Preparations are being made in government schools of Bihar to advance education and connect teachers with new technology. The state education department is partnering with 11 IT companies, including Google Education, to train teachers in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Information Technology (IT). The initiative aims to improve the digital skills of teachers and promote the use of technology in the classroom. Apart from this, the government is also working on a plan to make computer education compulsory from class 6 onwards from the next academic session.
11 IT companies will train the teachers
Bihar Education Department has tied up with 11 IT companies to make teachers technologically competent. Google Education is also included in this. Under this program teachers will be given information related to information technology and artificial intelligence.
The main objective of this training is to teach teachers such digital skills that they can use while teaching in schools. The Skill Development Department of the Central Government will also cooperate in this programme. This is expected to help make the education process more effective and promote the use of technology in education.
Training system will be prepared in SCERT campus
Department of Education State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) is developing a centralized training system in the campus. Here IT companies will organize training sessions for teachers in different batches. Principals of schools will select and nominate teachers for this programme. The training will not only teach the theoretical information but also the practical application of the technology. With this, teachers will be able to make learning easier and better with the help of digital tools.
Preparation to make computer education compulsory from class 6 onwards
The state government is planning to make computer education compulsory from class 6 in all government schools from the next academic session. For this, IT related facilities will be strengthened in schools. According to Education Minister Mithilesh Tiwari, special attention will be given to AI in teacher training. Its objective is to improve the methods of education and increase the quality of education.
Smart classrooms will be built in 700 model schools
The Bihar government plans to set up smart classrooms in 700 model schools in the first phase. Along with training the teachers, necessary technical facilities will also be developed in these schools. Based on the experience and success of the initial phase, this system will be extended to other government schools in a phased manner. This can help students reap the benefits of digital education and develop a better understanding of future technologies.
