New ICT Course for SSC Board

SYLLABI
FOR
STANDARDS IX AND X

(As sanctioned under Government of Maharashtra
Letter No. SSC-210/(195/10) Date.12/03/2012

INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT)

INTRODUCTION
The emerging Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has become a strategic alternative for schools all over the world to enhance learning and deliver both quantity and quality programs for mass education. With globalization of Economy and information, as well as technological innovations, knowledge based economy and society, escalating demand for education the implementation of ICT helps in effective learning for all anytime anywhere and advance community linkage.

OBJECTIVES
1. Introduction to ICT and its necessity.
2. Study of ICT tools.
3. Effective use of ICT in continuous learning
4. Prepare students to make effective use of information and communication technology.
5. Make student familiar with ICT packages in science, mathematics and other areas.

Structure
• ICT will be introduced as a subject at Std. IX and X as a compulsory independent subject of 50 marks.
• The medium of instruction will be Marathi and English.
• ICT has to be taught for 60 periods yearly (40 periods theory and 20 periods for practicals)

2 periods per week.
• The subject will be taught by any subject teacher who has undergone a short training in ICT subject.

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