Abstract
The research work aims at developing a valid and reliable scale for ICT (Information and communication technology) enabled classroom effectiveness from student’s perspective in a multi-campus university setting. A standard methodology for scale development is used for developing and validating the scale which comprises of exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis. The sample population was the students from a premier multi-campus university. The results revealed ICT enabled classroom effectiveness as a multi-dimensional construct comprising of four factors namely class design and infrastructure; scheduling and coordination; technical support staff; and resource availability. Although a plethora of literature is available in the domain of e-learning, none of them have considered the aspects of ICT enabled classroom effectiveness specifically in an Indian multi-campus university. The limitation of the study lies in terms of sample size and generalizability. Emphasizing the identified factors will give a cutting edge advantage for the universities by enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of ICT enabled classroom teaching.
Highlights
In the era of globalization, educational universities/institutes have realized the importance of analyzing the external environment nationally & globally to identify the possible opportunities & threats as well as analyze the internal environment to identify their internal strengths & weaknesses
The use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) enabled class rooms will be useful for premier institutes having multiple campuses across the country and for making their international presence
The outcome of this research work in terms of a reliable and valid ICT enabled classroom effectiveness scale will serve as a critical aid in enhancing the effectiveness of teaching and learning both from the instructor and student per se
Summary
In the era of globalization, educational universities/institutes have realized the importance of analyzing the external environment nationally & globally to identify the possible opportunities & threats as well as analyze the internal environment to identify their internal strengths & weaknesses. The higher educational universities/institutes are looking to identify appropriate strategies & means to exploit the available opportunities timely through building & enhancing its strengths and overcoming the weaknesses & threats. They have seen technology as one such strategic resource and mean to accomplish their objectives. Only a handful of Indian Higher Educational Institutes (HEIs) feature in global rankings as QS World University Rankings and Times Higher Education World. Indian HEIs need to have an international outlook in terms of expanding operations abroad, attracting international faculty and students (Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI, 2014) Report - "Higher education in India: Moving towards global relevance and competitiveness: FICCI Higher Education Summit 2014", prepared by EY and FICCI, India)
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