Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 3: The Skill Incubation Innovation Entrepreneurship Development Centre (SIIEDC), University of Jammu, on Monday commenced a one-week workshop on Information Technology (IT) Skills for Semester-I students of its flagship Design Your Degree (DYD) Programme.
The workshop aims to provide students with a strong foundation in Information Technology and equip them with essential digital competencies required in today's technology-driven world.
The inaugural session was attended by newly admitted DYD students and faculty members associated with the programme. The workshop has been designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of Information Technology, computational thinking, artificial intelligence, digital productivity tools and emerging technologies through interactive lectures, demonstrations and hands-on practical sessions.
Welcoming the participants, Director, SIIEDC, Prof. Alka Sharma, along with the faculty members of the DYD Programme, highlighted the importance of developing digital literacy and computational skills from the very beginning of undergraduate education. They said the workshop would help students build a strong technical foundation while fostering innovation, creativity, critical thinking and problem-solving abilities essential for academic and professional success.
During the week-long programme, students will be introduced to a wide range of contemporary IT concepts and practical applications. The sessions are aimed at encouraging participants to explore computing technologies, artificial intelligence, digital tools and emerging innovations while promoting experiential learning and collaborative problem-solving. |
