Information and communication technology is growing rapidly grown by geometric progression. From year to months, from months to weeks, from weeks to days, from days to hours, and from hours to seconds! Hence the clever-scholars agree on an argument, that: facilitate information without loss of human life kehumanisannya.
Man can not escape from the real education is also an information activity, even with pendidikanlah science and technology information can be disseminated to future generations a nation.
Influence of information and communications technology to education, especially in the learning process. According to Rosenberg (2001), with expanding use of information and communication technology there are five shifts in the learning process, namely:
1. The shift from training to performance,
2. The shift from the classroom to where dankapan course,
3. The shift from paper to the "on line" or channels,
4. Fasilitasfisik shift to network facilities,
5. The shift from time to time the real cycle.
As an educational medium of communication is done by using communication media such as telephones, computers, internet, e-mail, etc.. Interaction between teachers and students not only done through face-to-face relationships, but also carried out using these media.
Given this information technology teachers can provide service without having to deal directly with students. Similarly, students can obtain information in a wide range of different sources through cyber space or virtual space using computers or the Internet. The most recent is the development of so-called "cyber teaching" or teaching of cyberspace, namely the teaching process which is done by using the Internet. Another term that is increasingly poluper current e-learning is a learning model by using media and information communication technology especially the Internet.
E-learning is the use of Internet technology in the delivery of learning in a wide range of belandaskan three criteria, namely:
1. E-learning is the network with the ability to renew, store, distribute, and share teaching materials or information,
2. Shipment to final users through a computer using a standard Internet technology,
3. Focusing on the most extensive view of learning behind traditional learning paradigms. (Rosenberg 2001; 28)
At present e-learning has evolved in various models of ICT-based learning such as CBT (Computer Based Training), CBI (Computer Based Instruction), Distance Learning, Distance Education, Cle (Cybernetic Learning Environment), Desktop Videoconferencing, ILS (Integrated Learning Syatem), LCC (Learner-Cemterted Classroom), teleconferencing, WBT (Web-Based Training), etc..
The development of education in the Era of Globalization.
Cooperation which was located far apart physically may be more easily between experts and also with the students. Whereas previously, a person must travel or walk long travel time and space to see a specialist to discuss a problem. Currently this can be done from home by sending an email. Papers and research can be done with the data exchange via the Internet, via email, or by using the mechanism sharring files and mailing lists. Imagine if a student in Sulawesi can discuss issues with an expert in computer technology at a leading university in Java. Students can access anywhere in Indonesia, experts or lecturers of the best in Indonesia and even in the world. Geographic boundaries are not a problem anymore.
In the field of research is also needed information sharing that research does not repeat (reinvent the wheel). The results of research in universities and research institutes can be used together so as to speed the process of developing science and technology.
A new application for the Internet that the Virtual University. Virtual University has the characteristics of scalable, ie able to provide education that is accessed by many people. If education is only done in a regular classroom, how many people can participate in a class? The number of participants may only be filled with 40-50 people. Virtual university can be accessed by anyone, from anywhere. Service providers are http://www.ibuteledukasi.com Virtual University. Perhaps now is the Virtual University services are not effective because the technology is still minimal. But expect future Virtual University was able to use more reliable technology such as video streaming that in the future would be presented by a local ISP, so as to create an effective learning system that dream by every IT expert in the world of Education. Virtual School is also expected to attend the term of the next decade.
Benefits mentioned above has to be good reason to make the Internet as the infrastructure of the education sector in Indonesia. To summarize the benefits of the Internet for education in Indonesia is access-access:
1. Library;
2. Specialists;
3. Activities conducted online lectures;
4. The availability of academic information services an educational institution;
5. Availability search engine facility data;
6. Availability of the facility discussion;
7. Availability of facilities and school alumni directory;
8. Availability of the facility.
Source: http://www.cianjurcybercity.com/2009/01/11/pentingnya-teknologi-informasi-dalam-pendidikan.html
