ICT Tools

Innovations by the Faculty in Teaching and Learning

Teaching and learning process involve both traditional approach and innovative techniques. The traditional teaching is a method in which the information is delivered to the students through ‘chalk and talk’. It’s limited effectiveness and partial involvement of students in practical aspects has motivated to come up with innovative teaching techniques which is designed to be student centric and caters to the all level of students of the Department.

Multimedia tools are utilized by the faculties for better teaching learning process, such as Laptops, LCD projectors, LAN network, demonstrative models, Videos for demonstrating practical application of concepts etc. in the classroom. This will help to create interest in students to learn the course content. Expert lectures and seminars on the current trends are organized regularly by inviting the resource persons from industry, academia and alumni.

In addition to the Multimedia tools, the faculty member adopts various methods for improving the teaching learning process, such as:

The faculty members participate in short term courses, faculty development programs and workshops on recent trends to keep pace with the advanced level of knowledge and skills.
The faculty members have been participating, presenting and publishing technical papers at national/international conferences and journals to enrich their knowledge.

Computer-assisted learning

ICT usages are abundantly practiced for the teaching-learning processes.

Objectives:

· To provide direct access to quality instructional resources through computers connected in LAN and Internet.

· Motivate the students do electronic presentations (PPT)

· Assess the students through online quiz tests for better learning

Facilities Created:

· Projectors are consistently used in the class-room lecture delivery.

· Internet facility is provided to students for deeper inquiry to subjects.

Outcome:

· The students and faculty are engaged in effective teaching - learning process.

Brainstorming

Objective:

· To enhance the understanding levels of the subject.

Methodology:

Brainstorming sessions are conducted by posing questions during the introduction of a topic, so as to encourage the students to generate ideas to promote thinking skills and to come up with creative solutions.

Outcome:

· Understand, Analyze and Interpretation of the topic chosen for the brainstorming session

Beyond the Syllabus

Objective:

· Address the content to bridge the curriculum gap

Methodology:

The students are advised to refer journals on recent technologies which enable the student to involve in innovative project ideas.

Outcome:

· Student will explore the recent trends, advancement and societal relevance.

Flipped Classroom / Student Centric Learning

Objective:

· Allow for self-paced learning

Methodology:

An instructional strategy and a type of blended learning that reverses the traditional learning environment by delivering instructional content, often online, outside of the classroom.

Outcome:

· Student will achieve higher learning outcomes compared to traditional method.

Animations and videos

Objective:

· Better understanding the concept

Methodology:

Faculties use animation to demonstrate the working of models for better comprehension and analysis of ideas. This helps to enhance the problem-solving techniques and to learn a specific topic in depth.

Outcome

· Efficient way of conveying information.

· Use of animation in teaching helps learners understand and remember information.