Attitude Towards the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT): Learners Perspective in Rural Arts and Science Colleges
Keywords:
Web2.0, e-portfolio, e-resource, curriculumAbstract
We are living in the fast changing world with the new discoveries and development of innovative ICT devices, softwares and resources. These innovations have a great impact in all walks of human life. In Educational sector, the developments of ICT really made a great positive impact in Teaching, Learning and Administration. The 21st Century students have got many ICT tools and resources for effective Learning, though technological advancements happening in rapid phase, still there is a question whether the access of these technologies is reaching to rural students in the same phase. The intention of this research is to understand the reach of ICT and awareness about the ICT tools, resources among the rural Arts and Science College students with special reference to Perambalur District, Tamilnadu. It was observed that, the majority of the students aware of Digital Technologies but they need proper hands on training about ICT tools and resources which could be used for their learning process.
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