• Ms. Anita

Research in education designates the systematic investigation; collection, organization and analysis of data; drawing inferences on the basis of findings and defining scope of further research in the concerned area. There has been a wide range of procedures, standards and techniques of research corresponding to various disciplines like literature, linguistics, sociology, anthropology, philosophy, psychology and other sciences. Outlining the aspects of educational research, Gary Anderson observes that research is based upon observable experience or empirical evidence. It employs carefully designed procedures and rigorous analysis. It requires competence in methodology and expertise in technical skill for collection and analysis of the data. The basis for educational research is the scientific method. Methodology systematically studies the research methods applied to a field of study. According to Blurton (New directions of ICT-use in education, 1999) ICT mediated instruction involves a technology channel or computers.1 ICT based technique creates learning as “…the ability to retain, synthesize, and apply conceptually complex information in meaningful ways” [Lambert and McCombs (1999)].2 Application of ICT in research serves to enhance critical analyzing skills and to present the research inferences and final conclusion in a comparatively more interesting and influencing way that is easier to understand for the common readers or learners. The web based environment is also conducive to gaining accuracy in result, processing of data in diverse forms and engrossing presentation of inferences drawn therein. Keeping in view the far-reaching impact of the use of computer technology, to integrate ICT in curriculum and methodology is the need of the hour. However there are certain obstacles, challenges and issues related to the integration of ICT in research. Despite these obstacles, ICT has “the capacity to diversify content and hopefully create a culture of lifelong learners.” (Oliver Ron) Incorporation of information communication technology has revolutionised various sectors of socio-economic field including the higher education sector. The application of ICT in teaching learning process facilitates effective transmission of knowledge, greater access of information, more effective communication and interaction, enhanced cooperation and collaboration, development of linguistic skills and better pedagogical improvement. Earlier there used to be an emphasis on the content but now it has shifted to promote the competency and capabilities. “Curricula are starting to emphasise capabilities and to be concerned more with how the information will be used than with what the information is.”3 The use of ICT improves the overall level of education,literacy and knowledge among people immaterial of whence they belong to or what distant and backward area they are hailing from. The new practice of the establishment of language labs in higher education institutes is a milestone in history of teaching learning process. Keeping in view the far reaching impact of the use of Computer Technology, to integrate ICT in curriculum and methodology is the need of the hour. However there are certain obstacles and barriers in integrating these new technologies in higher education. There are challenges and issues related to the physical hindrances, the adaptability of teachers and learners, accessibility, environmental issues and other similar factors. Despite these obstacles, ICT has the capacity to create a culture of life long learners. Information and communication technology has made its presence and significance felt in almost each and every aspect of human life, culture, knowledge, experience and education. Since last two decades the process of teaching-learning has registered a great influence and impact of computer technology. There have been revolutionary changes in the methods of teaching and learning.

ICT Mediated Research in Education

"ICT Mediated Research in Education", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.8, Issue 3, page no.736-740, March-2021, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2103100.pdf

"ICT Mediated Research in Education", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.8, Issue 3, page no. pp736-740, March-2021, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2103100.pdf