COVID times have
brought many changes in a disruptive world which was already trying to cope up
with a fast changing technological scenario. Never in the past century has the
rate of change been as high as it has been during the past 5-6 years.
A whole new era of
digital education has begun….
The onus of learning, now more than ever, is
on the learner in this student centric teaching-learning environment which
permits “Anytime, Anywhere” learning. The students can learn ‘at their own
time, in their own place, at their own pace’. Never before were the
students as empowered as they are today, in this digital age. They can fast
forward the teacher, they can stop the session, they can watch again and again,
the control is totally with the students. But my dear students, are you really
utilizing the full potential of ‘digital learning’? Are you aware that all
content on the net is not dependable or standard? Do you know that copying
content verbatim from the internet is unethical and unacceptable?
Every technology can
be a boon or a bane depending on the user, so be aware of the flip side of the
internet based digital learning while enjoying the myriad advantages that it
offers. Beware of copying from the internet while submitting your projects and
assignments.In the end, only your skills will make you a ‘job ready
professional. So you must focus on developing all kinds of skills;
professional, technical, managerial, communication, leadership, problem-solving
and life-skills.
The institutehas put
in great efforts for developing and implementing the ‘Flexible Curriculum’
which has provisions for gaining the much needed ‘multidisciplinary knowledge
& skills’, (through open category courses), ‘option for taking final
semester internship’ (gives you a lead in the job market as compared to your
competitors), ‘chance to shape your overall personality’
(through credits for professional development), holistic development (through
Novel Engaging Courses), ‘self-learning abilities’ (though compulsory credit
transfer from MOOCs) and above all, ‘the provision to get minor specialization
degree in allied field’. I am sure you all will take full advantage of the
opportunities available to you and shine like stars in your chosen careers.
The stage is now set
for you all to take off!! All that is needed is to have a clear focus and a set
of specific goals in your life. The institute has your back, always. Remember,
it is never too late. The time is right for you to start drawing the roadmap of
your life and career.
“You can’t go back and
change the beginning but you can start where you are and change the ending”.
My dear students, no
matter what you do, where you go from here, you will always represent this
great old Institution and you must do all in your power to earn goodwill and
good name for your alma mater and must always try to live up to its 64-year-old
grand legacy.
On behalf of the
management, faculty, alumni and staff, I wish all my students all the best for
all their present and future endeavours.