IIT Hyderabad upgrades classrooms for hybrid learning

The institute has upgraded eight classrooms to hybrid under a corporate social responsibility initiative by Cyient Foundation.

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Hyderabad has upgraded eight of its classrooms to hybrid under a corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative by Cyient Foundation. BVR Mohan Reddy, founder chairman and board member, Cyient, inaugurated the facility in the presence of BS Murty, Director, IIT Hyderabad.  

Live video of in-person class activities 

Hybrid classrooms incorporate a live streaming video of in-person class activities that serve as a two-way conversation, integrating remote and in-person students in a singular environment. Hybrid learning can improve the flexibility and customisation of classes, the accessibility of education and the use of digital tools during any course proceedings. The experience will facilitate an all-around better teaching/ learning environment for faculty and students. 

BVR Mohan Reddy said, “The unprecedented circumstances for the past two years has accelerated digital transformation of education and learning. The new norm will be hybrid learning with infrastructure in classrooms with smart boards, AV projection systems and interactive virtual platforms. I am delighted IIT Hyderabad has initiated actions to create new classrooms.” 

Small step towards Digital India Mission: IIT Hyderabad Director 

BS Murty said, “We are thankful to Cyient Foundation for their gesture and wish many more such helping hands come forward to convert every classroom at IIT Hyderabad into hybrid classrooms. This is a small step towards the Digital India Mission. We have recently launched a portal ‘Giving to IITH’ where many such opportunities to support IITH have been listed.” 

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