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  ACTIVITY-10 How to create educational blogs (Edu blogs) for individual/group students for sharing and learning articles/ class notes/ assignments and participating in active blogging community?   Creating educational blogs (Edu blogs) means developing online learning spaces for individual or group students to share articles, class notes, assignments, ideas, and learning experiences while participating in an active educational blogging community. Steps 1.      Select a suitable blogging platform. 2.      Create an account using an email ID. 3.      Choose a blog title and educational theme. 4.      Design the blog layout and add necessary pages. 5.      Upload learning materials such as articles, notes, and assignments. 6.      Organize the content subject-wise or topic-wise. 7.      Add images, videos, and links to ...

                                                  ACTIVITY-9 How to Organize a few video-conferencing classes (organize Skype-based video conferencing) inviting experts in school subjects and encourage the students to share the learning experiences through WhatsApp with their classmates and others?        Organizing video-conferencing classes means conducting online interactive classes through video communication platforms by inviting subject experts to share knowledge with students and encouraging students to exchange their learning experiences through social communication applications. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SWfBKezPdnaJALWLw092PwRk0YhOLrc8/view?usp=drivesdk Steps 1. Select the school subject and identify the expert resource person. 2. Fix the date and time for the video-conferencing class. 3. Install and set...

  ACTIVITY-8 Prepare videos on different teaching styles of experienced teachers/ peers and keep them available for viewing as a stream on a computer? Preparing videos on different teaching styles means recording and organizing classroom teaching methods used by experienced teachers or peers and making the videos available on a computer for continuous viewing, learning, and reference purposes.  Steps 1. Select experienced teachers or peers demonstrating different teaching styles.  2. Use a mobile phone, camera, or video recorder to record the teaching sessions.  3. Ensure the video and audio quality are clear.  4. Save the recorded videos in suitable formats such as MP4.  5. Edit the videos if necessary by adding titles or descriptions.  6. Organize the videos according to teaching styles or subjects.  7. Store the videos on a computer or external storage device.  8. Upload or arrange them in a media player, folder, or streaming platform for ...

    ACTIVITY-7 How Using a mobile device or camera phone to prepare a photo documentary means  of children’s actions, events, scenes, or activities and arranging them systematically with explanatory notes or description s to record, present, and share learning experiences or important events visually? https://drive.google.com/file/d/16zAmvGUM9xINMBU09H6S_QFSrDoscApS/view?usp=drivesdk https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PVVeE5f_65wIOPqgqr8CEOF5sNrhuHT9/view?usp=drivesdk Using a mobile device or camera phone to prepare a photo documentary means capturing a series of photographs of children’s actions, events, scenes, or activities and arranging them systematically with explanatory notes or descriptions to record, present, and share learning experiences or important events visually. Using a Mobile Device/Camera Phone to Prepare a Photo Documentary or Photo Album 1. Switch on the mobile device or camera phone.  2. Open the camera application.  3. Focus the camera on chi...

  ACTIVITY 6 How To use a visualizer/document camera (visual projector) to display and share an information to the whole class. Visualizer / Document Camera A Visualizer or Document Camera is an electronic device used to project and display documents, pictures, objects, charts, or written materials onto a screen or interactive whiteboard for the whole class to view clearly. Steps to Use a Visualizer / Document Camera 1. Switch on the visualizer/document camera and projector. 2. Connect the visualizer to the computer or projector. 3. Place the document, picture, chart, or object under the camera. 4. Adjust the camera focus and lighting for a clear image. 5. Display the image on the screen or interactive whiteboard. 6. Explain the content to the students while viewing the projected material. 7. Zoom in or rotate the image if needed for better visibility. 8. Save or capture the displayed image if required. 9. Switch off the devices after use.  ...

  ACTIVITY 5 Steps to Teach a Lesson Using an Interactive Whiteboard   An Interactive Whiteboard is an electronic digital board connected to a computer and projector that allows teachers and students to interact with displayed content by touching, writing, drawing, and controlling applications directly on the board. 1.      Switch on the desktop computer, projector, and interactive whiteboard. 2.      Connect the desktop computer to the interactive whiteboard and projector. 3.      Open the internet browser on the computer. 4.   Type the lesson topic in the search box.        5.   Select suitable images related to the lesson.        6.   Project the images onto the interactive whiteboard.        7.   Use the whiteboard pen or touch feature to explain, draw, highlight, or write notes.     ...

  ACTIVITY 4 Using Laptop / PC for Preparing PowerPoint Presentations and Embedding Video Resources A laptop or personal computer (PC) is widely used in education for preparing attractive and effective slide presentations for classroom teaching and lectures. Teachers can also download educational videos from the internet and embed them into PowerPoint slides to improve students’ understanding. http s://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1spoqtdkhUIB5haD1eJ2o7V-JW_w1EEPW/edit?usp=drivesdk&ouid=112240618463113548858&rtpof=true&sd=true Steps for Preparing PowerPoint Presentations GENERAL INSTRUCTION 1. Open Presentation Software Use presentation software such as: • Microsoft PowerPoint • Google Slides 2. Create Slides • Choose a suitable template/design • Add title and content slides • Insert text, images, tables, charts, and diagrams • Use animations and transitions when needed 3. Organize the Content • Arrange points clearly • Use simple lan...

    ACTIVITY 3   TEACHING MATERIAL/LEARNING RESOURCE MATERIAL   Micro teaching links :  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vMNz96R0OyUuioICZZJyaRRkAO39Y_SZ/view?usp=drivesdk https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IHuh7L1rqVU1dScPuv6_FP2UhvBi3F4u/view?usp=drivesdk E- CONTENT : https:// docs.google.com/presentation/d/1XbAUOg-m39g3ZZBJdYXAC79_1U7_51RK/edit?usp=drivesdk&ouid=112240618463113548858&rtpof=true&sd=true Preparation of Teaching Material / Learning Resource Materials Teaching and learning materials help teachers explain concepts clearly and make learning interesting and effective. ICT tools are used to prepare digital learning resources for different school subjects. 1. E-Content E-content refers to digital educational materials used in teaching-learning processes. It includes: • PowerPoint presentations  • Videos and animations  • Audio lessons  • Digital quizzes  • Interactive worksheets  • PDFs and online notes  Uses: •...

ACTIVITY 2 EDUCATIONAL RELATED WEBSITES-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE Educational websites are online platforms that provide learning materials, teaching resources, videos, courses, quizzes, and digital content to support teaching and learning processes. Biology Educational Websites 1. HHMI BioInteractive https://www.biointeractive.org 2. iBiology https://www.ibiology.org/ 3. Khan Academy Biology https://www.khanacademy.org/science/biology 4. BioNook https://wi.mit.edu/bionook Biology Video Links 1. Crash Course Biology Playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist ? list=PL8dPuuaLjXtPW_ofbxdHNciuLoTRLPMgB 2. Amoeba Sisters YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/AmoebaSisters   Biology Audio / Podcast Links 1. Nature Podcast https://www.nature.com/nature/articles ?type=nature-podcast 2. Science Vs Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/5lY4b5PGOvMuOYOjOVEcb9 3. BioNook Science Stories and Audio https://wi.mit.edu/bionook

ACTIVITY- 1 HOW TO USE DIFFERENT ICT TOOLS? ICT Tools ICT (Information and Communication Technology) tools are technological devices, applications, and systems used to collect, store, process, communicate, and share information electronically for teaching, learning, communication, and administration purposes. Examples of ICT Tools: • Computer  • Laptop • Interactive Whiteboard  • Tablet PC  • iPad  • iPhone  • Mobile Phones  • Digital Camera  • Multimedia Equipment  • Skype  • Zoom  • Google Meet VARIOUS ICT TOOLS AND THEIR STEPS TO USE 1. Computer / Desktop Compute  Steps 1. Connect the power cable.  2. Press the power button to switch on.  3. Wait for the operating system to load.  4. Use the mouse and keyboard to open applications.  5. Connect to the internet if needed.  6. Create, save, and manage files.  7. Shut down properly using the Start/Menu option. 2. Laptop   Steps 1. Open the laptop li...