1 Service Learning Group D Mentors  Dr. M. N. Kaumal  Dr. H. R. Perera Cooperate Partner

Objectives  Introduction of a novel concept  Encourage and guide students  Introduction of educational websites  Prolonging the benefits  Utilization of IT labs donated  Development of a guide book 2

Project Planning  Communication- Stakeholders  Gantt chart  Interface  Two new subject areas were added  Recommended user-friendly educational websites  Measures to host the web site  Data collection- questionnaire  Students’ questionnaire Students’ questionnaire  Prior to the workshop  Post workshop  Teachers’ questionnaire Teachers’ questionnaire 3

Implementation  Conducting the session  Interactive sessions  Work schedule Students’ workshop 4

Implementation  Video  Introduction of “Online learning” interface  Introducing educational websites  Self-Learning guide provided  Appropriate internet connection  Q&A  Feedback questionnaire Teachers’ workshop 5

Monitoring and Controlling  Referring to Gantt chart- Actual Vs. Planned  Weekly progress report  Frequent meetings with mentors  IT lab utilization in schools 6

Project Closure  23 schools covered in 13 weeks  3099 students participated in 23 workshops  students benefited Data Entry And Analysis  Google forms-to enter data  Analyzed using Microsoft excel 7

Results Evaluated based on four perspectives 1. Level of familiarity of students 2. Attitude of students towards Online Learning 3. Effectiveness of the workshops 4. Attitude of teachers towards “online learning” 8

Major Findings  Computer literacy increases with the opportunities available to access the resources  Positive attitude of students towards new learning method  Experience in IT increases the probability of getting employed  New presentation techniques improved the effectiveness of the workshops conducted 9

IT Book  Provide fundamental knowledge required in operating a computer  Building self-confidence  For students who did not participate in workshops 10