In a significant step towards digital empowerment in education, the E-Learning Centre as an IT Lab was inaugurated today. Developed as a joint venture between SCERT Uttarakhand and ITDA Uttarakhand, this initiative falls under the Skill Development Program of the Government of India. The six-day training program focuses on ICT tools and administrative assistive tools for teachers, aiming to integrate technology into classrooms effectively.
Inaugural Session and Key Discussions
The inaugural session was graced by Pradeep Kumar Rawat, Additional Director of SCERT, who addressed the participants with his insightful remarks on technology-enabled classrooms. He reviewed the ongoing ICT MOOCs course for teachers and took feedback from participants. Additionally, he emphasized the importance of teachers becoming ICT-enabled educators and actively incorporating digital tools into their teaching methodologies. He also proposed a Hindi version of the MOOCs course for better understanding among state teachers.
Dr. K. N. Bijalwan, Assistant Director of SCERT, highlighted the significance of launching the first ICT Tech Lab and its role in modernizing education.
Training Sessions and Resource Persons
The event saw active participation from experienced trainers and coordinators:
R. P. Badoni, ICT MOOCs and Course Coordinator, interacted with participants to discuss course structure and expectations.
S. P. Verma, DIKSHA SRG Coordinator, conducted the first session on NEP 2020 and DIKSHA Portal, guiding participants through its basic features, login procedures, and available courses.
Bhaskar Joshi, the resource person, led all subsequent sessions, focusing on e-content creation and planning using a variety of technological tools. His sessions were well received by the participants.
State-of-the-Art Facilities at the E-Learning Centre
Participants experienced the latest technology-equipped lab, which boasts 50 advanced workstations with high-speed internet and interactive smart panels. This setup ensures that teachers get hands-on training on digital tools, fostering a deeper understanding of e-learning methodologies.
Technical Coordination and Support
Technical support for the E-Learning Centre was seamlessly handled by heading Virendra Singh Chauhan, Sanjeevan Soontha, Shilpi and his team from ITDA, ensuring smooth operations and assisting participants with any technical queries.
The initiative marks a major milestone in Uttarakhand’s efforts to enhance digital literacy among educators. With ICT-enabled teachers, the classroom experience is set to evolve, making learning more engaging, accessible, and effective for students across the state. The training program will continue for the next six days, empowering teachers with essential digital skills for 21st-century education.
