Touchpad Plus Ver. 4.0 Class 1

Computer Science Textbook with New Pedagogical Approaches

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.
● Lab Session: This is a lab activity to develop practical skills. (Subject Enrichment)
● Explore More: This section contains supplement topics for add-on knowledge.
● QR Code: Scan the QR Code given on the first page of each chapter to start chapter animation.
● Mind Boggler: This section has puzzle or fun based activity to help understand the concepts better.

DESCRIPTION
Computer technology has become essential and an integral part of life at work, in recreation, social networking and education too. With the constant development of new technology, it has become more significant in helping and preparing students for jobs. Computers have revolutionised the way education is imparted to children.

Touchpad Plus Version 4.0 is a complete computer science curriculum solution for grades 1–8. It is based on Windows 10 and MS Office 2019, with new and future-ready content. Fun is the most important element of learning. Keeping in mind the concept of Joyful Learning, varied activities have been designed based on multiple intelligences and 21st century skills for holistic development.

The books have a conversational style introduction of each chapter to make learning fun and engaging. The topics and their approaches are integrated in different themes as per ICT learning. Grade I and II books have four-line writing space to enhance writing skills in children. Each book is accompanied by digital learning resources that offer interesting animation and interactive tests for the student to supplement classroom learning with independent learning.

The books are curated in a way that they make students and teachers equal partners in the learning process and take learning beyond classroom. We welcome and look forward to all meaningful and valuable suggestions for improving the book

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN
You will learn about:
● Digital World
● Cyber World
● Coding World
● Computational Thinking
● Artificial Intelligence

WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR
Grade 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Computer—A Machine
2. Uses of a Computer
3. Parts of a Computer
4. The Keyboard and the Mouse
5. Tux Paint
6. Reasoning and Critical Thinking
7. Introduction to ScratchJr
8. Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
ADD-ONS
ASSESSMENTS