The goal of Malaysia's education strategy on ICT integration into teaching and learning is to

satisfy the demands of developing a knowledge society and a workforce that is

technologically literate for the twenty-first century. A curriculum for information literacy has
to be adopted by schools. Goh, Lh.(2008) said “Students must improve their ICT and
cognitive abilities and take ownership of their own education.” These requirements will be
satisfied in a technologically enhanced learning environment that prioritises student initiative
and self-control. As a teacher, you have the pedagogical choice to integrate ICT into
education. This entails collaborative preparation in addition to your constant engagement in
the classroom. The use of ICT by classroom teachers to introduce, expand, enrich, and correct
students' understanding of curricular goals is known as ICT integration in education.
Teachers use ICT to make the teaching process easy and fun. A competent teacher has a
variety of skills and techniques to provide successful teaching.

Why is it so important to include ICT into teaching and learning in schools? This is caused by
the fact that information and communication technology (ICT) may affect students' learning
if teachers are digitally literate and know how to incorporate it into the curriculum. Schools
communicate, transmit, save, and manage information using a range of ICT techniques. Its
classic look is now being replaced by one-way to two-way communication Discussions in
class now include both teachers and pupils. (Mbodila et al., 2013) Children are the centre of
education nowadays. Therefore, in order to employ various technologies in the classroom to
make learning attractive, instructors need to be equipped to handle them. Technology is an
excellent instrument for implementing some student-centred strategies, such as project-based
learning, where students take on active research responsibilities. ICTs provide quicker
communication and better ideas. Students are urged to look for information from a variety of
sources since it is an efficient tool for doing so. ICT is therefore crucial for teacher education
for this reason. (Bhattacharjee, B., & Deb, K., 2016)

How ICT affects Teaching and Learning in School? Instead of the conventional teacher-
centered pedagogy, the usage of ICT has encouraged a learner-centered approach. Today's
curricula emphasise application of information rather than factual knowledge, promoting
student competency and performance. Greater learner engagement is sparked by ICT-
enhanced learning. Learning is viewed as realistic and learner-centered in constructivist
methodologies. ICT is a useful tool for constructivist learning techniques, allowing teachers
to create customised and simulated learning environments for their pupils. Software tools like
Excel spreadsheets, for instance, make inquiry-based learning activities easier. Through
practice, these software programmes assist pupils in understanding ideas. It aids in the growth
of a self-sufficient method of problem resolution. (Bindu,2016)

The causes and effects of ICT in the current educational system are examined in this case
study. ICT has the ability to increase access to educational resources and make them more
relevant to the society we live in today. Additionally, it increases adaptability so that students
may learn wherever they are. Additionally, it could affect how pupils are educated and learn
in the classroom. Therefore, in my opinion, it presents fresh potential for educators and
students to develop a stimulating learning environment that fosters student motivation. A
student's academic success may be significantly impacted by these options.
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Bindu, C. N. (2016). Impact of ICT on teaching and learning: A literature review.

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