Orientation Session Day 2

Embracing the Future of Learning: Study Anywhere, Anytime

Online Learning Advantages: Online learning offers advantages over traditional classroom settings, such as flexibility and the ability to learn anywhere and anytime.
Online Learning Best Practices: Rishabh discussed best practices for effective online learning, including how to navigate and maximize the benefits of the online learning environment.
Online Learning Experience: Online learning presents both challenges and opportunities for a positive learning experience, differing from traditional classroom settings.
Adapting to Online Learning: Online courses require different techniques than traditional classrooms, emphasizing active participation in online platforms and tools.
Overcoming Challenges of Online Learning: Addressing concerns about managing multiple courses and dedicating sufficient time to online learning.
Utilizing Available Resources: Leveraging online platforms and tools provided to enhance the online learning experience.
Time Commitment: 12-14 hours per week, approximately 2 hours per day.
Time Management Techniques: Create a structured calendar, utilize tools like Notion for organization.
Importance of Online Discussions: Batchmates are a valuable resource for information and support.
Course Participation: Students can participate in courses by posting comments in the discussion forum.
Time Management Technique: The “poch technique” suggests studying in 25-minute chunks followed by 5-minute breaks.
Course Content Structure: Courses are designed with bite-sized chunks to maintain student engagement.
Self-Discipline in Online Learning: Students need to be self-disciplined and create a structured calendar for themselves.
Utilizing Digital Tools for Note-Taking: Digital tools like Evernote can be used to take notes, track progress, and stay organized.
Importance of Self-Assessment: Students should act as their own teachers and regularly assess their progress.
Time Commitment: Online courses require self-motivation and discipline to manage time effectively, even with a relatively low weekly commitment.
Course Structure: Courses will be structured with specific modules and assignments, providing clear objectives and deadlines.
Importance of Timeliness: Meeting deadlines is crucial as extensions are generally not granted, emphasizing the value of time management.
Online Course Advantages and Disadvantages: Online courses offer flexibility but require a dedicated study space free from distractions.
Importance of Study Space: Establishing a consistent study space at home is crucial for online courses.
Onboarding and Support: An onboarding course will address frequently asked questions and provide guidance on registration and platform usage.
Course Structure: A completely online course with recorded lessons released in a structured, staggered manner over weeks or couple of weeks.
Learning Process: Students are expected to finish and learn the reading material and watch the video or follow the faculty’s instructions.
Course Content: Management education differs from engineering, science, math, and physics in its approach to content delivery.
Management Education Nature: Vocational and applied, with courses varying in the level of required learning and the existence of definitive answers.
Course Content Variety: Ranges from courses with right answers (e.g., statistics, accounting) to those with multiple perspectives (e.g., entrepreneurship, marketing).
Dynamic Nature of Management: An evolving field with no fixed rules, requiring critical thinking, engagement with others, and adaptability to new developments.
Dynamic Nature of Commerce: Commerce is a constantly evolving entity where success is not guaranteed even for those with significant resources.
Importance of Management Education: Management education provides a foundation of knowledge and frameworks, such as the four Ps of marketing, that can guide decision-making in business.
Role of Empirical Evidence: Management education is based on cumulative learning and empirical observations, providing insights into the causality behind business actions.
Company Structure: Companies are divided into various departments like marketing, finance, operations, and branding, each with specific roles.
Understanding Marketing: Marketing involves understanding frameworks, examples, advertisements, and strategies used by companies to engage with customers.
Importance of Trust in Business: Trust is crucial for businesses, built through customer engagement and experiences, and is a key aspect of branding.
Engaging with the Course Material: Relate the course material to real-world scenarios, such as comparing marketing strategies of different businesses.
Encouraging Critical Thinking: Ask questions about the impact of new entrants like Zepto on established players like Big Basket, prompting students to analyze and discuss business strategies.
Learning from Peers: Emphasize the value of peer-to-peer learning by encouraging students to engage in discussions and share their thoughts and insights.