ICT in education
VR headsets are a way of using ICT in the classroom
Technology, such as computers, tablets and online learning platforms have been changing the educational experience. Communication tools, such as emails, school websites and messaging systems are used between parents, students and teachers to keep everyone informed and updated.
Interactive boards are used to make learning more engaging and interactive. Online learning platforms provide greater accessibility and give learners a personalised learning experience. Educational apps and games are used to reinforce topics. Online websites allow students to use the internet for research and information.
Advantages and disadvantages of ICT in education
| Advantages | Disadvantages |
| Learning can be more engaging and interactive. | Risks of students accessing unreliable or inappropriate content. |
| Students can learn at their own pace. | Non-educational online content can distract. |
| Students can collaborate on work and do this with others globally. | Not all students have access to equipment and /or the same standard of equipment. |
| It allows for access to the most up-to-date information and resources. | Increased cyber security risks for educational organisations. |
| It supports distance and remote learning. | There are costs associated with having the most suitable hardware and software. |
| It helps teachers with lesson planning and feedback. | Connectivity is unequal depending on where you live. |
| It allows parents, carers and guardians to be more involved in the education system. | Teaching staff need to be trained on how to use the ICT systems. |
| Advantages | Learning can be more engaging and interactive. |
|---|---|
| Disadvantages | Risks of students accessing unreliable or inappropriate content. |
| Advantages | Students can learn at their own pace. |
|---|---|
| Disadvantages | Non-educational online content can distract. |
| Advantages | Students can collaborate on work and do this with others globally. |
|---|---|
| Disadvantages | Not all students have access to equipment and /or the same standard of equipment. |
| Advantages | It allows for access to the most up-to-date information and resources. |
|---|---|
| Disadvantages | Increased cyber security risks for educational organisations. |
| Advantages | It supports distance and remote learning. |
|---|---|
| Disadvantages | There are costs associated with having the most suitable hardware and software. |
| Advantages | It helps teachers with lesson planning and feedback. |
|---|---|
| Disadvantages | Connectivity is unequal depending on where you live. |
| Advantages | It allows parents, carers and guardians to be more involved in the education system. |
|---|---|
| Disadvantages | Teaching staff need to be trained on how to use the ICT systems. |
