IGNOU comes up with online training programme for teachers

Updated on: Tuesday, December 28, 2010

IGNOU has come up with an online capacity development programme for teachers on topics like evaluation of assignments, development of study skills and usage of new technologies.

The programme is called the Academic Counselor's Training-Online (ACT-Online).

"Grounded both in theory and practice of Open Distance Learning (ODL), this programme is specifically for those who are engaged in or wish to be engaged in tutoring distance learners," a statement by the varsity on Sunday said.

"Generally open universities and distance learning institutes lend services of conventional teachers from universities and colleges for the purpose of academic counseling. Therefore, there is a need for professional orientation for academic counselors in the concept, theory and practice of ODL," it added.

After taking this course , an IGNOU official said, the counselor will be able to help students develop effective learning skills, organize support for disadvantaged and physically-challenged students and use modern computer operating system for student support.

"Development in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has contributed to tremendous growth in ODL worldwide. Training and continuing professional development of ODL functionaries are necessary for success of this system," university vice-chancellor V.N. Rajasekharan Pillai said.

IGNOU comes up with online training programme for teachers

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