Use of Various Information Communication Tools (ICT) in Online Teaching-Learning in Higher Education

Abstract

   The COVID-19, an ongoing global pandemic was first identified in an outbreak in December 2019. It spread globally so fast that all most all the countries faced a complete lockdown. All the universities, colleges and schools were closed which affected teaching-learning all over the world. It affected all common and essential human services and needs. Even employees of multi-national companies continued their work from home during lockdown and still some companies have decided to continue it even now. Imparting education is one of the most important services and is the basic right of mankind. Information Communication Tools (ICT) provided by science and technology played a pivotal role in keeping education alive during that hard time.

   This paper mainly focuses on some of the important software which were used by teachers to teach students. Some of the important Information and Communication Tools are Computers, Laptops, Smart phones, LCD Projectors, Internet and emails etc. There was not much use of these tools in traditional classes, but now-a-days they have become part of life of the students from primary to the students of higher studies. Teachers are using E-learning apps and educational technologies like; Gliffy, Google Charts, Google Classroom, Google Form, Edpuzzle, Ted-Ed, Padlet, Socrative, MOOC and many more in Higher Education. These tools and software have made life not only easier but also opened dimensions to learn from all walks of life.

Key words: ICT Tools, E-learning apps, Edpuzzle, Google Form, Socrative, MOOC.