Introduction
The Department of Computer was started in the year 2012, with an aim to impart computer education to the students and youth of the area. In the same year the subject Computer Science and Applications was introduced as a subsidiary subject at Higher Secondary Level for both Arts and Commerce stream. Apart from +2 level, the faculty of the department is also involving in teaching the subject Information Technology in Business (ITB) in Bachelor of Commerce.
Moreover, the Department conducts free training on Basic of Computer Operation and skill base education/Add-on courses in Computer Applications for students and youth of the area. Thus, for proper implementation of ICT classrooms, the department conducts trainings for college teachers on used of LCD Projectors and PowerPoint Presentation and also training to non-teaching staff for administrative purposed.
Faculty:
- Shri. Niphri Rymbai
Infrastructure Facilities:
The Computer Center of the College is equip with Computing facilities and well furnished furniture accommodating 30 Desktop Computers. The laboratory is also equipped with related devices for networking: such as the Internet Facilities with Broadband connection for the PCs and Wi-Fi connection services for portable devices. Teaching tools like projectors and whiteboard were installed for ease of teaching and learning and use of trainees.
Department Activities:
Teaching – learning process is delivered through lectures, group-work, workshops, seminars, guided reading, used of ICT classrooms, etc. Considerable attention is given to practical training to students besides lectures. To evaluate the understanding of students and trainees about the course taught in class, the students were given class test, sessional examination, group discussions, discussion of previous year question papers, assignments, project works and use of other media.
Apart from academic duties, the faculty members are actively involved in extracurricular activities and also given responsibility as in-charge/members of various internal sub-committees of the College. The department also supports in managing and development of the College website,
Achievement:
The Department of Computer with the support of RUSA, Meghalaya has trained around 247 students in Computer Application subject, Certificate and Diploma Courses and 214 students (86. 63 %) completed the course during the academic sessions of 2017-18 and 2018-19.
Programme attended and organized:
- Conducted 6 (Six) Days Computer Literacy Program for Non Teaching Staff on administrative use of computer devices form 7th -12 August 2018.
- Shri. Niphri Rymbai attended Faculty Development Programme (FDP) at Orchid Inn, Thadlaskein, Jowai on the 13th June 2018.
- Shri. Niphri Rymbai participated at Science Exhibition conducted by Ieng Swer Memorial Secondary School, Dkhiah West , East Jaintia Hills, Meghlaya as Resource person (Judge) on 12th October 2018.
