Five-Day Online Faculty Development Programme on “Teaching in the AI Age: Practical Applications for Educators” by Computer Applications Dept

The Department of Computer Applications aims to equip educators with practical knowledge and tools to effectively integrate Artificial Intelligence into their teaching methodologies by organizing  FDPs / workshops .

The Department of Computer Applications in association with IQAC, ISTE, and CSI (VAST Chapters), successfully organized a five-day online Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on “Teaching in the AI Age: Practical Applications for Educators” from 16-20 December 2024.

The FDP witnessed participation from faculty members of various institutions across the country, making it a collaborative and enriching experience.

The sessions were led by distinguished resource persons from academia and industry, who shared their expertise on topics such as AI-driven teaching tools, personalized learning strategies, AI ethics in education, and future trends in AI-enabled education. Each session included interactive discussions, hands-on demonstrations, and case studies, enabling participants to gain valuable insights into applying AI technologies in real-world educational scenarios.

The FDP commenced with an inaugural session, Dr Reji C Joy (HoD,MCA) welcomed the participants and emphasized the importance of AI in modern education. Inaugural session was presided over by Dr.Sunitha C (Principal).

Dr V N Krishnachandran (Former Vice-Principal, VAST) was the Chief Guest for the function. Mr Suresh Lal (Executive Director, VICT) and Adv P N Unnirajan IPS (Retd.) (Director-Administration, VICT)  felicitated over the function. Ms Salkala K S (FDP-Coordinator, Asst Prof, MCA) proposed the vote of thanks.

Participants expressed their appreciation for the well-structured sessions and the knowledge imparted by the resource persons.

The FDP concluded with a note of gratitude to the resource persons, organizing team, and participants for their active involvement. This FDP marked a significant step in empowering educators to embrace technology and adapt to the evolving educational landscape, fostering innovative teaching practices for a better future.