Integration of ICT

tools in Modern
Agriculture
Education System

Dr. Lyaqet Choudhary

Education Scenario in India
15 lakh Schools, 85 lakh Teachers, 26 crore students

Imparting quality education is a concern

Improvement in learning outcome is a challenge

As every child is different, they tend to learn in a

unique way

ICT has potential to meet these challenges

Student Issues
Different learning
requirements
Every student has a different
learning ability and pace which
the traditional system ignores
most ofetn
.
Lack of Individual
attention
Due to greater classroom
roll, teachers are not able
to give individual attention
to each and every student
Rote Learning
Students are often taught to
memorize facts and figures
rather than develop critical
thinking, problem-solving, and
analytical skills.
Inequity in Access to
Education
Access to quality education
remains a significant
challenge, with stark
disparities between urban
and rural areas.
 Researcher Issues

Insufficient Limited Inadequate Language

Data Collaborative Laboratory Barriers Research students in the
Availability and Opportunities Facilities Indian education system
Quality often face several
challenges during their
academic journey,
particularly in the field of
agriculture. These
challenges can hinder their
progress, affect their
learning experience, and
potentially limit their ability
to contribute to the
advancement of
 Teacher related issues
Inadequate professional and
training development
Teachers often face a lack of ongoing
training and professional development
opportunities. This can result in
outdated teaching practices and a
decline in motivation and morale

Over-burdened teaching staff Insufficient staff strength

Teachers are burdened with a lot of
According to the UNESCO’s State of the
non-academic workloads which
Education report for India 2021, there is
ultimately results in a divergence of
11.16 lakh teaching positions that are vacant
their focus from teaching the students
in schools. It clearly shows that there is a
shortage of teachers in schools.

Teaching methodologies
The rigid teaching methodologies prevalent in
the Indian education system put immense
pressure on teachers. They are often bound by
a fixed curriculum, hindering their ability to
provide personalized attention and innovative
teaching strategies
Lack of accountability
When it comes to the Government sector, the
Government teachers enjoy a lifetime guarantee
of job security irrespective of their performance
which results in no accountability from their side.
How can these Information and
What is the
issues be Communications
solution?
addressed?
. Technology (ICT)
Information and Communications
Technology (ICT)

Information and Communication

Technologies (ICTs) is a broader term
for Information Technology (IT), which
refers to all communication technologies,
and other media applications and
services enabling users to access,
retrieve, store, transmit, and manipulate
information in a digital form. (FAO, 2023)
.
 Components of ICT

Software Hardware
• Computer programs • Physical components

Data Procedures
• Raw facts and figures • Data processing (archiving,
storing, restoration etc.)

Information People
• Covert processed data into • Ultimate users
meaningful form
 Features of ICT based learning
STUDENT CENTRED LEARNING

PROMOTES STUDENTS ENGAGEMENT AND

KNOWLEDGE RETENTION

UPGRADED CLASSROOM

CATERING TO THE INDIVIDUAL

DIFFERENCE

CONNECTING GEOGRAPHICALLY
DISPERSED REGIONS

ANY PLACE LEARNING

ACCESS TO VARIETY OF LEARNING

RESOURCES
 ICT enabled learning tools
Smart Classes: Breaking Down Barriers

Virtual Classes: Embracing Distance Learning

Chatbots: Personalized Assistance

Video Lectures: Learning at Your Own Pace

E-books: The Digital Library

Deep Learning: Customized Learning Experience

 SMART CLASSES
What is a smart class?
Smart classroom is technology-enhanced
classrooms that foster opportunities for teaching and
learning by integrating learning technology, such as
computers, specialized software, assistive listening
devices, networking, and audio/visual capabilities

With the help of multimedia presentations, visual aids,

and interactive displays, smart classes engage
students in a more dynamic way.
These classes break the barriers of location and time,
enabling students in remote areas to access quality
education.
For instance, a student from a rural village can have
the same learning experience as their urban
counterparts through smart classes.
 VIRTUAL CLASSES
A virtual classroom is a video conferencing tool
where instructors and participants engage with
each other and with the learning material.

These classes use video conferencing tools and

collaborative platforms to connect learners and educators
across geographical boundaries.

Virtual classes eliminate the constraints of physical

classrooms and make education accessible to a wider
audience.

For example, a student living in a small town can enroll in

online courses offered by prestigious universities located in
different countries.
 CHATBOTS
Availability
The Chatbots are
available 24/7 and can
answer students' queries
instantly.
Personalized assistance
Chatbots provide
personalized assistance
by understanding the
context of the question
and providing relevant
information..
Instant support
This accessibility to
instant support improves
educational access by
overcoming barriers to
getting help outside of
class hours.
Step-by-step guide
For instance, a student
struggling with a
numerical problem can
simply ask the chatbot
for guidance, and it will
instantly provide a step-
by-step solution.
 VIDEO LECTURES
Anytime access
Video lectures allow students to
access educational content
anytime, anywhere.
Convenience
Whether it's a recorded lecture
from a renowned professor or
an educational video explaining
complex concepts, video
lectures offer flexibility and
convenience.
Replay content
Students can pause, rewind,
and repeat the content to grasp
difficult topics.
Learn at your own pace
This accessibility to educational
videos enables individuals who
may not have access to
traditional classrooms to learn
at their own pace.
E-Books
E-books have transformed the concept of a
physical library by digitizing educational
resources.
With the availability of E-books, students can
access a wide range of books, journals, and
reference materials with just a few clicks.

This is particularly beneficial in areas where

physical libraries are scarce.

E-books provide accessibility to the latest

textbooks and educational content, breaking down
the barriers of distance and cost.
 DEEP LEARNING
Diverse learning Enhanced education
Deep learning, a subset of artificial Advanced algorithms analyze
intelligence, offers a customized data on students' previous
learning experience by adapting to performances and create

E
individual needs.

D
personalized learning paths.

DEEP
Personalized approach Expert teaching

E
If a student struggles with a

P
This tailored approach ensures
that students receive targeted particular topic, the deep
support, thereby improving learning system can identify this
educational access by addressing and provide additional resources
individual learning gaps. or exercises to enhance
understanding.
 APPLICATIONS
Access qualified teachers
Online platforms like Coursera offer courses
taught by prestigious professors from top
universities worldwide. Learners can access a
wide range of subjects, and even obtain
specialized certifications.
Interactive learning
Platforms like Google Classroom enable
teachers to share documents, videos, and
interactive content with students in a seamless
manner.

Assist teaching staff Individual attention

Platforms such as Zoom and Google Meet
Software allow educators to automatize
offer virtual classroom features that allow
attendance tracking, grade calculations, and
teachers to conduct live video sessions with
student record management. students. Through these platforms, teachers
can interact in real-time, provide individual
attention, and address students' queries
Transparency effectively.
Using digital platforms for tasks such as lesson
planning, grading, and attendance, teachers can
showcase their efforts and progress to both students
and administrators. This transparency holds teachers
accountable for their work, ensuring that they adhere
to prescribed guidelines and meet required standards.
.
APPLICATIONS
Access to Vast ICT tools enable students to access a vast amount
of information through digital libraries, online
Information databases, and e-books. This enhances their
research capabilities, allowing them to dive deeper
into various topics and develop a comprehensive
understanding of agricultural concepts.

Interactive Learning Integrating ICT tools, such as online forums,

webinars, and digital simulations, fosters interactive
Platforms learning among students. These platforms facilitate
collaborative discussions, knowledge sharing, and
problem-solving, enabling students to develop critical
thinking skills and enhance their overall learning
experience.

Developing Digital Integrating ICT in education will help students develop digital
literacy skills, which are essential in today's digital world. With
Literacy the integration of ICT, students can access educational
resources anytime, anywhere.
 APPLICATIONS
Collaborative opportunity
Virtual communication platforms
such as video conferencing,
online discussion forums, and
Data availability
workshops, webinars, etc.
Online databases, digital facilitate seamless communication
libraries, and academic search and collaboration among research
engines allow research students students
to access a vast array of
scholarly material from around
the world. Eg: Google Scholar,
Linguistic tools
ScienceDirect Translation tools, such as
Simulated learning
Google Translate, allow
Virtual labs provide a simulated students to translate
environment that replicates real-life research material into their
experiments. These virtual labs native language, making it
enable research students to perform more accessible and
experiments, collect data, and comprehensible.
analyze results without the need for
physical laboratory facilities.
 Conclusion

The incorporation From smart classes By leveraging these

of ICT tools in mod- The facilities and and virtual class- technological ad-
ern agriculture edu- benefits offered by rooms to chatbots vancements, we can
cation has proven these tools em- and video lectures, ensure that no
to be a game- power learners, en- these tools have learner is left be-
changer for stu- hance teaching effi- broken down barri- hind, regardless of
dents, teachers, re- cacy, enable cut- ers and expanded their geographical
searchers, etc. ting-edge research, educational oppor- location or socio-
and improve admin- tunities economic status.
istrative efficiency.
THANK
YOU!