Lighting the traditional oil lamp by the chief guest ANCMV Vice Principle
Mr Sarath.
Welcome speech by Mr Deepal Sooriyarachchi Introduction to the workshop by
KLN Subgroup member Mr. Dunken. He explained the importance of computer skills
and introduced the KLN sub
group as friends ANCMV students.
9.30 a.m.. Introduction to computer basics and how computers work Objective:
To explain the basics and thus to eliminate the inbuilt fear of computers
- Hardware, principles, Operating Systems, Software
10.30 a.m. Introduction to Database Management Systems
Objective: To show that Data base management systems are not only for companies
but useful computer tools for anyone to organize their work more efficiently.
Explanations and discussion on the needs and uses of Databases and Data base
management systems. This was followed by a practical session in MS
Access.
1- 2 p.m: Lunch
KLN Subgroup review students' feedback to improve the rest of the
program.
2 p.m.- Basics of MS PowerPoint
Objective: To show computers can be fun to use.
Uses of Power Point presentations, using multimedia.
3p.m.
Hardware practicals, Components of a computer, Understanding errors,
assembling a computer
Objective: To show what the parts of a computer and that even without
a University degree that one could easily become a Hardware technician.
4p.m - 5 p.m.
Wrap up session with a friendly discussion. LAcNet Vision and history.
5PM End of the 1st day workshop with Students
Debriefing with Mr. Deepal. Assess problems in computers donated by
LAcNet.
Day II program was reviewed after reading students' feedback and
understanding their level of competence.