Information Communication Technology Awareness & Academic Performance

Information and Communication Technology or ICT has become a buzzword when talking about the technology, the applications and the benefits of information and telecommunications in all spheres of Education. It is therefore important that as we plan to integrate ICT in all the school functions, all users, that are students, academic staff, administration, and management, have got a clear understanding of what is meant by ICT. The motivation here is not just a focus on technology, but to study the impact of ICT on student’s Academic performance. Everyone knows what it is; everyone can use it; but most people neither know nor care to know how it works. This research discusses in general terms ICT Awareness and its correlation with Academic Performance of secondary school students across different boards ICSE, CBSE and SSC in India.