Communication Technology in Higher Education

1. Communication Technology in Higher Education Nadia Nawaz MS leading to PhD Presentation Of Trends and Issues in Education 3701

2. communication • Communication is a process of transferringinformation from one entity to another • Communication is a process whereby information is enclosed in a package and is discreeted and imparted by sender to a receiver via a channel/medium.

3. TECHNOLOGY "Technology is how people modify the natural world to suit their own purposes... generally it refers to the diverse collection of processes and knowledge that people use to extend human abilities and to satisfy human needs and wants” Technology is mechanisms for distributing messages, including postal systems, radio and television broadcasting companies, telephone, satellite and computer networks.www1.worldbank.org/disted/glossary.html

4. What are ICT? • Information • Communication • Technologies ICT are the hardware and software that enable society to create, collect, consolidate and communicate information in multimedia formats and for various purposes. • The technology used to handle information and aid communication

5. ICT in Higher Education ICT in higher education can be understood as application of digital equipment to all aspects of teaching and learning

6. ICT for higher education Information and communication technology (ICT) has become, within a very short time, one of the basic building blocks of modern society. Many countries now regard understanding ICT and mastering the basic skills and concepts of ICT as part of the core of education, alongside reading, writing and innumeracy.

7. The roles of communication technology in higher education - • Access to New Sources of Information • Information Transfers • Professional Development • New Learning Experiences

8. Impact Of ICT on Higher Education • Influence on What is learned Access to variety of informtion sources, types and forms Learning becomes problem center and inquiry base • Influence on How is learned Students-center learning New learning theory : Constructive Principles • Construction of meaning instead of memorization of facts

9. Impact Of ICT On Higher Education • Influence on when and where is learned Anywhere • On-line material • Distance learning • Students may enroll any world-wide program Anytime • No temporal constrains • Other benifits Expand the pool of teachers and students Reduce the cost of education

10. ICT In Higher Educations Strategy • Objectives • Develop high-qualify student plan, curricula and academic activities • Enhance institutional and individual capacity • Provide the enabling structure for course and researches • Promote scientific research environment • Incourage cooperation between local universities and international organizations

11. CommunicationTechnology in distance education • The termDistance Educationis used to describe an educational situation where the instructor and students are separated by time, location or both.Education is delivered either synchronously (define),depending upon the technology used to the remote locations. • The means of instruction utilize written correspondence, text, graphics, audio and videotapes, CDs, interactive TV, Internet, audio/video conferencing and such technology. • The definition of e-learning is included in Distance Learning since it only concentrates on use of electronic devices. (Learning Circuits Glossary, ASTD)

12. ICT In Higher Education in Virtual University of Pakistan • Pakistan's first university, based completely on modren ICT was established by goverment as a public sector • VU uses free-to-air satellite television broadcasts and internet • VU aims at alleviating lack of capacity in existing universities while simultaneously tackling the acute shortage of qualified professors in country. • Real-time text -based communication in virtual enviornment • Chat can be use in e-learning for student questions, instruct or feed back, or even group discussion • Education through e-leaning

13. ICT In Higher Education in AIOU of Pakistan • AIOU was charted in1974 as first ( word 2nd ) University in Pakistan • AIOU model of ICT based education under the project " Open learning institue of Virtual education ( OLIVE) " • Multimedia courseware design • Video conferences • HEC digital library • TV and radio programs • Cassets and CD's are supplied in slected course • Develop Virtual Universty concept in 1999 • Letter was modified and name OLIVE e-learning framework

14. ICT in Virtual Campus at COMSATS Institute of Information Technology of Pakistan • After realizing the importance of Distance Education, Directorate of Distance Education was set up at CIIT to establish a ‘Virtual Campus’ just like other campuses. The virtual Campus was then established in June 2008. • The distance Education provided at the Virtual Campus, CIIT makes use of the latest technology and applications, for example, internet and video conferencing. • The objective of establishing Distance Education at COMSATS Institute of Information Technology (CIIT) is to promote Distance Education through e-learning using modern Information and Communication Technologies, to enhance quality of education and to optimize the services of qualified, experienced teachers and researchers at CIIT, and to contribute towards the knowledge based economy of the country/nation.

15. Effect Of ICT • Positive effects of ICT • Improve academic skills • Improve students attitude • Enthusiasm and engagement • Richer class room content • Improve student in retention • Independent learners and starters • Negative effect of ICT One issue is that • Brain-dead or less social form looking at computer screen all day

16. Current Difficulties facing ICT in Higher Education • Huge number of students • Low enrollment rate ( relatively ) • Insufficienty infrastucture • Information, Text books..... are unavailable • Incompatitability with market needs. • Traditional teaching styles

17. Suggested Agenda For introducing ICT At Higher Education Sector • Higher education sectors are required an integrated e-Leaning solutions to introduce and apply technology in their education atmosphere. (i.e. Universities are mainly required to develop study curriculums and courses, developing instructors/professors skills, developing education methodology, developing study delivering techniques, employed education standards, use education management systems and developing university’s communication and IT infrastructure). • Investment in higher education should be address to build and develop a real integrated education technology, in order to graduate students with skills and knowledge permit them to enter job market and open the door for the opportunity to continue their study as well.

18. Multimedia Live Synchronized Interactive Collaboration Servers Baghdad University on-line lectures Group connection scenario for Live Synchronized Interactive lectures at Baghdad University (on-line lectures)

19. Web Based e-Classroom Live discussion between the Iraqi lecturer at Baghdad University and the lecture from IESI-Canada

20. Baghdad University- college of Eng. Lecturer: Prof. Dr Ahn- south Koreasubject: wireless communication

21. UOB-MOH-MOELecturer :Dr Mohammad Alalai- AustraliaSubject: Avian influenza infections in human

22. UOB – MSc courseLecturer: Dr hussein A Abdullah- Guelph University-Canada Advanced automation and roboticsِ

23. Live Lectures from Hanyan University-South Korea (Wireless communications).

24. Woman Health Conference London

25. References • Harasim, L.M.(1987) Teaching and learning and on-line • Kaye,A. (1989). computer-madiated communication and distance education. • Berge,Z.L (1996). Technology and changing roles of student, teachers, curriculum and institution. • In proceeding of 4th annual leading.Edge traning technologies(LETT) conference. • Bernard Loing.General Delegate of ICDE at UNESCO 9th HE collective consultation, 6-8 April 2005 • Http://www.jisc.ac.uk • Http://www.edu.gov/technology