Changing The Way CS Is Taught In K-12

“ COMPUTER SCIENCE IS A DISCIPLINE THAT LIES AT THE INTERSECTION OF COMPUTING, MATHEMATICS AND APPLICATIONS IN SCIENCE, ENGINEERING & THE SOCIAL SCIENCES ”

A PRODUCT FROM IIT BOMBAY AND INOPEN

CAN COMPUTER SCIENCE EDUCATION IMPART LIFE SKILLS TO STUDENTS?

Somebody who knows how to compose a letter well can also write a good email. But can somebody who ‘only’ knows how to operate an email service write effective emails?

Somebody who can present a thought well, is more likely to create awesome presentation decks. But can somebody who ‘only’ knows the skill of MS-PPT create effective presentations?

Somebody who knows how to think logically, can also develop programs. But can somebody who ‘only’ knows how to use the syntax of a programming language write efficient programs?

Computer Masti (CM) (’Masti’ means fun in Hindi) is a program to teach Computer Science in schools. It is currently being used by 6,00,000 students across India. CM addresses the need for active computer learning through a cutting edge Computer Science core curriculum. Computer Masti Learning Solution constitutes of graded Text Book (or ebook) along with Teacher Training, Handholding and Assessment support.

The idea behind starting Computer Masti was that most IT literacy solutions had over emphasis on skills and less importance on associated concepts.

The inception of Computer Masti (CM) has come about at a critical juncture when there was a visible need for a standard Computer curriculum, trained teachers and quality instructional material. ‘Masti’ is a Hindi word meaning fun and CM considers fun as an important element of learning Computers. Computer Masti is a collaborative product of IIT Bombay and InOpen Technologies.

CM is designed as a content-service solution to teach Computer Science in schools. The content is presented in a story format through two children, Tejas and Jyoti, having a conversation with Moz who acts as a facilitator.

CM adopts a constructivist pedagogical approach, which encourages the characters to keep asking questions, and to explore on their own. The content, apart from teaching the computer literacy skills, also teaches concepts like stepwise thinking and logical reasoning.

These skills lay both the foundation for future programming skills as well as help students develop important life skills or 21st century skills.

Imparting Life Skills Through Computer Science Education

For Schools

For Teachers

For Students

– Grade Wise Computer Science Curriculum (Grade 1 onwards)

– Mapped to different Education Boards, including international boards –

– Educational Games & Apps

– Available in 10 languages

– Quarterly Analytics Report for Management

– Teachers Training (on TPACK: Technology, Pedagogy, Attitude, Content Knowledge model)

– Handholding /Guidance from experts at InOpen SINE IIT Bombay

– Capacity Building Workshop for all teachers of the school

– Teaching Resources: Lesson Plans, Presentations, handouts, etc.

– Assessment Support

Algorithmic thinking

Systematic information gathering and synthesis

Smart Applications for

Smart Kids

Multiple IntelligenceGuided Inquiry Based Learning

Problem-solving skills

Brain-storming

Collaborative Learning

Multiple representation and divergent thinking

21st Century Skills and Computer Science

Higher Order Thinking Skills

Healthy Computer Practises

Playfulness

FEATURESTHINKING PROCESS SKILLS

– Algorithmic Thinking: Algorithmic thinking and logical reasoning are applied in solving problems in several domains.

– Problem Solving Skills: These are required in decision making as well as in learning fundamentals of computers.

– Brainstorming: The skills such as brainstorming, decision-making, equip students with powerful skills to handle real-life situations at various ages.

– Systematic information gathering and synthesis: The skills of gathering and organising information are key to developing information literacy.

– Multiple representation and divergent thinking: This cultivates thinking abilities in children and makes them explore many possible solutions that can be represented creatively.

Brainstorming

Algorithmic Thinking

Multiple representation and divergent

thinking

Computer Science with Thinking

Skills

Problem Solving Skills

Systematic Information Gathering &

Synthesis

FEATURESTEACHING LEARNING STRATEGY

ASSESSMENT & ANALYTICS

TEACHER ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMME

– Records, Assessment and Insights powered by Report Bee

– School Account - teachers, coordinator and management.

– Teachers can create and conduct assessments online on this platform, using InOpen’s Computer Masti pool of questions or set question papers

– Teachers can generate reports per student, per section, per class/grade. Coordinators and Principal/Management can view all information for all students in the school studying Computer Masti

– A cloud-based application with a multiple analytical tools. The reports created share useful insights about student performance. You can view and present the findings in a simple format (charts and graphs) for quicker and better decision making.

Engagement Platform (Teachers and Educators) powered by LurnQ

– Connect, Create, Learn and Share

– Multimedia (audio, view, web-links) – Connected to social media -

Facebook, Twitter etc

– Share thoughts/ opinions

– Create and share lessons

– Share and refer to articles/ websites/ resources etc

Computer Masti provides the ‘Most Essential’...

#Technical Audit #Books #Workbooks #Training #Onsite Support #Assessments #Analytics #Coach ...in Order To Impart Life Skills Through Computer Science Education.

InOpen SINE IIT Bombay adopts a fairly interesting implementation process. It starts with a pre-implementation visit to understand the school eco-system, which facilitates designing the Computer Masti program. Schools are assigned expert coaches to nurthure them on all Computer Science activities.

Step 1: Sign-UpStep 2: Pre - Implementation Visit (with Technical Audit Report)Step 3: Kick Start Training (along with baseline test)Step 4: Teacher Material arrivesStep 5: Student Material arrivesStep 6: Annual Teacher TrainingStep 7: Education Coach Training Visits (with Reports)Step 8: Annual Report

Aim

Activity

AnalyseApply

Assess

IMPLEMENTATION IN UNDER - RESOURCED SCHOOLS

The rural - urban distribution is skewed as the percentage of primary schools having computers is 10.34 percent, which is much lower than 16.15 percent in urban areas. The percentage of government schools with computer has shown an improvement over years from 8.57 percent in 2008-09 to 12 percent in 2013-14.

Mohd. Sajid from Ashraful Uloom Public School in Sikar, Rajasthan whose students are from less privileged background and can only manage a modest School Infrastructure is thrilled with the ease in which Computer Masti has been implemented in his school. He says “What I like most about Computer Masti is its focus on teaching Computers in local language and emphasis on collaborative activities. We managed to teach computers to class strength of 45 students using 4 machines.”

OUR PARTNERS

Swades Foundation

GMR Varalakshmi Foundation

Zensar Foundation

Cognizant Outreach

Muktangan

WBS TV Tokyo: “Emerging from India can change Japan”

The Asian Age: “Imparting Life Skills via Computer Education”

The Education World Magazine: “ The Computer Science Innovators”

Times of India: “This is a story where we in the West can look to the developing world, to a country like India who is using technology innovatively. I am talking about Computer Masti.”

Mark Shuttleworth - Founder, Canonical and Ubuntu: “ Super stuff! ”

Mrs. Lalitha Hariharan – Principal, Rizvi group of schools: “Our Routine Computer Classes have become so much fun....”

Hetal Joshi, C U Shah Primary school, Ahmedabad: “For younger children it is a Bible. For learning & understanding computers the text books are more than enough.”

Neeru Salve, Gopal Sharma Memorial School, Mumbai: “Excellent learning experience for the students. Develops analytical abilities.”

Mr. Chandrasekhar – Orchid International School, Nasik: “The curriculum makes me feels good as I am able to relate to the need which I see in my schools. The students are bored of dry and mechanical Curriculum”

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

TESTIMONIALS

InOpen is a IIT Bombay based educational startup with focus on developing high quality academic content through deep research. InOpen offers products and services to private and public schools. We are currently serving more than 6,00,000 students directly through our products. The Company was co-founded by Rupesh and Prof. Sridhar in Oct 2009.

InOpen began with the belief that there is an urgent need to simplify solutions and present them in an effective way which should be a part of the core curriculum.

The solution is designed based on the inputs and extensive validations from academicians in the country and abroad. At InOpen, we believe that our success is largely due to our passion for providing schools a memorable learning experience – be it our cutting edge Computer Masti Curriculum with its customized content, or the unique handholding visits, or the availability of content in multiple languages. At the end of the day, it is about the commitment to continue offering the highest standard of content now and always. InOpen has been chosen by students in India across 300+ private schools and Government projects. We are on our way to spread InOpen smiles to 1 million students.

We aim to further education through our continuous process of simplifying and strengthening knowledge.

SIMPLIFYING AND STRENGTHENING KNOWLEDGE

Inquiries/Demo for your school:

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