LIRC@SFIT

The role of a teacher is constantly evolving. Beyond mastering subject matter, today’s educators must be adept at navigating vast information networks and leveraging modern technology to build engaging, future-ready learning environments. As part of the collaborative Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between St. Francis Institute of Technology (SFIT) and St. Teresa’s Institute of Education (STIE) , we had the privilege of organizing an impactful dual session designed to equip future teachers with both traditional information literacy and cutting-edge digital tools. Navigating the Gateway to Knowledge: Library Orientation Session It was an absolute pleasure to conduct the Library Orientation Session for the enthusiastic B.Ed. students of St. Teresa’s Institute of Education, located at St. Teresa’s Convent, S.V. Road, Santacruz (W), Mumbai. The primary aim of this orientation was to introduce the students to the rich physical and digital ecosystem of the library. During the session, st...

The AICTE statement said that domain experts evaluated over 300 products to ensure high-quality standards before selecting 40 for onboarding onto the NEAT portal NEW DELHI: The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Thursday with 22 EdTech companies to introduce 40 innovative products as part of the fourth phase of the National Educational Alliance for Technology (NEAT). The AICTE statement said that domain experts evaluated over 300 products to ensure high-quality standards before selecting 40 for the NEAT portal (neat.aicte-india.org), which provide top ed-tech solutions and courses to students. AICTE chairman T.G. Sitharam said, “The use of AI tools on the portal enables personalised learning, ensuring better outcomes for students. Moreover, the onboarding process allows evaluations every two to three months, expediting the inclusion of innovative solutions.” The ministry of education introduced NEAT in September 2019 under a ...

CBSE, AICTE sign MoU to enhance capacity of teachers and students TNN | Apr 5, 2021, 05.10 AM IST Nagpur: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) came together by way of entering into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for training and enhancing skills of teachers and students of CBSE-affiliated schools. CBSE chairman Manoj Ahuja said, “The CBSE-AICTE collaboration will go a long way in students facilitation, who will now be aware about the emerging areas in technology and get timely and appropriate guidance.” According to AICTE chairman Prof Anil D Sahasrabudhe, “The digital learning platforms of the council are expected to reshape the way in which students learned so far.” Prof Rajeev Kumar, member-secretary of AICTE, said, “CBSE and AICTE will together launch programmes for training of CBSE schoolteachers on AICTE Training and Learning Academy (ATAL), National Education Alliance for Technology (NEAT) for students innovat...