- Organised by: Central Institute of Educational Technology (CIET), NCERT
- Webinar Series: AI Tools in Education
- Session: Day 2– Pictory AI
- Date & Time: 30 December 2025 | 4:00–5:00 PM
- Expert Speaker: Mr. Ramesh Prasad Badoni (National ICT Awardee)
Faculty – IT, SCERT Uttarakhand
About the Webinar Series
The Central Institute of Educational Technology (CIET), NCERT, continues its national initiative to conduct regular webinars focussing on artificial intelligence (AI), educational technology (ET), and information and communication technology (ICT). These webinars aim to empower teachers, teacher educators, and education leaders with emerging digital tools aligned with NEP 2020 and 21st‑century teaching–learning practices.
The Pictory AI session was part of this flagship webinar series and attracted educators from across India through television, mobile platforms, and online streaming.
Webinar: Pictory AI
The Day 2 session focused on Pictory AI, an AI-powered video creation platform that enables teachers to transform lesson plans, scripts, articles, and text content into engaging educational videos without requiring advanced video-editing skills.
Ramesh Prasad Badoni demonstrated how Pictory AI can significantly enhance lesson planning, classroom engagement, accessibility, and content creation efficiency for teachers across all subjects.
Key Highlights:
- Converts scripts, lesson plans, PDFs, and articles into videos
- Automatically matches visuals with key concepts
- Supports captions and multilingual voiceovers
- Requires no professional video-editing expertise
During the webinar, we discussed the benefits for teachers.
Saves Time
Reduces lesson planning and content creation time by up to 70% through automation
Boosts Student Engagement
Creates visually rich multimedia lessons that improve attention and retention
Enhances Accessibility
Auto captions, subtitles, and voiceovers support inclusive education
Professional-Quality Content
Enables teachers to produce polished videos without technical complexity
Key Features for Educators
- Script to Video: Convert written lesson plans into videos
- Article Summarization: Turn long content into concise visual summaries
- Auto Captioning: Generate subtitles for inclusive learning
- AI Voiceovers: Add narration in multiple languages and accents
- AI Video Editor: Easy editing with drag-and-drop interface
Live Webinar Recording
Watch the complete recorded session on NCERT’s Official YouTube Channel:
👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3pcpggHHC4
Where was the webinar broadcast?
- PM eVIDYA Channels #6–12
- DD Free Dish
- DISH TV Channels #2027–2033
- Jio TV Mobile App
Educators are encouraged to explore Pictory AI and integrate it into their daily teaching to create impactful and learner‑centric classrooms.