Information and communication technology

Information and communication technology

Definition of ICT: ICT stands for Information And Communication Technology, and is defined as the “diverse set of technological tools and resources used to communicate, and to create, store, disseminate, and manage information.

Benefits of ICT in education for Teachers: 

*ICT facilitates sharing of resources expertise and advice. 

*Gain in confidence and enthusiasm.

*Enhancement of professional image. 

*Easier planning and presentation of lessons.

Benefits of ICT in education for Students:

*Students can learn as individuals and not as a group.

*Technology setting enhanced more stimulating and student centered than in a traditional room.

*Development of writing skills.

*Computer used during lessons motivates students to continue learning outside school hours.

Benefits of ICT in education for parents:

*Easy communication with teachers.

*Greater assess to more accurate attendance.

*Parents would more likely to be engaged in the school community. 

*Increased knowledge of children's learning and capabilities, owing to increase in learning activity situated at homes.

Various skills and competencies:

✓Competency in use of multimedia projector to communicate with large group. 

✓competency in handling and making use of email internet and world wide web.

✓competency in the participation and organisation computer mediates conferencing.

✓competency in establishing and making use of language laboratory.