Knowledge and awareness of post graduate students of college of agriculture, Pune about information technology tools Khandave Swati1, Shaik Mahammad Shafi Rupanagudi2,* 1Associate Professor, Agricultural Extension, College of Agriculture, Pune, Maharashtra, India 2Ph.D. Scholar, Department of Agriculture Extension & Communication, B.A. College of Agriculture, AAU, Anand, Gujarat *Corresponding author email id: shafiagri23@gmail.com
Online published on 12 August, 2020. Abstract The results of the study revealed that cent percent students were having knowledge about various websites used for academic, research purpose and they accessed weekly, also they had knowledge about social networking sites and its use. As regard to knowledge about Microsoft office all students had knowledge about MS word and its application, followed by MS Power Point and MS excel. It is also revealed that most of the postgraduate students were awared about the functioning of Kisan Call Centres, followed by the role of Agricultural Technology Information Centres, Video conferencing in agriculture. Majority of students’ aware about concept of e-Learning etc. Thus the post graduate students were using a wide range of computer aided information technology tools for different purpose at different intervals. The constraints faced are viz. unavailability of Wi-Fi connection and latest operating systems, no access to e-library. Hence the Wi-Fi facility should be provided to the students, regular maintenance and updation of systems is necessary, strengthening of e-library of the college to serve students information needs. Top Keywords Knowledge, Awareness, Information technology tools. Top |