Role of New Technology in making learning effective and efficient: An Analytical Study
Keywords:
distance learning, information technology, ICT tools, ICT for educationAbstract
Information technology has affected each and every sphere of human life. In fact it has a very important role in the domain of education, especially in case of distance education. It helps in transforming it into innovative forms of experience. The need for new technologies for the process of learning and teaching grows faster and stronger. The information era becomes the era for providing knowledge and unmatched and sound feasibility for exchanging information, for discovery, exploration and communication for strengthening the process of learning and teaching. Information technology helps in the promotion of opportunities related to sharing of knowledge across the globe. They help the instructors as well as the students in having updated information as well as knowledge. Right and accurate information is important for efficient learning and teaching. Information technologies maybe defined as tools which help in providing right users with right information at right time. The students are completely independent and they are able to take the right decisions about their education, place as well as resources.
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