Functions, Need, Importance and application of ICT in Education

Functions, Need, Importance and application of ICT in Education

1. Functions, Need, Importance, Application of ICT in Education Dr. Pooja Walia Assistant Professor Department of Education Mizoram University, Aizawl

2. Outlines of the Presentation Data & Information Functions of ICT Need and importance of ICT in Education Application of ICT in the field of Education to improve quality

3. Data & Information Data is raw material and information is finished product . Information is nothing but refined data, that have been put into a meaningful and useful context and communicated to a recipient who uses it to make decision. Data: Data is defined as representation of facts, entities, ideas or objects. It is only a symbolic representation of something we know nothing about. It may be a number or collection of number. Information: Information is processed form of data. It is useful for decision making process. e.g. ‘205’ is written on the paper. It is data. But if 205 is the decimal count of the number of Students of DAV college. Now it is become an information

4. Functions of Information & Communication Technology Data Capture – Data capturing, storage and transmission is important function of ICT. For getting information and developing information system of any activity data is utmost essential which is captured with the aid of computer devices such as hardware and software. Usually data is captured by key board, bar codes, video camera, mouse etc.. Data storage – Data storage within the framework of ICT is an issue of covering space. It depends on following two factors. 1.Disk space availability. 2.Flexibility of ICT in terms of making the data available for use. ICT data is stored in storage media for later retrieval. Computer systems translate all data and instructions into binary form (0,1) for storage purpose. For data storage various memory devices such as magnetic tapes, floppy disk, hard disc, pen drive etc. are used.

5. Functions of Information & Communication Technology Data Processing – Data processing is the method of conversion of data into meaningful information. The processing is done in series of operations which converts inputs i.e. data either in the form of spatial (geographical maps, images, satellite imageries, aerial photographs etc.) or in the form of attribute (tabular data collected from in-situ survey, government records or personal observations etc.) into output i.e. information in the form of three dimensional model or in other visual forms. The central processing unit (CPU) play a vital role in it. Data transmission – Through ICT data can be transmitted from one place to another place or from one computer to another computer. For this purpose various devices like modem, cables are used. For transmitting data, various types of networks like Local Area Network (LAN), Wide Area Network (WAN), Metropolitan Area Network (MAN), internet, intranet, extranet etc. are used.

6. Functions of Information & Communication Technology Data Manipulation – Data manipulation is the process of summarizing, re-arranging, reforming or mathematical calculations performed either manually or by computer software. ICT helps in manipulating the data and creates new information from existing informations. for example SPSS: Software Package for Social Sciences R Software Rax Software etc.

7. Functions of Information & Communication Technology Data Retrieval – Data retrieval is the process of finding required information. ICT supports the retrieval of inform ations either in the form of features or attribute or both in a simulated form. Previously it was done and managed separately but technological advancement perform more sophisticated manipulation retrieval and analysis which makes easier to link various data of different kind of informations in a single platform. Data can be retrieved from one source to another source with the help of computer software. For this data query involves the use of data values to display and analyze both the alpha numeric and graphical data within an ICT framework. Data Display – Data display involves presenting of information in the form of text, graphics, audio, video etc.. Display can be made through computer screen, speakers and printers.

8. ICT increases the effectiveness of teaching learning process so it can be used for motivating students to learn in a different way. It gives immediate access to richer source media 24*7. It is dynamic and interactive.

9. Need of ICT in Education Continuing Education: Education is a life long process therefore ICT provides many platforms to the learners. Anyone can browse the information anytime anywhere and got the information which is required and updated their knowledge. Providing Equity: Education should meet the needs of variety of learners and therefore OER ( Open Educational Resources) are available for all without discrimination. For example MOOC Updation of Knowledge: Information explosion is an ever increasing phenomena therefore there is need to get access to this information Technological Literacy: It is a requirement of the society that the individuals should posses technological literacy. Cost Reduction: There is need to increase access and bring down the cost of education to meet the challenges of illiteracy and it is possible only with the integartion of ICT in education.

10. Importance of ICT in Education ICT increases the effectiveness of teaching learning process so it can be used for motivating students to learn in a different way. It makes learning more meaningful and enjoyable. It nurture the creativity among the learners. It provides immediate access to richer source media for 24*7. It provide quality education to those who are located in remote places. It is dynamic and interactiv e and prepare pupils to participate in a rapidly changing world in which work and other activities are increasingly transformed by access to varied and developing technology. Pupil use ICT tools to find, explore,analyse, exchange and present information responsibly, creatively and with discrimination. ICT promoted independent learning and make student responsible for the usability of ICT tools for the betterment of their life.

11. Application of ICT in the field of Education to improve quality 1.Teaching learning process – With the help of ICT, teaching learning process can be made more interactive and hence resulting in more efficient. With the help of presentations, designing and simulation several tough topics can be taught and learned in easier way. 2.Publication – The notes and other important documents can be digitized and hence transmitted easily. Books can easily be converted to e-books which becomes more handy and easy to carry and use its contents. 3.Evaluation – With the help of various softwares online tests can be done easily and the result, progress report and feedback can be received immediately.

12. Application of ICT in the field of Education to improve quality 4.Research – With the help of various search engines and several web sites, doing research has become easy. Moreover with the help of internet a person can have access to any library of the world and can talk to eminent scholars using e-mails, chatting, video conferencing etc. 5. Administration – The administration of any educational organization can be handled more effieciently with the help of various tools of ICT such as CCTV and computers

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