Arunachal Government Mulls for Smart Classes in Schools

In a bid to improve the quality of education in government run schools, Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu has decided to introduce smart classes through the use of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) in all the government run secondary and higher secondary schools.

“With the introduction of smart classes, the experience of learning will become simpler and grasping. Especially it will help to demystify the learning of maths and science subjects,” said Khandu, adding, “Introduction of smart classes will be first made on pilot basis on select few government schools. Thereafter on success of the project, it will be extended to rest of schools.”

“Post introduction of smart classrooms, the blackboards will give way to digital screens, and pens will be replaced with keyboards and mouse,” he clarified, adding, “The smart classrooms will use K-Yan also known as Knowledge Yan, which is a compact teaching-aid that comes packed with projector, PC and DVD in a single box that can connect to Internet.”

Khandu further informed that the state government is also planning to equip students with tablets and multi-media kits so that they can connect with the tutors easily. “This will make learning easier and for the students to have better appreciation of the lessons taught.”

The CM also appreciated the project saying that the children won’t be restricted to textbooks but will be free to browse the internet to help themselves with answers. “For successful implementation of the project, special attention will be given to impart training to the teachers on how to run digital classes.”

Besides, considering the poor power scenario in the state, the kit is expected to have power backup of 3-4 hours. Further to alleviate any inconveniences due to power shortage in online classroom teachings, the government plans to back it up with DDUGJY to be implemented in all government run schools.