Information and communication technologies (ICT)

Source definition

Guide to Measuring Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in Education.

Data source

Statistical unit of the Ministry of Education or, alternatively, national statistical office.

Definition

Diverse set of technological tools and resources used to transmit, store, create, share or exchange information. These technological tools and resources include computers, the Internet (websites, blogs and emails), live broadcasting technologies (radio, television and webcasting), recorded broadcasting technologies (podcasting, audio and video players and storage devices) and telephony (fixed or mobile, satellite, visio/video-conferencing, etc.).