UP Board modernises computer learning in schools, introduces basics of AI, drone technology

Now the students from Government schools in Uttar Pradesh will study and read about e-governance, artificial intelligence, cryptocurrency, drone technology, and information technology (IT) advancements.

According to the board secretary Dibyakant Shukla, Prayagraj-headquartered Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Board has updated the syllabus in accordance with the National Education Policy 2020 for classes 9 to 12 and uploaded it on its official website for the convenience of the students. The changes are specifically made in the curriculum for computer learning, which is taught in 28000 schools of UP board.

The syllabus is revised with the guidance and approval of subject experts. It’s a significant change as it doesn’t follow the current course prescribed by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT).
The experts have replaced traditional computer programming languages such as C++ and HTML with Python and Java for class 11 and 12 students. This decision was made because HTML and C++ languages are not practised these days; instead, Core Java, Robotics and Drone Technology are introduced in the Class 12 syllabus.
The class 11 students will study the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence, blockchain technology, augmented and virtual reality, 3-D printing and cloud computing.

Apart from HTML and C++, the board has also removed chapters on computer generations, history, and types of computers because of their irrelevance. The class 10 students will study ways to avoid hacking, phishing and cyber fraud. They will also be taught about artificial intelligence, drone technology and cyber security.
Even students will study e-governance as a part of their curriculum.

Now class 9 students will be taught programming techniques, computer communication and networking, which class 10 students earlier studied.

While talking about the recent changes in the syllabus Biswanath Mishra, “UP Board has made important changes in the syllabus of computer as a subject for students of classes 9 to 12. Students will now be taught modern topics like cryptocurrency, drone technology, artificial intelligence, hacking, fishing and cloud computing. This will prepare them as per the requirement of modern times”. He teaches computers at Shiv Charan Das Kanhaiya Lal Inter College, Attarsuiya, Prayagraj.