Smart Classes for Government Schools in Chandigarh – ICT Enabled Classrooms as per the NEP 2020

Gone are the days of passive learning for students of Chandigarh. The Chandigarh Administration is making significant efforts to empower students and teachers through smart classroom initiatives such as Chandigarh Smart City, Samagra Shiksha, and more.  These programs prioritize a student-centric approach, providing the resources and digital infrastructure to:

• Create a technology-powered space where teachers can deliver engaging and practical learning. While, students can explore their creative potential, conduct/watch experiments, and learn through meaningful comprehension and collaboration. 
• Equip and Enhance the Education System with State of the Art Amenities and Infrastructure. This is to involve students and teachers in a More Audio/Visual Learning

One notable case study is the Smart Classroom Initiative under Samagra Shiksha Chandigarh by the Department Of School Education And Literacy

This ambitious project is for 106 government schools where 201 smart classrooms have been set up with 65-inch Interactive Panels with OPS, and extensive multimedia educational content aligned with NCERT/CBSE curriculum for Classes I to XII in both English and Hindi, as per NEP guidelines. Additionally, the project prioritizes comprehensive teacher training on the seamless use of hardware and software. The initiative also includes project management support for a full five years (including a three-year warranty and a two-year AMC) to ensure long-term success and sustainability.

How these Smart Classes for Government Schools with Digital Content will improve teaching/learning effectiveness?

• Uninterrupted learning with offline content: Teachers and students will always have access to multimedia educational content, even when the internet is unavailable.
• All-in-one teaching-learning hub: Teachers have access to curriculum-aligned lessons, practice exercises, simulations, and other engaging resources on iPrep, a comprehensive learning platform.
• Simple Content Navigation: Multimedia educational materials on iPrep categorized as per class and subject simplify navigation. This enables teachers to swiftly access content relevant to their grade levels and desired topics. 
• Enhanced Learning Through Visuals: Compelling graphics within syllabus books and imaginative bite-size 2D and 3D animated video lessons as per curriculum break down complex concepts into easily digestible bites improving comprehension and deepening student understanding.
• Access to Up-to-date Content: With iPrep’s content on smart class, teachers have access to the most up-to-date content through its auto-update functionality. The content on the smart class will get updated based on updates in the curriculum and teacher’s feedback. The content gets updated in small chunks whenever the device connects to the internet. This makes the latest resources available as per the vision of Smart Classroom Initiative of Samagra Shiksha, Chandigarh.
• Interactive Teaching: The touch panel’s interactive feature gives teachers powerful control over multimedia content. This includes the ability to pause, highlight sections of interest, and resume video lessons as needed. This seamlessly integrates personalized teaching instruction with digital resources.
• Teacher Training: Comprehensive teacher training is done on IFP Panels and iPrep smart class content. This is to facilitate regular integration of smart classes, promoting meaningful learning outcomes.
• Equitable digital access: Smart class timetables in schools ensure equitable access to digital educational resources. This promotes a standardized learning experience across all classrooms.
• Learning Analytics through Reporting Dashboards: All learning usage is recorded on reporting dashboards with access to all stakeholders of the Smart Classroom Initiative of Samagra Shiksha, Chandigarh. This is to empower them to assess and improve the effectiveness of the project. 

Smart classrooms are becoming a key project for digital education initiatives by the Govt due to their potential in enhancing the teaching/learning experience. 

By investing in smart classrooms, governments are showing their commitment to preparing students and teachers for a future where digital literacy and empowerment is essential.
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