| Vidya faculty members guide students with wisdom, encouragement, and unwavering support. Their commitment to excellence in education helps learners navigate the challenges of their academic journey while developing the skills and competencies needed for the future. Their association with premier institutions such as IITs and NITs further enriches this journey of learning and discovery. |
| Vidya faculty members guide students with wisdom, encouragement, and unwavering support. Their commitment to excellence in education helps learners navigate the challenges of their academic journey while developing the skills and competencies needed for the future. Their association with premier institutions such as IITs and NITs further enriches this journey of learning and discovery. |
| The Editorial Team of News & Events is delighted to share, with great pride and honour, the noteworthy achievement of Mr. Arun Xavier (Asst Prof – Sr Grade, EEE Dept) who has received a Letter of Appreciation from EduPyramids Educational Services Pvt. Ltd., a SINE, IIT Bombay-incubated company, for his significant contribution to promoting software training and awareness activities through the Spoken Tutorial programme during the academic year 2024–25. |
| The appreciation letter, dated 21 April 2026, acknowledges Mr. Arun Xavier’s efforts in spreading awareness and conducting workshops introduced by Spoken Tutorial, EduPyramids, SINE and IIT Bombay at VAST. His initiatives supported the implementation of software training programmes for the students and faculty members of the institution. |
| The letter highlights his contribution towards promoting ICT-based teaching and learning methodologies and appreciates his excellent skills and courteous approach in creating awareness about software training among the VAST community. His efforts were recognised as significant in supporting the implementation and expansion of the Spoken Tutorial-based training initiatives in Kerala.The appreciation letter also notes that the Spoken Tutorial pedagogy has been approved as an IEEE Global Standard, marking an important recognition for the initiative. |
| Spoken Tutorial is a screen-recorded learning resource that captures the complete process of performing a software or computer-based activity. By combining audio narration with a visual demonstration, it enables learners to follow each step clearly and effectively.Spoken Tutorials are also designed to be compact and accessible, making them suitable for distribution through CDs and other digital platforms. Their relatively small file size enables easy sharing and transmission, even over low-bandwidth networks, thereby making software-based learning more accessible to a wider audience |
| Mrs. Akanksha Saini, National Coordinator, Spoken Tutorial, EduPyramids, SINE, IIT Bombay, expressed her appreciation for Mr. Arun Xavier’s contribution and conveyed confidence in his continued support towards expanding IT literacy initiatives in Kerala. |
