Talk, Teach and Transform : A Workshop on Communication

In his address on 30 January 2026, the Director emphasized the need for effective communication by faculty colleagues in dealing with students in classrooms, offices and laboratories in a sensitive and empathetic manner. Keeping this in mind, CERTEX is conducting a one-day workshop on communication consisting of lectures and group activities.

Gyansetu: TA Workshop at IIT Jammu co-conducted by Team CERTEX

Date: 10 January 2026

Schedule | Video | Feedback and report (Courtesy: Prof. Arun Kumar Verma, Teaching and Learning Unit, IIT Jammu)

Workshop on UG Core Lab Modernization

Date: 15 November 2025

Coordinator: Dr. Ushasi Roy (CERTEX)

Venue: 203H, DJAC

Schedule | Report

Lights, Action, Teach!

A video-making competition for TA and Staff (August 2025, Winners announced: 5 September 2025)

Winners (Student TAs):

• Himanshu Yadav (EE)
• Raushan Kumar and Shivam Gupta (ME)

Special mention:

• Akash Salim SF (HSS)

Winners (Teaching Staff):

• Nripen Deka and Surya Prakash Sonkar (MSE)
• Harshu Bhimgade and Aashish Kumar Sahu (AE)
• Sushil Kumar Shilpi (Computer Centre)

Special mention:

• Gyanendra Prakash Tripathi (ME)

Teaching Assistant and Staff Workshop

Coordinator: Dr. Ritika Gautam (CERTEX)

Speakers: Members of Team CERTEX and Dr. Saumya Sharma (EFL, Lucknow)

Date: 16-17 August 2025

Venue: L20

The workshop aims to bring together experienced faculty, education specialists, and institutional leaders to share best practices, innovative teaching methods, and strategies for creating inclusive and engaging learning environments. It is tailored to empower participants with practical tools and innovative approaches that will help them excel as facilitators of learning. Participants will leave with improved teaching confidence, stronger communication skills, and an expanded professional network.

Workshop Highlights:

• Individual Talks by experts in teaching, pedagogy, and academic leadership
• Panel Discussions featuring Deans, senior faculty, and experts in pedagogy
• Interactive Sessions on classroom management, assessment strategies, and effective use of educational technology
• Skill-Building Modules on communication, mentorship, and conflict resolution
• Case Studies on real-world teaching challenges and collaborative solutions
• Networking Opportunities to connect with peers, mentors, and academic leaders

Timetable | Videos | Report

IIT Kanpur Graduating Student Experience Survey Report

Feedback form design team: Dr. A. R. Harish (EE), Dr. Monica Katiyar (MSE), Dr. Nivedita Bhaktha (DoMS), Dr. Salman Khan (ChE)

Convener: Dr. Vineet Sahu (CERTEX)

Survey analysis and report: Dr. Nivedita Bhaktha (DoMS)

An institute of higher learning like the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur fosters a dynamic academic environment. This is evident in the structure and content its courses, as well as its teaching methods and evaluation processes. All of these are deliberately designed to encourage innovation and experimentation in instruction. This flexibility coupled with knowledgeable and passionate faculty members leads to a wide range of learning experiences for students during their education here. Some of these experiences may be highly conducive to learning while others may fall short of that goal. Understanding the nature of these experiences is therefore essential for improving the overall effectiveness of teaching and learning.

Academic brochure for UG students titled “Your IITK Academic compass” released in conjunction with DoAA office

Team: Dr. Abhijeet Mohapatra (ADAA), Dr. Shashank Shekhar (SUGC Chairperson), Dr. Ark Verma (CERTEX), Dr. Navrose (AE), Dr. Ritika Gautam (CERTEX), Dr. Vikramjeet Singh Chandel (MTH), Dr. Shikhar Misra (MSE), Shruti R. Dalvi (SUGC student representative)

Chairperson: Dr. Manoj Harbola (PIC CERTEX)

Curator: Ms. Ashesha Sinha, Designer: Mr. Sumit Raj

Date: 21 July 2025

Staging of the play "Breaking the Code" in collaboration with Dramatics Club (Student Gymkhana)

Date: 17 April 2025

Open house on “Gradescope and its features” (jointly organised with DoAA office)

Date: 27 March 2025

Presenter: Dr. Amit Kuber (MTH, CERTEX)

Abstract: The ever-growing student strength is making exam evaluation a time-consuming and tiring process, and for large class sizes, one needs the collaborative efforts of a large team. At the same time, rapid advances in technology have blessed us with some easy-to-use online tools like “Gradescope”. Several colleagues from our institute have been using this tool for the past 6-7 years due to its wide variety of features including but not limited to:

• Grade from anywhere
• 100% transparency for graders as well as students
• Automatic totaling, auto-grading for MCQ
• Substantial time reduction

Core courses workshop on March 1, 2025

Date: 01 March 2025

The first formal workshop of CERTEX was held against the backdrop of the new pedagogic challenges in undergraduate STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education. It is a rapidly evolving domain, with new knowledge seeking to displace classical topics. There is a continuing debate on what essential knowledge in undergraduate education at IIT Kanpur should be.

This workshop focused on refining Institute Core Courses (ICCs), which form the foundational backbone of undergraduate education at IIT Kanpur. ICCs aim to impart skills and knowledge in diverse fields required for a strong scientific temper, basic technical skills, and a world-view that makes them responsible citizens. Balancing classical knowledge with emerging innovations remains a critical challenge as STEM disciplines evolve rapidly. ICCs must adapt dynamically to equip students with scientific rigor, technical proficiency, and a global perspective, fostering responsible citizenship.