Engineering education in India - the role of ICT.
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| Title: | Engineering education in India - the role of ICT. |
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| Authors: | Bhattacharya, Bani1 (AUTHOR) banib@cet.iitkgp.ernet.in |
| Source: | Innovations in Education & Teaching International. May2008, Vol. 45 Issue 2, p93-101. 9p. |
| Subject Terms: | *Learning, *Educational technology, *Computer assisted instruction, *Student-centered learning, *Activity programs in education, *Instructional materials centers, Communication & technology, Multimedia computer applications |
| Geographic Terms: | India |
| Abstract: | Engineering education in India has witnessed a major change over the past few years. Substantial increase in the demand for high-quality education has led to the adoption of Information and Communication Technologies for extending the outreach of education. This paper presents a review of some of these technology-enhanced initiatives already taken up by the government of India, as well as by some of the leading institutions in the country. Important developments include the National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL), the use of an educational satellite called the EDUSAT and various other approaches such as the use of 'virtual classrooms' and 'virtual laboratories'. The paper goes on to discuss some of the problem areas in the present mode of dissemination and deployment; some possible future trends and modalities are also outlined. These include blending collaborative learning with interactive technology-enhanced learning initiatives and finding ways of providing support for learners' queries. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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