The document discusses the use of information and communication technologies (ICT) in education. It outlines the benefits of ICT in education, including enhanced and blended learning, increased student engagement and motivation, access to more information resources, and opportunities for collaboration. The document also discusses the role of ICT in creating opportunities for teaching and learning across subjects, improving schools, and developing students' digital skills. It recommends providing teacher training and support, fully integrating ICT into education curricula, and allocating time for technology experimentation and professional development.

1. The use of ICT
in
Education
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2. Content
 ICT and its role
 Benefits from ICT in Education
 The role of ICT in Education
 Recommendation for ICT use in Education
 Our Believe
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Decision
Maker

3. ICT and its role
 ICT: information and communication
technologies
 It is accepted that telecommunication is a basic
infrastructure necessary for economic, social
and educational development of a country.
 This is even becoming more strong than ever as
information related to these activities are
growing.
 In this all Internet plays a fundamental function
in ICT
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4. Benefits from ICT in Education
• ICT-enhanced learning at school
• It offers blended learning and brings new tools to
teachers
• It brings teachers in the creation process
• It provides new digital contents
• It increases the use of social media
• It develops an open education resources
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5. Benefits from ICT in Education
• It motivates and engage learners
• It provides flexibility
• It provides access to world of information
• It brings the world into the classroom
• It offers collaborative opportunities and
communication
• It offers tutored and individualized learning
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6. The Role of ICT in Education!
 ICT – creates opportunity
• ICT can make a significant contribution to teaching
and learning across all subjects
• ICT can be a tool for school improvement
• ICT is a core skill which is essential for participation in
today’s society and economy
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7. The Role of ICT in Education!
 ICT - a focus on the Learner
 motivating, engaging the learner
 offering personal approaches to learning
 unleashing creativity in learning
 allowing independence in learning
 developing collaborative and team working skills
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8. The Role of ICT in Education!
 ICT – a focus for the Teacher
• offers new ways of teaching the same things
• enables a focus on each and every child
• reduces bureaucratic burdens on teachers
• saves time in lesson planning and administration
• offers a more comprehensive approach to
assessment
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9. Recommendations for ICT use in
Education
• Keep on providing clear goals and collaborative efforts
between the policy makers and all educational
stakeholders
• ICT must be fully incorporated in the education
curriculum to ensure consistent goals
• Schools require technology planning and leadership in
order to ensure the success of integrating
technological initiatives
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10. Recommendations for ICT use in
education
• Teachers and learners require continuous support and
training to effectively integrate technology initiatives
• Successful technology integration involves the
allocation of time for teachers to experiment with
new technologies, collaborate with peers, and the
provision of professional development opportunities
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11. Our Believe
The current technology generation, who is
graduating now, will acquire powerful, decision-
making positions in approximately 7 years. Their
knowledge and abilities about using technology
will influence educational direction and result in
major innovations.
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