CBSE recently announced that it will partner with tech giant IBM to introduce Artificial Intelligence curriculum set for Higher secondary classes in India. The initiative is a part of CBSE’s Social empowerment through Work Education and Action (SEWA) programme.
The curriculum covers skills, knowledge and values in Artificial Intelligence. Course framework consists of basics, history and applications. It also deals with the design and computational thinking, ethical decision making, data fluency etc.
Sandip Patel, General Manager. IBM India/ South Asia said in a statement that, “The objective of the collaboration with CBSE is to address some of the challenges in technology and designing accessible and comprehensive gateways for students in their AI journey”.
IBM is focusing on making a robust plan with the problem- based learning and assessment methods for teachers. This helps in making a foundational skill for AI in students and make them the creators of AI. To make the collaboration effective, IBM developed the curriculum with Australia’s Macquarie University and Indian partners – Learning Links Foundation and 1M1B.
Manoj Ahuja, Chairperson of CBSE said that “With support from IBM, CBSE is proud to lead the way for the nation by developing innovative training for teachers and students”. IBM AI curriculum was launched in 2019 September with the aim to impart AI skills to 5000 class 11 students and 1000 teachers across the nation.
Along with this, IBM and CBSE also announced the ‘2020 IBM Ed Tech Youth Challenge’ to encourage students and teachers to leverage emerging technologies like Blockchain, Cloud and Artificial Intelligence for the prosperity of the nation. The winners of the programme get the opportunity to do a two-week internship and mentorship experience from IBM and also get the opportunity to participate in National and International hackathons.
The initiative by CBSE and IBM boosts the nation’s preparation on the developments in Artificial Intelligence. Automation and Artificial Intelligence will influence society in the near future. US, China, Japan, South Korea and Europe have already invested billions in AI development. Young generations are the fuel of the Indian economy. If the nation can utilize the talents of our youth, then India will dominate in Artificial Intelligence.
