ICT in education sector

Today, computer has become one of the most important equipment used in the field of education. One spicial feature here is the ability to use the educational programs repetitively in the classroom.
It should be mentioned that nowadays most of the subject taught from primary
to secondary education are computerized and in particular such lessons are made using the multimedia technology.

The traditional learning process that operated in a classroom between teacher and pupils has of late developed upto the distance mode. Under this system the teacher stayed in one place and provided his notes and instructions and the pupils learnt the lessons as required staying in a place convenient to them. There was no need for the teacher to meet the pupils. Very often distance education took place via the post or telephone. With the 
development of information technology distance education become very populer. Although only a few pupils can be served in the classroom, it has to be mentioned that a large number of students can learn at once through e-education which is imparted using multimeadia technology.

By now much attention is paid in sri lanka to develop e-learning and the necessary infrastructure. For that the University sector is poineering in e-learning today and it will expand to the school system.

Learning using the computer is called Computer Assisted Learning (CAL). Teaching using Computer Based Teaching (CBT) while learning using the internet is called Web Based Teaching (WBT). Such Learning systems may not be new things to you.

Apart from educational activities, computer are used in school administration too. Use of computer in schooladministration can easily improve the quality in the filed of  education.