Enriching Engineering Education Through e-Learning

Presentation By

Dr.N.KasthuriProfessor/ECE

Kongu Engineering CollegePerundurai-638 052

Tamilnadu.

Project Team

Dr.N.Kasthuri Mrs. E.D.Kanmani Ruby Mr.S.RajaProfessor Assistant Professor Lecturer

Department of ECE

Kongu Engineering CollegePerundurai

Erode-638 052.Tamilnadu

26th year of operation. 6500 Students, 400 faculty. 12 UG, 13 PG & 8 Ph.D Programmes. Accredited by NBA & ISO. Among the top 20 Self financing Institutions

in India. Rs. 4.1 Crore TBI, first of its kind in India-

sponsored by DST/GOI.

Highlights of KEC

Community Radio Station- awarded by GOI. IIPC – Sponsored by AICTE 200 acre campus with 16 lakh sq.ft. builtup

area. Research Centres in various branches. Best Engineering College award by ISTE. 42 faculty with Ph.D Qualification & 235

faculty pursuing Ph.D

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26th year of operation UG Programme in ECE & PG Programme in

VLSI Major Infrastructure

State-of-the-art labs• VLSI • DSP• Microwave & Fibre Optics• RF• Networking• Microprocessor & Microcontroller• Freescale Seminconductor

Highlights of ECE Department

•Digital Electronics•Hardware & TV•Communication Skills

•Computer Centre

•Project Cubicle

•Video and Digital Library

•Seminar Hall

ECE

Majors Areas of researchSignal ProcessingNetworkingImage ProcessingVLSI

5 Ph.Ds and 12 faculty are pursuing Ph.D

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ECE

Organized a 2 week FDP on e-learning sponsored by AICTE in 2007

Developed e-content on one course namely Linear Integrated Circuits.

Implemented the course developed. Course material Tutorials Online tests Assignments Discussion forums Bulletin board Feedback

Our background in e-learning

To enhance Engineering Education through e-learning methodology in the Institution.

To provide an innovative shift in the field of conventional learning.

To give rapid access to specific knowledge and information.

To enable organization to transcend distance and other organizational gaps by providing a cohesive virtual learning environment.

Project Objectives

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Advantages to the organization: • Knowledge imparting and curriculum related time (assignments, tutorials etc.) is reduced • Consistent delivery Delivery of content is possible with asynchronous, self-paced e-learning.

Justification & Importance

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•Expert knowledge Expert knowledge is communicated with good e-learning and knowledge management systems.

• Proof of completion and certification Essential elements of training initiatives, can be automated.

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Advantages to the Learner: • On-demand availability Enables students to complete training conveniently at off-hours or from home. • Self-pacing For slow or quick learners, e-Learning methodology reduces stress and facilitates learning at their pace.

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• Confidence Improves confidence level of the learners due to the flexibility and features of the system.

• Quick Reference As materials are readily available, it serves quick reference.

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Live face-to-face (formal) Instructor-led classroom Workshops Coaching/Mentoring On-the-job (OTJ) training

Live face-to-face (informal) Collegial connections Work teams Role modeling

Virtual collaboration/synchronous Live e-learning classes E-mentoring

Virtual collaboration/asynchronous Email Online bulletin boards Listservs Online Communities

Self-paced learning Web learning modules Online resource links Simulations Video and audio CD/DVDs Online self-assessments Workbooks

Performance support Help systems Print job aids Knowledge database Documentation Performance/decision support tools

Features

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2010: • Information gathering.• Finalization of material and resource requirement.• Getting vendor list• Budgetary quotation• Procurement of softwares, systems and

consumables.• Manpower allocation • Area allocation.• Recruitment of Research Scholars.• Course material preparation (First to Fourth

semester) for courses • Hosting of course materials in the LMS Website.

Yearwise Deliverables

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2011:

• Course material preparation (Fifth to Eighth semester) for courses.

• Hosting of course materials in the LMS Website.• Different forums creation and implementation. • CD/DVD preparation for all the subjects and

delivering

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• Course Material Study guidelines Literature Slide shows Interactive exercises

• TestsOnline and Offline • Objective Type • Descriptive type

• QuizAptitudeTechnical

Implementation Modules

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• AssignmentProblem OrientedObjective Type

• ForumsPublicPrivateProtectedRestricted

• Virtual state-of-art laboratories• Community• Online Bulletin Board• Handouts in soft form

Implementation schedule.doc

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  Developing the content as per the selected

delivery method by the Domain Experts and the e-content development team.

Trial run and modification, if required.

Hosting e-content on the separate web portal for ease of access by learners

METHODOLGY

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Total = Rs. 61,47,000/- Non Recurring = Rs. 43,70,000/- Recurring = Rs. 17,77,000/-

Budget

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2010: Recurring Fund: Rs. 9,76,000 /- Non-recurring Fund: Rs.43,70,000/- 2011: Recurring Fund: Rs. 8,01,000 /- Non-recurring Fund: NIL

Yearwise Budget

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System (Server) = Rs. 8,50,000 Storage System (9 TB) = Rs 15,00,000 Printer (2nos.) = Rs. 40,000 Switch (GB) = Rs. 5,00,000 UPS (10 KVA) = Rs. 1,50,000 Cooling System (2 Unit) = Rs. 2,50,000 Software e-learning/LMS = Rs. 9,00,000 Animation softwares = Rs. 1,80,000 Total = Rs.43,70,000

Budget: Non-Recurring

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Sl. No. Item Budget in Rs. for year 2010

Budget in Rs. for year 2011

1 Manpower (Three persons, each/month-Rs. 16,000.Totally Two years on contract basis.)

5,76,000 5,76,000

2 Consumables (CD/DVD, Hard Disk, Printing materials, etc., for 2 Years)

1,50, 000 75, 000

3 Miscellaneous (Traveling, Stationery etc., for 2 years)

1,25, 000 1,00, 000

4 Contingency ( Servicing, breakup, etc., for 2 years )

1,25, 000 50, 000

Yearwise Budget Total(Rs.) 9,76,000 8,01,000

Total(Rs.) 17,77,000

Budget: Recurring

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• Project aims at “Enhancing Engineering Education” in the institution.

• e-Content will be developed for courses in Electronics and Communication Engineering.

• Will facilitate students to interact with faculty using “Learning Management System”.

• Different forums will be created -discussion forum, examination, assessment and assignment.

• Aids in synchronous and asynchronous learning.

Summary

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