1. www.amrita.edu/ammachi cVET, Soft Skills, and Simulation Technology for Skill Development 1

2. 2www.amrita.edu/ammachi Vocational Education – The challenges with us Technology Possibilities - Our solution to the challenges Possibilities ‘Applied’ - Deployments Technology ‘Impact’ - Our Key Field Experiences

3. 3www.amrita.edu/ammachi people in India live below the poverty line 364 M 30 % Central statistical office, Govt of India Work Force participation rate in India is on the decline WomenMen 199034.8%85.1% 201029%80.70%

4. Vocational Education – The Challenges with us Outdated practices/ technologies Cost of courses Lack of good equipment Quality training inaccessible Social stigmaIlliteracy Lack of Trainers

5. Information Technology Genesis of cVet (Computerized Vocational Education ) Plumbing: 3 months Jewellery making: a month Multi-media Genesis of LEE (Life Enrichment Education) 2 to 4 Hr of engaging modules Haptics Simulation environment for hands-on Solar Technology The MoVE – Mobile classrooms Technology Possibilities - Our solution to the challenges

6. 6www.amrita.edu/ammachi The solution : Computerized Vocational Education & Training (cVET) Videos Lectures 2D, 3D Interactive Workbooks Haptic Simulated Workshops Continuous Evaluation Courseware comprising

7. 7 Haptic Simulators for Vocational Training www.amrita.edu/ammachi

8. MoVE unit

9. AMRITA VISHWA VIDYAPEETHAM Linear Haptic Device Hacksaw Handsaw Jigsaw Reciprocating saw Circular saw Chain saw Table saw Band saw File Planar Drill Nailer Router Scraper Surform tools Sander handheld

10. AMRITA VISHWA VIDYAPEETHAM Fly press Rotary Haptic Device Pipe vice & Bench vice Pliers Pipe wrench Nut driver & Ratchet Pipe bender Pipe die Bench drill Mitre saw Beading machine Brick cutter Hand shear Hand press brake Slip roll former Power press Crow bar

11. www.amrita.edu/ammachi11 3D Immersive Simulation Training Top Left: 3D Holographic Display for Teaching Anatomical Structures Top Right: 3D manipulation for assembly tasks (example shown is motorcycle assembly) Right: Haptic simulation training for Lumbar Puncture

12. Motion Tracking Systems for Skill training www.amrita.edu/ammachi12 Top: Full hands mapping for intuitive manipulation in virtual environments Right: Motion tracking based games for physical rehabilitation

13. www.amrita.edu/ammachi13 3D Multimedia for Education Pictures of full 3D house for teaching virtual plumbing, electrical work, masonry, carpentry etc.

14. ➺ Can be ten times faster for training; ➺ Material costs can be reduced; ➺ Reduced infrastructure costs ➺ Standardization of content ➺ Updating training methods and technology ROI OF CVET AMRITA VISHWA VIDYAPEETHAM

15. 15www.amrita.edu/ammachi Over 2,400 graduates since September 2012 16 permanent centers 2 Mobile Centers (Move) 2 states (Kerala and Tamil Nadu) 16 facilitators trained with TTT Possibilities ‘Applied’ - Deployments

16. Attractiveness Self Pace Learning Scalability Reduce Dependency on live expert – Theoretical and assessment done fully online – Multiple tools and activities for practical sessions – Low dependency on Resource Expert Self Esteem and Self Efficacy Applied Technology

17. Technology ‘Impact’ - Our Key Field Experiences

18. 18www.amrita.edu/ammachi Economic 45% of respondents declare earning money post-course 40% of respondents want to create a business with a group. Technology ‘Impact’ - Our Key Field Experiences

19. 19www.amrita.edu/ammachi 27% of Increase in access to media (newspapers) 8% increase in Participation in Decision Making (Big Purchases) 79% of the respondents would like a life change, 34% of the respondents have an increased sense of control over changes Increased Mobility Technology ‘Impact’ - Our Key Field Experiences

20. 20www.amrita.edu/ammachi Technology ‘Impact’ - Our Key Field Experiences Significant Changes in Comfort to Discuss Social Issues 40% of the women declared that their favourite soft skills activity is classroom discussions, followed by videos. 66% of the respondents agree that they learn better using a computer with another person.

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22. 22www.amrita.edu/ammachi Technology ‘Impact’ - Our Key Field Experiences Significant Changes in Self-Esteem Significant Changes in Self-Efficacy

23. Absa is a talented bag maker, but it wasn’t until she attended the WE Project’s Fabric Painting course that Absa recognized her abilities and gained confidence to earn money from her craft. Absa reports having earned approximately Rs. 50,000 making and selling her own bags since taking the course, an achievement she says was only possible after developing confidence in herself and her abilities, through participating in the WE Project’s course. “Before, my life was just about preparing food, and taking care of my children and my husband. It’s only after joining this painting class that I got courage. I started a shop with a group of other students that studied this course, in Adimali. It’s the Life Enrichment Education along with this course that gave me this [courage].” As a result of her increased earning capacity, Absa has also expanded her sense of independence. Before the WE course, she was not comfortable to travel anywhere (even 2 km away) by herself. Now, she has no issues with travelling alone.

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