Use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Higher Education as a tool for learning.
Learning is a never ending process and so is the adaptation of teaching process using technological tools. In past we have been using teaching Aids like smart board,projectors etc. to provide interactive learning.
But the technology is changing around us, thre are many tools available in the market which can be used to share and spread knowledge.
Among the many, online learning or e-learning has become very popular and widely acceptable for the higher learning methodologies, because it provides one major benefit is that you can learn from anywhere at anytime.
Government of India has taken initiative by launching SWAYAM ( a portal from where you can learn many subjects and also acquire certificates).
Courses delivered through SWAYAM are available free of cost to the learners, however learners wanting a SWAYAM certificate should register for the final proctored exams that come at a fee and attend in-person at designated centres on specified dates.
References:
https://swayam.gov.in/
Learning is a never ending process and so is the adaptation of teaching process using technological tools. In past we have been using teaching Aids like smart board,projectors etc. to provide interactive learning.
But the technology is changing around us, thre are many tools available in the market which can be used to share and spread knowledge.
Among the many, online learning or e-learning has become very popular and widely acceptable for the higher learning methodologies, because it provides one major benefit is that you can learn from anywhere at anytime.
Government of India has taken initiative by launching SWAYAM ( a portal from where you can learn many subjects and also acquire certificates).
In order to ensure that best quality content is produced and delivered, nine National Coordinators have been appointed. They are:
- AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education) for self-paced and international courses
- NPTEL (National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning) for Engineering
- UGC (University Grants Commission) for non technical post-graduation education
- CEC (Consortium for Educational Communication) for under-graduate education
- NCERT (National Council of Educational Research and Training) for school education
- NIOS (National Institute of Open Schooling) for school education
- IGNOU (Indira Gandhi National Open University) for out-of-school students
- IIMB (Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore) for management studies
- NITTTR (National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research) for Teacher Training programme
Courses delivered through SWAYAM are available free of cost to the learners, however learners wanting a SWAYAM certificate should register for the final proctored exams that come at a fee and attend in-person at designated centres on specified dates.
References:
https://swayam.gov.in/
