Impact of ict on teaching and learning process in India with reference to higher education

The initiation of Information and communication technology has made tremendous changes in the present day world. There is no area that has not been influenced by this digital phenomena. The advent of ICT in education helped to improve the quality of education where teaching and learning eventually became an engaging active process related to real life. The impact of ICT for teaching and learning process has become pertinent as it facilitates teaching and learning process, create conducive learning environment, and help learners develop creative thinking and self confidence. Introduction of ICT in higher education has profound implications for the education process especially in dealing with key issues of access, equity, management, efficiency, pedagogy and quality of teaching. At the same time, Optimal utilization of opportunities arising due to diffusion of ICT in higher education system presents a profound challenge for institutions. Quality education ushers in a lifetime of opportunity, which helps build a strong and diverse citizenry to work and live in an increasingly competitive world. Higher education provides the competencies that are required in different spheres of human activity. In this study addresses the opportunities and challenges posed due to integration of ICT in various aspects of higher education in the present scenario and it's impact on teaching and learning process in India.