INTERNATIONAL MULTIDISCIPLINARY WEBINAR

on
Technology amidst Covid-19 Pandemic: An Initiative to Evolve Resources
June 4, 2020

Hosted by

N.V.K.S.D. COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

(Autonomous)
(Re-accredited by NAAC with ‘A’ Grade)
Attoor, Kanniyakumari District, Tamilnadu – 629 177
Phone: 04651-282130
E-mail: nvksdcollege@gmail.com
Website: www.nvksd.edu.in

In association with

COUNCIL FOR EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT (CEAM)

 REPORT
A brief report of the one day International Multidisciplinary Webinar on Technology
amidst Covid 19 Pandamic; An Initiative to evolve Resources  conducted by NVKSD College
of Education in collaboration with Council for Educational Administration and Management
(CEAM) Tamil Nadu chapter on  June 4,  2020 from 10 am to 4 pm. 
     The Webinar started at 10 am by invoking the God Almighty Nallur Vettuveni Kandan
Sastha. there are 5 sessions in the webinar -The Inaugural session, the thematic session, the panel
discussion session, the paper presentation session  and the valedictory session.
1.The inaugural session
    Dr. S. Devika, Assistant Professor and Co-ordinator IQAC, NVKSD College of Education
gave a nut shell of the webinar. Dr. B.C Sobha, Principal, NVKSD College of Education
welcomed the gathering. Adv. S. Krishna Kumar, The Secretary, NVKSD College of Education
presided over the webinar and delivered his presidential address.  In his address he emphasized
the role of technology in empowering teachers for effective learning in these days of crisis.  Dr.
C.P.Sreekandan Nair former dean Sree Sankaracharya Sanskrit University, Kalady inaugurated
the webinar.  In his inaugural address he highlighted the importance of technology in combating
pandemic crises.  Dr. Arun Kumar Goswamy, Professor and Chairman, Department of Political
Science and Director South Asian study Circle, Jagannatha University, Dhaka, Bangladesh and
Dr. Deki C  Gyamtco, Professor, Paro College of Education, Royal University of Bhutan
presented the key note address. Dr. Deki from Bhutan highlighted the pandemic management 
through the digital learning techniques.Dr. V.M.Sasikumar, National President, CEAM
expressed his notes of appreciation to the webinar.
2.The second  session 
The thematic session commenced by 11.15 am.  Dr. V. Reghu, Former dean, Professor and
Controller of Examination, Rajeev Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development, Govt. of
India and national consultant, CEAM, Dr. Madhuri S Issav, Associate Professor, Tilak College
of Education, Pune and Chair person, CEAM, Maharashtra and Dr. K. Rajeshwari, Principal,
Govt. College of Teacher Education, Kozhikode and National Treasurer, CEAM were the
resource persons
3.Panel Discussion Session
    The thematic session was  followed by the panel discussion.   Dr. M.S. Geetha Former Dean
and Principal Government College of Teacher Education, University of Kerala and National
Vice president CEAM was the moderator of the session.  Other eminent panellist were Dr. K. Y
Benedict, Principal Mar Theophiilus Training College , Thiruvananthapuram and National
General Secretary CEAM, Dr. Shnaoli Chakraborti Acharya, Assistant Professor, West Bengal
State University, Calcutta and Chairperson CEAM West Bengal Chapter,  Dr. Bobby Mahanta ,
Principal, Dhupgari College of Education, Jalpayguri and Chair person CEAM Assam Chapter,
Dr. V.P.Bindhu Gowri, Assistant Professor, NVKSD College of Education and Dr. K. Gireesh
Kumar, Assistant Professor, NVKSD College of Education. The main theme of the Panel
Discussion was the effects of COVID 19 on humanity.  The sub themes include the Prons and
cons of COVID 19 on education, Master minding for crisis management, Colours of crises
depicted by social media in the global pandemic situation, COVID 19 and global environment
and The impact of COVID 19 on travel and tourism Industry.  The session was a very
informative and fruitful one.  
4.Paper Presentation Session 
 For the convenience of the paper presenters the session was divided into two.  The first session
was chaired by Dr. Nimmy Maria Oommen, Assistant Professor, Titus II, Teachers College,
Thiruvalla and National Secretary CEAM and Mr. P.S. Prasad, Assistant Professor, NVKSD
College of Education.  Dr. Madhubala.J, Former Principal, Kerala University Teacher Education
Centre, Karyavottom and National Liaison Officer CEAM and Dr. R.P. Deepa, Assistant
Professor, NVKSD College of Education, chaired the second session.  The paper presenters
presented different aspects of COVID 19 pandemic and the significance of the technology during
these days.
5.Valedictory Session
Dr R.Mukundan, Former Principal of NVKSD College of Education gave his Valedictory
Address. He opined that teachers should make use of technological equipment and resources to
make their teaching effective in this age of technology. Dr S.Devika presented the resume of the
webinar. Dr S.Praveen Kumar thanked the participants for their valuable participation.
Participants’ profile
   The total number of 310 National and International delegates from, West Bengal, Maharashtra,
Assam, Andra Pradesh, Kerala and Tamil Nadu, Bangladesh, Bhutan participated in the
webinar.  16 papers were presented in the webinar.  The webinar was conducted on Google Meet
Platform. Dr. Shyam Lal G.S, Assistant Professor, Department of Economics, Mahatma Gandhi
College, Thiruvananthapuram was the Technical Consultant of the entire programme.
     Dr. P. Sheela, Librarian and member IQAC , NVKSD College of Education welcomed the
resource persons and Dr. S. Praveen Kumar, Assistant professor and member IQAC delivered
vote of thanks to the resource persons during different sessions.  Dr. V.S Pavithra Kumar,
Assistant Professor , NVKSD College of Education was the in charge of the Q-A session.  Dr. B.
Sheela and Mr. K.P.Kannan, Physical Education Director, NVKSD College of education led the
anchoring team.  Ms. Pooja.PS, Ms. Sajitha Sajan and Ms. Benika Shyl. K.V were the anchors. 
and Mr. G. Biju Mohan, Computer Instructor, NVKSD College of Education provided  the
technical support to the webinar.  The webinar was supported by all the eminent members of the
management and all the academic and administrative staff of NVKSD College of Education, The
renowned educationist of CEAM provided logistics guidance  to conduct this webinar. To
conclude by the grace of our college deity Nalloor Vettuveni Kandan Sasta, the webinar was a
very fruitful, productive and informative one.  

Thank you.