The study of the use of Web 2.0 tools in LIS education in India

Abstract

Abstract:Purpose: The present study investigates LIS teacher's familiarity with web 2.0 concepts, tools and services and applications related to LIS education. Methodology:The survey method was used. The data collection tool was a web questionnaire, which was created with the help of software provided by surveymonkey.com. Limitations:The state government funded universities of Maharashtra state of India were considered for the study.Originality: This is one first study focusing on the use of web 2.0 tools in teaching by the LIS teachers in India.

The Current Use of Web 2.0 Tools in University Teaching from the Perspective of Faculty Members at the College of Education

“…They reported that Web 2.0 tools are still new to many teachers and students, and some students are very uncomfortable with the openness and are thus unwilling to participate and use Web 2.0 technologies. This study supports previous findings (An & Williams, 2010;Sawant, 2012;Tyagi, 2012;Al Tayeb, 2014;Al Tahir, 2014), confirming that the most common barriers to Web 2.0 use in teaching and learning are as follows: time constraints, poor facilities and tools, lack of training and support, student reticence, and technical problems. All of these issues hinder the effort of teachers to integrate new technologies in their teaching and learning processes.…”

“…This result could be explained due to the lack of necessary training for the use of Web 2.0 technologies and also due to the low internet connectivity, which inhibits these tools from being integrated in teaching. These results are similar to those reported by Al Tahir (2013) and Sawant (2012), but in contrast with those reported by Yuen et al (2011). The results also indicate that there is a disparity between faculty members in terms of the use of Web 2.0 tools in teaching and learning due to various issues such as attitudes, educational environments, and educational cultures.…”

Students experiences of using Wiki spaces to support collaborative learning in a blended classroom: A case of Kenyatta and KCA universities in Kenya

“…If the instructors perceive that Wiki spaces to be useful in knowledge building, which is a skills set necessary in the 21 st century, they will not only use it in class to increase their productivity but also create an environment where their students acquire these skills set. [12] further argues that effective use of technology is dependent on academics' familiarity and interaction with technology tools, the opportunities they have for exposure and their level of skills. [13] argue that the more ready the faculty members feel they are, the more likely they will utilize Web 2.0 technologies such as Wiki spaces for instruction.…”

The Latest Information And Communication Technologies In Lis Education

“…However, most papers primarily address the use of technologies such as e-learning platforms, Web 2.0, and mobile applications (Sarrafzadeh, Hazeri, & Alavi, 2010;Sawant, 2012;Agosto, Copeland & Zach, 2013;Pujar & Bansode, 2014). Less frequently addressed are technologies such as virtual and augmented reality, 3D printing, the Internet of Things, and holograms (Wójcik, 2016a;Wójcik, 2016b).…”

“…As a response, to assist in the process of education, more and more teachers are trying new methods and tools, which are increasingly the answer to this issue. The use of computers with access to the Internet, mobile technologies, and social media is standard procedure in many cases (Sarrafzadeh, Hazeri, & Alavi, 2010;Sawant, 2012 …”