An appropriate use of ICT can raise education quality and connect learning to real-life situations. Quality education depends on the facilitator and her/his impact and connectivity with the students, however highly qualified an educator maybe but if he lacks digital knowledge his teaching is of no use. In such cases, the present technology with IT serves as a curriculum/subject transformation tool. It is learner-centered. Technology is increasingly becoming an indispensable part of the education system. It has changed many aspects of our lives. These changes lead teachers, administrators, and parents to rethink their roles, teaching, and vision for the future.
ICT’s force has changed many aspects of the way we live and has influenced our thinking in fields like medicines, tourism, travel,law, banking, etc., in case the students are not prepared for the challenges in the world, he/she becomes unfit though he is thorough with the book knowledge, but lacks digital knowledge which is linked to the quality education given by schools. When one looks at education, there seems to be an uncanny lack of influence far less change than in other fields. If schools train children in yesterday’s skills and technologies, they may not be effective and fit in tomorrow’s world.
Role of ICT in education
For many years courses have been written around textbooks. Teachers have taught through lectures and presentations interpreted with tutorials and learning activities designed to consolidate and rehearse the content. Contemporary settings are now favoring curricula that promote competency and performance. ICT has been developing very rapidly nowadays. Therefore, in order to balance it, the whole educational system should be reformed and it should be integrated into educational activities.
Views expressed by Shashikala Naidu, Principal, Indus Valley International School, Turkayamjal, Hyderabad
