IGNOU Online PGD in E-Learning-PGDEL

Indira Gandhi National Open University-IGNOU

Admission to Online Post Graduate Diploma in E-Learning-PGDEL

Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) offers the Online Post Graduate Diploma in E-Learning (PGDEL) from January 2010 through its Staff Training and Research Institute of Distance Education (STRIDE). The objectives of the programme are to develop human resource capabilities in planning, designing, developing, implementing, and evaluating e-learning programmes. The programme consists of five courses with a total credit weight of 24 credits, including a Project Work of eight credits.

Programme Highlights
*Blended learning with compulsory face-to-face practical at the Headquarters
*Intensive online training to develop e-learning professionals
*Strong project work component to facilitate hands on work in online learning tools
*Personalized online student support
*Use of Open Educational Resources (OERs) and recommended texts
*Use of Moodle Learning Management System
*Use of ePortfolio for student progress
*Use of Synchronous delivery methods using online conferencing tools
*Extensive use of discussion forums for both academic and personal support
*Innovative assessment mechanisms
*Online programme with flexible exit route


The programme aims at developing competencies in design, development, implementation and management of online programmes at all levels of education, including corporate training. Thus, the target group of the programme includes teachers, trainers, training managers, instructional designers, and course developers in schools, colleges, universities, and business and industry.

Duration: 1 year (minimum); 2 years (maximum).

Number of Seats: 50

Eligibility: The eligibility for PGDEL is graduation in any discipline. Preference shall be given to higher degree holders. See Programme Details in the website.
Programme Fees: Rs. 15, 000/- (can be paid in two installments of Rs. 8000/- for Semester I, and Rs, 7000/- for Semester II) to be paid at the time of admission. Registration Fee of Rs. 100/- shall be applicable at the time of submission of application.

Last Date of Submission of Application: Friday, November 13, 2009.

Application Process
To apply for the programme, kindly go to PGDEL programme website at http://pgdel.ignouonline.ac.in/pgdel/home.html. Read the details about the programme, technical requirements, etc. and apply online through the link provided there in. After filling the online form, please take a printout of the same and send to us with relevant copies of certificates and mark sheets so as to reach the Programme Coordinator, PGDEL at STRIDE by November 13, 2009. Submit your filled in application with relevant documents to: Dr. Sanjaya Mishra, Programme Coordinator, PGDEL, STRIDE, IGNOU, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi 110068. Contact Email: s-mishra@ignou.ac.in

For more info visit-: http://pgdel.ignouonline.ac.in/pgdel/home.html