A STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK FOR INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY EMPOWERED EDUCATION SYSTEM IN INDIA
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https://doi.org/10.29121/shodhkosh.v5.i5.2024.5237Keywords:
Information And Communication Technology (Ict), National Educational Technology Forum (Netf), New Education Policy (Nep 2020), Ict Initiatives, Digital DivideAbstract [English]
Information and Communication Technology in Education has its own place to envision a new India in which the children and youth is empowered with to become ‘Vishwa Guru’. The New Education Policy (NEP 2020) is the latest revision of the Indian education system giving a lot of emphasis on use of ICT. The present paper focuses on the journey of Information and Communication Technology in India as envisioned by NEP 2020. The study attempts to understand the reach of ICT in India and its use by students and teachers through National Educational Technology Forum (NETF) for its effectiveness. Research articles and policy documents were studied to understand the focus of government on ICT in classrooms. The findings reveal to bridge the gap for effective implementation of digital learning. The recommendations will help the authorities channelize the effectiveness of ICT in schools.
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