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“We utilized platforms like Google Classroom to share study materials and assignments,” said Prof. Dr. R. Haritha Devi, Director, Research Publications & Academic, The Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University in an interview with Pratik Ghosh, Content Writer, ArdorComm Media Group at the ‘New Normal – Education Leadership Summit & Awards 2023’ #ELSAChennai #ELSATamilNadu How are you feeling to witness The New Normal Education Leadership Summit and Awards in Chennai? I think I’m very happy and delighted to be part of this event. A huge thanks to the organizers for conducting it. I believe it’s a great encouragement for people who want to learn through new technologies. There’s always a controversy about whether new technology will advance education or not, and there are difficulties that some people face. For example, some students feel that traditional classroom teaching is better. However, events like this can change that perspective and show that new technologies can be implemented effectively. Can you tell us how you are implementing technology in your university? Definitely. During the COVID-19 pandemic, we had to adapt to online modes of teaching. We utilized platforms like Google Classroom to share study materials and assignments. In our classrooms, we have digital boards and frequently use PowerPoint presentations. So, we have embraced digitalization in our teaching methods. What does “New Normal” mean to you? How do you define it? “New Normal” means keeping up with technology. As technology evolves, we also need to grow and adapt. We can’t cling only to traditional methods. So, for me, the “New Normal” in education involves embracing and integrating technology. In events like this, where the education fraternity, corporates, and government come together, how do you think it benefits the education sector? Technology undoubtedly benefits the education sector. However, my concern is whether we are compromising the privacy of both teachers and students in the name of technology. We need to find a balance and ensure that technology doesn’t overpower us. Forums like this can address these concerns and help maintain a balance while spreading knowledge. Any message you would like to share for ArdorComm Media Group? I think this is a very commendable initiative. Congratulations to the institution for organizing this event. It should be taken forward. The key is to maintain a balance in education and ensure that knowledge is spread effectively while conquering technology rather than letting it conquer us. Top of Form  

“This environment will not only benefit the corporate and educational sectors but also bridge the gap between secondary education and higher education,” says Prof. Padmanabhan Krishnan, Director, Academic Staff College, Vellore Institute of Technology in an interview with Pratik Ghosh, Content Writer, ArdorComm Media Group at the ‘New Normal – Education Leadership Summit & Awards 2023’ #ELSAChennai #ELSATamilNadu How are you feeling witnessing this New Normal Education Leadership Summit in Chennai? It’s a great initiative by ArdorComm Media Group, and I’m enjoying the ambiance and the sessions. We’ve learned a lot, and learning is both transactional and transformative. As you know the event name is New Normal Education Leadership Summit so what does New Normal stand for you? Well like one of the experts said you had live before Corona, you had life during Corona and you have life after Corona hopefully when I think Corona is still there so like I would say that it is not yet after Corona and we are still in a Corona season so new normal refers to the digital learning and its impact and its mandatory necessitated existence or coming into existence or coming into the being itself that would be the new normal situation. Like they didn’t want to call it abnormal though I think that would have been an appropriate term but rather crude so I would say that we don’t have to say normal season before 2019 December or 2020 or we don’t need to say anything after that was abnormal we try to be normal so we would call it new normal and then we’ll take it and destroy it and then if digital learning has more to offer obviously why not I mean Corona though is about 140 nanometres in diameter has taught us a lot of things. Many things teach positive or negative thank you the best way is to keep going forward. How are you implementing technology in your institution? At Vellore Institute of Technology University, we focus on training the trainers. We explore various technological methods to train our staff members in emotional, adaptive, intuitional, and psychomotor capabilities. We aim for holistic development through enabling technologies, including digital and online learning. In forums like this, where education leaders, industry experts, and the government come together, how does this benefit the education sector at large? As a metallurgist, I would like to highlight the significance of alloys in the field. Commercially pure copper, while not particularly useful, can be transformed into brass by adding zinc. However, brass is prone to marine corrosion as the zinc tends to seep out of the copper lattice. To stabilize zinc, tin and other elements like aluminum are added. In comparison to soft metals like copper, well-alloyed brass, bronze, or corrosion-resistant alloys like silicon bronze and naval bronze offer better properties. I believe this metallurgical experience and philosophy can be applied to the relationships between the private and public sectors, NGOs, academia, and the corporate sector. This amalgamation of different entities can lead to synergistic effects, where the positive hybrid outcome surpasses the sum of its parts. The new education policy, government initiatives, and funding for research and higher education, including training for trainers, are empowering prospects. The support from NGO startups and various governmental initiatives, as well as the recognition of private universities, alongside prestigious institutions like IITs and IACs, create a mutually beneficial environment. This environment will not only benefit the corporate and educational sectors but also bridge the gap between secondary education and higher education. It will facilitate the transition from the first year to the final year and ultimately to internships, providing numerous programs, skills, and avenues for career development. As emphasized by one of the experts, jobs are not the only important aspect, but building a successful career holds greater significance. Overall, this amalgamation between different sectors and entities is highly advantageous. It holds the potential to foster growth, enhance educational environments, and create a supportive ecosystem that benefits individuals and society as a whole. We should extend our best wishes to everyone involved in these endeavours. Any message for ArdorComm Media Group? I believe it is crucial for ArdorComm Media to continue its initiatives like Nama Chennai and expand them further. However, it is important to recognize that it’s not just about the teachers or students individually. The bond between teachers and students holds great significance. Moreover, what truly matters is the transformation that occurs from being a student to a project student, then to an intern, and eventually a full-fledged company executive. The process of bridging these different phases is more important than the isolated actions performed during each stage, whether it’s in high school (plus two student), undergraduate studies, or master’s programs. In the realm of education and career advancement, the concept of interface is highly valuable. Interface refers to the interaction and connection between different stages, roles, and skills. It is essential to be equipped with the ability to interface, bridge gaps, and smoothly transition from one phase to another in life and career development. Without the necessary skills to navigate these transitions, challenges may arise. I strongly urge ArdorComm Media to not only focus on the educational journey but also on bridging the gaps between schools and colleges. Many students face difficulties in coping with the significant changes that occur during the first year of college. Some students who excelled in their secondary education, scoring high percentages like 92, 96, or even 98, may struggle to adapt to the demands of engineering colleges, leading to frustration and even depression. Bridging programs and initiatives are vital in creating compatibility and facilitating a smoother transition into higher education, whether it be from school to college or even pursuing advanced degrees like a Ph.D. or studying abroad. For instance, when students go to the United States, they often experience culture shock. It would be beneficial to address this culture shock in advance by providing resources and insights from individuals who have returned from

“After this pandemic, in fact, we were forced to go for the new technologies like online classes and various types of even the assignments, conducting examinations, the proctored examinations in online,” says Dr. S. Sriman Narayanan, Vice Chancellor, VELS Institute of Science Technology in an interview with Pratik Ghosh, Content Writer, ArdorComm Media Group at the ‘New Normal – Education Leadership Summit & Awards 2023’ #ELSAChennai #ELSATamilNadu How are you feeling to witness The New Normal Education Leadership Summit and Awards in Chennai? Yeah, I think it looks very attractive and with a lot of people participating in it. And a lot of different themes are being discussed in different sessions. I think it will be useful to the people who are attending this, and it will be also useful to the administrators as well as the Vice Chancellors like me, even the directors and all the teachers who are attending here. How are you implementing technology in your institution? Yeah, ours is the VELS University, which is the VELS Institute of Science, Technology, and Advanced Studies. It is a deemed-to-be university. We house roughly around 15,000 people with 750 faculty members, and roughly we run around 120 different programs comprising of engineering, pharmacy, law, basic sciences, life sciences, education, so everything. After this pandemic, in fact, we were forced to go for the new technologies like online classes and various types of even the assignments conducting examinations, the proctored examinations in online. So we are implementing wherever it is required because now the minds of the people have changed, you know, from the classrooms to the online classes and other things. So accordingly, we are making more changes that are needed for the betterment of the students. As you can see in this kind of forms, we bring in the education leaders, the EdTech players, as well as the government. So how does this kind of forum benefit the education sector according to you? Actually, whenever there are gaps, we cannot say that all know everything. So, by attending such meetings, we could see that there is some information we are getting which can fill the gaps between what is existing and what is expected. So that way, it is very useful. ArdorComm Media started in 2021, and we are close to completing two years of our existence. So what message do you want to share for ArdorComm Media Group? Okay, right. You talk to the institutions, educational administrators, and you tell them that if this is the type of people that the other side is expecting, the product that is what they are expecting, and this is the gap. And we will be able to help you to fill this gap by providing all these arrangements. Then maybe that would be a better idea.