Abstract

The objective of the present paper is to focus on information and communication technology (ICT) as a potent tool for delivering quality teaching-learning process in the classroom. The paper would highlight the initiatives and services of ICT in improving the quality of teaching and learning in the classroom for retention of knowledge and better academic achievement of learners. ICT as an integrated part of education plays a central role in teaching-learning process. Technological advancements in ICT make teaching-learning more interesting, engaging, relevant, lucid and resulting it in learner-centered activity. It helps in increasing students’ retention, arousing curiosity and generation of high level of thinking. Various services offered by ICT in India such as teacher training programmes like Intel Teach, Microsoft Shiksha, Sakshat Portal of Government of India and initiatives like NPTEL, MERLOT etc. for enhancing quality of teaching-learning process. Use of ICT in the form of smart classes, programmed learning, interactive CDs and videos helps teachers in imparting knowledge very effectively and efficiently in the classroom. The various web based resources like virtual labs, e-learning and digital libraries helps learners to find solutions of their problems and explore the world of knowledge as per their own time, pace and place. This effort of ICT helps in making classroom conducive and congenial which thereby helps in better teaching-learning process in the classroom.