A New Step Towards AI-Enabled Education, Digital Innovation and Future-Ready Teachers
Dehradun | 31 October 2026
The State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), Uttarakhand, organised an online meeting on Saturday, 31 October 2026, from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM, bringing together the Course Leads, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and members of all eight course development teams under the MOOCs 4.0 initiative.
The meeting was organised under the guidance of Shri Padmendra Saklani, Additional Director, SCERT Uttarakhand, with R. P. Badoni, IT Faculty and State Course Coordinator, coordinating the initiative.
The meeting focused on the proposed course development framework, preparation of learning modules, review of draft course materials, distribution of responsibilities and development of a coordinated action plan for the eight new online courses.
Building on the Success of MOOCs 1.0 and 2.0
SCERT Uttarakhand has been strengthening the professional competencies of teachers through technology-enabled training programmes delivered through its e-Srijan Learning Management System.
The earlier MOOCs 1.0 and MOOCs 2.0 initiatives demonstrated the potential of large-scale online teacher professional development, with approximately 49,000 and 47,000 course completions, respectively.
The initiative has also brought national and international recognition to Uttarakhand, including the SKOCH Gold Award 2026 and recognition among the Top Six Finalists of the AI for Education Awards 2026.
Building on these achievements, MOOCs 4.0 aims to expand opportunities for teachers and students through emerging technologies, artificial intelligence, inclusive education, research, communication skills and innovation-based learning.
Eight New Courses under MOOCs 4.0
Eight specialised course development teams have been constituted, comprising educators, researchers, technical experts and subject specialists.
| Course | Title | Course Lead / Team |
|---|---|---|
| C1 | Ethical and Responsible AI in Education | Bhupal Singh Negi |
| C2 | AI-Powered Lesson Planning and Classroom Content Creation | Bhaskar Joshi |
| C3 | 3D Animation and Multimedia for Teaching | Ishteyaaq Ahmad |
| C4 | Inclusive Education with a Focus on Autism | Dr Sadhana Dimri |
| C5 | Road Safety: Awareness, Safety Norms, Rules and Regulations | Supriy Bahukhandi |
| C6 | Communication Skills and English through AI | Dr Kiran Dangwal |
| C7 | Action Research and Academic Writing | Dr Ajay Semalty |
| C8 | Educational Gaming, Coding and Innovation Design | Vinod Basera |
The first four courses and the Action Research course are intended for teachers, while courses on Road Safety, AI-supported English Communication, and Educational Gaming and Coding are designed for both teachers and students.
The course teams include experts from different educational and professional backgrounds, reflecting a collaborative approach to digital course development.
Focus on Quality, Innovation and Practical Learning
The development process emphasises the preparation of structured learning modules, engaging digital content, technology-supported learning activities and meaningful assessment strategies.
The meeting agenda highlighted the following priorities:
Developing a common academic and technical framework for all eight courses.
Preparing course outlines, module structures and draft learning materials.
Reviewing course-wise progress and identifying content development requirements.
Defining responsibilities among Course Leads, SMEs and technical team members.
Identifying academic and technical support required from SCERT.
Establishing coordination mechanisms for timely completion and quality assurance.
The proposed approach seeks to make MOOCs 4.0 practical, accessible and relevant to classroom teaching and learning.
Strengthening Collaboration and Professional Development
One of the important features of MOOCs 4.0 is the involvement of multidisciplinary teams working together to develop high-quality digital learning resources.
The initiative brings together expertise in AI, educational technology, multimedia development, inclusive education, road safety, English communication, academic research, coding and innovation.
Through this collaborative model, SCERT Uttarakhand aims to strengthen the capacity of educators to integrate modern technologies into teaching while promoting responsible and inclusive digital learning.
Towards a Future-Ready Education System
MOOCs 4.0 represents another significant step in SCERT Uttarakhand's journey towards technology-enabled education and continuous professional development.
The programme is expected to support the vision of the National Education Policy 2020 by promoting digital competencies, innovation, accessibility and lifelong learning.
“From Digital Literacy to AI-Enabled Teaching and Innovation — MOOCs 4.0 is a step towards building future-ready teachers and empowered learners in Uttarakhand.”
The online meeting marks an important stage in coordinating the course development teams and advancing the preparation of the next generation of digital learning opportunities for Uttarakhand.
Organised by: IT Department, SCERT Uttarakhand
State Course Coordinator: R. P. Badoni, IT Faculty, SCERT Uttarakhand
Official Website: https://scertuk.gov.in
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