by Dr. Sayantan Mandal, Sheriya Sareen, Adina Ara, Pradhan, Shubham Choudhary, Priyanka and Avantika Bakshi

The report summarises key deliverables on Teacher Professional Development (TPD) for Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education (AIHE) in India, including understanding TPDs, policy analysis, best practices, and empirical insights from Ladakh. It provides suggestions for AI-TPDs in rural and remote contexts, aligning with NEP 2020’s vision for quality and inclusivity in teaching and learning through technology.

by Dr. P. Chitra

Tamil Nadu Open University (TNOU), in its continued pursuit to enhance academic innovation and align with national digital education goals, organised a workshop titled “Online Content Creation for Micro-Credentials” from 9th June to 11th June at Tamil Nadu Open University for the academic staff members. This initiative was held in collaboration with the Commonwealth Educational Media Centre for Asia

The Commonwealth Educational Media Centre for Asia (COL-CEMCA), in collaboration with the Embassy of Israel, convened a colloquium on Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education Institutions on 4 June 2025 at the Dr Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi. The event brought together vice chancellors (VCs) and faculty members of state and national open universities, AI experts, and practitioners to deliberate on the potential, challenges, and ethical dimensions of AI in the education sector.

This Stakeholder Mapping Report has been developed to support the Commonwealth Educational Media
Centre for Asia (CEMCA) in advancing blended Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in
Bangladesh. The report aims to identify key stakeholders, assess their roles, levels of influence, and
engagement, and propose strategies to foster coordinated efforts toward developing a policy roadmap
for blended TVET and micro-credentialing in the country.

The training programme aimed to equip vocational educators with 21st-century skills, empowering them to lead change in classrooms and beyond. The programme sought to foster innovative teaching practices, enhance employability outcomes, and support educators’ professional growth, aligning with NEP 2020. Expected outcomes included educators demonstrating digital proficiency, applying industry-aligned methodologies, improving student engagement, and fostering lifelong learning, ultimately transforming vocational education in India.

A key strategy of the project is the Training of Master Trainers (TOMT), which serves as a scalable model for institutionalising the delivery of soft skills across caregiver training programs. By equipping 20 carefully selected master trainers with specialised content, teaching methodologies, and multimedia resources, the project establishes a multiplier effect, enabling these trainers to influence and upskill hundreds of caregiver instructors and trainees across the country.

A key strategy of the project is the Training of Master Trainers (TOMT), which serves as a scalable model for institutionalising the delivery of soft skills across caregiver training programs. By equipping 20 carefully selected master trainers with specialised content, teaching methodologies, and multimedia resources, the project establishes a multiplier effect, enabling these trainers to influence and upskill hundreds of caregiver instructors and trainees across the country.

The Roundtable at Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University (YCMOU) builds on this series of collaborative efforts and policy engagements. It serves as a vital platform for reviewing progress, sharing best practices, and fostering deeper collaboration among Open Universities to strengthen their role in achieving NEP 2020 goals, particularly in the areas of open education, skills development, employability, and inclusive learning.

by Dr O.P. Goel

The study identified core challenges in education and skilling, assessed the impact of
technological disruption, evaluated industry-academia collaboration, and reviewed relevant government initiatives. Both primary (surveys and interviews) and secondary (literature review) methods were used to provide a comprehensive view of the employability landscape.

COL-CEMCA hosted a National Consultation in New Delhi, in collaboration with CBSE and NCERT, under the Teacher-in-theLoop AI (TiL-AI) project on 25 November 2024. The event focused on how AI could address the challenges, and enhance Grade 9 mathematics teaching and learning.

by Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) and Commonwealth Educational Media Centre for Asia (COL-CEMCA)

The Pre-Conference Webinar on Institutional Blended Learning Policy (IBLP), co-organised by Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) and the Commonwealth Educational Media Centre for Asia (COL-CEMCA) on 14 October 2024, aimed to equip Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in Pakistan with tools and strategies to adopt effective blended learning frameworks.

by Mrs. Sushumna Rao T, and Dr Madhuri Dubey

The Open University Open Educational Resources Festival 2024 (OU OERfest 2024), a three-day event organised by Dr B.R.Ambedkar Open University (Dr BRAOU), Hyderabad, Telangana, in collaboration with the Commonwealth Educational Media Centre for Asia (CEMCA), New Delhi, provided a comprehensive platform for stakeholders from various OUs to reflect on and evaluate their current OER initiatives. This event facilitated a holistic discussion on the status and implementation of institutional OER policies, offering guidance to universities that have yet to develop such frameworks.