FDP on ‘Innovative Course Design: Aligning with NEP-2020, Outcome – Based Education and AI Tools Integration’

One Week Faculty Development Programme
on “INNOVATIVE COURSE DESIGN: ALIGNING WITH NEP-2020, OUTCOME – BASED EDUCATION AND AI TOOLS INTEGRATION”
(12^th  to 16^th May 2025)

1. Introduction

The one week Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on “ INNOVATIVE COURSE DESIGN: ALIGNING WITH NEP-2020, OUTCOME – BASED EDUCATION AND AI TOOLS INTEGRATION ” was organized by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) in collaboration with Gandhi Institute of Engineering and Technology University (GIET University), Odisha, Gunupur, and its Academic and Administrative Development Centres (AADC). The event took place from 12^th  to 16^th May 2025, with active participation from 119 faculty members from various institutions.

2. Objectives of the Programme

The FDP aimed to:

• Facilitate a deep understanding of Outcome-Based Education (OBE) principles to enhance curriculum effectiveness and student learning outcomes.
• Enable faculty to develop innovative, learner-centric course structures that foster critical thinking, creativity, and skill development.
• Integrate artificial intelligence (AI) tools into the teaching-learning process to enhance instructional delivery, assessment, and academic productivity.
• Promote interdisciplinary, flexible, and technology-enabled pedagogical approaches in line with NEP-2020 recommendations.

3. Inaugural Ceremony

The programme commenced on 12^th  May 2025 at 4:00 PM with a formal inaugural session. The agenda of the session included:

• Welcome Address: Dr. Prativa Kar, FDP Coordinator, GIET University.
• Address by Prof. (Dr.) P. Vijaya Kumar, COE, GIET University
• Address by AIU-GIET University-AADC Conveners:  Prof. (Dr.) AVNL Sharma, Vice Chancellor, GIET University.
• Keynote Address by Chief Guest: Prof. (Dr.) KVSG Murali Krishna, Professor, Civil Engineering, JNTU Kakinada, AP
•  Vote of Thanks: Dr. Diptikanta Acharya, FDP Coordinator, GIET University.

4. Session Details

The five-day programme comprised expert lectures on various aspects of Innovative Course Design:

5. Participant Engagement and Feedback

The programme saw active participation from 119 faculty members representing various academic institutions. To ensure active participation and continuous improvement throughout the FDP on “Innovative Course Design: Aligning with NEP-2020, Outcome-Based Education, and AI Tools Integration”, participant engagement was fostered through interactive sessions, hands-on activities, Quiz, group discussions, and real-time Q&A with resource persons.

Feedback was systematically collected after each session using google forms. The feedback focused on the relevance of the content, clarity of delivery, effectiveness of resource persons, and the applicability of tools and strategies discussed. This real-time feedback enabled organizers to adapt and enhance session delivery as needed, ensuring a responsive and learner-centric FDP experience.

6. Valedictory Session & Conclusion

The FDP concluded on 16^th March 2025 with a valedictory session, where key takeaways were summarized. An assessment test was conducted to evaluate the learning outcomes. Participants expressed gratitude to the organizers for a well-structured and informative event. Certificates of participation were distributed to all attendees.

7. Photographs of the Sessions

Day 1 12.05.2025

Inaugural session:

Chief Guest: Prof. (Dr.) KVSG Murali Krishna, Professor, Civil Engineering, JNTU Kakinada, AP

Day 1 12.05.2025:

Resource Person: Dr J P Patra, Associate Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Chhattisgarh Swami Vivekanand Technical University, Bhilai, Chhattisgarh.

Day 2 13.05.2025:

Session-1:

Resource Person: Dr Gourishankar Sahoo, Assistant Professor, Department of Physics and Astronomial Science, Central University of Himachal Pradesh, HP

Day 2 13.05.2025:

Session-2:

Resource Person: Prof. (Dr.) KVSG Murali Krishna, Professor, Civil Engineering, JNTU Kakinada, AP

Day 3 14.05.2025:

Resource Person: Dr Suraj Kumar Mukti, Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, NIT Raipur

Day 4 15.05.2025:

Resource Person: Dr Krishna Pramanik, Professor, Department of Biotechnology and Biomedical Engineering, NIT Rourkela

Day 5 16.05.2025:

Resource Person: Dr Manoj Kumar Moharana, Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, NIT Rourkela 

Day 5 16.05.2025:

FDP Valedictory & Assessment: 

8. Acknowledgments

The organizing team extends sincere gratitude to all resource persons, participants, and supporting staff who contributed to the success of the FDP. Special thanks to GIET University and AIU for their support in making this programme a valuable learning experience.