THE ROLE AND IMPACT OF ICT IN IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF EDUCATION: AN OVERVIEW

Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) is increasingly becoming indispensable part of the education system. It has changed many aspects of the lives. These changes have caused educational institutions, administrators, teachers to rethink their roles, teaching and vision for the future. ICT has opened new challenges for quality education.  The purpose of this review article is to discuss the benefits of Information Communication Technology use in education, in the enhancement of teaching and learning. It highlights the impacts and benefits of ICT in education, its limitations and challenges to education systems.