Use of Web2.0 Technology by Faculty Members of National Institute of Technology (NIT), Srinagar

摘要

Web 2.0 Technology has revolutionized academic process since the last decade or so. Use of web 2.0 tools has highly altered the scenario of present tech savvy education. Present paper reveals the popularity of the web2.0 tools and Social networking sites among the faculty members of National Institute of Technology (NIT), Srinagar. Questionnaire is used as a tool to gather the data related to the problem. Analysis of datareflects that faculty members of NIT are not fully aware about the use of web 2.0 technologies. Findings of the study reveal that majority of faculty members are usingFacebook,YouTube and Wiki in their day to day activities. Female faculty members are using web2.0 tools more frequently as compared to their male colleagues. It is suggested that in order to create awareness among the faculty members, NIT authorities are supposed to play a pivotal role by organizing different programs for faculty members to educate them about the use and utilization of Web 2.0 technology in academic activities