AMBER – ABBS Management Business and Entrepreneurship Review

Usha Devi N. ¹, G. B. Bhagya ², K. Shashikala ³, K. Rukmini ⁴

Affiliations
1 MLA First Grade College for Women, IN
2 NITTEE College, IN
3 Vivekananda Degree College, IN
4 RC Govt. College, IN

Abstract

This is an empirical research study which investigates the application of ICT in rural Colleges, Bengaluru. Two hundred and twentyfive (225) teachers were selected as the sample for the study. A self-developed instrument on the availability and use of ICT was used for data collection. The instrument contained 25 items. The reliability co-efficient of the instrument stood at 0.88. The data collected were analyzed using mean percentages. The findings revealed: acute shortage of learning materials such as on-line/ internet-connected computers, e-mail facilities, multimedia television, multimedia computer and digital library. It was also revealed that the few available ones such as off-line/ordinary computers, scanner, printer and ready-made courseware are not utilized because the teachers lack the knowledge and skills of computer application. The only material identified as available and in use is the telephone. It was recommended the authorities should embark on a massive computer training program for teachers. Teachers should be trained and retrained through in-service training, seminars, workshops and conferences for acquisition of the knowledge and skills needed for ICT application in Colleges.

Keywords

ICT (Information Communication Technology), RC (Rural Colleges).

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V. R. Bhargavi ¹, N. Usha Devi ², G. B. Bhagya ³

Affiliations
1 Dept. of Commerce and Management, Seshadripuram College, Seshadripuram, Bangalore-20, IN
2 MLA First Grade College, Malleswaram, Bangalore – 3, IN
3 DR. NSAM First Grade College, Bangalore – 64, IN

Abstract

Humans are an integral part of world's ecosystems, constantly changing them and often damaging the ability of ecosystems to provide the services necessary for human well being. The deterioration of global environment is threatening the very continuation of life on our planet. To provide and satisfy the requirements of all, we may need two to three more planets, full of resources. But we have only one. Our population continues to grow. By the end of the 21st century, the United Nations predicts that this figure may even double. That means, to provide everyone with today's industrial standard of living, we would need the resources of eight planets, or more. We cannot do that. Instead, we must learn a new way of life. We have no choice. We must learn to provide affluence without effluence. We must do so by consuming less from the environment, not more. Therefore, the present study is undertaken to understand and explore the concept and importance of Green Productivity.

Keywords

Green Productivity, Sustainability.

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