Information and Communication Technology (ICT) enabled Higher Education: Current Trends and Challenges

Abstract

Across globe, Education has emerged as Sociological entity. Developing countries has realized that education is one of the necessity for achieving success in any field and serves as the foundation for further development. Higher Education is where the onus falls. All the professions like Engineering, Medical, Accountancy, Science, Space science and Research needs quality higher education in content and practical orientation. With the changing scenario when ICT has taken over almost every field, education sector can’t stay aloof from the impact of ICT. Information and Communication technology (ICT) is day by day getting matured and technological changes are taking place day to day with newer technology replacing older technology. Education sector is also witnessing the advent of technological gadgets, various techniques which has changed the teaching pedagogy. A teacher in this era is supposed to work in this technology supported environment. He needs to brace up the challenges of teaching in the technological environment. This paper attempts to throw a light on use of ICT in education and coming trends in the education under purview of ICT.