Curriculu​m

Curriculum

1) Cybersafety and Netiquettes
  • Scams on the internet- Typical Scams that Occur, How to Stay Safe on the Internet and Protect Personal Information  
  • Advantages and Disadvantages of a Computer- Research, Storage of Files, Access to Information, Addiction, Scams, Negative Sides of the Internet
  • Netiquettes- Do’s and Don’ts while Using the Computer/Internet
  • Strict Do’s and Don’ts on Social Media Platforms, Awareness of General Scams   
2) Basic Computer Hardware and its Usage
  • Basic Parts of a Computer- Monitor, Keyboard, Mouse, CPU, Microphones, Speakers, Printers etc.  
  • Usage of each of the Devices- Purpose of each of the Above Devices, How they are used Practically along with Demos  
  • Categorization of Input and Output Devices- What are Input and Output Devices? Which Peripherals are Output and which Ones are Input?
  • Typing- Purpose of Every Key, Hand Position while Typing, How to Practice Typing and Increase Speed. 
  • Software- What is Software? What is an OS? Introduction to Windows, How to Use Windows: Basics like Switching On, Shutting Down, Opening Office apps, Browsers, Paint, Settings, Connecting to the Internet    
3) Paint
  • What is Paint?
  • Creating a New File, Saving, Opening Old Files
  • Using Different Tools, Shapes, Designs on Paint
  • Creating a Project from Scratch
4) Using the Internet
  • Internet settings- How to Connect to the WiFi, Accessing Internet Settings, Basic Troubleshooting
  • Using Google Chrome- What is a Browser? How to Search on Chrome, Benefits of a Browser (Research Opportunity, Entertainment etc.), Using YouTube (Searching for Videos, Watching Videos, Captions on Videos, Video Speed etc.)
1) Using the Internet
  • Internet Settings- How to Connect to the Wi-Fi, Accessing Internet Settings, Basic Troubleshooting   
  • Using Google Chrome- What is a Browser? How to Search on Chrome, Benefits of a Browser (Research Opportunity, Entertainment etc.), Researching Techniques, Using YouTube
  • Emailing- Importance of Having an Email Account, Creating a Gmail Account, How to Check Inbox, How to Send an Email(Covering to, Subject, Cc, Bcc)
2) Introduction to Microsoft Word
  • What is Microsoft Word?
  • How to Create a New File, Save a File, Open an Old File
  • How to Type, Change Fonts, Sizes, Colours, Basic Functions Available on Word.
  • More Advanced Word Functions like Changing Design, Layout, Spacing, Indenting, Bullet points, Inserting of Images etc. 
  • File Management- How to Create New Files, Save Files, Relocate, Open, Rename, Delete, Copy, Create Folders, Find Files under Documents, Downloads etc., How to Choose which Apps to Open a Certain File Extension, How to Create Shortcuts
  • Project to Create a Word Document on a Specific Topic (Given by Volunteer) and Present in Class  
3) Cybersafety and Netiquettes
  • Scams on the Internet- Typical Scams that Occur, Types of Scams, How to Stay Safe on the Internet and Protect Personal Information
  • Advantages and Disadvantages of a Computer- Research, Storage of Files, Access to Information, Addiction, Scams, Negative Sides of the Internet
  • Netiquettes- Do’s and Don’ts while using the Computer/Internet 
  • Ethical Hacking and its Uses- Introduction to Types of Hacking: White Hat, Grey Hat Hackers, Black Hat Hackers 
  • Introduction to Social Media- Instagram, Whatsapp, their Advantages and Disadvantages 
  • Strict Do’s and Don’ts on Social Media Platforms, Awareness of General Scams      
4) Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint
  • What is Microsoft PowerPoint?
  • How to Create a New File, Save a File, Open an Old File
  • How to Create New Slides, Delete Slides, How to Change Slide Formats, Add Background, Pictures, Change Font Sizes, Colours, Other Basic Functions.
  • More Advanced Functions like Inserting Images, Adding Text Boxes, Themes, Formats etc. 
  • Project to Create a PPT on a Specific Topic (Given by Volunteer) and Present in Class  
1) Social Media
  • Advantages and Disadvantages of Social Media 
  • Instagram- Usefulness of Instagram (Marketing, Promotion etc.), Features of Instagram(Posts, Stories, IGTV, Reels etc.), Disadvantages of Instagram (Scams, Addiction etc.), How to Stay Safe on Instagram and Protect Personal iInformation 
  • WhatsApp- Usefulness of WhatsApp (Communication, Outreach, Marketing), Features of WhatsApp (Groups, Broadcast Lists etc.), Staying Safe on WhatsApp and Protecting Personal Information 
  • Etiquettes on Social Media- Strict Do’s and Don’ts  
2) Cybersafety and Netiquettes
  • Scams on the Internet- Typical Scams that Occur, Types of Scams, How to Stay Safe on the Internet and Protect Personal Information
  • Advantages and Disadvantages of a Computer- Research, Storage of Files, Access to Information, Addiction, Scams, Negative sides of the Internet
  • Netiquettes- Do’s and Don’ts while Using the Computer/Internet
  • Ethical Hacking and its Uses- Introduction to Types of Hacking: White Hat, Grey Hat Hackers, Black Hat Hackers
  • Introduction to Social Media- Instagram, Whatsapp, their Advantages and Disadvantages
  • Strict Do’s and Don’ts on Social Media Platforms, Awareness of General Scams
3) Introduction to Microsoft Word
  • What is Microsoft Word?
  • How to Create a New File, Save a File, Open an Old File 
  • How to Type, Change Fonts, Sizes, Colours, Basic Functions Available on Word. 
  • More Advanced Word Functions like Changing Design, Layout, Spacing, Indenting, Bullet points, Inserting of Images etc. 
  • File Management- How to Create New Files, Save Files, Relocate, Open, Rename, Delete, Copy, Create Folders, Find Files under Documents, Downloads etc., How to Choose which Apps to Open a Certain File Extension, How to Create Shortcuts 
  • Project to Create a Word Document on a Specific Topic (Given by Volunteer) and Present in Class    
4) Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint
  • What is Microsoft PowerPoint? 
  • How to Create a New File, Save a File, Open an Old File
  • How to Create New Slides, Delete slides, How to Change Slide Formats, Add Background, Pictures, Change Font Sizes, Colours, Other Basic Functions. 
  • More Advanced Functions like Inserting Images, Adding Text Boxes, Themes, Formats etc. 
  • Project to Create a PPT on a Specific Topic (Given by Volunteer) and Present in Class   
5) Introduction to Microsoft Excel
  • What is Microsoft Excel?
  • How to Create a File, Save a File, Open and Old File, Create Workbooks and Worksheets, Themes or Templates 
  • What are Rows, Columns, Referencing every Cell 
  • How to Enter Values in Cells, Selecting and Adjusting Cell Sizes, Ranges 
  • How to Adjust Fonts, Text Colours, Cell Formatting, Table Formatting, Adjusting Page Layout, Inserting Charts, Tables and Images 
  • Project to Create a Worksheet/Workbook on a Specific Topic (Given by Volunteer) and Present in Class        
6) Introduction to Python
  • Introduction to Programming, Introduction to Python
  • Input/Output Statements, Data Types
  • Conditional Statements
  • Recurring Loops
  • Recursion in Python
  • Essential Libraries 
  • Basic Data Visualization  
1) Data Entry/Basic Computers (Board subject)
  • According to Board Syllabus
2) Social Media
  • Advantages and Disadvantages of Social Media 
  • Instagram- Usefulness of Instagram (Marketing, Promotion etc.), Features of Instagram(Posts, Stories, IGTV, Reels etc.), Disadvantages of Instagram (Scams, Addiction etc.), How to Stay Safe on Instagram and Protect Personal iInformation 
  • WhatsApp- Usefulness of WhatsApp (Communication, Outreach, Marketing), Features of WhatsApp (Groups, Broadcast Lists etc.), Staying Safe on WhatsApp and Protecting Personal Information 
  • Etiquettes on Social Media- Strict Do’s and Don’ts  
3) Cybersafety and Netiquettes
  • Scams on the Internet- Typical Scams that Occur, Types of Scams, How to Stay Safe on the Internet and Protect Personal Information
  • Advantages and Disadvantages of a Computer- Research, Storage of Files, Access to Information, Addiction, Scams, Negative sides of the Internet
  • Netiquettes- Do’s and Don’ts while Using the Computer/Internet
  • Ethical Hacking and its Uses- Introduction to Types of Hacking: White Hat, Grey Hat Hackers, Black Hat Hackers
  • Introduction to Social Media- Instagram, Whatsapp, their Advantages and Disadvantages
  • Strict Do’s and Don’ts on Social Media Platforms, Awareness of General Scams
4) Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint
  • What is Microsoft PowerPoint? 
  • How to Create a New File, Save a File, Open an Old File
  • How to Create New Slides, Delete slides, How to Change Slide Formats, Add Background, Pictures, Change Font Sizes, Colours, Other Basic Functions. 
  • More Advanced Functions like Inserting Images, Adding Text Boxes, Themes, Formats etc. 
  • Project to Create a PPT on a Specific Topic (Given by Volunteer) and Present in Class   
5) Introduction to Microsoft Excel
  • What is Microsoft Excel?
  • How to Create a File, Save a File, Open and Old File, Create Workbooks and Worksheets, Themes or Templates 
  • What are Rows, Columns, Referencing every Cell 
  • How to Enter Values in Cells, Selecting and Adjusting Cell Sizes, Ranges 
  • How to Adjust Fonts, Text Colours, Cell Formatting, Table Formatting, Adjusting Page Layout, Inserting Charts, Tables and Images 
  • Project to Create a Worksheet/Workbook on a Specific Topic (Given by Volunteer) and Present in Class        
1) Introduction to Microsoft Excel
  • What is Microsoft Excel?
  • How to Create a File, Save a File, Open and Old File, Create Workbooks and Worksheets, Themes or Templates 
  • What are Rows, Columns, Referencing every Cell 
  • How to Enter Values in Cells, Selecting and Adjusting Cell Sizes, Ranges 
  • How to Adjust Fonts, Text Colours, Cell Formatting, Table Formatting, Adjusting Page Layout, Inserting Charts, Tables and Images 
  • In-cell Operations like Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division and In-Built Functions in Excel to Calculate Various Values by Referencing Other Cells.
  • Data Manipulation and Handling on Excel
  • Basics of Data Analysis on Excel (Subject to Student Comfort on Excel and Understanding)  
  • Project to Create a Workbook on a Specific Topic (Given by Volunteer) and Present in Class        
2) Using the Internet
  • Using Google Chrome- What is a Browser? How to Search on Chrome, Benefits of a Browser (Research Opportunity, Entertainment etc.), Researching Techniques, Using Various Verified Websites for Research, How to Use Sites like YouTube and Khan Academy for Self Learning 
  • Emailing- Importance of having an email account, creating a Gmail account, how to check inbox, how to send an email(Covering to, subject, Cc, Bcc), How to Connect Email Address to Phone, Logging in on Browser, Linking Email to Various Apps and Sites 
  • Online Restaurant Aggregators- How to Use Sites like Zomato, Swiggy, Grofers, Milkbasket to Order Daily Essentials or Meals (Subject to Change) 
  • Using Websites like Wix and Thunkable to Create Websites and Apps without any Programming (Subject to Understanding)
  • Advanced Usage of Browsers Required in the Corporate World  
3) Introduction to Python
  • Introduction to Programming, Introduction to Python
  • Input/Output Statements, Data Types
  • Conditional Statements
  • Recurring Loops
  • Recursion in Python
  • Essential Libraries 
  • Basic Data Visualization  
4) Cybersafety and Netiquette
  • Scams on the Internet- Typical Scams that Occur, Types of Scams, How to Stay Safe on the Internet and Protect Personal Information
  • Advantages and Disadvantages of a Computer- Research, Storage of Files, Access to Information, Addiction, Scams, Negative sides of the Internet
  • Netiquettes- Do’s and Don’ts while Using the Computer/Internet
  • Ethical Hacking and its Uses- Introduction to Types of Hacking: White Hat, Grey Hat Hackers, Black Hat Hackers
  • Introduction to Social Media- Instagram, Whatsapp, their Advantages and Disadvantages
  • Strict Do’s and Don’ts on Social Media Platforms, Awareness of General Scams
5) Wix
  • What is Web Development? What is Wix? 
  • Understanding the Essential User Interface of Wix 
  • Basics of Creating a Website on Wix 
  • What is a Domain? Connecting Domain, Email etc. to a Wix Website 
  • Project from Scratch to Create Various Useful Websites on Wix