Information and Communication Technology in Education of Iran

Today information and communication technology (ICT) removes restrictions of time and place. Mass and complicated information which is stored in computers can be sent around the world very quickly and easily. Globalization process, modern technologies influence on educational organizations more than any other areas. Now it is essential to accept and apply technologies so quickly in order to be successful. Organizations experience new challenges and opportunities which cannot be dealt with them through traditional and old methods. Since work forces are trained in schools training computer literacy plays a key role for success and future of people. However, there has been increased to apply and access to the computer, still there are so many children who cannot access to it in their own house. Therefore, schools can provide appropriate opportunities to get familiar and access to the computer (Giddens, 2007) UNESCO considers information and communication technology (ICT) as equal education, quality teaching and learning, efficient growth and development, educational administration and management. ICT creates enormous transformations in educational technologies, acquiring knowledge, changes in education and finally in activities. Dakar framework in April 2000 regarded application of information communication technology as one of the main strategies to achieve education for all. (Cited Ghurchiyan, 2008)