GASPRO International Journal of Eminent Scholars

                                                                                   ABSTRACT

This text provides an introduction to the concept of information and communication technology (ICT) and its application in education, particularly in the teaching and learning of basic science. It discusses the broad definition of ICT and its various components, such as hardware and software, emphasizing their role in enhancing institutional administration and promoting students' learning. The text explores the concept of effective learning, highlighting the importance of meta-cognitive processes in successful learning. It also defines basic science as the methodical investigation of nature and its significance in supporting knowledge progress. The availability and utilization of adequate ICT in education are discussed, emphasizing how ICT can enhance teaching and learning experiences, provide access to knowledge and experiences beyond students' immediate surroundings, and contribute to the development of a technologically skilled workforce. The text concludes by emphasizing the need for teachers to embrace ICT and improve their understanding and attitude towards its use in the classroom. One of the recommendations was that the government, collaborating entities, and good-spirited people invest in education by supplying the schools with power supply generators and footing the electricity payments. This would help solve the problem of inadequate power supply to schools. For the efficient use of ICTs in teaching and learning, instructors need to be skilled enough to use ICT-based resources.

KEYWORDS: Availability, Utilization, ICT, Effective Learning and Basic Science