Technology enabled learning & multimedia: a revolutionary approach in teaching and learning process

This research paper attempts to delineate and outline the exercise of innovative tools and Information & Communication Technologies (ICT) in the development for teaching and learning process. Today ICT is acknowledged as one of the driving forces in shaping the new generation of young learners. Innovative tools have become known into a vibrant field of communication transfer today. This is used in all walks of life including, education, environment sustainability, health and medicine, international development, business, commerce and so on. This facilitates the people to accrue information regarding any field of interest whether it is science, arts, commerce, politics, ecology and so on. The employment of technology enabled learning and Multimedia related innovative sources in the classroom provide teachers and learners with pioneering and resourceful ideas. They facilitate teachers to cater to the requirements and curiosity of their learners. They also provide learners with a lot of language practice through activities using newspapers, magazines, radio, television, movies, books, internet, etc. and tasks which develop reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. Innovative tools inform, amuse, instruct, persuade, motivate, captivate, teach, startle, entertain, thrill, etc, but very seldom leave anyone untouched. The present study is an excellent endeavor in a series of successfully integrating the new technologies such as multimedia, and e-learning in classroom teaching and learning process. This pursues two key purposes. The first is to specify an introduction of innovative tool in classroom teaching and learning process that is in line with current international trends. The second is to propose innovative techniques of professional development for teachers necessary to implement the specified ICT in teaching successfully. In addition, it reveals the practical and realistic approach to Information and Communication Technology and teacher development that can be implemented quickly and cost effectively, according to available resources.