TECHNOLOGY IN THE CLASSROOM: THE EVOLUTION OF ICT IN EDUCATION

Hafsa Ait Tali, Abdelhamid Belhaj

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Information and Communication technologies (ICTs) have greatly influenced modern education, gradually becoming a crucial aspect of teaching and learning. Despite the widespread use of ICT in classrooms worldwide, its role in education is only one facet of its broader history and development. From early communication systems to the digital age, this article explores and examines these technologies and technological tools, following their development up to the digital age. This article aims to shed light on the history of ICT, defining the term and examining its key components, such as telecommunications and computing. It then moves on to the historical progression of ICT, highlighting key milestones such as the invention of the telegraph and telephone, the rise of radio and television, and the digital revolution that introduced computers, the internet, and then artificial intelligence. Each technological advancement has played an important role in reshaping how information is created, sorted, and shared, ultimately influencing various sectors, including business, healthcare and education. By analyzing the history of ICT, this article provides insight into how technological progress has driven global connectivity and communication. Additionally, it also reflects on the rapid pace at which innovation is progressing, as well as the challenges associated with technological advancements, including issues of accessibility and digital divide in many parts of the world. Understanding the historical contest of ICT allows for a deeper understanding of its present role and future possibilities it could provide in an increasingly interconnected world.

 

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academic experiences, in-person learning, online learning, transition

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.46827/ejoe.v10i2.5976

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