Enriching Engineering Education Through e-Learning
Presentation By
Dr.N.KasthuriProfessor/ECE
Kongu Engineering CollegePerundurai-638 052
Tamilnadu.
Project Team
Dr.N.Kasthuri Mrs. E.D.Kanmani Ruby Mr.S.Raja
Professor Assistant Professor Lecturer
Department of ECE
Kongu Engineering College
Perundurai
Erode-638 052.
Tamilnadu
26th year of operation. 6500 Students, 400 faculty. 12 UG, 13 PG & 8 Ph.D Programmes. Accredited by NBA & ISO. Among the top 20 Self financing Institutions
in India. Rs. 4.1 Crore TBI, first of its kind in India-
sponsored by DST/GOI.
Highlights of KEC
Community Radio Station- awarded by GOI. IIPC – Sponsored by AICTE 200 acre campus with 16 lakh sq.ft. builtup
area. Research Centres in various branches. Best Engineering College award by ISTE. 42 faculty with Ph.D Qualification & 235
faculty pursuing Ph.D
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26th year of operation UG Programme in ECE & PG Programme in
VLSI Major Infrastructure
State-of-the-art labs• VLSI • DSP• Microwave & Fibre Optics• RF• Networking• Microprocessor & Microcontroller• Freescale Seminconductor
Highlights of ECE Department
•Digital Electronics•Hardware & TV•Communication Skills
•Computer Centre
•Project Cubicle
•Video and Digital Library
•Seminar Hall
ECE
Majors Areas of researchSignal ProcessingNetworkingImage ProcessingVLSI
5 Ph.Ds and 12 faculty are pursuing Ph.D
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ECE
Organized a 2 week FDP on e-learning sponsored by AICTE in 2007
Developed e-content on one course namely Linear Integrated Circuits.
Implemented the course developed. Course material Tutorials Online tests Assignments Discussion forums Bulletin board Feedback
Our background in e-learning
To enhance Engineering Education through e-learning methodology in the Institution.
To provide an innovative shift in the field of conventional learning.
To give rapid access to specific knowledge and information.
To enable organization to transcend distance and other organizational gaps by providing a cohesive virtual learning environment.
Project Objectives
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Advantages to the organization:
• Knowledge imparting and curriculum related
time (assignments, tutorials etc.) is reduced
• Consistent delivery
Delivery of content is possible with
asynchronous, self-paced e-learning.
Justification & Importance
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•Expert knowledge
Expert knowledge is communicated with
good e-learning and knowledge
management systems.
• Proof of completion and certification
Essential elements of training initiatives,
can be automated.
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Advantages to the Learner: • On-demand availability
Enables students to complete training
conveniently at off-hours or from home. • Self-pacing
For slow or quick learners, e-Learning
methodology reduces stress and facilitates
learning at their pace.
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• Confidence
Improves confidence level of the learners
due to the flexibility and features of the
system.
• Quick Reference
As materials are readily available, it serves
quick reference.
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Live face-to-face (formal) Instructor-led classroom Workshops Coaching/Mentoring On-the-job (OTJ) training
Live face-to-face (informal) Collegial connections Work teams Role modeling
Virtual collaboration/synchronous Live e-learning classes E-mentoring
Virtual collaboration/asynchronous Email Online bulletin boards Listservs Online Communities
Self-paced learning Web learning modules Online resource links Simulations Video and audio CD/DVDs Online self-assessments Workbooks
Performance support Help systems Print job aids Knowledge database Documentation Performance/decision support tools
Features
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2010: • Information gathering.• Finalization of material and resource requirement.• Getting vendor list• Budgetary quotation• Procurement of softwares, systems and
consumables.• Manpower allocation • Area allocation.• Recruitment of Research Scholars.• Course material preparation (First to Fourth
semester) for courses • Hosting of course materials in the LMS Website.
Yearwise Deliverables
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2011:
• Course material preparation (Fifth to Eighth semester) for courses.
• Hosting of course materials in the LMS Website.• Different forums creation and implementation. • CD/DVD preparation for all the subjects and
delivering
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• Course Material Study guidelines Literature Slide shows Interactive exercises
• TestsOnline and Offline • Objective Type
• Descriptive type
• QuizAptitudeTechnical
Implementation Modules
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• AssignmentProblem OrientedObjective Type
• ForumsPublicPrivateProtectedRestricted
• Virtual state-of-art laboratories• Community• Online Bulletin Board• Handouts in soft form
Implementation schedule.doc
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Developing the content as per the selected
delivery method by the Domain Experts and the e-content development team.
Trial run and modification, if required.
Hosting e-content on the separate web portal for ease of access by learners
METHODOLGY
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Total = Rs. 61,47,000/-
Non Recurring = Rs. 43,70,000/-
Recurring = Rs. 17,77,000/-
Budget
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2010:
Recurring Fund: Rs. 9,76,000 /-
Non-recurring Fund: Rs.43,70,000/-
2011:
Recurring Fund: Rs. 8,01,000 /-
Non-recurring Fund: NIL
Yearwise Budget
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System (Server) = Rs. 8,50,000 Storage System (9 TB) = Rs 15,00,000 Printer (2nos.) = Rs. 40,000 Switch (GB) = Rs. 5,00,000 UPS (10 KVA) = Rs. 1,50,000 Cooling System (2 Unit) = Rs. 2,50,000 Software e-learning/LMS = Rs. 9,00,000 Animation softwares = Rs. 1,80,000
Total = Rs.43,70,000
Budget: Non-Recurring
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Sl. No. Item Budget in Rs. for year 2010
Budget in Rs. for year 2011
1 Manpower (Three persons, each/month-Rs. 16,000.Totally Two years on contract basis.)
5,76,000 5,76,000
2 Consumables (CD/DVD, Hard Disk, Printing materials, etc., for 2 Years)
1,50, 000 75, 000
3 Miscellaneous (Traveling, Stationery etc., for 2 years)
1,25, 000 1,00, 000
4 Contingency ( Servicing, breakup, etc., for 2 years )
1,25, 000 50, 000
Yearwise Budget Total(Rs.) 9,76,000 8,01,000
Total(Rs.) 17,77,000
Budget: Recurring
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• Project aims at “Enhancing Engineering Education” in the institution.
• e-Content will be developed for courses in Electronics and Communication Engineering.
• Will facilitate students to interact with faculty using “Learning Management System”.
• Different forums will be created -discussion forum, examination, assessment and assignment.
• Aids in synchronous and asynchronous learning.
Summary