Project Name: Support School Children Digital Learning Project
Background of the Project.
Need to develop Remote Education Virtual Class rooms for delivery of high quality electronic class room experience systems for skills development & education which provides vast rural and remote populations with access to expert teachers and make learning effective in advanced way of system through Digitalization. RRHEDS is a Charitable, Not for profit Organization has already identified in 1st Phase around 25 Governmentschools in and around Prakasam District of Andhra Pradesh.
Previously there is greater emphasis on using ICT as a learning support device. The role of ICT in education has evolved over a period of time. Earlier it was regarded as imparting of Computer Education to students which then started getting used in the form of computer aided education where IT was a means to help students learn better. There are many ways in which the use of ICT can help in improved functioning of the education system. These could range from providing opportunity for lifelong learning by enhancing learner’s autonomy, conducting learning assessments, capacity development of teachers, providing mass education through distance learning. All the schools have used ICT to its best to increase learning outcomes among children as ICT has primarily been seen to improve, increase learning standards.
These classrooms are converted to smart class enabled classrooms, equipped with the state-of- the-art smart class Digital Teaching System, the first of its kind in the world with integrated computer, interactive white board, UPS and a green chalk board, a short throw projection system all operating with a one touch functional control switch panel. The contents are mapped to curriculum. CTS paves the way for academic excellence of every learner. With this teachers are empowered with a whole range of ready to display resources. Animations apart CTS has simulations, mind maps, worksheets, weblinks, diagram maker, graphic organiser and a lot more. Resources that help out teachers to reach out to every child and ensure an inspired participation in the journey of discovering new concepts in Digitalization module.
Implementing Organization Profile:
Ours is a Research, Development, Charitable, Non-Governmental, Not for Profit, Non-Political, Nil Mooted of Caste, Religion and Race Organisationin Andhra Pradesh, India providing services for Poor and Below poverty line Community in the field of Education, Health and Housing, Water and sanitation, Environment, Rural energy,Livelihood, Disaster management, Medical and Heal Awareness Camps for Poor, Emergency relief Works, Orphan Homes, Research and Development, Community Development, Rural Development, Agriculture, Watersheds, HIV/AIDS, Children's related Issues, Swatch Bharat, Cancer, e.t.c.We are interested to establish in each school one class room be a Digital One for the children’s in and around Prakasam District Government Schools with the consultation of Andhra Pradesh Government.
Context:
Along with digital classrooms several initiatives like merging databases, introducing Biometric Attendance System, creating subject teacher forums, Enrolments, Important Data Collections, etc., are also being implemented to enrich the high quality of education in Advanced Mode in rural and remote area Government Schools of Andhra Pradesh.
Digital/Virtual Class Rooms:
Digital Class is a teacher-led educational content solution that intensely improves learning outcomes in schools. The program supplements the existing Board curriculum in both English and Telugu medium to make the learning experience in classrooms exciting, meaningful and enjoyable – translating into better learning and results for students, teachers, parents and the school.
Budget:
Indicative budget for setting up one digital classroom in a school
Sl.No / Description / Quantity / Amount
INR / Total Cost
INR / Total Cost
$
1 / Computer / 2 / 33500 / 67000 / $ 1047.00
2 / 2KVA UPS/Inverter / 1 / 45000 / 45000 / $ 703.00
3 / Projector / 1 / 45000 / 45000 / $ 703.00
4 / Screen/Kit/Installation / 1 / 2000 / 2000 / $ 32.00
5 / Networking/Labour / 1 / 3000 / 3000 / $ 47.00
6 / Printer / 1 / 5000 / 5000 / $ 78.00
167000 / $ 2610.00
Each School Needs $ 2610:00
Total 25 School’s Needs $65,250:00
Out Comes of the Project:
- Improved Student learning outcomes
- Improved Attendance of students
- Good Access and Exposure
- Effective Teaching Aid for the teacher
- We need to give them freedom to share their thoughts by using Digitalization Platform without Note book and Pen.
- It will help to utilize maximum resources for each and every student.Schools which have teacher shortage can use this platform to provide a teacher virtually and in future it is very useful to students for better achievement of their goals.