The document discusses the role of information and communication technology (ICT) in education. It notes that globalization and technological changes have created a new economy powered by technology and information. ICT helps to more quickly collect and disseminate information globally. Educational institutions have integrated technology for academic and administrative purposes. ICT expands access to education, strengthens relevance to digital workspaces, and aids quality teaching and learning. ICT applications in education include collaboration, remote learning, virtual classrooms, personalized learning, and paperless classrooms. ICT empowers teachers and encourages skills like mentoring. The emergence of information technology allows real-time access to updated data and connecting dispersed regions.