ICT TOOLS – A GATEWAY FOR EMPLOYMENT OF ENGINEERING GRADUATES
Journal Title: International Journal of Educational Science and Research (IJESR) - Year 2017, Vol 7, Issue 2
Abstract
With the rapid advancement of Science and Technology, the new era of “digital age” demands for better professional communication and pose challenging tasks for the students and teachers of 21st century. As the world is moving rapidly into digital media and information, the role of Information and Communication Technology [ICT] is playing a vital role and influencing in every aspect of human life in the society. Present educational environment is a complex interplay of goals, needs, competing requirements, impediments and dwindling resources. To meet this challenge, both teachers and students must embrace new technologies and understand the latest ICT tools for learning and training. ICT acts as a catalyst for change in learning approaches, teaching methods, student centered learning, exchanging information and scientific research, and is a vehicle to enhance quality education. The article aims in improving communication skills and job-specific employability skills of Engineering graduates using ICT tools and its impact on the students, challenges facing by the teachers and administration. The paper investigates on what role ICT plays in affecting employability and e-skills? Thus, the paper suggests that ICT in higher education is not only a skill for educational development but also a way of socio-economic development of the society
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B. WAHEEDA PARVEEN, K. V. DIVYA
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