Describe the NPTEL Courses

1. SWAYAM MOOCs
An Introduction..
Aveek Samanta,
SPOC, PRABHAT KUMAT COLLEGE,CONTAI

2. • Features SWAYAM
• Learning through SWAYAM
• Teaching trough SWAYAM
• Development of course proposal for SWAYAM
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Discussion threads

3. MOOCs
•M Massive
•O Open
•O Online
•C Course
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4. Need for Indigenous MOOCs
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• Shortage of qualified faculty, resources and
infrastructure to reach at masses
• MOOCs of developed countries may not solve
the purpose
• we need to design a solution to impart quality
education to all
• Indigenous MOOCs seems to be a viable solution.

5. The Indigenous MOOCs
Launched on 15 August 2016
Dedicated to the nation by President of India on July 9, 2017
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6. SWAYAM
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Study Webs
of
Active Learning
for
Young Aspiring Minds

7. SWAYAM
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• initiated by Government of India to
• achieve the three cardinal principles of
Education Policy -Access, Equity and Quality,
• provide best learning resources to all,
including the most disadvantaged and
• seeks to bridge the digital divide
To disseminate educational content to masses, the MHRD
has launched 32 DTH educational TV channels called
“SWAYAM Prabha”

8. SWAYAM Features
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• One-stop web and mobile based interactive e-
content for all courses.
• High quality learning experience using
multimedia on anytime, anywhere basis.
• State of the art system that allows easy access,
monitoring and certification.
• Peer group interaction and discussion forum to
clarify doubts
• Hybrid model of delivery that adds to the quality
of classroom teaching.

9. The Regulatory Framework
Guidelines for developing online
courses under SWAYAM-2017
UGC (Credit Framework for Online
Learning Courses through SWAYAM)
Regulation, 2016
Guidelines for Development and
Implementation of MOOCs-2016
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10. Scope of SWAYAM
• Courses to meet the needs of life-long learners
• Skill based courses
• Curriculum based courses from diverse disciplines
• Advanced curriculum & professional certification
• Independent courses
• School education (9-12 levels) modules
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Credit and Non-Credit courses

11. National Coordinators and Sectors
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SN NCs Sectors
1. UGC Non Technology PG Degree Programmes
2. NPTEL Technical / Engineering UG & PG degree programmes.
3. CEC Non Technology UG degree programmes.
4. IGNOU Diploma and Certificates, Skill Based Courses and…
5. NCERT Classes 9th to 12th
6. NIOS
Out of school children Educational Programmes from Class 9th
to 12th.
7. IIMB Management Courses
8. NITTTR-C Teacher Training
9. AICTE Self-paced and international courses
http://www.ignouonline.ac.in/swayameoi

12. SWAYAM Portal
Indigenous developed IT platform that facilitates hosting of all the courses
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13. SWAYAM Portal
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14. SWAYAM Journey : Informal learning
Register
with
SWAYAM
Discover
courses Enroll
Learn at
your own
place and
place
Get
clarifications
online using
discussion
forum
Submit
online
assignments
Complete
your
Course
Learn
more…

15. SWAYAM Journey : Formal Learning
Complete
your course
Register
for exam
Pay
online
Write
exam
Get
certificate
Get credits
transferred towards
your Certificate,
Diploma, Degree
Learn
more…
UGC Gazette Notification 19th July 2016 ‘Credit
Framework for Online Learning Courses through
SWAYAM’.
at present, Credits up to 20% of the
total courses can be earned

16. Certification through SWAYAM
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Accepted and approved evaluation format in alignment
with the Host Institute
 The proctored exam to be conducted nationwide
 Learners get credits from Host institute
Learners can get the credit transferred through Parent
Institute
UGC (Credit Framework for Online Learning Courses through SWAYAM) Regulation, 2016

17. UGC Regulation, 2016
Credit Framework for Online Learning Courses through SWAYAM
• Online learning courses Through SWAYAM
• Evaluation and Certification of MOOCs
• Credit Mobility of MOOCs
• Amendments in University Rules and
Regulations for Seamless Integration of MOOCs
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18. SWAYAM: For faculties
Globalizing your teaching
Teachers API Score
Content Rights
Career Advancement through ARPIT
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ROLES…. Course Coordinator, Content Creator, Content Reviewer.. & Life Long Learner

19. ANNUAL REFRESHER PROGRAMME IN TEACHING
(ARPIT)
UGC Letter: D.O. No. F.2-16/2002 (PS)Pt.fl.II dated December 2018
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https://swayam.gov.in/courses/4231-oer-for-empowering-teachers

20. SWAYAM: Four quadrant approach
Imitate the Classroom
https://pxhere.com/en/photo/826379
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21. SWAYAM: Four quadrant approach
Quadrant Guideline 2017
I e-Tutorial
II e-Content
III Discussion Forum
IV Assessment
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22. SWAYAM: Content load
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4 Credit Course may have
40 Videos of duration of 30 mins (20 hrs)
40 SLMs/ reading Modules of 3000 Words
1 to 4 Credit Course is expected to be covered in 4-12 week’s duration
Follow the timelines

23. SWAYAM: Weekly lesson plan template
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Week 1:Introduction, Learning Outcomes
Content Activities Assessment
Video/s
Multimedia e-content (inclusive
Assignments
Discussion
Quiz
Peer Assessment
of graphics/ animations/ Practical assignment (as per Any other…
scenarios/ case-study)
Textual Handout
Reading list (core and
supplementary)
requirement)
Any other…

24. SWAYAM: Agencies
SWAYAM BOARD
SWAYAM
Academic
Board
National Coordinator
Academic
Advisory
Council
Subject
Matter
Expert
Groups
Course
Coordinator
& Team
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25. SWAYAM: IPR/ Copy Right
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• follow copyright laws & submit an undertaking
• All contents funded/ posted in SWAYAM will be
copyrighted to SWAYAM.
• The CC shall have explicit permission
• User /student/ institutions should be informed
about the usage rights

26. Faculty path..
Submit
Proposal
Approved
by NC
Produce
Course
content
Teach
online
Conduct
Assessment
Facilitate
Didactic
Discussion
Grade
students
Review
their
progress
Finish
course
Teach
more…
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27. SWAYAM Where to START
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28. Proposal for SWAYAM
Plan your course and resources as per Guidelines
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• The Process begins with announcement of Expression
of Interests (EoI) from National Coordinator (NC)
• The EoI shall be submitted in the proposal form
provided by NC

29. Host University/ Institution
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• University/ Institution, willing to offer the course,
agreed to conduct assessment and award
credit/certification
• The credit course needs to be cleared (Approved)
by the Competent Authority of the Host Institution

30. Host University/ Institution
While submitting the EoI, the Course Coordinator
shall also submit an undertaking from the Host
University/ Institution conveying its willingness to
• offer the course for credit,
• conduct examination, assessment, evaluation,
• issue certificates and transfer the credits to the
students of the Parent University/Institution
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31. National Programme on
Technology Enhanced
Learning
(NPTEL)

32. • NPTEL is an initiative funded by the
Ministryof Human Resource and
Development, Government of India
(MHRD) and coordinated by IIT Madras
and other IITs.
• The central idea is to put recorded lectures
taught by IIT professors for a particular
courses on its youtube channel where
students across the globe can freely
access it.

33. The focus areas for the NPTEL
project have been
(i) higher education
(ii) professional education
(iii) distance education
(iv) continuous and open learning

34. NPTEL
• A joint initiative of IITs and IISc-
initiated in 2003.
• http://nptel.ac.in
• Learning anytime, anywhere
by anyone.
• 990+courses available for self
learning.

35. Web
Courses
• Pdfs, html files.
• Lessons in the tect
format
• Files
available
for
download.
• Files with
animation,

36. Vedio
courses
• Vedio files.
• Classrooms lectures as delivered in a IIT
classroom is recorded and made
available.
• Vedio files available for
download on MP4,FLV,3GP.
• Some vedios are
transcribed with
subtitles.

37. Special Features
• Learning modules of a shorter
duration.
• 900+ courses across Disciplines
• Users across the world-80% from
India.
• 240 million website Views.
• About 40 to 50 GB download
every day.
• NPTEL is the most visited
academic YouTube channel in
the world.

38. About The Course
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Course Title
Overview
– In 100-500 words along with pedagogy
– About the course and its broad objectives
– Teaching Leaning Strategies-i.e. learning through
videos, discussion groups, reading material etc.
Medium of Instruction
Course Duration (in weeks)

39. About The Course
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Is it a New Course or Repurposed from
Existing Programme

40. Type of Certification
Credit
course which is taught for at least one semester as a
part of any subject/programme
Non Credit
Independent courses, which are not part of any set
curriculum. It can be of shorter duration.
awareness programme, continuing education
programme or training of specific skill set etc.
1 to 4 Credit Course is expected to be covered in 4-12 week’s duration
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41. Objectives of the Course
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• Explain the broad objectives of the course
including the expected learning outcomes

42. Learning Outcomes (LO)
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Specified Learning Outcomes for each
• Topic
• Theme
• Module

43. Introductory Video
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Approximately 2-5 minute Introductory video
• Preferably by Course Coordinator
• Provide course Overview and objectives,
• Pre-requisites & learning outcomes
• Any other relevant information

44. Teaching team
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Course Coordinator – photograph, a brief (40 Words)
& contact details
Co-Coordinator - photograph, a brief (20 Words) &
contact details

45. Eligibility for Enrollment
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• Learners minimum educational qualification
and eligibility criteria to enrol in the course

46. Course Prerequisite & Intended Audience
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• Skills, Knowledge and any other pre-requisites
required for doing the course.
• Target audience for the course

47. Course Cycle/ Sessions
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Number of times the course will be offered/
year
Announcement Date
Start Date
End Date

48. Module Details….
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 Video Lectures
Video Title Name of Teacher Content Abstract Duration (in Mins) Date on which video will be
made public
 Reading Material (SIM)
Reading material Author Type of publication (article/notes) Content Abstract Number of pages
Self-Assessment
Type of assessment (Quiz, Subjective, activity
etc. please provide details)
Topic covered Date for the assessment
(provide tentative weeks)
Marks

49. Video Lectures
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• Videos should be along with the transcripts
• 4 credit Course may have 40 Videos of half an
hour duration (20 hrs )
• Reading material up to 40 modules

50. Production Facilities
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• Availability of Video Production/ editing
Facilities

51. Evaluation Methodology
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Decide upon Overall assessment Strategy
• Assessment procedures of the host institution
• Achievement level for completion of the course
• May include formative and summative
assessment

52. Grading Scheme
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Allocation of marks to various assessments like
• Assignments,
• Practical,
• Project work and
• Final exam

53. Names of Reviewers
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• SMEs identified by the CC to ensure the
overall quality of the course

54. Challenges Ahead
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• Only courses not curricula
• Only 20% credits can be transferred
• Mere providing the content shall not provide learning experience.
• There is a need for adequate individualized and group mentoring
• Completion rate is very less, More Window shoppers
• Coordination between Host and Parent institutes
• Proctored exams for masses

55. Courtesy
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1. Guidelines for developing online courses under SWAYAM-01-June-
2017
2. Guidelines for Development and Implementation of MOOCs- 11-
March-2016
3. UGC (Credit Framework for Online Learning Courses through
SWAYAM) Regulation, 2016
4. https://swayam.gov.in/
5. https://www.swayamprabha.gov.in/

56. Thank you
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