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e-MDP …… AN ONLINE TRAINING SOLUTION FOR OFB OFFICERS
            e-MDP …… AN ONLINE TRAINING SOL      UTION FOR OFB OFFICER   S

            e-MDP IMPLEMENTATION                               TECHNOLOGY

            PROCESS                                            READINESS


                The process implementation is one of the         CREATION OF ICT INFRASTRUCTURE
            hardest  and  most  demanding  phases  in  an        NETWORKS AND CONNECTIVITY
            organization's roadmap for institutionalising e-
            learning. This is the step that determines the
                                                                   Networks and connectivity are most critical
            success  or  failure  of  the  e-learning  scheme.
                                                               to  the  development  of  successful  ICT
            NADP  went  through  the  following  stages  in
                                                               infrastructure for e-learning. Connectivity is not
            implementing  its  e-MDP-  An  Online  Training
                                                               just  an  enabler  of  networks  and  access  to
            Solution For OFB Officers :
                                                               content but it is an organizing principle in its
                                                               own right. The connectivity and the speed of
                                                               internet  connection  is  central  to  delivering
                                                               digital training experience in an engaging and
                                                               interactive  manner.  NADP  has  installed  NKN
                                                               and also BSNL broadband for strong, stable and
                                                               high speed internet connectivity.


                                                                 CREATION OF VIRTUAL
                                                                 CLASSROOM FACILITIES



                                                                   NADP  is  already  equipped  with  modern
                                                               classrooms called Bhaba Hall, Bose Hall, Tagore
                                                               Hall with all digital facilities like computers, web
                                                               camera,  microphone,  interactive  panel  etc,
            EVALUATING READINESS                               necessary for hosting on line training modules
                                                               on software platforms. Hence adoption of and
                Before taking any big step, an organization    transition  to  the  e-learning  model,  with  the
            has to assess how ready it is, where it stands,    existing facilities was smooth and easy.
            and what other changes need to be done before
            going  for  that  big  step.    NADP  assessed  the
                                                                 STAKEHOLDER READINESS
            readiness for adoption of the e- learning model,
            especially in the following areas:
                                                                   All  stakeholders'  approval  and  top
                                                               management buy-ins are essential for success
                                                               of  any  new  and  innovating  project  in  an
              CONTENT READINESS
                                                               organisation.  NADP  informed  the  top
                                                               management  about  the  benefits  of  the  e-
                Content is the lifeblood of training course.   learning model and its huge financial savings
            NADP  noted  that  Courses  had  already  been     potential,  ease  of  adoption  and  versatility  of
            approved  by  OFB  as  per  the  Annual  Training   use. OFB headquarters realised the inescapable
            Calendar.                                          need  of  the  digital  learning  as  a  solution  to



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