Inclusive ICTs in Education

Abstract

There is no doubt that education is one of the most vital areas in societies, as the development and progress of peoples are mainly linked to the effectiveness and quality of their education systems. Today in the digital age, learners are looking for innovative learning opportunities beyond the one size fits all and traditional classroom-based approaches harnessing the power of information and communication technologies -ICTs. Indeed, availing digital technologies became a necessity for education systems as they offer unprecedented opportunities for all learners, with different abilities, needs, and disabilities, to learn effectively and overcome (or at least reduce) barriers prohibiting them to access education and enjoy meaningful learning experiences. This paper introduces main concepts related to inclusive ICTs in education and explores ways to make them accessible for all.