A step towards sustainable development in higher education in India by implementing new media technologies. A paperless approach
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1108/WJSTSD-08-2018-0056 |
| Published date | 01 April 2019 |
| Pages | 94-100 |
| Date | 01 April 2019 |
| Author | Maheshchandra Babu Jampala,Tina Shivnani |
| Subject Matter | Public policy & environmental management,Environmental technology & innovation |
A step towards sustainable
development in higher education
in India by implementing
new media technologies
A paperless approach
Maheshchandra Babu Jampala
Department of Business Administration, Manipal University –Jaipur Campus,
Jaipur, India, and
Tina Shivnani
Department of Commerce, Manipal University –Jaipur Campus, Jaipur, India
Abstract
Purpose –The purpose of this paper is to focus on changing the dynamics of higher education in the Indian
education system toward a paperless approach by implementing new media technologies.
Design/methodology/approach –The review paper highlights the need for sustainable development in
higher education by using new media technologies by providing them with some real-time examples used in
universities. This paper also highlights a different step toward the paperless approach in various universities
in India. This paper draws the analysis based on the recent review of the literature as well as experience at the
professional level.
Findings –The author discusses how the implementation of different new media technologies is helping
universities in shifting toward a paperless approach for sustainable development and concern toward the
environmental threat. To support the evidence, the authors have given some real-time examples through data
collection and observations of various uses of new media technologies among private universities.
Originality/value –This paper provides an overview of various new media technologies and blends the
critical issues of how technologies are changing the educational dimension toward a paperless approach
among public and private universities in India. The paper also proposes to create a sustainable model by
addressing the challenges by which the universities can support themselves and others.
Keywords Sustainable development, New media technologies, Higher education, Emerging technologies,
Education, Paperless approach
Paper type Literature review
Introduction
A famous quote by Ban-ki-Moon states that “Sustainable development is the pathway to the
future we want for all. It offers a framework to generate economic growth, achieve social
justice, exercise environmental stewardship and strengthen governance.”Walker and
Phillips (2008) have listed some primary social drives for sustainable development.
The pathways of these drivers include social structures, institutions, different agencies and
social norms and values. Every country in the world is taking some wise steps to deliver
development prospects which include material well-being, good health, quality education
and assessment of various goods. According to Venkataraman (2009), the objectives are
listed as reestablishing learning and education, so that everyone has the opportunity to
obtain the skills, values and knowledge that enable them for a sustainable future ahead and
reinforcement education to learn in all areas, programs and activities that promote
sustainable developments.
Many government and private universities in India have started implementing various
systems and methods toward a paperless approach toward sustainable development.
World Journal of Science,
Technology and Sustainable
Development
Vol. 16 No. 2, 2019
pp. 94-100
© Emerald PublishingLimited
2042-5945
DOI 10.1108/WJSTSD-08-2018-0056
Received 17 August 2018
Revised 16 December 2018
Accepted 24 December 2018
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