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An Introduction to
The American India Foundation and its
DIGITAL EQUALIZER PROGRAM <<Write the name and location of your school here>> <<Write the date of making this presentation here>>
DIGITAL EQUALIZER PROGRAM
Agenda for the session • About American India Foundation • About Digital Equalizer Program • DE Program in INDIA • DE Program Components • DE Model • Who makes it happen • Teacher Training Plan • Students Training Plan • Deliverables for the school • Assessment Process
DIGITAL EQUALIZER PROGRAM
American India Foundation • The Genesis – Started after the Gujarat Earthquake in 2001 by Indian-American community in US with former US President Bill Clinton as the Honorary Chairman – Secular organization with an all-India focus • Mission – The American India Foundation is devoted to accelerating social and economic change in India • Areas of our work – Grants making for Livelihood & Education – Implementation of Digital Equalizer, Service Corps and League of Artisans Programs
DIGITAL EQUALIZER PROGRAM
Digital Equalizer Program • Vision An India where ALL children have access to technology and information to prepare them for the emerging Digital Age
• Mission To advance the use of technology to engage, educate, enrich and empower India’s under-served children
DIGITAL EQUALIZER PROGRAM
Digital Equalizer Program • DE Approach – Promote the proficient use of technology in under-resourced schools – Ensure the program’s long-term access and sustainability – Universalize the DE model to extend its reach throughout the country
DIGITAL EQUALIZER PROGRAM
Digital Equalizer Program • Key Milestones till March 2006 – Approx. 200 centers have been established in 12 states – Over 2800 teachers and 90,000 students have been trained – About 80% of the students are conversant with usage of Office tools and vernacular fonts to create content – At least 40% of the students can use internet and emails to tele-collaborate with students in other countries
DIGITAL EQUALIZER PROGRAM
DE Program - Today Punjab
New Delhi
Uttranchal
Uttar Pradesh
Gujarat
West Bengal
Maharashtra
Orissa
Karnataka
Andhra Pradesh
Kerala
Tamil Nadu
DIGITAL EQUALIZER PROGRAM
DE Program Components DE Program is a 3-year program • Technology Infrastructure • Teacher Training • Student Training with focus on Project-Based Learning • Internet Connectivity • Digital Curriculum • Tele-collaboration • Ongoing Monitoring and Support • Contests
DIGITAL EQUALIZER PROGRAM
The DE Model School Mgt
Teacher Trainer Training Teachers
Training
Student Trainer
Students
DIGITAL EQUALIZER PROGRAM
The DE Model
Teachers
Teacher Trainer
Students
Student Trainer
DIGITAL EQUALIZER PROGRAM
The DE Model
Teacher Trainer Student Trainer
Subject Teachers
Students
School Mgt
DIGITAL EQUALIZER PROGRAM
Who makes it happen School Management: Commitment to the DE Program, Regular check on status and progress of the program. School Teachers: Active participation in the program, showing keenness to learn, looking for creative ways to use computers as a teaching-learning tool. DE Coordinator: Prime link to the school, delivers teacher training, monitoring and mentoring. Facilitator: A dedicated resource responsible for operation of DE center, performing system administration tasks, and assisting with the faculty and student training.
DIGITAL EQUALIZER PROGRAM
Teacher Training Plan • 3 years of continuous training • Training components are scheduled on weekly basis for an expected 28 working weeks in a year • Once a week training session by DE Program Coordinator for a minimum of 2 hours • Practice during the week under the guidance of center facilitator • 2 DE periods per week per class for delivering curriculum topics using Curriculum software/ presentations by the subject teachers • Unit wise & Year end assessment
DIGITAL EQUALIZER PROGRAM
Teacher Training Modules • Introduction to ICT in education – Benefits in a school system
• DE Lab management – Basic system handling & maintenance • Basics of computers & windows – Hardware, Software & Operating System • MS Paint – Graphics
• MS Word – Lesson plan, Question paper, Letter, Newsletter, etc
• Vernacular Software – Question paper, Letter, Newsletter, Presentation, etc
DIGITAL EQUALIZER PROGRAM
Teacher Training Modules… • Curriculum software – Science, Social Studies, Mathematics, English
• Internet – Information search, E-mail, Forums
• MS PowerPoint – Subject topic presentations
• Project Based Learning
– Importance and execution • MS Excel – Exam Result, Attendance, Stock Register, etc
• Tele-collaborative Projects – iEARN, Other schools in Region
DIGITAL EQUALIZER PROGRAM
Students Training Plan • The student training plan would be designed in accordance with the existing school syllabus. If the school syllabus is not adequate or updated, new modules would be introduced • 2 DE periods per class per week for curriculum learning (facilitated by the subject teachers) • Project Based Learning • Contest Participation • Tele-collaborative Projects
DIGITAL EQUALIZER PROGRAM
Deliverables for the school • Every teacher has to prepare a minimum of One (1) PowerPoint project per quarter • To encourage and support students for active participation in the DE contests • Active participation in Tele-collaborative projects along with students • Implementing Project Based Learning • Preparing question papers, attendance, newsletters & exam result analysis using computer and presenting it to the school management
DIGITAL EQUALIZER PROGRAM
Assessment Process The objective is to assess the progress of DE program in the school and define them as follows: Teacher Assessment Student Assessment Program Assessment School Assessment The school has to effectively complete 3 Levels to be declared a “Digitally Equalized” center.
DIGITAL EQUALIZER PROGRAM
Question & Answer session
Setting up schedule and deliverables for Year 2006
The American India Foundation and its
DIGITAL EQUALIZER PROGRAM <<Write the name and location of your school here>> <<Write the date of making this presentation here>>
DIGITAL EQUALIZER PROGRAM
Agenda for the session • About American India Foundation • About Digital Equalizer Program • DE Program in INDIA • DE Program Components • DE Model • Who makes it happen • Teacher Training Plan • Students Training Plan • Deliverables for the school • Assessment Process
DIGITAL EQUALIZER PROGRAM
American India Foundation • The Genesis – Started after the Gujarat Earthquake in 2001 by Indian-American community in US with former US President Bill Clinton as the Honorary Chairman – Secular organization with an all-India focus • Mission – The American India Foundation is devoted to accelerating social and economic change in India • Areas of our work – Grants making for Livelihood & Education – Implementation of Digital Equalizer, Service Corps and League of Artisans Programs
DIGITAL EQUALIZER PROGRAM
Digital Equalizer Program • Vision An India where ALL children have access to technology and information to prepare them for the emerging Digital Age
• Mission To advance the use of technology to engage, educate, enrich and empower India’s under-served children
DIGITAL EQUALIZER PROGRAM
Digital Equalizer Program • DE Approach – Promote the proficient use of technology in under-resourced schools – Ensure the program’s long-term access and sustainability – Universalize the DE model to extend its reach throughout the country
DIGITAL EQUALIZER PROGRAM
Digital Equalizer Program • Key Milestones till March 2006 – Approx. 200 centers have been established in 12 states – Over 2800 teachers and 90,000 students have been trained – About 80% of the students are conversant with usage of Office tools and vernacular fonts to create content – At least 40% of the students can use internet and emails to tele-collaborate with students in other countries
DIGITAL EQUALIZER PROGRAM
DE Program - Today Punjab
New Delhi
Uttranchal
Uttar Pradesh
Gujarat
West Bengal
Maharashtra
Orissa
Karnataka
Andhra Pradesh
Kerala
Tamil Nadu
DIGITAL EQUALIZER PROGRAM
DE Program Components DE Program is a 3-year program • Technology Infrastructure • Teacher Training • Student Training with focus on Project-Based Learning • Internet Connectivity • Digital Curriculum • Tele-collaboration • Ongoing Monitoring and Support • Contests
DIGITAL EQUALIZER PROGRAM
The DE Model School Mgt
Teacher Trainer Training Teachers
Training
Student Trainer
Students
DIGITAL EQUALIZER PROGRAM
The DE Model
Teachers
Teacher Trainer
Students
Student Trainer
DIGITAL EQUALIZER PROGRAM
The DE Model
Teacher Trainer Student Trainer
Subject Teachers
Students
School Mgt
DIGITAL EQUALIZER PROGRAM
Who makes it happen School Management: Commitment to the DE Program, Regular check on status and progress of the program. School Teachers: Active participation in the program, showing keenness to learn, looking for creative ways to use computers as a teaching-learning tool. DE Coordinator: Prime link to the school, delivers teacher training, monitoring and mentoring. Facilitator: A dedicated resource responsible for operation of DE center, performing system administration tasks, and assisting with the faculty and student training.
DIGITAL EQUALIZER PROGRAM
Teacher Training Plan • 3 years of continuous training • Training components are scheduled on weekly basis for an expected 28 working weeks in a year • Once a week training session by DE Program Coordinator for a minimum of 2 hours • Practice during the week under the guidance of center facilitator • 2 DE periods per week per class for delivering curriculum topics using Curriculum software/ presentations by the subject teachers • Unit wise & Year end assessment
DIGITAL EQUALIZER PROGRAM
Teacher Training Modules • Introduction to ICT in education – Benefits in a school system
• DE Lab management – Basic system handling & maintenance • Basics of computers & windows – Hardware, Software & Operating System • MS Paint – Graphics
• MS Word – Lesson plan, Question paper, Letter, Newsletter, etc
• Vernacular Software – Question paper, Letter, Newsletter, Presentation, etc
DIGITAL EQUALIZER PROGRAM
Teacher Training Modules… • Curriculum software – Science, Social Studies, Mathematics, English
• Internet – Information search, E-mail, Forums
• MS PowerPoint – Subject topic presentations
• Project Based Learning
– Importance and execution • MS Excel – Exam Result, Attendance, Stock Register, etc
• Tele-collaborative Projects – iEARN, Other schools in Region
DIGITAL EQUALIZER PROGRAM
Students Training Plan • The student training plan would be designed in accordance with the existing school syllabus. If the school syllabus is not adequate or updated, new modules would be introduced • 2 DE periods per class per week for curriculum learning (facilitated by the subject teachers) • Project Based Learning • Contest Participation • Tele-collaborative Projects
DIGITAL EQUALIZER PROGRAM
Deliverables for the school • Every teacher has to prepare a minimum of One (1) PowerPoint project per quarter • To encourage and support students for active participation in the DE contests • Active participation in Tele-collaborative projects along with students • Implementing Project Based Learning • Preparing question papers, attendance, newsletters & exam result analysis using computer and presenting it to the school management
DIGITAL EQUALIZER PROGRAM
Assessment Process The objective is to assess the progress of DE program in the school and define them as follows: Teacher Assessment Student Assessment Program Assessment School Assessment The school has to effectively complete 3 Levels to be declared a “Digitally Equalized” center.
DIGITAL EQUALIZER PROGRAM
Question & Answer session
Setting up schedule and deliverables for Year 2006
