Significance of Digital Technologies in Teaching and Learning: A Case Study on Finishing School, Griet

Digital technologies in teaching and learning encourage active learning, knowledge construction and exploration and also allow information sharing between teachers and/ or learners at same/different physical locations. GRIET FINISHING SCHOOL(GFS) is unique initiative training program with the motivation that all students with variety of backgrounds like rural/urban, medium of instruction, societal and culture forms will complete their course as per their respective academic calendar and be ready to take up the careers of their choice. The knowledge transformation through digital technology is playing a vital role in achieving our objective. With the help of digital technology GFS is able to create interest towards a course by sharing relevant information and providing proactive support beyond working hours and also witnessing an overall improvement in results. The difficulties that we are facing in this process and the way to overcome such challenges are also mentioned as a part of the study.