Pilot Objectives

The objective of this proposal is to enhance the pace of learning occupational skills by developing multimedia enriched computerized vocational training programs targeting the illiterate and neo-literate sections of society.

To create two prepackaged computerized vocational training modules, one technical and one non-technical, in order to demonstrate the viability of computerizing current vocational training modules targeted at the illiterate and neo-literate sections of society.

Pilot Deliverables

1.                  Training Module: Non-technical - Fabric Painting (Phase I of II in a 6 month course)

·                     Technical- Plumbing (Phase I of II in a 6 month course)

·                     Video recorded lectures (Theory)

·                     Multimedia Interactive Workbook (Practicals)

·                     Virtual Workshop with Haptic Devices (Practicals- For Fabric Painting Only)

·                     Computerized Testing and Evaluation Module (Theory)

·                     Computerized Testing and Evaluation Module (Practicals)

·                     Supplemental Materials

·                     Prerequisite refresher module

2.                  Documentation of Training Modules 1 & 2

·                     Print ready User manual

·                     Print ready Training Manual

·                     Certificates for Participants

3.                  Training

·                     Training for Amrita JSS facilitators

·                     Training for 20 Amrita-JSS beneficiaries in both fields

4.                  Pilot Report

*Note that both pilot modules will be done in Malayalam, the language native to Kerala as the target population on which the pilot will be tested, have little or no fluency in the English Language.

PILOT PROJECT ON DEVELOPMENT OF E-CONTENT
FOR NATIONAL MISSION ON EDUCATION THROUGH ICT

UNIVERSITY OF DELHI

Principal Investigator : Prof. A.K.Bakhshi
                                       Director, Institute of Lifelong Learning
                                       University of Delhi
                                       Delhi-110007
Web address :               http://www.illl.ac.in
Total Sanction :             Rs. 2 crore

This project aims at developing SCORM (Sharable Content Object Reference Model) compliant e-content in english for two papers (four courses) each in botany, chemistry, commerce, economics, mathematics, history and zoology for undergraduate programmes.  The e-content would include e-learning material including value addition such as common misconceptions, points to ponder, Did you know? – Interesting facts, Do-it-yourself- Activities & exercises, concepts made easier through animation and simulations, audio-video snippets, web links etc.  Besides e-learning material, the content developed would also include on-line quizzes in the form of MCQs, Fill in the blanks, Matching type, True & False etc. with both answers and solutions and e-learning material.

The NMPE through ICT has a subproject entitled “Developing suitable pedagogical methods for various classes, intellectual calibres and research in e-learning”.

The major deliverables of this project are

Partner Institution :
Prof. Anup K. Ray
Centre for Educational Technology,
IIT Kharagpur
PIN 721302
email ID: array@cet.iitkgp.ernet.in

The introduction of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) receives immense notice for its relevance for the success and sustenance of delivering quality education to the population who are the present and future of our country, but, for many socio economic reasons large percentage of the population are not able to pursue or complete their higher education.

We understand the fact that the designing and execution of the ICT platform must be done carefully and through experts, so that it does not get limited to being just another channel of information delivery, but facilitate in creating a knowledge network of students, teachers, researchers, industry and all different stakeholders enabling valuable interaction and quality discussion among them. More importantly, the ICT platform must also enable questioning, reflection, peer-discussion (among the respective knowledge seekers and providers) and add value to the learning, training and development of the learners in terms of the high degree of marketability of their acquired skills ensuing better career opportunities.

Keeping in mind the vision and mission of our Project 'Proof-of-Concept Exercise for Planning E-Literacy Program for Mission on Literacy Using ICT', the main aims of our project are:

• To develop a checklist of Critical Success Factors for successful implementation of ICT and eLearning tools in education and sustenance of the usage of such tools in teaching and learning processes across educational Institutes of India.
• Impact analysis of eLearning/ICT intervention and assess its effectiveness in improving the learning outcomes.

Long before the idea of vocational education had been conceived in India, work-based teaching was imparted at school level in Dayalbagh. Model Industries, set up in Dayalbagh in 1915-1916, imparted practical training to students in carpentry, smithy and leather work, according to individual choice, so that boys “might go out into the world, not without equipment to meet the practical requirements of life”.

Technical School was estabilished in the year 1927 to impart training in the area of electrical and mechanical engineering. On 25th April, 1930, national daily “Leader” carried a full article on Dayalbagh Technical College. It wrote, “The Dayalbagh Technical College has the potentiality of becoming a unique institution in the province- an institution where students of all castes and creed can live and learn together under ideal conditions and become skilled workmen of high calibre.” In the year 2002 Technical College celebrated its platinum jubilee.

Technical College, Dayalbagh Educational Institute, is presently running a number of one-year Certificate Programmes for boys and girls which include- Dress Designing & Tailoring, Electrician, Fitter, Interior & Exterior Designing and Decoration, Modern Office Management & Secretarial Practice, Motor Vehicle Mechanic (Four-wheeler), Motor Vehicle Mechanic (Two-wheeler), Textile Designing & Printing, Textile Technology, Turner, Wireman. In these Programmes, students learn by working with their own hands and in the process become competent to avail the employment opportunities. Many prominent dignitaries, during their visit to the Institute, have overseen the Programmes and showered accolades.

The pilot project of Textile Designing and Printing addresses the key objectives of the NMEICT as it aims to provide high quality vocational education with special emphasis on skill development, in Textile Designing and Printing, at affordable costs with technology enabled access that will not be limited by geographical constraints. An important aspect of the project is conversion of the lectures and practical sessions in regional languages. The regional languages chosen for the pilot project are TAMIL and HINDI whereas the original content has been developed in English.

NMEICT is an important step of the Government of India through which the socio-economic conditions of under-priviledged people of India can be enhanced. The Dayalbagh Educational Institute is one of the institutions selected to achieve the objectives of the Mission. Dayalbagh Educational Institute has already taken steps in the direction by establishing infrastructure for development and distribution of e-content.

PROJECT TITLE: VIRTUAL LABS 

ABOUT THE PROJECT

Physical distances and the availability of resources limit doing experiments, especially

when they involve sophisticated instruments. Also, good teachers are always a scare

resource. Web-based and video-based courses address the issue of teaching to some

extent. Conducting joint experiments by two participating institutions and also sharing

costly resources have always been a challenge. With the present day internet and

computer technologies the above limitations need not limit students and researchers in

enhancing their skills. Also, in a country such as ours, costly instruments and equipment

need to be shared with fellow researchers to the extent possible. Web enabled

experiments can be designed for remote operation and viewing so as to enthuse the

curiosity and innovation of students. These would help in learning basic and advanced

concepts through remote experimentation. Today most equipment has a computer

interface for control and data storage. It is possible to design good experiments around

some of this equipment which would enhance the learning of a student. Internet-based

experimentation further permits use of resources - knowledge, software, and data

available on the web, apart from encouraging skillful experiments being simultaneously

performed at points separated in space (and possibly, time). 

Broad Areas of Virtual Labs 

      Virtual Labs in the area of Physical Sciences

      Virtual Labs in the area of Chemical Sciences

      Virtual Labs in the area of Mathematical Sciences

      Virtual Labs in the area of Computer Science

      Virtual Labs in the area of Electrical Engineering

      Virtual Labs in the area of Mechanical, Industrial and Aeronautical Engineering

      Virtual Labs in the area of Chemical Engineering

      Virtual Labs in the area of Civil Engineering, Mining and Material Science

      Virtual Labs in the area of Biomedical Engineering

      Virtual Labs in the area of Reliability Engineering, Energy Studies and Social Sciences 
 
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