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Teaching with Technology: New Vistas of Education Promoted by NEP 2020
The National Education Policy 2020 aims to take significant steps towards the inculcation of technology in the field of education. The rapid growth of technological sector has reshaped the modern society. People are becoming more dependent on their smart phones, both for their work and entertainment. In this scenario, there is an opportunity to use the technologies in making teaching easier and innovative. In the current data driven world, there is an excess of information regarding every field. Knowledge is at the fingertips of anyone with access to internet. NEP 2020 focuses on tapping this reservoir of online learning for both students and teachers. A public digital infrastructure would be beneficial for a systematic management of online learning platforms. SWAYAM and DIKSHA are such examples, currently popular for providing courses on a multitude of subjects. The extension of these programs to aid a two-way audio-visual conversation between the teachers and students is one of the highlights of this development. NEP 2020 also takes into consideration the need to keep the teachers updated on the new applications available as teaching aids. Promotion of regular Faculty Development Programs is a step towards keeping the teachers updated on the newest changes and innovations in the field of education. Creation of e-content and online libraries is also heavily promoted as it can reach a wide area of learners who were previously dependent on the physical libraries. The presence of e-books and online journals have made research much easier. NEP 2020 sends a strong message for the promotion of all such varying aids to make teaching and learning more enjoyable and effective.
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