The Contribution of ICT in Higher Education: a multifaceted approach

Abstract

Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs), embrace many technologies that enable the users to receive and send information; making it convenient for the users to communicate or exchange information with others. ICT contributes in education in many ways such as: ICT as a collaborative tool, ICT as a tool to support traditional subjects, ICT as an administrative tool and many more. In teaching and learning, the use of ICT lies in putting in place ICT equipments and tools. In case of higher education, ICT has more prominent role to play and it is growing at an unprecedented rate. The newer kinds of software and technologies are being introduced for cohesive integration. Technology in classroom today includes the same kinds of tools that professionals use in their work places. Employers now demand that graduating students must equip with latest technologies to meet the requirements of the industry efficiently and effectively. ICT therefore is significantly contributing to the productive learning and quality enhancement in the education world. Though, more advancement and adaptation in this area is yet to happen. This article is an attempt to summarize the contribution of ICT in the Higher Education by careful examination of facts.