UGC-SRF Department of Education and Community Service, Punjabi University, Patiala, Punjab, Email: prof_mpuri@yahoo.com
Online published on 3 April, 2012.
There is a great impact of Information and communication technologies in every area of human life and especially in education. ICT has played an active role in the field of education and training, especially, in teacher education & E-learning to transform it into a pioneering form of experience. The new Information and communication technologies have enhanced the learning of students. We are living in information age in which there is a great exchange of information, communication and exploration of knowledge to strengthen the teaching learning process. The opportunities of knowledge sharing throughout the world are assisted by Information technologies. ICT can help the teachers and students having up-to-date information and knowledge. Accurate and right information is necessary for effective teaching and learning; and information technologies are set of tools that can help provide the right people with the right information at the right time. Through the use of information technologies, students are independent and they can make best decisions possible about their studies, learning, time, place and resources. Learning may take place more effectively and dynamically in educative environments where teacher and learners are open to each other to interact and exchange information and experiences in a friendly way.
ICT, Teacher education, Teaching learning process, E-teacher educator, Knowledge explosion