Sadiya: 28 January 2024 – In a groundbreaking initiative aimed at enhancing the technological skills of educators, the Salesians of Don Bosco Dimapur, in collaboration with CCBI, organized a series of Artificial Intelligence (AI) training sessions in three schools across Assam. Fathers, sisters, brothers, and teachers from both Catholic and other schools actively participated, bringing together more than 300 enthusiastic individuals.
The AI training sessions were conducted by the esteemed resource person, Fr. Sabu Thomas of Thalassery Diocese, English Department, Sacred Heart College, Thevara. Fr. Cyriac Manipadam SDB, the headmaster and In-Charge of St Thomas High School, Sadiya, introduced Fr. Sabu Thomas to all the participants at the three locations.
The training sessions took place on the following dates and locations:
1. Don Bosco School, Dibrugarh – January 25, 2024
2. St. Thomas School, Sadiya – January 26, 2024
3. St. Stephen School, Tinsukia – January 27, 2024
The participating schools in the AI training programme held on 26 January 2024, at St. Thomas High School, Sadiya, included:
1. Nani Mariya School, Roing
2. St. Thomas High School, Sadiya
3. Divine Word School, Roing
4. St. Patrick School, Dambuk
5. Na- Dibang M. E School
6. Don Bosco, Tuli
7. Don Bosco, Paglam
8. Don Bosco, Tinsukia
9. Hijuguri, Tinsukia
10. Bolung
The training encompassed a wide array of AI tools, with participants gaining insights into various applications. The AI tools covered during the sessions included:
1. Chat GPT
2. Google Bard
3. Bing
4. Chat PDF
5. Quillbot
6. Gamma AI
7. DeftPdf
8. Quizizz.com
9. Turniti
The comprehensive curriculum provided a holistic understanding of the applications and potential of these AI tools, empowering educators with the knowledge and skills necessary to integrate these technologies into their teaching methodologies.
This collaborative effort signifies the commitment of educational institutions to stay abreast of technological advancements, ensuring that educators are well-equipped to prepare the next generation for the challenges and opportunities of the digital age. The Salesians of Don Bosco and CCBI’s initiative is commendable, fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation in the education sector.
(IND Correspondent)
