The key objectives of the study were to evaluate:

• The implementation of the program amongst the school teachers / principals.
• The impact of this program on their teaching methods and lesson preparation Impact on Student Learning.

Snapshot of the Evaluation

• Implementation and Usage Summary
• Student Usage Summary
• Trend Analysis

• Overall, 77% have used computer technology, which is higher in private schools at 90%.
• 88% have implemented any lesson plan at least once.
• 68% of the teachers work with their students in computer labs at-least once a week.
• Computer technology continues to be used primarily for Computer Literacy & Computer Aided Teaching purposes.
• ‘Learning curriculum’ is the most important objective, & more so in public schools.
• Most teachers are increasing their frequency of computer aided activity, like working with students to enhance computer skills & present information to students through the use of computers.
• Majority of teachers implementing technology in new ways.

Program & Technology Integrated Lessons

• Learning curriculum is the most enjoyed activity….it also has the highest participation from students.
• 67% of students comfortable with using computers by themselves.
• Majority of the students using computers in labs.
• Lack of basic knowledge the main problem faced during computer aided learning.
• Computer aided learning having a high impact across all parameters.
• Availability of lessons and methods in English proving to be a deterrent. Inadequate lab time also seen as a challenge.

• Frequency of use of technology integrated lesson…
  

  • This has been continuously increasing in private schools in comparison to the public schools.
• Participation continues to get driven by the quest to ‘increase the computer knowledge’ & ‘request from school’
• Satisfaction continues to be high
• Impact on students also continues to be high
• Areas of concern / focus:
  

  • Need to push ‘frequency of technology related activities’ within teachers in public schools
  • Frequency of use of aids is stagnant in both private & public schools
  • Inadequate time & language (CD’s & websites being in English) continue to be the biggest challenge towards implementation of computer technology in both public & private schools…additionally in Public schools, Infrastructure & week student computer skills are other challenges.
  • Constraints towards non-implementation of computer technology have increased in magnitude within public schools.