1. Reengineering Higher Education with Technologies in South Asian Context Sadruddin Bahadur Qutoshi, Bal Chandra Luitel (PhD – Curtin, Australia) & Krishna Prasad Paudal Karakorum International University, Pakistan & Kathmandu University, Nepal

2. Context of the study South Asian Universities – use of CTs as teaching tools – a fashion; Issues of availability and accessibility of basic resources & OC; Teachers…need updated knowledge - PDO; & Reforms in Teacher Education–RTE

3. Research methodology Qualitative case study (use of mobile technologies in research) – Skype (a technology in your pocket) Interviews; – Unit of study - a newly established public sector university in Pakistan; – Sample-Purposefully selected 2 teachers engaged with teaching ICT in education & computer literacy;

4. Findings of the Study Benefits - Using CTs can better engage in learning – easy delivery & Improved motivation, – Self directed learning & life skills (ALII)… Teachers’ awareness of CTs - use at basic level; Infrastructural and equipments - main hurdle… Poor organizational arrangements…no M& E Need training - Advanced level

5. Recommendations Universities – – Ensure facilitation at all levels; – ensure effective use of time and resources; – Link b/w Input & output - arranging training linking to course learning outcomes – Effective monitoring and evaluation of TLPs Policy maker – – …should be based on resources / ground realities – Ensure support to universities …

6. Implications Universities - … Eye opener -reflect on existing practices in the region; Researchers – various technologies in research & methodologies … like lived experiences of teachers can present better picture about ASK; Studies focusing on Transformation in teachers through reflections…& Policy makers – RTE - context specific & doable

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