The document discusses introducing computer science education in schools from first through twelfth grade. It questions whether simply teaching skills is sufficient and argues for teaching design thinking and problem solving approaches. The Computer Masti program is introduced as a collaborative effort between IIT Bombay and InOpen Technologies to provide computer science textbook content, teacher training, and assessments. Computer Masti uses engaging content, scaffolded learning, and constructivist pedagogy. It teaches both computer literacy skills and concepts like stepwise thinking.

1. Simplifying and Strengthening
Knowledge

2. Thoughtful
Technology

3. Let’s take a step back

4. Education
Technology

5. Technology
Education

6. Computer Science in Schools (1-
12)

7. Understanding the Current Scenario (1/3)

8. Understanding the Current Scenario (2/3)
‣Exposure to technology - #smartphones
#laptops, #embedded computers #digital-solutions #tabs
have become a norm.
‣High proliferation of Education related material.
‣#Overwhelming #Confused

10. Understanding the Current Scenario (3/3)
Understanding the Current Scenario (3/3)
Computer Science in Schools has mostly been about
acquiring skills

11. Questioning the Current Scenario ? (1/3)
Can somebody who ‘only’ knows how to operate an email
service write good emails? Is just the ability to type
email sufficient?

12. Questioning the Current Scenario
Can somebody who ‘ only ’ knows the skill of MS-PPT
create effective presentations?

13. Questioning the Current Scenario
‣Can somebody who ‘only’ knows how to use the syntax of
a programming language write efficient programs?

14. Correct Learning
of Computer
Science in How ?
Schools.

15. Computer
Science with Design and
thinking at every Pedagogy
step

16. Approach

17. Approach
Patanjali Yoga Sutra
Ideology (Sutras) by Patanjali Maharishi to attain ‘Pramana’ (right
knowledge). It is related to constructivist method of
teaching/learning

18. Computers with blend of 21st Century Skills
‣ Thinking Process skills
such as Stepwise
thinking, Gathering
information
systematically, Brain
storming & Mind maps.
‣ Group activities & Project
Based Learning.
‣ Modern communication
tools & Cloud computing.
‣ Multi-media programing &
Digital story telling.

19. Computers with HOTS (Higher Order
Thinking Skills)

20. Computer Science with blend of Multiple Intelligence
Computer blended with
healthy habits for next
generation of technology
users – dynamics of
technology and less of
physical activity.

21. Familiarity
Examples with
Computers

22. Examples Publishing

23. Examples Internet

24. Programmin
Examples
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26. Introducing Computer‣Masti Science for
Computer
What is Computer Masti (CM) ?
Schools.
‣ It is a collaborative product of
IIT Bombay and InOpen
Technologies.
‣ Content Service Solution.
Text Book (or ebook) along
with Teacher
Training, Handholding and
Assessments.
‣ Available for different
curriculums

27. Highlights

28. Computer Masti
‣ 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.
‣ Fun and Engaging Content.
‣ CM uses Scaffolded learning.
‣ CM adopts a constructivist pedagogical approach. Learning
is contextual and idiosyncratic.
‣ The content apart from teaching the computer literacy
skills, also teaches concepts like stepwise thinking and
logical reasoning.

29. Computer Masti: Applications
CM is independent of any
operating system. We
celebrate FOSS
Applications can be
installed from internet
and used without any
cost Visual programing
methods Mind mapping
tools Productivity tools
Educational games

30. Computer Masti : Featured
Computer Masti: Featured Application
Application
Scratch - A visual
programming
language from
MIT, USA. It helps
establish correct
programming
skills in
adolescent years

31. Continuous Evaluation through scaffolded
problem-based learning
Worksheets Activity Projects

32. Implementatio
Deep Support n

33. Implementation and Support

34. Google Docs in Core CS Curriculum
#search

35. Google Docs in Core CS Curriculum #email

36. Google Docs in Core CS Curriculum #docs

37. Google Docs in Core CS Curriculum #blogs

38. Google Docs in Core CS Curriculum #stats
‣300,00 students and 125+ schools using Google Docs in
their Govt. prescribed. 2000+ teachers introduced already.
Saved 100,000 $ uptil now

39. Computer Masti in Multilpe Langugaes
Hindi Urdu Marathi Tamil Telugu
Gujarati Bengali Kannada Arabic French

40. For us, Teaching Computers is just an excuse
to:
‣ Develop clarity in step-wise execution of any
task, right from planning to evaluation.
‣ Develop clarity in communication, right from critical
thinking to creative presentations.
‣ Develop confidence in solving complex problems
using simple thinking.
• In Other words, we choose Computer Science as a
vehicle to mold next generation technology users.

41. Ideal Scenario: Concepts are important, Skills
follow..

42. Direct from
Gallery
Classrooms

43. Computer Masti Lab

44. Camp Activities

45. Computer Masti Implementation
for under-resourced

46. Computer Masti Teacher
Training

47. Computer Masti -
Principal Conference

48. Our Vision - Confident
Thinkers

49. InOpen | Love

50. InOpen | Executive Summary
‣InOpen started in 2009 by Rupesh and
Prof. Sridhar
‣Incubated in IIT Bombay.
‣Focus on developing high quality
academic content through intense
research.
‣InOpen aims to touch the lives of
1,000,000 students by 2013. InOpen
has also been mandated by Govt.
agencies.
‣InOpen has also been mandated by
Govt. agencies.

51. Deliver
Imagine Create
Thank You
A Sharad Naidu | sharad.naidu@inopen.in | +91-9619559597 |
www.inopen.in