Byte by Byte, a series of eight books, is a heartfelt effort to teach information technology to young students so as to keep them abreast with the most recent developments in the world of technology, apart from teaching them the basics. The series is based on the latest technology and the latest version of MS operating system, i.e., Windows 10 and application software, i.e., Office 2016. The series also follows the latest guidelines of the NEP 2020 and NCF-SE 2023, making it an activity, values and life skills-based course. The relevant tasks are marked with icons as signals for the facilitator to negotiate the task accordingly. The series also adopts a cross-curricular approach and includes coding to develop logical and reasoning skills. With technology growing at breakneck speed, and new tools being provided frequently, conveying the latest information vis-à-vis computer application software and devices to young learners becomes imperative. The series, therefore, has updates based on Windows 11 and Office 2019 and incorporates Artificial Intelligence, which helps students inculcate thinking skills and breeds creativeness from an early stage. Students are introduced to the world of programming through MSW Logo, Scratch and Python programming languages.

 

Salient features

•  Simple and easy language and extensive screenshots for better understanding of concepts
•  Step-by-step procedures are used to teach various tools and their functioning
•  You will learn section outlines the objectives of the chapter
•  Bit, Byte, Go, a lesson warm-up, is an activity that acts as an ice breaker and a recapitulation tool
•  Big Data includes facts and other important information based on the topics learnt
•  Let Us Try develops computer knowledge using short brainstorming exercises
•  Magic Keys contains various keyboard shortcuts
•  Total Recall is a quick summary of the main topics learnt in a chapter
•  Test Your Knowledge contains a variety of questions to test the recall ability of students
•  Activity Time encourages learning through fun and activities
•  In the Lab allows students to develop technical and computer skills
•  Checklist allows students to identify knowledge gaps
•  Crack the Code develops the logical, critical and computational thinking skills of students
•  Worksheets and Test Papers test and reinforce the important areas of the curriculum
•  Artificial Intelligence Corner introduces learners to AI at an early stage and assists in maintaining academic continuity at various levels of schooling
•  Project Work improves the practical knowledge and skills of young learners
•  Peek into Windows 11 and Office 2019 includes information on the latest software technologies
•  National Cyber Olympiad helps students prepare for the national level competitions

 

About the Author

Alka Batra holds degrees in MCA, BA (Hons.) and B.Ed and has vast experience in teaching and training, with a wide knowledge of various teaching methodologies. She has taught Computer Science in prestigious schools from 1988 to 2010, including Modern School, Barakhamba Road, New Delhi and Convent of Jesus and Mary, New Delhi. She has also prepared students in IT for the IGCSE Board and for the A Levels, University of Cambridge, at the Banyan Tree World School, Gurugram, Haryana.