Sikkim Rolls Out AI-Powered Learning Programme In 71 Government Schools
Gangtok: The Sikkim government has rolled out an AI-powered learning programme for students in 71 government schools to strengthen foundational literacy and numeracy, an official statement said on Sunday. The Education department statement said teachers would remain central to the programme, with AI being used as a support tool rather than a replacement for classroom teaching. The practice…
The Sikkim government has introduced an AI-powered learning program in 71 government schools, aiming to improve foundational literacy and numeracy among students. According to an official statement released on Sunday, teachers will continue to play a central role in the program, with AI serving as a supplementary tool instead of replacing traditional classroom instruction. The initiative includes a 60-minute daily AI-FunZone class, which will be integrated into the school day.
The AI-FunZone pilot project focuses on adaptive, technology-driven learning to strengthen basic literacy and numeracy skills. It is being implemented in schools located in the Khamdong, Nandok, and Martam blocks of Gangtok district, in partnership with the EkStep Foundation under a Memorandum of Understanding signed in April. The program covers students in Classes 3 to 5 and offers personalized learning support in English, Nepali, and Mathematics.
Students will engage in short, daily practice sessions using computers or shared devices, allowing the AI system to listen to their reading, identify specific difficulties, and adapt subsequent tasks to their individual learning levels. In mathematics, the AI can pinpoint specific errors and tailor practice accordingly, while a real-time dashboard enables teachers to monitor individual student progress and pinpoint areas needing attention.
Training has already been completed for around 300 resource persons from the three blocks. To successfully execute the program, schools need computers or tablets, headsets, and high-speed internet connectivity. The department acknowledges that some standalone primary and junior high schools have faced challenges with digital infrastructure shortages.
Reactions from teachers and students to the AI-FunZone program have been positive. The non-examination-based approach allows students to practice independently without the pressure of rankings or comparisons, while AI-generated assessments help teachers identify learning gaps and address them during regular classroom instruction. School heads have found the program relatively simple to implement, with minimal additional administrative work required.
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