1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Proposal for Implementation of Remote Tutorial assistance through ‘Virtual Tutorials’ at the Undergraduate level (+3) as supplement to classroom teaching in remote tribal and other areas of Odisha
Utkal University

2. Objective
To create a platform for establishing learning equity amongst tribal students of Odisha across disciplines and across University through a digital mechanism.
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3. What it is all about?
The UG learning content (Science, Arts & Commerce) under the new Choice Based Credit Semester System Curriculum structure and the syllabi is to be provided to the students in digital format to ensure equity and break the digital divide.
The content would be in bilingual mode i.e. in English and Odia. Initially the Science & Commerce content shall be in English and the Arts & Humanities content shall be in Odia.
The content can be printed as course reference material for all including ODL.
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4. Contd.. A microchip/memory card would be provided to the students,
it would contain the course materials, lecture, demonstration, problem solving workouts etc covering both theoretical and practical components.
it can be used through mobile phones/ tablets/ phablets/ laptop/ desktop computers etc
it would also list open source learning material and provide online connectivity and
it would cover B.A, B.Com. and B.Sc.
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5. Contd.. University would bear the cost of equipment out of RUSA grant.
University would control the academic aspects of course material development- identify authors, course writers and verify e-contents to be adopted.
University would print the courseware for distance learner.
University would host the materials/lectures etc in the website and manage and control the e-learning portal.
The Govt. of Odisha has to provide support for hosting and managing the interactive website.
OCAC and Higher Education Department have to collaborate.
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6. Contd..
The platform once created can be utilized for a number of purposes
-ODL
-Pre-service training for improving employability of students
-NET Training
-Civil Service Training
-Teacher’s Training
-MOOC
-Conduct of Ph.D viva etc
The platform would be established at Utkal University replicated in various formats.
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7. Operational Mode
The tender would invite offers from digital education service providers for development of the platform, management of the portal, production of e- learning content and supply of microchip or memory card and maintenance for five years.
Content development would be maintained by academic experts drawn from Universities and colleges.
A private firm would provide expertise in procurement of hardware, maintain the hardware, and operate the hardware for creation of e-content through supply of manpower.
Payment for maintenance of hardware shall be fixed. Payment for the production shall be worked out on hourly basis of the final product.
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8. Contd..
A private firm would provide expertise in procurement of hardware, maintain the hardware, and operate the hardware for creation of e-content through supply of manpower. Payment for maintenance of hardware shall be fixed. Payment for the production shall be worked out on hourly basis of the final product.
The private firm shall also offer e-content it has already developed for other Universities for adoption by Universities of Odisha. Cost of adoption shall be borne by the University.
The primary experience we are looking forward to is “Production of e-learning content and management of the portal offering e-learning content”.
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9. Contd..
If needed supply of hardware, maintenance of hardware and production of e- content can be bifurcated or even trifurcated. Production of e-content and adoption of available e-content can be co-joined.
Depending on the above considerations we shall adopt 3 stage formula
-Expression of Interest-Presentation-Short Listing
-Technical Bid-Presentation-Short Listing
-Price Bid-Comparative Statement Negotiation-Placement of Order
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10. Schedule VC’s Conference: 27.01.2016 Core Team Formation 30.01.2016
Coordinator Appointment
Notice Inviting Expression
Subject Committee Formation
Presentation by various Firms
Technical Bid and Price Bid
Identification of FIRM
Initiation of recording of lessons etc
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11. Our Expectations from You
We invite open suggestions from all Universities and Govt. of Odisha
We invite all universities to participate
We propose to follow the Pro-Quest model
We request you to nominate your representative to the coordinating committee
We request you to identify subject experts for development of ‘Content’
Let us appoint the committee which would take the proposal forward.
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