 Govt. High schools in 2008-09. Now ICT @ schools is being extended for 2633 aided high schools and 1763 government secondary schools in 2010-11. As the Mahithi Sindhu Project, Eleventh Finance Commission and Revised CLASS Project are 8 years old projects the schools covered under this project has been included in 1763 schools.
A.Mahithi Sindu Project
The State of Karnataka has gained world wide reputation for being in the vanguard of Information Technology. The policy of the Government is to give Computer Education and Computer aided Education free of cost under “Mahiti Sindhu” to VIII, IX and X standard students in 1000 government secondary schools in the state.
While selecting schools, importance was given to girl students of rural areas, SC and ST and backward classes and all sections of society throughout the state. One secondary school was selected from each revenue hobli, also Morarji Desai residential schools were selected for computer education under this program.
The entire cost of “Mahiti Sindhu” project amounting to nearly 210 crores is to be spent during the project period of 5 years from 2001 – 2002 to 2005 – 2006. This project is fully financed by the government of Karnataka. The entire cost of extended “Mahithi Sindhu” project total cost is Rs. 5141 lakhs for 3 years project period. Full grants for this project are funded by government of Karnataka.
Objectives of the Project:
This ambitious project aims at giving free computer education and computer based education to the students of government schools, who come from rural and economically weaker sections of the society, there by enhancing the quality of education being given to them.
The objectives of the “Mahiti Sindhu” project are: MSP period was closed in the year 2006. The Govt. has decided to extend the same project for further 3 years from 2007-08 and identified KEONICS company a govt. undertaking as the implementing agency.
- To enable the students to gain computer education and to under stand its applications.
- To enhance the learning levels of the students in curricular subjects through computer aided education using multi media software CDs.
- To introduce students to the world of opportunities, computers have to offer.
- To enable the students to understand the basics of computer programming.
- To introduce students to the communications media of e – mail and the internet.
- To train rural youth in the use of computers out side school hours.
- To provide opportunities to the entire community to use computers
Special features of Mahiti Sindhu Project:
- In addition to computer education, students learn Mathematics, Science, Social Science and English subjects through CD ROMs.
- Students are given hands on experience in e – mail and internet facilities.
- Students have the option of learning through either English or Kannada medium.
- Four periods are set apart a week for computer and computer aided education
- Four periods are set apart a week for computer and computer aided education.
- Teachers of these selected schools and neighboring schools are also trained in the project period.
Implementation of the Project:
This ambitious project was continued through KEONICS. The period of implementation of the project is threw from 2007-08. The number of computers provided to each school was based on the strength of the school as follows:
| Category Students strength No. Of Computers | No. of teachers appointed |
|---|---|
| A Up to 150 1 server & 5 work stations | One teacher |
| B 151 – 250 1 server & 9 work stations | One teacher |
| C 251 and above 1 server & 14 work stations | Two teachers |
Responsibilities of computer agencies:
- To provide computer education services in 1011 MS Govt high school.
- To appoint one full time qualified teacher A & B cat and two teachers for C Cat schools.
- To impart computer education and computer based education to students.
- Provide telephone and internet facility.
- Insuring and maintaining in good working conditions of computer hardware, software and other accessories in each schools
- To train teachers in computer education.
Responsibilities of Government:
- To provide three phase power supply to the computer room and the school.
- Computer room was made dust free and leak proof.
- For the above works Rs. 45,000 per school was given to the Zillah Panchayat
Supervision of the Project:
- The Project was implemented by the Education Technology cell of the DSERT.
- Monitoring and supervision was done through the district DIETs which act as nodal agencies.
- Evaluation conducted through the Indian Institute of Science and computer science sections of the Engineering colleges of the state.
Use of Software for Computer based learning:
Software in the subjects of Social Science and Mathematics were prepared by M/S SCHOOL NET INDIA Ltd. and was installed in all the 1000 Mahiti Sindhu Schools. Software in the subjects of English and Science was developed by M/S EDURITE TECHNOLOGY Ltd. and installed in the schools.
Financials of the Project:
The project was conceptualized to run for further three years. The implementing agency of the project is given grants depending upon the category of the school as detailed below. This grant will be released to the agencies in 12 equated quarterly installments towards Education delivery and annual maintenance.
| Sl. No. | Category | Per quarter in Rs. |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | A | 20975-00 |
| 2 | B | 23781-00 |
| 3 | C | 40693-00 |
The 496 rural secondary schools were supplied with generator sets to over come the problem of power cuts in rural areas.
| Category | No. of Schools | Model* | Out put rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | 239 | BG 2205 | 1.5 KVA |
| B | 257 | BG3005 | 2.4 KVA |
Impact of Mahithi Sindu Project:
Assessment has been conducted by Center for multi disciplinary development research (CMDR), Dharwad, Karnataka through D.S.E.R.T
The main Impacts of Mahithi Sindhu Project are:
- Rapid increase in enrollment
- Retention rate increased
- Steady increase in the SSLC results.
- English language of the students improved
- Considerable reduction in drop out rate
B. Extended Mahithi Sindu Project
Mahithi Sindu Project has been Extended for another 3 years and implemented from 2007-08 through public sector company Keonics Annual Maintenance , Delivery of Computer Education , and Training of Teachers are the main responsibilities of this agency.
ICT@ schools project
So far 3298 government secondary schools have been covered under computer education program in the state:- Extended Mahithi Sindhu Phase I - 1009 secondary schools,
- Eleventh Finance Commission - 88 secondary schools,
- Revised Class Project - 150 secondary schools,
- ICT@ Schools project Phase –I 480 secondary schools,
- ICT @ Schools project Phase-II 1571 secondary schools
C. Eleventh Finance Commission (EFC) Project:
This project aims to provide computer education in selected 88 government secondary schools in the state. This project has been taken up for implementation during 2003 – 2004 and is spread over a period of three years. The total estimated cost of this project is Rs 11.68 crores- the Centers’ share being Rs 11.61 crores and the states’ share being Rs 7.62 lakhs.
The agency identified for implementation of the project through the tender process, is Educomp Datamatics. Unlike the Mahiti Sindhu Project, computer hardware, software, UPS, generator and peripherals are taken on an out right purchase basis in the EFC project.
The financials of the project are:
| a) Procurement of hardware, software, computer furniture, UPS, genset, etc., | 6,58,50,360/- |
| b) Annual Maintenance Cost for 3 years | 4,61,91,720/- |
| c) Site preparation (Power & dust free room) (released to SDMCs) | 48,40,000/- |
| TOTAL | 11,68,82,080/- |
Number of computers supplied to schools are based on the strength of the students in the schools:
| Category | No of schools | No of students | No of computers supplied |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | 13 | Up to 200 | 1 server & 5 nodes |
| B | 24 | 201 - 350 | 1 server & 9 nodes |
| C | 31 | 351 - 550 | 1 server & 14 nodes |
| D | 20 | 550 & above | 1 server & 19 nodes |
Eleventh Finance Commission (EFC) Project was ended on 31-12-2006.The proposal is submitted to State Government to continue this project for further 3 years.
C.REVISED CLASS (Computer Literacy And Studies in Schools) PROJECT:
Class Project was first introduced in 1984 -1985 through out the country in collaboration with MHRD and Electronics departments on a pilot basis. The project came to a close in 1997 – 1998.
The deficiencies in the class project were sought to be rectified in the Revised Class Project which was framed by MHRD in 2001.
Under this project, the state governments have to bear 25 % of the total cost of the project and submit the project proposals to GOI. Only those schools which taught computer education as an optional subject were entitled for aid under this project.
Based on the proposals submitted by the state governments, GOI approved the implementation of the Revised Class Project in selected 150 government secondary schools of the state. Each school gets 1 server and 9 work stations. Computer Education will be given to a maximum of 350 students in each school. Approximately 53,000 students in 150 government secondary schools are benefited under this project.
The estimated cost of the project is Rs 17.21 crores (for three years) out of which the central share is Rs 9.9675 crores and the states’ share is Rs 7.2420 crores. An amount of Rs.55,000 is allocated to each school for site preparation. This amount is spent through the respective SDMCs. The identified agency to implement the project was Electronic Corporation of India Ltd. (ECIL). The agency has to provide hardware and software to the schools and also provide computer teachers for the implementation of the program. The cost of providing hardware and software to a school is Rs. 5, 95,500/-.
- Total cost of hardware & software Rs. 8, 93,25,000/-
- Total EQI cost during the project period (3 years) Rs. 7, 45, 20,000/-
- Site preparation (released to SDMCs @ 55,000/-school) Rs. 82, 20, 95,000/-
- Total Rs. 17, 20, 95,000/-
Revised Class Project was ended on 31-12-2006.The proposal is submitted to State Government to continue this project for further 3 years
ICT@ Schools project Phase –I & II
ICT@ schools project
INTRODUCTION:
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) happens to be the sine-quanon of the present day society to catch up with the emerging trends and holds a lot of promise for posterity.
The State of Karnataka has gained world wide recognition for being in the Vanguard of the revolution in Information and Communication Technology. It is all the more necessary for the State to produce bright scholars who are skilled in computers to meet the requirements of the present day society. Realising this need Government of Karnataka in 2000 took a decision to introduce Information Technology in schools.
Computer Education and Computer based education was introduced in 1000 government secondary schools under the Mahithi Sindhu project, which was funded exclusively by the state. In addition, 150 government secondary schools under Revised CLASS project, 88 government secondary schools under the Eleventh Finance Commission project and 480 government secondary schools under ICT Phase-I project and 1571schools are covered under ICT Phase-II project in the State
OBJECTIVES OF THE PROJECTS.
1 Vision statement, which translates:
- “The Objective is to build the needed capabilities to those who pursue higher education and necessary skills for those who desire to enter the world of work.”
- Our children who come out of the education system should also be physically strong and sound, intellectually competent, mentally and emotionally matured, intelligent, creative innovative and exploring.
- Every child coming out of the secondary system will be a computer literate.
- Physical qualities should include internally sound and disease free life, physical skills of work and play – reflecting learning to know and learning to do.
- Intellectual skills would include displaying multiple intelligence, cognition, creativity and learning to know.
- Emotional intelligence that promotes healthy social life and learning to live together.
- Linking oneself and work to larger social, national, global goals.
2 Based on the vision statement as mentioned above the Objectives of ICT projects are as follows:-
- To establish an enabling environment to promote the usage of ICT in secondary Government schools in rural areas. To enable the rural students especially the scheduled Cast, scheduled Tribes, Backward class and minorities that to for girls to gain the complete knowledge of information technology and capacity building using the internet.
- To enhance the learning levels of the students in Mathematics, social science, science and co-curricular activities using Information and communication Technologies.
- To promote critical thinking and analytical skills by developing self learning. This shall transform the classroom environment from Teacher centric to Student-centric Learning.
- To enable students to acquire skills needed for the Digital world for higher studies and gainful employment.
- To provide effective learning environment for children through Information Communication Technology (ICT) tools
- Capacity building of teacher for effective Teaching-Learning Process by using Information and Computer Technology tools
ICT PHASE I
The Government of India in 2005 – 06 has approved ICT@ schools under phase I scheme in 480 schools and under Phase II scheme in 1571 schools in Karnataka state. With this the coverage of computer education program in the state has gone up to 3298 government secondary schools.
Under the central ICT scheme the following infrastructure is envisaged:
| SL.NO. | INFRASTRUCTURE PROPOSED | UNIT COST |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | 10 PCs/Printer/scanner/web camera/modem etc | 4, 05,000 |
| 2 | Operating system/ Application software | 20,000 |
| 3 | Educational software | 45,000 |
| 4 | Furniture | 16,000 |
| 5 | Computer stationary | 50,000 |
| 6 | Teachers’ training | 60,000 |
| 7 | Internet | 30,000 |
| 8 | Maintenance (50% of AMC) | 20,000 |
| 9 | Monitoring Cost | 24,000 |
| Total | 6,70,000 | |
| Recurring costs* | 1, 34,000 |
Additional items such as generators, preparation of computer labs including civil repairs, cabling and provision of electricity is subject to an over all maximum limit of Rs 6.70 lakhs per school. The central governments’ share is restricted to Rs.5.00 lakhs per school
I.C.T. Project phase I in 480 schools has been implemented through Everonn (216 schools) and Educomp (264). ICT Project phase II in 1571 schools through Educomp. The Agencies are identified through Tender process.
ICT@ Schools project Phase –II
The Government of India ( G.o.No. FNo-11-20/2007 dated .27-09-2007) in 2005 – 06 has approved ICT@ schools scheme in 1571schools in Karnataka state
This project is centrally sponsored scheme. Under I.C.T Phase-II Project, Computer education and computer based education has been implemented in 1571 Government High Schools in all over Karnataka. These schools are categorized on the basis of student’s strength. The students more than 150 are considered as A category and more than 350 is B category. Out of 1571 schools, 108 schools have been identified as B category Schools. The Total cost of the Project is Rs. 105.26 crores. Central Government has released Rs 31.42 Crores (G.o.No. FNo-11-20/2007 dated .27-09-2007)as first installment. The State Government has distributed Rs.11.78 crores for room preparation in 1571 schools (Rs.75, 000/- for each school) Every Year 4, 03,550 lakh students are going to get benefit under this project
Under this project the following infrastructure envisaged
| SL.NO | INFRASTRUCTURE PROPOSED | UNIT COST |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10PCs/ Printer/ scanner/ web camera/ modem etc., | 4,05,000-00 |
| 2 | Operating system/ Application software | 20000-00 |
| 3 | Educational software | 45000-00 |
| 4 | Furniture | 16000-00 |
| 5 | Computer stationary | 50000-00 |
| 6 | Teachers’ training | 60000-00 |
| 7 | Internet | 30000-00 |
| 8 | Maintenance(50% of AMC | 20000-00 |
| 9 | Monitoring Cost | 24000-00 |
| Total | 6,70,000-00 |
(Consumables, telephone for internet usage, hardware and network maintenance)
Additional items such as Multimedia Projector j) K-YAN or equivalent kit , Multimedia Projector, TV (optional) , TV tuner (optional) and Additional Head Phones, preparation of computer labs including civil repairs, cabling and provision of electricity is subject to an overall maximum limit of Rs 6.70 lakhs per school. The central governments’ share is restricted to Rs.5.00 lakhs per school
ICT@ Schools project Phase –III
Under this project 2633 aided high schools and 1763 government secondary schools (in which Mahithi Sindhu Schools, EFC schools and RCP schools are included) are included. This project will be implemented during 2010-11.
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