Rupesh Kumar Shah (CEO at InOpen) gave a talk at World Education Summit 2012. Here is the deck

1. InOpen
Simplifying and Strengthening
Knowledge

2. Computer Science in Schools (1-12)

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Understanding the Current Scenario (1/3)
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Understanding the Current Scenario (2/3)
‣ Exposure to technology - Students at young age; at school and
home are exposed to smart phones, laptops, embedded
computers; School - digital solutions, tabs have become a norm
in life.
‣ In today’s scenario, there is a proliferation of Education related
material. There is a lot of sensible content present but there is
an overdose of information in many forms. As a result, children
and teachers are overwhelmed and confused.

5. Q
Understanding the Current Scenario (3/3)

6. Q
Questioning the Current Scenario
‣ Somebody who knows how to compose a letter well can also
write a good email. But can somebody who ‘only’ knows how
to operate an email service write good emails?
‣ Is just the ability to type email sufficient? Somebody who can
present a thought well, is more likely to create awesome
presentation decks. But can somebody who ‘only’ knows the
skill of MS-PPT create effective presentations?
‣ Somebody who knows how to think logically, can also write
programs. But can somebody who ‘only’ knows how to use the
syntax of a programming language write efficient programs?

7. Correct Learning
for Computer How ?
Science in Schools.

8. Q
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.

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

10. Q
Computers with HOTS
HIGHER ORDER
THINKING SKILLS (HOTS).
Learning outcomes of every topic
stated clearly. Lab activities
should push higher order thinking
skills.
• Multiple choice questions,
Scenario based questions.
• Activities such as multi-media
scrap book, sampler.

11. Q
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.
‣ It is a collaborative product of IIT Bombay and InOpen
Technologies. The content is presented in a story format.
‣ CM adopts a constructivist pedagogical approach, which
encourages the characters to keep asking questions, and to
explore on their own.
‣ The content apart from teaching the computer literacy skills,
also teaches others concepts like stepwise thinking and logical
reasoning.

12. Q
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.

13. Q
Highlights:

14. Q
Ideal Scenario: Concepts are important, Skills follow..

15. Deliver
Imagine Create
Thank You
Rupesh Shah | Co-Founder & CEO | rupesh@inopen.in | rupeshkumarshah.com
info@inopen.in | www.inopen.in