ICT Implications in Teacher Education

Information and Communication technology has been the latest buzz in modern educational setup. The enormous benefit of using computers in teaching and learning is all known to us. ICT can prove to be a useful tool for the teachers to aid in this regard and hence, they should be aware of the potentialities, uses, feasibility and effectiveness of ICT resources and their applications in education. ICT cannot only make learning fun and interactive, but also help in making it more accessible. It makes education cost and time effective. The need of the hour is therefore to connect teacher education with ICT training and orientation, as teacher education is responsible for preparing and continuously developing teachers for this profession. Teacher education through means of both pre-service and in-service teacher development programs can help facilitate ICT expertise in teachers and train them to use ICT in classrooms. Teacher education is the main platform which can bring about the actual dissemination of ideas related with integration of ICT in classrooms, keeping the teacher at the centre position. Acquisition of technical skills and required expertise and knowledge can be best spread through teacher education programs.