D.A.V.
PUBLIC SCHOOL, THANE
SESSION 2023-2024
VOCATIONAL EDUCATION (I.T)
STD IX FILE REPORT
As part of Internal Assessment students will have to submit File Report which
carries 10 marks. Date of Submission : 15th January 2024.
• The first page should be colourful with the Topic, Name, Std, Div and Roll No.
of student.
• A4 size pages to be used. (Color /with design)
• The contents to be handwritten neatly and filed properly or can be punched and
tied with satin ribbon.
• The contents of the File report are given below:
Topic : Introduction to IT – ITeS Industry
IT applications
In technologically developed nations, Information Technology has become a part of
everyday life. For a user, computer is a tool that provides the desired information,
whenever needed. The use of computer and Information Technology can be
observed at home, workplace, in the modern service industry and in all aspects of
our life. It includes listening to music, watching movies, playing games, doing office
work, chatting and sending messages, managing daily planner, reading books,
paying utility bills, booking ticket to travel, bank operations, etc. Computers and
ICT is used in industries, in offices, and in house also. The various application areas
are business, banking, insurance, education, marketing, health care, engineering
design, military, communication, animation, research, agriculture and government.
IT in Home Computing
A personal computer (PC) is used to work at home, to do household accounts, play
games, surf the web, use
e-mail, create music, and pursue a range of other hobbies. PC is also used to play
games. It includes action games, role playing games, puzzles and many more. A PC
with a CD-ROM drive, sound card, and speakers can play audio CD. A computer
can be used from home to study a wide range of online training courses. Computers
and digital devices are now used for online shopping and e-commerce.
IT in Everyday Life
In our daily life, we use washing machines, microwave oven and many other
products using which have embedded software. We can store all the information
about our important work, appointments schedules and list of contacts in a computer.
Computer is, therefore, playing a very important role in our lives and now we cannot
imagine the world without computers.
IT in Library
Nowadays many libraries are computerised. Each book has a barcode associated
with it. This makes it easier for the library to a keep track of books and the
availability of a specific book. Computer software is used to issue and return the
book. Each book in the library has a magnetic strip attached to it that is deactivated
before the book can be borrowed.
IT at Workplace
In the office environment, computers and computer applications are used to perform
office work more effectively. In assembly-line industries, where attention to detail,
speed and efficiency are important, automation is becoming more and more
common. Internet and Office applications form the basis of modern business.
IT in Education
Computers and Information Technology are extensively used in education for
teaching-learning and assessment. The software and hardware technology is used for
creation and transmission of information in various forms including still pictures,
audio, video and animation to the learners. The learning becomes easy and accessible
through IT. A lot of teaching resources are available for teachers to teach in a better
way. Online assessment helps to assess the students without any biasness. The
students, teachers and educational administrators and every stakeholder in the
education sector has benefitted with the integration of IT in education.
(a) ICT in the Classroom
There are many ways in which the ICT is used for education in the classroom, such
as
• e-learning classrooms;
• smart-board presentations;
• videos on experiments;
• creation of images and video;
• desktop publishing of magazines, letters and documents;
• educational games;
• learning using the CD-ROM media; and
• gathering educational information on the Internet.
(b) Education — Anywhere Anytime
Any student in India can access the NCERT book online through the website
www.epathshala.nic.in or mobile app.
Apart from this there are a variety of websites and mobile apps to access educational
resources on any topic.
You can also contact a teacher or a trainer via Internet to use WBT (Web-based
Training). In this way education has reached the far flung areas by reaching the
unreached.
(c) Teaching Aids and Media
ICT is used mostly as a teaching aid in schools to
• use pictures, animations and audio-visuals to explain subjects that are difficult to
explain.
• make the lessons interesting using presentations.
• organise lessons using the computer.
• obtain the information relevant to the subjects.
(d) Learning Management System (LMS)
A Learning Management System (LMS) is being used by many countries to manage
school systems. A student or teacher can register himself/herself on the official
website to access LMS and can get many services from LMS. The student can be
benefited by using LMS, as it can be used to
• learn lessons anytime and anywhere.
• submit queries, getting replies and submit comments through forums.
• participate in the co-curricular activities via video.
• monitor the progress of their children (by parents).
IT in Entertainment
Information Technology has had a major impact on the entertainment industry.
Internet is a major source of entertainment. One can download and view movies,
play games, chat, use multimedia, incorporate visual and sound effects using
computers, etc. Digital broadcasting has changed the way we experience television,
with more interactive programming and participation.
