Leaders’ Speak

[This article was published in the January 2008 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]

From LCD projectors to interactive whiteboards and from computer aided to web 2.0 technology based learning, Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) have percolated deep into the school education system. Today technology driven education is being evolved at a breath taking pace and the positive effects of technology integrated pedagogy on education has been unanimously acknowledged by educators, academicians, parents and all the other stake holders. However, teacher training for equipping them with the latest technology to leverage the quality of education seemed to be there where thoughts and opinions seemed to be converged. Lets look out for the views, opinions and apprehensions of teachers and principals of various schools regarding incorporation of ICTs in the school education system of the country