ROLE OF DIGITAL MEDIA IN BUILDING WORLD CLASS INSTITUTIONS WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO TEACHING-LEARNING: A SURVEY

Authors

  • Adit Gupta Professor, Dr., MIER College of Education, Jammu, India
  • Nishta Rana Associate Professor, Dr., MIER College of Education, Jammu, India
  • Mool Raj Associate Professor, Dr., MIER College of Education, Jammu, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46827/ejes.v9i7.4349

Keywords:

digital media, world class institutions, SWAYAM, MOOCs

Abstract

The study aims to understand the role of digital media in building world class institutions with special reference to teaching-learning in higher education institutions of Jammu city and their adjoining areas. A descriptive survey method was used for conducting the study. The sample consists of 1478 stakeholders i.e., students, teachers and administrators who were associated with the higher education institutions. The findings of the research reveal that stakeholders have a high level of awareness about various digital media initiatives such as SWAYAM, MOOCs, Swayam Prabha, e-PG Pathshala etc. Results show that 96.9% of stakeholders accessed YouTube for teaching and learning activities and 60.3% of stakeholders considered the SWAYAM Platform for pursuing MOOCs. The stakeholders faced several problems while using digital media in higher education. Lack of knowledge, skills, poor internet speed, the shift from one media to another, affordability of devices, accessibility of information, lack of effective collaborations, teacher’s reluctance and political influence on institutions are the problems which are currently being faced by more than 50% of the stakeholders.

 

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Author Biographies

  • Adit Gupta, Professor, Dr., MIER College of Education, Jammu, India

    Prof. Adit Gupta is the Director and Principal of the MIER College of Education, Jammu, India. Adit’s research interests include psychosocial learning environments, educational technology, teacher education and school education. orcid.org/0000-0003-0018-608X

  • Nishta Rana, Associate Professor, Dr., MIER College of Education, Jammu, India

    Dr. Nishta Rana is an Associate Professor in the Post Graduate Department of Education of the MIER College of Education, Jammu, India.  Nishta’s research interests include teacher education, instructional design, e-learning and special education. orcid.org/0000-0003-4500-9597

  • Mool Raj, Associate Professor, Dr., MIER College of Education, Jammu, India

    Dr. Mool Raj is an Associate Professor in the Post Graduate Department of Education of the MIER College of Education, Jammu, India. Dr. Raj’s research interests include teacher education, educational technology, MOOCs and curriculum development. orcid.org/0000-0002-5270-5470

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2022-06-27

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