THE USE OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY (ICT) TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO IN-SERVICE TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAMMES FOR EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN PAKISTAN

The use of ICT and distance education in the delivery of professional development
programmers for in-service teachers to improve access to educational opportunities
is explored in this article. Further, the link between teacher development and the
development of human capital to aid educational and national development is
discussed. The role of ICT and distance education is highlighted in enabling this
venture which eventually leads to overall educational and national development.