Tuesday, April 29, 2025

Third Round of E-Content Development Workshop at SCERT Uttarakhand for DIKSHA Portal

 

Dehradun, 29/04/2025

The State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), Uttarakhand, is hosting its third round of the E-Content Development Workshop, aimed at empowering teachers with ICT-enabled content writing skills for the DIKSHA Portal. The workshop, attended by 35 educators from across the state, focuses on creating high-quality digital learning resources in line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.

Workshop Highlights: Expert-Led Sessions on Digital Content Creation

1. ICT-Enabled Content Writing by  Ramesh Badoni

The workshop commenced with an interactive session by Ramesh Badoni, ICT faculty and resource person, who provided hands-on training on

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  • Scripting engaging and pedagogically sound e-content

  • DIKSHA content guidelines and formatting standards

  • Integrating multimedia (videos, quizzes, interactive elements)

  • Best practices for digital lesson planning

2. Overcoming Content Writing Challenges by S.P. Verma

S.P. Verma, the workshop coordinator, shared valuable insights on

  • Common hurdles in e-content development

  • Ensuring clarity and learner engagement

  • Understanding Creative Commons (CC) licenses for open educational resources (OER)

  • Copyright compliance and ethical use of digital resources

3. Evening Session: The Need for Tech-Based Content by Dr. K.N. Bijalwan

The day concluded with a thought-provoking session by Dr. K.N. Bijalwan, who emphasized:

  • The growing importance of digital content in modern education

  • Adapting to AI and emerging EdTech trends

  • Bridging the digital divide in Uttarakhand’s remote schools

  • Encouraging teachers to become content creators, not just consumers

The ITDA (Information Technology Development Agency) team, led by Shilpi, provided on-ground technical assistance to participants, ensuring smooth hands-on practice in:

With the DIKSHA Portal becoming a central hub for digital learning, this workshop ensures that Uttarakhand’s teachers are well-equipped to:

✔ Develop high-quality, curriculum-aligned e-content
✔ Enhance student engagement through interactive resources
✔ Contribute to the national digital education ecosystem

Teachers from various districts expressed excitement about applying their new skills in classrooms. Many highlighted how the workshop demystified digital content creation and encouraged them to innovate beyond traditional teaching methods.

SCERT Uttarakhand plans to expand such capacity-building initiatives, ensuring that every teacher in the state becomes a confident digital educator. The next phase will focus on AI-assisted content creation and gamified learning modules.

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