Information Communication and Technology

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Term Paper

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Educ.

Submitted by:

Sharmaine Marie M. Sarmiento

Submitted to:

Evelina M. Gayo

Information Communication and Technology

I. Introduction

        Information and communication technologies (ICT) have become common place entities in all aspects of life. Across the past twenty years the use of ICT has fundamentally changed the practices and procedures of nearly all forms of endeavor within business and governance. Education is a very socially oriented activity and quality education has traditionally been associated with strong teachers having high degrees of personal contact with learners. The use of ICT in education lends itself to more student-centered learning settings. But with the world moving rapidly into digital media and information, the role of ICT in education is becoming more and more important and this importance will continue to grow and develop in the 21st century.

II. Statement of the Problem

        a. What is Information Communication Technology?

        b. . Who will benefits the use of Information Communication         Technology?

        c. How can they benefits in the use of Information                                    Communication Technology?

        d. What is the significant effect of using Information                                  Communication         Technology in Education?

III. Importance of the Study

        Information-communication technology (or ICT) is a common expression for a variety of different computer, information and communication devices (hardware), applications (software), networks (internet), and services. It is a general concept which encompasses all communication devices of the modern society and their usage. Its primary purpose is mediating information and enabling the communication process.

        Teachers, learners and other educators are the benefactors of ICT because by the use of it the four corners of classroom turn out into an interesting, challenging, and effective classroom that will motivate the learners to engage in learnings. ICT allows the teachers to use plenty of resources such as power point presentation, video presentation, pictures and etc. that will enhance the creativeness and teaching skills for the betterment of the 21st century learners.

        The pace of change brought about by new technologies had a significant effect on the way people live, work, and play worldwide. Because of these teachers, learners and other educators can easily access to a variety of learning resources, authentic and up to date information, and teaching of different