Department of Zoology, University of Jammu, organized one day workshop on “MOOCs Designing an E-learning Techniques” on 14-03-2023.

Prof.  Bechan Lal, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, Cluster University of Jammu, the Chief Guest of the workshop congratulated the department for the initiative and emphasized upon the use of latest technology in education system for enhancing teaching learning process.

Guest of honor Prof. Umesh Rai, Vice Chancellor, University of Jammu, during his remarks stressed upon the need to be open to changing teaching-learning environment and to break down stereotypic class room attitude for making learning easier and accessible to all. He also spoke about the various initiatives taken by the University of Jammu in updating educational system.

Earlier Head, Department of Zoology Prof. Seema Langer formally welcomed the participants who were faculty members from various Degree Colleges of the U.T of Jammu and Kashmir.

Dr.  Deepak Bishla from IT Department, University of Delhi and Dr. Ashok Kumar Sharma from Department of Computer Sciences, Baderwah Campus, University of Jammu were the resource persons for the workshop. They gave detailed information about MOOCs and E-Learning techniques along with hands on practice on various tools for designing online courses like CANVAS, Moodle, Edpuzzle, Plezi Video etc.

Prof Sundeep Pandita, Director, HRDC, University of Jammu, the chief guest of valedictory function was apprised about the daylong sessions of the workshop. He appreciated the efforts of the department for organization of this workshop and assured of organizing such events in future also.  Dr. Chinmoyee Maharana, Assistant Professor, Department of Zoology carried out the proceedings of the workshop.