1) What information tools & technologies did you used to complete your CyberFair project?
We used PCs and Laptops to design the website, compile and resize photos, edit videos. Mobile Technologies were used to communicate for permissions and clicking videos and photos. Video and Still cameras were explicitly used to record proceedings, Internet for research for quiz and different data to sensitize participants and local community. Scanners for scanning feedback forms Software like Movie-maker was used to edit videos Most of these tools are present in school, some students used personal smartphones to record video or click photograph. Smartphones and PCs with internet connectivity are the most-used tools and technologies in our project.
2) In what ways did you act as "ambassadors" and spokespersons for your CyberFair project both on-line and in person.
The students took various modes of communication to get in contact with the unsung heroes – they had to take appointments through telephonic calls especially some leaders like mayor of Kolkata. Students had to take authenticity letter and explain the purpose of the interview. It was difficult to convince their unsung heroes the purpose of the interview, as they do want to come into lime light due to various personal and political reasons. But was ultimately able to convince them with numerous proofs and extensive visits. Some students had to take letters from school, authentic sources and continuous explanation of the project at different levels to different types of people. Some students contacted their seniors to get in contact with some leaders and even took the help of the faculties to get the initial information apart from social medias like face book WhatsApp etc.
A student named was even refused in a modest way and got a scolding from her parent because they felt that this project was a wastage of time for a class 10 student whose aim should be preparing for public exams rather than spending time in convincing the leaders. But she did not stop. She went back to her faculties and got the suggestions how to get in contact with those leaders through proper channel. She had to convince her parents about her intention. After the completion of the project she got lot of praises from her parents.
Class 5 dressed themselves as their own unsung heroes and spoke eloquently about themselves in front of all the students of classes 3-5 in the assembly hall. They promised to follow the footsteps of their heroes which in turn inspired the students and teachers sitting in the audience.
3) What has been the impact of your project on your community?
The project did make a difference to the students, teachers, parents and the community and to all those who visited the website.
The parent community were highly impressed by the speech of Mr. Subhash Dutta, which is evident from the feedbacks attached in the website (just a few of them could be attached due to technical reasons). Parents are now more aware of their own surroundings and doing their small bit and also making the role models for their children.
Some young scholars took up the project so seriously, they started implementing the same in their own way and started making the movement a continuous event. E.g. Students teaching and helping their house help’s offspring in their studies, giving computer training after school to the less privileged one, etc.
4) How did your project involve other members of your community as helpers and volunteers?
The students approached their neighbors, relatives, parent and even unknown people for resources. Some were not very approachable, others willingly helped the students after learning their intention of the research work.
The students approached their neighbors, relatives, parent and even unknown people for resources. Some were not very approachable, others willingly helped the students after learning their intention of the research work.
I like to thank our Principal Ma’am for being our guiding light. Special connections were made with the Alumna students, congratulating them about the good work that they are doing and have not forgotten the values infused in them by their teachers in their school days. Our ever enthusiastic teachers Ma’am Pronita Gupta, Ma’am Ganga Sinha, Ma’am Sunitha R Dey, Ma’am Santoshree Bhattacharya, Ma’am Sohini Mitra Jain, Ma'am Mitali Mukhopadhay, Ma’am Jaya Mishra, Ma’am Amritah Sen, Ma’am Sudakshina Datta, Ma’am Sanzeeda Mirza, Ms. Swati Mukherjee, Mr Dashan Singh Gill, Mr Kanak Shankar Mukherji Mr. Shrinath Verma and Mr Niladri Motilal. Last but not the least, Class 11 Web Application students whose tireless effort to compile and put up this page and all students of Lakshmipat Singhania Academy who had participated in several projects to make it a success.
A big Thank You..
5) Discoveries, Lessons and Surprises (Optional)
The members of the community ie the students, teachers, parents, neighbors’, other known members were asked to give their feedbacks about the project. We received an overwhelming response about the projects. The members which were discovered as true heroes of the society were overwhelmed that their work are being recognized. We received lots of blessings from them.
Parents have made changes in their life style and is concerned about the environment and are taking certain measures in their own ways to contribute in making the surrounding livable one.
The students of our school is more interested in the cyber world and live in virtual reality rather than reality. However while working on these project they came down to terra firma and became more empathetic. That was a great achievement for our institution. Even if one student is touched by the condition of the marginalized and start empathizing with them due to this project it will be an achievement in itself.
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