AICTE gives nod to technical institutions to adopt hybrid learning

The technical education regulator has also sent a circular to all the approved institutes and colleges addressing the vice-chancellors and principals about the hybrid learning centers.

 

The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has given a nod to implementing hybrid learning uniformity in technical colleges in the country. For this, the Tech Avant-Garde (TAG) has been appointed to mentor AICTE-approved educational institutions to transform from physical to hybrid learning centers. 

The technical education regulator has also sent a circular to all the approved institutes and colleges addressing the vice-chancellors and principals about the hybrid learning centers.

Buddha Chandrasekhar, chief coordinating officer, AICTE said, “The reason for this circular was - COVID-19 pandemic radically disrupted every aspect of life, including education. This disruption left educational institutions clamoring for systems and structures that ensure a continuation of learning for all students. In this context, initiative by AICTE recommending Hybrid Learning in technical colleges to make them robust and lockdown proof which is much essential.”

"Implementation of hybrid learning should be uniform and must follow certain standards such as learning environment, class community, lesson design, engagement and interactivity and assessment and feedback," he said.

Ali Sait, CEO, Tech Avant-Garde said, "The hybrid model combines the best of in-school and remote learning, with digital engagement. It's more than a quick fix. It is a way to enhance and accelerate learning by providing student-centered approaches to meet diverse learners’ needs." 

The AICTE also said that colleges and universities will have to build whole-system resilience in their institutions while transitioning to a hybrid learning model. Three strategies that aid in creating such resilience include Collaborative Capacity-Building: Institutions can leverage technology to support leaders and instructors in collaborating with one another as they transition to a hybrid model. Standardize Digital Platforms: Colleges and universities should select technology tools that lead to a cohesive and engaging student learning experience and standardize the implementation of these tools in order to streamline communications and workflows.

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