ROLE OF INTERNET IN DEVELOPMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION

INTRODUCTIONThe education and training sector is a major industry with political, social and economic importance, which is characterized by the delivery of a service that is a highly individual and personal experience. Internet could bring significant changes in education from the individual sphere to the most general socio-economic structures. However, as much as internet is important to education, the education sector is strategic for the overall development of internet. Many key technologies and uses are being pioneered in education. The sector is a major source of demand for internet materials of various sorts. Tomorrow’s generations of internet developers and authors are trained within the sector. Perhaps more importantly, the next generation of internet users will be exposed to the technology and skills in their learning, preparing them for use of internet in other fields of life.

HIGHER EDUCATION’S ROLE Create a quality workforce by �

growing, training, and attracting the finest talent

Support current business and �industry

Improve learning and teaching �from pre-school through graduate school

Take strong and visible roles in �regional initiatives

Disseminate research and �promote technology transfer

Enhance the technology �infrastructure

Promote livable communities� Employ a diverse workforce�

ROLE OF I. T. IN HIGHER EDUCATION

Information Technology and Research

Information Technology and Instruction

Internet-Based Information Technology and Traditional Learning

Disadvantages of Internet-Based Information Technology

Expert Insight

INTERNET IN ONLINE DISTANCE LEARNING

Internet technologies are changing our lives and educational systems in many ways. Internet is an integral part of the educational environment through online distance learning. This survey, through the selected literature, explores the definitions and history of internet in distance learning, especially for adult learners. It shows advances made in capabilities and internet uses. Learning management systems enable the growing use of internet in distance learning programs. The impact of integrating internet and interactivity provides substantial benefits, some drawbacks, some unresolved questions, and an uncertain future. Information technology continues to advance. Many sources disagree on future predictions, but most agree on the necessity of good instructional design and development for internet use in online distance learning.

BENEFITS OF INTERNET IN HIGHER EDUCATION

Improving the standards of teaching service/support resource

Supporting managerial functions

Doing fast learning

Trying new ideas

Gathering opinions

BENEFITS TO TEACHERS

Allows for creative work

Saves time for more challenging topics

Replaces ineffective learning activities

Increases student contact time for discussion

BENEFITS TO LEARNERS

A cheap, fast way to access a huge amount of resources that are regularly updated

Work at own pace and control their learning path

Learn from an infinitely patient tutor

Actively pursue learning and receive feedback

SPECIFIC USES OF INTERNET

Reading and practice to master basic skills

The development of writing skills

Problem solving

Manipulation of data

Acquisition of computer skills for general purposes, and for business and vocational training

Access and communication to understand populations and students

Access for teachers and students in remote locations

Individualized and cooperative learning

Management and administration of classroom activities

DEVELOPMENTS IN INTERNET FOR EDUCATION

Historical Development

State of development of Internet in Education

The social constituencies of Internet in education

Recent developments

INTERNET USED IN INDIA

INTERNET USED IN AMERICA

CONCLUSIONA study by the Pew Research Center’s found that young adults ages 18 to 24 were generally much more likely to be Internet users, to engage in social media, and to own Web-enabled devices like laptops and smartphones. Undergraduate and graduate students were the most likely to have speedy Internet connections, with 93 percent to 95 percent citing home access to broadband and Community-college students showed a slight edge in mobile Internet use over undergraduates and graduate students. But the researchers were surprised by how ubiquitous the Internet has become for young people, said Mr. Smith. Nearly 100 percent of college students and 92 percent of nonstudents in the 18-24 age range were Internet users. By comparison, only 75 percent of adults nationally report using the Internet.

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Prepared By:SOMA RANJAN SAHOOMULTANI MAL MODI COLLEGE