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Facebook as a Tool in Higher Education and the Gender Issue: a Survey among Students in Bankura

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…

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Influence of Interactive Multimedia Courseware: a Case Study among the Students of Physical Science of Class VIII

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…

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Digitalizing Learning Contents in Cameroon’s Higher Education: Toward Standardizing a Critical Theory Course Site in the University of Yaounde I

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…

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Online Research Methodology: Using the Internet and the Web for Research and Publication

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…

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ICT as an Aid in Teaching English Literature and Bridging the Digital Divide

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,…

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Fostering Autonomous Learning through Technology in the Language Classroom

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…

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Mobile Communication Devices as a Tool of Educational Process: a Brief Reference to Indian Scenario

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…

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The Advent of ICT in Higher Education and Its Implications

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…

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Virtual Effects with Virtuous Personality: A Sufi Approach to the Ethical Aspects of ICT in Education

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…

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