As per NEP-2020, National Educational Technology Forum will have the following functions:

(A) Envision strategic thrust areas in educational technology

(B) Articulate new directions for research and innovation

(C) Establish a state of art "Technology Centre' in Gujarat

(D) Provide independent evidence based advice to Centre and state government on technology based intervention

(E) Allocate research projects in field of educational technology from 2026.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

The correct answer is - (A), (B), (D) Only

Key Points

• Envision strategic thrust areas in educational technology
  • The National Educational Technology Forum (NETF) is tasked with identifying key strategic areas for the integration and advancement of educational technology.
  • This includes the development and implementation of technological solutions that can enhance the educational landscape in India.
• Articulate new directions for research and innovation
  • One of the core functions of the NETF is to promote and guide research and innovation in the field of educational technology.This involves identifying emerging trends and facilitating research that can lead to innovative educational tools and practices.
• Provide independent evidence-based advice to Centre and state governments on technology-based interventions
  • The NETF is responsible for providing unbiased, evidence-based recommendations to both central and state governments.
  • These recommendations are aimed at ensuring that technology-based educational interventions are effective and aligned with national educational goals.

Additional Information

• National Educational Technology Forum (NETF)
  • The NETF is a part of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which aims to transform the educational landscape in India through technology.
  • It serves as a platform for free exchange of ideas on the use of technology to enhance learning, assessment, planning, administration, and so on.
• Functions Not Included
  • Establishing a state-of-the-art Technology Centre in Gujarat: This is not one of the stated functions of the NETF as per NEP-2020.
  • Allocating research projects in the field of educational technology from 2026: There is no specific mention of NETF allocating research projects starting from a particular year like 2026.