CURRICULUM VITAE OF DR - SNDT Women's University

Vasudha Kamat
Calendar Year: 2011
VASUDHA KAMAT
Addresses
Office
Vice Chancellor, SNDT Women‟s University, 1 N Thackersey Road, New Marine Lines, Mumbai
400020, India
Telephone: 91(22) 22031881, 22014775
Fax: 91(22) 22018226
e-mail: vc@sndt.ac.in
Personal
Born in Mumbai, India, Citizen of India, currently resident of Delhi, India.
Languages Known
English, Hindi, Marathi
Education
Mater of Arts (M.A.) in Sociology, SNDT Women's University, Mumbai, I Class, 1986
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Education, Mumbai University, Mumbai 1981
Master of Education (M.Ed.) Bombay University, Mumbai 1977. First rank in the
University with Distinction.
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.). Bombay University, Mumbai, 1975, First Class
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Chemistry. Poona University, 1971
Positions Held
May 14, 2011: Vice Chancellor, SNDT Women’s University
2007 Sept- May 13, 2011: Joint Director, CIET, NCERT. Central Institute of
Educational Technology is an apex institute in the field of Educational
Technology. Responsibilities include planning programmes related to
educational technology field in the form of training, research, development and
extension. CIET is expected to provide leadership in the field of educational
technology (including ICT) for facilitating learning. More than 200 persons
(faculty and Production, Engineering and Administrative staff) work in CIET.

1997-Sept 2007: Professor and Head, Department of Educational
Technology, SNDT Women‟s University, Mumbai. SNDTU is India‟s First
Women‟s University which has been rated with Five Star by the National
Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) of India. Responsibilities
included Planning academic activities for the academic programmes run by the
Department, develop new programmes/courses, conduct and guide research,
undertake development projects.
2000-2003: Director, Centre of Education, SNDT Women‟s University,
Mumbai. The Centre consisted of 4 Post-Graduate Departments (viz.
Educational Technology, Education, Guidance & Counselling and Language
Teaching). Responsibilities included coordinating and directing activities of all
four departments, budgeting, and correspondence with the University
Authorities etc. (mainly managerial and administrative work). This was an
added responsibility apart from the post of HOD, Dept of Educational
Technology.
2005, Jan-Aug and 2000-2001: Director, Centre for Distance
Education, SNDT Women‟s University, Mumbai. Responsibilities included
Planning ODL Programmes for women, development and dissemination of Self
Learning Material for various programmes offered by the Centre through
Distance mode to over 12000 students spread over 3 states of India.
1986-1997: Reader (Associate Professor) and Head, Department of
Educational Technology, SNDT Women‟s University, Mumbai. Responsibilities
included teaching at M.Ed. (Master in Education) level, planning and
conducting curricular activities of the department, offer a postgraduate diploma
in educational technology, development of teaching learning media, conducting
research, organizing training programmes, workshops, conferences in the field
of educational technology.
1983-1986: Lecturer, PVDT College of Education, SNDT Women‟s University,
Mumbai. Responsibilities included teaching at B.Ed.
1979-1983: Lecturer, College of Education, Sangamner, Maharashtra, India.
1971-1979: Teacher in Secondary Schools of Maharashtra. Taught subjects
Mathematics and Science to secondary school students.
Professional Experience
Open and Distance Learning
Worked in the field of Open and Distance Education in various capacities.
Worked as a Director, Centre for Distance Education at SNDT Women‟s
University during 2005, Jan-Aug and 2000-2001.
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Have developed several Learning Modules for various Open Universities such
as Indira Gandhi National Open University, YC Maharashtra Open University
etc. for their Programmes (B.Ed., M.Ed., MA in Education etc.)
Have developed Online Courses for SNDT Women‟s University, especially in
the area of Instructional Design. Presently developed Online Course in
Research methodology (Action Research) for CIET, NCERT
Have conducted several training programmes, Workshops in Development of
Open and Distance Learning Material both at National and International level.
Have conducted and guided research in Open and Distance learning.
Have presented papers in National and International conferences in Open and
Distance learning field.
Invited as a Consultant by the Commonwealth of Learning, Canada to conduct
workshop on Development of ODL Material in Bangladesh, Asia.
Worked as Course Co-ordinator for the Course on "Integrated Learning
Approach to Primary Education" for Diploma in Education Course offered by
Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi. (2010 and 2001)
Teacher Education
Have worked as Teacher Educator for more than 25 years (in all capacities:
Lecturer to Professor, to Head of the Department) in the University system
Have taught in 2 B.Ed. Colleges, introduced innovations in Internship
programmes, Microteaching, etc. Have contributed significantly to the
development of teacher education curriculum at various universities.
Have taught Master level Courses [Master in Educational Technology-Computer
Applications (METCA) as well as M.Ed. and M.Phil. (Education)]
Instructional Design (Models and Theory)
Educational Technology
Instructional Technology
Learner and the Process of Learning
Research Methodology (also taught in the University Technology, MARA,
Malaysia)
Educational Statistics
Educational Psychology
Have designed new courses at Master level (Educational Technology,
Futurology in Education, Teacher Education as well as Research Methodology)
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Curriculum Development
Was invited to be a member of Focussed Group in Educational Technology
constituted by NCERT for National Curriculum Framework (NCF-2005).
Contributed significantly as a 3-member committee to give final shape to the
Focussed Group Report.
Have developed curricula of Educational Technology at B.Ed., M.Ed., M.Phil.
levels. The new and innovative programme (Master of Educational Technology-
Computer Applications- METCA) is unique Master level programme developing
Instructional Designers for e-learning. SNDTWU is the only University in India
which offers such a programme.
Have participated in Course Design workshops (for B.Ed., M.Ed., MES) of YCM
Open University, Maharashtra, IGNOU and SNDTWU.
Research:
For over 30 years conducted, guided, evaluated research in Educational
Technology, Instructional Design, Online and Distance learning, Educational
Psychology, Guidance and Counselling, Population Education, Textbook
Development and other areas.
Major Research Projects
Comparative study of ICT curricula in the States and UTs (2009-11)
Development of Interactive Computer Aided Instructional (ICAI) Package in
“Learner and the Process of Learning” for Teacher Trainees. Major
Research Project sanctioned by University Grants Commission, India.
(2003-05)
Problems faced by Adolescents living in Metropolitan Cities. Funded by
Maharashtra State Council of Educational Research and Training (MSCERT),
Pune, June 2000-March 2002.
Assessment of Technical and Infra-structural Capacities of District
Institutes of Education and Training - A National Level Study. Sponsored
by UNICEF and conducted by National Institute of Educational Planning
and Administration. (1998 - 2000)
Social Survey on „Solid Waste Management‟ in Panaji, Goa. Funded by
UNDP-World Bank (Regional Water and Sanitation Group, South
Asia). This study was conducted during 1992-93.
Summative Evaluation of Kheda Communications Project. Funded by
Development and Educational Communication Unit of Indian Space
Research Organization, Ahmedabad. (1990-93). (Survey, Case Studies
and Content Analysis were used as Research methods/techniques.
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Mass Media and Cross Cultural Communication in India. A Study
undertaken by DECU, ISRO and funded by Asian Mass Communication
Research and Information Centre, Singapore. Worked as an Area
Coordinator for the Survey.
Research Guidance
Guided Nine Students for their Ph. D. Degree in Faculty of Education.
Presently guiding 4 students for Ph.D. in Educational Technology.
Guided 2 M.Phil. (Education) students, 20 M.Ed. and 22 students
for P.G. Diploma in Educational Technology and more than 90 students of
Master in Educational Technology-Computer Applications (METCA).
Workshops on Research in Education
Have conducted workshops on Research Methodology in Education, as well as
in Educational Technology, Information and Communication Technology
through face to face mode and Through EduSat mode.
Areas: Action Research, Evaluation Research, Statistical Techniques,
Qualitative Research, Research in ICTs
Have worked as a Panelist in National, International seminars organized in the
area of research in Education, Educational Technology, Open and Distance
Education.
Teaching Research
Have taught courses in Research Methodology to Master students for last 25
years.
Have taught Statistical techniques and analysis to M.Ed., M.Phil Education, as
well as M.Phil. Sociology students.
Evaluating Research
Have worked as Referee for Ph.D. Thesis for many Universities in India.
Software Development:
100 Multimedia Learning Objects for Grade IX to XII in Maths, Science and
Geography (2009-2010)
Conduct training in Instructional Design for Learning Objects for the teachers
Conceived, designed and assisted in development of Educational interactive
multimedia courseware (over 130 IMM Packages) for primary and secondary
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school students. These projects were sponsored by International NGO, CASP
(Community Aid and Sponsorship Programmes) as well as a Public Sector
Organization Maharashtra Knowledge Corporation Ltd. (MKCL) (2005-07)
Project Director for developing a multimedia Package (Print + Audio + Video)
for training of Primary teachers which included 25 print modules, 6 video and 6
audio programmes. This project was sponsored by CASP. (2003-05)
Awards/Recognition
Was invited by the UNESCO, Paris to participate as Country Representative, in
World Teachers‟ Day in Paris, France. (Oct 2009)
Recipient of Maharashtra State Best Teacher Award for the Year 2005-06.
(Received in Sept 2006)
Recipient of Fulbright Fellowship (Senior Research Fellowship) 2005-06.
Conducted research on “Gender differences in Online Learning: Implications for
the Instructional Designer” at the Florida State University, Florida, USA during
Jan. to June 2006.
Recipient of Rotary International Fellowship for University Teachers for
teaching at University of Technology, MARA, Shah Alam, Malaysia (Jan-April
2004).
Invited by the University of Regina, Canada as Visiting Professor. Assisted in
developing Instructional Designs for online courses. (May–July 2003).
Award for the Research paper presented in the XIII Seminar Reading
competition for the Teacher Educators (1987) conducted by the National
Council of Educational Research and Training, New Delhi. The Paper was
entitled “Improvement of Self Concept of Remand Home students through
Personal Guidance”.
Visits to Foreign Countries for Teaching/Conferences/Collaboration
Visited China (Xiamen) to participate in 5 th World Forum of Women
Presidents of Universities. (Nov 3-6, 2011)
Visited on invitation by the Commonwealth of Learning, Canada to
participate in an Partner Consultative Meeting on Teacher Preparation (July
26, 2010). Also visited Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, Toronto
University.
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Visited Open University Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in Jan 2010 for
studying the Internet Radio for Open Education. Also visited Wawasan
Open University, Penang.
Visited Paris, France to participate in the World Teachers‟ Day celebrations
on invitation from UNESCO in Oct 2009. Spoke on “Every Child needs a
Teacher: Loving and Committed” on this occasion.
Visited the Netherlands to participate in ICDE Conference in June 2009.
Presented three papers as well as Chaired a Session. Also participated in
the Round Table organized by Commonwealth of Learning (COL).
Visited Mauritius Institute of Education, Mauritius to conduct training in
Online Learning for the Faculty of MIE (May 2009, 3 weeks) on invitation
for the Director, MIE.
Visited Hong Kong (Nov 2008) on invitation from the Microsoft
organization to participate in the Worldwide Innovative Teachers Forum.
Visited Bangladesh (March 2008) to conduct a workshop on
“Development of Open and Distance Learning material” for two NGOs
(Rupantar and USAID) working in the field on Panchayati Raj and
Education. This was sponsored by Commonwealth of Learning, Canada.
Visited Canada (Vancouver) to make a presentation to Commonwealth of
Learning (April 2006) on collaborative online programme in Instructional
Design.
Visited California State University Los Angeles and Oneonta College of New
York State University, Oneonta, USA to disuses the possibility of
collaboration with SNDTU. (April 2006)
Visited Singapore (National Institute of Education) to conduct a preconference
workshop (on Cognitive-Constructivist approach to Web Based
Learning) for the participants of ICCE 2005 Conference (Nov. 2005).
Visited Malaysia (University Technology-MARA) to discuss the possibility
of student exchange (Nov. 2005).
Visited Indonesia to participate in International Conference of AAOU.
Presented a paper and also Chaired a session (Sept. 2005)
Visited China (Shanghai) to participate in a three day Asia Workshop
Shanghai 2004 organized by the ICWF (International Conferences,
Exchanges and Fairs) (Oct. 2004)
Visited the Faculty of Education in East China Normal University (ECNU),
Shanghai, China to develop bilateral ties (for student and staff exchange
programme) Conducted a session for the M.Ed., Ph.D. Students and the
staff (Oct. 2004). Also visited Tongji Univesity, Shanghai.
Taught at Faculty of Education, University Technology, ARA, Shah Alam,
Malaysia as Rotary International Fellow (2004 Jan-April)
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Visited ST Open University, Bangkok, Thailand to develop linkages with
the School of Education. (April 2004)
Visited National Institute of Education, Singapore to explore the
possibilities of collaboration for the METCA Programme. (April 2004)
Invited by the University of Regina, Canada as a Visiting Professor.
Worked in the Centre for Academic Technologies and assisted in developing
Instructional designs for online courses. (May-July 2003).
Services to other Universities/Institutions
1. Serving as a member of Executive Board of National Institute of Open
Schooling, India.
2. Participated as Resource Person in the 2-day seminar on Radio Enabled
Learning organized by Commonwealth Educational Media Centre for Asia
(CEMCA), New Delhi for creating e-content under NMEICT (June 2010)
3. Served as a Convenor of the Committee appointed by the Ministry of
HRD to develop ICT Policy for School Education (2009-10)
4. Served as Member of Committee appointed by the MHRD to look into the
problems of State Institutes of Educational Technology in the Country.
Helped in preparing the report. (2005)
5. Served as a Member of Focussed Group on Educational Technology for
the National Curriculum Framework set up by the Director, NCERT, New
Delhi. Helped in preparing the final report for the Focussed Group.
(2004-05)
6. Member, Advisory Committee, Distance Education Programme, DPEP-
IGNOU, New Delhi (1999-2002).
7. Member, Governing Council of State Institute of Educational Technology,
(Balchitravani), Pune. Nominated by the Ministry of Human Resources
Development, India for 3 years (2004-07). Also worked in the same
capacity during (1992-95) since SIET, Pune became an Autonomous
Institute.
8. Dayalbaug Institute of Education, Dayalbaug University (Deemed), Agra.
Worked as a Visiting Fellow in Education Technology for two weeks, in
February 1990.
9. Army Education Corp‟s Training College and Centre, Pachmarhi, M.P.
Member, Board of Studies- 1989-91
Chairperson, Curriculum Reframing Committee for B. Ed. (Educational
Technology)
10. Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University, Nasik
Member, Academic Council, Faculty of Education (1998-2001)
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Worked on the committees appointed to design
(i) M.Phil. Course
(ii) B.Ed. Course for In-service Teachers
Worked as an external faculty for M.Ed. and M.Phil.
(iii) Ph.D. Guide
11. Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi
M.Ed. Course Writer (Educational technology)
B.Ed. Course Designing
B.Ed. Course Writer (Educational technology)
D. Ed. (Course Co-ordinator) Integrated Learning in Primary Education
12. Shivaji University, Kolhapur, Maharashtra
Prepared Self Learning Material for B.Ed. (Distance Education) course.
Worked as a Resource Person for the workshop conducted to prepare
Self-Learning Material for B.Ed. (Distance Education) in March 1993.
13. Indian Space Research Organization, Ahmedabad.
i. Observer, Satellite Communication Experiment For the Industrial
Training (conducted during Feb.3-7, 1992 by ISRO) and submitted a
report on the observations at HAL, Nasik and L&T, Mumbai, to DECU,
ISRO, Ahmedabad.
ii. Research Expert, Satellite Communication Experiment for the
Engineering Students (Distance Learners, IETE), Conducted during
Aug. 24 to Sep. 2, 1992 at VJTI, Mumbai.
14. All India Association of Educational Technology.
Worked as an Expert on the Research Team to evaluate the Experiment
in Satellite Communication entitled CLASSROOM 2000+ conducted by
the Central Institute of Educational Technology, during May 3-7, 1993.
15. Member of Planning & Programming Committee, Nehru Science Centre
Mumbai.
16. Member, Advisory Board for Research in Textbooks, Textbook
Development and Research Bureau, Maharashtra State, Pune.
17. Guided Team of Instructional Designers at the Centre for Academic
Technologies, University of Regina, Canada on development of on-line
courses offered by the University. (May–July, 2003)
Membership and Affiliations
Member, Standing Committee, National Mission for Education through
ICTs, Department of Higher Education, MHRD
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Member, Executive Board, National Institute of Open Schooling, Delhi
Member, Advisory Board, DEP-SSA, IGNOU
Secretary, All India Association for Educational Technology, India. (1998-
2001)
Member, Editorial Advisory Board of Asian Journal of University Education a
scholarly, refereed journal published since 2005 from Malaysia (2010-).
Secretary, Society for Rural Reconstruction and Education, Maharashtra,
India (2002-07) Treasurer (2007-12)
Editor, Bharateeya Shikshan i.e. Indian Education (Educational Monthly in
Marathi 1987-2001)
Editor, In Quest of Bharateeya Shikshan (Educational Monthly in English)
(1990-2000)
Member, Advisory Council, Maharashtra Textbook Development Bureau
(1999-2002)
Member, All India Association for Educational Research
Member, Maharashtra State Secondary Teacher Educators Association
Organization of Various programmes
Organized several Workshops/ Seminars/ Conferences for the teachers/
trainers. Some of them are as follows:
A. Workshops of
- Development of Open and Distance Learning Material
- Instructional Design for e-content
- Use of Web 2.0 tools
- Development and implementation of Online Courses
- Video / TV script writing and Audio/Radio script writing
- Training Technology for organizations such as LIC, Bank of India,
- Methodology for Communication Research (National level workshop)
- Alternative strategies for classroom teaching
- Zero Lecture Project
B. Conferences (Member of the organizing committee)
- Technology for Education (T4E) 2010 and 2011
- All India Association for Education Technology
- Yearly Conferences of the Department of Educational Technology
Conferences
a. Media and Technology (1994)
b. Applications of Educational Technology (1995)
c. Educational Technology in Primary Education (1996)
d. Models of Teaching (1997)
e. Computers in Education (1998)
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Presentations in Seminars/conferences (2008-11)
ICT and 21 st Century Skills. Keynote address for the participants of the Master
Trainer Workshop on ICT Integration in Higher Education (Sept 5-9 and Sept 13-
17, 2011) organized by the SNDT Women‟s University in collaboration with
Commonwealth of Learning, Canada
ICT-Pedagogy Integration. Keynote Address delivered at the National Seminar on
“Pedagogy at School” organsised by Regional Institute of Education, Mysore (March
3, 2011)
Integrating ICTs in School Education. Keynote Address delivered at the Senior
Scholar Seminar at Somaiya Vidya Vihar, Mumbai. (Feb 17, 2011)
Quality Assurance for Multimedia Learning Material, 2-day Seminar jointly
organized by CIET-CEMCA (Oct 22-23, 2010)
Teacher Education: A Priority for India. Presentation made at Commonwealth of
Learning, Vancouver, Canada on 26 th July 2010 during Partner Consultative
Meeting on Teacher Education.
Teacher Preparation: Initiatives of CIET. Presentation made at OISE, University of
Toronto, Toronto, Canada on 29 th July 2010.
Integrating ICTs in Education. An Invited Talk at the T4E (Technology for
Education) Conference at IIT Mumbai (1 st July 2010)
ICTs in Education. Keynote Address at Conference on Harnessing ICTs for
Education: Creating Opportunities for the Next Generation. Jaipur, India March 22,
2010
Technology Assisted Learning. For the participants of IDEA Annual Conference in
Jammu. (Through EduSat) (Nov. 2009)
Technology Assisted Learning. For Participants of Diploma in Educational
Management organized by NUEPA. (Sept 2009)
ICT in Higher Education. For Participants of the World Conference of AIAER. (Using
Skype) (Aug 2009)
Educational Technology for Teachers. An Invited Talk at the Orientation
Programme for teachers organized by the Atomic Energy Central Schools, Mumbai
(May 7, 2009)
Mobile Learning. National Seminar on Education through Multimedia, Fatima
College, Madurai. (March 2009)
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Learning Styles, Multiple Intelligences and ICT Based Learning Experiences.
EduConvEx 2009. (Feb 2009)
Innovations in Use of ICT in Higher Education. Refresher Course in ICT in Higher
Education. Academic Staff College, Laxmibai National University of Physical
Education Gwalior. (Feb 2009)
Virtual Learning Academy. National Conference on Assessment & Improvement of
Science & Mathematics Education, organized by the NCERT. (Jan 2009)
Interactivity in Computer Aided Learning. National Workshop on Quality
Improvement in Elementary Education through CAL organized by MHRD. (Jan
2009)
Innovations in Use of ICT in Teacher Education. National Seminar on Innovative
Practices in Education, Department of Teacher Education, Kanpur University,
Kanpur. (Dec. 2008)
Open and Collaborative Education through ICT. “GyaanMaarg” Technology for
Inclusive Education. VJTI, Mumbai. (Nov 2008)
Constructivist Approach to Teacher Education through ICT. International
Conference on Constructivist Pedagogy in Teacher Education. Regional Institute of
Education, NCERT, Mysore. (Oct 2008)
Research areas in ICT in Education. „Navyavichar‟ Intel Teach Seminar on Best
Practices in Integration of Technology in Education. (Sept 2008)
Empowering Educators. E-India 2008, New Delhi. (July 2008)
Innovations in Teaching Learning process. National Seminar organized by the
College of Education, Indore. (May 2008)
Interactive Multimedia in Education. Refresher Course for the College Lecturers,
Delhi University. (Oct 2007)
Publications
A. Books and articles in Books:
Kamat Vasudha (2006) Two Modules on “Self Learning Material and their Use” and
“Interactive Multimedia and their use” for IGNOU Master level programme.
Shinde Jayashree and Kamat Vasudha (Nov. 2006) “Learning Styles and Computer
Based Learning”. Published in Open and Distance Education in Global Environment:
Opportunities for collaboration. Garg et. al. (ed) Viva Book pvt ltd. This paper was
presented at the International Conference of International Council of Distance and
Open Education (ICDE) held at IGNOU, New Delhi (Nov. 2005)
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Kamat Vasudha (2003) Systems Approach to School Improvement in Management
of School Education in India in Sood Neelam (Ed), NIEPA Publication, New Delhi
Gharpure P., Mudur S., Kamat Vasudha and Rajan Parwati (2003) Effectiveness of
Integrative Model for Development of Web based Courseware in Online Learning:
Selected Readings. Proceedings of the International Conference, Vidyakash-2002.
Mudur, Sasikumar, Dhamapurkar (Ed).
Kamat Vasudha (2002) Integrated Teaching and Learning in Primary Education.
Worked as Coordinator for the School of Education, IGNOU, New Delhi (written 4
modules in this Course)
Kamat Vasudha (1999) Development of Multimedia Package for the training of
Primary teachers. Paper presented in National Workshop on Professional
Development of Primary Education Personnel through Distance Education.
Organized by DEP-DPEP, IGNOU, New Delhi.
Kamat Vasudha (Ed.) Multi-media Package for the In-service Training of Primary
Teachers. (1999)
Kulkarni S.S. and Kamat Vasudha (1994) Educational Technology, (in Marathi)
AIAET Publication, Mumbai
Transition in the Life of Women in Bombay District (1876 to 1950 AD) (Convenor).
Published in May 1993.
Dictionary of Educational Technology Terms (English into Marathi). AIAET. 1990
A chapter entitled “Education of Gifted” in “Education of the Exceptional Children”
(Ed. Kale P.) 1990 ( Published in Marathi-Regional language)
A Chapter entitled “Group Behaviour and Leadership” in “Educational Psychology”
(Ed. Kale P.) (in Marathi- Regional Language ).
Educational Technology: Material and Sources (1986) All India Association for
Educational Technology.
B. Papers presented/accepted at International Conferences (2008-11)
Paper entitled “ICT Applications for Continuing Teacher Education” presented in
Pan Commonwealth Forum-6 (PCF-6) held in Kochi, India (Nov 2010)
Paper entitled ““Effectiveness of „blogging in learning‟ in higher education”
accepted by ALARA Eighth World Congress 2010 held at Melbourne, Australia
Effectiveness of Social software tool “Facebook” in Learning. Co-authored with
Shinde Jayashree and Mehta Devika. Paper presented at ICDE, 2009
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Effectiveness of Using Text Message/ SMS to Support the Teaching-learning
Process in Distance Education. Co-authored with Shah Anushree. Paper presented
at ICDE, 2009
Effectiveness of Collaborative Editing Tool in Online Learning. Co-authored with
Bhat Archana. Paper presented at ICDE, 2009
Development of Reusable Learning Objects with wide Applicability for Learners
striving for School Certificate examination. Paper accepted by PCF5 organised by
Commonwealth of Learning and University of London. July 2008
Enrichment of learning experience of rural children through Interactive Multimedia.
Paper accepted by PCF5 organised by Commonwealth of Learning and University of
London. July 2008
C. Articles in Professional Journals / Year Books:
Authenticity of Web Resources. (Kamat Vasudha, Shinde Jayashree, Gujrati
Namita) Paper published at the International Conference organized by the ICDE
(International Council of Distance and Open Education), held at New Delhi (Nov.
2005)
Online Mentoring for the Professional Development of Teachers. Paper published as
Conference Proceedings at the International Conference organized by AAOU
(Association of Asian Open Universities) at Jakarta, Indonesia (Sept. 2005)
ICT enabled Teacher Education. Invited Paper (by the Editor) University News
Special Issue on Teacher Education, May 2005. A Publication of the Association of
Indian Universities, New Delhi.
Educational Leadership in integrating ICT. A Lead Paper invited and presented in
the National Seminar of Educational Leadership organized by the Department of
Education, Madras University, Chennai. (March 2005)
Adoption of Learning Centred Education Approach for Design, Development and
Implementation of a Master Level Course. Paper presented and published in the
proceedings of International Conference on Learning Based Education. (Jan 2005)
Use of Interactive Multimedia for Capacity Building. With Gharpure Prachi Paper
presented in National Seminar on ICT Applications in Educational Planning and
Management, NIEPA, New Delhi. (2002)
“Use of Interactive Multimedia in Capacity Building”. In Seminar on Management of
ICT, organized by NIEPA, New Delhi. (Oct. 2002)
Three Modules written for the D.Ed. Course (Integrated Learning in Primary
Education). (2001)
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Systems Approach to School Improvement, National Conference on Management
of School Education in India, DPEP Calling, MHRD Publication, New Delhi.
Interactive Learning through Multimedia (Co-authored with Shinde Jayashree), the
Proceedings of International Conference on Networked and Collaborative Learning,
IGNOU. (Feb. 1998)
Nine modules written for the Multi Media package for the Training of Primary
teachers. This package will be published by the CASP-Plan, Mumbai. (1997)
Three modules for B.Ed. Course Material developed by IGNOU, New Delhi. (1995,
1998)
i. Instructional System
ii. Instructional Media
iii. Experiential Learning
Maharshi D.K. Karve. Bharateeya Shikshan. (Dec.1990)
A Learning Resource Centre. Bharateeya Shikshan. (Oct- Nov 1989)
A Comparative Study of Vocational Choice of Backward and Non - Backward Class
Students. Bharateeya Shikshan Research Issue. (July 1988)
Jurisprudential Model for Rural Reconstruction. Educational Technology Year Book,
1988, AIAET.
Priorities in Educational Research. Bharateeya Shikshan (Indian Education) (Jan
1986)
A case study of “Computer Literacy and School Studies (CLASS) Project” in
Bombay. Published in the Report on CLASS by DECU, ISRO, Ahmedabad,
submitted to GOI.
Improving Self Concept through Personal Guidance. Research Bulletin. Vol. XVI No.
3 & 4, Sept-Dec 1986.
A study of Relationship of Vocational Choice with Self Concept and Socio-Economic
Status. Research Bulletin Vol.XIV No.1 & 2, March-June 1984.
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