This document discusses introducing information and communication technology (ICT) into an open and distance learning program at the University of Mumbai. It outlines a pilot study from 2011-2012 where ICT was offered as an optional course for a Master of Arts in Education program. Over 200 students opted to take the ICT course. The paper proposes using peer tutoring and learning designs like discovery, ideation, experimentation, and evaluation to teach ICT skills through a case study approach. The goal is to help teachers gain practical ICT knowledge since the subject is now compulsory in Indian schools.

1. PEER TUTORING/LEARNING FOR
ICT IN ODL
Hemlata Chari Phd drhemchari@gmail.com
Ashima Deshmukh

2. PAPER IS IN 6 PHASES
 Introduction
 Need for introducing ICT @ M.A Education
 ICT @ IDOL
 5 Learning Designs:
 Discovery
 Implementation
 Ideation
 Experimentation
 Evolution
 Evaluation

3. INTRODUCTION
 University of Mumbai- 150 year old institution
 IDOL 44 Years Approx. 80,000 students
 Offer various programs
 M. A Education
 Mode – Distance through study centres &
Contact sessions.

4. PILOT STUDY 2011-2012
 ICT an optional paper
 Total no of students registered for M.A Edu-
500
 Total opted for ICT 210
 Final Registration 198

5. 2012-2013
 No of students 250
 Case study with peer teaching.

6.  National Programme on Technology
Enhanced Leaning (NPTEL) a project funded
by
 Ministry of Human Resource Development
(MHRD) paved way to introduce multi-media
& web technology in Science & Engineering
field.
 IIT’s &------

7. ICT @ IDOL-UNIV OF MUMBAI-INDIA
 Initially the programs were through distance
mode for all courses-
 M.A Education ICT course was only through
study material
 Government made ICT compulsory for Grade
9 students at schools
 Teachers had only theoretical knowledge of
ICT.

8. 2011-2012-PILOT STUDY CONDUCTED
 eclipse@mu.ac.in
 Students were registered
 YOU TUBE
 Idol mumbaiuniversity ICT (English/Marathi)