1. Title of the Programme
National Seminar on “Empowering Differently Abled Children: Innovative Teaching Methods and Technological Solutions”
2. Organising Institution
Government College of Teacher Education (GCTE), Thycaud, Thiruvananthapuram
(Conducted in collaboration with IQAC & DCE, Kerala)
3. Date and Venue
Date: 7th January 2026 (Wednesday)
Venue: Technology Room, GCTE, Thycaud, Thiruvananthapuram
4. NSS Training College, Ottapalam Participation (Extension Work)
As part of the institutional extension activities of NSS Training College, Ottapalam, Dr. K. S. Sajan, Assistant Professor, participated in the above National Seminar as a Resource Person. This academic engagement reflected the college’s commitment towards community outreach and professional contribution in the area of inclusive education.
5. Details of Resource Person
Name: Dr. K. S. Sajan
Designation: Assistant Professor
Institution: NSS Training College, Ottapalam
Role: Resource Person (4th Session)
6. Session Details
Session: 4th Session
Time: 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM (as per programme schedule)
Topic Delivered:
“Modern Smart AI Assistive Technologies for Inclusive Education and Daily Life”
7. Highlights of the Session
Dr. K. S. Sajan delivered an informative and practice-oriented session focusing on:
Importance of AI-based assistive technologies for differently abled learners
Smart tools that support:
learning inclusion
communication
classroom participation
daily functioning and independent living
Role of teacher educators in integrating:
assistive apps and AI tools
techno-pedagogical practices
inclusive classroom strategies
Need to promote technology-supported inclusive practices in teacher education institutions
The session helped participants understand how modern assistive technologies can reduce learning barriers and improve educational access for children with disabilities.
8. Academic and Extension Significance
This participation served as an important extension contribution of NSS Training College, Ottapalam by:
disseminating institutional expertise beyond campus
supporting professional development of teacher educators and research scholars
strengthening inclusive education practices through technology awareness
promoting socially relevant outreach aligned with teacher education goals
9. Outcome of Participation
Strengthened academic collaboration with Government College of Teacher Education, Thycaud
Enhanced visibility of NSS Training College, Ottapalam as a contributor in inclusive education and AI-supported teaching
Benefited educators and scholars through updated knowledge on assistive technology tools and inclusive strategies
10. Conclusion
The participation of Dr. K. S. Sajan as a Resource Person in the National Seminar conducted by GCTE Thycaud on 7th January 2026 is a noteworthy extension activity of NSS Training College, Ottapalam. The session on AI assistive technologies for inclusive education contributed meaningfully to the seminar objectives and supported the broader mission of inclusive and technology-enabled education.