BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:IEEE vTools.Events//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Asia/Kolkata BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:19451014T230000 TZOFFSETFROM:+0630 TZOFFSETTO:+0530 TZNAME:IST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20240806T174153Z UID:AB49AF2F-A7A0-4683-9872-5B4ADDA5A121 DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20240802T170000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20240802T200000 DESCRIPTION:The IEEE SIGHT affinity group of the IEEE Student Branch at Jay pee University of Information Technology (JUIT) with collaboration with IE EE Delhi Section recently organised an engaging event titled "Insight for Sight”\, that commenced with an endearing Introduction ceremony. Dr. Dek sha Hooda\, graced the occasion\, infusing the event with prestige and set ting the stage for an enriching experience.\n\nOn August 2\, 2024\, the "I nsight for Sight" podcast hosted a special episode titled "Encouraging Wil lpower in Students for Academic Challenges." This episode featured an insi ghtful discussion led by Dr. Diksha Hooda from our university and was host ed by Satwik Pandey\, a third-year CSE student. The session aimed to explo re strategies for fostering willpower and resilience in students to help t hem overcome academic challenges.\n\nHost and Key Speaker\n\nHost: Satvik Pandey - Third-Year CSE Student at [Jaypee University of Information Techn ology]\n\n● Satwik Pandey expertly moderated the discussion\, guiding th e conversation and posing thoughtful questions to the guest speaker. His u nderstanding of the topic and ability to relate to the student audience ad ded significant value to the event.\n\nKey Speaker: Dr. Diksha Hooda\n\n ● Dr. Deksha provided an in-depth look at the role of willpower in acade mic success. Drawing from both research and personal experience\, Dr. Diks ha shared valuable insights on how students can develop and strengthen the ir willpower to enhance their academic performance.\n\nKey Topics Discusse d\n\nUnderstanding Willpower\n\n● Definition and Importance: Willpower w as defined as the ability to resist short-term temptations to achieve long -term goals. Dr. Diksha emphasised that strong willpower is crucial for ac ademic success\, noting that students with greater self-control are more l ikely to excel in their studies.\n\n● Psychological Basis: Dr. Diksha ex plained that willpower is like a muscle that can be strengthened over time with practice and positive reinforcement.\n\nStrategies for Encouraging W illpower\n\n● Setting Clear Goals: Dr. Diksha discussed the importance o f setting specific\, measurable\, and attainable goals. Breaking down larg e tasks into smaller\, manageable steps helps students avoid feeling overw helmed and stay on track.\n\n● Positive Reinforcement: Using positive fe edback and rewards for effort and achievement can boost students' confiden ce and motivation\, according to Dr. Diksha.\n\n● Mindfulness and Stress Management: Techniques such as mindfulness meditation\, deep breathing ex ercises\, and regular physical activity were recommended to help students manage stress and maintain focus.\n\nRole of Educators\n\n● Creating a S upportive Environment: Dr. Diksha emphasised the importance of educators a nd parents creating an environment that supports learning and resilience. Providing resources\, offering encouragement\, and modelling positive beha viours were highlighted as key elements.\n\n● Encouraging a Growth Minds et: Dr. Diksha stressed that emphasising the value of effort over innate a bility helps students understand that intelligence and skills can be devel oped through hard work and perseverance.\n\nPeer Support and Collaboration \n\n● Peer Mentoring Programs: The benefits of peer mentoring programs\, where older students provide guidance and support to younger students\, a nd how teachers can also help students by their personal networks were dis cussed.\n\n● Collaborative Learning: Group projects and study groups wer e suggested as ways to build a sense of community and shared responsibilit y among students.\n\nAudience Engagement\n\nThe podcast episode included a Q&A session where listeners were allowed to ask questions by raising thei r hand. Topics raised by the audience included dealing with procrastinatio n\, balancing academic and extracurricular activities\, and finding motiva tion during challenging times.It also included a rapid fire round in which questions about her college journey were included . Dr. Diksha provided t houghtful responses and additional resources for further support.\n\nConcl usion\n\nThe "Insight for Sight" podcast episode on encouraging willpower in students for academic challenges was a comprehensive and insightful dis cussion. Led by Dr. Diksha Hooda \, the event highlighted the importance o f willpower in academic success and provided practical strategies for stud ents\, educators\, and parents to foster resilience and motivation. By imp lementing these strategies\, students can better navigate the challenges o f their academic journeys and achieve their full potential.\n\nSpeaker(s): Dr. Diksha Hooda\n\nRoom: CR-8\, Jaypee University Of Information Technol ogy\, Solan\, Himachal Pradesh\, India\, 173234 LOCATION:Room: CR-8\, Jaypee University Of Information Technology\, Solan\, Himachal Pradesh\, India\, 173234 ORGANIZER:ieeesight@juitsolan.in SEQUENCE:38 SUMMARY:Insight For Sight URL;VALUE=URI:https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/429618 X-ALT-DESC:Description: <br /><p dir="ltr">The IEEE SIGHT affinity group of the IEEE Student Branch at Jaypee University of Information Technology (J UIT) with collaboration with IEEE Delhi Section recently organised an enga ging event titled "Insight for Sight&rdquo\;\, that commenced with an ende aring Introduction ceremony. Dr. Deksha Hooda\, graced the occasion\, infu sing the event with prestige and setting the stage for an enriching experi ence.</p>\n<p dir="ltr"><img style="display: block\; margin-left: auto\; m argin-right: auto\;" src="https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4n XdmPrGLcZakWkwnwWMk7XMfs28zN7-BWX-xIT_rA-C9r0xZCnv56cE1Q1keDaQnRAEQO8VQdsW OEpIsPa4mtzpULEod_jWivpvvD5bNelt3LkCqclWjs2owouZoNyHqYiEWeHEpDJt9xrzi_GqcN zoaGDq1?key=eCaxMAuukY7bFmVw8zTnTg" width="523" height="522"></p>\n<p dir= "ltr">On August 2\, 2024\, the "Insight for Sight" podcast hosted a specia l episode titled "Encouraging Willpower in Students for Academic Challenge s." This episode featured an insightful discussion led by Dr. Diksha Hooda from our university and was hosted by Satwik Pandey\, a third-year CSE st udent. The session aimed to explore strategies for fostering willpower and resilience in students to help them overcome academic challenges.&nbsp\;< /p>\n<p dir="ltr">Host and Key Speaker&nbsp\;</p>\n<p dir="ltr">Host: Satv ik Pandey - Third-Year CSE Student at [Jaypee University of Information Te chnology]&nbsp\;</p>\n<p dir="ltr">● Satwik Pandey expertly moderated th e discussion\, guiding the conversation and posing thoughtful questions to the guest speaker. His understanding of the topic and ability to relate t o the student audience added significant value to the event.&nbsp\;</p>\n< p dir="ltr">Key Speaker: Dr. Diksha Hooda&nbsp\;</p>\n<p dir="ltr">● Dr. Deksha provided an in-depth look at the role of willpower in academic suc cess. Drawing from both research and personal experience\, Dr. Diksha shar ed valuable insights on how students can develop and strengthen their will power to enhance their academic performance.&nbsp\;</p>\n<p dir="ltr">Key Topics Discussed&nbsp\;</p>\n<p dir="ltr">Understanding Willpower&nbsp\;</ p>\n<p dir="ltr">● Definition and Importance: Willpower was defined as t he ability to resist short-term temptations to achieve long-term goals. Dr . Diksha emphasised that strong willpower is crucial for academic success\ , noting that students with greater self-control are more likely to excel in their studies.&nbsp\;</p>\n<p dir="ltr">● Psychological Basis: Dr. Di ksha explained that willpower is like a muscle that can be strengthened ov er time with practice and positive reinforcement.&nbsp\;</p>\n<p dir="ltr" >Strategies for Encouraging Willpower&nbsp\;</p>\n<p dir="ltr">● Setting Clear Goals: Dr. Diksha discussed the importance of setting specific\, me asurable\, and attainable goals. Breaking down large tasks into smaller\, manageable steps helps students avoid feeling overwhelmed and stay on trac k.&nbsp\;</p>\n<p dir="ltr">● Positive Reinforcement: Using positive fee dback and rewards for effort and achievement can boost students' confidenc e and motivation\, according to Dr. Diksha.</p>\n<p dir="ltr">● Mindfuln ess and Stress Management: Techniques such as mindfulness meditation\, dee p breathing exercises\, and regular physical activity were recommended to help students manage stress and maintain focus.&nbsp\;</p>\n<p dir="ltr">< img src="https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXc6aJa8SD4oFYFGNJ 4KVFcwJ-ct3zIwF5oX88Ecjdt9EetecLDgoUlqt9lZ8Rafq7gUZGDcgx_1EYGo88s79ky1ZCiP pkXB_uH1BP8OqlwnIXLh5mHnEQx3Mo0c3ut88uY4aSQ1BVsFrxCeW29kpMFbPLD4?key=eCaxM AuukY7bFmVw8zTnTg" width="602" height="601"><br><br>Role of Educators&nbsp \;</p>\n<p dir="ltr">● Creating a Supportive Environment: Dr. Diksha emp hasised the importance of educators and parents creating an environment th at supports learning and resilience. Providing resources\, offering encour agement\, and modelling positive behaviours were highlighted as key elemen ts.&nbsp\;</p>\n<p dir="ltr">● Encouraging a Growth Mindset: Dr. Diksha stressed that emphasising the value of effort over innate ability helps st udents understand that intelligence and skills can be developed through ha rd work and perseverance.</p>\n<p dir="ltr">Peer Support and Collaboration &nbsp\;</p>\n<p dir="ltr">● Peer Mentoring Programs: The benefits of pee r mentoring programs\, where older students provide guidance and support t o younger students\, and how teachers can also help students by their pers onal networks were discussed.&nbsp\;</p>\n<p dir="ltr">● Collaborative L earning: Group projects and study groups were suggested as ways to build a sense of community and shared responsibility among students.&nbsp\;</p>\n <p dir="ltr">Audience Engagement&nbsp\;</p>\n<p dir="ltr">The podcast epis ode included a Q&amp\;A session where listeners were allowed to ask questi ons by raising their hand. Topics raised by the audience included dealing with procrastination\, balancing academic and extracurricular activities\, and finding motivation during challenging times.It also included a rapid fire round in which questions about her college journey were included . Dr . Diksha provided thoughtful responses and additional resources for furthe r support.&nbsp\;</p>\n<p dir="ltr">Conclusion&nbsp\;</p>\n<p dir="ltr">Th e "Insight for Sight" podcast episode on encouraging willpower in students for academic challenges was a comprehensive and insightful discussion. Le d by Dr. Diksha Hooda \, the event highlighted the importance of willpower in academic success and provided practical strategies for students\, educ ators\, and parents to foster resilience and motivation. By implementing t hese strategies\, students can better navigate the challenges of their aca demic journeys and achieve their full potential.</p> END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR