Enriching Engineering Education Through e-Learning Presentation By Dr

Enriching Engineering Education Through e-Learning Presentation By Dr. N. Kasthuri Professor/ECE Kongu Engineering College Perundurai-638 052 Tamilnadu.

Project Team Dr. N. Kasthuri Mrs. E. D. Kanmani Ruby Mr. S. Raja Professor Assistant Professor Lecturer Department of ECE Kongu Engineering College Perundurai Erode-638 052. Tamilnadu

Highlights of KEC Ø 26 th year of operation. Ø 6500 Students, 400 faculty. Ø 12 UG, 13 PG & 8 Ph. D Programmes. Ø Accredited by NBA & ISO. Ø Among the top 20 Self financing Institutions in India. Ø Rs. 4. 1 Crore TBI, first of its kind in Indiasponsored by DST/GOI.

Contd… Ø Community Radio Station- awarded by GOI. Ø IIPC – Sponsored by AICTE Ø 200 acre campus with 16 lakh sq. ft. builtup area. Ø Research Centres in various branches. Ø Best Engineering College award by ISTE. Ø 42 faculty with Ph. D Qualification & 235 faculty pursuing Ph. D

Highlights of ECE Department Ø 26 th year of operation Ø UG Programme in ECE & PG Programme in VLSI ECE Ø Major Infrastructure ü State-of-the-art labs • • VLSI DSP Microwave & Fibre Optics RF Networking Microprocessor & Microcontroller Freescale Seminconductor • Digital Electronics • Hardware & TV • Communication Skills • Computer Centre • Project Cubicle • Video and Digital Library • Seminar Hall

Contd… Ø Majors Areas of research üSignal Processing üNetworking üImage Processing üVLSI ECE Ø 5 Ph. Ds and 12 faculty are pursuing Ph. D

Our background in e-learning Ø Organized a 2 week FDP on e-learning sponsored by AICTE in 2007 Ø Developed e-content on one course namely Linear Integrated Circuits. Ø Implemented the course developed. ü Course material ü Tutorials ü Online tests ü Assignments ü Discussion forums ü Bulletin board ü Feedback

Project Objectives Ø To enhance Engineering Education through e-learning methodology in the Institution. Ø To provide an innovative shift in the field of conventional learning. Ø To give rapid access to specific knowledge and information. Ø To enable organization to transcend distance and other organizational gaps by providing a cohesive virtual learning environment.

Kongu Next Justification & Importance Advantages to the organization: • Knowledge imparting and curriculum related time (assignments, tutorials etc. ) is reduced • Consistent delivery Delivery of content is possible with asynchronous, self-paced e-learning.

Kongu Next Contd. . • Expert knowledge is communicated with good e-learning and knowledge management systems. • Proof of completion and certification Essential elements of training initiatives, can be automated.

Kongu Next Contd… Advantages to the Learner: • On-demand availability Enables students to complete training conveniently at off-hours or from home. • Self-pacing For slow or quick learners, e-Learning methodology reduces stress and facilitates learning at their pace.

Kongu Next Contd… • Confidence Improves confidence level of the learners due to the flexibility and features of the system. • Quick Reference As materials are readily available, it serves quick reference.

Kongu Next Features Live face-to-face (formal) Instructor-led classroom Workshops Coaching/Mentoring On-the-job (OTJ) training Virtual collaboration/synchronous Live e-learning classes E-mentoring Self-paced learning Web learning modules Online resource links Simulations Video and audio CD/DVDs Online self-assessments Workbooks Live face-to-face (informal) Collegial connections Work teams Role modeling Virtual collaboration/asynchronous Email Online bulletin boards Listservs Online Communities Performance support Help systems Print job aids Knowledge database Documentation Performance/decision support tools

Kongu Next 2010: • • • Yearwise Deliverables Information gathering. Finalization of material and resource requirement. Getting vendor list Budgetary quotation Procurement of softwares, systems and consumables. Manpower allocation Area allocation. Recruitment of Research Scholars. Course material preparation (First to Fourth semester) for courses Hosting of course materials in the LMS Website.

Kongu Next Contd… 2011: • Course material preparation (Fifth to Eighth semester) for courses. • Hosting of course materials in the LMS Website. • Different forums creation and implementation. • CD/DVD preparation for all the subjects and delivering

Kongu Next Implementation Modules • Course Material ü Study guidelines ü Literature ü Slide shows ü Interactive exercises • Tests ü Online and Offline • Objective Type • Descriptive type • Quiz ü Aptitude ü Technical

• Assignment Kongu Next Contd… ü Problem Oriented ü Objective Type • Forums ü Public ü Private ü Protected ü Restricted • • Virtual state-of-art laboratories Community Online Bulletin Board Handouts in soft form Implementation schedule. doc

Kongu Next METHODOLGY Ø Developing the content as per the selected delivery method by the Domain Experts and the e-content development team. Ø Trial run and modification, if required. Ø Hosting e-content on the separate web portal for ease of access by learners

Kongu Next Budget Total = Rs. 61, 47, 000/ Non Recurring = Rs. 43, 70, 000/ Recurring = Rs. 17, 77, 000/-

Kongu Next Yearwise Budget 2010: Recurring Fund: Rs. 9, 76, 000 /- Non-recurring Fund: Rs. 43, 70, 000/- 2011: Recurring Fund: Rs. 8, 01, 000 /- Non-recurring Fund: NIL

Kongu Next Budget: Non-Recurring System (Server) = Rs. 8, 50, 000 Storage System (9 TB) = Rs 15, 000 Printer (2 nos. ) = Rs. 40, 000 Switch (GB) = Rs. 5, 000 UPS (10 KVA) = Rs. 1, 50, 000 Cooling System (2 Unit) = Rs. 2, 50, 000 Software e-learning/LMS = Rs. 9, 000 Animation softwares = Rs. 1, 80, 000 Total = Rs. 43, 70, 000

Kongu Next Budget: Recurring Sl. No. Item Budget in Rs. for year 2010 Budget in Rs. for year 2011 1 Manpower (Three persons, each/month-Rs. 16, 000. Totally Two years on contract basis. ) 5, 76, 000 2 Consumables (CD/DVD, Hard Disk, Printing materials, etc. , for 2 Years) 1, 50, 000 75, 000 3 Miscellaneous (Traveling, Stationery etc. , for 2 years) 1, 25, 000 1, 000 4 Contingency ( Servicing, breakup, etc. , for 2 years ) 1, 25, 000 50, 000 9, 76, 000 8, 01, 000 Yearwise Budget Total(Rs. ) 17, 77, 000

Kongu Next Summary • Project aims at “Enhancing Engineering Education” in the institution. • e-Content will be developed for courses in Electronics and Communication Engineering. • Will facilitate students to interact with faculty using “Learning Management System”. • Different forums will be created -discussion forum, examination, assessment and assignment. • Aids in synchronous and asynchronous learning.

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