The Successful PhD Viva Voce Defense at ISBR Research Centre marks a proud academic milestone for Mrs. Bharathi Nagendra (Reg. No. FPM04-2021), a scholar from the Fellow Program in Management (FPM) – 2021 Batch. Her research titled “Evaluating the Role of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Enhancing Student Engagement and Learning Outcomes” contributes meaningful insights into how ICT empowers modern education systems in Bengaluru and beyond.
Under the expert guidance of Dr. Anand Shankar Raja M., Assistant Professor at ISBR Research Centre, her research examined how Information and Communication Technology (ICT) can improve student engagement, collaborative learning, and academic performance in higher education institutions.
Her thesis was rigorously evaluated by Dr. Prakasha G. S., Professor at Christ University, Bangalore, who served as the External Examiner, ensuring academic excellence and objectivity in assessment.
Advancing Research on ICT in Education
The research findings offer valuable insights into how Information and Communication Technology (ICT) tools enhance student engagement and learning outcomes by making education more interactive, accessible, and outcome-driven.
Her study underscores the relevance of ICT-enabled pedagogy in today’s academic ecosystem, resonating with the objectives of the National Education Policy (NEP 2020) and the broader movement toward digital transformation in education.
Insightful Presentation and Scholarly Rigor
Mrs. Bharathi delivered a comprehensive and articulate presentation that clearly outlined her research objectives, methodology, results, and implications. Her defense highlighted:
- A strong grasp of ICT’s evolving role in education.
- Evidence-based insights on improving student participation.
- Confident, scholarly responses to expert queries.
Examination Committee Members
- Dr. Anand Shankar Raja M. – Chairperson & Research Guide
- Dr. Anandram K. S. – Senior Director, ISBR Business School
- Dr. Prakasha G. S. – External Examiner, Christ University
- Dr. M. R. Jhansi Rani – Director, Research Centre, ISBR Business School
- Dr. Shiba Daveshar – RAC Member 1
- Dr. Balachandar – RAC Member 2
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