online assignment

1. ONLINE ASSIGNMENT
Submitted To: Submitted By:
Dr. Issac Paul Saritha. S
Assistant Professor S2B.EdCommerce
Dept. Of Commerce Roll No: 16
GCTE, Thycaud. GCTE, Thycaud.

2. TOPIC:
ICT INTEGRATED INSTRUCTION IN THE TEACHING-
LEARNING OF COMMERCE AT HIGHER SECONDARY
LEVEL

3. CONTENTS
Sl.No Title Page No
1 Introduction 4
2 Information and Communication Technology:
Meaning
Definition
5-6
3 Scope of ICT in Education 6
4 Significance of ICT in Education 6-7
5 Role of ICT in Commerce Education 7
6 Use of ICT in Teaching and Learning 8
7 Impact of ICT on Education 8-9
8 Use of ICT in day to day life of Students and Teachers 9
9 E-Learning 9-11
10 Conclusion 12
11 References 13

4. INTRODUCTION
Change is the need for day. The rapid pace at which technology is transforming the process
of learning in many countries is almost unbelievable. The imperceptible momentum gathered
by the engines of technology while at work in education will change the entire learning
scenario like nothing else during the next few years.It is difficult and even may be impossible
to imagine future learning environments that are not supported in one way or another by
Information and Communication Technologies (ICT).When looking at the current widespread
diffusion and use of ICT in modern societies, especially by the young the so called digital
generation –then it should be clear that ICT will affect the complete learning process today
and in the future. ICT is expected to improve educational outcomes and enhance and improve
the quality and effectiveness of teaching and learning.
In other words, a widespread belief that ICTs have an
important role to play in changing and modernising educational system and ways of learning.
Information Technology (IT) and computer networks are becoming an important part of the
life. IT and computers are widely used to expand teaching possibilities. As education is a
complex process in which human and technical resources should be used carefully, concepts
related to teaching and learning has changed radically. Computer and related technologies are
the widely used, effective. Many countries around the world have established organisations
for the promotion of ICTs, because it is feared that unless less technologically advanced areas
have a chance to catch up.
In India significant developments in the use of IT
have taken place in the industrial and commercial sectors. IT have wide application in the use
of educational sector also. It is essential that the educational sector specifically the higher
education sector adopts and integrates IT to improve quality and productivity. The IT with its
versatility, can accelerate ones ability to solve many problems related to teaching, research
and administration that are encountered. Integration of information and communication
technology (ICT) into teaching and learning is essential for meaningful interaction between
learners and educators in commerce education. ICT can be used to advance cognitive skills
such as comprehension, reasoning, problem-solving and creative thinking. ICT is expected to
improve educational outcomes and enhance and improve the quality and effectiveness of
teaching and learning.

5. INTEGRATED AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY(ICT)
Meaning:
Information and Communications Technology (ICT) is an umbrella term that includes any
communication device or application , encompassing radio, television, cellular phones,
computers and networks ,hardware and software ,satellite systems and so on as well as the
various and applications associated with them such as video conferencing and distance
learning. ICT is technology required for information processing, in particular, the use of
electronic computers, communication devices and software applications to convert, store,
protect, process, transmit and retrieve information from anywhere, anytime. ICT generally
has a positive impact on teaching and learning situations, but compared with the ideal
expectations; the impact of ICT on teaching and learning must still be considered to be
limited. Many teachers use ICT to support traditional learning methods, for example,
information retrieval in which students are ‘passive learners of knowledge instead of ‘active
producers able to take part in the learning process.
ICT involves three words such as Information, Communication and Technology.
Information
Information refers to the knowledge obtained from reading, investigation, study or research.
The tools to transmit information are the telephone, television and radio. Information is
knowledge and helps us to fulfil our daily tasks.
Communication
Communicating is an act of transmitting messages. It is a process whereby information is
exchanged between individuals using symbols, signs or verbal interactions. Communication
is important in order to gain knowledge.
Technology
Technology is the use of scientific knowledge, experience and resources to create processes,
products that fulfil human needs. Technology is vital in communication.

6. Definitions:
UNESCO defines ICT as “the scientific, technological and engineering disciplines and the
management techniques used to handle transmit information with men and machines”.
The UK National Curriculum document in 2000 defines “ICT as the technology used
to handle information and aid communication”.
According to the Digital Video Technical Glossary “ICT is the computing and
communications facilities and features that support teaching, learning and a range of
activities in education”.
SCOPE OF ICT IN EDUCATION
 A person from village also can refer to the latest information and research every day.
 Television broadcast is one of the best communication media to educate students,
farmers, and sportsman.
 The difficult experiments, advance surgery for medical students etc can be viewed.
 LCD projectors can be used for effective training.
 The man power problem, the human mistakes can be avoided by on-line examination.
SIGNIFICANCE OF ICT IN EDUCATION
As part of the IT curriculum, learners are encouraged to regard computers as tools to be used
in all aspects of their studies. In particular, they need to make use of the new multimedia
technologies to communicate ideas, describe projects, and order information in their work.
This requires them to select the medium best suited to conveying their message, to structure
Information in a hierarchical manner, and to link together information to produce a
multidimensional document.
The importance of ICT in education is as follows:
 Access to variety of learning resources
 Immediacy of information

7.  Any time learning
 Collaborative learning
 Multimedia approach to education
 Authentic and up to date information
 Online library
ROLE OF ICT IN COMMERCE EDUCATION
In the area of dynamic changes in the field of
commerce, trade and industry, ICT has a pivotal role to play in the education of that
discipline. The role of IT in commerce education goes far beyond the direct use of
instructional devices. It can provide coverage of a growing knowledge base associated with
the information explosion in all areas including Commerce. ICT can meaningfully
communicate all types of information in graphic, text, audio and video. It can provide also a
broad diversity of learning activities. These learning activities can be effectively performed
using a variety of techniques and tools designed in tune with the multimedia approach
highlighted by ICT.
The roles of Computer in the field of Commerce Education are:
 Computer as an object of instruction
 Computer as a tool for instruction and learning
 Computer Assisted Instruction
 Computer Managed Instruction
 Computer Based Testing
 Computer generated instructional materials
 Computer in the media centre
 Integrated Learning System.

8. USE OF ICT IN TEACHING AND LEARNING
Information and Communication Technologies have recently gained groundswell of interest.
It is a significant research area for many scholars around the globe. Their nature has highly
changed the face of education over the last few decades. For most of the countries, the use of
ICT in education and training has become a priority during the last decade. However, very
few have achieved progress. Indeed, a small percentage of schools in some countries
achieved high levels of effective use of ICT to support and change the teaching and learning
process in many subject areas. Others are still in the early phase of Information and
Communication Technologies adoption.
Many pupils consider ICT tools very helpful in that it helps them to do assignments
teachers see that ICT enables students with special needs or difficulties. It also helps to
reduce the social disparities between pupils, since they work in teams in order to achieve a
given task. Students also assume responsibilities when they use ICT to organize their work
through digital portfolios or projects. In addition, the study showed that ICT has significant
impact on teachers and teaching processes. Many teachers use ICT to support traditional
learning methods, for example, information retrieval in which students are ‘passive learners
of knowledge instead of ‘active producers able to take part in the learning process. ICT allow
for a higher quality lessons through collaboration with teachers in planning and preparing
resources. Students learn new skills: analytical, including improvements in reading
comprehension. ICT also develop some writing skills: spelling, grammar, punctuation,
editing and re-drafting. Still new technologies encourage independent and active learning,
and students’ responsibility for their own learning ICT proves that students who used
educational technology felt more successful in school they are more motivated to learn more
and have increased self- confidence and self-esteem.
IMPACT OF ICT ON EDUCATION
ICT has a great impact on education as well as another aspect. ICT in education has
both positive and negative impact on students and teacher.
Positive Impact of ICT on Education:
a. Ensures lifelong learning
b. Enables distance learning
c. We can access teaching materials and experts from all over the world

9. d. It has the ability to perform impossible experiments by using simulations.
Negative Impact of ICT on Education:
a. There are large cost involved
b. Students, and sometimes teacher, can get hooked on the technology
aspects rather than subject content.
c. A child’s imagination power decreases.
USE OF ICT IN DAY TO DAY LIFE OF STUDENTS AND TEACHERS
 Students use ICT as a reference tool. They use computers to browse the internet to
look information, project information and literature survey
 Teachers use ICT in research for preparing teaching material, participate in online
forums and online conference.
 Researchers use ICT tool to collect, process and analyse data
 School administrators use ICT tool for administrative purpose to make sure that the
entire operations run smoothly.
E-LEARNING
The term E-Learning is derived from, electronic learning and refers to technology based
learning or the electronic delivery of learning. It covers a wide range of distributed
knowledge applications and processes, including computer based learning, web based
learning, virtual classrooms, and digital collaboration. Thus E-Learning includes the delivery
of content via all electronic media, including the internet ,intranets, extranet, satellite
broadcast ,audio/video tapes, interactive TV and CD -ROM .
The term Online Learning although sometimes
used interchangeably with E-Learning .it refers more precisely to web based learning ,which
constitutes just one part of the technology based learning spectrum; learning via internet.
E- Learning is a combination of learning services and
technology to provide high quality integrated learning at anytime and any place. It results

10. from a new blend of resources, interactivity, performance and structured learning activities
.The methodology followed in E-Learning makes use of various technologies to enhance the
quality of the learning process, by helping full realisation of the educational objectives aimed
at and by catering to the needs of a more diverse learner population with minimal expenditure
ADVANTAGES OF E-LEARNING
 Any time, anywhere ,any place learning
 Reduced cost of training
 Uniformity of content
DISADVANTAGES OF E-LEARNING
 Instructors require thorough learning.
 Time consuming.
 Expensive equipments.
 Instructors prefer traditional methods.
 Technical training and support is needed.
COMPARISON BETWEEN TRADITIONAL AND ONLINE CLASSROOM
TRADITIONAL CLASSROOM ONLINE CLASSROOM
 Teacher-focused
 More Passive learning
 Teacher delivers knowledge
 Little use of technology
 Delivery through spoken words
 Learner focused
 More Active learning
 Teacher guides the learners
 More use of technology
 Use of wide variety of learning
styles

11. INTERNET
Internet is a network of network where thousands of computers are connected to a
worldwide network through a common communication protocol. Internet is the
world’s wonder network carrying information on almost any subject under the sun .It
is known as the “Information superhighway”. People exchange many types of
information in all social contexts on the internet. Libraries and reference books are
accessed through internet .The internet stretches throughout the world with points of
access at libraries in thousands of universities and colleges.
POWERPOINT PRESENTATION
Power point is one of the most powerful presentation –softwares developed by the
Microsoft Corporation. Presentation softwares are used to present an idea, topic
message, lecture, information etc on a subject in front of an audience using computer
system and LCD projector. In power point software, the teachers and students can
develop their own slides in the subject of interest. The term ‘slide’ is used in power
point denotes the presentation programme files .A slide can be made more attractive
and catching by combining pictures, graphics, audio and video clips.
INTERACTIVE CD ROMS
CD Rom (Compact Disc Read Only Memory) are the storage media used to record,
retrieve, read and replay the digitally formatted content of programmes and packages
.The content or topic to be taught are programmed and stored in the CDs with
multimedia features and effect. Such CDs are developed to help the users interact
easily. The students can enter in to a learning game on any relevant aspect of the topic
and can interact with the system even in speech and sound.

12. CONCLUSION
The shift from the traditional curriculum to the new curriculum has brought with it
innovations not only in teaching, but more fundamentally in knowledge: what to be taught
and how to learn in schools. Commerce educators are expected to use technological
principles to achieve the desired educational goals. Technology is thinking tool that educators
are expected to integrate into teaching and learning strategies. ICT can serve as a vital
catalyst for social change and economic development, especially in developing countries.
Information and communication technology can make a significant contribution to human
development. To prepare the learners of today for their adult working lives there is a need to
enhance their education levels through access to computers and other digital resources.
Technology and ICT have been drivers that have re-engineered our society and commerce in
recent years. Some might say they have presented opportunities for change that have lead to
unique benefits. Just as in any market, we have seen both pioneers and early adopters and, at
the opposite end of the spectrum, those school that slow and reluctant to accept change.
In terms of technology we are starting to see individuals
using multiple devices in a variety of ways. The days of the ICT suite are starting to look
numbered, other than perhaps for basic skills training and use in assessment. The technology
is needed when and where the learning process takes place. The “Cloud” is becoming the
home of the information repository and will deliver applications and programs to our devices
as and when required. Devices will become cheaper. Applications will also become free or,
because of higher volumes, will be available at lower cost. All this relies heavily on suitable
infrastructure being available, but as we move to Digital TV, relatively high digital capacity
will be available from the bandwidth released by analogue transmissions.

13. REFERENCES
 Text book of Commerce Education, Methodology of Teaching and Pedagogic
Analysis.
 www.wikipedia.com