APSCHE launches Vidya Vahini digital portal for higher education students
The platform provides accessible and self-paced online learning opportunities for students and faculty members across Andhra Pradesh.
The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) launched the ‘Vidya Vahini’ digital learning portal on Wednesday in Vijayawada. According to The Hindu, the virtual launch took place at the APSCHE conference hall to mark National Education Day and the birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad.
The APSCHE LMS–MOOCs (Learning Management System-Massive Open Online Courses) platform allows learners to take courses at their own pace. It is designed to complement classroom teaching with digital content, offering opportunities for skill enhancement and emerging technology education.
Students can register on the platform to browse course catalogues, enrol in MOOCs, access materials, and participate in assessments. The initial courses include ‘Introduction to Artificial Intelligence’, ‘Applications of Artificial Intelligence’, and ‘Quantum Technology’, which are four-credit, six-quadrant courses with 40 modules.
Faculty members can participate as learners or as Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), course developers, presenters, and academic coordinators. Registration is free for both learners and content creators.
APSCHE Chairman S. Vijaya Bhaskara Rao appreciated the subject matter experts, principal investigators, and the coordinating team. He also acknowledged support from Andhra University, Acharya Nagarjuna University, private universities, and experts from the National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration.