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CONTENTS
Abstract
The role of Information Communication and Technology in the current economies is growing very fast. The technologies are being used by all the sectors, in all the dimensions and in all disciplines of application of the Business Processes. The paper has tried to highlight mainly the trends used by Information Communication and Technology which already exists and which are emerging in the field of education.
The challenges faced by the educational planners are also discussed.
Design Methodology
A need for emergence of new trends of the Information Communication and Technology is discussed. The trends which exist in the industry are being discussed, and then the trends which are emerging in the Information and Communication Technologies, the role of ITC in Education is highlighted with the challenges which are being faced.
Findings
ICT: A global vibrant industry
Revolutions:
Revolution 1: The Computer Revolution 2: The PC Revolution 3: The Microprocessors Revolution 4: The Internet Revolution 5: Wireless Links
Originality/ Value
Emerging Trends in ICT
ITC in Education
Challenges
References
ITC: A Vibrant , Growing Industry
ICT is no longer a Luxury. There may be people or governments which may be a bit less familiar or less enthusiastic. But no doubts that everyone regards it today as a crucial factor and key enabler of the economy. And no economic activity in any country can prevail without use of ICT.
The second point is that the ICT industry, especially in developing countries, and mostly in Asia represents one of the fastest growing sectors.
Three trends in ICT industry:
1) Commoditization of connectivity.
2) Standardization of services
3) Increasing value creation from innovation.
We can think of services at several sub-levels, one is developing the software, other is integrating delivery the software and services.
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References: Emerging trends in ICT education By Meoli Kashorda, Ph.D., MIEEE, MIET, Faculty of Information Technology, Strathmore University. 10 Global Trends in ICT and education: http://blogs.worldbank.org/edutech/10-global-trends-in-ict-and-education Emerging Trends in ICT and Education http://www.usq.edu.au/course/material/edu5472/content/mod11.htm Research Report for GeSCI Meta-Review of ICT in Education Prepared by: John LeBaron Jay M. Robinson Distinguished Professor of Educational Technologies Western Carolina University University of North Carolina Cullowhee, NC, USA ICT trends in INDIA-2006 by Praveen Dayal.