The new ICT (Information and Communication Technology) enables self-paced learning through various tools such as assignments, computer etc. as a result of which the teaching-learning process has become more productive, better and meaningful. ICT helps facilitate the transaction between producers and users by keeping the students updated and also helps to enhance teacher’s capacity and ability to foster a live contact between themselves and the student through e-mail, chat session etc.
This helps promote active learning, sharing of ideas, discussion and also provides immediate feedback. This activates paced learning and allows effective mapping of learning path ways. This requires high quality meaningful digital content to be made available to teacher and student. Teachers particularly should possess updated knowledge and skills to use the new digital tools and resources and they can help students achieve high academic standards. The present society which is very high tech and competitive will sustain only through the knowledge of ICT. ICT has the capacity to store, retrieve and process e-content both fast as well as accurate. ICT represents one of the current applications of technology towards teaching-learning processes.
The appropriate use of ICT can change the whole teaching-learning process which can further lead to paradigm shift in both content and teaching methodology. ICT has the potential to transcend the barrier and space. ICT integration in the field of education has impacted hugely in improving the quality of education. It is widely believed that ICT integration will help us in making education more accessible and affordable. Increasing role of ICT will make education more democratic that is improving the quality education services available to even students sitting in far- flung remotest corners of the country.
