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Education—Anywhere, Anytime
              Students in India can access NCERT books online through the website www.epathshala.nic.in or the mobile
              app. Additionally, numerous websites  and mobile  apps provide educational resources on various topics.
              Through Web-based Training (WBT), students can connect with teachers or trainers via the Internet, bringing
              education to remote areas.

              Teaching Aids and Media

              ICT is commonly used as a teaching aid in schools to:
                Use pictures, animations, and audio-visuals to explain complex subjects
                Make lessons interesting with presentations

                Organise lessons using the computer
                Obtain relevant information for subjects

              Learning Management System (LMS)

              Many countries use Learning Management Systems (LMS) to manage school systems. Students and teachers
              can register on official LMS websites to access various services, such as:
                Learning lessons anytime and anywhere
                Submitting queries, getting replies and submitting comments through forums
                Participating in co-curricular activities via video
                Parents monitoring the progress of their children

              This comprehensive integration of IT in education has transformed traditional methods, making learning
              more dynamic and accessible.
              IT in Insurance

              In the insurance industry, information technology plays a crucial role in
              maintaining up-to-date records through comprehensive computer databases.
              These  systems manage  and  track  various  aspects  of  insurance  policies,
              including  policy  continuation,  start  dates, installment  schedules, maturity
              dates, interest payments, survival benefits and bonuses. Additionally, many
              insurance companies offer online policies that can be conveniently purchased
              via their websites, enhancing accessibility and customer services.

              IT in Marketing
              Information Technology (IT) plays a crucial role in marketing, encompassing advertising, buying, selling and
              product delivery. IT applications in marketing are tailored to meet specific company needs. Key applications
              include Customer Relationship Management (CRM), which uses IT to track customer details, behaviour and
              preferences, helping companies customise their marketing strategies to boost sales and customer satisfaction.
              Digital  marketing  leverages  the  Internet  for  online  promotions  and  advertising,  significantly  enhancing
              marketing reach and effectiveness. Additionally, IT enables companies to engage with customers on social
              media  platforms, helping  businesses understand  customer  preferences,  behaviour  and  purchase  trends,
              thereby fostering stronger relationships and more targeted marketing efforts.









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