Book Description

Computer Science Textbook | Windows 10 & MS Office 2016 KEY FEATURES ● National Education Policy 2020 ● Tech Funda: This section provides a practical information or tip to the students. ● Clickipedia: This section provides interesting computer facts. ● Hands-On: This section contains an activity for Home assignment. ● QR Code: Scan the QR Code given on the first page of each chapter to start chapter animation. ● Project Work: This is an assessment to challenge the students to apply the concepts learnt. ● Digital Resources DESCRIPTION In the modern era, we are dependent on technology for almost every aspect of our lives. Computers are a major part of this technology assisted life, as we have now developed ways to do most of the essential tasks on a computer. Computer science is no longer limited to theories and lectures, it has now become an important part of our lives. Touchpad PLAY (Version 2.0) series, based on Windows 10 and MS Office 2016, is designed carefully keeping in mind the overall growth of the children. The simple and step-by-step approach used in this book makes the content very easy to understand for the students. The students will face a global competition once they step out of the school so they should be updated with the latest technologies which holds a promising future in the times to come. The best way to learn is, to do it through fun filled activities. To make content interesting through the course of the book, we have included key features like Student Corner, Tech Funda, Clickipedia, Comp Caution, Exercise, In The Lab (Subject Enrichment), Teacher’s Corner, Worksheet, Test Sheet, Project Work, Explore More, Keyboard Shortcuts and Glossary. Sample questions of Orange Global Olympiad (Cyber) have been included to promote awareness about the national level competition. These features will ensure better learning, assessment, evaluation and enable children to take their knowledge beyond the classroom. We hope that the book enables the children to learn the concepts with not only the purpose of gaining knowledge but also to be able to find its applications. We look forward to any suggestions for improving the book. WHAT WILL YOU LEARN You will learn about: ● Fundamentals of computers ● ICT Tools ● Features of Computer ● Parts and Uses of Computer ● Tux Paint WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR Grade 8 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Number System 2. Computer Networking 3. Windows— Photos and Video Editor 4. Introduction to TUPI 2D 5. Animations in TUPI 2D 6. Latest Technological Developments 7. Images, Links and Frames in HTML5 8. Computer Safety and Security 9. Loops in Python 10. Domains of AI The AI Corner! Periodic Assessment 4 Test Sheet 2 Project Work Explore More (Krita— A Painting Program) OGO Cyber Sample Questions Keyboard Shortcuts (GIMP) Glossary