Five-Day Faculty Development Programme on MOOC PRODUCTION

Event Date: 25 Mar 2025

Published On: 11 Mar 2025

Organizer: AIU-AKU-ACADEMIC & ADMINISTRATIVE DEVELOPMENT CENTRE Aryabhatta Knowledge University, Patna

About the FDP

When: 25th to 29th March, 2025
Time : 1:30PM to 4:00PM
Venue: Aryabhatta Knowledge University, Gyan Parisar, Mithapur, Patna 800 001 (Bihar)
Registration Fee Needed
Participation Fee : 2000/-

Objectives of the FDP

Empower educators with the knowledge, skills, and tools necessary to develop and deliver effective online courses.

Equip educators with the principles and practices of instructional design tailored for online learning environments.
Train participants in creating educational content, suited for online delivery.
Familiarize participants with various MOOCs platforms and the technical tools required for course creation, content management, and learner engagement.
Highlight the importance of quality standards in MOOCs and teach methods for ensuring content accuracy, relevance, and learner engagement.

Resource Persons

Dr. K. D. Prasad Director Educational Media Production Centre (EMPC), Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi

Dr. Yash Paul Sharma Scientist ICMR - RMRIMS, Patna

Mr. Krishna Kanta Roy Assistant Professor Symbiosis International University, Pune

Mr. Ganesh Lokhande Founder & Director Vcan Digital Solutions; Adjunct Professor, Symbiosis Teaching Learning Resource Centre, Symbiosis International (Deemed University), Pune

Dr. Manisha Prakash Assistant Professor School of Journalism and Mass Communication, Aryabhatta Knowledge University Patna

Dr. Sandeep Kr. Dubey Consultant School of Journalism and Mass Communication, Aryabha ta Knowledge University, Patna

Registration Details

Bank Name: Union Bank of India

Account No.: 742302010006884

Account Holder Name: SJMC Admission And Misc Fund

IFSC: UBIN0574236

Mode of Payment: Online Mode (Through UPI/NEFT)

Registration Fee: 2000/-

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Contact: 0612-2952742 ; +91 9241027682

Session Details

March 25th

Introduction and Foundations Topic/s
Introduction to Online Learning & Understanding MOOCs.
Benefits, Challenges, and Effective MOOCs.
Pedagogical Strategies for Online Learning and MOOCs.
Course Planning – Learning Outcomes, Module Structuring Hands-on Activity: eContent and Copyright issues in developing eContent for MOOCs.

March- 26th

Guidelines & Techniques
Discussion on applicable Guidelines for MOOCs, Teaching - Learning Opportunity in SWAYAM MOOCs
Instructional Design: Creating Engaging Video Lectures – Best Practices and Tools
Hands-on Activity: Video Production Techniques – Practical Activity: Producing and Editing a Video Lecture

March 27th

MOOCs on SWAYAM
Overview and Evolution of MOOCs, 4 quadrant approaches in MOOC
Quality Assurance in MOOCs: Rubrics and Feedback Mechanisms
Learner-Centric approach in MOOC.
Resource creation for MOOC Hands-on Activity: Peer Review of Course Designs

March 28th

Advanced Topics and Future Directions
Emerging Trends: Using AI tools to create MOOCs/eContent.
MOOC Production

March 29th

Video Production Techniques for MOOCs: Script writing, Video recording Hands-on Activity: Developing a Course Module Content Development an dissemination:
Content Development and Structuring: Tools for developing Content (Audio, Video, Text, Interactive, Immersive and Assessment).
Content Structuring and dissemination

PATRON Prof. Sharad Kumar Yadav Hon’ble Vice Chancellor Aryabhatta Knowledge University, Patna

CONVENOR Dr. Manisha Prakash Coordinator, AIU-AKU-AADC Head, Academic & Asst. Professor School of Journalism and Mass Communication Aryabhatta Knowledge University, Patna

ORGANISING SECRETARY Dr. Manish Parashar, School of Geographical Studies Asst. Professor, Aryabhatta Knowledge University, Patna

CO-CONVENOR Dr. Saad Ashgar Moeeni Asst. Professor School of River Studies Aryabhatta Knowledge University, Patna

CO-CONVENOR Dr. Sandeep Kumar Dubey Consultant School of Journalism & Mass Communication Aryabhatta Knowledge University, Patna

ABOUT THE AIU-AKU-ACADEMIC & ADMINISTRATIVE DEVELOPMENT CENTRE

The Aryabhatta Knowledge University, Patna has been recognized as the Academic & Administrative Development Centre (AADC) of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) in 2024. The centre aims to enhance the quality of higher education by providing continuous learning and skill development opportunities for faculty, administrative staff, and other stakeholders. AADC offers short-term programs, primarily through online and in-person modes, covering a wide range of topics relevant to the evolving needs of higher education.

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY : SJMC A

Aryabhatta Knowledge University, Patna was established by the Government of Bihar through the Aryabhatta Knowledge University Act, 2008 [Bihar Act 24 of 2008]. The Aryabhatta Knowledge University (Amendment) Act, 2021 provides to establish and incorporate a University to achieve excellence in teaching, to promote and augment research in Professional Education and new frontiers of learning and knowledge and to conduct and facilitate affiliation of institutions set up by the State Government or Trust or Society in the fields of Nanotechnology, Astronomy, Environmental Science and Climate Change, River Studies, Economics, Journalism and Mass Communication, Geographical Studies, Non-Conventional Energy, Art and Culture, Philosophy, Stem Cell Technology and others. The University has achieved significant progress on all fronts without exception. The University is committed to providing access to quality education for better employability rate. The University continues to foster a culture of research and innovation pushing the boundaries of knowledge across various domains. Website: https://akubihar.ac.in