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InOpen to provide training software to train Mantralaya employees
 InOpen
Technologies Pvt. Ltd., a IIT Bombay based Educational startup which initiated
the Tech Saturday, 2011. The Tech-Saturday campaign aims at cultivating an interest
among Mantralaya employees in using IT in their day-to-day work and acquaints
them with the latest technology gadgets and software’s, the notification
reads. This event is scheduled for first Saturday of every month. The special
campaign is expected to cover government employees from various departments
in the State, as some of them will be selected for training and guidance from
IT experts.
InOpen Technologies role in the exhibition was to emphasize
open source Computer Masti content and its unique style to provide IT learning
for Government employees.InOpen Technologies showcased the content of Computer
Masti, Computer Maitri, ITNipun. The staff members also had a chance to understand
the working of peripherals such as scanner, printer, pen drive, and internet
safety rules. InOpen Technologies also conducted quiz on computer knowledge
and gave away prizes to the winners. Prizes included gift vouchers of Croma
electronics store, Ipod and Blackberry phone.
Dr. Farida Khan, academic head of Open Technologies gave
a brief presentation on Computer Masti, its differentiators, to key visitors.
She shared her experience of interacting with novice adult learners including
senior citizens and how Computer Masti can meet their needs. She discussed the
need for being aware about rules of Internet safety (SMART) and responsible
use of Internet resources (AWARE). For example some applications included in
Computer Masti not only reinforce computer skills, but can also serve as brain
teasers and give learners an opportunity to exercise mental skills.
The employees of Mantralaya consisted of varied requirements.
There were a few people who were comfortable with word processor, but knew little
about spreadsheet whereas a few who have been using Intranet seamlessly, but
had no exposure to Internet searching and browsing. InOpen Technologies also
noticed that the visitors were interested to learn how Computer Masti could
be relevant to their families.
The major advantage InOpen Technology faced was that they
have Computer Masti contents in Marathi too.
Rupesh Kumar Shah, CEO and founder of InOpen Technologies
said, “The programme, based on a thorough research done at IIT Bombay under
the guidance of a professor, gives a strong quality assurance. It is an up-to-date
national curriculum for computer science which is revised from time to time.The
structure of the programme is such that it adds the "fun" while learning
element. The content is in a story format.
Around 200 – 250 people attended the event, which included
the employees from various departments of Mantralaya and a few were accompanied
by their families.Some of the other companies present for the exhibition were
Microsoft, HP and Ibibo.
Further to the event, InOpen Technologies are looking forward
to conduct short workshops on selected topics as well as computer training as
weekend classes for the Mantrlaya employees. Rajesh Agarwal, IT secretary showed
his keen interest in having four centres all over Maharashtra, and wants to
make available space for such training.
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