Prof. (Dr.) Vikas Madhukar, Pro Vice Chancellor, Amity University, Gurgaon, Highlights on Technology Implementation in Education

“Our University is on the concept of a smart campus where technology is integrated deeply into all processes,” says Prof. (Dr.) Vikas Madhukar, Pro Vice Chancellor, Amity University, Gurgaon, in an Interview with Pratik Ghosh, Content Writer, ArdorComm Media Group at the ‘New Normal – Education Leadership Summit & Awards 2023’ #ELSANewDelhi #ELSAGurugram

How are you feeling to witness the New Normal Education Leadership Summit and Awards in Delhi?

I think it was a wonderful idea to host this event, especially at this point of time when we have crossed the COVID restrictions. From last more than one year, we are operating as we were operating before COVID. It’s very important now to deliberate what we have learned during COVID and how those learnings can be integrated into the new education policy. We need to work out on the theme and decide on some good practices that can benefit all.

How are you implementing technology in Amity University?

Amity is a technology-driven University. In fact, our University is on the concept of a smart campus where technology is integrated deeply into all processes. We have our in-house built ERP software, which takes care of all operations from admission to graduation. We’ve integrated the Learning Management System (LMS) with Amazon. Our classrooms are well-equipped with multimedia projectors, smart boards, and other technology-enabled resources. I would say that Amity is quite proactive in implementing technology and perhaps this is a reason when in 2020 the government announced lockdown we took only two days to shift from offline to online learning.

In forums like this, where education leaders, EdTech players, and government representatives come together, how does it benefit the education sector?

It is very important that different stakeholders should come forward on a one single platform because otherwise hardly there is any opportunity where you are having academicians, industry and people from government coming out at one place. So, I think this is a great platform for sharing the learning and the challenges which each one of us are facing and of course a platform to express our expectations from industry and governments so that the suitable action can be taken.

Any message for ArdorComm Media on its 2^nd Anniversary?

I’ve was going through the previous events organized by ArdorComm Media, and the quality of the events, initiatives, and speakers you’ve brought to this platform is impressive. ArdorComm Media is doing a great job, and I wish you all the best.