THE IMPACT OF ICT USAGE IN GENERAL EDUCATION SCHOOLS ON ENHANCING EDUCATION QUALITY

In this article, author argues that the journey to acquiring comprehensive ICT knowledge begins in general education institutions. The Ministry of Education designated the year of 2010 as the Year of ICT in Education. Since then, numerous conferences, seminars, motivational campaigns, and competitions have been held in this domain. A significant number of schools have been equipped with smart-boards, notebooks, and computers. According to the author, teachers believe that in an ICT-driven learning environment, the student becomes the central figure in the educational process. The teacher, on the other hand, takes on the role of a facilitator or guide, serving as the primary advisor to students. As facilitators, they assess the knowledge and abilities of students while continuously encouraging initiative, engagement, and independence. Consequently, it is essential to create opportunities for every subject teacher to get involved in competitions, creative projects, and innovative programs. The author argues that the implementation of active learning technologies, which positively influence the quality of education, is one of the most critical challenges of our time. Therefore, teachers must strive to create more conducive learning environments for students.