The Educational Technology branch of DIET Jagatsinghpur plays a vital role in integrating technology into teacher education and supporting innovative, low-cost teaching practices. Key activities include:
1. Development of Teaching Aids: Creating simple, cost-effective, and practical teaching aids for elementary education.
2. Support for AE/NFE: Assisting the District Resource Unit (DRU) in developing low-cost teaching materials for Adult Education (AE) and Non-Formal Education (NFE).
3. Maintenance of Equipment: Managing and maintaining audiovisual (AV) equipment and the computer lab to support various educational activities.
4. Teaching Aids Display Area: Maintaining an area for showcasing effective, low-cost teaching aids.
5. Educational E-Content: Curating and managing a library of educational electronic content (E-content) for use in training programs.
6. Resource Sharing: Lending educational resources like slides, E-content, and films to other educational institutions.
7. In-Service Training: Conducting in-service programs to equip teachers with essential ET skills.
8. Workshops and Inputs: Organizing workshops for the development of teaching aids and providing educational technology insights across pre-service and in-service programs.
The ET branch ensures that DIET Jagatsinghpur remains at the forefront of using technology to enhance teaching quality and promote cost-effective educational resources.