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Follow on Google News | Sikkim Manipal University – Distance Education EduNxt Academic ConferenceSikkim Manipal University – Distance Education (SMU-DE) organised first EduNxt Academic Conference on the theme of Online and E-learning on 2nd of March 2010 at India International Centre in New Delhi.
By: Sikkim Manipal University of Distance Educatrion Out of total 64 papers received from LC faculty from all over the country, 30 papers were accepted for the conference after review by expert panel. Out of 30 accepted papers, 25 presentations were made during academic conference and more than 100 delegates belonging to LCs of different regions attended the conference. The paper presentations by LC faculty were evaluated by the jury consisting of various Heads of Departments of SMU-DE and chaired by Prof. (Dr.) Gayathri Devi, HOD, Healthcare Sciences. Dr. Senthil Kumar, HOD, IT briefed the audience about the guidelines for presentations and the method of evaluation to be adopted by the jury. The presentations were divided into four sessions interspersed by lunch and tea breaks. A structured format of writing research papers/articles was discussed with LC faculty in the presentation by Mr. Kulwinder Pal, Asst. Professor, Teaching Methodology, on ‘Analytical Study of Instructional Strategies for online learning’. Prof. Shanath Kumar, HOD, E-learning presented plans for EduNxt for the year 2010-11. The award ceremony was presided over by Mr. A.M. Thimmiya, Senior Vice President, Distributed Learning, Manipal Universal Learning (MUL) who gave away certificates and prizes to the winners and the presenters. The paper ‘Recent Trend & Scope of E-Learning, Online Learning in the background of Distance Learning Program’ by Mr. Nilotpal Ray from LC 00966 was adjudged best paper and received a cash reward of Rs. 5000/-. The paper ‘Discovering the smart way to learn 2017 way- a quantitative study’ by Mr. Rahul Goswami, Ms Summaiya Afreen and Mr Prashant Kumar from LC 02017 was adjudged 2nd best and received cash reward of Rs. 3000/- followed by paper ‘E-Learning for Rural Areas’ by Mr. Ashok Kumar Jetawat and Ms. Jayshree Jain from LC 02086 which was adjudged as 3rd best and received cash reward of Rs. 2000/-. Learning centre faculty who rendered their services as lead trainers during EduNxt LC faculty training programs in different parts of the country were also felicitated on the occasion. All the winners, presenters and participants were awarded certificates and mementoes. The programme ended with vote of thanks by Prof. Gayathri Devi. # # # One of the largest education services provider in India, Manipal Education has over 125,000 students from over 54 countries., of which about 25,000 students study at its india & overseas campuses; while over 100,000 students undertake distance education. End
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