This document discusses the importance of integrating information and communication technologies (ICT) into teacher education programs. It notes that ICTs like the internet and multimedia can significantly impact education when effectively incorporated into classroom teaching and learning. Some key benefits highlighted include allowing richer representation of concepts to enhance understanding, providing easy access to vast information resources, and enabling cost-effective delivery of teaching content through tools like simulations and online courses. The document provides examples of ICT tools and strategies that can be used, such as smart classrooms with projectors and cameras, online libraries and journals, video conferencing, and collaborative projects. It emphasizes that effective integration depends on developing teachers' ICT skills and utilizing technologies to support standard learning materials, daily work,

1. ST. JOHN THE
BAPTIST COLLEGE
OF EDUCATION ,
NEDUMKUNNAM

2. Information and communication technologies
exemplified by the internet and interactive multimedia
are obviously of great significance for education. it
needs to be effectively integrated into the formal class
room teaching and learning conditions. It is also to be
focused in a teacher education program.

3.  The rich representation changes the learner’s
perception & understanding of the context .
 The vast distribution & easy access to
information can change the relation between
educators & teachers.

4.  Integrate the use of ICT into training effectively.
 Develop Administrative, organisational &
collaborating skills.
Smart classroom

6.  Use of simulations, recording & feedback practices
for teaching.
 Teacher can access rich resources at cyber space,
National Organizations like UGC, NCTE, NCERT
& NAAC etc.
 Interact with students over a physical distance.
 ICT enable to access on line libraries, journals &
research.

7. •Didactic software, courseware & intelligent tutoring systems
can dramatically reduce the cost of teaching learning.
•ICT enables to give feed back & testing objectively & fast
without biases.
•ICT provide lifelong & professionally developed courses
through video conferencing or on line.
•Sharing of ideas, experiences as well as collaborating on
projects, exchange materials .

8.  LAPTOP / COMPUTER
 INKJET PRINTER
 MOBILE PHONE
 MULTI MEDIA PROJECTOR
 DIGITAL VIDEIO
 CAMERA etc.

9.  Standard learning
material.
 Development of
pedagogical
methods.
 Day to day work.
 Daily learning
experiences.
 Professional
development.
 Creative thinking
through dynamic
images & simulation.

10.  Huge array of
information.
 Integration of on line
resources.
 The effective &
efficient use of ICTs
depends on
competent teachers.
 Use of basic
software
 New ways of
thinking.

11.  Educational technology ,towards better teacher
perfomance
 ICT wikipedia
 W.W.W ict.com

12. By
Ligi john