ANAND EDGE

In today’s rapidly changing technical environment the industry expects engineering graduates to have intelligence in more than one discipline and possess leadership skills to be able to work with teams of multidisciplinary knowledge. Student aspirations and demands of the workplace have become highly diverse. Thus, as part of continuous improvement in providing quality education, the Anand-ICE took a leap ahead and brought up with Anand-Edge for bridging the gap between industry needs and RTU academic syllabus. The Anand-Edge is instrumented with many industry-led courses and specialized courses in engineering disciplines and sub-disciplines. Therefore, it offers a wide choice of courses from a variety of interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary fields meeting expectations of employers and industries.

Through Anand-Edge, students may fulfill their aspirations of attaining multidisciplinary expertise and inculcating a variety of soft-skills to become corporate ready.

Spoken Tutorial (an IIT Bombay initiative, funded by the Ministry of Education) is a multi-award winning educational content portal.  Here one can learn various Free and Open Source Software all by oneself.  Its self-paced, multi-lingual courses ensure that anybody with a computer and a desire for learning can learn from any place, at any time and in a language of their choice. 
 
Its courses are simple and easy to follow even for a beginner but they also meet the growing needs of the learner. Its engaging digital content ensures that learning happens at all levels – Basic, Intermediate and Advanced. The content mandates side-by-side practice thereby ensuring that learners are actively learning.  Many of the software taught, are used in various disciplines of Engineering, pure Sciences and several other Under-Grad and Post-Grad studies, and can be extended to Commerce, Arts and Management streams as well. 
 
Anand-ICE is a registered nodal center of IIT Bombay Spoken Tutorial since 2017 and an MOU signing has taken place between Anand-ICE and Spoken Tutorial, IIT Bombay. This agreement is a significant step forward in our commitment to enhancing educational opportunities and fostering academic excellence. Through this partnership, we aim to leverage the expertise and resources of Spoken Tutorial Bombay to enrich the learning experiences of our students and faculty.

MOOCs:
A massive open online course (MOOC) is a typically free web-based distance learning program that’s designed for large numbers of geographically dispersed students. MOOCs are used for higher education, up skilling and career advancement.  MOOCs provide an affordable and flexible way to learn new skills, advance your career and deliver quality educational experiences at scale. NPTEL, mooKIT, edX, Coursera, and SWAYAM are the prominent online platforms in India.

Benefits:
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) offer several benefits, both for learners and institutions:

• Accessibility: MOOCs provide access to high-quality education regardless of geographical location or financial constraints. Learners from all around the world can enroll in courses offered by top universities and institutions.
• Flexibility: MOOCs allow learners to study at their own pace and on their own schedule. This flexibility is especially beneficial for individuals with busy schedules, working professionals, or those with other commitments.
• Cost-effective: Many MOOCs are free to enroll in, while others may charge a nominal fee for certification. Compared to traditional education, MOOCs are often more affordable, eliminating expenses related to commuting, accommodation, and tuition fees.
• Interactive Learning: MOOCs often incorporate multimedia elements such as videos, quizzes, interactive assignments, and discussion forums to enhance the learning experience. These interactive features engage learners and promote active participation.
• Skill Enhancement and Career Advancement: MOOCs offer opportunities for skill development and career advancement. Learners can acquire new skills or enhance existing ones, making themselves more competitive in the job market or advancing in their current careers.
• Professional Development: Many MOOCs offer certificates upon successful completion, which can be valuable for professional development. These certificates validate the skills and knowledge acquired through the course.
• Continuous Learning: MOOCs promote lifelong learning by providing access to educational resources beyond traditional academic settings. Learners can continue to explore new subjects, update their skills, and stay abreast of advancements in their fields throughout their lives.

Virtual Labs project is an initiative of Ministry of Education (MoE), Government of India under the aegis of National Mission on Education through Information and Communication Technology (NMEICT). This project is a consortium activity of twelve participating institutes and IIT Delhi is coordinating institute. It is a paradigm shift in ICT-based education. For the first time, such an initiative has been taken-up in remote experimentation. Under Virtual Labs project, over 100 Virtual Labs consisting of approximately 700+ web-enabled experiments were designed for remote-operation and viewing.

Anand International College of Engineering is the Nodal Centre of V Labs, IIT Bombay since 2019 and conducted many in-house and outreach sessions with different streams of science and engineering for students and faculty members.

TICO is a renowned innovative central American company with Architecture workshop, specialized in eco-efficient design and mixed construction systems. With the development of our projects, we seek to generate a positive impact on society, so one of our challenges is to constantly challenge the current paradigm of unsustainable construction.

Sanmenxia Suda Transportation Energy Saving Technology Co., Ltd. manufactures energy saving devices for the automotive industry, including engine oxygenation and pressure regulation energy saving device and battery energy management system. The company was founded in 2006 and is based in Sanmenxia, China. With the mentorship of the company personals, the students of ANAND-ICE gets a global touch to this world-class manufacturing company.

With the advent of Information and Communication Technology and improved broadband internet connectivity has enhanced the scope of learning any time anywhere, going beyond the traditional classroom approach. To support distance learning, Indian Space Research Organization, Government of India has launched dedicated communication satellite called EDUSAT in 2004. 
The satellite is widely used for variety of applications like Tele-education, Tele-medicine, Village Resource Centers, mobile satellite services, disaster management support and television broadcasting educating farmers for agriculture and other purposes. One of the prime applications of EDUSAT satellite is Tele-education.

The initial focus of IIRS was to use EDUSAT/INSAT 4CR satellite for distance learning but extended the scope to use internet so that access to large number of institutions/universities /individuals with little cost to the User. Today this programme is linking more professional and user departments and ministries in the country to develop their skills in geospatial technologies and its applications.

The IIRS outreach programme is being conducted through following two major modes:

• Live and Interactive classroom sessions (also known as EDUSAT)
• E-learning based online courses

The live and interactive mode of distance learning is through Internet and indigenous developed e-class platform (https://eclass.iirs.gov.in). IIRS has setup a state-of-art studio facility and control room to broadcast live and interactive classroom sessions and practical demonstrations through its Distance Learning Center. The high definition video quality can be broadcast to its user for better quality transmission.
Further to enhance the outreach of geo-spatial science and technology, IIRS has developed e- learning contents and Learning Management Systems (LMS) for different certificate courses in Remote Sensing and geo-spatial technology (http://elearning.iirs.gov.in). The e-learning courses are self-paced and learner centric courses.

The Institution of Engineers (India) [IEI] is a statutory body to promote and advance the engineering and technology, established in 1920 and incorporated by Royal Charter in 1935. It is the largest multi-disciplinary professional body of engineers encompassing 15 (fifteen) engineering disciplines. Recognized as Scientific and Industrial Research Organization by the Ministry of Science & Technology, Govt. of India IEI is conducting its own research and provides Grant-in-Aid to students of Engineering. It facilitates to use knowledge resources like rich collections of the IEI library networks at any part of the country. Gives Opportunity to participate in technical events e.g. seminars, Symposia, Conventions, Workshops etc. and attend National & International Seminars, workshops conducted by IEI in different parts of the country.

Anand International College of Engineering strives to foster a culture for academic excellence and a spirit of competitiveness among students. To achieve this, the institute encourages students for various competitive exams such as GATE etc. for better career opportunities. To enhance the technical and competitive knowledge among students the institute provides various value added courses along with regular curriculum as:

a. GATE Classes
b. Aptitude/Reasoning Classes

Financial Support:

For larger participation and better performance the institute has evolved a system to provide financial support to students qualifying in GATE exams. Under this, the amount paid by a student as examination fee of GATE, shall be reimbursed by the institute, if the student successfully qualifies the GATE exam.

To know more about the eligibility criteria and rules, respective batch counselor may be contacted.

Outcome:

With this initiative of the institute, students feel motivated towards higher education and a substantial rise in the participation in competitive exams is observed. As a result, 20+ students have been qualified in GATE Exams in last few years. Further, a competitive ecosystem is developed in the institute.

GATE-Results