Shaurya Sharma
Fatehgarh Sahib. June 08, 2020: Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University, Fatehgarh Sahib organized a National Webinar to deliberate the Creation of Virtual Learning Environment approximately 1100 teachers, scholars and academicians from across different states of India as well as other countries of the world participated. The webinar was moderated by Dr Harneet Kaur Billing, In-charge, Department of Education.
Dr. Prit Pal Singh, Vice-Chancellor in his address said that the global pandemic has forced us to innovate and taking learning and education outside the boundaries of classrooms. He said that a global pattern of virtual learning cannot provide solution rather there is a need to think locally and devise e- content according to the local needs of the students.
Starting the session Dr. Tejinder Pal singh, Associate Professor, UBS, Panjab University Chandigarh stressed that the virtual learning cannot replace classrooms but can be used to support the same, he introduced a number of tools like LOOM, Screencastify, Google docs addons and recording techniques that can be handy to teachers is designing their learning spaces virtually. He stressed that the Role of teacher is of paramount importance in any learning environment, be it physical or virtual.
Dr. Jasvir Kaur Chahal, former Dean Faculty of Education stressed on the need of developing life skills and listening for a conducive learning experience. She gave a large number of examples and stressed that teachers need to embrace change and develop sensitivity in their students.