INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES, EDUCATION QUALITY AND CHALLENGES FOR FUTURE
Journal Title: Problems of Education in the 21st Century - Year 2013, Vol 56, Issue 1
Abstract
The role of ICT in education on the whole and particularly in science education is a very important topic. The growth is characteristic not only at university level but also at other levels of the education system. It is accepted that ICT makes the process of teaching/learning more effective and beneficial whereas the education system starts functioning faster. The implementation of new technologies in the educational process raises new possibilities for both teacher and learner, enhances education quality and makes the educational process more versatile (Lamanauskas, Šlekienė, Ragulienė, 2010).
Authors and Affiliations
Vincentas Lamanauskas
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