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The Hindu
02-08-2025
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- The Hindu
Engaging teaching content is the only way in the age of multiple distractions and social media: UoH VC
Teachers should create crisp content that will keep students engaged and make them future-ready. Engaging educational content is the only way out in the age of multiple distractions and social media,' University of Hyderabad (UoH) Vice-Chancellor B.J. Rao said at an outreach programme on Saturday. 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.
Time of India
25-07-2025
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- Time of India
Kanjilal is IGNOU's first woman VC
New Delhi: Professor Uma Kanjilal has been appointed the first woman vice-chancellor of Indira Gandhi National Open University ( IGNOU ) in the institution's history. "With over 36 years of distinguished service in the open and distance learning system, Kanjilal brings a wealth of academic leadership, digital innovation, and institutional knowledge to the helm of one of the world's largest open universities," said an official. She was serving as the acting VC since July 25, 2024. Before assuming the role of acting VC, Kanjilal served as pro VC from March 2021 to July 2024. "Her longstanding association with IGNOU spans various key leadership roles, including Director, Centre for Online Education (2019–2021); Director, Inter-University Consortium for Technology Enabled Flexible Education (2016–2019)," the official added. You Can Also Check: Delhi AQI | Weather in Delhi | Bank Holidays in Delhi | Public Holidays in Delhi A professor of library and information science since 2003, Kanjilal is nationally recognised for her expertise in e-learning, ICT in libraries, digital libraries, and multimedia courseware development. She is currently the national coordinator for Swayam and Swayam Prabha, flagship digital education initiatives of the Ministry of Education. According to officials, her global contributions include a Fulbright Fellowship at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign (1999–2000), consultancy for the Commonwealth of Learning, and digital education work for UNRWA in Jordan. She received multiple accolades, including the Manthan Award for e-Education, an Australia-India Council Grant, and a DANIDA Fellowship. "Kanjilal was instrumental in expanding IGNOU's digital infrastructure and online education offerings. Her leadership as the principal investigator of the National Virtual Library of India Project and her current role as coordinator of IGNOU's Project Management Unit under NMEICT Phase-III reflect her deep commitment to digital empowerment in education," the official added.
Time of India
02-07-2025
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- Time of India
UPRTOU to develop 1,000 video lectures
Prayagraj: Uttar Pradesh Rajarshi Tandon Open University (UPRTOU) will be developing 1,000 video lectures under the Swayam Prabha programme with the aim of transforming virtual education and enhancing access to knowledge nationwide. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now This was informed by vice chancellor Prof Satyakam while speaking at a workshop on Wednesday. The workshop, organised under the aegis of the Centre for Online Education, focused on the implementation and execution of the Swayam Prabha programme, which aims to deliver quality educational content through satellite TV. Prof Satyakam said the university received approval to begin programming for its dedicated Swayam Prabha channel. "400 video lectures are to be developed in the first phase. Faculty must begin preparations for content creation and recording. The target is to produce 1,000 video lectures by the end of the year," he said. Director of the centre Prof AK Malik explained the structure and significance of the Swayam Prabha programmes. Prof Satyakam shared technical and practical insights with participating educators, urging them to contribute proposals and join in building a digital and distance learning university of national repute. Nodal officer Gyan Prakash Yadav presented the content framework while Sadhna Srivastava conducted the workshop. PRO, UPRTOU, Prabhat Chandra Mishra, said 12 proposals from faculty members have already been approved. The workshop concluded with interactive sessions. tnn
