Impact of ICT on Education Sector – A futuristic Analysis

Information Communication Technology (ICT) has been steadily growing and significantly contributing to the education sector. Digitization of education is the need of the hour and the phenomenon was ignited by the need to enable the “Right to Education for all” which is a cause supported globally especially by the developing nations. Education is the panacea to a host of socioeconomic, psychological, moral and cultural crisis and uplifts societies in general. In modern times of new age pedagogy where due importance is provided to remote learning, un-schooling, home schooling, selfpaced learning and open universities recognising the power of meta cognition and free information for all, ICT plays a significant role on enhancing value added education initiatives for diverse sects of learners. ICTprovides a platform to interact with students digitally and provide courses across frontiers with learners and educators getting global exposure. It facilitates immersive and inclusive learning. This research paper explores the potential contribution by introducing ICT within the folds of formal education.