Ans. The
scope of ICT in Education are
ICT
encompasses all those gadgets that deal with the processing of information for
better and effective communication. In education, communication process takes
place between teachers, students, management and administrative personnel which
requires plenty of data to be stored for retrieval as and when required, to be
disseminated or transmitted in the desired format. The hardware and software
like OHP, Television, Radio, Computers and related software are used in the
educational process. However ICT today is mostly focused on the use of Computer
technology for processing the data.
In this
context, advantages of ICT in education can be listed down as follows :
• Quick
access to information : Information can be accessed in seconds by connecting to the internet and
surfing through Web pages.
• Easy
availability of updated data: Sitting at home or at any comfortable place the desired
information can be accessed easily. This helps the students to learn the
updated content. Teachers too can keep themselves abreast of the latest
teaching learning strategies and related technologies.
•
Connecting Geographically dispersed regions: With the advancement of ICT, education does not remain
restricted within four walls of the educational institutions. Students from
different parts of the world can learn together by using online, offline
resources. This would result in the enriching learning experience. Such
collaborative learning can result in developing...
• divergent
thinking ability in students,
• Global
perspectives
• respect
for varied nature of human life and acculturation.
•
Facilitation of learning
ICT has
contributed in shifting the focus on learning than teaching. ICT helps students
to explore knowledge to learn the content through self study. Teacher can help
the students by ensuring the right direction towards effective learning.
Situational learning, Programmed learning, many Online learning courses are
some of the example of self learning strategies that are being utilized with
the help of ICT.
• Catering
to the Individual differences: ICT can contribute in catering to individual
needs of the students as per their capabilities and interest. Crowded class
rooms have always been a challenge for the teacher to consider the needs of
every student in the class.
• Wider
range of communication media: With the advent of ICT, different means of communication are
being introduced in the teaching learning process. Offline learning, on line
learning, blended learning are some of the resources that can be used in
educational institutions. Collaborative learning, individualized learning
strategies can enhance the quality of group as well as individual learning.
with the real society. This can ensure the applicability of knowledge.
• Wider
learning opportunities for pupils Application of latest ICT in education has provided many
options to the learners to opt for the course of their choices. Many Online
courses are available for them to select any as per their aptitude and
interest. Students can evaluate their own progress through different quizzes,
ready to use Online tests. This can ensure fulfillment of the employment
required in the job market thus minimizing the problem of unemployment. It can
also provide more efficient and effective citizens to the society as per the
changing needs.
