The Use of ICT to Increase Learners’ Independence

Abstract

A paradigm shifting from teacher-centered learning to student-centered learning in education has resulted in the creation of more opportunities for students to become the main focus of education. In this student-centered environment, students are expected to be more active and independent in their learning process. Nevertheless, not all students are able to be more active and independent in their learning, students need to connect between the terms “active” and “independent” including the students’ abilities to comprehend their materials and Information, Communication, and Technology (ICT)- based learning tools. The use of ICT in a student-centered learning environment is expected to significantly increase learners’ activeness and independence. A survey was carried out in order to investigate whether the use of ICT has increased learners’ independence or not. The result of the study showed that learners’ independence increased significantly because the use of ICT tools applying in the learning process.