Faculty Development Program

On April 12, 2024, IIMBx, the digital learning vertical of IIMB, conducted a one-day on-campus workshop titled, ‘Advancing Teaching Excellence Online’, followed by a two-month hybrid Faculty Development Program (FDP).

IIMB faculty shared their experience and insights on Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) and online learning. A total of 130 participants attended the program. Dr. U Dinesh Kumar, Dr. Padmini Srinivasan, and Dr. Sourav Mukherji shared their experience in creating online courses.

This was followed by a talk, ‘Where Pedagogy Meets Technology’, by Professor K Ganesh, a serial entrepreneur, and presentations from the IIMBx team on best practices for engaging and supporting online learners. The IIMBx team then discussed the differences between online and classroom teaching, demonstrated interactive tools, and introduced innovative assessment strategies aligned with learning goals.

In the afternoon, the focus shifted to digital learning strategies, with the IIMBx team introducing the ‘Digital Learning Playbook’, which helps create effective online courses. The participants will continue their learning journey through the two-month IIMBx course, ‘MOOC on MOOC: The Digital Learning Playbook’, coupled with ongoing support as they venture into online teaching.

IIMBx Chairperson Dr. Vasanthi Srinivasan explained the complexities of managing online programs.

The workshop concluded with a session on ‘Institutionalizing Teaching and Learning’ by Dr. Sushanta Kumar Mishra.