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Uttar Pradesh Digital Skills Guide developed to strengthen ICT and digital training for teachers

Lucknow, Nov 15 (UNI) The Uttar Pradesh government is taking significant steps to strengthen digital education in the state’s council schools by integrating technology into the teaching-learning process.
In this endeavor, Samagra Shiksha, Uttar Pradesh, has developed the ‘Uttar Pradesh Digital Skills Guide’ to provide block-level training to teachers on the effective use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and various digital initiatives.
The guide aims to equip teachers with practical skills to use digital resources effectively, identify students’ learning gaps and provide targeted academic support to improve learning outcomes.
Through the training programme, teachers will learn to identify and operate equipment available in schools, including smart classrooms, ICT labs and digital libraries. It also provides detailed guidance on accessing educational content, integrating digital tools into classroom teaching, training objectives and the sequence of training sessions.
The guide outlines the proper use and maintenance of digital equipment, including Interactive Flat Panels (IFPs), OPS units, UPS systems, desktops, Wi-Fi routers, printers and webcams. It also explains the correct sequence for switching devices on and off. Teachers are advised to switch on the main power supply first, followed by the UPS, panel and OPS. For shutdown, all applications and files must be closed before switching off the OPS, followed by the panel, UPS and main power supply. The guide also emphasizes maintaining proper records of all school equipment in the stock register.
To facilitate technology-enabled teaching, teachers will receive training on accessing class-wise and subject-wise educational resources through platforms such as the Learning Management System (LMS), DIKSHA, PM e-VIDYA and Khan Academy.
DIKSHA provides access to 82 'energised' textbooks for Classes 1 to 8 and more than 16,000 educational videos. Teachers can scan QR codes printed in textbooks to access relevant videos and learning activities for classroom use. Under the PM e-VIDYA initiative, educational content is also available through television, radio and offline modes. The guide recommends allocating at least 10 minutes of each class period to digital learning resources. In areas with limited or no internet connectivity, teachers are encouraged to use pre-downloaded content, offline DIKSHA resources and educational materials stored on pen drives.

The guide also highlights the importance of digital libraries, which provide access to more than 5,000 e-books, digital editions of newspapers and magazines, and audiobooks. Its academic mode enables teachers to assess students on concepts covered in the classroom, identify specific learning difficulties and provide remedial catch-up content. This will help teachers address individual learning needs and ensure that no child is left behind.
Special emphasis has been placed on is based on using ICT for student assessment, independent practice and continuous progress monitoring. Teachers can conduct assessments using questions from an LMS (Learning Management System) or the DIKSHA platform and record the results in the 'Nipun Plus' app.
If more than 50 per cent of students in a class answer a particular question incorrectly, teachers are advised to revisit and reteach the underlying concept in the next session.
The guide further encourages teachers to monitor students’ learning and practice through progress reports generated by Khan Academy and LMS platforms, enabling timely remedial instruction wherever required. It also promotes a three-stage scaffolding approach to teaching: ‘I Do’ (teacher demonstration), ‘We Do’ (collaborative practice) and ‘You Do’ (independent practice).
Teachers will be able to use artificial intelligence (AI) to prepare lesson plans, questions, worksheets, and activities tailored to varying levels of difficulty. However, teachers must verify the factual accuracy of AI-generated content and and ensure that it is aligned with the prescribed curriculum. Strict instructions have been issued against sharing students’ names, photographs, UDISE codes or any other personal and confidential information on AI platforms.
The guidelines also instruct users to protect devices from dust, moisture, and extreme temperatures; to refrain from installing unauthorized applications; and to avoid attempting repairs personally in the event of a technical malfunction. Procedures for reporting device-related issues and the subsequent steps for resolution are also provided; these can be addressed via the 'Vidya Samiksha Kendra' (Education Review Centre) toll-free number or the complaint module on the 'Prerna' portal.
Commenting on the initiative, Monika Rani, Director General, School Education, Uttar Pradesh, said, “Through the ‘Uttar Pradesh Digital Skills Guide,’ teachers will receive practical training on the use of digital tools, educational platforms, student assessment and progress tracking, and the responsible use of AI, all aimed at enhancing children's learning levels through digital resources. The effective utilization of facilities such as smart classrooms, ICT labs, and digital libraries will make the teaching-learning process both engaging and result-oriented.”
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