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Kerala government to launch digital collaborative textbooks in schools

The digital textbooks would be made available in computer and mobile phones. In Kerala, most of the schools have broadband internet facility.

Kerala government would launch multi-media digital collaborative textbooks in government schools on experimental basis starting this academic year as a project to mark the fourth anniversary of the government.

Chief Minister Oommen Chandy, who announced a slew of projects, on Monday, said this was the first time in the country that a state is introducing digital collaborative textbooks in schools. The project would be implemented by the IT @ School under the Education Department.

The digital textbooks would be made available in computer and mobile phones. In Kerala, most of the schools have broadband internet facility. Initially the scheme would be launched in high schools, Education Department sources said.

Under this scheme, text books would be scanned and uploaded. By clicking at marked spots in the online pages, a person would get details related to the relevant portion of the textbook in audio and video formats. The audio and video content would include explanations from subject experts. The video content facility would enable the students to get information from renowned scientists and experts. A particular topic would have explanations from more than one person.

Shaju Philip is a Senior Assistant Editor at The Indian Express, where he leads the publication's coverage from Kerala. With over 25 years of experience in mainstream journalism, he is one of the most authoritative voices on the socio-political, religious, and developmental landscape of South India. Expertise, Experience, and Authority Decades of Regional Specialization: Shaju has spent more than two decades documenting the "Kerala Model" of development, its complex communal dynamics, and its high-stakes political environment. Key Coverage Beats: His extensive reporting portfolio includes: Political & Governance Analysis: In-depth tracking of the LDF and UDF coalitions, the growth of the BJP in the state, and the intricate workings of the Kerala administration. Crime & Investigative Journalism: Noted for his coverage of high-profile cases such as the gold smuggling probe, political killings, and the state’s counter-terrorism efforts regarding radicalization modules. Crisis Management: He has led ground-level reporting during major regional crises, including the devastating 2018 floods, the Nipah virus outbreaks, and the Covid-19 pandemic response. ... Read More

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