[Fsf Education] Re: [Fsf-friends] [IMPORTANT] Volunteers required for textbook preperation

[Arun M]

Section on Wordprocessing, programming, spreadsheet(partial),desktop
(partial) done. Materials on Freesoftware needs to be made so that it
can be added as boxes. Write up on tools like Dr Genius has to be made. 

More important is support service network. Arranging for training master
trainers. Providing distro CDs. 

> Can you put up the syllabus also, so that we know what exactly is the 
> scope of the text book?

Area & sub Area
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* Word Processing

  + technological terms & tools


Curriculum Objectives
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  + To open word processor
  + To format typed text with an aesthetic sense and accuracy
  + To insert clip arts and word arts appropriately
  + To identify the situation where the templates can be used.
  + To use template as part of the day day to activity.
  + To edit and modify text and graphics so as to suit individual
    situation.
  + To insert table in a document, and format it.
  + To select the most appropriate tool for specific task.
  + To check spelling and grammar


* Spread sheet

  + tools and methods
  + technological terms & tools
  + practical issues

Curriculum Objectives
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  + To open Spread sheet
  + To use appropriate &n various tasks.
  + To identify most suitable method to navigate through cells
  + To apply formula in a cell and bring its relation to other cells.
  + To format cells and sheets.
  + To apply logic in accomplishing a task.
  + To aesthetically arrange a work book.
  + To use graph and charts using wizards.
    to enhance communication efficiency.
  + To easily prepare summary and & statistics.
  + To insert hyperlinks to other documents.


* Presentation software

  + tools and methods
  + technological terms & tools
  + practical issues
  + As a powerful teaching and learning tool

Curriculum Objectives
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  + To open presentation software
  + To use appropriate tool for various tasks.
  + To identify the most suitable method to prepare
    slides
  + To insert and format texts in slides.
  + To insert pictures in slides
  + To insert word art on slides
  + To apply colours,textures designs and pictures as background.
  + To apply background designs.
  + To use graphs and charts to enhance communication efficiency
  + To use custom animation and sound 
  + To use slide transition
  + To insert sounds videos motion clips etc. in presentation
  + To insert hyper links to other slides, other presentation
    and other documentation.


* Introduction to Graphical Desktop (GNOME ?)

  + tools and methods
  + technological terms & tools
  + practical issues

Curriculum Objectives
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  + Logging in to the graphical desktop.
  + To navigate through the desktop
  + To create a graphical file and save it.
  + To delete, copy, move, rename and change attribute.
  + To create a directory and move its location.
  + To customize desktop.


* Learning support applications


Curriculum Objectives
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  + To identify the power of the mathematical 
    drawing tools available in Dr. Genius
  + To enable the student to use IT tools and applications
    for effective learning and communications if various subjects
    like physics, chemistry, biology, mathematics, SS etc.


* Introduction programming.

  + Basic Elements
  + Syntax
  + Conditional
  + loops, functions
  + simple program


Curriculum Objectives
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  + To understand basic elements ( variables, statements, expressions )
  + To understand basic structure of a program (syntax)
  + Basic functions (I/O , Maths)
  + Control structure.
  + To understand iteration.
  + To understand structured programming.
  + To use programming for solving simple problems (maths)
    and to write, run and debug simple programs.

* Introduction GNU/Linux

  + History of GNU
  + Ethical issues & free software concepts.