LEARNING METHODOLOGY

Overview

High-quality self-learning material made available to students in the form of online digital format and printed books. These can be accessed on EduNxt any time any where by the student.

Program material is specially designed by a team of experts from different industries. The program curriculum is designed and collaborated by experts to meet the market demands. Every student is provided printed study material designed for the independent study of both theory and practical papers.

Self-learning material is also made available to students in a digital format made available online via EduNxt so that they can log in anytime and from anywhere without much hassle. Students have to collect the material pertaining to their program along with their program guide.

Online, Mobile App And Self-learning Materials

SMU-DE has created a powerful model for teaching and learning. The university provides distance education to thousands of students across the country, pursuing graduate and post-graduate programs across several disciplines.

SMU-DE learning experience comes with flexibility and convenience for students. We call this learning experience “The SMU-DE Way of Learning”.

The SMU-DE way is learner-centric and puts the student at the core of an experience that combines three distinct learning delivery systems:

Self-Learning: High-quality self-learning material made available to our students in a digital format apart from printed books.

EduNxt: Manipal Education has launched the next generation learning system - EduNxt™ - a new technology infused learning system that will transform distributed learning in India. Affordable and easy to use, EduNxt™ enables a collaborative and interactive environment for learning and includes small group mentoring, virtual classrooms, simulation and other interactive content, self-study content, recorded presentations and shared browsing.

Our help lines are available to cater to any queries or doubts from our students at any time.

/ Self-learning Material

Program material is specially designed by a team of experts from different industries including the university faculty. The program curriculum is designed and collaborated by experts to meet market demands. Every student is provided scientific printed study material designed for independent study for both theory and practical papers. Self-learning material is also available to students in a digital format so that they can log in anytime and from anywhere without much hassle. Students will be issued the material pertaining to their program along with their program guide.

/ Internal Assessments

Assignments are given to students on a regular basis for continuous assessment and feedback.

/ Project

Industry-related project work that involves the student to work in an industry of his/her choice to gain relevant work experience in his/her field of interest.

/ Edunxt Learning

EduNxt is the next-generation interactive learning system that is designed to change the way a student learns. Convenient and easy to use, EduNxt™ enables a collaborative and interactive environment for learning and includes small group mentoring, creates virtual classroom environment, simulation and other interactive content, self-study content, recorded presentations and shared browsing.

/Some of the benefits of EduNxt™ are:

Recreates classroom environment

Access to rich educational resources across Manipal Education’s institutions

Offers job placement and soft-skills training

Commitment to improve quality of professional education though distance mode, leading to higher acceptance amongst employers

EduNxt supports all courses offered by SMU-DE.

Online Learning

/SMU-DE : Leading The Way With Online Learning

SMU-DE has made giant strides in the field of distance education by ensuring that personalised and engaging courses are available to professionals with multiple learning needs. EduNxt™, SMU-DE's technology-enabled learning platform, was launched in May 2009 by Steve Balmer, CEO Microsoft Corp., USA.  Since its inception, EduNxt™ has been bringing online learning to all the distance education students of SMU-DE by providing them quality education through modern technology.

EduNxt™ has helped develop a sense of togetherness among the growing student community of SMU-DE. The technology-induced learning platform has won the prestigious Golden Peacock Award in 2011 reflecting it’s continuous commitment to innovation in the technology-driven market.

/ Three-fold Advantage Of Online Learning With Edunxt

• Anytime-anywhere learning - 24x7 access
• Platform-agnostic learning - desktop, laptop or mobile
• Interactive learning capabilities

With professional programs designed around industry needs, EduNxt™ helps you sharpen your soft skills thereby giving you a competitive edge over your peers. As a student enrolled in SMU-DE, you can study from home, office or anywhere you want. Online learning with EduNxt™ makes it easy to earn a degree without hindering your personal and professional commitments.

The interactive EduNxt™ portal utilises technology to provide students the feel of campus education in a virtual classroom environment. This online platform can be accessed by the students of SMU-DE 24 hours a day, while allowing them to interact with the faculty and prepare for their examinations.

/ Empowering Students By The Use Of Technology                        

• Classes offered using EduNxt™ are designed to help you master the course material in a short time. Learning at your own pace, testing your knowledge and reinforcing concepts through interactive exercises - are some of the benefits of EduNxt™ online learning. EduNxt™ serves as a virtual classroom that you can attend anytime you want. Here, you can interact with your peers as well as instructors, and also receive and submit assignments at your own pace.
• Goal-oriented and flexible learning: With a host of options including subject quizzes, online assignment submission, faculty/industry mentor chats, and opportunities to network with other students, EduNxt™ is the ideal choice for engaging and interactive learning.
• Continual access to course material: Our web-based collaborative tools make course content available online and remove the need to be physically present in classrooms.  

Scheduling time for coursework can be difficult, as it depends on your course, job and personal responsibilities. However, EduNxt™'s learning tools and study planners allow you to download study material on the go and access it online or offline. Recorded presentations and interactive content further help you master new concepts quickly and effectively.

Regardless of the course you choose, you can start learning whenever you want, study at home at your own pace, gain access to an extensive trainer base, student support services and receive additional informational resources - all with our online learning options.