ICT has a wide range of functions in education such as; communication, learning tools, administration, information sources and distance learning. ICT has therefore had a significant impact on education; for example, the national curriculum requires that children are taught to use computers early so that as they progress through secondary, higher and further education, they are then proficient in using application software. As a result, ICT is used in virtually all subjects taught to students, be it English, mathematics, modern foreign languages, etc. ICT in the past In the early 1980s, Britain introduced computers into schools. Due to inadequate investment by the government, each school was equipped with only one computer. Many schools did not use computers because teachers were not adequately trained and therefore could not operate them. There was also no easy upgrade policy and so purchasing outright often meant that schools soon had obsolete hardware. Furthermore, information and communication technologies of any kind were used only by fascinated teachers, yet they were not taught as a separate subject. and attractive ways.• Offers access to information that was not available previously.• Possibility to connect schools internationallyAdvantageous ICT services• Internet service and its materials• Presentation software• Distance learning• Learning toolsAdvantages and disadvantages of the Internet and of his materialsThe Internet is a vast, worldwide system of interconnected networks serving billions of people...... middle of paper ......Disadvantages of having computers instead of teachers for learning• Teachers will be fired• I computers will almost never be able to inspire students using the same approach as teachers can • Pupils can become extremely disinterested at a dull computer screen, whilst they can be kept interested in the subject by good teachers • Students can also lose vital skills of communication and social interactionIn conclusion, the impact of information and communication technologies on education has been an encouraging one because students are taught practical computer skills which can also be used in working life. E-learning, which plays an important role in ICT in education, is becoming more and more popular every year. This is why people are starting to take online courses like Learn Direct and Web Wise, while young people are regularly using sites like SAM Learning and BBC Bitesize..