Information and Communication Technology at Secondary Education
Keywords:
Introduction to ICT, Information Technology, E-Learning, Ubiquitous Learning, Multi-Media Technology, Audiovisual Technology, E-Learning Modules and Tools, Web Based Teaching-LearningSynopsis
The Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in schools have been subsumed in the Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA). Now ICT in Schools is a component of the RMSA. The Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Schools was launched in December, 2004 and revised in 2010 to provide opportunities to secondary stage students to mainly build their capacity on ICT skills and make them learn through computer aided learning process. The Scheme is a major catalyst to bridge the digital divide amongst students of various socio economic and other geographical barriers. The Scheme provides support to States/UTs to establish computer labs on sustainable basis.
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY AT SECONDARY EDUCATION book presents the results of a study on students’ appreciation of information and communication technology (ICT) applications in schools for general secondary education. We investigate to what extent students from different gender and ethnic backgrounds appreciate various characteristics of ICT tools. This book is designed specifically for students training to teach ICT as a curriculum subject at secondary level.
