SSA to fund learning through computers in schools

Come the next academic session and around 1,775 junior schools across the state will have access to computer-aided learning.

Come the next academic session and around 1,775 junior schools across the state will have access to computer-aided learning. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) has allotted funds to the tune of Rs 25 lakh to authorities of each district of the state,and asked them to ensure the start of computer-aided education from the coming academic session.

The Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan is providing computers to 25 schools selected in each district of the state. Funds worth Rs 25 lakh has been

allocated to set up the infrastructure, said D C Kanaujia,Director,Basic Education department. A senior official with the Basic Education department added: Funds have been released for computer-aided education in schools of each district across the state. While the delivery of lessons will be made interesting,it will also help cover up for the absence of teachers. With the computer at their disposal,students will be taught through power point presentations and use of pictures and graphics.

With the financial year coming to an end in April,we have asked the authorities concerned to procure the necessary equipment so that the scheme is functional from the next academic session, the official added.

The move also aims to facilitate education in schools that are faced with an acute shortage of teachers.

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