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Faculty members and academic content creators explored the practical use of artificial intelligence for developing self-learning materials during a day-long capacity development workshop jointly organised by Sreenarayanaguru Open University (SGOU) and the Commonwealth Educational Media Centre for Asia (COL-CEMCA).

"AI and Digital Tools for Self-Learning Material Preparation"

, brought together university faculty members, content production professionals and academic administrators to understand how generative AI can transform the creation of educational resources. The programme was conducted in the presence of the Vice-Chancellor of Sreenarayanaguru Open University, who interacted with participants and emphasised the importance of embracing emerging technologies to strengthen open and distance education.

, Dean of Mathrubhumi Media School, served as the resource person for the workshop. Drawing upon more than three decades of experience in mainstream journalism, media education and digital innovation, he demonstrated how artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping educational content production and how educators can integrate these technologies into their daily academic workflows.

Unlike conventional seminars centred on presentations, the programme adopted a hands-on approach. Participants worked directly with AI-powered applications, learning by creating real educational content rather than merely discussing the technology. The focus was on helping faculty members develop practical skills that could be immediately applied while designing self-learning materials for students.

A major highlight of the workshop was an intensive practical session on 

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Faculty members learned how to structure scripts specifically for AI presenters, select suitable digital avatars, customise voice options, synchronise visual elements and generate polished educational videos capable of supporting distance learners. The sessions also demonstrated methods for improving learner engagement through visually rich multimedia content while maintaining academic accuracy.

The training further explored how AI-generated presenters could complement traditional teaching methods by creating multilingual learning resources, orientation videos and supplementary instructional material. Participants experimented with producing sample content using their own academic subjects, giving them firsthand experience of the technology's capabilities and limitations.

Beyond HeyGen, the workshop introduced several digital tools that can simplify content development, including AI-assisted writing, image generation, presentation design and workflow automation. Discussions focused on selecting the right tools for different stages of instructional design while ensuring that educators retain complete control over academic quality and pedagogical objectives.

Ethical use of artificial intelligence formed an important component of the programme. Participants examined issues relating to transparency, accuracy, copyright, plagiarism and responsible use of AI-generated content in higher education. The sessions stressed that AI should serve as an assistant to educators rather than a replacement for human expertise, academic judgement and critical thinking.

Interactive discussions enabled faculty members to share the challenges they encounter while preparing self-learning materials, particularly in open and distance learning environments where engaging multimedia resources play a crucial role in improving learner outcomes. The practical demonstrations illustrated how AI can significantly reduce production time while allowing educators to devote greater attention to curriculum design and learner support.

The Vice-Chancellor appreciated the collaborative initiative between SGOU and COL-CEMCA, noting that digital transformation is becoming increasingly important for universities delivering flexible and technology-enabled education. He encouraged faculty members to continue exploring innovative tools that enhance accessibility, inclusivity and the overall quality of learning experiences.

Participants responded enthusiastically to the workshop's practical format, with many expressing confidence in using AI-assisted platforms to create instructional videos and digital learning resources for future courses. The opportunity to build content during the training itself helped demystify AI and demonstrated that educators need not possess advanced technical expertise to benefit from these emerging technologies.

As higher education institutions continue to modernise teaching and learning practices, initiatives such as this capacity development workshop highlight the growing role of artificial intelligence in academic content creation. By combining pedagogical expertise with practical AI applications like HeyGen, universities are preparing educators to produce engaging, scalable and learner-centred educational resources suited to the evolving needs of digital education.

The workshop concluded with participants developing prototype AI-assisted learning content, reinforcing the message that the future of self-learning material preparation lies not in replacing educators with technology, but in empowering them with intelligent tools that enhance creativity, productivity and educational impact.

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