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Papers by Mahmud Shovon

Research paper thumbnail of Barriers to development in open learning and distance education: Bangladesh

2 nd Pan-Commonwealth Conference …, Jan 1, 2002

Education is inevitable for Human resource development and then national development. However, in... more Education is inevitable for Human resource development and then national development. However, in most of the developing countries, due to the limitation of resources it is almost impossible to educate all of their citizens through on-campus teaching. Huge amount of money is warranted to establish the infrastructure for on-campus teaching which is out of the reach of the developing countries. In this circumstances, to educate their huge population the developing countries are to depend on open learning and distance education system. However, a question still stands: can the educators dissimulate knowledge to the learners smoothly through this new system of education? Some recent research shows that the graduates of the open and distance learning institutions in the developing countries are treated as second-grade graduates. This paper aims to identify the barriers to the development of distance and Open learning system in Bangladesh and suggest possible alternatives may be followed to overcome the barriers.

Research paper thumbnail of New developments in intelligent CALL systems in a rapidly internationalized information age

Computer Assisted Language Learning, Jan 1, 2002

... Neri, Cucchiarini, Strik, and Boves give a comprehen-sive account of computer-assisted pronun... more ... Neri, Cucchiarini, Strik, and Boves give a comprehen-sive account of computer-assisted pronunciation ... Toole and Heift developed the Tutor Assistant, a web-based authoring tool for an ... The preference may possibly depend on the native language of the learner as discussed in ...

Research paper thumbnail of Distance Education and Open Learning in a Developing Country like Bangladesh: Philosophy and Reality.

2 nd Pan-Commonwealth Conference …, Jan 1, 2002

Distance education is thought to be an effective way of educating people of all sections in socie... more Distance education is thought to be an effective way of educating people of all sections in society. The delivery system in distance education is different than that in the conventional on-campus teaching. However, distance education is considered as close substitute for the conventional on-campus teaching keeping in mind the premises that different types of media (print, audio, video, telephone, computerbased communication system, etc.) are synchronized in the delivery process in distance education and open learning system. Of course, in this age of information super high-way, nobody can challenge the possibility that effective and quality education can be offered through different types of modern media -without any real class room. Real class room can be substituted by virtual class room environment. Now a question frequently strikes our mind: "Is the realities in the developing countries like Bangladesh, where access to modern technologies is very limited, meet the philosophy of distance education?" This paper aims at examining whether there is any gap between the philosophy of the distance education and the reality in the developing countries like Bangladesh and identify the factors lies behind this gap. Then suggests some measures to be taken to minimize the gap. In the paper, we have analysed the data derived from a survey on the Secondary School Certificate programme of Bangladesh Open University.

Research paper thumbnail of LIS Education in E-Learning Environment: Problems and proposal for Bangladesh

(Poster Session), Jan 1, 2009

Introduction: E-learning as an advanced system for learning through Information Communication Tec... more Introduction: E-learning as an advanced system for learning through Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) is becoming an engine of innovation in education. In LIS education, it is becoming popular day by day due to its applicability and recognized as a suitable mode of education. This system also changes the library and information services, changing the role of information professionals and unwrap a new vista for effective and efficient environment for library education. Method: In order to provide a detailed analysis of the literature on e-learning in LIS education many webliographic sources were consulted. Current situation of e-learning in Bangladesh, documentary sources and direct observations are the major methods of this article. Result: This study examines the LIS education in e-learning environment and its implications in other areas. This study also gives an overview of e-learning education systems in Bangladesh and finds out problems of e-learning in LIS educations in Bangladesh. To reach information superhighway and face the e-learning environment, Bangladesh needs a proposal to acquaint with this system. It provides a proposal to apply distance and e-learning modes adopted by different LIS institutions in Bangladesh. This article also makes some recommendations for implementing the proposal. Conclusion: In 21 st century, learning mode is increasingly relying on various forms of electronic delivery and communications. E-learning is now widely used to promote distance education in an effective way. Bangladesh needs an immediate dedicated decision to ensure an appropriate e-learning environment in LIS education.

Research paper thumbnail of APPROACHES TO THE TEACHING SECOND LANGUAGE WRITING AT TERTIARY LEVEL IN BANGLADESH PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES

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Currently, the South-Asian regions have ardently felt the presence of approaches to writing instr... more Currently, the South-Asian regions have ardently felt the presence of approaches to writing instruction, initially introduced and developed in North-America. To keep pace with the times, the major Bangladeshi private universities have adopted these approaches to see whether the approaches will be appropriately feasible to have successful transmission and integration into the new backdrop of Bangladesh. Based on the discussion of current approaches to teaching writing, this paper showcases the strengths and weaknesses of the product, process, and genre approaches to writing and proposes an integrated one to teaching English writing to university students. It attempts to address the major problem related to University entrants' English writing: linguistic accuracy. Based on ____________________________ 1 Md. Kamrul Hasan holds an M Phil in (English Language Teaching) from University of Delhi, India. Currently, he is working as an Assistant Professor (English) in English

Research paper thumbnail of … Innovative Technologies in Teaching-Learning Process: A Mission for Building Knowledge Based Society in Bangladesh| Articles on Education of Bangladesh …

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... They received multimedia content as a very useful assistant to them. ... that computer or mul... more ... They received multimedia content as a very useful assistant to them. ... that computer or multimedia is not a teacher itself, it's actually a method where teachers will just take the help of computer during conducting ... Role of Multimedia in Learning English Language: A Case Study. ...

Research paper thumbnail of E-Learning in Bangladesh: A New Era in the Field of Education| Articles on Education of Bangladesh| Uncatagorized

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... They received the multimedia content as a very useful assistant to them. ... Computer Literac... more ... They received the multimedia content as a very useful assistant to them. ... Computer Literacy and the availability and use of computers and ICTs are integral to the Digital Education component of the Digital ... Role of Multimedia in Learning English Language: A Case Study. ...

Research paper thumbnail of Recommendations for Bangladesh towards e-learning readiness

… . Shah Jalal University of science and …, Jan 1, 2000

E-Learning has enormous prospects for Bangladesh. For successful deployment of e-Learning in Bang... more E-Learning has enormous prospects for Bangladesh. For successful deployment of e-Learning in Bangladesh as a modern teaching method, at first we need to measure our readiness both quantitatively and qualitatively. In this paper we have examined the status of E-Learning readiness of Bangladesh. Several components of e-Learning readiness are analyzed and discussed in the light of successfully e-Learning evolved countries. Depending on the analysis we have proposed some useful recommendations to be implemented for government, industry, society and education for establishing successful and sustainable e-Learning systems.

Research paper thumbnail of LOCH: supporting informal language learning outside the classroom with handhelds

… in Education, 2005. …, Jan 1, 2005

Abstract The continuous development of wireless and mobile technologies has allowed the creation ... more Abstract The continuous development of wireless and mobile technologies has allowed the creation of an additional platform for supporting learning, one that can be embedded in the same physical space in which the learning is taking place. This paper describes a computer supported ubiquitous learning environment for language learning, called LOCH (language-learning outside the classroom with handhelds). In the environment, the teacher assigns field activities to the students, who go around the town to fulfil them and share their ...

Research paper thumbnail of Barriers to development in open learning and distance education: Bangladesh

2 nd Pan-Commonwealth Conference …, Jan 1, 2002

Education is inevitable for Human resource development and then national development. However, in... more Education is inevitable for Human resource development and then national development. However, in most of the developing countries, due to the limitation of resources it is almost impossible to educate all of their citizens through on-campus teaching. Huge amount of money is warranted to establish the infrastructure for on-campus teaching which is out of the reach of the developing countries. In this circumstances, to educate their huge population the developing countries are to depend on open learning and distance education system. However, a question still stands: can the educators dissimulate knowledge to the learners smoothly through this new system of education? Some recent research shows that the graduates of the open and distance learning institutions in the developing countries are treated as second-grade graduates. This paper aims to identify the barriers to the development of distance and Open learning system in Bangladesh and suggest possible alternatives may be followed to overcome the barriers.

Research paper thumbnail of New developments in intelligent CALL systems in a rapidly internationalized information age

Computer Assisted Language Learning, Jan 1, 2002

... Neri, Cucchiarini, Strik, and Boves give a comprehen-sive account of computer-assisted pronun... more ... Neri, Cucchiarini, Strik, and Boves give a comprehen-sive account of computer-assisted pronunciation ... Toole and Heift developed the Tutor Assistant, a web-based authoring tool for an ... The preference may possibly depend on the native language of the learner as discussed in ...

Research paper thumbnail of Distance Education and Open Learning in a Developing Country like Bangladesh: Philosophy and Reality.

2 nd Pan-Commonwealth Conference …, Jan 1, 2002

Distance education is thought to be an effective way of educating people of all sections in socie... more Distance education is thought to be an effective way of educating people of all sections in society. The delivery system in distance education is different than that in the conventional on-campus teaching. However, distance education is considered as close substitute for the conventional on-campus teaching keeping in mind the premises that different types of media (print, audio, video, telephone, computerbased communication system, etc.) are synchronized in the delivery process in distance education and open learning system. Of course, in this age of information super high-way, nobody can challenge the possibility that effective and quality education can be offered through different types of modern media -without any real class room. Real class room can be substituted by virtual class room environment. Now a question frequently strikes our mind: "Is the realities in the developing countries like Bangladesh, where access to modern technologies is very limited, meet the philosophy of distance education?" This paper aims at examining whether there is any gap between the philosophy of the distance education and the reality in the developing countries like Bangladesh and identify the factors lies behind this gap. Then suggests some measures to be taken to minimize the gap. In the paper, we have analysed the data derived from a survey on the Secondary School Certificate programme of Bangladesh Open University.

Research paper thumbnail of LIS Education in E-Learning Environment: Problems and proposal for Bangladesh

(Poster Session), Jan 1, 2009

Introduction: E-learning as an advanced system for learning through Information Communication Tec... more Introduction: E-learning as an advanced system for learning through Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) is becoming an engine of innovation in education. In LIS education, it is becoming popular day by day due to its applicability and recognized as a suitable mode of education. This system also changes the library and information services, changing the role of information professionals and unwrap a new vista for effective and efficient environment for library education. Method: In order to provide a detailed analysis of the literature on e-learning in LIS education many webliographic sources were consulted. Current situation of e-learning in Bangladesh, documentary sources and direct observations are the major methods of this article. Result: This study examines the LIS education in e-learning environment and its implications in other areas. This study also gives an overview of e-learning education systems in Bangladesh and finds out problems of e-learning in LIS educations in Bangladesh. To reach information superhighway and face the e-learning environment, Bangladesh needs a proposal to acquaint with this system. It provides a proposal to apply distance and e-learning modes adopted by different LIS institutions in Bangladesh. This article also makes some recommendations for implementing the proposal. Conclusion: In 21 st century, learning mode is increasingly relying on various forms of electronic delivery and communications. E-learning is now widely used to promote distance education in an effective way. Bangladesh needs an immediate dedicated decision to ensure an appropriate e-learning environment in LIS education.

Research paper thumbnail of APPROACHES TO THE TEACHING SECOND LANGUAGE WRITING AT TERTIARY LEVEL IN BANGLADESH PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES

journal.au.edu

Currently, the South-Asian regions have ardently felt the presence of approaches to writing instr... more Currently, the South-Asian regions have ardently felt the presence of approaches to writing instruction, initially introduced and developed in North-America. To keep pace with the times, the major Bangladeshi private universities have adopted these approaches to see whether the approaches will be appropriately feasible to have successful transmission and integration into the new backdrop of Bangladesh. Based on the discussion of current approaches to teaching writing, this paper showcases the strengths and weaknesses of the product, process, and genre approaches to writing and proposes an integrated one to teaching English writing to university students. It attempts to address the major problem related to University entrants' English writing: linguistic accuracy. Based on ____________________________ 1 Md. Kamrul Hasan holds an M Phil in (English Language Teaching) from University of Delhi, India. Currently, he is working as an Assistant Professor (English) in English

Research paper thumbnail of … Innovative Technologies in Teaching-Learning Process: A Mission for Building Knowledge Based Society in Bangladesh| Articles on Education of Bangladesh …

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... They received multimedia content as a very useful assistant to them. ... that computer or mul... more ... They received multimedia content as a very useful assistant to them. ... that computer or multimedia is not a teacher itself, it's actually a method where teachers will just take the help of computer during conducting ... Role of Multimedia in Learning English Language: A Case Study. ...

Research paper thumbnail of E-Learning in Bangladesh: A New Era in the Field of Education| Articles on Education of Bangladesh| Uncatagorized

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... They received the multimedia content as a very useful assistant to them. ... Computer Literac... more ... They received the multimedia content as a very useful assistant to them. ... Computer Literacy and the availability and use of computers and ICTs are integral to the Digital Education component of the Digital ... Role of Multimedia in Learning English Language: A Case Study. ...

Research paper thumbnail of Recommendations for Bangladesh towards e-learning readiness

… . Shah Jalal University of science and …, Jan 1, 2000

E-Learning has enormous prospects for Bangladesh. For successful deployment of e-Learning in Bang... more E-Learning has enormous prospects for Bangladesh. For successful deployment of e-Learning in Bangladesh as a modern teaching method, at first we need to measure our readiness both quantitatively and qualitatively. In this paper we have examined the status of E-Learning readiness of Bangladesh. Several components of e-Learning readiness are analyzed and discussed in the light of successfully e-Learning evolved countries. Depending on the analysis we have proposed some useful recommendations to be implemented for government, industry, society and education for establishing successful and sustainable e-Learning systems.

Research paper thumbnail of LOCH: supporting informal language learning outside the classroom with handhelds

… in Education, 2005. …, Jan 1, 2005

Abstract The continuous development of wireless and mobile technologies has allowed the creation ... more Abstract The continuous development of wireless and mobile technologies has allowed the creation of an additional platform for supporting learning, one that can be embedded in the same physical space in which the learning is taking place. This paper describes a computer supported ubiquitous learning environment for language learning, called LOCH (language-learning outside the classroom with handhelds). In the environment, the teacher assigns field activities to the students, who go around the town to fulfil them and share their ...