ICT: A magic wand in the hands of teachers

Information and communication technology (ICT) has unquestionably captured the attention of political and education leaders of various nations. The seductive power of the infinite educational benefits promised of ICT and the unchecked horror of missing the fast ICT train to global prominence have resulted in a global chase after e-learning, a concept that has been labeled with a multitude of names, including e-education, virtual learning, or educational uses of technology. This chase would otherwise be nonconsequential and discarded as typical political exercises for educators had there not been so much political roar and bighearted investment of both precious financial and human resources, which have significant implications for education and educators. The serious usage can substantially impinge on the lives of teachers, students, and others because ICT is having tremendous potential to do wonders in the classrooms.