APSCHE launches AI training programme for faculty
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Why in news
APSCHE, in collaboration with Andhra University, launched a faculty development program to train 200 participants on discipline-specific AI applications to democratize AI access.
Background
The program is a five-day training initiative aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. It involves APSCHE, Andhra University, and the Commissionerate of Collegiate Education, A.P., to train faculty who will subsequently disseminate knowledge to other institutions in Andhra Pradesh.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyAPSCHE: Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education
- FactTarget: 200 participants to be trained in discipline-specific AI applications
- SchemeNEP 2020: Framework aligning the AI training program to enhance faculty capabilities
For Mains
Q. Discuss the role of faculty development programs in democratizing access to emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence in the Indian higher education landscape.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Digital divide: Bridging the gap between elite and underrepresented institutions through decentralized AI training
- Pedagogical shift: Transitioning from general AI literacy to discipline-specific applications in higher education
- Policy alignment: Implementing NEP 2020 goals through state-level collaborative institutional frameworks
Keywords: Democratization of Technology · Faculty Development · NEP 2020 · Digital Literacy · Discipline-specific AI
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