ICT TOOLS

Around 20 years ago, the Internet had a BOOM related with communication. Now days this has become an essential part of life; people has the need of having internet in their homes, either is for Academic, Professional, or Communication purposes.

The use of devices has grown exponentially too, in the families, kids of 13 or 14 years old already has smartphones, personal laptops, tablets etc. In this article we are going to focus on this technology how can we take advantage of this devices and internet, and how can we apply it in the process Teaching/Learning so that students can develop in a better way their skills.

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) can contribute to universal access to education, equity in education, the delivery of quality learning and teaching, t eachers’ professional development and more efficient education management.

Worldwide research has shown that ICT can lead to improved student learning and better teaching methods

3 MAIN ADVANTAGES OF ICT TOOLS FOR EDUCATION

1‧ Images can easily be used in teaching and improving the retentive memory of students.

2‧ Teachers can easily explain complex instructions and ensure students' comprehension.

3‧ Teachers are able to create interactive classes and make the lessons more enjoyable, which could improve student attendance and concentration (More info here)




Integrating ICT into education seems to be a necessary issue for educators / education administrators in the world. However, if teachers cannot make good use of the ICT tools, the money and time spent on  is going to be a waste. Also, if the educational budget is limited, looking for a cost-effective and high-performance ICT tool can be the first priority