Communication Tchnology

Question: Discuss about the Communication Technology ? Answer : Introduction ICT is defined as use of software and hardware to manage information efficiently. For learning institutions, ICT has brought about a lot of benefits when used in running the institution on a daily basis. However, adoption has not been perfect as it has come with some drawbacks. Usages of ICT The major areas where ICT has found usage in learning institutions are: Use of ICT to run the learning institution- This includes the use of management systems for example a library management system, curriculum generation system, timetable generation system and student registration systems. Use of ICT for E-learning- This is the use to conduct learning through mainly the internet. Students do not have to be physically present in class rooms to attend a class. Instead, the class is conducted through a teleconferencing call where all the students can listen to the lecturer like a typical class except that they are miles away from each other. This also includes the use of digital media for example E-books sent to student. Use of ICT for research by students and teachers. The internet has made it possible for anyone to access a wide pool of information with a few clicks. This has made research very easy as students or teachers can use the internet to research and to share information (Tinio, 2015). Use of social media websites to create groups where students can form discussion groups. The students can also submit their assignments through use of different online dashboards if adopted by the learning institution. Advantages of ICT in education ICT has benefits in education to all stakeholders involved, i.e. the staff, teachers, students and the parents of the students. ICT helps in day to day running of the learning institution. Considering a library management system, it helps keep records of which student has borrowed which book and for how long. This provides accountability. Use of internet to access information has increased the content available for both the students and the teachers. Using ICT to run the school brings about efficiency and good record keeping (Intel, 2012). Disadvantages of ICT in education ICT comes with its drawbacks in education. To incorporate ICT is expensive for an organization. This is because acquiring the hardware and software can be expensive. Quality is another issue where due to access of a large pool of information on the internet students can access information that is not true. This can be depreciating to the quality of the education system (Mohanty, 2011). Conclusion ICT plays a key role in the education system and incorporating in day to day activities of a learning institution can be beneficial despite of the few drawbacks involved. References Intel. (2012). The Value of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in Education. Retrieved March 14, 2017, from https://www.intel.com/content/dam/www/public/us/en/documents/flyers/education-ict-benefits-infographic.pdf Mohanty, R. R. (2011). ICT Advantages Disadvantages. Retrieved March 14, 2017, from https://ict-adv-disadv.blogspot.co.ke/ Tinio, V. L. (2015). ICT in Education. Retrieved March 14, 2017, from https://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/ICT_in_Education/Introduction What is ICT in Education. Retrieved March 14, 2017, from https://www.elmoglobal.com/en/html/ict/01.aspx