Hyderabad, October 17, 2026: The Central Institute of Educational Technology (CIET), National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), in collaboration with the School of Education and Training at Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU), Hyderabad, and the Department of Education and Education Technology at the University of Hyderabad, conducted a three-day Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on ICT and Emerging Technologies from October 14 to 16, 2026.
The programme was designed for teachers, teacher educators and pupil teachers in teacher education institutions. It focused on strengthening the use of information and communication technology (ICT) and emerging technologies in education.
Inaugural Session
The inaugural session began with participant registration, DIKSHA registration, a pre-test and the downloading of the required application. The proceedings continued with the recitation of the Holy Quran and the MANUU Tarana.
Prof. Vanaja M. of MANUU delivered the welcome address. Prof. Mohd. Moshaid, Dean of the School of Education and Training, MANUU, and Prof. Viqar Unnisa, Head of the Department of Education and Training, MANUU, extended their greetings.
Prof. Shireesh Pal Singh of CIET–NCERT presented an overview of the programme. The inaugural session also featured the presidential address by Prof. Syed Ainul Hasan, Vice-Chancellor of MANUU. Dr. Ruchi Dwivedi of CIET–NCERT delivered the vote of thanks, and the session concluded with the National Anthem.
Focus on Emerging Technologies and Digital Pedagogy
The academic sessions on the first day covered several topics related to technology-enabled teaching and learning. These included:
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AI, Robotics and Digital Education: Explored the role of emerging technologies in educational settings.
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Cooperative Learning in Online Environments: Examined approaches to collaboration and participation in digital learning spaces.
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Planning and Implementing Blended Learning: Focused on integrating digital tools with conventional teaching methods.
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Cyber Security: Addressed cybersecurity considerations in technology-enabled education.
The sessions explored how emerging technologies and innovative pedagogical approaches could be integrated into teaching and learning.
Programme Coordination
The programme was coordinated by Prof. Shireesh Pal Singh, Head of DICT & TD at CIET–NCERT, and Dr. Ruchi Dwivedi of CIET–NCERT, with Prof. Vanaja serving as the local coordinator.
The three-day programme provided a platform for teachers and teacher educators to engage with emerging technologies and examine their relevance to contemporary teacher education.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. When was the FDP on ICT and Emerging Technologies conducted?
The programme was conducted from October 14 to 16, 2026.
2. Which institutions organised the programme?
CIET–NCERT collaborated with MANUU's School of Education and Training and the Department of Education and Education Technology at the University of Hyderabad.
3. Who was the programme intended for?
It was intended for teachers, teacher educators and pupil teachers in teacher education institutions.
4. Which topics were covered on the first day?
The sessions covered AI, robotics and digital education, cooperative learning in online environments, blended learning, and cybersecurity.
5. Who coordinated the programme?
Prof. Shireesh Pal Singh and Dr. Ruchi Dwivedi of CIET–NCERT coordinated the programme, while Prof. Vanaja served as the local coordinator.
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