Days are not far when children studying in corporation schools in Tiruchi will enjoy the benefits of online teaching and smart classrooms. In a move to capture the attention of students with online pictures and videos, the Tiruchirapalli City Corporation has decided to set up smart boards in its schools.
As per the plan, all 75 schools, including primary and middle schools, will soon have smart boards. They will be established in all classrooms.
As many as 10 schools have been identified for implementing the project in the first phase. About Rs. 18 lakh has been allocated for the project. An administrative sanction has been given to allocate the money under the Educational Fund in 2014-15.
Corporation primary school at Karumandapam, Corporation middle school at Edamalaipatty Pudur in K. Abishekapuram zone, Corporation middle school at Subramaniapuram, Corporation High School at Airport, and K.K. Nagar in Golden Rock zone, Ayyanar Corporation primary school at Melur, Dr. Rajan Memorial Corporation School and Nehruji Corporation School in Srirangam zone and Dr. Maduram Memorial Corporation Middle School and Corporation Middle School at Abdulla Street in Ariamanagalam zone have been identified for the smart board project.
V.P. Thandapani, Commissioner, said it was aimed at creating facilities on par with some of the private schools. It would make classrooms lively with the description of lessons, pictures, and video clippings.
It could be done either online or with projectors. Interactive electronic white board was a colourful tool. The boards were clean and attractive. All ages of students could respond favourably to use them. They could accommodate different learning styles. It would encourage the involvement of learners in the subject. Moreover, it would be immensely helpful for the teachers to explain the subject effectively.
