Today technology plays a key role in knowledge creation and sharing, and it is no longer possible to visualise educational settings that do not include technology. Further, on one hand technology is enabling self-learning, and on the other hand, it is supporting mass education. It is also improving the quality of education and empowering learners. Therefore, international organisations like the UNESCO, the Commonwealth of learning, as well as governments of many nations including India are upholding the need to integrate technology into educational processes. Teacher and trainers therefore need to be prepared for this. In response to this demand the programme, the Post Graduate Diploma in Educational Technology (PGDET) is offered. It prepares teachers, trainers, educational managers and those associated with the development of educational softwares for educational processes that require technology integration.

Objectives:

This programme aims to develop a cadre of teachers and other professionals equipped with the knowledge and skills for organizing teaching and training with the help of appropriate technologies. The objectives of the programme are as follows:

• comprehend the concept of educational technology and the contexts of its use;
• judiciously select and use technology for pedagogic and managerial functions;
• develop skills for using technologies for individual and collaborative educational practices;
• use technology for creating an inclusive learning environment;
• integrate technology effectively in pedagogic processes in contextually appropriate ways; and
• design and develop digital resources in various media and utilise these for creating a courseware.

Target Population:

Teachers, trainers, administrators of educational institutions and programmes, and those engaged in developing courseware for various media.

Graduation in any discipline.

Rs. 6,600/- for full programme plus registration fee of Rs.200/-