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ROLE OF ICT IN EDUCATION

ICT stands for Information and Communications Technology. It deals with all types of computers and communication equipment.

What is ICT?

TelevisionComputersOverhead ProjectorRadioInternetVideo and data Projectors

Types of ICT

Motivation Enhancing Teaching Active Learning Collaborative Learning Creative Learning Integrative Learning Evaluation Learning

Use of ICT in Education helps to improve the quality of education through:

use of multimedia that combines text, sound and moving images Ex.

interaction encourages students become more involved

MOTIVATION

Examples:

simulations show real life situations that can be difficult to visualise which can be used for Science subjects

communication with natives can help learning of a particular language

ENHANCES TEACHING

•ICT-enhanced learning mobilizes tools for examination, calculation and analysis of information• Learners therefore learn as they do and, whenever appropriate, work on real-life problems in-depth

ACTIVE LEARNING

ICT encourages cooperation and interaction between student and teacher, student and student

Students work in groups and support each other

COLLABORATIVE LEARNING

ICT encourages students to find solutions to problems ICT-supported learning promotes the manipulation of existing information and the creation of real-world products rather than the regurgitation of received information.

CREATIVE LEARNING

ICT promotes an integrative approach to teaching and learning

ICT integrates theory & practice

INTEGRATIVE LEARNING

ICT allows learners to explore and discover

ICT allows for different ways of learning

EVALUATIVE LEARNING

MaintenanceInequalitiesNeed for trainingInformation OverloadPace of Change and StressPlagiarismTeachers' Time

Concerns Teachers have about the use of Technology

CostsICT in education involves large sums of money to buy

equipment, keep it working and train staff

Equity of Accesshow can we make sure that all students have accessto ICT - rich and poor, people with special needs

Teacher Trainingvery important for all teachers to have adequatetraining

CHALLENGES

THE KEY to the effective use of ICT in education

is not new technology itself, but first understanding how and whether

it can enhance people’s learning.