75. When schools surge ahead in ICT

[Kerala University English Teacher Educator’s Forum - KUETEF]

I have often observed a sense of complacency among  teacher trainees regarding use of ICT tools for pedagogical purposes.  Many  have  taken for granted that  the only  digital aids  that are likely to be used   in  class rooms   of the future are  PowerPoint and  videos!

Perhaps  the following   will be an  eye opener:

                 [Sunday Times of India 13 October 2013]

The State Government has taken steps to distribute tablet computers to school students across the State in a phased manner. [The Hindu  Business Line , Kochi  October 9]

Please view  the news  in  the following link:

http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/industry-and-economy/education/kerala-to-supply-tablet-pcs-to-school-students/article3981379.ece

Some of us are not  really aware  how a remodelling of conventional teaching methodologies  are happening  through  the use of  IT  in Kerala State. Please view  the following link  which provides information on the work being done by the IT @ School Project, of  the Department of General Education, Government  of Kerala.   

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IT@School_Project

Dr.C. Praveen

Secretary, KUETEF