IT in Action

Information Technology has been one of the key forces that has transformed India’s economy over the past decade. Indeed India has played an important role in the global economy by providing software outsourcing services to so many developed countries.

However, India’s future will depend not only on creating more programmers, but equipping its citizens with skills that enable them to use IT effectively in a whole host of activities.

While most schools in India still view the computer as a machine to do programming, Jiva Public School takes the stand that the computer is a tool and a resource that can be used to achieve many goals.

One of them is for learning about academic topics. Jiva's IT activities are integrated throughout the entire curriculum. Students are also encouraged to develop a global perspective by engaging in activities with their peers from around the world, sharing views and even collaborating on projects.

Further, computers at Jiva play an important role among teachers and the administration. Our teachers create and access dozens of technology based lesson plans through a database created in house. The administration makes use of a Jiva-created software tool called Smart School Pro for maintaining student records, grades, fees, and so on.

Students Making Videos

Jiva has also promoted video filmmaking as a tool to create awareness about the environment and other social issues. Last year, the students of Classes VI –X won a special award at the screening of their movies at the First National Wildlife and Environment Film Festival in India for their efforts in creating environmental awareness.

iMac Lab

In April 2000, Jiva set up an iMac lab with grants received from Apple Computer and the Schlumberger Corporation. The lab is replete with the latest iMac computers, ISDN connectivity, video conferencing equipment and even a digital video editing facility.

Digital Responsibility

Even if learners become the most proficient computer users, they are not considered truly IT literate unless they develop the wisdom to use technology in beneficial ways. Recent reports of juvenile technology misuse have given parents a genuine cause for concern. Jiva therefore promotes digital responsibility by addressing acceptable computer use, caring for and sharing equipment, intellectual property rights, anti-piracy, hacking, and so on.