The Department of Computer Science and Technology, Manav Rachna University conducted a series of day-long online hands-on Training on ‘Machine Learning with Python’, ‘Construct2’ and ‘Figma: the collaborative interface design tool’, for the teachers of Manav Rachna Schools from 26th May – 29th May 2021. The training was organized by Dr. Parneeta Dhaliwal, Head, Research Cluster of Computing, MRU to impart the latest technical knowledge to the school teachers and bring them at-par with the industry needs. 

The resource person for session on ‘Machine Learning with Python’ conducted on 26th May, 2021 was Ms. Gunjan Chandwani, Assistant Prof., MRU.  She gave an insight on the importance of Machine Learning and its various application areas. Ms. Gunjan practically covered data Python libraries used in Machine Learning-Numpy, Matplotlib, SciPy and file handling in Python.

The resource person for ‘Construct2’ on 27th March, 2021 was Mr. Ankur Kumar Aggarwal, Assistant Professor, MRU. He gave overview of Construct2 tool features that were quick and easy to understand, powerful event system, rich set of behaviors, Instant preview in browser and debugging.

He discussed the project development by creating multiple layouts of user interface, adding various assets as player, enemies, collection objects and showed how to add animation to various assets as Sprite. Custom mouse and menu layout were created and music, sounds of collection of objects were demonstrated in 2D game development.  

The resource person for “Figma” training conducted on 29th May,2021, was Mrs. Priyanka Gupta, Assistant Prof., MRU. During the training, she gave an insight on the importance of Figma over various other designing tools and its various application areas. She also discussed the tool in depth and the various ways of designing using Figma. Simultaneous practice with the trainer created the session more interactive. 

30 teachers from various MRIS schools attended the training. The training proved to be highly informative and interactive and all the doubts were clarified with practical implementation. The attendees appreciated the efforts made by the resource persons.