The Little KITES initiative by Kerala Infrastructure and Technology for Education (KITE) has amassed over 58,000 members in 1,898 schools in Kerala to become one of the largest ICT network of students in the country.
Buoyed by the wide acceptance of the initiative among teachers and students, KITE is now planning to expand the network to more schools. “With the addition of new members from next year, over 1.20 lakh students are expected to be part of Little KITEs,” says K.Anvar Sadath, Vice Chairman and Executive Director, KITE. “The director board of KITE has recommended the government to introduce grace marks for Little KITES members in the SSLC examination, similar to those given in other programmes such as NCC, SPC, JRC and Scouts and Guides,” Mr.Sadat said.
Online applications
Applications have been invited from schools to set-up Little KITEs units. Online applications are to be submitted before January 15. Similarly, students of standard VIII also get an opportunity to become Little KITES members for next year. Students who want to be part of Little KITES have to be submit the application to the Head Master and undertake an aptitude test scheduled on January 23. The activities of Little KITEs include proper upkeep of ICT equipments in schools, computer literacy for parents, single-window help desk, special ICT training for differentially abled, free installation of FOSS based Operating system and applications for public, digital mapping, cyber safety check and awareness, updations in School Wiki, Conduct of IT Melas and Camps, development of news and documentaries for VICTERS educational channel, School level Web TVs and development of mobile apps.For details log on to www. kite .kerala.gov.in
