Bengali Wikipedia 10th Anniversary Celebration Kolkata/Submissions/Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) and Wikispaces for Engineering Students - Relevance and Utility

Submission no.

Title of the submission

Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) and Wikispaces for Engineering Students - Relevance and Utility

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Author of the submission

Dr. Barnali Chetia

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Country of origin

India

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Abstract (at least 300 words to describe your proposal)

The scope provided by the Internet for educational purposes is increasing day by day. This tendency of using information and communication technologies (ICTs) is gaining ground with the development of Internet infrastructure and technologies. And by their increasing availability and use, students are expecting new ways and materials for enhancing their skills. Effective communication skill is an important life-skill required not only in one’s academic and professional career but also in one’s personal career. Engineering profession is highly dependent upon communication skills. Engineers must be able to report their ideas and designs clearly and succinctly to their subordinates, coworkers, supervisors, and clients. This paper discusses the scope of using information and communication technologies (ICTs) with reference to wikispaces (Storyline Project) in fostering Internet-based projects for learning English as a second Language (ESL) in technological institutes.

Key Words- Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Wikispaces, Storyline Project, Engineers, Communication Skills

Track

Education outreach

Language of Track

English

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