We are, no doubt, quite habituated with Chalk and Talk method in our class. It is also practiced all over the world. But integration of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in our teaching-learning process, in our curriculum is an undeniable fact. It is not only the demand of the hour, National Assessment & Accreditation Council (NAAC) has made adopting ICT mandatory. Besides, for promotion or direct recruitment in superior position, now teachers need to furnish Academic Performance Indicator (API) that also provides points for the teachers who has integrated ICT in delivering their lectures. Thus embracing ICT not only benefits Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) but also facilitates teachers as well as preparing students for the 21st century and beyond. In today's world access, equity and quality are 3 cardinal principles to promote advancement of learning and higher education. I have divided my presentation in 3 parts-firstly I have given few introductory concepts, next, 7 practical steps to inculcate ICT in your college and thirdly, few important initiatives that have taken by the MHRD through its NMEICT project. In fact, ICT has changed our lives, the way we think, work, read and learn. Some people may think that ICT has changed everything which they may not be able to cope up with but this is not true because nothing has changed. Only the form, formats, storage and delivery mechanism have changed. We have to take our education to the next higher level to make our education globally competing and we have to connect with the world through exchanging our ideas and our resources. ICT has empowered us for better and improved communication, collaboration, critical thinking and creativity. ICT is change agent. These 4C's can change the higher educational scenario in our country in the years to come.

1. Create, connect, access and share knowledge to
grow together
Dr. Sabuj Kumar Chaudhuri
Department of Library & Information Sc
University of Calcutta
Email-sabujkchaudhuri@gmail.com

5. To Access
To Organize
To Create
To Connect
To Share
To Analyse Data
To Present
Information in
Effective Manner
To Reduce the
Imbalance
To Satisfy the Digital
Natives
To MakeTeaching
and Learning More
Engaging
To Increase Skill &
Competency

6. Greater Efficiency
 Automate the Manual Process
 Increase the Speed of the Job
 Reduce the Requirement of Manpower
Greater Control by the Authority
Raising the Standards ofTeaching-Learning
Promote Beyond the Campus Education
Enhance e-Literacy

10. Traditional
Teacher-centric
Lecture-based
Model
21st Century
Competencies of Self-
directed Student-centric
Collaborative Model

11. Over the past 15 years the ICT revolution has driven global
Development in an unprecedented way.Technological progress,
Infrastructure deployment, and falling prices have brought
unexpected growth in ICT access and connectivity to billions of
people around the world. In 2015 there are more than 7 billion
mobile cellular subscriptions worldwide, up from less than 1 billion
in 2000. Globally 3.2 billion people are using the Internet of which 2
billion are from developing countries. ICTs will play an even more
significant role in the post 2015 development agenda and in
achieving future sustainable development goals as the world moves
faster and faster towards a digital society.
- BrahimaSanou, Director of the ITUTelecommunication
Development Bureau

13.  Globally 3.2 billion people are using the Internet by end
2015, of which 2 billion are from developing countries
 For every Internet user in the developed world there are
2 in the developing world
 Between 2000-2015, global Internet penetration grew 7
fold from 6.5% to 43%
 Mobile broadband penetration reaches 47% in 2015, a
Value that increased 12 times since 2007
 Mobile Internet user base in India to reach 371 Million by
June 2016 ( Mobile Internet in India 2015- A Report from IAMAI)

16.  Urban Mobile Internet
Users in India is 219
Million which is 53 %
of urban population
 Rural Mobile Internet
Users in India is 87%
Doubled from 2014
(Source –IAMAI)

18. Tech
Skills
Sharing
Linking
Commenting
Tagging
Paraphrasing
Mashing
Searching
Attributing

19.  Students can find
Content
Anything
Anywhere
Anytime
Teachers are no longer the only source of Knowledge

21. Content-Form & Format

22. STORAGE OFTHE CONTENT CONTENT DELIVERY MECHANISMS

24.  Criterion I: CurricularAspects
1.1.4. How does the curriculum cater to inclusion/integration of Information and
CommunicationTechnology (ICT) in the curriculum, for equipping the
students to compete in the global employment markets?
 Criterion II:Teaching-Learning and Evaluation
2.3.4. How does the institution ensure that the students have effective learning
experiences? (Use of modern teaching aids and tools like computers, audio-
visuals multi-media, ICT, CAL , Internet and other information /materials)
2.4.5. How often does the institution organize training programmes for the
faculty in the use of?
 Criterion IV: Infrastructure and Learning Resources
4.4.3 How are the faculty facilitated to prepare computer-aided teaching/
learning materials? What are the facilities available in the college for such
efforts?
 Criterion V: Student Support and Progression
5.2.11. Is there a provision for acquiring computer skills / literacy for all students,
in the curriculum? If yes, give details on how it is imparted, and level of
proficiency.

25.  Now let me clear that NAAC accreditation is now mandatory for all HEIs in
India as per (Mandatory Assessment and Accreditation of higher
Educational Institutions Regulations, 2012) published in the Gazette of India
in , JANUARY 19—JANUARY 25, 2013.
 This is also connected with CAS promotion scheme of the teachers. The latest
format published by the Govt. of WB (Complying UGC Recommendation)(
Memo No. ED- 103/2013 Dated, the 18 February 2013) for CAS promotion of
teachers of Non-Govt. colleges shows as:
 Part B: Academic Performance Indicators (API)
 CATEGORY 1: TEACHING, LEARNING AND EVALUATION RELATED
ACTIVITIES
 (iii) Use of participatory and innovative teaching-learning methodologies;
updating of subject content, course improvement etc.
 (e) Use of ICT or Computer-aided methods – ppt: 5
 (f) Use of ICT – Multi-media/Simulation etc: 5 /Max 10
 (k) Organizing & cond. of popul. Prog. /Teaching Web-based/E-Library/IT-asst
teaching:Workshop/Training - 10 points; Popularization program - 5 points

27.  MS-Office/ Similar Suite
 Basic Knowledge of H/W
and S/W
 Internet Searching
 Email sending with
attachments
 Downloading/Uploading
 Basics ofWeb/internet
 Basics of networking with
modem/ Broadband/Wifi
 Basics of Secondary
storage devices
 Basics of various learning
tools and e-learning
softwares
 Basics of social media and
web 2.o tools like Blog,Wiki,
RSS, FB, Academia.edu,
Research Gate etc.
 Basics of A/V sharing
community like youtube,
Vimeo etc
 Basics of financial transaction
 Basics of Internet Security
 Basics of searching skill for
scholarly resources in Digital
Library/WebOPAC etc.
 Basics of Copyright, Creative
Commons and Public
Domain resources

28.  Planning for phase wise/ all at one go basis
 Planning for fund exploration/allotment from the
existing received grants
 Planning for capacity building/HRD
 Planning for its proper maintenance
 Planning for the selected units/departments or the
whole college/institution
 Write down the DPR and send to different funders

29.  Identify the most suitable person (s) who
has knowledge of ICT and can envision the
future ICT infrastructure development of
the college
 Give him responsibility along with rights and
freedom with suitable check mechanism
 Sit regularly for upgradation and changing of
plan (if any)

30.  Explore the possible schemes for ICT
development grant from the
UGC/MHRD/State Govt
 Approach for MLALAD/MPLAD
 Explore own resource (if possible)
 After receiving the grant a small committee
with the persons having knowledge of
application of ICT in education may be
formed
 Outer expert (s) may be inducted

31. In a college following are the basic
pillars:
Principal
Library
Students
Teachers
Laboratories
Supporting staff

32. 1. All units/departments should be provided with well configured
branded standalones
2. Only Library should be given 5 Pcs at the beginning
3. Each department should receive at least 2 PCs (1 for students + 1 for
teachers)
4. All units should be LAN connected
5. High-speed Broadband connectivity to all units to avoid delay in
downloading/ uploading
6. All workstations should be given different IP address & LogIN ID and
password
7. A Server should be purchased separately
8. Wifi Routers should be installed for Wifi internet access within the
campus with security key
9. Proper arrangement of UPS for unprecedented Power cut
10. CCTV surveillance & RFID security gate
11. High-speed LASER Printer and SCANNER
12. ICT enabled Photocopier, LED Projectors, Digital camera & A/V
recorders , BOSE and Senniheiser Acoustic system
13. Shadow-less projectors & SMART Board for SMART Class Room

33.  Purchase genuine OS , MS Office suite/ free equivalents
and genuine antivirus software
 Purchase Genuine Library Software from the UGC (like
SOUL 2.0), Libsys (if fund permits)
 Register in NLIST from the INFLIBNET
 High quality effective firewall system should be installed
to encourage safe browsing only
 Subject specific softwares for various departments (like
Physics, Chem, Zoology, Physiology, Statistics, Computer
Sc, English etc)
 Purchase MIS for record/database management for
office
 DynamicWebsite development along with dedicated
Library micro-website embedded in it.

34.  Fully Internet & Wi-Fi Connected Principal’s
Chamber, Central Library, Reading Room, UGC-
Network Resource Centre and ICT Teaching-
Learning Centre, all departments including office
 LAN connected and with HP LASER Printer &
Scanner
 SMART Class Room
 State-of-the Art Conference Room for everyday
presentation, Seminar, workshop & Video-
conferencing
 All ICT enabled units should be air-conditioned for
humidity, dust and heat management and less
maintenance cost

35. College
Students
Supporting
Staff
Teachers

36.  Well-laid usage policy
 Well-laid access management policy of library
resources
 Proper monitoring and redressal mechanism on
violation of the policy
 Appropriate authority should device policy that
promotes more access with minimal
restrictions
 AMC may be agreed with credible firms year to
year basis for regular maintenance of the whole
ICT infrastructure of the College.

50. Thank You Very
Much for Your
Time and
Patience