1. Communication Technology in Higher Education
Nadia Nawaz
MS leading to PhD
Presentation Of Trends and Issues in Education
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2. communication
Communication is a process of transferring information from one entity to another
Communication is a process whereby information is enclosed in a package and is discreeted and imparted by sender to a receiver via a channel/medium.

3. TECHNOLOGY
"Technology is how people modify the natural world to suit their own purposes... generally it refers to the diverse collection of processes and knowledge that people use to extend human abilities and to satisfy human needs and wants” Technology is mechanisms for distributing messages, including postal systems, radio and television broadcasting companies, telephone, satellite and computer networks. www1.worldbank.org/disted/glossary.html

4. The technology used to handle information and aid communication
What are ICT?
Information
Communication
Technologies
ICT are the hardware and software that enable society to create, collect, consolidate and communicate information in multimedia formats and for various purposes.
The technology used to handle information and aid communication

5. ICT in Higher Education
ICT in higher education can be understood as application of digital equipment to all aspects of teaching and learning

6. ICT for higher education
Information and communication technology (ICT) has become, within a very short time, one of the basic building blocks of modern society. Many countries now regard understanding ICT and mastering the basic skills and concepts of ICT as part of the core of education, alongside reading, writing and innumeracy.

7. The roles of communication technology in higher education-
Access to New Sources of Information
Information Transfers
Professional Development
New Learning Experiences

8. Impact Of ICT on Higher Education
Influence on What is learned Access to variety of informtion sources, types and forms
Learning becomes problem center and inquiry base
Influence on How is learned Students-center learning New learning theory : Constructive Principles
Construction of meaning instead of memorization of facts

9. Impact Of ICT On Higher Education
Influence on when and where is learned
Anywhere
On-line material
Distance learning
Students may enroll any world-wide program
Anytime
No temporal constrains
Other benifits
Expand the pool of teachers and students
Reduce the cost of education

10. ICT In Higher Educations Strategy
Objectives
Develop high-qualify student plan, curricula and academic activities
Enhance institutional and individual capacity
Provide the enabling structure for course and researches
Promote scientific research environment
Incourage cooperation between local universities and international organizations

11. CommunicationTechnology in distance education
The term Distance Education is used to describe an educational situation where the instructor and students are separated by time, location or both.Education is delivered either synchronously (define),depending upon the technology used to the remote locations.
The means of instruction utilize written correspondence, text, graphics, audio and videotapes, CDs, interactive TV, Internet, audio/video conferencing and such technology.
The definition of e-learning is included in Distance Learning since it only concentrates on use of electronic devices.
(Learning Circuits Glossary, ASTD)

12. ICT In Higher Education in Virtual University of Pakistan
Pakistan's first university, based completely on modren ICT was established by goverment as a public sector
VU uses free-to-air satellite television broadcasts and internet
VU aims at alleviating lack of capacity in existing universities while simultaneously tackling the acute shortage of qualified professors in country.
Real-time text -based communication in virtual enviornment
Chat can be use in e-learning for student questions, instruct or feed back, or even group discussion
Education through e-leaning
e-learning : As term covering a wide set of applications and
process such as web-base learning, virtual class room and digital collaboration
it includes delivery of content via internet, audio and videotape, satellite broadcast, TV,CD-Rom and more.

13. ICT In Higher Education in AIOU of Pakistan
AIOU was charted in1974 as first ( word 2nd ) University in Pakistan
AIOU model of ICT based education under the project " Open learning institue of Virtual education ( OLIVE) "
Multimedia courseware design
Video conferences
HEC digital library
TV and radio programs
Cassets and CD's are supplied in slected course
Develop Virtual Universty concept in 1999
Letter was modified and name OLIVE e-learning framework

14. ICT in Virtual Campus at COMSATS Institute of Information Technology of Pakistan
After realizing the importance of Distance Education, Directorate of Distance Education was set up at CIIT to establish a ‘Virtual Campus’ just like other campuses. The virtual Campus was then established in June 2008.
The distance Education provided at the Virtual Campus, CIIT makes use of the latest technology and applications, for example, internet and video conferencing.
The objective of establishing Distance Education at COMSATS Institute of Information Technology (CIIT) is to promote Distance Education through e-learning using modern Information and Communication Technologies, to enhance quality of education and to optimize the services of qualified, experienced teachers and researchers at CIIT, and to contribute towards the knowledge based economy of the country/nation.
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CIIT has by now, produced more than 6000 graduates. With a current enrolment of about students and more than 1100 faculty members, it is now the 5th top ranking university in Pakistan. CIIT, at present has six campuses, one each at Islamabad, Abbottabad, Lahore, Wah , Attock and Sahiwal.After realizing the importance of Distance Education, Directorate of Distance Education was set up at CIIT to establish a ‘Virtual Campus’ just like other campuses. The virtual Campus was then established in June The Distance Education provided at the Virtual Campus, CIIT makes use of the latest technology and applications, for example, internet and video conferencing.

15. Effect Of ICT Positive effects of ICT Improve academic skills
Improve students attitude
Enthusiasm and engagement
Richer class room content
Improve student in retention
Independent learners and starters
Negative effect of ICT
One issue is that
Brain-dead or less social form looking at computer screen all day

16. Current Difficulties facing ICT in Higher Education
Huge number of students
Low enrollment rate ( relatively )
Insufficienty infrastucture
Information, Text books..... are unavailable
Incompatitability with market needs.
Traditional teaching styles 1

17. Suggested Agenda For introducing ICT At Higher Education Sector
Higher education sectors are required an integrated e-Leaning solutions to introduce and apply technology in their education atmosphere.
(i.e. Universities are mainly required to develop study curriculums and courses, developing instructors/professors skills, developing education methodology, developing study delivering techniques, employed education standards, use education management systems and developing university’s communication and IT infrastructure).
Investment in higher education should be address to build and develop a real integrated education technology, in order to graduate students with skills and knowledge permit them to enter job market and open the door for the opportunity to continue their study as well.

18. Multimedia Live Synchronized Interactive Collaboration Servers Baghdad University on-line lectures
Group connection scenario for Live Synchronized Interactive lectures at Baghdad University (on-line lectures)

19. Web Based e-Classroom
Live discussion between the Iraqi lecturer at Baghdad University and the lecture from IESI-Canada

20. Baghdad University- college of Eng. Lecturer: Prof
Baghdad University- college of Eng. Lecturer: Prof. Dr Ahn- south Korea subject: wireless communication

21. UOB-MOH-MOE Lecturer :Dr Mohammad Alalai- Australia Subject: Avian influenza infections in human

22. UOB – MSc course Lecturer: Dr hussein A Abdullah- Guelph University-Canada Advanced automation and robotics ِ

23. Live Lectures from Hanyan University-South Korea (Wireless communications).

24. Woman Health Conference London

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Berge,Z.L (1996). Technology and changing roles of student, teachers, curriculum and institution.
In proceeding of 4th annual leading.Edge traning technologies(LETT) conference.
Bernard Loing.General Delegate of ICDE at UNESCO 9th HE collective consultation, 6-8 April 2005