Use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) for Inclusive Education

Abstract

Every Indian citizen has the fundamental right to education, regardless of whether they live in a posh neighbourhood or a remote, underdeveloped village. Article 45 of the Indian Constitution mandates that all children must receive a basic elementary education up until the age of fourteen. The education sector can benefit from the application of information and communication technology (ICT). Education encompasses in-person, virtual, remote, and part-time learning. Applications for ICT in the real world are practically endless. ICT can be used to educate those who are unable to attend school because of a variety of obstacles.. Both formal and informal educational settings can benefit greatly from ICT use. The concept of inclusive education suggests that all students should have equal access to education, not in a segregated environment but rather within the framework of a mainstream educational system. Accessible Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) are essential for parents, students, teachers, and educational authorities, and their availability greatly facilitates the advancement of an inclusive educational system. ICT’s function as a tool for education, a communication aid, and a way to access learning resources that were previously unavailable. ICT is distinct in that it is a transformative catalyst that is changing educational frameworks. The focus lies in efficiently applying ICT tools to create inclusive learning environments that are customised to meet the necessarily of a broad reach of assimilator, guaranteeing impartial access participation for all.