Technology is omnipotent, omniscient and omnipresent. It is central to many sectors of society and its integration into education process has great promise for teaching and learning. Education process in a technology enhanced environment is stimulating and engaging. Various forms of technology mediated educational process in India are described here. Also included here some of IT and ICT initiatives taken by Indian Government. Though some ethical questions and issues are also arising yet one can expect efficiency and effectiveness in country's education system. India would be faster with the use of technology in educational edifice.
Dr. P. Satyanarayana is a senior educational consultant.. He is associated with planning and founding Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University and Indira Gandhi National Open University. He has participated in many national and international seminars and conferences and contributed to several journals on different dimensions of social sciences. He has published a number of books on open distance education. Currently he is Overseas Educational Consultant to OKOS Communication Systems in the USA.
Dr. Lakshmi Mantha teaches English at Osmania University College of Engineering. She is a certified NLP trainer and specialist in Business Communication through distance mode and communication consultant to several organisations, she has participated in national and international seminars, workshops and conferences; contributed to journals on different dimensions of Open Learning. She has published books on different aspects of open distance education.
Dr. Mrs. C. Sesharatnam is a former Joint Director of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University. She has worked in the areas of student support, staff development, women’s development, course development, etc. She has attended national and international seminars, discussions and conferences and regularly contributes to journals on social development. She has a number of books to her credit. She received Best Teacher Award in the year 2002 from A.P. Government.
1. Technology and Education
2. Technology in Indian Education
3. Distance Education
4. Digital Education
5. Digital Initiatives in Higher Education
6. Computer Education
7. Online Education
8. Electronic Learning
9. Mobile Learning
10. Blended Learning
11. Open Educational Resources
12. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)
13. Study Webs of Active-learning for Young Aspiring Minds (SWAYAM)
14. Interactive Multimedia
15. E-Books and E-Journals
Appendix: Apex Educational Bodies in India
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