With the educational technology space opening up new possibilities, Tamil Nadu has chosen to prioritise emerging domains such as AI-driven student guidance solutions, upskilling of teachers using AI and emerging technologies, and establishing innovation labs in colleges, polytechnics, and universities to meet the challenges, P. Shankar, State Higher Education Secretary, said here on Friday.
Speaking at the inaugural event of the CII Tamil Nadu EduTech Conference, Dr. Shankar said the government was working to integrate AI-based career counselling systems within institutions to map student aspirations, identify learning pathways, and recommend courses, internships, and employment options.
The government, he said, has expanded faculty development programmes across disciplines, and envisions large-scale training in emerging technology tools for teaching and assessment. Setting up AI labs, robotics centres, and maker spaces in polytechnics, strengthening university innovation systems, and creating employability pathways through internships and placement partnerships were some of the priorities it was working on.
The government was also pursuing digital content development in Tamil and local languages, and establishing personalised learning platforms for rural colleges, Dr. Shankar added.
