Establishing e-Training Environment for Training Technical Teachers & Students

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNICIAL TEACHERS’ TRAINING AND RESEARCH,

TARAMANI, CHENNAI – 600 113Slide # 1

V N I T T T R

03.10.2009

Project Proposalon 

Establishing e-Training Environment for Training Technical Teachers & Students

underNational Mission on Education through on ICT

[ NME – ICT ]

By

Dr. P. Sivakumar, Principal Investigator &Dr. G. Kulanthaivel, Co-Investigator

NITTTR, Chennai

NITTTR - AREAS OF ACTIVITIES

1. Staff Development2. Curriculum Development3. Instructional Resources Development4. Research & Development 5. Extension and Consultancy Services

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• A paradigm shift is taking place from the conventional mode of learning to virtual way learning.

• Technical Teachers need to keep updated in technological areas and in instructional design and delivery systems.

• NITTTRs mandate is to train teachers of Technical Institutions (Engineering Colleges and Polytechnic Colleges).

Overview

Number of Institutions and Students Intake/Year (Southern Region) in India (March 2007)

* Estimated as 75 teachers per institution Source: www.aicte.ernet.in

Number of Institutions and Intake/Year (Regional/National) in India (March 2007)

StateEngineering Colleges Polytechnics

Number of Institutions

Students Intake / Year

Number of Institutions

Students Intake / Year

Southern Region 703 2,36,545 569 1,28,275

All Data 1,346 4,39,689 1,244 2,65,416

Southern Region Percentage 52% 54% 46% 48%

Need for Virtual Learning Environment

Traditional mode of training takes long time to cover the total population.

Phenomenal increase in the number of technical institutions envisages developing a Virtual Learning Environment.

Virtual Learning Environment is cost effective over a period of time.

Number of participants for on-campus training programmes is on the decrease

Objectives

The main Objective of establishing e-training environment @ NITTTR is To provide quality training to technical teachers and in turn make students learn effectively through trained teachers

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Objectives (contd…)

The enabling objectives are: To design and develop e-learning environment,

taking advantage of the capabilities of the Internet and multimedia to provide on-line learning facilities to technical teachers.

To extend training from centralised training institutions into the teacher trainee’s own working environment.

To facilitate technical institutions encourage teachers to utilize training opportunities through e-learning environment in the present day situation of shortage of faculty.

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Objectives (contd…)

To train a large number of technical teachers in pedagogical competencies, classroom management, guidance and counselling and content related areas.

To support the training of students of CPS which mainly aims at skill development of rural youths.

To design and develop e-learning resources in engineering courses to students studying in engineering colleges and polytechnics.

To offer on-line programmes for community and for teachers and educational administrators from overseas countries.

S.No Areas / Topics in which Modules /Packages Prepared No.

1. Web Administration Modules (A) 3

2. Instructional Design & Delivery System (IDDS)Modules (T) 3

3. Multimedia (Learning) Modules for 3 Multimedia Tools (T & S) 6

4. Charts Module ( 55 Graphics) (T & S) 15. Lab Manual (Digital Format) (S) 16. Programmed Instruction Module (S) 17. Stand alone Packages (T & S) 3

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Self-learning packages on the following Multimedia Tools are completed:

• Adobe Flash• Adobe Photoshop• CorelDraw• Sound Forge• Adobe Director• Adobe Premiere• Adobe Presenter• Adobe Captivate

Note: Basic features of the above tools are selected for preparation of these packages.

Audio integration for initial portion for the packages as suggested by the participants are to be taken up.

Web conferencing

Group Videoconferencing

Structure

Group Videoconferencing

Group Videoconferencing

Comparison of three e-Learning modes

• A Research Study was undertaken on the title

• The material developed for the research study was hosted in the LMS Server

• 90 teachers from 3 Engineering colleges were used for the study

Current Activities

Deliverables• Pedagogical areasTeaching Learning ProcessAdolescent CharacteristicsInstructional ObjectivesInstructional PlanningInstructional ResourcesInstructional MethodsTeaching Skills through MicroteachingStudent Evaluation• Development of simulated experiments for online

laboratories.Web based Virtual Instrumentation (using LabVIEW)

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Deliverables (contd…)

• Curriculum based Content in technical subjects - samples

D.C. Machines Bio-medical Instrumentation Data Structures Automobile Engineering Geographical Information System Data Communication and Computer Networking

• Emerging and Hi-tech areas• Management Areas It is proposed to customize the content developed

with LMS for online delivery.

Deliverables (contd…)

• It is proposed to develop Courseware for atleast for 2 disciplines in the complete form during the project period which would contain the following:

Course contentLesson Plan & Teacher Support MaterialEvaluation Strategies

MethodologyIt is proposed to implement the various stages of the e-learning environment in a phased manner as furnished below.Phase 1: Establishing e-learning environment

Phase 2: Strengthening the infrastructure in the institute and its Extension Centres

Phase 3: Networking with Technical and Vocational Education Institutions including CPSC, Manila, Technological Universities and other institutions

Phase 4: Offering continuing education and community programmes on-line

Phase 5: Off-shore Campus

Implementation

• Phase 1 and Phase 2 will be completed during the Project period 2010-12.

• Phase 3, Phase 4 and Phase 5 is proposed to be taken up subsequently.

• During the project period, it is expected that the e-Training environment would be established in its full form.

• With this environment and with the experience gained it is possible to offer training programmes online. Work Plan

Budget Requirements (Non-Recurring)

Code No. Description

Non-recurring (Rs.in crores)

2009-10 2010-11 2011-12

A Space Preparation for e-Studio 0.15 0. 50 0.10

B Equipment# 0.50 2.00 1.40

C Manpower training 0.10 0.25 0.25

Total 0.75 2.75 1.75

Grand Total 5.25

Budget Requirements (Recurring)

Code No. Description

Recurring (Rs.in crores)

2009-10 2010-11 2011-12

D Manpower@ 0.20 0.25 0.25

E Additional Internet Bandwidth through Leased Line£ 0.10 0.20 0.30

F Contingent Expenses 0.05 0.05 0.05

G Consumables 0.05 0.10 0.10

H Travel 0.10 0.10 0.10

I Miscellaneous 0.05 0.10 0.10

Total 0.55 0.80 0.90

Grand Total 2.25

Equipment

Code No. Description

Amount (Rs.in Lakhs)

A Space Preparation / Modification for Smart Classroom 75.0

B Equipment Audio System $ 55.0 Video Projection and Display system$ 75.0 Additional requirements for videostreaming$ 80.0 AV Mixer / Switcher$ 30.0 Wi-Fi Control System$ 40.0 Lighting and Acoustics$ 40.0 Installation Charges$ 20.0 Furniture & Accessories 20.0 Server for Chat and Discussion Forum with necessary

applications & Software 30.0

C Man Power Training 60.0

Details

# Equipment cost for NITTTR, Chennai and its Extension Centres at Bangalore, Hyderabad and Kalamaserry.

£ The Bandwidth has to be upgraded in a phased manner depending on the requirement.

@ Support staff will be hired on contractual basis with required skill set as and when required during the project period.

Materials development will be taken up by engaging consultants / developers on contract basis on consolidated remuneration.

Benefits• A life long learning to technical teachers, students

and society and also provide the potential for teacher education to be moved out of centralized training institutions into the teacher trainee’s own working environment.

• Coverage of a large population; distance and time factors are being eliminated gradually

• Deputing teachers for external training programmes will be minimized in the present day situation of shortage of faculty in the technical institutions.

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Benefits(Contd…)

• The recurring expenses for teachers in attending training programmes will be minimized and could be even eliminated in the long run.

• The coverage through e-learning / training would supply certified professionals for handling the upcoming challenges efficiently.

• It is expected that the certified professionals would form a community that meets the societal demands.

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Benefits(Contd…)

• As mentioned by our Honourable Prime Minister recently, the need to strengthen Polytechnics, ITI / Vocational trades, all the above materials will be easily adapted for Skill Development Programmes.