Conference

ABOUT THE CONFERENCE

The organized system of learning is undergoing tremendous change with the ever evolving educational structure, advancement in science, information and technology. In this digital era, smart gadgets, networks, immersive technologies etc. have become part and parcel of human life. Information Communication and Technology (ICT) has proved to be a contributing factor to accelerate the progress of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through its speed, quality and accuracy. COVID-19 pandemic situation and the lockdown has transformed the society in general including every teachers, students and parents, who have skilled them in technology and empowered use of ICT intervention in education which have become a new normal. Several initiatives have been taken up at international and national levels to leverage the advantage of technology and integration in education as recognised by National Education Policy 2020.

OBJECTIVES

The Conference Aims :
Provide a premier interdisciplinary platform for researchers, practitioners and educators to present and discuss the most recent innovations, trends, and concerns as well as practical challenges encountered and the solutions adopted in the fields of ICT in Education and Training
Understand and provide the best ICT practices to ensure equitable use of technology and create world class educational digital content and capacity
Develop a critical understanding of the disruptive technologies in education
Provide a platform for the development of academic networks for collaboration and partnership to promote ICTs in school and teacher education.

SCHEDULE

INVITATION OF PAPERS

Research Papers and presentations based on innovative practices are invited from the Teachers, Teacher Educators, Academicians, Educationists, Researchers, NGOs and the other functionaries working in the areas of School Education. The abstract of paper should be typed in about 200-250 words and full paper in about 2000-2500 words in MS-Word, font size 12 (Times New Roman) with line spacing 1.5. References should be given in APA style. The paper must contain the title, name of the authors, contact numbers and email- IDs.
Email-id for paper submission: ictconf@ciet.nic.in
Publication: The selected paper will be published in conference proceedings with ISBN and Best three full length papers will be published in Indian Journal of Educational Technology (IJET) of CIET-NCERT.

MODE OF CONFERENCE

Paper presentation, Demonstration of tools, Portals, Apps and Panel discussion will be part of the Virtual Conference.
Modality :Will be informed to the selected participants.

IMPORTANT DATES

Conference Dates : 24 to 26 March 2021
Last Date of Submission Abstract and Full Paper : 10 February 2021
Confirmation of Selected papers : 20 February 2021
Last date for Registration : 25 February 2021

THEMES AND SUBTHEMES

Innovative ICT Pedagogies

Blended Learning (BL)
Flipped Classroom
Mobile Learning (ML)
Adaptive Learning
Personalised Learning
Self-regulated learning (SRL)
Self-directed learning (SDL)
Pervasive Learning
Cyberschool and Cyber University
ICT and Inclusive education
ICT and Vocational Education

ICT based Teaching- Learning Resources and Platforms

Open Educational Resources (OER)
Free and Open Sources of Software (FOSS)
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)
Learning Management systems (LMS) like SWAYAM
Content Management Systems (CMS) like DIKSHA
Telecast, Broadcast, Podcast like PMeVIDYA, SWAYAM PRABHA, I Radio, etc.
Virtual Laboratories Resources (eContent/ portals/ apps etc.) for children with social needs
- Social Media for Education
- Digital Games

Emerging Disruptive Technologies in Education

Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Machine Learning
Block Chains
Computing Devices
Augmented Reality (AR)
Virtual Reality (VR)
Mixed Reality (MR)
Chat Bots
Cloud ClassRoom (CCR)
Gaming and Coding
Robotics & Automation
Big Data Management
Cloud Computing
Assistive Technologies

ICT for Professional Development

Continuous professional development of teachers and school leaders in multiple modes
Digital literacy and development of ICT skills and competencies among teachers, educators and leaders
Integrating technology in curriculum transaction

ICT in School Governance

ICT in Educational Management
Role of ICT in School Leadership
Information Management System (IMS)
Impact of E-Governance in Schools

Research on Effective Practices of ICT in Education

Impact/ Effect of ICT based Interventions in Teaching, Learning and Assessment
Technology adoption as innovation in school
Impact of ICT in Sustainable Development
Pedagogical perspective of ICT intervention in distance learning and virtual learning
ICT and Inclusive education
ICT and Vocational Education
Role of ICT in bridging the gap of Linguistic/ Social/ Economical and Geographical Diversity
New Technologies and Teaching-Learning strategies for children with special needs (CWSN)