Union Minister of Human ResourceDevelopment, Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank', on Saturday released the alternativeacademic calendar for Classes IX and X. It provided guidelines to teachers onthe use of various technological methods and social media tools for impartingeducation in fun-filled, interesting ways, which can be used by the students evenwhile at home.
Speaking on the occasion in New Delhi, the Minister said that the calendar also guides teachers to further guide parents and students through SMS on mobile phones or through voice calls. Parents are expected to help elementary stage students to implement this Calendar.
He also informed that alternativeacademic calendar for Classes XI and XII and subject areas will be releasedvery soon. He added that this calendar will cater to the need of all childrenincluding Divyang children (Children with Special Need).
It may be mentioned here that the calendar also gives space to the strategies of reducing stress and anxiety among teachers, students and parents. The calendar includes links for Chapter wise e-content available on the e-pathshala, NROER and DIKSHA portal of GoI.