Information & Communication Technology in Education : An Edited Book for UG & PG Students of Education

This is an edited book is based on application of Information and Communication technology in Education. It comprises of 16 chapters with 3 units. Through this book an attempt has been made to introduce the readers to this concept of ICT its relevance as well as the various challenges faced during the integration of ICT with that education. It covers the online platform that exists today which makes education accessible and affordable to all. The book talks about the major software applications (MS Word Excel Powerpoint etc.) that are being used regularly and without which the work of enriching education or any other field would not have been possible. In addition to this it assists the readers in gaining the knowledge of various subject tools of ICT (C-Map digital story telling) and assessment tools of ICT (Rubistar Hot-Patatoes E-portfolio) that help in making teaching and learning effectively. The book helps the readers in enriching their knowledge about the use of web browsers search engines Web 2.0 tools e-library inflibnet e-journal etc. Thus the book will be beneficial for both teachers and students. It will make teachers aware of how ICT enhances teaching and the various tools that existed to do so. Also the readers will be able to know about various platforms that are important for quality learning.