Information and Communication Technology is generally regarded as the overlap of computer information and telecommunications technologies, and their applications. Sometimes the term ICT is used to indicate the whole range of technologies involved in information processing and electronic communications, including the Internet, electronic mail and videoconferencing etc.
In recent years ICT has had, and is continuing to have, an increasingly significant impact on all aspects of society. There are few areas of life, at home, at school and in work, where this new technology has not made an impact. ICT expands our access to, and understanding of, the world at large. It allows people in all areas of life to benefit from the power of computer systems as personal tools; to collaborate in groups; and to communicate locally and globally.
In addition to developing ICT knowledge and skills for both individuals and society at large, ICT also offers the education process one of the most potentially powerful learning tools available. Not only can computers support learning across the whole curriculum, but communication networks also provide the student with fast and searchable access to vast amounts of information. In addition to this, ICT supports a wide range of broader educational objectives including independent learning, collaboration with others and communication skills.
Ultimately the educational purpose of ICT should be to assist students to play their full part in society. They should be well informed about the current and potential applications of ICT and be skilled and effective in using them. They must be able to evaluate the effectiveness of the resources provided by ICT and determine when it is most appropriate to use them.
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