Technology Mediated Learning: Learning From the Case Study of a Government Schoo

Abstract

In the present dynamic milieu, innovation may well be the most important issue in any aspect of life. This holds especially true for education because it is intimately connected with different aspects of our life. Information and communication technologies (ICT), offer an array of technologies that can be used for multipurpose activities like research, teachinglearning process, assessment system, extension activities, governance, management etc. A critical role has been played by ICT along with World Wide Web, in worldwide changes that have occurred in the last few decades. These developments have bridged gaps and resulted in learning. The present paper presents observations from the case study of a school which adopted ICT as an innovation. The study is based on Government Higher Secondary School in Jehangirabad of Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh where, Microsoft sponsored Digital Learning Classroom project had been adopted. This is the first such school in the state where, this project has been implemented. The researchers intend to study the experiences of adoption of tablets by both, students and teachers of the school after training. The aspects of study would focus on the change in attendance pattern, attitude of teachers towards using new technology, experiences of students and teachers regarding their experiences of integrating technology in teaching - learning process.