Information and Computer Technology - Dissertation Example

Use of ICT based intervention strategies have shown potential for overcoming these deficits. Integration of ICT to learning renders the teacher training for ICT imperative. The current study attempts to investigate the availability and integration of ICT resources for the education of regular and dyslexic students in Saudi Arabia and the perceptions of teachers regarding its efficacy for the purpose. The study involved participants from primary schools of Riyadh, KSA who were provided questionnaires comprising of close ended questions on their educational qualifications, experience and ICT training; use and availability of ICT related hardware and software; and their opinion regarding the efficacy and obstacles in the use of ICT. Significant results from the quantitative research proved a positive correlation existed between ICT training and efficacy of ICT as an educational tool; thus, indicating the importance of teacher training in influencing teachers’ perception and usage of ICT.

This chapter introduces use of information and communication technology (ICT) for education of students with dyslexia and the importance of study of various aspects of dyslexia for an individual as well as a teacher. In order to achieve this aim, the chapter attempts to outline the rationale behind the study, followed by an update on special education status with special attention to Saudi Arabia as the researcher’s country of residence as well as United Kingdom (UK); researcher residing in UK for a major part of the research process. Finally, the chapter outlines the aims of the research along with the various objectives followed to achieve the aims.

The last two decades have witnessed tremendous advances in information and communication technology (ICT), leading to the emergence of ‘global economy’. The role of an individual, his society and employment opportunities have undergone complete transformation as a consequence of the information explosion resulting due to ICT. Therefore, the responsibilities of the educational institutes and teachers in making a child a ‘global citizen’ capable of pursuing his needs and goals in a much bigger arena is immense.