FDP on Blending Minds and Machines: Practical AI Strategies for Effective Classroom Delivery and Case Facilitation

Program Overview
This one-day Faculty Development Program brings together undergraduate and postgraduate faculty members to explore the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence in higher education. Set against the backdrop of rapidly evolving pedagogical landscapes, the program offers a hands-on, practitioner-oriented experience designed to bridge the gap between human intelligence and AI-powered tools in classroom settings. Participants will gain practical skills in AI-enhanced teaching, learn to craft AI-assisted case studies, and _ develop competencies for facilitating engaging, AI-supported case discussions. The program is structured into four focused sessions, combining conceptual frameworks with experiential learning, and is delivered by experienced faculty members from SDMIMD.
Program Objectives

At the end of this program, participants will be able to:

  1. Understand the complementary relationship between human intelligence and AI, and apply this understanding to enrich classroom teaching effectiveness.
  2. Design AI-blended lesson plans and instructional strategies suitable for undergraduate and postgraduate classrooms.
  3. Develop high-quality, contextually relevant case studies with the assistance of AI tools, suitable for management and professional education.
  4. Facilitate structured, AI-supported case discussions that promote critical thinking and active student engagement.
  5. Build confidence and competence in adopting AI-enhanced pedagogical practices as part of a future-ready teaching approach.
Resource Persons
Dr. Sunil M.V., is a Faculty in the area of Systems and General Management with over two decades of experience. He has contributed to academia and research in his area of expertise. As the former coordinator for SDM RCMS at SDMIMD, he significantly advanced the PhD program and promoted a research-oriented culture.
 
Dr. Mamta Hegde has completed her post-graduation from Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalay, Indore. Doctor of Philosophy in Corporate Leadership from Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi. She is an alumnus of Indian Institute of management, Indore. Dr. Mamta Hegde has a considerable year of experience in corporate and near to two decades years of academic experience. She has worked with various prestigious management institutes.
Program Schedule
Time Details
9:30 am – 9:45 am Registration
9:45 am – 10:00 am Inauguration
10:00 am to 11:15 am
Session 1: Human Intelligence and
AI in Harmony –Foundations for
AI Enhanced Classroom Delivery
11:15 am to 11:45 am Tea / Group Photo Session
11:45 am to 12.45 pm
Session 2: Practical AI Toolkits for the Modern Classroom – Designing AIBlended Lessons and Assessments
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Lunch
2:00 pm – 3:15 pm
Session 3: AI as a Case Author – Crafting Powerful and Pedagogically Rich Case Studies Using AI
3:15 pm to 3:30 pm Tea Break
3:30 pm to 4:45 pm
Session 4: The Intelligent Case Room –
Facilitating AI Framework for Case Discussions for Deeper Student Engagement
4:45 pm to 5:00 pm Valedictory and Certificate Distribution
Who can attend?
Academicians, researchers, working professionals, and individuals with an interest in teaching and learning, particularly those keen on enriching experiences through the application of technology tools for teaching and learning.
Program Fee
Rs. 2000 (Rupees two thousand only) per participant. Please Note: 25% group discount for 3 or more participants from the same organisation/institution
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Payment Procedure
Option I: Online payment: https://www.sdmimd.ac.in/sdmpayment/
 
Option II: Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) favour of “Director, SDM Institute for Management Development”, payable at Mysore using the following account number:
 
The Federal Bank Ltd
Branch Mysore, Jayalakshmi Puram
Beneficiary: SDM Institute for Management Development
SB A/C: 16890100038823
IFSC Code: FDRL0001689
Quick Contact
Ms. Shrigouri Joshi
MDP/FDP Coordinator, SDMIMD
Mobile: 9590248222
Email: mdp@sdmimd.ac.in