ST.

ANDREWS COLLEGE
OF ARTS, SCIENCE AND COMMERCE
BANDRA (W), MUMBAI 400050.

IMPACT OF TECHNOLOGY ON EDUCATION IN MUMBAI

Submitted for the Course
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

IN
MASTER OF COMMERCE PROGRAMME PART 2
SEMESTER 3

OF THE
UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI

BY
VERONICA FERNANDES
9039

UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF Prof. Omkar Bhatkar

2016 2017

DECLARATION
I hereby declare that this project report entitled IMPACT OF TECHNOLOGY ON
EDUCATION IN MUMBAI which is being submitted in partial fulfilment of the
requirement of the course on Research Methodology leading to the award of the Master of
Commerce Degree by the University of Mumbai is the result of the research carried out by
me under the guidance and supervision of Prof. Omkar Bhatkar.
I further declared that I have not previously submitted this project report to any other
institution/university for any other degree/ diploma or for any other person.

Date:
Place: Mumbai

Signature of Student

CERTIFICATE
It is certified that this project IMPACT OF TECHNOLOGY ON EDUCATION IN

MUMBAI
has been prepared and submitted by Veronica Fernandes (Roll Number 9039) under my
guidance during the academic year 2016-2017.

Date:

Signature
(Prof. Omkar Bhatkar)
(Associate Professor)

Place: Mumbai

Signature of the
External Examiner

Signature of the
Principal

Signature of the Internal Examiner

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I would like to express my sincere gratitude towards my teacher and guide Prof. Omkar Bhatkar . I would also like to
thank our Principle Dr. Marie Fernandes for providing us with the motivation and facilities to help me in completing
this project and their kind co-operation and encouragement which help me in completion of this project. I would like to
express my special gratitude and thanks towards these people.

Executive Summary
The arrival of new technologies, such as audio and video recordings, CDROMs, DVDs, personal
computers (PCs) or iPods, is often followed by efforts to adapt them for educational purposes. Many
Web 2.0 applications on the Internet such as wikis, blogs and podcasts have also been adapted for
educational purposes by professional educators.
The aim of the project was to develop, build up and evaluate a sustainable and dynamic impact of
Technology on Education. Information for this research has been collected through the Internet and News
updates through social media. The Secondary data includes the information collected through various
social media and the questionnaire forms a part of the Primary data which is collected through associate
and full time professors from renowned colleges some being from St. Andrews College itself.
This Project report has been conducted In order to estimate how e-learning has developed so far and what
have been the positive and negative impacts in the process of learning of a student.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
No.

Chapters
CHAPTER 1 CHAPTER 2 REVIEW OF LITERATURE
CHAPTER 3 :-

OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY

PAGE NO.

I.
II.
III.
IV.

To understand to what extent has the updated technology benefited students and teachers
To determine the positive and negative impacts of technology on education
To evaluate the development and advancement of E Learning
To understand from a student and teachers point of view the use of technology in education

OBJECTIVES

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
PRIMARY DATA
The information for the primary data has been collected from various newspapers, journals and
questionnaire conducted having 40 respondents.

SECONDARY DATA
Secondary data has been collected from the internet and various E- News updates.

IMPACT OF TECHNOLOGY ON EDUCATION IN MUMBAI

Introduction:

The era of 21st century is often regarded as an era of technology. Technology, today, plays a very
important role in our life. It is seen as a basis of growth of an economy. An economy which is poor in
technology can never grow in todays scenario. This is because technology makes our work much
easier and less time consuming. The impact of technology can be felt in every possible field one such
field is Education.
What is Technology?
Technology is a term that refers to a body of knowledge that is employed to generate tools, create
skills, and choose materials for human use. Technology includes the use of materials, tools,
techniques, and sources of power to make life easier or more pleasant and work more productive.
What is Education?
Education in its general sense is a form of learning in which the knowledge, skills, and habits of a
group of people are transferred from one generation to the next through teaching, training, or research.
Type of technology used in education.

1. Smart boards

1.
Smar t bords

2.
Classro oms
pc

3.
Pr ojectors

4.
Television

Smart board is an interactive white board that allows the teacher to project an image from a
laptop

to the front of the room and the teacher can then digitally draw on that image.

2. Classrooms PC
They give them the option of recording their notes for long period of time. Most classes
require student to do a lot of reports and presentations. You want a computer that will get this
job done better than the rest. This allows for students to be more in tune with their learning by
allowing them to have their own personal computer.
3. Projectors
Projectors hook up to the teacher's laptop and projects the screen from the laptop to the white
board in the front of the room by doing this it allows students to see a larger version of what is
on the laptop screen.
4. Television
Televisions can be used to show instructional DVDs or to be able to watch important current
events, such as 9-11 or presidential elections.

POSITIVE IMPACT OF TECHNOLOGY

Enhanced Teaching and Learning
I.

Technological developments like digital cameras, projectors, mind training software,

computers, PowerPoint presentations, 3D visualization tools; all these have become great

II.

sources for teachers to help students grasp a concept easily.

It has to be understood that visual explanation of concepts makes learning fun and enjoyable
for students. They're able to participate more in the classroom and even teachers get a chance
to make their classes more interactive and interesting.

I.

I.

Globalization
When schools in different parts of the state, students can meet" their counterparts through video

II.

conferencing without leaving the classroom.

Some sites, such as www.glovico.com are used to help students learn foreign languages online by
pairing a group of students with a teacher from another country.
No Geographical Limitations
With the introduction of online degree programs there is hardly any need of being present physically in
the classroom. Even several foreign universities have started online degree courses that student can join.

II.

Distance learning and online education have become very important part of the education system
nowadays.

NEGATIVE IMPACT OF TECHNOLOGY

Declining Writing Skills
1. Due to the excessive usage of online chatting and shortcuts, the writing skills of todays young
generation have declined quite tremendously.
2. These days, children are relying more and more on digital communication that they have
totally forgot about improving their writing skills.
3. They dont know the spelling of different words, how to use grammar properly or how to do
cursive writing
Increasing Incidents of Cheating
1. Technological developments like graphing calculators, high tech watches, mini cameras and
similar equipment have become great sources to cheat in exams.
2. It is easier for students to write formulas and notes on graphing calculators, with least chances
of being caught.
Lack of Focus
SMS or text messaging has become a favorite pastime of many students. Students are seen
playing with their cell phone, iPhones day and night or driving and very often even between
lectures. Being ever-connected to the online world has resulted in lack of focus and
concentration in academics and to some extent, even in sports and extracurricular activities.

NEWS: Make bags lighter, CBSE tells teachers, parents

HIGHLIGHTS

The Board has suggested that teachers should not penalize students in any way for not bringing
textbooks or workbooks

The guidelines list different measures for schools, teachers and parents to ensure that school bags are
of manageable weight
NEW DELHI: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is trying to take the load off
students' backs. In a recent set of guidelines issued to all affiliated schools, the Board has suggested
that teachers should not penalize students in any way for not bringing textbooks or workbooks.
The guidelines list different measures for schools, teachers and parents to ensure that school bags are
of manageable weight.

The Board has said that students of Classes I and II should not be required to carry homework or use
school bags, recommended alternative methods of teaching based on information technology, and
called for random checks of bags to ensure that they are not too heavy.
The circular says safe drinking water should be provided so that students do not need to carry heavy
water bottles. It adds that the teachers and the principal should have the same water, on which regular
quality checks should be carried out.
Issued by K K Choudhury, director, academics and training, CBSE, the circular says, "Heavier school
bags are known to have adverse effects on health of growing children and if such bags are used for a
prolonged period, the impact will be irreversible.
Young children whose spine is at a crucial stage of growth are the most susceptible ones to hazards
such as back pain, muscle pain, shoulder pain, fatigue and in extreme cases the distortion of spinal
cord or shoulders that may most plausibly be attributed to heavy school bags."
Recommending strict adherence to the timetable and sensitizing students to its benefits, the circular
says,
"This may either be done by integrating this knowledge across scholastic or co-scholastic areas or by
sharing it during school assemblies. The theme such as 'adverse effects of heavy school bags' may be
included in various activities and functions conducted in school."
The Board has also asked schools to conduct all tasks related to projects and activities in groups and
during school hours. It said "these should not be prescribed as homework as it leads to getting the
school bag bigger."

Technology Tools

Education World offers new technology content every day. Some of our pieces related to technology tools can
be found in this archive. We do update these aritcles reguarly, but given the changing nature of technology, we
cannot promse that every piece will be on the cutting edge. Please visit our technology front page for the
latest, most up-to-date tech stories.
Social Media in the Classroom?
In this information age, we can now talk to each other in ways we never imagined. Teachers and
administrators face a new challenge, however, as they try to find a way to safely incorporate this technology
in the classroom.
Five for Fun
Lots of image generators are available on the Web. Most are free and easy to use -- so easy even a technology
director can manage them. Here are five of my favorites.
Hardware and Software Essentials
We asked members of the Education World Tech Team to tell us what hardware and software they consider
essential -- or invaluable -- for todays educator? Discover what they told us.
Podcast for Free on a PC
Teachers and students can record, upload, and share online recordings called podcasts using just a classroom
computer or even a phone.
Tech Conferences
Four classroom teachers share how attending a national tech conference impacted their teaching and
networking.
Tech Solutions for Special Kids
Members of the Education World Tech Team discuss the technology they use to help students with special
needs keep up with their classmates, and to help students with special abilities extend their learning beyond
the standard curriculum.
Using the Internet

When it's educational material you want, searching with an educational engine will save you time and point
you in the right direction. Discover some of the best.
The Best Search Engines
If you're frustrated by search engines that give you unrelated responses... if you're spending too much time
looking for online resources if you're worried students might access the wrong kind of information... these
search engines can help you find pertinent, accurate, and safe information.
Accessibility Tools
The NEA reports that, as of 2004, nearly every U.S. classroom includes students with physical and/or learning
disabilities. Learn about the new technologies that make it possible for those students to work alongside their
classmates.
Blogging? It's Elementary
Blogging -- or Web logging -- most often is thought of as an activity for high school students. Did you know,
however, that students as young as kindergarten now blog on a daily basis? Read on to learn more! Included:
More than two-dozen links to blogging software and to elementary blogs across the United States.
Show is Better than Tell
Helping all students learn from computer textbooks means changing how those textbooks are written. At least
that's what one Department of Education study discovered. Learn what computer teachers who work with
students with special needs had to say about illustration-based classroom materials. Included: Information
about how you can participate in a follow-up study.
Three Keys to Implementing a Laptop Program
With administrators, tech support, parent volunteers, classroom teachers, and even student tech leaders
pitching in, Connecticut's Thomas Edison Middle School recently issued every one of the school's 6th graders
a laptop computer. How did they do it?

Videoconferencing Deserves a Second Look!

Better and cheaper technology, combined with the rapidly growing availability of videoconferencing sites,
have made this learning tool affordable and accessible to most K-12 classrooms.
Speaking of Electronic Whiteboards
Combine the touch screen capability of a video game with the drawing flexibility of whiteboard markers and
what do you get? Electronic whiteboards! Discover how K-12 teachers are using these devices in almost every
subject area, and learn what you should consider before purchasing one yourself.
Online Teacher Tools
Stumped for ideas, templates, or other classroom management tools? We've compiled some of our favorite
online teacher tools --Web sites with interactive templates and other resources for K-12 educators -- to help
you when time is short.
Laptops, Handhelds, or Tablet PCs?
Which mobile computing device is best for data collection? For Web searches? For grade books? For
collaborative activities? Which is most practical; most usable; most economical? The Education World Tech
Team shares its thoughts about how each mobile computing device might help teachers teach and students
learn. Included: The plusses and minuses of laptops, handhelds, and Tablet PCs.
One-To-One Computing: Lessons Learned and Pitfalls to Avoid
Just because a technology is available for students doesn't mean it has to be used all the time. Find out what
the research says about the benefits of one-to-one computing, and read about educator concerns about the
overuse of technology.
Using Satellites to Track Wandering Students
Losing a child, especially in a crowded, unfamiliar place, is every parent and teacher's nightmare -- and a real
concern during fieldtrips. Now, a wristwatch-size Global Positioning System receiver can allow students to be
tracked and located within minutes.

Keep Your Computer Healthy

As winter flu season approaches, many of us head to doctors offices to be inoculated against the insidious
viruses that threaten our physical health. How many of us, however, remember to visit a tech specialist to
inoculate our computers against the insidious pests that threaten to infect them year round. Too busy for an
office visit? Education World makes house calls!
Motivate While You Integrate Technology: Online Assessment
Integrating technology can seem like a formidable task to the K-12 educator. But what if there was a way to
bring computers into the curriculum while saving time and engaging the learner? Online assessment can
provide the regular classroom teacher with a painless and productive tool for testing with technology.
Education World shows you how!

The psychological impact of technology from a global perspective : A study

of technological sophistication and technophobia in university students
from twenty-three countries
This study examined technological sophistication and the level of technophibia in 3,392
first year university students in 38 universities from 23 countries. Technological
sophistication was measured by the use of consumer technology (video-cassette
recorders, microwave ovens, automated banking machines, computer/video games),
university computing (classroom computers, word processing, programming languages,
and library computers) and computer ownership. Technophobia was assessed by
instruments measuring anxiety, cognitions and attitudes toward computer technology.
Results indicated that many countries showed a majority of technophobic students
while others showed very few technophobes. Consistent with expectations from prior
research, age and gender were only mildly correlated with technophobia in less than
one-fourth of the countries and computer/technology experience was negatively related
to technophobia in the majority of country samples. Male students had more
computer/technology

experience

than

female

students

in

half

the

samples.

Technological sophistication varied greatly. A Discriminant Function Analysis indicated

that two variables, a composite computer/technology experience measure and a
composite technophobia score, were sufficient to provide maximal discrimination
between the 23 country samples. Differences between country sample placement on
this two-dimensional representation are discussed as a function of public attitudes
toward technology, cultural characteristics, political climate, computer use in the
educational system and general availability of technological innovations.