With the ever-growing speed and gargantuan computer memory, Information Technology has become a domain which now has quite a number of subfields within it, including AI and Data Science. We have restricted ourselves only to Information Technology in this book, but the soft ware also keeps improving. Now, it is not just about a better soft ware in a computer, but the soft ware and hardware both getting optimised. With this end in mind, this book titled Basics of Information Technology for Class 9 [Subject Code: 402] has been designed. This book fufils all the needs and requirements of the latest syllabus released by CBSE. It, additionally, comprises the recommendations of the National Education Policy 2020 which focuses on the development of critical thinking, life skills, problem-solving skills, experiential learning, etc. Salient Features of the Book As per the latest curriculum and examination pattern prescribed by the CBSE, New Delhi The book is divided into two sections: Part A deals with Employability Skills. This part comprises chapters like Communication Skills–II, Self- Management Skills-II, ICT Skills–II, Entrepreneurial Skills–II and Green Skills–II. These chapters cater to the acquisition of soft skills among the students/readers of this book. Part B deals with the Subject-Specific Skills. It consists of four units: Digital Documentation (Advanced), Electronic Spreadsheet (Advanced), Database Management System and Web Applications and Security. The first three units of Part B are based on OpenOff ice soft ware suite. They are technical in nature. The version of this application used is OpenOff ice 4.1.7. These chapters of Part B use Writer, Calc and Base, respectively. Chapter-Specific Features Chapter content meets the requirements of tech-savvy students. Activity provides a useful way to check the knowledge given practically. Fact gives an interesting historical fact related to the concept. Did You Know? provides an interesting piece of knowledge to get the students interested. Summary sums up the key concepts given in each chapter. Every chapter has its accompanying exercise. Also, each unit ends with a Question Bank consisting of competency-based questions, very short, short, long answer questions, etc. Video Lectures Chapterwise video lectures are given to enable the students to understand better. In order to access videos, Download Merit Box Android App from Playstore. Scan the QR code given in the chapter to watch the videos through the MERIT Box Android Mobile App. Online Support E-books (for teachers only) Teacher’s Resource Book Overview of the chapters Lesson plans Answers to the exercises We hope that this book will meet the needs and requirements of the students as well as feed the intellectual curiosity of the readers. Any suggestions for further improvement of the books will be welcomed. — Authors
This book titled "Concepts in Information Technology for Class 9 [Subject Code: 402)" fulfills all the needs and requirements of the latest syllabus released by the CBSE and it also comprises the recommendations of the National Education Policy 2020 which focusses on development of critical thinking, life skills, problem solving skills, experiential learning, etc. Salient features of this book are: • As per the latest curriculum and examination pattern prescribed by the Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhl. • The book is divided into two sections: • Part A deals with the Employability Skills with chapters on the units: Communication Skills - I, Self-Management Skills - I, ICT Skills - I, Entrepreneurial Skills - I and Green Skills - I. • Part B deals with the Subject Specific Skills consists of five units. These units are Introduction to IT-ITeS Industry, Data Entry and Keyboarding Skills, Digital Documentation, Electronic Spreadsheet and Digital Presentation. • The last three units of Part Bare based on LibreOffice suite of software. The version of this application used is LibreOflice 7 .3. These chapters of Part B respectively use the Writer, Cale and Impress software. Some of the features inside the c.'hapters are: • Chapter content which has been kept logical to meet the requirements of the tech-savvy students. • Activity provides a useful way to check the knowledge given practically. • Fact gives an interesting historical fact related to the matter. • Hot Keys gives some use of keyboard keys to quicken the task. • Explore gives a way for the students to know more and increase their knowledge. • Did You Know? provides an interesting piece of knowledge to get them interested. • Summary summarises the chapter at its end. • Every chapter has its accompanying exercise. Also, each unit ends with its Question Bank consisting of competency based question, very short, short, long questions, etc. Video Lectures • Chapterwise video lectures are given for the students to understand better. • In order to access videos, Download Merit Box Android App from Playstore. Scan the QR code given in the chapter to watch the videos through the MERIT Box Android Mobile App. Online Support • E-books (for teachers only). Teacher Resource Book • overview of the chapters. • Lesson plan. • Answers of the exercise. We hope that this book will meet the needs and requirements of the students and teachers as laid down in the syllabus. Any suggestions for further improvement of the book will be most welcomed. -Authors
This book titled "Fundamentals of Information Technology for Class 9 [Subject Code: 402]" fulfills all the needs and requirements of the latest syllabus released by the CBSE and it also comprises the recommendations of the National Education Policy 2020 which focusses on development of critical thinking, life skills, problem solving skills, experiential learning, etc. Salient features of this book are: • As per the latest curriculum and examination pattern prescribed by the Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi. • The book is divided into two sections: • Part A deals with the Employability Skills with chapters on the units: Communication Skills - I, Self-Management Skills - I, ICT Skills - I, Entrepreneurial Skills - I and Green Skills - I. • Part B deals with the Subject Specific Skills consists of four units. These units are Introduction to IT-ITeS industry, Data Entry and Keyboarding skills, Digital Documentation, Electronic Spreadsheet and Digital Presentation. • The last three units of Part Bare based on MS Office suite of software. The version of this application used is MS Office 2010. These chapters of Part B respectively use the MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint software. Some of the features inside the chapters are: • Chapter content which has been kept logical to meet the requirements of the tech-savvy students. • Activity provides a useful way to check the knowledge given practically. • Fact gives an interesting historical fact related to the matter. • Did You Know? provides an interesting piece of knowledge to get them interested. • Summary summarises the chapter at its end. • Every chapter has its accompanying exercise. Also, each unit ends with its Question Bank consisting of competency based question, very short, short, long questions, etc. Video Lectures • Chapterwise video lectures are given for the students to understand better. • In order to access videos, Download Merit Box Android App from Playstore. Scan the QR code given in the chapter to watch the videos through the MERIT Box Android Mobile App. Online Support • E-books (for teachers only) Teacher's Resource Book • Overview of the chapters • Lesson plan • Answers of the exercise We hope that this book will meet the needs and requirements of the students and teachers as laid down in the syllabus. Any suggestions for further improvement of the book will be most welcomed. -Authors
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