The regional finals of national presentation contest organised by ICTACT was conducted in Vickram College of Engineering on 16.09.2015. The program began with a welcome address by Ms.Mona Nikkila, III Civil. The top ten contestants from various colleges competed with each other. The topics were thought provoking and covered various genres. They brought forth many innovative ideas and themes. The Jury members gave constructive ideas and motivated the contestants to grow. The jury members were Ms. Chhaya, Manager- HR from Tafe, Mr. Swaminathan, HR- Manager from New Gen, Mr. Sarwanesh, Director, B.Stat Data and Mr.Pandi Alaguraja, HR- Manager from Jouve India.
The second session started with the opening address by Dr.S.Nagarajan, Principal, Vickram College of Engineering. And it continued with an interesting session with the HR- Managers from various institutions. Ms. Chhaya from Tafe encouraged the girls to join in mechanical and auto mobile engineering as its opening many new doors of opportunities. Mr.Pandi Alaguraja from Jouve India advised the students to concentrate more on the problems of society and advised them to have a social eye. Freezing out social problems will channelize the carrier. He also encouraged the students to have long term and short term goals and asked the students should learn from the experience they gain. And encouraged them to become unique and more professional.
Mr.Swaminathan from New Gen, encouraged the students to relearn what they have learnt. And advised them to concentrate more on listening skills, number skills and communication skill. He encouraged the students to face life problems with positive attitude. He also quoted about presentation skills and emphasised more on problem solving techniques and decision making. Mr. Sarwanesh from B. Stat Data, spoke on creating a value for oneself and also emphasised on the importance of basics. He encouraged the students to learn the strategies of business and to view life practically. He also emphasised on overcoming the communication barriers in a simple way.
Mr. M.S. Vickram, the Director of Vickram college of Engineering gave mementos to the Jury members. And then the results were announced, Ms.S.K. Janani, Thiagarajar College of Engineering, secured the First Place and the second place by Mr. S. Ganesh Venkat, Ramco Institute of Technology and the third place by Mr. M. Ram Nath, Vickram college of Engineering. Mr. Amarnath, Corporate Initiative, ICT Academy of Tamil Nadu, gave the vote of thanks. The program ended with the national anthem.
The 15th Corporate Voice program was held in our campus on 6th of September 2014 for the final year students of ECE, CSE and EEE. Director Mr. Vijay Shrenivas and our Principal, Dr.S.Nagarajan of the college honoured the chief guest Mr.Suresh Rengarajulu, Product Marketing, Intel Corporation,USA. Mr.Suresh delivered the speech on “Exploring Latest trends in Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologies”. Technical aspects of Engineering trends were explained using real time examples. He also shared his experiance which motivated the students.
The First Year Induction Program was held in Vickram College of Engineering on 6th of August for the first year students.
The Chairman Er. M.K.S. Sreenivasan, gave the presidential address. He insisted the students to make use of the opportunities in the college to attain higher position in future. The chief guest, Dr. K. Sivakumar, Dean, Regional office, Madurai, Anna University, Chennai, in his speech he urged the students to visualize as per the words of Dr. A.P.J.Abdul Kalam to achieve the goal.
The prelimnary of "Youth Present 2015" was organized in association with ICT Academy of TamilNadu on 12th Sep 2015 at Ramanujam hall. Around 96 students from various colleges participated in this contest. Dr. A. Askarunisa, HOD/CSE, Vickram College of Engineering,Dr. Smiles, HOD/English, Velammal College of Engg. and Tech., Madurai, Dr.R.Alageshwaran, KLN College of Engg, Dr.Sri kumar,SSM College of Engg, Dr.V.Punitha, ECE, Vickram College of Engg, Dr.B.Zulaiha, Thassim Beevi Abdul Kader College for women, Dr.Priya,Sri vidhya College of Engg, Prof.D.Pritima, MECH,Vickram College of Engg, Prof.L.Kamatchi Priya, CSE Vickram College Of Engg acted as judges to select the best 10 presentations for the finals. The following 10 presentations were selected for the regional final to be held at Vickram College of Engineering on 16th Sep 2015 1. R.SELVA MEENA 2. K.SUGHASINI 3. S.FATHIMA 4. R.LAMYA KRISHNAN 5. A.PRIYADHARISHINI 6. RAMNATH .M 7. S.GANESH VENKAT 8. S.K.JANANE 9. J.BUSHRA FATHIMA 10. P.M.MOHAMED MUZAMMIL
Utilization of Computers in the Mixed Ability English Classroom
Introduction
Students think materials are new and fresh, if they are presented on computers, and they are often interested even in routine tasks such as learning to type. They seem to be willing to spend more hours and do more exercises on a computer than by hand. (An extract from: Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL))
The above-mentioned extract reveals the fact that no change can be brought without a change in the teaching methodology. Presently, our trainers seem to have exhausted with the previous modes and techniques of teaching. Trainees along with the trainers need a methodology that is modern and effective. Therefore, it is clearly indicated that, the only way seems to overcome this demand is the usage of Computers. Already; attempts have been made to teach language and literature through the computer. This new field is called Computer Assisted Language Learning and Computer Assisted Literature Learning. Thus, the fact that language can be taught through the computers is put forward here. The article also discusses the nature of interaction and the definition of CALL (Computer Assisted Language Learning) with its applications and thus it evidences the truth that computer pair work enhances interaction.
Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL):
It is a relatively new and rapidly evolving academic field that explores the role of information and communication technologies in language learning and teaching process. It provides fertile ground for leading innovative and highly creative thinking and scholarly work. Today, CALL activities exploit improved technology to produce highly interactive learning environments. It imparts effective support for the acquisition of Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing skills. It proves that the number of variables associated with language learning and the difficulty in controlling those variables, in the second language learning is not so tedious, but it is to be designed according to the learners’ attitude.
Individualization
Individualization is not a method or technique, but a philosophy of education. Here, learning is student-centered and the teacher assists the students in pursuing their goals. As a result, students feel secure and get satisfaction in learning. In a class with one facilitator, it is little difficult to respond to each student, to give feedback immediately and to be aware of each student’s progress, problems and weaknesses. Here the computer plays a vital role in giving information and teaching the students. For instance, it is reasonable to say that it is difficult for the trainer to concentrate on each student in all the three activities in the writing session like correcting files, assignments and answer sheets. However, it will be rectified to certain extent by using computers in a writing class. Just with the click of a mouse, they monitor and analyze everything effectively and logically and grading efficiently.
Language laboratory:
Language laboratory can be used in the class session, if there are adequate workstations and rooms. Since students rarely use the capacity of media, they feel uneasy about the recorded answers on a cassette and the user’s voices. The stability of students’ tape recorders might be affected by signal fluctuation. Therefore, multimedia computers have to be adopted as a better option, which are configured with the right software, permitting the students to view websites, to listen and to read the world’s great literature to facilitate person-to-person communication through e-mail, chat, internet phone, low- end video conferencing and many more. Voice recognition software allows the students to choose and to practise better idea of their accuracy. If an institution has electronic classrooms, the instructor with a laptop, demonstrates the orientation features and a good instruction sheet will take care of the rest. If the students have not finished at the class time, they can continue their work at home.
Role of the Trainers:
A language trainer may not know the definitions and descriptions of technical terms and the processes related to Technology. She is expected to be familiar with those matters, before she enters into the class. As the blooming generation is efficient in gathering new ideas on science and facts, they try to cross- check the teacher, whether she/he knows about the latest technology. Therefore, the language teacher in technical institution needs to be efficient and confident while responding to the students. At this point, the paper depicts the fact that the students tend to enjoy using computers and obviously the instructors need much more preparation, to identify the factors involved in using software efficiently, for language teaching.
Solution through Computers:
Generally, it is a belief that computers should be used to make classes more effective. Therefore, it has to be noted, that there are two ways to use them. One way is for the trainer to present pictures, videos and written text with or without sound. The presentation can be programmed in advance or handled manually. The other way to use computers is to have students use the computers themselves. The researchers find the second method of using computers, which lead the students a better understanding of computers as well as language learning. In this method, the students work individually on their own interest. The computer provides materials to study and students can interact with the computer as if they are doing with a tutor or a library. The students here are encouraged to do the work either in groups or in pairs, so that they can get a spirit of cooperation and confidence in finding the answers. Interaction among the students is as important as that with a computer in learning. The researcher suggests that students work at a computer during the class, can do assignments drills, games, simulations and even reviewing and preparing for the class. Thus, using computers give way to their knowledge and promotes the nature of independence. The researcher is of the view that the computer education is a beneficial one for both the slow workers and the advanced students, as it encourages working at their own pace. Slower workers can catch up, and advanced students can do extra assignments.
Conclusion:
Learning can be individualized by using computers .Students can acquire materials related to their individual goals and interests, with the appropriate level and at their own pace. Thus, the analysis concludes with a perception that computers can analyze the problems of each student and the trainer can help individual students with their problems based on their level especially in the Mixed Ability English Classroom.
I think it's fair to say that personal computers have become the most empowering tool we've ever created. They're tools of communication, they're tools of creativity, and they can be shaped by their user.
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