Dr.R.SomasundaramProfessor,
School of Management StudiesKongu Engineering College
Perundurai,Erode,TN.
26th year of operation.6500 Students, 400 faculty.12 UG, 13 PG & 8 Ph.D Programmes.Accredited by NBA & ISO 9001 certified.Among the top 20 Self financing
Institutions in India.Rs. 4.1 Crore TBI, first of its kind in
India-sponsored by DST/GOI.
Kongu Engineering College-Highlights
Community Radio Station.IIPC – Sponsored by AICTEEntrepreneurship and Management
Development Centre – Sponsored by AICTE
200 acre campus with 16 lakh sq.ft. built-up area.
Research Centres in various branches.Best Engineering College award by ISTE.42 faculty with Ph.D Qualification & 235
faculty pursuing Ph.DFaculty – blend of academics and industry.
Highlights- Continued…
Why a Project for SOFT SKILLS?
Soft skills are not easy to acquire in a short period. The learners can learn in their own pace, when the content is available in the web.
Soft skill training programmes are costly .
Objectives of the Project
To develop E-Content materials for SOFT SKILLS
to enhanceEmployability of the studentsSuperior performance and career growth of the
employed.Entrepreneurial ability, leading to success in their
business.
• Positive Thinking• Motivation• Critical Thinking
and Problem solving
• Time Management• Communication
Skills
• Interpersonal Skills• Leadership• Team Building• Creative Thinking• Negotiation• Stress Management
E-Content – List of Modules to be developed
Project Management Team
DOMAIN EXPERTS
Faculty from School of Management StudiesEnglish DepartmentExternal resources
E-CONTENT DEVELOPMENT TEAM
Coordinated effort of Domain Experts and Computer Science & Engineering and Information Technology departments
H/W , S/W, Network Management team
Faculty from Computer Science & Engineering and Information Technology departments
Project Management Team
Methodology for creating E-Modules
Methodology – Continued…
Delivery MethodsSuitable delivery methods will be selected from the following for presenting the contents of the modules .•E- text material•Video presentations, •Interactive quiz,•Simulated exercises •Case studies•Animation •Discussion forum for learners, •Experts’ views on the doubts posted by the learners
E-Learning software platform:
Learning Management System - MOODLE
DeliverablesFor First year of the project:Modules on• Positive Thinking• Motivation• Critical Thinking and Problem solving• Time Management• Communication Skills
Deliverables (contd…)For Second year of the project:Modules on• Interpersonal Skills• Leadership• Team Building• Creative Thinking• Negotiation• Stress Management
Past ExperienceS. No Year
Name of the company
Title of the project
No of participan
ts
1.2006, 2007, 2008
M/s. Suguna Poultry Farm Ltd, Coimbatore.
Management Development Programme.
750
2. 2008 MALCO, MetturManagement Development Programme.
50
3.
2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Programme for PMRY Beneficiaries, Erode.
Management Development Programme for new entrepreneurs
869
4.2007, 2008
Sree Annapoorna Sree Gowrishankar Group
Management Development Programme.
75
5. 2009
District Institutes of Education and Training (DIETs) from all over Tamilnadu
Training for Trainers Programme On E-Learning For DIET Faculty
211
Budget Estimate
First YearRecurring : Rs. 15,72,000 /- Non-recurring : Rs. 65,94,000/- Second Year Recurring : Rs. 15,72,000 /- Non-recurring : NIL
TOTAL PROJECT COST Rs.97,38,000 /-
Outcome of the ProjectThe modules to be developed in the first year will •help in improving the total personality of the individualThe modules for the second year will help•the underemployed to equip themselves for career advancement and •the entrepreneurs to develop their interpersonal skills