Role of information and communication technology for higher education in the digital era

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Author: 
Dr. Balamurugan, R.

The beginning of technologies of learning, discussion media smart edge, Open Educational Resources MOOC and increased awareness for the New Generation have been demanding traditional education system be more open, flexible, and adapted to what students’ expectation. Using ICT in education has been widely accepted as an effective way of challenging such changes accredited to technological advances, societal paradigm change, and internationalization. It is based on the belief that the possibility of ICT would bring positive impacts about teaching and learning by providing flexibility, accessibility, and more opportunities for participation and collaboration for the teachers and students. Today, these communication systems have become an integral part of everyday life with circuits spanning the entire world carrying voice, text, pictures, and many other types of information. As become recognized, less expensive, and widely available, it makes people be more interested in connecting them to the internet. Technology and innovation have brought tremendous change in the way students learn. In the global network, newer paths and resources of learning are available, technology acquaintance, and technology implementation in the highest form in their classrooms. For the students to take effective advantage of technology, the teachers have to play an important role as imparters of knowledge and also as facilitators to guide the students in using technology for their assistance.

Paper No: 
5365