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'''Teacher's workshop (DL)) - RB'''

'''Teacher's workshop (DL)) - RB'''

On September 7th 2022 and 13^th September we conducted the teachers digital literacy workshop at G.H.P.S Ejipura. Around nine teachers participated in the workshop. As teachers used to work with the computer for their daily departmental-academic work, it was kept in a mind to build their capacity in using the digital resources. Unavailability of a full time computer teacher made their work more hectic, they were really in need of such workshop.

On September 7th 2022 and 13^th September we conducted the teachers digital literacy workshop at G.H.P.S Ejipura. Around nine teachers participated in the workshop. As teachers used to work with the computer for their daily departmental-academic work, it was kept in a mind to build their capacity in using the digital resources. Unavailability of a full time computer teacher made their work more hectic, they were really in need of such workshop. The agenda of the workshop focused on introducing the digital technologies for teachers to use in their teaching-learning environment. Nurturing the existing teaching resources to create unique, creative and richer content to positively impact on a child’s learning environment. Focusing on Teachers Professional Development (TPD) which could help them in daily departmental and official work. Examples include sharing phone content with a computer, printing a document, connecting to a mobile internet using tethering techniques etc.

At first, As the teachers were not aware of Linux OS environment we had to give an introduction to Ubuntu interface, Application, Places. Connecting to the web to access text and image gave them the idea of proper and ethical way of doing so. They tried working with text editor using English, Kannada and Hindi languages. As per their request, connecting the mobile phone and other peripherals to the system for tethering and transferring files has been taught. The method of accessing emails and composing the email was also the part of the workshop.

As teachers were not aware of Linux OS environment we had to give an introduction to Ubuntu interface, Application, Places. Connecting to the web to access text and image gave them the idea of proper and ethical way of doing so. They tried working with text editor using English, Kannada and Hindi languages. As per their request, connecting the mobile phone and other peripherals to the system for tethering and transferring files has been taught. The method of accessing emails and composing the email was also the part of the workshop.Teachers showed curiosity about FOSS, what and why it is being used and why it should be used. They understood and appreciated the importance of pre-loaded applications of Ubuntu such as Tux paint and Tux typing, which they thought would be nice applications for those who struggle with handling the input devices such as Keyboard and / or Mouse. They expressed that children can enjoy such applications as entertainment and on the other it could help them to get closer to the digital devices. Working with multiple languages in text documents make them more involved. They keenly switched the writing language to English, Kannada and Hindi. They expressed their joy while learning ‘connecting and learning’ which they thought had help them to know the abundant boundaries of teaching. They felt this gives a vision of ways in which they could make the teaching process more relevant and richer. As most of the teachers depend on the computers provided to schools, the desktop, they eagerly wanted to learn basics of computer operation such as transferring files from a mobile phone to the computer system for taking the printout, connecting the peripherals to the system and surfing the internet etc. They felt these learning would be useful for them in future, which earlier was a challenging thing. They were happy to know information about buying a laptop – how to buy, where to buy. Also they requested and expected regular workshop as to improve their capacity in Digital Literacy. They felt that continuous engagement would make the learning more effective.

 

 

<nowiki>*</nowiki> Teachers showed curiosity about FOSS, what and why it is being used and why it should be used.

 

<nowiki>*</nowiki> Teachers understood and appreciated the importance of pre-loaded applications of Ubuntu such as Tux paint and Tux typing, which they thought would be nice applications for those who struggle with handling the input devices such as Keyboard and / or Mouse. They expressed that children can enjoy such applications as entertainment and on the other it could help them to get closer to the digital devices.

 

<nowiki>*</nowiki> They enjoyed working with multiple languages in text documents. They felt exciting working with various available languages by simply switching with the help of a few clicks or keys. They keenly switched the writing language to English, Kannada and Hindi.

 

<nowiki>*</nowiki> They expressed their joy while learning ‘connecting and learning’ which they thought had help them to know the abundant boundaries of teaching. They felt this gives a vision of ways in which they could make the teaching process more relevant and richer.

 

<nowiki>*</nowiki> As most of the teachers depend on the computers provided to schools, the desktop, they eagerly wanted to learn basics of computer operation such as transferring files from a mobile phone to the computer system for taking the printout, connecting the peripherals to the system and surfing the internet etc. They felt these learning would be useful for them in future, which earlier was a challenging thing.

 

<nowiki>*</nowiki> Teachers were happy to know information about buying a laptop – how to buy, where to buy.

 

<nowiki>*</nowiki> Teachers requested and expected regular workshop as to improve their capacity in Digital Literacy. They felt that continuous engagement would make the learning more effective.

'''Resource centre setup- RB'''

'''Resource centre setup- RB'''