Essay On Effectiveness Of ICT In Education

THE STUDY ON EFFECTIVENESS OF ICT TOOLS AMONG STUDENTS IN VARIED SCHOOLS TO IMPROVE THEIR LISTENING SKILLS *P.Dinesh * J.Karthikeyan

*Research scholar- English, Department of English, VIT University, Vellore-632014

**Assistant professor senior in English, VIT University, Vellore-632014

Abstract:

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has become the common tool for all aspect of life and its impact on Education is a very high in recent days. Gen-x and Gen-z Students are exposed modern technical gadgets and use various types of ICT and visual culture media outside the classroom. This paper is an attempt to disclose the need for English language teachers to equip their classroom with ICT tools to avoid generation gap. It also discusses the importance of using ICT effectively in the classroom there by making the students play an active role in the English language learning.

Key words: ICT, Listening, tools, Schools, learners autonomy

Introduction Technology has made high progress in the last few decades. In India implementation of ICT in schools is at its initial stages. Teachers need to enhance their basic knowledge and skills in ICT as well. To enhance the use of computers in schools and to achieve the required educational goals, computers can be installed in individual classrooms,

According to the possibilities of utilizing ICT as a tool in education, its usage spread. “92% of primary schools teachers make regular use of ICT for teaching and learning" (BECTA