E-Learning: A Tool for Education in Rural India

2007 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 113-122
Author(s):  
Abhiyendra Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Digital Divide ◽  
Education System ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Learning Technologies ◽  
Rural India ◽  
Short Supply ◽  
E Learning ◽  
The Government ◽  
Trained Manpower

The population of India counts to 1.0270 billion according to the 2001 census. 70% of this population is habited in villages or rural areas. Rural Indian population is not as fortune as the urban population in terms of access to quality education system (technical education) and information & communication technology infrastructure of cities. The Information Technology (IT) Giant India needs to take its development programs of education, health, technology, agriculture to the masses to eliminate disparities, specifically the digital divide. India has an excellent education system of more than 380 universities and 1265 engineering colleges [4] providing IT education in the country. Despite this the availability of trained manpower is in short supply as far as IT manpower is concerned. As projected in many reports India could face a shortage of 0.5 million skilled IT manpower by 2009. These statistics are indicative of the fact that there is a need of other alternatives to reduce the digital divide (Rural V/s Urban) in the country and also to fill the gap of shortage of IT trained manpower. In such a scenario e-Learning could play a vital role since its enabler, IT infrastructure is developing in India at a very fast pace as it is evident with the development of Business Process Outsourcing industry and number of telephone users in the country. The President of India in his address (4th August, 2004) to the children of the nation said “education is the catalyst of change” and ‘Information Technology is the major driving force and change agent”. To achieve the objective of providing education to all children, he announced the project “EDUSAT”, which would install 150,000 ground terminals in the country. In addition new initiative of e-Government policies of the government are encouraging the usage of information technology in all sectors of the economy including education. In the nutshell, India has a conducive environment where e-Learning could develop in future to solve many problems of education especially in rural India. Keeping this in background, author presented in this paper, various facets of e-Learning in India, present status of e-Learning activities, major organizations & their technologies for creating e-Learning information systems, regulatory framework, government initiations, impact of e-Learning technologies on the education system. In addition the paper includes a framework of e-Learning for rural India and a business case of implementation of e-learning “knowledge hubs” in Aligarh district of Uttar Pradesh.

A Review of Emerging Technological Trends in E-Learning

2011 ◽  
pp. 729-740
Author(s):  
Furkan Tari
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Semantic Web ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Learning Outcome ◽  
Learning Technologies ◽  
Web Content ◽  
Holistic View ◽  
Behavioral Issues ◽  
E Learning

Advances in information technology and the redefined web trigger a holistic view of learning process. The objective of this study is to provide a conceptual view of how various technologies can be used to maximize learning outcomes through e-learning. Among the trends investigated in this study are, XML and semantic Web, content-based video indexing, personalized, intelligent Web tutoring, and m-learning. In addition to these technologies, a brief review of some of the key behavioral issues is presented. For researchers and developers interested in maximizing the learning outcome through e-learning technologies, the paper provides a taxonomy of these trends along with a framework for future designs.

scholarly journals Impact of Covid-19 Pandemic on Mental Health of Higher Education Stakeholders

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (8) ◽  
pp. 1036-1074
Author(s):  
Priyanka Verma
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Higher Education ◽  
Online Education ◽  
Education System ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Uttar Pradesh ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Online Mode ◽  
The Government ◽  
Teachers And Parents

Abstract: During the time of covid-19 whole education system has shifted from offline mode to online mode which plays a vital role in the increasing stress, anxiety, depression and other mental problem among the students, teachers, and parents. Because they all are not familiar with the online education system. So in this scenario, we should know that how much they all are aware and capable to use different online tools and courses like swayam, Courera, edu, NPTEL, YouTube, etc with their economic condition, infrastructure, and mental health too. Are they able to continue their learning during this scenario? Due to lack of awareness they all are getting mentally disturbed. In this situation, they all need support from our government because for the present situation they were not prepared from earlier. A survey was conducted by us in Uttar Pradesh to analyze the effect of lockdown on students (age 15-35 years), teachers and parents (total 162 respondents) belongs from urban and rural areas through Google form during Sep – Oct month2020. So that most of the responses come from Uttar Pradesh and the city Lucknow. Through this survey we draw the different factors like not comfortable, privacy concerns, not aware, sleeping pattern, lazier, stressful, worried, eye problem, digital screens, burden of work, and disrespectful behavior which somewhere affect the mental health and behavior of the respondents. We have also taken response to rating online education system and examination at the likert scales 1(poor) — 5(excellent). This paper will help to know what the reasons behind the above mention factors are. We have find out the proportion of students, teachers, and parents who are facing different types of mental problems, and we are trying to show finding of the survey with the help of different graphs also. Keywords: Online higher education system, different factors affect mental health, the problem faces by the students, teachers, and parents, awareness about online courses, the suggestion for the government.

IT for Emancipation of Women in India

2008 ◽  
pp. 3592-3603
Author(s):  
Anil Shaligram
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Rural Communities ◽  
Digital Divide ◽  
Knowledge Network ◽  
Rural India ◽  
Physical Isolation ◽  
The World ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Women In India ◽  
Organizational Innovations

At “One Village One Computer Campaign” (1V1C) in India we are resolved to tackle the gender question using information technology. The strategic slogan is “Age old problems, Youthful movement”. Gender equality is sought in the context of the fight against a digital divide that is expressed through the problems of underdevelopment and exclusion. The approach is based on introduction of organizational innovations to raise human capital and social capital in the rural communities and connect them with each other and the world over through a knowledge network. In the hands of women, this becomes a weapon to fight against gender inequality and discrimination. Through the use of information technology, a community centric approach can help rural India to combat social problems. In contemporary times where information, knowledge is the key to development and progress, IT can be used to combat the development concerns of rural India, while keeping local communities and their involvement and empowerment at the forefront of the process. As a technology IT is best suited for the “gendered” sex to empower themselves with education, information, knowledge, skills and so forth, and connect themselves with other rural communities and overcome physical isolation through IT network. For resolution of gender problem, individualized IT empowerment has extremely marginal relevance, whereas tele-center like models based on private proprietorship has also very little success. IT Enabled Women’s Social Network can be a solution in bridging the digital divide and gender problem. 1V1C campaign shows that it is possible to build such networks in remote villages and reach the most downtrodden and even illiterate women.

scholarly journals Information Technology And E- Iearning

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 1-17
Author(s):  
Anhar Khair alddin Mohammed ◽  
Suheir Abd Dawad
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Labor Market ◽  
Information And Communication Technology ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
Educational Institution ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Trained Manpower ◽  
The University

The information revolution has changed many aspects of our lives, They also included these changes in education. As the labor market needs now a day to new skills and qualifications led to impose of new trends and updated terms of reference in order to meet the need in the economy, Therefore, it is necessary to reconsider the curricula and teaching methods to keep up with the requirements of the new offering and use of modern technologies, Such as e-learning, which relies on the use of computers and its software using a closed network or shared networks or the Internet.      There have been recent extensive changes in the area of education, The labor market started through its needs for new skills and qualifications to impose trends and innovative specialties to meet the needs of the new economy, So the curriculum is the other subjected a revision to cope with modern requirements and available technologies, Such as e-learning, which relies on the Internet as well as the application of information and communication technologies in e-learning.      The current study raised questions research that: Can you assign electronic curriculum technology on the application of information and communication technology? And how can be merge the electronic curriculum with one of the applications of information technology and communications? In order to answer these research questions relied on the case study approach by the researchers trying to design electronic curriculum to the Department of Management Information Systems in the College of Business and Economics at the University of Mosul      After take the theoretical framework for the study about the concepts information and communication technology and e-learning and its importance and components, Researchers initiated steps to design electronic curriculum. The study found set of conclusions was in the forefront, The adoption of e-learning project requires attention of electronic curriculum technology, And implemented by any educational institution requires them to provide a strong infrastructure and appropriate for this type of education, represented in prepare trained manpower as well as the providing of physical supplies, the appropriate software and provide communication lines that helps to communicate and transfer information between all the relevant authorities. As well as develop of specialized training programs for students, teachers and administrators and sensitize them towards the use of e-learning to make the most of this technology. One of the important recommendations made ​​by the study is the need to keep up with modern developments in the adoption of applications of information and communication technology in order to support e-learning and its technologies in the university.

scholarly journals Dissemination of Environmental Information in the E-Governance system: World Trends and Experience for Ukraine

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 51
Author(s):  
Viktor Ladychenko ◽  
Olena Chomakhashvili ◽  
Olena Uliutina ◽  
Julia Kanaryk
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Local Governance ◽  
Local Population ◽  
National Level ◽  
Environmental Information ◽  
Governance System ◽  
The Government

The UN E-Government Survey 2016 on «E-Government in Support of Sustainable Development» offers a brief overview of e-government trends in the world. According to the survey, more and more governments are using information technology to provide services and engage people in decision-making processes in rural areas in their countries. Talking about the emerging economies in East Europe, the Ukrainian economy is growing faster with 50% of population living in rural areas, which develops incredible pressure on the government to give more focus on many ways of environmental safety of Ukraine. Ukraine is predominantly rural country and in order to improve the environmental conditions it is important that both central and local governments carried out national environment information activity. Modern information technology helps to disseminate environmental information in rural areas and is a major provider of information opportunities for the rural population. By 2020 Ukrainian government has a goal to achieve interaction at all levels by electronic mode. There are various electronic databases that are already functioning at the national level such as the Real Estate Register, Public Cadastral Map, etc. that can help the Ukrainian government to achieve greater transparency and successful governance. However, access to such registers is currently not possible for regional communities. Therefore, disposing of environmental information, avoiding environmental threats to the local population and enhancing the effectiveness of local governance is a goal for local governments. This paper offers a modern vision of information technologies in the field of natural resources management. E-government projects and ways to solve problems in the sphere of dissemination of information in rural areas in order to improve e-governance in contemporary Ukraine were explored. Keywords: Environmental information, information human rights, sustainable development, EU environmental policy

scholarly journals DAMPAK PENETRASI TEKNOLOGI INFORMASI DALAM TRANSFORMASI SISTEM PENYULUHAN PERTANIAN DI INDONESIA

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 46
Author(s):  
Kadhung Prayoga
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Social Practice ◽  
Human Life ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Virtual Space ◽  
Literature Study ◽  
Extension System ◽  
The Government

The world today has entered to the era of information society connected in a virtual world. Not only in urban areas, this phenomenon is also commonly found in rural areas. Farmers in the village have begun to take advantage of their use of information technology to meet their needs. The result is a response from the government to develop an extension system based on the use of information technology called cyber extension. Based on this phenomenon, it takes a study of the effect of what is caused by the existence of cyber extension and the theory behind it. The approach used is qualitative approach using descriptive method and discourse analysis. The data used are secondary data collected through literature study method. From the discussion is known that cyber extension has given many changes in the social structure and culture of farming communities. Changes that there are moving towards the positive but there is also a precisely cyber extension causing changes to the negative direction. However, the change is not because of the reason because according to Castell, the growing information technology such as cyber extension is present in order to provide a positive effect for human life. While Bourdeau view cyber extension as an arena in which there is a fight capital owned by farmers and extension workers. So as to form a new habitus and give birth to a different social practice prior to the extension activities conducted in the virtual space. Key word: information technology, cyber extension, extension, agriculture

scholarly journals ICT in Panchayati Raj Institutions

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (12) ◽  
pp. 589-593
Keyword(s):  
Public Service ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Good Governance ◽  
Information And Communications Technology ◽  
Living Standard ◽  
Rural India ◽  
State Governments ◽  
Grass Root ◽  
The Government ◽  
Panchayati Raj

In India, the notion of local self government is just as old as the civilisation. In today’s time, PRIs, i.e. Panchayati Raj Institutions are local governmental bodies of grass-root governance in rural India and forms the third layer of the federalism in India. These institutions of grass-root government are playing an essential role in improving the living standard of rural masses in India. In the current tech savvy scenario, the concept of e- governance and usage of Information and Communications technology (ICT) in offering services to the community have gained momentum. In order to move from governance to good governance with the help of ICT, the Government of India has initiated many projects such as National e-Governance Plan, e- Kranti, Bharat Net etc. This paper depicts the use of ICT by Panchayati Raj Institutions in providing effective public service delivery to the rural masses. Further, this paper also throws some light on various programs and applications which are designed by national and state governments to strengthening the position of PRI’s in development of rural areas

scholarly journals Covid-19: Cabaran dan Inisiatif dalam Mendepani Pelaksanaan Pengajaran dan Pembelajaran Teradun

Sains Insani ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Simah Mamat ◽  
Che Aleha Ladin ◽  
Azni Yati Kamaruddin ◽  
Intan Marfarrina Omar ◽  
Nor Asiah Ismail
Keyword(s):  
Digital Media ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Internet Access ◽  
Learning Groups ◽  
Main Challenge ◽  
E Learning ◽  
The Government ◽  
Learning Development ◽  
Blended Teaching

Perubahan kaedah pengajaran guru sejak dunia dilanda pandemik Covid-19 memberi kesan yang besar kepada sistem pendidikan negara. Para guru perlu melaksanakan pengajaran dan pembelajaran (PdP) teradun melalui penggunaan media digital dengan kaedah tradisional secara dalam talian sebagai mekanisme utama penyampaian ilmu. Oleh itu, kajian ini dilaksanakan bagi mengupas cabaran guru dan inisiatif kerajaan dalam pelaksanaan PdP. Reka bentuk kajian ini menggunakan kaedah kualitatif dengan menganalisis dokumen melalui sumber data kajian-kajian lepas, catatan perkembangan pembelajaran teradun daripada kumpulan-kumpulan e-didik di bawah KPM, telegram, laman web, petikan dan berita dari seluruh Malaysia dan luar negara. Cabaran utama yang ditemui adalah berkaitan dengan capaian internet terutama bagi mereka  yang tinggal di kawasan pedalaman. Cabaran lain pula ialah terdapat keluarga yang kurang berkemampuan dan sukar menyediakan kemudahan data dan gadget kepada anak-anak untuk meneruskan PdP secara maya.  Antara inisiatif KPM terhadap murid yang tidak mempunyai capaian internet untuk melayari Google Classroom (GC), mereka boleh menggunakan WhatsApp. KPM dan Uniceff juga menyediakan bahan pengajaran yang dibina menggunakan Google Slide bagi murid bermasalah pendengaran dan pembentangan boleh dibuat dengan sarikata. Selain itu, kerajaan juga memudahkan penggunaan GC melalui penubuhan akaun email e-didik. Kajian ini memberi implikasi kepada guru-guru agar memantapkan pengajaran teradun melalui teknologi digital secara kreatif dan inovasi dengan menghadiri kursus dan latihan dalaman secara talian. Ibu bapa dan guru juga perlu melakukan anjakan paradigma untuk menguasai ilmu pengetahuan terknologi terkini bagi menangani masalah ini. KPM perlu menggubal atau menambah baik kurikulum pendidikan sesuai dengan pembelajaran teradun ini.   The change in teachers' teaching methods since the world was hit by the Covid-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the country's education system. Teachers need to implement blended teaching and learning (T&L) through the use of digital media with traditional online methods as the main mechanism of knowledge delivery. Therefore, this study was conducted to examine the challenges of teachers and government initiatives in the implementation of T&L. The design of this study uses qualitative method by analyzing documents through data sources of previous studies, the records of learning development blended e-learning groups under MOE, telegrams, websites, quotes and news from Malaysia and abroad. The main challenge used is related to internet access for those living in rural areas. Other challenges are also found in underprivileged families and it is difficult to provide data facilities and gadgets to children for T&L virtually. MOE provides initiative for students who do not have internet access to browse Google Classroom (GC), they can opt to use WhatsApp. MOE and Uniceff also provide teaching materials that use Google Slides for students with hearing problems and presentations that can be made with subtitles. In addition, the government also uses GC through the establishment of e-learning email accounts. This study has implications for teachers to strengthen blended teaching through digital technology creatively and innovative with live courses and training. Parents and teachers need to make a paradigm shift for the latest technological knowledge for this problem. Hence, MOE needs to formulate or improve the education curriculum in accordance with this blended learning.

scholarly journals Perceptions of female students toward hologram video conferencing technology at AOU

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 650
Author(s):  
Abdulrazak M. Aman ◽  
Norshuhada Shiratuddin
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Education System ◽  
Video Conferencing ◽  
Research Paper ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Open University ◽  
Gender Biases ◽  
E Learning ◽  
The Government ◽  
Scientific Learning

The research paper primarily aims at understanding women's discernment in the field of education if it is governed by technology such as hologram video conferencing. The paper is expounded in the context of Saudi Arab’s education system as the country of Saudi Arab is fringed by many rules and regulations for females pursuing higher education. The research paper will extrapolate the change in conventional learning and the ways in which it can benefit women’s perception and society at large. Arab Open University (AOU) has been a pioneer in distance and e-learning in SA and hence the study is directly directed towards implementing Hologram Video Conferencing and viewing the change in gender biases when it comes to acquiring scientific learning. The paper will also delve into the challenges that can be faced in adoption of holographic based learning and how it can be overcome by changing awareness and deploying more stringent rules by the government. 

The Digital Divide and Its Influence on Public Education Diffusion

2012 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 36-47 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emad Abu-Shanab
Keyword(s):  
Public Education ◽  
Digital Divide ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Empirical Test ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Electronic Learning ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Improved Performance ◽  
Urban And Rural Areas

It is evident that information and communication technologies (ICTs) have improved performance and efficiency for different types of organizations. One of the important applications of ICT in public and private businesses is related to education, where electronic learning (e-learning) is a domain that became a paradigm more than a specific application. To utilize the full benefits of e-learning in public education and to exploit the diverse options of e-learning and specifically the synchronization of learning, digital divide is becoming an important obstacle that prevents teachers, students, and society members from benefiting from this phenomenon. Governments are striving to bridge the digital divide so that equal opportunities for education are guaranteed for their citizens in urban and rural areas. It is vital to explore the influence of digital divide on rural areas and how it affects the learning process. This study will explore the digital divide phenomenon, its relationship to e-learning concepts, how governments bridge this divide through e-government options, and finally, conduct an empirical test that explores the perceptions of students living in rural areas around the digital divide and its relationship to e-learning and education.

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