| Author | Ratnaseeli, M. D. M. |
| Call Number | AIT RSPR no. IM-01-4 |
| Subject(s) | Internet in education--Sri Lanka
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| Note | A research study submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of
Science, School of Advanced Technologies |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Series Statement | Research studies project report ; no. IM-01-04 |
| Abstract | The Internet is the largest computer network in the world. It has revolutionized the world. It is
growing very rapidly and it has the capability of communication and transmitting information at a
lightning speed. The whole world has become smaller because of the Internet. The World Wide
Web is bringing rapid and drastically change into the communication media.
The Internet has created new possible ways of accessing knowledge and disseminating education.
Its audience and its territory is unlimited. This is an era of population explosion and knowledge
explosion. Most of the countries have faced the need of classrooms without walls because of
population explosion and increase of enrolment for elementary and secondary school. This
situation has led to a shortage of teachers in the traditional classroom. Adult learners who seek
vital skills to face the rapidly changing information age is growing. Institutions and corporations
are facing the problem of training their employees in time.
The Internet has the ability to address those problems and challenges. Distance and time is no
longer problems for the Internet. It is obvious that schools, universities and corporations can use
the Internet technology to achieve the necessary targets of education and training.
The Internet provides opportunity for everyone to learn eliminating discriminating factors such as
age, dress, physical appearance, disabilities and gender.
Effective Distance Education programs are born as a result of careful planning and dedicated
efforts of individuals and organizations.
The Internet is a very powerful tool. We can use this powerful tool to address the challenges of
the twenty first century. |
| Year | 2001 |
| Corresponding Series Added Entry | Asian Institute of Technology. Research studies project report ; no. IM-01-04 |
| Type | Research Study Project Report (RSPR) |
| School | School of Advanced Technologies (SAT) |
| Department | Department of Information and Communications Technologies (DICT) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Information Management (IM) |
| Chairperson(s) | Haddawy, Peter; |
| Examination Committee(s) | Vilas Wuwongse ;Batanov, D. N.; |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | World Bank ; |
| Degree | Research Studies Project Report (M. Sc.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 2001 |