1. Batch End Report Vidyasagar University, West Bengal

2.  Location : Vidyasagar University, Midnapore  State: West Bengal  Batch Start Date: 26-02-2013  Batch End Date: 08-03-2013  No. of Participants: 24 Batch Summary

3. Link to Pre Training Announcement Vidyasagar University, W.B. http://vidyasagar.ac.in/?AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1

4. Screen Shot of Saksham Announcement on University Website

5. Press Coverage in Ananda Bazar Patrika on 27/02/2013 A Special training program on Information Technology A special training program (SAKSHAM) on Information Technology has started at Vidyasagar University for educators from various affiliated colleges. Honorable Vice Chancellor Prof. Ranjan Chakrabarty inaugurated the program on Tuesday,26th Feb. Microsoft is venturing into trainings in the state of West Bengal via Saksham,. Saksham is based on MHRD’s NME-ICT.Information technology giant Microsoft empowers university educators under this program so that they can use modern technology to teach. Microsoft facilitators will also have a hands on session on each tool. This program will reach in 20,000 educational institutions and one lakh teachers all over the country. The inaugural session of this 10 day training was graced by Ms. Shivani Sahai, Programme Manager, Microsoft and Mr. Kaushik Biswas, Training Manager. Mr. Biswas said that Microsoft Saksham has been conducted so far in 23 universities and trained 600 professors. After completion of this training, teachers will be able to use new technology to make their class room innovative. For higher education a knowledge network will be created among the educational institutes, where the teachers can exchange their knowledge. Professor Ranjan Chakrabarty, Vice Chancellor, Vidyasagar University said that the teachers of this university will be benefitted through this training program.

6. S.NoNameSubjectCollege NameState 1 Dr. Sanjenbam Yaiphaba Meitei Anthropology Vidyasagar University W.B. 2 Dr. Manoj Kumar Pati Aquaculture Vidyasagar University W.B. 3 Dr. Sandip Chattopadhyay Bio-Medical Vidyasagar University W.B. 4 Dr. Sudipta Dalai Chemistry Vidyasagar University W.B. 5 Mr. Tagar Lal Khan Commerce Vidyasagar University W.B. 6 Mr. Tarak Nath Sahu Commerce Vidyasagar University W.B. 7 Dr. Subhash Chandra Saha Electronics Vidyasagar University W.B. 8 Mr. Kausik Ghosh Geography Vidyasagar University W.B. 9 Dr. Sanjay Jayswal Hindi Vidyasagar University W.B. 10 Prof. Durga Sankar Rath Lib. Sc. Vidyasagar University W.B. 11 Dr. Abhisheak ChakbortyRS & GIS Vidyasagar University W.B. Participant Details

7. S.NoNameSubjectCollege NameState 12 Dr. Shyamal Kumar Mondal Mathematics Vidyasagar University W.B. 13 Mr. Ganesh Ghorai Mathematics Vidyasagar University W.B. 14 Dr. Debasish Biswas MBA Vidyasagar University W.B. 15 Dr. Pradeep Kumar Das Mohapatra Microbiology Vidyasagar University W.B. 16 Dr. Tapan Kumar De Philosophy Vidyasagar University W.B. 17 Dr. Sujata Maity (Chowdhury) Physiology Vidyasagar University W.B. 18 Dr. Ajay Kumar Mishra Sanskrit Vidyasagar University W.B. 19 Pujasree Chatterjee Sociology Vidyasagar University W.B. 20 Dr. Sagar Acharya Zoology Vidyasagar University W.B. 21 Mr. Santanu Banerjee MCV Vidyasagar University W.B. 22 Mr. Amiya SarkarDeputy Librarian Vidyasagar University W.B. 23 Mr. Biplab ChakrabortyInformation Scientist Vidyasagar University W.B. 24 Mr. Sk. Mustafa HossainLib. Sc. Vidyasagar University W.B. Participant Details

8. Inauguration –Vidyasagar University Program inauguration by Prof. Ranjan Chakraborty, Vice Chancellor, along with Dr. Ranajit Dhar, Registrar, Mr. Anandamoy Sarkar, Finance Officer and Ms. Shivani Sahai, Program Manager, Education, Microsoft, at Vidyasagar University.

9. Highlights –Vidyasagar University

11. Interactive sessions during training

12. Mind Mapping and Collaboration Activities

13. Valedictory – Vidyasagar University

14. Batch Learning Curve Questions asked at Batch Start & End Soft Skills Clarity on the roles & responsibilities of IT Champion & Mentor. Eager to help colleagues in using technology to create engaging learning for students. Have the necessary communication & collaboration skills to engage in successful collaborative work with peers. Can establish a good rapport with colleagues on the basis of own soft skills. Can help students by modeling 21st Century Learning Skills so that they can be future ready Can encounter roadblocks and implement change in the college. Q1Q2Q3Q4Q5Q6 IT Skills Knowledge about Basic Computer Hardware & Software 5 - Expert 4 - Good User 3 - Average 2 - Novice 1 - No Knowledge Windows 7 Knowledge 5 - Expert 4 - Good User 3 - Average 2 - Novice 1 - No Knowledge Knowledge about MS Office 2010 and its applications 5 - Expert 4 - Good User 3 - Average 2 - Novice 1 - No Knowledge Knowledge about Live Services 5 - Expert 4 - Good User 3 - Average 2 - Novice 1 - No Knowledge Knowledge about Microsoft BPOS 5 - Expert 4 - Good User 3 - Average 2 - Novice 1 - No Knowledge Knowledge about Networking and Lab Setting 5 - Expert 4 - Good User 3 - Average 2 - Novice 1 - No Knowledge Q7Q8Q9Q10Q11Q12

15. Batch Learning Curve

16. Saksham -Reflections This type of I.C.T training intended for university teachers will be of overriding importance for dexterity of information in every level. For our developing subcontinent these type of initiatives should help the teachers to cope with their profession and everyday needs like banking, computing, social networking etc. Mr. Kausik Ghosh, Vidyasagar University “National Mission on Education through ICT’’-SAKSHAM designed by Microsoft to drive Education through ICT for Higher Education. It was a wonderful gathering of the representatives from different departments of our university. We have enjoyed every moment of the program with many interactive sessions on soft skills, activities; IT based knowledge, more creative ways of teaching. This training program also provides us a platform for sharing innovative ideas of your work with other colleagues, and reaches out to the entire teaching community with your ideas. Ms. Pujasree Chatterjee, Vidyasagar University

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