Information and Communication Technology (ICT) encompasses a range of human-devised hardware, software and telecommunication technologies and facilitate communication and sharing of information, hence enabling to cross all the boundaries. ICT mainly covers computers, internet connectivity, broadcasting technologies (radio and television) and telephony. In the context of overall benefits, it is sometimes described as a third revolution in the dissemination of knowledge and in the enhancement of instruction. Proper utilization of these technologies can bring revolution atmosphere to re-establish educational goals, curriculum contents and effective teaching-learning methods.
The vision for NEP 2020 is “Technology use and Integration” in order to give a pathway for the students to make India a digitally empowered society. Further, the integration of ICT makes education accessible and easily understandable by the students. Our e-classrooms are working with the vision of NEP 2020.
Impact and effectiveness of e-class rooms on teachers and students is very impressive. Motivation and happiness level of students as well as teachers while using these technologies were always up. Usefulness of e-class rooms in the knowledge construction of the students is a proven fact.
KV Siddharthnagar had implemented the personalised learning programme using connected classroom solutions under PMJVK. Seven e-classrooms are functioning at present under PMJVK. These e-Classrooms are equipped with Apple I-Pad, Streaming Device and Multimedia Projectors. There was a training conducted during June 2023 for all teachers of the Vidyalaya. Presently these e-classrooms are available as three in classes , two in computer labs, one in library and one in CMP room.
Computer science and ICT teachers of the Vidyalaya are using e-classrooms on regular basis to deliver the content as well as to give hands-on practice to the students. Besides this for effective use of e-classroom some slots have been given to other subject teachers as well. Its schedule is being followed by the teachers, as attached here.
These e-classrooms are also being used for various kinds of training, workshops and webinars for teachers. E-classroom in CMP room has become an essential part of FUN Day based activity.