Digital boards will change education, says Javadekar
The launching
of ‘Operation Digital Board’ across 15 lakh classrooms in the country in the
next four years will change the face of education in the country, said Union
Human Resource Minister Prakash Javadekar.
Speaking at
the third edition of Excellence in Education conclave organised by The Hindu
group in association with Blue Star here on Thursday, Mr. Javadekar said, “We
get valuable inputs from such events to raise the educational standards in the
country. The media is not just a loudspeaker but has to critically examine
government programmes and come up with new suggestions so that the country is
benefitted and enriched.”
In his
special message delivered via video link, Mr. Javadekar mentioned the initiatives
undertaken by the NDA government to harness the digital revolution. “Our
government has taken benefit of the digital revolution to educate 15 lakh
teachers and making education available online and offline. Education policy
today is based on accessibility, accountability, affordability and equity,” he
said.
State
Education Minister Vinod Tawde said The Hindu conclave was “a
breakthrough” for thinking about the education system not only in Maharashtra,
but in the entire country.
“Our
educational system still languishes in the industrial revolution era. The
conclave will help in providing inputs on how the curriculum can be adapted to
today’s digital educational epoch,” Mr. Tawde said.
In his
keynote address, Maharashtra Education Commissioner Vishal Solanki noted that
the three critical issues were digitalisation in 21st century schools,
excellence in education and fostering an entrepreneurial spirit.
“While
phrases like ‘Technology is a great leveller’ sounds good, a lot needs to be
done towards improving digital connectivity in the hinterland,” Mr. Solanki
said.
Source | The Hindu |
26th October 2018
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