Technology and Culture: Indian Experiences

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Author(s): Ramesh C. Sharma (Indira Gandhi National Open University, India)and Sanjaya Mishra (Indira Gandhi National Open University, India)
Copyright: 2008
Pages: 9
Source title: Social Information Technology: Connecting Society and Cultural Issues
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Terry T. Kidd (Texas A&M University, USA)and Irene Chen (University of Houston – Downtown, USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-59904-774-4.ch013

Keywords: Information Science Reference / Media & Communications / Social Computing / Social Networking

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This chapter discusses the deployment of e-learning technologies in the context of how they are helping towards preserving and disseminating knowledge on Indian cultural heritage. An analysis has also been offered as regards how the technologies like e-learning initiatives have their impact on sociocultural settings within Indian context. This chapter attempts to understand and frame Indian culture and experiences through ICT and e-learning practices, and how the differentiated learning needs of multicultural society can be addressed.

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