Date: December 4, 2012 By: Editor Suvapriya Chatterjee, The University of Burdwan, West Bengal, India Abstract In the last two years or so Facebook has become a favourite destination for people from all walks of life. This networking site started its journey in 2004[i] to foster social interaction and grew rapidly in prevalence and popularity as an all-pervasive medium…
Date: December 4, 2012 By: Editor Sujit Pal, Education Directorate, Higher Education Department, Govt. of West Bengal, India Sibananda Sana, Govt.Training College, Hooghly, West Bengal, India Asis Kumar Ghosh,Education Directorate, Higher Education Department, Govt. of West Bengal, India Abstract The present Study deals with the influence of Interactive Multimedia Courseware on the achievement in Physical Science of Class-VIII…
Date: December 6, 2012 By: Editor Charles Ngiewih Teke, University of Munich, Germany Abstract This paper examines the digitalization of teaching, learning and research content in Cameroon’s higher education, paying distinctive attention to the construction of a course site on Critical Theory and Practical Criticism in literary studies which would enhance flexible online and offline activities. The inadequacy…
Date: December 6, 2012 By: Editor Tarun Tapas Mukherjee, Bhatter College, Dantan, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, India Abstract The advent and introduction of digital technology has created a challenging situation for all and slowly but steadily we are experiencing its immense impact on education. In the wake of this digital revolution, we witness the rise of a converged…
Date: December 6, 2012 By: Editor Manali Jain,Gauhati University, Assam, India Abstract Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in higher education can revolutionise the education sector in India, thereby making its impact felt in other areas like governance, economy and administration. The National Mission on Education through Information and Communication Technology (NME-ICT), launched in 2009 by the Central government,…
Date: December 6, 2012 By: Editor A. Linda Primlyn, Scott Christian College, Nagercoil, India Abstract This paper examines the use of autonomous learning through technology in the language classroom. In the classrooms, learners should be equipped with the tools for their own learning, while the teacher guides and provides support. Listening, speaking, comprehension projects which could be…
Date: December 6, 2012 By: Editor Abhijit Mitra, Bhairab Ganguly College, Belgharia, Kolkata Abstract Mobile technology has opened various avenues for education. M-learning is a new way of learning, in which mobile devices including handheld tablets, PDA, mobile phones, symbian and smart phones are used for teaching-learning purposes. It makes learning portable, spontaneous, effective and exciting. We can…
Date: December 6, 2012 By: Editor Anupama Singh, Sibpur Ambika Hindi High School, Howrah, India Abstract The introduction of ICT in the last two decades or so in India has brought about enormous changes in every sphere of life and especially in the field of education. This new digital technology has become inevitable and essential and it promises…
Date: December 6, 2012 By: Editor Rumpa Das, Mahestala College, West Bengal, India Abstract Acknowledging education as a tool for social change necessitates incorporating changes in the methods of dissemination of knowledge to synchronise with emerging trends in all sectors of life. According to a World Bank report, disparities in the levels of ICT readiness and use could…
Date: December 6, 2012 By: Editor Mohammad Shaheer Siddiqui,Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan, India Abstract Three discoveries of man gave revolutionary dimension to human race viz. fire, wheel and language but fourth one has changed the global face i.e. ICT. No doubt ICT played much important part in almost all the arenas for national development but its role in education should…