Technology Training: MIT App Inventor

 This November, Library will be organising free training on MIT App Inventor. The programme is open to all the students of KV Kanjikode. Consent from your parent is mandatory. The live sessions will be scheduled in the evening (4.00 pm to 6:00 pm)

One batch can have up to 20 students. The selection will be on first come first serve basis. If you are interested fill the registration form available in Library Google Classroom.

Don't worry, if you are unable to join the first batch, the sessions will be made available on the Cyber Safety and Coding Club too.

If you have any queries or concerns, please feel free to contact the Librarian on Classroom, e-mail, mobile or WhatsApp.

Cyber Security Awareness Quiz on MyGov.in

 National Cyber Security Awareness Quiz

On the occasion of October being celebrated as National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM) globally, Data Security Council of India (DSCI) has decided to conduct an awareness quiz on MyGov Platform.

NCSAM is an initiative to put conscious efforts towards ensuring better cyber security hygiene and incorporate stronger security measures. Cyber Security is now a part of every individual’s life. The more connected we get, safeguarding our digital identities becomes a shared responsibility. The more we share, the more we must care!

The objective of this quiz is to spread awareness around Cyber Security Best Practices among citizens who access online services and must impart basic security hygiene to keep using Digital services securely and #StayCyberSafe.

Start Date : 27 Oct 2020, 2:00 pmEnd Date : 27 Nov 2020, 11:59 pm

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Cyber Security Quiz-MyGov Goa

Cybersecurity refers to the techniques of protecting systems, networks, and programs from digital attacks that are aimed for exploitation.

‘Cyber Security Quiz – MyGov Goa’ is an initiative of Department of Information Technology, Government of Goa. The Overall objective of the Quiz is to create awareness among citizens regarding various cyber threats and encourage them to adopt best security measures to remain safe and secure in online world.

Take the online Cybersecurity quizzes to explore what kind of threats are out there, why we need Cybersecurity, the best security measure etc.

Rewards:

E-Certificate: “Certificate of Participation” will be issued to all participants.

E-Certificate: “Certificate of Merit” will be issued to top 3 winners.

Start Date : 30 Oct 2020, 9:00 amEnd Date : 30 Nov 2020, 11:59 pm

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MIT App Inventor Training Programme

 The online training on MIT App Inventor will commence  in October 2020 after the examinations.

The number of students per batch will be limited to 25. The selection of students will be on the order of registration and submission of parental consent. 

The timing will be from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm.

The registration form is available on the Cyber Safety and Coding Club Classroom. 

Training Programmes scheduled for the month of October 2020

1. MIT App Inventor

2. Responsive Web Designing

3. PHP Web Designing

4. Google Scratch

5. Powtoon

Details and registration will be available after your examinations.

Google Scratch for Juniors - Batch 2 from 22 September 2020

 Dear Friends

For those who have missed the first batch on Google Scratch, you may join the second batch which will start from 22 September 2020 at 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm.

Interested students from Class III to VII can join the session through the Google Classroom Link of Cyber Safety and Coding Club.

In case you have any doubts, feel free to contact me.

Librarian

Google Scratch Training Programme for Students

 The Google Scratch training for the first two batches are in progress. Those who haven't get a chance to attend this batch, we will be having the next batches soon. So you can join.

Training for Class VI to VII

Training for Class III to V

Cyber security and How to be safe Online Webinar

 Cyber Peace Foundation is organising webinars on Cyber Security from 21-25 September 2020. The timing of the webinar is at 10:00 am. The webinar will be held on Zoom app.

The meeting link and passcode are available on our Cyber Safety and Coding Club classroom.

All the students are requested to join and attend the webinar.

Google Scratch Training by Adore India for Juniors

ADORE INDIA motivates the youth to identify and undertake positive activities for a better society. We are a voluntary network of University students and professionals who interact with students so that they grow and  become successful  professionals and responsible citizens.

Cyber Safety & Coding Club will be organising a training programme for the member of Cyber Safety & Coding Club Junior this month in association with Adore India. This will be a series of training on various online tools and programming skills planned for the session.

The first batch of the training programme is scheduled to commence on 14 September 2020. The training will be for 5 days and will be conducted on Google Meet from 4.00 PM to 5.00 pm. If you can attend the programme during that time, you can register by filling the form given in the classwork. Only if you can attend all the 5 days, join the programme. 

If you have difficulty to attend now, don't worry you can join the next batch on a convenient time and date.

The registration form and consent form format is uploaded on the Club Classroom. Also you will have take a print out of the consent form and get it filled and signed your parent. The consent form should uploaded to this Classroom by 10 September 2020. 

The students will be enrolled for the first batch of the above training on first-cum-first-serve basis. Late submissions may be considered only for the next batch.

eRAksha: Online Safety Awareness Challenge

 

In this globalized 21st century world,the young minds must be equipped to use the potential of new technologies for their growth and success. It is therefore the urgent need of the hour to reach out to this most responsive demographic, by engaging them in meaningful dialogue and activities which promote Digital Citizenship & Safe online Practices.

Who Can Participate?
The competitions are open for the following categories:

Category 1
Students from Schools
(Ages 10 and above)

Category 2
Students from Colleges
(Ages 17 and above)

Category 3
Teachers, Parents and Guardians

Online Cyber Safety and Coding Club

 As the Covid Lockdown is continuing, the Online Cyber Safety and Coding Club will function online now. Students are requested to contact the Librarian or Computer Teacher for joining the online Club.

The students trained under the Project "Let's be Cyber Smart" will be a part of this club who will help other students to be aware of the various online threats. The members will also get opportunities to learn various online and offline tools for animation, image editing, video editing, gaming, mobile app development, web designing and programming. You will also be getting opportunities to meet and interact with experts on Cyber Safety, Coding etc.

There will two clubs as follows

1. Junior - Classes III to VII

2. Senior - Classes VIII to XII

If you are interested to join send a message on WhatsApp to the Librarian. You can also send an email to kvklibrarian[at]gmail[dot].com

The sessions will be organised on Google Meet weekly once. 

Cyber Safety and Coding Club

 The library in association with Computer Department is going to start a Cyber Safety & Coding Club to create awareness of Cyber Safety among the students of the Vidylaya.

The students trained under the Project "Let's be Cyber Smart" will be a part of this club who will help other students to be aware of the various online threats. The members will also get opportunities to learn various online and offline tools for animation, image editing, video editing, gaming, mobile app development, web designing and programming. You will also be getting opportunities to meet and interact with experts on Cyber Safety, Coding etc.

There will two clubs as follows

1. Junior - Classes III to VII

2. Senior - Classes VIII to XII

If you are interested to join meet the Librarian.

Learn Blogging from Scratch

 The library will be organising a Online Training on Blogging on Blogger platform.

The training will be done through Google Classroom and video tutorials. Anyone interested to learn blogging can join the group. It is open to teachers and students

If you are interested, contact the Librarian for class invitation.

Prize Distribution - Inter-school Poster Design/Painting Competition

Mr. T N Unnikrishnan, SHO Kasaba Police Station Pudussery gave away the prizes and certificates to the winners of the Inter-school Poster Design/Painting Competition on 29.02.2020 in the school library at 10:30 am.

The competition was  organised by the Library and Nakshatra Balajana Sakhyam in connection with Safer Internet Day 2020. Mr. K Viswanathan, Principal I/c. KV Kanjikode welcomed the gathering. Mr. Mujib Rahiman, Librarian gave a brief overview of the competition and the project Cyber Smart.

195 students from 15 schools had participated in the competition. Best three entries in two categories i.e Junior and Senior, were given trophies and certificates, 5 consolation prizes in each category were also given.  The prizes for the competition was sponsored by M/s. Ayyappa Travels, Palakkad.

In his address, the Chief Guest stressed the importance of equipping the students on cyber security and internet safety. A computer expert himself, Sh. Unnikrishnan talked about the dangers of cyber world and the increasing cyber crimes in the country. He urged the students to learn the necessary skills to use information technology for the benefit of the society and to become good human beings.

Mr. Abdul Shumz, TGT SOST and Sahakari Nakshatra Balajana Sakhyam proposed vote of thanks.

First Prize Seniors - Niju Raj R, Class 12 B E M HSS., PALAKKAD

Second Prize Seniors - Anjanalakshmi. A. S, Class 9 Kanikkamatha Convent E. M. G. H. S. S

Third Prize Seniors - Aarya Kannan, Class 9 Kanikkamatha Convent E. M. G. H. S. S

First Prize Juniors - Gouri Viji, Class 7 Kanikkamatha Convent E. M. G. H. S. S (Teacher Receiving Prize)

Second Prize Juniors - S. Padma Sree, Class 7 GMMGHSS, Palakkad - 678001

Third Prize Juniors - Revathi. G. R, Class 8 Kanikkamatha Convent E. M. G. H. S. S

CONSOLATION Prize Seniors - SRUTHI KRISHNA, Class 9 LIONS SCHOOL

CONSOLATION Prize Seniors - Hridhya Krishna. P. U, Class 9 Kanikkamatha Convent E. M. G. H. S. S

CONSOLATION Prize Seniors - Anjana. R, Class 9 Kanikkamatha Convent E. M. G. H. S. S 

CONSOLATION Prize Seniors - Hana. A, Class 9 Kanikkamatha Convent E. M. G. H. S. S

CONSOLATION Prize Juniors - Tanvi kumari, Class 7 K V 1,palakkad

CONSOLATION Prize Juniors - Ridhya. T. S, Class 8 Kanikkamatha Convent E. M. G. H. S. S

CONSOLATION Prize Juniors - ABIDH, Class 8 GHSS KIZHAKKANCHERY

CONSOLATION Prize Juniors - Karthika. M, Class 7 Kanikkamatha Convent E. M. G. H. S. S

CONSOLATION Prize Juniors - Sreya. M,Class 6 Kanikkamatha Convent E. M. G. H. S. S

sh. TN Unnikrishnan, SHO Kasaba PS Pudussery

sh. TN Unnikrishnan, SHO Kasaba PS Pudussery

Mr. K Viswanathan, Principal I/c

Prizes

Mr. Abdul Shumz, Sahakari Nakshatra Balajana Sakhyam

Mr. Mujib Rahiman, Librarian

Photo credits: Sh. Kannan, Arya Studio, Thirunellayi

Inter-school Poster Design/Painting Contest - Results

 Winners of the Inter-school Poster Design/Painting Contest organised in connection with Safer Internet Day 2020 by the Library and Nakshatra Balajana Sakhyam Kendriya Vidyalaya Kanjikode 

SENIORS
1	Niju Raj R	12	B E M HSS., PALAKKAD
2	Anjanalakshmi. A. S	9	Kanikkamatha Convent E. M. G. H. S. S
3	Aarya Kannan	9	Kanikkamatha Convent E. M. G. H. S. S
CONSOLATION
1	Neha s	9	K V 1, Palakkad
2	Hridhya Krishna. P. U	9	Kanikkamatha Convent E. M. G. H. S. S
3	SRUTHI KRISHNA	9	LIONS SCHOOL
4	Anjana. R	9	Kanikkamatha Convent E. M. G. H. S. S
5	Hana. A	9	Kanikkamatha Convent E. M. G. H. S. S
JUNIORS
1	Gouri Viji	7	Kanikkamatha Convent E. M. G. H. S. S
2	S. Padma Sree	7	GMMGHSS, Palakkad - 678001
3	Revathi. G. R	8	Kanikkamatha Convent E. M. G. H. S. S
CONSOLATION
1	Tanvi kumari	7	K V 1,palakkad
2	Ridhya. T. S	8	Kanikkamatha Convent E. M. G. H. S. S
3	ABIDH	8	GHSS KIZHAKKANCHERY
4	Karthika. M	7	Kanikkamatha Convent E. M. G. H. S. S
5	Sreya. M	6	Kanikkamatha Convent E. M. G. H. S. S

Congratulations to all the winners!

The Prize Distribution ceremony will be held on 29 February 2020 at 10:00 am at Kendriya Vidyalaya Kanjikode
The winners are requested to report to the venue by 09:45 am.
For any clarification please contact Mr. Mujib Rahiman, Librarian at 9946152785 or Mr. Abdul Shumz, Balajana Sakhyam Coordinator at 9447226448

Safer Internet Day 2020 Celebrated

Safer Internet Day 2020 was celebrated in the Vidyalaya with a special programme in the morning assembly. It was followed by an interactive session on Cyber Security by Mr. Harish C, Cyber Expert, Cyber Cell Palakkad. The programme was organised by the Library in association with Nakshatra Balajana Sakhyam. 

Mr. Mujib Rahiman, Librarian welcomed the gathering. Mr. K Vishwanathan, I/c Principal presided over the programme. Mr. Harish interacted with students on the impact Internet and mobile technology on our lives and discussed various aspects of cyber security. He answered the queries of the students and also explained the functions and responsibilities of Cyber Cell and on reporting any cyber crimes to the Police.

Mr. Abdul Shumz, Sahakari, Balajana Sakhyam proposed vote of thanks.

       

Inter-school Painting/Poster Design Competition - Last Date to Register and Submit Your Entries

Nakshatra Balajana Sakhyam and Library KV Kanjikode is organising an Inter-school Painting/Poster Designing Competition for the students of Palakkad District under the "Let's be Cyber Smart" Project in connection with Safer Internet Day (SID) 2020.

 The last date of registering and submitting your entries is February 7

Eligibility

Students of Class VI to XII studying in any school of Palakkad District.

The competition will be held under two categories

Junior Category: Class VI to VIII

Senior Category: Class IX to XII

Theme: Internet Safety/Cyber Security for students

Inter-school Painting/Poster Design Competition

Nakshatra Balajana Sakhyam and Library KV Kanjikode is organising an Inter-school Painting/Poster Designing Competition for the students of Palakkad District under the "Let's be Cyber Smart" Project in connection with Safer Internet Day (SID) 2020.

Eligibility

Students of Class VI to XII studying in any school of Palakkad District.

The competition will be held under two categories

Junior Category: Class VI to VIII

Senior Category: Class IX to XII

Theme: Internet Safety/Cyber Security for students

Guidelines

• The painting/poster should be made on A3 size chart paper. Other size will not be accepted
• Students can use any medium
• Registration is mandatory to participate in the contest.
• There is no registration fee
• The art work must be original and a bonafide certificate from the Head of the Institution/Art Teacher stating that the work is original and independent work of the student must be attached along with the entry
• Entries without the certificate from the Head of the Institution/Art Teacher will be rejected
• A school can send all entries of their students together along with a single bonafide certificate with the list of students
• Content copies from any source will be disqualified
• The Last date of receiving the entry at KV Kanjikode is 7 February 2020

Prizes

The winners in each category will receive Trophy and Certificates of Merit

Consolation Prizes and certificates to TOP 10 the best entries from both the categories

The prizes and certificates will be distributed on 11 February 2020 during the Safer Internet Day (SID) 2020 celebration at Kendriya Vidyalaya Kanjikode

How to Submit

• Register online by clicking the link given below
• Note down the registration number allotted to you
• The registration number should be written on the backside of your chart paper in big bold letters. You should not write your name, class, school or any other identifiable information on the painting/poster. If you face any problems in registration, contact the organisers for registration
• The entries must be send to The Coordinator, SID Poster Design Contest, Kendriya Vidyalaya Kanjikode, Kanjikode West, Palakkad - 678 623 so as to reach us on or before 7 February 2020
• For any clarification or if you face any difficulty in registration you may contact Mr. Mujib Rahiman, Librarian at 9946152785 or Mr. Abdul Shumz, Balajana Sakhyam Coordinator at 9447226448

Click here to register

Hour of Code

Library is organising Hour of Code events in connection with the Computer Science Education Week joining the global movement to demystify "code", to show that anybody can learn the basics, and to broaden participation in the field of computer.

Google Scratch, MIT App Inventor, Alice 3D Programming and other activities are being introduced to the students of Class VI to X.

Students of KV Kanjikode those who have missed the previous events, may request the Librarian for an Hour of Code for your class.