The Concept: The Computer Aided Learning Program (CALP) creates an environment, where learning and assessment is fun

and the opportunities to learn is equitable among the rural and urban children. The CALP is primarily introduced in rural government elementary schools covering the classes 1 to 7 to attract and retain children and also in the process, enhance the quality of learning by making Learning Play, Assessment Fun and Equal knowledge for all. The Objective and Process: The main objective of the CAL programme is to attract the children, retain them in the schools and to improve the quality of the education through animated multimedia based educational content. CALP objective is sought to be achieved through story based, animated cartoons, interactive games and riddles with the use of multimedia features. Spontaneous, self initiated and self regulated, the three critical aspects that make an activity play are integrated in CALP to make Learning Play and use of cartoons, story line and music is intended to make CALP as self initiated and engaged in learning. Benefits :

This program will improve the IT literacy in the rural areas particularly and will go a long way in removing the digital divide in the state Improve the interest of students in school studies and thus increase school attendance and better performance in examinations It will improve the teaching process with the integration of the IT in the class Improve student and teacher learning and productivity Make the children better prepared for getting into secondary education and continue with Computer Education at a higher level The basic objectives of this activity are :

To make the Students and Teachers familiar with Computer To teach the subjects through computers To use the educational software for hard spots To enable the government school students especially rural area students to be at par with the urban and advance school students Process initiated In the year 2003-04, the procurement of 2934 computers was made. These computers were installed in 517 Upper Primary schools. The distribution of computers was as mentioned below : District level school - 10 computers + 1 printer Block level school - 6 computers + 1 printer Cluster level school - 5 computers + 1 printers In this fashion, a computer lab was established in 25 district level, 224 block level and 268 cluster level schools. After installation of computers, SSA Gujarat has tied up with INTEL company for the basic training of computer operating to teachers. In this programme, 517 Head masters were oriented for 1 day regarding the advantages of computer and its usage. Immediately after that 517 teachers were trained for 10 days regarding the fundaments of computes, MS Office, Internet etc. These 517 teachers were trained by the INTEL trainers. There after, as per TOR with INTEL, each of 517 teachers

trained 10 more teachers for 10 days for same syllabi. As a result, 5687 teachers were fully prepared for the use of computers. After completing the teachers training, the trained teachers started using Powerpoint for preparing the Lession card. As a next activity, SSA Gujarat has tied up with Azim Premji Foundation for the development of content. A series of meetings were held at various level. Finally, 23 topics were identified, which were already prepared by foundation in Hindi and English medium. For giving the local touch to the software, the scripts of all 23 topics were re-written in Gujarati language with the help of 25 teachers. Finally, after the evaluation for 2-3 times, these 23 topics are ready. The same will be implemented in 517 schools in the coming academic session. For this the training of teachers will be completed in vacation period. In the year 2004-05, 200 more cluster level schools were covered by procuring 1000 computers (5 computers + 1 printer per school). The above mentioned software will also be implemented in these 200 schools. In the year 2005-06, the same programme has taken up in BOOT model. The agency has been identified who is responsible for installation/maintenance of hardware, development of educational content, teachers training, supply of stationeries etc. 500 schools have been covered in this programme. Getting the encouraging results, the State Govt. decided to expand the project on large scale. The Education Dept., State Govt, has covered more 4061 schools in 2006-07.

Manipur

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It is widely accepted that the integration of modern Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) into the teaching learning process has great potential. In fact, it could be the most important way by which states can meet their educational aspirations within reasonable

time and resources. The use of computers in Elementary schools is basically vision as a teaching and learning aid besides to develop computer literacy amongst the children. Computer aided learning will help us to make the present teaching learning process joyful, interesting and easy to understand through audio-visual aids. Teachers will be resourced with Multimedia Contents to explain topics better. Overall it will help us to improve quality of education in long learn. Not much take-up in the previous years except computer literacy programme for 2580 Upper Primary students of 64 schools and 90 teachers of three districts viz, Imphal East, Senapati and Bishnupur. SSA State Mission Authority, Manipur is planning to initiate computer-aided education in 510 schools during the year 2007-08. Main features of Computer Aided Learning in Elementary Schools are as follows: i. ii. iii. A total of 510 schools will be covered on pilot basis across the 9 districts. Around 10-15 schools will be covered in each blocks. Build-Own-Operate-Transfer (BOOT) or Build-Own-Operate-Transfer (BOT)

model will be followed for implementation. iv. These schools will also be designated as SSA Model Schools where in other

SSA Interventions will also be focussed in. v. Only schools with Upper Primary sections (ME/MV/Composite Schools) will

be covered under the project. vi. Each school will be provided with Computers, 1 Dot Matrix Printer and a UPS

Systems. vii. Each school will be provided with Multimedia based teaching learning aids on CD for selected hard spots (topics) in Science, Mathematics and English subjects. viii. These contents will be developed as per new National Curriculum Framework. ix. Minimum two teachers (Science & English) from each school will also be

trained to transact the classroom processes and on basic operations of computers. x. Additional classrooms will also be provided in selected schools under Civil

Works Programme wherever necessary. I Development of Multimedia Based Educational Content

The Multimedia Based Educational Content will be developed in local languages/mediums besides English on the identified hard spots in Science, Mathematics and English subjects. These will be used for improved and enhance teaching-learning process in classrooms. Concepts hard to visualize, simulations and dynamic processes will be explained through good and effective graphics, sound, animations and video clips based on imaginative analogies and components locally available, commonly noticed by the children in real life. The developed Multimedia Based Educational Content with an aim to help acquire knowledge, reinforce learning, and will go beyond to include conceptual clarity of the knowledge acquired. Adequate levels of visualisation will be achieved through extensive use of graphics, simulation of laboratory models or experiments, animation, and good quality audio & video clippings. The interactivity provided by ICT will be effectively used to bridge gap between active learning and passive teaching and make learning a more interesting and enriching experience. II. Teacher Training The teacher-training programme has also been planned with an aim to providing exposure and familiarization to computer and multimedia based technology tools that can be productively used to improve and enhance teaching learning in the classroom: III. Computer Literacy Focus will be also in inducing Computer Literacy in these selected schools as a by product. Usage and hands-on sessions on basic applications for teachers and also for selected students will be tried to incorporate during the later phase of the project. A Tentative list on hard spots for content development has also been compiled which a listed below: Mathematics 1. Numbers

Sub Topics: Explain the origin of numbers Define natural numbers Define whole numbers Define place value and use it to read numbers up to a Crore Identify the unique properties of the numbers 0 and 1 Identify Roman numerals against the Indo-Arabic numerals 2. Factors

Sub Topics: Find the multiples of a number Find the common multiples of two or more numbers Find the least common multiple (L.C.M) of two or more numbers Identify prime numbers Identify composite numbers Differentiate between prime numbers and composite numbers Find the factors of a number Find the common factors of two or more numbers Find the highest common factor (H.C.F) of two or more numbers 3. Fractions

Sub Topics: Recognise the concept of a fraction Identify the different parts of a fraction Identify the different types of fractions (proper, improper, like, unlike) Compare like and unlike fractions Recognise the concept of equivalent fractions Add like fractions Subtract like fractions Add unlike fractions Subtract unlike fractions 4. Decimal Fractions

Sub Topics: Explain the concept of a decimal number Read decimal numbers (up to 4 places) Write decimal numbers (up to 4 places) Differentiate between a decimal and a whole number. Write decimal as a fraction and fraction as a decimal. Multiply decimals with whole numbers. 5. Geometry Part 1

Sub Topics: Understand that when we look at an object from different sides we see different shapes of the same object. Differentiate between big and small sizes. Recognise the shapes of a circle, a square, a rectangle and a triangle. Identify regular and irregular shapes. Recognise open and closed shapes. Identify plane and curved surfaces and objects. Recognise symmetrical shapes and identify the line of symmetry. 6. Geometry Part2

Sub Topics: Recognise parallel and perpendicular lines Recognise angles as the common endpoint of two lines. Identify three types of angles, i.e. acute angle, right angle and obtuse angle Understand the concept of adjacent angles, vertically opposite angles, complementary angles and supplementary angles.

Identify three types of triangles based on their angles, i.e. acute-angled triangle, rightangled triangle and obtuse-angled triangle. Identify three types of triangles based on their sizes, i.e. equilateral triangle, isosceles triangle and scalene triangle. Measurement

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Sub Topics: Identify the use of physical quantities and their units of measurement. List the standard units of measurement for physical quantities such as length, weight, area and volume. Measure the length of an object correctly. Measure the weight of an object correctly. Calculate the area of a rectangular surface. Measure the volume of a cube and a parallelepiped 8. Data Based Math

Sub Topics: Easily read and understand information when it is represented in a table Record and represent data in a table Use diagrams to represent data Draw a diagram from the given data 9. Percents

Sub Topics: Understand the concept of percents Recognise the symbol for percents Change fractions to percents Change percents to fractions Change decimals to percents Change percents to decimals Find out how the percents, fractions and decimals are related 10. Average Sub Topics: Understand the concept of Average Solve simple problems on Average 11. Algebra Sub Topics: Read and understand algebraic statements Use symbols to form algebraic statements Change general statements into algebraic statements Use variables to represent an unknown quantity 12. Unitary Method Sub Topics: Understand the concept of Unitary methods

Identify the steps of solving problems using unitary methods Solve problems related to costs of articles using unitary methods Solve problems related to time and distance using unitary methods Solve problems related to time and work using unitary methods

13. Fractions Sub Topics: Understand that multiplication of fractions is repeated addition Multiply a fraction by a whole number Multiply a fraction by another fraction Change mixed numbers into improper fractions Multiply a mixed number by a whole number Multiply a mixed number by a fraction Multiply a mixed number by another mixed number Understand the concept of a reciprocal Use reciprocals to solve problems on division of fractions Understand that division of fractions is repeated subtraction Understand that dividing by a number is the same as multiplying by its reciprocal Divide a fraction by another fraction 14. Numbers Sub Topics: Distinguish between positive and negative numbers Define an integer Distinguish between positive and negative integers Understand what is a currency? Identify the different denominations of the rupee 15. Decimal Fractions Sub Topics: Compare decimal fractions Multiply a decimal fraction by a decimal fraction Divide a decimal fraction by 10 or its powers, i.e. 10, 100, 1000 etc. Divide a decimal fraction by a natural number Divide a decimal fraction by a decimal fraction Understand the concept of recurring decimals Read and write a recurring decimal correctly Understand the concept of approximation Science 1. Air

Sub Topics: Recognise that air exists List the properties of air Explain how air occupies space Explain how air has weight Explain how air exerts pressure Identify the uses of air pressure Explain the relation between air pressure and height

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Living World part 1

Sub Topics: Classify animals according to their habitat State the characteristics of grassland animals, animals in the cold regions and desert animals Identify parts of a seed Identify parts of a leaf List the different types of seeds, roots and leaves 3. Natural Resources

Sub Topics: Understand the meaning of natural resources Distinguish between Renewable and Non-Renewable natural resources Identify water, forests, soil and rocks as natural resources State the uses of water State the uses of forests State the three types of soil State the properties of the three types of soil State the uses of soil State the uses of rocks Define Minerals 4. Define Ore Properties of Solid substances

Sub Topics: Understand the property of hardness in solid substances Differentiate between hard and soft substances Understand the property of solubility in solid substances Differentiate between soluble and insoluble substances Understand the property of conduction of heat in solid substances Differentiate between good conductors and bad conductors of heat Understand the property of electrical conduction in solid substances Differentiate between conductors of electricity and non conductors of electricity Differentiate between magnetic and non magnetic substances 5. Simple Machines

Sub Topics: Identify that the use of machines makes our work easy. Classify the different types of simple machines. Identify the Lever and its uses. Recognise the importance of the Wheel. Identify the Gear and its applications. Identify the Pulley and its uses. Identify the uses of the Inclined Plane. 6. Living World part 2

Sub Topics: Classify animals into carnivorous, herbivorous and omnivorous State the features of carnivorous animals and herbivorous animals State the uses of domestic animals List the different parts of the flower and their functions List the different types of fruits and their features 7. Motion Force and Pressure

Sub Topics: Define motion List the types of motion Differentiate between the types of motion Define force List the types of forces Explain the uses of friction Define pressure 8. Measurement

Sub Topics: Identify the use of physical quantities and their units of measurement. List the standard units of measurement for physical quantities such as length, mass, time, temperature, area and volume. Measure the length of an object correctly. Calculate the area of regular surfaces. Measure the area of irregular objects. Measure the volume of regular objects. Measure the volume of irregular objects. Recognize the method of measuring the density of a liquid. 9. Elements Mixtures and Compounds

Sub Topics: Understand the concept of an Atom. Understand the concept of an Element. Identify common Elements. Understand the concept of a Compound. Recognise common Compounds. Recognise the symbols of Elements and Compounds. Understand the concept of Mixtures. Identify types of Mixtures. Separate a Mixture of solid and liquid using methods of evaporation and filtration. English 1. Simple Commands and Requests

Sub Topics: Understand, give and respond to commands. Understand, make and respond to requests. Understand, give and respond to instructions. Understand, make and respond to Inquiries. Understand, offer and respond to suggestions.

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Simple Conversations

Sub Topics: Pronounce letters of the alphabet and numbers from 1-20, 30 upto 100. Pronounce difficult consonants and difficult vowels. Make a distinction in the quality and quantity of certain pairs of vowels. Produce a combination of difficult sounds. Be familiar with the rules of stress and intonation. 3. Reading

Sub Topics: Read aloud words with correct pronunciation. Read aloud simple phrases and sentences. Recognise full stop, comma or question mark as a pause point. Read aloud commands and exclamations with a proper intonation. Read aloud stories and rhymes. 4. Writing

Sub Topics: Write capital and small letters of the alphabet. Join letters to write in cursive form. Describe the use of a dictionary. Write a guided composition. 5. Listening

Sub Topics: Learn to attentively listen and pick up vocabulary and pronunciation from a story. Learn to attentively listen and pick up vocabulary and pronunciation from a poem. Learn to attentively listen and pick up vocabulary and pronunciation from a dialogue. Learn to listen and pick up the format of a telephonic conversation. 6. Speaking

Sub Topics: Use words of greeting. Use polite expressions. Talk about himself/herself. Describe family members. Describe objects in terms of colours, shapes and sizes. Carry out a simple conversation. 7. Grammatical Hard Spots

Sub Topics: Use Articles appropriately. identify the difference between the uses of A and The Use possessive forms appropriately Use adjectives appropriately Use prepositions appropriately

Use the present continuous tense correctly. Use contracted forms of certain words. Use This/These and That/Those correctly.

Computer Literacy 1. General Introduction to Computers

Sub Topics: 2. Evolution of computers Generation of Computers First, Second, Third The Computer and its components Types of Computers Micro, Mini, Mainframe and Super Software and Hardware Computer Language Algorithms Flowcharts and symbols Characteristics and Application of Computers Safety Measures of Computers.

The keyboard

Sub Topics: 3. The Mouse Keyboard-an input device Usage of alphabets Usage of digits Usage of symbols Usage of special keys Usage of positioning keys Usage of function keys Playing games using keyboard

Sub Topics: Mouse-an input device History and development of mouse Usage of the mouse Playing games using mouse 4. Output and Input Device

Sub Topics: Input Devices Keyboard Mouse Joystick MICR OCR Punch Card Light Pen Bar Code Reader Scanner Output Devices Monitor

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Printer Inkjet Drum Laser Dot Matrix Plotter Printer and Peripherals

Sub Topics: Peripheral Devices Kinds of peripheral devices Monitor Keyboard Mouse Scanner Printer Speakers CD-Rom Modem Printers History Classification Kinds of printer Inkjet Drum Laser Dot Matrix 6. Introduction to Windows

Sub Topics: Operating Systems-Windows & Linux History of Windows Windows Desktop Hardware requirement for Windows installation Features of Windows Managing Windows Folder Structures 7. Introduction to Linux

Sub Topics: Operating System- Windows & Linux History of Linux Linux Desktop Hardware requirement for Linux installation Features of Linux Managing Linux Folder Structures 8. Drawing using paint brush

Sub Topics:

Drawing applications General introduction Open office.org. Draw drawing tools Operations on a document Different available menus Drawing simple shapes in open.org.Draw Customising the drawings

9. Typing by using some applications Sub Topics: Introduction to word processor Introduction to open office.org writer Operations on a text document Different available menus Typing and formatting in open office.org text document Windows- The Stylist 10. Creating and Storing files and folders Sub Topics: Directory Structure Creation of folders Definition of sub folders Viewing file & directory in Linux Creating, opening and renaming files and directories Saving files Copying and moving files and directories Reducing file and directories sizes Shortcut keys Properties of directories 11. Project Work Sub Topics: Introduction to computers Introduction to windows The mouse The keyboard Creating and storing files and directories Input and output devices Drawing using paintbrush 12. Learning the Internet Introduction to internet. Browsing and surfing of website Sending e-mail. >>Go Top

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