The document discusses the use of information and communication technology (ICT) in higher education. It defines ICT and provides examples of tools that fall under this category. The text then explains how ICT can be an effective teaching tool by improving student memory, comprehension, concentration, and making classes more interactive. It also saves teacher time and allows for up-to-date study materials. However, ICT implementation requires costs and teacher training. Smart classrooms and presentation software like Microsoft PowerPoint are presented as alternatives to traditional teaching that offer interactive learning experiences at lower costs than smart boards. The document concludes with tips for using PowerPoint in teaching.

1. ICT in Higher
Education
By
Rupanka Bhuyan
Asst. Professor & Academic Coordinator
Depts. of IT, Mathematics & Management Studies
ICFAI University Nagaland

2. What is ICT?
Information and Communication Technology.
Refers to
Computers,
Communication Devices,
Digital Cameras,
Scanners,
Automation Equipment,
Services such as chatting, blogging, and
other computer related devices.
Seminar for College Teachers on ICT and
Digitalization in Higher Education (19 May
2018), Yemhi Memorial College

3. ICT in Education
ICT can be an effective teaching tool in the classrooms and
offers several benefits.
Good for improving retentive memory of students
Helps in increasing comprehension of students
Improves concentration of students
Class becomes interesting and interactive
Effectively saves a lot of time for the teacher
Up-to-date study materials can be prepared with a variety
of media
Anytime, anywhere accessibility
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Digitalization in Higher Education (19 May
2018), Yemhi Memorial College

4. ICT in Education
However, there are a few disadvantages as well:
Cost of the equipment
Requirement for proper training of the teacher
Setting up of the equipment
Is not a complete substitute for the traditional approaches
of teaching
Seminar for College Teachers on ICT and
Digitalization in Higher Education (19 May
2018), Yemhi Memorial College

5. Smart Classrooms
Interactive Learning using tools of Information Technology.
Smart boards
Clients and Servers
Training
Facilities
High initial investment (cost effective in the long run and
for large scale implementations)
Initial Implementation
Seminar for College Teachers on ICT and
Digitalization in Higher Education (19 May
2018), Yemhi Memorial College

6. Presentation Software
An alternative for Smart boards
Slides
Other software tools (used in collaboration)
Spreadsheets, Word processors, Analysis Software
Favorable ‘Learning Curve’
Short ‘Implementation Times’
Highly available and affordable
Seminar for College Teachers on ICT and
Digitalization in Higher Education (19 May
2018), Yemhi Memorial College

7. Microsoft PowerPoint
Features
Bundled with Microsoft Office
Completely GUI
WYSIWYG
Supports collaboration with other software (OLE)
supports integration of manually designed study materials
Extremely portable
Seminar for College Teachers on ICT and
Digitalization in Higher Education (19 May
2018), Yemhi Memorial College

8. Some Samples
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50
100
150
Rex Hari John Joy
English
Maths
Science
External and manually developed study material
Shapes
Charts
Videos/Audio
Seminar for College Teachers on ICT and
Digitalization in Higher Education (19 May
2018), Yemhi Memorial College

9. Lab Session
Using Microsoft PowerPoint
Basics concepts
Creating a simple presentation
Seminar for College Teachers on ICT and
Digitalization in Higher Education (19 May
2018), Yemhi Memorial College

10. Lab Session
Important Tips for using Microsoft PowerPoint
Fonts (types, sizing)
Backgrounds (dependencies)
Color choices (contrast, combinations)
Content Management (density, layout)
Memory considerations (speed, size)
Seminar for College Teachers on ICT and
Digitalization in Higher Education (19 May
2018), Yemhi Memorial College

11. Questions?
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Digitalization in Higher Education (19 May
2018), Yemhi Memorial College

12. Thank you
Seminar for College Teachers on ICT and
Digitalization in Higher Education (19 May
2018), Yemhi Memorial College