The document discusses the concepts of information and communication technology (ICT) and its need and scope in education. ICT is defined as the integration of telecommunications, computers, software, storage and audiovisual systems to access, store, transmit and manipulate information. The document outlines how ICT can contribute to universal access to education, equity, quality learning and teaching, teacher professional development, and efficient education management. Some strengths of using ICT in education include low costs, distance independence, and uniform quality, while weaknesses include high startup costs, centralized content, and digital divides.