Phygital Is The Way Of The Future

Dr. Yajulu Medury, Vice Chancellor, Mahindra University, explains how they have inculcated new age technologies like robotics, quantum mechanics, Al and robotics in their curriculum.

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The post-Covid scenario...
During the Coronavirus pandemic, we had adopted a hybrid mode of teaching-learning to ensure that the students are on track with their curriculum. As we gradually move "back to normal" there is no denying that there is a need for cautious optimism. Education has gone through a paradigm shift and now with newer technologies and tools in place the future of education will be hybrid, however in-person teaching cannot be replaced due to the fact that students get more holistic learning is a mutually beneficial social environment.

We have adapted to teaching and learning in-person through a combination of digital and physical approaches. This blended pedagogy mechanism, called phygital, is going to be the way of the future. We believe that educational institutions must embrace this as the way forward as it allows flexible teaching and learning in the new world we are entering.

The latest tech tools...
We have recently launched a new digitally enabled Central Library that uses Koha software package, an integrated multi-user library automation management system that supports all in-house activities of the library and deploys an RFID Radio Frequency Identification) based automation system and circulation system. This enables students to have access to world-class leading materials as well as remote access to students from anywhere within the university.

We lay a lot of emphasis on research and development to help generate high calibre human resource, research and innovation in the Science Technology S&T) sector.