Innovation by the Faculty in Teaching and learning

Faculty members follow suitable innovative teaching methodologies to ensure the attainment of learning objectives.

• Innovation takes place within a specific teaching and learning context, enhancing existing procedures or introducing new ones to achieve better learning outcomes. It plays a crucial role and is essential for all teachers to address the educational needs of new generations.
• Faculty members benefit from innovative teaching methods, enabling them to deliver lectures more quickly and efficiently. This helps students stay updated with technological advancements. Additionally, these innovative teaching aids foster rational thinking and encourage a self-sufficient thought process in students, making them more proactive learners.
• The institute offers an E-learning platform for students to access online materials shared by faculty, and they can submit assignments to teachers through this platform. For example, it utilizes Google Classroom.
• This e-learning facility improves education quality by using ICT tools like the internet, computers, and videos, enabling faster and smoother communication between teachers and students.
• Faculty and students are encouraged to refer to online video lectures or presentations from the websites listed below for their corresponding courses, which enhance their self-learning ability and promote a 'learn by doing' approach.

The department will continuously strive to achieve the following goals:

• Enrich student learning by innovative practices.
• Develop students' comprehension and expertise of creative methods and strategies.
• Broaden students' perspective of emerging technologies and tools in academics, contemporary and social issues by innovative strategies.
• Motivate students to innovatively think, formulate and perform through different student Chapters/club activities.

The lists of innovative teaching techniques adopted in the department are tabulated below:

S.No	Innovation Method	Mode of Teaching/Learning Process	Objective
1	Virtual Teaching - Learning Management System (LMS) (Google Class Room, Microsoft Teams)	Online Tool/Blended learning	Simplify the process of creating, distributing, sharing, and grading assignment files between students and teachers
2	Learning with technology involving creation of YouTube channel	Online learning platform	A YouTube channel has become one of the teaching tools for teachers all around the world and are adding to their arsenal. The channels make it easier and more convenient for teachers to pass knowledge to students in ways that were never possible in the past. With video lectures it encourages a level of familiarity that helps with building a community and knowledge that is always available and accessible, irrespective of teacher’s and student’s location.
3	Teaching through Virtual Labs	Online learning platform	It involves learning of theoretical concepts of Software Engineering with help of virtual environment so that students will get better understanding of subject. Using Virtual labs first concepts are explained to students and then they are tested for their knowledge on the very same concepts.
4	Various multimedia tools	Presentation	Multimedia tools such as smart boards, demonstrations, and PowerPoint presentations, along with videos are used to teach effective techniques for learning.
5	E-Learning	NPTEL/Coursera/ Udemy/NITTT/IIT Spoken Tutorial	Upgrade the quality of Engineering education and using resources beyond the curriculum.
6	Industry- Institute Interaction		In order to overcome the gap between the theoretical knowledge and Practical knowledge, this teaching technique is very helpful. Students can understand how to implement their knowledge practically.
7	Project Based Learning	Demonstration of working model of the project	Enhances the knowledge towards hardware aspect
8	Use of models/Animations/ PPTs/CASE studies	Presentation	Models, animations, PowerPoint presentations (PPT), and case studies are valuable tools for communicating complex information and engaging audiences. Their objectives include clarifying concepts, enhancing understanding, improving retention, and providing real-world context.
9	Student Seminars and Group Discussions	Presentation	In many subjects, students deliver Seminars to the rest of their classmates. This significantly boosts students’ confidence and their learning experience. Idea: To make students develop communication skills and reduce the stage fear in them. Implementation: Select topic Each student is assigned a topic, Students are asked to give an explanation on the concept
10	Teaching through Flipping Classroom	Presentation	It involves encouraging student for presentation of different concepts from the syllabus as a part of revision. Flipping the classroom is an effective teaching method. In this technique, the students are made active participants of the learning process by passing the onus of learning on them, it requires the teachers to relegate to the role of resource providers and the students take the responsibility of gathering concepts information. Using various tools of technology the students are encouraged to constructing knowledge, fill in the information gaps and make inferences on their own as and when needed.
11	Social Responsibility		To inculcate the social responsibility by participating students in NSS programme.
12	Teaching through Alumni Interaction		It involves sharing knowledge by alumni working in Industry with their juniors on practical grounds. How to apply the principles of software/hardware engineering to the design, development, maintenance, testing, and evaluation of software can be learned.

Initiatives followed by the Faculty in teaching and learning process:

• The Electrical Engineering program is in the process of uploading relevant instructional materials to the designated course on the Learning Management System (LMS) in accordance with standard procedures. These materials will be reviewed by the academic monitoring committee at both the program and institute levels for suggestions and improvements.
• Any feedback received from this committee will be incorporated into the curriculum and communicated to students through various channels. This process aims to help faculty members enhance the quality of the instructional materials. Faculties utilize a variety of tools and strategies to make teaching more innovative.
• The learning outcomes are greatly enhanced by the incorporation of ICT (Information and Communication Technology) into the classroom. This approach positively influences students' attitudes, fosters creativity, aids in knowledge construction, and improves the learning environment.
• It also supports effective teaching strategies, problem-solving skills, and the understanding of concepts through various tools. Multimedia resources will assist faculty in using different ICT tools to represent content more effectively.
• As a result, students' out-of-class learning experiences are significantly improved. Faculties utilize various Learning Management Systems to facilitate this process.

1). Virtual Teaching - Learning Management System (LMS) (Google Class Room, Microsoft Teams)

Google Classroom is a free platform designed for blended learning that educational institutions can utilize. It simplifies the process of creating, distributing, and grading assignments. The primary goal of Google Classroom is to facilitate file sharing between teachers and students. This suite of online tools allows teachers to set assignments, review student submissions, and return graded work. Administrators invite teachers and students to join the classroom using their individual email addresses as usernames.

1. Based on the Anna University curriculum and autonomous syllabus, course materials have been uploaded in the form of PDFs, documents, and PowerPoint presentations for all second, third, and final-year students.
2. Additionally, question banks for individual courses, including Part A, Part B, and Part C questions with solutions, have been uploaded. This will provide guidelines for last-minute exam preparation at the university.
3. Previous years' Anna University question papers, along with their solutions, have also been uploaded, and lecture videos are available to help visualize the concepts.
4. Faculty members can assign assignments to students, which will then be evaluated and graded accordingly.
5. The platform provides a way to communicate test circulars, details about college and departmental events, and placement information. Official communications will reach the relevant parties, and the sender will be notified.

S. No.	Name of the Faculty	Subject	Link for the video Lectures
1	Dr. P. Subha Karuvelam,Prof(CAS) / EEE	Solid State Drives	Click to Watch
2	Dr. C. Ponmani,Prof(CAS) / EEE	Design of Electrical Machines	Click to Watch
3	Dr. A.Thangaraj,AP /EEE	Electro Magnetic Field Theory	Click to Watch
4	Mr. M. Balasubramanian,AP /EEE	Power System Transients	Click to Watch
5	Dr. J. Suganthi,Prof(CAS) / EEE	Digital Signal Processing High Voltage DC Transmission	Click to Watch

Google Class Room Details - Click Link

Outcome:

This methodology has helped both teachers and students to interact and learn the subjects effectively. The platforms helped the students to get the study material, interact with the faculty, solve and submit assignments and enhance their thinking ability through the tests as well as quiz sessions conducted by almost every faculty member.

2). Learning with technology involving creation of YouTube channel

1. Faculty has also created their own YouTube Channels wherein they upload study material relevant to their own subjects.
2. The links are shared with the students and the contents are openly accessed by all students.
3. A YouTube channel has become one of the teaching tools for teachers all around the world and are adding to their arsenal. The channels make it easier and more convenient for teachers to pass knowledge to students in ways that were never possible in the past.
4. With video lectures it encourages a level of familiarity that helps with building a community and knowledge that is always available and accessible, irrespective of teacher’s and student’s location

Youtube Video Lectures by Faculty - Click Here

3. Teaching through Virtual Labs

It involves learning theoretical concepts of Software Engineering with the help of a virtual environment so that students will get a better understanding of the subject. Using Virtual labs first concepts are explained to students and then they are tested for their knowledge on the very same concepts.

Outcome:

Teaching using this technique makes teaching and learning interesting for students. They get involved in lessons so that they can answer the quizzes at the end.

4). Various multimedia tools

Multimedia tools such as smart boards, demonstrations, and PowerPoint presentations, along with videos are used to teach effective techniques for learning. Video classes are conducted on an online platform and take place via the internet. These classes are highly informative and provide insights beyond the standard curriculum. Separate classes are designated for students to refresh and enhance their knowledge. Each video class focuses on various topics, ensuring that the overall subject matter is covered with appropriate videos.

Outcomes:

• These materials enable both the teachers and students to participate actively and effectively during lesson sessions.
• Instructional materials make teaching and learning interesting and easy. It makes learning more effective

5) E-Learning

• Students and faculty members are encouraged to register for the NPTEL program or online certification courses related to their teaching and research interests. This initiative aims to enhance teaching skills, facilitate effective classroom instruction, and improve comprehension of key concepts.
• Additionally, faculty members act as mentors to support students in completing these courses. For students who have not enrolled in any classes, the central digital library provides access to NPTEL video lectures.
• Both students and faculty are encouraged to take advantage of online courses available on platforms like Udemy, Coursera, edX, NITTT, and Future Skills. Many courses have already been successfully completed by our students and faculty.

Outcome:

The students were very involved and learned students to have self learning beyond curriculum through the facilities available in the Learning resource centre.

6). Industry- Institute Interaction

• This teaching strategy effectively bridges the gap between theory and practice, allowing students to understand how to apply their knowledge in real-world situations.
• Program motivates students to undergo internships to understand the industrial atmosphere and working culture. Students will undergo internship in the industry either provided by the institute or chosen by them.
• Generally the training period would be 2 weeks to 1 month during winter and summer vacation. Experience gained by students during internship will help students to get jobs in the industry.

2020-2024 BATCH : INDUSTRIAL VISIT

S.No	INDUSTRY	DATE	YEAR	STUDENTS PARTICIPATED
1	Papanasam Hydro Power Plant	14.05.2022	II	61
2	KudankulamNuclear Power Plant	13.06.2022	II	61
3	Traco Cable Company Limited	27.02.2023	III	50
4	Kerala Agro Machinery Corporation Ltd	28.02.2023	III	50
5	RENOM Energy Services Pvt Ltd	13.03.2024	IV	66

Group observations by students:

• Observed pulping, refining, drying, and finishing stages in paper manufacturing.
• Learned about cogeneration techniques and water recycling for energy efficiency.
• Saw safety measures, fire control systems, and protective gear for workers.
• Connected power systems, automation, and energy management to academic concepts.
• Noted the role of PLC and SCADA automation in process monitoring and control.
• Noted the usage of Direct-On-Line (DOL) starters for controlling small and medium-sized motors.
• Education and specializing our technical skills.

Outcome:

• Industrial visits and internship training provide students with valuable opportunities to learn through practical experience, interaction, and exposure to employment practices and working methods.
• These experiences allow students to observe current work practices, contrasting sharply with the theoretical information taught in college classrooms. Additionally, expert lectures enable students to delve into specific subjects through interactions with industry professionals. This approach helps students connect theoretical knowledge with practical insights from their field.

7) Project Based Learning

• Project-Based Learning (PBL) has been implemented for students in the SE program to motivate them to learn by collaborating in groups to solve problems. PBL is a student-centered teaching approach that encourages active engagement in the classroom.
• Through this method, students are expected to develop a deeper understanding of concepts by investigating real-world issues and challenges. In PBL, students explore a complex question or problem over time and work towards finding answers or solutions.
• This approach emphasizes active and inquiry-based learning. Additionally, the teacher's role as a mentor in the learning process will also evolve with the implementation of problem-based learning.
• Sessions would be arranged for demonstration of the working model of the project, which is of utmost necessity for the students to have knowledge in hardware aspects. Figure

Outcome:

• Project-based learning teaches students creative problem-solving skills, the importance of teamwork, and how to select appropriate tools for tasks.
• PBL encourages students to develop a balanced, diverse approach to solving real-world problems, both on their own and in a team.

8) Use of models/Animations/PPTs/CASE studies :

• Measurement instrument models and machine sections have been dismantled in the department. The switchgear is used to teach core engineering courses, helping students to better understand the concepts.
• Each faculty member has prepared PowerPoint presentations that were extensively used during the pandemic for online education. The incorporation of case studies, charts, and animations enables students to grasp ideas more quickly. All classrooms are well-equipped with high-quality projectors, ready for use at any time.

Outcomes:

Working models enhance the thinking abilities of the students. Animations, Charts and Case studies help students to understand and grasp the concept easily.

9) Student Seminars and Group Discussions

• Student seminars are common in engineering and various other disciplines, significantly enriching the academic experience. As part of this approach, students are required to conduct research, prepare for, and present specific topics from the syllabus. This not only deepens the presenter’s understanding of the subject but also provides a different mode of explanation that might resonate better with their peers.
• Furthermore, it creates a more interactive learning environment conducive to teamwork, encouraging collaboration between students and teachers. Students greatly benefit from attending seminars. Most importantly, these experiences significantly boost their confidence and communication skills. Delivering a presentation in front of peers enhances public speaking abilities, helps students overcome stage fright, and teaches them to present complex information clearly and concisely.
• Students also learn to handle questions, offer clarifications, and accept constructive feedback—skills that are invaluable in both academic settings and professional careers. Preparing for a seminar requires self-study, critical analysis of the subject, and effective time management, all contributing to overall intellectual development. Additionally, student seminars foster a culture of peer learning, allowing students to benefit from one another's interpretations and perspectives.
• Attendees are often more engaged during student-led sessions, as the language and examples used are relatable and simplified. These seminars also encourage healthy academic competition and teamwork, especially when conducted in groups. Over time, regular participation in seminars helps students become more self-assured, improves their ability to articulate technical concepts, and enhances their capacity to convey knowledge effectively. In summary, student seminars are a powerful educational tool that nurtures academic excellence, develops soft skills, and promotes personal growth in a meaningful and dynamic way.
• To develop skills in interpersonal communication and in expressing views in a clear and concise manner

Outcomes:

Bringing out the communication skills of students, Bringing out the creative thoughts of students

10) Teaching through Flipping Classroom

• Flipping the classroom is an effective and modern teaching method that transforms the traditional lecture-based model into a more student-centered approach. In this model, students independently study concepts before class, which encourages them to actively participate in the learning process.
• Instead of passively listening to lectures, they engage in discussions, problem-solving, and concept revision during class time. This approach shifts the responsibility of learning from the teacher to the student, fostering greater involvement and self-discipline. As part of this process, students frequently prepare and present various syllabus concepts, especially during revision sessions. This not only enhances their understanding but also strengthens their communication and presentation skills.
• Rather than being the sole source of information, the educator takes on the role of facilitator or resource provider. Students research topics in advance, gather data from various sources, and present their findings to the class. This method fosters a collaborative learning environment, enhances comprehension, and encourages active participation.
• To support this approach, various educational tools and technologies are integrated into the classroom. Students can use simulations, videos, slides, online research, and other resources to help them build on their knowledge, fill in gaps, and draw conclusions.
• Through this approach, students are encouraged to engage in critical thinking, ask questions, and connect theoretical concepts to practical applications. Overall, flipping the classroom promotes independent learning, paves the way for lifelong learning, and prepares students to tackle real-world problems.

Lab Facilities

Name of the Labs Available

• DC Machines Lab
• AC Machines Lab
• Electronics Lab
• Computer Lab
• PG Simulation Lab
• PG Research and Development Lab
• Control and Instrumentation Lab(Under Construction)

OTHER FACILITIES

• 100 Computers with Internet Facility & Wi-Fi Connectivity
• 250 kVA and 110 kVA Diesel-Generator set maintained and operated by this Department as an alternative power supply.
• Purified RO drinking water supply
• LCD Projectors for taking class
• Control and Instrumentation Lab under construction

SOCIETY OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERS-SEEE

As its inception in the year 1984, the Society of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (SEEE) of our Department Electrical and Electronics Engineering, comprising of Principal as Patron, Head of the Department as the Chairman, a senior Faculty member as Faculty in charge &Treasurer and all the students as members of SEEE, executed certain technical activities for the benefit of students, which have been followed till now. A student member from final year is the secretary, from third year is the joint secretary and from second year is the assistant joint secretary is elected during every academic year to organize society events and activities.

The core values, Vision and Mission, short term and long term goals include:

• Enable students to achieve Program Outcomes, Programme Specific Outcomes and Programme Educational Objectives.
• Improving individual and team work skills of society members
• Improving Interpersonal relationship of society members
• Improving Communication and soft skills of society members

During the events and activities conducted through SEEE, senior technical experts from various industries are called upon to deliver about recent trends in industries as well as to insist the importance of lifelong learning.

The regular activities which organized by SEEE are seminars based on trending applications and innovations, Hands on workshops, guest lecture & training courses on various Engineering topics, Gate coaching classes, Inter and Intra Departmental technical activities and National Level Technical Symposium. SEEE also provides financial support for TECH EXPO and other department level activities. Experts from Industries like LPSC/ISRO, KKNPP, TANGEDCO, TANTRANSCO, NLC, DCW etc. and from eminent Institutions are called upon here to deliver keynote address during inaugural function, Symposiums and guest lectures.

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