Engaging teaching content is the only way in the age of multiple distractions and social media: UoH VC
At the Direct-to-Home Swayam Prabha programme, an initiative of the Ministry of Education, Mr. Rao called upon teachers to come forward to create content that is relevant and engaging.
Chief coordinator of the programme Arun K. Tangirala emphasised the need to focus on the country's goal of expanding education using all modes of delivery and the need for alignment of Open Education Resources (OERs) to the specific requirements of learning.
He also encouraged teachers to use emerging technologies such as AI to stay ahead and to teach students to use it ethically.
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