FDP ON DIGITAL PEDAGOGY

FDP ON DIGITAL PEDAGOGY

The Faculty Development Program (FDP) on Digital Pedagogy held on 22 January 2022 was part of a broader initiative to empower educators with knowledge and skills for technology-enabled teaching and innovative digital educational practices. This FDP focused on blending pedagogy with digital tools to enhance teaching effectiveness and student engagement in an online or hybrid learning environment.

Key Features of the FDP on Digital Pedagogy

  • The program included sessions on learning sciences, pedagogical styles, blended and hybrid learning models, and the use of e-learning tools and technologies.
  • Educators were trained on using digital platforms for synchronous and asynchronous teaching, instructional design, and multimedia content creation.
  • The FDP also covered effective assessment strategies using digital tools, gamification, immersive learning with AR and VR, and educational data analytics.
  • This was an online program with multiple sessions per day led by global and national experts in pedagogy and educational technology.

Participants and Objectives

  • The program targeted faculty members and doctoral students from various disciplines.
  • The main objective was to enhance the understanding of teaching and learning processes and enable educators to design and deliver engaging, technology-rich learning experiences.
  • By the end of the FDP, participants were expected to be proficient in creating instructional materials, using educational technology tools, and implementing innovative assessment methods.
This FDP helped educators transition to and excel in digital teaching methodologies, equipping them to meet the demands of modern education through technology-enhanced learning environments.