BESE-141- ICT in Education

By Dr Ajith Kumar C. | Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi

Learners enrolled: 2019

This course is designed to equip learners with a comprehensive understanding of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) used in the teaching-learning process, empowering them to seamlessly integrate these powerful tools into the educational landscape. In an era where technology is reshaping every aspect of our lives, educators must harness its potential to create dynamic and engaging learning environments. Throughout this course, participants will explore a diverse array of ICT applications, ranging from interactive whiteboards and educational software to online collaboration platforms and digital assessment tools. By delving into practical implementation strategies and pedagogical approaches, learners will gain the confidence to optimize ICT resources for enhancing student engagement, fostering critical thinking, and promoting personalized learning experiences. Embrace the opportunities of the digital age and embark on this transformative journey of ICT in Education, where innovation and knowledge converge to shape the future of learning.

Summary

Course Status :	Completed
Course Type :	Not Applicable
Language for course content :	English
Duration :	16 weeks
Category :	Teacher Education
Credit Points :	6
Level :	Undergraduate
Start Date :	01 Jan 2024
End Date :	30 Apr 2024
Enrollment Ends :	29 Feb 2024
Exam Date :	25 May 2024 IST
Exam Shift :	Shift-I

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	TOPIC
Week 1	Introduction to ICT
Week 2	ICT Mediated Communication
Week 3	ICT Tools for Educational Communication
Week 4	ICT and Safe Practices
Week 5	ICT for Lifelong Learning
Week 6	Teaching and Learning with ICT
Week 7	Open Educational Resources (OERs)
Week 8	Integration of ICT in Pedagogic Process
Week 9	ICT for Assessment
Week 10	ICTs for Assessment of Collaborative Learning
Week 11	ICT for Educational Management
Week 12	ICT for Children with Special Needs
Week 13	Fundamentals of Content Development for Various Media
Week 14	Development of Content for Various Media
Week 15	Process of Development of Audio-Video Resources
Week 16	Delivery of Instructions

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Instructor bio

Dr Ajith Kumar C.

Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi

Dr. Ajith Kumar C, has been serving as Assistant Professor in the School of Education, IGNOU, New Delhi since 2011.He has completed M.Ed. in Science Education (Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala), M.Sc. Physics & M.Phil. Education (University of Calicut, Kerala), PGDDE (IGNOU, New Delhi) and Ph.D. from IASE, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi. He started career as a Higher Secondary Teacher in Physics, later shifted to teacher training and has more than 18 years of experience in teaching. He has published edited books and more than 50 publications that include research papers and articles in national and international journals. He has also contributed units for various ODL institutions. He has attended and presented research papers in various seminars and conferences.

His areas of interest are educational technology, statistics in research, science education, teacher education, higher education and open and distance learning, He has delivered more than 300 invited talks that include lectures in national and international seminars, UGC-HRDCs and also acted as resource person in various national/international workshops and teacher training programmes held across the country. Also, he has contributed more than 70 video lectures for SWAYAM- MOOC programmes, videos for Swayam Prabha channel and developed eContent for various courses and delivered more than 100 live lectures through Radio and Television (Gyandarshan).

He is also associated with various national and international academic organisations like CEMCA, NCERT, NIOS, CBSE, UGC, NTA, etc. At present he is the coordinator of the Post Graduate Diploma in Educational Technology (PGDET) and Post Graduate Certificate In Adult Education (PGCAE) programme offered by the School of Education, IGNOU. He has also coordinated a staff development training programme ‘ICTs for Distance and Online Learning' through Moodle for the higher education teachers of Guyana. Along with that he is also coordinating various courses of different programmes of School of Education, IGNOU. At present he is supervising 2 research scholars of doctoral degree programmes.

He is also the coordinator of Channel 16 of Swayam Prabha and course coordinator of the MOOC 'Selection and Integration of Technology in Educational Processes' offered through the SWAYAM platform of Govt. of India

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