ICSS 2018
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Item A Study on the Multimedia Teaching Method Applied in Foreign Language Teaching and Learning in Sri Lanka(4th International Conference on Social Sciences 2018, Research Centre for Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018) Kandambi, S.U.In recent years, as a result of the economic and cultural interactions in between foreign countries and Sri Lanka, teaching languages has successfully step towards Sri Lankan education system. Gradually a vast number of students are motivated to learn languages because of its essentiality in contemporary Sri Lankan society. Due to the rapid development of the information technology in the 21st century, the modern society is also more concerned about the integration of the multimedia education in to the education system in Sri Lanka. This study mainly focuses on the effectiveness of the multimedia teaching method in language teaching classroom in Sri Lanka. This research is designed to be a quantitative research study and the research sample consisted of 100 students engaged in Chinese language learning, as well as the local Chinese teachers who involved in Chinese culture teaching in the University of Kelaniya. Data collection method of this study includes questioner and the interview. The research sample was questioned on the multimedia methods used in the Chinese language classroom and the student satisfaction regarding the multimedia teaching method currently used. The findings demonstrated that, the multimedia techniques usage is not satisfied to meet the academic needs of teachers and the language education system of the university is not yet derived from the traditional education process. Thus, the conclusion concerns the teacher should regulate the new multimedia teaching methods engaged with the new developments of the second language education including PowerPoint presentation, video displaying, picture displaying and object displaying methods in order to let the language learner easily acquire the focal point of the teaching and also to facilitate the effective utilization of learning time by enhancing the interest towards learning. The leaners themselves can be taught to operate multimedia and learning materials. Create more opportunities to train the teachers to use multimedia methods in TCFL classroom is also recommended in order to grow needs and demands of the language studies through the digital media towards a sustainable future in Sri LankaItem Distance Education through E-learning in Developing Countries:An Indian Perspective(4th International Conference on Social Sciences 2018, Research Centre for Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018) Dr.Subhani, S.R.In this era of 21st century, education plays a prominent role which paves the path towards the growth and development of any nation. Distance Education is a method of teaching where the instructor and learners are separated by time and or physical distance. E-learning is naturally suited to distance learning and flexible learning. Distance Education in the form of e-learning is the only way to reach the larger pitcher in this field. The presence of world-class education, India has been a major role to play in the international e-learning services industry; though some development efforts are taking place in developing countries, like India. The Indian government has been conducting much number of e-learning programmes through distance mode. However, everything has its pros and cons, India also not exempted. Even though there are some drawbacks in the system of Distance Education and there is a need to examine and review the present system, whether the larger number of people benefit from it or not. In this context, this paper concentrates on the Indian education scenario, e-learning content preparation and presentation tools, and application of e-learning to spread education to the remote areas, pros and cons of e-learning and future of e-learning in India. For this purpose, analytical and descriptive method was adopted and analyzed with the source of secondary data. A few suggestions have been made to use e-learning in distance education system, which is highly effective for a developing country like India where most of the population is living in rural areas and has received almost negligible formal education. The present paper aim creates an efficient platform for the enhancement of e-learning knowledge in the field of distance educationItem Digital Literature(4th International Conference on Social Sciences 2018, Research Centre for Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018) Kumara, A.M.C.The origin and the conclusion of the Communication History is cannot be specifically defined. Despite that, communication history is being developed in generation to generation. In the initial stage of communication, it is existed by signals, symbols, printing method, photography, cinema and television. As a result of Computer technology invention it has been improved as digital communication what is existing in today. This objective of this study is analyze Digital literature which has been developed by Digital technology. The study is conducted with the special reference to “Mosam Sanda” Blog page of Mr. Manjula Wediwardhana, who is known as very famous blogger. The methodologies of this study are Interview method and Blog page content analytical methods. In conclusion, this study is identified that the blog pages are doing paly major role for the digital literature. Furthermore, the experiences and concepts achieved by social, political and economic circumstances would contribute to create a digital reader. Finally this study illustrates that blog page is maintain by Tamil poems, new poems and songs as well.Item Importance of English Communication for Technological Students from Rural Areas(4th International Conference on Social Sciences 2018, Research Centre for Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018) Bandara, G.M.C.Sri Lanka is one of the developing countries with large number of rural students whom are not properly utilized. Many of the students from urban areas are having enough opportunities and qualifications to get a reasonable job. Now-a-days communication plays a major role in all sectors. Most of the students are looking for a job than gaining higher education. Employers give considerable value to graduates acquiring a diverse set of skills in different work environment. The IT revolution and globalization of business have emerged as two major factors to bring technical communication to the fore front of academia and industry. The rise and widespread use of information communication technology in the whole world making the global market and business becoming diverse and result-oriented, professionals and technocrats. However there are many more new challenges in communication every day. To be a successful technologist in this competitive environment one should not depend just only on acquiring knowledge and skills, but also need to develop effective communication skills. This paper aims to improve the communication skills of technological students of rural areas and encourage them to improve their communication