Lucknow,

Nov 15 (HS): Uttar Pradesh Government is continuously striving to make digital

education effective in the state's council schools and integrate the teaching

process with technology. In this regard, Samagra Shiksha, Uttar Pradesh, has

developed the Uttar Pradesh Digital Skills Guide for block-level

teacher training. This guide will help teachers utilize digital resources

purposefully, identify students' learning gaps, and provide educational support

as needed.

The

guide will provide teachers with information on identifying, operating,

accessing educational materials, and effectively utilizing smart classroom, ICT

lab, and digital library equipment available in schools. The guide covers

training objectives, session sequences, and practical use of digital resources

in detail.

Operational

information on smart classrooms and ICT labs: The guide provides information on

the use of Interactive Flat Panels (IFPs), OPS, UPS, desktops, Wi-Fi routers,

printers, webcams, and other equipment. Teachers will be taught the correct

order of switching on and off equipment. When starting the system, first turn

on the main power switch, then the UPS, and then the panel and OPS. When

shutting down, first close all files and applications safely and then shut down

the OPS. After this, the panel, and finally the UPS and main switch, will be

turned off. Emphasis has also been placed on recording all school equipment in

the stock register.

Educational

materials will be available through digital platforms: Teachers will be able to

access class- and subject-specific teaching materials through LMS and Diksha.

Information on the use of digital platforms like PM e-Vidya and Khan Academy is

also provided. 82 energized textbooks for classes 1 to 8 and over 16,000

educational videos are available on Diksha app. Teachers will be able to scan

the QR codes of textbooks and display relevant videos and activities in the

classroom. Teaching materials from TV, radio, and offline media can also be

accessed through PM e-Vidya. The guide suggests using digital content for at

least 10 minutes per period. In case of internet unavailability, it is

suggested to use pre-downloaded materials, Diksha's offline materials, and

resources available on pen drives.

Over

5,000 e-books in the digital library: The digital library offers access to over

5,000 e-books, e-versions of newspapers and magazines, and audiobooks. Its academic

mode allows teachers to assess students based on the curriculum being taught in

class. Difficulties children face in understanding a subject or topic can be

identified and addressed through remedial catch-up content as needed. This

allows teachers to pay equal attention to each child's learning needs.

Director

General of School Education, Monika Rani, said, Through the 'Uttar

Pradesh Digital Skills Guide,' teachers will be provided hands-on training on

digital tools, educational platforms, student assessment and progress tracking,

and responsible use of AI to enhance children's learning through digital

resources. Effective use of facilities like smart classrooms, ICT labs, and

digital libraries will make the teaching-learning process engaging and result-oriented.

Main

Goals of the Digital Skills Guide

Hardware

Recognition & Management: Detailed instructions on securely powering up,

powering down, and resolving issues with educational hardware, encompassing

Interactive Flat Panels (IFPs), Open Pluggable Specifications (OPS),

Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS), desktop PCs, Wi-Fi routers, printers, and

webcams.

Intelligent

Classroom Fusion: Advancing from conventional chalkboards to enhance everyday

teaching with interactive digital materials, online learning resources, and ICT

facilities.

Utilizing

Digital Repositories: Educating teachers to explore state and national open educational

resources (like UPOER and digital libraries) to obtain worksheets, quizzes, and

multimedia tools suitable for their grade levels.

Inclusive

Education Resources: Utilizing initiatives such as Prashast 2.0 to assist

educators in recognizing and aiding children with special educational needs

(CSEN) through modified digital resources.

Training

Framework & Cascade System Master Trainer (Sandarbhdata) Pool: Chosen nodal

teachers and Academic Resource Persons (ARPs) participate in training at both

the state level and institute level (for instance, at DIETs and top

organizations).

Block-Level

Workshops: Qualified master trainers lead organized, batch-based workshops

(limited to approximately 50 participants each) at the block level.Teaching

Materials

& Oversight: Educators receive authorized manuals, uniform teaching videos,

and online collections. Daily utilization and acceptance within schools are

continuously monitored and assessed through platforms such as the Vidya

Samiksha Kendra.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi