Abstract3- ICT-my virtual friend

ICT-my virtual friend

N. Rohen Meetei Satish Chandra
Asst. Prof. (Dept. of Education) Asst. Prof. (Dept. of Education)
M.Sc. M.Ed. M.Phil (Edu.) M.A., M.Ed.and Ph.D.Scholar
IDGC and Ph.D. Scholar Institute of Professional Studies,
Institute of Professional Studies, College of Education, Gwalior (M.P.)
College of Education, Gwalior (M.P.) E-mail: satishh26@gmail.com
E-mail: rt_meetei@yahoo.co.in

Abstract

Information Communication Technology (ICT) becomes the central focal point in recent times especially on the aspects of its tremendous user friendliness. Very much suitable and flexible to the learners or users. This paper explores the nature of psychologically near and distance in distance learning and identifies some of the vital student support issues in relation with the contribution of ICT. Very little study seems to have been brought to bear upon the promotion of creative thinking by the use of online technologies, and this paper attempts to contribute to this field of study particularly in both regular and distance learning students’ .In schools, research has focused primarily on social interaction and group work student achievement levels and curriculum development. This paper reports on a pilot study which has investigated the creative impact of information and communication technology (ICT). Initial findings from a pilot study comparing the experiences of remote and local students (N=30) are presented. Significant variance between genders was observed in expected support, with females generally requiring more than males. Individual differences in approaches to study also indicated a significant variance in expectations. Significant differences were observed between the expectations of remote and local learners. Although the sample size is small, and may lack statistical power, several key issues are raised which point the way to future research.