Invited talk on One Week Online Faculty Development Programme on "Enhancing Pedagogy through Innovative Instructional Tools for HEIs" 18-24th December 2023 Organized by Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences, Assam down town University

1. by
Abhijit Debnath
Asst. Professor
NIET, Greater Noida
A One Week Online Faculty Development Programme on
Enhancing Pedagogy through Innovative Instructional Tools for HEIs
18-24th December 2023

2. Outline of the talk
Introduction to Instructional tools
Instructional tools in the context of modern education
Relevance of instructional tools in Higher Education Institutions
Types of Instructional Tools
Benefits of Using Instructional Tools
Drawbacks of Using Instructional Tools

3. Introduction to Instructional tools
Instructional tools in academics refer to
the various resources, technologies, and
methods teachers and students use to
enhance and facilitate teaching and
learning. These tools play a vital role in
augmenting the teaching-learning process
and improving student outcomes.
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4. Instructional tools in the context of modern
education
Facilitate interactive digital learning environments.
Enhance engagement with multimedia resources.
Support communication via online platforms.
Offer personalized learning experiences.
Provide analytics for performance assessment.
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5. Relevance of instructional tools in Higher Education
Institutions
Enhance Learning Engagement.
Facilitate Personalized Education.
Improve Resource Accessibility.
Streamline Administrative Tasks.
Support Collaborative Learning.
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6. Types of Instructional Tools
LEARNING MANAGEMENT
SYSTEMS (LMS): TALENTLMS,
LEARNUPON, ABSORB LMS,
BLACKBOARD LEARN, CANVAS
LMS, MOODLE LMS
EDUTECH APPLICATIONS: TEXT
BLAZE, GRAMMARLY, KAMI,
QUIZLET, NEARPOD, CREATOR,
EDPUZZLE, WAKELET, PEAR
DECK
COMMUNICATION TOOLS:
ZOOM, MICROSOFT TEAMS,
SLACK
ASSESSMENT TOOLS:
MENTIMETER, SOCRATIVE,
ASSISTMENTS, MOODLE
CONTENT CREATION TOOLS:
ADOBE CREATIVE CLOUD,
CANVA, MS-POWER POINT
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7. Benefits of Using Instructional Tools
Enhanced
Engagement:
How these tools foster
interaction and
engagement through
multimedia and
interactive content.
Accessibility and
Flexibility:
The ability of tools to
provide education
anytime and
anywhere.
Efficiency:
Streamlining course
management and
grading processes.
Data-Driven Insights:
Using analytics from
LMS to improve
teaching strategies and
learning outcomes.
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Drawbacks
of Using
Instructional
Tools
Learning Curve: The challenge for educators
and students to learn new technologies.
Equity and Access: Potential issues with
student access to technology or reliable
internet.
Over-reliance: The risk of technology
overshadowing pedagogical principles.
Privacy and Security: Concerns regarding data
privacy and security in using these platforms.

9. Challenges of solution with Instructional tools
Research and
Publications
Teaching and
Learning
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10. Teaching and
Learning

11. Teaching and Learning
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The primary objective of teaching is to impart knowledge and
wisdom. However, this is not limited to textbook knowledge.
To shape character and behaviour.
Principles of effective teaching-learning process include:
 Encourages Student-Faculty Contact
 Encourages Cooperation among Students
 Encourages Active Learning
 Prompt Feedback
 Emphasizes Time on Task
 Communicates High Expectations
 Respects Diverse Talents and Ways of Learning

12. Teaching and Learning
Timetable
Making
Daily
Attendance
Study Material
Mock Test/
MCQs
Exam
Making
PowerPoint
Presentation
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13. Teaching and Learning Timetable
Making
Challenges
 Matching Time Slots
 Fitting in All Classes
 Dealing with Changes
 Classroom Availability
 Teacher Schedules
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14. Teaching and Learning
Timetable
Making
Daily
Attendance
Study Material
Mock Test/
MCQs
Exam
Making
PowerPoint
Presentation
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15. Teaching and Learning Daily
Attendance
Challenges
 Time-consuming manual entry process.
 Inconsistent student attendance tracking.
 Lack of real-time attendance data.
 Difficulty managing large class sizes.
 Integrating attendance with LMS platforms.
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16. Teaching and Learning
Timetable
Making
Daily
Attendance
Study Material
Mock Test/
MCQs
Exam
Making
PowerPoint
Presentation
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17. Teaching and Learning
Making
PowerPoint
Presentation
Challenges
 Balancing content with visual appeal.
 Ensuring accessibility for all students.
 Time-consuming design and research process.
 Integrating multimedia without distractions.
 Maintaining engagement through slides.
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18. Teaching and Learning
Timetable
Making
Daily
Attendance
Study Material
Mock Test/
MCQs
Exam
Making
PowerPoint
Presentation
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19. Teaching and Learning Study Material
Challenges
 Limited access to updated resources.
 High costs of academic textbooks.
 Scarcity of subject-specific materials.
 Overreliance on outdated curriculum.
 Inadequate digital resource training.
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20. Teaching and Learning
Timetable
Making
Daily
Attendance
Study Material
Mock Test/
MCQs
Exam
Making
PowerPoint
Presentation
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21. Teaching and Learning Mock Test/
MCQs
Challenges
 Ensuring question relevance and accuracy.
 Balancing difficulty levels across tests.
 Avoiding ambiguity in wording choices.
 Plausible Crafting distractors.
 Covering a comprehensive content range.
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22. Teaching and Learning
Timetable
Making
Daily
Attendance
Study Material
Mock Test/
MCQs
Exam
Making
PowerPoint
Presentation
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23. Teaching and Learning Exam
Challenges
 Ensuring academic integrity during exams.
 Technical issues with online platforms.
 Grading fairness and consistency concerns.
 Timely result compilation and publication.
 Managing post-exam reviews and appeals.
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24. Teaching and Learning
Timetable
Making
Daily
Attendance
Study Material
Mock Test/
MCQs
Exam
Making
PowerPoint
Presentation
Timetable
Making
Daily
Attendance
Study Material
Mock Test/
MCQs
Exam
Making
PowerPoint
Presentation
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25. Research and
Publications

26. Research and Publications
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27. Research and Publications
Literature
review
Data Analysis Writing a Paper
Referencing
Journal
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28. Research and Publications Literature
review
Challenges
 Identifying relevant research efficiently.
 Balancing breadth and depth adequately.
 Synthesizing sources into a coherent narrative.
 Adhering to stringent academic standards.
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29. Research and Publications
Literature
review
Data Analysis Writing a Paper
Referencing
Journal
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30. Research and Publications Data Analysis
Challenges
 Interpreting complex statistical results correctly.
 Ensuring data privacy and security.
 Managing large, diverse data sets.
 Aligning analysis with research outcomes.
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31. Research and Publications
Literature
review
Data Analysis Writing a Paper
Referencing
Journal
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32. Research and Publications Writing a Paper
Challenges
 Identifying relevant, credible sources.
 Synthesizing diverse literature coherently.
 Maintaining objectivity and critical analysis.
 Ensuring comprehensive coverage of topics.
 Adhering to stringent publication standards.
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33. Research and Publications
Literature
review
Data Analysis Writing a Paper
Referencing
Journal
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34. Research and Publications Referencing
Challenges
 Adapting to various citation formats.
 Managing numerous source types.
 Consistency in citation details.
 Keeping track of updates.
 Avoiding accidental plagiarism.
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35. Research and Publications
Literature
review
Data Analysis Writing a Paper
Referencing
Journal
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36. Research and Publications Journal
Challenges
 Adapting to various citation formats.
 Managing numerous source types.
 Consistency in citation details.
 Keeping track of updates.
 Avoiding accidental plagiarism.
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37. Research and Publications
Literature
review
Data Analysis Writing a Paper
Referencing
Journal
Literature
review
Data Analysis Writing a Paper
Referencing
Journal
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38. Dem
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