Introducing Educational Technologies in Distance Education Teaching Learning: Ignou Experiences

Abstract

Purpose: The main purpose of the study is to explore the technological interactive communication applications
used in distance education and also to highlight its merit and demerits.
Design/Methodology/Approach: Theoretical approach
Findings:- In the year 1986 the National policy on education expressed the role and usage of all available media for educational
purpose. Distance teaching- learning process is being identified as multi-multiple media learning system. The basic vision of
Open and distance learning (ODL),cater education to all irrespective of demographic location and time. The introduction
of various educational technologies offers flexibility to the learner to absorb knowledge, concepts at their own pace anytime
anywhere. Since it is interactive, it facilitates the continuous evolution of knowledge of distant learner utilizing the available.
Information Communication Technologies (ICT).
Proposed Implications: the study mainly highlights the technological applications used in distance educations which will help
the policy makers of education sector.
Originality/Value: The study mainly focuses how digital platform is promoting knowledge among global learners.