CH-16 ROLE OF ICT IN THE CONTEMPORARY EDUCATION
We are in a digital
eta. It is difficult to think of any eve it in our daily life that is not using
Information and Communication Theology. Our schools and classrooms are no exceptions.
This course 5 meant for introducing you with these technologies with the
intension that you meaningfully integrate technology in your practices relate’!
to teaching and learning. In other words, information is processed a. Most of the
decisions taken in and around the world by and large-asked or the data and
information. Information is the key guiding force of the world today. For a
wider use of the information, the information must be communicated to people.
It is only when the information reaches the intended audience; the purpose of
creation: of information as well as its communication would be served.
16.1 MEANING OF ICT
ICT is technology that
supports activities:: involving information. Such activities include gathering,
processing, storing and present no data. Increasingly these activities also
‘involve collaboration and communication. Hence IT has become ICT: information
and communication technology. Information and communication technology, or ICT,
is defined as the combination of informatics technology w the other, related
technologies, specifically communication technology ..
ICT is a broad and
comprehensive term, which composes information technology and communication
technology. Information technology includes radio. television, computer and
internet, teleconferencing and mobile technology. All these information technologies
are powered by mainly two types of communication technologies. These are
satellite based communication and terrestrial based communication. Satellite
based communication is the : communication, which takes place between sender
and receiver through a communication satellite whereas terrestrial based communication
is the communication, which takes place through a network of transmitters
spread across a geographical area, a country, or a State. This type of
communication is used in the transmission of radio and television in India.
However, with the launch of a series of satellites by Indian Space Research
Organization (ISRO), satellite based communication is being used for
telecommunication.
According to Blurton,
ICT is defined as “A diverse set of technologies, tools, and resources used to
communicate, create, disseminate, store, and manage information.” These
technologies include computers, the internet, radio, TV, etc. –
16.2 ROLE OF ICT IN CONTEMPORARY EDY CATION
1. Informative Role:
Information communication technology provides in formation and knowledge about
education and other work fields to the people, teachers and students through is
various tools. They aim to provide up-to-date information on research, new
developments, national and to national education policies, UNESCO’s educational
achievements. It develops a new attitude of the people towards education and at
the same time reveals what is happening for education in the world and the country
and what else is needed.
2. Influencing Role:
Information communication technology has a lot of power to influence a person.
It directly affects the hearts and minds of the people. People’s beliefs,
feelings and thoughts are affected very quickly. In order to bring about change
in the field of education, people have to be prepared for it first. They have
to be radically changed to bring about change in the curriculum, methods and
other aspects of education. This special role is played by information
technology. Its resources greatly influence people’s social, economic,
political, moral and educational values and changes in life. With this the
education system of a nation can adopt a new and modern ideology from the
traditional one.
3. Advertising Role:
The means of information communication technology are Very Important for advertising.
Large commercial and industrial establishments advertise their products through
them. So they find a Markel tor their goods and equipment. The practice is also
prevalent in the field of education. Children are encouraged to enroll in
schools, colleges and universities by highlighting their strengths. Advertisements
are given for teachers and other jobs, More on education notifications from
governments Communication technology plays a huge role in providing
information.
4. New Methods of
Teaching: Information and communication technology reveals new ways and means
of teaching and learning to teachers and students. The reality is revealed by
comparing the education methods of other countries.
5. Innovation in Education:
Information Communication technology has played a major role in modeming
education and keeping it up to date. Its use in every aspect of education has
transmitted innovation. New learning brings innovation to students and they
learn new techniques that they can use in their future lives.
6. For Data
Collection: Students need old or running data for any new research. It can be
easily combined and used by information and communication technology tools.
7. Role in Distance
Education: Information and communication technology has opened the way for
students to pursue distance learning. They can also provide education to
students from far and wide. Educational opportunities can also be provided to
drop out boys and girls.
8. Non-Formal
Education: Information and communication technology has played an important role
in the non-formal education sector. Children who cannot or cannot afford formal
education resort to non-formal education. Many educational programs broadcast
on television broadcast lessons that make our children and adults literate. This
helps in universalization of education.
9. Continuing
Education: Continuing education is being provided for the professional development
of teachers, businessmen, job seekers serving through information technology.
10. Helpful for
Students: Information technology plays a role in providing support to students
in every aspect of their education. With its help students can easily get information
and information from various mediums. They become more self-reliant in terms of
education. There is no need to flare up here and there. They can automatically receive
programmatic instruction and computer-assisted education.
11. Recreational Role:
Information and communication technology has made the field of education as
interesting as any other field. With the help of this. when the teacher teaches
in the class. The’ interest in the students remains due to the innovation. In
this way they\ are motivated to get more education, Students especially benefit
from recreational activities such as sports, stories, plays, films, travelogues,
music and crafts, this played an important role in improving the dry and dull
education in the classroom.
12. Helpful to
Consultants: There is a great need for mentoring and guidance in the field of
education. Information and communication technology allows many consultants to reach
a consensus by consulting even when they are far away from cash other. In
addition to this they can get the material and knowledge required for decision
making from different mediums and passes it on. They also receive and store
accurate and reliable information related to the issue.
13. Helpful to
Researchers: Research is very important in the field of education. That is how
change ‘s possible. In formation and communication plays an important role in
the field of technical research. Today, with the help of this. almost all the
old and new documents and critical studies can be accessed. Researchers can use
it to obtain reliable and useful information from a variety of sources. With
the help of these, it has become easier to write research papers. It can
provide unlimited information and information. .
14. Helpful to
Co-operation: Today’s education has become co-operation-centric. In formation and
communication technology has increased collaboration between students and
scholars not only in our own country but also abroad. They can take each
other's opinion on any subject and practice. This technology has made it easier
for . to reach each other. No ad’s the popular software like Facebook, WhatsApp,
We-Net L:1¢, V be etc. have bridged the gaps.
163 ROLE OF ICT IN CONTEMPORARY TEACHER EDUCATION
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Information and c medication
technology has played or could play the following role in co: temporary
teaching education: _
1. ICT teaches
teachers special skills for special experiment They learn how to use and
maintain related tools and software.
2. It provides
training for integration into existing CO and
3. ICT is use a in
teacher education for under-serve' vet under-service of teachers and for professional
develop a
4. Through this coordination
and collaboration between teachers and students grows it makes learning easier.
5. ICT based laming
programs, not limited to classroom walls it also connects the teacher to a
larger circle.
6. Teachers get help
in their teaching work and because of this he save his time
7. ICT enhances
self-education. It makes leaning and teaching interesting and can inspire
children,
8. The teacher can
motivate the students to learn and add innovation to the teaching.
9. ICT knowledge helps
teachers in choosing appropriate teaching materials and techniques.
10. Using
self-learning resources gives the teacher some relief from daily work. ,
16.4 ROLE OF ICT FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF
TEACHERS
With the help of ICT
Teachers professional development is also possible. This gives them many lilies.
Professional development for teachers Teacher s need to be adequately prepared
to implement a state-of-the-art ICT curriculum.
1. The existing
education system can be used to create knowledge based information based
society by using information communication technology.
2. ICT has become an
integral part of the current national
education policies and plans.
3. ICT has changed the
way libraries operate. Nowadays they have become automated and self-governing.
4. With the help of
ICT, teachers can interact with other specialists. peers institutions and
different sources of teaching mater also.
5. E-Learning has
provided a new way for teachers to acquire new knowledge and skills. ICT
provides teachers with new instructional resources.
6. ICT provides a
different perspective on teaching and learning. Learning has come to be seen as
a continuous research, not a collection of facts.
7. Multi-Media Based
Presentations added in Teaching Loaming Training.
8. Research in the
field of teacher education has become easier through ICT.
16.5 COMMUMCATION OF INFORMATION AND CHNOLOGY
In addition to the
above benefits and uses, there are some education. which and communication technology in are as follows:
1. This technique is
expensive. The educational resources associated with it are quite expensive,
which an ordinary institution cannot afford. °
2. We do not have the resources to adopt this
technology. In some places there *s no electricity and in many places there is
no access to its equipment.
3. The role of this
technique, teacher involvement in this process is decrees.
4. Lack of trained
teachers who can make good use of this technology.
5. Students become
indifferent to reading through this technique. They do not sit actively.
Somewhere in their mind is the element of entertainment.
6. Sometimes it takes
a long time to find the required learning materials. Web sites do not open
quickly. The signal is weak. Most Content sometimes feels wasteful and
redundant.
7. If the teacher does
not keep a close eye, then the class is not in discipline. They start chatting
or entertaining each other.
8. Sometimes the
attitude of the school administration is not conducive to adopting new
technology.
9. Traditional people
do not like change. They prefer the old ways.
Thus the use of
information and communication technology education by some people is not
considered good. He considers education as a serious and vital process and says
that ICT has made education mechanical. It has given a scientific and modem
look to our" education system. Therefore, information and communication technology.
especially the current teaching-learning process and the current education
system. needs to play an active role.
EXERCISE
1. What is meant by
information and communication technology? Provide information on its
traditional and modern tools.
2. Define information
and communication technology. Describe its role in the field of contemporary
education.
3. Describe in detail
the role of ICT in teacher training and professional development.
4. Criticism of the
use of information technology in education.
5. Give us your
thoughts on the use of information technology in our education sector.
