To enhance the quality of education and monitor educational activities in government secondary schools affiliated with the Uttar Pradesh Board (UP Board), a new pilot online monitoring project has been initiated in the Prayagraj division. This project aims to provide effective oversight and ensure high standards of teaching and administration in government inter-colleges.
Key Details of the Project:
- Launch: The project was launched by Dr. Mahendra Dev, Director of Secondary Education, and Divya Kant Shukla, Deputy Director of Education for Prayagraj Division.
- Control Room: A state-of-the-art control room has been established in the office of the Joint Director of Education in Prayagraj. This facility will enable real-time online monitoring of 150 government inter-colleges across the division.
- Coverage: The monitoring will include 35 government residential schools in Prayagraj, 25 in Kaushambi, 47 in Fatehpur, and 43 in Pratapgarh. The system will observe classroom activities, teacher attendance, and other educational operations without the need for physical visits.
Objectives and Benefits:
- Improving Education Quality: Dr. Mahendra Dev emphasized that the initiative aims to provide the necessary guidance and resources to the students in government inter-colleges, helping them reach their potential. The online system is intended to ensure that students receive proper instruction and support.
- Future Expansion: By December, the initiative plans to extend to all 2,300 government residential schools in the state. The second phase will include monitoring in aided and unaided schools as well, with 360 aided schools in Prayagraj being involved.
- Cost Efficiency: According to Divya Kant Shukla, the project utilizes existing CCTV infrastructure that was initially installed for exam monitoring. This approach eliminates additional costs and leverages technology to monitor classes effectively.
- Feedback and Implementation: The program will incorporate feedback to continuously improve its implementation. The goal is to ensure transparency, fairness, and enhanced educational standards, ultimately contributing to the merit list placements for students.
Historical Context:
- Previous Success: The UP Board has previously used online monitoring to ensure the integrity of 10th and 12th-grade exams. This initiative helped conduct copy-free examinations across the state and set a precedent for the current educational monitoring project.
- Future Goals: The pilot project is designed to address existing educational challenges and provide students in government inter-colleges with improved learning opportunities and resources.
The online monitoring project in Prayagraj Division represents a significant step towards leveraging technology to enhance educational quality and accountability. By adopting this approach, the UP Board aims to create a more effective and transparent educational environment for students across the state.
