e PG Pathshala

e PG Pathshala is an revolutionary intiative of Minstry of Eduation formerly known as MHRD , being executed by University Grant Commision, started in 2015

1. e-PG Pathshala Rudresh M.Sc . Department of Studies & Research in Chemistry University College of Science Tumkur University, Tumakuru. 1

2. 2 e- PG Pathshala is one portal under which High quality, curriculum based , interactive content in different subjects across all disciplines of social sciences , arts , fine arts & humanities , natural & mathematical sciences , lignguistics and languages . Are being developed by MHRD under its NME - ICT (National Mission on Education through ICT). It has assigned work to the UGC for development of e-content in more than 68 subjects at Postgraduate level. The content and its quality is the key component of the system. Introduction

3. 3 Salient features of e-PG-Pathashala Curriculum based, Interactive e-content of 22000+ modules in more than 70 subjects of various disciplines . e-contents have been developed by the Subject Experts working in Indian Universities and other R & D institutes across the country. Every subject had a team of Principal Investigator, Paper Coordinators, Content Writers, Content reviewers, Language Editors and Multimedia team.

4. 4 List of Subjects

5. 5 Statistics of e-PG Pathshala

6. 6 Quadrant 1 is e- text which comprises of Textual Document, PDF / e-Books / illustration , video demonstrations / documents & Interactive simulations wherever required. Quadrant 2 is e-tutorial Video and Audio Content in an organized form, Animation, Simulations, Virtual Labs. Quadrant 3 is web resources comprising Related Links, Wikipedia Development of Course, Open Content on Internet, Case Studies, Anecdotal information, Historical development of the subject, Articles. Quadrant 4 is self assessment which has MCQ, Problems, Quizzes, Assignments & solutions, Online feedback through discussion forums & setting up the FAQ , Clarifications on general misconceptions e-Content of Each Module would Comprise of 4 Quadrants

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14. 14 The students and teachers can use this e-content as an Open Educational Resource (OER) or as resource material in a Flipped Classroom model where, in contrast to the conventional classroom teaching, the students watch the video lecture/study material at home and classroom is used for discussions and critical thinking including discussion/problem solving and assignments with the help of teachers and peers. How can Students and Teachers benefit from e-PG Pathshala ?

15. 15 Who can submit proposals for e-content development? Any PG teacher, engaged in teaching in an institution recognized by the UGC, for at least 10 Years in Particular discipline. Any educational institution in the country impacting higher education, who agree with the aims and objectives of the NME-ICT/UGC. Any agency/institution / individual through invitation of NME-ICT/UGC.

16. 16 Verticals of e-PG Pathshala

17. 17 e-Adhyayan(e-books):-- It is a platform to provide 700+ e-books for the Post Graduate courses. All the e-books are derived from e-PG Pathshala courses. It also facilitates the playlist of video content. UGC-MOOCs(Online Courses):-- UGC-MOOCs is one of the vertical to produce course on Post Graduate subjects in SWAYAM (Online courses, an MHRD initiative). UGC is one of the National Coordinator of & INFLIBNET is the technical partner for UGC-MOOCs.

18. 18 e-Pathya(Offline Access):-- e-Pathya is one the verticals of e-PG Pathshala which is software driven course / content package that facilitates students pursuing higher education (PG level) in distance learning as well as campus learning mode. It also facilitate offline access.

19. 19 References e-PG Pathshala web portal https://epgp.inflibnet.ac.in/ FAQs on e-PG Pathshala prepared by University Grants Commission(UGC) https://www.ugc.ac.in/FAQ-moocs.pdf

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