Workshops

MOOC

Resource Person: Mr. Abhishek Kumar, Scientist-D (Computer Science) at INFLIBNET Centre

Mr. Abhishek Kumar, a president awardee for his technical contribution towards national educational projects in 2017, is currently a Scientist-D (Computer Science) at INFLIBNET Centre since 2008. He is an M.Tech (IT) and B.E. (CS), with over 12 years of experience in IT inclusive of a 2 Year stint with Tech Mahindra, Mumbai as a Software Engineer along with several research articles published in national and international journals to his credit.

His current engagements include activities of Database Management Group, Software R & D, e-Learning (MHRD projects) and e-Content Development, automation of UGC Schemes, etc. along with coordinating various national project from INFLIBNET Centre such as NIRF, UGC-MOOCs / SWAYAM, SWAYAM-PRABHA, National Testing Agency, Study in India, and so on.

Dance to de-stress

Resource Person: Jyothi D Tommaar

Astt Director, Gangaur Ghoomar Dance Academy

A trained Katthak Dancer, former television host for Mumbai Doordarshan, leading lady of the first Indian musical Gujarati play ‘Eva Mumbai ma chal jaiye’ performed on Broadway streets NY USA and an assistant director of Rajasthani dance ballet choreography, Jyothi Tommaar has also acted in Movies and television serials on Zee TV, Imagine, Sony and Life OK. She’s also lent her voice for animation movies like The Lion King, Superman etc.

Basic Counseling Skills

Resource Person: Prof. Ruby Pavri

Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Mumbai.

A topper with Masters in Psychology from the University of Mumbai, Ms. Ruby Pavri specializes in counseling psychology. A B.Ed. with distinction and an executive committee member of the Bombay Psychological Association, she has been a lecturer with the Psychology department of St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai, for over 25 years and is currently heading the Department.

She has been a resource person, visiting faculty and examiner/moderator for H.R.College (BMS), Mithibai College (Psychology), Nirmala Niketan College (PG courses on Human Development and Counseling), TISS (Lifelong Learning). On campus, she has collaborated with XICP (a PG diploma course in counselling skills) and Xavier’s Institute of Communication (C4D course and Orientation program). She has been a resource person for in-house training programmes (for the staff at St. Xavier’s College), and her presentations on pedagogy, innovation and value education have reached out to a variety of audiences including students, parents, teachers, principals, and psychologists. She believes in being open to experiences and living life to its fullest, because….. ‘Life is too important to be taken seriously!’

VOICE MODULATION

Resource Person: Mr. Craig Travasso.

Craig – The Communicator is one who gets a joy out of providing voice overs, presentation coaching and being a live show host (emcee).

He has enjoyed being on stage since the age of 6. Based out of Mumbai, India, he has been in the voice over business for the past 10 years on channels like Times Now, Mirror Now etc and has successfully completed more than 1000 voice overs in TV promos, corporate videos, audio books, podcasts, radio spots, etc.

Harnessing his exposure in the field of speech delivery, live show hosting and stage performances, Craig conducts workshops on presentation skills, encouraging and enabling participants to come out of their shell and grow in confidence. He is a Tedx speaker and his candid style and practical tips are loved and appreciated by all participants.