V Lovitoly Sema, Additional Secretary, Higher & Technical Education with the St Joseph’s College faculty during the launching of its Massive Open Online Courses platform on July 17.
JAKHAMA, JULY 17 (MExN): St Joseph’s College (Autonomous), Jakhama, marked a significant milestone on Friday with the launch of its Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) platform, becoming the first college in Nagaland to introduce such an initiative.
The programme, organised by the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) and Research and Development Cell (RDC) in collaboration with the Department of History, was held at the college conference hall, the college said in a release.
The event was chaired by Zuchanbeni Lapon, Head of the Department of History, and commenced with an invocation by Vice Principal (Students’ Affairs), Rev Fr Y Philip.
Welcoming the gathering, the Principal highlighted St Joseph’s College as a pioneer in launching MOOCs in the state.
Khiongri A., Computer Instructor at the college, gave an overview of the SJC (A) MOOCs platform, demonstrating the registration process and its features.
Speaking as special guest, V Lovitoly Sema, NCS, Additional Secretary, Higher and Technical Education, and Ex-Officio Director, Higher Education, Government of Nagaland, encouraged students to become assets to society and to choose the “harder right over the easier wrong.” She urged them to dream big and strive for success, while reminding faculty members of their responsibility to guide students with dedication.
Sema lauded the college’s effort in developing an online learning software platform aligned with the University Grants Commission (UGC) guidelines and the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. She said the initiative would facilitate blended learning and promote student-centric education.
The MOOCs programme developed by St Joseph’s College is aimed at providing access, equity, and quality in education, enabling students to learn anytime, anywhere, and on any device, bridging classroom limitations, the release added.
The event concluded with a vote of thanks by Dr Thejasenuo Julia Kirha, Head of the Department of Botany.
