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The system would also maintain the student records for later reference.
The system would also maintain the student records for later reference.
Modes of Operation
'''ClassRoom Mode'''
#Teacher uses the web and the central server to do some research and prepares a lesson.
#Lesson may involve Flash cards, text, images, diagrams etc.
#Lesson is converted to lesson.xml and is sent over the network.
#Children receive the xml, parse and view the lessons.
#Children may choose to save the lesson for later reference.
[Requires Discussion]
#Children sometimes are shy of asking doubts publically.
#Hence they are provided with a personal doubtbox hosted on the server.
#All the unaddressed doubts are notified to the teacher, and teacher resolves them by either explaining again or leaving a reply in doubtbox.
#Children can check their doubtbox for replies from the teacher.
'''Test Mode'''
*''Setting the test''
#Teacher uses the web, and the central database to set the paper.
#Test may include text based questions or image based. Questions can be objective type or may require the students to input a value or the word.
#Teacher creates a model answer file as well.
#The test is converted into test.xml and is sent over the network
#Student machines receive the file, parse it and then is shown to the student.
*''Taking the Test''
#Students answer the questions.
#An answer file is generated with appropriate name (student#.xml)
#The answer file is sent to the teacher (who has his/her device switched on during the test)
*''Evaluation''
#The answer files are parsed.
#The answer files are compared with the model answer file (saved by teacher)
#Objective questions are checked straightaway.
#To check word answers, Regular expressions are used (Spelling errors are integral part of student life!)
#Scores are given and stored in database.
#Teacher has all the answers on the system and may choose to discuss them in classroom.
'''Group Activity'''
#Teacher may set a group activity from time to time such as solving a crossword puzzle or a subjective hypothetical scenario etc.
#Students form groups by invitations
#Some students my not be picked (To Be Discussed)
#Changes by one are reflected by multicasting them to the group.
#They may communicate using XMPP Multiuser chat rooms.
#Groups submit their answer sheets.
'''Fun Learning'''
#Students can play word building games.
#Random alphabet appear on each screen.
#Children make words.
#They are checked over a dictionary and scores are given.
#A leaderboard is maintained.
#Many such games can be conceptulized.
With interactive graphics, the primary students (age 6-10) are the prime targets.
With interactive graphics, the primary students (age 6-10) are the prime targets.
Students above this age group can also employ the system in their classroom.
Students above this age group can also employ the system in their classroom.
Teachers also benefit from the system
c): '''Why do they need it ??'''
c): '''Why do they need it ??'''
As stated already, the system promotes the student-teacher interaction and the student-student collaboration in a natural and instinctive way yet reduces the workload. The effort and time a teacher would spend in preparation of flash cards or overhead projection sheets would be heavily reduced.Similarly children are saved from the toll of copy the lessons in their notebooks, it would happen all by itself.
#As stated already, the system promotes the student-teacher interaction and the student-student collaboration in a natural and instinctive way yet reduces the workload.
#The effort and time a teacher would spend in preparation of flash cards or overhead projection sheets would be heavily reduced.
#Similarly children are saved from the toll of copy the lessons in their notebooks, it would happen all by itself.
#Interactive games can be played by students amongst themselves.
d) : '''What technologies (programming languages, etc.) will you be using?'''
d) : '''What technologies (programming languages, etc.) will you be using?'''
The system will use python scripts to send data as xml over the channel. XML will be parsed by the DOM API made available to it. PyGTK is the best choice for the UI. DBUS and telepathy for IPC.
The system will use python scripts to send data as xml over the channel. XML will be parsed by the DOM API made available to it. PyGTK is the best choice for the UI. DBUS and telepathy for IPC. A database (Mysql preferably) will be used on the server and will be dealt with using some API in python (MySQLdb for Mysql)
Q.4 : '''Convince us, in 5-15 sentences, that you will be able to successfully complete your project in the timeline you have described. This is usually where people describe their past experiences, credentials, prior projects, schoolwork, and that sort of thing, but be creative. Link to prior work or other resources as relevant.'''
Q.4 : '''Convince us, in 5-15 sentences, that you will be able to successfully complete your project in the timeline you have described. This is usually where people describe their past experiences, credentials, prior projects, schoolwork, and that sort of thing, but be creative. Link to prior work or other resources as relevant.'''
Ans : The major chunk of the project requires the developer to come up with the elementary design of the system. I have taken three courses in my school dealing with system design and engineering and believe that I am capable of arriving at a decent design. I recently designed a system and developed a script in python for a quizzing even at the college fest with a similar structure. It was python server mediating between flash client and a database with xml messages being sent over the network.
Ans : The major chunk of the project requires the developer to come up with the elementary design of the system.
#I have taken three courses in my school dealing with system design and engineering and believe that I am capable of arriving at a decent design.
#I recently designed a system and developed a script in python for a quizzing even at the college fest with a similar structure. It was python server mediating between flash client and a database with xml messages being sent over the network.
Talking of communication, I have developed a script for chatting on a LAN using Asyncore module in python, so not a lot of time would go into refurbishment of the basics.
#Talking of communication, I have developed a script for chatting on a LAN using Asyncore module in python, so not a lot of time would go into refurbishment of the basics.