P4: Create a simple document using Word Processor in an Indian Language (Marathi/Hindi) making use of an Unicode font.

Practical Name: Create a simple document using Word Processor in an Indian Language (Marathi/Hindi) making use of an Unicode font.
Tools/Software: Windows Computer with Unicode Fonts installed and Word Processing Software and Google Input Tools
Theory: Google Input Tools for Windows is an input method editor which allows users to enter text in any of the supported languages using a Latin (English / QWERTY) keyboard. Users can type a word the way it sounds using Latin characters and Google Input Tools for Windows will convert the word to its native script. Available input tools include transliteration, IME, and on-screen keyboards. Google Input Tools for Windows is currently available for 22 different languages
Procedure: 

1)         Click the Start button and go to Control Panel.

2)         Double-click on Region and Language Options.

3)         Click on Languages, choose Change keyboard.

4)         Click the Add button and choose the input language as Devanagiri Inscript Marathi/Hindi

5)         Then click on Apply button.

6)         Under Preferences, click Language Bar.

7)         Select the Show the Language bar on the desktop check box.

8)         Again click on Apply button and Click on OK.

9)         Start a Word Processing Software like MS Word.

10)      Click the Language bar and Choose the language as Marathi and Start typing the paragraph.

11)      You can press Alt + Shift to get the Google Input tools box (transliteration service), where you can choose the language and type the sentences using English alphabets and vowels.

12)      After finishing Save the file and click on Close button.

Result: A paragraph from Marathi Textbook is typed in MS Word document.

P3: To search your District, City and Residence using E-map E.g. Google Map, Wikimapia

Practical Name: To search your District, City and Residence using E-map E.g. Google Map, Wikimapia
Tools/Software: Computer with Internet Connection and Browser like Mozilla, Chrome, etc.
Description/Theory: Google Map is an interactive computerized geographic map with zooming, route-planning and navigational facilities. It shows aerial or satellite images for most urban areas all over the world and also provides a route planner for driving or walking.
Procedure: 

1)     Launch the Browser like Internet Explorer, Mozilla or Chrome.

2)     Go to the http://maps.google.co.in/ webpage. Since your current location is India, the map of India will be centered in the map window. Click on the Correct it link at the left and enter a new location in the text box.

3)     Type the name of your district Mumbai city in the search text box above the map window and click on the Search button or press the Enter key. The program zooms in and marks the district on the map with a border.

4)     Type the name of your area/village in the search text box and click on the Search button.

5)     Use the Pan buttons to move up, down, left and right. Use the Zoom in button to zoom in a place. E.g. Mulund

6)     To search your Residence type the area name and press enter. Then Zoom in to view your residence building.

7)     Click on the small icon Satellite at the top right corner to see a satellite map of the region. (The icon now reads Map)      

8)     Use Get direction button to get directions to reach a particular destination.

9)     If you are using Wikimapia, you can add linear features to the map. Click on Add Place button on the top left of the Wikimapia window and draw the outline of your residential building. In the window that opens, type the name of your building/house.

Result:  Located School Building and Residence on Google Maps

P2: To create a Blog on ICT topic using www.blogger.com.

Practical Name: To create a Blog on ICT topic using www.blogger.com.
Tools/Software: Computer with Internet Connection and Browser like Mozilla, Chrome, etc.
Description/Theory: A Blog is a personal diary space of a user at a website to chronicle articles, ideas and opinions by posting short and frequently updated text and entries. A blog may include news, facts, digital media, links to other web articles and comments by visitors.
Blogs helps teachers to share educational information and can meet the diverse needs of all students in the classroom by posting tips, explanations and ideas. Students can create blogs on their favourite topics and take command over their own learning process.
Procedure: 

1)         Start the Browsing Software like Mozilla or Chrome.

2)         Go to the free blogging website, http://www.blogger.com

3)         Sign in with your Google email.ID and password, and click the Sign In button, else click the SIGN UP button to create a new Google Account.

4)         On the next page, choose profile, add people to your circles whom you want to follow, and add your photograph.

5)         On the Blogger Dashboard, click on the ‘New blog’ button.

6)         In the window that opens, choose a template, a title and URL for your blog.

7)         Click the ‘Create blog’ button.

8)         On the next page, you will see the title of your newly created blog with the message, “Your Blog has been created!’

9)         Then Start posting the content for your blog by clicking on the ‘Start posting’ link or the ‘Create new post’ button to compose. You can also add images, videos, links, etc.  in the post. Preview your post then save and publish it.

10)      Apply proper templates and background colour schemes for your blogs. Click the ‘View blog’ button to view it.

Result:  A blog on 'ICT in education' is created.

P1: To create a Power Point Presentation on ‘Impact of ICT in Education’.

Practical Name: To create a Power Point Presentation on ‘Impact of ICT in Education’.

Tools/Software: Computer and MS PowerPoint 2007 Application

Description/Theory: MS PowerPoint is most popular Presentation software. PowerPoint provides numerous features that offer flexibility and the ability to create a professional presentation with animation effects, sound effects, background music playback, record voice for narration, etc. We can also broadcast the presentation to specific users via a link and Windows Live.

This Presentation describes the way ICT has made a place in the field of Education and changed the teaching and learning process

Procedure: 

1)         Gather important points on the Impacts of ICT on education from your text book. Jot down the content of each slide (about 8 to 12 slides)

2)         Download images for your presentation using  Google image search as per the slide content.

3)         Start Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2007. Click on the Start button, Select All Programs, Click on Microsoft Office sub menu and click on Microsoft PowerPoint 2007.

4)         Create the Slide Master --> On View tab, click the Slide Master button. Select the top slide in the hierarchy on the left pane and apply theme and background styles. In the hierarchy, delete the slide layouts that you will be not using. In the Slide master click on the Preserve button and then click on Close Master View button.

5)         A first slide with Title Slide layout appears on the screen.

6)         Click on the placeholders and enter the Title “Impacts of ICT in Education” and in the subtitle enter school name and your name.

7)         Insert a new slide by clicking on the down arrow of the New Slide icon in the Slides group on the Home ribbon. From the dropdown gallery of slide layouts, select the suitable layout.

8)         Insert pictures, word art and shapes from the Insert ribbon.

9)         Apply Formatting to the textual content like font, size, effects, highlight color, font color, etc..

10)      You can change the background for a particular slide by selecting Background Styles from Design Ribbon.

11)      Apply Slide Transition to the slides from the Animations ribbon, select appropriate transition speed, sound and advance slide timings.

12)      Apply Custom Animation effects to the place holders, text boxes and pictures. Select the object, Click on Custom Animation in the Animations ribbon, choose the effects by clicking on Add effect button. Select the options like Start, direction, Speed for individual animation effect.

13)      Subsequently add new slides and save the presentation.

14)      To run the slide show, click the Slide Show tab on the Ribbon and click the From Beginning button in the Start Slide Show group.

Result: PowerPoint presentation containing 5 to 8 slides with graphics and animation effects is created.