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NAME OF THE PROGRAMME: “GOOGLE APPS”
CATERGORY: SKILL ENHANCEMENT PROGRAMME
RESOURCE PERSONS:
- Malatesh Kamatar, Asst. Prof. CS&E Department
- Indira, Asst. Prof. CS&E Department
- Roopananda M K, Asst. Prof. CS&E Department
- Manasa M, Asst. Prof. CS&E Department
DATE: 17 & 18 MARCH 2025
TIME: 10AM TO 4PM
OBJECTIVE:
- Understand and effectively utilize Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides for academic and administrative purposes.
- Learn to create and manage Google Forms for data collection, surveys, and assessments.
- Explore Google Classroom for cloud-based teaching and learning.
- Enhance collaboration and productivity through real-time document sharing and editing.
- Apply Google Apps to streamline educational and research workflows.
TARGET AUDIENCE:
- Technical Staffs
- Administrative Staffs
- Library Staffs
- Students
- Teaching Staffs
ABOUT GOOGLE APPS:
The Skill Enhancement Programme on "Google Apps" is a comprehensive two-day training initiative designed to empower faculty members with essential digital tools that enhance teaching, research, and administrative efficiency. With the increasing integration of technology in education, this program aims to provide hands-on experience with Google’s suite of applications, enabling faculty to streamline academic workflows and improve collaboration effectively.
One of the key objectives of this Programme is to equip faculty members with the necessary skills to efficiently use Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides for content creation and real-time collaboration. These tools will enable educators to create, edit, and share documents, spreadsheets, and presentations seamlessly, enhancing productivity and engagement in both teaching and research.
The programme will also focus on training faculty in utilizing Google Forms for conducting online assessments, surveys, and feedback collection. By leveraging the capabilities of Google Forms, educators can create interactive quizzes, collect student feedback, and automate data analysis, thereby making the assessment process more efficient and insightful.
Another crucial aspect of the SEP is exploring Google Classroom as an effective platform for online teaching, assignment management, and student engagement. Faculty members will learn how to create virtual classrooms, distribute assignments, communicate with students, and monitor progress through an integrated and user-friendly interface.
Beyond these specific applications, the SEP will emphasize enhancing productivity by integrating Google Apps into everyday academic and administrative tasks. Faculty members will discover various ways to simplify scheduling, automate repetitive tasks, and improve coordination among colleagues and students using Google’s ecosystem.
By participating in this SEP, faculty members will gain valuable insights into digital tools that can transform traditional teaching methods and administrative practices. This hands-on training will enable educators to adopt innovative approaches, foster interactive learning environments, and efficiently manage academic responsibilities in an increasingly digital world.
Takeaways from the Skill Enhancement Programme on "Google Apps"
By the end of this two-day Skill Enhancement Programme, participants will gain:
- Proficiency in Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides – Ability to create, edit, and collaborate on documents, spreadsheets, and presentations in real time.
- Effective use of Google Forms – Skills to design online assessments, conduct surveys, and collect feedback efficiently.
- Cloud Storage and File Management – Understanding of Google Drive for secure storage, seamless file sharing, and easy access to academic resources.
- Enhanced Online Teaching Skills – Mastery of Google Classroom for managing virtual classrooms, assignments, and student interactions.
- Improved Productivity and Collaboration – Ability to integrate Google Apps into daily academic and administrative workflows for streamlined communication and task management.
- Hands-on Experience with Google’s Digital Tools – Practical exposure to various applications that can simplify academic responsibilities and enhance teaching methodologies.
- Confidence in Using Technology for Education – A transformed approach to digital learning, making classes more interactive, efficient, and engaging.
COORDINATOR:
- Malatesh Kamatar, Asst. Professor, CS&E Department, PDIT, Hosapete
- Oraganti Kalpana, Asst. Professor, CS&E Department, PDIT, Hosapete
Report:
Day 1 – March 17, 2025
The Skill Enhancement Programme on Google Apps commenced on March 17, 2025, at 9:30 AM with a formal inauguration ceremony.
Inauguration:
The program began with a warm welcome to the dignitaries and participants by Prof. Malatesh Kamatar. This was followed by an address by Dr. Parvati Kadli, Vice-Principal & Head of the Department (CSE), who emphasized the importance of digital tools in modern teaching methodologies. Dr. Manjula S D, Professor & Academic Dean, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, continued by highlighting the impact of Google Apps on streamlining academic and administrative processes.
Session 1:
Prof. Malatesh Kamatar conducted the first session on Google Docs, where participants were introduced to document creation, real-time collaboration, formatting, and automation features.
The post-session hands-on activity allowed participants to explore Google Docs through real-time exercises, ensuring practical exposure to the discussed features following a lunch break.
Session 2:
Prof. Roopanand M K, Assistant Professor, CSE Department, conducted a comprehensive hands-on session on Google Sheets and also demonstrated Google Classroom by creating Class and adding participants into the class. The session covered the basics of Google Sheets, VLookup, XLookup, Pivot Tables, Interactive Dashboards, Slicers, and automation techniques like Email & SMS integration via WhatsApp.
The day concluded with a hands-on session, where participants actively worked on Google Sheets exercises, applying their learning to create interactive data models and automate tasks.
Day 2 – March 18, 2025
The second day started with a quick recap of the previous day’s learning, followed by specialized sessions on Google Slides and Google Forms.
Session 1
Google Forms:
In the final session, Prof. Malatesh Kamatar introduced Google Forms as a powerful tool for creating quizzes, surveys, and feedback forms. He covered various form question types, response validation, automated grading features, and result analysis using Google Sheets integration. He also demonstrated creation of QR Code for the google form.
He demonstrated how Google Forms can be effectively used for online assessments, event registrations, student feedback collection, and attendance tracking. Faculty members actively participated in designing their own assessment forms and automated grading systems.
Session 2
Google Slides:
Prof. Indira led a session on Google Slides, focusing on creating engaging presentations, designing visually appealing slides, and incorporating multimedia elements. She explained the collaborative features of Google Slides, such as real-time editing, comment threads, and shared access, which make it an effective tool for both teaching and research presentations. Prof. Indira, also demonstrated the add-on “Autocrat”, an automated certificate generation tool.
Participants also learned how to use themes, animations, and slide transitions to make their presentations more interactive and professional. A hands-on session followed, where faculty members created their own presentation decks and explored presentation-sharing features.
Google Site:
Prof. Roopanand M K, led the last session in the afternoon, demonstrated the google site and how faculty members, Non-Teaching Staffs and Students can create the website of their own without hosting website.
Valedictory Session of Skill Enhancement Programme on "Google Apps"
The valedictory session marked the successful completion of the two-day Skill Enhance Programme (SEP) on "Google Apps" at Proudhadevaraya Institute of Technology, Hosapete. The session commenced with participant feedback, where faculty members expressed their appreciation for the structured sessions, hands-on learning experience, and insightful demonstrations provided by the resource persons.
Several participants shared their experiences, highlighting how the SEP enhanced their understanding of Google Apps and how they plan to integrate these tools into their teaching and administrative tasks. Many appreciated the interactive nature of the sessions, particularly the hands-on exercises that allowed them to apply their learnings in real time.Following the feedback session, certificates of participation were distributed to all attendees as a recognition of their successful completion of the SEP. The certificates were presented by Beloved Chairman, Shri. Karibasavaraja Badami, Dr. U M Rohitha, Principal, Dr. Parvati Kadli (Vice-Principal & HOD, CSE), Dr. Manjula S D (Academic Dean), and the resource persons – Prof. Malatesh Kamatar, Prof. Roopanand M K, Prof. Indira, and Prof. Manasa.
In her remarks, Dr. Parvati Kadli, Vice-Principal, HOD, Dept. of CS&E, and Convenor of the SEP, reiterated the importance of continuous learning and technology adoption in teaching. She motivated faculty members to further explore Google Apps and integrate them into their daily academic and administrative work.
Addressing the gathering, Dr. U M Rohitha, Principal, PDIT, congratulated the participants for their enthusiastic involvement in the SEP. He emphasized the significance of digital transformation in education and how adopting tools like Google Apps can revolutionize teaching, learning, and administrative efficiency. He encouraged faculty members to leverage technology in their academic practices and stay updated with emerging digital tools to enhance student engagement and institutional growth.
Addressing the gathering, Shri. Karibasavaraj Badami, Chairman, PDIT, commended the initiative taken by the institution in organizing such a valuable program. He emphasized the importance of digital literacy in higher education and encouraged faculty members to embrace technology to enhance teaching effectiveness and institutional efficiency. He also reaffirmed the management’s commitment to providing continuous learning opportunities that empower educators and improve the overall academic environment.The vote of thanks was delivered by Prof. Malatesh Kamatar, Coordinator, expressing gratitude to the management, resource persons, organizing committee, and participants for making the SEP a grand success. With a sense of accomplishment and motivation to leverage technology for teaching excellence, the SEP concluded on a high note.
