Role of Technology in Enabling the Students for Enhanced Learning Outcomes through Self Assessment

Abstract

 Information and communication technology focus on a progressive path for students to 
support learning. ICT is an electronic means of information processing, preserving, 
communication, capturing and disseminating. It encourages active and independent learning, 
own assessment and self- responsibility for new learning. Latest technology is progressively 
becoming more significant in teaching- learning process and also in the entire educational 
system. Objective of the problem was; to attempt for enhancing awareness about role of 
technology in enabling students for enhanced learning outcomes. The innovations that ICT has 
brought in teaching- learning process include: online student registration, online fee deposition, 
e- coaching, e- learning, e- communication, online results, quick access to variety of information, 
online published advertisement, no requirement of keeping hardcopy, easy networking human 
resources etc. Technology supports all kinds of teaching- learning and nothing can be achieved 
by neglecting the technology. Learning outcomes through self- assessment can be amplified and 
refined with the use of technology. It favors self- directed lifelong learning beyond the regular 
classroom processes. Ready availability of technological tools provides favorable circumstances 
for self- directed learning and enhanced learning and nothing can be achieved by neglecting the 
technology. Learning outcomes through self- assessment can be amplified and refined with the 
use of technology. It favors self- directed lifelong learning beyond the regular classroom 
processes. Ready availability of technological tools provides favorable circumstances for self- 
directed learning and enhanced learning outcomes. There are different ways in which technology 
supports learners to self-assess through self- directed learning, such as; e- Portfolios, video 
conferencing, Online Learning Resources, e- books, Open online educational resources, Social 
Networking, Twitter, YouTube, online publishing etc. Technology fosters a live contact between 
the teacher and the student through web-based learning including intranet, internet and extranet. 
Facilities of e- mail, online learning, CD- ROM, television, and audio- video tape are also 
playing an important role in teaching- learning process. Edusat technology is very powerful 
media for interaction of eminent persons and students. Technology has significant implications 
for the development and support for self-assessment by of self- directed learning. The use of 
multiple- choice and short- answer responses with computer- assisted assessments will continue 
for enhanced learning outcomes.