The Impact of Information and Communication Technology on Teacher Education

Abstract

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is the backbone of the Education system in today’s world. All these years, education was Teacher-Centred, that is, the classrooms have been dominated by teachers. But today, education has taken a whole new meaning. The use of ICT can make substantial change in education and training in two ways. Firstly the rich representation of information changes learner’s perception and understanding of the content. Secondly the vast distribution and easy access to information can change relationship between the teachers and the students. ICT can also provide powerful support for educational innovations. The use of ICT in Teachers’ Training Institutions makes teaching more interesting. One of the most important uses of ICT is that makes it easy for instructors to incorporate multimedia into their teaching, while we use all of our senses to take in information we seem to have preferences in how we learn best. The use of ICT in the field of Teacher Education improves quality of training and brings about desirable change both qualitative and quantitative. Improving the quality of education and training is a critical issue, particularly at a time of educational expansion. ICTs can enhance the quality of education in several ways: by increasing learner motivation and engagement, by facilitating the acquisition of basic skills, and by enhancing teacher training. ICTs are also transformational tools which, when used appropriately, can promote the shift to a learner-centred environment