Information and communication technology (ICT) is a major factor in shaping the new global economy and producing rapid changes in society. Teacher education institutions may either assume a leadership role in the transformation of education or be left behind in the swirl of rapid technological change. For education to reap the full benefits of ICT in learning, it is essential that preservice and inservice teachers are able to effectively use these new tools for learning. The book explores the radical implication of ICT for conventional teaching and learning processes. It discusses the challenges for ICT in teacher education and gives guidelines to the new generation of teachers as well as existing teachers, how to be well-prepared to use the new tools and pedagogies for learning. About The Author:- V.C.Pandey, a Civil Servant (DANICS) and a brilliant academic from Lucknow University has held several administrative positions under the NCT, Delhi. A reputed expert in the field of education, he has shown active participation in several seminars. Besides he introduced various vocational schemes. He is the author of several works on various phases of Education. At present Shri Pandey is Additional Secretary in Ministry of Education and Transport and is in charge of the Departments of Tourism, Art, Cultural and Language in the Government of NCT. Contents:- Preface • ICT and Poverty Alleviation • Policy Issues of Information and Communication Technology • ICT Education in India • Electronic Commerce in India • ICT and Gender Issues • ICT Development Programmes • Appendix: The Information Technology Act, 2000 • Bibliography • Index. The Title 'Information and Communication Technologies written/authored/edited by V.C. Pandey', published in the year 2004. The ISBN 9788182050501 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 284 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Isha Books. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Information Technology. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms
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