1. CSE-NITW E-CONTENT GENERATION AND DELIVERY MANAGEMENT FOR STUDENT CENTRIC LEARNING Proposal submitted to Department of Higher Education Ministry of Human Resource Development Government of India, New Delhi by NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY WARANGAL

2. CSE-NITW A case for e-learning E-CONTENT GENERATION & DELIVERY MANAGEMENT FOR STUDENT CENTRIC LEARNING

3. CSE-NITW The Scenario Prof. X teaches subject Y rather well and has a great reputation. The premier Institution where X works has digitized his class room lectures and supplied to other institutions through internet and CDs. Prof. X teaches subject Y rather well and has a great reputation. The premier Institution where X works has digitized his class room lectures and supplied to other institutions through internet and CDs. There is a college A, far away from the big cities and has There is a college A, far away from the big cities and has limited internet access, limited internet access, not very experienced/ qualified staff and not very experienced/ qualified staff and generally rural students generally rural students and they try to use Prof. X’s lectures on subject Y, but…….

4. CSE-NITW The Hurdles With the limited bandwidth available, it is difficult to use net option With the limited bandwidth available, it is difficult to use net option Some of the faculty could get benefit from the CD lectures but for the most interest wanes soon. Some of the faculty could get benefit from the CD lectures but for the most interest wanes soon. By and large, the students couldn't make much headway. By and large, the students couldn't make much headway. On the whole the utility of CDs has come down On the whole the utility of CDs has come down This could be for any number of reasons, such as….

5. CSE-NITW The gap analysis Students do not have the sufficient knowledge of pre-requisites Students do not have the sufficient knowledge of pre-requisites The lesson runs too fast for their understanding, even after replays The lesson runs too fast for their understanding, even after replays The examples/analogies are few/ not easily understandable The examples/analogies are few/ not easily understandable Some words are difficult to assimilate Some words are difficult to assimilate They have limited learning abilities and undeveloped analytical skills unknown to X They have limited learning abilities and undeveloped analytical skills unknown to X How can you improve the Teaching- learning? How can you improve the Teaching- learning?

6. CSE-NITW The Remedy We suggest that there is a remedy to the situation in the form of Student centric e- learning We suggest that there is a remedy to the situation in the form of Student centric e- learning This allows the student to learn from a package (internet or CD) in an interactive fashion. This allows the student to learn from a package (internet or CD) in an interactive fashion. It assumes that no two students need learn alike, as the learning experience is personalized through a number of options provided in the software. It assumes that no two students need learn alike, as the learning experience is personalized through a number of options provided in the software.

7. CSE-NITW The Proposal We propose to develop the interactive learner-oriented content and a software to drive it. We propose to develop the interactive learner-oriented content and a software to drive it.  Content will be organized suitable to a great number of learner patterns  Propose to implement different methods using Data Mining Techniques  Students and faculty feedback will be collected for dynamic change of content  Proposed to develop software to Classify the level of student based on the collected inputs.  Depending on the level of student, the software will drive the content from repository. ( why?)  Conducted Several MHRD FDPs  Conducted 8 week rigorous training programme on Finishing School for Engineering Graduates  Trained 225 students  Able to place 60% of the students.

8. CSE-NITW Proposal (Contd)  Takes care of inabilities, difficulties and weaknesses that are to be expected of underprivileged, rural and inhibited students  Provides for self assessment at each step and interactive learning.  We further propose to distribute the content to engineering colleges and train the teachers to use our software and content.  We also train the teachers in ways and means of developing such content and also dynamically improving the existing content.  We also propose to create web base to continually improve and deploy better content and to manage content in any institution, any where.

9. CSE-NITW NIT, Warangal Relevance Faculty were developed more than 150 video based lectures in the subject areas of Computer Science & Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Civil Engineering for the students and faculty of various engineering colleges of Andhra Pradesh under SONET and JKC programmes of Govt. of AP. Faculty were developed more than 150 video based lectures in the subject areas of Computer Science & Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Civil Engineering for the students and faculty of various engineering colleges of Andhra Pradesh under SONET and JKC programmes of Govt. of AP. The objectives for this proposal include but not limited to: The objectives for this proposal include but not limited to: To establish the basic infrastructure for developing student centric content for various engineering subjects. To establish the basic infrastructure for developing student centric content for various engineering subjects. To develop Interaction with global Universities and Research Laboratories in the area manages e-learning with a view to develop expertise, update technology and improve R&D in knowledge creation and management. To develop Interaction with global Universities and Research Laboratories in the area manages e-learning with a view to develop expertise, update technology and improve R&D in knowledge creation and management. To provide technical assistance to the ministry and industry To provide technical assistance to the ministry and industry Organise short term courses/workshops/seminars/conferences to disseminate the course contents developed by teachers Organise short term courses/workshops/seminars/conferences to disseminate the course contents developed by teachers

10. CSE-NITW Pilot Project Develop e-content on Database technologies: Develop e-content on Database technologies: Database Management systems Database Management systems Distributed databases Distributed databases Data Warehousing Data Warehousing Data Mining Data Mining OLAP OLAP OLTP OLTP Application oriented case studies Application oriented case studies Design of hands on experiments using popular database packages ( Oracle or DB2 or Microsoft SQL server) to strengthen laboratory instructions. Design of hands on experiments using popular database packages ( Oracle or DB2 or Microsoft SQL server) to strengthen laboratory instructions.

11. CSE-NITW Inter Institutional/Industry Interaction Institutes/Industries Institutes/Industries IIT, Delhi IIT, Delhi IIIT, Hyderabad IIIT, Hyderabad JNTU, Kakinada JNTU, Kakinada JNTU, Hyderabad JNTU, Hyderabad Gayatri Vidyaparishad, Visakhapatnam Gayatri Vidyaparishad, Visakhapatnam GITAM University, Visakhapatnam GITAM University, Visakhapatnam Industries Industries TCS, Hyderabad TCS, Hyderabad CDAC, Hyderabad CDAC, Hyderabad Infosys Infosys IBM, Bangalore IBM, Bangalore Oracle India Development Center, Hyderabad Oracle India Development Center, Hyderabad

12. CSE-NITW Features Video Video Text Text Cursor Glossary Cursor Glossary Slides Slides References References Tests Tests Low Bandwidth Low Bandwidth Examples Examples Alternate Alternate Discussion Discussion Help Help

13. CSE-NITW Video There is a presentation of the full lesson in video. The student has the options of full screen (only seeing and listening) or video and text( seeing, listening and reading) There is a presentation of the full lesson in video. The student has the options of full screen (only seeing and listening) or video and text( seeing, listening and reading) The video has multiple entry points useful for replays as and when needed. The video has multiple entry points useful for replays as and when needed. The volume can be adjusted/ muted The volume can be adjusted/ muted

14. CSE-NITW Text As a help to learner we give the total lecture in words which consolidates learning and improves retention. As a help to learner we give the total lecture in words which consolidates learning and improves retention. There is a list of topics display on main screen, which can be used to enter various topics directly There is a list of topics display on main screen, which can be used to enter various topics directly There is a print facility for those whom want a hard copy. There is a print facility for those whom want a hard copy.

15. CSE-NITW Cursor glossary in Text Some abbreviations are not easily expandable for all students Some abbreviations are not easily expandable for all students Some words/phrases need further explaining for proper understanding Some words/phrases need further explaining for proper understanding Some expressions are to be disambiguated. Some expressions are to be disambiguated. When we stop to comprehend a word/concept, it is much more difficult to concentrate on listening. The Solution: We identified certain places in our text, and marked them. If you put your cursor you will get the expansion, explanation or conflict-resolution in a special box.

16. CSE-NITW Slides There is slide presentation of the lecture which facilitates more concrete learning of the lesson. There is slide presentation of the lecture which facilitates more concrete learning of the lesson. It is very useful to skim through before a test It is very useful to skim through before a test For novice teachers it provides direction in prioritizing and epitomizing. For novice teachers it provides direction in prioritizing and epitomizing. Even for a student - the best way to learn is by teaching. You can always learn better by teaching the lesson to your friends using these slides. Even for a student - the best way to learn is by teaching. You can always learn better by teaching the lesson to your friends using these slides.

17. CSE-NITW References Learning thirst is unquenchable and we can inculcate that in students through broadening their vistas. Learning thirst is unquenchable and we can inculcate that in students through broadening their vistas. We provide this through We provide this through Hyperlinks, a click will take you to the required site. (Internet connection needed) Hyperlinks, a click will take you to the required site. (Internet connection needed) Printed text ( here and now) Printed text ( here and now) Suggested references, where relevant information can be found ( text books, papers etc) Suggested references, where relevant information can be found ( text books, papers etc)

18. CSE-NITW Take Test - 1 Pre-Test This tests the preliminary knowledge in the concerned subject before a student starts learning. This tests the preliminary knowledge in the concerned subject before a student starts learning. It could be a test of familiarity with pre-requisite's and background of the student It could be a test of familiarity with pre-requisite's and background of the student

19. CSE-NITW Take Test -2 Post Test Post Test This tests the understanding after the exposure to the lesson. It can be used for self assessment by student or as a requirement to learn new lesson. This tests the understanding after the exposure to the lesson. It can be used for self assessment by student or as a requirement to learn new lesson. The questions are in three levels of difficulty. The questions are in three levels of difficulty. The first level concerns basics and knowledge around the lesson. The first level concerns basics and knowledge around the lesson. the second examines the remembered information from different sources and the second examines the remembered information from different sources and the third brings out the application of this knowledge as well, in various contexts. the third brings out the application of this knowledge as well, in various contexts.

20. CSE-NITW Take Tests- personalized The test can be taken with Variable time option, say 15,20 or 30min etc. Variable time option, say 15,20 or 30min etc. Randomization option, that is not necessarily same order for everyone or every time Randomization option, that is not necessarily same order for everyone or every time Number of questions option which allows one to choose e.g. 5,10,15 or all Number of questions option which allows one to choose e.g. 5,10,15 or all Level of difficulty option – one or more levels Level of difficulty option – one or more levels

21. CSE-NITW Take Tests - Answers The Answers can be seen as a single result or as explanation (where necessary) along with your answer and the correct answer, and what is wrong with the other alternative answers The Answers can be seen as a single result or as explanation (where necessary) along with your answer and the correct answer, and what is wrong with the other alternative answers In this way, Test becomes an integral part of learning as well as a metric of understanding In this way, Test becomes an integral part of learning as well as a metric of understanding

22. CSE-NITW Low Bandwidth Option One of the defining factors of Urban-Rural divide is the low penetration of internet in rural areas One of the defining factors of Urban-Rural divide is the low penetration of internet in rural areas Typically rural areas do not have high speed net connection needed for streaming video, animation, graphics etc. Typically rural areas do not have high speed net connection needed for streaming video, animation, graphics etc. To mitigate this to some extent we provide a low band width version which has text, line drawings and pictures that are not real time data intensive and inhibits heavy downloads. To mitigate this to some extent we provide a low band width version which has text, line drawings and pictures that are not real time data intensive and inhibits heavy downloads.

23. CSE-NITW Alternate It is always possible to find an alternate Way of presentation, Way of presentation, Point of view, Point of view, Author/Teacher’s view Author/Teacher’s view Text/Picture option Text/Picture option The good students use this to broaden their understanding whereas for the not-so- gifted could find an easier way to learn.

24. CSE-NITW Examples/Analogies People learn by examples, the more the merrier. People learn by examples, the more the merrier. But scope/ time constraints do not allow such lavishness for all the students; But scope/ time constraints do not allow such lavishness for all the students; But some need them, so we provide extra analogies/examples to enhance the learning experience under this head But some need them, so we provide extra analogies/examples to enhance the learning experience under this head

25. CSE-NITW Discussion Notwithstanding all this, a student will have doubts/questions and a need for exchange of ideas. Notwithstanding all this, a student will have doubts/questions and a need for exchange of ideas. Under the option Discussion, one can communicate with his teachers/ colleagues/ other netizens by opening a discussion thread or by contributing to an already open thread Under the option Discussion, one can communicate with his teachers/ colleagues/ other netizens by opening a discussion thread or by contributing to an already open thread This feature needs an occasional internet connection This feature needs an occasional internet connection

26. CSE-NITW Help There is clickable Help Screen which explains various features to a student in simple English There is clickable Help Screen which explains various features to a student in simple English As far as possible, the logic behind a feature is also explained As far as possible, the logic behind a feature is also explained You can always write to elearn@nitw.ac.in for any further information You can always write to elearn@nitw.ac.in for any further informationelearn@nitw.ac.in

27. CSE-NITW Home All the features available on one screen. All the features available on one screen. Home is the default start Home is the default start at the beginning at the beginning when the user wants to move from one feature to the other, and when the user wants to move from one feature to the other, and Close can be operated only from Home screen. Close can be operated only from Home screen.

28. CSE-NITW Continuous Challenge In the competitive world, one needs constant reinventing of oneself, which is well provided in student centric e-learning. In the competitive world, one needs constant reinventing of oneself, which is well provided in student centric e-learning. This method produces e-content with short shelf life, as it requires constant evolutions to be in tune with learner’s aspirations This method produces e-content with short shelf life, as it requires constant evolutions to be in tune with learner’s aspirations

29. CSE-NITW More on Continuous Challenge There is standardization in the form of SCORM which has gone through umpteen versions, before reaching the present somewhat-stable state. There is standardization in the form of SCORM which has gone through umpteen versions, before reaching the present somewhat-stable state. There is a plethora of Content Management Systems on myriad platforms……. and still evolving There is a plethora of Content Management Systems on myriad platforms……. and still evolving This shows how current and relevant the field is This shows how current and relevant the field is

30. CSE-NITW Budget for pilot project Capital equipment – 20 lakhs Manpower – 5 lakhs Travel – 2 lakhs Contingencies – 2 lakhs Miscellaneous – 1 lakh Total – 30 lakhs

31. CSE-NITW In conclusion We are proposing a paradigm that will initiate and facilitate new learning environments We are proposing a paradigm that will initiate and facilitate new learning environments We are advocating an open ended, inclusive content and upgradeable and scalable software, so that it will be challenging to use this suite as well as find new ideas to better it. We are advocating an open ended, inclusive content and upgradeable and scalable software, so that it will be challenging to use this suite as well as find new ideas to better it.

32. CSE-NITW List of courses planned S NoName of the departmentUG CoursePG Course 1Civil Engineering ( 3 UG & 2 PG) Fluid Mechanics, Reinforced Concrete Engineering Highway engineering Structural Dynamics Urban Transportation Management 2Electrical Engineering ( 3 UG and 2 PG) Electrical Machines, Network Theory, microprocessors Power Electronics and Drives, Control Systems 3Mechanical Engineering ( 3 UG and 2 PG) Thermodynamics Machine Design Computational Fluid Dynamics Vibrations Manufacturing Systems 4Electronics & Communication Engineering ( 3 UG and 3 PG) Analog Communications, Digital Signal Processing, Electronic Devices and Circuits Embedded Systems, VLSI design, Image Processing 5Chemical Engineering ( 3 UG and 2 PG) Process Plant Engineering, Reaction Kinetics, Heat and Mass Transfer Process Design, Reaction Systems 6Metallurgical and Materials Engineering (1 UG and 1 PG) Powder MetallurgyProduction Technology and Quality Control 7Computer Science & Engineering ( 3 UG and 3 PG) Data Mining, Data Warehousing, Advanced Data Structures Business Intelligence, Web Programming, Cryptographic and Network Security 8Bio Technology (1 UG and 1 PG) Genetic EngineeringBio Informatics

33. CSE-NITW In short, we propose to Setup of the studio for Content generation for Engineering & Technology subjects Setup of the studio for Content generation for Engineering & Technology subjects Create Software matrix and integrate with each of the content modules. Create Software matrix and integrate with each of the content modules. Train 500 faculty per year and Human Resource Development through continuing educational programmes / workshops / conferences. Train 500 faculty per year and Human Resource Development through continuing educational programmes / workshops / conferences. Establish a resource centre and conduct/deliver managed e-learning for desiring engineering colleges. Establish a resource centre and conduct/deliver managed e-learning for desiring engineering colleges.

34. CSE-NITW Outcomes Enrichment of Teaching-learning process: The interactive software and adoptable content will enrich the teaching learning process and help students with various talents to learn better and increased job satisfaction for faculty. Further it empowers the faculty to teach successive batches of students with increased transfer of knowledge. Enrichment of Teaching-learning process: The interactive software and adoptable content will enrich the teaching learning process and help students with various talents to learn better and increased job satisfaction for faculty. Further it empowers the faculty to teach successive batches of students with increased transfer of knowledge. Training, hand holding and enabling the engineering college faculty to impart online courses/programmes, thereby reducing the cost of education to a minimum and increasing ROI for the stake holders. Training, hand holding and enabling the engineering college faculty to impart online courses/programmes, thereby reducing the cost of education to a minimum and increasing ROI for the stake holders. Offering managed e-learning services for such of those colleges who can not conduct on their own. These services will be offered from the central web site located at NIT, Warangal. Offering managed e-learning services for such of those colleges who can not conduct on their own. These services will be offered from the central web site located at NIT, Warangal. NIT, Warangal will become a Nodal centre in the filed of knowledge management - e-learning content, driving software which drives the e- content and training various engineering college faculty. Also NIT, Warangal provides a platform for dissemination of technical knowledge and know-how through refresher programmes for in-service personnel, get- togethers and publication of Research Digest. NIT, Warangal will become a Nodal centre in the filed of knowledge management - e-learning content, driving software which drives the e- content and training various engineering college faculty. Also NIT, Warangal provides a platform for dissemination of technical knowledge and know-how through refresher programmes for in-service personnel, get- togethers and publication of Research Digest.

35. CSE-NITW Thank You ….