Nandadevi

In uttarakhand the name of Goddess Durga is known as Nanda Devi . in Kumoun the common name for girls is nandi also in folk song of Kumoun the word nandi is popularly use. As “nandi ko nauker nandan singa  maj nandana bhana” . In Devi mahatamya the daughter of yashoda and nand, yogmaya is known as nanda. But in uttarakhand she is Parvati daughter of Himalaya. Which is synonym of Nandadevi  mountain. In uttarakhand Nanda is worshiped in two ways customary and classical forms.

In classical form of pooja She is Parvati who wish to marry with samadhisth Shiva. In customary form of pooja she is Nanda Sunanda. King of kumoun Baj bahadur chand reestablished the Nanda worship by making idols of Nanda Sunanda from banana stems. In Garhwal region of uttarakhand Nanda worshiped as Raj Rajeshwari Shree vidhya and in Almora she is worshiped as Neel Saraswati Tara. Difference in pooja is nothing but the different traditions of Kumoun  & Garhwal regions of uttarakhand

TAL IN BHAGTOLA

Technology Aided learning Implementation a case study

A small endeavor in this respect has been attempted through the project TAL IN BHAGTOLA, Digestive system of man, environmental pollution, lesson plans, being implemented in school. As the project proceeded &technology was introduced, the students became very excited they were thrilled to see their own lessons on computer. The students were made aware of modern technologies. Students learnt how modern technologies like computer, digital camera & printer, scanner used to generate knowledge and learning activities students from different classes has been initiated to prepare power point presentations on lessons of their text books. The project helped students to explore sources of information other than their text books. To conduct Encarta /internet research, to deign graphics, to create presentations, to conduct learning, to use a computer network that searches libraries, research on a topic, encourage to innovate. The project has excited the students in technological innovations in teaching and learning. The students learn by doing the knowledge gained through doing is more valuable with long term impact. Through this practical experience of creating projects of their class room exercise students became very inquisitive showing their attitude changing towards learning.

Technology demonstration,

In the beginning when I am showing a multimedia presentation, in the classroom one of my students ask me sir what is multimedia? Can I also create a multimedia presentation .I answered him yes multimedia is a combined use of graphics, text and sound in a presentation. Use of multimedia in learning will enhance your knowledge and creativity.

The question that prompted out a significant shift, that use of technology helps students to produces knowledge rather than be passive consumers of knowledge produced by others. The project has excited the student in technological innovations in teaching and learning. The student learns by doing. The knowledge gained through doing is more valuable with long term impact. Through this practical experience of creating projects of their class room exercise students became very inquisitive &excited showing their attitude changing towards learning.

Confucius a philosopher says-   Tell me & I will forget.

                                                     Show me & I will remember.

                                                     Involve me & I will understand.

This expression today stands true for technology aided learning.

A power point presentation of lesson plans has done more to promote the computer awareness &usage than most other conventional promotion strategies. Use of TAL IN BHAGTOLA can not only increase the student’s fluency with technology but also give them new roles to in information process, hence providing leadership for others.

                        

·        Start with a class discussion on digestive system of man, showing them the Multimedia sample presentation.

·        Distributed the project into different topics in parts among groups.

·        Discussion between groups about their work and collected material

·        Make out line of the proposed project and note rough ideas about it.

·        To make list of requirements.

·        From the list of websites to search & browse for internet, Encarta.

·         Start the work on the M.S. Paint, M.S .Word, M.S. Power point, Internet Explorer.

Students learn

·        All windows operational functions, such as click, drag, open, close, resize, minimize, menus, navigation etc.

·        View photos & pictures.

·        Run educational and other programs.

·        Play music and video.

·        Browse and surf internet

·        English vocabulary and usage.

                          

Students learn together With self regulation. Teaching with student multimedia sample presentations, class room   practice becomes more interesting & easy learning among students promote, understanding of concepts improved in smalltime.

            

 

The reach and flexibility provided by an array of Project TAL IN BHAGTOLA, have added greater sense of purpose to my profession. Today, these are indispensable   for any teacher. Tools of modern technology make my teaching more inspiring, innovating. Now I use computer as a magic tool for my teaching, e-mail to communicate with my colleagues & share ideas to others.  I use Internet as a source of information, inquiry & collaborative learning. Now it is easy to me to find any information about any topic, this enhanced my teaching in an innovative manner. Using technology builds my confidence &skills to deal with new people &situations, feels free to work with different people.

The process of TAL IN BHAGTOLA, being followed in school

 Case study by:  Hem Chandra joshi GIC Bhagtola Almora UA

The process of TAL IN BHAGTOLA, being followed in school