LANGUAGE IN INDIA

Strength for Today and Bright Hope for Tomorrow

Volume 13 : 1 January 2013
ISSN 1930-2940

Managing Editor: M. S. Thirumalai, Ph.D.
Editors: B. Mallikarjun, Ph.D.
         Sam Mohanlal, Ph.D.
         B. A. Sharada, Ph.D.
         A. R. Fatihi, Ph.D.
         Lakhan Gusain, Ph.D.
         Jennifer Marie Bayer, Ph.D.
         S. M. Ravichandran, Ph.D.
         G. Baskaran, Ph.D.
         L. Ramamoorthy, Ph.D.
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Effect of Technology on Distance Learner Achievement -
A Case Study of AIOU

Madiha Islam, Ph.D. Scholar
Nazar Abbas Nazar, Ph.D. Schola
r Mian Baqar Hussain Qureshi, Ph.D. Scholar
Nuzhat Kalsoom Shahzadi, Ph.D. Scholar

Abstract

The rapid growth of technologies has influenced the way in which education is delivered and experienced. In distance education, the use of technology is essential. Distance education is a powerful and growing force in education at the university level. The globalization of distance education provides many opportunities for the developing countries for the realization of their education system-wide goals. Two main factors have led to an explosion of interest in distance learning: the growing need for continual skills upgrading and retraining; and the technological advances that have made it possible to teach more and more subjects at a distance. The world of technology is being reshaped by global trends such as convergence, increased bandwidth, enhanced multimedia capabilities, miniaturization, environmental variations, increase mobility, enhanced processing power, more powerful cognitive tools and reduced cost. These trends support transition across four generations in distance education models and associated delivery technologies.

This study aimed at the following:

1) To identify the access of technology for distance learner.
2) To explore the use of technology relating to the achievements of distance learner.
3) To identify the problems faced by distance learners in the use of technology.

A sample of 60 students of M.Phil. and Ph.D. was taken. A questionnaire was used as a research tool for the collection of data. Collected data were analyzed by percentage, mean score and correlation.

Main findings of the study revealed that use of technology enhances the quality of learning and improves the learning skill of the distance learner. Use of technology in education increases motivation and collaborative learning encourages competition. It was recommended that the distance course developer, instructor, or teacher should focus on designing online learning environments that support exploratory and dialogical learning. Exploratory and dialogical learning environments engage learners in learning activities that require collaboration, communication, social interaction, reflection, evaluation, and self-directed learning.

Key words: Distance education, Technology, Achievement, Distance Learner

Introduction

We all know that modern age is a technological age. Many learners improve their education through distance education. Today distance education is imparted through online education in many universities because it could be cost-effective, carried on using fast communication methods and automated performance measurement mechanisms that enhance the quality of learning.

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Madiha Islam, Ph.D. Scholar
Allama Iqbal Open University
Islamabad, PAKISTAN
madihaislam14@gmail.com

Nazar Abbas Nazar, Ph.D. Scholar
Allama Iqbal Open University
Islamabad, PAKISTAN
nayyar222@yahoo.com

Mian Baqar Hussain Qureshi, Ph.D. Scholar
Faculty of Education
Allama Iqbal Open University
Islamabad, Pakistan
mianbaqar@gmail.com

Nuzhat Kalsoom Shahzadi, Ph.D. Scholar
Faculty of Education
Allama Iqbal Open University
Islamabad, Pakistan
prevp7@gmail.com
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