Programming Introduction Textbook Access

Accessing E-learning Materials

• E-learning materials for the subject can be accessed via the Google Play Store by downloading the "ebalbharati" app.
• Alternatively, students can visit the websites www.ebalbharati.in and www.balbharati.in.

Textbook Approval and Implementation

• The textbook was approved by the Coordination Committee, formed by GR No.Abhyas - 2116/(Pra.Kra.43/16) SD - 4, dated 25.4.2016.
• The approval was granted at a meeting held on 30.01.2020.
• Implementation of the textbook began during the 2020-21 academic year.

Digital Textbook Access

• The digital textbook can be obtained through the DIKSHA App on a smartphone using the QR code provided on the textbook's title page.
• The app also provides audio-visual teaching-learning materials for relevant lessons.

Textbook Focus

• The textbook focuses on introducing programming aspects for solving complex problems and handling data complexities.
• It includes content for designing web pages and developing web applications.
• The textbook enhances knowledge of web hosting, provides a brief overview of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) with its various aspects, and presents the concept of digital marketing in a dialogue format.
• It covers topics such as E-commerce and E-Governance to raise awareness about digitalization processes.

Process Domain Importance

• The process domain emphasizes gaining scientific and logical methods and developing interest in deeper investigations.

Accounting Software

• Students are encouraged to use accounting software.
• The textbook promotes the use of Free and Open Source Software (FOSS).
• The focus is on understanding the computerized accounting process.

Textbook Development

• The Information Technology (Commerce) textbook was created by a team of practicing teachers under the guidance of subject experts.
• The textbook aims to be learner-friendly and engaging.
• The authors acknowledge and value the resourcefulness and commitment of teachers in making the curriculum effective and productive.

Competency Statements for Information Technology (Standard XII - All Streams)

• Acquiring Knowledge:
  • Create awareness and acquire knowledge about emerging technologies.
  • Gain in-depth knowledge about technologies related to Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), 3D Printing, and 5G.
  • Develop an interest in emerging technology from a career perspective.
• E-commerce Awareness:
  • Become aware of the concept of E-commerce.
  • Acquire knowledge about the scope of E-commerce.

HTML 5 Property Examples:

• text-align: Controls horizontal alignment of block-level text (e.g., paragraphs, tables), using values like left, right, center, or justify.
• font-family: Specifies the font to be used, for example, p{font-family:arial}.
• font-size: Controls the size of the font in different units, such as pixels (px), inches (in), millimeters (mm), centimeters (cm), or points (pt).
• letter-spacing: Controls the horizontal spacing between characters of the text, also using various units (e.g., h1{letter-spacing: 5pt}).
• padding: Adds blank spaces around the content of an element, using pixels (px) as a common measurement.
• border: Adds a border to an element, allowing for styles like solid, double, groove, ridge, inset, outset, dotted, or dashed.
• background-image: Sets an image as the background of a webpage element, using an image URL like body{background-image: url('background.jpg')}.
• background-repeat: Controls how the background image is repeated; options include repeat or no-repeat.
• margin-left: Sets the margin area on the left side of the element, often using units like pixels (px), points (pt), or centimeters (cm).

Search Engines and Browsers

• Students are encouraged to compile a list of Search Engines and Browsers they are familiar with.

Search Engine Results

• The text highlights the difference between search results displayed by Yahoo and Google.
• It notes that the use of specific keywords in website content can influence website ranking in search engine results.

SEO (Search Engine Optimization)

• SEO works on the use of keywords.
• Websites that effectively utilize keywords in their content may rank higher in search results.
• Google's search engine plays a significant role in website ranking.

Organic Search vs Paid Search

• It clarifies the difference between Organic Search and Paid Search.
• Organic Search results are based on the relevance of content and website optimizations.
• Paid Search allows website owners to pay search engines (like Google) to display their websites at the top of search results.
• The text points out examples of "Keyword Ads" and "Sponsored" listings to illustrate how paid search works.