State Institute of Educational Technology (SIET) Kerala is an autonomous institution working as a part of General education department, Government of Kerala. SIET Kerala is the one among the other seven SIET’s in the country. Department of education, Ministry of Human Resource, Government of India sanctioned the SIET for Kerala in the year 1998 and started functioning in 1999.
The Institute was constituted under the Travancore Literary Scientific and Charitable Societies Act 1955 on 08.09.1999 with register No. T. 1373/99. The Rules and Regulations of the Institute are recognised by the State Cabinet. The Executive Committee, with the Minister for Education as Chairman, and the Secretary for General Education as the Vice Chairman, has 16 members in all. Day to day administration and general Management is carried out by a full time Director.
The main objective of the institution is to make use of educational technology for improving class activities. SIET Kerala develops digital content like video, animation and interactive softwares. It also provides training to teachers to empower them with digital resource management capabilities .
SIET ACTIVITIES:-
Broadcasting "Pootatha Paadasala" during Corona period
Preparation of first bell classes
Digital Classes of 23 unique subjects in higher secondary
320 Educational Documentaries
More than 1100 video classes
Audio classes for visually impaired students
Videography Workshops
Script preparation workshops
Talent Lab Activities
Promotion of Research Related to Educational Technology
Educational Technology Club Activities
Daily Educational Programs through Doordarsan Channel
Educational programs through All India Radio