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<font size="4"><center><span style="color:blue">'''Detailed Steps to be followed by the Organiser '''</span></center></font>
<font size="4"><center><span style="color:blue">'''for ProgramEasy Training Programme'''</span></center></font>


====<span style="background-color: #FFFF00">'''''Organiser should thoroughly understand the implementation schedule'''''</span>==== 

<span style="background-color: #FFFF00">'''''of the training programme, as given below:'''''</span>


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| style="background-color:#efefef;border:1pt solid #000000;padding-top:0cm;padding-bottom:0cm;padding-left:0.173cm;padding-right:0.191cm;"| '''Duration'''
| style="background-color:#efefef;border:1pt solid #000000;padding-top:0cm;padding-bottom:0cm;padding-left:0.173cm;padding-right:0.191cm;"| '''For First Time Learners'''
| style="background-color:#efefef;border:1pt solid #000000;padding-top:0cm;padding-bottom:0cm;padding-left:0.173cm;padding-right:0.191cm;"| '''Duration'''
| style="background-color:#efefef;border:1pt solid #000000;padding-top:0cm;padding-bottom:0cm;padding-left:0.173cm;padding-right:0.191cm;"| '''For Learners with prior knowledge of using other versions of these software'''

|-
| style="background-color:#cccccc;border:1pt solid #000000;padding-top:0cm;padding-bottom:0cm;padding-left:0.173cm;padding-right:0.191cm;"| x to y hours


'''OR'''


4 weeks + 1 day for assessements

(1 series in 2 weeks)

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# C and C++ (using mgw compiler)
# Java (using Eclipse IDE)

| style="background-color:#cccccc;border:1pt solid #000000;padding-top:0cm;padding-bottom:0cm;padding-left:0.173cm;padding-right:0.191cm;"| x to y hours


'''OR'''


2 weeks + 1 day for assessements

(1 series per week)

| style="background-color:#ffcce6;border:1pt solid #000000;padding-top:0cm;padding-bottom:0cm;padding-left:0.173cm;padding-right:0.191cm;"| 
# C and C++ (using mgw compiler)
# Java (using Eclipse IDE)
|}



====<span style="background-color: #b3e6ff"><font size="3">'''''Organise learners into groups'''''</font></span>====

# Make a training timetable for the '''ProgramEasy package'''.
# These sessions can be phased out and scheduled as per the convenience of the Teachers, students and available lab hours.
# Get the list of all students in the school who will be participating in the training from the school authorities and share it with the ST Coordinator.
# Separate the students into 2 batches
#* Those who are first-time learners
#* Those who already know how to use computers a little (at least basic navigation on the desktop)
# Follow-up with the Principal for purchase of headphones before the training begins.



====<span style="background-color: #b3e6ff"><font size="3">'''''Registering on the website'''''</font></span>====

'''Organiser should'''

# Go to http://spoken-tutorial.org and click on''''' Register'''''
# Fill the details and click on''''' Submit''''' button
# Check their registered email-id Inbox for a notification mail
# Complete the formalities as given in the notification mail



====<span style="background-color: #b3e6ff"><font size="3">'''''Add me as an Organiser'''''</font></span>====

'''Organiser should'''

# Login with their''' username''' and''' password'''
# Click on “'''''Software Training'''''” tab and then on “'''''Training Dashboard'''''” option
# Click on “'''''Add me as an organiser'''''” and fill all the details
# Inform the ST Coordinator to authenticate him/her
# Once again, check their registered email-id Inbox for a notification mail
# Once again, complete the formalities as given in the notification mail



====<span style="background-color: #b3e6ff"><font size="3">'''''Master Batch upload and Training Workshop Request'''''</font></span>====

'''Organiser should'''

# Create separate CSV files for each batch of learners, in the following format
#* '''''First Name, Last Name, email-id, Gender'''''
#* '''Shanta, Tiwari, tiwarishanta123@gmail.com, Female'''
#* Column headings are not to be filled and only the data is required
# Check for incorrect entries'' (extra spaces, extra characters, tab, Enter, etc…).''
# Upload the CSV files using “Organiser” login.
# Raise a request for training for a particular''' Software Course''' (FOSS) for each batch of learners, as explained in steps 6, 7, 8 below.
# Click on “'''School/Vocational Training request summary'''” link.
# Click on “'''Add Training Workshop Request'''” (blue button) at the top.
# '''Fill all the fields''' as mentioned below-
#* In “'''Training Type'''”, once again choose “'''School'''” or “'''Vocational'''” as applicable
#* Next, browse and upload the''' CSV file''' created earlier
#* In “'''Course/Stream'''”, choose the''' Software Course''' from the drop-down list
#* Then choose the''' Training Date'''
#* Lastly, choose the''' language''' in which the participants will learn the''' Software Course''' (FOSS) and click on “'''Submit'''” button.
# Raise a request for training for each''' Software Course''' for each batch of learners. This is a one-time entry.
# Inform the ST Coordinator so that he/she can accept the Training Request.
# Mark the attendance for each batch of students. Once again, this is a one-time activity.
# Understand clearly that only those students whose attendance is marked and who have a valid email-id, will receive e-certificates at the end of the training programme.



====<span style="background-color: #b3e6ff"><font size="3">'''''Machine readiness before the training sessions begin'''''</font></span>====

'''Organiser should'''

# Download the required content from the website. Refer to this link for details
# Choose the''' Software Courses''' as per the hourly/weekly table on page 1 of this document
# Unzip the downloaded folder and copy-paste on all machines. After doing so, they should have a folder named “'''spoken'''” on all the machines
# Download and install the software as per the instructions given in the individual''' Installation Sheets'''. For details, contact the ST Coordinator over the phone. Alternately, wherever feasible, request the ST Coordinator to send someone to do the installation
# Understand that''' Firefox''' or''' Google Chrome''' web browsers are preferable for playing the tutorial
# Understand that''' Firefox''' or''' Google Chrome''' web browsers will be used in offline mode only and that Internet connectivity is not required
# Ensure that headphones are available - one for each learner OR on a twin-sharing basis
# Listen to some audio on each machine to check if the headphones are working
# Ensure that the [http://process.spoken-tutorial.org/images/5/58/Machine-Readiness.pdf Machine Readiness Document] is duly completed and signed by the “Organiser” and handed over to ST Coordinator before/soon after the Training sessions begin
# Take prints or photo-copies of the''' Instruction Sheet''' for each''' Software Course''' from the''' Trainer's Kit''' given to them – one for each learner – before the Training sessions begin



====<span style="background-color: #b3e6ff"><font size="3">'''''Before the first training session'''''</font></span>====

'''Organiser should do the following before the first training session:'''

# Open the “'''spoken'''” folder that was copy-pasted on any one machine
# Locate''' readme.txt''' file and read it
# Locate the''' Instruction Sheet''' and read it
# Understand the importance of''' Instruction Sheet''' and read it at least once before the Training session starts
# Locate''' index.html''' and open it in the browser in offline mode. (No internet is required)
# Understand the importance of opening the''' index.html''' file in''' Firefox''' or''' Google Chrome''' web browsers
# Observe that''' Side-by-Side learning method''' video opens, by default, on the screen
# Select the prefered language to watch''' Side-by-Side learning method''' video in the drop-down above and understand the self-learning methodology



====<span style="background-color: #b3e6ff"><font size="3">'''''Typical training sessions'''''</font></span>====

'''Organiser should ensure that the following steps are followed by all the students during the Training sessions:'''

# Open the “'''spoken'''” folder that was copy-pasted on their machine.
# Locate''' readme.txt''' file and read it
# Locate the''' Instruction Sheet''' and read it once
# Understand the importance of''' Instruction Sheet'''
# Locate''' index.html''' and open it in the Firefox or Google Chrome web browsers in offline mode. (No internet is required)
# Understand the importance of opening the''' index.html''' file in the browser
# Observe that''' Side-by-Side learning method''' video opens, by default, on the screen
# Select the preferred language to watch''' Side-by-Side learning method''' video in the drop-down above and understand the self-learning methodology
# Then begin with the first tutorial
# Practise the tutorial using side-by-side methodology
# Attempt the end-of-tutorial assignment in each tutorial for mastery of that topic



====<span style="background-color: #b3e6ff"><font size="3">'''''Training session duration'''''</font></span>====

'''Organiser should understand that:'''

# The students can complete one''' Software Course''' in 1 week, as per the recommended schedule
# Typically, in a one-hour session, a Teacher can complete 2 tutorials thoroughly. So, a week is sufficient to complete all the topics in a particular''' Software Course''' in the''' ProgramEasy package'''
# He/she may schedule 1hour sessions for 3/4 days of the week OR 2 hour sessions for 2/3 days of the week, for the students
# Students should be advised to do self revision of the remaining topics, if a particular''' Software Course''' cannot be completed in one week, due to any reason



<center><span style="background-color: #FFFF00">'''This completes ProgramEasy Training programme.'''</span></center>



====<span style="background-color: #b3e6ff"><font size="3">'''''Before administering the online test'''''</font></span>====

'''Organiser should'''

# Nominate one person from their own school/organisation to be the '''Invigilator''' for the online tests
# Understand that ''' C, C++ and Java Online Assessment Tests''' should be administered to all students under the supervision of the  '''Invigilator''' 
# Understand that the tests will be auto-evaluated and the grades of each student will be provided on the Dashboard
# Understand that all students who pass the Tests will receive''' Completion certificates.'''
# Understand that certificates will be available online only. No hard-copies will be provided


====<span style="background-color: #b3e6ff"><font size="3">'''''Add me as invigilator'''''</font></span>====

'''Invigilator should'''

# Register himself /herself on the Spoken Tutorial website by following the steps in <span style={"background-color: #FFFF00"} {"color:blue"}>[[#Registering on the website | Registering on the website]]</span>
# Login with their''' username''' and''' password'''
# Click on “'''''Software Training'''''” tab and then on “'''''Training Dashboard'''''” option
# Click on “'''''Add me as an invigilator'''''” and fill all the details
# Inform the ST Coordinator to authenticate him/her
# Once again, check their registered email-id Inbox for a notification mail
# Once again, complete the formalities as given in the notification mail

====<span style="background-color: #b3e6ff"><font size="3">'''''Raise Test request'''''</font></span>====

'''Organiser should'''

# Raise a Test request for a particular''' Software Course''' (FOSS) for each batch of learners, as explained in steps 3, 4, 5 below.
# Click on “'''New Test Request'''” link.
# '''Fill all the fields''' as mentioned below-
#* In “'''Test Category'''”, choose the''' Software Course''' from the drop-down list
#* In '''"Invigilator"''', choose the name of the '''"Invigilator"''' from the drop-down list
#* In '''"Department"''', choose the '''"Department"''' from the drop-down list
#* Then choose the''' Date''' for the Test
#* In “'''FOSS'''”, choose the''' Software Course''' for the Test, from the drop-down list
#* Lastly, click on “'''Submit'''” button.
# Raise a request for training for each''' Software Course''' for each batch of learners. This is a one-time entry.
# Inform the ST Coordinator so that he/she can accept the Training Request.


====<span style="background-color: #b3e6ff"><font size="3">'''''On the Test Day'''''</font></span>====

'''''Marking the attendance on the Test Day'''''

'''Invigilator should'''
# Login with their''' username''' and''' password'''
# Click on “'''''Software Training'''''” tab and then on “'''''Training Dashboard'''''” option
# Click on '''Ongoing Test'''
# Click on '''View Participant Attendance'''
# Check the '''Status''' column and see if the status says '''Ready for test'''
# Check the identity of the students who are actually present and mark the attendance for those students only in the checkbox that is seen in the second column
# Click on the “'''Submit'''” button above the text '''"Step 2"'''
# Please note: '''Invigilator '''should not click on '''Close the Test''' button till the test is over


'''''Closing the Test'''''

'''When the test is over, the Invigilator should'''
# Go to their '''View Participant Attendance''' page
# Now, click on '''Close the Test''' button
# Lastly, logout


'''''After the Test is closed'''''

'''Organiser should'''

# Login with their''' username''' and''' password'''
# Click on “'''''Software Training'''''” tab and then on “'''''Training Dashboard'''''” option
# Click on “'''School/Vocational Training request summary'''” link.
# Click on “'''Completed'''" tab
# Under '''Participant Count''' column, he/she can see the total count of students who attempted the Test and the total count of students in that batch
# Next to the count, he/she can see the "'''Download Certificate'''" link.  Click on that link
# The list of students will be displayed along with their scores and "'''Certificate'''" link  
# Click on that link to view/download the individual certificates
# Individual students can also view/download their individual certificate by logging in to their Student Dashboard