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Dataquest Higher Education Conference and Awards concluded on July 25th, 2024. The conference focussing on innovation in education. Different panels discusses various aspects related to new age education.
In one such panel discussion about – Integrating Data and Analytics into education, Dhaval Gupta, MD, CyberMedia Group moderated a panel discussion with academicians and industry experts. Dr. Madhu Chitkara, Pro-Chancellor, Chitkara University, Dr.Rekha Kashyap, Dean CSE(AI), KIET Group of Institutions, and Rohit Sobti, Regional Sales Manager – Emerging, Fortinet.
Dhaval Gupta started the discussion with his question about how Chitkara University is implementing data analytics in shaping the future of Higher Education.
Dr. Madhu Chitkara, while answering thanked Dataquest. How educationst analyse the data is upto us. It is the need of the hour for institution like theirs to talk about the data. “When we draft a question papers, we connect it to skills, and its application using the data and AI.
University Implements ERP-Based Career Modeling Tool
Moving forward, Dr. Rekha Kashyap discussed a pilot project at her university involving an ERP-based campus career modeling tool. This tool gathers students' career aspirations upon their entry to the campus, whether they aim for placements, entrepreneurship, or higher studies. The tool uses these inputs to model personalized career paths, aligning them with the university's autonomous curriculum, which includes multidisciplinary tools and specialized tracks. The system continuously tracks student progress through dashboards and data analytics, offering reminders and adjustments as needed. The career path remains flexible to accommodate any changes in students' ambitions during their study period. Future plans include incorporating machine learning into this tool.
Industry-Academia Collaboration in Technology and Cybersecurity Education
Rekha discussed partnerships with IBM for AI and machine learning specializations and with cybersecurity experts and companies for teaching cybersecurity tracks. Similar collaborations exist for post-education development and cloud frameworks.
Dhaval raised concerns about teaching ethics, noting its inclusion in the current curriculum but emphasizing the need for industry involvement to teach innovation due to their access to the latest technology.
Rohit highlighted the fine line in cybersecurity education where students might lean towards unethical practices. He stressed the importance of guiding students correctly and producing certified ethical hackers rather than actual hackers, emphasizing this as a business contribution to society.
Dr. Madhu Chitkara discussed the evolving nature of technology and education. She emphasized the need for humility and adaptation to new technologies, noting how the pace of change has accelerated over time. Dr. Chitkara highlighted the importance of staying connected with the industry to integrate relevant programs into education, referencing NEP 2020's Academic Bank of Credit, which allows students to accumulate and use credits from additional industry programs for future studies or business. She concluded by stressing the value of industry collaboration in enhancing educational offerings.
Conclusion and Summary
This panel discussion emphasized the importance of data analytics, flexible career modeling tools, and industry-academia collaboration in enhancing educational outcomes. The discussions underscored the need for continuous adaptation to technological advancements and the vital role of ethical guidance in cybersecurity education. Overall, the conference showcased the collaborative efforts required to drive educational innovation and prepare students for future challenges.