participant to learn various aspects of ICT based teaching and learning.
Pair work - Activity
1. ICT has opened new skylines for experts and professionals- Discuss with
your partner
2. Integrating ICT skills and blending programs in teaching- Discuss with your
partner
Check your understanding
Integrating ICT in education system means?
Difference between Teacher centred and learner centred classroom
What kind of environment does ICT enable teaching create?
Think of an example for Web and software resources
Significance of ICT enabled teaching
What is ICT based teaching ?
Information and Communication Technology
(ICT) in education is the mode of education that
use information and communications technology
to support, enhance, and optimise the delivery
of information.
Worldwide research has shown that ICT can lead
to an improved student learning and better
teaching methods.
What is the role of a teacher in ICT?
ICT plays an important role in student
evaluation. ICT is store house of educational
institution because all educational information
can safely store through ICT. It helps Teacher to
communicate properly with their students. ICT
helps
Teacher
to
design
educational
environment.
Can ICT replace teachers?
ICT cannot replace a teacher. It will facilitate the
teacher in virtual classroom. By integrating ICT in
teaching learning process lot of extra inputs can
be given to the learner. For teacher it is a learnig
experience. ICT will enhance the learners
learning
What is the key benefit of ICT based education?
ICT-based Education is about using computers
and technology as tools to enrich learning in
various subjects such as English, Science and
Mathematics.
Key Benefits of ICT-based Education: Promotes
Learning by doing approach. Enables self-paced
learning
How does ICT helps in education.
ICTs can enhance the quality of education
by increasing learner motivation by facilitating
the acquisition of basic skills by enhancing
teacher training.
ICTs are transformational tools which, when
used appropriately can change the learning
Creates a learner-centred environment.
Why ICT skills for teacher?
ICT skills for graduate teachers: self-directed
learning. The effective integration of ICT in the
school and classroom can both transform
pedagogy and empower students. It is important
that teachers are able to successfully weave
technology into learning projects.
Quotes on ICT
ICT Integrated Teaching in Rural India
Centre for Communication and development Studies (CCDS) is trying to establish Knowledge Resources
for social change with the inclusion of ICT enabled education. The aim and vision of CCDS is to annihilate
inequality in the rural area by providing internet access to the poorest of the poor and marginalised
society. Due to lack of proper awareness rural students got stuck. The Government should conduct
regular training programs and refresher courses on Digital Literacy/ ICT enabled teaching and Learning
process. Teacher must be self -motivated towards new trends of Technology so that they can motivate
the students.
Infrastructure Facilities: For Implementation of ICT based teaching in rural areas infrastructural facilities
are very important. Unless there are proper infrastructural facilities like power, internet connectivity,
Computer lab and trained teacher success cannot be anticipated. Students must be involved in ICT
based education by conducting sensitisation programs. Teacher as the facilitator should shoulder the
responsibility of guiding the students and try to develop their knowledge through ICT based teaching
and can make the class as learner- centred rather than Teacher- Centred.
“Teachers need to integrate technology seamlessly into the curriculum instead of viewing it as an add-on, an
afterthought, or an event.” – Heidi-Hayes Jacobs
“We need to embrace technology to make learning more engaging. Because when students are engaged
and they are interested, that's where learning takes place.”
Activity: Think, Pair, and Share (TPS)
Think about the difference between Teacher –
CentredClassroom and Learner-Centred Classroom,
discuss with your colleague and share with other
colleagues
.
Tell me and I
forget!
Teach me I
remember!!
Involve me I
learn!!!
-Benjamin
Franklin
Teachers Knowledge in ICT: Rural Education
The teacher is integral to the use of technology in the classroom
because it is the responsibility of his/her to infuse ICT-enabled
practices in schools.
The attitude and Psychology of rural students is different from
Urban students, because of the environment where they are
Being grown.
Teacher’s knowledge about rural condition is essential.
The rural students’ knowledge is widened about the social and
technological development of world.
This kind of ICT related educational programme will provide employment opportunity.
Success to rural ICT education program depends on dedicated TEACHER.
The vision of integrating ICT in rural education will provide access to information on new
technological developments from local to global level.
Teachers’ should aim for digital awareness and competency of the rural school students.
Teacher’s basic skills in reading, writing and navigating through a digital landscape can guide the
student.
Teacher as a Monitor should see that the rural student should participate fully in the economic,
social and cultural life around them.
Teacher is the guide and Mentor for children from low-income and socially excluded
communities, who tend to have poor access to ICTs at home.
The National Policy on Information and Communication Technology (ICT) In School Education (2012,
notified in 2014) emphasises the capacity-building of teachers through induction and refresher courses.
CT@School scheme was introduced to ensure ICT education in all government and government-aided
secondary and higher secondary schools in the country. It’s aim is to concentrate on educationally
backward blocks and areas with Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and weaker sections. Day (1994:
300) asserts that “professional development must extend beyond classroom practice, such that support
for the personal and long-term professional needs of the teacher as artist, connoisseur, craftsperson and
technician are legitimated.”
To do Activity:
Read the statements given below and put a tick mark at the right answer. One is done for you
S NO Statement
Teacher centred
Learner centred
1
Create an ongoing project
2
Only black-board and text
3
Integrate technology
4
Replace home-work with
classroom activities
5
Power point presentation in the
classroom
6
Involve students in the evolution
7
Learning environment -
interactive method
8
Teacher’s talk time is more
9
Face – Face interaction with
teacher
10
Face- face with Online teaching.
11
Student Talk time is more
12
Teacher’s talk time is less
13
Pair work and group work
14
ICT enabled teaching
15
Teacher creates Blogs
In Rural schools implementing ICT enable education has raised the curtains for future development. It
was started with small activities like games but it aims at long-term programme is to enhance their
e4ducational quality and bringing up the generation on to the different platform. The tribal kids in some
are with less BMI and their learning ability is less because of their malnutrition. The gap between urban
rural students is decreasing in learning point of view. E- learning in the rural areas is replicable and
innovative. ICT in Schools is a component of RashtriyaMadhyamikShikshaAbhiyan (RMSA). The
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Schools were established to provide opportunities
to students to build their capacity on ICT skills and make them learn through computer aided learning
process. The benefits will be more for the teacher as well as the student. It helps in the promotion of
collaborative learning. ICT will enhance learning experience which helps them to think and communicate
creatively. It will prepare the students for successful lives and careers in the increasing technological
world. The aim is to bridge the digital divide amongst students of various socio economic and other
geographical barriers. Involving the rural students in ICT skills in this digital era can surely become
success and can grow the nation as an organic structure.
1.
For more details, click here:
http://mhrd.gov.in/ict_overview
2.
School Books/e-Books available on e-Basta Portal - (3.12 MB)
3.
For more details, click here:
http://ebasta.in
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1.2. Infrastructural development
Online education has become one of the essentials of today’s education system, the necessity to be
present in a classroom to learn is no longer an issue. Educators, tutors or other education professionals
who are willing to teach through the Internet need
and software to create virtual classroom for an immersive learning experience.
Education system is recorded as a dynamic system which happens to be changing with time and growth
in technology. It responds to the demands of the public, by adopting the technological advancements.
The various classes of ICT products such as teleconferencing, email, audio conferencing, television
lessons, radio broadcasts, interactive radio counselling, interactive voice respon
audiocassettes and CD ROMs etc. are being used as a medium for teaching. This assimilation of
technology leads to a new mode of education. It is diagrammatically represented as follows:
Growth in technology against education system
1.2.1 Computer-based learning
Computer-based learning (CBL) is the term used for a kind of learning which includes computers. CBL
incorporates the collaborating elements of computer applications, software and the ability to
demonstrate any type of media to the users. Computer
including the advantage of self-paced learning and also learning wit
CBL model can be used by numerous learning programs collectively. It can also be combined with
contemporary teaching methods to supplement the training experience of learning program. In
organisations, computer-based learning might possibly help in training programs of employees more
effectively. Courses can be conveyed in a cost
mainly used for:
Knowledge-based training and assessment
Simulation-based learning and
In Creative and instructional games
Problem-solving training
1.2.2 Virtual Classroom
Primitive
Printing
Transport
Satellite
The link provides ten Classroom games.
https://www.quizalize.com/blog/2018/03/02/classroom
.2. Infrastructural development- Virtual classroom
Online education has become one of the essentials of today’s education system, the necessity to be
present in a classroom to learn is no longer an issue. Educators, tutors or other education professionals
who are willing to teach through the Internet need to have the appropriate amenities, infrastructure
and software to create virtual classroom for an immersive learning experience.
Education system is recorded as a dynamic system which happens to be changing with time and growth
to the demands of the public, by adopting the technological advancements.
The various classes of ICT products such as teleconferencing, email, audio conferencing, television
lessons, radio broadcasts, interactive radio counselling, interactive voice respon
audiocassettes and CD ROMs etc. are being used as a medium for teaching. This assimilation of
technology leads to a new mode of education. It is diagrammatically represented as follows:
Growth in technology against education system
based learning (CBL) is the term used for a kind of learning which includes computers. CBL
incorporates the collaborating elements of computer applications, software and the ability to
demonstrate any type of media to the users. Computer-based learning has numerous advantages,
paced learning and also learning without the need for an instructor. The
CBL model can be used by numerous learning programs collectively. It can also be combined with
contemporary teaching methods to supplement the training experience of learning program. In
arning might possibly help in training programs of employees more
effectively. Courses can be conveyed in a cost-effective manner to learners. Computer
based training and assessment
based learning and training
In Creative and instructional games
Electronic
Distance
Correspondence
Blackboard/Classroom
Ancient
Satellite
ICT
The link provides ten Classroom games.
https://www.quizalize.com/blog/2018/03/02/classroom-games/
Online education has become one of the essentials of today’s education system, the necessity to be
present in a classroom to learn is no longer an issue. Educators, tutors or other education professionals
to have the appropriate amenities, infrastructure
Education system is recorded as a dynamic system which happens to be changing with time and growth
to the demands of the public, by adopting the technological advancements.
The various classes of ICT products such as teleconferencing, email, audio conferencing, television
lessons, radio broadcasts, interactive radio counselling, interactive voice response system,
audiocassettes and CD ROMs etc. are being used as a medium for teaching. This assimilation of
technology leads to a new mode of education. It is diagrammatically represented as follows:
based learning (CBL) is the term used for a kind of learning which includes computers. CBL
incorporates the collaborating elements of computer applications, software and the ability to
based learning has numerous advantages,
hout the need for an instructor. The
CBL model can be used by numerous learning programs collectively. It can also be combined with
contemporary teaching methods to supplement the training experience of learning program. In
arning might possibly help in training programs of employees more
effective manner to learners. Computer-based learning is
A virtual classroom can be defined as an environment for teaching and learning where participants can
communicate, interact, discuss views and presentations, and engage with learning resources in work
groups, in an online setting. This online environment can either be in the form of executable software or
a web-based platform, accessed through a portal. The virtual classroom conception has enabled the
learners to recognize the features offered by the Internet to produce significant and constructive
learning environments. ICT- Information and Communication Technology is playing a vital role in
teaching and learning to meet the requirements and expectations of learners. The key purpose of ICT in
education is to implement ICT techniques, utilize equipment and tools as medium for teaching and
learning. ICT in education system also aims to make learners familiar with the use of computers and
related subjects.
Virtual learning environments are the rudimentary component of open/distance learning and a virtual
classroom is a teaching and learning environment, fabricated to provide computer assisted
communication. Similar to conventional classrooms, learners in a virtual classroom participates in
synchronous instruction, which means that the educators and learners are logged into the virtual
environment at the same time. Considering the educator or instructor, Virtual classrooms are classified
into two types. They are,
1.
Unsupervised Virtual Classrooms and
2.
Supervised Virtual Classrooms
A Virtual Classroom is called
unsupervised
when the classroom does not require an active instructor to
manage students. The Students learn at their own pace, with the instructor available only to evaluate
the students. In some environments, the presence of instructor is not required. Formerly prepared
learning materials are given to the students either in the form of handouts or electronic copies which
the students can follow without the help of an instructor and students can be automatically assessed
after every activity session, essentially making the course self-paced. This type of virtual classrooms is
commonly used. One of the most frequently observed practice is that the students are given electronic
copies of the materials, PowerPoint presentations or video tutorials.
Supervised
Virtual Classrooms are the second type of virtual classrooms. They can also be called as
instructor-led classrooms. These essentially are conventional classrooms where at least one active
instructor is available and the lectures are carried out in real time during specific time periods. Video
conferencing and other applications are occasionally used to address the students of different
classrooms in parallel. Students and instructors can actually interact and actively partake in lecture
sessions.
What is a Virtual Learning Environment?
A virtual learning environment is an online system that allows education materials to be transmitted
through the internet to transfer knowledge from or teacher to student. Virtual learning environment
examples include the following.
1.
Distance Learning Degree Programs, Professional Certification Courses
2.
Instructional Videos, Video or Audio Lectures
3.
Books, Articles, and Other Writings, Podcasts, Webinars etc.,
Advantages of a Virtual Learning Environment
1. What do you understand by virtual classroom?
2. Why it is called “unsupervised”?
3. What are the rudimentary components of virtual environment?
The table shows how best the E-learning form education in the technology savvy and fast paced world
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Seamless delivery: Teacher can upload the content generated so that it can be
shared by the colleagues and students lesson by lesson and page by page can be
uploaded
Material can be accessed by any one and be customised.
The lesson plans and related content will give support to colleagues and learner.
It is easy to monitor the work done by the students’ activity.
Assessments like quizzes can help to ensure the learners’ learning capacity.
Seamless Delivery: Every learner can access the same material provided. The
changes.
There is lot of flexibility to the learner as well as a Teacher. The flexibility of time
and place even to upload and to download.
Learners can manage the Timetable and can discuss on the desktop space.
Increase their ICT competence and confidence.
Communication and BBC Active mentions communication is one of the
advantages of a virtual learning environment. Learners can be connected with
the educators through Google hang outs, webinars, with forums and message
boards, Podcasts etc.,
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Learner can be accessed at any time and can make use of the content provided
by the teacher and can save
Learners can download the related material and can customise it by adding extra
inputs.
The lesson plans and the model papers provided will help the learner in process
test and progress test.
Learners can do the assignments, revision and can do the homework.
Learners can submit the assignments and study projects.
Learner can be accessed to the teacher at any time
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Management will get up to date information regarding with attendance and
attainment.
Can track the progress of the students and teachers’ involvement.
Collect formative and summative assessment.
With the transferable data the work of the teachers and administrators.
Administrator can communicate with teachers, students and parents.
Get more information at:
1.
http://www.bbcactive.com/
2.
www.pearsonschoolsandfecolleges.co.uk/Primary
3.
www.bbcactiveenglish.com
How does VLE help the learners?
“In order to create an engaging learning experience, the role of instructor is optional,
but the role of learner is essential.” - Bernard Bull
“eLearning doesn't just "happen"! It requires careful planning and implementation.” -
Anonymous
A virtual learning environment or VLE is an online education platform. It is used as an extension of
normal school lessons. A VLE contains many tools to help students learn their subjects. Students can
access the VLE from home by logging in to the system.
What is MOODLE VLE?
Moodle is an open-source virtual learning environment / VLE (also known as a learning management
system or LMS), which has been developed by educators, for educators. It is this alignment with
education, rather than profitability, which sets Moodle apart from other VLEs.
What is an E-learning Platform?
Definition: - A Learning Platform is an integrated set of interactive online services that provides the
teachers, learners, parents and others involved in education with information, tools and resources to
support and enhance educational delivery and management.
E-learning: How to deliver an engaging Virtual Classroom presentation
Engaging synchronous software platform for interactions because interaction encourage participation. It
promotes work force learning and trying to cut travel time and cost associated with Face –face
instructor –led training. Participants are retaining material, and planning and facilitating frequent and
relevant interactions
Virtual classroom sessions as a rule the learner must be engaged with the instructor, other participant or
a work book. This interaction must have a purpose and learning objective and participants’ attention. In
the virtual classroom we have to use many synchronous software platforms. Each one of these have
different functionalities and we must have through knowledge to use them at right situations.
Instructor and learners Synchronous Functionalities
white board
Visuals with your voice can draw the attention of the participants. Content you communicate and
promote active learning. Reduce the text and use more visuals. But one thing you must be careful with
visuals is that they may distract the attention, so visual should be apt and the content should go into
long term-memory.
Then whiteboards, these is very important in collaborative learning and are interactive. White board
exercises are truly attractive. We can capture the participants’ ideas throughout and use annotation
tool. we can circle the visual representation or we can highlight a point. Next one is text based chats,
they can be used by trainer and the participants in an interactive mode.
Next comes chat. The participants can text the message to interact with the trainers. They can ask
questions or can take technical assistance. Chat exercises can engage the learners to stay active and
provides time to think. The opinion of the individual can be shared by all. Sharp communication will
provide good time to wrap up the thoughts. It is also a brain storming tool. To maximise participation
ask them to type an answer. Breakup rooms are excellent for participants’ engagement. It helps them to
discuss in groups. This breakout activity should be structured and brief. When the participants’ breakout
be a facilitator. Provide feedback and take polls if necessary. Polling with 1 to 5 options will make their
understanding better. Use surveys and polls at the end of the course. Allow the learner to provide
anonymous feedback. Ask them to give feedback without any hesitation. Encourage participants to use
the icons to express their views. These functionalities will help the learners’ active participation.
Chat
Breakout rooms
Icons
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VxY22IhbaH4
1.3.
Infrastructural development
As discussed previously, virtual classrooms make use of different technologies to deliver any type of
course content. Technologies like video and audio streaming, broadcasting e
used. Infrastructure for virtual classrooms can be assembled depending on the type of content and the
mode of delivery. Setting a virtual classroom involves different stages.
1.3.1 Given below are the steps to follow to create a virtual classroom.
Step1 – Assessing the requirements
The main purpose of this step is to ensure that there is a need for a virtual classroom and the basic
infrastructure for its development. Essential requirements similar to a contemporary classroom session
have to be listed. Some of the requirements are,
Possible number of remote students
For any course or a content deliverable, number of students has to be estimated for
an organised learning session. This is vital both for a learner and an educator.
Unlike a conventional classroo
boundaries of accommodating the students. However, the number of students
and the size of the classroom have to be defined before designing a virtual
Conceiving
Planning
Activity
What are the
Synchronous Functionalities
engaging participants in Virtual classroom?
Icons Interaction
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VxY22IhbaH4
Infrastructural development - Design strategy
As discussed previously, virtual classrooms make use of different technologies to deliver any type of
course content. Technologies like video and audio streaming, broadcasting e-content etc. are commonly
Infrastructure for virtual classrooms can be assembled depending on the type of content and the
mode of delivery. Setting a virtual classroom involves different stages.
1.3.1 Given below are the steps to follow to create a virtual classroom.
Assessing the requirements
The main purpose of this step is to ensure that there is a need for a virtual classroom and the basic
infrastructure for its development. Essential requirements similar to a contemporary classroom session
of the requirements are,
Possible number of remote students
For any course or a content deliverable, number of students has to be estimated for
an organised learning session. This is vital both for a learner and an educator.
Unlike a conventional classroom, virtual classrooms do not have physical
boundaries of accommodating the students. However, the number of students
and the size of the classroom have to be defined before designing a virtual
Designing
Implementing
maintaining
Synchronous Functionalities
and how do they work in
engaging participants in Virtual classroom?
As discussed previously, virtual classrooms make use of different technologies to deliver any type of
content etc. are commonly
Infrastructure for virtual classrooms can be assembled depending on the type of content and the
The main purpose of this step is to ensure that there is a need for a virtual classroom and the basic
infrastructure for its development. Essential requirements similar to a contemporary classroom session
For any course or a content deliverable, number of students has to be estimated for
an organised learning session. This is vital both for a learner and an educator.
m, virtual classrooms do not have physical
boundaries of accommodating the students. However, the number of students
and the size of the classroom have to be defined before designing a virtual
maintaining
classroom. This possibly avoids bandwidth issues and noisy sessions.
Accessibility to the course
Accessibility is a vital requirement for virtual classroom. Learning sessions created
and deployed online will be of no use if they are not accessible by the remote
students. Usually, virtual environments are made accessible through websites.
Some countries have website restrictions which makes it hard for the students
to access. The student's computer must follow a minimum set of specifications
including hardware, operating system, and application software requirements.
These requirements are dynamic because not every student will have similar
specifications. Courses must be updated accordingly to address all
specifications.
Institutional support and interest
A Virtual classroom usually is too large a task to perform alone without explicit
institutional support. Support can be considered in terms of financing, allocation
of time, technical resources and investment. In some cases, institutions also
provide well trained staff to handle technical and other issues regarding virtual
classrooms. It is essential to check if the institutions have policies for Web
publishing.
Admin policies and procedures
Changes in Administrative policies and procedures are likely required to implement
an online version of an existing course or to creating a new web based course.
Some of the policies are registration, admission, fees, prerequisites for taking
the course, and withdrawal from the course etc.
Step 2 - Planning
After estimating the cost of developing the virtual classroom, assessing its impact on existing
strategies, and establishing its minimum requirements, making it an educational system is what this step
aims to achieve. Educational goals are vital requirements to help assessing the pedagogical feasibility.
The most important purpose of building a virtual classroom is to improve the experience of the students
and instructors. Developing a list of educational goals is a crucial part of the planning process. Difficulty
in developing educational goals may lead to a virtual classroom with less integrity. Few examples for
education goals
are
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Ensuring that all learners and educators have equal access to the instructions and
materials
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Providing learners with on time and frequent feedback opportunities to assess their
understanding
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Supporting theory lectures with a range of practical tutorials and activities
It is essential to follow some specific guidelines to achieve these education goals. Incorporating new and
interactive techniques helps to build effective course content. While designing the courses, educators
should not restrict themselves to conventional teaching methods and Student specifications should
always be taken into consideration. Using diverse approaches for reaching your educational goals may
help in targeting inaccessible students.
How can we compensate for the goals which cannot be accomplished?
It is acknowledged from the beginning that a virtual classroom will have several limitations. It is
important to get ahead those shortcomings and develop ways to overcome them. In a purely distance-
based course, the interaction and activity with the students is less. But, in a hybrid (live + Web-based)
environment, live interactions should prioritize these goals and involve students in activities that will
contribute to their achievement. In web based, distance education system it is easier to understand that
there are several ways to achieving a same educational goal.
Step 3 - Designing a Virtual Classroom
Now that the pedagogical issues have been addressed in planning phase, Designing the virtual classroom
is the next step. Most of the online contents will have to be made existent in the form of html pages.
HTML – Hypertext markup language is the standard markup language used to create web pages and web
applications. Hypertext allows the users to navigate through the internet with the help of specialised
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