PROMOTION OF COMPUTER LITERACY IN RURAL SCHOOLS OF TAMIL NADU THROUGH SUITS – AN INNOVATIVE STUDY
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Think of 1980’s the usage of computers and the word software was very rare talk when compare with the late 1990’s. After that, the computer pivoting a major role in all the places like super market, petrol bank, vegetable shop, all types of official use. Inculcating the computer knowledge is also very important for the all age group of people living in the world. Hence, huge number of computer centre was emerged in this time period for learning basic computers. At the same time, the mobile phone also emerged. These electronic gadgets attract children towards computer. Giving in-depth computer input knowledge to the children is not easy for parents as well as teachers. Today’s children are future youth. Through School-University – Industry – Tie up Scheme (SUITS), Institute for Entrepreneurship and Career Development (IECD), Bharathidasan University has been promoting computer literacy for the school children in Tamil Nadu. The major findings of the study are ninety nine percent of the students say that SUITS is very constructive one for their best future.95 and 97 percent of the student’s sys that the instructors conducted classes regularly and always the instructors instructs with SUITS books. 81, 96, 91 and 99 percent of the respondents together said that the syllabus is easily perceivable, relish to make entry in OMR sheets and adequate practical timing.
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