Technology Toolkit for CRPs and BRPs
Background
This toolkit is designed to empower CRPs and BRPs in their roles as facilitators of educational administration, capacity building, and classroom support. The tools listed here are largely Free and Open Source Software (FOSS).
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Different cables and ports used to connect devices
VGA cables: VGA cable used to connect the display visual from the CPU/Laptop to the monitor or projector.
VGA cable |
VGA port |
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HDMI cable: This is the modern most common mode of connecting additional monitor to the laptop/computer. This cable will support the audio output to the device connected.
HDMI cable |
HDMI port |
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Aux cable: is used to connect speakers and microphones.
Aux cable |
Aux port |
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Power cable: is used to supply power to devices like the monitor, CPU, printer, and scanner.
Power cable |
Power port |
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HDMI to VGA connector: is used to connect the Laptop and Projector. This can be used When your Laptop has only HDMI port and Projector has only VGA port to connect.
HDMI To VGA connector |
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- LAN cable
LAN cable is used to get Internet access from the router, Switch, Hub. LAN can also be used to connect system internally for Local access in which one system can be made as server and from that server the data can be accessed and sent.
LAN cable |
LAN port |
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- Type-C, USB cables
We have different combination of Cables as below:
- Type-C to USB : This cable can be used to transfer the data and also used to charge the devices
- Type-C to Type-C : This cable can be used to transfer the data and also used to charge the devices, connect the devices for some Output or Input.
- USB to USB : This cable can be used to transfer the data and used to connect the devices for some Output or Input.
Type-C to USB cable |
Type-C to Type-C cable |
USB to USB cable |
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USB Ports |
Type-C Port |
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Different scenario of hardware availability at school
Connecting laptop/desktop to the projector or a smart TV
This section explains how to connect a laptop or desktop display to an external monitor, projector, or smart TV. If you need to show material (Image, Text, Video, Presentation ) to a large classroom, the video below will guide you through the process.
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Connecting a speaker to a laptop or smartphone through AUX in
This section explains how to connect a speaker using an Aux cable. The video below will help you connect the speaker for a large classroom, making it easier for students to listen to a story.
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Connecting a bluetooth speaker to the devices
This section explains how to connect a speaker using bluetooth. The video below will help you connect the speaker for a large classroom, making it easier for students to listen to a story.
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To smartphone
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Screen casting mobile phone to smart TV
This section will help you cast your phone display to a smart TV. If you need to show a story or material (image, text, video, presentation) to a large classroom, the video below will guide you through the process.
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Assembling computer
This section explains how to connect parts of a computer. If you need to set up a computer lab at your school, the video below will guide you through the process. We also cover a few basic troubleshooting methods.
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Digital tools recommendations
Choosing and using right digital tools is as equally important as choosing the suitable electronic devices. In this section we focus to all of you to encourage to to choose, explore and integrate in your administrative, academic support and Teachers training programs.
Sl. No | Proprietary Tool | FOSS Tool | Brief Description about Usage |
1 | MS Office Suite | LibreOffice | Office productivity suite for creating documents, spreadsheets, and presentations. |
2 | Photoshop | GIMP | Image editing software for creating and editing visuals or graphics. |
3 | Camtasia | VokoscreenNG | Screencast tool for recording screen activities for tutorials or training sessions. |
4 | Adobe Premiere | OpenShot | Video editing software for creating and editing educational videos. |
5 | Google Chrome | Firefox or Chromium | Web browsers for accessing online resources and tools, with a focus on security and privacy. |
6 | Adobe Acrobat Reader | Okular | A document viewer for viewing, annotating, and interacting with PDFs and eBooks. |
7 | Adobe Acrobat Pro (PDF Editing) | PDF Shuffler | Tool for merging, splitting, and rearranging PDF files. |
8 | Snagit (Screenshot Tool) | Flameshot | A powerful tool for taking screenshots and annotating them with ease. |
10 | Google Forms | KoBoToolbox / ODK | Online and offline tools for creating surveys, collecting data, and managing responses. |