Instead of the optional Computer Education of 200 marks in the curriculum, the compulsory 'Information and Communication Technology' of 100 marks has been introduced for students of six branches.
Several education experts at the time commented that this government initiative was very timely. This would make students more self-reliant in the workplace. Digital Bangladesh The main tool for building is information and communication technology. And to use this technology, skilled ICT-knowledgeable human resources are needed. To create skilled human resources, appropriate computer education, including practical, is needed. But it is not possible to apply ICT in computer education without practical. Although there is no guideline on practical and mark distribution in information and communication technology, which is mandatory from the beginning, there will definitely be practical in this regard in the periodic meetings with the authors at NCTB and marks have been allocated for this, which when informed verbally, the authors have prepared the manuscripts of their books and published them with approval from NCTB. About two dozen books have been approved, circulars, office notices, etc. and many more.
Since 2016, ICT has been included in the creative exam in the Higher Secondary Examination. Last year's university admission test had questions from ICT, not only that, but also questions from ICT in any job interview, BCS exam, and this trend continues. This ongoing issue was being discussed with due seriousness, but suddenly various media outlets are spreading the news that ICT exams will not be held or have been canceled. Students have also given up. Ordinary students do not even want to take classes on subjects that are not tested; as a result, they will fall behind in vast knowledge like ICT.
Sheikh Russell Digital Labs have been established in most schools and colleges. Which will play a major role in ICT education and application of ICT in the educational sector. But if there is no ICT exam, the higher secondary examinees will lose interest. Laptops and equipment in the labs established at the expense of government money will be damaged due to negligence.
On the occasion of Mujib Centenary celebrations in 2020, NCTB published a book on ICT for higher secondary classes. This is a gift of Mujib Year. This year, students are going to participate in the Higher Secondary Examination by reading that book. But suddenly it is being advertised that there will be no examination on ICT. So, will there not be an ICT examination for the first time in the light of the ICT board book published on Mujib Centenary? Those concerned should think deeply about the matter.
Passing in ICT is very easy and helpful in improving GPA. It is being propagated that ICT is difficult for students. It is very easy to get A+ marks as the practical marks are 25. But due to false propaganda, this important subject is under threat today.
Senior officials of the Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board have said that 'there will be no examination in ICT subjects in SSC and HSC' is still in the proposed form. If that is the case, then I am drawing the attention of the concerned to take such a decision by canceling the proposal, not canceling the examination, and shortening the short syllabus of ICT, but in the light of the ICT book of the Mujib Centenary Gift NCTB, the first examination will be held like all the subjects.
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