A Story : I liked your Like. ✔☺

 

September 2000

I was a Computer Science Lecturer for Degree & PG Students at S Ch College in Maddirala. 

 

For BCA final year Students, there were two Computer Lab subjects, for the academic year.  One of them was Project work. 

One day, I went to their classroom; and explained the Project execution plan to them.  I have observed doubtfulness 🤔 in their faces, as this Project work subject was different, from their regular studies.  There was only one question was arisen, in most of them; i.e., Which Project, do we need to (select to) do ? 

I have started clarifying their doubts.  Few of them were… … …

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🤔 Students’ Question:  Sir…!  For the Project work, is there any specific programming language, do we need to select ? 

😊 My Answer:  Your wish.  It can be one programming language or many.  You can select the programming languages from your BCA subjects, or you can learn newly; to execute your project.  If you select programming languages from your BCA subjects, the concepts can be existing or new. 

Ultimately, the selection of the programming language(s) and their concepts, is based on the execution of the required features, for the project, in a convenient way.  

With this Project work, you are going to learn, beyond your NoteBooks 📝, by yourself.  And also, you can get help from Lecturers (internally/externally), Classmates, Batchmates, Seniors, PG Students, etc.  Finally, it’s your responsibility to complete the project. 

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🤔 Next… Question:  Sir…!  What is the size of the Team; and who are the Team members ? 

😊 My Answer:  That’s your wish.  The Team can be with one person; or you can select your Team members, whoever you feel good.  But, each and every Team member involvement is important; and also, each Team member need to gain the knowledge, for the execution of the Project, independently.  Team Lead title is only for the Point of Contact, for the entire Team.  Each Team member need to be ready to take up Lead position, at any time.  

For example, in a Cricket Team, Team Captain is also need to be a Player, as similar as each and every Team Player. 

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🤔 Next… Question:  Can we select the Project that was already completed by others. 

😊 My Answer:  The selection of the Project is completely your choice.  You can select, if you are planning to upgrade the existing Project; i.e., as a Migration Project, or adding new features with any design changes.  But, you need to have complete knowledge about the existing Project, for further modifications/debug/execution. 

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🤔 Next… Question:  Migration Project means what ? 

😊My Answer:  The development of the same Project in different Programming Language(s); as an upgradation.  In fact, Migration Project is mostly difficult than new Project; i.e., due to dependencies; and also, the selection of new concepts or programming languages, that need to be better than the existing programming languages.  Few times, it simplifies existing concepts, or you may need to redevelop/redesign. 

For example, if the existing Project was implemented in C language, and you want to upgrade it to C++.  You will get lot of features, for the simplification.  But, for GUI (Graphical User Interface) Projects, there will be more features in VB (Visual Basic) programming language, than in C and C++. 

So, selection of the Programming languages is very important. 

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At last, I said “Any more doubts ❓”.  Entire classroom was silent. 

 

Then, I said “You can come with your doubts, even later. 

          If you don’t get idea about any Project Topic, you can tell me.  I can assign a Project for you. 

Finally, I want to suggest you all… … … do your Project by yourself.  So that, you can gain knowledge, as similar as PG Students.  You can review Books/Projects 📚 in the Libraries, for reference. 

Now, you are all need form Teams; and come with your Project Topic, team-wise.”. 

 

During their Computer Lab hours, Students’ have given their Team details. 

 

I have started visiting each and every Team individually; by asking details of their Project; and clarifying their doubts.  At that time, few Teams have asked my suggestions in finalizing their Project Topic, from few different Project ideas.  By end of the day, I have visited 5 Teams, out of the total 10 Teams.  In that, there were also one member Teams.  Then, Students were moving out of the Computer Lab, for the day. 

I felt that this batch is very sharp ⭐.  They were ready at any time; and up to date.  ✔

 

Later, I have observed that one Team (from remaining 5 Teams) was coming towards me, to meet me.  By seeing them, I said “Today, these 5 Teams are completed.  Tomorrow, I will meet your Team.”.  

By listening to me, they felt very happy😊; and said “Sir… … …!  Not for that.  … … … … …  We wanted to say that … … … … …  We like you.”. 

I questioned them as “Why, and for what ?”. 

Team Leader Mr. Jilaani said “Sir…!  This complement is not for getting impression from you.  These words are straight from our heart.  We want to tell you, what we felt.”. 

Then, I said “But… regarding for what ?”. 

 

Mr. Jilaani said “Sir…!  When a Lecturer makes an announcement, the information is not reaching to all Students.  Few times, we don’t know… what was happening in the Class ?  Few times, we get information at last minute or even after deadline.  We always need to keep an ear explicitly/externally frequently.  It is very difficult for us, when we are executing our task (Lab work) with concentration.  In fact, most of our Lab time is wasted, in collecting information from others.   😞

But, you are different; and extremely great.  😊 

If you make an announcement, you are verifying with each and every Team, personally, to know their understanding, and then clarifying their doubts. 

Even today, as our general habit, we have collected information 📝 from those 5 Teams, after your visit.”. 

 

Then, I said “So, what is your understanding with that information ?, now.”. 

Mr. Jilaani said “Sir…!  In those 5 Teams, some of them are not having answers to your questions.  We have noted 📝 them also.  Tomorrow, we will be ready with answers, to all your questions. 

We want to say that we need not worry, now onwards… … as you are with us. 😊

Tomorrow onwards, we can concentrate completely in execution of the Project.”. 

Then, I said “Very Good.  Now, I liked your Like.  😊  All the best...!”. 

 

Next day, I have visited remaining 5 Teams.  Out of the 10 Teams, two Teams have requested Project Topic from me.  I have given Project Topics for them. 

Later, I have observed that Students were stopped moving in the Computer Lab; and completely spending their time in completion of their Projects, with concentration. 

Each and every Team member is gaining the knowledge, independently. 

 

October 2000

 

Few Teams have selected Programming languages from their academic Subjects, but learned new concepts; and few Teams have selected new programming languages, learned all necessary concepts; while implementation of their Projects. 

 

November 2000

 

Thus, all Teams were perfect, and in final phase of completion of their Projects.   ✔

 

December 2000 

 

Students have started preparation of their Project reports.  📚 

In last week, I have invited Principal to the Computer Lab, to show the Students’ Projects. 

Principal was visited each and every Team; saw every Project.  He felt very happy😊, by seeing Students performance, in execution of the each and every Project, by their own. ✔

 

2003 – 2004

 

Later, this Class Students met me in the College/Hometown; and said “Sir…!  While execution of the Project, we have learned lot of things (New Programming languages and new concepts by referring Books; Identification of new concepts that are suitable for the Project; Finding alternative ways in case of unsuitability; Verification before implementation; Design; Debugging; Project report preparation; Self-Study; Team work; etc.), under your guidance; during our BCA Degree study itself.  That helped us very much, later, during our PG study.  Now, PG (including Project work) became very simple, for our classmates.  So, we still like you.”.  😊

 

I just smiled, and said “I liked your Like.”.  ✔😊

2005 ... ... ... 

 

Later, few more Students contacted me; and said "We got jobs.  We have referred your notes, during our job work also.  So, we still like you.”.  😊

 

I just smiled, and said “I liked your Like.”.  ✔😊

2016

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A Story : Digital Transformation 🖥 : 'Principal new ORDERs' & 'Proud moments'

Non-Teaching Staff are hidden pillars of the Educational Institute.  They work hardly without seeking any recognition/reputation.  Most of them stay with the Educational Institute throughout their life.  

Here, I am happy to introduce some of the best Non-Teaching Staff, in my life.  

 

October 2000 

 

I was a Computer Science Lecturer for Degree and PG Students, at S Ch College, in Maddirala.  

 

Mrs. Aruna was a Non-Teaching Staff in our College. 

One day, she came to our Computer Lab; and said “Sir…!  Our Principal asked me to get this ‘University Letter’ to be typed in Computer and bring the printout.  I am trying to get it completed with our Lecturer’s help, since two days.  But, almost all Lecturers are busy with their class-work.  Can you help me …!”. 

I said “Yes… Madam!  It’s true. 

I too have to go to the class within 10 minutes.  I am getting ready. 

It’s a surprising matter that you are trying for it, since two days. 

But, it’s very simple task.  Why can’t you do it ?”. 

She said “I don’t know anything about Computer.”. 

I said “These are very simple things.  I can explain, if you want to know…!”. 

She said “I came to know that I need to visit some Computer Institute externally, to learn about Computer.”.  

I said “There is another way…  You can also learn along with your work.”. 

She was very much excited 😊; and said “Can I learn ?  Is it easy ?”. 

I said “Microsoft makes everything simple. 

Learning Computer is as simple as making your favorite dish. 

Do you want to start, now ?”. 

She was very happy with my question.  Immediately, she said “Yes…  Sir…!”.  ☺

I asked her to sit in front of a Computer. 

There were few more Lecturers around us.  But, everyone was getting ready for going to their Class. 

She sat in front of a Computer. 

By showing Computer’s ON button, I asked her to press it. 

She pressed Computer’s ON button.  Then there was a big sound… DAAM…!  💥

Madam worried; and looked at me, then said “What happened…  Sir…?”. 🤔

I was smiled 😊; and said “That sound is not from Computer.  One of our Lecturers has made it.”. 

With slightly upset, she looked at back; and said “Sir…!  I am learning Computer newly.  But, you are making fun…?”. 

I said “He is also an old Student of this College.  So, he is privileged to do it.”. 

[ Both Prof. Nageshwara Rao and Prof. Ramesh S are classmates in this College, during their studies.  Now, they both became colleagues.  Both are having habit of making environment funny.  Prof. Nageshwara is a Cricket-lover.  So, he always speaks in Cricket language. ] 

Then, Prof. Nageshwara came front; and said “Sir catched perfectly. 

Sorry Madam…!  I am just kidding…! 

Learning Computer is as simple as doing Fielding.  Please carryon.”. 

Prof. Ramesh said “Madam…!  After becoming Lecturer also, he is behaving as a Student.”. 

Then, all were laughed a lot. 

Then, I said “Topic is getting diverted.”.  Then, all were kept quite silent. 

 

Madam was listening carefully with my Lecture. 

I said “Madam…!  Initially, you can note down all points to get remember.  Once you are on track, you will understand very easily. 

Whenever you have questions, you can make a note.  You can take the help from any one of our Lecturers, based on their availability.”. 

She said “Sure.  Sir…!”. 

I have explained Microsoft Windows and Word to her. 

Then, Madam was typing the ‘University Letter’. 

I said “I am going to the class. 

Another Lecturer is coming from his class, now.  He can help you.”. 

She said “Yes.  Sir…!”. 

 

After an hour, I came from the Class. 

She has completed typing work. 

I have verified the document; and modified the Font and alignment.  I have selected ‘Comic Sans MS’ Font for the entire Letter; and selected another (connected alphabets) Font at Principal signature. 

She said “Generally, we select Type-Writer Font.  Is it fine changing the Font ?”. 

I said “These are Computer days. 

Type-Writer is having only one Font.  Computer has many Fonts. 

As well as, text is readable, it’s fine to change the Font.”. 

She asked me reason for selecting particular ‘Comic Sans MS’ Font.

I said “It looks very nice and artistic; and also, slightly similar to connected alphabets.”. 

Then, she took a (draft) Print; and went to get approval from Principal. 

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After seeing the Letter, Principal said “Oh.  Can we change the model of alphabets like this ?”. 

She said “Yes.  Sir…!  In Computer language, it is called as a Font.”. 

Principal said “Well done…! 

Now onwards, you make sure all College Correspondence (letters) should be in Computer printed.”. 

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She came back to Lab; and said “Sir…!  Principal made an ORDER by seeing this task.”. 

I said “Oh.  You got an appreciation from Principal, with your first task.  Great Madam…!”. 

Our Department Staff appreciated her, with claps. 

She said “Thank you very much, for your help.  Sir…!”. 

Then onwards, she was taking care of College Correspondence related matters. 

[ Later, she was also started selecting same ‘Comic Sans MS’ Font for her Computer work; and nicknamed it as “Sir Font”.  Because of her compliment, the Font’s nickname became very popular, than it’s original name; in our College. 

Generally, nickname becomes very popular than original name, in College life. ]

 

August 2002

 

One day, our College Electrician Mr. Murali was in Computer Lab. 

I said “In our College, we have only one Inkjet Printer.  Now, it is in another Lab. 

But there is a TVS Dot Matrix Printer also… in our College.  It was purchased in 1991, during our College opening.  It’s working fine. 

Can you verify with Prof. YagnaNaaraayana; and bring it to our Lab.  We need at least one Printer in our Lab.”.  

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Mr. Murali met Prof. YagnaNaaraayana; and brought the Printer.  He attached the printer to a Computer. 

[ In those days, Computer Operating System was Windows ME. 

Generally, all features of the device may (not) work with default driver.  Most of the time, we need to install device driver explicitly.  Device manufacturer provides the original driver. ]

Mr. Murali said “Sir…!  How to check this Printer, now ?”.

I said “It needs Ribbon, Device Driver, and Paper; to make it work.”. 

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On my request, Prof. YagnaNaaraayana came to our Lab; and said “You can get Ribbon from a shop in our hometown, by specifying printer’s name.  It’s not costly. 

I will try find original device driver from TVS website.  Due to lack of internet, I may need one week time. 

Meanwhile, you can try with the default driver.  There is one default driver in Windows printers’ drivers list.  It works for only Text, but not Images.”. 

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Next day, Mr. Murali bought Printer’s Ribbon, with College Admin approval. 

I have made a sample Word document with a paragraph.  I asked Mr. Murali to verify it with each printer’s driver.  After careful observation, he has identified the suitable default driver; and noted it.  Then, Printer was working fine (for text), with default driver. 

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Next week, Prof. YagnaNaaraayana brought a CD (with Printer's latest Driver) and a Marker Pen.  He noted both ‘default and original’ driver names on printer, with the Marker Pen. 

Thus, Printer was working perfectly, for both text and image. 

Prof. YagnaNaaraayana said “TVS is a great company.  TVS Dot Matrix Printer is working perfectly, even after 10 years; and its maintenance is also very simple; i.e., Ribbon is not costly.  We can get latest driver from TVS website, at any time.  I have downloaded latest Printer Driver; and made a CD.”. 

I said “Thank you very much for your help.  Sir…!”. 

[ Prof. YagnaNaaraayana brings perfection to any request/task. ] 

 

September 2002

 

One day, I went to College Office room.  During the conversation with our College Admin Mr. Moorti; he said “Sir…!  I want to know certain possibilities with Computer. 

Every year, we need to send ‘Students (Admission) Report’ to University.  As of now, we are doing everything with a Type-Writer.  There is a lot of work, we are retyping and also with Carbon papers. 

I came to know that we can save the data in Computer, and retrieve it whenever required.  Can you help us in this matter.”. 

I said “Sir…!  Your understanding is correct.  Even we can do better than that. 

If we store the data initially, the same data can be saved, retrieved, updated, modified, recreated as many times as required, without Carbon papers.  Even we can make corrections without whitener.”. 

Office Typist Mrs. Nageshwari was also joined with us; and said “Yes.  Sir…!  I too came to know that.”. 

Mr. Moorti said “Mrs. Aruna will come to your Lab, with required documents.  Can you help us in this matter.”. 

I said “Sure.  Sir…!”. 

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Next day, Mrs. Aruna came with A3 sheets and Students Registry.  Mr. Murali was also with us.  I have explained to them about Printer settings, for A3 sheet printing. 

We have made a sample draft copy.  Mr. Murali took it to Mr. Moorti for review.  Mr. Moorti was very happy by seeing the draft. 

Then, Mrs. Aruna was taking care of the remaining task.  Mrs. Nageshwari was also joined with her, whenever possible.  Frequently, Mr. Moorti was also visited our Lab, to know the progress.  We have arranged one separate Computer with UPS, for them. 

[ Initially, they have entered three years Students’ data in Computer.  Next year onwards, First Year and Second Year Students information was recreated and modified, as Second Year and Third Year Students. 

Finally, one month Type-Writer’s hard-work was converted into one week Computer’s smart-work. ]  ☺

Mr. Moorti was very happy.  ☺

 

December 2002

 

There was College Notification about Half-Yearly exams. 

Each Faculty member have to submit (their subject related) Question paper in Office.  As of now, question papers were handwritten by all Faculty, on stencils.

But, the Paper print from ‘handwritten stencils’ was not very good. 

So, I asked with Mr. Murali “Can we print Question paper on stencil with Printer, instead of handwritten ?  Can we try ?”. 

Mr. Murali brought two stencils from Office, for verification. 

I have made a sample Word document, with half-page. 

Mr. Murali took a print on Dot Matrix Printer on stencil.  We observed impression was more on stencil, due to Printer’s Ribbon.  

Then, we thought “Why do we need Ribbon for stencil print ?  Because, Printer’s pointer is pinching on stencil directly.”.  

He lifted the Ribbon-roll up; and took the print on remaining stencil.  Now, we have observed that Font was not very clear.  I have increased the Font size to 12”.  Now, Mr. Murali took print on second stencil. 

Awesome.  Print on stencil was decent, very clean, and clear. 

[ Mr. Murali was having experiment mindset.  He always try to bring perfection in work. ]

I said “As of now, I have given Question papers on printed papers. 

Now, we can print on stencil also. 

Can you verify with Mr. Moorti, whether they need question paper in (printed) paper or (printed) stencil form.”. 

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Mr. Murali went to meet Mr. Moorti with a sample stencil. 

Mr. Moorti asked Office Staff (Mr. Shreenu and Mr. Sheshayya) to verify the sample stencil till we see the final paper print.  They confirmed the task as perfect. 

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Mr. Moorti went to meet Principal with the final (sample) printed paper. 

Principal was wondered by seeing the (computer printed stencil) work.  Then, he said “Both Print and Printed text are excellent.  Now onwards, let all Faculty members have to submit their question paper in ‘computer printed stencil’.”. 

[ I have selected our National poem as text, on that sample stencil. ]

Mr. Moorti felt very happy; and said "Another Principal ORDER.".  ☺

Mr. Murali came back to Lab; and said “To make the question papers, Mr. Moorti has selected ‘stencil print’, as better option than the direct ‘paper print’; on Printer.  To print question papers in bulk, stencil powder is cheaper, when compare to the availability of Printer’s Ribbon in our hometown.”. 

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In our next meeting with Mr. Moorti, I said “Sir…! 

Our Lab is in First floor; and Office room is in Ground Floor.  Both are not nearer.  Now a days, your (Office) Staff are coming to our Lab, frequently.

Instead of that, can we make one Computer here in Office, permanently.” 

He was surprised and impressed with my request.  He said “In fact, we need to request you, for Computer in our Office.  But, you are requesting me. 

It’s really great. 

You are not only old student of this College, but also Lecturer in this College. 

You helped us a lot, by taking many initiatives to computerize our Office work. 

We proud of you.  Sir...!”. 

I said “Thank you very much.  Sir…!”. 

Later Mr. Moorti said “But, I came to know that AC is required for Computer.  How to manage it ?  We don’t have AC in Office room.”. 

I said “Our College is built with hill-stone bricks.  Temperature is normal in all seasons.  We can manage by keeping a fan at Computer. ... ...  Mr. Murali can make all the necessary arrangements.”.  

Mr. Moorti said “Excellent.  But, after bringing Computer to here, in Office; how to do its work ?  Who will do it, here ?  We don’t know anything.  Again, we need to depend on your department.” 

I said “Office Staff Mrs. Aruna can do all Computer related work for you.”. 

     [ All of the Office (Non-Teaching) Staff are listening to our conversation. ]

Mrs. Aruna came forward and said “I can do it, now.  Sir…!”. 

Mr. Moorti was surprised by listening to her words; then, he said “Oh.  It’s really great to know.  Sir…!

She has learned Computer work.  I thought that she is only helping to communicate between us.  But, she might have given trouble to you, while learning.”. 

I said “No.  Not at all.  Sir…! 

In fact, she was learned as a Student; with concentration, obedient and perfection.  She took help from our Department Staff, based on their availability.  During Lab hours, when our Department Staff were not available, I asked a Student (who was familiar in Microsoft Word) to sit at Computer, which was beside her Computer, to help her, whenever she needs help. 

So, we never faced any difficulty in helping her.”. 

Then, Mrs. Aruna said “Sir has initiated and helped me, at each and every stage; while learning Computer.”, with Mr. Moorti. 

Mr. Moorti said “Great.  So, Madam became ‘Office Computer work’ specialist, now.”. 

Then, everyone appreciated Mrs. Aruna, with claps. 

Later, Office Staff Mr. Jilaani said “Sir…! 

Madam has learned Computer, without paying the College fees.  

We need to mention to Principal.”, with Mr. Moorti. 

Then, all were laughed a lot. 

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Mr. Murali made a cabin for Computer, at a corner of the Office room.  He has attached UPS and Printer to Computer, along with a stand-fan. 

Later, other Non-Teaching Staff members were started learning Computer from Mrs. Aruna.  Thus, she became a role model in Office Computer Work, for Non-Teaching Staff, in our College Office. 

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Kudos to

all

Teaching and Non-Teaching Staff

S Ch College, Maddirala

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Name                              :            Pronunciation

Nageshwara Rao  ( నాగేశ్వర రావు )        :            Naageashwara Raavu  

Ramesh  ( రమేష్ )                   :            Rameash   

Nageshwari  ( నాగేశ్వరి )         :            Naageashwari

Sheshayya  ( శేషయ్య )           :            Sheashayya