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INNOVATION AND CREATIVE LEARNING AT TTC

Impact of Mobile Learning Cdr TVSSAN Murthy (Retd), Chief Manager (Training)
K R Krishna Sastry, Sr. Manager (Training) Avionics Division, HAL Hyderabad

Synopsis:

This case study is made to analysis the impact of mobile learning, its advantage, flexibility
and costs over other models and its relevance in modern day training. HAL is an aerospace
giant in Asia and is in a highly skill driven sector. With relevance to its frequent
technological changes and improvements, it is imminent to adopt training modes which are
more flexible, reachable, can create an impact and are cost effective. Even today, traditional
methods such as class room training cannot be effectively replaced by any other mode, but
for a majority of content like awareness based programmes can be driven through mobile.
Reading material, feedback and evaluation can be done through mobile learning. Through
this case study we would like to present the need to shift towards mobile learning
considering the fact that it saves cost, time and effort while ensuring reach to the intended
learners.

Findings:

All divisions in HAL implement apprentice training as per statutory requirement. The
Regulating agency (Regional Director of apprentice training (RDAT)) intended to conduct
the online examination for trade theory across the country for all trades and the same was
informed to all agencies implementing apprentice training. The RDAT has not provided
reading material, model question papers and has not made arrangements to mock test to
facilitate familiarizing ITI apprentices by the implementing agencies of apprentice training.
In case of HAL, Hyderabad division 253 trainees have to appear for the online All India
trade test. In addition to the above, the following are the other problems:
Cyber Security Policy
Non availability of infrastructure
Regulating Agencies non inclusive approach in decision making
Discussion Points:
HAL being a defence establishment had to implement stringent Cyber Security. This led
to non-availability/limited availability of educative/ learning based portals.
The computer systems are not available to all personnel of HAL.
The learning is very much necessary, mainly for junior officers and employees.
Statutory responsibility of implementing apprenticeship training and non-availability of
resources at the disposal of apprentice trainees. The Unilateral decisions of Regulating
Agency

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