ICT DIFFUSION IN

EDUCATION
SECTOR
Accessibility, Awareness Level, Capability
Level

Introduction
All devices, tools, content, resources, forums,

and services, digital and those that can be

converted into or delivered through digital
forms, which can be deployed for realising the
goals of teaching learning, enhancing access to
and reach of resources, building of capacities, as
well as management of the educational system.
Information and Communication Technology
(ICT) can contribute to universal access to
education, equity in education, the delivery of
quality learning and teaching, teachers
professional development and more efficient
education management, governance and
administration.

Rationales for Introducing ICT

Using ICT in Education

There are three ways in which ICT in education is

considered in current thinking. These are:

ICT education
2. ICT supported education
3. ICT enabled education
1.

Government Initiatives
Eleventh Five-Year Plan (2007-2012) importance of

ICT in education has been emphasized.

National Curriculum Framework(2005) emphasized
the judicious use of technology to increase the reach
of educational program, facilitate management of the
system as well as address specific learning needs and
requirements.
Government of India has set up a national task force
on information technology and software development
to universalize computer literacy.
Intel Teach to future program is a world wide effort to
integrate technology in classroom.
The major scheme started by government is
ICT@School.

ICT@School
The Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in

Schools was launched in December, 2004 and revised in 2010

to provide opportunities to secondary stage students to mainly
build their capacity on ICT skills and make them learn through
computer aided learning process.
Features
Coverage
Financial Assistance And Cost Norms
Smart School

National Award For Teachers Using ICT For Innovation In Education

The scheme has essentially four components:Partnership with State Government and Union Territories
Administrations
Establishment of smart schools
Teacher related interventions
Development of e-content

 ICT Literacy Defined

The policy defines ICT Literacy in terms of levels

of competence. Based on the stage of schooling

at which a student or teacher is introduced to ICT,
they may progress to different levels.
These levels do not correspond to any class level
but are overall same for every teacher and
student.
These levels are:
Basic
Intermediate
Advanced

As each stage is defined by competencies to be achieved,

the pace is dependent on frequency of access to the ICT
facilities. Based on the local situation, the time duration
needed for each stage will be shortened.

Research Methodology
Primary Research
By field visits to some of the govt. secondary schools
Through Questionnaires filled by 3 stake holders:
Students
Teachers
Head of the school

As well as through personal interaction with

students, teachers & head.

Secondary Research
By critically analysing MHRD site and the claims of
initiatives mentioned on the site.

Field Visit To Schools

Schools having
computer labs

2
1
7

Schools having
computer labs but
not functional
Schools not having
labs

Total Number of
schools visited

Field v is i t fo r ICT i niti ati ve in s chool s

Sa les

Field Visit to Schools

Schools
having
computer
labs
Kendriya
Vidyalaya
Sector 5,
Dwarka
Sarvodaya
Kanya Maha
Vidyalaya,
Malviya Nagar

Sl
No

Schools having
computer labs
but not
functional

Schools not having labs

Sarvodaya Balika
Vidyalaya, Kakrola Govt Girls Senior Secondary
Mor, New Delhi
Schools, Mandi

Amar shahid Major

Sahrawat Sarvodaya Kanya
Mahavidyalaya, Mahipalpur
Pratibha Vikas Vidyalaya,
Sector 10 , Dwarka
Govt Senior Secondary
School, Mahavir Enclave

Kendriya Vidayalaya School, Sector 5, Dwarka

No of students in two shifts

3623

2172
1451

Number
of boys
Number
of girls
Total
Number
of
Students

No of Teachers in two shifts

63
123
60

Shift 1
Shift 2
Total

Kendriya Vidayalaya School, Sector 5, Dwarka

Sl
No Interactive assessment with students
1

Computer labs in your school

2
3

The interaction with computers is from class

Duration of computer class

6th class
30 min

Number of computer classes you have in a week

2 classes per week

Number of students sits on one computer on an

average

3 students per
computer

The computer operating skills are given by

The activities learned on computer by class 7th

students

Students are allowed to operate computers by

Themselves

Project made with the help of computer for

subjects by class 7th students

English, Maths

school teacher
Playing games,
Paint, Watching
interactive lectures

Kendriya Vidayalaya School, Sector 5, Dwarka

Interactive assessment with students

Students of Kendriya Vidalaya , Sector 5 Dwarka were
comfortable in operating computers and can visit computer
labs apart from schedule classes for preparation of
assignments.
The
interactive
sessions
with
class
7thstudents helped us to find that students were
comfortable in making PPT, paints, but were not allowed to
browse internet unless permission sought. Students have
seen interactive videos of subjects like English and Math.
The interactive videos helped in clearing the concepts
related to topics. The students wish to see more e content
related to science topics and want computer classes for
longer durations.

Sarvodaya Kanya Vidyala, Malviya Nagar

Sl
No

Interactive assessment with students

Computer labs in your school

2
3

The interaction with computers is from class

Duration of computer class

7th class
30 min

Number of computer classes you have in a week

2 classes per week

Number of students sits on one computer on an

average

2 students per
computer

The computer operating skills are given by

school teacher

The activities learned on computer by class 8th

students

Students are allowed to operate computers

Not Specified
Under the guidance
of Teacher

Project made with the help of computer for subjects

by class 8th students

None

Sarvodaya Kanya Vidyala, Malviya Nagar

Interactive assessment with students

Students of Sarvodaya Kanya Vidyala, Malviya Nagar were
not comfortable in operating computers by themselves. The
interactive sessions with class 8th students helped us to
find that students were able to make PPT in groups.
Students hadn't seen e-content related to any subject and
were not aware of the same.

S B V Kakrola Mor

No of students

2400

2400

No of boys
No of girls
Total no of
students

S B V Kakrola Mor

Interactive assessment with students

Students of class 8th , 9th , 10th were interacted with. The school
had one computer lab which is non operational. Theft in
computer lab 5 years back made it non operational. Though
students are not given computer aided learning but maximum
students knew how to operate computers. Students had taken
private coaching to learn computer and were enthusiastic in
learning through computers. Maximum students were browsing
net through mobiles. They knew how to type, use Microsoft
office, paint etc. They wished to learn science lessons through
e content .

Kendriya Vidayalaya School, Sector 5, Dwarka

Interactive Session with Teachers

Sl
No

Interactive session with teachers on computer

aided learning

No of teachers trained with computer aided learning

100%

Awareness about ICT related projects initiated by MHRD

Yes

Awareness about computer aided techniques in teaching

Yes

Training received for computer aided techniques used for

teaching purpose

Yes

Agency providing training in computer aided techniques

used for teaching purpose

Kendriya Vidyalaya
sangathan

Computer aided techniques used by you in classroom

teaching

Usage of computer aided technology

Minimal
ECTLT(eCOMPREHENSIVE
TEACHING LEARNING
TOOL)

Kendriya Vidayalaya School, Sector 5, Dwarka

Interactive Session with Teachers

Teachers of Kendriya Vidayalaya sangathan, Sector 5
Dwarka, were given training on in-service computer aided
learning for 11 days. All teachers were given demonstration
to operate smart board . Teachers were aware of making
PPT, excel, and word but made minimal use of computer
aided learning for teaching their subjects. Teachers
maintained e diary known as Ectlt (e-comprehensive
Teaching Learning Tool)to upload their lesson plan on
regular basis. KVS Sangathan had loaded sample for
making PPTs and other contents to make lessons
interactive. Students assignments and holiday homework
are uploaded on website for students convenience. E
learning material available on net is used by the teachers
to aid their lessons.

Sarvodaya Kanya Vidyala, Malviya Nagar

Interactive Session with Teachers

Sl
No

Interactive session with teachers on computer

aided learning

No of teachers trained with computer aided

learning
Awareness about ICT related projects initiated by
MHRD
Awareness about computer aided techniques in
teaching

Training received for computer aided techniques

used for teaching purpose

1
2

5
6
7

Agency providing training in computer aided

techniques used for teaching purpose
Computer aided techniques used by you in
classroom teaching
Usage of computer aided technology

25%
some what
some what
few teachers have
received
Intel
Minimal
NIL

Sarvodaya Kanya Vidyala, Malviya Nagar

Interactive Session with Teachers

25% of teachers of Sarvodaya Kanya Vidyala, Malviya Nagar
were given inservice computer aided teaching learning
training. Few teacher knew how to make PPT presentations.
Teachers usage of E content in their subjects is minimal.
Though there is one computer lab in the school, teachers
hardly visit lab. New teaching methods are least used.

S B V Kakrola Mor

Interactive Session with Teachers

Teachers of SBV Kakrola Mor, Evening shift were not aware of
ICT initiative and were not given any training for computer
aided techniques used in teaching. Teachers were taking least
initiative in teaching classes. Basic necessity of light was not
taken care of in evening classes and students were studying in
dark. Teacher were not aware of e learning content related to
their subjects.

Kendriya Vidayalaya School, Sector 5, Dwarka

Interactive Session with School Head

Sl
No
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12

Interactive session with School Head on computer aided

learning
Computer aided learning was launched in the
year
2003
Scheme under which computer aided learning
was introduced
KVS Scheme
Supplier of computer equipments
Headqurter KVS
Training provider for handling computer hardware
and software
Local coputer Vendor
Number of computers installed in computer lab
110 with 3 labs
Supply of battery backup for computers in case of
power failure
UPS with 15 mins
Number of students can be accommodated in
computer lab
30-40 students
Extent of integration of computer aided learning
with classroom curriculum
25% with subjects taught
Number of teachers comfortable in using
computer software
100%
Teachers involvement in computer aided
programme
somewhat
Number of computers in working conditions
100%
Annual Maintainance contract for lab is
maintained
Yes

S B V Kakrola Mor

Interactive Session with School Head

Vice Principal of the school showed the computer lab
which was non functional. Due to theft 5 years back, all
computers were non operational. Though on papers the
computers are functional and are receiving regular
maintenance. The computer lab was so small the it could
accommodate only 15 students. The school had projector,
TV and other ICT infrastructure but such equipments were
rarely used for students benefits.

Conclusion

FINDINGS
4 of the 7 schools we visited did not even

have a computer lab for the students and one

of the school had a computer lab but it was
not functional.
Findings from responses collected from the
remaining 2 schools:
1 to 3 computer labs
Skills were imparted by school teachers
Use of computers is restricted to playing

games, paint or making PPTs.

Teacher:
Most teachers were aware about ICT@
School Initiative.
They were given training in how to use
computers and skills acquired were
restricted to using MS PowerPoint.
No computer aided techniques were used
by them in actual class room teaching.

Strengths of ICT
Individualization of learning
Interactivity
Low per unit cost
Distance and climate insensitive
Can serve multiple teaching functions and

diverse audiences
High speed delivery, wide reach at low cost
Uniform quality

Weaknesses of ICT
High infrastructure and start up costs
Tend toward centralized uniform

content

in

economies of scale
Are not ideally location and problem sensitive
Problems of reach, access, remain
Tend
to
create
new
class
of
knowledge
rich/knowledge poor
Hard to assess impact
Officers, trainers need reorientation and retraining
Call for attitudinal change to understanding of
teaching and learning

Benefits of ICT in
Education

Disadvantages of ICT
It may create a digital divide within class as students who are

more familiar with ICT will reap more benefits and learn faster
than those who are not as technology savvy.
It may shift the attention from the primary goal of the learning
process to developing ICT skills, which is the secondary goal.
It can affect the bonding process between the teacher and the
student as ICT becomes a communication tool rather than face
to face conversation and thus the transactional distance is
increased.
Also since not all teachers are experts with ICT they may be lax
in updating the course content online which can slow down the
learning among students.
The potential of plagiarism is high as student can copy
information rather than learning and developing their own skills.
There is a need for training all stakeholders in ICT.
The cost of hardware and software can be very high.

Future Scope:

E-LEARNING AND ROLE OF SMART CLASS ROOMS

IN EDUCATION IN NEW ERA OF TECHNOLOGY
E-learning refers to the use of electronic media and

information and communication technologies (ICT) in

education
The extent to which e-learning assists or replaces
other learning and teaching approaches is variable,
ranging on a continuum from none to fully online
distance learning.
hybrid learning or blended learning may refer to
classroom aids and laptops, or may refer to
approaches in which traditional classroom time is
reduced but not eliminated, and is replaced with some
online learning.

It is broadly synonymous with multimedia

learning, technology-enhanced learning (TEL),

computer-based training (CBT), computerassisted instruction (CAI), internet-based
training (IBT), web-based training (WBT),
online education, virtual education,
virtual learning environments (VLE) (which are
also called learning platforms), m-learning,
and digital educational collaboration.

Forms of e-Learning
There are different forms of e-learning which

are discussed as follows:

Synchronous and Asynchronous:
Synchronous learning occurs in real-time, with
all participants interacting at that point, while
asynchronous learning is self-paced and
allows participants to engage in the exchange
of ideas or information without the
dependency of other participants involvement
at the same time.

In e-learning environments, examples of synchronous

communications include online real-time live teacher

instruction and feedback, Skype conversations, or chat
rooms or virtual classrooms where everyone is online
and working collaboratively at the same time.
Asynchronous learning may use technologies such as
email, blogs, wikis, and discussion boards, as well as
web-supported textbooks hypertext documents, audio
video courses, and social networking using web 2.0. At
the professional educational level, training may
include virtual operating rooms.

What is a Smartclass
Smartclass is a digital initiative of Educomp, Xseed,

Edusys which are rapidly transforming the way

teachers teach and students learn in schools with
innovative and meaningful use of technology.
Powered by the worlds largest repository of digital
content mapped to Indian School Curriculum,
smartclass brings in technology right next to the
blackboard for teachers in the classrooms.
This makes learning an enjoyable experience for
students while improving their overall academic
performance in school

Equipments needed to implement

Smart Class
The following equipments are usually used in
classrooms for providing smart education (
dillischools.com):
Personal Computer
Overhead Projector
Wireless Internet Access
DVD Player
Smart Board

Advantages for Smart

board
Appeal to audio-visual senses
Virtual field trips: Students are taken virtually to

field trips while teaching, say, a teacher is covering a

lesson on desert animals, using smart-board, we could
give a tour of desert like Sahara or Kalahari to teach
this topic.
No wastage of time: In traditional type of
classroom, a lot of time was wasted in drawing
diagrams on the black/white boards, whereas in
Smart-boards, diagrams are in memory and thus time
is utilized more for the active learning part.
Inbuilt library, Marker Feature, No chalk dust

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