The 21st-century world is best described as a global village, where countries and communities are no longer bound by physical borders, but are, in fact, interconnected parts of a larger community. The way we connect with people has drastically changed, which has led to a free flow of knowledge, ideas, and perspectives. For higher education, this means an opportunity to build a universal model, a framework that emphasises the interconnectedness of the world and fosters students’ understanding of global issues, disciplines, and their role as global citizens.   This comes at a time when the National Educational Policy (NEP 2020) is driving institutions to adopt a multidisciplinary approach to learning. EdTech is the catalyst for the implementation and commercialisation of globalised teaching and learning.  And as it continues to adapt and get smarter, it will contribute to the global outreach of higher education. Creating opportunities for remote learning Campus Management Solution (CMS) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) providers such as Camu enable institutions to offer high-quality remote learning courses and programs. With the help of a Virtual Classroom that leverages visual and audio formats, educators can deliver engaging and interactive content to students no matter where they are. A fully online mode of teaching ensures that students from across the country and world can access education in real-time, which leads to improved collaboration and cross-cultural cohesion. Connecting students from different countries  With Open and Distance Learning (ODL) programs, students can interact and connect with a broader demographic of learners. Classrooms have become culturally diverse, with people hailing from different backgrounds and cultures – international students, non-urban students, corporate students, and part-time students. This provides students with opportunities to envision themselves as integral members of a vast global community and helps them to recognize and understand their position within the world. Building a bridge between teachers and learners EdTech is the medium through which students can tap into global teacher networks, allowing them to engage with the most experienced and knowledgeable professors and industry experts. They can enroll in international degrees, sign up for supplementary courses, apply for virtual exchange programs, attend webinars, and much more. No longer are students confined to a traditional teacher-student dynamic, now they can seek guidance from those that are most suited to give it to them. Developing multidisciplinary curriculums The multidisciplinary approach is a method of integrating the curriculum that emphasizes the varied perspectives revealed by various disciplines to illustrate a topic or an issue. By deploying EdTech resources, institutes can create a more flexible learning environment that enables the integration of multiple theories. In this manner, students are given a choice to pick subjects that can provide a more well-rounded and holistic understanding of the matter, thereby adding value to their academic journeys. Supporting collaborative projects EdTech enables better collaboration and teamwork, connecting students from across the world over group assignments and projects. By having a synergized and connected network, it becomes easier to share ideas and work together to develop innovative solutions. With instant access to information, simplified and streamlined sharing, and live chat features, students can connect learning goals with strategic plans. Providing access to global resources From research papers and academic journals to teaching resources and lesson plans, EdTech unlocks a wealth of knowledge.  AI-based programs like ChatGPT help teachers gather information, summarise findings, and present them as reports. Everything from facts, concepts, principles, theories, and even heuristics can be used to enhance learning outcomes.  Technology can be leveraged for a number of reasons, including the promotion of global learning, the creation of cultural understanding, the building of relationships, the sharing of knowledge, and so on. For HEIs, investing in the right kind of technology is of utmost importance because it allows them to create a powerful global footprint by expanding their educational offerings and attracting international students. Moreover, it will allow them to empower students to gain a deeper perspective of their roles in society, along with what they must do to stand out from the global competition Related posts: Engaging with Education Trends 2021 Student Choice Based Enrollment is Spearheading Higher Education in India A Teacher’s Guide to Embracing Technology

A student-centric organization places students at the heart of its mission, recognizing them as the primary stakeholders in the educational process. By prioritizing the needs, aspirations, and well-being of students, such an organization creates an environment that fosters holistic development and academic success. The significance of students as major stakeholders in any educational institute cannot be overstated, as they drive the core purpose of the institution and shape its future. Ensuring student delight through exceptional student services is paramount in cultivating a positive and thriving educational environment. When students experience services that go beyond their expectations, it not only enhances their satisfaction but also contributes to their overall well-being.  Student delight is a key driver of engagement, motivation, and academic success. Moreover, a delighted student is more likely to become a loyal advocate for the institution, positively influencing its reputation. By prioritizing student delight in services, educational institutions create a foundation for a supportive and memorable student experience, fostering a sense of belonging and contributing to the holistic development of each student. Camu brings an exemplary student relationship management platform in the form of “Student Services”  which is a cornerstone of student delight, establishing a foundation for a positive relationship between students and their educational institution. The key features of this module are: Services to key person mapping: ensures that each service is directed to the relevant individual, minimizing the need for multiple points of contact for a single inquiry. This streamlined approach enhances efficiency and precision in providing the service by directly connecting individuals with the expertise to address their specific concerns. Streamlined Access to Resources: A centralized platform providing easy access to various student services, including academic records, financial aid information, and campus resources. Enhanced Efficiency: Streamlines administrative processes, reducing the need for students to navigate multiple systems or offices, thereby saving time and effort for both students and staff. Improved Communication: Facilitates seamless communication between students and different service departments, fostering a more connected and responsive campus community. Time-based service level agreement: guarantees that each service or query is addressed within a defined timeframe, significantly enhancing the overall student experience. By setting specific deadlines for service, this approach emphasizes efficiency, responsiveness, and a commitment to meeting students’ needs promptly. Escalation: Empowering students with the option to escalate their queries to the next higher level ensures that every concern receives the attention it deserves. If the initial response does not sufficiently address the query, this escalation mechanism guarantees that no inquiry goes unattended. 24/7 Accessibility: Enables students to access critical information and services at any time, providing flexibility and convenience that aligns with the diverse schedules of today’s students. Integrated Academic Support: Offers tools for academic planning, course registration, and progress tracking, contributing to a comprehensive academic support system. Integrated payment gateway: Facilitates convenient payment options for services, whether they are prepaid, postpaid, or involve conditional payments. Feedback Mechanism: The module features an automated feedback system for closed queries and addresses services, empowering students to provide valuable insights on their satisfaction levels. By prioritizing student satisfaction and actively seeking feedback, this feature demonstrates a commitment to continuous improvement, enabling the refinement of services to better meet the evolving needs of the students.  Through the Student Services Module, a student can request the following services with time-bound redressal: Document request (Bonafide, provisional, no dues clearance, Event participation, Transcripts, Attendance certificate etc) Course Petitioning request Plea for exception to any outstanding dues Request for course drop or enroll post due date Request for accommodation/transport services Student Grievances related to teaching learning activities and other institute amenities. Request for Enrollment Request for resit or retake in examination Request for any other information related to policy matter from the administrator Camu provides an One-Spot Student Services Online Platform that consolidates services, enhances efficiency, and improves the overall student experience by providing a centralized hub for accessing essential resources and support. Camu’s Student Services module plays a pivotal role in cultivating student-centric practices, underscoring the institute’s unwavering commitment to enhancing the overall student life cycle journey. By leveraging this module, the institution demonstrates a dedication to creating a more delightful experience for students.  Related posts: Considering The Changing Role of CoE – A Camu Perspective 10 Sure-Fire Factors to Help Assess Your EdTech Platform Unpacking Camu’s Scholarship and Automatic Penalty Here’s What You Need to Know

Camu is known for its flexible Outcome Based Education model, which drives an institution’s academic efforts toward outcome attainment.  In contrast to a traditional, teacher-centric approach, Camu focuses on the student’s development, growth, and learning experience. From curriculum planning and design to teaching methodologies, assessment patterns, and classroom activities, the curriculum is steered by specific outcomes (Program Educational Objectives, Program Outcomes, Program Specific Outcomes, and Course Outcomes) that students are expected to achieve at the end of their program.  Based on these predefined sets of goals, all processes are streamlined at the course, program, and institutional levels. Making the OBE model even more goal-focused and future-oriented is a new advancement that the product development team has recently launched. Activity Mapping is a feature that will help institutes generate more holistic and well-rounded outcomes, creating a learning environment that will encourage students to explore academic and non-academic experiences alike. What is Activity Mapping? Activity Mapping is the process of utilizing student activities, whether academic or non-academic, for the calculation of Program Outcomes. By including all curriculum components, from extracurriculars to sports, institutes can better gauge students’ knowledge, skills, and attributes after completion of a program. This is particularly important when working towards an NBA accreditation, as it ensures quality criteria are verified. How does Activity Mapping work? With Camu’s intuitive and user-friendly platform, Activity Mapping for OBE attainment becomes quick and easy. Activity Mapping can be actioned with a few simple steps.  Go to the Activity PO Measurement web page under OBE.  Add in the selection criteria comprising Institution, Degree, Program, Effective Date, and Year of Measurement.  Add in the Activity Name, Expected Attainment, Expected Attainment as % of Students, PO Mapping, and Blooms Taxonomy. Click on Update. The respective activities get mapped, along with the expected level of attainment, and the percentage of whom have received that score.  The Program Outcomes associated with each activity are also mapped based on their impact level, and finally, the level of complexity and specificity of the outcomes are mapped based on Bloom’s Taxonomy.  Once all the information has been updated, the activities must get mapped to specific students, which can be actioned from the Student Activities web page. After detailing the nature of the activity, the institute can decide whether this should contribute to outcome attainment or not. Earlier, the OBE model only let users map Course Outcome weightage, but now you can specify Program Outcome weightage too. As such, for a particular program, you can determine the attainment value, activity value, and feedback value. The system will then automatically determine the outcomes for each program and course based on the weightage, which can be accessed within the Outcomes web page with the outcome attainment bar chart and flow chart. Camu helps institutions design outcome-oriented curricula that comply with all the regulations set by local and international accreditation bodies.  Everything, from teaching methodologies to assessment patterns, is aligned with specific outcomes that meet the institution’s vision and mission statements.  With this new feature, institutes will be able to better guide students toward outcome attainment. Related posts: Unified Online Assessments with OBE and CoE: Scalable, Sustainable, Seamless Hybrid Learning, the Future of Higher Education Camu is now a part of the Gartner Peer Insights™ Customer First program for Higher Education Student Information Systems