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 Central University of Kerala
19 September 2025

Dr. K Thiyagu

https://www.digigogy.info/


Brief Profile

Dr. K. Thiyagu is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Education, Central University of Kerala, Kasaragod, where he teaches research methodology, educational psychology, educational statistics, and advanced educational technology. He holds a degree of M.Sc. (Maths). M.Phil. (Maths), M.Ed., M.Phil. (Education), M.Sc. (Psychology), and Ph.D. (Education). He has 16 years of teaching experience in various organizations. Before joining CUK, he was in the Faculty of Education (on contract), School of Education and Training, Central University of Tamilnadu, Thiruvarur, Tamilnadu. 

Dr. Thiyagu has made significant contributions to the academic community, with his areas of expertise ranging from descriptive statistics to multivariate data analysis techniques. He is also an expert in LMS, AI in Education, AR in Education, Web Tools for Education, Mobile Apps for Education, and Open Educational Resources, to name a few. 

His passion for teaching and research is evident through his impressive publication record, with over 85 articles published in national and international journals. His academic excellence extends beyond his publications, as he has successfully completed more than 40 Massive Open Online Courses on different platforms, including Coursera, Udemy, and SWAYAM. He has presented papers at 125 international and national conferences across India, making him a well-known figure in the academic circuit. He has also acted as a resource person for over 500 workshops, conferences, and induction programs, sharing his knowledge and expertise with aspiring scholars.

Dr Thiyagu's contributions to the field of education are not limited to his academic pursuits, as he has authored four books in the area of ICT in Education. He has also developed seven modules for two NRC-ARPIT courses offered through the SWAYAM platform. With such an impressive academic background and expertise, he continues to inspire and motivate countless scholars in the field of education. His dedication and passion for education serve as a guiding light for those who aspire to impact the academic community positively.

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Students

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Courses Taught


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Dr. K Thiyagu
Assistant Professor
Department of Education
  9486812800
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 Research

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 Recent and Major Publications

  1. Joshith V P, Vrinda V & Thiyagu, K,"Teachers’ attitude towards education for sustainable development: A Descriptive Research",International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education (IJERE),12(1), 86-95

  2. Santhosh T & Thiyagu K,"Educational Significance of Cyber Ethics in Cyber Space",RIE Bhopal Journal of Education,5(2), 25-28

  3. Santhosh T & Thiyagu K,"Cyber Safety and Security Awareness initiates in India – A Systematic Review",I-manager’s Journal of Educational Technology,19(1), 42-50

  4. Jisha James & Thiyagu, K,"Efficacy of Inverted Classroom Strategy on learning performance of language across the curriculum course among B.Ed. Students",Research and Reflections on Education,20(1A), 74-77.

  5. Prasanna, E & Thiyagu, K,"Virtual Internship Training Programme: Pre-service Teachers’ Perception",Voice of Teachers and Teacher Educators, NCERT,10(2), 121-132.

  6. Santhosh, T & Thiyagu. K,"The rationale for Cyber Safety and Security Awareness Literacy Programs for Prospective Teachers",Education India: A referred Journal of Dialogues on Education,11(1), 124-138.

  7. Thiyagu, K,"Pedagogical and Technical Problems encountered by the Pre-service Teachers During the Virtual Internship",The online journal of Distance Education and e-Learning,9(4), 487-490

  8. Santhosh, T & Thiyagu. K,"Classification of Risks in Cyber Space: A General Review",Education India: A referred Journal of Dialogues on Education,10(1), 124-138

  9. Thiyagu, K & Joshith, V, P.,"Pedagogical and Technical Intricacies Confronted by the Pre-Service Teachers during the Virtual Internship",Review of International Geographical Education (RIGEO),11(7), 3501-3511.

  10. Vrida Vijayan, Joshith, V.P. & Thiyagu, K,"Effect of TPACK strategies on Mathematical Ability by factoring out Differences of Certain Variables with ANCOVA",Review of International Geographical Education (RIGEO),11(9), 1157-1171

  11. Joshith, V, P. & Thiyagu, K,"Digital empathy of Postgraduate Students of Kerala: A Descriptive Research",Review of International Geographical Education (RIGEO),11(9), 2616-2628.

  12. Thiyagu, K & Joshith, V, P.,"Perception towards the use of Digital Technology and Factors Generating Technostress among Teacher Educators",Review of International Geographical Education (RIGEO),,11(5), 4182-4192

  13. Thiyagu, K,"Techno-Stress Scale of Teacher Educators: Construction of the Tool",International Journal of Recent Technology and Engineering (IJRTE),9(5), 114 -117.

  14. Vijila, C & Thiyagu, K,"Awareness Questionnaire on Massive Open Online Course (MOOCs): A Tool Construction and Standaradization",International Journal of Recent Technology and Engineering (IJRTE),8(3), 6522-6524

  15. Vijila, C & Thiyagu, K,"Revitalizing Refresher Programmes in Higher Education through Massive Open Online Courses",University News,57(18), 20-25

  16. Santhosh, T, & Thiyagu, K,"Instilling Best Practices for Combating Fake Information in Cyber Spaces: A Cyber Literacy Perspective",International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research Academy,9(2), 101-112

  17. Arunk K. & Thiyagu, K,"Factors Influencing Mobile Learning Process",International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews,6(1),522z-526z

  18. Thiyagu, K,"Internet of Things (IoT) in the Education Sector",New Frontiers in Education,50(2), 46-52

  19. Thiyagu, K,"Vodcast Instruction in Learning Mathematics among ‘Bachelor of Education’ Student",Experiments in Education,45 (1&2), 25-32

  20. Thiyagu, K,"Seamless Learning Strategies in Higher Education Settings",University News,54(41), 21-25

  21. Thiyagu, K,"Flipping the Class (Flipped Classroom) for Active Learning",New Frontiers in Education,49(2), 38-43.

  22. Thiyagu, K,"Flipped Classroom : A Student – Centered Classroom",New Frontiers in Education,47(1), 35 – 40.

  23. Thiyagu, K,"Pedagogical Perspectives Of Social Networking Sites In Education",New Frontiers in Education,46(4),33-38.

  24. Thiyagu, K,"AAKASH Tablets: Makes a New Green India",EDUCATION PLUS ,2(1), 139-142.

  25. Thiyagu, K,"Smartphones as Tools for Education",Teacher Support ,2(2), 72-80.

  26. Thiyagu, K,"Pedagogical Innovations in Teaching of Mathematics: Bulletin Board and Smart Board",EDU WORLD,2(1), 62981

  27. Thiyagu, K,"Quality Assurance and Standards of Research",University News,51(20), 8 -12;

  28. Thiyagu, K,"Wikis in Higher Education: The Constructivist Learning Paradigm",New Frontiers in Education,46(2), 16-21

  29. Thiyagu, K,"Effectiveness Of E-Content In Learning Mathematics Among Secondary Teacher Trainees",Research and Reflections on Education,10(4), 09-12

  30. Thiyagu, K,"Effectiveness of Blog in Learning Mathematics at the Secondary Teacher Education Level",New Frontiers in Education,45(4), 58-62.

  31. Thiyagu, K,"Effectiveness of Integrating Riddles in Teaching Mathematics among VIII Standard Students",Journal on Educational Psychology,,6(2), 08-12.

  32. Thiyagu, K,"Perception Towards Mobile Learning Activities Among Post Graduate Students",Journal on School Educational Technology,8(1), 35-40.

  33. Thiyagu, K,"Modern Curricular Agenda For Tomorrow’s ECCE",The Indian Educational Researcher , 9(1)

  34. Thiyagu, K,"IPod in Education: The Potential for Teaching and Learning",New Frontiers in Education,45(2),76-80.

  35. Thiyagu, K,"Effectiveness of Co-Operative Learning Method in Learning of Mathematics Among Eighth Standard Students",Journal on Educational Psychology,5(4), 48-53

  36. Thiyagu, K,"B.Ed., Trainees’ Perceptions of Blended Learning in Teaching and Learning of Mathematics",Frontiers in Education and Research,1(1), 36-40

  37. Thiyagu, K,"3G Mobile Technologies in Education: The Case of Future Learning",University News,48(49), 19-22.

  38. Thiyagu, K,"Assessment of Mobile Learning Activities among Post Graduate Students ",New Frontiers in Education,44(4), 402-410.

  39. Thiyagu, K,"Ubiquitous learning (u-learning) awareness among the Tuticorin district B.Ed., trainees",Journal on School Educational Technology,6(4),26-29

  40. Muthuchamy, I & Thiyagu, K,"Role of ICT in the Governance of Higher Education",University News,48(48), 1-4.

  41. Muthuchamy, I & Thiyagu, K,"U-learning: The Next Generation of Learning ",University News,47(41) & 23-27.


 Group Members

 Research Projects Undertaken

Perception towards Online Examination among the Post Graduate Students of Central University of Kerala

 Central University of Kerala, Kasaragod

Minor

Whatsapp Mediated Learning Approach: An investigation of its effect on achievement and Mobile learning Acceptance among the M.Ed. Students

 School of Education, Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching Central University of Kerala, Kasaragod

Experimental Method

 Books / Chapters

  • Book - Co-Author, (2019). Cyber Safety and Security Education, Lulu Publication, 3101 Hillsborough St, Releigh, NC 27607, United States. , 978-1-79474-629-9

  • Book - Sole Author, (2014). Assistive Technology and Inclusive Education, Laxmi Book Publications, 258/34, Raviwar Peth, Solapur, Maharashtra, 978-1-312-80827-0

  • Book - Sole Author, (2011). Technology and Teaching Learning Skills, KALPAZ Publications, Gyan Books Pvt.Ltd. Gyan Kunj, 23, Main Ansari Road, Darya Ganji, New Delhi. , 978-81-7835-909-0

    •  Awards & Honours

     Patents

      None

     Miscellaneous

     Membership/Fellowship of other institutions/professionals societies : 
    1.	Life member with ID number ISEASLN090/14 of the Indian Society for Education and Allied Sciences (Registered under the Tamil Nadu Societies Registration Act, 1975; Regn.No. 90/2014) Department of Education, Mother Teresa Women’s University, Kodaikanal 

2.	Life member of the Council for Teacher Education (Registered body of Teacher Educators, Established 1985) Tamil Nadu State Centre, Karaikudi.

3.	Life member and Academic Advisory Board of Society of Innovative Researchers And Academicians (SIRA), Kottayam, Kerala, India [Reg. No: KTM/TC/234/2018 (Registered under the Travancore-Cochin, Literary, Scientific & Charitable Societies Act, 1955)]
     Student related co-curricular, extension and field based activities and counseling. 
    Cultural Coordinator of Central University of Kerala from the year 2018 onwards
     Contribution to corporate sector-management of the department and institution through participation in academic and administration,committees and responsibilities. 
    1.	Nominated as a Member of Board of Studies in Education for the Department of Educational Technology, Bharathidasan University, UGC-SAP-DRS-II for the period of three years from 01.08.2014 to 01.08.2017.

2.	Nominated as a Member of Board of Studies in Education for the Department of Education, Sastra University, Thanjavur, Tiruchirappalli in the year 2019.

3.	Nominated as a Member of Board of Studies in Education for the Department of Education, Central University of Kerala from the year 2019.
     Other activities/Responsibilities : 
    Member of Regional Center Advisory Committee (RCAC) of NIOS, Regional Centre, Visakhapatnam, AndraPradesh
     Any other relevant information, if not given above : 
    •	PhD Thesis Evaluation: More than 20
•	PhD Viva Voice External Examiner: 4 Times

     Contact

    Full Name
    		 Dr. K Thiyagu
    Address
    		 Department of Education, Room No: 9, Saraswathi Building, Central University of Kerala, Tejaswini Hills, Periye Post, Kasaragod
    Telphone Number
    (With STD Code)
    		 9486812800
    PinCode
    		 671320

     Teaching & Research Guidance

    • ICT in Education Research Methods in Education:Post Graduate