ATTITUDE OF STUDENT TEACHERS TOWARDS INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

Abstract

The integration of information and communication technologies in teaching in general and teacher education in particular is the need of the day. Its adequate recognition and fulfilment of relevant needs is crucial for integration and effective utilization of quality educational programmes. Educational sector has been considered as one among the major beneficiaries of information and communication technology. Educational institutions have realized the importance of adopting information and communication technology and are now investing in building information and communication technology infrastructure to help both teachers and students in teaching as well as learning process. It has become inevitable for both teachers and students to adopt information and communication technology for their academic purpose and knowledge betterment. Hereafter information and communication technology will be referred to as ICT in the subsequent paragraphs.