VTU to revamp online classes
The Hindu
Visvesvaraya Technological University to adopt blended mode of learning this year
Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) will revamp their online classes to make it more meaningful for students, said Karisiddappa, Vice-Chancellor of VTU, on Friday. The varsity will adopt a blended mode of learning this academic year.
He was speaking at a session on ‘Careers in Engineering’ at the The Hindu Education Plus Career Counselling Digital Conclave. Hundreds of students participated in the digital event, which will conclude on September 19.
“We are in the process of tweaking the online learning process so that students could grasp concepts more effectively. We plan to train teachers in teaching pedagogies and assessment patterns,” Mr. Karisiddappa said, adding that there would be drastic changes in the engineering syllabus with the rollout of the National Education Policy (NEP).
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