Information and Communication Technology in Teaching and Learning: Perspectives on E-Learning at Higher Education Level
J. Jayachithra
Dr. J.Jayachithra, Assistant Professor of Education, Alagappa University College of Education, Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu, India.
Manuscript received on January 05, 2020. | Revised Manuscript received on January 25, 2020. | Manuscript published on January 30, 2020. | PP: 44084-4089 | Volume-8 Issue-5, January 2020. | Retrieval Number: E6697018520/2020©BEIESP | DOI: 10.35940/ijrte.E6697.018520
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Abstract: Technology can be a powerful tool for transforming learning. To be a successful teacher one should be learner always and should have the mind to comprehend and design new methodologies in their transaction process. E-Learning courseware is an effective model of teaching and learning framework that can enhance academic achievement of students. In this research, E-Learning courseware is developed for B.Ed curriculum and the effectiveness of E-Learning courseware is studied on academic achievement of Prospective teachers studying B.Ed course. 80 students studying B.Ed. course are selected as sample by convenient sampling method. 40 of which are assigned in the experimental group and 40 in the control group. Experimental Group is subjected to E-Learning courseware and the Control group is subjected to Conventional method of teaching, Pre-test – Post Test non-equivalent groups design is used for the study. Achievement test developed and validated by the researcher is administered to measure the academic achievement of the prospective teachers as pre-test and post-test. Effectiveness of E-Learning courseware is studied on academic achievement of Prospective teachers studying B.Ed course. In the analysis of data, t-test and descriptive analysis were used. Results showed that there is significant effect of E-Learning courseware in enhancing the academic achievement of Prospective Teachers. This research opens new avenues in teaching learning process which can empower students.
Keywords: Academic Achievement, E-Learning, Prospective Teachers, Technology.
Scope of the Article: E-Governance, E-Commerce, E-Dusiness, E-Learning.