Workshop on E-Learning, Trends and Technologies, January 22-23, 2010
Organised by
Department of Computer Applications,
National Institute Of Technology,
Tiruchirappalli - 620 015.
E-Learning
E-Learning is the use of technology to enable people to learn anytime and anywhere, which can include training, the delivery of just-in-time information and guidance from experts.The major advantages are : learning is done at the learner’s pace, rich content can be created and delivered, levels of accessibility can be in any suitable form etc. E-learning will certainly become a great tool to enhance qualifications in the job market.
The biggest challenge faced by many industries is the rapid change of technologies and the need to use them in their product development. The changes are due to the result of changes in requirements, technology evolution,changes in market trends etc. To cope up with the changes, it becomes mandatory for the organizations to equip their manpower with sufficient knowledge levels or mastery in various skills. Interestingly, many companies have started defining e-classes.
Reports say that one of the top 10 positions of the future companies will be that of an online learning designer.It is not companies alone that look at different ways of using technology to facilitate the learning and content delivery process, but also several academic sectors such as universities, institutions and schools.
About Workshop
This two day workshop is for those who are interested in knowing about various trends and technologies associated with e-Learning in terms of architectures, software and hardware components, design and implementation strategies.
Highlights
* What is E - Learning?
* Components
* Content Development
* Multimedia Technologies
* Models & Products
* Research Directions
Eligibility
The teachers and research scholars of academic institutions and participants interested in implementing the e-Learning systems for their domains are eligible to attend. The participants will be provided with working lunch. No TA/DA will be given. The number of participants is limited to 40.
Registration Details
Application for participation in the workshop shall be sent to the coordinators as given in the attached format along with the registration fee of Rs.750/- by D.D. drawn in favor of The Director, NIT, Tiruchirappalli-620015 payable at SBI, NIT Branch (Code - 1617). Selection for the workshop and accommodation are based on first come first served basis.
Address for correspondence
S.R.Balasundaram
Dept. of Computer Applications
NIT Trichy-15
blsundar@nitt.edu (9994291420)
