On behalf of Trinity College for Women, We convey our gratitude to the TNSCST, Chennai and NCSTC – New Delhi for providing partial financial assistance for that 4 day event.
4 day workshop on “Computer Learning Programme for Higher Secondary Rural Girl Students in and around Namakkal district in Tamil Nadu State”
(October 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th, 2023)
The department of Computer Science, Trinity College for Women (Arts and Science), Namakkal, in support of the Tamil Nadu State Council for Science and Technology, Government of Tamil Nadu (TNSCST), Chennai, and the National Council for Science and Technology, Government of India, New Delhi, jointly organised a 4-day event entitled ““Computer Learning Programme for Higher Secondary Rural Girl Students in and around Namakkal district in Tamil Nadu State” from October 9, 2023, to October 12, 2023 (Thursday).
On this subject, an inaugural function was held on October 9, 2023, in the Trinity Auditorium.
Mrs. Aruna Selvaraj, Executive Director of the College, inaugurated the programme. Dr. M.R. Lakshiminarayanan, principal, welcomed the gathering. Dr. Arasuparameswaran, Director – Academics, offered his felicitation address.
Dr.V. Vijayadeepa, Head, Academy of Computer Science, Muthayammal College of Arts and Science (Autonomous), A Vanetra Group of Educational Institutions, Rasipuram, Namakkal District; Mr. K. Muralidharan, Chairman and Founder, Sri Kalaimagal Technical Institutions, Namakkal, Karur, and Trichy Districts; and Dr. N. Vijayarani, Faculty of Computer Science, Namakkal Kavignar Ramalingam Government Arts College for Women, Namakkal, were the special invitees.
Nearly 700 students from Namakkal, Mohanur, Valayapatti, N. Pudupatti, Erumapatti, Sendamangalam, and its neighbouring areas took part in that 4-day awareness programme.
The faculty of Computer Science, Dr. N. Elamathi, Mrs. R. Navamani, Mr. N.S. Senthilkumar, Mrs. R. Bhuvaneswari, Mrs. A. Vijayasarathi, Mrs. S. Usharani, Mrs. S. Priya, Mrs. K. Mekala, Mrs. M. Malathi, Dr. K. Vijayakumari, Mrs. A. Kavitha, Mrs. V. Abirami, Mrs. D. Prabha, Mrs. V. Gayathri, and Mrs. P. Navajyothi handled the classes both theoretically and practically.
Computers are essential for today’s competitive world. On account of the benefit to higher secondary rural girl students in and around Namakkal District, we conducted these programs. These programmes covered various topics like the fundamentals of computers, input devices, output devices, Microsoft Word files, MS Excel format, PDF, creation and usage of email, browsing the internet, utilisation of social websites, etc. Both theory and practical classes were conducted for them.
Students and teachers participation in the 4 day computer literacy programme were as follows:-
Special Invitees
| Mr. R. Ravichandran, District Educational Officer, Namakkal Educational DistrictMr. K. Periyasamy, Deputy Inspector of Schools, Namakkal District. |
| Mrs. S. Anuradha, Teacher – Home Science, Govt. Girls Higher Secondary School, NamakkalMrs. P.R. Vijayalakshmi, Teacher – Tamil, Govt. Girls Higher Secondary School, NamakkalMrs. R. Geetharani, Teacher – Commerce, Govt. Girls Higher Secondary School, Namakkal |
| Mrs. C. Revakumari, Teacher – PG Chemistry, Govt Model Girls Higher Secondary School, MohanurMrs. S. Nagalakshmi, Teacher – PG Commerce, Govt Model Girls Higher Secondary School, MohanurMr. N. Prakash, Teacher – PG Mathematics, Govt Model Girls Higher Secondary School, Mohanur |
| Mrs. R. Saratha, Physical Director, Govt. Higher Secondary School, Nallipalayam, Namakkal NorthMrs. K. Vasanthi, Teacher – PG Tamil – Govt. Higher Secondary School, Nallipalayam, Namakkal NorthMrs. T. Vijaya, Teacher – PG English – Govt. Higher Secondary School, Nallipalayam, Namakkal NorthMrs. S. Yasmin, Teacher – PG Mathematics- Govt. Higher Secondary School, Nallipalayam, Namakkal North |
| Mrs. J. Nithya, Teacher – PG Mathematics- Govt. Higher Secondary School, Aniyapuram, NamakkalMrs. R. Angayarkanni – PG Tamil – Govt. Higher Secondary School, Aniyapuram, NamakkalMrs. P. Sasikala – PG English – Govt. Higher Secondary School, Aniyapuram, Namakkal |
| Mrs. S. Geetharani – PG Computer Science – Govt. Higher Secondary School, Valayapatti, NamakkalMrs. K. Banumathi – PG English – Govt. Higher Secondary School, Valayapatti, Namakkal |
| Mrs. S. Vimala – PG English – Govt. Higher Secondary School, Palapatti, NamakkalMrs. P. Jayalakshmi – PG Mathematics – Govt. Higher Secondary School, Palapatti, NamakkalMrs. J. Geetharani – PG Computer Science – Govt. Higher Secondary School, Palapatti, Namakkal |
Feedback of the Programme:-
- “Computers have become a part of our lives. Because of innovation in information technology, digital India has succeeded in our country –
Er. K. Nallusamy, Chairman, Trinity College for Women, Namakkal
- “Information technology is integrated with all the fields. This type of computer literacy programme can help us with our growth.” –
Mrs. Aruna Selvaraj, Executive Director, Trinity College for Women, Namakkal
Studying computer fundamentals is necessary. You learn this computer training programme apart from your degree subject. At present, all the examinations are conducted by the government and private sectors through the online. You have to utilise this opportunity –
Dr. M.R. Lakshiminarayanan, Principal, Trinity College for Women, Namakkal
We learn a skilled craft through our hands; we don’t have to worry; we agree. Namakkal Kavignar: (கைத்தொழில் ஒன்றை கற்றுக்கொள் கவலை உனக்கில்லை ஒத்துக்கொள் – நாமக்கல் கவிஞர்) Namakkal Kavignar, I pointed out that proverb in his lyrics. Today, the world is a computer world. This computer training programme will be helpful for all the participants –
Mr. Kai Periyasamy, Deputy Inspector of Schools, Namakkal District
- Today’s younger generations are very interested in utilising Android mobile phones. They focus only on entertainment activities. As the special invitee of this programme, I ask all the students’ participants to kindly utilise this type of computer literacy programme for their own growth –
Dr. V. Vijayadeepa, Special Invitee, Head of Academy of Computer Science, Muthayammal College of Arts and Science (Autonomous), A Vanetra Group of Educational Institutions, Rasipuram, Namakkal District
- As the coordinator of this four-day computer literacy programme, I convey my gratitude to the Tamil Nadu State Council for Science and Technology, Chennai, and the National Council for Science and Technology, New Delhi for providing partial financial assistance to conduct this programme in our Institution.
Dr. K. Vijayakumari, Programme Coordinator and Assistant Professor in Computer Science, Trinity College for Women, Namakkal
- Most of the students who are studying at our school are from rural areas. It is very useful to them. It is commendable that these classes were conducted both in practical and theoretical terms –
Mrs. J. Nithiya, Post Graduate Assistant, Mathematics, Thiru N.S. Arumuga Udaiyar Government Higher Secondary School, Aniyapuram, Mohanur Taluk, Namakkal District
- This computer training programme is very useful to our students. The staff members of Computer Science at Trinity College for Women have taken classes neatly and nicely. Their presentation was very good. On behalf of our school, we communicate our thankfulness to them. –
Mrs. J. Geetharani, Postgraduate Assistant, Computer Science, Government Higher Secondary School, Palapatti, Mohanur Taluk, Namakkal
- The computer training was very beneficial to all the students who attended the classes. Every year, we expect this type of programme to be conducted at the college.
Mr. N. Prakash, Teacher, PG Mathematics, Government Model Girls Model Higher Secondary School, Mohanur, Namakkal District
- This 4-day computer training programme was very advantageous to our students’ community. Every year, to execute this type of programme for the benefit of plus 1 and plus 2 students.
Ms. T. Kaviya, XII Std., (Arts and Computer-Group), Government Model Girls Higher Secondary School, Mohanur,
Namakkal District
- I belong to Sarkar Vazhavandhi village in Mohanur Taluk, Namakkal District. Basically, for the past 6 decades, our family members have been in the agriculture profession. I am going to become the first graduate in my family. I learned a lot through this programme. I convey my special thanks to all the organisers. –
Ms.S. Rohini, XII Std., (Arts and Computer Group), Government Higher Secondary School, Palapatti, Mohanur Taluk, Namakkal District.
- These four-day programmes are not enough to learn the computer. We need at least 10 days to train for this course.
Ms. R. Banupriya, XII Std., (Arts and Computer Group), Government Higher Secondary School, Valayapatti, Mohanur Taluk, Namakkal District
- The programme organisers have accurately and promptly conducted that programme. Hospitality and food are both very excellent. I communicate thanks to all the organisers.
Ms. T. Renuka (XII Std., Bio-Science), Government Girls Higher Secondary School, Namakkal
· We learned more information through this training programme like creating, sending, and checking emails, in particular. Apart from that, we gathered the techniques for uploading and downloading documents. I give my thanks to all the teachers. –
Ms. P. Jayasri, XII Std. (Arts and Computer Group), Thiru N.S. Arumuga Udaiyar Government Higher Secondary School, Aniyapuram, Mohanur Taluk, Namakkal District
- I am living with my parents and my older brother. My brother is studying in Plus 2 at the Government Higher Secondary School at Valayapatti. I am pursuing Plus 1, and I study at the same school. I got this opportunity to attend this programme. But my brother is not getting a chance to take part. My elder brother asked me why there was no opportunity for boy students. In the future, kindly invite all the students, both boys and girls.
Ms. S. Boomika, XII-Std. (Arts and Computer-Group), Government Higher Secondary School, Valayapatti, Mohanur Taluk, Namakkal District
- This type of computer literacy programme will be executed on our school campus for the sake of all students at our school.
Ms. V. Deepika, XI Std. (Arts and Computer Group), Thiru N.S. Arumuga Udaiyar Government Higher Secondary School, Aniyapuram, Mohanur Taluk, Namakkal District
- I don’t use computers more often. But I studied more through this programme, viz., computer typing, image creation, MS Word, MS XL, MS PDF, etc.
Ms. B.H. Harini, XI Std. (Agri. Group), Government Higher Secondary School, Nallipalayam, Namakkal North
Our school teachers also took part with us, and they gave us encouragement and motivation. –
Ms. S. Sowmiya, XI Std. (Agri. Group), Thiru N.S. Arumuga Udaiyar Government Higher Secondary School, Aniyapuram, Mohanur Taluk, Namakkal District
Participation certificates given to all the participants. Apart from that, lunch was also provided to them.
On behalf of the management of Trinity Academy, special buses have operated for the benefit of all the participants for those 4 days.
