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News18
09-08-2025
- News18
KITE launches online AI Training for Lakshadweep teachers
Agency: PTI Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 9 (PTI) Kerala Infrastructure and Technology for Education (KITE), the technology arm of the state General Education Department, has initiated an online Artificial Intelligence (AI) training program for teachers across the nine islands of the union territory Lakshadweep. The training module is an updated version of the AI program previously conducted by KITE for 80,000 teachers in Kerala, officials said. It utilises the same online training platform that was made available to the public under the name 'AI Essentials", according to KITE authorities. 'The first phase of this training involves all 110 post-graduate teachers, who are divided into five batches. The program will be completed in one month, with one mentor assigned to every 20 teachers," K Anvar Sadath, the Chief Executive Officer of KITE, said on Saturday while launching the training programme. Stating that the course content is structured into five distinct sections, he said the first section, 'AI at Your Fingertips,' introduces practical applications of AI while covering its history, development, and future possibilities. The second section, 'AI Art Gallery,' focuses on using AI to create and enhance images, design logos and posters, and even build 3D models. The third section, 'Mastering AI,' offers hands-on training in prompt engineering and the use of AI for reading and data analysis. The fourth section, 'AI in Everyday Life,' provides practical training on how to use AI in areas such as music, coding, video production, and learning. The final section concludes the training by providing an understanding of how to use AI responsibly and familiarising participants with the technical terms used in the field, he explained. Sadath stated that the organisation would provide training to all Lakshadweep teachers, including in the field of robotics. 'Robotics has been incorporated into the revised Class 10 ICT textbooks, which are used since the islands follow the Kerala curriculum. To facilitate this, KITE will also provide robotics kits to schools in Lakshadweep," he added. Besides Sadath, Lakshadweep's Director of Education Padmar Ram Tripathi, Senior Administrative Officer E. Raveendranathan, and K K Shanawas of the Academic Section spoke during the online launch of the training programme here. PTI LGK ADB view comments First Published: August 09, 2025, 12:45 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Indian Express
19-05-2025
- Indian Express
Kerala becomes first state to mandate robotics education for all Class 10 students
In a pioneering initiative, Kerala has emerged as the first state in the country to make robotics education mandatory for all 4.3 lakh students of class 10, starting from the upcoming academic year on June 2. The integration of robotics into the 10th-grade ICT textbook, specifically the sixth chapter titled 'The World of Robots' in the first volume, will empower students to explore fundamental robotics concepts through engaging activities, an official statement said on Sunday. These include circuit construction, utilising sensors and actuators, and controlling electronic devices using computer programming, K Anvar Sadath, CEO of KITE and Chairman of the ICT Textbook Committee, said in a statement. KITE is the technical arm of the General Education Department of the Kerala government. It has already distributed 29,000 robotic kits to high schools across the state to ensure the effective implementation of this curriculum. 'This ambitious initiative builds upon Kerala's prior success in making Artificial Intelligence (AI) learning accessible to all seventh-grade students, another national first achieved in the previous academic year,' Sadath said. Demonstrating a continued commitment to future-ready skills, AI learning has now been incorporated into the ICT textbooks for grades 8, 9, and 10 as well. The practical experience gained from the robotics curriculum piloted for Little KITEs (Kerala's IT club for students) has been instrumental in shaping this comprehensive rollout for all class 10 students, the statement further said. The initial hands-on activity in the textbook challenges students to utilise components from the provided robotic kits – such as Arduino breadboards, IR sensors, servo motors, and jumper wires – to construct an automated sanitiser dispenser that activates upon detecting a hand, it said. Progressing further, students will also delve into creating AI-powered smart home automation systems, including face-recognition-enabled smart doors. To facilitate this, they will utilize the 'Face Detection Built-in Model' within the Pictoblocks software's programming IDE, leveraging webcams on laptops and Arduino kits supplied by KITE to program door-opening mechanisms. KITE's innovative robotics learning approach is designed to equip students with the skills to address a wide range of practical problems through cutting-edge technologies. KITE has already conducted the first phase of training on the new tenth-grade ICT textbook for 9,924 teachers. Sadath said dedicated robotics training for teachers will be organised in July. Furthermore, KITE will ensure the availability of additional robotic kits, extending support to unaided schools following the state syllabus that may require them. The ICT textbook is being provided to all students in Malayalam, English, Tamil, and Kannada mediums, the official added in the statement.
News18
18-05-2025
- News18
Kerala First In India To Make Robotics Education Mandatory For Class 10
Last Updated: Kerala mandates robotics education for all 4.3 lakh class 10 students from June 2, including hands-on activities like circuit construction and AI-powered smart home systems. In a pioneering initiative, Kerala has emerged as the first state in the country to make robotics education mandatory for all 4.3 lakh students of class 10, starting from the upcoming academic year on June 2. The integration of robotics into the tenth-grade ICT textbook, specifically the sixth chapter titled "The World of Robots" in the first volume, will empower students to explore fundamental robotics concepts through engaging activities, an official statement said on Sunday. These include circuit construction, utilising sensors and actuators, and controlling electronic devices using computer programming, K Anvar Sadath, CEO of KITE and Chairman of the ICT Textbook Committee, said in a statement. KITE is the technical arm of the General Education Department of the Kerala government. It has already distributed 29,000 robotic kits to high schools across the state to ensure the effective implementation of this curriculum. "This ambitious initiative builds upon Kerala's prior success in making Artificial Intelligence (AI) learning accessible to all seventh-grade students, another national first achieved in the previous academic year," Sadath said. Demonstrating a continued commitment to future-ready skills, AI learning has now been incorporated into the ICT textbooks for grades 8, 9, and 10 as well. The practical experience gained from the robotics curriculum piloted for Little KITEs (Kerala's IT club for students) has been instrumental in shaping this comprehensive rollout for all class 10 students, the statement further said. The initial hands-on activity in the textbook challenges students to utilise components from the provided robotic kits – such as Arduino breadboards, IR sensors, servo motors, and jumper wires – to construct an automated sanitiser dispenser that activates upon detecting a hand, it said. Progressing further, students will also delve into creating AI-powered smart home automation systems, including face-recognition-enabled smart doors. To facilitate this, they will utilize the 'Face Detection Built-in Model' within the Pictoblocks software's programming IDE, leveraging webcams on laptops and Arduino kits supplied by KITE to program door-opening mechanisms. KITE's innovative robotics learning approach is designed to equip students with the skills to address a wide range of practical problems through cutting-edge technologies. KITE has already conducted the first phase of training on the new tenth-grade ICT textbook for 9,924 teachers. Sadath said dedicated robotics training for teachers will be organised in July. Furthermore, KITE will ensure the availability of additional robotic kits, extending support to unaided schools following the state syllabus that may require them. The ICT textbook is being provided to all students in Malayalam, English, Tamil, and Kannada mediums, the official added in the statement. First Published: May 18, 2025, 16:38 IST
