Author(s): Jahnabi Borah and Vandana Verma

Abstract:
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is a boon to prevailing education systems. ICT is a very wide topic. Education sector is facing many challenges the most alarming one is the continuous increase in population. Every year more and more students are seeking admissions in educational institutes all over the world and optimum use of ICT in this situation can help a county not only in educating its people but also in meeting increased population demands. ICTs can be used as tools for training and support of teachers, the use of technology for teacher training has at least three major advantages: it reduces travel costs, avoids disrupting classroom routines, and familiarizes the teachers with the technology. Introduction of ICTs for educational purposes has the potential to bring positive changes to teaching practices.