Patiala, September 18,
Under the visionary leadership of the Honorable Vice Chancellor of Punjabi University, Patiala, the Malaviya Mission Teachers Training Centre (MMTTC) at Punjabi University successfully concluded the Refresher Course in “Information and Communication Technology (ICT)” with a valedictory session held today. The program brought together faculty members, resource persons, and participants for an enriching experience aimed at advancing ICT skills in higher education.
The valedictory session was graced by Dr. Manish Kapoor, Professor of Botany and Controller of Examinations at Punjabi University, Patiala, as the Chief Guest, and Dr. Vinod Verma, Professor and Head, Department of Mechanical Engineering, as the Guest of Honour.
In his welcome address, Prof. (Dr.) Raman Maini, Director of MMTTC, extended heartfelt gratitude to the Chief Guest, Dr. Manish Kapoor, for his gracious presence at the closing ceremony and his ongoing support for academic and technological initiatives at the university. He also commended the Guest of Honour, Dr. Vinod Verma, for his outstanding contributions to engineering education and his dedication to promoting innovative learning practices.
Prof. Maini expressed profound appreciation to the Honorable Vice Chancellor, Prof. (Dr.) Jagdeep Singh, for his unwavering guidance, encouragement, and continuous support to all academic endeavors of the Centre. He noted that under the Vice Chancellor’s dynamic leadership, MMTTC has successfully organized a series of meaningful programs aligned with the vision of enhancing quality in higher education. Dr. Maini acknowledged that the Vice Chancellor’s commitment to faculty development and research excellence serves as an inspiration for both organizers and participants. He further added that the success of every MMTTC program reflects the Vice Chancellor’s visionary approach and his determination to strengthen the university’s academic fabric.
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Dr. Maini underscored the importance of ICT in contemporary pedagogy and research, stating that the course has equipped participants with enhanced digital competencies, familiarity with advanced teaching tools, and the ability to effectively integrate technology into teaching and learning processes.
The Chief Guest, Dr. Manish Kapoor, praised MMTTC for its proactive initiative in organizing the refresher course and highlighted the increasing significance of digital technologies in academia. He remarked that such programs empower faculty members to incorporate ICT tools into both teaching and administrative processes, fostering transparency, efficiency, and improved academic outcomes.
The Guest of Honour, Dr. Vinod Verma, was then introduced. Dr. Verma discussed the necessity of blending traditional pedagogy with technology-driven teaching methods. He emphasized that ICT integration in education promotes collaborative learning, interdisciplinary research, and innovative problem-solving approaches. Dr. Verma also stressed the ethical use of digital tools in academic research and the importance of continuous upskilling for educators in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.
The Course Coordinators, Dr. Lakhwinder Kaur and Dr. Navdeep Kanwal, shared their insights. Dr. Kaur expressed satisfaction with the active participation and enthusiasm of faculty members, noting that the sessions effectively combined theoretical knowledge with practical hands-on experience. Dr. Kanwal elaborated on the learning outcomes, highlighting how participants have gained proficiency in utilizing ICT tools to enhance academic delivery, research presentations, and collaborative learning. Both coordinators expressed gratitude to the resource persons and participants for making the course interactive and fruitful.
The resource persons were acknowledged for their expertise, guidance, and engaging sessions, which helped participants comprehend complex ICT applications and best practices in educational technology.
The valedictory session concluded with Prof. Maini commending the participants for their dedication to professional development and reaffirming MMTTC’s mission to enhance faculty capacity through innovative ICT-based training.
The program not only bolstered faculty competence in ICT but also fostered collaborative learning and networking among educators from diverse academic backgrounds, reflecting Punjabi University’s commitment to excellence in higher education and teacher empowerment.
