Centre for Technology Enabled Learning (CTEL)
Head CTEL: Dr Adi Sankara PERUMAN OSK, Associate Professor
The Centre for Technology Enabled Learning (CTEL) emerges as a visionary initiative at the Mahatma Gandhi Institute (MGI) and the Rabindranath Tagore Institute (RTI). Set up in November 2024, CTEL represents the Institutes' commitment to shaping the future of education through inclusive, accessible, and innovative digital practices.
The Centre operates under the guidance of its Technology Enabled Learning (TEL) Policy and corresponding Action Plan 2023-2026. A CTEL Steering Committee has been constituted to provide overall direction, while the Technical Committee is composed of representatives from the five Tertiary Schools, RTI, and the IT Unit.
The Centre aims to:
- Harmonize the integration of Technology Enabled Learning (TEL) across academic programmes.
- Enhance access, equity, and quality in teaching and learning.
- Foster lifelong learning, research excellence, and international recognition.
- Support the transition towards digital pedagogy, AI-informed instruction, and modular online learning frameworks such as MOOCs and OERs.
Activities of CTEL:
- February 10 2025, Lecture on “The use and practicality of Technology in Modern Teaching” by Professor B Balasubrahmaniyan from Wesleyan University, Connecticut, USA
- July 2025, OER Peer Review Exercise for Uploading Open Educational Resources (OERs) to the National OER Repository of Mauritius"
- July 21 2025, Lecture by eminent Professor Zoe Sherinian, Oklahoma University, Norman, Oklahoma City, USA entitled “Technological Innovations for Teaching Music Online: Challenges and Best Practices”
- June 2025, Training on Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) for MGI Academics.
- September 16 2025 to February 2026, Capacity Building ‘Developing Blended Learning Courses’ (DBLC) for MGI Academic staff
- April 02 and 03 2026, Two-day Workshop on Artificial Intelligence (AI) titled “ The Use of AI in Teaching and Learning” at the MGI. Hon Kaviraj Sukon, Minister of Tertiary Education, Science and Research was the Chief Guest.
- June 22 to 30 2026, 6-day AI workshop for Administrative staff titled “Artificial Intelligence in Administration: Enhancing Efficiency, Productivity and Administrative Excellence”.
- September 10 2026, Academic Colloquium on “Artificial Intelligence and Socio-Emotional Intelligence: Transforming Teaching, Learning and Leadership in Higher Education”. Award Certificate for AI workshop for MGI & RTI Administrative Staff. Chief Guest Hon Minister of Tertiary Education, Science and Research Dr Kaviraj Sharma Sukon.
The establishment of CTEL is both a strategic imperative and a visionary commitment. It reflects the determination of MGI and RTI to adapt, lead, and inspire in a digitally dominated world. As the TEL Policy is implemented and further enriched by active stakeholder participation, CTEL will stand as the cornerstone of Mauritius’ educational evolution, anchored in heritage, driven by innovation, and dedicated to excellence.
