Outline & Objective
Competency based education is defined as an instructional system in which a performance-based learning process is used. The learner demonstrates his/her level of attainment on subject-area. Intensive internet based course format, gives the participants to take more responsibility for their own learning process. Subject material for courses in Internet Based Education is offered in four different modes for the registered participants:
Downloadable mode :
Downloadable mode empowers to offer education in a dynamic form to students. Participants can access lessons, assignments and submit their scripts online. They need not brood if they miss lessons - they can download the lesson notes and access archived lessons, tutorial sessions, lectures, etc.
Read-only mode :
Participants may be able to only read the course materials on concepts and analysis
Interaction-through-Internet :
The interactive learning provides an environment for participants to talk and discuss freely about any related topics on-line or off-line.
There are two ways of interaction
Ø Xchat : Client Server Model that works with Internet Relay Chat Server Protocol, it allows servers to connect to each other effectively forming a network. Protocol is used by servers to talk to each other. Instructor and participants can interact and discuss on related topic for stipulated time given by the Instructor.
Ø Mailing Group : Participants can become member of mailing group by registering their name in the group. Once approved by the instructor, participants can post their questions to this group ID. This way Course Instructor or any other participant can reply to questions that will be read by all the members in that group including the instructor.
Classroom Interaction:
The classroom session will be held in CCE Lecture halls. Duration will be notified by the instructor. During the classroom session, participants coming from outstation have to arrange their own accommodation.