4/19/2011

REPORT ON 2ND APSCHE-INTEL BEST INTEGRATION

OF TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION AWARD CEREMONY

1. Event Details

Date: 19th April 2011

Time: 11.00 am to 12.30 pm

Venue: Conference Hall, APSCHE, Hyderabad

Participants:

Govt. officials:

Dr. Laxmi Narayana, IAS, Commissioner, Technical Education

Prof. P Jaya Prakash Rao, Chairman, Andhra Pradesh State Council for Higher Education

(APSCHE)

Intel

Mr. Jitendra Chaddah, Director of Strategic Development, Intel India

Mr. Kishore Balaji, Head, South West India, Corporate Affairs, Intel

Other Invitees/ Audience

Dr. N Rajasekhar Reddy, Secretary, APSCHE

Prof. Hara Gopal Reddy, Vice Chancellor, Acharya Nagarjuna University

Prof. Iqbal, Vice Chancellor, Satavahana University

Prof. Ramesh Ghanta, Dean, faculty of Education, Kakatiya University

Prof. Sudhakar, Dean, English Foreign Languages University

Correspondents, Principals and Teacher Educators from APSCHE – Universities, AP Core

committee members

Awardees

Press

2. Background

The APSCHE is the first body of its kind in the country, set up as per the recommendations of National

Education Policy (NEP), 1986. It primarily serves as a coordination and liaison body between the

University Grants Commission, the State Government and the State Universities. It is one of the important

functions of the Council to coordinate and determine standards in institutions of Higher Education or

Research and Scientific and Technical Institutions in accordance with the guidelines issued by the

University Grants Commission from time to time, apart from its academic and advisory functions. In order

to encourage the Colleges of Education, Teacher Educators, student teachers and to understand the

impact the learning which has been created in ICT in Teacher education, a contest has been organized

jointly by Intel and APSCHE named as Best Integration of technology into the curriculum .

Overview of the “Technology in Education” Contest 2010-11

APSCHE with support from Intel, awards the winners of the „2nd Technology in Education” awards for the

effective integration of technology in teaching and learning processes in Andhra Pradesh. Three Colleges

of Education, 5 Teacher Educators, 10 Student Teachers are honored for their use of technology in

education and the integration of innovative teaching methods to promote 21st century skills and enhance

student learning.

A total of More than 1000 entries were received for the competition from Colleges of Education across

Andhra Pradesh. After the final evaluation, which was jointly conducted by APSCHE and the Intel® Teach

Program, winners were awarded cash prizes along with a joint citation from the Intel® Teach Program &

APSCHE.

The „Technology in Education‟ award is held every year in collaboration with APSCHE to felicitate award

winning colleges of education, teacher educators and student teachers across Andhra Pradesh.

3. Key Objective of the Event

o To celebrate the successful association between APSCHE and Intel in Andhra Pradesh

o To encourage and felicitate colleges of education, teacher educators and student teachers of

Andhra Pradesh to integrate innovative teaching methods to promote 21st century skills among

students.

o To showcase the impact of technology supported PBL promotes skills in children and enhances

student centric learning and makes teacher as facilitators.

o To achieve better programmatic convergence.

4. Agenda 10:30 AM Registration and showcase for audience

11:00 AM Prayer & Lighting of the Lamp

11:05 AM Welcome address by Dr. Raja Sekhar Reddy, Secretary, APSCHE

11:10 AM Address by Prof. P Jaya Prakash Rao, Chairman, APSCHE

3rd APSCHE Intel joint contest announcement

11:20 AM Intel Education Initiatives - Mr. Kishore Balaji, Head, South West India, Corporate

Affairs, Intel

11:25 AM Message by Prof. Hara Gopal Reddy, Vice Chancellor, Acharya Nagarjuna University

11:27 AM Message by Prof. Iqbal, Vice Chancellor, Satavahana University

11:30AM Message by Dr. K Laxmi Narayana, IAS, Commissioner, Technical Education

11:40 AM Best Integration of Technology awards distribution

12.10 PM Feed back by awardees 1 from each category

12.20 PM Address by Mr. Jitendra Chaddah, Director of Strategic Development, Intel India

12.30 PM Vote of Thanks - Ms. K Radha Chary, Intel Teach Program

5. Details

Before the commencement of function, audience, chief guest and other dignitaries interacted with the

winners over the project showcase. Three selected student teacher projects were showcased.

Welcome and Inauguration:

Award ceremony started by rendering vande

mataram by Neelima, Chandana two student

teachers who were the award winners at the event.

Dr. Lakshmi Narayana, Commissioner, Technical

Education and all dignitaries inaugurated the Award

ceremony by lighting the lamp.

Welcome address by Dr. Raja Sekhar Reddy, Secretary, APSCHE

Dr. Raja Sekhar Reddy, Secretary, APSCHE welcomed the dignitaries,

award winners and the esteemed guests for the award ceremony. He

reminded the 1st award ceremony which was held at Raj Bhavan,

Hyderabad. He appreciated Intel efforts for collaborating with APSCHE in

organizing the same for the second time too. He expressed his desire to

continue to the partnership with Intel in organizing the activities in the field of

teacher education.

Address by Prof. P Jaya Prakash Rao, Chairman, APSCHE

Prof. P Jaya Prakash Rao, Chairman, APSCHE while addressing the

gathering stressed the importance of technology in teacher education

program and appreciated the efforts by Intel education program in

taking various initiatives to promote technology usage in teacher

educator institutions in AP. Teacher should become the facilitator and

guide the students in Teacher Education program and empower them to use technology effectively.

APSCHE Intel collaboration is the best example of Public Private Paternership in Andhra Pradesh.

Globalization changed the role of Education. “What really matters the quality of education. The focus

should be on learning. Using Technology in education helps student imagine. He congratulated all the

award winners.

Intel Education Initiatives - Mr. Kishore Balaji, Head, South West India, Corporate Affairs, Intel

Mr. Kishore Balaji, Head, South West India, Corporate Affairs, Intel

explained the 10 years of public private partnership in India. He gave details

about various Intel Programs which bring innovation in education. i.e; Intel

teach, Intel Learn, Intel Science & Engineering fair , Intel higher Education etc.

He enlightened the mission and objectives of Intel Teach programs. He gave

details about policy, curriculum & assessment, professional development, ICT,

Research and evaluation as part of educational transformation model. He

stressed on Intel education programs in Andhra Pradesh special focus on Teacher Education. He said

that Intel is happy to associate with APSCHE working together to bring change in Teacher Education and

Intel will continue to do so.

Message by Prof. Hara Gopal Reddy, Vice Chancellor, Acharya Nagarjuna University

Prof. Hara Gopal Reddy, Vice Chancellor, Acharya Nagarjuna University

in his speech explained the importance of teacher in the classroom. Teacher

should guide the students in Teacher Education program and empower them

to use technology effectively. He appreciated the public private partnership

like Intel APSCHE and asked them continue the good work for teacher

education.

Message by Prof. Iqbal, Vice Chancellor, Satavahana University

Prof. Iqbal, Vice Chancellor, Satavahana University stressed that there is

change in teaching learning process. Earlier it used to confine to the black

board and chalk piece, now technology empower the teachers to make them

change their teaching learning process. Technology helps to make the

learning memorable. I appreciate the efforts taken by Intel – APSCHE

towards improving teacher education.

Message by Dr. K Laxmi Narayana, IAS, Commissioner, Technical Education

Dr. K Laxmi Narayana, IAS, Commissioner, Technical Education

In his speech said that nation and students future will be decided in the

classroom it self and in that results will depend on teacher‟s ability .

Teachers need to be more responsible. Teachers should use resources

wisely to get better reults in the classroom which will lead to success.

He congratulated the winners. He highlighted that its great to know that

Intel like corporate is collaborating with APSCHE to make a difference in

teacher education.

Best Integration of Technology awards distribution

Best Integration of Technology awards have been distributed for three categories.

Colleges of Education

Teacher Educators

Student teachers

College of Education category

St. Peters College of Education Sri GCSR College of Education SKBR College of Education

Teacher Educators category

Goli Srilatha,LB College of Education Dr.D.Aruna Devi,Govt. Institute of Advanced Study in Education V.V. Sailaja,SPMH College of Education Vijender Ch,Jayamukhi College of Education

B.Anupama Devi,Universal College of Education

Student teachers category

Ravi Kumar Jakkampudi,Sri Y.N. College of Education Sudhakar Koram,Sri Y.N. College of Education T.D.L.N. Chandra Kala, B.S.N. Memorial College of Education

K.Neelima,LB College of Education K Chandana,LB College of Education K.Sravanthi,Malla Reddy B.Ed. College R.V.Swarna,SKBR College of Education G.Sailaja,Sri Padmavathi Mahila Viswavidyalayam B.Avinash,YPR College of Education M.Ramesh Naik, School of Education & HRD, Dravidian University

Feed back by awardees 1 from each category

Ms. Alpha Kumari, Principal, St. Peters College of Education said that contest participation made us realize the potential of usage of ICT in our college. She shared the credit to Intel for providing opportunities and trainings in using technology in classroom and APSCHE, management for their support. Dr. D. Aruna Devi, Teacher Educator, Govt. Institute of Advanced Study in Education said that her student teachers using technology in micro teaching at college and practice teaching lessons too. I could guide my student teacher in her research using technology such as email even though college was closed. Technology bridged the gap and allowed us to work together and reduce the difficulties. I thank APSCHE & Intel which made me encourage and participate in the contest. It‟s a great achievement. T.D.L.N. Chandra Kala, Student teacher, B.S.N. Memorial College of Education said that she is happy to stand before the august gathering and thanked everyone.

Address by Mr. Jitendra Chaddah, Director of Strategic Development, Intel India

Mr. Jitendra Chaddah, Director of Strategic Development, Intel India reiterated Intel

contribution towards education. He restated that Intel will continue their support to

APSCHE and work together to make a difference in the field of education. This contest has proven to be

a successful tool for recognizing and honoring the deserving students who have showcased the

extraordinary work done to effectively integrate technology in their learning.

Vote of Thanks - Ms. K Radha Chary, Intel Teach Program

Ms. Radha chary, Intel Teach Program thanked Commissioner, Technical education

for sparing his valuable time inspite of short notice. She conveyed thanks to APSCHE

for their support in making the ceremony a great success. She stressed that without

cooperation from universities this couldn‟t have been a success.

The program concluded with group photo and all dignitaries and participants proceeded for lunch.

Quotes:

“The initiative of Intel in association with APSCHE is a sterling example of Public private partnership. The

Intel APSCHE initiative is a protean step in harnessing the benefits as well as methodologies of

Information Communication technology to bring about systematic transformation and improvement.”

- Dr Lakshmi Narayana, Commissioner, Technical Education

“We are proud to be associated with the government of Andhra Pradesh in recognizing the exemplary work

being done by teachers and students in the field of education in the state”

- Mr. Jitendra Chaddah, Director of Strategic Development, Intel India

Press & Media Coverage

Well coverage in print and electronic media.

Covered in English newspapers and regional newspapers.

Eenadu

Published in State edition page -cover all districts in the state.

Vaartha

Published in State edition page -cover all districts in the state.

Surya Saakshi

Visalandhra Prajashakti