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� Conducting training/orientation programmes on the use of ICT in school
education for educators from neighbouring countries;
� Developing multimedia programmes for on-line/off-line dissemination. The
Centre involves faculty members of various other departments of the NCERT
while designing courseware in support of the school curriculum; and
� Developing training materials for teacher educators and syllabus and
instructional materials for students form a key part of the NCERT’s task to
devise models for technology use, facilitate participatory forums and develop
web communities having the same interest.
Major Activities
DEVELOPMENT
Development of Textbooks on Computers and Communication Technology
(CCT) for Classes XI and XII
The English and Urdu version of the part-I of the textbook for Class XI are available
and Hindi version is nearing completion. Part-II of the English version of the
textbook for Class XI is available while Urdu and Hindi version is being prepared.
The English version for Class XII is under final review.
The book is based on the recommendations of National Curriculum
Framework-2005 and is useful for everyone, irrespective of particular streams
of study at the higher secondary stage. It emphasises development of problemsolving
and problem formulating skills. It attempts to reduce the relative
importance on technology and underscores the need for learning skills to
manipulate technology. It focuses on some of the real problems that come up
with the expansion of the technology-security, piracy and digital divide.
Maintenance of NCERT’s Website
The NCERT website (http://ncert.nic.in) is constantly improved and maintained
by the department. The interface of the site has been restructured for improving
the organisation of information and easy navigation. The process of converting
e-books into online textbooks linking it to a range of other web resources has
been initiated. Experimental editions of Chemistry and Biology textbooks of
NCERT for Class XI are hosted. The development of website to showcase role,
functions and activities for each department/division/cell of NCERT has been
initiated.
List of On-going/Carried Over Programmes/Activities
� ICT Options for the School System – Development of a Testing Laboratory;
� Development of Resources and Support for Web and Online Activities; and
� Development of Textbooks on Computers and Communication Technology
(CCT) for Classes XI and XII.
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