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COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
IN EDUCATION
M.Vijayalakshmi
Guest Lecturer
INFORMATION
AND
COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
IN EDUCATION
Unit I
Information
and
Communication
Technology
ICT: Concept, Objectives,
Need and Importance of ICT
– Characteristics and Scope
of Information and
Communication Technology
Meaning
• The term “Information” refers to “any
communication or representation of
knowledge such as facts, data or opinions in
any medium or for, including textual,
numerical, graphic Cartographic, narrative or
audiovisual forms.
• Technology is the practical form of scientific
knowledge or the science of application of
knowledge to practical.
Definition
• "ICT stand for information and communication
technologies and is defined, as a "diverse set of
technological tools and resources used to
communicate, and to create, disseminate, store,
and manage information."
• "ICT implies the technology which consists of
electronic devices and associated human
interactive materials that enable the user to
employ them for a wide range of teaching -
learning processes in addition to personal use."
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Concept of ICT
• Information technology (IT) that can help in
coping with the information explosion
Traditional
Modern
NEED of ICT
Importance of ICT
Characteristics of Information Technology
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Characteristics cont’
ICT is global
Transcends cultural and linguistic
barriers
Allows local communities to be part of
the global network
Summary
These characteristics suggest that ICT can be a
powerful enabler of development
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ICT for Education
Applications of ICT
Distance Education
Affordability and geography have been barriers to
access
ICT has enhanced the quality of distance education
Six largest Distance Learning Universities are located in
developing countries: Turkey, Indonesia, China, India,
Thailand and Korea
Distance Education facilitated by ICT has mainly been
applied to tertiary education
ICT has enabled cross-border education 24
Applications cont’
Scientific Research
Development of networks over the internet
empowers indigenous research & development
(R&D) in developing countries
Existence of virtual research groups allows
databases and information to be shared
ICT enhances North-South and South-South
collaborations
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Applications cont’
Technical and vocational training
Teacher access to :
Lesson plans
Network of teachers
Pedagogical techniques
Information resources
Publication
• The notes, printed text books can be digitized
with the help of computer technology.
Online
Results
tests
Feedback Software
Progress
reports
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ADVANTAGES OF ICT FOR EVALUATION
E libraries
Internet Wikipedia
Social Issues
Planning and
Lifelong
Management
Learning
of Change
Four Competencies
Pedagogy
Collaboration
and Networking
Technical Issues
Social Issues
Technological Options in Teaching
• Voice - one-way, two-way audio tools
• Video – still images, pre-recorded moving
images, real-time moving images
• Data -
i. Teaching Machine
ii. CAI
iii. CMI
iv. CME
• Print
ADVANTAGES OF THE USE OF
ICT IN EDUCATION
• Quick access to information
• Easy availability of updated data
• Connecting Geographically dispersed regions
• Catering to the Individual differences
• Wider range of communication media
• Wider learning opportunities for pupils
Recommendation
• Deep impact
• Respond to change – much faster
• Urgent to realign the curriculum framework
• Training and Orientation – immediate requirement
• Teachers in profession – continual professional
development
• Teacher educators – plan to introduce – to ensure
high quality and appropriate learning
• Teacher educators, educational authorities and
stakeholders - Enjoy the maximum benefits
• Building appropriate information systems
• Redefining the processes – transparency
Credit Sources