Curriculum Finalization and Training on Development of SLM as OER for Post-Graduate Diploma in Cyber Security
Curriculum Finalization and Training on Development of SLM as OER for Post-Graduate Diploma in Cyber Security
New Delhi, September 20, 2015: Commonwealth Educational Media Centre for Asia (CEMCA) has been supporting the development of skill based open and distance learning courses using OER. In this regard CEMCA has initiated developing a modular programme entitled Post-Graduate Diploma in Cyber Security in collaboration with Uttarakhand Open University (UOU), Haldwani. The UOU organized a workshop for Curriculum finalization and training on development of Self-learning Materials as OER for the programme Post-Graduate Diploma in Cyber Security from 18-19 September, 2015 at UOU campus Haldwani. The experts and course developers reviewed the draft curriculum and syllabus, and also discussed the issues related to organization of practical, course duration and availability of the support materials for practical and internship.
In the inaugural session Dr. Jeetendra Pande from UOU, in his opening remarks discussed the relevance of the course on cyber security in today’s time. He further spoke on the importance of spreading mass awareness on cyber security. The welcome address was given by Prof. Durgesh Pant, Director, Department of Computer Science, UOU. Appreciating CEMCA’s support and contribution for UOU, he informed the participants that the cyber war is the next biggest threat to the country. He advocated spreading mass awareness in cyber security through education and train the educated youth of the country over the defensive cyber techniques and creates “cyber volunteers” to fight with cyber terrorism.
Dr. Manas Ranjan Panigrahi, Programme Officer Education, CEMCA made a presentation and led a discussion on development of SLMs using OER. The experts and course developers from various organization throughout the country, which included Cyber Emergency Response Team of India (CERT-In), MDI Gurgoan, Cyber Security Consultants from Chandigarh, Educational experts from Bhimtal and Uttarakhand Open University discussed and debated the course on cyber security in the school and college level and prepared the draft of the syllabus for the course, which will be develop using OER.
Prof. Subhash Dhuliya, Vice Chancellor of UOU congratulated School of Computer Science & IT and CEMCA for taking timely steps to develop the curriculum for cyber security programme and he further informed that UOU will offer this PG Diploma in Cyber Security form the forthcoming session. Mr. Ashutosh Bahuguna, Mr Mukesh Kumar from CERT-In, Prof. Ashok Panjwani from MDI Gurgoan, Mr. Ashok Karatia, Mr. Charanjeet Singh, Dr. Sandeep Budhani, Mr. Rajendra Goswami, Mr. Balam Dafouti, Mr. Rajesh Aray and Mr. Vineet Paudiyal participated in the workshop and were the member of the draft committee for finalizing the curriculum on cyber security.
