Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is a broader term for Information Technology (IT). It includes products that store, process, transmit, convert, duplicate or receive information electronically. All these can be done through various devices to easing the process of digital communication.
Information and communication technology is a digital mode of communication, which includes, the internet, computer, wireless network, cell phone, social networking, and software, among other media applications and services.
ICT in education allows teachers to use digital learning and positively impacts student-centered learning It allows the students to focus on their weaknesses and engage themselves in solving issues and making decisions.
Teachers who are e-literate find it easier to integrate ICT in their classrooms through online classes and virtual classrooms as it makes the process of teaching simple for them. ICT increases student engagement in education and the acquisition of basic skills, including the correct and better usage of technology. It also enhances teacher training methods by making it a more blended learning process.
Information and Communication Technology resources can also work as a medium to transfer the lectures or information to a learner-centered environment. With the help of ICT; convenience, knowledge, and interaction can be easily attained. It helps in motivating the students to do better by increasing their participation in the education they receive.
