Critical Understanding of ICT

Paper Code: 
EDU 401
Credits: 
2
Contact Hours: 
30.00
Hours: 
60
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

After completion of this course, the students will be able to:

  1. recognize, understand and appreciate ICT as an enormous functional support to teachers.
  2. know and understand different parts of computer and their functioning.
  3. understand the operating system of Computer.
  4. develop skill in the use of Internet.
  5. appreciate the concept of integration of Information and Communication Technology with Education.
  6. make use of modern Information and Communication Technology to improve teaching-learning process.
  7. develop a positive attitude towards handling of computers.

 

Course Outcomes (COs):

Course

Course Outcome

                 

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment strategies

Paper Code

Paper Title

EDU 401

 

Critical Understanding of ICT

 

CO21: Implement the knowledge of computer in teaching learning process.

 

CO22: Develop word processing spreadsheet and presentation software

 

CO23: Explain the application of ICT for teaching learning

 

CO24:  Develop understanding and skills of Integration of ICT in teaching learning.

Teaching strategies:

Lecture cum demonstration, Tutorial, Illustration.

 

Learning strategies:   

Self-learning assignments, Learning by Practice

Formative Assessment (30%): Class test- week 6, Assignment, ppt Presentation, Worksheet.

 

Summative Assessment (70%):  Semester end examinations
 

 

6.00
Unit I: 
Introduction of ICT
  • Concept, importance, meaning & nature of Information and Communication Technology.
  • Need of Information and Communication Technology in education.

 

 

6.00
Unit II: 
ICT in Education
  • Scope of Information and Communication Technology areas: (teaching, learning, process, evaluation, research and administration), trends in Information and Communication Technology.
  • Paradigm shift in education due to ICT content with special reference to curriculum. Role of teacher, methods of teaching, classroom environment evaluation, Procedure and educational management.
  • Challenges in integrating Information and Communication Technology in school education.

 

 

6.00
Unit III: 
Introduction to Computer & Hardware
  • General awareness about functioning of Computer
  • Generation, characteristics, types of computers and uses of computer.
  • Brief introduction of working computer using the block diagram.
  • Hardware
  • Input device: key board, mouse, scanner, microphone and digital camera.
  • Output device: monitor, printer, speaker and screen image projector.
  • Storage device: hard disk, CD & DVD and mass storage device ( pen drive).
6.00
Unit IV: 
Computer Software Application & their Management
  • ·  Operating system: concept and function.
  • ·  Application software (its uses in education).
  • ·  Word processors.
  •    Power point presentation.
  •    Spread sheet.
  •    Viruses & their management.
6.00
Unit V: 
ICT Supported Teaching/ Learning Strategies, Internet and Intranet
  • CAL- computer assisted learning.
  • PBL- project based learning.
  • Technology aided learning.
  • E-learning: concept and nature; E-learning: concept and nature; Introduction to Artificial Intelligence, Virtual Augmented Reality and its Role in Education
  • Web based learning.
  • Virtual classroom.
  • Concept, need & importance.
  • Facilities available for communication.
  • Email, chat and online conferencing.
  • E-library, websites, blog, Wikipedia.
  • Search Engines: concept and uses.

Sessional Work (Any One):

  1. Preparation of slides for teaching any topic at the school level
  2. Analysis of any one Multi Media Package

 

 

Essential Readings: 

 

  • Bhatnagar, A. (2016). Information communication and technology. R. Lall Publisher
  • Ramakrishna, A. (2015). Information communication and technology. Neelkamal
  • Bhargava, Rajshri, Bhargava Piyush (2012): Information and Communication Technology, H.P. Bhargava House, Agra
  • Umesh K. Soni Computer Literacy Educational Applications. Amit Pareek publisher

 

 

References: 

Suggested Readings:

  • Bhargava, Rajshri, Bhargava Piyush (2012): Information and Communication Technology, H.P. Bhargava House, Agra.
  • Kulsum, Dr. Umme (2014): Information Communication Technology in Teacher Education, H.P. Bhargava, Agra.
  • Rajsekar, S. (2010). Computer in Education. ND: Neelkamal Publications Pvt. Ltd.
  • Roblyer, M.D. (2008). Integrating Educational Technology into Teaching. New Delhi: Perason Education, South Asia, India.
  • Shukla, Satish S. (2005), Basics of Information Technology for Teacher Trainees, Ahmedabad; VarishanPrakashan.
  • Singh, Kamal.D. & Kaur, D. (2008), Using Computers in Education. New Delhi: Dhanpat Rai Publishing Company (Pvt.) Limited.
  • Singh, V.P. and Singh, Meenakshi (1999), Computer: Terms and Definitions, New Delhi.

 

Academic Year: 
2022-2023
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