Computer Aided Learning

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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.

A total of 510 schools will be covered on pilot basis across the 9 districts.

ii.

Around 10-15 schools will be covered in each blocks.

iii.

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

2.

Identify the unique properties of the numbers 0 and 1

Identify Roman numerals against the Indo-Arabic numerals
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:

7.

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

2.

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.

2.

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.

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

The Mouse

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

Printer

5.

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