Importance of ICT

ICT have many opportunities…

•         Making learning more interesting especially for hard-to-understand issues

•         Bridging distances – e.g using e-mails, phone, video conferencing etc.

•         Breaking literacy barriers in communication – e.g using video and radio.

•         Research and useful Information sharing – e.g using Internet

•         Access information on jobs/internships

•         Creation of new employment opportunities (via ICTs/with ICTs)

•         Enhance interaction with peers over long distances

•         Create entertainment opportunities (games, music,video)

•         Provide more realistic information on life elsewhere

•         Provide educational information (distance learning)

•         Provide health information, including on sensitive issues