TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION IN EDUCATION: EVALUATING THE ROLE OF THE NEP 2020 IN PROMOTING DIGITAL LITERACY
This research paper examines the role of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 in promoting digital literacy and technology integration in educational institutions. It evaluates the implementation of NEP 2020 initiatives aimed at fostering digital literacy among students, educators, including the effectiveness of training programs, infrastructure development and the availability of digital resources. The paper identifies barriers and challenges hindering the promotion of digital literacy and effective practical application of technology integration in education. It proposes recommendations for overcoming these obstacles to realize the objectives outlined in NEP 2020, including strategies for improving infrastructure, enhancing teacher training programs, increasing access to digital resources and fostering collaboration between stakeholders. Utilizing empirical data, policy documents and scholarly literature, the paper examines the progress, challenges, and outcomes of NEP 2020's digital literacy initiatives and offers insights into the factors influencing their success. The promotion of digital literacy and effective technology integration in education is central to the goals of the National Education Policy 2020 in India. This research paper identifies barriers and challenges, including infrastructure limitations, funding constraints, digital inequalities, resistance to change and inadequate teacher training, and proposes recommendations for overcoming these obstacles. Descriptive methods are employed to provide a comprehensive overview and analysis of the current status, trends, and distinctiveness related to technology integration and digital literacy promotion within the educational context, specifically in the context of the National Education Policy 2020. Descriptive methods involve systematically collecting, organizing, summarizing and presenting data to reckon phenomena and identify patterns and trends without manipulating or altering the variables under study.
Key words: Digital Literacy, NEP 2020, Educational Technology, digital divide, Educational transformation.