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E-CONTENT GENERATION AND DELIVERY MANAGEMENT FOR STUDENT CENTRIC LEARNING. Proposal submitted to Department of Higher Education Ministry of Human Resource Development Government of India, New Delhi by NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY WARANGAL. A case for e-learning. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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E-CONTENT GENERATION AND DELIVERY MANAGEMENT FOR STUDENT CENTRIC
LEARNING Proposal submitted to Proposal submitted to
Department of Higher EducationDepartment of Higher EducationMinistry of Human Resource Ministry of Human Resource
DevelopmentDevelopment
Government of India, New DelhiGovernment of India, New Delhi
by by NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGYNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
WARANGALWARANGAL
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A case for e-learningA case for e-learning
E-CONTENT GENERATION & E-CONTENT GENERATION & DELIVERY MANAGEMENT FOR DELIVERY MANAGEMENT FOR
STUDENT CENTRIC LEARNINGSTUDENT CENTRIC LEARNING
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The ScenarioThe Scenario
Prof. X teaches subject Y rather well and Prof. X teaches subject Y rather well and has a great reputation. The premier has a great reputation. The premier Institution where X works has digitized his Institution where X works has digitized his class room lectures and supplied to other class room lectures and supplied to other institutions through internet and CDs.institutions through internet and CDs.
There is a college A, far away from the big There is a college A, far away from the big cities and has cities and has limited internet access, limited internet access, not very experienced/ qualified staff and not very experienced/ qualified staff and generally rural students generally rural students and they try to use Prof. X’s lectures on subject and they try to use Prof. X’s lectures on subject
Y, but…….Y, but…….
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The HurdlesThe Hurdles
With the limited bandwidth available, it is With the limited bandwidth available, it is difficult to use net optiondifficult to use net option
Some of the faculty could get benefit from Some of the faculty could get benefit from the CD lectures but for the most interest the CD lectures but for the most interest wanes soon. wanes soon.
By and large, the students couldn't make By and large, the students couldn't make much headway.much headway.
On the whole the utility of CDs has come On the whole the utility of CDs has come downdown
This could be for any number of reasons, This could be for any number of reasons, such as….such as….
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The gap analysisThe gap analysis Students do not have the sufficient Students do not have the sufficient
knowledge of pre-requisites knowledge of pre-requisites The lesson runs too fast for their The lesson runs too fast for their
understanding, even after replaysunderstanding, even after replays The examples/analogies are few/ not The examples/analogies are few/ not
easily understandableeasily understandable Some words are difficult to assimilate Some words are difficult to assimilate They have limited learning abilities and They have limited learning abilities and
undeveloped analytical skills unknown to Xundeveloped analytical skills unknown to X How can you improve the Teaching-How can you improve the Teaching-
learning?learning?
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The RemedyThe Remedy
We suggest that there is a remedy to the We suggest that there is a remedy to the situation in the form of situation in the form of Student centric e-Student centric e-learninglearning
This allows the student to learn from a This allows the student to learn from a package (internet or CD) in an interactive package (internet or CD) in an interactive fashion.fashion.
It assumes that no two students need It assumes that no two students need learn alike, as the learning experience is learn alike, as the learning experience is personalized through a number of options personalized through a number of options provided in the software.provided in the software.
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The ProposalThe Proposal We propose to develop the interactive learner-oriented We propose to develop the interactive learner-oriented
content and a software to drive it. content and a software to drive it. Content will be organized suitable to a great number of Content will be organized suitable to a great number of
learner patterns learner patterns Propose to implement different methods using Data Mining Propose to implement different methods using Data Mining
Techniques Techniques Students and faculty feedback will be collected for dynamic Students and faculty feedback will be collected for dynamic
change of contentchange of content Proposed to develop software to Classify the level of Proposed to develop software to Classify the level of
student based on the collected inputs.student based on the collected inputs. Depending on the level of student, the software will Depending on the level of student, the software will
drive the content from repository. ( drive the content from repository. ( why?)why?) Conducted Several MHRD FDPs Conducted Several MHRD FDPs Conducted 8 week rigorous training programme on Conducted 8 week rigorous training programme on
Finishing School for Engineering GraduatesFinishing School for Engineering Graduates Trained 225 students Trained 225 students Able to place 60% of the students. Able to place 60% of the students.
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Proposal (Contd)Proposal (Contd) Takes care of inabilities, difficulties and Takes care of inabilities, difficulties and
weaknesses that are to be expected of weaknesses that are to be expected of underprivileged, rural and inhibited students underprivileged, rural and inhibited students
Provides for self assessment at each step and Provides for self assessment at each step and interactive learning.interactive learning.
We further propose to distribute the content to We further propose to distribute the content to engineering colleges and train the teachers to use engineering colleges and train the teachers to use our software and content. our software and content.
We also train the teachers in ways and means of We also train the teachers in ways and means of developing such content and also dynamically developing such content and also dynamically improving the existing content.improving the existing content.
We also propose to create web base to continually We also propose to create web base to continually improve and deploy better content and to manage improve and deploy better content and to manage content in any institution, any where.content in any institution, any where.
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NIT, Warangal RelevanceNIT, Warangal Relevance
Faculty were developed more than 150 video based lectures in the Faculty were developed more than 150 video based lectures in the subject areas of Computer Science & Engineering, Electronics & subject areas of Computer Science & Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Civil Communication Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Civil Engineering for the students and faculty of various engineering Engineering for the students and faculty of various engineering colleges of Andhra Pradesh under SONET and JKC programmes of colleges of Andhra Pradesh under SONET and JKC programmes of Govt. of AP. Govt. of AP.
The objectives for this proposal include but not limited to:The objectives for this proposal include but not limited to: To establish the basic infrastructure for developing student centric To establish the basic infrastructure for developing student centric
content for various engineering subjects.content for various engineering subjects. To develop Interaction with global Universities and Research To develop Interaction with global Universities and Research
Laboratories in the area manages e-learning with a view to develop Laboratories in the area manages e-learning with a view to develop expertise, update technology and improve R&D in knowledge creation expertise, update technology and improve R&D in knowledge creation and management.and management.
To provide technical assistance to the ministry and industry To provide technical assistance to the ministry and industry Organise short term courses/workshops/seminars/conferences to Organise short term courses/workshops/seminars/conferences to
disseminate the course contents developed by teachers disseminate the course contents developed by teachers
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Pilot Project Pilot Project Develop e-content on Database technologies: Develop e-content on Database technologies:
Database Management systemsDatabase Management systems Distributed databasesDistributed databases Data Warehousing Data Warehousing Data Mining Data Mining OLAPOLAP OLTPOLTP Application oriented case studiesApplication oriented case studies Design of hands on experiments using popular Design of hands on experiments using popular
database packages ( Oracle or DB2 or Microsoft database packages ( Oracle or DB2 or Microsoft SQL server) to strengthen laboratory instructions.SQL server) to strengthen laboratory instructions.
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Inter Institutional/Industry Inter Institutional/Industry Interaction Interaction
Institutes/IndustriesInstitutes/Industries IIT, DelhiIIT, Delhi IIIT, HyderabadIIIT, Hyderabad JNTU, KakinadaJNTU, Kakinada JNTU, HyderabadJNTU, Hyderabad Gayatri Vidyaparishad, VisakhapatnamGayatri Vidyaparishad, Visakhapatnam GITAM University, Visakhapatnam GITAM University, Visakhapatnam
IndustriesIndustries TCS, HyderabadTCS, Hyderabad CDAC, HyderabadCDAC, Hyderabad InfosysInfosys IBM, BangaloreIBM, Bangalore Oracle India Development Center, HyderabadOracle India Development Center, Hyderabad
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Features Features
VideoVideo TextText Cursor GlossaryCursor Glossary SlidesSlides ReferencesReferences TestsTests Low BandwidthLow Bandwidth ExamplesExamples AlternateAlternate Discussion Discussion HelpHelp
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VideoVideo
There is a presentation of the full There is a presentation of the full lesson in video. The student has the lesson in video. The student has the options of full screen (only seeing options of full screen (only seeing and listening) or video and and listening) or video and text( seeing, listening and reading)text( seeing, listening and reading)
The video has multiple entry points The video has multiple entry points useful for replays as and when useful for replays as and when needed.needed.
The volume can be adjusted/ mutedThe volume can be adjusted/ muted
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TextText
As a help to learner we give the total As a help to learner we give the total lecture in words which consolidates lecture in words which consolidates learning and improves retention.learning and improves retention.
There is a list of topics display on There is a list of topics display on main screen, which can be used to main screen, which can be used to enter various topics directlyenter various topics directly
There is a print facility for those There is a print facility for those whom want a hard copy.whom want a hard copy.
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Cursor glossary in TextCursor glossary in Text
Some abbreviations are not easily expandable for Some abbreviations are not easily expandable for all studentsall students
Some words/phrases need further explaining for Some words/phrases need further explaining for proper understandingproper understanding
Some expressions are to be disambiguated.Some expressions are to be disambiguated.When we stop to comprehend a word/concept, it is When we stop to comprehend a word/concept, it is
much more difficult to concentrate on listening.much more difficult to concentrate on listening.
The SolutionThe Solution: : We identified certain places in our text, and marked We identified certain places in our text, and marked
them. If you them. If you put your cursorput your cursor you will get the you will get the expansion, explanation or conflict-resolution in a expansion, explanation or conflict-resolution in a special box. special box.
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SlidesSlides
There is slide presentation of the lecture There is slide presentation of the lecture which facilitates more concrete learning of which facilitates more concrete learning of the lesson. the lesson.
It is very useful to skim through before a testIt is very useful to skim through before a test For novice teachers it provides direction in For novice teachers it provides direction in
prioritizing and epitomizing. prioritizing and epitomizing. Even for a student - the best way to learn is Even for a student - the best way to learn is
by teaching. You can always learn better by by teaching. You can always learn better by teaching the lesson to your friends using teaching the lesson to your friends using these slides. these slides.
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ReferencesReferences
Learning thirst is unquenchable and Learning thirst is unquenchable and we can inculcate that in students we can inculcate that in students through broadening their vistas.through broadening their vistas.
We provide this through We provide this through Hyperlinks, a click will take you to the Hyperlinks, a click will take you to the
required site. (Internet connection required site. (Internet connection needed)needed)
Printed text ( here and now)Printed text ( here and now)Suggested references, where relevant Suggested references, where relevant
information can be found ( text books, information can be found ( text books, papers etc)papers etc)
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Take Test - 1Take Test - 1
Pre-TestPre-TestThis tests the preliminary knowledge This tests the preliminary knowledge
in the concerned subject before a in the concerned subject before a student starts learning.student starts learning.
It could be a test of familiarity with It could be a test of familiarity with pre-requisite's and background of pre-requisite's and background of the studentthe student
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Take Test -2Take Test -2
Post TestPost Test This tests the understanding after the This tests the understanding after the
exposure to the lesson. It can be used for exposure to the lesson. It can be used for self assessment by student or as a self assessment by student or as a requirement to learn new lesson. requirement to learn new lesson.
The questions are in three levels of The questions are in three levels of difficulty. difficulty. The first level concerns basics and knowledge The first level concerns basics and knowledge
around the lesson. around the lesson. the second examines the remembered the second examines the remembered
information from different sources and information from different sources and the third brings out the application of this the third brings out the application of this
knowledge as well, in various contexts. knowledge as well, in various contexts.
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Take Tests- personalizedTake Tests- personalized
The test can be taken with The test can be taken with Variable time option, say 15,20 or 30min Variable time option, say 15,20 or 30min
etc.etc. Randomization option, that is not Randomization option, that is not
necessarily same order for everyone or necessarily same order for everyone or every timeevery time
Number of questions option which allows Number of questions option which allows one to choose e.g. 5,10,15 or allone to choose e.g. 5,10,15 or all
Level of difficulty option – one or more Level of difficulty option – one or more levelslevels
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Take Tests - AnswersTake Tests - Answers
The Answers can be seen as a single The Answers can be seen as a single result or as explanation (where result or as explanation (where necessary) along with necessary) along with youryour answer answer and the correct answer, and what is and the correct answer, and what is wrong with the other alternative wrong with the other alternative answersanswers
In this way, Test becomes an integral In this way, Test becomes an integral part of learning as well as a metric of part of learning as well as a metric of understanding understanding
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Low Bandwidth OptionLow Bandwidth Option
One of the defining factors of Urban-Rural One of the defining factors of Urban-Rural divide is the low penetration of internet in divide is the low penetration of internet in rural areasrural areas
Typically rural areas do not have high speed Typically rural areas do not have high speed net connection needed for streaming video, net connection needed for streaming video, animation, graphics etc.animation, graphics etc.
To mitigate this to some extent we provide a To mitigate this to some extent we provide a low band width version which has text, line low band width version which has text, line drawings and pictures that are not real time drawings and pictures that are not real time data intensive and inhibits heavy downloads. data intensive and inhibits heavy downloads.
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AlternateAlternate
It is always possible to find an alternate It is always possible to find an alternate Way of presentation, Way of presentation, Point of view, Point of view, Author/Teacher’s viewAuthor/Teacher’s viewText/Picture optionText/Picture option
The good students use this to broaden The good students use this to broaden their understanding whereas for the not-their understanding whereas for the not-so-gifted could find an easier way to so-gifted could find an easier way to learn.learn.
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Examples/AnalogiesExamples/Analogies
People learn by examples , the more People learn by examples , the more the merrier. the merrier.
But scope/ time constraints do not But scope/ time constraints do not allow such lavishness for all the allow such lavishness for all the students;students;
But some need them, so we provide But some need them, so we provide extra analogies/examples to enhance extra analogies/examples to enhance the learning experience under this the learning experience under this headhead
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DiscussionDiscussion
Notwithstanding all this, a student will Notwithstanding all this, a student will have doubts/questions and a need for have doubts/questions and a need for exchange of ideas.exchange of ideas.
Under the option Discussion, one can Under the option Discussion, one can communicate with his teachers/ communicate with his teachers/ colleagues/ other netizens by opening a colleagues/ other netizens by opening a discussion thread or by contributing to an discussion thread or by contributing to an already open threadalready open thread
This feature needs an occasional internet This feature needs an occasional internet connection connection
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HelpHelp
There is clickable Help Screen which There is clickable Help Screen which explains various features to a explains various features to a student in simple Englishstudent in simple English
As far as possible, the logic behind a As far as possible, the logic behind a feature is also explainedfeature is also explained
You can always write to You can always write to [email protected]@nitw.ac.in for any further for any further informationinformation
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Continuous ChallengeContinuous Challenge
In the competitive world, one needs In the competitive world, one needs constant reinventing of oneself, constant reinventing of oneself, which is well provided in student which is well provided in student centric e-learning.centric e-learning.
This method produces e-content with This method produces e-content with short shelf life, as it requires short shelf life, as it requires constant evolutions to be in tune constant evolutions to be in tune with learner’s aspirationswith learner’s aspirations
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More on Continuous More on Continuous ChallengeChallenge
There is standardization in the form There is standardization in the form of SCORM which has gone through of SCORM which has gone through umpteen versions, before reaching umpteen versions, before reaching the present somewhat-stable state.the present somewhat-stable state.
There is a plethora of Content There is a plethora of Content Management Systems on myriad Management Systems on myriad platforms……. and still evolvingplatforms……. and still evolving
This shows how current and relevant This shows how current and relevant the field isthe field is
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Budget for pilot projectBudget for pilot project
Capital equipment – 20 lakhsCapital equipment – 20 lakhs
Manpower – 5 lakhsManpower – 5 lakhs
Travel – 2 lakhsTravel – 2 lakhs
Contingencies – 2 lakhs Contingencies – 2 lakhs
Miscellaneous – 1 lakhMiscellaneous – 1 lakh
Total – 30 lakhs Total – 30 lakhs
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In conclusion In conclusion
We are proposing a paradigm that We are proposing a paradigm that will initiate and facilitate new will initiate and facilitate new learning environmentslearning environments
We are advocating an open ended, We are advocating an open ended, inclusive content and upgradeable inclusive content and upgradeable and scalable software, so that it will and scalable software, so that it will be challenging to use this suite as be challenging to use this suite as well as find new ideas to better it. well as find new ideas to better it.
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List of courses planned List of courses planned S No Name of the department UG Course PG Course
1 Civil Engineering ( 3 UG & 2 PG)
Fluid Mechanics, Reinforced Concrete Engineering Highway engineering
Structural Dynamics Urban Transportation Management
2 Electrical Engineering ( 3 UG and 2 PG)
Electrical Machines, Network Theory, microprocessors
Power Electronics and Drives, Control Systems
3 Mechanical Engineering ( 3 UG and 2 PG)
Thermodynamics Machine Design Computational Fluid Dynamics
VibrationsManufacturing Systems
4 Electronics & Communication Engineering
( 3 UG and 3 PG)
Analog Communications , Digital Signal Processing, Electronic Devices and Circuits
Embedded Systems, VLSI design, Image Processing
5 Chemical Engineering ( 3 UG and 2 PG)
Process Plant Engineering,Reaction Kinetics, Heat and Mass Transfer
Process Design, Reaction Systems
6 Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
(1 UG and 1 PG)
Powder Metallurgy Production Technology and Quality Control
7 Computer Science & Engineering( 3 UG and 3 PG)
Data Mining, Data Warehousing, Advanced Data Structures
Business Intelligence , Web Programming,Cryptographic and Network Security
8 Bio Technology (1 UG and 1 PG)
Genetic Engineering Bio Informatics
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In short, we propose to In short, we propose to
Setup of the studio for Content generation Setup of the studio for Content generation for Engineering & Technology subjects for Engineering & Technology subjects
Create Software matrix and integrate with Create Software matrix and integrate with each of the content modules. each of the content modules.
Train 500 faculty per year and Human Train 500 faculty per year and Human Resource Development through continuing Resource Development through continuing educational programmes / workshops / educational programmes / workshops / conferences.conferences.
Establish a resource centre and Establish a resource centre and conduct/deliver managed e-learning for conduct/deliver managed e-learning for desiring engineering colleges. desiring engineering colleges.
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OutcomesOutcomes Enrichment of Teaching-learning process:Enrichment of Teaching-learning process: The interactive The interactive
software and adoptable content will enrich the teaching learning software and adoptable content will enrich the teaching learning process and help students with various talents to learn better and process and help students with various talents to learn better and increased job satisfaction for faculty. Further it empowers the increased job satisfaction for faculty. Further it empowers the faculty to teach successive batches of students with increased faculty to teach successive batches of students with increased transfer of knowledge. transfer of knowledge.
Training, hand holding and enablingTraining, hand holding and enabling the engineering college the engineering college faculty to impart online courses/programmes, thereby reducing faculty to impart online courses/programmes, thereby reducing the cost of education to a minimum and increasing ROI for the the cost of education to a minimum and increasing ROI for the stake holders. stake holders.
Offering managed e-learning servicesOffering managed e-learning services for such of those for such of those colleges who can not conduct on their own. These services will be colleges who can not conduct on their own. These services will be offered from the central web site located at NIT, Warangal. offered from the central web site located at NIT, Warangal.
NIT, WarangalNIT, Warangal will become a Nodal centre in the filed of will become a Nodal centre in the filed of knowledge management - e-learning content, driving software knowledge management - e-learning content, driving software which drives the e-content and training various engineering which drives the e-content and training various engineering college faculty. Also NIT, Warangal provides a platform for college faculty. Also NIT, Warangal provides a platform for dissemination of technical knowledge and know-how through dissemination of technical knowledge and know-how through refresher programmes for in-service personnel, get-togethers and refresher programmes for in-service personnel, get-togethers and publication of Research Digest. publication of Research Digest.
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Thank You ….Thank You ….