Govt launches cloud based ‘e-tutor tablet’ @ Rs 7,500

After launching the world's cheapest tablet PC Aakash Government of India has launched the country's first cloud based 'e-tutor tablet' . This tablet can be used by students from class 1 to 12 . e-tutor will be sold from April onwards and will be available at the price of Rs 7,500 .The e-tutor tablet is a joint effort of Technopark-based e-tutor and Oztern Technology. This tablet has a digital whiteboard that can be used by teachers to explain the concepts . Using e-tutor learning tablet the students can access what was taught in the classroom and can also access the collaborative learning platform for discussions on relevant topics taught in the classroom .Lessons will be made available to the learner through personalised Tablet PCs, and regular content updates will be made available through a unique cloud – tablet synch mechanism, thus making sure that the device connects only to the relevant locations to access content. E-Tutor has a large collection of 2D and 3D animations , simulations , diagrams and experiments which could help students to learn in a interactive way . It also has games , quizzes and puzzles .The educational content on the etutor tablet is based on the syllabus for CBSE , ICSE and various state boards .