AI in Education: Connecting Indian High Schools to the Future
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan announced that all Indian high schools will have broadband internet within 2-3 years. He emphasized the incorporation of Artificial Intelligence in education, highlighting initiatives to build teacher capacity and integrate AI into curricula starting from Grade 3, as part of the National Education Policy 2020.
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On Wednesday, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan declared that all high schools across India will access broadband internet within the next 2-3 years, a move aimed at modernizing the education system.
During a Parliament session, Pradhan stressed the importance of embedding Artificial Intelligence (AI) into the education curriculum, aligning with the National Education Policy 2020. He pointed out that around 60% of high schools already have internet connectivity.
The minister underscored the government's focus on teacher training to effectively integrate AI into classrooms. With initiatives like the DIKSHA and SWAYAM platforms, Pradhan confirmed that students would soon be learning AI from class three, ensuring foundational competencies and enhanced problem-solving skills in line with emerging technologies.
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