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The digital revolution has reshaped every facet of our lives, underscoring the need for robust computing education. At the Raspberry Pi Foundation our mission is to enable young people to realise their full potential through the power of computing and digital technologies. Since starting out in 2008 as a UK-based educational charity, we\u2019ve grown into a global leader in advancing computing literacy.<\/p>\n

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At the heart of our efforts lies a simple yet powerful vision: to ensure every young person develops the knowledge, skills, and confidence to use digital technologies effectively. This includes understanding societal and ethical issues, using technology for creative problem solving, and fostering a mindset of adaptability that will enable them to thrive amid rapid technological change.<\/p>\n

A vision for global computing education<\/strong><\/h2>\n

To realise this vision, we developed The Computing Curriculum (TCC<\/a>). Launched in 2018 as part of the UK\u2019s National Centre for Computing Education, TCC is a comprehensive set of free teaching resources tailored for students aged 5\u201316. Over the years, the curriculum has evolved through rigorous testing and teacher feedback, which has helped to make it one of the most effective and inclusive computing education tools globally.<\/p>\n

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Contextualising computing education for India<\/strong><\/h2>\n

India\u2019s vast diversity \u2014 in languages, social and economic contexts, and educational infrastructure \u2014 creates unique challenges and opportunities. As a result, we at the Raspberry Pi Foundation have adapted and localised our computing curriculum to meet the needs of Indian students. Collaborations with the Telangana Social Welfare Residential Educational Institutions Society<\/a> (TGSWREIS) and the Odisha Mo School programme<\/a> have been pivotal in this endeavour.<\/p>\n

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Modelling data using a spreadsheet (Grade 9)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n
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Creating media \u2014 audio production (Grade 7)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

In Telangana, we adapted TCC to create a 70+ hour computing curriculum designed for government schools with limited resources. Similarly, in Odisha, elements of this curriculum have been tailored to develop Kaushali<\/strong>, an IT and coding curriculum for over 8,000 state schools. This localised approach ensures that computing education becomes accessible and relevant for students across India.<\/p>\n

A curriculum designed for impact<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The computing curriculum for India spans Grades 6 to 10 (age group 11-16) and is structured to ensure progressive learning. Students revisit foundational concepts repeatedly, building on prior knowledge as they advance through the grades. The curriculum emphasises forming a strong understanding of concepts over rote learning and integrates research-informed pedagogical approaches.<\/p>\n

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We tested our localised curriculum resources in Telangana Coding Academy, and there was lots of positive feedback from educators and observers. <\/strong>Overall, the educators were happy with the content format, and the observers noted that students enjoyed learning and completing the activities. This was also evident from the student discussion notes and student survey responses.<\/p>\n

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\u201c[\u2026] this content is more than what we are expecting for the school years[\u2026] this time they [are] having [a] practical session. So they are very happy to do it and whenever they are free[,] they will come and ask us. \u2018[C]an you take [an] extra class for us?\u2019\u201d \u2013 Educator<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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\u201c[\u2026] They are very [appreciative of] the content and [t]hey [are] learning very well, and the response is very good.\u201d \u2013 Educator<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Key features of the curriculum:<\/strong><\/p>\n