Advanced Information and Communication Technologies in Education of Children with Special Needs.
Sita Ram Pal, Babasaheb Ambedkar · 2014
This paper is designed to know the roles of information and communication technology in general education as well as in special education. In modern era the information technology become as necessity of all children with students. Even though information technology is not a new concept which has been used by the professional, paraprofessionals and teachers in different curricular and co curricular activities since few decades. Very less importance is given in developing countries specially in remote areas to teach children with special needs due to lack of awareness and resources about the information technology, on the other hands most of the developed countries are properly using Information and communication technology on the gross root level. In this connection, information and communication technologies (ICTs) have become the most suitable tool, which can help people with different learning demands exercise their right to education, employment, social life and leisure, and access to information and democratic channels. The use of new technologies in the sphere of education must enhance independence, integration, and equal opportunities for all people. It also suggests about few practices in education and rehabilitation in various setup that can successfully meet the need of children with special needs. Information and Communication Technology can be fully utilized only with the positive cooperation of parents, caregivers, teachers and administrators in education and research.