ICT for Teaching and Learning of Languages

Organizer: Central Institute of Educational Technology, NCERT

About the Training

When: 13 to 17 January 2025
Time: 04 to 05 pm IST
Free and Open to all
E Certificate Provided
Live-streaming available on NCERT Official YouTube channel and other platforms
This course will be open till 15 March, 2025
If anyone has missed the live sessions, they can watch the recording using the playlist link that will be added in the event page at the end of the first day of the training.

Who Can Participate?

Students, Teachers, Teacher Educators, Parents, Administrators and all those who are interested.

The integration of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) within education is a pivotal objective of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, as outlined in Section 23.6. This integration seeks to advance pedagogical practices by fostering an engaging and contemporary learning environment, promoting flexibility, and facilitating personalised instruction. Within the domain of language education, ICT tools serve as invaluable resources, addressing diverse learner needs and enabling educators to create inclusive and effective learning experiences.

Language instruction is accompanied by distinct pedagogical challenges. Conventional teaching methodologies may not adequately address the varied requirements of all learners. ICT tools empower educators to develop interactive instructional resources, such as simulations, multimedia content, and virtual labs. These resources facilitate comprehension of intricate linguistic concepts, enhance learner engagement, and foster active participation. Emerging technologies, including immersive learning environments and digital applications, further encourage critical thinking and problem-solving competencies among students.

Clause 24.4 (d) of NEP 2020 underscores the imperative of establishing a robust repository of digital educational resources. ICT tools support educators in delivering precise visual explanations, tailored guidance, and robust assessments, thereby rendering language education more accessible and intellectually stimulating.

Aligned with this vision, CIET-NCERT is organising a five-day online training programme entitled “ICT for Teaching and Learning of Languages”. This programme will be conducted in two versions: the English version from 13ᵗʰ to 17ᵗʰ January 2025 and the Hindi version from 20th to 24ᵗʰ January 2025. This initiative is designed to equip educators with the skills to seamlessly integrate ICT tools into language instruction. The sessions will be convened daily from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM, offering participants pragmatic strategies and tools to elevate language teaching.

Objectives :

Examine the transformative role of ICT in enhancing language pedagogy.
Analyse the potential scope and application of ICT tools within instructional practices.
Cultivate proficiency in the integration of audio and video resources into language teaching methodologies.
Explore the utilisation of advanced digital tools for effective language instruction.
Evaluate the pedagogical implications of virtual laboratories in elucidating complex linguistic constructs.
Address critical concerns related to the deployment of digital technologies in language education.

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Take up the online course, participate in post assessment and get certified:

If you are interested to earn a certificate, you need to do the following:

Join the online course that will be launched on DIKSHA portal. Course link will be updated on the event page on the last day of the training by 7 pm. This course will be open till 15 March, 2025.
Participants need to join the course, go through all the five videos.
Participants need to take up the final assessment. Participants can attempt thrice the assessment.
Participants who score 70% and above in the final assessment will get a certificate and they can access their certificate in their DIKSHA profile page itself. It may take 15-20 days to receive the certificate.

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Details of Session

Day 1: Monday, 13 January 2025

Topic: ICT for Teaching and Learning of Languages – Policy Perspectives, Need and Scope
Session by: Dr. Ramanujam Meganathan, Professor, Department of Education in Languages, NCERT, New Delhi

Day 2: Tuesday, 14 January 2025

Audio and Video Resources for the Teaching and Learning of Languages
Dr. Rizvanul Haque, Assistant Professor, CIET-NCERT, New Delhi

Day 3: Wednesday, 15 January 2025

Digital Tools for the Teaching and Learning of Languages
Dr. Ravindra Kumar, Associate Professor, CIET-NCERT, New Delhi

Day 4: Thursday, 16 January 2025

Virtual Labs for the Teaching and Learning of Languages
Dr. Amit Ranjan, Assistant Professor, CIET-NCERT, New Delhi

Day 5: Friday, 17 January 2025

Concerns of Using Digital Technologies for the Teaching and Learning of Languages
Dr. Ganga Mahto, Assistant Professor, RIE, Bhopal

Organising Team:

Programme Advisory: Prof. Amarendra P Behra, Joint Director, Central Institute of Educational Technology (CIET), NCERT, New Delhi.

Prof. Indu Kumar, Head- DICT, Central Institute of Educational Technology (CIET), NCERT, New Delhi.

Programme Coordinator: Dr. Angel Rathnabai, Assistant Professor, Central Institute of Educational Technology (CIET), NCERT, New Delhi.

Course Coordinator: Dr. Amit Ranjan, Assistant Professor, CIET-NCERT, New Delhi

Technical Coordinator: Mr. Gurjeet Singh, Junior Project Fellow, Central Institute of Educational Technology (CIET), NCERT, New Delhi.