Resource 1: Benefits of ICT in Supporting Curriculum Implementation
ICT serves as a tool for improving the quality, efficiency, and inclusivity of teaching and learning. In the classroom, ICT provides the diverse digital resources such as interactive simulations, videos, e-books, and online platforms that make abstract concepts more concrete and engaging. It enables you to adopt student-centred approaches, where students actively interact with content, collaborate with peers, and develop 21st-century skills such as critical thinking, creativity, and digital literacy.
For students, ICT facilitates personalized and self-paced learning by providing access to online materials and adaptive learning systems. It also supports continuous assessment through digital quizzes and learning management systems (LMS), which provide immediate feedback to both teachers and students. Furthermore, ICT bridges geographical and resource barriers by connecting students and teachers to global knowledge networks and Open Educational Resources (OER).
In the Tanzanian context, ICT has particular potential to support curriculum implementation by helping teachers access updated syllabi, share best practices, and integrate multimedia content aligned with national education goals. Thus, ICT transform traditional teaching into interactive, inclusive, and competency-based learning. As an introductory activity investigate the examples below of how ICT can be used to facilitate teaching and learning of different concepts.