1. Enriching Engineering Education Through e-Learning Presentation By Dr.N.Kasthuri Professor/ECE Kongu Engineering College Perundurai-638 052 Tamilnadu.

2. Project Team Dr.N.Kasthuri Mrs. E.D.Kanmani Ruby Mr.S.Raja Professor Assistant Professor Lecturer Department of ECE Kongu Engineering College Perundurai Erode-638 052. Tamilnadu

3.  26 th year of operation.  6500 Students, 400 faculty.  12 UG, 13 PG & 8 Ph.D Programmes.  Accredited by NBA & ISO.  Among the top 20 Self financing Institutions in India.  Rs. 4.1 Crore TBI, first of its kind in India- sponsored by DST/GOI. Highlights of KEC

4.  Community Radio Station- awarded by GOI.  IIPC – Sponsored by AICTE  200 acre campus with 16 lakh sq.ft. builtup area.  Research Centres in various branches.  Best Engineering College award by ISTE.  42 faculty with Ph.D Qualification & 235 faculty pursuing Ph.D Contd…

5.  26 th year of operation  UG Programme in ECE & PG Programme in VLSI  Major Infrastructure State-of-the-art labs VLSI DSP Microwave & Fibre Optics RF Networking Microprocessor & Microcontroller Freescale Seminconductor Highlights of ECE Department Digital Electronics Hardware & TV Communication Skills Computer Centre Project Cubicle Video and Digital Library Seminar Hall ECE

6.  Majors Areas of research Signal Processing Networking Image Processing VLSI  5 Ph.Ds and 12 faculty are pursuing Ph.D Contd… ECE

7.  Organized a 2 week FDP on e-learning sponsored by AICTE in 2007  Developed e-content on one course namely Linear Integrated Circuits.  Implemented the course developed. Course material Tutorials Online tests Assignments Discussion forums Bulletin board Feedback Our background in e-learning

8.  To enhance Engineering Education through e-learning methodology in the Institution.  To provide an innovative shift in the field of conventional learning.  To give rapid access to specific knowledge and information.  To enable organization to transcend distance and other organizational gaps by providing a cohesive virtual learning environment. Project Objectives

9. Kongu Next Advantages to the organization: Knowledge imparting and curriculum related time (assignments, tutorials etc.) is reduced Consistent delivery Delivery of content is possible with asynchronous, self-paced e-learning. Justification & Importance

10. Kongu Next Expert knowledge Expert knowledge is communicated with good e-learning and knowledge management systems. Proof of completion and certification Essential elements of training initiatives, can be automated. Contd..

11. Kongu Next Advantages to the Learner: On-demand availability Enables students to complete training conveniently at off-hours or from home. Self-pacing For slow or quick learners, e-Learning methodology reduces stress and facilitates learning at their pace. Contd…

12. Kongu Next Confidence Improves confidence level of the learners due to the flexibility and features of the system. Quick Reference As materials are readily available, it serves quick reference. Contd…

13. Kongu Next Live face-to-face (formal)  Instructor-led classroom  Workshops  Coaching/Mentoring  On-the-job (OTJ) training Live face-to-face (informal)  Collegial connections  Work teams  Role modeling Virtual collaboration/synchronous  Live e-learning classes  E-mentoring Virtual collaboration/asynchronous  Email  Online bulletin boards  Listservs  Online Communities Self-paced learning  Web learning modules  Online resource links  Simulations  Video and audio CD/DVDs  Online self-assessments  Workbooks Performance support  Help systems  Print job aids  Knowledge database  Documentation  Performance/decision support tools Features

14. Kongu Next 2010: Information gathering. Finalization of material and resource requirement. Getting vendor list Budgetary quotation Procurement of softwares, systems and consumables. Manpower allocation Area allocation. Recruitment of Research Scholars. Course material preparation (First to Fourth semester) for courses Hosting of course materials in the LMS Website. Yearwise Deliverables

15. Kongu Next 2011: Course material preparation (Fifth to Eighth semester) for courses. Hosting of course materials in the LMS Website. Different forums creation and implementation. CD/DVD preparation for all the subjects and delivering Contd…

16. Kongu Next Course Material Study guidelines Literature Slide shows Interactive exercises Tests Online and Offline Objective Type Descriptive type Quiz Aptitude Technical Implementation Modules

17. Kongu Next Assignment Problem Oriented Objective Type Forums Public Private Protected Restricted Virtual state-of-art laboratories Community Online Bulletin Board Handouts in soft form Implementation schedule.doc Contd…

18. Kongu Next  Developing the content as per the selected delivery method by the Domain Experts and the e-content development team.  Trial run and modification, if required.  Hosting e-content on the separate web portal for ease of access by learners METHODOLGY

19. Kongu Next Total = Rs. 61,47,000/- Non Recurring = Rs. 43,70,000/- Recurring = Rs. 17,77,000/- Budget

20. Kongu Next 2010: Recurring Fund: Rs. 9,76,000 /- Non-recurring Fund: Rs.43,70,000/- 2011: Recurring Fund: Rs. 8,01,000 /- Non-recurring Fund: NIL Yearwise Budget

21. Kongu Next System (Server) = Rs. 8,50,000 Storage System (9 TB) = Rs 15,00,000 Printer (2nos.) = Rs. 40,000 Switch (GB) = Rs. 5,00,000 UPS (10 KVA) = Rs. 1,50,000 Cooling System (2 Unit) = Rs. 2,50,000 Software e-learning/LMS = Rs. 9,00,000 Animation softwares = Rs. 1,80,000 Total = Rs.43,70,000 Budget: Non-Recurring

22. Kongu Next Sl. No.ItemBudget in Rs. for year 2010 Budget in Rs. for year 2011 1Manpower (Three persons, each/month-Rs. 16,000.Totally Two years on contract basis.) 5,76,000 2Consumables (CD/DVD, Hard Disk, Printing materials, etc., for 2 Years) 1,50, 00075, 000 3Miscellaneous (Traveling, Stationery etc., for 2 years) 1,25, 0001,00, 000 4Contingency ( Servicing, breakup, etc., for 2 years ) 1,25, 00050, 000 Yearwise Budget Total(Rs.)9,76,0008,01,000 Total(Rs.)17,77,000 Budget: Recurring

23. Kongu Next Project aims at “Enhancing Engineering Education” in the institution. e-Content will be developed for courses in Electronics and Communication Engineering. Will facilitate students to interact with faculty using “Learning Management System”. Different forums will be created -discussion forum, examination, assessment and assignment. Aids in synchronous and asynchronous learning. Summary

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