Hyderabad: In a significant step towards integrating advanced educational technology, the University College of Arts & Social Sciences, Osmania University, has introduced smart interactive boards in 25 departments. These state-of-the-art boards, complemented by marker whiteboards and traditional green boards, represent a substantial investment in modernizing the educational infrastructure. Each interactive board costs approximately Rs. 2 lakh, with the total project expenditure amounting to around one crore rupees.
During the inauguration of these digital classrooms, Osmania University Vice-Chancellor Prof. D. Ravinder highlighted the crucial role of educational technologies in enhancing teaching and learning experiences. He emphasized that as the landscape of education evolves, it is imperative to equip classrooms with the latest tools, applications, and software to keep pace with these changes. The new interactive boards offer teachers a valuable platform to showcase and enhance their skills and talents while students gain invaluable educational experiences.
Prof. Arjun Rao, Principal of the University College of Arts & Social Sciences, expressed his gratitude to the University Administration for their support in launching the digital interactive boards. He emphasized that this initiative will significantly contribute to effective teaching and learning for students, aligning with the institution’s commitment to academic excellence.The inauguration ceremony was attended by esteemed guests, including Prof. Laxminarayana, OU Registrar; Prof. Redya Naik, OSD to VC; Prof. Talat Sultana, Dean of the Faculty of Arts; Dr. B. Ram Shepherd, and Dr. Balu Naik, Vice-Principals of Arts College; along with Heads and Chairpersons of various departments and faculty members. (INN)