The Andhra Pradesh Academy of Rural Development (APARD) has been working relentlessly for over 54 years in building capacities for sustainable development of the rural poor. APARD is an apex training institute in AP for capacity building of rural development officers and panchayat raj officials. We also consistently focus on research that helps us offer high quality consulting services in rural development.
This document discusses revitalizing undergraduate education in India. It argues that undergraduate education is an important link between school and higher education, yet does not receive enough attention. Most discussions on higher education give only lip service to undergraduate issues. It notes that while access to higher education needs to expand, the current system's quality is poor, with only 25% of graduates considered employable. It suggests reforms like improving guidance for students on course options, using teaching methods that encourage thinking over memorization, and improving incentives and qualifications for undergraduate teachers.
Review of the online learning and artificial intelligence education market A ...eraser Juan José Calderón
Review of the online learning and artificial intelligence education market.
A report for the Department of Education
July 2018 .
Ali Zaidi, Shane Beadle and Arthur
Hannah, ICF Consulting Services Ltd
The document outlines Sultan Qaboos University's 2006 strategy for implementing e-learning across the university. The strategy involved creating e-learning courses supported by faculty training, developing collaborative projects with other Gulf universities, and providing students with lifelong learning skills through student-centered e-courses in each college. It also addressed supporting faculty and staff, infrastructure development, implementation methods, monitoring and evaluation to take place every two years, and the required human, infrastructure, and financial resources. However, the strategy ultimately failed because the university was not yet prepared to transition fully to e-learning and needed to increase student enrollment and resources.
TCF - Sustainable giving to educate children and empower womenIspl ESap
- TCF’s vision is to remove barriers of class and privilege to make the citizens of Pakistan agents of positive change.
- Starting with 5 volunteer-run schools in 1995, grown to 1,000 schools in 100+ towns and cities
- Over 145,000 students nationwide, aged 4 to 17 years
- Focus on Woman empowerment, with close to 50% female students
Effect of a Blended e-Learning Environment on Students' Achievement and Attit...Ibrahim Al-badi
The document discusses a study that investigated the effect of a blended e-learning environment on students' achievement and attitudes toward e-learning at the university level. A sample of 43 female students were randomly assigned to either a blended e-learning approach or a traditional face-to-face teaching approach for a photography course. Results showed no significant difference in achievement between the two groups, but students in the blended e-learning approach had significantly more positive attitudes toward e-learning. The introduction provides background on the increasing use of technology and e-learning in education.
This document outlines a research proposal on quality eLearning in distance learning and implications for national eLearning policy in Pakistan. The proposal discusses: 1) A review of literature showing the importance of government leadership in establishing quality standards and policies for eLearning, 2) The purpose is to analyze accreditation concerns of universities to inform national policy debates, 3) The objectives are to assess eLearning trends, quality issues, and policy gaps in Pakistan.
This document discusses the use of multimedia applications in teaching visual art education among school and university students. It aims to identify the causes of lack of preparation among teachers in using multimedia, examine student reaction to multimedia applications in art education, and determine the effectiveness of multimedia applications in teaching visual art. The document provides background on the importance of visual art education and multimedia learning. It also outlines the research objectives, questions, hypotheses, operational definitions, limitations, and significance of the study.
This document discusses the use of mobile learning (m-learning) in undergraduate education. It begins by introducing m-learning and how it allows students to access educational materials anywhere through mobile devices. It then states the purpose is to study the effects of m-learning tools on student academic achievement. Finally, it reviews literature that has found m-learning can enhance the learning process and student performance when used as a supplement to traditional classroom learning.
This document discusses revitalizing undergraduate education in India. It argues that undergraduate education is an important link between school and higher education, yet does not receive enough attention. Most discussions on higher education give only lip service to undergraduate issues. It notes that while access to higher education needs to expand, the current system's quality is poor, with only 25% of graduates considered employable. It suggests reforms like improving guidance for students on course options, using teaching methods that encourage thinking over memorization, and improving incentives and qualifications for undergraduate teachers.
Review of the online learning and artificial intelligence education market A ...eraser Juan José Calderón
Review of the online learning and artificial intelligence education market.
A report for the Department of Education
July 2018 .
Ali Zaidi, Shane Beadle and Arthur
Hannah, ICF Consulting Services Ltd
The document outlines Sultan Qaboos University's 2006 strategy for implementing e-learning across the university. The strategy involved creating e-learning courses supported by faculty training, developing collaborative projects with other Gulf universities, and providing students with lifelong learning skills through student-centered e-courses in each college. It also addressed supporting faculty and staff, infrastructure development, implementation methods, monitoring and evaluation to take place every two years, and the required human, infrastructure, and financial resources. However, the strategy ultimately failed because the university was not yet prepared to transition fully to e-learning and needed to increase student enrollment and resources.
TCF - Sustainable giving to educate children and empower womenIspl ESap
- TCF’s vision is to remove barriers of class and privilege to make the citizens of Pakistan agents of positive change.
- Starting with 5 volunteer-run schools in 1995, grown to 1,000 schools in 100+ towns and cities
- Over 145,000 students nationwide, aged 4 to 17 years
- Focus on Woman empowerment, with close to 50% female students
Effect of a Blended e-Learning Environment on Students' Achievement and Attit...Ibrahim Al-badi
The document discusses a study that investigated the effect of a blended e-learning environment on students' achievement and attitudes toward e-learning at the university level. A sample of 43 female students were randomly assigned to either a blended e-learning approach or a traditional face-to-face teaching approach for a photography course. Results showed no significant difference in achievement between the two groups, but students in the blended e-learning approach had significantly more positive attitudes toward e-learning. The introduction provides background on the increasing use of technology and e-learning in education.
This document outlines a research proposal on quality eLearning in distance learning and implications for national eLearning policy in Pakistan. The proposal discusses: 1) A review of literature showing the importance of government leadership in establishing quality standards and policies for eLearning, 2) The purpose is to analyze accreditation concerns of universities to inform national policy debates, 3) The objectives are to assess eLearning trends, quality issues, and policy gaps in Pakistan.
This document discusses the use of multimedia applications in teaching visual art education among school and university students. It aims to identify the causes of lack of preparation among teachers in using multimedia, examine student reaction to multimedia applications in art education, and determine the effectiveness of multimedia applications in teaching visual art. The document provides background on the importance of visual art education and multimedia learning. It also outlines the research objectives, questions, hypotheses, operational definitions, limitations, and significance of the study.
This document discusses the use of mobile learning (m-learning) in undergraduate education. It begins by introducing m-learning and how it allows students to access educational materials anywhere through mobile devices. It then states the purpose is to study the effects of m-learning tools on student academic achievement. Finally, it reviews literature that has found m-learning can enhance the learning process and student performance when used as a supplement to traditional classroom learning.
THE RATIONALE AND FRAMEWORK FOR EVALUATING THE ICT USE IN TEACHER EDUCATION D...DrGavisiddappa Angadi
The document presents a framework for evaluating the use of information and communication technology (ICT) in teacher education. It identifies four themes - context and culture, leadership and vision, lifelong learning, and planning and management of change - that should guide ICT integration. It also outlines four core competencies for teachers: pedagogy, collaboration and networking, social issues, and technical issues. The framework was designed to help institutions plan and implement effective ICT use across their teacher education programs by considering relevant factors. The goal is to prepare teachers to incorporate technology in their own teaching and lifelong learning.
empirical study on education system in India Ilyas Ahmed
This document is a project report submitted by Zahida Shaikh to Rajeev Gandhi College of Management Studies in partial fulfillment of a Master's degree. The project empirically studies India's education system. It includes an introduction, literature review, methodology, results, objectives, significance, discussion, classification of the Indian education system, government schemes for school education, the role of NGOs in promoting elementary education, NGOs working for education improvement, and a conclusion. The project was conducted under the guidance of Dr. Dinesh Gabhane during the 2016-2018 academic years.
1) Adoption of e-pedagogy is inevitable for modernizing education systems and preparing students for the 21st century. Traditional education is not adequately equipping students with digital skills needed in today's world.
2) E-pedagogy allows for enhanced teaching methods like blended learning, collaborative learning, and digital assessment. It provides more opportunities for student-teacher interaction and access to open educational resources.
3) For education systems and teachers to fully realize the benefits of e-pedagogy, restructuring is needed including updating infrastructure, training teachers, and modifying curricula to incorporate more technology-based learning.
The document discusses digital initiatives in higher education in India undertaken by the Ministry of Human Resource Development. It describes the National Mission on Education through ICT which aims to improve access to quality education through digital technologies. Major ongoing initiatives under NMEICT include SWAYAM, SWAYAM Prabha, National Digital Library, e-Yantra, and Virtual Labs. SWAYAM is India's online courses platform offering over 2,200 courses across all disciplines for anyone to access freely. It has over 50 lakh registered students and 1 crore course enrollments. Regulations allow students to transfer up to 20% of credits earned through SWAYAM courses.
Higher Education in Pakistan: An ICT Integration ViewpointZaffar Ahmed Shaikh
1) The study surveyed 30 higher education experts in Pakistan using a modified Delphi method to understand their views on the role of information and communication technologies (ICTs) in shaping the future of Pakistan's higher education system.
2) Results showed significant gaps in current ICT demand and supply, usage, and ICT-related problems in higher education. Participants saw great potential for ICT to play a crucial role in developing Pakistan's higher education system but noted obstacles like poor infrastructure and lack of resources.
3) Participants suggested that developing an effective and robust ICT policy, increasing funding, providing training and high-tech facilities, and setting clear targets and guidelines could help integrate ICT successfully and improve higher education in
The document discusses the importance of integrating information and communication technologies (ICT) into teacher education and training in India. It notes that both pre-service and in-service teacher training are currently inadequate. ICT can help make teaching more engaging and dynamic, as well as help teachers develop new skills. However, effectively integrating ICT requires sufficient access to technology, high-quality digital content, and training teachers to use digital tools. The document provides examples of how ICT can be integrated into different subjects and outlines essential ICT skills and approaches for teachers.
The document proposes developing a tool called "My Shiksha" to assess learning outcomes of students in primary schools in India. It would involve:
1) Using tablets to administer standardized tests measuring students' mathematics, writing, reading and speaking skills. Tests would be age-appropriate and in local languages.
2) Scores would be stored centrally to monitor individual and school performance over time, and identify gaps in curriculum, teaching or other systemic issues.
3) An initial pilot would be conducted in 50 primary schools across 5 zones in Madhya Pradesh to test the tool before broader rollout.
This document discusses using interactive multimedia as a tool to enhance learning in rural schools. It aims to determine if multimedia can help students and teachers improve academic learning and transform the learning process. The background explains that technology and multimedia use is lower in rural schools compared to urban schools. The research will look at how multimedia approaches can be applied to the learning system to allow students to gather and share information through web authoring tools on various topics. This may help students learn to apply technology to tasks rather than just being instructed by technology. The research seeks to provide an overview of how interactive multimedia can support learning and transformation in rural school education.
This document outlines an advanced certificate course on IT, web design, English communication skills, and pedagogy organized by the National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research in Chennai, India. The 3-module, 6-week course aims to familiarize faculty with using technology in the classroom and improving communication skills. Teaching methods include lectures, field visits, group work, and a final project. The course schedule runs from May to June 2017.
This document summarizes an action research study that aimed to improve the academic performance of students with low grades through the use of guidance and counseling (GC) services using information and communication technologies (ICTs). The study was conducted in two cycles. In the first cycle, GC services were provided indirectly and without a structured program. In the second cycle, GC services were provided indirectly and with a structured program using ICT applications on mobile phones and computers. The results showed significant improvements in student grades when indirect GC services were provided using ICT.
The study examined the basic ICT facilities available for teaching and learning in Ekwusigo LGA of Anambra State, Nigeria. A survey research design was adopted for the study. Three research questions guided the study while the population of the study was three hundred and twenty five (325) teachers in secondary schools in the area. Using simple random sampling technique, two hundred (200) teachers were drawn and used for the study. A structured questionnaire with 15 items was the instrument for data collection that was duly validated by 3 experts and its reliability determined using Cronbach Alpha Procedure. An index value of 0.73 was obtained showing that the instrument was reliable for the study.Mean statistic and standard deviation were used to analyze the data collected. The findings showed that there were basic ICT facilitated in the schools and that the interest and performance of the students were enhanced using these facilities to teach and learn. The study also revealed obvious challenges in the application of these facilities. Implications of the study were drawn and recommendations made to enhance proper utilization of the facilities to boost learners’ interest.
The document discusses the teacher education system in Sri Lanka. It provides a history of teacher education in the country dating back to the first teacher training college established in 1903. It outlines the various pathways for pre-service and in-service teacher training available through universities, national colleges of education, the national institute of education, and teacher training centers. These include qualifications like the National Diploma in Teaching, Bachelor of Education, and Postgraduate Diploma in Education. The document also discusses recent proposals to standardize and improve teacher development in Sri Lanka.
The Dropout Reduction Program (DORP) aims to reduce high dropout rates and improve learning outcomes in public and private schools using formal, non-formal and informal approaches. It seeks to provide every Filipino with quality basic education to equip them with literacy and knowledge for growth. DORP has specific objectives like reducing and eliminating school dropout, increasing retention and achievement rates, and increasing schools' capacity to establish, implement, monitor and improve the program. It is underpinned by assumptions about addressing the causes of dropout, involving stakeholders, and satisfying student needs.
OCCE 2018 Keynote: Authentic and Contextual Learning with ICT in IndiaAmina Charania
OCCE 2018, Keynote: Amina Charania. This presentation highlights Constructivist use of ICT in education-India story and presents best practices in India in government schools.
The document discusses challenges facing primary education in India and proposes solutions to improve quality. It notes that only 58% of rural children complete primary school and 50% of grade 5 students cannot read at a grade 2 level. It then outlines various problems such as lack of infrastructure, untrained teachers, and low enrollment. The document proposes ways to attract better teachers, motivate existing ones, develop technology-aided learning, and implement programs like bicycle provision and school meals to boost girls' enrollment. It provides details on implementing incentive-based compensation, training programs, and developing an IT-enabled system called TAS to deliver curricula and aid teaching.
Social media is basically a structure that combines individuals, communities, companies or organizations that can share their interests, attitudes, values, lifestyles, visions and friendships. In the field of eLearning this structure can be used in many ways and through different web tools. It can provide educators with an opportunity to engage learners in the online classroom, as well as to support development of learner skills and competencies.
This article argues that it is necessary to move blended learning beyond learning management systems and engage students in an active use of the web as a resource for their self-regulated study, for problem solving and collaborative activities. The case study explored in this paper explains the role of social media in promoting cognitive and meta-cognitive learners development while using a constructivist teaching and learning approach. This paper presents the findings from a specific case study, as well as general guidance to instructors for incorporating social media in a blended learning environment, including the “Traditional Classroom”. It is also suggested a limitation of the use of learning management systems to cover the development of social competences and it is argued that self-regulated students are supported by personal web tools and engaged in different kinds of social networks.
Petroconsult Brochure 2014 - High Res_low resHazem Elleithy
Petroconsult Services & Petroleum Supplies is an Egyptian company established in 1979 that provides equipment, supplies, and services to the oil and gas industry. It represents major international principals and offers supplies, agencies, marine, and dredging services through five divisions. Petroconsult aims to be a leading supplier of high-quality equipment and solutions to petrochemical and energy facilities in Egypt.
This document discusses gyrostabilizers, which are devices used to reduce ship rolling through gyroscopic principles. It describes how gyrostabilizers work by using a spinning flywheel that creates stabilizing torque in response to ship rolling. The summary discusses key differences in gyrostabilizer designs, including whether they use natural or driven precession and active or passive precession control. It also summarizes the testing process and results for a VEEM Gyro 120 model, finding it can generate up to 120kNm of stabilizing torque and significantly reduce ship rolling. In conclusion, gyrostabilizers provide stabilization without appendages prone to damage, less noise, and easier installation compared to other stabilization methods.
THE RATIONALE AND FRAMEWORK FOR EVALUATING THE ICT USE IN TEACHER EDUCATION D...DrGavisiddappa Angadi
The document presents a framework for evaluating the use of information and communication technology (ICT) in teacher education. It identifies four themes - context and culture, leadership and vision, lifelong learning, and planning and management of change - that should guide ICT integration. It also outlines four core competencies for teachers: pedagogy, collaboration and networking, social issues, and technical issues. The framework was designed to help institutions plan and implement effective ICT use across their teacher education programs by considering relevant factors. The goal is to prepare teachers to incorporate technology in their own teaching and lifelong learning.
empirical study on education system in India Ilyas Ahmed
This document is a project report submitted by Zahida Shaikh to Rajeev Gandhi College of Management Studies in partial fulfillment of a Master's degree. The project empirically studies India's education system. It includes an introduction, literature review, methodology, results, objectives, significance, discussion, classification of the Indian education system, government schemes for school education, the role of NGOs in promoting elementary education, NGOs working for education improvement, and a conclusion. The project was conducted under the guidance of Dr. Dinesh Gabhane during the 2016-2018 academic years.
1) Adoption of e-pedagogy is inevitable for modernizing education systems and preparing students for the 21st century. Traditional education is not adequately equipping students with digital skills needed in today's world.
2) E-pedagogy allows for enhanced teaching methods like blended learning, collaborative learning, and digital assessment. It provides more opportunities for student-teacher interaction and access to open educational resources.
3) For education systems and teachers to fully realize the benefits of e-pedagogy, restructuring is needed including updating infrastructure, training teachers, and modifying curricula to incorporate more technology-based learning.
The document discusses digital initiatives in higher education in India undertaken by the Ministry of Human Resource Development. It describes the National Mission on Education through ICT which aims to improve access to quality education through digital technologies. Major ongoing initiatives under NMEICT include SWAYAM, SWAYAM Prabha, National Digital Library, e-Yantra, and Virtual Labs. SWAYAM is India's online courses platform offering over 2,200 courses across all disciplines for anyone to access freely. It has over 50 lakh registered students and 1 crore course enrollments. Regulations allow students to transfer up to 20% of credits earned through SWAYAM courses.
Higher Education in Pakistan: An ICT Integration ViewpointZaffar Ahmed Shaikh
1) The study surveyed 30 higher education experts in Pakistan using a modified Delphi method to understand their views on the role of information and communication technologies (ICTs) in shaping the future of Pakistan's higher education system.
2) Results showed significant gaps in current ICT demand and supply, usage, and ICT-related problems in higher education. Participants saw great potential for ICT to play a crucial role in developing Pakistan's higher education system but noted obstacles like poor infrastructure and lack of resources.
3) Participants suggested that developing an effective and robust ICT policy, increasing funding, providing training and high-tech facilities, and setting clear targets and guidelines could help integrate ICT successfully and improve higher education in
The document discusses the importance of integrating information and communication technologies (ICT) into teacher education and training in India. It notes that both pre-service and in-service teacher training are currently inadequate. ICT can help make teaching more engaging and dynamic, as well as help teachers develop new skills. However, effectively integrating ICT requires sufficient access to technology, high-quality digital content, and training teachers to use digital tools. The document provides examples of how ICT can be integrated into different subjects and outlines essential ICT skills and approaches for teachers.
The document proposes developing a tool called "My Shiksha" to assess learning outcomes of students in primary schools in India. It would involve:
1) Using tablets to administer standardized tests measuring students' mathematics, writing, reading and speaking skills. Tests would be age-appropriate and in local languages.
2) Scores would be stored centrally to monitor individual and school performance over time, and identify gaps in curriculum, teaching or other systemic issues.
3) An initial pilot would be conducted in 50 primary schools across 5 zones in Madhya Pradesh to test the tool before broader rollout.
This document discusses using interactive multimedia as a tool to enhance learning in rural schools. It aims to determine if multimedia can help students and teachers improve academic learning and transform the learning process. The background explains that technology and multimedia use is lower in rural schools compared to urban schools. The research will look at how multimedia approaches can be applied to the learning system to allow students to gather and share information through web authoring tools on various topics. This may help students learn to apply technology to tasks rather than just being instructed by technology. The research seeks to provide an overview of how interactive multimedia can support learning and transformation in rural school education.
This document outlines an advanced certificate course on IT, web design, English communication skills, and pedagogy organized by the National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research in Chennai, India. The 3-module, 6-week course aims to familiarize faculty with using technology in the classroom and improving communication skills. Teaching methods include lectures, field visits, group work, and a final project. The course schedule runs from May to June 2017.
This document summarizes an action research study that aimed to improve the academic performance of students with low grades through the use of guidance and counseling (GC) services using information and communication technologies (ICTs). The study was conducted in two cycles. In the first cycle, GC services were provided indirectly and without a structured program. In the second cycle, GC services were provided indirectly and with a structured program using ICT applications on mobile phones and computers. The results showed significant improvements in student grades when indirect GC services were provided using ICT.
The study examined the basic ICT facilities available for teaching and learning in Ekwusigo LGA of Anambra State, Nigeria. A survey research design was adopted for the study. Three research questions guided the study while the population of the study was three hundred and twenty five (325) teachers in secondary schools in the area. Using simple random sampling technique, two hundred (200) teachers were drawn and used for the study. A structured questionnaire with 15 items was the instrument for data collection that was duly validated by 3 experts and its reliability determined using Cronbach Alpha Procedure. An index value of 0.73 was obtained showing that the instrument was reliable for the study.Mean statistic and standard deviation were used to analyze the data collected. The findings showed that there were basic ICT facilitated in the schools and that the interest and performance of the students were enhanced using these facilities to teach and learn. The study also revealed obvious challenges in the application of these facilities. Implications of the study were drawn and recommendations made to enhance proper utilization of the facilities to boost learners’ interest.
The document discusses the teacher education system in Sri Lanka. It provides a history of teacher education in the country dating back to the first teacher training college established in 1903. It outlines the various pathways for pre-service and in-service teacher training available through universities, national colleges of education, the national institute of education, and teacher training centers. These include qualifications like the National Diploma in Teaching, Bachelor of Education, and Postgraduate Diploma in Education. The document also discusses recent proposals to standardize and improve teacher development in Sri Lanka.
The Dropout Reduction Program (DORP) aims to reduce high dropout rates and improve learning outcomes in public and private schools using formal, non-formal and informal approaches. It seeks to provide every Filipino with quality basic education to equip them with literacy and knowledge for growth. DORP has specific objectives like reducing and eliminating school dropout, increasing retention and achievement rates, and increasing schools' capacity to establish, implement, monitor and improve the program. It is underpinned by assumptions about addressing the causes of dropout, involving stakeholders, and satisfying student needs.
OCCE 2018 Keynote: Authentic and Contextual Learning with ICT in IndiaAmina Charania
OCCE 2018, Keynote: Amina Charania. This presentation highlights Constructivist use of ICT in education-India story and presents best practices in India in government schools.
The document discusses challenges facing primary education in India and proposes solutions to improve quality. It notes that only 58% of rural children complete primary school and 50% of grade 5 students cannot read at a grade 2 level. It then outlines various problems such as lack of infrastructure, untrained teachers, and low enrollment. The document proposes ways to attract better teachers, motivate existing ones, develop technology-aided learning, and implement programs like bicycle provision and school meals to boost girls' enrollment. It provides details on implementing incentive-based compensation, training programs, and developing an IT-enabled system called TAS to deliver curricula and aid teaching.
Social media is basically a structure that combines individuals, communities, companies or organizations that can share their interests, attitudes, values, lifestyles, visions and friendships. In the field of eLearning this structure can be used in many ways and through different web tools. It can provide educators with an opportunity to engage learners in the online classroom, as well as to support development of learner skills and competencies.
This article argues that it is necessary to move blended learning beyond learning management systems and engage students in an active use of the web as a resource for their self-regulated study, for problem solving and collaborative activities. The case study explored in this paper explains the role of social media in promoting cognitive and meta-cognitive learners development while using a constructivist teaching and learning approach. This paper presents the findings from a specific case study, as well as general guidance to instructors for incorporating social media in a blended learning environment, including the “Traditional Classroom”. It is also suggested a limitation of the use of learning management systems to cover the development of social competences and it is argued that self-regulated students are supported by personal web tools and engaged in different kinds of social networks.
Petroconsult Brochure 2014 - High Res_low resHazem Elleithy
Petroconsult Services & Petroleum Supplies is an Egyptian company established in 1979 that provides equipment, supplies, and services to the oil and gas industry. It represents major international principals and offers supplies, agencies, marine, and dredging services through five divisions. Petroconsult aims to be a leading supplier of high-quality equipment and solutions to petrochemical and energy facilities in Egypt.
This document discusses gyrostabilizers, which are devices used to reduce ship rolling through gyroscopic principles. It describes how gyrostabilizers work by using a spinning flywheel that creates stabilizing torque in response to ship rolling. The summary discusses key differences in gyrostabilizer designs, including whether they use natural or driven precession and active or passive precession control. It also summarizes the testing process and results for a VEEM Gyro 120 model, finding it can generate up to 120kNm of stabilizing torque and significantly reduce ship rolling. In conclusion, gyrostabilizers provide stabilization without appendages prone to damage, less noise, and easier installation compared to other stabilization methods.
El documento resume las noticias deportivas de Utrera en el mes de marzo de 2014. Incluye resultados de partidos de fútbol de equipos locales, una entrevista con el entrenador del equipo senior de balonmano del CBM Utrera y el anuncio de la próxima edición de la revista en abril.
Return on Experience Event - USECON @Wien November 2013USECON
„RoX – Return on eXperience“ ist für uns der messbare Mehrwert und Erfolg, den Projekte durch eine Kunden- und Benutzerzentrierte Vorgehensweise generieren. Bei unserem kostenfreien USECON Event RoX 2013 zeigen wir Ihnen anhand von Fallstudien und Vorträgen, wie positive Experiences in unterschiedlichen Branchen kreiert werden und wie die Denkweise „Vom Funktionieren zum Erleben“ umgesetzt wird. Die Praxis zeigt, dass ein gut bedienbares Produkt bzw. Interface mit einer positiven Experience ein zentrales Erfolgsargument ist. Eine gute Usability und eine positive Experience sind kein „Nice to Have“ mehr, sondern Standard in der modernen Entwicklung von Produkten und Services. Berücksichtigen Sie den Einfluss von Experience Faktoren in Bezug auf Kaufentscheidung, Kundenbindung und Markentreue – und binden Sie Ihre Zielgruppen nachhaltig an Ihr Unternehmen.
Was erwartet Sie beim RoX 2013?
Folgende Themen warten auf Sie:
Wie funktioniert die optimale Kundeneinbindung in der Praxis?
Welche Motivation der Unternehmen steht hinter Projekten mit einem „Experience Fokus“?
Welche konkreten Ergebnisse und welchen Mehrwert bringt eine kundenzentrierte Sichtweise?
Welchen Stellenwert hat Usability, User Experience & User Interface Design in der Produkt- und Serviceentwicklung?
1. Tag – eXperience Workshops
Der 1. Tag (Di, 19. November, 16:00 bis ca. 18:30, Am Europlatz 3, 1120 Wien) bietet Ihnen als Einstimmung 3 unterschiedliche Workshops zum Mitmachen an:
„Experience Strategy & Change“
„Kunden-Panele & Experience Tools“
„3Us Basics – Was ist Usability, User Experience & User Interface Design?“
Diskutieren Sie gemeinsam mit uns die vorgestellten Themen in den Workshops und tauschen Sie sich mit erfahrenen Experten und Praktikern aus.
2. Tag – eXperience Konferenz
Am 2. Tag (Mi, 20. November, 14:00 bis 19:00, Am Europlatz 3, 1120 Wien) startet die Konferenz im Rahmen des RoX 2013 Events. Wir haben für Sie 5 abwechslungsreiche Vorträge aus der Praxis vorbereitet.
Gemeinsam mit unseren Kunden und Partnern stellen wir Ihnen in 25 Minuten jeweils eine Fallstudie vor. Jeder Vortrag behandelt eine andere Sichtweise auf das Thema RoX. In diesem Jahr konnten wir namhafte Partner und Kunden aus den unterschiedlichsten Branchen gewinnen, wie z.B.: Microsoft Österreich, QuestBack oder die update software AG.
Sie erwartet ein abwechslungsreiches Programm mit Praxisbeispielen renommierter nationaler und internationaler Unternehmen und Workshops zum aktiven Mitgestalten. Nützen Sie die Gelegenheit zum Erfahrungsaustausch.
Wir freuen uns auf Ihr Kommen und auf ein spannendes Event! In diesem Sinne: Let’s RoX!
El documento describe la realidad aumentada y sus aplicaciones educativas. La realidad aumentada consiste en superponer imágenes virtuales sobre la realidad para permitir la interacción con el entorno. Puede usarse en educación para enseñar asignaturas como anatomía, química y arquitectura de forma motivadora. Aunque está en proceso de implantación en las aulas, la realidad aumentada ofrece ventajas como vincular información digital a objetos familiares para facilitar el aprendizaje.
This workshop aims to demonstrate what has been a successful model for teacher leadership of the Digital Education Revolution in secondary schools. Through informal discussion and demonstration of specific software and Web 2.0 applications, participants will be introduced to a variety of strategies that have been used to overcome barriers to success that confront teachers.
The aim of this presentation is to facilitate discussion and provide participants with a toolbox of strategies to bring about a 21st Century shift in pedagogy, learning styles and learning environments. Both presenters are leaders of DER within their schools and have collaborated on a number of inter-school projects promoting the innovative integration of technology into the 21st century classroom.
The document summarizes an automatic piston discharge centrifuge called the Celeros APD centrifuge. It can provide rotational forces up to 20,000 x G, precision temperature control, and hazardous area designs. It is designed to maximize product purity and yield for applications in biotech manufacturing. The Celeros APD-125 centrifuge has a 5 liter working volume and is built to cGMP standards to operate with minimal intervention, producing the driest paste and clearest centrate available.
This document introduces Erpisto, a company that provides ERP, CRM, business intelligence, analytics, and consulting services. It offers Erpisto ERP and CRM software, data warehousing, advanced analytics, big data services, ERP implementation consulting, and custom application development. The document describes Erpisto's products and modules, target industries, clients, partners, benefits of its ERP software, and contact information.
CSI.SP: Valuating The Informal Built Environment by Daan van den Berg, Jasper...Jasper Moelker
This document outlines a project to value informal settlements in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The project will create a checklist and mathematical model to value informal real estate. It will analyze construction costs, materials, and dwelling typologies over time in ParaisoPolis settlement. The project will overlap by analyzing the same settlement and calculating market value, construction costs, and actual value to draw investment conclusions. A timeline and checklist of topics like construction, housing market, facilities, and government will guide the analysis. The goal is to make the fluctuating informal housing market more transparent for investors and improve building quality.
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1. Details of Programme /Project/Initiative:
Brief Description:
AMR APARD is the apex training institute for building the capacities of Rural Development Officials and
Panchayat Raj Elected Representatives in the State of Andhra Pradesh. The institute caters to the
capacity building and training requirements of around 2.61 Lac Elected Representatives of Panchayat Raj
Institutions and about 50 thousand officials from Panchayat Raj, Rural Development and other
development departments. The e-learning project was initiated as a part of implementation of Capacity
Building and Training Programmes under BRGF and MGNREGS sponsored by Ministry of Panchayat Raj
and Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India. The project aims to equip the Panchayat Raj
Elected Representatives and Functionaries associated with implementation of MGNREGS, with the
Knowledge and Skills required for effective management of these Institutions and for improved service
delivery under various flagship programmes aimed at improving the quality of life in rural areas.
Organizing training for such a large number is a challenging task and since the target group changes for
every 5 years with the conduct of fresh elections to PRIs, the demand for Capacity Building is recurrent.
The main problems and concerns that pose a challenge to capacity building are: • Number and quality of
good trainers; • Wide geographical distribution of target group • Functionaries cannot leave their
workplaces for long time to attend training programmes • Requirement of large scale funding through
traditional training method Therefore, in order to provide formal and informal training to large number of
development functionaries and Elected Representatives, APARD has launched this innovative project
provide interactive and experiential learning at the learners‟ doorstep by leveraging ICT and e-learning
solutions like Computer Based Tutorials, Virtual Classroom facility, Interactive Satellite TV Programmes, e
magazines, e books, Help Lines, Wikis, SMS alerts, social networking tools, etc.
Why was the project started:
AMR-A.P. Academy of Rural Development is presently catering to the training needs of around 2.61 lakh
elected representatives of Panchayat Raj Institutions and 50,000 officials of PR&RD Department. Among
the Elected Representatives a majority are from the SCs, STs and women who are elected for the first
time. All the elected persons hold office only for (5) years and are replaced largely by a new set of people.
Therefore the number of elected representatives be trained and oriented is very large and the demand for
Capacity Building is recurrent. The issues of capacity building of the PR functionaries are: 1. knowledge
enhancement 2. Skill up-gradation 3. Attitudinal change 4. Problem solving techniques 5. Practical
2. solution seeking 6. Learning from best practices. The main problems and concerns that pose a challenge
to Capacity building are: 7. Number and quality of good trainers; 8. Barriers to access and entitlements; 9.
Overly prescriptive, supply-driven nature of training 10. Target audience (learners) widely scattered
across the Mandals and Gram Panchayats. 11. Functionaries cannot leave their workplaces for long time
to attend training programs 12. Requirement of large scale funding to reach these target groups through
traditional training methods Therefore in order to provide formal and informal training to large number of
development functionaries and Elected Representatives, AMR_APARD has planned to provide interactive
and experiential learning at the doorstep using Information and Communication Technology by
developing certain e learning solutions through e learning project.
Objective: The objective of this project is to provide a life long learning opportunity and self paced
learning opportunities to various learners at their own work and at the time convenient to them. The
national training policy 2012 of Government of India envisages “Training for all”. The present e learning
project complies with the national vision and it aims to make the learning a life long even and helps the
grassroots level functionaries to keep abreast of the latest developments in the field of Rural
Development and other allied sectors. With National e governance plan in place, the mission mode
project being implemented by Ministry of Panchayat Raj, Govt of India envisages fibre to Panchayat by
2020. The e learning project initiated by APARD would go a long way down the time and help the rural
elected representatives to acquire the knowledge required for day to day administration for effective
delivery of services under various sectors.
Target Group: Elected Representatives of Panchayat Raj Institutions and Officials functionaries of
Panchayat Raj,Rural Development Departments,Bharat Nirman Volunteers(BNVs)
Geographical Reach within India: Yes
Geographical Reach outside India: Yes
Date From which the Project became Operational: 1-6-2010
Is the Project still operational?: Yes
List 5 Innovations of programme/project/initiative:
1. Computer Based Tutorials:
About AMR-APARD:
The Andhra Pradesh Academy of Rural Development (APARD) has been working relentlessly for
over 58 years in building capacities for sustainable development of the rural poor. APARD is an
apex training institute in AP for capacity building of rural development officers and panchayat raj
officials. We also consistently focus on research that helps us offer high quality consulting
services in rural development.
The academy also has a consistent focus on research and innovation in rural development, it
undertakes need-driven research and evaluation studies as part of its own operations strategy
3. and also for other organizations and agencies working in the field rural development.
With in-depth understanding of rural conditions, problems and opportunities, and its extensive
experience working with rural communities, APARD also provide high quality
development consulting and project management services in rural development to
government and leading national and international clients.
With an aim to generate efficient and high quality manpower working towards the cause of rural
development, APARD has now forayed into education services by offering
comprehensive educational courses in Rural development.
APARD Computer Based Tutorials (CBTs)
1. Integrated district planning
2. Scheduled grama panchayati Sarpanch training
3. Agro Techniques for dry land crops
4. Sarpanch training CBT – 1
5. Grama sabha (english) CBT -1 & 2
6. CNRM watershed management – telugu vision labs 1
7. IDP VOL 2 8
8. Plan Plus 4
9. IWMP 1
10. Integrated District Planning Disc 1 - 8
11. Plan Plus Disc 1 - 2
12. Integrated District Planning Disc 1 - 3
13. Integrated Watershed Management Disc 1
14. Mandal Praja Parishad President's Training Disc 1
15. Visual Docemnt on RC Puram Disc 1
16. e-Panchayat Disc 1
17. Visual Docemnt on Hazipalli - telugu Disc 1
18. Visual Docemnt on Hazipalli - english Disc 1
19. Grama Sabha Campaign Disc 1
20. Visual Docemnt on Gangadevipalli Disc 1
21. Development of powers- Rural water supply Disc 1
22. CSE & E CBT 3-3-2010 Disc 1
23. Film on PMES Disc 1
Capacity Building Services:
A time tested multi-pronged approach is being adopted by APARD for several years, to reach the
huge target of 2.61 Lakh elected representatives. Training is imparted through both Direct Mode
and through Cascading modes.
Distance Mode of Training through centrally located studio (located at Hyderabad) using Ku band
Satellite transmission facility is being adopted to reach Village Level Functionaries of various
departments. This approach helps us cover huge groups of targeted participants and also
reduces costs.
Direct Training Programs are arranged for all key functionaries at APARD, 5 Extension Training
Centres and at district levels. Direct training is imparted for a period of 3 to 6 days at APARD and
ETCs.
Cascading Mode of Training is adopted for bigger groups like Ward Members and other grass
4. root level functionaries. A system of identifying suitable trainers, who can handle training sessions
are selected from NGOs, Retired Officials, former members of Mandal Parishad Presidents and
other Panchayat Raj staff. These Trainers are subjected to rigorous training at APARD in using
Participatory methodologies for training the elected representatives. Cascading Mode of training
is imparted for a period of 2 to 3 days at mandal head quarters, where batches of 35-40
functionaries are organised.
2. APARD Knowledge Commons:
APARD‟s Knowledge Commons provides a platform for instant
access to highly interactive and interesting Computer Based Tutorials, e books, presentations,
research papers and a host of other valuable educative resources on virtually all aspects of Rural
Development and Panchayat Raj Administration. Knowledge Commons offers a self-paced, on-
demand, high-quality training environment designed to meet the individual training needs of all
the users. This e-learning solution ensures the learning process easy, highly interesting and
reaches large number of users.
Some of the advantages claimed for Knowledge Commons systems are:
1. Sharing of valuable organizational information throughout the academy hierarchy.
2. Can avoid re-inventing reducing redundant work.
3. Reduces training time for new employees
4. Retention of Intellectual Property after the employee leaves if such knowledge can be
codified.
5. Self-Paced Learning
3. Panchayati Raj Comprehensive Help Line:
Offers access to information, advice or service via Telephone and Web. Our goal is to create a
platform that we can use to set up a unique way to collect and visualize information for
monitoring. The core platform is designed so that it can be customized for different locales and
needs. The beta version platform an open source application is made available as a continuous
handholding support to offer solutions to the problems that occur in day to day administration of
Panchayat Raj Institutions. It is also being used to disseminate information related to various rural
development programmes. It also helps as a tool for internal monitoring or visualization purposes.
This is a comprehensive helpline can reach in several ways such as asking information of Gos
of Panchayat Raj,want to know about Gram panchayat and genral body activities, Annual report
etc..,file complaint and sending /calling for queries/request to know about the Panchayat Raj
Acts.by Telephone and Web.
5. 4. APARD Wiki :
Wikis provide opportunities for trainees to collaborate with other
Peers, share what they have learned, and become a centralized
online resource as educators. This technology tool is ideal and
used for project-based learning, cross curricular projects in
teams, and thematic units. One advantage of Wikis in
collaborative projects is that they are online. Participants can
demonstrate their Knowledge by providing information which fits
within specific parameters on the Wiki. Wiki can be used as
Online Resources for training use. A list of websites that provided appropriate information related
to subject content is provided by the developer for trainee use during the year. Wiki is also used
to store files, images, videos,News Letters,Publications and other information in a special access
controlled area of the Wiki. Apard Wiki is collaborative with digital e-learing environment of Apard
activities like Grama Sabha,sakshar bharath and also with Learning Management System(LMS)
5. APARD BULK SMS:
APARD has recently embarked on a community empowerment
initiative,Viz,, KEYCAP (Link) which requires continuous contact with large number of village
level volunteers called Bharat Nirman Volunteers. For this APARD has commenced a Bulk SMS
Service to send frequent updates to these Volunteers. Bulk sms system has many advantages
over the free sms services offered by various services providers whose services are limited and
unsecure. We canreach our vast target group of over 2000 Bharat Nirman Volunteers in lab to
land programme at a time and by march2012 We can reach our vast target group of over 10,000
Bharat Nirman Volunteers in lab to land programme at a time
Since Lab to Land envisages an effective communication strategy to create awareness among
the BNV‟s, this system bulk sms facility is greatly helping the APARD to reach the large numbers
at comparatively lower prices.
6. APARD You Tube Channel:
APARD website carries a link to the You Tube channel in
which all the video lessons/documentary films developed by APARD are made available. Content
on various subjects related to rural development is made available for public 935 training videos
are uploaded on to you tube and Daily Update will be done.
6. 7. Social Networking:
AMR-APARD Facebook AMR-APARD Twitter
APARD has been making the best use of social networking site like Facebook, and twitter to
create a social group of rural development functionaries to share their job experiences and
knowledge for effective functioning and for adopting good governance practices. A link to these
social networking sites is provided on the home page of APARD website. Daily updates are
available on Facebook and Twitter with all activities donein Rural Development of Andhra
Pradesh.
8. Distance Education Programme Information Monitoring System:
APARD telecasts its distance education programmes through
SAPNET MANA TV (Ku Band Transmission) to consolidate the learning of various functionaries
including elected representatives. With the help of Department of IT & C, APARD had established
1097 Receive Only Terminals(RoT) in the Office of the Mandal Parishad. This is a two way audio
and one way video interactive system which enables the participants who are present at RoT
station to interact with subject matter experts in the TV Studio through a live phone-in
programme. This system is a very effective tool in reaching large number of trainees at one go
and ensures quality delivery of training content. In order to monitor the training attendance at
various RoT Points, APARD has developed an MIS application and it helps regular monitoring of
the training delivery. This seeks to develop a knowledge and understanding of rural policy making
and management approaches to gross roots community,developmentand capacity building , with
skills to design and implement sustainable projects with effective tools and methods.
9. Sthanika Palana e magazine:
7. It is a 64 page multi - colour Telugu Monthly Magazine. The
focus of the magazine is to enhance the knowledge base of the elected representatives and
official functionaries working with the PRIs. The magazine features the topics related to
Panchayat Raj, Financial Management, RD Programs, Disaster Management, Environment, Land
and Poor, Women and Child welfare, Social Equity and Empowerment, Natural Resource
Management and many such subjects. It also carries certain articles of general interest like short
stories, cartoons etc. APARD Sthanika Palana monthly e Magazine in e book format is made
available on APARD website for public viewing. The Circulation of the hard copy of the magazine
is 27,000 copies every month and it Reaches all the Sarpanches, MPPs, ZP Chairpersons,
CEOs, District Collectors, HODs, Principal Secretaries, Hon‟ble Ministers , CMO, MPsMLAs,
MLCs , District Level Officers
10. Video Conference:
In order to reach large number participants especially from the
grassroots level, APARD has leveraged the ICT tools and established video conference facility with
state of the art digital teaching equipment. Through this video conference facility APARD has
established virtual connectivity with all the 22 District Head Quarters and 5 Extension Training
Centres.
The video conference facility is made available in 3 types 1) ISDN (connected to all SIRDs
across the country) 2) Special Lease line to ETCs through Rail Tel 3) BSNL Lease Line to all district
head quarters. APARD faculty regularly conducts training sessions through this facility and interact
with various participants. This system not only helps in the training delivery but also helps as a
management tool to review and monitor the training delivery at District and Sub Distirct levels with the
Chief Executive Officers of Zilla Parishads and District Panchayat Officers.
List 5 achievements of the programme/project/initiative:
1. APARD has won UNFPA furred Laadli Media Awards 2011-2012 for its efforts towards gender
sensitive campaigns on Mana TV. The APARD‟s e-learning project has won Special Mention by JURY „e-
India‟ 2011 award under Best ICT Enabled Skills Development Initiative of the Year in the competitions
held during Dec-2011
2. Educating 5 lakh MGNREGS workers through CBTs, Andhra Pradesh is one of the few states which is
implementing the MGNREGS programme in true spirit and providing livelihood opportunities to huge
number of wage seekers. Government has recruited around 1200 Engineering consultants and 4000
Technical Assistants, to look after the execution of the programme at grass roots level. With the massive
8. recruitment of these technical personnel, a training need arose in the state to equip the personnel with the
skills related to various inputs on construction of water harvesting/SMC structures like Farm Ponds,
Earthern Bunds, Sunken Pits, Rock fill Dams, Check Dams, Gully Plugging etc.,. APARD had produced
CBTs to make the engineering subject easy even for lay men and all these CBTs were made available to
various target groups for easy understanding of the subject.
3. APARD‟s website has won the Third Prize from the Public Relations Society of India, Hyderabad,
during Feb 2011 and the Sthanika Palana Magazine has also won Special Jury award. • One of the films
“Meeru Alochinchandi” produced and telecast on this channel has won prestigious Nandi Award from
Government of A.P under socially relevant category. The film portrays the role of Panchayat Raj
Institution in the Welfare of Persons with Disabilities.
4. Ministry of Rural Development Govt of india have chosen APARD‟s website as the best and well
maintained website among all SIRD‟s in the country during 2012 the award was presented during the
national colloquium of of Lab to Land held at jaipur on 5th august 2012. Ministry of Panchyati Raj and
Ministry of Rural Development, Government.
List 5 Key challenges faced while implementing the project/programme/initiative and how they
were overcome:
1. There were not many companies which can produce e learning content in the subjects related to Rural
Development. Although, technologically these companies are well placed, the availability of the subject
matter experts and instructional designers within the company was very low. APARD had short listed 14
companies after following a rigorous process. A committee comprising scientific officers from NIC,
National Institute of Rural Development, MANAGE etc was constituted to set the standards for production
of CBTs and other e learning content and negotiated with the companies. With the studious efforts of this
committee, the companies are now able to produce excellent CBTs.
2. For establishing virtual class room facility, obtaining necessary permissions from NIC became a major
problem. Later, after a lot of correspondence, NIC has realized that this project deserves encouragement,
such permissions and ultimately virtual class room facility came in to being. This virtual class room is
connected in 3 ways 1) Through ISDN line to all SIRDs in the country, 2) Through Rail Tel Lease Line to
all ETCs 3) Through NIC network to all Districts.
3. Adoption of a suitable LMS for making available the training content has became another problem
which was then overcome by adopting open source systems to avoid financial burden on the Institute.
4. Since the concept of e learning in the field of Rural Development Capacity Building and Training is
completely new, the institute has put its best efforts to identify the best e learning companies in the
country through open tender process and succeeded in due course of time. Initially, a lot of resistance
came from among the own faculty and many of them were sceptical about the success of the e learning
9. project. After a series of orientation workshops, the faculty was fully convinced and became a part of a
winning team.
5. Change Management: Initially, lot of resistance came from among the own faculty and many of them
List 5 points on how the Project/Programme/Initiative can serve as a model that can be replicated
or adapted by others?
1. The application designed in such a way that can be replicated by any organization involved in
massive training programmes with in a stipulated time frame optimally utilizing the available
resources
2. The LMS-Knowledge commons application is generic; viz without changing the code it can be
implemented on massive magnitude
3. Minister of Rural Development and Minister of Panchayat Raj, (Govt. of India) recognized as
Key Institute by for preparation of e-learning modules and also advised all other states to follow
APARD model. The effectiveness on e-learning depends upon how interactive it is, and its ability
to retain interest on a particular theme /topic
4. Efforts have been made to upload these e-learning modules on our website for easy access to
one and all, so that any one can download them from anywhere on the globe for its usage. Lot of
care has been taken to provide this vital training material in different formats like text, images,
power points and video clippings, films with multimedia effects and so on
5. Keeping in view the rural audience as major focus the operational part is kept very simple. The
commands are all icon based for better navigation and learning
List 5 points to elaborate on the scalability of the programme/project/initiative?
1. Since the e-learning model is a tested one and is being in operation at APARD for the last two years,
there is no doubt that, it can be rolled out in similar Institutions at cost effective and flexible manner.
2. The application is developed on an open-source platform, so its scalability on any platform.
3. APARD would be too glad to share this model to any Institute/Agency which would like to utilize the
existing application
4. Since the e-learning model is a tested one and is being in operation at APARD for quite some, it can be
rolled out to similar Institutions in a cost effective and flexible way
5. This application can be tailor-made-to a particular Institution/situation to cater local needs with slight
modifications/alternations wherever required.