Convergence of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Tools in Project Based Learning (PBL)

Ismail Thamarasseri*
Assistant Professor, Department of Education, Central University of Kashmir,Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India.
Periodicity:June - August'2014
DOI : https://doi.org/10.26634/jsch.10.1.2829

Abstract

Rapid technological advancement influences the communication and information management as well as knowledge construction. Within the context of new challenges, lifelong learning emerges a fundamental element for the constant development of professionals. So that it dynamically adapts to change and retain a state-of-the-art identity. At present, Computer Science Education, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) are becoming one of the most important elements which are defining the basic competencies of students. Information technology integrates medial, informative and computer science education, but also all the educational subjects mentioned in the curriculum basis of general education. In Science education, there is an increasing concept of integrated teaching, which shows the students, the world in a holistic manner. The principle of universal activity of students in cognitive, emotional and motivation, as well as in practical sphere is preferred. More and more often attention is paid to the fact that the contemporary problem is not so much lack of information, as its surplus and crowd of information as well as its unnecessary excess of details may be an effective tool of disinformation. Hence it forms such skills with students as selection, evaluation and organizing of information and forming its structure seems to be justified. So that, they can serve the drawing conclusion. In this article, the author has briefly outlined and taking into account the various manners of didactic transformation of teaching contents. Selected ICT tools have been presented in the light of teaching principles and cognitive activities model.

Keywords

Project Based Learning (PBL), Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Convergence.

How to Cite this Article?

Thamarasseri, I (2014). Convergence of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Tools in Project Based Learning (PBL). i-manager’s Journal on School Educational Technology, 10(1), 1-7. https://doi.org/10.26634/jsch.10.1.2829

References

[1]. Blumenfeld, P.C. et al. (1991). Motivating project-based learning: sustaining the doing, supporting the learning. Educational Psychologist, Vol.26, pp.369-398.
[2]. Das, S.K. (2005). A Text book of Information Technology. New Delhi: Dominant Publishers and Distributors.
[3]. Dewey, J. (1897). My Pedagogic Creed., The School Journal, Volume LIV, Number 3, pages 77-80.
[4]. Hye-Jung Lee & Cheolil Lim (2012). Peer Evaluation in Blended Team Project-Based Learning: What Do Students Find Important? Journal of Educational Technology & Society, Vol.15(4), pp.214-224.
[5]. Kumar, S & Noushad, P.P. (2006). Social Studies in the Class Room Trends and Methods, Calicut: Scorpio Publishers.
[6]Markham, T. (2011). Project Based Learning. Librarian, 39(2), pp.38-42.
[7]. Molnar, G. (2003). New ICT Tools in Education– Classroom of the Future Project,retrieved from www.researchgate.net.
[8]. Potyrala, K. (2001). ICT tools in biology education, retrieved from http://cms.unige.ch/ldes/wp Project-based learning - Wikipedia, the free encyclopaedia. Retrieved May 30, 2014, from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Projectbased_ learning.
[9]. Richards, C. A. (2000). Project-Based Learning Approach to the Integration of internet Resources in Education. Source Teaching and Learning, 22(2), 62-73. Institute of Education (Singapore) retrieved fromhttp://repository.nie.edu.sg.
[10]. Schaffhauser, D. (1999). Tech Tools That Inspire PBL in High School, retrieved from http://thejournal.com
[11]. Vivitsou, M. (2007). "The Project Method e-course: the use of tools towards the evolution of the Greek teachers' online community" in Int. J. Cont. Engineering Education and Lifelong Learning, Vol. X, No. Y, 200X., retrieved from http://users.sch.gr.
If you have access to this article please login to view the article or kindly login to purchase the article

Purchase Instant Access

Single Article

North Americas,UK,
Middle East,Europe
India Rest of world
USD EUR INR USD-ROW
Pdf 35 35 200 20
Online 35 35 200 15
Pdf & Online 35 35 400 25

Options for accessing this content:
  • If you would like institutional access to this content, please recommend the title to your librarian.
    Library Recommendation Form
  • If you already have i-manager's user account: Login above and proceed to purchase the article.
  • New Users: Please register, then proceed to purchase the article.