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ICT in Education
Jemima Sultana
Department of Education
Aligarh Muslim University
ICT: Meaning
► ICT stand for information and communication technologies and is
defined, as a diverse set of technological tools and resources
used to communicate, and to create. Disseminate, store and
manage information.
► ICT implies the technology which consists of electronic devices
and associated human interactive materials that enable the user
to employ them for a wide range of teaching-learning processes
in addition to personal use.
Information technology
Information technology
(IT) is the use of any
computers, storage,
networking and other
physical devices,
infrastructure and
processes to create,
process, store, secure
and exchange all forms of
electronic data.
Communication Technology
Communications technology,
also known as information
technology, refers to all
equipment and programs that
are used to process and
communicate information.
Additional information of ICT
► IT and ICTs are very often interchangeably used in the context
of modern technology infrastructure.
► ICT is a broad and comprehensive term, which comprises
information technology and communication technology.
► Information technology includes radio, television, computer
and internet, teleconferencing, and mobile technology.
► All these information technologies are powered by mainly two
types of communication technologies. These are satellite-
based communication and terrestrial-based communication.
ICT in Education
► Effective Teaching-learning process.
Diagnostic Testing and Remedial teaching to assess and
optimize learning outcomes.
Evaluation activities to assess the learning outcomes
Psychological analysis of learners.
Development of reasoning and thinking abilities among
students.
Instructional material development.
Continuing...
• Information and Communication
Technology (ICT) in education is the
mode of education that uses
information and communications
technology to support, enhance,
and optimize the delivery of
information.
Worldwide research has shown that
ICT can lead to improved student
learning and better teaching
methods.
Education Transformation Model
Systematic framework required
to support and improve
education:
► Increase national
competitiveness
► Ppr citizens for the 21st
century workplace
► Improve social cohesion.
Elements of ICT in Education
Scope of ICT in Education
► So it becomes necessary to present the content by
attractive means. Computer technology helps us to
provide rich presentation.
► To provide rich presentation, it is necessary to use
the various components like:
1. Text matter presentation animation presentation
graphic presentation audio presentation video
presentation computer aided teaching has become
popular now a days.
Scientific Research
► Development of networks over the internet empowers
indigenous research and development (R&D) in
developing countries.
► Existence of virtual research groups allows data bases
and information to be shared
► ICT in hansis north-south and south-south collaboration
► ICT is being employed to train workers in many
functional areas e.g.; Health care, IT services, Teachers
Uses of ICT in Education
Distance Education:
► affordability and geography have been barriers to access
► ICT has enhance the quality of distance education
► 6 largest distance learning universities are located in
developing countries: Turkey, Indonesia, China, India,
Thailand and Korea
► Distance education facilitated by ICT has mainly been
applied to tertiary education
► ICT has enabled cross-border education
Other uses in Education
► To broadcast material online facility
for CD-ROM can be used as sources
of information in different subjects
► To facilitate communication for
peoples with special needs
► To use electronic toys to develop
spatial awareness and psychomotor
control
► To use the online resources like,
email, chat, discussion forum to
support collaborative writing and
sharing of information.
Continuing...
► To facilitate video-conferencing or other
form of teleconferencing to involve a
wide range of students from distant
geographical areas.
► For blended learning by combining
conventional classroom learning with e
learning systems
► To process administrative and assessment
data
► To exchange and share ideas among
teachers for the professional growth
► To carry out internet based research to
enhance educational process
► Deep impact
► Respond to change - much faster
► Urgent to realign the curriculum framework
► Training and orientation – immediate requirement
► Teachers in profession - continual professional development
► Teacher educators - plan to introduce - to ensure high quality
and appropriate learning
► Teacher educators, educational authorities and stakeholders -
enjoy the maximum benefits
► Building appropriate information systems
► Redefining the process - transparency
Recommendations
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