AI enhances Informal Digital Learning: Dr Ju Seong Lee

Hyderabad:

The Department of English at Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU) conducted a pre-conference workshop "Information Digital Learning of English (IDLE) and Generative AI in Language Teaching and Research" on Monday evening as a prelude to the upcoming three-day International Conference being organized by the Department in collaboration with the University of Hyderabad and Woxsen University, from 28th to 30th August, 2024.

Prof. Panchanan Mohanty inaugurated the program. Dr. Pramod Sah and Dr. Ju Seong Lee from the Department of English at The Education University of Hong Kong were the resource persons. The welcome address was delivered by Prof. Shagufta Shaheen, Department of English and OSD-1. Prof. Imtiaz Hasnain, Azad Chair, MANUU introduced the keynote speakers.

Teena Thomas, a Ph.D. scholar convened the programme.

The workshop highlighted the growing importance of AI tools in English language teaching and research. It proved to be an enriching experience for the participants, advancing educational practices and research in meaningful ways. The vote of thanks was delivered by Najma N. K., a Ph.D. scholar in the Department of English. 

International Conference & Workshop to be held at MANUU

International Conference : A three-day international conference on ‘’Voices of India and Beyond: Mobility, Sustainability, and Technology’’ is being jointly organized by the Department of English, Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU); the Centre for Languages and Multicultural Communication, Woxsen University; and the Centre for Applied Linguistics and Translation Studies, University of Hyderabad, in collaboration with the Central Institute of Indian Languages (CIIL), Mysuru; Indian Council Of Social Science Research (ICSSR); and Institute of Eminence, University of Hyderabad.

According to Prof. K. Nagendra, Head, Department of English, MANUU the conference is a collaborative effort to explore the contemporary issues in language and literature with regard to diversity, mobility, sustainability, and technology.” The Conference is scheduled from 28th to 30th August, at the campuses of the three universities.

National Workshop: In an another event, a two-Day National Sensitization and Orientation Workshop on the Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP), National Mentoring Mission (NMM), and National Professional Standards for Teachers (NPST) is scheduled to be held on August 29th and 30th, 2024. The National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) is organizing the workshop in collaboration with MANUU's School of Education and Training.

Prof. Pankaj Arora, Chairperson of NCTE, will be the chief guest and Prof. Syed Ainul Hasan, Vice Chancellor, MANUU will preside over the programme.

According to Prof. Shaheen A. Shaikh, Head, Department of Education and Training, MANUU, the aim of this workshop is to create awareness about the NMM & NPST and to review the progress made so far.

Distinguished dignitaries and prominent figures in education and administration are attending the workshop.