User:Indkon





=Profile= My name is [mailto:indk68@hotmail.com Indira]. Currently, working as the Moodle Administrator for IBS India. A volunteer Co-facilitator for (IT4ALL). Gained 7 years of experience in designing, developing and reviewing Self Learning Materials for Icfai & Dr. BR Ambedkar Open University and Corporate training material for Genpact, Hyderabad. Automated KES Polytechnic College library holdings using CDS/ISIS. Doctorate in Open Distance Education; MPhil graduate in Library and Information Science; postgraduate in Library and Information Science and Sociology, postgraduate diploma holder in Business Administration and Industrial Management and graduate in Biology. Life-long learner, keen to update knowledge and upgrade skills in cross-disciplinary domains.

Professional Background
Moodle Administrator & Online Course Facilitator, instructional designer; Open Distance Educator, Library & Information Educator & Practitioner.

Moodle Administrator

 * Administering Moodle project for IBS India
 * Training the Faculty in creating Moodle-enabled courses

Co-Facilitator

 * Co-facilitating Blended Online Courses Moodle for Teachers - Beginners

Sr. Instructional Designer

 * Designed and Developed Corporate Training Modules

Library and Information Science (Open Distance) Educator

 * Designed, Developed and Evaluated Self-Learning Materials
 * Designed and Developed Courseware for ICFAI University – B. L. Sc. and M. L. Sc. programs
 * Designed and Developed Self-Learning Materials for Dr. BR Ambedkar Open University
 * Resource Person for Dr. BR Ambedkar Open University Winter Session

Library and Information Practitioner

 * Managed Library Resources and Services
 * Designed and developed Library Information System

Trainer

 * Moodle: Open Source LMS at NIRD Training Programme on E-Learning Technologies for Rural Development: Trends and Future possibilities, September 7, 2011.

[[Image:Qualification.jpg|70px]]Education

 * Ph.D. in Open and Distance Education - G Ram Reddy Research Academy of Distance Education, BR Ambedkar Open University, Hyderabad
 * M. Phil. in Library and Information Science -Alagappa University
 * Master of Library and Information Science (M. L. I. Sc.) - Andhra university, Visakhapatnam
 * M. A. in Sociology - Nagarjuna University, Guntur
 * PG Diploma in Business Administration and Industrial Management - P B Siddhartha College, Vijayawada
 * B. Sc. in Biology - Maris Stella College, Vijayawada

Certificate Courses

 * Certificate Course in Moodle for Teachers - Integrating Technology[[Image:Certificate_MOODLE_Indira Koneru.png|200px|thumb|right|Moodle4Teachers]]
 * Team Presentation Web 2.0 Tools
 * Certificate Course in Instructional Design - SNDT Women’s University
 * Certificate Course in E-learning Policies - Asian Development Bank Institute

Workshops

 * CPD 23 - 23 Things for Professional Development (20 June - October 2011)
 * Professional Electronic Portfolio - Integrating Technology for All (August 18 - September 14, 2010)
 * A Professional Electronic Portfolio (PEP) is a way for an individual to organize and share information about his or her personal and professional learning experiences. The workshop will provide background information on Professional Electronic Portfolio (PEP) and Personal Learning Environments (PLEs) and help participants develop a PEP.
 * WikiEducator Gives Back Online Workshop (July 21-August 4, 2010) Learning4Content/Workshops/eL4C41
 * WikiEducator Learning4Content/Workshops/Online_schedule/eL4C33 (December 14 - 18, 2009).
 * My eL4C33 workshop presentation
 * Workshop on Self-Learning Material Development- Distance Education Council, India
 * National Workshop on Design and Development of Digital Libraries - DLIS, Andhra University
 * ACRL Online Seminar on Creating a Comprehensive Plan for Information Literacy - American Library Association
 * [[media:ACRL_Certificate.pdf|Information Literacy Certificate]]
 * National Workshop on E-learning Technology Applications in LIS Profession - DLIS, Andhra University
 * National Workshop on Web-publishing & Internet Resources National Institute of Rural Development (NIRD)
 * Workshop on Computer Applications in Libraries - Andhra Pradesh Library Association (APLA)

Virtual Conferences/Webinars

 * How to Embed A Librarian, Library Resources and Service Components in Moodle!, November 03, 2012.
 * A Librarian and Library Components in Moodle Courses'''. In MMVC11 MoodleMoot Virtual Conference, 2011, August 20 2011.
 * Mendeley for Librarians, July 26, 2011.

Journal/Magazine Articles

 * ADDIE: Designing Web-enabled Information Literacy Instructional Modules, DESIDOC Journal of Library & Information Technology, Vol. 30 (3), May 2010, p. 23-34
 * Designing Information Literacy Modules for Distance Learners in India, Asian Journal of Distance Education, Vol. 7 (2), 2009.
 * E-governance: empowering citizens through e-inclusion. ICFAI Journal of Governance, Vol. 2 (3), September 2007, p. 53–68.
 * Can e-portfolios enrich distributed learning in India? ICFAI Journal of Higher Education, February 2007.
 * Strategic and collaborative approaches for fostering information literacy via an information portal. DESIDOC Bulletin of Information Technology, Vol. 26 (6), p. 3-12. New Delhi: DRDO.
 * Integrated library system: selection and design. DESIDOC Bulletin of Information Technology, Vol. 25 (5 &6), pp. 3-9. New Delhi: DRDO.
 * Equipping LIS professionals with ICT skills. DLIBCOM, Vol. 3 (6).
 * Revamping public library system for equitable access to knowledge: NKC recommendations on libraries. Granthalaya Sarvaswamu. Vijayawada: Andhra Pradesh Library Association.

Conference Papers

 * Information Literacy Standards: A guiding framework for Library instruction programmes. In UGC National Seminar Volume on E: Literati: Information Literacy and the Role of College Libraries in Sustaining Lifelong Learning Skills, Hyderabad, 28-29 January, 2010.
 * Designing and developing information literacy modules for BRAOU learners. In ICSSR Seminar on Open Distance Education in Andhra Pradesh: Promise, Performance and Potential, Hyderabad, 09-02-2008.
 * Equipping public library professionals with ICT skills. In Proceedings of National Conference on Reorientation of Library Services in India, p. 44–51. Vijayawada: Andhra Pradesh Library Association, 2007.
 * E-networks for public libraries. In RRLF National Seminar on Development of Public Libraries in India, C.G.S., Hyderabad, 28 Jan 2005–2 February 2005.
 * Distributed Learning: Shift To Interactive Library Services. In Proceedings of SIS 2005 Conference on Delivery of Information Services through Distributed Digital Environment. Andhra University, Vishakhapatnam, January 27-29, 2005.
 * Public libraries as community resource centres: With special reference to Andhra Pradesh. In RRLF National Seminar on Public Libraries in the Information Society, State Central Library, Hyderabad, India, 15-16 January 2005.
 * Library portal: effective information communication. In Proceedings of ILA Golden Jubilee Conference on Knowledge Organization in Digital Environment in Libraries: Introspect and Prospects, 1-4 December 2004, Vadodara, India.
 * Collaboration for Professional excellence. In Proceedings of Twenty-first IATLIS National Conference on Partnership of LIS Teachers and Librarians in Professional Development, Nagpur, India, 18-20 November 2004.
 * E-Information services through consortia. In IATLIS and ILA National Conference, 22-23 March 2004, Hyderabad, India.
 * RFID technology: A revolution in library management. In Proceedings of Second International CALIBER on Road Map to New Generation of Libraries using Emerging Technologies, New Delhi, 11-13 February 2004.

Course Materials
List of Course Material designed and developed for Open Distance Programmes:


 * ICFAI University
 * Library & Society
 * Information Services
 * Library Management
 * Practicals II: Cataloguing
 * Information, Communication & Society
 * Information Processing & Retrieval
 * Information Processing & Retrieval – Practicals
 * Applications of Information Technology
 * Management of Library & Information Centers
 * Dr. BR Ambedkar Open University
 * Introduction to the Internet
 * Searching the Internet
 * E-mail
 * Web Page Creation Basics

My Publications Page on WikiEducator

Interests
Here are my professional, research and personal interests.

Professional

 * Participating in Conferences, Seminars, Training Programs and Workshops
 * Social and Professional Networking
 * LIS Links
 * Library 2.0
 * Integrating Technology for Active Life-long Learning
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 * Ideagora

Research

 * Designing and Developing Online Learning Modules
 * Converting Print Modules into Online Modules
 * Open content development
 * Authoring Journal Articles

Personal

 * Socio-Political Service
 * Life member of Loksatta Party - New Politics for a New Generation
 * Philantropy
 * Volunteering
 * Hand embroidery

My WikiEducator Resources

 * 1) Information Literacy
 * 2) '''Dewey Decimal Classification

My Sandbox
/My Sandbox/

INFOSEEK, my OER on WikiEducator

Here are the learning objectives defined for my OER INFOSEEK (Information Literacy Modules to be developed on WikiEducator)

My Learning 4 Content Workshop Showcase
Here are My Sandbox exhibits


 * My eL4C33 WiZiQ Presentation

My Reflection
My objective of joining eL4C33 Workshop is to collaborate with National and Global Educators and foster Quality Open Content Movement. I started this workshop thinking that I can fulfill all the workshop requirements easily. But, once I began to follow daily instructions, I found it’s difficult to cope with my office workload and workshop obligations.

As a participant of Moodle Workshop, I experienced how challenging it is for Nellie and Gladys to retain our learning fervor. So, determined to complete all Learning Tasks and Learning Activities required to become a WikiBuddy. Got totally immersed in the Workshop and attained WikiArtisan status, double promotion from Wiki Apprentice. Credit goes to Nellie and Gladys, my workshop facilitators.

Day 1
Day 1 - 14 December 20090 was not that hectic. Completed few general tasks:
 * Completed newbie survey
 * Set my Preferences
 * Edited my Infobox
 * Signed My Learning Contract, but forgot to mail to facilitators!!!

Day 2
Day 2- 15 December 2009, started playing with My Sandbox. But, got totally involved and devoted most of my time on practicing in detail each Learning Activity.
 * Introduced myself and replied to Gladys and Nellie and captured the syntax from Nellie's UserPage to change font color. But, used different color code.
 * Formatted text and experimented various features, viz.,
 * bold, italics, bold & italics
 * font color and face
 * line break
 * Bullets & numbers
 * Used heading levels
 * Created a new page INFOSEEK and experimented the following:
 * Font color
 * Font face
 * Indentions
 * Line break
 * Creating link to an existing WikiEducator page
 * Inserting image (Information Literacy Logo), aligning center

Day 3
Day 3 - 16 December 2009
 * WiZiQ recording was helpful in using syntax for Internal links and External links and piped pages, and also uploading images and other media files.
 * Experimented with the syntax Image:file_name|type|location|size|caption
 * Aligned images
 * Framed images
 * Uploaded a pdf file
 * Added box Cape Town OED in my Infobox, lots of confusion in using curly braces

Day 4
Day 4 - 17 December 2009
 * Practiced collaborative editing
 * Identified recent changes, history (comparing two versions)
 * Communicated and interacted
 * Wished to be a WikiNeighbour, so visited newest members page and posted a message at Vinsri's discussion page
 * posted my query regarding syntax for inserting a box item.

Day 5
Day 5 - 18 December 2009
 * iDevices quite useful for structuring and designing pedagogicaly-sound OERs
 * Used Objectives and Summary devices
 * Added a sub-page List of Publications
 * Joined as WikiEducator Ambassdor at India node and opened a discussion thread in |My Talk Page to avoid red mark/link

This is my learning itinerary from WikiApprentice Level 1 to WikiArtisan. Aiming at next level/s !!!

Looking forward to collaborating with WikiEducators, who wish to promote Open Content Movement. If interested, please drop your message here

Seeking comments and suggestions on My WE User Page. Post your feedback here

Feedback &amp; Notes from my WikiNeighbours
Ms. Indiraji, my hearty congratulations for winning the WE User Page Expo award for the month of September. Actually I wondered why still it is not given to you. Your page is very informative, live and interesting. I wish you all the best.

With Regards K.S.Ramakrishnan, TNOU, Chennai --Dr. K S Ramakrishnan 09:52, 4 September 2011 (UTC)

Ms. Indiraji, I too would like to send a big congratulations on winning the WE User Page Expo September 2011. Kind regards from New Zealand Michael (Verhaart) 23:31, 4 September 2011 (UTC)

Hi Dr Indira.Congratulations!Great effort!This is a moment of joy for all of us on WE ....and a gentle reminder too to keep updating the user page.Your  page has always been a great source of inspiration for me.All the best--Khrachss 16:03, 22 September 2011 (UTC)

Madam,I have registered my self foron 24th Dec 09 ('Integrating Technology for Active Life-long Learning (IT4ALL)'Moodle for Teachers (M4T-3): January 4, 2010 - January 31, 2010,Blended Online Learning (BOL): Asynchronous &amp; Synchronous Workshop on Learning to Moodle,but now there is problem in getting enrollment key and futher working this is problem with others also.please help us because we want to join this now.User:Pooja Tyagi

WikiEducator Gives Back
This free wiki workshop is presented online over 10 working days and requires approximately 15 - 20 minutes per day. The course is presented asynchronously -- so you can work at times which fit your own schedule. Join educators around the world who are returning to the core values of sharing knowledge freely.

EL4C41 Facilitators

 * 1) LeRoy Hill
 * 2) Richard Jones
 * 3) Wayne Mackintosh
 * 4) J. Randolph Radney
 * 5) Patricia Schlicht
 * 6) Ramesh Sharma
 * 7) Savithri Singh
 * 8) Alison Snieckus
 * 9) Benjamin Stewart
 * 10) Jenni Parker

Moodle for Teachers Beginners
Moodle for Teachers Beginners 1 Moodle for Teachers Beginners 1 (M4T-B1) will begin May 1. The 4 week workshop will be asynchronous (on Moodle) and provide the participants with a very basic understanding of Moodle and its layout.

Moodle for Teachers-5
Moodle for Teachers-5 workshop scheduled during May 1-31, 2010, is intended to provide teachers with the necessary knowledge and tools to effectively run a course using Moodle.

Moodle for Teachers - Advanced
Moodle for Teachers Advanced (M4T-A1) is scheduled during April 5-30, 2010. M4T-A1 course aims at providing a space for graduates of M4T to design courses using Moodle tools and test them with peers. M4T-A1 requires participants to be active at least 10 hours a week on theoretical and practical aspects of online instruction (facilitation) and learning (individually and in teams). M4T-A1 will include asynchronous (via the Moodle) and synchronous (via WiZiQ) components.

WE/Open Content Resources
{{Web_Resources|
 * What is a Wiki? - What is a Wiki?
 * WikiEducator - Main Page
 * WE India - India
 * L4Content - WikiEducator Workshops
 * WikiEductor Certification - WikiMaster
 * WikiEducator Resources - Resources to help you getting started on WikiEducator
 * WikiEducator Tutorials - Tutorials
 * Wikipedia Cheatsheet- English
 * Wiki Syntax - Help Editing
 * Wikieducator rich text editor tutorials
 * Insturctional Devices - Pedagogical Templates
 * WE Countries Hub - Join WikiEducator National Team
 * WikiAmbassdaors - Promote Open Content Movement
 * Wikieducator Roles - Choose a Wiki role you can play
 * Colors for WE Open Educational Resources
 * HTML Codes - HTML Color Codes
 * WikiEducator Content - WE Open Content
 * Cape Town Declaration - Read the Declaration
 * What is Free Content

Moodle

 * Moodle - Moodle Open Source LMS
 * Moodle Downloads Moodle Downloads
 * Moodle Plugins Moodle Plugins Directory
 * IT4ALL Moodle Professional Development Programs
 * Moodle for Teachers
 * WE Moodle for Teachers Workshop Resources
 * Moodle in the Commonwealth - Training Resources

OERs

 * OER University - OERu
 * OER University Network Plan 5 things you should know about the .. OERu Network Plan
 * OER Consortium - Use, Share and Support to advance Open Courseware

Open Access

 * Open Access Developments Worldwide - Peter Suber's 2009 year-end report
 * International Open Access Week, 2010 - October 18-22, 2010
 * International Open Access Week, 2011 - October 24-30, 2011
 * JISC Open Access -

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