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Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

By Dr. Somu Singh, Dr. Pankaj Singh   |   Banaras Hindu University
Learners enrolled: 374
पाठ्यक्रम के बारे में (ABOUT THE COURSE):
यह पाठ्यक्रम सूचना और संचार प्रौद्योगिकी (ICT) की अवधारणा और इसके घटकों तथा विशेष रूप से शिक्षा में ICT के उपयोग की समझ विकसित करेगा। यह पाठ्यक्रम इंटरनेट सहित प्रौद्योगिकी के लाभों और खतरों को समझने में भी मदद करेगा। यह पाठ्यक्रम सेवा-पूर्व शिक्षकों (बी.एड.-दो वर्ष, चार वर्षीय एकीकृत बी.एड. के विद्यार्थियों), सेवा-पूर्व अध्यापक शिक्षकों (एम. एड. विद्यार्थियों) तथा उच्च शिक्षा संस्थानों के स्नातक तथा परास्नातक स्तर के विभिन्न पाठ्यक्रमों में नामांकित विद्यार्थियों को शिक्षण-अधिगम प्रक्रिया में सूचना और संचार प्रौद्योगिकी (ICT) को अंगीकृत करने के तरीकों  की समझ विकसित करेगा। विद्यार्थी शिक्षण, अधिगम, मूल्यांकन, अनुसंधान और शैक्षिक प्रशासन में महत्वपूर्ण ICT उपकरणों के उपयोग को समझने में सक्षम होंगे।
The course will develop an understanding of the concept of information and communication technology (ICT) and its components and the use of ICT in education, especially in the classroom. This course will also help to understand the advantages and dangers of technology, including the Internet. This course will give pre-service teachers, pre-service teacher educators, and higher education students an understanding of how to integrate information and communication technology (ICT) into the teaching-learning process. Learners will be able to understand the use of important ICT tools in teaching, learning, assessment, research, and educational administration.

INTENDED AUDIENCE:  बी.एड.(दो वर्ष)एकीकृत बी.एड.(चार वर्षीय), एम.एड. विद्यार्थी  तथा उच्च शिक्षा संस्थानों के स्नातक तथा परास्नातक स्तर के विभिन्न पाठ्यक्रमों में नामांकित विद्यार्थी 
Any UG (B.A./B.Sc./B.Com./Others), PG (M.A./M.Sc./M.Com./Others), B.Ed., M.Ed., and Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP) student

PREREQUISITES: 12th (Intermediate)
Summary
Course Status : Upcoming
Course Type : Core
Language for course content : English
Duration : 8 weeks
Category :
  • Teacher Education
Credit Points : 2
Level : Undergraduate
Start Date : 18 Aug 2025
End Date : 10 Oct 2025
Enrollment Ends : 18 Aug 2025
Exam Registration Ends : 29 Aug 2025
Exam Date : 24 Oct 2025 IST
NCrF Level   : 4.5 — 6.0

Note: This exam date is subject to change based on seat availability. You can check final exam date on your hall ticket.


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Course layout

Week 1:
1). Computer: meaning, components, types
2). Concept of information and communication technology (ICT) and its types
3). Role of ICT in teaching, learning, and assessment
4). Role of ICT in research, publication, and educational administration
5). Technology & engagement: Internet, collaborative learning
Week 2:
6). System approach in instructional design: meaning and uses
7). ADDIE Model of development of Instructional design
8). ASSURE Model of development of Instructional design
9). Dick and Carey Model of development of Instructional design
10). Flanders Interaction Analysis Category System
11). Challenges of Integrating ICT in Education
Week 3:
12). E learning: concepts, methods, and media
13). Smart classroom: Key components
14). Smart classroom: educational benefits and Key challenges
15). Understanding assistive technologies for an inclusive classroom- Part 1
16). Understanding assistive technologies for an inclusive classroom- Part 2
Week 4:
17). How to create and use a document 
18). How to create and use a presentation 
19). How to create and use the spreadsheet
20). Open Education Resources (OER): Concept and its use
21). ICT for teaching-learning materials development 
Week 5:
22). Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Education 
23). Important AI Tools for Teachers
24). Augmented reality and virtual reality 
25). Gamification of education
26). Cloud computing and Internet of Things
Week 6:
27). Ethical issues & safety in ICT (cyberbullying, data protection etc.)
28). Observing netiquette 
29). TPACK: Concept and its use
30). Technology Integration Mix (TIM): Concept and its use
31). Implications of learning theories in ICT in Education
Week 7:
32). ICT for assessment of learning 
33). ICT for assessment for learning
34). ICT Application for continuous and comprehensive evaluation (CCE)
35). Electronic assessment portfolio: concept, types, tools
36). Online assignment tools: rubrics, puzzle maker, test generator, etc.- Part 1
37). Online assignment tools: rubrics, puzzle maker, test generator, etc.- Part 2
Week 8:
38). Big data analytics: concept 
39). Machine learning
40). Learning Management System: Concept and its use
41). Teacher professional network 
42). Use of social media in education

Books and references

1. Brooks-Young, 2010. Teaching with the Tools Kids Really Use: Learning with Web and Mobile Technologies. Published by Corwin, A Sage Company.
2. Oppenheimer, 2004The Flickering Mind: Saving Education from the False Promise of Technology. Published by Random House.
3. Bauerlein, 2009. The Dumbest Generation: How the Digital Age Stupefies Young Americans and Jeopardizes Our Future (Or, Don’t Trust Anyone Under 30). Published by Penguin Group.
4. Benkler, Y. (2006). The wealth of networks: How social production transforms markets and freedom. Yale University Press.
5. MHRD. (2012). National policy on information and communication technology (ICT) in school education. MHRD, Government of India.
6. Sinha, P.K.: Computer fundamental 
7. Rajaraman, V.: Fundamentals of Computers. Prentice Hall of India, 2003. B.Ed. Curriculum/FOE/2019 RAc/Mtg/AC-Next/Fy-Education/24.12.18/2865 dt.17.05.2019) -56
8. Brow, J.W., Lewis, R.B.: Audio-Visual Instructional Technology Annual for Independent Study, McGraw Hill Book Col. Inc., New York, 1977
9. Comer, D.E.: The Internet Book: Everything You Need To Know About Networking And How The Internet Works. 4th Edi. Prentice Hall of India, 2009.
10. Atkinson, C.: Beyond Bullet Points: Using Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2007 to Create Presentations That Inform, Motivate, and Inspire. Prentice Hall of India, 2008.
11. Ballew, J. and Slack, S.E.: Break through! Windows Vista: Find Your Favourite Features and Discover the Possibilities. Prentice Hall of India, 2007.
12. Microsoft Computer Dictionary, 5th ed. Prentice Hall of India, 2009.

Instructor bio

Dr. Somu Singh

Banaras Hindu University
Dr. Somu Singh, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Education, Banaras Hindu University. He has more than 14 years’ experience of teaching at UG and PG level. He has taught Information and Communication Technology to B.Ed. and M.Ed. students. He has developed e-contents for SWAYAMPRABHA (Govt. of India), NCTE (Govt. of India), Vardhman Mahavir Open University, Kota


Dr. Pankaj Singh

Dr. Pankaj Singh, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Education, Banaras Hindu University. He has more than 10 years’ experience of teaching at UG and PG level. He has taught Information and Communication Technology to B.Ed. andM.Ed. students. He has developed e-contents for SWAYAMPRABHA (Govt. of India).

Course certificate

The course is free to enroll in and learn from. But if you want a certificate, you have to register and write the proctored exam conducted by us in person at any of the designated exam centres.
The exam is optional for a fee of Rs 1000/- (Rupees one thousand only).
Date and Time of Exams: 24 October 2025 Morning session: 9 am to 12 noon; afternoon session: 2 pm to 5 pm.
Registration URL: Announcements will be made when the registration form is open for registrations.
The online registration form has to be filled out, and the certification exam fee needs to be paid. More details will be made available when the exam registration form is published. If there are any changes, it will be mentioned then.
Please check the form for more details on the cities where the exams will be held, the conditions you agree to when you fill the form, etc.

CRITERIA TO GET A CERTIFICATE

Average assignment score = 25% of the average of the best 6 assignments out of the total 8 assignments given in the course.
Exam score = 75% of the proctored certification exam score out of 100

Final score = Average assignment score + Exam score

Please note that assignments encompass all types (including quizzes, programming tasks, and essay submissions) available in the specific week.

YOU WILL BE ELIGIBLE FOR A CERTIFICATE ONLY IF AVERAGE ASSIGNMENT SCORE >= 10/25 AND EXAM SCORE >= 30/75. If one of the 2 criteria is not met, you will not get the certificate even if the final score is >= 40/100.

The certificate will have your name, photograph, and the score in the final exam with the breakup. It will have the logos of INI and BHU.

Only the e-certificate will be made available. Hard copies will not be dispatched.

Once again, thanks for your interest in our online courses and certification. Happy learning.

- INI team


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