We cater our courses to a wide range of stakeholders, including young learners, university students, researchers, government agencies, extension workers, farmers, and other individuals in the agriculture sector. We provide adaptive and collaborative learning experiences in agricultural research and innovation, focusing on science, leadership, and technology transfer.
Over the years, we have achieved notable milestones in our educational endeavors. We have successfully developed and hosted more than 75 courses on our learning management systems. These courses have garnered considerable attention and engagement, with over 163,000 user views recorded in the past year alone.
We recognize the importance of actively involving our stakeholders in the development of our programs and products. We conduct needs assessments with key learners and stakeholders to gain insights into their specific requirements and expectations. Our unit also collaborates closely with subject matter experts to create programs and products that promote learning among our stakeholders.
To ensure accessibility for all individuals eager to engage in our diverse courses, we offer an inclusive and tailored Learning Management System (LMS) that serves as a centralized platform for hosting all our educational programs. Our LMS incorporates interactive and captivating features designed to enhance engagement and sustain learners’ interest through stimulating learning activities. Course delivery is flexible and adaptable to the specific requirements of our partners and learners alike.
Our focus is on harnessing the potential of the web to inspire learners to engage with our platforms and attract new clients. We constantly audit and improve our digital infrastructure to ensure it effectively aligns with our goals and enhances user experience.
Our content development and instructional design team members play a crucial role in improving the learning experience. We transform our capacity-building initiatives into user-friendly online formats. Our team assists in developing interactive learning content, assessments, and storyboards using a range of interactive elements and formats. All modules undergo a thorough review by coordinators and subject matter experts.
We specialize in the development of self-paced modules and microlearning modules using authoring tools. Our focus is on creating engaging and easily digestible content that allows learners to progress at their own pace and access targeted knowledge and skills.
SELF-PACED COURSES
Self-paced courses allow learners to successfully advance their knowledge and skills on a given subject while working at their own pace. This program is made in collaboration with experts, students, instructional design specialists, researchers, and course coordinators. Opportunities are intended for both young learners and seasoned professionals.
MASSIVE OPEN ONLINE COURSES (MOOCs)
Massive Open Online Courses(MOOCs) are the 2-4 week long learner-centric approach to enhancing the knowledge & skills of different stakeholders to overcome global challenges on a large scale. It consists:
- Interactive Learning Dialogue
- Formative Assessment Activity with Constructive Feedback
- Diverse Learning Resources
- Discussion Forum
- Live interaction with Experts
- Summative Assessment
MICROLEARNING
Microlearning is an approach to offering learning units in short, engaging & focused bites to achieve a learning objective. It is a very concise & effective learning solution needed to engage our stakeholders. Microlearning helps in:
- Scaling of learning
- Improving visibility
- Development of full programs through analytics
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